Epic announced Phase 1 finalists for the Best Game Type, Best Tool and Best Use of Physics category in its $1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest.

The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, bringing the series back to its core with retro-action platform gameplay and NES-inspired old school graphics. Relive the Mega Man experience with maniacally themed environments, a host of power-ups, and classically inspired bosses, each with their own unique weapons and weaknesses.

Rockstar is bringing its open-ended crime series to the PC with GTA IV, returning the franchise to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition comes with a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Cities XL - Trailer (2)
• Fracture [PS3/X360] - Weapons Trailer
• Skate it [NDS/Wii] - Real World Locations Trailer
• Sonic Unleashed [ALL] - Werehog Trailer
• Quantum of Solace [ALL] - Technology Trailer
• The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - Editor Trailer
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Spell of Play Studios' T.W.T.P.B. is a shoot 'em in which you must protect the Empire from the numerously superior heretic alien forces. The word and force of the Emperor still rules the galaxy.

SCEA's SingStar Country delivers 30 hit songs from today's newest and hottest country artists including, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Faith Hill and more. Read more for the full list...

Golden Axe: Beast Rider, developed by Secret Level, delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed.

More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, you'll experience Psycho’s parallel story during the events of the original, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than you could have imagined. Crysis Warhead will be available for pre-purchase this weekend, and expected to be released in mid September.

La Tale's whimsical art style and detailed 2D worlds bring a lighthearted touch to the MMORPG genre. Simple gameplay and intuitive quests make La Tale accessible for players of all ages, while a large, immersive world promise hours of entertainment.

MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be Megadeth's 'Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying? album, as well as the Rock Band Tour 4-pack which includes the Cab's One of Those Nights, Dashboard Confessional's Hands Down, Panic! At the Disco's She’s a Handsome Woman” by Panic!, and Plain White T’s Natural Disaster.