EA announced today that the Need for Speed franchise is introducing a new version that drives the series in a new direction. Need for Speed ProStreet is a ground-breaking Need for Speed experience where you’re thrust to compete head to head against the best street racers in a multitude of racing showdowns.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• WarTech Senko no Ronde (Xbox 360)
• Surf's Up (GBA/NDS/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
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Gods War Online is a fantasy-themed game based on Greek Mythology dating back to the Age of the Demigods. Meet the Hellenistic civilization and all its significant gods of that age, fascinating plots, esthetical scenes, customized character development, exciting combat mode, all the features that you are expecting from a good MMORPG

Matrix Games' John Tiller’s Campaign Series is a compilation combining many of the popular WWII turn-based tactical games from Talonsoft’s Campaign Series into one affordable package, including: West Front, East Front, East Front 2, and the Rising Sun platoon-level combat series, as well as all of the official add-ons and expansion packs.

The new Phantasy Star Universe Special Edition Texter is a Phantasy Star Universe-themed version of the Texter game messaging product from Blue Orb for use with the X360 and PS2 allowing them to type text messages directly from their game controller

TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America announced the upcoming NDS exclusive release of Naruto: Path of the Ninja, the first RPG for Naruto in North America and will offer original content and scenarios that have never been seen before!

SUN Sports & Entertainment announced that it has completed the formation of MMA Games with partners Barking Lizards and Summit Advisory Partners to create Art of War, a cutting edge fighting game that focuses on and reinforces the Art of War fighting competition.

In feudal Japan, it was kill or be killed for the samurai. Kengo: Legend of the 9, known in Europe as Kengo Zero, lets you battle as one of nine famous samurai warriors while mastering expert techniques to gain an advantage over your foes. Become a Kengo Master as you fight your way through lush, high-definition Japanese environments.

nDreams Ltd, founded by SCi/Eidos' former creative director Patrick O’Luanaigh, announces Venus Redemption, an episodic casual game created for 30+ female gamers, with a rich plot written by a noted novelist, featuring a powerful storyline, deep characters, emotion-based interactive conversations and exciting adventure gameplay.

Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Surface, a new category of surface computing products from Microsoft that turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, dynamic surface that provides effortless interaction with all forms of digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Shadowrun (X360/PC)
• Crush (PSP)
• Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm (PS2)
• Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Wii)
• Tamagotchi: Party On! (Wii)
• UFO: Extraterrestrials (PC)
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American McGee's Grimm is a story-driven action-adventure game. The player interacts with a compelling collection of vividly drawn characters inhabiting a world built around twisted takes on the best-known tales in Western fiction. The game combines familiar exploration and questing conventions with a thematically inspired fighting mechanic based on the notion that “words are weapons”.

Empire Interactive announced that it has signed a distribution and licensing agreement with Red Mile Entertainment for Lucinda Green’s Equestrian Challenge. This family-friendly game delivers a fun, realistic portrayal of the equestrian sport under the tutelage of record breaking Badminton rider and former world champion Lucinda Green.

Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the movie, Codemasters unveiled details on Dirty Dancing: The Video Game! Through this action puzzler, Dirty Dancing enthusiasts now have the opportunity to experience the life of Baby, learn to dance with the resident dancing couple, Johnny and Penny, and work alongside the team at the renowned Kellerman’s Mountain House Resort.

Whisk your Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping outdoors on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, your Sims will enjoy all-new activities to relax and rejuvenate them. Send your Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!

Lighthouse Interactive announces that it has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder, previously called Loath Nolder: Labores Solis. Developed by Zoetrope Interactive, this horror/thriller adventure game is greatly inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.

City Interactive is taking a break from the FPS genre, as it announced Overspeed: High Performance Street Racing. Illegal streetracing in Los Angeles seems to be the major focus, with damage models, joy pad support, car tuning, online multiplayer and more ...

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
• Mario Party 8 (Wii)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Platinum Edition (PC)
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NextGenBooks.com and author Darren Reid announced The Half Broken Crown: The Broken Kingdoms, an all new point & click fantasy adventure based on the author’s upcoming novel which incorporates MMO elements which allow all online players to communicate and solve puzzles through collaboration and cooperation.

SOE announced that Pirates of the South China Seas, the 4th expansion for the Pirates Constructible Strategy Game Online, is currently in development at the its Denver studio. South China Seas brings an Asian flair to this online 3D world of pirates, high seas combat and the search for treasure.

Grab your flashbangs and prepare to break cover for the most intense and cinematic Call of Duty experience ever as Activision and Infinity Ward officially announced Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Revealed a few days ago, Sierra official announced Geometry Wars: Galaxies. Blast your way through all-new battle grids, upgrade your new Battle Drone and blast through relentless waves of enemies in the first-ever Geometry Wars single-player campaign, or join a friend for fast-paced multiplayer.

Football SuperStars is an MMO, developed by ex-Climax Online boss Rik Alexander's Monumental Games, allowing players to meet within a utopian soccer-styled virtual world and take part in 3, 5, 7 and 11-a-side football matches.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Dawn of Mana (PS2)
• Tank Beat (NDS)
• Diner Dash: Sizzle and Serve (NDS/PSP)
• Circus Empire (PC)
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Prepare for an all-new, handheld Brian Lara challenge as Codemasters announces Brian Lara 2007 Pressure Play, an original title in the best-selling cricket series, specifically designed for PSP gaming with an emphasis on new burst-play cricket challenges and will deliver all the exciting and accessible cricket gameplay that the series is renowned for.