The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of gory sea combats. Now you can take part in all major Pacific battles of the World War II in the Pacific Storm game that is a mixture of RTS, war-game and simulator. All major and important sea battles of World War II, which took place in the Pacific Ocean, are included and you can play either for the USA or Japan. Mine the resources (money, iron and nickel ore, bauxites and oil), train various units and retaliate!

Unfurl the banners and lead the charge! All of Tellius is torn in a bloody war, and only you have the means to put it to an end. Take command of a band of mercenaries loyal only to you, and guide them to victory against the forces of the Daein kingdom! Turn-based strategy gives you maximum control of your army. As your characters gain experience, shape their abilities by giving them special skill sets, and develop your army into a unique fighting force.

As promised, Blizzard has released the promised patch for good old Starcraft, and its expansion pack Brood War. The v1.12b patch fixes bugs related to Korean chat, and also includes full copies of all maps. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Tork: Prehistoric Punk for the Xbox is a high-spirited, fast-paced action-adventure game which allows gamers to play as Tork, a fearless and determined cave boy hero who has magical powers that allow him to travel through time and transform into other creatures.

DemonWare Matchmaking+ will make its full international debut at GDC 2005 in San Francisco. DemonWare Matchmaking+ provides all the services you need to support your multiplayer game. Quick and easy to integrate, DemonWare Matchmaking+ provides a complete range of toolkits for your online title including statistics, user management and, of course, matchmaking. It forms a key component of the DemonWare Netcode Suite of multiplayer tools.

Bet On Soldier is a first-person shooter which presents something considerably different in order to stand out from the crowd. With a corporation-takes-over-the-world-style plot, Bet On Soldier allows players to do exactly what it promises with its title - that is, bet on the outcome of encounters with specific enemies. Before entering battle, players can wager on which particular enemy soldiers they are going to kill.

"Dungeon Siege II" promises to set a new standard in role-playing games by combining an intriguing story-line with intense real-time party combat and cutting edge 3D graphics. Read more for some spiffy new screens ...

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Cossacks II - Trailer #2

The Adventure Company today announced it has shipped The Moment of Silence, an investigative thriller, in North America.

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death is a first-person shooter combining weapon management, fast-paced combat, intense multiplayer action and a riveting plot.. Evolved Games and Rebellion announced today that Judge Dredd: Dredd Versus Death will be out for all of the console gaming platforms as well as for PC on March 1, 2005.

Get ready to race at blazing speeds and experience adrenaline-filled, anti-gravity racing action. Wipeout Pure provides intense, hovercraft racing action as players choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, anti-gravity racing tracks.

Get behind the wheel and experience the sensation of racing actual cars. As in the real world, Enthusia emphasizes pure driving skills and ensures that winning is a result of ability rather than how much money has been spent tuning a car. Maintaining a subtle balance between the power of the car and the driver’s skill, Enthusia promises to deliver the ultimate driving experience for racing fans of all abilities.

A few days earlier than we announced yesterday, Vivendi has released a demo for Mad Doc Software's RTS Empire Earth II. This single-player demo will let you take control of one of three civilizations, the Germans, Americans, or Koreans, through three of the game's 15 epochs, including the Renaissance and Age of Enlightenment. There are two games types to choose from: conquest and territory control (thanks Gamespot). Read more for download links ...

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. Check these new PS2 & PC screens showing off some of the new technology being used in Chaos Theory ...

Singles 2: Triple Trouble offers players a whole host of new relationship possibilities to manage, along with the everyday necessities of going to work, maintaining a 'happy home' and equipping their flat with the latest furniture and mod-cons. Using a new 3D engine, SINGLES can be dressed in a whole range of different outfits, express themselves in even more realistic and recognisable ways and explore beyond their apartment to new locations, where they can meet other characters for friendship, romance, possibly more?

Risk Your Life is a persistent universe or role-playing game (RPG) in which you assume the role of a Warrior, Cleric, Wizard, or Thief (over 20 classes) and explore the many beautiful and exotic locations within the game where they meet other players, complete quests, fight monsters and other players. Read more for new screens and a rockin' ingame footage trailer...

Sports Interactive and SEGA Europe announced that they will be releasing a free update for Football Manager 2005 on Wednesday, March 2nd. The data update brings the game right up to date by including all changes in personnel that have occurred in the world of football since the game's initial release on November 4th 2004 and the closure of the recent transfer window on January 31st (a total of more than 160,000 changes of player, coaching and managerial staff).

Ubisoft has released an updated demo for the English edition of Blue Byte's 3D RTS game 'Settlers: Heritage Of Kings.' This v1.04 demo features the same multiplayer and singleplayer portions as the previous demo, but is now a bit smaller and with added fixes. Fans will enjoy fully animated 3D technology and enhanced gameplay features, but still be able to relive the experience that makes the Settlers series such a big hit. Read more for download links ...

Dreamcatcher has released a massive patch for People Can Fly's FPS, Painkiller. This update brings your retail game to v1.62 and adds more CPL material, improved networking code, and the usual fixes for outstanding issues, etc. Read more for download links ...

Namco announced today the next installment in its revered fighting franchise, Tekken 5, has shipped to North American retail outlets. With its variety of characters, amazing graphics and unprecedented number of modes to commemorate its 10-year anniversary, Tekken 5 promises to deliver the most exciting gameplay experience ever seen in the Tekken franchise.

Vivendi announced today that the pre-sell for the upcoming PS2 FPS Cold Winter is now available at retail. Gamers will receive a free bonus DVD when they pre-order a copy of the gritty FPS action thriller set to hit shelves on May 10. The pre-order bonus DVD features exclusive content -- including a special interactive guide and a never-before-seen movie -- as well as unique assets that allow players to delve into the deep, shadowy world of international espionage in which Cold Winter is set. Read more for details ...

Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich is a comic book-inspired tactical role-playing game features a brand new league of heroes and villains, overhauled combat system, and spectacular graphic enhancements. Here's yet another five screens ...

Juiced is the only racing to totally immerse you in the lifestyle and culture of the real street modding scene. Starting as a new kid on the block, without a set of wheels to your name, your main focus in life is to build up your own crew of ‘driving gods’ and dominate the established street racing scene of Angel City.

Black Bean and 1C Company are proud to present a totally new gaming experience, developed in Russia by G5 Software; The Day After is the first game to successfully combine the realism of Turn Based Strategy with the dynamics of Real Time Strategy. This title introduces a special operative mode, which enhances the strategic decision making process, thus taking it to a new level and allowing the player to carefully plan his actions in turn based mode then implement them on the battlefield.

Still Life lets you play the role of FBI agent Victoria McPherson. Situated in Chicago, you are on the heels of a serial killer, much like your grandfather did 80 years earlier in Prague (Microids' Post Mortem). By means of flashbacks and timewarps, you will travel to locations like Eastern Europe to interrogate suspects, or North America, to scrutinize dead bodies.