Certain Affinity is a new development studio based in Austin, TX founded by Max Hoberman, former multiplayer team lead for Halo 2 and Halo 3 over at Bungie. Certain Affinity's first project is developing multiplayer maps for Halo 2, while currently also creating a new X360 title to be announced at a later date.

Fireglow team is now developing a next generation game engine (codename: Sudden Strike Next7) and the first game based on this engine, which now is officially named 'Sudden Strike III: Arms For Victory'. Fireglow plans to develop several other games based on this engine in different setups related to war conflicts.

Microsoft announced that registration is now open for the first two events in the highly anticipated Xbox Live Arcade Challenge. Competitors in each event have the opportunity to win prizes ranging from a high definition plasma TV to Xbox hardware and Microsoft Points tokens.

Today independent developer Sentinel Studios offiically announced its inception. Paul Potera, best known for his leadership role with Ubisoft-owned Sinister Games, and Marc Racine, former co-owner of Vicious Cycle Software, sit at the helm of the five-man console game development team with over 50 years combined industry experience.

Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.

Forge of Freedom allows players to refight the American Civil War from either side in this grand strategy wargame. This v1.23 update includes a variety of updates along with a new optimization technique to smooth audio during load sequences.

As an aspiring Underworld figure, spread corruption throughout the galaxy using new strategic gameplay elements to influence other factions, steal their funds, slow their production, spy on them and more, all en route to becoming the most notorious criminal leader since Jabba the Hutt. This new v1.1 patch adds a slew of balance tweaks, AI improvements, map changes and plenty more ..

IGG is looking for 1000 gamers to alpha test its 16th century nautical MMO Voyage Century Online. The final stage of game alpha testing will start on 12PM (EST) December 8th, giving you the opportunity to travel the seas before the rest of the world.

Excited shoppers are already forming queues outside shops across the continent to ensure they are among the first to own Nintendo’s much-anticipated new console, Wii, when it launches tomorrow.

Earth Defense Force X, also known as EDF 3, is a sequel to the Simple 2000 budget hit Chikyuu Boueigun 2 for the PS2. EDF X will feature much improved AI, 50 missions and no less than 100 weapons with which to defend earth against the invading insectoids.

For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This updated demo features the same hypothetical southern campaign from April - Oct. 1780, but adds a minimap, more varied battle terrain, and other general improvements & fixes.

Not only has Left Behind Games announced a Left Behind: Eternal Forces sequel, it's also getting an add-on. The expansion will pick up the storyline where Eternal Forces left off. The Tribulation Force has been successful in recruiting neutrals and the antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia, is out to take over the world with greater vengeance.

Gamers Gate announce several exciting titles in its new "sci-fi special". This special offering includes a variety of retail games but also several science-fiction games that have never before been released in North America or Europe. The games included in the science fiction special are: Space Rangers 1 & 2, Star Wolves, BorderZone, Vivisector, and A.I.M

LucasArts and SOE announced that Star Wars Galaxies Chapter 4: Armed and Ready for Action is now available for all SWG subscribers who will automatically receive updates throughout the remainder of 2006 and into 2007, as part of their regular subscription to the game.

id Software announced the hiring of long-time industry veteran and former Ritual CEO Steve Nix as id Software's new Director of Business Development. Marty Stratton, id’s director of business development since 2000, is moving into a production role within the company as an executive producer.

Gamers can now download real video games for free and play them in a secure, online, multiplayer environment, and they can win cash while they’re doing it. An initiative of Groove Games, SkillGround is the world’s first platform where people of all skill levels can play real video games head-to-head for cash prizes or just for fun.

Left Behind Games announces plans to develop a Left Behind: Eternal Forces sequel, and has signed a multi-year technology license with Rise of Nations and Rise of Legends creators Big Huge Games.

SEGA's PS2 exclusive RPG Shining Force EXA plunges gamers into stunning interactive worlds of swords and sorcery, fill with anime cut-scenes that the classic series is best known for.

The 2006 MediaWise Video and Computer Game Report Card confirms that the nation's leading retailers are enforcing computer and video game ratings by refusing to sell games rated "Mature" by the ESRB to persons under age 17, unlike the small stores who according to the study are way less proactive.

While Europe will finally see the first Nintendo Wii units appear in stores on December 8, gamers might have fewer games to choose from as anticipated. Ubisoft is delaying 3 titles, Splinter Cell Double Agent (Dec. 14), Far Cry: Vengeance (Dec. 21) and Blazing Angels : Squadrons of WWII (Dec. 31), while one of the strongest North American launch titles, Atlus' Trauma Center: The Second Opinion, is getting pushed back to Spring 2007, due to localization issues.

A huge shipment of Nintendo’s new system, Wii, has now arrived in Europe ahead of launch on December 8th and with an unprecedented number of pre-orders having been taken, it is likely that there will be exceptional demand for the system when it goes on sale in Europe.

In an interview with San Joe Mercury News, Microsoft's president of Entertainment and Devices Robbie Bach said that the company's current primary goal is to "cost reduce the Xbox 360." Since Microsoft has a year's head start over the competition it will be able to drive down the manufacturing curve faster, an advantage over its rivals. Recently UK retail stores have started bundling the Xbox 360 with various top titles, making the console even more appealing.

Future Force Company Commander (F2C2) is a real-time tactical strategy game that allows you to learn about the Army’s Future Combat Systems program by giving you command of a Mounted Company Team in the year 2015.

Voting for Week One of Amazon Customers Vote ended late last night with more than 84 % of holiday shoppers voting for the Xbox 360 core system at the low price of $100. This deal will be available for purchase tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2006, beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on Amazon.com.

Reclaim the lost relics of the Divine Crusader, and return the Nine to glory. Knights of the Nine offers new dungeons, characters, quests, mysteries, and is now now available on either Xbox Live Marketplace, 800 points, or downloadable for PC at $9.99.