So what's going to be in our videogaming menu starting this week? A whole lot of DS games once again, we tell you, though there's a few gems or two in the Nintendo handheld rough on Tuesday. There's a music rhythm game for almost every console out there, plus a couple new additions to the portfolio of PC games. Somehow we're also seeing another relaunching of Gears of War for the Xbox 360 the "Refresh" edition. We don't know why it's re-listed, but it is. The full list follows at the full story.

RPG fans, gather around. Remember back in November when the first expansion for SouthPeak Interactive and Reality Pump's Two Worlds (PC and Xbox 360) was announced? Another announcement was just made and the expansion has leveled up into a sequel. Yes, folks, Two Worlds: The Temptation (also for the Xbox 360 and PC) will be picking up where the first title left off. Interested? Check out the full article for more info and screenshots.

Heads up Two Worlds players! Publisher South Peak Interactive and developer Reality Pump announced that a free demo of the RPG will go live tomorrow (Thursday) over at Xbox Live. But more importantly, details regarding the promised high priority patch has finally been revealed.

We'd like to believe that this specific demo will reflect the changes implemented by Reality Pump in the upcoming title update. To see the improvements specific for each platform, check the "read more" link below.

Hot off the press wire, it's just been announced that Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (PC and Xbox 360) finally got the smiley-face stamp of the Games for Windows marketing campaign. The seal, mind you, isn't something trivial. Not all games get the Games for Windows certification.

Now, Artificial Studios and SouthPeak Interactive's Monster Madness joins the ranks of other hard-hitting games (both already-released and TBA-clocked) like Halo 2 Vista, LotRO: Shadows of Angmar, Supreme Commander, Alan Wake, and LEGO Star Wars II.

Titles that get the Games for Windows certification are those that meet the standards of Microsoft, as well as guaranteeing the game's compatibility with a range of hardware configurations.

 

We're sure you're just as interested to learn more about the multiplayer mode of SouthPeak Interactive's Two Worlds, that's why we're just so thankful that they finally sent a press release about it.

That's right, we now have more details as to how the multiplayer mode will actually work in Two Worlds. According to the press release, this will be absolutely separate from the solo adventure, and will allow players to create custom characters "around traditional multiplayer RPG classes."

There will also be a hub-like lobby area where players can join others to form teams of as many as eight players, specifically for the team matches. Chatting and trading will also be highly encouraged. What else is in store for you here? Well, there's horse racing and monster hunting to name but a couple of the many more "side-games".

Melanie Mroz, Executive VP of SouthPeak, was reassuring when she said that Two Worlds would definitely be worth waiting for:

"We're thrilled with the progress that Two Worlds' multiplayer content is making, although the extensive play-balancing and testing that content requires has necessitated a shift of the release date to late July. We want Two Worlds to truly live up to its potential and gamers can rest assured that it will be worth the wait."

We definitely hope so, too. Two Worlds is set to invade your world for Xbox 360 and PC in July 2007.

Here's a new bunch of screenshots for Southpeak Interactive's Two Worlds. This time, you'll get a better feel of the action as you are transported to the raging battle between the civilization you are trying to save and the orc-ish hordes attempting to dominate your cities.

Two Worlds is already nearing its release, slated for next month. You know what you have to do know? We suggest you start preparing for your strategies. We know we've told you about the Sneak Mode and the concoctions you can come up with as an alchemist. Why don't you go review those? It's sure to be a helpful lot. Oh, and while you're at it, why don't you check out the rest of these screens, too? Get a better idea of the ride ahead for you.

More screenshots are waiting for you at the Full Article!

Getting the courage to tell somebody you like them is hard enough already without a horde of monsters turning up at your doorstep and interrupting you. In Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia, that's exactly what Zack gets and he's naturally pissed. (Wouldn't you be angry too?) He screams like a girl afterwards but that's beside the point.

Since the PC and Xbox360 title from SouthPeak Interactive has been delayed even further, we'll have to wait a little longer for this shoot 'em up - or better yet, obliterate 'em up. But that really doesn't mean we'll stop waiting, does it? Anyway, here's another trailer for Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia featuring some cool monster hunting. Zack goes about it with his fave axe weapons while Jennifer takes care of the monster infestation with two nail guns Lara Croft style.

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia is set to hit the shelves in May 15 (cross your fingers). We'll quit the prattle and let you watch the video. Enjoy!

  

The game Two Worlds: A Tale of Two Cities by SouthPeak Interactive tells the story of a civilized land besieged by orc invaders (so Warcraft-ish!). Your character has to stop the orcish hordes from taking the cities... which we will now be taking a tour of. Well, we'll check two of the largest cities available in the game anyway, since you have to know what you'll be fighting for, right?

First off, we have the city of Cathalon. The royal capital, where the king resides. Modeled after a traditional open architectural style, it boasts of large fountains and large bazaars. Guards constantly patrol the city, keeping it safe for all it's citizens and visitors.

Next up, we have the Asian-inspired city of Ashos. A port city always bustling with trade, its twisting streets can lead you to the shop of a friendly merchant or even a secluded hidden garden. Citizens walk about wearing kimonos while Samurai patrol the streets, keeping peace and order.

While all of this may seem perfect, the Orc hordes are slowly advancing towards these civilized lands. War has already been declared and the only thing keeping these cities safe is the river Gon. The Xbox 360 version of Two Worlds: A Tale of Two Cities is slated for release this May 15 in the US and May 11 in Europe. If you've been waiting for this game, you can check out our previous article on the game or the latest screenshots of the cities (bottom and top of the article) to help pass the time.

 

This tool will surely aid you in surviving the danger in SouthPeak Interactive's highly-anticipated RPG title for the Xbox 360 and PC, Two Worlds. Introducing the Sneak Mode, this "offers the player the chance to get up close and personal with adversaries before deciding their fate."

So you're not sure yet if you want to go for the kill or if you just want to torment him with your special concoctions via the Alchemy system? Then get on the Sneak Mode and bide yourself some more time before settling for what to do. Not only that, but this will also definitely help you get past the Guards and Watchtowers without calling attention and drawing danger to yourself. That means more time and opportunity for you to accomplish your mission.

To find out and see more about this innovative Sneak Mode, just click on Full Article.

   

UPDATE: We're sure that there are some of you who appreciated the screens and the game's packshots. But now prepare to be irked - SouthPeak Interactive and Artificial Studios announced that Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (Xbox 360, PC) has been further delayed. It was originally set for a April 3 release, but now it has been pushed back to May 15. Just a quick heads-up to you guys.

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SouthPeak Interactive is at their whole monster mashing business again with the release of some new screenshots, as well as some packshots, for Monster Madness: The Battle for Suburbia.

The game, which pits you against tons of undead monstrosities, demons, and other sorts of creepy baddies, takes a lighthearted look at B-movies and spins it to make a furiously action-packed game. Heck, you can even change into a standard B-movie staple such as a mummy or Frankenstein's monster to pull off even more carnage.

The game will be released sometime next month, but before anything else, why not get prepared by sharpening those stakes, getting some silver ready, and checking out these screenshots. Enjoy!