In more music news, film, television and video game composer Garry Schyman has created the original music score for Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furons, the latest installment in the human-probing series. The game is set in the ‘70s and the score is inspired by music styles from that era, including classic film scores by Lalo Schifrin, Jerry Goldsmith and Roy Budd. It was recorded with a live symphony orchestra as well as a brass band, flute soloist and more.

“The idea for DAH3 was to continue the approach set in DAH1 and DAH2 as though I was a film composer writing in that period,” said Garry Schyman. “Of course wah wah guitar is slathered throughout because it was so ubiquitous and influential. Personally this is my favorite of the three DAH scores. I love this style of music!”

The game is due out next month on Xbox 360.

THQ today announced Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, a new standalone chapter in the popular RTS franchise from Relic Entertainment. The game will offer three new campaigns, as well as new units, multiplayer modes and a “direct-fire” feature that allows more tactical control during battle.

In development at series creator Relic Entertainment, the game will be fully compatible with its predecessor and utilized the developer’s in-house Essence engine.

It is expected to be out during spring 2009.

THQ, in conjunction with Games Workshop and a team of professional modelers, has announced that it has created a limited set of six exclusive Squad Command themed PSP consoles, one of which it will give away in the UK through an exclusive competition. All users have to do is enter the competition on the publisher’s website and test their luck; there are copies of the game for runners-up, too.

Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command is the first portable title in the series, offering turn-based action strategy combat on the go. It features 15 single-player missions, as well as various multiplayer modes playable over nine multiplayer maps with up to eight players.

THQ has announced that it will release exclusively developed titles on Xbox Live Arcade starting with Spongebob Squarepants: Underpants Slam, an action game based on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon. It is expected to be released sometime next month. The game will be followed by Screwjumper, an original title, and Elements of Destruction and Rocket Riot.

THQ announced that it has signed a major co-marketing agreement with mobile media company 3, one that will see the latter being included in Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, an upcoming underground racing game for PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360 and DS.

“To be able to offer 3 the ideal position between mobile and console games with Juiced 2 - THQ’s sequel to a two-million selling Juiced franchise is very exciting for mobile entertainment, ” said Adam Comiskey, International Vice-President, THQ Wireless.

Under the agreement, the 3 brand will be fully integrated into the game, as seen below. Additionally, the mobile version of the game will be available for download directly from the 3 portal.

Gamespot carries word from Nihilistic that the other Conan game, an action title in the likes of God of War, will be released on September 28, a whole month earlier than its previous date of October 26. The game will be available on both PS3 and Xbox 360 and will retail for $59.99 in the US.

Meanwhile, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, the highly anticipated MMORPG, is set for release on March 25, 2008. It was previously expected to hit stores later this year.

The first in two Worms announcements today, THQ announced Worms: A Space Oddity, the newest entry in the popular turn-based strategy series. Set for release during Spring 2008, the game will make its debut on the Wii with a new visual style, new environmental settings, unique controls and even more customization options. As expected, it will make use of the Wii unique controllers.

In Worms: A Space Oddity, players will enjoy the ultimate blend of classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions, as well as multiplayer modes that include a host of all-new party games and even more customization options. The game takes advantage of the Wii’s intuitive controls, on-screen hints and the redesigned interface with an in-game help system. Worms: A Space Oddity demonstrates significant visual, technical and design advancement over its predecessors with a new visual style that abandons the traditional drawn approach and replaces it with a distinctive style inspired by classic Sci-Fi looks. The Worms battles take place across six planets, each with its own, unique environments and global events. The online multiplayer experience pits up to four Worms fiends from all over the world against each other.

The game is being developed by Team17 Software.

Philips has announced that Gas Powered Games’ Supreme Commander will be amBX-enabled and bundled with the company’s amBX line of PC gaming peripherals. This technology will allow the game to make use of sensory ambience like light, wind and rumble to further immense the player into the game.

“Supreme Commander is the perfect title to accompany and showcase the Philips amBX Gaming Peripherals effects,” commented Engelbert van Pelt, General Manager New Business Development, Philips Consumer Electronics. “Supreme Commander’s real-time strategy game play will maximise the lighting, wind and rumble effects that the Philips amBX PC Gaming Peripherals are capable of delivering. War gaming has never been so realistically scary.”

Other follows of amBX include Codemasters, THQ, Kuju, Introversion, Revolution and many other studios.

A new patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has been released, updating the shooter to v1.004. The download can be found on 3D Downloads, FileFront, FilePlanet, Gameguru Mania and Shacknews, while full patch notes can be found on Oblivion-Lost.de.

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.

The first of the patches comes from Codemasters, who has updated Overlord to v1.2. The new version adds an inverted mouse option, removes the 30 FPS cap and addresses bugs and more. It can be downloaded from FileFront, Gamer’s Hell and Rapidshare (direct link).

A new patch for Anderson & the Legacy of Cthulhu has also been released, updating the adventure game to v1.02. Grab it from Gamer’s Hell. Supreme Commander has also been updated, with the game going up to v3260. This page outlines the changes in the update, which includes new units as well as bug fixes and balance changes. Grab it from FileFront, Gamer’s Hell and Rapidshare (direct link).

Aspyr has released a patch for the Mac edition of Quake 4, updating the shooter to v1.4.2. Fixing multiplayer issues, including support for Quake 4 TV, the update can be downloaded from MacGameFiles.

The first S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky trailer is now online, showing gameplay footage from the upcoming prequel. Watch it below, or download from 3D Downloads, ActionTrip, FileFront, FileShack and Gamer’s Hell.

THQ sends word that it has partnered with Chinese developer Shanda to co-development and publish an online-only version of Company of Heroes, its critically acclaimed RTS from Relic Entertainment. Simply dubbed Company of Heroes Online, the game is being developed by the original aforementioned developer and Shanda for release across China - where Shanda has obtained the exclusive license to operate the game - sometime next year.

The game will allow players to build their character up from private to general through multiplayer cooperative missions, gameplay modes and PvP combat. No other information was revealed.

Valve has confirmed that Steam Community, an extension to its games delivery service that adds social networking, will launch in beta form by the end of this month. This news was revealed through a Steam message, which also mentions that owners of the Orange Box can now give away their copy of the game to a friend.

The message also carries word that THQ has joined the service, offering a couple of its games, including Company of Heroes, Titan Quest and Full Spectrum Warrior, through the service.

The latest publisher to join the Steam train is THQ who has announced that some of its titles are already available on the service. These games include Company of Heroes, Titan Quest, Full Spectrum Warrior and more. Each have a 10% discount on its standard price until July 24.

The publisher also plans on making available other games from its stable, with STALKER and Warhammer 40,000 on the way.

“In the past couple years, THQ has established itself as one of today’s premier PC publishers,” said Valve co-founder Gabe Newell. “It’s great to finally be working together with THQ and its studio system and offer this award-winning line up to Steam’s growing audience, which represents over 13 million accounts.”