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Techland has released an additional set of editing tools for its mod-friendly racer Xpand Rally. Read more for details and download links ...

The Adventure Company has issued a demo, complete with walkthrough, for their title, Sentinel: Descendants in Time. The demo features two locations, Tomb 35 and Maru, with plenty of exploring and puzzles in between. 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 :

• Prince of Persia Warrior Within - Trailer
• WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within [Xbox 2] - Trailer
• Haunting Grounds - Trailer (2)

Earlier than was planned HD Interactive has released the first patch for Mithis Games' space combat/strategy Nexus: the Jupiter Incident. This update brings your retail game to v1.01 and adds support for non T&L based video cards, a slew of gameplay adjustments and the usual bug and crash fixes. Read more for detailed fix list 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 :

• Universal Combat: A World Apart - Trailer
• Kessen 3 - Trailer
• MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf - Trailer
• Close Combat: First to Fight - Trailer Pack

EA has released a new patch for Battlefield 1942. This update brings your retail game to v1.61 (update server file is also available), and addresses an undisclosed exploit reported by community member Luigi Auriemma. Read more for download links ..

EA has released a new patch for Battlefield Vietnam. This update brings your retail game to v1.21, and addresses an undisclosed exploit reported by community member Luigi Auriemma. Read more for download links ...

This small modification enables you to start servers in the newly released Half-Life 2 Deathmatch by defining player numbers, server password, server name, and so on (thanks Andy). Read more for download links ...

Legacy Interactive announced today that Zoo Vet for PC and Macintosh is available for purchase on the Legacy Interactive website. Lauded by children's software critics and national parenting organizations, Zoo Vet lets players examine, diagnose and treat realistic, 3D zoo animals in a fun and entertaining setting.

Dreamcatcher Europe has released the first patch for Streko-Graphics Inc.'s puzzle/adventure game Aura: Fate Of The Ages. This update brings your UK retail game to v1.02 but no details as to what it addresses are provided at this point. Read more for download links ..

Grey Dog Software is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated wrestling simulation, Wrestling Spirit. Renowned wrestling game maker Adam Ryland once again challenges you to take on the world of brawn; you now start as a rookie and then grow to be a wrestling legend. Wrestling Spirit, based around the pro-wrestling industry, is an exciting and highly addictive simulation game and is available exclusively through Grey Dog Software.

Vivendi has released an updated v1.3 patch for 2015's Vietnam based FPS Men of Valor, which still makes the US and European versions compatible but it slightly larger than last version. This patch requires you to already have the previous v1.2 patch installed. Read more for download links ...

Ascaron has released a new patch for Sacred, as well as an updated version of its free "PLUS" expansion pack. This patch brings either version to v1.8.26 and addresses a slew of singleplayer, multiplayer and general game issues (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

As expected, EA has released the first patch for its recently released Sim game, The Sims 2. This update brings your retail game to v1.0.0.971 and addresses a slew of game crashes and bug fixes (thanks SimsZone). 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 :

• Nexus: The Jupiter Incident - Trailer

EA Europe has released the first patch for Sunflowers' strategy game Knights Of Honor. This patch brings your retail game to v1.03 and adds new singleplayer/multiplayer features and maps, eliminates errors and problems with the balance of units and buildings, as well as the usual bug fixes. 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 :

• Battlefield 2 - Trailer #3
• Champions Of Norrath: Return to Arms - Trailer
• Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within - Video Interview #2

Trymedia Systems today announced that it will exclusively release "Worms Forts: Under Siege," Team 17's new title of the popular Worms franchise, throughout North and South America.

Virtual RC Racing, the worlds most advanced and realistic r/c car simulation and on-line r/c racing community. Get ready for the ultimate virtual r/c car racing ride and experience the same thrills and excitement as with your real r/c car. This v1 features the RC Speedway and Oslo tracks, but you will need to sign up on the offical site to activate the game and play. Read more for download links ...

Maximus XV Abraham Strong: Space Mercenary created by Rebelmind is a sci-fi RPG/action title presented in astounding real-time 3D graphics. The story puts you on a massive space ship, the Maximus XV, full of convicted prisoners, that's got trapped inside a cosmic anomaly known as a Black Nebula. This update brings your retail game to v1.01 and addresses some gfx issues, map problems and the usual bug fixes. Read more for download links ...

id Software released an updated Linux client/server patch for their sci-fi FPS DOOM 3. This update brings your linux game to v1.1.1286 and addresses some sound issues and other bug fixes. Read more for download links ...

Techland has released a custom map pack for its rally racing sim Xpand Rally, featuring one dirt race track set in Arizona, and a few eight-shaped destruction derby tracks. 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 :

• Boiling Point - Trailer
• Need For Speed Underground 2 - Trailer

Codemasters has released a new patch for Club Football 2005. No version number is assigned, just patch #2 which addresses various audio and graphical glitches, as well as the usual bug fixes and game tweaks. This patch works for ALL versions of the Club Football series. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...