The computer and video game industry filed suit today in Oklahoma, requesting the state's new video game law be overturned. Similar laws have been deemed unconstitutional by six federal courts in five years, all rejecting the claims that violent video games incite aggression.

Set in the 23rd century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.

In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace.

Ubisoft today announced that its downloadable content Chapter 2 for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for X360 is now available for download via Xbox Live Marketplace. This content package will allow players to continue the co-op campaign through Nicaragua with four all-new missions and adds more playable multiplayer maps.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch (PSP)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (PSP/NDS/GBA)
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Reuters reported that a federal judge has agreed to an appeal made by video game industry groups, thereby prohibiting Louisiana from implementing its new law, which prevents sales of violent games to children under the age of 18. The legislation, which fined violators up to $2,000 and/or one year in prison, was signed into law last week by Governor Kathleen Blanco.

In Gods and Heroes, players become classic heroes of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, each player will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

DreamCatcher Games today announced that it will publish First Battalion for Windows in North America. Join the ranks as you take command of the First Battalion and lead your forces into one of the most intense and important wars in history! From the streets of Stalingrad to the beaches of Normandy, you will experience some of the greatest battles of World War II.

IDV announced today that it has added eight more developers to its growing list of SpeedTree customers. Midway, People Can Fly, Koei Canada, CD Projekt and several others have gone on record as users of SpeedTree for its wind effects, foliage editor, and dynamic LODs. SpeedTree 4.0 was also released, promising a host of new features. Read more for details ...

To commemorate its official fan community reaching 3 million registered users, BioWare announced today the "3 Million Member Celebration," which will feature prize giveaways. Goodies include an NVIDIA- and Microsoft-sponsored ultimate gaming system, X360 premium bundles, and NVIDIA 7800GTX 512MB graphics cards. Contest ends August 21st, so enter now!