EA announced the acquisition of Atlanta-based software tools and gaming client applications provider Super Computer International (SCI), not to be confused with Eidos parent company SCi, which will be integrated into EA's Online Technology Group, headed by SCI CEO Jesper Jensen.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will let players experience Ace Combat on a massive worldwide scale as it features an in-depth multi-player online experience that includes a variety of action-packed online modes.

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:

• The Witcher - Locations Trailer
• Army of Two [ALL] - Teamwork Trailer
• Tomb Raider Anniversary [Wii] - Grapple Trailer
• Yakuza 3 [PS3] - Trailer #2
• Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 [ALL] - Rugby Trailer
• Panzer Tactics DS [NDS] - Game Modes Trailer
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Civ. IV: Beyond the Sword will focus on the late-game time periods after the invention of gunpowder and will deliver 12 challenging and decidedly different scenarios. 2K Games has released a new patch for the Civ IV expansion pack, adding a slew of tweaks, overall enhancements, AI improvements, bug and crash fixes...

NCsoft announced that it has acquired California-based developer Carbine Studios. Founded by a several former Blizzard employees, Carbine is currently working on an unannounced project that promises to break new ground in massively multiplayer gaming.

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity. The Limited Collector's Edition will include a Galactic Codex: Essentials novel, A Future Imagined art book and a 2nd DVD with exclusive videos.

A recent study by Virtual Worlds Management revealed that venture capital, technology and media firms have invested more than $1 billion dollars in 35 virtual worlds companies in the past 12 months, ranging from Walt Disney, CBS and Time Warner to Intel.

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:

• Conan [PS3/X360] - Making Of Trailer
• Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Social Features Trailer
• Geometry Wars: Galaxies [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #3
• Trauma Center: New Blood [Wii] - Trailer #2
• Fracture [ALL] - Terrain Deformation Trailer
• Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer [PS3/PC] - Trailer
• Beowulf [ALL] - Game Story Trailer
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SCEA has released several playable demos for upcoming games on the PlayStation Network, Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War and The Simpsons, in addition to the full version of its latest skiing game, Go! Sports Ski, for $2.99 US. If those are not to your liking, there are also various game trailers and tutorial videos for Eye of Judgment and NBA 08.

Death Track: Resurrection is a combat racing title that plunges players into the not too distant future when the world is in chaos. The population is tired of traditional sports. Replaced by far more aggressive, violent and thrilling types of entertainment the public screams for 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:

• God of War: Chains of Olympus [PSP] - Trailer
• Devil Kings 2: Heroes [PS2/Wii] - Trailer [JAP]
• Army of Two [ALL] - Aggro Trailer
• Escape From Paradise City - Trailer #3
• Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures [X360/PC] - Siege Trailer
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games [NDS/Wii] - Hammer Throw Trailer
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Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Paradox has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Battlefront edition) to v1.04 improve performance (multi core support), overall AI, better framerates, key areas like pathfinding, spotting, improved terrain textures and better visual representation of elevations and distant objects.

A boxing game with realistic boxing action and intuitive controls, Victorious Boxers: Revolution takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk to give players an authentic, real-life boxing experience.

Become Mario as he traverses a galaxy of gravities, traveling in and out of gravitational fields by blasting from planet to planet. Players experience dizzying perspective shifts as they run upside down through wild alien worlds that need to be seen to be believed.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation redefines the flight-action genre with photorealistic licensed aircraft, adrenaline fueled aerial battles, four unique online multiplayer modes and a gripping storyline. Namco Bandai announced today that Ace Combat 6 has gone gold for the Xbox 360.

Flight Simulator X: Acceleration will allow gamers of all ages, types and skill levels to race against friends and engage in thrilling new missions in amazing, highly detailed locations around the world, test their skills and heroism in many new missions, fly three exciting new aircraft, and share rewards, photos and videos with friends and the broader flight community.

Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.

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:

• Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness - Trailer (2)
• Haze [PS3] - Rumble Trailer
• FlatOut Ultimate Carnage [X360] - High Jump Trailer
• Ghost Squad [Wii] - Trailer #3
• Ultimate Mortal Kombat [NDS] - Trailer #2
• Hellgate London - Trailer (2)
• Godzilla: Unleashed [ALL] - Trailer
• Boulder Dash Rocks! [NDS/PSP] - Trailer
• Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [ALL] - Hardcore Abilities Trailer
• Spider-Man: Friend of Foe - Trailer (3)
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NecroVisioN is a next-gen First Person Shooter that starts in the rage battlefields of World Word I and leads player to much darker and brutal underground world of vampires and demons.

Combat Mission: Shock Force is a tactical military simulation depicting a hypothetical near future conflict between NATO and Syrian forces in Syria. Battlefront has released a new patch, bringing their download/retail version (not the Paradox edition) to v1.04 improve performance (multi core support), overall AI, better framerates, key areas like pathfinding, spotting, improved terrain textures and better visual representation of elevations and distant objects.

SEGA's Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas is not just another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters.

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games players will compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.

After Future US recently took over Nintendo Power, it has now signed an agreement with SCEA to publish PlayStation: The Official Magazine, with the first full Future US-published issue, the Holiday 2007 edition, to go on sale in late November.

War Leaders: Clash of Nations will expand upon the RTS genre by placing gamers in the roles of the major leaders of WWII, including Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin. Political, diplomatic and economic decision making will be key to success, while sound tactical strategies will ensure victory on the battlefield.

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:

• Sinking Island - Trailer #4 [French]
• Insecticide [NDS] - Trailer #5
• Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command [NDS/PSP] - Trailer
• Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Trailer
• Code Lyoko [NDS/Wii] - Sector 5 Trailer
• Virtua Fighter 5 [PS3/X360] - Goes Online Trailer
• FIFA 08 [Wii] - Features Trailer
• SEGA Rally Revo [ALL] - Trailer #5
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