In anticipation of a new upcoming patch LucasArts has released an updated dedicated server file for Pandemic Studios' scifi shooter Star Wars Battlefront. This version supports the new Battlefront Bonus Mission entitled Jabba's Palace, which will probably be released in an upcoming patch. Read more for download links ...

Monte Cristo Games and Focus are working on a sequel to last year's strategy game Fire Department (known in the US as Emergency Fire Response). Fire Department 2 will feature a lot of improvements and new features such as multiplayer capabilities, better AI, control over a larger amount of units, improved graphics, five campaigns, and, of course, more realism. Read more for some new screens ...

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. Read more for new screens and artwork ...

Developed by Monolith Productions, F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault and Recon), is an intense first person close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging storyline. Read more for some new screens ...

Tilted Mill has released the first patch for its city building strategy game 'Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile.' This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and reduces the save game size, improves performance, updates some graphics, addresses a sizable number of gameplay issues, and fixes other bugs (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Earlier reports that Vivendi's FPS SWAT 4 was pushed back and delayed until October 2005 were incorrect. Vivendi sent out notice that this was done in error, and the police shooter sequel, under development at Irrational, is still on track for its April 2005 release date. The VU Games Store now also reflects that April 5th, 2005 date (thanks Bluesnews).

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 :

• Brothers in Arms - Trailer #3
• Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth - Trailer (2)

Imperial Glory promises to be the most extensive strategy game ever, offering an in-depth management model along with graphically stunning real-time land and naval battles in full 3D. Choose which of the five great 19th century Empires to lead: Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary, each with their own unique attributes.

Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Take a peek at these new screens...

JoWooD Production’s ski arcade simulation “Ski Racing 2005 feat. Hermann Maier” PC has finally gone gold! The original tracks of the season 2004 / 2005, the pure feeling of speed and extreme risks – all this is presented in the first ski racing game approved by Hermann “The Herminator” himself. Check out the demo released earlier today...