Ship Sim Extremes developer recognized at world's second largest maritime exhibition

Developers VSTEP further established themselves as the leading European developer of professional simulators and virtual programming software this week at Europort 2009, one of the largest maritime exhibitions in the world. Their award winning professional maritime simulator Ship Simulator Professional was selected for the opening ceremony of the show. The Prime Minster of the Netherlands, Jan Peter Balkenende, officially opened the exhibition by sailing through the virtual Port of Rotterdam using VSTEP's simulator.

Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble for PSP available on PlayStation Network on November 12th

Whether it's Tuesday or Thursday, there's no bad day for a badass rumble.

Atlus announce that banchos will now have the option of saving their strength for fighting thugs instead of fighting their way through traffic, as Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble for PSP (PlayStation Portable) System will also be available on PlayStation Network on November 12th, two days after the game's November 10th retail release.

STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts will be featured as a premier league in MMA video game plus Brett Rogers and Jake Shields

Electronic Arts announce that STRIKEFORCE, a world-class mixed martial arts fight promotion, will be featured as a premier league in the upcoming EA SPORTS MMA video game. In addition, Brett Rogers and Jake Shields, both of whom will be competing in the STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global co-promoted fight on November 7 (broadcasted live by CBS), join the EA SPORTS MMA roster of fighters.

Contest: Heroes of Newerth Beta Key Giveaway

Another wave of 500 beta keys to give away for S2 Games' impending Defense of the Ancients-inspired strategy-RPG Heroes of Newerth (PC).

Our last batch of beta keys went faster than hotcakes slathered in maple syrup, so if you're interested in trying the game out, it's best to grab one while our supply lasts.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta Exclusive on PlayStation 3 plus try out on PSN

EA announce that the forthcoming multi player beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be exclusive to PlayStation 3.

Dragon Age: Origins Patch 1.01a download

The first update for BioWare's fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Origins, tweaking the difficulty and fixing several bugs including a case of potential character corruption.

Fallen Earth video game cross-platform iPhone application

Fallen Earth massively multiplayer online game (MMO), announced today the development of a cross-platform iPhone application, which allows players to connect into the live game server and interact with the game remotely via their iPhone.

Warhammer Online Further Enhances Accessibility with New Streaming Free Trial Client and Introduction of New User Journey Features endless free trial

Mythic Entertainment announce that the critically-acclaimed MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR), has replaced its 10-day time-limited free trial with a new, endless free* trial program which is now available for download. The new streaming client for the endless free trial enhances the game’s accessibility and greatly decreases the download time, making it easier than ever for new players to experience the never-ending battles of WAR for themselves.

Planet 51 free to play video game download link

Planet 51 Online, the virtual gaming universe for PC, ready to be colonized

• Free to play, the game is already available for download at www.planet51online.com

• Planet 51 Online is a multiplayer virtual world based in the highly-anticipated movie scheduled for a wide cinematic release on November 20th

Tony Hawks RIDE Gameplay [HD] video game trailer

Featuring an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, Tony Hawk: RIDE redefines the sports genre by offering a fully dynamic hands-free gaming experience. Designed in conjunction with the game, the cutting edge wireless controller allows for unprecedented freedom and movement. Players of all experience levels will have the chance to feel what it's really like to skate.