Lost Planet is a sci-fi action shooter set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded.

SCEA announced the North American release of Gran Turismo HD Concept, available for free download on the PS3's PlayStation Store. Polyphony Digital Inc's driving game features an all-new course for players to be the first to drive a Ferrari on a PS3, as well as the option to select a car from nine other manufacturers including Infiniti, Lotus, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Suzuki.

While details are as good as non-existant, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic developer Arkane Studios and the art Director of Half-Life 2 are working on an all new project, The Crossing, powered by Valve's Source engine. According to 1UP this game, if pulled off successfully, could create a new genre of gaming, as it merges singleplayer with multiplayer in what is being called crossplayer-FPS. The Crossing will be cover story on the next Games for Windows issue.

BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.

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:

• C&C 3: Tiberium Wars [X360] - Trailer
• Ar Tonelico [PS2] - Trailer #2
• Sacred 2 - Trailer #2
• The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar - Trailer #5
• Battlestations Midway [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer #4
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C&C 3: Kane Edition includes an exclusive bonus DVD with a behind the scenes documentary, deleted scenes and a blooper reel from the live action video shoots, gameplay strategy videos from the game designers themselves, 5 exclusive wallpapers, exclusive in-game content including 5 new multiplayer maps and 3 unique unit skins -- one for each of the three factions in the game.

Koch Media/JoWood has released a first patch for Zootfly's tank driving action game Panzer Elite Action. This v1.43.87 addresses various fixes, changes, and tweaks in general.

Bethesda announced that it has worked with the good folks at Xbox Live to give away one of our most popular downloads for Oblivion: Mehrunes Razor for a limited period of time. Starting this Friday, Dec. 22, Xbox 360 gamers will be able to download Mehrunes Razor for free from Xbox Live. This offer is only for a limited time...from Dec. 22 to Dec. 31. On Monday, Jan. 1 it will go back to its standard price.

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:

• Fuzion Frenzy 2 [X360] - Trailer #8
• NBA Street Homecourt [PS3/X360] - Trailer #4
• Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Flying Mounts Trailer #3
• Crazy Frog Racer 2 [PS2/PC] - Trailer
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The US Army has released a new updated version for America's Army: Special Forces (Coalition). This upgrade brings their team-based multiplayer game to v2.8 and includes the map creation tools to modify existing levels and/or create your own, ability to submit user-created content, map updates, the usual slew of bug / crash fixes, and game tweaks.

Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular “tycoon” genre, and inspired a new generation of games. This v1.10 patch adds new features like a free camera, a "use all trains" command in the traintable mode, a Terrain Editor and plenty of new graphics and functionality.

GameTap released three new games available only to subscribers of its network, including the premiere of Sam & Max Episode 2 - Situation Comedy, Sierra Online’s 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures, and a first look at the final phase of the Myst Online: Uru Live beta, allowing subscribers to experience the game’s all-new living storyline.

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 3 [X360] - Es Tu Brute Trailer
• The Show - Trailer [German]
• Supreme Commander - Multiplayer Trailer
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI [PS2] - Trailer
• King of Fighters XI [PS2] - Trailer
• Fuzion Frenzy 2 [X360] - Trailer #8
• NBA Street Homecourt [PS3/X360] - Trailer #4
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Samurai Warriors 2 Empires combines the most exciting aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games. At the start of the game Feudal Japan is divided into warring states and it is up to the player to resurrect a nation using equal amounts of strategy and strength!

Macrovision announced an agreement to make its Trymedia games catalog available through the Microsoft Windows Marketplace, offering more than 1,000 popular core and casual downloadable games.

Talk show host Myra Stump has gone berzerk! Sam & Max head down to the WARP TV studio to find out why she's holding her audience hostage. But getting onto Myra's stage isn’t going to be easy. First the Freelance Police will have to prove they're worthy of fifteen minutes of fame.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. This demo features the same content as before, tutorial and one map, but is updated with the latest v9801 patch code (thanks Tiscali).

505 Games and Bohemia Interactive revealed that the European edition of their combat simulation game, ArmA: Armed Assault, will feature exclusive weapons, vehicles and mission content when released for PC on Feb. 16th, 2007.

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:

• Fuzion Frenzy 2 [X360] - Trailer #7
• SKATE [PS3/X360] - Trailer #3
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A Time article looking back at phenomena that captivated the media during 2006, but in the long run turned out to be less than huge, calls the PS3 a bust. Listed among disappointing box office movie Snakes on a Plane, O.J. Simpson's "If I Did it .." scandalous book, the underwhelming Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip TV series, and less than stellar Olympic performance of Bode Miller, is Sony's next-gen PS3 console, refered to as "How to blow a huge lead." Critized for being too expensive, too difficult to develop for, not enough launch day units, and bad initial portfolio.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has entered into an agreement with Codemasters for distribution and sales of its product slate in North America beginning in April 2007 with titles such as DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road, Clive Barker's Jericho, etc.

Fasten your seatbelt and be prepared for the race of your life as Formula One 06 brings players a brand new gaming experience, allowing you to get closer to the sport than ever before, and take part in the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship and truly interact with the sport.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that its founding president, Douglas Lowenstein, will leave the organization early next year after twelve years of service to launch a new trade association in the investment industry.

FIFA Manager 07, previously known as Total Club Manager 2006 is getting an expansion to its already extensive 2,000 clubs and over 20,000 players. The Extra Time expansion, currently only announced in Germany as "Verlängerung," adds new stadiums from all over Europe, new features such as ability to sell advertisement, start as coach, half time screens with commentary and plenty 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:

• Dragon Quest IX : Defender Of The Stars [NDS] - Trailer
• The Shield [PS2/PC] - Trailer
• Fuzion Frenzy 2 [X360] - Trailer #6
• Pirates Constructible Strategy Game Online - Trailer
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