A new Call of Duty 4 video has been released, showing off the different perks that players will be use during multiplayer matches. Here it is embedded below:

Epic Games has announced that it has acquired a majority interest in People Can Fly, the developer behind Painkiller. They also revealed that the studio is working with Epic on the PC version of Gears of War. Additionally, these companies are also collaborating on a new IP which Epic will be previewing to publishers at the Leipzig Games Convention this week.

The relationship began last year when People Can Fly was evaluating Unreal Engine 3 to use for a new multi-platform game project. “PCF showed us their early prototypes within only a few weeks and we were totally blown away,” said Mark Rein, Vice President of Epic Games. “The quality of their work was extremely high, and knew we had to find a way to work more closely with them in the future.” Epic hired PCF to work on the PC version of Gears of War, and collaborated with them on design of a new IP.

“We are very excited to be working with Epic Games” said Adrian Chmielarz, Creative Director and Co-Owner of People Can Fly. “To be able to work with the best technology company in the business and collaborate on making amazing fantastic games is an offer you just can’t refuse. Making games is hard work but it is also great fun. Working with Epic reduces the stress of being an independent developer and lets us focus even more on fun side of the business.”

Beta drivers for both ATI and Nvidia graphic cards have been released in anticipation of the BioShock demo. The drivers promise better performance with the game on both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Download the ATI drivers from AMD Customer Care and the beta v163.44 drivers from Nvidia.

Mark your calendars because this Friday will see the release of a public demo of World in Conflict, the upcoming action-strategy game from Massive Entertainment. The demo will consist of the following:

• Multiplayer combat for up to 16 players in a match
  
  • Map: “Seaside” (US vs. USSR)
    
  • Exclusive Bonus Map: Customers who have pre-ordered the game will also be able to play a second MP map: “Ruins” (US vs. USSR)
  
  
• First public experience with World in Conflict’s epic single-player campaign
  
  • Tutorial: US Airbase
    
  • SP Mission 3: “The Battle of Pine Valley”
  
  
• Skirmish Mode: For the first time, players will be able to hone their combat skills versus bots (available only on “Seaside”)
  
  • Fully enabled online support through Massgate, including:
    
  • Few-player-mode
    
  • Clan matches
    
  • Full access to Massgate forums

EA sent out word that the Special Edition of Crysis is now available for pre-order across stores in North America and Europe. The 3-disc set contains behind-the-scenes looks and interviews with the developers behind the game at Crytek. It also contains art from the game.

Additionally, the steekbook box will contain a “making of” featurette, a unique in-game vehicle, “meet the developers” vignette, the initial Crysis video that started it all, a 32-page concept art book and the official soundtrack.

2K Games and 2K Sports have announced their lineups for the Leipzig Games Convention starting today. The publisher will be showing off Borderlands, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution, NBA 2K8, NHL 2K8 and Top Spin 3.

More details on their lineup can be found just after the jump.
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Australian developer Fuzzy Eyes has revealed Edge of Twilight, a third-person action/adventure title, for PC and Xbox 360.

The game is described as having a dark, steampunk fantasy in a world where night and day have been torn apart. It consists of two parallel realms, having the player draw on mystic powers and swift agility in the dark realm of eternal night and colossal machines and brutal strength in the scorched realm of eternal daylight. More information can be found on the game’s website.

Steam has gotten yet another title thanks to CDV. The publisher has made available Attack on Pearl Harbor through the service; it is being sold for $24.95 with an additional 10% discount until August 27.

Attack on Pearl Harbor is an aerial combat game that allows players to relive the dogfights of the Pacific Theater of WWII as both Japanese and American pilots. It features arcade-style play, extensive tutorials and up to 12-player LAN and Internet multiplayer action.

Hoping to cash in on one of the most popular Tycoon franchises ever, THQ has announced a DS version of Zoo Tycoon 2. In development at Altron for release in early 2008, the game is based on the popular life simulation franchise and will feature improved gameplay and new features. Here’s the deal:

In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, players will create the zoo of their dreams while collecting and caring for their favorite animals from every continent. The game features three game modes including Zoo Designer Mode, Zoo Director Mode and all new Zookeeper Mode which gives players the ability to view and care for three-dimensional versions of animals. Zoo Tycoon 2 DS also features new animals and environments, as well as complete use of the touch screen and DS Stylus™ for all zoo activities, ranging from zoo construction to purchasing animals. Players can also exchange zoo data with friends via multicard play and compete to see who can build the best zoo.

