Africa aficionados, Jurassic fanatics and aquatic admirers alike have cause for celebration as Microsoft Game Studios today confirmed the upcoming releases of Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure and Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania expansion packs, and downloadable Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack, developed by Blue Fang.

FUEL is the motor-head's action-thinking, vehicular marathon. In this adrenaline filled, present-day racing game you choose between one of eight characters, adapting your game play to their unique strengths and weaknesses.

CDV has signed a co-publishing agreement with Enlight Software to bring Haemimont Games' empire-building title Glory of the Roman Empire to North American retail outlets in June.

MindSurge Entertainment released a new patch for its team based multiplayer FPS Control Monger. This update brings MindSurge's freely downloadable game to v1.006 and adds a slew of new features, tweaks, bug and crash fixes.

Shadow Hearts: From The New World takes place in the US during the Great Depression. Featuring a gripping and inspirational storyline, players can expect to run into a unique set of characters at famous, real-world locations. The Judgment Ring System has been improved, adding even more excitement and strategy to the overall gameplay.

Namco Bandai announced today that its PSP exclusive Me and My Katamari has gone gold. The Katamari franchise makes its portable debut and features a cast of zany characters, inviting graphics and utterly addicting gameplay that fans of the series have come to know and love.

Square Enix today announces the UK release date for Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King. The epic PS2 exclusive adventure begins on 13th April 2006.

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai is the first-ever DBZ game available for the PSP, in which players have the ability to experience intense WiFi multiplayer battles with the most thrilling aspects of Dragon Ball Z combat, including counter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management.

CDV today announced a publishing agreement with Monte Cristo to release the English language version of City Life in North America. City Life is a city builder that gives players the opportunity to build and manage a modern day metropolis in a fully 3D world. In the game, players will make decisions that will affect the lives of millions of citizens, for better or worse.

Burnout Revenge for the X360, now available in stores across North America, features a suite of new online features set to define next-generation automotive anarchy, jaw-dropping high-definition graphics and the retina-searing speed that the Burnout series is famous for.

2K Sports announced that College Hoops 2K6 for Xbox 360 is now available across North America, delivering a truly authentic collegiate experience, showcasing superior next-generation graphics, unmatched gameplay, all of the fan-favorite features found in the current-gen versions and an updated and expanded roster of teams and players.

SCEA announced today that its PSP exclusive action game Pursuit Force is now available. Pursuit Force delivers Hollywood-style movie action to the small screen with high-speed vehicle chases, exciting stunts, and thrilling shootouts, all in the quest to bring criminal gangs to justice and restore peace throughout Capital City.

VU Games announced today the formation of a new division, Vivendi Universal Games Mobile, dedicated to publishing games for the emerging mobile games market. VU Games also named Paul Maglione, who moves from a major mobile games publisher, as President of VUG Mobile.

This third person action/RPG is set in the post-apocalyptic environment full of menacing mysteries and unfriendly inhabitants. Explore the new world using your heavy truck. The truck is your ultimate shelter, armor and a mean to earn your living. The upgrades of your heavy truck will pave the road to your victories in truck battles.

JoWooD and developer Piranha Bytes have narrowed down the Gothic III launch dates, scheduled for release in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in September, while UK, and the rest of Europe, has a more ambiguous Q3 2006 launch date. Previously listed as Q1 2006 by US publisher Aspyr, it looks like Gothic III has been pushed back.

X-Men: The Official Game ties in with the upcoming movie X-Men: The Last Stand and provides the backstory. The new X-Men game, written by screenwriter Zak Penn and comic book writer Chris Claremont, lets you play as either Wolverine, Nightcrawler, or Iceman.

A.I.M. 2 is a sequel to last year's action/rpg, taking place some time after the final mission of the original. Super's control had disappeared so that new opportunities became available for mechs. New sectors were opened. After the Reformation (the process which has much to do with the Beholder) mechs changed greatly, disillusioned, many of the old clans disappeared.

In Drill Dozer players must pilot their Dozer robot around six large multi-directional levels, each with multiple stages. Players use their drills to cut through rocks and defeat enemies, which stand in their way. Dig, grind and drill your way to victory when it launches on 26th May 2006 across Europe.

RCT 3: Wild combines thrilling coasters with extreme animal parks, more coasters, new characters and gameplay additions that extend the RollerCoaster Tycoon experience. Dozens of new adrenalin pumping attractions and breathtaking rides will make fans roar with delight - it's an all-new spin on this popular franchise.

In Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3 you command the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe. Ubisoft GRAW producer Mathieu Girard tells us why the reason behind delaying the PC edition.

GTI Racing uniquely blends a realistic and highly detailed car physics simulation with the pure fun of driving. Enjoy the greatest collection of the legendary European Volkswagen Golf series cars, representing all five generations from its original heritage through to the current day. Try out the GTI, G60 and the outstanding R32!

NCsoft announced that its Auto Assault Collector's Edition will be jam-packed to the brim with additional extras, including an exclusive in-game pet, key ring, sound track CD headset, and plenty more. Both Collector's and Standard editions will contain a 14-day free friend's trial code.

THQ announced that it has released a multiplayer demo for Relic Entertainment's action game The Outfit. The demo will allow you to experience one of The Outfit's multiplayer maps with up to eight people battling it out online over Xbox Live. Gamers can also download the multiplayer demo to their Xbox 360 and go head-to-head with a friend via Split Screen.

Far Cry Instincts Evolution will introduce players to an entirely new story, characters and game features that reflect and improve upon the critically acclaimed elements of the first title. FCI Evolution has 5 multiplayer modes + 1 Map Editor.

2K Games has released a new patch for Croteam's Serious Sam II. This update brings your retail game to v2.068 and adds deathmatch multiplayer mode, player banning by ip, and various other multiplayer features. Read more for download links ...