Epic Games announced today that it intends to offer its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools under Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s Tools and Middleware program for Playstation 3 as soon as the license program is started.

Konami today announced a new development team will be formed inside Konami Corporation. Former Konami Computer Entertainment Japan West Team, lead by creator Hideo Kojima, embarks on a new era as “Kojima Productions” inside Konami Corporation. MGS 4, Metal Gear Acid 2, and MGS 3: Subsistencenare the first projects. Read more for details ...

Konami announced today new details about Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the NDS. Set in the year 2036, DoS continues the storyline that first emerged in the critically acclaimed Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow for the GBA. While the new 2D side scrolling action game will contain all the classic gameplay that fans of the series have come to expect, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow will also incorporate innovative gameplay elements.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault features a deeper single-player experience, a brand new fifth race – The Imperial Guard – and even more intense Dawn of War action. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Winter Assault is based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe from Games Workshop.

KOEI today revealed that developer Cavia has begun working on Winback 2: Project Poseidon, the long-awaited follow-up to the intense third-person action shooter that originally appeared on the N64 and PlayStation 2. The first trailer, packed with Hong Kong cinema style gunplay, is being screened this week at E3 booth #2508.

KOEI today announced that Dynasty Warriors 5 is coming to the Xbox and has planned for a fall 2005 North American launch. Dynasty Warriors 5 takes players back in time to an ancient land governed by chaos, and the mightiest warriors in history fight for control of the Chinese empire.

Konami announced today that the Castlevania franchise will make its debut on the the Xbox in fall 2005 with Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. While past Castlevania games have focused on the struggle between Dracula and the Belmont clan, Curse of Darkness introduces players to an entirely new storyline and main character – Hector, a Devil Forgemaster, and former Lieutenant of Dracula.

KOEI today announced the tenth edition of its historical simulation game will ship to North American retailers on June 21st, 2005. According to Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, this title will combine "the series' successful core features, new political and battle elements, and the most stunning visuals yet for a refreshing take on the hallowed franchise."

Check out the following new screens from Nintendo's 2005 E3 lineup:

• 'Advance Wars: Dual Strike' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Animal Crossing DS' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Battalion Wars' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Chibi-Robot' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Donkey Kong Country 3' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Dynasty Warriors Advance' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Electroplankton' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Kirby Adventure' (NGC) - Screens
• 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Mario & Luigi 2' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Mario Baseball' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Mario Kart DS' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Mario Party 7' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Mario Tennis Advance' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Meteos' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Metroid Prime: Hunters' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Metroid Prime Pinball' (NDS) - Screens
• 'New Super Mario Bros.' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Nintendogs' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Odama' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Screw Breaker' (GBA) - Screens
• 'Super Mario Strikers' (NGC) - Screens
• 'Touch Golf' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Touch Kirby' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Trace Memory' (NDS) - Screens
• 'Yoshi's Universal Gravitation' (GBA) - Screens

Square Enix today announced plans for the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series to be developed for the Revolution, Nintendo's next-generation console currently in development.

Activision, WXP and paintball professional Greg Hastings announced today that "Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D" will launch across multiple platforms this fall.

Legacy Interactive announced today that the company has been awarded the interactive publishing rights for multiple game platforms, including the Xbox and the PSP, for a video game based on the hit television show, “The Apprentice.” The PC video game will be available in Fall 2005 and will be distributed by Vivendi Universal Games in North America.

Agetec today announced its plans to introduce five new titles at the E³ in booth W2660 at the Los Angeles Convention Center next week. Geared for the PS2, the company will unveil RPG Maker 3, WILD ARMS Alter code: F and Armored Core: Nine Breaker. New games for the PSP will be Armored Core: Formula Front and PoPoLoCrois.

Eidos announces first details on Just Cause. Developed by Avalanche Studios, Sweden, Just Cause will be released on PlayStation 2, Xbox & PC. Readmore for details and screens ...

iEntertainment Network announced that The Mighty Eighth: A WarBirds Series Combat Simulation, will be released to retail stores in March 2007! IENT believes this new combat flying simulation about the Air War over Europe during World War II is likely to win accolades as ‘The Best Flight Simulation of the Year, 2007!"

Rockstar Games is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories will be available exclusively on the PSP in North America and Europe following the European launch of the PSP system on September 1, 2005.

Today the ships set sail and the march is on for Imperial Glory for Windows PC as it ships to stores across North America. Imperial Glory transports you into the Napoleonic era of the early 19th Century where you will take control of one of the five greatest empires of the time- Russia, Great Britain, Austria, France or Prussia.

Electronic Arts today announced the release of EA SPORTS' MVP Baseball for the PSP. Now, right in the palm of their hands, players can experience everything from the jitters of opening day to the thrill of the World Series, with spectacular graphics and new ways to experience EA's renowned baseball franchise.

Well, we have arrived in Los Angeles, and in between the pre-E3 events and media briefings (the Microsoft party rocked!), we went down to the actual E3 convention center and snuck inside ninja-style to bring you a few sneak peek photos. The Nintendo video screens seemed to have a Mario soccer game on it and the Huxley trailer was amazing, but unfortunately, our disguise was compromised and we were escorted out ... twice. Read more to check the 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 :

• Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising - E3 Trailer
• Killzone - PS3 Trailer
• The Matrix: Path of Neo - E3 Trailer
• The Movies - You Won't Survive Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Jeff Minter's Llamasoft today announced that it is returning to the forefront of the gaming world with a cutting-edge music visualization system designed for Microsoft's Xbox 360.

Square Enix today announced that Final Fantasy XII will be released on the PlayStation 2 in fiscal year 2005 in Japan and fiscal year 2006 in North America. In addition, plans to bring a Final Fantasy title to the PlayStation 3 are just beyond the horizon.

Already revealed a few weeks ago, French developer Lexis Numérique, announced its latest title, Incrazyball. A sort of Marble Madness in 3D, where you guide a ball through crazy tracks, much like Super Monkey Ball. Multiplayer and an editor will be included in the game so you can design your own tracks and share them with the rest of the community.

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.

Within the visually awe-inspiring world of Myst, a gripping family drama will slowly unfold. A little girl disappears, her two brothers are suspected, and it is clear that their story is far from over. Players will escape into the adventure as they attempt to solve the mystery and discover the fate of the two villainous brothers, Sirrus and Achenar. Understanding their motives is the key to the investigation which will lead to a true revelation.