With the launch of new consoles comes the inevitable discussion of backwards compatibility, and it seems Sony is running into a few issues. Initially announced as made possible through a software emulator, it seems engineers will not be able to complete the tool in time, and thus Sony opted to simple include PS2 hardware inside each PS3, at least until the emu is finished. The report also reveals update patches through online service, plans for bigger hds, upgraded network features, and that the flash memory will be used for its OS. There is also speculation on Sony's next-gen console price, set at 73,000 yen, but that is to be taken with a grain of salt.

GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before GTA 3 and our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.

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:

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EA today declared the winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. Using a simulation engine in the 2006 FIFA World Cup videogame, EA was able to test all 32 teams in the competition and determine that the Czech Republic would come out on top.

Nobilis and Strategy First announced the signing of the turn base strategy game Great Invasions, a clever mix of strategy and action, plunging you back into Europe of the Dark Ages, a time in history where hundreds of nations and barbarian tribes rush to assault the civilized world.

In an interview with Strategy Informer Paraworld developer SEK's Thomas Langhanki revealed that the upcoming prehistorial RTS is getting delayed again. While originally it was scheduled for August, the new ship date pushed the game back a few more weeks to early September. A demo is also scheduled "some time around the release."

No Brakes: X Racing is an arcade racing game in the works at indie developer Exotypos. The game includes all classes of cars from old RWD to modern sportcars, physics, and various graphical features.

The final Armored Core series installment for the PS2, Last Raven is the most intense mech game ever, featuring a full story mode where each selected mission has an immediate impact on the ultimate story outcome. Agetec today announced that Armored Core Last Raven has achieved gold master status.

Developed by former Street Fighter II producer Noritaka Funamizu’s new studio, Crafts & Meister, Super DBZ promises fans and gamers incredible on-screen damage and an abundance of intense combos.

A few months back, Acony announced it licensed the Unreal Engine 3 for an upcoming project, and today, the name of said project has been revealed. Parabellum is a multiplayer FPS for Xbox 360 and PC, based in the near future and revolves around a terrorist threat in New York City. Acony has signed a deal with Massive Network to provide its title with in-game advertisement.