Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios announced today the "Halo" Triple Pack, a compilation that combines Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 and the Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack into one impressive package. With an MSRP of $59.99, the Halo Triple Pack allows new gamers to experience the thrills and excitement of the Halo franchise at an attractive price point.

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.

The Adventure Company today announced the launch of the official NIBIRU: Age of Secrets website, its upcoming graphic adventure. The Web site will include the recently released playable demo, an image gallery, character bios and game trailer. NIBIRU will begin shipping in Canada and the U.S. early next week.

Namco announced today that is has launched the official Soul Calibur III web site, offering a detailed overview of the new features, in-depth profiles and video clips of the characters in the game and even hidden content for visitors to discover and unlock. A detailed look at the game's Character Creation mode explains the first steps in creating your own formidable warrior, while an introduction to the new Chronicles of the Sword mode will prepare fans for this new real-time strategy game.

A unique mix of turn-based and role-play, Hammer & Sickle is a brand-new gaming experience. The dizzying array of tactical solutions for each situation is greatly deepened by the fully destructible environments - while an open mission structure and the non-linear story put you in complete control of the game world. CDV launched the official Hammer & Sickle website, featuring artwork, news and game information on this highly anticipated RPG from the makers of Silent Storm.

CDV announced today that they have secured the North American retail rights to Combat Mission 3: Afrika Corps (Special Edition), in development by the team at Battlefront.com. This special retail-only edition includes 65 new scenarios and 15 new operations, guaranteeing gamers hours of exciting game play.

Already revealed last week, Codemasters today officially announces that RF Online, one of the most successful massively multiplayer online games in the Far East, is crossing over to the west as it has secured the exclusive US and UK rights to the hugely successful title.

At the Leipzig Game Convention Atari revealed the official title of the newest game in the Driver franchise. Driver : Parallel Lines will be released on PS2 and Xbox, scheduled for March 2006. In ParallelLines Atari goes back in time as the setting for the game is late 70's, New York, where you play a young criminal named The Kid. Reflections seems to no longer be using the boat, but there will be about 80 other vehicles in the game, and you will be able to stick your gun out the window, and shoot while driving. Racing will take up 80% of the game, and the remainder are the on-foot missions & minigames. Unilke Driv3r, Parallel Lines will have various online multiplayer modes for up to 8 players.

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland gives you - for the first time ever in a Hawk game - the freedom to skate, or bike, throughout a rich, expansive open environment. Once you arrive in Los Angeles, the sky's the limit as you progress through the Wasteland story and choose missions that will have you immersed in the action without ever skating the same line twice. The official soundtrack will feature remakes of classic metal/punk songs by various of todays top punk bands..

Midway today launched the official L.A Rush website, where you can check out the latest game information, assets, as well as exclusive content on its upcoming action/racing game. L.A.Rush is scheduled to ship on October 10th for PS2 and Xbox, and November for PC. Prepare for BIG jumps, DEATH-DEFYING shortcuts, HUGE crashes and more in an arcade racing experience unlike any other.

The Far Cry Instincts website is the official HQ for all things Far Cry related, giving an in-depth look with the latest screenshots and videos, character art and biographies, a comprehensive list of equipment, vehicles and weapons available in the game as well as detailed information about the Multiplayer modes and the innovative Map Editor. The portal also features letter boards, forums and community events plus contains the most current news about Far Cry products and PC patches.

Konami today announced it will release World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 in North America for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP and PC. Slated for a Winter 2006 release, the new edition combines the attention to detail that has been the series' hallmark along with new formations, Master League enhancements and – for the first time ever – online play.

Wage war in the North and assume command of the most storied civilizations in all of Middle-earth history – the Elven and Dwarven armies – or fight on the side of Evil with heroes and creatures that have never been seen in The Lord of the Rings films. Defend or overtake never before seen lands such as Dol Guldur, The Misty Mountains, and Mirkwood as you unleash powerful new weapons and abilities - summon dragons, cause volcanoes to erupt, or bring down a cataclysmic lightning strike. EA has launched the official LotR:BFME 2 Web site, although at this point, it's quite empty.

The Adventure Company launched the official Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None web site, the first ever video game based on the novel by the Queen of Crime due out this November for the PC. Mystery fans and adventure gamers can begin their investigation by visiting the website where they will find the latest information on the game, view character bios, artwork, and learn more about Agatha Christie.

The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. EA has just launched the official BF2: Modern Combat website, with all the info you wanted to know about soldiers, weapons, and vehicles, as well as wallpapers and a screensaver to download to your desktop.

Blitz: The League goes behind the glitz and glamour of the game through a revolutionary campaign mode that explores the on-field violence, off-field fallout and front-office politics of professional football. Midsway has launched the official Blitz The League website, sign up for League Update newsletters over the next several weeks featuring player and coach interviews, new photos/videos from training camp and the latest news around the league as it breaks.

Midway today announced results of operations for the three month period ended June 30, 2005, revealing that Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War will be released in early 2006 instead of late 2005, as previously expected. Net revenues for the 2005 second quarter were $36.9 million, compared with 2004 second quarter net revenues of $47.3 million.

Breaking ranks from the current glut of WWII action titles, Pilot Down: Behind Enemy Lines is played from a refreshing third-person perspective and uses an eye-catching comic-book style that draws players into a rich and atmospheric world that is fraught with the dangers of enemy territory. Oxygen has launched the official Pilot Down: Behind Enemy Lines website, featuring full story details, gameplay features, character backgrounds, news, reviews, screenshots, movies and many other goodies.

Investment company Finam and EBRD North-West and West Russia Regional Venture fund NORUM made an announcement about having made an investment in the development of Buka company. Investment has been made by entering the nominal capital of the holding, Buka shareholder. Combined investor's share in the holding amounts to 52,9%. Buka financial consultant is Ernst and Young company. Amount of transaction totals to several million dollars.

EA today revealed the highly-anticipated list of bands that will be featured in Madden NFL 06. Characterized by the same intensity and high energy of the sport, the music in Madden NFL 06 brings together the hottest artists from hard rock and hip-hop.

Ubisoft today announced the launch of the America's Army: Rise of a Soldier website, which will allow browsers catch a glimpse of the experience that awaits them when America's Army heads to consoles this October, and give you all the latest info, screens, game info, movies and community chatboard.

From Quarterback Vision Control and Precision Passing to the new NFL Superstar Mode and the Truck Stick, Madden NFL 06 will revolutionize the way you play football. This year's game is so groundbreaking and innovative EA SPORTS built a whole new web site to get you ready for the Madden experience. But beware -- once you check out the new sights and sounds of Madden NFL 06, your life will never be the same. Head on over to the official Madden NFL 06 website, for the latest on the greatest ...

GMX has launched the official website with all the latest news, screens, wallpapers, FAQ, chat forum and pre-order possibility. Battleground Europe is a PvP MMOG in a combined arms simulations set in a relentless, action-packed 3D environment. Players command and crew a variety of accurately modeled vehicles, naval vessels and aircraft or sling weapons and fight as a foot soldier with and against thousands of other players.

187 Ride or Die tells the story of a reluctant urban hero named Buck, a young man living a thug's life seething with money, fast cars and beautiful women -- with danger lurking around every corner. Set in the underworld of Los Angeles, Buck must defend the territory of his mentor Dupree from a menacing nemesis and his gang of bandit roughriders, led by Cortez, who are determined to take control of the streets. Ubisoft has launched the official 187 Ride or Die website.

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