Multiplayer sim WarBirds 2006 to take flight at E3
The multiplayer WarBirds series is to receive an updated incarnation at E3 Monday, with the unveiling of WarBirds 2006.

E3 2006 Preview: The hot games list
A number of blockbuster titles will grace the Los Angeles Convention Center this week for E3 2006. This year's crop of titles poised to make their debut at E3 will leave no stone unturned - more games for Xbox 360, new MMORPGs for the PC, and next generation games in the works for Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3. From MOORGs (massively open online racing game) to WWII/Sci-Fi RTS titles, this year's conference is sure to feature a few eye-opening demos and intriguing previews.

Dean Takahashi Talks "Xbox 360 Uncloaked"
(On TwitchGuru) You could argue that no one outside of Microsoft knows more about its Xbox game business than Dean Takahashi. A staff writer for the San Jose Mercury News, Takahashi has spent several years researching and writing about the Xbox, which has led to his authoring two books.

Atari ports Test Drive Unlimited to PS2 and PSP
Atari confirmed that it will be offering its car simulation game Test Drive Unlimited for Sony's Playstation 2 (PS2) and Playstation Portable (PSP), in addition to already announced versions for the Xbox 360 and the PC.

Unreal Tournament 2007 to be demonstrated at E3
Midway Games said that it will demonstrate a total of 13 new games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo next week. Among the titles show visitors will be able to see is Unreal Tournament 2007 (PC, PS3), the latest version of the Unreal franchise, which is currently developed by Epic games.

Pandemic to unveil Mercenaries 2: World in Flames at E3
Pandemic Studios announced that it will take the wraps off Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, a sequel to the original Mercenaries war action game.

Namco Bandai to show off two hellish games at E3
Fans of demons and epic warfare will get a treat at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles where Namco Bandai will be demonstrating Hellgate: London and Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.

E3 2006 Preview: The showdown between consoles and PCs
All this week, the $31 billion global video game industry will have the Hollywood spotlights shining exclusively upon it, as even the old MGM Studios have been rented out to help stage one of the biggest showdowns in the history of the entertainment industry. The Electronic Entertainment Expo officially commences next Wednesday, but Monday will be high noon, as the second of the next-generation consoles - Sony's PlayStation 3 - makes its world premiere.

BFG to launch Ageia physics cards on 9 May
BFG today announced that its Ageia Physx based physics cards will be available in North America, Europe, Japan, Korea and Australia on 9 May.

EA to show successor of FarCry at E3
Electronic Arts (EA) today announced that it will demonstrate more than a dozen of upcoming game titles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

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