Mercenaries is a revolutionary third-person combat-action game that delivers the next level of free-form gameplay in massive interactive environments. The game gives players the opportunity to take on the role of a soldier for hire in an open-ended world. Read more to check out the new screens...

Driven by a hatred of crime bordering on insanity, Frank Castle became The Punisher, a one-man army whose mission goes far beyond revenge. Taking on the city's high-powered crime lords, he wreaks havoc on the corrupt with methods reserved for those on the wrong side of the law. "The Punisher" video game represents the best of over 30 years of "Punisher" comic books and depicts some of the grittiest storylines in the Marvel Universe. Check these new screens ..

Third Wire Productions has released a new patch for its combat flight sim Strike Fighters: Project 1 improving gfx card compatibility, and the usual slew of game tweaks and bug fixes.In order to install this you "need" to have SP2 installed first. Read more for download links ...

Digital Illusions has signed a contract for development of a game to PS2, Xbox and to the next-gen platforms expected from Microsoft and Sony (Xbox2/PS3). The titles will be published by Electronic Arts and are planned for a late 2006 or early 2007 debut.

Blinx 2: Masters of Time & Space throws players into the shoes of a heroic cat bravely taking control of time in order to face tough battles and puzzling challenges. Just like using a VCR remote control, players' customised cats have the power to slow down the action, pause, review, fast-forward, record and even combine them in challenging situations.

Kuju Entertainment today announced its first title for Sony's eagerly anticipated PSPTM portable platform. The impressive multiplayer arcade flight combat game, Project Interceptor (working title), is moving from prototyping into full production.

Halo 2 is the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, the saga continues as Master Chief—a genetically enhanced super-soldier—is the only thing standing between the relentless Covenant and the destruction of all humankind.

Children of the Nile is the first and only strategy game where citizens who behave like real people are your primary resource. As their leader, you must build a place in which they can live and work, establishing a relationship of trust and cooperation which you then leverage to build a lasting civilization, and bring it to its cultural peak.

Big shipping day for Konami as they send off no less than four titles to retail stores. Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 for the PlayStation2 has shipped to retail stores, as well as the Xbox edition of Karaoke Revolution. For the younger crowd Konami has Shaman King: Power of Spirit for PS2 and Shaman King: Master of Spirits on the GBA. Read more for details on each title ...

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is a first-person adventure game played in a fully 3D world. With Samus Aran's new Light and Dark beam weapons, the correct weapon must be used against the corresponding Light and Dark World creatures and objects in order to defeat them successfully.

Konami today announced that its highly anticipated wrestling game, Rumble Roses for the PS2, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The first and only all-women's wrestling game features the sexiest female models to ever grace the ring, jaw-dropping graphics and intense action - including the eagerly anticipated Mud Mode.

Take2 has released a playable demo for Illusion Softworks' Hidden & Dangerous 2: Sabre Squadron featuring the Ponte Grande map on Sicily, playable as singleplayer but also multiplayer through LAN and Internet, with either bots or other players (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

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 :

• Silent Hunter III - Trailer #4
• Prince Of Persia 2 - Acrobats/Traps Trailer

Characters inside of the Matrix will have access to a duel ability! Players will be allowed to challenge each other to mortal combat nearly anywhere inside of the game. This functionality is currently scheduled to go live in the beta very soon! Read below to find out more details about how the duel functionality will operate.

Wolfpack is proud to announce that the open beta for Shadowbane: Throne of Oblivion is about to begin. In preparation for the launch of the expansion on December 7th, 2004, Wolfpack needs your help for the final testing of the new Vampire Race, the new Necromancer and Nightstalker classes, the realm system, stress testing, and more. Late this week they will be opening up the testing phase to the entire subscriber-base of Shadowbane.

Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that the eagerly-awaited WWII action game, Medal of Honor Pacific Assault has shipped to retail outlets across North America. The latest title from the award-winning Medal of Honor franchise is available for purchase today.

The bloodletting begins on November 16, 2004 with the shipping of Activision’s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines for the PC.

KOEI today announced Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends has shipped to retailers throughout North America. The Tactical Action game is exclusive to the PlayStation2, and is available now at a suggested retail price of only $29.99.

Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood is GOLD and officially ships to retail on November 16th 2004 across North America. Defeating the most hardcore backyard wrestlers will not be enough; as the lure of "easy money" has attracted the attention of the most violent professional wrestlers to ever set foot in a ring. When hardcore backyard brawlers, chair swinging backyard babes and blood thirsty professional wrestlers choose your town as their battlefield...There Goes The Neighborhood!

FullMetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel brings a fresh new action RPG to this year's Square Enix lineup. Based on a wildly popular Japanese animation and comic of the same name, FullMetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel traces the journey of two brothers on a life-changing quest. Read more to check 18 new screens ...

Out of nowhere Vivendi has released a new patch for 2015's Vietnam based FPS Men of Valor. This update brings your retail game to v1.3 and makes the US and European versions compatible but no further details are available at this point. This patch requires you to already have the previous v1.2 patch installed (thanks Fileplanet). Read more for download links ...

Activsion announced today that its Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events video game has shipped to stores. Based on the best-selling book series and the highly anticipated feature film, the game allows players to experience the lives of the three Baudelaire orphans through 16 adventure filled missions where they solve puzzles, build ingenious inventions and outsmart the evil Count Olaf and his troupe of creepy cohorts.

Worlds collide in Armies of Exigo, where the traditional boundaries of the battlefield are smashed and war is waged both above and below the ground. Armies of Exigo locks elves, beasts, knights, and creatures of the darkness in an epic battle for survival where armies can delve deep underground to advance undetected and then tunnel to the surface to unleash powerful attacks on their unsuspecting enemies. EA sent out a pre-made Q&A talking about the game world, different armies, single player and multiplayer modes. Also included are some new screens ...

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the launch of Jak 3, the third and final installment of the Jak and Daxter trilogy, created exclusively for the PS2. Developed by Naughty Dog Inc., Jak 3 takes Jak and Daxter on their ultimate adventure as they uncover conspiracy, danger and ultimately the Precursors themselves.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the launch of its new signature hockey franchise, Gretzky NHL 2005, from 989 Sports. Now available in stores for the PlayStation2, Gretzky NHL 2005 features fluid, fast-paced skating, precision passing, shooting and hard-hitting checks.