Check out the following new screens from JoWood's 2004 E3 lineup:

• Aquanox (PS2/Xbox)
• Future Tactics: The Uprising (NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Gorky Zero: Beyond Honor (PC)
• Gothic 2: The Night of the Raven (PC)
• Ice Hockey Manager 2005 (PC)
• Legend of Kay (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Neighbors from Hell 2 (PC)
• Silent Storm: Sentinels (PC)
• Soldner: Secret Wars (PC)
• SpellForce: The Breath of Winter (PC)
• Torque (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Transport Giant (PC)
• Wildlife Park: Wild Creatures (PC)

"Dungeon Siege II" returns players to the beautiful fantasy land of Aranna, but it is a land scarred by civil war, where the lines between good and evil are blurred. Players must lead an elite battle party against Valdis, a vicious marauder determined to return the world to order, no matter the cost. "Dungeon Siege II" promises to set a new standard in role-playing games by combining an intriguing story-line with intense real-time party combat and cutting edge 3D graphics.

The discontent had been muted, but the underground (non-official) message boards of the EverQuest community were full of long-winded posts that all screamed the same thing: “You released Gates of Discord in February and a new graphics engine in May. Both don’t work. Late May, you announced a new expansion, Omens of War, due to come out at the end of July. Dammit Sony, fix the broken crap FIRST!”

As expected the second part of the Community Bonus Pack for Epic Games' multiplayer FPS Unreal Tournament 2004 has been released. This second CBP contains 20 new third party maps, four new player characters and two new mutators. (thanks HomeLAN). 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 :

• Tabula Rasa - E3 2004 Trailer
• Viewtiful Joe 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Shadow Of Rome - E3 2004 Trailer
• Psychotoxic - Physics Trailer
• Prince Of Persia 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas - E3 2004 Trailer
• Warhammer 40K Dawn of War - E3 2004 Trailer

“The Lord of the Creatures” is the title of the game that Arvirago Entertainment is now developing. In a fantasy universe, the player will be immersed in an epic adventure, which takes place in imaginary worlds inhabited by unbelievable creatures. The player will be able to confront on his own the challenges of the universe of “The Lord of the Creatures”, or will be able to interact online with other players around the world.

The Witcher” is an Action RPG game for PC platform, which combines the features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights. The game is supposed to ensure entertainment to a broad group of older players, incorporating simple yet interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3-D graphics. Read more for details & screens ...

In The Sims 2 you control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the ground-breaking addition of genetics, your Sims now pass their DNA down through generations, giving you a more vivid and in-depth Sims experience. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. It’s up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, fulfill their dreams, and push them to extremes in The Sims 2. Official ship date for The Sims 2 is set for September 17th.

The year is 2004 and Jean Reno as Jacques Blanc is the man who has arrived. A peaceful French city is suddenly attacked by demons. In the blink of an eye, the city is transformed into a nightmarish nest of Genma demons who are slaughtering civilians and soldiers one by one. Within this nightmare, appears one man, a man who stands up against the Geman demons.

City of Heroes enables players to realize their comic book dreams. Heroes protect the fine citizens of Paragon City in a colorful 3-D world where the victims of crimes not only thank players for their help, but they even compliment players on their costumes! With the release of the first update to City of Heroes just weeks away, Cryptic Studios and NCsoft have released some new screens!

Tecmo and Xbox Live announced today record high online registration numbers for the Master Ninja Tournament, Tecmo and Xbox Live's worldwide online Ninja Gaiden tournament where participants have a chance to play through three rounds of competition before being crowned the #1 Ninja Gaiden "Master Ninja" player in the world.

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.

Ubisoft today announced an endorsement from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation for Gearbox Software's Brothers in Arms video game. The VFW Foundation ensures that the legacy of combat veterans is protected and nurtured, and provides support to American troops, veterans and their families. Available on Xbox and PC in Fall 2004, Brothers in Arms will immerse players in the historic invasion of Normandy during World War II - with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay.

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 :

• IndyCar Series 2005 - Trailer
• Everquest 2 - Trailer
• Dead Rush - E3 2004 Trailer
• Burnout 3 - Trailer
• Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion - E3 2004 Trailer
• World Of Warcraft - E3 2004 Trailer
• Leisure Suit Larry - E3 2004 Trailer
• Fight Club - E3 2004 Trailer
• Fahrenheit - E3 2004 Trailer
• Evil Genius - E3 2004 Trailer

Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone is an action adventure game set in the popular D&D world created by Wizards of the Coast. Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone will place players in the middle of a heated battle between two demonic armies set to overrun the world of Faerun. Check out these new screens showing off the new particle based graphic system PAGFAST (Proprietary Ambient Glow and Focus Adjustment Shader Technology).

Eidos Interactive has released the demo for ION Storm's stealth/action game Thief: Deadly Shadows. This demo features a tutorial and the first mission of the game. Read more for download links ...

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence. A unique Knight-management system will offer you brand new possibilities to enhance your personal strategy.

Encore today announced that the PC version of Midway's hit action horror title The Suffering ships to retail stores in North America. The Suffering combines a chilling storyline with third person action and adventure to create one of the most frightening and horrifying experiences available on the PC.

Atari has released the long promised update patch for Troika's RPG Temple of Elemental Evil. This upgrade brings your retail game to v2.0 and adresses several bugs/crashes and balance tweaks (thanks Blues). Read more for details and download links ...

Midway announced today that their 3rd-person action Psi-Thriller has gone gold. Levitating to store shelves on June 14th, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy provides gamers with ground-breaking gameplay elements, melding 6 different Psi powers with a traditional arsenal of weapons. Showcasing stellar graphics and one of the most innovative physics engines to date, Psi-Ops delivers a refreshing take on the action/adventure genre.

Namco's 'Ace Combat 5', shipping exclusively for the PlayStation2 in Fall 2004, is the newest installment is the most explosive title yet in the unparalleled 'Ace Combat' series. Developed by Namco Limited in Japan, 'Ace Combat 5' is set to soar as Namco’s fifth installment of the Air Combat/Ace Combat series. Read more for 40+ new screens ...

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that new content for Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, the smash-hit aerial action game for Xbox, is now available for download via Xbox Live. The latest wave of free content includes three new planes, two new maps and two new gametypes that are sure to keep the skies ablaze with high-speed high-altitude action. Read more for details & screens ...

Shortly after the previous patch, TDK has released a new patch for Synetic's racing game World Racing. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.6.6 and adds hot fixes for Launcher + multiplayer in previous patch. Read more for details and download links ...

Worlds collide in Armies of Exigo, where the traditional boundaries of the battlefield are smashed and war is waged both above and below the ground. Armies of Exigo locks elves, beasts, knights, and creatures of the darkness in an epic battle for survival where armies can delve deep underground to advance undetected and then tunnel to the surface to unleash powerful attacks on their unsuspecting enemies.

"Zoo Tycoon 2" cranks up the excitement, challenge and fun of building the ultimate zoo, with 30 animals in incredible detail with more fun animations and a dazzling array of building tools and objects, including easier terrain-altering options, scenery, foliage, themed buildings, animal shelters and moats. Gameplay has been enhanced from that of the original title, with a new zoom feature and 3-D graphics that allow players to keep a closer eye on the action and craft more-creative zoos.