Ubisoft has released a new patch for 1C Maddox's World War II combat flight simulation Pacific Fighters. This update brings your retail game to v3.01 and addresses AI issues, adds damage model, graphics engine updates, 3D models, campaign fixes etc. This patch comes in 2 flavors, if you have the PF standalone edition, or IL2 + expansion packs. Read more for download links ...

DreamCatcher Games has released the first patch for Golem Labs' global domination strategy 'SuperPower 2.' This update brings your retail game to v1.2b and addresses a few minor issues such as a save game corruption problem, game crashes, and the billions of units appearing in combat bug. This version of the patch is suitable for the UK, German, Italian and Spanish editions. Read more for detailed fix list and download links.

STOLEN is an ultra realistic, third person, stealth-based, action game based around a high-tech female thief. Along with innovative high-tech stealth/robbery game actions and events, STOLEN also boasts some truly amazing technical and presentational features to give it a spectacular look that will captivate gamers.

The latest version of Gran Turismo 4 further demonstrates its mission to provide the most authentic driving simulation available in the marketplace. New features will extend above and beyond just pure automotive racing, providing a unique destination for automotive and PS2 enthusiasts to enjoy car culture in every dimension. Some more new screens ...

In Tales Of Rebirth, Namco's latest RPG, you will play as a swordsman in a world called Callegeia. Read more to check out some new screens ...

Shadow of Rome, an all-new action adventure game, transports players to one of the most perilous ages of man, an era when Caesar was hailed as the leader of the Roman Empire and whose sovereignty dominated all of western civilization.

With the inaugural Chase for the Nascar Nextel Cup series coming to a thrilling conclusion this past weekend, NASCAR fans will need something to keep them busy until the season resumes in February 2005. As the leading provider of steering wheels for PC and console entertainment systems, Logitech is pleased to bring the NASCAR experience into homes with the Logitech NASCAR Racing Wheel for PlayStation and the Logitech NASCAR Racing Wheel for Xbox, both currently shipping to retailers nationwide.

Redefining the destiny of the Fellowship like never before … Electronic Arts officially announced today that the highly anticipated real-time strategy (RTS), The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth has gone Gold and will ship December 6, 2004. Developed at EA's Los Angeles studio exclusively for the PC, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth captures the epic battles from all three The Lord of the Rings films.

It's a busy shipping day over at Electronic Arts, as they announced the release of the latest highly anticipated video game in the James Bond series, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent.

Electronic Arts today announced that The Urbz: Sims in the City and Madden NFL 2005 for the Nintendo DS handheld game system have shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR for the Nintendo DS will follow in December.

On the eve of the 41st anniversary of John F. Kennedy's murder, a dramatic new 'docu-game' is set to bring his tragic assassination by Lee Harvey Oswald to life for a whole new generation.

Starting today any Shadowbane Accounts that are reactivated will be added to the Throne of Oblivion Beta Test every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This will occur until the Throne of Oblivion launches on December 7th. If an account is reactivated over or prior to this weekend, that account will have access to the Beta on Monday, November 22nd. If reactivated on Tuesday, the account will have access to the normal game servers immediately but not to the Oblivion Beta Test until Wednesday. To learn how to access the Beta Server with a valid account, simply visit the official community website and read the Open Beta announcement.

JoWooD has launched the homepage for its upcoming Stargate SG-1 game, named "The Alliance", Fans and game enthusiasts can now get a first look at the spectacular interactive game experience, Stargate SG-1: The Alliance. The teaser site will premiere new elements of the game on a consistent basis. The full site will be launched in early 2005 to support the Stargate SG-1: The Alliance game release in Late 2005 for all major platforms. Read more for some additional screens...

Akella today announced that the development of an adventure title, Hotel 'At a Lost Climber': Inspector Glebsky's Puzzle, has just begun.

THQ and Nickelodeon today announced that The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie video game is now available at retailers throughout North America for the PlayStation2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, and PC. Based on Nickelodeon's highly anticipated movie and chart-topping animated television show, the titles appeal to gamers of all ages.

Majesco today announced Advent Shadow, its first title for the forthcoming PSP handheld entertainment system. Written and directed by the creators of the Advent Trilogy and developed by Full Fat, Advent Shadow is an entirely new game designed exclusively for the PSP system and scheduled for release in 2005.

Pariah focuses on a robust immersive storyline that weaves survival elements into the traditional run-and-gun style of first-person action games. Unsurprising will be the graphic marvel and fine-tuned gameplay of Pariah, a trademark gamers have come to expect from any Digital Extremes game.

In Blitzkrieg: Rolling Thunder fans can look forward to a campaign in which you ride alongside General George S. Patton in a massive historical 18-mission campaign. Follow the tank legend across 7 countries, beginning in the deserts of North Africa and ending in the frozen Ardennes forest during the Battle of the Bulge. His crusade through seven countries, including Operation: Husky, is but one of many historical highlights.

Electronic Arts announced The Sims 2 University, the first expansion pack for the highly-acclaimed The Sims 2 PC game. The Sims 2 University will ship this March and gives players of The Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new college town to live out their ultimate college fantasy (thanks SimsZone). Read more for details and first screens...

Akella is glad to inform you that the Russian localization of Dark Fall 2: Lights Out has just gone gold.

Akella is glad to inform you that Ford Racing 3 went gold in Russia on November 19, 2004. The game will be available on November 24, 2004.

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 :

• Mercenaries - Trailer #3
• Psychotoxic: Gateway to Hell - Trailer #6
• GoldenEye: Rogue Agent - Trailer #7
• Gate to Heavens - Trailer

Excalibur Publishing Limited has secured the rights to publish Russian publisher 1C's new title, Star Wolves, for the UK and Scandinavia. Slated for late February 2005, Star Wolves is a 3-D Space RPG with deep strategy elements.

A month later than originally planned Apex Designs announced that 'Payback' has now been released in Europe. Pushing the system to the absolute limit, Game Boy fans and industry pundits alike will not believe the incredible experience this title offers.

Asphalt Urban GT for the Nintendo DS screens have arrived! Drive more than 20 well-respected racing cars in the world, including Lamborghini, Jaguar, Hummer and many more. Race through streets of New York City, Miami, Paris and and other famous locations, at the same time players will have the advantage of watching their progress turn-by-turn on the bottom display of the Nintendo DS.