The European publishing rights for WarPath, Groove Games‘ sci-fi FPS, was picked up by Lighthouse Interactive. Developed by Digital Extremes, the game is a combination of single and multiplayer modes “sure to please FPS fans.” It is set for release in the region during Q1 2007.

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According to VU Games representatives, TimeShift has been delayed. In development at Saber Interactive, the time-shifting shooter was originally set for release in October 2005 and then delayed to this Spring; it carries no release date now. Vivendi has also commented that the demo is not representative of the final product.

Warpath and Sword of the Stars have also been delayed. The Warpath website carries word of the delay, stating that the FPS will be out this June; it had a previous shipping date of March 2006. On the Lighthouse Interactive website is word of the Sword of the Stars delay - the 4x strategy game will now be released in late summer. The extra development time will allow the developer to complete all localizations for the European markets to ensure a global release, according to the company’s CEO.

A rush of demos was released yesterday, marking preview releases for Warpath, Ubersoldier, Panzer Elite and Air Conflicts.

Debuting on Gamespot, the Ubersoldier single-player demo offers one mission from the full game, spanning three diverse environments. It can also be grabbed from 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, Computer Games, FileFront, Gameguru Mania, Gamer’s Hell and Worthplaying.

A multiplayer demo of WarPath, an upcoming sci-fi shooter, has been released, offering deathmatch/team deathmatch map Breach and CTF map Rush, both of which support offline play with bots. Download it from 3D Gamers, FilePlanet and Worthplaying.

JoWood has released a second demo for Panzer Elite Action, giving a preview of the multiplayer aspect of the armored combat game. It’s a 475 MB download from 3D Gamers, Boomtown, Computer Games, FileFront, FileNuts, Gamer’s Hell and Worthplaying.

Last, but not least, is the Air Conflicts demo, providing a look at the forthcoming aerial combat game. It’s a 99 MB download from Frogster’s website, 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, Computer Games, FileFront, Gamer’s Hell and Worthplaying.

Keeping the tradition of Unreal-powered games up, Groove Games has announced WarPath, a sci-fi FPS for the PC and Xbox.

Three distinct races have converged in a virtual Eden, in the outermost reaches of the galaxy, each with a unique reason for settling this new world. Conflict is inevitable, victory is not.

“WarPath” is a fast-paced FPS game featuring a unique single player mode that allows gamers to battle for control of different territories, with each providing distinct strategic advantages. Once players have honed their skills in the single player missions, they can jump online and let the real action begin.

WarPath will offer 3 different races to choose from, 4 land-based vehicles, 8 upgradeable weapons, 4 multiplayer modes, 25 multiplayer levels and support for up to 16 players via LAN or online.

The game will retail for $20 and $30 on PC and Xbox, respectively, when released this Spring.