Xploder will launch the HDTV Movie Player to allow millions of Playstation 2 owners to upgrade their PS2 consoles, so that they can play their favourite DVDs in Enhanced Definition mode on their HDTV sets.

The Witcher is an action RPG, which combines the features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights. The game ensures entertainment to a broad group of older players, incorporating simple yet interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

EA today announced that fashion street wear brand 55DSL will be coming to Need for Speed Carbon. Exclusively designed items from 55DSL, plus a selection of garments from their ‘Zurka and the 55 Vagabonds’ winter collection, will feature prominently on key in-game characters in the game.

The gang from Mystery Inc. are the stars of a hit reality TV show about ghost hunting. However, when rival show team GSI (Ghost Scene Investigators) question Mystery Inc’s unscientific methods of ghost detection, the challenge is on to see who can debunk the most ghosts!

Local newspaper Honolulu Star-Bulletin is reporting that Konami is shutting down its Hawaian studio in Waikiki, and laying off 40 employees by end of this year. The development house has been reponsible for titles such as Frogger Beyond and Frogger's Adventures 2: The Lost Wand, as well as DDR Revolution Ultramix. The reason given was global reorganization of the company and shifting resources to its L.A. and Las Vegas facilities.

In Ace Attorney Justice for All you resume the role of Phoenix Wright, a defence attorney who must prove his client’s innocence against the toughest of odds and most ruthless of adversaries.

As we mentioned yesterday, Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting hits Xbox Live Arcade today, Wednesday, August 2. The old-school classic from Capcom stays true to its roots with an amazing retro feel, and brings multiplayer action to the classic title for the first time.

Shrapnel Games and developer Gilligames are pleased to announce an open talent search for Shady O' Grady's Rising Star, the upcoming musical RPG. The "Are you a Rising Star?" contest, which runs from now until August 25, 2006, promises to provide would-be music gods and goddesses with the chance for worldwide exposure.

EA today announced preliminary financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. Net revenue for the first quarter was $413M, up 13 percent compared to $365M for the prior year. However, net loss has increased from $58M to $81M, compared to last year. Among the big sellers for Q1 were 2006 FIFA World Cup and NCAA Football 2007.

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:

• Blue Dragon [X360] - Trailer #2
• Destroy All Humans! 2 [PS2/Xbox] - Trailer #2
• NHL 07 [PS2/PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer
• Pompolic: Call for Heroes - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Funcom is proud to announce that the orchestral score for Dreamfall: The Longest Journey has been nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the new “Best Video Game Score” category.

Pull off moves only the pros perform as you replicate the styles of your favorite NBA players. Elevate to the rim for an electrifying dunk and bring the crowd to its feet, or look to your superstars to shift momentum with the game on the line.

Ensemble has released the Age of Empires III v1.08 patch mainly focuses on adding balance changes to the game. Read more for details and download links ...

Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War will allow gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs.

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:

• FlatOut 2 (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Total War: Eras (PC)
• Atlantis Quest (PC)
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  We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Tomorrow Xbox Live members will be able to download Capcom's Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting Arcade title from the Marketplace for 800 points. It will be available in all Xbox Live regions except Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore or Taiwan.

Midway announces the official details of the Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run Choose Your Mission Sweepstakes. Beginning on August 1, 2006, contestants can enter to win one of 12 weekly prizes that include an iPod, Motorola RAZR Phone and more!

Destineer and Lighthouse announced that Sword of the Stars has gone gold and will launch into retail stores ahead of schedule on August 22nd, while Lighthouse Interactive will also begin shipping the game into various retail stores throughout Europe commencing September 1st.

ArenaNet and NCsoft today announced a new retail package offering gamers a first look at Guild Wars Nightfall including a Guild Wars Prophecies and Factions 14 day trial, screens, mini strategy guide, artwork, preview trailers and a Guild Wars Nightfall Bonus Key, providing one additional character slot and 2 exclusive profession items.

2K Sports announced today that J.J. Redick, former star player for the Duke University Blue Devils (2002-2006) and one of the most highly decorated players in college basketball history, will grace the cover of College Hoops 2K7 and act as its official spokesman.

Sonic Wild Fire stars the Blue dude with the ‘tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog in '91. This intense and exciting action game takes advantage of the Wii controller as Sonic combines his trademark high-speed action with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!

Koei announced that it is bringing Samurai Warriors 2 to Europe this September. Samurai Warriors 2 is a beat-'em-up features 20 characters to select from, each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks.

Blizzard has yet again released a minor updated patch for good old Starcraft, and its expansion pack Brood War. The v1.14 patch fixes several bugs that contributed to game exploits, but also adds ladder and chat support...

DropTeam: WW2 (working title) is an exciting extension of the DropTeam game system set in WWII. Players command realistically detailed WWII tanks, infantry, and guns in a detailed environment populated by up to 16 players on one of two sides.

Double Fusion and 3D game art producer Vykarian announced today a strategic partnership that will provide a turnkey solution for advertisers and agencies that want to promote their products to gamers using the most engaging form of in-game advertising, 3D ads.