MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates, including those in the Middle East and South America, fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. While the actual beta has been available for download for a few days, it seems server issues have delayed the actual start "until further notice," but at the same time extending the test period with a few extra days. Read more for the official statement...

UPDATE: Konami announced that the beta will now commence on April 25 at 11:00 PM PST.

1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the 194X series of WWII-themed vertical shooters, but will stand out as its own unique entry in the series. Gameplay will resemble the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but the game utilises a full 3D engine.

The Golden Horde, using Ancient Wars: Sparta's AWE engine, is a historical 3D RTS based on real events that took place at the beginning of XII century, the times of mighty warriors and military leaders whose power and daring instilled courage in common soldiers.

The Fate of Hellas is an expansion for World Forge's 3D RTS Ancient Wars: Sparta, and will feature an updated engine with improved visuals, two new campaigns with 7 missions each, and a new playable faction, the Macedonians.

SEGA's combat-intensive RTS Universe at War: Earth Assault for the Xbox 360 will employ a control scheme built from the ground up to ensure smooth gameplay and ease of command for console gamers. Great attention has been paid to implement a balanced gamescape for multiplayer games for console players.

The Animal Village is a peaceful backwater where tigers and gazelles, cats and dogs, elephants and mice live in peaceful harmony. That is, until the new boxing gym returns Mother Nature to her senses and the crazy fist fighting begins to see who the King of the Animal Kingdom really is.

Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of turn-based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. A new demo has been released with the latest v1.06 code, adding balance changes, general improvements, map and scenario updates, etc.

Mythos is an online, action RPG that is free to download and free to play. Set in the land of Uld – a fantasy world arising from the ashes of an epoch-long war of darkness – players assume the roles of fantasy heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest through entirely randomized dungeons and environments.

Originally licensed by Majesco, but sold off to 2K Games, The Darkness is based on Top Cow's comic book series, and developed by Starbreeze Studios. Knowing its background it comes as no surprise that during the TOP COW discussion panel at this weekend's NY Comic-con, it was revealed that The Darkness 2 is in the works, "We can't say Darkness and video game sequel in the same sentence, so Darkness. Wink. Sequel."

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

The Secret Files: Tunguska is a point-and-click adventure game based on the mysterious Tunguska phenomenon that occurred in July 1908, in which the Siberian region of Tunguska was engulfed in an inferno of flames that turned everything into debris and ashes.

Following this week's Enemy Territory: Quake Wars preview event, Activision has confirmed that it is shutting down its internal Underground Development studio. Acquired by Activision in 2002, the studio previously known as Z-Axis, known for titles such as Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX and Aggressive Inline, is finishing up the PS3 port of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. The 45 employees are being given the opportunity to work at other Activision studios.

Based on Dreamworks' upcoming CG-animated comedy about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, Po (voiced by Jack Black), who must somehow become a Kung Fu Master in order to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.

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.

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. EA has released the special bonus tournament multiplayer maps which were previously exclusive to people who had pre-ordered the expansion.

Fueled with fury, SEGA’s The Incredible Hulk features key moments from the film, as well as additional plot lines and characters from the character’s rich comic-book universe. Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world.

It's time to get creepy again as Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced that is developing a remake of the PS2 horror game Forbidden Siren. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan on July 24th, Siren: New Translation will have a demo on PSN Japan next week. No word on when we may see it in North America or Europe yet.

SEGA's Condemned 2: Bloodshot is a first-person action thriller immersing players in a world of psychological terror, featuring all-new fighting mechanics and online multiplayer functionality.

Rokkitball puts players on an ultramodern playfield with multiple goals. The tactics reward a combination of precision fire and team positioning to disrupt the enemy and control the field. Challenging bot players can be used to fill out games if there are too few humans, or to practice your skills when your friends aren't available.

The Witcher Enhanced Edition, CD Projekt's action/RPG, not only means changes in the game's mechanics, better graphics, shorter load times, improved stability, but will also the recently released D'jinni mod editor, as well as two completely new adventures (8 quests). Originally scheduled for May 16th, it has been delayed until further notice, to give the various languages extra polish.

Check out the following new screens and trailers from Midway's Gamers Day 2008 lineup:

• 'NBA Ballers: Chosen One' (ALL) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'The Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'TNA iMPACT!' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'Unreal Tournament 3' (X360) - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer
• 'Blitz: The League II' [ALL] Revealed
• 'This is Vegas' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe' (PS3/X360) Officially Announced - Trailer

When a cataclysmic force merges conquerors from two universes, conflict is inevitable. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe.