It's a wrap! Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios today announced that Age of Mythology, the hottest title of the season, has gone gold and will ship to stores in North America on October 31. Whether it's leading a Greek army supported by a handful of powerful Minotaurs, or relying on the fortified defenses of Egyptian Migdol Strongholds, Age of Mythology has a style of play for any gamer.

Today’s goodies are courtesy of Stardock and Strategy First. Next at bat and on deck (yes yes, i like baseball) are 10 never before seen, brand new, smoking hot screenshots for the upcoming strategy title, Galactic Civilizations. Njoy!

Immerse yourself in the fast-paced, dynamic world of Baldur’s Gate : Dark Alliance. In this epic action RPG, play one of three unique characters as you explore visually stunning environments like bone-chilling ice caverns, marshy swamplands and forlorn tombs. Battle immense Frost Giants, brutal Dragons and hordes of other Dungeons & Dragons® creatures. Use your wits, battle fiercely and emerge victorious! A few new Gamecube screens to show off the progress...

Codemasters’ Pro Race Driver, racing to the PC on November 22nd, is set to be the platform’s most dynamic and dramatic circuit racer. Fiercer than its console versions, the PC edition offers additional features and allows up to 20 players to race at once. Check out our 8 new screens ...

Sierra/Fox Interactive just let us know that they have released a new patch for Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza. This upgrade "fixes an expiring DLL file which causes footsteps in the game to become inaudible", bringing the first-person shooter by Piranha Games to version 1.04. Read more for details and links where to grab the patch (thanks 3DGamers).

The offical Postal 2 web site has posted up a new movie in both Windows Media and QuickTime format showing off gameplay footage from the upcoming Unreal engine powered first person shooter from Running With Scissors. (thanks HomeLan)

Brace yourselves! The Sims are coming to the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The #1 PC game of all-time makes its console debut. Create and control your Sims on the PlayStation 2 with new level-based game play and 3D graphics. Customize your Sims' personality and appearance then move into the neighborhood. Get a job, make friends and advance through your career and life's big moments. Unlock new objects and bigger houses along the way. Meet, flirt and fight with a neighborhood full of wild characters. You can also load your Sims into a friend's game and play two-player games. 8 new screens .. Njoy!

Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair will release this November on Xbox/PC. The game is an ALL-NEW, 3D adventure based on the classic arcade game by legendary animator, Don Bluth. Bluth is well-known throughout animated film circles, creating such classics as the Secret of Nimh, An American Tale and the Land Before Time. He has lent his expertise in film to Dragon's Lair 3D, creating a truly cinematic experience for gamers. Bluth calls Dragon's Lair 3D, "The closest thing to controlling an animated film." Not only does the game include the highest quality graphics and gameplay, but also includes a new plot twist from Bluth and company and original score. Today we serve up an interview with Dragons Lair 3D creator 'Don Bluth' and a few screens to go with it ...