According to this post, the April issue of Game Informer magazine features the first look at a Nintendo Revolution title - Red Steel. The post does not go into any detail, teasing us readers in to buying it, but fortunately the Endangered Gamer blog has posted camera shots of the pages showcasing the game.

From the blurry shots it can be understood that the game is not bad graphics wise, and the Revolution controller seems to be perfect for such a title.

These titles were shipped during the last week:

• Act of War: High Treason
  
• Bust-A-Move Deluxe (PSP)
  
• Commandos Strike Force (PS2, Xbox and PC)
  
• Emergency 3
  
• Top Spin 2 (X360, DS and GBA)
  
• The Sims 2: Nightlife (Mac)
  
• Major League Baseball 2K6 (PS2 and Xbox)
  
• Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday (PC)
  
• Tourist Trophy (PS2)

• Air Conflicts
  
• Shadowgrounds (April 25)
  
• Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg

Lara Croft has become yet more popular - the big busted digital vixen has been awarded a Guinness World Record as the “Most Successful Human Videogame Heroine.”

The prize is justified though: Lara has sold over 28 million games worldwide, appeared onstage with U2, adorned the cover of over 200 magazines, and she has also famously taken the blame for another goalkeeping error by England goalkeeper and big Lara fan David James. Additionally, two movies based on the videogame franchise have been made with Angelina Jolie in the lead role.

Tomb Raider: Legends is Lara’s latest outing. It will be available starting April 11 on the PSP, PS2, PC, Xbox and Xbox 360.

NCSoft is the first publisher to announce its E3 2006 lineup. The mostly-MMORPG company will be showing off Tabula Rasa, Guild Wars, Aion, Dungeon Runners and Exteel at the show which will run from May 10 to 12.

Some new screenshots from Half-Life 2: Episode One have been released. Enjoy:

The official Episode One website has gone up too, offering information and media. The episode’s storyline is also detailed, giving it out that G-Man has lost control of the situation and that City 17’s Citadel is now in a self-destruct sequence, and that the episode will have Gordon & Co. escaping from the infernal city and venture out into the world.

Ubisoft is once again in the news, this time announcing their deal with TV Tokyo and Shueisha Inc that will allow them to create games based on Naruto for the Xbox 360. The new titles will be available in North America and European territories sometime next year.

NARUTO takes place in a world where ninja are the ultimate power. Uzumaki NARUTO is a ninja-in-training who is learning the art of ninjutsu with his classmates Sakura and Sasuke. The trio studies under the instruction of their teacher, Kakashi, who helps the group face a series of dangerous and daunting tests and challenges. Through their adventures, the young ninjas learn the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity, and right versus wrong.

No actual details on the games were revealed. More is expected at E3.

Turbine has announced the release of the first content module for Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach. Dubbed the “Dragon’s Vault” module, it is the first in a series of modules planned for release by the company, offering new content free of charge to all subscribers.

The Dragon’s Vault module features 15 compelling dungeons that provide a variety of additional content for advanced players in the game, including surprises around every corner that will challenge the most jaded adventurer. The Dragon’s Vault is the first in a series of planned modules that will provide new content and features for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE. Turbine plans to release additional modules over time that will include new content, features, and other improvements to the hit MMOG.

First up, the demos!

• Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend (X360)
  
• Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg on Battlefront

• Blazing Angels of WWII v1.01 on Ubi’s FTP server, 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, Boomtown, FileFront, Strategy Informer and VGPRO
  
• Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday v1.1 on Paradox Interactive
  
• Tomb Raider: Legend v1.1 on 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, FileFront, FileNuts, Strategy Informer and Worthplaying

Confirming previous rumors, Microsoft Game Studios has announced that it has purchased Lionhead Studios, the studio behind Fable, Black & White and The Movies.

Joining the likes of Rare, Bungie, Ensemble Studios and FASA, Lionhead will now create content exclusively for the PC and Xbox 360 platforms.

“At Microsoft Game Studios we have worked hard to become the best partner for the best creative talent in our industry, and this acquisition underscores our commitment to excellence,” said Shane Kim, general manager of Microsoft Game Studios. “Peter Molyneux is one of the few true visionaries in our industry, and his joining us is incredibly important to the future of both interactive entertainment and MGS. Lionhead is a shining example of the innovative and creative talent that has delivered some of the most influential and unique games experiences to date, and I am honored to welcome Peter and the incredible people at Lionhead Studios.”

