As the first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Gearbox Software's Borderlands combines the best elements of first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat to create an unprecedented gaming experience.

As the Cybernetic God Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. An ancient machine presence has forced the God's hand. In the first of a three part trilogy, Baldur is charged with defending mankind from an onslaught of monstrous war machines bent on eradication of human life.

Warmonger - Operation: Downtown Destruction is an apocalyptic FPS, built around AGEIA PhysX, enabling unique, piece-by-piece destruction system and is designed to deliver stunning fluid and cloth-based effects unlike anything seen before. Originally scheduled for this week, it has been delayed to give the title more polish. While there is no new release date yet, you can sign up to test the beta version.

Flight Simulator X: Acceleration allows gamers of all ages, types and skill levels to race against friends and engage in thrilling new missions in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced the formation of Sony Computer Entertainment Polska, a new, wholly owned subsidiary of SCEE to further develop the PlayStation business in the growing Polish market, effective April 1, 2008.

Playlogic has acquired RTL Enterprises' point-and-click adventure game Simon the Sorcerer 4: Chaos Happens, in which players take control of the witty sorcerer during his new quest in the Magic World.

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:

• Avatar: The Last Airbender -The Burning Earth (GBA/ND/PS2/Wii)
• PRISM: Light the Way (NDS)
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Super-Ego Games' announced that it is working on a downloadable PS3-exclusive episodic comedy/adventure game Rat Race. Set in an extremely dysfunctional office at a company called BiggCo, your job is simply to make it through the day as bombs go off all around you.

Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution is a North American Wii exclusive title, and will include characters that have never been featured in the Clash of Ninja game series. The game will follow the storyline of the TV series and will take advantage of the Wiimote in fast-paced ninja action for up to 4 players in 9 different gameplay modes.

Eidos confirmed that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary for the Xbox 360 will be released on Oct. 23rd to retail stores. In November, the game will also be available as downloadable episodic content for Xbox 360 in two installments, each containing two chapters and the mansion level.

Inazuma Eleven is Level 5's latest title making an odd mix of soccer and RPG, revolving around a soccer academy. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes. Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation has surpassed one million downloads worldwide on the Xbox Live.

In Naruto: Path of the Ninja players will be able to explore the Village Hidden in the Leaves and the world of Naruto as you roam across forests, fields, rivers and mountains. Along the way players will encounter bosses and enemies that they must use their special techniques to defeat.

The newest issue of GameInformer reveals that SCEA is working on expansions for two of its recent PlayStation Network titles, both scheduled for release in December. Fl0w is getting a new playable creature, as well as an all-new multiplayer mode, while the Warhawk add-on will feature a new dropship vehicle that will allow players to pick up other ground vehicles.

Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals delivers new animals and gameplay getting players can get up close and personal with Earth's most fascinating former inhabitants.

FIFA 08 will create a football experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA 08 challenges you to master the skills required to play like a pro football player, allowing you on the pitch to defy the odds, perfect your skills, elevate your game and rise up to win glory for your club.

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology. This v1.0.7.0 patch, for the North American version only, fixes bugs, and adds various balance tweaks.

PCM 2007 strives to create the ultimate in sports simulation while still being approachable to newcomers to the series, allowing you to fully experience the intensity of the races through its real-time simulation mode. This v1.0.3.1 patch addresses various career bugs and an interface issue.

CoD 4: Modern Warfare is a new action-thriller that will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is an MMORPG with a vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using next-gen graphics technology. A few months after previous update, SOE rolls out #3, making tweaks to crafting, classes, diplomacy, housing, as well as adding new quests and more ...

The Fighter Collection and the Eagle Dynamics development studio will release the new benchmark in PC air combat simulation in 2008 with the release of Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark, a simulation of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and will be the flagship title of the new DCS series.

Medal of Honor Heroes 2 is designed completely from the ground up for the Wii and PSP. Just like the recent Madden 08 announcement, the Wii edition will include an all-new mode that simplifies gameplay for players of all skill levels.

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer battle mode, boss battles, unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Revealed last month, Interscope confirmed that the GH III: Legends of Rock soundtrack includes an unlock code for three X360-exclusive tracks.

Microids has signed an agreement with Kheops Studio to develop Dracula 3, an adventure game inspired by the world of Bram Stoker, and sequel to 1999's Dracula: The Resurrection, followed by Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary in 2000.

A new study from Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR), based on the Xbox 360 Achievement System, reveals that, in general, game titles that have a higher volume of Accomplishments correlate with both higher industry ratings and gross sales in North America.