THQ today announced that the company is entering the Leipzig Games Convention with its most robust line-up to date, featuring internally developed next-generation console and PC titles, mass-market licensed products and all new content for handheld gaming systems.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced the expansion of the PS2 line-up in Europe with the introduction of a new color. The new, limited edition Pink PS2 will come complete with two Pink Dualshock 2 Analog Controllers, and a 8MB Pink Memory Card.

AGEIA Technologies and Trinigy today announced at the GC Developers Conference that Trinigy's Vision Game Engine will be integrated with AGEIA PhysX technology.

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.

World Championship Poker 2 features a much more detailed single-player game, where you now have to work your way up the ranks, starting in your mom's basement. Once you start winning and accumulating money, you can spend your winnings on increasingly better pads, and furnishings.

It seems at least one X360 fan got lucky as he was able to purchase Microsoft's Xbox Live Vision camera, a month ahead of its scheduled Sept. 19 release date, at his local Toys 'R' Us. The package includes a headset, the camera, 1 month of Live Gold, and a registration key for fan-fave Uno. Whether this is a across the board occurance at Toys 'R' Us is not yet known, as it looks now this is merely a stocking error, but it does mean the cameras are already in stores, albeit get in the back.

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:

• ANNO 1701 - Trailer #2
• ParaWorld - Presentation Trailer
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Deep Silver today announced that it will present its unparalleled lineup of games at Games Convention 2006. Deep Silver is showing the highly-anticipated ANNO 1701, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, Gothic 3, and other titles from the hottest genres from RPG to RTS.

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 3 [ALL] - Trailer (2)
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance [ALL] - Trailer
• GTR 2 - Imola Trailer
• God Hand [PS2] - Trailer #2
• Eagle Eye Golf [PS2] - Trailerpack
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Empire announced it will be scouting the Leipzig show for new talent, "This is a chance to take a key role in a vibrant and exciting developer/publisher, as we expand our internal development studio. We are looking for talented designers, programmers, artists and producers, at all levels. You will be a major influence in our new titles and will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of games and platforms including X360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP, PC and Arcade Coin-ops."

The Settlers II: The Next Generation is the remake of BlueByte's 2D classic Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D.

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:

• Battlefield 2142 - Trailer #4
• Earthworm Jim [PSP] - Trailer
• Paraworld - Making Of Trailer
• Just Cause [ALL] - Developer Diary #1
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A Yankee Group study predicts that eventhough Microsoft is off to a fast start, launching the Xbox 360 nearly 12 months before the PlayStation 3, by the time third-generation consoles reach market maturity in 2011, the PS3 will once again be the market leader.

2K Sports announced today it is adding Cinemotion to NHL 2K7, combining new dynamic gameplay camera angle technology, cutscenes, player chatter and unique audio options, to truly immerses gamers into the drama of hockey like never before.

Namco Bandai America today announced Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2, where aspiring shop keepers can open a variety of stores in which they tend to their Tamagotchi customers’ needs by successfully completing tasks in a variety of playful mini-games.

PEA: Dunes of War is set during the battles of the African WW2 campaign, it’s about victory for both sides and your first duty is to ensure the survival of your comrades with victory as the ultimate goal. Jowood has released a multiplayer demo for Zootfly's WW2 tank sim Panzer Elite Action: Dunes of War allowing you to try out one map.

In an interview with USA Today, Nintendo's Reginald Fils-Aime stated that : "We will offer online-enabled games that the consumers will not have to pay a subscription fee for. They'll be able to enjoy that right out of the box. The Wii console is going to be Wi-Fi enabled, so essentially, you'll be able to plug it in and go. It won't have hidden fees or costs."

Tekken: Dark Resurrection takes all the top elements from the latest arcade version and introduces a host of new, PSP-exclusive features to deliver great mobile gaming.

SEGA's line-up for the 2006 Games Convention will be dominated by titles such as Rome sequel, Medieval II: Total War for PC, Sonic The Hedgehog and Virtua Tennis 3, both on Xbox 360, all being playable for the first time in public and joining Yakuza for the PS2...

This is a first person shooter where you have to gather clues as you move through each of the missions. The 5 sub missions or levels are tied together with a single story to immerse the user in the game.

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:

• Company of Heroes - Supplies & Territory Trailer
• Just Cause [X360] - Trailer #6
• Warhammer Online - Cinematic Trailer
• Sword of the Stars - Trailer #5
• Dungeons & Dragons Tactics [PSP] - Trailer
• Madden NFL 2007 - [PS2] - Trailer
• Saint's Row [X360] - Respect & Activities Trailer #1
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Renowned for its gothic atmosphere, non-stop action and thrilling combat, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition adds a new character a new boss and many new levels.

Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command is a groundbreaking tank simulation game. Set in the violent period of civil wars in Yugoslavia from 1991 to 1995, it puts the player as a Russian volunteer tank commander right into the turret of some of the best Russian tanks.

German publisher Frogster revealed today that it has not yet received a rating from the USK (German ESRB) due to high levels of violence. Developer Plastic Reality is forced to make changes to its 3rd person stealth/action game in accordance with the guidelines. This however means El Matador will not be able to release it as scheduled later this month, but has worldwide been pushed back to September.

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 - Kill Kevin Trailer #1
• GuildWars: Nightfall - Cinematic Trailer
• ArchLord - Trailer (3)
• Broken Sword: The Angel of Death - Characters Trailer
• Disgaea 2 [PS2] - Battle System Trailer
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