Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 will feature changing climate, improved AI, an advanced Cross-Com system, air strikes from jet fighters, new weapons and a new soldier class, the Medic.

Massive, Microsoft's in-game advertisement provider, has signed an agreement with EA to provide in-game ads for its lineup of sports titles, such as Madden, NASCAR, Tiger Woods, SKATE, NHL etc... Microsoft has been under mounting pressure from Google, which recently acquired Adscape, as well as Double Fusion.

Tabula Rasa is an MMORPG that places players in an epic sci-fi story where they will be challenged by dynamic and fast-paced adventures on alien worlds. Participate in the character contest, and be one of two people to be flown out to Texas for the pre-launch party at Britannia Manor in early September.

At the MGS 20th anniversary event in Japan, Hideo Kojima not only revealed Metal Gear Online, but also a new episode in his interactive comic book series on the PSP, Metal Gear Solid 2: Bande Dessinee, where you, by reading it, unlock hidden secrets and new content.

Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of high level turn based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software. This v1.02 hotfix patch addresses an AI issue.

Publisher/developer Data Design Interactive takes its big bag of Wii games to the 2007 Games Convention in Leipzig/Germany (August 22nd -26th), where it will be making a number of announcements, most importantly the launch of its new Wii label entitled Popcorn Arcade.

Civ. IV: Beyond the Sword will focus on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and will deliver 12 challenging and decidedly different scenarios. 2K Games has released a second demo allowing you to try out th first 100 turns of the Charlemagne scenario, and includes a demo exclusive dinosaur unit.

Konami's has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:

• 'Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles' (PSP) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Contra 4' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA 2' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE 2' (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Dewy's Adventure' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Hellboy: The Science of Evil' (PSP/PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Silent Hill 5' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• SEGA Rally: Revo [ALL] - Technology Trailer #1
• Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Trailer #5
• Godzilla: Unleashed [NDS/PSP/Wii] - Trailer #3
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Since Bethesda acquired the Star Trek license from CBS early 2006, it has released two titles, Star Trek: Legacy for PC & X360, and Star Trek: Tactical Assaults for PSP/NDS. Apparently that wasn't enough as a product listing at online game rental outlet GameFly revealed the Wii is getting its share with Star Trek Conquest. Scheduled for November 2007, no further details were revealed and a Bethesda representative refused to comment, but now that the cat's out of the bag, a formal announcement will probably be coming soon ...

Dimensity is a strategy game with a strong RPG element, focused on the warfare between different races in a fantasy world. The game play involves real time battles, simplified management, unit upgrades and leader development. As a result players are immediately immersed into a challenging world of war and mystery.

Midway has released screens and trailers for the following upcoming titles:

• 'Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am' (PS2) - Screens
• 'BlackSite: Area 51' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Stranglehold' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Unreal Tournament 3' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

Manhunt 2 was banned even before it saw the light of day; the ESRB slapped it with an AO, resulting in both Sony and Nintendo refusing to publish the game on its consoles. In an interview with C&GV, Condemned 2 producer Constantine Hantzopoulos admits that the controversy has led them to scale back the game's mature content and remove certain non-essential items.

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

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:

• Alien Syndrome (Wii/PSP)
• Delaware St. John Volume 3: The Seacliff Tragedy (PC)
• Final Fantasy II (PSP)
• Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s (PS2)
• Guns of August (PC)
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Eight years after its predecessor, Atlus U.S.A. is bringing the latest RPG in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, Persona 3, to North America packaged in a special collector’s box with a tantalizing art book and wicked-awesome CD soundtrack. Due to a manufacturing issue with the art book Persona 3 has been pushed back a few weeks, until August 14.

Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills.

Ubisoft released its sales figures for Q1 ended June 30, 2007, reporting that sales came to $180.66M, up 90.5% compared with the same period last year, driven by Rainbow Six Vegas, Surf's Up, and its back catalog. Unfortunately, it also revealed that Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed until January-March of 2008.

MGS4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a war-torn future where huge conglomerates fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. This battle-scarred arena is seen through the eyes of an older Solid Snake who has been charged with infiltrating a number of key locations across the globe, including the Middle East and South America.

Ubisoft announced that it will develop/publish the game based on 20th Century Fox's Avatar, the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms, written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron (Titanic, Aliens, Terminator, etc...).

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Sign up for the beta test here...

Celebrating 20 years of MGS, Kojima Productions officially revealed Metal Gear Online, featuring characters, stages and the same control scheme as MGS 4. This reloaded MGO experience packs in additional environments, game modes, and team-based multiplayer mayhem. A closed beta starts today until Aug. 6, after which an open beta will commence on August 20.

Dementium: The Ward, previously known as The Ward, tells a twisted story with gruesome 3D visuals and FPS gameplay. The game's interactive narrative reveals the puzzling nature of a strange hospital frozen-in-time, and introduces a cast of peculiar characters.

SOE signed Flying Labs' Pirates of the Burning Sea, a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. You play a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, as you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep.

As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars. All-Pro Football 2K8 hits the gridiron with the legendary gameplay, innovative features, and hundreds of legends combined with an attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star.