WinSPWW2 takes no prisoners in the fight for the ultimate turn-based tactical wargame on your computer. This is the granddaddy-the original-of all the Steel Panthers "super mods", now brought up to modern computing standards. But it does more than just shed its DOS heritage, it takes the battle to a whole new level.

Ubisoft announced Storm of War: Battle of Britain, the first installment in the new Storm of War franchise from developer Maddox Games. Ubisoft and Maddox games previously collaborated on the acclaimed IL-2 Sturmovik and Pacific Fighters games.

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.

Titan Quest is an action role-playing game set in the ancient mythical worlds of Greece and Egypt. With an arsenal of more than a thousand pieces of unique and legendary equipment, players will have to overcome terrifying monsters and mythical beasts in their quest to save humankind from the Titans.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, the latest installment in the action series lets players control two different characters as they attempt to thwart a terrible plan to resurrect Dracula’s Castle and bring a reign of darkness upon the world.

In this weekend's editorial piece we take a look back at the fallout of the Sony E3 briefing and the reactions from fanboys and brand-lovers alike. Sony's stock has dropped nearly 20% since the official unveiling of the PS3, its title lineup, and especially, its familiar-looking controller.

Beatmania is a revolutionary new interactive DJ simulation game for the PlayStation 2, which combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and featuring more than 50 tracks, Beatmania lets gamers feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.

Check out the following new screens from dtp/Anaconda's E3 2006 lineup:

• Overclocked - Screens
• Sabotage - Screens
• Belief & Betrayal - Screens
• Drakensang: The Dark Eye - Screens
• Tony Tough 2: A Rake's Progress - Screens
• Undercover: Operation Wintersun - Screens & Trailer

The Guild of Blades Publishing Group announces the launch of the public 1483 Online beta test. 1483 Online is a massive multiplayer online (MMO) turn based strategy game of diplomacy and conquest.

Contrary to earlier speculation, Sadness is not set in the 1930s, but takes place before 1914, pre-World War I. Often compared to the comic book-based movie "Sin City," the game is totally different in style, and rather a tribute to pre-World War I cinema, with a similar atmosphere

Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground. This demo allows you to try one mission ...

Rush for Berlin is a tactical real time strategy game, set on the European battlefields of World War II, during 1944-45. The player's goal; to capture the German capital, as either the British/US/French alliance or the Red army of the Soviet Union.

In Cooking Mama, you take on the role of a female chef who has to prepare food and cook it on the stove. Via the touch-screen, you can perform culinary tasks such as slicing vegetables, meat, shaking the skillet, dipping tempura into oil, and more.

Air Conflicts is an arcade simulator set during the second World War conflict and featuring many action missions with a historically accurate timeline, authentic planes, units. This v1.03 patch fies an occasional game, issues with the RAF/LW campaigns, and a few other multiplayer related problems

THQ today announced that the Xbox Live-enabled demo of MotoGP '06 for the X360 is available for download from Xbox Live. The demo features one track, where players race as Nicky Hayden for the Repsol Honda team, and one extreme track, the high-rise metropolis of Tokyo. Multiplayer supports up to 16 players across Xbox Live.

Check out the following new screens from TECMO's E3 2006 lineup:

• Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2 (X360) - Features & Screens
• Super Swing Golf PANGYA (Wii) - Features & Screens
• Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri (PS2) - Features & Screens

Yesterday, the first victim of the newly enforced E3 dress code was asked to leave the convention. Although not affiliated with any game, booth or company, a lady dressed up as Wonder Woman was taken aside by security and asked to cover up and wear something else. Since the woman was just an attendee and did not bring any other attire, she was escorted off the premises. The E3 organization changed the dress code this year, and although it was lauded as "no more booth babes," the official stance is merely a strict banning of bikini outfits.

Check out the following new screens from LucasArts' E3 2006 lineup:

• Star Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption - Features, Screens & Trailer
• Indiana Jones (PS3/X360) - Features, Screens & Trailer
• Traxion (PSP) - Features & Trailer
• Thrillville (PS2/Xbox/PSP) - Features, Screens & Trailer
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

NVIDIA announced it has been working closely with developer Flagship Studios on its debut title, which includes support for Havok FX physics and Microsoft's ShaderModel 3.0. Hellgate: London will also be one of the industry's first DirectX 10 games.

The oft-delayed Frame City Killer, which was originally supposed to be an Xbox 360 launch title, has officially been cancelled. The confirmation came from Namco Japan today, when asked why the game was absent from the E3 floor. An exact reason for the sudden termination was not given, but Namco wanted to express its continued support for the platform and said it is currently working on a new RPG. Frame City Killer was to be the first Unreal Engine 3 title handled by a Japanese developer.

Blizzard has unveilded the much speculated on new race for its MMORPG World of Warcraft addon The Burning Crusade. Read more for details on the Draenei Race's background, or check some new screens & trailer posted a few days ago...

Bright, refreshing and compulsive, LocoRoco plunges you into a colourful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Game director Tsutomu Kouno tells us more about the game, and how it all began on a train journey…

Cinemaware today announced an initiative to give legendary titles, like Defender of the Crown, new life as part of Cinemaware Classics by melding a captivating storyline with the grand cinematic experience that differentiated the original Cinemaware game properties.

In Company of Heroes gamers will experience the journey of the brave men of Able Company in a deep single-player campaign that begins with the invasion of Normandy through their fight across Europe, all set against the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game.

Set in the 23rd Century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.