Wednesday 27th August/… Lead Designer of NCsoft Europe’s popular City of Heroes and Villains, Matt Miller, discusses many of the features that players can expect to enjoy in the forthcoming expansion, Issue 13: Architect.

We received word from Stardock that Beta 1 of Demigod, Gas Powered Games’ action/strategy game, is getting ever closer.  You can be a part of it by pre-ordering the title from Impulse, Stardock online game downloading service.

New York, USA (August 27, 2008) - Paradox Interactive today announced an expansion for Grand Strategy title Europa Universalis: Rome.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 26, 2008) - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that it has shipped Digimon World® Championship for Nintendo DS^TM to retailers throughout North America. Based on the hit animated series, epic battles are only part of the action as players prepare their powerful Digimon to fight for special titles, money, and above all the glory of becoming the ultimate Digimon Champion!

Burlingame, Calif., August 26, 2008 - Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness for the Nintendo DS has officially shipped, marking Natsume’s ten year commemorative anniversary celebration for the popular Harvest Moon series. Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will retail for $29.99.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (August 26, 2008) - NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Tales of Vesperia^TM has shipped to retail stores throughout North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Highlighting the 10th anniversary of the legendary Tales role-playing series, Tales of Vesperia delivers majestic storytelling and compelling gameplay on a massive scale as players embark on a grand adventure of discovery and intrigue. Recently released in Japan, Tales of Vesperia holds the mark for the highest first-week sales of any game ever released for Xbox 360 in that territory.

MIDLOTHIAN, VA - August 25, 2008 - SouthPeak Games today announced that Two Worlds: Epic Edition is now available for PC at retailers nationwide for $19.99. Two Worlds: Epic Edition is the ultimate compilation including all previously available add-on content.

August 25th, 2008 - Santa Cruz, California - Chronic Logic announces the release of Kingdom Elemental Tactics version 1.56, a major update to Kingdom Elemental. “We really had a great time making Kingdom Elemental, but when we finished I really wanted to add more.” said Josiah Pisciotta, Owner of Chronic Logic. “With this update we took the time to add all the features we could not add in the original release.”

We have 5 new screens of Supreme Commander, the real-time strategy game for the Xbox 360.  The The Chris Taylor title is due out first week of September.

We have 7 new screenshots of Alpha Protocol, SEGA’s spy thriller title for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

SEGA of America released a whole slew of screenshots for many of their games in production that they are showing off at Leipzig 2008.  Here we have 5 new scrrenshots of Stormrise, an RTS for the PC and Xbox 360.

REDWOOD CITY, CA - August 20, 2008 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced at the Leipzig Games Convention that The Sims^TM 3, the highly anticipated next-generation flagship PC game from The Sims Label, will be available at retailers worldwide and available by digital download on February 20, 2009. The freedom of The Sims 3 will inspire you with endless creative possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and mischief. The feature-set includes a new seamless, open neighborhood, new Create-a-Sim, new unique personality traits, new unlimited customization and new gameplay that’s quick and rewarding.

Good news from Sony just keeping arollin’ as SCEA has announced there will be a Limited Edition Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune PlayStation 3 with a 160GB HDD this November.

Little girls everywhere will love this: Petz Rescue, a new brand of video games for the Nintendo Wii and DS.

EL SEGUNDO, CA - August 20, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed that Silent Hill Homecoming, the latest installment of the popular horror franchise Silent Hill, will be available for the PC, in addition to the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Xbox 360®.

TOKYO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would release the Wireless Keypad, a new peripheral for SIXAXIS(TM) and DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controllers for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)), this holiday season throughout the world. It will be introduced in North America in late November. It will be also introduced in Japan, Europe and Asia by the end of this year.

TOKYO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it will launch a new PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system (PSP-3000) featuring an advanced LCD that further improves the very popular, high resolution PSP display. The new PSP will be available in stores in Japan, Asia, North America and Europe from October 2008.

Atlus today released new gameplay footage from Master of the Monster Lair, a Nintendo DS^TM RPG that lets you journey through dungeons of your own creation. You haven’t slain vermin in an RPG until you’ve disposed of them in your very own custom lair. Check out dungeon-making, monster-fighting, and a glimpse of some of the customization options by viewing the new gameplay trailer! Master of the Monster Lair releases on October 21, 2008.

Fallout 3 shall grace us with its presence October 28th, so saith Bethesda:

You read that right.  BioShock will be making it’s long-awaited bebut on the PlayStation 3 October 21st.  The “genetically enhanced shooter” will contain new content and game modes for PS3 owners to enjoy, along with Trophy support.

We’ve posted 6 new screenshots of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, the action/RPG sequel for the PC.

Though the PlayStation 3 version has been shelved for the time being, things are still a go for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.  The RTS is being developed for the PC and Xbox 360.

Development progressing nicely and a generally positive word-of-mouth surround the game, we have 6 new screenshots of Tomb Raider Underworld.  Lara Croft’s latest adventure is set to unleash this holiday season.

EDISON, N.J., August 18, 2008 - It’s time to rev the engine, kick the clutch and gun it to the finish line as Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Powerbike for Nintendo DS^TM. Developed by Tornado Studios, Powerbike is an intense motorcycle racer that features death-defying stunts, intense police chases and competitive multiplayer modes.

LOS ANGELES (August 18, 2008) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that its highly anticipated Nintendo DS^TM title CHRONO TRIGGER® will ship to North American retailers on November 25, 2008. A groundbreaking RPG that became an instant classic, CHRONO TRIGGER is set to be one of the most compelling handheld titles available this holiday season.