Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

EA announced a publishing agreement with Japanese development studio Grasshopper to publish an all-new action horror game produced by Shinji Mikami and directed by Suda51. EA also signed a deal to publish Epic's new action game developed by its People Can Fly studio (known for Painkiller).

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons, achievements, seven new maps and more ..

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Although previously announced, Capcom revealed that it could not come to an agreement with Valve, so Bionic Commando Rearmed will not be available on Steam.

Step into the world of Too Human, Silicon Knights' third-person epic action game. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind.

Buckle up and prepare to unleash automotive anarchy in the ultimate burner’s paradise as you are given license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Burnout Paradise will be available to download from the US PlayStation Network via the PlayStation Store for $29.99 this Fall.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with Capcom's classic remake Bionic Commando: Rearmed ($9.99), PSone classic Street Fighter Alpha for PSP/PS3, Roadrunner Records Pack 1 ($5.99) for Rockband, and demos for 1942: Joint Strike, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, NHL 2K9 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008.

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the third entry in the series, has you reprise the heroic role of Sergeant Matt Baker, a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division, during Operation Market Garden in the late stages of World War II.

Physics engines provider Havok announced that it has signed a two-year licensing agreement with Deep Silver to take full advantage of the Havok Physics, Havok Animation and Havok Behavior solutions, starting with its 1960s biker themed Ride to Hell.

In further backlash to the Activision/Vivendi merger, Radical's HR VP Leah Rubin revealed that it has to lay off 100 of its employees due to canceled projects. "Activision Blizzard is committed to making the best games possible and has elected at this time to reduce the number of titles that Radical is developing from four games to two, therefore, we will be proportionately reducing the size of our studio."

THQ's Rocket Riot, developed by CodeGlue, is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Bionic Commando Rearmed (PS3/X360/PC)
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Castle Crashers is a four-player game for the Xbox Live Arcade, where players are knights on a quest to regain a stolen idol. Embark on the adventure on your own or with up to three friends and discover the mind-boggling magic and mystery in the mythical world.

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

SEGA announced the titles it will have on display at Games Convention 2008. The Samba de Amigo game series celebrates its comeback, while Sonic will also be taking the trip to Leipzig with Sonic Unleashed and BioWare's Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. SEGA will also show various titles from Platinum Games, Headstrong Games, and The Creative Assembly.

Everyone's favorite orange-clad ninja returns to the role-playing genre with Path of the Ninja 2, featuring an all-new original storyline, a huge roster of playable characters, an improved combat system and for the first time, exciting Wi-Fi battles.

Pop Cutie!! Street Fashion Simulation is an offbeat business simulation game that takes a fun look into the world of Tokyo street style and cosplay (costume play), where you manage the day-to-day happenings of their very own fashion boutique.

Nobilis Publishing is proud to announce that Koch Media will be the distributor for Hotel Giant 2 PC and Hotel Giant DS this fall. The two new games will be presented for the first time on Koch Media booth at the Games Convention in Leipzig (Germany) from August 20 to 24.

Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles. Head on over to the freshly launched website, or check out our recent preview.

Sci-Fi London: Oktoberfest will premiere Dead Space: Downfall, the feature-length animated prequel to EA's survival horror game. In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space, gamers will step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that promises to deliver the ultimate in psychological thrills and gruesome action.

In a "free to subscriber" update from The Chaotic Throne series called Gracia – Part 1, players will find advancing in the game to be dramatically faster. This, plus a host of other changes to enhance the player experience, makes this update much more accessible to newer players than before.

With an immersive player-driven storyline, a dynamic ecosystem, groundbreaking mass combat mechanics, and lush graphics, The Saga of Ryzom is the answer to the prayers of massively multiplayer gamers seeking a fresh, compelling experience instead of cookie-cutter fantasy settings.

Vicious Cycle Software announced that Frozen Codebase is utilizing its Vicious Engine to power their upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Zombie Wranglers, its WiiWare sandcastle-building simulation Fresco Beach (working title) published by Konami, and a third unannounced game.

TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action, so you can expect TNA iMPACT! to be more extreme and action-packed than competing WWE titles, including tweaks like a six-sided arena, with game modes involving a cage and race for the belt.

Nostradamus: The Last Prophecy is a classic point-and-click adventure game. Nostradamus sends his daughter Madeleine to help Catherine de Medici, who thinks she has been cursed. As practicing medicine is a male occupation, the game allows you to disguise as Madeleine's brother Cesar to interact with other NPCs.