BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres. PSM UK reveals that BioShock is also coming to the PS3, already hinted at by Ken Levine in a recent interview.

Online retailer GameStop briefly had a product listing for what might be the first signs of an expansion pack to Bethesda's action/RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Gamespot spotted it, but it was taken down shortly thereafter. Knights of the White Stallion Expansion Pack was listed for $19.99, and has a tentative release date of November 21, 2006. No X360 equivalent was found, so this could be an all new product, and not just a packaging of the previously released modules that have been sold for $.99 or $2.99 since the original product's launch. Bethesda declined to comment ...

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 and Magic - Kill Kevin #5
• Neverwinter Nights 2 - Developer Diary #2
• Sam and Max: Season 1: Culture Shock - Trailer (3)
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Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception will feature a limited amount of flyable planes such as F/A-18 Hornet, Su-27 and the MiG-29, and the same group of countries are still waging war.

JoWooD Productions and the ESL are inviting the toughest of you into the heat of the desert. Join your brothers in arms and compete in the huge Panzer Elite Action: Dunes of War Multiplayer-Demo Championship.

Power of Destruction is an amusing 'old style' FPS, like 'Operation Wolf', made with an advanced 3D technology and a well-groomed gameplay.

Create your own fascinating world of ANNO 1701! Become a discoverer – and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them! Sunflowers confirmed that a single/multiplayer demo is scheduled for release approximately 2 weeks before its official launch.

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:

• Final Fantasy XII [PS2] - Trailerpack
• Alien Shooter 2 - Trailer (Redux)
• Caesar IV - Developer Diary Trailer #4
• Collapse - Russian Trailer
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Chicken Little: Ace in Action features Ace, the superhero alter ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth.

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 Godfather [X360] - Heat Trailer
• Open Season [ALL] - Gameplay Trailer
• Half-Life 2: Episode 2 - Gameplay Trailer #5
• WarHammer 40K: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade - Trailer
• Sam & Max Episode 1: Culture Shock - Trailer (2)
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Groove Games today announced Bedlam, a new flagship studio dedicated to the development of triple-A games based on original intellectual property. Bedlam's mission is to create innovative gameplay experiences born of exceptional design and realized by a world-class team in an unparalleled work environment.

Gears of War thrusts you into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. The limited collectors edition includes a collectible embossed metal box, hardbound art book Destroyed Beauty, DVD with the making of, The Art of Gears of War trailer, and Gears of War: The Race to E3.

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:

• Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Gameplay Trailer #4
• Crazy Machines II - Trailer
• Phantasy Star Universe [PS2/X360/PC] - Trailer #6
• Medieval II: Total War - Trailer
• Super-Bikes Riding Challenge [PS2/PC] - Trailer #4
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NCsoft has released Chronicle 5: Oath of Blood to Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle, its player-versus-player (PvP) MMO, in North America and Europe. The expansion is free to all Lineage II subscribers.

KOEI today announced that Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 has been scheduled for a North American release. The martial-arts themed Tactical Action game will be available exclusively for PSP this Fall.

Galactic Civilizations II takes place in the distant future, when mankind has become a space-faring civilization and must contend with other extraterrestrial powers for domination of the galaxy. Stardock has released a v1.3 retail patch, which includes a few more updates and corrections.

World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions takes a story-based approach as it puts players on the Circuit as a newly turned poker pro and under the wing of Chris “Jesus” Ferguson as his protégé.

Egosoft revealed that it will be releasing a free bonus addon/mission for its space strategy game X³: Reunion. X³: 2.0 Bala Gi Research Missions will feature one new mission, new ship, ability to build Player Headquarters, new blueprint, and a number of little extras like a new weapon type, sectors and various other additions and fixes. Read more for details ...

2K Games announced today that it will be publishing Bioware's RPG Jade Empire: Special Edition for the PC. Anticipated for January 2007, Jade Empire: Special Edition will feature enhanced graphics and a number of new additions.

2K Games and Firaxis Games today announced Sid Meier's Civilization Chronicles for PC, the definitive Civilization collector's edition covering all 4 base games and its 5 addons.

BioWare is seeking to fill positions at its development studios including its new BioWare Austin facility, where work is now underway on a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) title.

The National Institute on Media and the Family and Iowa State University will be hosting a national summit to address concerns regarding video game ratings and children's access to violent and sexually explicit games.

PEA: Dunes of War sends your crew deep into the desert, during the shattering battles of the African 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 updated its product page reflecting a change in launch date, now scheduled for Q4 2006 (Thanks Blues).

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:

• Half-Life 2: Episode 2 - Gameplay Trailer #3
• Medieval II: Total War - TrailerPack #2
• Company of Heroes - Tailer #11
• Hyperball Racing - Trailer
• Real World Golf 2007 [PS2/PC] - Trailer
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Samurai Warriors 2 is a beat-'em-up features 20 characters to select from, each offering different ways of fighting, no load times when the action changes from interior to exterior battles, and new combo configurations and better special attacks. Check the freshly launched website, or read more for new screens ...