THQ today announced the release of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The highly anticipated real-time strategy game for PC is based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe from Games Workshop traveled by millions worldwide.

The Moment of Silence is a high-tech political thriller. Players step into the shoes of Peter Wright, a communications designer currently working on the Government's 'Freedom of Speech' campaign. When a SWAT team storms his neighbour's apartment, it is Peter's job to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance.

Men of Valor: Vietnam is an historical action experience that portrays infantry combat during the Vietnam War. Men of Valor: Vietnam immerses the player in the humid jungles of Southeast Asia in the most controversial conflict of the modern era.

A Real-Time 3D Strategy, Besieger is set in a medieval fantasy world in which rival players wage war as either Viking or Cimmerian warriors. The easy economic system will allow players to construct or upgrade 40 types of buildings and more than 50 different units for battle.

Bandai America has launched the official website for Cavia Inc.'s third-person shooter, "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex." Now anime and video game fans alike have their own spot in cyberspace with the latest "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" history, news and events, the latest screenshots and movies, including character profiles and updated game information.

Although it was only supposed to have been released on Monday, it seems GameSpot jumped the gun, went ahead and released the demo for id's FPS DOOM 3 early.The demo includes the first three levels of the game when you arrive at Mars City. Read more for download links ...

In Battlefield 2, players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, China, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of any of the game's 30+ vehicles to engage in major conflicts with over 100 players in some of the largest online battles on the PC.

Full Spectrum Warrior began as a training aid for the U.S. Army to reinforce Army doctrine and team effort within the troops. It is the most realistic portrayal of contemporary urban warfare. Players become the Squad Leader, commanding Alpha and Bravo squads. There is potential for danger down every alley, behind every window. It's not about how many kills you have, it's about getting your men home in one piece!

Terminator 3: The Redemption will take players for a thrill ride into the post-apocalyptic universe as they play the series' signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 3: The Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilising vehicles and machines straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground and air-based enemies.

Whiptail Interactive has released a new patch for MediaMobsters' mob strategy game Gangland. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.4 and adds a new map editor, kick command, addresses various exploits, crashes and other gameplay issues (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

'Deer Hunter 2005', developed by SouthLogic Studios, sports an all new & improved engine, hunting deer will now be even more, enjoyable. Atari has released a demo Deer Hunter 2005 featuring a target (training) range, and 1 map/mission "Whitetail hunting in Illinois." Read more for download links ...

If you have been experiencing problems with the World Of Warcraft beta test, you now know why. The datacenter in Virginia, which hosts the servers, has been hit damaged by a tornado. Because water leaked into the building the servers were shut down as a precautionary measure, some hardware had taken on water, and a full inspection will take 48 hours or longer to complete. We encourage you to enjoy the rest of your weekend with other activities, as the World of Warcraft beta test will remain offline for at least that long.

Utilizing the next generation of the Invictus engine which incorporates its new real-time physics module, Cross Racing Championship (CRC) will allow the player to experience the thrills of high-speed on and off road racing across vast open terrains.

EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath.

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 :

• Robotech: Invasion - Trailers (2)
• Mortyr 2 - Trailer

ValuSoft has released a new patch for SCS Software's truck driving sim 18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal. This update brings your retail game to v1.03 and addresses an issue with running the game on a hyper threaded pc that is running XPSP2, and a few other minor problems (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ..

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction is the first Test Drive game to feature: vehicle damage, dirt tracks, crazy events and unorthodox vehicles like school buses, taxis and hearses.

ESPN NBA 2005 will change the way virtual basketball is played with a host of new graphical improvements including self-shadowing, advanced reflective lighting, and full 3D crowds. Huge gameplay improvements in IsoMotion and the revolutionary 24/7 mode ensure responsive control and the most satisfying basketball experience available.

Halo 2, a sci-fi action/first-person shooter game, is a full sequel to the best-selling original and will continue the story of the Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier who is the only man who has successfully defied the Covenant, a coalition of alien races on a murderous march toward Earth. Our preview turned out way longer than we anticipated, so here is part 2, and final one, of our big indepth Halo 2 preview..

Take 2 has released a demo for its arcade flight game Wings of War. The demo contains both single player and multiplayer content. For multiplayer, the demo features both Deathmatch (IE dogfighting) and Capture the Flag! Read more for download links ...

Attack, Defend, Plan and Organize your fleet and then Attack some more! Take command of mighty Battleships like the Yamato and the Bismark, Aircraft Carriers such as the Hiryu and Yorktown, cruisers like the Fletcher and Hipper class and the stealthy and deadly attack submarines. Check out screens, details, and available ships on the freshly launched Modern Naval Battles: WWII at Sea website.

THQ has released a demo for Pandemic Studios' Full Spectrum Warrior featuring the MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) tutorial along with the complete first chapter of the game. Read more for download links ...

Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Take a peek at these new screens...

As promised Atari has now released the singleplayer demo for its FPS Shadow Ops: Red Mercury demo, featuring a blistering mission located in Syria, in which gamers will battle terrorist forces to destroy anti-aircraft emplacements in the war-torn city. Read more for download links ...

GarageGames announced today the release of GISH on OS X, Linux and Windows. As an amorphous ball of tar that rolls and squishes around, players experience a one-of-a-kind, 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game featuring unique gameplay.