Even Balance has been contracted by Monolith to integrate PunkBuster into VUGames' FPS F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon). PunkBuster will be available for F.E.A.R. in an upcoming downloadable game update patch (thanks FEARHQ). We will of course have the patch available on our fileserver network when its released.

KOCH Media has released the first patch for EgoSoft's space-combat exploration game X3: REUNION. This update brings your European retail game to v1.2.01 and fixes several crash issues, improves storyline, optimizes performance and a few other tweaks. This updated patch now also works with Win98 SE & WinME. Read more for detailed fixlist and download links ...

Nintendo's official Wi-Fi Service website reveals that people who purchase Mario Kart DS may be experiecing problems in multiplayer as the "Global Wi-Fi Service is experiencing intermittent problems." The problems are only for Mario Kart as the only other multiplayer enabled title Tony Hawk's American Sk8Land seems to have a clean bill of health. There seems to be no particular reason for the hiccups but Nintendo asks to maybe move location or turn of interfering devices such as wireless LAN, microwave ovens, cordless devices, computers.

Aspyr announced today it will publish the PC edition of True Crime: New York City in January 2006. You are Marcus Reed, a former criminal turned cop, using and abusing your authority to hunt down the murderer of your mentor while cleaning up the 'hoods of New York City, from Harlem to Chinatown.

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 :

• 25 to Life - Trailer #4
• Kingdom Hearts 2 - Japan Trailer
• Ski Alpine 2006 - Trailer
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Bandai today announced that The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion for the PSP has shipped to retail outlets. This role-playing game recounts the epic tale of Avin, a 17-year old boy in search of his sister who was taken by the disciples of Octum, the god of Darkness.

Buena Vista Games brings gamers and Narnia fans an unforgettable adventure with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in which players are thrust into a mysterious frozen world where they will play as four heroes -- Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy Pevensie -- to free Narnia from a cold, bleak eternity under the control of the evil White Witch.

A few months back EA's Mark Skaggs took an extended leave of absence after completing Battle for Middle Earth, and now it seems he won't be coming back, at least not to EA. Together with EALA Vice President Rick Giolito (Medal of Honor) and VUGames' Michael Pole, Mark Skaggs has licensed the Unreal Engine 3 technology and got indie funding for its new Santa Monica, Calif. based development team Trilogy Studios.

Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War is the first real-time strategy game to place players directly in the heart of combat with Hero Mode, allowing them to fight side-by-side with their troops from a third-person perspective as the ultimate super-weapon. Check the freshly launched official Rise & Fall website, or read more for new screens ...

Capcom today announced the appointment of new members of senior management. Mark Beaumont, senior vice president of sales and marketing; Midori Yuasa, general manager and senior vice president of the new mobile and interactive division; and Michael Rubinelli, vice president, business development/third party product acquisition and development.

Sony announced today the release of the EyeToy: Operation Spy, exclusively for the PlayStation 2. EyeToy: Operation Spy presents players with an immersive spine tingling narrative, where they join the SIA (Strategic Intelligence Agency) in order to take down a sinister global network of master criminals.

EA announced that The Sims 2 Holiday Edition has shipped to store shelves across North America offering Sims fans the original and its 2 expansion packs for only $14.99.

That sound you hear is the thunder of video gamers worldwide revving their engines for the launch of Mario Kart DS and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The online gaming service for Nintendo DS lets users connect wirelessly to race. From the very start, users can log on easily to shoot shells and burn rubber against opponents from all around the world.

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. The sequel is a true evolution for the series, with rethought fundamentals and exciting new changes.

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 :

• America's Army: Rise of a Soldier [PS2/Xbox] - Career Mode Trailer
• Condemned: Criminal Origins [X360/PC] - Trailer #5
• Exteel - Trailer #2
• Free Running [PSP] - Trailer #2
• The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion [PSP] - Trailer #2
• Prince of Persia The Two Thrones - Trailer #11
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In conjunction with the November 22 launch of the Xbox 360, Activision announced today that it will ship the Xbox 360 versions of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 2 and Neversoft's Tony Hawk's American Wasteland and GUN to retail outlets nationwide on November 15.

Combining an optimised driving engine with an innovative concept, Black Bean and the Italian software house, Milestone, are ready to deliver an electrifying racing title for fans of the genre. Enter the Evolution, where the main keywords are realism and driver improvement.

During a Nintendo press conference, Spanish website Meristation received information from a Ubisoft spokes person that Ubisoft Canada (team behind Beyond Good & Evil) is working on a FPS for Nintendo's next-gen Revolution console, to be unveiled at E3 2006. While details are obviously limited the website claims that the unnamed title will take full advantage of the Revolution's unique controller and that it will take place in a Doom-like environment.

Prepare for bigger battles and even more dangerous enemies. DBGT: Transformation is the first of two new thrilling DBGT games. Take control of up to three characters in your self-created team, switching to each member on the fly, and face off against General Rilldo, Luud, Baby and other intergalactic villains.

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 :

• Project Gotham Racing 3 [X360] - Trailer #4
• Pac-Man World 3 - Trailer
• Kameo: Elements of Power [X360] - Elemental Warrior Trailer #3
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

KOCH Media has released the first patch for EgoSoft's space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This update brings your European retail game to v1.2.01 and fixes several crash issues, improves storyline, optimizes performance and a few other tweaks. Read more for detailed fixlist and download links ...

Activision and Marvel Entertainment jointly announced today that the companies have expanded their long-term, broad-based strategic alliance by signing a multi-year extension to their current video game licensing agreements for the Spider-Man and X-Men franchises through 2017.

Legion Arena has shipped to stores and releases today! All you eager gamers in Western Europe can now buy the game. You can either order direct from the Slitherine Online Shop, or go to your local store and pick up a copy. The US will have to wait 11 more days, until the 22nd November, or if that seems like too long to wait, order from our shop and we'll ship it off to you now!

GamesRouter today announced at the G*star game show in Seoul, Korea, that they will be giving 50 lucky players a chance to win up to €1,000,000 cash. From January 2006 till the end of November 2006, Gamers who sign up and play R.O.S.E. Online from the European servers will be given a chance to battle with wit and cunning to defeat tough monsters that could lead to winning €1 Million!

Developed by Gusto Games, Championship Manager PSP is a fully portable version of the best known football management simulation, and also boasts a wealth of new features. Eidos today confirms Championship Manager on PSP, will be released on December 9th, 2005.