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.

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.