KOEI today announced that Kessen III will ship to retailers in the First Quarter of 2005. Kessen III is a Kou Shibusawa production exclusive to the PS2. Read more for details and screens...

Set before the events of the two films which starred Vin Diesel as the anti-hero Riddick, the new developer’s cut offers players exclusive content in the form of a mech for players to control, as well as a new arena where players can test their survival skills against some of the most hardened criminals in the galaxy. 'Chronicles of Riddick' puts players in the role of the enigmatic Riddick and tells the story of Riddick's dramatic escape from the previously inescapable triple max security prison Butcher Bay, home to the most violent convicts in the galaxy.

Oddly enough Wanadoo France has released a demo for Ubi Soft Montreal's action game Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. Details are a bit limited but apparently this multilanguage demo features an intro movie, and one tutorial/level. 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 :

• SpellForce: Shadow of the Phoenix - Trailer

The original Hidden & Dangerous was released in 1999 to widespread acclaim, and was the forerunner for the squad-based tactical action game. With sales in excess of one million copies, Hidden & Dangerous established itself as a leading title in the genre.

Redback Sales today announced that they have appointed Just Flight to handle the sales of Mirage Interactive World War II FPS title Mortyr II for the UK.

Maximus XV Abraham Strong: Space Mercenary created by Rebelmind is a sci-fi RPG/action title presented in astounding real-time 3D graphics. The story puts you on a massive space ship, the Maximus XV, full of convicted prisoners, that's got trapped inside a cosmic anomaly known as a Black Nebula.

EA Sports lights it up in the 13th season of world championship hockey with EA Sports' NHL 2005. Delivering top shelf gameplay that captures the speed, finesse, and lighting-fast flow of pro hockey, NHL 2005 challenges gamers of all skill levels to lace up their skates and take command of the open ice.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. Read more for new screens ...

Rocky: Legends is the prequel to the smash-hit Rocky. Now for the first time, gamers can experience all of the action leading up to the amazing feats from the blockbuster films! Pummel your way through exclusive career modes featuring Rocky, Clubber, Apollo, and Drago.

Sonic Heroes challenges gamers to control three characters simultaneously; each offering the unique individual ability of speed, power, or flight. Sega has released a demo for Sonic Team's platform game Sonic Heroes. This demo features the Seaside Hill stage, but be forewarned, the save option is disabled (thanks GameSpot). Read more for download links ...

'Battlestations: Midway' is a new tactical multi-player game focusing on the naval and aerial battles of World War II leading up to one of the greatest naval victories of all time, the Battle of Midway, which saw the highly outnumbered US Naval and Air forces take on the might of the most powerful naval force in modern history: the Imperial Japanese Navy.

'NFL Street 2' has been completely redesigned and reinvented challenging players to change the way the game is played. In addition to several new game modes, EA-Tiburon has added a whole new dimension to the game with interactive wall moves and style catches. 'NFL Street 2' will be online for Xbox Live as well as the PlayStation 2 console.

Liquidator is action packed and appeals to gamers that enjoy first person shooters, as well as those that enjoy action adventure games with RPG elements. The game features massive shooting sequences and action elements. Read more for some new 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 :

• Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault - Tarawa Trailer
• Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Trailer #2
• Flat-Out - Ragdoll Physics Trailer
• Dangerous Waters - Gameplay Trailers (2)

Logitech today announced the Logitech Cordless Headset for the Xbox, giving Xbox enthusiasts the ability to play Xbox Live games over the Internet with complete cordless freedom -- from up to 30 feet away -- for the first time.

The Roots combines a classic RPG with dynamic gameplay and the fast paced plot characteristic of action-adventure games. The Roots has a complex, multi-threaded storyline and a vast world, which the player discovers whilst traveling with his party, fighting various monsters and living through great adventures.

In this inspiring adventure based on The Polar Express movie, players will take an extraordinary ride through eight exciting chapters. A mysterious Conductor shepherds players aboard the train and onto a journey to meet Santa Claus at the North Pole. Along the way, they will meet memorable characters from the film including the Girl Know-it-All, Lonely Boy, the Hobo, Smokey & Steamers and the Elves.

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. So many screens, so little time ...

Atari announced the newest addition to the popular Scrabble interactive franchise has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The beloved game found in one out of three American homes, Scrabble is a game that spans many generations. Scrabble Online for Windows offers the most complete interactive Scrabble experience to date with seven different ways for people to enjoy the game they love including solo play, online matches, email games, mini-games and customizable options.

A deranged scientist is abducting students from the Psychonauts boot camp and a powerful new cadet named Raz stands alone against the lunatic. Raz must develop and unleash an arsenal of paranormal powers, including the ability to launch himself telepathically into someone else's mind -- and take on their inner demons, nightmares and secret memories. Ultimately he must enter the mind of his worst enemy and destroy his dark plans at their source, while trying not to lose his sanity in the process.

Killzone is a squad-based, first-person shooter, set in the near future during a period of planetary colonization. Drawing inspiration from classical military conflicts of the 20th century, Killzone captures the intense reality of warfare between the ISA Command and a ruthless, militaristic separatist faction called the Helghast.

Taking place in a massive, free-roaming city featuring five distinct interconnected neighborhoods, NFSU 2 delivers an immersive game world where the streets are your menus. As you explore the city, you’ll encounter rival racers who will school you in the ways of the underground and tip you off to the hottest racing spots in town.

Bobby "Scaler" Jenkins got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor’s evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of…by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical – this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next!

Kuma Reality Games announced today that KumaWar: The War On Terror, previously only available as download, is now available for the PC at retail outlets nationwide.