A Japanese game developer called Game Programming Study Club has created what is probably the weirdest Japanese game to date. We have seen it all before, animated porn, animated violence, but in Line-Kill Spirits players must fight a one on one battle and take upskirt pictures while battling to score extra points. I think our source, Inverted Castle sums it up beautifully: "The Japanese are done. They can now return to planet Japania, leaving all the people of Earth horribly confused and scarred for life.". A movie with 1:45 minutes of in-game footage is up for grabs at our download archive for anyone interested in this game (pervs).

There is a new patch for the German version of Keepsake and you'd better download and install it, as it fixes some puzzles and dialogues.

Monte Cristo representatives today reacted strongly to recent press suggestions that their company has been acquired by the DJ Group. The only relationship between the two companies is based on the distribution agreement they closed in the past, as Monte Cristo games appointed Digital Jesters their distributor for the United Kingdom.

Mitorah Games has launched an updated demo of Battles of Norghan, a gladiatorial management and strategy game where you not only must recruit, train, and field fantasy gladiators, but also control them on a tactical grid in turn-based combat - check out this thread to read the changes. Mitorah Games also announced they are giving a special over 20% Christmas discount (valid in December) for Battles of Norghan for anyone who is subscribed to thei free newsletter before 10th of December. The discount purchase link will be sent with a newsletter 10th of December.

Bohemia Interactive today announced that Viktor Bocan, the lead mission designer of Operation Flashpoint and the Resistance expansion has rejoined the team to oversee the Armed Assault project. Powered by a new engine with a fresh modern setting, the game promises freedom of action and immersive complex environments, combat intelligent enemies, map covering over 200 sq. km, comprehensive multiplayer support with join in progress, built-in mission editor, and more. Check the latest screenshots and read the fact sheet.

A new patch for Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available for download, bringing this FPS made by Epic Games to 3v369 - press 'read more' for changelog. Check our review for details about this FPS made by Epic Games.

We have a new Starcraft Ghost trailer, showcasing this tactical-action game is in the works at Swingin' Ape Studios. There will be usual multiplayer modes, such as Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and King of the Hill, along with an entirely new game mode: Capture the Base. The game, previously developed by Nihilistic Software, will be available for PS2 and Xbox in the first half of 2006.

Midway has released two new movies Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows, the game developed by Midway's San Diego studio. Scheduled for release on the PlayStation2, Xbox this December 12th, Seven Sorrows is a fusion of fantasy fighting action with the strategy of user-friendly RPG elements, a very beautiful storyline and a new fighting system. The E3 2005 movie can be found here.

Akella and Wargaming.net today announced the development of Inhabited Island, a strategy game based on the novel with the same title by Strugatsky brothers. The story unfolds after Maxim destroyed the Central Broadcast Station and the Land of Fathers army was defeated in the North. Having lost effect of mind control transmissions, the most part of the inhabitants faced collective hangover and fell into a state similar to coma. The Khontis seized the opportunity and attacked the country from the north. In this situation, violence is the only way to settle the conflict and stop the war. Release is scheduled for Q1 2007.

Lighthouse Interactive today unveiled more details about War World, their fast paced mech fighting game. The game will feature a 100 level singleplayer campaign in 6 difficulty settings, custom-based player created game elements, up to 9 upgrades for each weapon and many more. The fact sheet also contains details about the minimum and recommended system requirements, so press 'read more' to read it.

THQ Inc. and Revolution Software today announced that the fourth installment of the award-winning Broken Sword games will be entitled Broken Sword: The Angel of Death. It's time to play George Stobbart once more time, as he uncovers a nefarious plot which reignites an old rivalry between the world's most powerful factions and exposes a secret that they have secretly fought over for millennia. The game is scheduled for the summer of 2006.

White Knight Games today announced that Timothy and Titus: Saints, Martyrs, Heroes will be released next Easter. The game is based on the story of St Paul's disciples, St Timothy and St Titus, so it follows their adventures as they spread the word across the lands of the early Christianity. There are a lot more details in the press release, but don forget to check these new screenshots too.

Mythopoea Games today announced Phoenix Racing, an online racing game which will be available this December. There is one free but limited option to play and two more subscription-based ones, so press 'read more' to for the details and download the small client.

RedOctane today announced a partnership with Vans for launching the 25 Days of Guitar Hero Xmas Giveaway Contest. Each day through December 25th, Vans will award one winner a Guitar Hero prize pack with the winner announced each day on their website. Three 25 Days of Guitar Hero Xmas giveaway runners-up will be chosen starting on December 22nd with the Grand Prize winner chosen December 25th. The Grand Prize package includes a Gibson Baldwin Spirit SG Guitar, a Guitar Hero bundle and more. Check the press release for more info.

SEGA Europe released a few screenshots from Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll, a game developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS system. Slated for release in March 2006, Aiai, MeeMee, GonGon, and Baby are back with an new gameplay control using the Nintendo DS stylus and wireless multiplayer modes.