Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v2.2 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth.

The Sims 2: Open for Business will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy. EA has released the first patch.

LucasArts has released a new patch for Petroglyph's RTS Star Wars Empire at War. This update brings your retail game to v1.03 and fixes connectivity issues, tweaks net code, adds a new land tactical multiplayer map (Corellia), as well as a brand new 43 planet multiplayer campaign map.

id Software has released a beta version of its SDK, allowing the mod community to create their own content for Raven's FPS Quake 4. This package includes Q4's public game source code, as well as map, mod and art samples.

Ubisoft has released the first patch for the North American edition of Capcom's hack and slasher Onimusha 3, bringing your retail game to v1.1, and addresses framerate issues.

Utopia City is set in 2091 where a parallel virtual world, based on the real life town of Postville, begins to take on a life of its own and threatens normal life as it really is. This demo lets you check out a cinematic into and the bank mission.

The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. This v1.11 version makes various changes, fixes bugs and adds a bunch of new features.

Take Command: 2nd Manassas explores the titular 1862 battle of the American Civil War, which proved to be the pivotal engagement of the Northern Virginia Campaign. Paradox has released a demo allowing you to try out two tutorials and one scenario.

Bethesda has released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Construction Set, allowing you to create your own content for its imminent RPG. This application is not included in the retail game, requires the original, and only works with the PC edition.

In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This v1.04 patch addresses bug fixes, interface changes, scenario and gameplay tweaks, and a few gfx adjustments.

Virtual RC Racing is the worlds most advanced and realistic r/c car simulation and on-line r/c racing community. This v3.1 still features the same RC Speedway and Oslo tracks, but now improves racing performance handling and login/password handling. You will need to sign up on the offical site to activate the game and play.

Command & Conquer The First Decade celebrates the 10th anniversary of this innovative franchise and includes a dozen of your favorite C&C games spanning over the last ten years. EA has released a tiony patches addressing an issue with some of the cutscene/movies.

The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. This v1.1 version makes various changes, fixes bugs and adds a bunch of new features.

The all-new Championship Manager 2006 offers a wide range of innovative new features and is the most realistic version to date, offering the player a true taste of football management. Replacing the previous beta demo, this final version allows you to play as one of 3 nations (England, France and Italy) for the duration of 6 months game time, and is save game compatible with the full version released on 31st March 2006.

MX vs. ATV Unleashed allows PC gamers to personalize their racing experience with an all-new track editor and race with a collection of new vehicles and chose between new tracks, challenges and mini-games. This patch brings you retail game to v1.01 and addresses a few issues with the game.

Frogster has released a new patch for the German edition of Wicked Studios' adventure game bringing your retail game to v1.4 and addresses a few stability issues and crashes.

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 mp beta allows you to try out 2 scenarios, Ice Field" and Raid.

Maximum-Football takes flexibility to a whole new level. By allowing the players to select and change nearly every option of play, from Canadian vs. Professional USA rules to setting your own playbook for each team, Maximum-Football is the PC football fan's dream come true. Play or coach your team to victory in a fully customizable league system, draft free agents, and create the ultimate football team.

Lionhead has released a demo for its strategy sim Black & White 2 allowing you to try out part of the game. This demo starts on Land 3 of the main game, and will guide you through the finer points of town building and how to complete lands. Read more for download links ...

Cyanide has released a new patch for its Olympic Wintersports based title WinterSports Pro 2006, aka Winter Challenge. This patch brings your English, French, Italian, Russian and German retail game to v1.03 but no details as to what it fixes are available at the moment. Read more for details and download links.

S2 Games announced today that it will be supporting the Linux community by offering Native Linux Client support at launch for its upcoming triple-A title, Savage 2: A Tortured Soul. Savage 2 is the much anticipated sequel to Savage: The Battle for Newerth and will be available in Fall of 2006 as a digital download from the S2 Website.

EgoSoft has released a new patch for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This update brings your retail game to v1.4 and adds new features, gfx options, various improvements and several bug fixes (thanks Tim). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

In Victoria An Empire Under the Sun your ultimate goal is to become one of the eight great powers of the era. To achieve this goal you must master the art of Diplomacy, Warfare, Economy & Industrialization, Colonization, Technological Research and Politics. This v1.04 patch addresses a massive slew of fixes, db changes, scenario and other game tweaks.

Project-Zero has released a small hotfix patch for its recently released Soldner: Secret Wars v33670 patch addressing some minor issues people might be experiencing installing the main patch while also fixing some keyboard/mouse problems.

Egosoft has released an updated playable demo for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This demo walks you through key game concepts in a limited game universe. A small hotfix was released addressing a problem with a File Not Found error when you try to play the demo for a second time.