Earache Extreme Metal Racing will feature 10 racing teams burning a lot more than rubber through hell and other wastelands, along with a hard rockin' soundtrack. Specially for Friday the 13th, a 2nd demo featuring a new level, and two vehicles.

DropTeam is a truly Sci-Fi multiplayer tactical simulation of mechanized ground combat using a new groundbreaking and powerful 3D engine. DropTeam is all about fun, fast and furious tactical action – but not at the expense of realistic physics and a credible combat experience. This scenario editor allows you to create your own content.

Ship Simulator 2006 puts you at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea, where they will need to perform a multitude of tasks, all set within a stunning 3D environment. This update brings your retail game to v1.6 (requires v1.4) and adds new features and the usual big and crash fixes.

3DRealms has released the SDK for Human Head's sci-fi FPS Prey. The SDK includes all of the game code for building your own game DLL, as well as some code examples/tutorials which will explain a few of the basic things you should know before diving into the code-base.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released a tiny hotfix patch to address a problem with the previously released v9800 patch.

Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. Koch Media has released the first patch for all European versions, implementing various quest, interface and other improvements.

FastCrawl is fantasy RPG where you control a party of heroes exploring a dungeon on an epic quest. Engage in exciting combat against many foes, find powerful items to help you on your quest, avoid fiendish traps, save another champion or two, specialize your characters abilities as they level, and carefully explore your surroundings... all in as little as thirty minutes.

Become a discoverer – and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them. Sunflowers has released a 90 minutes German demo, with a tutorial, 1 SP, and 1 MP map.

THQ has released the Euro versions of the first patch for its 3D WWII RTS Company of Heroes. Like the North American edition, this v1.2 patch fixes connection problems, SLI performance, exploits, and various other issue and crashes.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. Ubisoft has released the first patch making gameplay adjustments, fixing bugs, tweaking the editor, but also adding new features such as save option in multiplayer and new maps.

Based on Nickelodeon's hottest new show, fans will play as Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they grow into an unstoppable team utilizing the kung fu inspired bending arts through the Avatar universe. Players will explore the four Avatar nations in beautifully detailed environments and battle new enemies.

Before Hitler attacked Russia, he unleashed the bestiary of his German blitzkrieg on Allied forces in the Aegean peninsula. In addition to quashing a few bugs, this update also upgrades several key components of the AI, creating a more aggressive enemy to challenge players.

As promised 3DRealms has released the first patch for Human Head's sci-fi FPS Prey. In unison with the earlier released Xbox 360 content, 3D Realms has released the v1.2 patch which not only addresses a few issues/glitches, but also adds 4 new MP maps, and 6 new multiplayer characters.

Paraworld combines a setting never seen before with personalized unit management, bringing new life to the real-time strategy genre. Modern elements blend with primeval conditions in a long forgotten, incredibly beautiful prehistoric world. This SP demo features a tutorial and the first mission of the game.

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge, living, breathing galaxy. Fans can now pre-order SE5 through Steam, all pre-orders made before October 16th will receive a $5 discount.

The Guild 2 will be a combination of unique sweeping role-play and a fascinating life-simulation, conjuring the medieval life anew on your PC. This v1.16 beta patch fixes lag and slowdown issues after extended periods of gametime.

Dreamcube is a adventure/puzzle game where you play as Jack, who receives a mysterious present for his birthday, a Dreamcube. While during the day it seems an inconspicuous present, at night its power traps your into your own dreams. This demo features a 27-level dream sequence ...

Matrix Games and 2 by 3 Games have released a new patch for their strategy game War In The Pacific. The version 1.802 update includes a host of minor updates (over 70 in total) and improvements such as improving airgroup control as well as number of improvements that increase turn processing efficiency.

Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War will allow gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs. This demo features a tutorial and 2 maps.

Paradox Interactive announced today that its Soldiers: Heroes of World War II addon Silent Heroes, in which you take control of a special operations force during World War II, has been delayed. Paradox has released a fully featured, but 3 hour time limited demo.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar adds a gripping new single-player campaign sees the elimination of two of the game’s alien races and the introduction of several others. Stardock plans to significantly extend the feature set of the expansion pack, which has been given a new release date of February 2007.

Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania adds new scenarios and challenges allowing players of all ages and skill levels to test their aquatic expertise. This demo features a tutorial, one map, playable in 2 modes (thanks 3DGamers).

Eidos and TT Games' LEGO adventure Bionicle Heroes brings to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen in one game, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery. This one level demo allows you to try out the Piraka Blu level where you have to find and defeat Guurahk (thanks Piotr). Read more for download links ...

Battlefield 2142 is set in the future, the world is plagued by a second Ice Age, and wars have broken out over the remaining territories. Mech Warrior-meets-Battlefield 2 is the best way to describe it. This standalone demo server for yesterdays Battlefield 2142 demo, so you can host your own multiplayer game.

18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin' is SCS Software's latest title in their truck driving sim line of games. This demo features the entire game's content, but is limited to 60 mins of play, which can be unlocked after purchasing an activation key (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ..