The latest Matrix Online patch version introduces several new features and improvements to the game like special beta tester clothing, specially desgined by the MxO team exclusive to former beta testers, and an in-game media player, allowing you to play any file type supported by Windows Media Player, such as media streams, playlists, and local files. Other changes included in this update are an increase in player inventory capacities, and the introduction of Organization vs. Organization PvP combat. Read more for a detailed fix list ...

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 :

• Coded Arms [PSP] - Trailer
• Destroy All Humans! - Trailer #3
• Musashi: Samurai Legend - Trailers (4)
• Namco vs. Capcom - Trailer
• Pariah - Trailer #5
• Settlers: Heritage of Kings - The Fog Realm - Trailer
• Shadow The Hedgehog - Trailer #2

Take Command 1861: 1st Bull Run uses the weapons, strategies, and tactics of the Civil War without limiting game play to the actual battles of the era. This v1.1 patch adds a new map (The Battle of Morgan Hill), 1024x768 support, and a ton of improvements, bug & crash fixes. A v1.1 SDK to make your own scenarios is also available (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. Oblivion is another leap forward in role-playing with its combination of freeform gameplay and cutting-edge graphics. The official website also has a new team diary with programmer Steve Meister talking about the combat in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

In Jaws, players assume the role of a Great White shark driven to a predacious frenzy by the sonic emanations of underwater oil drilling equipment. To defend their underwater territory, players undertake a campaign to drive the raiders away while simultaneously solving a series of action-based puzzles designed to thwart the player.

Atari has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with French developer Quantic Dream, and will be bringing Indigo Prophecy to North America. Indigo Prophecy, previously known as Fahrenheit, is a spectacular interactive thriller, set in New-York, gives gamers the unique chance to play both hunter and fugitive, which in turn leads them to speak, explore, interact, fight and confront unknown dark forces.

Larian Studios has chosen Meqon to provide its future next-generation games with realistic dynamics and physics. Meqon is praised by Larian Studios' developers for its ease of use, stability, flexibility and performance. Thanks to Meqon, projects at Larian Studios can look forward to ragdolls, liquid surfaces, rigid bodies, lifelike explosions, and overall enhancements in animation. Next to Megon, Larian has also licensed GameBryo and SpeedTree for its next project.

Microsoft Game Studios announced today that BioWare's Jade Empire has gone gold. The Xbox exclusive action-RPG will burst into North American retail outlets starting on April 12, with worldwide distribution occurring shortly thereafter. Pre-order the limited edition now to receive a bonus character at no extra cost.

While PC game Trackmania Sunrise lets gamers create their very own race tracks, some of the UK's hottest musicians have already laid down their own tracks for an aural and visual feast of gaming. A unique link up between videogame developers Nadeo and The Academy of Contemporary Music has resulted in thirteen future stars of the UK music industry creating one of the hottest gaming soundtracks of the year.

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.