Not long after Grand Theft Auto 4 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3) rocked the world, and a few weeks before Metal Gear Solid 4 does the same, we're left with several decent titles that can't be dubbed as mere distractions. This week marks the release of Myst on the Nintendo DS, while Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King is set to build a kingdom on the Wii. The rest await at the full article, so hit that jump!

* Article originally posted May 12, 2008 at 12:05AM

Here's a heads up for all our European readers out in QJ land. If you want to get a hold of portable versions of your favorite board games, then you're in luck. We've recently found out that Ultimate Board Game Collection is now out in Europe. Learn more about this release after the jump!

It's been two months since you guys feasted your eyes on the PSP trailer video for Empire Interactive's upcoming racing title, Ford Racing Off Road. That particular video might have left you guys wanting more, but today's update will fill you up just right with the Tracks Trailer. Catch the clip after the jump!

Remember PipeMania (a.k.a. Pipe Dream), folks? It's back, and the plumbing problem is worse than ever. Prepare for the flooze when the game hits this summer. Details on the game in the full article. You might also want to read the full article if you don't know what flooze is.

The mean machines of Ford have been able to show off what they were capable of doing in the Canyon trailer video we previously posted.

For this update, a PSP trailer showcases how these cars are able to transform themselves from the showroom to the dirt roads. Catch the video after the jump!

In this day and age of next-generation gaming, we can't help but reminisce about the good ol' days where gaming was more simple, but oftentimes more fulfilling. So when we heard that Empire Interactive is going to bring PipeMania to the current consoles, we can't help but flash a sentimental smile. Check out more details in the full article.

Henry Ford was certainly a great visionary during his time, but we wonder what he would've thought if he had known that certain 4WD vehicles would bear his name and be part of a racing game many years later - Ford Racing Off Road, to be exact. While Ford may no longer be able to watch this little video that Empire Interactive has cooked up, you certainly can. It's waiting for you in the full article, right after the jump.

Gamers in Europe who want to a little piece of the demolition derby action featured in FlatOut: Head On will finally get their chance for a sneak peek into the game as Empire Interactive has announced the release date of the game's demo version for the PSP. Gamers should mark February 22 on their calendars for when the demo will finally be released. As for what features it will be packing, find out more about it in the full article.

Rough-ridin' Xbox 360 racer FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is getting ported to the PC to breathe an aura of aggression to the stock car-dominated PC racing genre. Empire Interactive and Silverstar Holdings are pulling out all the stops to make a DVD release possible this 2008. Read on and get all the details in the full article.

Can't wait to get your hands on Six by Nine and Empire Interactive's PSP exclusive, FlatOut: Head On? Well, if you're based in Europe, you might be interested to know that the release date for your region has already been revealed.

Head on over to the full article for more details on this.