Freeze Interactive's Field Ops, developed by Digital Reality and previously known as Ghost Wars, brings together, in a unique presentation, the two favorite genres of PC gamers; Real-Time-Strategy and First-Person Shooter.

1848 is a turn based operational strategy game played out on a large hexagonal map. You are responsible for all your forces and must decide what do with each of them. Attack, retreat, recon, defend, fortify, siege an enemy fort or build a new army the choice is up to you. This free full unrestricted game download serves as promotion for Battlefront's upcoming For Liberty! commercial product.

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

• Stranger - Trailer
• Sudden Strike III: Arms for Victor - Screens & Trailer

In a community interview posted by Eidos US PR representative Matt Dahlgren IO Interactive programmer Rasmus Sigsgaard says that the PC version of Hitman: Blood Money has gone goldmaster, and shipped to the manufacturer (thanks TheGunslinger).

LucasArts has released a new patch for Petroglyph's RTS Star Wars Empire at War. This update brings your retail game to v1.04 and adds auto download support for new maps, tons of balance tweaks, crash/bug fixes and tactical changes for land and space maps.

During E3 Indigo Prophecy (aka Fahrenheit in Europe) developer Quantic Dream announced Heavy Rain, a new video game franchise, designed for next-generation consoles and PC systems, based on emotional immersion and innovative game play mechanics.

Trick Star is an extreme, futuristic racer, built around the fantastical sport of Trick Star Racing. Competitors chose from a variety of tricked-out, one-wheeled stunt bikes on which they race and perform an array of crafty tricks and maneuvers.

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

• College Hoops (PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360) - Screens
• NBA 2k7 (PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360) - Screens
• NHL 2k7 (PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360) - Screens
• Bioshock [X360/PC] - Screens
• Dungeon Siege II: Broken World - Features & Screens
• CivCity: Rome - Features, Screens & Trailer
• The Darkness (PS3/X360) - Features & Screens
• The Da Vinci Code (PS/Xbox/PC) - Features & Screens
• Family Guy (PSP/NDS/PS2/Xbox/PC) - Features
• Prey (X360/PC) - Features, Screens & Trailer
• Sid Meier's Railroads! - Features, Screens & Trailer
• Stronghold Legends - Features & Screens
• Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony (PSP) - Features & Screens
• Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords - Features, Screens & Trailer

CDV has released the first official patch for Nival's WWII based 3D RTS Blitzkrieg II. This v1.5 patch adds multiplayer balancing, multiplayer bug and crash fixes.

Award winning video game, radio, television and film composer Winifred Phillips has created the theatrical score for The Collective and 2K Games' The Da Vinci Code video games, based on the film by Oscar winning director Ron Howard, which is based on Dan Brown’s critically acclaimed, best-selling novel.

In-game advertising company IGA Worldwide has secured Atari's next major PC game release, Test Drive Unlimited, for its in-game advertising network.

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