Finally! New revised rules issued by E3 organizer Entertainment Software Association warns booth owners that they will no longer accept explicit models at the convention. "Material, including live models, conduct that is sexually explicit and/or sexually provocative, including but not limited to nudity, partial nudity and bathing suit bottoms, are prohibited on the Show floor, all common areas, and at any access points to the Show. ESA, in its sole discretion, will determine whether material is acceptable."

Chromehounds is a squad-based action title puts gamers in control of giant mechanized military weapons of war. With a strong focus on cooperative and competitive online gameplay, the game is sure to satisfy players looking for a deep, involving Xbox Live experience.

Realscan 3D today announced the delivery of a scanned, animation-ready 3D model of Dwayne The Rock Johnson to Midway Games for its new video game Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run. The Rock is featured in the role of the game's lead character, Alex Decker.

After its success with GTR and GTR Legends, swedish developer SimBin and publisher 10Tacle are already hard at work on the sequel, GTR 2. Check out the new screens, and first ingame footage...

Ubisoft is pleased to announce the opening of the Heroes of Might and Magic V beta test on Monday, January 23rd at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Gamers interested in beta testing Heroes of Might and Magic V can visit the official HOMM V website for more information and a link to the application page.

Oxygen Interactive is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Crave Entertainment, The deal will see Oxygen Interactive publishing multiple big-name Crave licenses across all PAL territories for current and next-gen platforms.

KOEI today announced that the Tactical Action game, Samurai Warriors: State of War for PSP, scheduled for North American release in March 2006. Read more for details and screens ...

Playlogic today disclosed that Rebellion is developing the anti-terrorism game PRISM: Threat Level Red, the commercial version inspired by the Army National Guard's game PRISM: Black Shield, and will feature a more detailed story line along with a unique campaign structure, missions, unique events, unique weapons, and a few more surprises.

Experience the pro tour in venues that are alive and dynamic with environmental elements that react to your play. Characters are even more stunning with the addition of HD technology and the inclusion of the top players in the world like Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer. Put it all online and you once again have the greatest tennis game ever created.

3000AD today announced Hostile Intent: Planetfall, blending all your favorite multi-genre fp shooters with high-end technologies. Featuring space and planetary worlds, scenarios including space and planetary excursions; first person and vehicular combat as well as a skill based progress system (e.g. from pilot to commander) through a revised campaign system. The design focuses on a pure action game, getting rid of most of the sim/complexity in previous BC/UC games.

Rogue Galaxy is a fantasy-themed RPG which revolves around the game's main character, Jester Rogue. Players follow Rogue as he planet-hops around space, visiting a number of planets, each with their own unique ecosystem populated by various unusual creatures.

CDV has signed a co-publishing agreement with Enlight Software to release three PC strategy titles in North America this year, Glory of the Roman Empire, Hotel Empire 2 and Seven Kingdoms: Conquest.

Medieval II: Total War, the 4th installment of the franchise, takes strategy genre to a whole new level with the most epic and cinematic 3D battles ever seen on PC. After last weeks first screens, here are yet another new batch.

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers builds upon the ground-breaking, genre-blending game play of the original, integrating an all new robust multiplayer system, player-controlled coalition forces, mechanized units and enhanced character abilities and advanced enemy A.I.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent will completely revolutionize and reinvent the spy action genre by introducing an unprecedented double agent concept and an entirely new breed of game play that adds an exciting new dimension to the gaming experience.

A fire ripped through downtown New York on Saturday and reports indicate that the complex houses Take Two subsidiary 2K Games and Global Star. According to CBS the fire started late Saturday night in the building, which houses numerous offices for businesses such as American Eagle Outfitters, Prada, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, the Guggenheim Museum, and of course 2K Games. Located on the 3rd floor, FDNY Chief of Operations said "It was a really difficult fire to fight, lot of hidden voids. It got up into some duct work on the first floor and traveled up to the fourth floor."

Major League Baseball 2K6 includes innovative features such as a new movement system and realistic player collisions on the infield and outfield. New broadcast elements include flashback replays, and a unique player morale system will unfold the drama like never before in a baseball video game.

After its disappointing run on the PS2, the developers are turning their back on the 3d version and going for a retro 2D look, where the franchise has all its success. Extreme Ghouls 'n Ghosts will not be a port, but an all new, original, product.

The Sims 2 delivers classic open-ended gameplay along with exclusive new features. Aspirational gameplay and fully customizable content will give players the most authentic Sims experience to date on console, and will allow players to make their dreams come true while avoiding their innermost fears.

The MultiTheftAuto team released their popular Grand Theft Auto multiplayer mod, MTA: San Andreas. The initial release includes therace mod which allows up to 32 players to go heads-up in pre-made and custom user-created maps. MTA:SA includes a full-featured in-game map editor allowing users to create exciting new content by altering the GTA:SA world.

Jacked is a high speed, street bike race game, with a difference! Forget everything you thought you knew about motorbike racing games because Jacked revs up your adrenaline to 100% and delivers a powerful racing game with a punch.

After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.

Set in the original 60’s Bond era, From Russia With Love features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, social multiplayer experiences, gorgeous women, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics.

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.

Things have been rather quiet since the JoWood/Perception lovers' quarrel, but reliable sources inside Perception say that the title has been cancelled for all SKUs, and the dev team has been let go. The Aussie developer was looking for a new publisher and needed MGM's assistance, which it did not receive. Perception put a January cut-off date on the request, which is about to expire, and the cancellation is due to be officially announced next week. A petition has been started, sign it by going here...