Alien Hominid is the debut console title from O~3 Entertainment and developer, The Behemoth. It is an evolution of classic 2D side-scrolling platform shooters, blending old school play mechanics with stunning hand drawn graphics (in other words, it looks pretty AND plays great).

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Extreme Candy War 2004"... Map info: "Download Extreme Candy War 2004, a special Halloween map courtesy of the Warcraft III Team!" This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is 4v4, 5v5. It is based on the "Outland " tileset. Go download it here!

Bet On Soldier is a first-person shooter which presents something considerably different in order to stand out from the crowd. With a corporation-takes-over-the-world-style plot, Bet On Soldier allows players to do exactly what it promises with its title - that is, bet on the outcome of encounters with specific enemies. Before entering battle, players can wager on which particular enemy soldiers they are going to kill.

The Joint Ops: Escalation expansion pack is expected November 16th 2004 and will feature new vehicles, new maps and new weapons Read more for some new screens...

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will be the premier third generation massively multiplayer RPG. A vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil’s expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre.

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 :

• Pariah - Trailer
• Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Trailer #3
• Halo 2 - Multiplayer Featurette Trailer
• MoH: Pacific Assault - Trailer
• Prince of Persia: Warrior Within - Trailer

LucasArts has launched a unique new website experience for Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords! The site contains a variety of new content such as new screensavers, wallpapers and buddy icons, in depth character, world and weapon information, and coming soon the "Chronicles of the Old Republic." Check out the official 'Knight Of The Old Republic 2' website!

Developed by Ubisoft's award-winning Red Storm studio, Ghost Recon 2 launches on next-generation consoles and PC this Holiday season. The game is set in the chaotic battlefields of tomorrow, and will offer gamers an insider's view of the way large scale conflicts will be fought in the near future.

Prepare yourself for WWE SmackDown! Vs. RAW... Two worlds collide as the most exciting wrestling title to date hits shelves November 2nd. With all new features including, Superstar voice over and online play, the next chapter of the critically acclaimed SmackDown! series is set to be the next phenomenon in sports entertainment. Get your hands on all the details and updates at the official website.

Prepare to enter the nitrous-fuelled world of Crash 'n' Burn where dangerous driving is not only encouraged, it is the only way you'll survive. Crash 'n' Burn is being developed by Climax's Brighton studio, and will be available on PlayStation 2 and Xbox this autumn. Read more for details, screens & trailer ...