The latest issue of Japanese Famitsu reveals that SEGA is working on yet another new installment in the Phantasy Star Universe franchise. PSU: Ambition of Illuminas is not yet another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters. No official announcement nor further details are available at this point.

Chaos Concept's 3D tactical/strategy game UFO: Extraterrestrials' is set in the year 2025, and on the newly colonized planet Esperanza our space devices have not just been approached by alien machines but attacked.

Blue Dragon is an epic RPG that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends who create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. The latest issue of Famitsu reveals that Mistwalker's Blue Dragon has, so far, sold 150,000 copies in Japan, quite impressive taking into account the overall number of X360's are out there.

Godzilla: Unleashed is the ultimate fighting monsters game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time.

Washed ashore after their cruise ship goes down at sea, young Jack and Amy must struggle to survive as they search for a way off a deserted island. The teens must confront their worst fears as they discover the secrets and dangers that lurk behind every corner of the mysterious island.

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features unparalleled vehicle customization, an adrenaline packed drift racing experience and ultra-realistic Driver DNA.

While its last study focussed on sports titles, behavioral research consultancy Bunnyfoot decided to take a closer look at other studies and uncovered that in-game advertising effectiveness is far less than initially reported. Most studies use participants knowing the objective, thus score faily high (87%), while an unsuspecting audience scored far lower (15%).

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:

• White Gold: War in Paradise [X360/PC] - Trailer
• Monster Hunter Freedom 2 [PSP] - JAP Trailer
• Bullet Witch [X360] - Outfits Trailer
• Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War [PS3/X360] - Trailer #6
• Def Jam: Icon [PS3/X360] - Block Reversal Trailer
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Tilted Mill Entertainment has signed a license agreement with Mystic Game Development for its EMotion FX character animation SDK, to be used in its current RTS projects.

Atelier Iris 3 brings new designs, characters, and an epic story with new systems. It will give players more control and enjoyable game play experience by featuring the Active Cost Card Battle System and the Symbol Encounter System, as well as a Synthesis that is interesting, creative and challenging than the last two titles in the series.

Composer and music producer Tom Salta, whose previous credits include the MTV VMA nominated original score for Tom Clancy’s GRAW, has written and recorded the dark and epic original score for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2.

Team17's Creative Director Martyn 'Spadge' Brown passes on the good word that after many iterations, delays and going back and forth with Microsoft, Worms HD for Xbox Live Arcade has "passed certification and is good to go. We are now working with Microsoft with regards to finalising our release date. Thanks for everyone's patience. Not long to wait now."

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:

• SSX Blur (Wii)
• Formula One Championship Edition (PS3)
• MLB 07 The Show (PSP/PS2)
• Bullet Witch (X360)
• Meteos: Disney Magic (NDS)
• Marvel Trading Card Game (PSP)
• DDR Universe (X360)
• Chili Con Carnage (PSP)
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SEGA revealed details regarding the development of the video game adaptation of the theatrical movie release, The Golden Compass, based on the first book in the award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy, by British author Philip Pullman.

Vivox announced that it will provide Second Life creators Linden Lab with integrated voice communication for the Second Life Grid, allowing players to speak with one another simply by walking up to each other without the need for a separate application, download, or login.

NaturalMotion announced a partnership with Rockstar Games to integrate NaturalMotion’s euphoria engine into upcoming next-generation Rockstar Games titles.

Complimenting the SingStar range with a fresh new look and a broad contemporary song selection, SingStar Pop includes 30 new tracks and supports the impressive list of household-names already featured in the SingStar range, a great recipe to spice up any party.

Data Design Interactive announced that it has secured developer status for Nintendo Wii, and are in the process of porting six of their leading titles for the Wii format.

Based on Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures' upcoming feature film, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited persona. We had the chance to get a sneak peek of the upcoming superhero goodness, and here are our first impressions …

Introversion Software confirmed rumors today that they are working on a multiplayer version of Darwinia. Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-operative and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.

In Medal of Honor Vanguard you reprise the role of Frank Keegan, Corporal of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in behind enemy lines missions throughout Europe, epic battles that turned America’s first paratroopers into heroes of WWII.

Capcom announced that it has entered into an agreement to license the Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games, Inc., for an unannounced project being developed in North America.

When Wario sees a television series about a thieving master of disguises, he dives through the TV screen, steals the thief's quick-change wand and takes over the whole show. Episode after episode, he breaks into exotic locations, like a luxury liner, watery ruins and an Egyptian pyramid!

Burnout Dominator is an all-new installment of the Burnout series, loaded with intense racing action and dozens of retina-searing World Tour events. Burnout Dominator Senior Producer Nick Channon gives us some more details ...

MLB 2K7 returns for the latest season, offering improved player models and animations, as well as new gameplay features and of course updated rosters. As promised 2K Sports has released a 970 mb demo allowing you to drop in on the final 3 innings between a 1-1 tied Mets vs. Cardinals game, but unfortunately only available for Gold members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.