Visually speaking, the cutesy, cartoony Mini Ninjas is probably as far as IO Interactive can get from their usual blood-drenched action games. While I was a bit blindsided by the game's announcement early this year, it really does grow on you after a while. If you're interested in giving this a spin, you'll be glad to know that the game's PS3, Xbox 360, and PC demos will be available this week.

Five classes, Blizzard had said - five classes that the player will initially select from on his first run through of Diablo III. Two of those classes were revealed at the World Wide Invitational at Paris, France this year, and only one of them has returned from a 20-year furlough from the Lord of Terror's last campaign in Sanctuary. The other was a Witch Doctor, who's origins and lore do not disguise the fact that it has replaced the loved Necromancer. Lead designer Jay Wilson explains its absence in Diablo 3.

Strap on a helmet and get ready to take on one of the most grueling races in the world as the Tour de France gets its latest cycling sim from Cyanide and Focus Home Interactive with Pro Cycling Manager - Tour de France 2008 (PlayStation Portable and PC). In our full article you can view several new screenshots from the game as well as some interesting details regarding the upcoming title.

We've seen impressive tech demos and bone-chilling trailers of Atari's Alone in the Dark (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PC), and parent Infogrames knows gamers will pick up its game. Infogrames' CEO believes in the upcoming survival horror so much that he's banking on it to bring the company to break-even level. Find what he had to say at the full article.

Virtual cyclists can once again take on the challenge of braving all 3,000 miles of this year's iteration of Cyanide's premier cycling sim in Pro Cycling Manager - Tour de France 2008. The new game will feature all the familiar aspects of last year's version, as well as a couple of new events sure to entice cycling buffs who enjoy this highly competitive sport. More details on the upcoming game are cycling in at full article.

Blizzard is sending out word that tickets for its upcoming Worldwide Invitational event in Paris have now sold out. We imagine this shouldn't come as big surprise for the fans, given what sort of events await those who decide to pay the cash for their admission fee. More details are available in the full article.

StarCraft II for the PC platform was announced during last year's Worldwide Invitational. With this year's event just announced by Blizzard, rumors about a new title are now circulating once more.

The rumors have been going on for some time now especially after Blizzard mentioned that it's working on a yet-to-be announced MMORPG project. Could it be Diablo? Know more after the jump!

Blizzard's Worldwide Invitational is coming to Paris! This year marks the fourth Worldwide Invitational and Blizzard has just announced that tickets will soon be available. Details about the event in the full article.

David Hecq, a certified gamer who writes reviews and does other things video game journalists have on their to-do lists, is running for mayor of a small town in France. He's the president of AFRS (Française de Revendeurs Spécialisés, an association of video game retailers), runs a gaming website, yet still has time to play politics.

Check out the full article for more details!

Long-time game publisher Atari's financial troubles persist as its Q2 revenues continue to plummet. The firm has lost US$ 7.7 million in the period ending September of 2007, compounding earlier problems starting long before this fiscal cycle.

Financial dips ahead when you read on at the full article.