An updated demo of Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin is now available, bringing this free sample of the 3D turn-based war game by Big Time Software and Battlefront.com to version 1.01, in sync with last month's retail patches. As before this release brings a huge list of changes, inasmuch they apply to the demo and not the full game.

In a surprise move, Eidos Interactive has released a second playable demo for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, once again allowing you to step into the shoes of Codename 47 if you don't own the full game yet. This demo contains a mission where you're attending a party, and have to kill a general and retrieve a suitcase.

Arkane Studios has issued updated retail patches for Arx Fatalis, nonetheless retaining their 3D role-playing game at version 1.15. This release addresses one gameplay problem where "Kultar attacks you in the castle, if you did not free him from the prison at the beginning of the game. The player stays stuck because the sewers don't open." This is the English version

Arkane Studios has issued updated retail patches for Arx Fatalis, nonetheless retaining their 3D role-playing game at version 1.15. This release addresses one gameplay problem where "Kultar attacks you in the castle, if you did not free him from the prison at the beginning of the game. The player stays stuck because the sewers don't open." This is the German version

Hearts of Iron Patch 1.02 Fixes include: interface and gameplay tweaks, generic bug fixes, AI fixes, scenario setup and events adjustments. For a more detailed listing please check the readme file. [b]North American version only. [/b]

v1.00.42 is a maintenance release which incorporates fixes to various cheats. This patch is also available through the update wizard in NovaWorld.

Experience the danger, fear, and unpredictability of lethal jungle warfare in the Vietcong Multiplayer Demo. Hit the ground during explosive fire fights, empty your assault rifle into charging enemies, and rely on your wits to stay alive. Distinguish yourself as an elite soldier, or work as a team to claim total victory. Vietcong Demo Features include: Enter a killingzone for up to 32 players; Stalk your enemy through a stunningly authentic jungle war zone; Claim total victory in Death Match, Capture the Flag, and Protect the Pilot; Strike from the shadows with M-16's, AK-47'S, shot guns, and more. It's time to show your friends what you're made of, download the demo now (This demo does not include solo missions.)