Phantom EFX, a leading developer and publisher of entertainment software, with independent game development studio 8monkey Labs confirmed today the pc demo of Darkest of Days, a free-to-play version of the highly anticipated historically-based first person shooter, will be available on August 11, 2009.

“Custer's infamous last stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn, and the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history… these are just a few of humanity’s darkest days, and you can dive into both of these in the Darkest of Days demo,” said Aaron Schurman, Chief Executive Officer at Phantom EFX. “This hour-long demo lets players experience unrivaled carnage and to experience what it’s like to use futuristic weapons in period settings and see what happens when you alter history while fighting against hundreds of enemies during some of man's greatest struggles in History!”

Archaeology meets adventure in this adventure-style game released to retail, courtesy of Focus Multimedia. Lauded by the BBC as ‘the next best thing to sleeping in a haunted house,’ Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle is not for the faint-hearted!

This creepy tale is set in Cornwall, a land rife with myths and legends. An ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, has been disturbed. What was unearthed during a recent archaeological dig in the Barrow? Is it the cause of human disappearances and supernatural events? You have been tasked with exploring Barrow Hill in order to unravel a sinister plot and discover exactly what happened to world-famous archaeologist Conrad Morse and his team.

Phenomic, an Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game, BattleForge, is now expanding with the BattleForge Renegade Edition card set beginning August 25th. Players will have access to legendary units and monumental buildings from the Southern Wastes region of Nyn with over 60 additional cards that will be available through "Renegade Booster Packs" in the in-game store.

Two new playable factions will be revealed, the Bandits and Stonekin, along with a host of innovative new legendary creatures. With over 60 new units and buildings being added to the BattleForge card pool, players will now be able to make their army even stronger. BattleForge is also adding dual orb cards and special affinities that will deepen and enrich the strategic possibilities for the players' decks and combat.

Pro Cycling Manager 2009, the must have simulation game for cycling enthusiasts and sports management fans from Ascaron Entertainment and Focus Home Interactive is available to buy today. Based on the world famous Tour de France race, the latest edition includes the Spanish Tour (La Vuelta) for the first time. Players can enjoy an exhilarating and competitive sports management experience whilst guiding their team to victory in four authentic events.

Fans of the series can watch the new trailer online at www.cycling-manager.com to view the game’s beautiful environments, realistic animations and experience the buzz of the most renowned cycling event in the world.