From Nintendo comes word that the long-awaited Opera browser for DS will be hitting UK on October 6. DS owners in the region will now be able to use wireless hotspots to access and browse the web on both screens of the console, which PSP owners have been doing for years (and for free, too).

The company also listed other titles in its release schedule, marking down English Training and Hotel Dusk: Room 215 for release in the UK on October 13 and November 24, respectively.

GFI’s “Massive real-time strategy game” Officers has received an update from its developer, stating a couple of behind-the-scenes details.

First up, the update talks about the three year development period of the game, supporting it by saying that Officers will offer “colossal scales and boundless opportunities” and will offer “as much depth as possible.”

The update also reveals that the developer had to cut some ideas, as well as the German and Soviet campaigns, all of which will make it into the game in the form of an add-on. They also took time to pimp the features of the game: “maps will be 25 square kilometers each, where up to 1.500 units may be engaged in a battle; astonishing visual effects created by means of particle systems, multiple light sources, shaders v. 2.0; picturesque graphics powered by advanced opportunities of DirectX 9.0; breath-taking atmosphere and gripping gameplay with a large variety of tactical and strategic opportunities that will definitely please even most sophisticated gamers.”

Additionally, a brand new in-game video has also been released.

The Prey Linux dedicated server binaries are now available from 3D Realms. To set up a dedicated server one will require the full game, as some files from the CD (or DVD) are required.

Micro Applications has announced that it has signed an international publishing agreement with Cyanide to distribute Horse Racing Manager 2 worldwide this Fall.

Developed for the PC, the title, as its name implies, is a sport management and horse racing game. The game will offer three gameplay modes: the Owner mode, where the player runs and manages his own stable; the Jockey mode, allowing players to “take the reins” and take part in races; and the Punter mode, letting players bet on racers. Horse Racing Manager 2 will also feature multiplayer modes.