Atari brand manager Ryan Wener has revealed in the Atari Forums that a demo for TimeGate Studio's 3D RTS 'Axis & Allies' is expected early October. The game is still on track for a November release and Atari will launch an 'Axis & Allies' pre-order campaign through a couple of retailers (EB, Gamestop, a few others), offering "an extra playable battle scenario (not available in either of the linear campaigns). This isn't your run-of-the-mill extra footage or game trailers. You get a full-blown extra mission for pre-ordering."

EA announced that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2005 is available in stores today on four platforms. With exclusive partnerships with the PGA TOUR and the world's most famous golfer, Tiger Woods, EA SPORTS' industry leading golf title provides players new game features that extend the appeal to both golf and videogame fans.

Capcom today released Monster Hunter, an exciting new online action game for the PlayStation 2. Monster Hunter is now available at retailers across North America and carries a "T" rating for teen audiences by the ESRB.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will feature all-new 3-D graphics and the ability to virtually "ride the rides", but will also allow players to design amazing fireworks displays that can be choreographed to the music of their choice. In addition, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will also include the ability to assign music to rides in the park, new realistic day and night cycles, a park lighting system and various weather effects.

In Sid Meier's Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize your rightful place as one of the most revered (and feared!) pirates in history.

Sony Computer Entertainment announced today its plans for the global release of a new, redesigned PS2 in time for the year-end peak-selling season. The new model will be in stores on November 3 in Japan, and by November 1 in Europe and North America.

LucasArts has released the Win32 standalone server for Pandemic Studios' sci-fi action game Star Wars Battlefront. This package allows you to host games for Star Wars Battlefront on your PC over the Internet or on a local area network (LAN). The maximum number of players in the game is dependent on the bandwith and processing power of your PC. Read more for download links...

Cenega has released a new patch for Altar Int's 3D squad-based action game UFO: Aftermath. This update brings your retail game to v1.4 but no details as to what it fixes are available at this point, although the forums indicate this is the final patch only fixing bugs, no new features (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Scarface - Trailer
• GodZilla: Save The Earth - Trailer
• Hearts Of Iron 2 - Intro Movie
• X-Men: Legends - Launch Trailer
• Halo 2 - Summary Trailer
• Medieval Lords - Defend Trailer

Merscom LLC today announced a development and publishing agreement with Sylum Entertainment for "WWII Tank Commander", a military arcade-style action game for PC. Take command of a Sherman tank in General Patton’s Fourth Armored Division as you destroy enemy armor and infantry, escort Allied convoys, rescue hostages, and help free Europe from Nazi rule.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will feature all-new 3-D graphics and the ability to virtually "ride the rides", but will also allow players to design amazing fireworks displays that can be choreographed to the music of their choice. In addition, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will also include the ability to assign music to rides in the park, new realistic day and night cycles, a park lighting system and various weather effects.

Ubisoft announces today that it has decided to release all platform versions of the highly anticipated Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory simultaneously in March 2005. This will allow players on Xbox, PlayStation2, GameCube and PC to discover at the same time the latest blockbuster from the Splinter Cell brand, whose quality will be over the top as a result of the additional development time.

CDV has released the first update patch for Stormregion's 3D RTS Codename: Panzers. This update brings your retail game to v1.09 and repairs problems in multiplayer mode and also prevents cheating while playing online. Read more for download links ...

Project Three Interactive announced today that the highly anticipated fantasy RPG for PC ‘Kult: Heretic Kingdoms’ has completed development and will ship to retail stores around October 1st 2004 across Europe.

Majesco has announced a nationwide pre-sell program for BloodRayne 2, the popular action-horror sequel scheduled to ship next month. Pre-order now, and get various extra's when the game ships.

THQ today announced the release of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The highly anticipated real-time strategy game for PC is based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe from Games Workshop traveled by millions worldwide.

A Real-Time 3D Strategy, Besieger is set in a medieval fantasy world in which rival players wage war as either Viking or Cimmerian warriors. The easy economic system will allow players to construct or upgrade 40 types of buildings and more than 50 different units for battle.

Terminator 3: The Redemption will take players for a thrill ride into the post-apocalyptic universe as they play the series' signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 3: The Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilising vehicles and machines straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground and air-based enemies.

'Deer Hunter 2005', developed by SouthLogic Studios, sports an all new & improved engine, hunting deer will now be even more, enjoyable. Atari has released a demo Deer Hunter 2005 featuring a target (training) range, and 1 map/mission "Whitetail hunting in Illinois." Read more for download links ...

If you have been experiencing problems with the World Of Warcraft beta test, you now know why. The datacenter in Virginia, which hosts the servers, has been hit damaged by a tornado. Because water leaked into the building the servers were shut down as a precautionary measure, some hardware had taken on water, and a full inspection will take 48 hours or longer to complete. We encourage you to enjoy the rest of your weekend with other activities, as the World of Warcraft beta test will remain offline for at least that long.

Utilizing the next generation of the Invictus engine which incorporates its new real-time physics module, Cross Racing Championship (CRC) will allow the player to experience the thrills of high-speed on and off road racing across vast open terrains.

You paid your dues in Tony Hawk's Underground, now prove yourself in Tony Hawk's Underground 2. It's time to go globetrotting on a sick international road trip with Tony Hawk and Bam Margera. THUG 2 delivers a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray paint and prepare to wreak havoc around the world.

EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Robotech: Invasion - Trailers (2)
• Mortyr 2 - Trailer

ESPN NBA 2005 will change the way virtual basketball is played with a host of new graphical improvements including self-shadowing, advanced reflective lighting, and full 3D crowds. Huge gameplay improvements in IsoMotion and the revolutionary 24/7 mode ensure responsive control and the most satisfying basketball experience available.