Throwback Entertainment announced that it has acquired the rights and interest in multiple Acclaim Entertainment titles. The vast library of game-related properties includes, but is not limited to Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance, Vexx, Extreme-G Racing, Legends of Wrestling, Re-Volt, and Summer Heat Volleyball.

In a move that surely will please a lot of gamers, JoWooD's community manager Johann Ertl announced that Piranha Bytes' RPG Gothic 3 will not feature the oft criticized Starforce copy protection, but instead have a more user-friendly, though not yet specified, protection scheme.

Pre-ordering is now available through the Triton Player for $49.95 by clicking the "Preload Prey" box. By pre-ordering you will be able to start playing Prey within minutes of the release at 12:01 a.m. on 7/11/2006. In a little over a week you will be able to start pre-loading Prey so that there will be no wait once the clock strikes midnight.

Boasting a new and innovative console-specific control scheme that allows novice players to enjoy the game’s signature strategy gameplay while giving expert strategy players the flexibility needed to engage in deeply complex battles. The Battle for Middle-earth II for the X360 will hit store shelves July 7.

With authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, and licensed tuning and customization options, Forza Motorsport 2 improves on the unprecedented features gamers enjoyed in its debut installment.

Jowood has released the first patch for Phenomic's RTS/RPG hybrid. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and addresses various bugs, crashes and other enhancements, but most importantly adds the editor, which allows you to create your own thrilling PvP and free-game maps, this is the perfect tool for dedicated multiplayer fans.

Massive Incorporated and WEBZEN Inc. today announced plans to provide in-game advertising to two of the publisher's most anticipated MMO games. The agreement marks Massive's entry in the Asian market and WEBZEN's first services to provide in-game advertising.

Spiderweb Software announces the upcoming release of Geneforge 4: Rebellion, the next chapter in their fantasy epic. Once again, return to the world of the Shapers, where you explore freely, choose for yourself what side you will fight for, and create and mold strange, powerful monsters to serve you.

Yoga. Massage therapy. Free catered meals. Discounted gym membership. These are just a few of the benefits that helped Insomniac Games earn the honor for the second-straight year of being named one of the best companies, and only game developer listed, to work for in America.

Force10 Networks announced its TeraScale E-Series family of switch/routers is offering online gaming companies the ability to support hundreds of thousands of players simultaneously as well as the seamless scalability to accommodate both new interactive worlds and users.

EA today officially announced the next installment in the Need for Speed franchise, Need for Speed Carbon. Scheduled for release in November 2006, NFS Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and will challenge players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads.

IDV announced today that it has added eight more developers to its growing list of SpeedTree customers. Midway, People Can Fly, Koei Canada, CD Projekt and several others have gone on record as users of SpeedTree for its wind effects, foliage editor, and dynamic LODs. SpeedTree 4.0 was also released, promising a host of new features. Read more for details ...

Left Behind Games has signed Chance Thomas, the man behind the music of games like King Kong, X-Men: The Official Movie Game and Vivendi's Lord of the Rings series - to provide the score for Left Behind: Eternal Forces, its upcoming RTS.

The Sims 2: Open for Business will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy. EA has released a new patch fixing various problems with the addon.

At a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, ESRB President Patricia Vance revealed that it will fine companies up to $1 million for the most egregious offenses. Repeat offenders could get their rating services suspended, heavily impacting sales as most big retailers refuse to carry unrated titles

Ritual Entertainment informed us that it is looking for a Senior Level Designer for a multi-platform next-generation AAA action title. Check out the complete list of requirements for the position, or check out the submission information.

Rush for Berlin is a tactical RTS game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, where you have to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union. This v1.1 is suitable for ALL languages and fixes various bugs, crashes, multiplayer issues, and adds a few new features.

Atari and Melbourne House are pleased to announce a closed public beta test for Test Drive Unlimited on the PS2. Accepting North American entries only, the purpose of the beta is to receive consumer feedback on tuning and balancing, assessing online stability, and general functionality testing.

Verizon's FiOS Grand Tournament has broken new barriers, becoming one of the largest video game tournaments to ever hit the Web. More than a month before finals, over 5,000 people have already signed up in an attempt to win $100,000.

MGame USA is distributing 1.000 cdkeys for the closed beta of the asiatic MMORPG focused in martial arts Hero Online. The first 1.000 users of JuegaEnRed.Com/MMOGInfo.Com will get their key and create a game account, activate the game with the key and download the game client and then play starting June 12th 2006.

DFC Intelligence's latest report indicates that the online game market will grow from $3.4 billion in 2005 to over $13 billion by 2011, driven by the increase in broadband households, higher PC penetration and more connected console video game systems. During this time period North America is expected to challenge current market leader Asia as the leading region for online games.

Joint Task Force is a story of modern war where players match superior tactics and military technology against dangerous unconventional forces around the globe.

Last weekend America’s top gamers competed in the inaugural World Cyber Games US Open at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, an invitation-only tournament, to determine who would qualify for a spot in the WCG US National Final. When the dust settled, 36 gamers won trips to the WCG US National Final this September.

Barely out in stores, Deep Silver has already announced that Stormregion is working on an addon titled Rush for the Bomb, scheduled for released Q4 2006. No further details were provided, details are to follow in the near future.

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.