Epic Games announced today that it has licensed OC3 Entertainment's facial animation technology FaceFX for use in Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3, making it available to all Unreal Engine 3 licensees. Epic Games will use the FaceFX product in their upcoming titles Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 2007 to create emotive characters and cinematic-quality dialogue sequences.

Strike Force Red Cell will be a single player and multiplayer game where new campaigns will be based on prior victory conditions and objectives met through previous maps. Strike Force Red Cell is currently being developed by Vision Studios, powered by the Reality Engine, and is scheduled for release in 2007!

Condemned: Criminal Origins allows players to experience an unnatural level of psychological tension as they use their instincts, forensic tools, and melee combat to track serial killers and bring them to justice. SEGA has launched the official Condemned: Criminal Origins website where you have access to a large collection of Condemned videos, screenshots, music and wallpapers. Visitors can also sign up to receive email updates for Condemned: Criminal Origins information and assets.

The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Direct Action). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.5 and includes two new missions, a new Shoot House training mission, tournament mode and map rotation enhancement, and the usual tweaks, bug and game crash fixes. Read more for details and download links ...

Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a bold step forward for the franchise, with spectacular new 3D graphics and all-new single and multiplayer content. Civilization IV will also set a new standard for user-modification, allowing gamers to create their own add-ons using the standard Python and XML scripting languages. 2K Games has launched the official Civ4 website featuring a rundown of various civs, screens, art and lots of other good stuff.

Majesco today launched the official Infected web site, their thrilling new PSP exclusive run-and-gun shooter, scheduled for November. Visit the site at for access to the latest info, select game content, gameplay movies, screenshots, artwork, or read bios on the game's undead characters, learn more about the origins of the mysterious Infected virus, download wallpapers and pre-order the game. Future updates will include the ability for fans to upload photos to "zombify" their friends' via an Infected email, view world rankings, plus information on contests and promotions.

Activision announced today that the official Quake IV website is up and running. At the site you will find never-before-seen videos, the official Quake IV trailer, wallpapers, screenshots, background information and the latest Quake IV news. Additionally, the Quake IV Fan Art Logo Contest winner has also been revealed.

Today SEGA launched the official Shadow the Hedgehog website, to prepare gamers for its November 15 launch. The website offers fans a look at the good vs evil mission system, inside information, game environments, weapons, vehicles, screens, movies, minigames, wallpapers, screensavers, but also background of Shadow's quest and the various characters he might meet along the way; from Black Doom, to the rigid G.U.N. Federation Commander, Dr. Eggman, and Sonic, Knuckles, and Rouge.

An adrenaline-pumping line-up of more than 60 rock, punk, hip-hop and electronic tracks will power players through Activision's expansive Los Angeles skate world in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.

Yesterday's going gold announcement did not reveal any specific release date, but today Activision revealed that The Movies will premiere at retail outlets nationwide on Tuesday, November 8. The Movies allows gamers to become Hollywood players by creating unique movies and releasing them from the studios they build, starring the actors they discover and develop.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.

Konami informed us that it has launched the official Castlevania website, with all the latest info on both Dawn of Sorrow for the NDS and Curse of Darkness for PS2 and Xbox. the site offers all the latest info, screens, trailers, or simply join the message boards and participate in discussions about one of the longest running video game franchises in video game history.

Already revealed a little while ago, Namco today officially announced Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War for the PS2, which will challenge players to develop their high-flying reputations while facing off against rival pilots in white-knuckled dog fights. Read more for details and screens ...

Rockstar Games is pleased to announce Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Special Edition for the PS2, which will include on DVD The Introduction and Rockstar's debut documentary film, Sunday Driver.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces brings the intensity and excitement of its predecessors into the realm of covert ops with the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles and weapons systems available to man.

Codemasters today announced that it has launched the official RF Online website for its forthcoming science-fiction fantasy MMORPG. There's plenty to discover throughout the site, which will be expanded over the coming months, including more detail on the factions and, should your allegiance change, the site will re-skin to suit. For extra insider details, you can also sign up to the RF Online newsletter and get all the latest scoops.

The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu reveals that Capcom is as good as finished with the development of Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition, scheduled for release in Japan this coming winter. DMC 3: SE will let you to unlock Dante's evil twin Vergil and allow you to play through the entire game from his perspective. Capcom plans to include several new modes, such as a "very hard" setting and also allow you to watch the cutscenes back to back. More details will surely be revealed in a few days when TGS 2005 kicks off.

Black Bean announced that it has launched the official Legion Arena website, Slitherine's upcoming MMORTS, scheduled for released across Europe for PC on October 21, 2005. The website allows you to discover features, characters and exclusive contents dedicated at the game and the Ancient Roman Empire such as trailers, screens, or just interact in the community section where all real Roman Communities and history enthusiasts can meet and discuss...

Namco today launched the official We Love Katamari website, rolling to planet Earth with game information, images, fun downloads and fan contests. Once the game launched on Septebmer 20th, fans will be able to submit pictures of their favorite katamari-themed creations ­ including costumes, artwork, etc. ­ for all site visitors to see and enjoy. On a regular basis, the images will be judged by the franchise’s creator, Keita Takahashi, and prizes will be awarded to these selected fans.

In this next chapter of Ty, players will embark on a series of missions and challenges filled with new and upgraded weapons and vehicles. Like its predecessors, TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3 will feature a unique array of interesting native animals inspired by the Australian Outback. Krome has launched the official TY the Tasmanian Tiger: Night of the Quinkan website offering fans the latest news, EnTYclopedia with info on things found in the game (characters, locations, vehicles), mini-games, videos, game audio, wallpaper and plenty more ....

Namco today announced that the official web site for their upcoming turn based strategy game for the GBA, Rebelstar: Tactical Command is now live. The official destination for Rebelstar: Tactical Command on the web, the site features original concept art and screenshots from the game, bios on the game's main characters and official forums where visitors can discuss their favorite strategies with fellow fans.

Revealed a couple weeks ago, but immediately removed, Vivendi today officially announced that Sierra's F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon) will be released in a Director’s Edition DVD format, which will include exclusive content, including a Making of F.E.A.R. documentary, a developer’s roundtable commentary video, live action declassified interviews with Alma, and an exclusive F.E.A.R. machinima episode from Rooster Teeth Productions of Red vs. Blue fame.

Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows is the fusion of fantasy fighting action with the strategy of user-friendly RPG elements , providing gamers a deep, engaging gameplay experience complete with solo play, co-op and an online community. The Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard and Elf return, united on a quest of revenge and redemtion. Midway has launched the official Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows website, where you can check out the latest game information, assets, as well as exclusive content.