In Blitzkrieg: Rolling Thunder fans can look forward to a campaign in which you ride alongside General George S. Patton in a massive historical 18-mission campaign. Follow the tank legend across 7 countries, beginning in the deserts of North Africa and ending in the frozen Ardennes forest during the Battle of the Bulge. His crusade through seven countries, including Operation: Husky, is but one of many historical highlights.

Electronic Arts announced The Sims 2 University, the first expansion pack for the highly-acclaimed The Sims 2 PC game. The Sims 2 University will ship this March and gives players of The Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new college town to live out their ultimate college fantasy (thanks SimsZone). Read more for details and first screens...

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 :

• Mercenaries - Trailer #3
• Psychotoxic: Gateway to Hell - Trailer #6
• GoldenEye: Rogue Agent - Trailer #7
• Gate to Heavens - Trailer

In anticipation of a new upcoming patch LucasArts has released an updated dedicated server file for Pandemic Studios' scifi shooter Star Wars Battlefront. This version supports the new Battlefront Bonus Mission entitled Jabba's Palace, which will probably be released in an upcoming patch. Read more for download links ...

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. Read more for new screens and artwork ...

'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' is a 3D isometric RPG, that combines 3D technologies and the traditional ways of isometric RPG's. 'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' will take you from heroic fights against hideous monsters - using weapons and spells - to seeking wisdom and clues for your quests, while interacting with the many NPC's such as spirits and astral enemies.

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 :

• Brothers in Arms - Trailer #3
• Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth - Trailer (2)

Imperial Glory promises to be the most extensive strategy game ever, offering an in-depth management model along with graphically stunning real-time land and naval battles in full 3D. Choose which of the five great 19th century Empires to lead: Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary, each with their own unique attributes.

Atari has released the final version of the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 patch. This update (available for the US and Euro editions of the game) adds some new features and addresses a slew of instability issues, bug fixes and various other game tweaks. Read more for download links and detailed fix list ....

Worlds collide in Armies of Exigo, where the traditional boundaries of the battlefield are smashed and war is waged both above and below the ground. Armies of Exigo locks elves, beasts, knights, and creatures of the darkness in an epic battle for survival where armies can delve deep underground to advance undetected and then tunnel to the surface to unleash powerful attacks on their unsuspecting enemies.

Crave Entertainment announces the release of World Championship Poker for PS2 and GBA. The version for the Xbox will be available this holiday season and playable over Xbox Live.

DreamCatcher Games has released the first patch for Golem Labs' global domination strategy 'SuperPower 2.' This update brings your retail game to v1.2b and addresses a few minor issues such as a save game corruption problem, game crashes, and the billions of units appearing in combat bug. Read more for detailed fix list and download links.

Today Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia: Warrior Within has gone gold and is expected in stores December 2,2004. Featuring the all new, free-form fighting system, Warrior Within allows players to define their own fighting style as they combat and destroy enemies. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within promises to be an action-packed video game filled with treacherous landscapes, ferocious enemies and deadlier bosses with intense melees lurking around every corner.

Vivisector: Beast Inside developed by Action Forms (creators of Chasm and Carnivores series) is a unique mixture of 3D Action/Horror. The game blends a thrilling interactive story with intense, high-adrenaline action and immerses players in a rich and fascinating storyline. Action Forms' PR manager Serge Roar is at hand to answer some questions...

CDV Software will be holding an online developer chat with GSC, the developers of Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars on Friday, November 19 from 12 p.m until 3 p.m. EST. The chat will be held right here and will offer gamers a great opportunity to ask questions about the sequel to Cossacks, CDV's popular and critically-acclaimed RTS. Note: Even if you cannot attend the chat session, feel free to post your questions before and stop by after the chat to read the answers.

i-Deal Games developed Jagged Alliance 2: Wildfire for Strategy First, which was released in Q1 2004. Upon perusal of their dealings with SF, and in light of SF's recent bankruptcy protection filing, i-Deal Games has terminated their agreement.

Atari has released the first patch for SouthLogic Studios latest hunting game 'Deer Hunter 2005.' This update brings your retail game to v1.2 and addresses gfx card and compatibility issues, weapon problems and various other game tweaks and bug fixes (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

In Spider-Man 2, players assume the role of Spider-Man and re-live the movie experience through all new missions featuring unique enemies, objectives and combat maneuvers. The game, which is based on this summer's blockbuster film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel, is among the first titles to hit retail stores alongside the Nintendo DS hardware.

Ubisoft announced today that it is bringing Advance Guardian Heroes for the GBA tio Europe. Developed by Treasure, tknown for Ikaruga and Wario World, Advance Guardian Heroes is the sequel to the classic medieval-themed beat-them-up game developed on the SEGA Saturn.

3000AD announced “Universal Combat: A World Apart”, an add-on to the original Universal Combat title released in February 2004 by Dreamcatcher Games. This add-on has been in development for some time and is scheduled to be released in Q1 2005 via online distribution as well as various retail chains.

Ignition Entertainment unveiled today the first official details of PSP launch title Mercury, an innovative new concept in videogame entertainment from industry icon Archer Maclean and his team at Awesome Studios.

The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Vanguard). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v 2.2.1 and fixes/tweaks some of the maps, new PB code, as well as minor other fixes. 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 :

• Darkwatch - Trailer #3
• Painkiller: Battle out of Hell - Trailer #3
• Prince Of Persia 2 - Powers Trailer
• Ski Racing 2005 - Trailer
• Unreal Championship 2 - Trailer #3

The player takes the role of the leader and has to build up a team – whatever action it may take. With the help of this team he has to take control of the world of Ground Zero. To achieve this he must conquer 20 different locations and protect them from his enemies. The leader can choose between 250 different equipments like weapons, armour, building materials and food. There are 3 different professions: mercenary, technician, and doctor.

"X-Men" director Bryan Singer is partnering with Vin Diesel's video-game production company, Tigon Studios, to develop a game revolving around the Secret Service. The working title of the property is "Secret Service," and it will be a character-driven, tactical action adventure based on the life of a Secret Service agent who has been assigned to the president's detail.