Artematica announced the development of Diabolik, an upcoming PC and console adventure game featuring Diabolik and his partner Eva, two characters created in 1962 by Giussani sisters. Details will be unveiled in the coming months.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. sent over a press release announcing MLB ’06: The Show, the next chapter in the series due to ship in Spring 2006, for PS2 and PSP. The all-new Rivalry Mode allows players to set up and maintain multi-game rivalries, while tracking stats for the life of the rivalry. Moreover, the innovative King of the Diamond Mode brings players a classic playground duel where a pitcher and batter from opposing teams square off in a head-to-head mini game that showcases the intensity of the duel. Press 'read more' for details and check out these screenshots.

OnNet Co., Ltd. announced that a massive update of Shot-Online is now available since the game's launch in North America (November 29th). One of the major new additions to Shot-Online is the addition of a formidable and lengthy course for Semi-Pro and Pro players, the “Abel Plena” course, set in open grassland with beautiful backdrops. Also new for Semi-Pro and Pro players is a new form of game play, the “Scratch” game, where players can bet in-game currency on the outcome of a stroke. Check full article for details and grab the game client.

Glu Mobile announced the release of Alpha Wing 2, the sequel to the Alpha Wing, featuring an engaging story, cutting edge sound and graphics, and fast-paced high-quality action gameplay. Developed internally at Glu Mobile, Alpha Wing 2 is also the company's first release with 3D graphics. Press 'read more' for details and check out these screenshots.

THQ Wireless Inc. announced a publishing agreement with FISHLABS by which THQ Wireless will add several 3D multiplayer games to their existing portfolio of branded mobile entertainment. The first FISHLABS games scheduled for worldwide release in late 2005 include Cloud Commander and Speed Spirit. Press 'read more' for details and grab both movies.

CDV Software today released a new video from Hammer & Sickle, showcasing some of the knives, pistols, rifles and machine guns available in this new tactical role playing game set in the Silent Storm universe. The game features a non-linear story where you are a Soviet undercover agent who finds himself caught in the middle of an escalating confrontation between the intelligence services of the world's superpowers. The game offers a whole single world in which you can move back and forth though all zones freely - events taking place in one zone can affect developments in others. To reach your goals, you must buy weapons, hire soldiers, get information, even bribe the local criminal syndicate or police. Developed by Nival Interactive, Hammer & Sickle will be availabe in North America on December 5th, and in the UK on February 24th 2006.

Ascaron released a lengthy Q&A; regarding the development process of UFO: Aftershock. It's kind of a long dev diary and it's a nice to read if you'd like to find out some behind the scenes facts. Press 'read more' to acces the Q&A.;

Mana Games today announced the release of Tennis Elbow 2005, a realistic 2D tennis game available for PC. Tennis Elbow 2005 features 7 different courts, 2 customizable players, the most complete tournament mode available in a tennis game, with 300 players, 125 tournaments, the Team Cup, single and double competition, qualifications, training, complete ranking system, and offers detailed career history for each player. You can visit their website for the full version.

Crave Entertainment today released a huge batch of screenshots from Pinball Hall of Fame for the PSP. The game, already available for Xbox, GC and PS2, features a compilation of 11 of Gottlieb's greatest tables recreated in a 3D environment, historical art and fun facts from the golden age of the game, and two player "game sharing" via wireless connection with one disc.

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     1. 1-abc.net released Registry Washer v1.00 - details here.
     2. Eight new cities are awaiting to be discovered by experienced seamen in World of Pirates - details here.
     3. CommunicAsia2006 is the most relevant, comprehensive and important information and communications technology (ICT) Asian event and will take place next year in Singapore (June 20-23). The exhibition will highlight the latest developments from broadcasting to handheld devices, video on demand, personal video recording, digital audio, tapeless technology and computer graphics and animation - visitors can expect to see IPTV, 3G, VOIP, WiMAX, NGN, embedded technologies and smartcard technology on the show floor. More info in this press release.
     4. GameShadow Ltd announced the launch of GameShadow 2.0, a software product that enables gamers to automatically receive patches and updates for their PC games. Details can be found in this press release.
     5. By simply playing Battlefield 2: Modern Combat online from November 28th through December 28th you could win $1,000. Enter the Join the Battlefield Daily Drawing Sweepstakes by using the online features within your Battlefield 2: Modern Combat game. To enter, simply log-in and play the game using the Xbox Live service or the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system online service. You may also enter without playing the game (and get a complete list of rules) by logging here
     6. DBL Distributing, Inc., one of the largest wholesalers of consumer electronic accessories and related products in the United States, announced that it has signed a new distribution agreement with Shure Incorporated, resulting in an expanded offering of premium audio products. The new distribution partnership between DBL and Shure brings expanded audio product options to nearly 80,000 independent retailers nationwide that receive DBL's 1,000-page catalog. Details here.
     7. This week, The Escapist looks at the ways gaming is invading more and more aspects of daily life in issue 21: "The Home Invasion" - click here for details.
     8. Students who are interested in pursuing a career within the video game industry may now apply for the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2006 scholarship award. The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) will present qualified students with full access to all sessions, roundtables and keynotes at GDC, which will take place March 20 - 24, 2006, in San Jose, California. More info in this press release.
     9. Cyber Shack, CBN Media’s gaming entertainment brand, recently held it’s first annual gaming event Game Sphere last week. The event held in Sydney included the Grand Final of the national online Battlefield 2 tournament and sought to bring Australia’s top gaming talent together for a one day games celebration. The event drew hundreds of visitors and gamers on the day, with participants taking advantage of sample bags, lucky door promotions, games available to play and the opportunity to watch Australia’s best Battlefield 2 talent on show in the Cyber Slam tournament Grand Final. Game Sphere is already in planning for a 2006 event to be held some time in November. Read the entire press release here.

The Get-Well Gamers Foundation was founded in 2001 with the goal of bringing video game systems and games to children's hospitals. The foundation, now in its fourth year, accepts donations of used games, game systems and accessories then divvies them up across their growing network of children’s hospitals. As stated on their website, they will even accept items that are inoperable since they can frequently repair them up or patch together a working system together from salvaged parts.

Matrix Games today announced that Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga has been approved for manufacturing and will be available next week at the Matrix Games Online Store, with a boxed version to follow shortly thereafter. Selected as a finalist in the 2005 Independent Games Festival Competition, Star Chamber is both an online Collectibe Card game and a turn-based strategy game set in a not-so-distant future where members of the Galactic Republic struggle for power. The Harbinger Saga will have enhanced graphics and an improved UI, new maps, new cards, four player games, a tournament drafting system, and many minor adjustments to improve the game. Check full article for details.

We now have the English demo of Neuro Hunter, allowing you to try out this sci-fi first-person action role-playing game developed by Mediaart. Neuro Hunter was released by Deep Silver on September 23rd 2005.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that the cumulative production shipment of its PS2 console had reached 100 million units worldwide, as of November 29th, 2005. On the software side, there are 14,000 PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles playable, of which 6,200 titles are for PlayStation 2 alone. Check full article for details.

The Far Cry Benchmark Utility made by HardwareOC has reached version 1.4.2 and it is available now for download. A 2048 x 1536 resolution and an instant save feature are now added.