Portal: Prelude is an unofficial prequel for Valve's hit title Portal. Its story revolves around the pre-GlaDOS epoch, even before she was plugged in. At this time, test subjects were monitored by real Aperture Science employees, whose work was tedious, lengthy and repetitive. In order to play Portal: Prelude you need to have Steam/Portal installed on your system.

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:

• Dead Space [ALL] - Animated Comic #6
• Tomb Raider: Underworld [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #3
• Gears of War 2 [X360] - Never Fight Alone Trailer
• WH40K: Dawn of War II - Space Marine Campaign Walthrough Trailer
• Blitz: The League II [ALL] - Late Hits Trailer #3
• Need for Speed Undercover [ALL] - Cops & Robbers Trailer
• Vigilante 8: Arcade [XBLA] - Launch Trailer
• Skate 2 [ALL] - Goofy vs. Regular Trailer
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Civilization Revolution delivers features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before. Tomorrow 2K Games will release two map packs, a free Brave New Worlds pack (4 maps), and the premium Victory Pack (3 scenarios).

Gatheryn is an interactive massive multi-player world of adventure, mystery and romance. You assume the role of a Victorian themed character as you explore, socialize and quest your way through the world.

Shaun White Snowboarding, powered by the Assassin's Creed engine, allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride.

TrackMania Nations Forever is a new version of the Stadium environment, a solo mode and 65 new, progressively difficult tracks, uniting an even larger number of players thanks to its multiplayer modes, online functions and interactivity between players.

UCCE includes new and improved technologies from all previous Battlecruiser / Universal Combat titles as well as various other enhancements and content. This v1.00.09 patch adds the latest DirectX, audio drivers, and a few other minor tweaks.

Learn about real-life Pandas as you feed, nurture and play with your very own Panda! Choose from cute and cuddly Baby Pandas or giant Great Pandas and play with them as they learn new skills. Discover fun panda facts from real National Geographic stories that appear as you progress through the game!

THQ's Rocket Riot, developed by CodeGlue, is an action-packed side-view shooter featuring a bazooka-wielding jetpack soldier. With a highly stylized 8-bit era feel, players blast their way through the environment against enemies or multiplayer foes online.

Set 20 years after the events of its predecessor, Star Ocean 2 also receives the full remake treatment aboard the PSP system. The title takes the next step with fully animated movies, all-new character designs, extra playable characters, fully voiced dialogue, and more.

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] - Trailer (2)
• Fracture [PS3/X360] - Multiplayer Trailer
• Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance [NDS] - Trailer
• Golden Axe: Beast Rider [PS3/X360] - the Kormmath Trailer
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Konami announced DanceDanceRevolution: Disney Grooves, developed by DDR: Hottest Party studio Bemani, for the Wii, combining the popular rhythm-dancing phenomenon with classic Disney songs and characters creating a "must-have" for fans.

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Red Octane revealed details on a Deluxe Edition ($240 on PS3/X360, $220 for PS2/Wii), which will include the game, a wireless guitar, drum set and microphone, as well as an XL t-shirt, recharge kit, dual gig bag, and key chain.

As the first Naruto Wii title designed specifically for the North American audience, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 promises an impressive list of playable characters from the Naruto universe, a polished and well-balanced fighting engine, and a deep, original storyline that expands upon episodes from the animated TV series.

Deca Sports is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer. Hudson announced that its 10-Sport party game Deca Sports has exceeded 1,000,000 units shipped worldwide.

NCsoft's Carbine Studios announced the promotion of industry veteran Tim Cain to design director of the studio’s unannounced massively multiplayer online game.

DOFUS is a Tactical MMORPG which means players evolve in a real time universe, but when they fight against monsters or against other players, action is turn-based, with specific number of actions each turn.

Ship Simulator 2008 Collector's Edition includes the latest updated version of Ship Simulator 2008 and the official add-on New Horizons, as well as unique bonus material such as a 70+ page Captain's Journal of references and a 'Making of' video.

THQ announced a reorganization of the its product development management team as executive vice president of worldwide studios Jack Sorensen leaves and three key product development executives gets promoted from within.

Grasshopper Manufacture has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a new multiplatform action horror game to be published by EA, produced by legendary Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and directed by game designer Suda51.

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:

• Halo Wars [X360] - Field Trip to Harvest Trailer
• Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard [PS3/X360] - Trailer
• Blitz: The League II [ALL] - Team Captain Trailer (3)
• The Conduit [Wii] - Trailer (5)
• Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant [ALL] - Launch Trailer
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Blizzard's two-day gaming festival, BlizzCon 2008, begins on Friday, Oct. 10, celebrating its Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo player communities by letting them play the latest versions of Blizzard's games as well as speak with developers in special panels, participate in tournaments and contests, and meet with fellow gamers and friends.

A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode. Fans noticed various texture issues in the recently released demo and after investigating 2K Community Manager Elizabeth Tobey had this to say, "And you know what, you're right. The texture in the PS3 demo of the downed Big Daddy does not match our level of quality either. This slipped by. We admit it."

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

Dynasty Warriors 6 will deliver the massive scale and realistic atmosphere that players have come to expect from the series, but will redefine the Tactical Action experience, with completely re-imagined character designs and weapons, yet maintaining familiar characterizations that are accurate to culturally depictions.