Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D high definition graphics and sound, creating the most visually beautiful and realistic looking video game to date. Unsurpassed online capabilities via Xbox Live, new incredible interactive stages, an all star line-up of old and new favorite characters, and the most complex DOA countering system yet, all add up to the must-have video game to own along with Xbox 360 this holiday season.

In The Hustle: Detroit Streets you are an unknown pool player, down on luck and out of money, and you must make a name for yourself by becoming the top player in the city by racking up points and earning cash.

Burnout Legends sets the bar for on-the-go automotive anarchy, combining the series' trademark speed, destruction and depth with new PSP-only features, gameplay refinements and connectivity. Gamers can look forward to eight gameplay modes, including crash, road rage and pursuit, with white-knuckle multiplayer via WiFi, and a GameShare option allowing players to wirelessly share a demo level of the game with friends.

Since recent updates to the Legend of Mir 3 servers, including a faster, more stable connection, and content updates such as the long anticipated Snow Patch, Quality Games Online Ltd has decided to offer free game time to all users, both those that have left, and those that still play, to give them a chance to take a new look at the game.

X-Men Legends II introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse's grasp. Impressive gameplay enhancements include more than double the superpowers and customization capabilities, the debut of several new playable characters, over 100 diverse types of enemies, and a breathtaking range of exotic and real-world environments—from the Madri Temple to Egypt.

Artifact Rush is a survival racing where you use the most modern weapon: missiles, machine-guns, mines and other technics destruction tools. The main feature that distinguishes "Artifact rush" from other is the unusual car control. Player firstly has to put his route at the map and wait while his opponents do the same. Then the main task is to defend agent's vehicle and destroy the enemy's cars, because now the car is driven by autopilot.

Last week THQ has its annual gamers/press day, where they showed off most of their upcoming titles. We have fresh new screenshots for you to check out from the follow games :

• Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers [PS2/Xbox/PC]
• The Incredibles Rise of the Underminer [ALL]
• Saint's Row [X360]
• Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Winter Assault[PC]
• Titan Quest [PC]
• WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw 2006 [PSP/PS2]
• The Outfit [X360]
• Scooby-Doo unmasked [NGC/PS2/Xbox]
• Tak and the Great JuJu Challenge [NGC/PS2/Xbox]

Immerse yourself into the chaos of the 19th century gold rush as Colt Kaufman, a man caught in a degenerative struggle for money, power, and revenge in the western FPS Lawmaker. Harnesses breathtaking visual effects and the power of an intense, tightly knit single player storyline, Lawmaker will create a game that completely consumes the player in a world as grand as the old legends of the Wild West.

EA has released the first patch for the North American NHL 06 edition. No specific details as to what it fixes or addresses are available at this point (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 delivers ultra-realistic course environments, allowing gamers to experience the intensity of a championship golf tournament. With greatness comes pressure, as players are put to the test of making perfect tee shots or sinking tournament-winning putts in crunch time.

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Banewood Bog"... Map info: "Nestled in the Arathi Foothills lies the pristine resort enclave where the wizards of Dalaran retreat from the front lines to recuperate while relaxing in steamy hot mana pools." This is a small map size and the suggested no. of players is 2v2, or 3v3. It is based on the "Dalaran" tileset. Go download it here!

Eidos announced today that every retail console version of Total Overdose will come packaged with an Exclusive First Look DVD offering a never before seen look into the ongoing development of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend, including interviews with the development team leads discussing Lara's new look, new moves, and all-new storyline as well as actual gameplay footage of Lara in action exploring an ancient Mayan tomb in the jungles of Peru. Read more for details ...

While The Sims 2: Nightlife barely went gold, and is not yet available in stores, EA is already working on a third addon for its simulation franchise The Sims 2. While no specific name has been announced yet, the new addon will revolve around setting up businesses and making money. Construction company, restaurant, nightclub, or simply decide to work from home, it will all be possible. You will need to strategically place employees, or fire useless workers, in order to keep your customers happy. More details surely to follow shortly ...

Train Empire is a 3D arcade railway builder. The main distinctive feature of the game is unlimited variations of landscapes and easy control and addictive gameplay. Each new game level has a brand new landscape randomly generated. Gamer has to connect several cities by the railway lines and manage the trains traffic.

In NBA 2K6 ballers achieve NBA superstar status with the new 24/7 mode, where created players now participate in training camps, competitions and even land endorsement deals. Players elevate their game by utilizing the innovative V.I.P. System to challenge profiles of friends and other NBA 2K6 gamers across the country that match their gameplay tendencies down to the most minute detail.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is an entirely new game in the Grand Theft Auto series and brings an unprecedented mobile dimension to this epic experience. The original storyline and all new missions take place in Liberty City, featuring the interactive, open environment, superb voice talent and diverse music that have become pioneering trademarks of the series.

Visit the vast world of Mardias in Square-Enix's Romancing SaGa. Select from one of eight playable main characters to follow through a series of amazing adventures, with the outcomes of your decision forever altering the future of Mardias. Fully customize your characters in battle with proficiencies, multi-class training, and purchasable skills and spells. Guide a party of up to five characters in battle, inviting and dismissing new warriors as you see fit.

Phantasy Star Universe is being developed for both the PS2 and the PC, offering two complete RPG experiences - a single-player action adventure spanning multiple planets, and a robust online multi-player component.

Shadow Warrior is a first person shooter from 3D Realms, released back in 1997. Wanton Destruction is an add-on developed by Sunstorm, and features 12 new missions and 4 multiplayer maps. To work Wanton Destruction requires the original Shadow Warrior patched to v1.2 (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

The Beijing Morning Post is reporting that an online gamer in China's northeast was killed by his girlfriend for spending too much time playing online games, Beijing Morning Post reports. According to the report, the couple moved to Beijing to earn money for their wedding, but the boyfriend began playing online games after he was unable to find a job. The girlfriend killed her boyfriend during a fight on August 6.

True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.

Trauma Center: Under the Knife lets YOU play doctor, performing increasingly complex surgeries. At first it's just another day in the O.R., but when a mysterious outbreak sweeps the area, the patients' lives are in your hands-no pressure.

With The Sims 2 Nightlife, players will be able to take their Sims out to hit all the swanky hot spots in the all new downtown location and spice up their lives with an all new dating gameplay and a new life goal focused on pleasure seeking.

FIFA 06 returns to field with more teams, better graphics, and improved gameplay. Utilize improved formations to create the perfect attack with the world's greatest players. Read more to check a massive amount of screens, for most current platforms.

The California State Assembly approved legislation to limit children’s access to extremely violent video games, now only needing the signature of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to become law. Assembly Bill (AB) 1179, formerly AB 450, calls for ending the sale and rental of violent video games that depict serious injury to human beings in a manner that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, to persons who are under 18 years of age.