“We could not be more excited about being part of MGS. They have long supported our creative vision, and this teamwork resulted in the hugely successful ‘Fable’ franchise,” said Molyneux, managing director of Lionhead Studios. “This acquisition gives Lionhead the stability and opportunity to focus on creating world-class next-generation titles. We are joining some of the most incredible game creators in the industry, the combined talent of which will truly take next-generation gaming to a new level.”

Sierra Entertainment has officially announced World in Conflict which was revealed in the latest issue of PC Zone Magazine. Developed by Massive Entertainment, the game features completely destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer action and “hard-hitting” battles.

World in Conflict presents a chillingly authentic Cold War scenario where the Berlin Wall never fell. Created by Cold War authority and best-selling author Larry Bond, the story begins in 1989 as the Soviets, fearing certain collapse, boldly advance into Europe. NATO responds in force only to be met on a second front — a full-fledged invasion of the American homeland. Players take on the role of field commander, leading the era’s most powerful military machines in the campaign to retake America’s cities and suburbs.

Features in World in Conflict include:

• Super-Powered Warfare: Unleash the arsenals of the great military superpowers in the gripping single-player story created by Larry Bond
  
• Bleeding-Edge Graphics - The latest version of Massive’s proprietary Masstech engine allows for a full 360° range of camera control and features advanced lighting and physics effects
  
• Complete Destructibility - As the battle rages, the world environment pays the price — every object in the game will crumble under the force of war, including cars, buildings and forests
  
• Deep Multiplayer Modes: Using Massive’s proprietary Massgate multiplayer server system, World in Conflict will support up to 16 players for head-to-head, team-based battles
  
• Real World Units: Players will take control of the most devastating arsenal of military weaponry ever created, including Soviet, American and NATO tanks, planes, trucks, troops and helicopters as well as nuclear weapons
  
• Player Roles - Players will choose to play as Infantry, Armor, Support Forces, or Aerial specialists; multiplayer teams will need to master each role for maximum effectiveness.

The game is scheduled for release this Spring. Below are the first eight high-resolution screenshots from the title.

The fourth instalment in the Rayman series was announced by Ubisoft. Led by series creator Michel Ancel, who was also behind Beyond Good & Evil and King Kong, the game will be out in time for the Holiday season for both current and next-generation consoles.

No details were revealed.

A free Kameo update is now available, unlocking co-operative gameplay over Xbox Live and System Link. Players can now enjoy the two-player co-op found in the action levels of the game which have to be completed in single-player mode.

Rare has also released two packs of costumes for the game, with both going up for 200 points.

Keeping in track with Ken Kutaragi’s “PS3 will be expensive” and “you better get a second job” remarks, SCEE’s George Fornay dropped hints as to just how expensive the next-gen console from Sony will get.

According to him, through a radio station interview on Europe 1, the PS3 will be hitting the region for €500 to €600; he also confirmed that the PS3 will be hitting Europe this November.

Doing a direct conversion makes it stand at US$700, but it has to be noted that Europeans almost always get shafted in the case of price. Usually Dollar-Euro conversions are made 1:1, so therefore, it is expected that the PS3 will retail for $500-$600 in North America.

Square Enix’s Xbox 360 MMORPG Final Fantasy XI will be available in Europe through Ubisoft. The publisher will also handle distribution for the Windows expansion pack Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan. Both games will hit stores later this month.

FINAL FANTASY XI is a massively multi player online role playing game (MMORPG), taking place in the renowned world of Vana’diel®. With the release of the third Windows expansion pack FINAL FANTASY XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan and the Xbox 360 version, combining PlayOnline™, FINAL FANTASY XI and all three expansion packs for the title - Chains of Promathia™, Rise of the Zilart® and new Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion packs, the world of Vana’diel will be an even livelier place to visit.

SiN’s first Episode is now close to release: EA has announced that it will be bringing the episodic shooter to retail stores on May 12, while Valve’s Steam platform will handle the digital distribution. Pre-orders are going on now, with customers getting 10% off the total price at the moment. The first Episode is also being pre-loaded via Steam now.

On a related note, the Sin Episodes website has been updated with a new design and new content. Most interestingly however, the site lists nine episodes of SiN, making the full experience cost a total of $180 if Ritual keeps up the trend of pricing each episode at $20.