Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow millions of players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.

Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is a puzzle adventure game, allowing you to explore wondrous environments and stages, solve puzzles and interact with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and become the greatest pirate ever. The Council on American-Islamic Relations contacted Capcom after receiving a complaint that the phrase Allahu akbar (God is most Great) was being inappropriately used, which has now been removed.

THQ released its financial results for the Q1 2008, revealing lower revenue ($104 million compared to $138 mill. last year), but less net loss ($9.3 million, compared last year's $12.1 mill.). Sales were mainly driven by Ratatouille, and older titles such as WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 and Cars. In the subsequent conference call, CEO Brian Farrell confirmed it is developing Red Faction 3.

Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax Media announced the creation of ZeniMax Online Studios. The division will be headed by Matt Firor, a well-known expert in the field of online gaming, and will focus on the MMO market segment.

10Tacle announced that its Leipzig Games Convention 2007 lineup will include six world premieres. Among its offerings will be Codename Panzers: Cold War, Reakktor's sci-fi MMO Black Prophecy, Ready2Rumble: Revolution (Wii), Boulder Dash: Rocks (NDS/PSP), Happy Hippos (NDS/PC), and a secret next-gen title in development at its Belgian studio.

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:

• Bioshock [X360/PC] - Developer Diary #2
• WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 [ALL] - E3 2007 Trailer
• Dragoneer’s Aria [PSP] - Dragon Skill Trailer
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DreamCatcher's Painkiller is a first-person horror shooter where you, a mercenary for hire, are caught in a battle between good and evil. Guy Walks Into a Bar, known for Elf and recently wrapped up Starship Dave with Eddie Murphy, has acquired the rights to make a feature movie out the game franchise. The feature adaptation will blend the fast-paced action, the wide array of weaponry and cast of demonic characters.

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:

• Ship Simulator 2008 - Trailer
• Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Speed Challenge Trailer
• Flight Simulator X: Acceleration - E3 2007 Trailer
• Universe at War: Earth Assault [X360/PC] - Cinematic Trailer
• de Blob [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #2
• SimCity Societies - Trailer
• Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Weapons Trailer
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While there has yet to be a formal announcement, online retail GameStop has put up a product page for Dancing with the Stars, to be published by Activision. No further details are revealed, but it's probably safe to assume it is an adaptation of the popular TV show where a celebrity, who usually has no apparent dancing talent, is paired up with a professional dancer to compete for the top honors. A PS2 and Wii version are planned, currently scheduled for November 13, 2007.

Konami soccer franchise, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008, makes its debut on the PS3, featuring a proprietary adaptive AI system entitled Teamvision, a sophisticated AI programming that learns and adapts according to an individual’s style of play.

Akella is showing off 13 key titles at the Leipzig Games convention, Disciples III, Jagged Alliance 3, Heavy Duty, Showdown: Scorpion, 2025: Battle for Fatherland, Numen, PT Boats, Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel, Inhabited Island: the Earthling, Empire Above All, Prisoner of Power, and more ...

Operation: Alpha Zylon brings you to the darkest forests of Africa, the dry deserts of the middle-east and the most dangerous places on the rooftops of MegaCity.

Are you ready to fight? Lace up your gloves and take on your friends in the best boxing simulation outside of stepping into a ring! XSEED Games announced that it has acquired North American publishing rights for Victorious Boxers: Revolution, a challenging, intense boxing title for the Wii.

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:

• Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [PS3/X360] - Video Editor Trailer
• Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Smoke Trailer
• Stranglehold [ALL] - The Weapons Of Trailer
• Fable 2 [X360] - Video Diary Episode 2
• Sonic Rivals [PSP] - Trailer #2
• Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars [PSP] - Gameplay Trailer
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Hundreds of fans gathered in the San Diego Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29 to witness the world’s best Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card and video game players battle for the coveted titles of “2007 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Champions.”

PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory.

THEY is a first person mystery shooter featuring a technically future minded 3D engine with next generation effects, brand new gameplay elements and a revolutionary weapon system to survive the challenges ahead! But always remember: Nothing is as it seems!

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles : Star Soldier, Dynamite Headdy, Drop Off.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. A highly story driven semi-dynamic Campaign, from the US perspective, offers a completely new experience for "Combat Mission" fans.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. This demo includes 2 scenarios (1 being a tutorial), full multiplayer modes, and game editor (but no save). Paradox released an updated patch adding gameplay fixes, A.I. & performance improvements, updated scenarios, campaigns, etc...

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:

• Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - Trailer (2)
• Brian Lara 2007 Pressure Play [PSP] - Trailer
• Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal [PS2/Wii/X360] - Gameplay Trailer
• Garfield’s Nightmare [NDS] - Trailer #2
• Kengo: Legend of the 9 [X360] - Trailer #2
• Jam Sessions [NDS] - Trailer #2
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Square Enix officially announced that Fan Festival 2007, the celebration that commemorates Final Fantasy XI fans around the world, will be taking place Nov. 15–17, at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., and will give attendees the first chance to play FFXI: Wings of Goddess.

Namco Bandai's Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online allows Tekken fans, for the first time in the franchise's history to play online, and will be freely downloadable for current Tekken 5:DR owners. The online feature will include ranked matches, custom battles, and online tournaments.

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios announce Age of Empires III Gold Edition, combining the exciting Age of Empires III and its respective expansion pack, AoE III: The WarChiefs. The Gold Edition is headed to store shelves on Sept. 25, 2007 in North America for an estimated retail price of $39.99.