The fourth game in the PC strategy series that has sold over five million copies, Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a bold step forward for the franchise, with spectacular new 3D graphics and all-new single and multiplayer content. Civilization IV will also set a new standard for user-modification, allowing gamers to create their own add-ons using the standard Python and XML scripting languages. Firaxis producer Barry Caudill tells us more about the new Civilization IV religion feature.

Panzer Elite Action is a fast-paced WW2 action game that lets the player feel the power of 30 tons of steel armor around them and gives them the ability to command increasingly powerful tanks in a series of intense and dramatic battles.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were 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 - Dev Diary #2
• Fable: The Lost Chapters - Trailer #2
• Madden NFL 2006 - Trailer #4
• Perfect Ace 2: The Championships - Trailer
• Pilot Down: Behind Enemy Lines - Trailer #2
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Spartan: Total Warrior puts the player in control of a heroic warrior, engulfing the player into the midst of titanic clashes between mighty armies, blending mythical beasts and legendary monsters into the fray. Brutal combat meets epic warfare on the battlefields of the ancient world as you fight for your life, your freedom and your honor.

Mario Superstar Baseball combines an intuitive hitting system with easy-to-learn fielding and pitching controls – making it an arcade-like experience that will appeal to baseball novices and hard-core fans alike.

The summer of cricket officially begins today: England face Australia at Lords in the 1st Test of the hugely anticipated Ashes series and the game that makes the British summer great officially arrives in stores... Yes, Brian Lara International Cricket is out today as the world's greatest batsman makes a triumphant return to game screens in Brian Lara International Cricket.

Konami of Europe has announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 5 will be released for the PSP this autumn, featuring the utter realism, intuitive play and fast-paced action of the ever-popular series. The handheld version will also be almost identical in terms of available clubs and international sides, with 57 national sides lining up alongside 136 club teams.

After concluding a two week pre-launch trial phase SOE launched its online auction site, Station Exchange, providing players a secure method of buying and selling the right to use in game coin, items and characters in accordance with SOE's license agreement, rules and guidelines.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Tony Hawk's American Wasteland - Trailer (2)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 - Trailer
• Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - Trailer (2)
• Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike [Xbox] - Multiplayer Maps Trailer
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Rockstar Games proudly presents The Warriors for the PS2 and Xbox based on the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult classic movie. Developed by Rockstar Toronto, The Warriors expands the stylized cinematic journey of the film into a gritty interactive experience set in 1970s.

Microsoft announced today that its Xbox Live now unites two million gamers from around the world. Xbox Live continues to grow exponentially having doubled its online, dynamic community in just one year – the equivalent to adding one Xbox Live member every 30 seconds.

Ray Liotta has joined the cast of Dungeon Siege, a 3 hour long sword-and-sorcery movie based on the million-selling PC game franchise. LeeLee Sobieski; Ron Pearlman; John Rhys-Davies; Matthew Lillard; Kristanna Loken; and Burt Reynolds round out cast of magical, classic tale of Good vs. Evil; shooting begins July 3 through October 11 in Vancouver

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer - Trailer
• Stacked with Daniel Negreanu - Bluff Trailer
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New results from Phoenix Marketing International indicate that recent news stories about video games are having some impact with regards to consumers' purchase choice of video game software. PhoenixMI conducted a qualitative and quantitative study to gauge consumer reaction about the slew of news events concerning video game violence and pornography.

Sam Stone is back to rescue the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies in Serious Sam 2. Built from the ground up with a completely new engine, Serious Sam 2 will be a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. In this first dev. diary Croteam's CEO Roman Ribaric talks about creating a game and editor at the same time.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Gun - Trailer
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Trailer #2
• Makai Kingdom - Invite System Trailer
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Trinigy today announced that four new full-price game titles will be based on the Vision Game Engine. Brainfactor Ltd., development company with offices in the USA and Hungary, will develop three Vision-based titles. Furthermore, the South-Korean game development group NeoWiz Co. Ltd. signed a licensing contract for developing a MMO game using the same technology.

Strategy First and developer Slitherine Software are pleased to announce they have begun accepting applications for the open beta test for their upcoming strategy game, Legion Arena, all set to hit store shelves this fall.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Need For Speed Most Wanted - Trailer #2
• SSX on Tour - Trailer #3
• Burnout Revenge - Trailer #2
• Burnout Legends [PSP] - Trailer
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Based on Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Dynasty Warriors series of action games takes players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the games, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historical battles that shaped an empire.

Atari has released a new update patch for Eugen Systems RTS Act of War: Direct Action. This update brings your retail game to v1.06 and addresses a locazilation issue, plugs a multiplayer exploit, fixes several bugs, and a few editor hiccups (thanks Blues). Read more for download links.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Bone - Comic-Con Trailer
• Titan Quest - Trailer
• City of Villains - Trailer #4
• Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood - E3 2005 Presentation
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Trailer
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Fallen Lords: Condemnation is a spectacular 3D fighting adventure set in the Afterworld, a kingdom of endless war as the Forces of Light, the Forces of Darkness and the Souls of the Purgatory battle for the precarious balance of the world.

Pro Evolution Soccer 5, aka Winning Eleven 9, furthers the realism, on and off-the-ball movement and intuitive control of the best-selling football series with Producer Shingo 'Seabass' Takaska and his team at KCE Tyo Inc. implementing a host of new gameplay features and aesthetic touches as he continues his quest to deliver the most realistic football title on any format.

CCP today announced the highly successful and smooth launch of EVE Online: Cold War Edition, a massive content upgrade to its popular massively multiplayer title EVE Online. The launch of EVE Online: Cold War Edition signifies yet another huge milestone for the ambitious developer, being met with critical acclaim.