Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.

Veteran video game music composer Richard Joseph was in a class of his own. In the industry since the 80s he was a pioneer on the C-64/Amiga and credited for being the first to use true voice acting in his compositions. Earlier this year Richard Joseph was diagnosed with lung cancer, and whilst receiving chemotherapy he slipped into a coma after which his weakened body sadly gave up the fight. Richard died on the afternoon of March 4th, 2007.

Ground on the ancient European seafaring time, Tales of Pirates present fantastic world full of numerous cities and unprecedented great scenes in front of the players where players can players reside in, experience the mystery of the endless seas, and feel the romantic and interesting life of a pirate.

Paradox Interactive announced a new booster pack for Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday, Armageddon. Scheduled for March 2007, as a download only, Armageddon will include two completely new alternative history scenarios, perfect for those looking for new challenges!

Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade sold through approximately 3.5 million copies within one month following its mid-January launch. This includes more than 1.9 million sold in regions that play on North American realms, 1.6 million in Europe, totalling WoW's worldwide subscriber base to more than 8.5 million users.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A highly story driven semi-dynamic Campaign, from the US perspective, offers a completely new experience for "Combat Mission" fans.

As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance.

Titan Quest is an action RPG set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. This v1.30 patch addresses various crash bugs, a slew of balance tweaks.

Disney's Meet the Robinsons, based on the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film, is a time-traveling action/adventure game. Players will experience the adventure as Wilbur Robinson, helping him chase the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy and his diabolical robotic hat Doris through multiple timelines in an attempt to thwart their evil plans.

QuickSpot is a fast and challenging game of concentration, where the objective for the player is to spot the differences between two seemingly identical pictures and circle the differences on the touch screen.

Renegade Kid announced its NDS exclusive The Ward, telling 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.

CCP Games announced the integration of voice communication into leading Sci-Fi MMOG EVE Online. Players will now be able to speak to each other for better coordination, negotiation, socializing and planning, adding a new dimension to the game.

Dance Dance Revolution Universe takes dancing to a whole new level offering features and options not possible until now, designing a game that everyone can play and enjoy, including anyone with two left feet.

System 3 announced the re-launch of the enhanced classic Epyx Commodore 64 title, Impossible Mission, where you take the role of a secret agent attempting to stop evil genius Professor Elvin Atombender who has been tampering with National Security Computers.

EA announced today it has signed on to publish Harmonix's next title, in cooperation with MTV. Oddly enough the announcement did not reveal any details as to what sort of title, its name, platform, nor an estimated release time. Harmonix is of course known for developing the Guitar Hero, and Karaoke Revolution franchise and promises that its next title will take all they have learned from past projects to the next level.

Check out the following new screens from Microsoft's GDC 2007 lineup:

• Blue Dragon (X360) - Screens
• Mass Effect (X360) - Screens
• Forza Motorsport 2 (X360) - Screens
• Halo 2 Vista - Screens
• Lost Odyssey (X360) - Screens
• Shadowrun (X360/PC) - Screens
• Age of Conan (X360/PC) - Screens
• Jetpac Refuelled (X360) - Screens & Trailer
• Boom Boom Rocket (X360) - Screens
• Pinball FX (X360) - Screens
• Schizoid (X360) - Screens
• Eets Chowdown (X360) - Screens
• 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures (X360) - Screens

Monster Hunter Freedom 2 borrows various elements from Monster Hunter 2 on the PS2. The handheld sequel will feature ad hoc and online multiplayer, as well as new weapons and new locations such as snow-covered landscapes. MHF 2 has shipped over one million copies since its Japanese launch a little over a week ago on Feb. 22, accounting for 39% of all games sold during the week of its release.

Cake Mania combines a new Touch Screen element with the same fast-paced cake-baking fun that has captivated millions of online players worldwide. As an added bonus, Cake Mania for the NDS includes the full online game plus the Back to the Bakery expansion pack.

Philips has signed a licensing agreement with Rivers Run Red to have its ambient experiences technology included in Linden Lab's 3D virtual Second Life world, allowing a dedicated amBX-enabled environment to be created through light, air movement and rumble.

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:

• Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 [ALL] - Dev Diary Trailer #4
• Silverfall - Nature or Science Trailer
• Pogo Island [NDS] - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Ubisoft announced that in celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and the launch of its upcoming TMNT video game March 20, it is releasing Digital Eclipse's remake of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 classic arcade game on Xbox Live Arcade later this month.

With six titles currently in production for major gaming platforms, Pandemic Studios announced that it will be attending the job fair at this week’s Game Developer’s Conference to meet and interview candidates for a range of development positions in both its Los Angeles, California and Brisbane, Australia locations.

Sparta: Ancient Wars will deliver innovative and high quality real time strategy based on historical events and timelines, and not feature myths or legends. Based on the historical background of Spartans' high culture, there will appear huge ancient battles on your screen, enabled by a brand new stunning 3D engine.

Atari will give away one free Logitech G25 Racing Wheel to 20 consumers who purchase the PC version of Test Drive Unlimited, either at retail or digital download. One random winner will be chosen each day for twenty days, beginning March 6.

Chocobo Tales takes place in a fun and enchanting world filled with trademark characters from the Final Fantasy franchise. Featuring innovative stylus and Touch Screen functionality, players will challenge dozens of minigames and microgames as they embark on a journey to rescue their lost friends and restore peace to the land.