Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. As a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep. Flying Lab has quietly been revamping the avatar combat system/missions, revising sword fighting animations, UI and the particle effects; and the sounds of avatar combat.

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is the ultimate futuristic aerial combat game featuring some of the most frenzied air battles ever witnessed with an intensity rarely reached in a videogame.

In the last 9 months Zoë Mode, known for SEGA's Crush and currently working on Konami's Rock Revolution, has taken on a wide range of new staff; from graduate programmers, right up to highly experienced senior managers, diversifying its workforce in age and including a number of new female developers.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 [ALL] - Hell March Trailer
• Golden Axe: Beast Rider [PS3/X360] - Dev. Diary Trailer #3
• SOCOM Confrontation [PS3] - Trailer (2)
• Bioshock [PS3] - Launch Trailer
• Moto Racer DS [NDS] - Stylus Precision Handling Trailer
• F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Elite Powered Armor Trailer
• Dead Space [ALL] - Launch Trailer
• Edge of Twilight [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa [ALL] - Environments Trailer
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The New Xbox Experience will give X360 owners a completely new Xbox 360 experience that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV. Since the NXE update will require 128mb HD space to install, Microsoft is offering people with little space, or a HD-less X360 Arcade, a refurbished 20 GB hard drive for $19.99 or a free 512 MB Memory Card.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Quantum of Solace [ALL] - Launch Trailer
• Dead Space [ALL] - Art/Gore/Creature Dev Diary Trailer
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Cryptic Studios' MMORPG Champions Online is based on the popular pen-and-paper Champions RPG, giving players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments. Fans interested in participating in the closed beta test can now sign up.

Turbine announced the opening of a new studio located in Redwood City, CA. and has appointed former Flagship Studios' Dave Brevik as Creative Director, ex-Ping0's Jeff Lind as Engineering Director and Matt McKnight as Studio Director, previoisly CEO of Sniper Studios.

A remake of the 1989 action adventure platformer Prince of Persia Classic hits PlayStation Network, enhanced and updated for the HD era. Now you can rescue the Princess from the clutches of the evil Jaffar with new character designs, animations, controls, new content and three game modes, including the speed based Normal and Time Attack Modes, and Survival Mode which challenges the most skilled players to complete the game without dying.

Begin your odyssey at the dawn of life as a simple microbe just trying to survive, then evolve the creature from its microscopic origins into an intelligent, tool-using race, becoming a global civilization and choose whether to hunt or forage, attack or trade. Last week GameStop & Amazon briefly featured a Cute & Creepy Parts Pack before it was removed, but the expansion, scheduled for Nov. 18, 2008 is now available for pre-order on the EA Store.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Transformers Animated [NDS] - Trailer
• The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon [ALL] - Launch Trailer
• MySims Kingdom [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
• King's Bounty: The Legend [PC] - Tales from Endoria #6
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Pyroblazer [PSP/Wii/PC] - Intro Trailer
• Far Cry 2 [ALL] - Characters Trailer
• Sonic and the Black Knight [Wii] - Trailer
• Skate 2 [ALL] - New San Vanelona Trailer
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London-based training institute Escape Studios has established a New York office, offering its new online learning to U.S. students interested in pursuing professional computer graphics production careers, as well as to veterans who want to add to their skill set.

The New Xbox Experience will give X360 owners a completely new Xbox 360 experience that is fun, social and simple to use -- and puts more entertainment at their fingertips than any other device connected to the TV. The NXE install will require about 128MB of storage, and while a HD is recommended, people with little or no 360 storage might run into trouble, which is why Microsoft will be offering some sort of "storage solution," details for which will be revealed soon ...

Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade features hits from Namco Bandai Games' Xbox LIVE Arcade library including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Pac-Man Championship Edition and Mr. Driller Online, as well as 20 additional newly arranged versions of various classics.

A panel discussion, hosted by The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, on how computer games can be a force for good in today's society concluded that computer and video games can help children make friends, forge closer relationships with adults, and have a positive impact on their lives.

PES 2009 will retain the intuitive ‘point and click’ interface used to control both the player in possession of the ball and to send those around him on to runs into space. However, a new ‘traditional’ control system using either a Wii Remote or Classic controller has also been implemented.

Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors will meet again in an unforgettable crossover event. The game’s newly added “Dream” mode features an original storyline different from that of Story Mode with over 90 characters from both franchises teaming up to wage war against a new, powerful force.

Kombat forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. In order to save all they know, the heroes and villains of Mortal Kombat must wage war against the combined might of the DC Universe. The Kollector's Edition includes box art hand painted by Alex Ross, an exclusive removable prin, bonus video content, and a 16-page comic book.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content starting with the 5th issue of its Qore magazine ($2.99), its interactive digital art experience Linger in Shadows ($2.99), Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket Powered Battle Cars ($14.99 or free demo), downloadable content for Hot Shots Golf Fall Fashion Line ($2.99), Dead Space Obsidian Suit (Free), Dead Space Scorpion Suit ($2.49), multiple packs for FIFA 09, Mega Man 9 DLCs, The Offspring Track Pack 01 for Rockband, extra maps for Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution, a demo for Warhawk, as well as the usual game & movie trailers, PS3 themes and wallpapers.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Call of Duty: World at War [ALL] - Fire & Destruction Trailer
• Moon [NDS] - Alpha Base in Ruins Trailer
• Patapon 2 [PSP] - TGS 08 Trailer
• Saints Row 2 [ALL] - Launch Trailer
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With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. FIFA 09 just became the fastest selling title in the franchise with more than 1.2 million copies sold in its first week on shelves at European retail.

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles. A 2 level playable demo is now live on PlayStation Network.

KOEI announces details on Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, and Monster Racers, while also unveiling Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires.

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Remastered Edition rises to the challenge of being entirely in 3D, but now with a new 3rd-person mode and other gameplay updates. While the creators have kept classic game mechanics, the game benefits from the freedom and the immersion brought by a superb animated and detailed real time 3D environment.