San Francisco-based Pearl Research published an 80-page Games Market in Korea study, where it forecasts the games market in South Korea will exceed $2.0 billion in 2007, driven by the fast growing online and mobile games market.

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:

• Medieval II: Total War - Overview Trailer
• Darkstar One - Dev Diary #2
• Joint Task Force - Hero Trailer
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In 2004, the EU ordered Microsoft to share program code with rivals as part of a ruling in its antitrust lawsuit. Now the EU believes Microsoft did not fully comply and imposed a $357 million fine, and threatened new penalties of $3.82 million a day beginning July 31. Microsoft of course immediately said it would appeal the fine in court, saying the unprecedented fine is not justified. EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes says after two years, she feels Microsoft has still not put an end to its illegal conduct, justifying the penalty payments.

Sidhe Interactive and Ngti Kimihia Hpu of Ngti Toa Rangatira announced today that Sidhe’s upcoming videogame title Rugby League 2 for Xbox would feature the traditional Mori Haka known as Ka Mate.

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:

• Pro Stroke Golf: World Tour 2007 [PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #2
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Bethesda keeps on rolling out the extra downloadable content for its action RPG, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The Vile Lair is an underwater hideout providing your infamous character with safe haven. Those willingly inflicted with vampirism will find a means to feed, and if necessary, a means to cure their infliction. Hire evil minions, pray to the dark god Sithis, and a host of other functions awaits.

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 Hand [PS2] - Trailer
• Tokyo Xtreme Racer X [X360] - Trailer
• Crackdown [X360] - Trailer (2)
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Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players. Aion’s world consists of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

Crave Entertainment today announced World Championship Cards for the PS2 and PSP, featuring over 30 different varieties of classic card games including Bridge, Gin Rummy, Solitaire, Cribbage, Hearts, Spades, Crazy 8's and more! Extensive multiplayer features allow players to compete online or wirelessly against others in the same room.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar adds a multitude of new features and options to further enhance the strategic depth of the game. A gripping new single-player campaign sees the elimination of two of the game’s alien races and the introduction of several others.

Now that the E3 aftermath has finally subsided, we asked some unconventional exhibitors about their experiences. What did they see, what did they like or dislike, and what did they take away from the event? Read on to find out ...

The most recognizable and unforgettable characters in the video game industry have teamed up to bring you the Nintendo Collector’s Edition of the world’s most popular board game, Monopoly. No controllers are necessary this time as you join forces with Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Kirby and others on a quest to defeat your opponents and own it all.

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:

• Bullet Witch [X360] - Trailer #5
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

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:

• Shadowrun [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer
• Hegemony: Philip of Macedon - Trailer #3
• Joint Task Force - Behind the Scenes #2
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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. Capcom today confirmed that Leipzig Games Convention will mark the global debut for the multiplayer mode.

Dynasty Warriors BroadBand (working title) is KOEI's second online multiplayer title (Unchartered Waters being the other), based on its popular hack'n slash series, currently available only in Japan.

Blizzard seems not to be the only one hunting down cheaters and gold farmers as EA announced it has closed 180 game accounts and confiscated 15 Trillion gold pieces. Large number of checks for amounts over one million gold pieces were being abused by by exploiters to store extremely large amounts of gold, which have now been removed from the game.

Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. This v1.1 beta patch (only for the German & French versions of the game) addresses various bugs, crashes, quests and plugin issues.

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:

• Dark Messiah of Might & Magic - Mage Trailer
• Sam Suede: Undercover Exposure - Teaser Trailer
• Rayman Raving Rabbids [ALL] - Bunnies Can't Do FireWorks
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2K Games and Firaxis Games today announced Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords has gone gold. Civ IV: Warlords comes loaded with new civilizations, new leaders and more units, resources and wonders that can be used in both single and multiplayer games.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByt's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D. This English demo replaces the earlier released German edition, and allows you to try out the same tutorial and one map.

In a move that surely will please a lot of gamers, JoWooD's community manager Johann Ertl announced that Piranha Bytes' RPG Gothic 3 will not feature the oft criticized Starforce copy protection, but instead have a more user-friendly, though not yet specified, protection scheme.

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:

• DarkStar One - Dev Diary #1
• Miami Vice: The Game [PSP/PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer #3
• NCAA Football 07 [PS2/Xbox] - Momentum Trailer
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While GTR 2 has yet to be released, 10Tacle has revealed that is it already working on their next racing title, codenamed Project Falcon. AutoSimSport interviewed Blimey! Games' Ian Bell, where he mentioned the new title is scheduled for end of 2007, will be multiplatform, and although not part of the GTR series will feature multiple authentic racing types, with real world tracks.

Konami is set to storm this year’s game Convention in Leipzig with the first showing of key titles, including the first showing of Pro Evolution Soccer 6 for Xbox 360.