Universal Studios and Fox have abruptly backed out of financing the Halo movie deal, to be produced by Peter Jackson. Reason for the sudden withdrawl is said to be a ballooning budget concern and the fact that both studios played hardball and unsuccessfully tried to get the filmmakers and Microsoft to reduce their profit participation.

Silverfall is a fantasy-style RPG using advanced 3D graphics and fascinating storyline, featuring large free-roaming environments, 4 customizable and playable races, 150 monsters, single- and multiplayer (co-op and PvP), ragdoll effects, day/night cycle, particle effects and the latest shaders.

Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion. This update brings Activision's Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines retail game to v3.1 (requires v1.2 patch installed) and addresses a number of known issues, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes and so forth (thanks 3DGamers).

Theatre of War, previously known as WWII RTS and Battlefield Command, depicts stunningly authentic battles of World War II between 1939-1945. Command hundreds of different unit types in 5 historically accurate campaigns (US, UK, Soviet, German, French and Polish).

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is an RTS game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

Expanding the series’ acclaimed gameplay and content, Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 will capture all the thrills and intensity of world-class international cricket. The game leads with a dedicated ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 mode featuring all the teams, players, stadia, kits and equipment of the tournament.

Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles is a PS2-exclusive action/adventure title offering players a chance to become Naruto, the aspiring ninja with the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit sleeping deep within. Gamers can play through the story-driven missions to save the Hidden Leaf Village from the threat of evil and fulfill Naruto's dream of becoming the Hokage (leader).

Beginning Nov. 3, 2006 with the launch of the second season of The History Channel series Shootout!, Kuma will release video games online simultaneously with upcoming Shootout! television episodes, allowing audience members to watch the show and then live the historical event by playing a 3D game re-creation of the episode.

DDR SuperNOVA brings the video game phenomenon to new heights, featuring several new gameplay modes while boasting the largest number of tracks of any Dance Dance Revolution title to date with more than 70 songs across multiple genres and styles of music.

Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming, Atari's PSP-exclusive Hot PXL is comprised of 200 deviously crafted micro-games based on a quirky and original story premise, drawing inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.

Alarm for Cobra 11 revolves around 15 different missions for the Cobra 11 unit, set on six authentic stretches of motorway. Regular radio updates from the police command centre ensure there are always plenty of surprises every time you play.

Check out new screens from PS3 Gamer's Day 06 third party lineup :

• Blazing Angels (PS3) - Screens
• Cash Carnage Chaos (PS3) - Screens
• Call of Duty 3 (PS3) - Screens & Trailer
• Def Jam: Icon (PS3) - Screens
• Full Auto 2: Battlelines (PS3) - Screens
• Fight Night Round 3 (PS3) - Screens
• Madden NFL 2007 (PS3) - Screens
• Mobile Suit Gundam Crossfire (PS3) - Screens
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PS3) - Features & Screens
• Need for Speed Carbon (PS3) - Screens
• NBA 2K7 (PS3) - Screens
• NHL 2K7 (PS3) - Screens
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas (PS3) - Screens
• Ridge Racer 7 (PS3) - Screens
• Sonic the Hedgehog (PS3) - Screens
• Stranglehold (PS3) - Features & Screens
• Tony Hawk's Project 8 (PS3) - Screens
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (PS3) - Features & Screens
• Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (PS3) - Screens
• Unreal Tournament 2007 (PS3) - Screens
• Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3) - Screens

Check out new screens from Sony PS3 Gamer's Day 06 first party lineup :

• Formula One Championship Edition (PS3) - Screens
• Genji: Days of the Blade (PS3) - Screens
• Gran Turismo HD (PS3) - Screens
• Hot Shots Golf 5 (PS3) - Screens
• Lair (PS3) - Screens
• Motorstorm ([PS3) - Screens & Trailer
• NBA 07 (PS3) - Screens
• Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3) - Screens & Trailer
• WarHawk (PS3) - Screens

Eidos and TT Games' LEGO adventure Bionicle Heroes brings to life the most powerful and exciting LEGO characters ever seen in one game, in an action-packed world of adventure and discovery. This one level demo allows you to try out the Piraka Blu level where you have to find and defeat Guurahk...

Taito Legends Power Up will compliment the first collection and fulfill the wishes of many retro gamers dreams with 25 titles, such as Space Invaders, Lunar Rescue, and 4 newly enhanced titles with updated graphics and extra content.

Dawnspire: Prelude is a team-based online action-rpg set in an original fantasy world. The game focuses on teamplay, tactics and player skill, all put into a frenzied and exciting mix to bring a new angle to the gaming experience you normally find in action-RPGs.

SCEA today announced its debut game titles and unveiled the online strategy for its PS3 system. More than 20 first- and third-party titles will be available, with most titles expected to retail under $60.

EA announced that is has more than 30 games in development for the PS3, and when the system launches in November, it will deliver some of its most popular game franchises including Madden NFL 07, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 and NfS Carbon. EA will release eight to ten games on the PS3 by late March including Fight Night Round 3 and Def Jam: ICON.

.hack, a sci-fi fantasy RPG, has pursued this innovative concept in the previous 4-part series where “The World” was ultimately destroyed, but now, years later, “The World” was rebuilt.

NVIDIA today announced NVPerfKit 2.1, a comprehensive suite of next-generation performance tools for the debugging and profiling of OpenGL and Direct3D software applications for Windows and Linux.

THP8 immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail. Activision revealed that tomorrow, Oct. 20, a demo will be available on XBL Marketplace, allowing you to try out various modes and locations.

With the revolutionary Chant Creator, the enhanced Coach Mode, and the even more realistic college game atmosphere, College Hoops 2K7 fans will be caught up in the excitement and pageantry of collegiate basketball like never before.

TLotR: Shadows of Angmar will allow players to forge heroic legacies in the War for Middle-Earth, experience an evolving persistent recreation of Tolkien's fantasy realm where you can establish their unique reputations, and discover and wield legendary weapons in strategic battles, while adventuring solo or in Fellowships.

Eidos announces Zendoku, developed by Zoonami, a new puzzle game for PSP and NDS, blending exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay.

PDC World Championship Darts provides an authentic ‘as seen on TV’ adaptation of the UK’s best loved home-grown sport, offering darts fans an authentic, star-studded, challenging darts experience that can be played at home.