Nintendo Europe today revealed its non-Wii release lineup for the rest of 2006. While the new Wii console will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2006, Nintendo has plenty of other things to keep people busy until then, such as Yoshi’s Island 2,

18 Wheels of Steel: Haulin' is SCS Software's latest title in their truck driving sim line of games.

Planetwide Games has entered into a multi-year licensing deal with Marvel Entertainment to create new content for its Comic Book Creator, based on classic Marvel ’s characters such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain America, Thor, The Avengers, and Dr. Octopus to name a few.

The Movies: Stunts & Effects adds new features such as stuntmen, a movie-making toolset, a diverse selection of dangerous stunts, astounding visual effects, impressive new sets and a number of brand-new techniques and technologies that can be used when making a movie.

While it isn't really an official announcement, the latest Battlefield newsletter reveals that, if it stays on schedule, DICE's newest Battlefield 2142 is currently slated for release October 2006. "DICE is pleased that to announce we will be rewarding our loyal BF2 community by giving them exclusive benefits for enlisting with Battlefield 2142 when it comes out this October."

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:

• Tony Haw's Project 8 [PS2/Xbox/PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
• Ultimate Ghosts'n Goblins [PSP] - Trailer #3
• Final Fantasy III [ NDS] - Trailer #2
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he Star Wars Galaxies online game series is designed to immerse players in the rich Star Wars universe. Star Wars Galaxies will feature dynamic role-playing ground-based adventures across multiple planets in the classic Star Wars timeframe. With SWG: Battle for Restuss LucasArts is trying to appeal to high level players with new quests and content.

Fight an all-out war for survival in the year 2142. EA and Digital Illusions are developing the next installment in the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 2142, scheduled to ship worldwide this winter for the PC.

Every Extend Extra is an arcade-style puzzle shooter, by the creators of Lumines. Evade enemy attacks and use perfect timing to blast foes in a colorful display of explosive chain reactions. While the final game is a PSP only title, this is a a PC demo for you to try ...

Experience the world of Naruto as you never have before. Join Naruto and his friends on their Ninja Academy quests as they battle the best in the land. Perfect your ninja skills to earn money and unlock tons of bonus content.

Kudos is a turn based game 'life sim' game based on social relationships, like the Sims, but not set in a 3D world.

Jagged Alliance 3D is a classic turn-based tactical strategy with strong RPG elements, and fully destroyable environment. It offers well known mechanics and atmosphere of the original games, as well as the pleasure of meeting good old friends - A.I.M. mercenaries.

id Software has updated its official website with details about the upcoming Quake 4 v1.3 patch, which will generally address various multiplayer issues brought to id's attention by the community. Estimated to be released before QuakeCon, the patch will include a new multiplayer mode, new maps, and new weapon as well as new features and gameplay changes, which will provide a faster, smoother, and more highly competitive experience.

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:

• Need For Speed Carbon [ALL] - Trailer #2
  
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In Phoenix Racing you can modify everything from the transmission to the drive shafts. There are 10 different slots on the car you can switch out. As you race and win, modify your car and build it into a true racing machine. See if you have what it takes to handle the race. This demo features 3 tracks and 3 cars (Brooks Double R, Ultima Sports GTR, while the Allard J2X Mk1 is unlockable), built on real-world car data.

Earn your TOUR card through mid-week training and challenges and Q-school, then take on the best PGA TOUR pros in tournaments throughout an entire season.

A job listing on the official Treyarch website, known for Spider-Man 2 and currently working on Call of Duty 3, reveals that the Activision internal development studio is working on a next-gen James Bond title. Last month Activision announced that it had signed a deal with MGM to take over the Bond license, formerly owned by EA. Treyarch is looking for a Gameplay Designer for their upcoming Bond title. Activision declined to give any further specifics on the matter, so details on scheduled release date or specific platforms will be announced later.

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception will feature a limited amount of flyable planes such as F/A-18 Hornet, Su-27 and the MiG-29, and the same group of countries are still waging war.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is not happy with the latest Rainbow Six title set in Las Vegas, saying it is harmful for what federal and state leaders have repeatedly assured him is "the safest place imaginable" after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is reviewing whether the game infringes on any Las Vegas trademarks. Others think it might not affect the city but rather reflect poorly on Ubisoft, while yet others claim it will backlash on the developer like Hot Coffee did on Rockstar.

DarkStar One delivers fast-paced action within a vast and authentic universe, spectacular graphics, freedom of choice, a gripping story and the power to save the federal galaxy from its nemesis.

GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before GTA 3 and our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.

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:

• Battlefield 2142 - Trailer
• El Matador - Trailer
• Dungeon Siege 2: Broken World - Trailer
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For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. The For Liberty! Demo features a hypothetical southern campaign from April to October 1780. Most gameplay features are enabled in the Demo, except for multiplayer, and you can even play the tactical battles!

Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.