Atari has released the single-player demo for Shadow Ops: Red Mercury, offering an opportunity to try out the imminent military first-person shooter by Zombie Studios. This hefty download, includes a mission located in Syria, where you battle terrorist forces while destroying anti-aircraft emplacements.

The playable demo for Full Spectrum Warrior is now online, allowing the chance to experience the imminent squad-based tactical action game by Pandemic Studios. Details on the contents of this demo are not yet available.

Activision have released the single-player demo for Call of Duty: United Offensive, allowing you to sample the newly released World War II first-person shooter expansion by Gray Matter Studios. This standalone demo offers the intro level from the add-on, set during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes.

Half-Life 2 Fallout reports Gabe Newell confirmed today on our forum, that the Half-Life 2 release candidate was handed over to Vivendi Universal 15th of September. Vivendi Universal would still have to approve this release candidate, which could take several weeks. When the release candidate(s) are approved, an gold announcement should follow.

3D Gamers reports that Ubi Soft sends along an updated SDK for Far Cry, the tropical island first-person shooter by CryTek Studios. This version 1.1 release includes a number of additional Max and Maya plugins and exporters, along with applying some fixes and adding more documentation.

The playable demo for Conflict: Vietnam is now available, offering an opportunity to try out this new squad-based tactical shooter sequel by Pivotal Games. This demo contains the second mission from the full game, titled Rumble in the Jungle.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is currently in development for PC and future generation consoles. If you want to see the Scans of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion!

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Hot on the heels of the beta patch, Epic Games has now released the final Win32 retail patch for Unreal Tournament 2004, still upgrading their multiplayer first-person shooter to version 3323. This patch is in fact identical to the beta file (so you don't need to get it again if you already downloaded that), as before applying the usual array of improvements, bug fixes and other changes in the Onslaught mode, Onslaught AI, general gameplay, demo recording, networking, editor, and engine departments.

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If you want to see the 8 page preview of Quake 4! then your going to need to get yourselves the November issue of PC Zone Mag or unless I find some scans! : ) Thanks to Demigod over at Futuremarks Forum! click the Pic for more Info.

3D Gamers reports a new beta patch for Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available, bringing the Win32 and Linux editions of the sci-fi first-person shooter sequel by Digital Extrems and Epic Games to version 3323. This is an unsupported beta release, applying the usual array of improvements, bug fixes and other changes in the Onslaught mode, Onslaught AI, general gameplay, demo recording, networking, editor, and engine departments.

Battle Field 1942 Mod: The Galactic Conquest 0.4 patch is out! The update log has only a list of changes between versions. With over 50 vehicles, with unique flying controls, and so many custom player abilities and gameplay types, you really need to read the manual to get the most out of GC. . ...Galactic Conquest places you on the ice planet Hoth in an epic battle of survival from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Blaze over the snow in speeders, man the anti-personnel cannons, and ready those blasters for a long battle between the Empire and Rebel forces

The single-player demo for Tribes: Vengeance is now available, offering a chance to try out the upcoming sci-fi first-person shooter sequel by Irrational Games. This demo sports one mission "that takes place about half-way through the game. As Daniel, the leader of the Children of the Phoenix, you must complete a traditional combat trial alongside two AI companions, as waves of enemies charge into the arena.

THQ has released a playable demo (334MB) for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, allowing you to test your skills in this just gold 3D real-time strategy game by Relic Entertainment. The demo includes an amazing intro, one single player mission, two skirmish maps that you can play as Space Marines, and a tutorial to Space Marines.

The Day Of Defeat Editing Center has just recieved a massive update of 20 new custom downloads to enhance your dod playing experience.

TribalWar are reporting that the single-player demo for Tribes Vengeance will be released today and while your waiting you can grab the Tribes: Vengeance beta editing tools over Here

EA Sports have released the playable demo of FIFA 2005 that allows you to play a friendly match between Arsenal and AC Milan.

Brian Cochran has completed his gameplay review of Doom 3 and describes the sci-fi horror with adjectives such as breathtaking, dark, emotional, and immersive.

Incorporating original assets from DOOM 3, the design and layout of VIAVGA DM1 has a similar feel to many Quake III Arena multiplayer maps, featuring several main combat zones connected via tighter corridors, ducts and hallways. Containing a mixture of open areas for free-range (rocket jumping) action and various confined areas for close quarter combat, VIAVGA DM1 is littered with strategically placed weapons, armor and ammo as well as destructible light fixtures, exploding gas tanks, volatile movable barrels and other devious deathtraps.

TweakGuides have posted their latest guide for Battlefield Vietnam!

I've released my Battlefield Vietnam Tweak Guide. The guide contains descriptions of all the in-game settings, troubleshooting tips, and all known working tweaks designed to ensure that you can run BF:V at its best on your machine. Don't expect miracles, but to make sure your BFV is tuned up to the maximum click Here