Activision has released new patches for its WW2 based FPS Call of Duty and the 'United Offensive' expansion pack. The Call of Duty patch brings your retail game to v1.5b while the United Offensive will become v1.51b, both patches resolve an exploit that can be used to crash servers. This is a server side only patch. If you do not plan on hosting a server there is no need to download and install it. Read more for download links ...

EA has released the first patch for EA Sports' NBA LIVE 2005. This update brings your retail game to v1.1, and fixes various gameplay issues, and most importantly, improved art for all shoes in the game. There is a patch for the US and UK versions available. Read more for details and download links.

SEGA of America has released the first patch for Sports Interactive's 'Worldwide Soccer Manager. This update brings your retail game to v5.0.2, fixes lots of bugs, tunes the game more realistic like the player position bug, and makes it compatible with the European Football Manager 2005 edition of the game. The patch is save game compatible, but to get the full out of it, start a new game. Read more for download links ...

Ubisoft has released a small patch for its latest CSI crime-solving title, CSI: Miami. This update brings your retail game to v1.01 and addresses the Assembly Table crash and the Evidence Processor on Pano screens lockup. Be advised, save games will no longer work for cases in progress. Read more for details and download links ...

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Azeroth Grand Prix." Unlike previously released maps, this one actually turns Warcraft III into a kart racing game. Map info: "Legends speak of a hidden race track north of the border where representatives from the far reaches of the land gather to test their skills and racing prowess. This event is known to break even the mightiest of combatants with its no-rules-barred arena." This is a huge map and the suggested no. of players is 4 to 8. It is based on the "Lordaeron Winter" tileset. Go download it here!

Tesseraction Games has released a new patch for its naval combat sim Enigma: Rising Tide to bring the US edition of the game to the "Gold" version. This update adds all content that is in the Gold retail edition (except the soundtrack) and also adds the ability for you to create your own patrols and campaigns (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 :

• World Racing 2 - Trailer
• Jurassic Park 'FarCry Mod' - Trailer
• Dangerous Waters - Trailer

Dreamcatcher Europe has released an updated version of the previously released patch for Streko-Graphics Inc.'s puzzle/adventure game Aura: Fate Of The Ages. This update still brings your English retail game to v1.04, and there are still no details provided as to what it addresses. Read more for download links ...

I of the Dragon is an action RPG where you are the hero, you are the dragon. Born as a young dragon, you must mature in strength and power through a leveling system that will reward you with new spells and skill upgrades. Download this package if you are experiencing problems with the game's video sequences, due to certain Windows XP machines where the required codec is not included by default.

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
• Drakengard 2 - Trailer
• ESPN MLB 2K5 - Trailer
• GTR - Trailer
• Stolen - Trailer #2
• Tenchu: Fatal Shadows - Trailer

GMX Media/Tri Synergy have released a demo for Gameyus' upcoming modern warfare tactical 3D RTS Will of Steel. This demo features one level giving you the chance to wage war. Read more for download links ...

As a holiday gift to Stronghold fans worldwide, Firefly Studios has released Castle Attack 2, a free, fun and terribly addictive downloadable mini-game that gives you a small glimpse at the world of Stronghold 2. Defend your stronghold from maurauding invaders until your castle is finally built. Use burning logs, boiling oil and archers to fend off the enemy.

Codename: Panzers thrusts players into the high-powered battles of World War II offering real-time combat rampages with awesome 3D graphics. CDV has released a multilanguage patch for its WW2 based RTS, addressing several singleplayer/multiplayer issues as well as a new feature which allows you to upload a score and compare it with other players' highscores. Read more for 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 :

• S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl - Trailer
• Darkwatch - Trailer

Activision has released a Call of Duty: United Offensive Map Pack contains 8 new maps: 2 brand new, original United Offensive maps (mp_peaks and mp_streets, and 6 Call of Duty maps updated to support the Capture The Flag and Domination game modes. Read more for download links ...

Activision has released the first patch for Troika's RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. This update brings your retail game to v1.2 and addresses a number of known issues, including fixes for the Society of Leopold quest, keys and keycards disappearing, the use of Protean (Level 5) and Fortitude at the same time, and various other gameplay updates. Read more for details and download links ...

Electronic Arts has released the first patch for Black Hole Games' 3D RTS Armies of Exigo. This update brings your retail game to v1.2b and adds some optimizations, varous crash and bug fixes and other enhancements. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Ford Racing 3 is being developed by Empire's award-winning Razorworks Studios and will allow gamers to "drive" 47 Ford vehicles, ranging from futuristic concept cars to classic cars, as well as off-road vehicles and pure-bred track racers. This demo lets you race 1 track for 2 laps in a random car. Read more for download links ...

EA has released a second multiplayer demo for its recent WW2 based FPS 'MoH Pacific Assault.' This demo contains the map from the first MP demo, Gifu, and now includes an all-new multiplayer map, Corregidor, that you won't even find in the retail version of the game! In addition, we have made some performance enhancements to smooth out the gameplay experience. Read more for download links ...

Tesseraction Games has released a new patch for its naval combat sim Enigma: Rising Tide to bring all international editions of the game to the "Gold" version. This update adds all content that is in the Gold retail edition (except the soundtrack) and also adds the ability for you to create your own patrols and campaigns (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

Activision has released new Linux patches for Infinity Ward's WW2 based FPS Call of Duty and its expansion pack, Grey Matter's 'United Offensive.' The Call of Duty patch brings your retail game to v1.5 while the United Offensive will become v1.51. Read more for download links ...

Valve has just released a free demo of Half-Life 2. Featuring some of the amazing digital actors and physical gameplay that has made Half-Life 2 the leading contender for Game of the Year 2004, the demo takes players through some of the early levels of the game and later transports them to the area of the game known as Ravenholm. The demo will require a Steam account to install. Read more for download links ...

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. The Demo offers three quick race game modes, a time trial mode, two game tracks and two cars with wide variety of tuning options, from the eagerly anticipated racer.

THQ has released a patch for the recent The Punisher singleplayer demo. This update adds a mouse sensitivity slider, adresses a framerate issue as well as a few other graphical problems in Volition's action game based on the Marvel comic book. Read more for 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 :

• The Unseelie - Trailer
• 25 to Life - Trailer