Untold Legends Dark Kingdom will set the standard for next-gen action-RPGs by delivering an immersive fantasy experience through its breath-taking graphics, dramatic storyline, and action-packed battles filled with heart-pounding combat, magical spells and brilliant SFX.

Rochester Institute of Technology student Micah Ernst has become $100,000 richer by emerging from a field of over 6,000 registrants to win Verizon's first online gaming competition, the Verizon FiOS Grand Tournament.

ArenaNet and NCsoft announced today that the Guild Wars online store is now open for business. Players can now download Guild Wars games and accessories from right inside the game, and the digital distribution will enable this content to be used immediately, without the need for downloads or CD installation.

Ubisoft has released a new patch for its tactical FPS Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, bringing your retail/download version to v1.21 and adds 2 new game modes, Team Deathmatch and Hamburger Hill. Additionally, it will implement the death cam, a feature showing you how you died and who shot you.

Mage Knight Apocalypse is an action RPG based on the collectible miniature game from WizKids Games. Designed with a unique character leveling system and an unprecedented focus on team play, Mage Knight Apocalypse allows up to five players to embark on a cooperative or competitive journey through a war-torn fantasy setting.

Midway today announced the development of Rampage: Total Destruction for the Nintendo Wii, reinventing the classic arcade series and offers up a wide array of playable monsters that have the ability to perform unique combo attacks and individual super moves.

With the recently announced changes to the E3, Lunar Tide Communications is pleased to offer America's VideoGame Expo (VGXPO) as an alternative venue where the game industry can communicate directly with their target audience - the consumer.

Echoes of Faydwer introduces a new playable race, The Fae, as well as over 350 new quests, new hats, cloaks, armor, and new horse mounts available to players of all levels. On top of that EQII players will encounter over 40 new types of creatures, more than 20 new zones and adventure areas, new PvP rewards, plus all-new items, equipment, spells and tradeskill recipes.

1C Company unveiled today the 7 titles to be shown at the Games Convention (GC) in August, 2006. The lineup spans multiple genres including a first-person shooter, real-time strategy, third-person stealth action and role-playing games.

Taking place three years after the original PS1 title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge.

New Dallas, Texas based publisher Wild Hare Entertainment today announced its plans to provide independent developers a cost-effective alternative to the traditional publishing and distribution models in the North American retail market.

Canadian online retail Future Shop seem to have jumped the gun a few days on a special Xbox 360 bundle which is supposed to go on sale next week. For $499 CND (equals $440 USD) you get a premium system (20GigHD, wireless controller, headset and HD AV cable included), as well as Project Gotham Racing 3, XBOX Live 3-Month subscription and Xbox Live 1250 Points Card. This bundle package will go on sale August 9, 2006.

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:

• Rainbow Six Vegas [ALL] - Producer Interview
• Flight Simulator X - Trailer #2
• Ultimate Ghosts'n Goblins [PSP] - Trailer #4
• Dead Rising [X360] - Webipsode Trailer #4
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Control is everything in the world of football management, and this year FIFA Manager 07, aka Total Club Manager 07, provides all the tools you need to make it to the big time.

In Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, players will be introduced to the world of Ashan, the new setting for all future Might & Magic games. Ashan is a dark and unforgiving world, scarred by a bloody history and threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy: the Dark Messiah. Ubisoft will be releasing a singleplayer demo on August 8, which we will of course have available on our filesever network.

Today the panel for the 2006 Golden Joystick Awards unveiled the shortlist for the 24th annual Golden Joystick Awards. Strong representation for the Nintendo DS, while Take 2's TES 4: Oblivion takes top spot with 5 nominations...

Blizzard seems to have more in store for us than just World of WarCraft these days, as its job listings page is now looking for a level designer with "experience building levels using any popular 3D Real-Time Strategy game toolset." As to be expected speculations are all over the place with the favorites being StarCraft II or Warcraft IV, but Vivendi and Blizzard representatives declined to give any further details beyond the fact they have various projects in development, which will be announced at a later time ..

The free full-game trial for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is now underway. The free trial period features the full RO:Ostfront game including the recently released Free Booster Pack which includes a new mission (Lyes Krovy), smoke grenades for commanders, and many other gameplay enhancements. The free trial lasts from now until August 7th, so if you haven’t got the game already head on over to the Info Page to get RO now.

Taking place three years after the original PS1 title, gamers follow Vincent Valentine's journey as he uncovers shocking truths never revealed in Midgar. Vincent is connected to recent attacks, and he may be the only one who can save this shattered world. When the world is engulfed in darkness, his gun will toll a dreadful dirge.

Perimeter: Emperor's Testament, expansion pack to last year’s award-winning RTS, will feature all new & updated graphics, tons of new units and structures, a new soundtrack, and a total of 25 new missions.

In Birth of America you control one of the major contenders in French & Indian Wars, and the War of the American Independence, trying to achieve military and political victory. This v1.09 patch addresses AI issues, interface changes, scenario and gameplay tweaks.

Not only has EA locked down Tiger Woods, but announced today that it has also extended its PGA TOUR exclusivity with another six years, through 2012.

NAMCO BANDAI America today announced the PS2 exclusive Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles, an 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.

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:

• Barnyard (GBA/NGC/PS2/PC)
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