Frogster Interactive sends word that they will be present at the Leipzig Games Convention this week, showing off Speedball 2 and holding daily competitions at their booth. The Speedball 2 Arena at booth A02 in consumer hall 4 will be open to 1on1 matches with two champions daily winning one of the strictly limited Speedball 2 jerseys.

Also, Mike Montgomery of The Bitmap Brothers will be present for regular autographing sessions at the stand, which will also be host to presentations by the developers. Attendees will also be able to register for the open beta test of Speedball 2 starting this September at all gaming terminals at the booth.

Premier peripherals manufacturer Nyko Technologies has announced that it will be present at the Leipzig Games Convention, presenting a lineup of current and upcoming products.

The Zero is Nyko’s premium line of controllers, featuring LED backlit buttons, heat dissipating aluminum panels, full six direction support and a unique ergonomic design perfect for all hand types. The FrontMan Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox 360 brings much sought after wireless technology to the console allowing players to shred to their favorite songs from up to 30 feet away.

Visitors to Nyko in Hall 3, Booth A11 will also have the chance to see Nyko’s best selling Wii accessories such as the Charge Station for Wii, which recharges two Wii remotes simultaneously, and the Wireless Sensor Bar for Wii, which increases the range and accuracy of Wii remotes while removing inconvenient cables.

In addition, Nyko will be showing several PlayStation 3 peripherals, including the Charge Base, which charges up to four SIXAXIS controllers at once. Nyko will also exhibit the exceedingly popular Xbox 360 Intercooler, and Charge Station, as well as the DS Ultimate Kit, the Nintendo DS carrying case with a suite of essential features.

With the Leipzig Games Convention just two days away, Blizzard has announced that it will be showing off World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II at the show in playable form.

Wrath of the Lich King will let players adventure in the Howling Fjord region of Northend and check out Utgarde Keep, a five-person dungeon located there. For StarCraft II, attendees will be able to experience the newly revealed units of the Terran race and play as either the Terrans or the Protoss in single-player skirmishes and in multiplayer battles on six different maps.

Three new retro games are headed for the Wii Shop Channel this week. Here’s the scoop:

Super Metroid (Super NES, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence, 800 Wii Points): The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy. Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (Sega Genesis, 1 player, rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): In this thrilling sequel to The Revenge of Shinobi, Joe Musashi finds that Neo Zeed - the crime syndicate he believed he had wiped out two years earlier - is indeed still alive and well. The return of Neo Zeed and its leader, the mysterious Shadow Master, forces Musashi to return from exile and confront the growing evil. As the Shinobi, the master of long-forgotten Oboro Ninjitsu martial arts, Musashi must utilize all his powers to overcome his various enemies. Thanks to his considerable combat skills and special Ninjitsu moves, only the Shinobi can thwart Neo Zeed and vanquish the Shadow Master.

Neutopia (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 600 Wii Points): In this action role-playing game, you take control of a brave boy who sets off on a journey to rescue the kidnapped princess and reclaim the eight medallions that were stolen by the evil demon, Dirth. You’ll need to rely on your magic compass and information you’ve gathered to find entrances to labyrinths and defeat the bosses in them. Solve puzzles, avoid traps, move blocks and destroy walls to uncover secret rooms in the labyrinths. Carefully use your map to uncover hidden treasure and powerful equipment. Travel the land, underground, sea and sky on your quest to recover the medallions. With a save function, the right difficulty level and a system that doesn’t include experience points, this is truly an RPG that anyone can enjoy.

Bought a Wii, but can’t watch movies? X-OOM Software is here to the rescue: the company has released software, supporting the MJPEG codec, which allows users to play movies on the TV via the Wii.

Simply titled Movies on Wii, the software is easy for beginners and also includes an Expert mode, where users can also cut and back up individual scenes and whole movies as they wish. The software also includes a Fit-to-Stick feature, allowing movies to be automatically loaded on to a SD card in a short, simple process using only the space that is available. It supports DivX, Xvid, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV and various other movie formats.

X-OOM Movies on Wii is priced at £20 and can be bought from Amazon or from their official website.

Ahead of its retail release on August 31, a demo for Worms: Open Warfare 2 for the PSP is available for download. Head over to the official website and follow the instructions provided.

Meanwhile, the highly awaited demo for BioShock has also been released, offering a glimpse into this critically acclaimed shooter. Grab the 1.8 GB download from 3D Downloads, AusGamers, FanGaming, FileFront, FilePlanet, GameDaily, Gamer’s Hell, GameSpot, Gameworld Network and PixelRage. It is also available through Steam.