Valve has released the official Steam client which you now need for future Halflife, as well as Counterstrike, update patches and other Valve goodies. No more beta patches, this is the official release (thanks Shacknews). Read more for download links ...

TDK has released the Mercedes-Benz World Racing playable demo. This demo features 4 Mercedes-Benz cars (SLK 230 Kompressor, G500, A 190 Twin, SL 300 Gullwing), 1 full World Racing scenario: the Alps, 1 mini championship with 2 races, 2 missions (1 waypoint mission, 1 mission which is exclusive for the demo in which a vintage 300 SL Gullwing competes against a modern SLK). Read more for download link ...

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

• Half-Life 2 - Tech Trailer
• Breed - Trailer
• Medal Of Honor: Pacific Assault - Tech Trailer
• Curse: eye Of The Isis - Trailer
• Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel - Cyrus Trailer
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Valve Software has released the Steam update tools for the Half-Life dedicated servers. These updates will allow server admins to upgrade to v1.1.2.0, they are required if you want to keep your Win32/Linux servers in sync. These updates also address a large amount of tweaks, improvements and bug fixes. Read more for details & download links ...

Activision has released the v1.02 update patch for their freely available Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory multiplayer game. This update adresses various client & server sides issues, introduces the latest punkbuster anti cheat protection and various other tweaks. We now also have the updated v1.02 linux server patch available. Read more for details and download links ...

EA has released the eagerly anticipated multiplayer demo of Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Breakthrough. This demo sports 2 maps (Anzio and Palermo) featuring the new Liberation mode. Read more for download links ...

Logitech today announced that its two newly designed corded controllers for the PlayStation2 are now on retail shelves, ready for prime-time action. The Logitech Extreme Action Controller and the Logitech Action Controller (U.S. suggested retail price of $24.95 and $19.95, respectively) are available at retail outlets and at www.logitech.com. European pricing and availability will be announced separately.

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

• Kill Switch - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Jowood has released an updated multiplayer demo for their recently released FPS Chaser. The new demo features dedicated Server Support, All Seeing Eye Support, Optimised Network Code and Server Stability and Anti Cheat Code. Read more for download links ...

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

• Time Crisis 3 - Trailer
• Lords Of The Realm 3 - Trailer
• Horizons - Trailer
• Billy Hatcher And The Giant Egg - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

EA has released a playable demo, featuring a single game between Anaheim & New Jersey. NHL 2004 brings professional hockey to life like never before, with crisp passes, searing slap-shots, and a variety of new ways to check your opponent to regain control of the puck. With the addition of international leagues and a Dynasty Mode that lets you build a powerhouse, NHL 2004 is the hockey fan's dream come true. Read more for download links ...

S2 Games and iGames Publishing today announced that Savage: The Battle for Newerth has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The much anticipated real-time strategy shooter has had the gaming industry buzzing since its unveiling at this year’s E3. Savage is considered by many to be the first title to seamlessly meld two separate game genres, real-time strategy and first-person shooter, into one game. Savage has an MSRP of $49.99 and has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

As expected & announced Ubisoft has now released the new patch for their FPS/Stealth action game Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.41. We have the US/UK and German versions of the patch available as well as a v1.4 dedicated win32 server (update & full), as well as client and serverside punkbuster updates. Read more for details and download links ...

The US Army have released a small client-side patch for their online multiplayer FPS game America's Army. This patch does not change your version number, and is not required but adresses a few minor issues such as auth problems when completing training, server browser filtering by Honor, resolutions should be available in drop-down box on Video Settings page and admin scoreboard when connecting to Official and Leased servers. This is just a small client-side supplemental patch for v1.9.0 America's Army: Operations for Win clients only. Read more for download links ...

Shifting Suns Studios has released a playable demo for their Bard's Tale inspired first-person fantasy role-playing game Devil Whiskey. The demo features the beginning of the main plot with one sub-quest and most of the full game's character classes (thanks GenGamers). Read more for download links ...

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

• Seven Samurai 20XX - Trailer
• Captain Scarlet: Retaliation - Trailer
• Law & Order II: Double or Nothing - Intro Movie
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Vivendi Universal Games today announced that Hoyle Majestic Chess, a unique and visually stunning PC chess simulation, is now available at retailers nationwide. Developed for Windows PC by Fluent Entertainment, Hoyle Majestic Chess offers a suite of innovative and compelling features designed to appeal to beginners and experienced players alike. Read more for details ...

Sierra has released a playable demo for Hoyle Games 2004 featuring several games such as Slot Machines, Hearts, Backgammon, and Star Collector. If card/puzzle games is your bag, read more for download links ...

Doing a little Sunday Catchup here with a few files that were missed during the past week. We've got :

• Battlefield 1942 - Updated v1.45 Patch
• Rebels Prison Escape - Level 2 Patch
• IL2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles - v1.1 Patch
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Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• KnightShift - Trailer
• America's Army - v2.0 Trailer
• Bloody Magic - ECTS Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Raven Software released the demo for their sci-fi 3D action game Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. The demo offers two single-player missions: "Mercenary Activity" set on Tatooine, and "Cult Sighting" on Chandrila. Read more for download links ...

Gotham Games has released a playable demo for their upcoming arcade racing/shooting game Starsky and Hutch. The demo features the intro movie and the Fast Cars episode from the game's Story Mode. Read more for download links ...

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

• Knights of the Temple - Trailer
• Commandos 3 - Diver Trailer
• Silent Storm - Trailer
• XIII - Trailer
• 007: Everything Or Nothing - Trailer
• Lock On - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

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

• Grand Prix Simulator - Trailer
• Lula 3D - Trailer
• Massive Assault - ECTS Trailer
• Colin McRae Rally 4 - Trailer
• Hunting Unlimited 2 - Trailer
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Space Colony invites PC pioneers to establish and build cosmic settlements and manage a dysfunctional crew of 20 characters while fighting off alien attacks and attempting to make a profit. There are 24 immersive missions ­ each twist of the plot has its own goal, 'Rescue', 'DNA extraction', 'Eradicate', Tourism', heck even space chickens have their part to play up there! The Space Colony demo allows players to play through three missions and meet six of the 20 wacky space cadets. Read more for download links ...