To commemorate Everquest's 8th birthday, SOE announced a new compilation collection for its MMORPG, EverQuest: The Anniversary Edition, only available at participating retail locations and scheduled for release on April 23, 2007, for the suggested retail price of US$19.99.

Developer Tale of Tales, known for their multiplayer game The Endless Forest, have a new project in development. The Path is a short horror story inspired by fairy tales examining the dark side things. What really happened to Little Red Riding Hood in those dark and scary woods?

German publisher bhv announced that it is bringing Ankh, a point and click adventure game, to the NDS. Developed by Xider, you play as Assil, a young Egyptian man in trouble, making his way through treacherous Cairo, avoiding evil Pharaohs, crocodiles and assassins, to lift his own death curse.

Veil Entertainment and Spore Productions announced the development of Rise & Ruin, an online, card-based, fantasy combat game set for release for both PC and Mac this spring.

Opoona is a “lifestyle RPG, where you, as Opoona, descendant of brave warriors, known as Cosmo Guards, must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, get a job, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people surrounding him.

Rockstar announces Beaterator, a powerful music mixer with robust beatmaking features, as well as a highly addictive collection of original music and rhythm games and challenge modes - all available in the palm of your hand.

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:

• HCA: The Ugly Prince Duckling (PC)
• Backyard Baseball 2007 (GBA/NGC/PS2/PC)
• QuickSpot (NDS)
• Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 (Wii)
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Nobilis announces Kheops Studio' Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny, an adventure game in which the player will be plunged in the tormented period of the Antique Egypt. Help the young new queen Cleopatra to take the good decisions for her Empire and become the queen of kings. Scheduled for Q3 2007, your quest will lead you through Alexandria and all its mythic monuments like: the Library or the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

D3Publisher of America announced the upcoming release of Naruto: Clash of Ninja MVZ for Wii, a Wii exclusive head-to-head fighting game for up to four players in nine different gameplay modes.

Pinball enthusiasts can enjoy a great game of pinball by either choosing one of the pre-designed tables or by creating their very own! With the unique table editor, players can design and build their very own table and then share it online with friends. Play it. Create it. Share it!

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:

• God of War II (PS2)
• Spectrobes (NDS)
• Drake & Josh (GBA)
• Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 (Wii)
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Pocket Books announced it has acquired world rights to publish the novelization of Ubisoft's upcoming action/adventure game Assassin's Creed (from the makers of the Prince of Persia). Set in the year 1191, you play the role of Altair, fighting to save the Holy Land from war and corruption.

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:

• Runaway: The Dream of the Turtle (PC)
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Space itself is waiting for you to be dominated in JoWooD's 3D space experience Space Force: Rogue Universe, also known as Spaceforce 2. On your path through a yet unknown universe, you can fight, trade or smuggle to earn respect, wealth and fame. In the end, your reputation is all that counts – your goal is to become the best-known pilot in space.

Ubisoft announced that Jam Sessions, a groundbreaking music title exclusively for the NDS in which players actually strum a guitar via the Touch Screen to make music.

German publisher dtp entertainment announced start-up studio Chimera Entertainment's first real-time tactical game, Windchaser.

Wheel of Fortune 2 is an exciting update to the online PC version of the game based on TV show, featuring enhanced and customizable characters, a variety of new play modes including a single-player and same-PC multiplayer option along with a variety of new gameplay features including the chance to earn in-game trophies.

Your Sims can now celebrate in style with this fun collection of furniture, party fashions and decor items. Dress your Sims in dazzling wedding attire for a posh outdoor ceremony, decorate their house and garden to throw the ultimate fiesta, or invite the neighbors over for an elegant evening event.

Indie MMO developer Three Rings, known for Puzzle Pirates and Bang! Howdy, announced Whirled, a web-based virtual world based on games and player-created content. Currently in private alpha testing with a limited invited audience, Whirled will have a public beta later this year.

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:

• Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike (PC)
• Mahjongg Artifacts (PC)
• NBA Street Homecourt (PS3)
• Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (X360)
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Epic Games' Xbox 360 shooter Gears of War was the recipient of three ,honors including Best Game, Technology, and Visual Arts, at the 7th annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Following close behind with two awards each were Capcom's Okami and Nintendo's Wii Sports.

Rapid Reality Studios' Phylon promising to be an exciting and challenging game by combining the fast-paced action of an FPS with the persistence and depth of an MMO.

Blizzard announced plans to hold its 3rd Worldwide Invitational in Seoul, South Korea on May 19 - 20. The Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals are public events that allow the company to connect with gamers in a celebration of the Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft game universes and competitive Blizzard gaming.

LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game with a hugely innovative concept behind it. Players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network.

EA today announced The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth Anthology, a compilation which will include The Battle for Middle-earth, LotR: The Battle for Middle-earth II Collector's Edition, and its The Rise of the Witch-King expansion. It will ship March 20, 2007, for an MSRP of $39.99.