In its 14th year and with over 28 million copies sold, Madden NFL Football once again proves its status as the undisputed leader in authentic NFL football simulation. With a primary focus on in-game graphics, incredible depth, visual presentation, and tournament tested gameplay, this season Madden NFL 2004 continues to demonstrate why it's the definitive interactive sports gaming experience. A new trailer featuring nothing but in game footage ... Check it out!

Uru is the next saga in the Myst universe. The retail product allows players to experience an all-new single-player adventure that will be more stunning and visually captivating than ever. In addition, Uru includes options for expansion, allowing players to further immerse themselves and join a never-ending Myst universe. Choose to subscribe, and suddenly Uru is populated with other explorers to share the journey. The world continues to expand and grow, offering the most dynamic and unique adventure game experience ever created. Some new wallpapers in 3 various sizes ... njoy!

Lords of EverQuest brings the best elements of the real-time strategy world together with the epic storyline and depth of the legendary EverQuest fantasy roleplaying game. By capitalizing on the rich history, detailed characters and literally hundreds of monsters found in EverQuest, and building upon successful feature sets of the RTS genre, Lords of EverQuest creates a revolutionary gaming experience. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...

Horizons is the next generation online epic adventure. It is based in the massively multiplayer fantasy world, Istaria. A world of legend and lore filled with humans, fiends, dragons and many other traditional fantasy roles, Horizons allows thousands of players to adventure together in the civilized and untamed regions of the world. Atari has released a new trailer showing off the character creation tool in the game as well as some new character art, read more to check it out ...

Battlecraft is the official level editor for Battlefield: 1942. In order to ensure that users can connect to a Battlecraft-created map, use a dedicated server with content checking OFF. Otherwise, users will not be able to connect to the map. EA has released an an updated v1.1 version, with tons of new features, fixes and tweaks. Read more for download links ...

A Warrior Slave…Chosen by the Gods…to Re-store the Glory of an Empire In the Year 106AD the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After the untimely death of the much-liked Emperor Trajan, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has bled the once powerful Rome to its knees. Badly fought wars, famine and plague are rife in all corners of the Empire, whilst the Emperor and his elite enjoy every excess and vice that the emptying coffers can afford. As herald to this age of degradation, Arruntius has destroyed large portions of the city of Rome to create the battleground for the bloodiest gladiator event ever staged. Check these awesome new screens!

“Alias” is a third-person action adventure video game that allows players to step into the role of the series’ lead character, Sydney Bristow, an agent for the CIA. Bristow must use her cunning, extensive knowledge of martial arts and array of high-tech gadgetry to accomplish dangerous missions. “Alias” will encompass all of the key elements behind the series’ success, including high-action combat, stealth missions and time-based objectives, espionage, intriguing plot twists, high-tech weaponry and stunning gameplay locations that span the globe. Read more for some butt kicking screens ...

The over 6 million-unit-selling Granddaddy of Basketball is back! Redeveloped from scratch for PlayStation 2 & Xbox, NBA JAM brings the SUPERCHARGED highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and “get that outta here” blocks! Read more for a fresh batch of screens, as well as an in game footage trailer ...

The romance between Hollywood and the video game industry is suddenly a lot chillier after the studio behind "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" on Monday cited problems with a related game for the sequel's weaker-than-expected debut. The movie and video game industries have grown closer in recent years as films increasingly are tied in to games and games, in turn, are licensed as movies.

Champions of Norrath offers an online multiplayer component at no additional cost to players (Internet connection required for online multiplayer game modes, online connection fees are the responsibility of the user). Up to four players per game can adventure in Norrath over the Internet using the Network Adaptor for the PS2. Gamers will match up with fellow Norrathians from across North America through SOE's upcoming matchmaking service via modem or broadband connections. Alternately, players can also use the Multitap to play together on a single PS2. Read more for new screens ...

iGames Publishing, LLC announced today that they will make this Halloween scarier then ever by publishing PAN Vision’s Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malichi, in North America. The first person shooter-survival horror game will thrust players into a den of bloodthirsty vampires. Developed by the Swedish studio, Idol FX, the game will be released in time for Halloween on PC. Read more for details ...

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Midnight Club II - Trailer
• LotR: Return Of The King - Trailer
• Age Of Mythology: Titans - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Urban Freestyle Soccer returns to grass roots and allows rival gangs to gain respect and supremacy in urban environments. Jumpers and oil drums replace goalposts and rules are well and truly left on the sidelines as the pitch is transformed into a battleground for the duration of the match. No offsides and limited boundaries ensure flowing gameplay and fierce, frantic competitive matches. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...

Under development at Namco and to be published by Atari later this year, we have a fresh batch of Mr.Driller 2 for the GameBoy Advance. Read more to check them out...

Release the Titans! Age of Mythology: The Titans Site Launches. Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios today announced that the official Age of Mythology: The Titans site is now live. Inside, visitors will find screenshots, desktop wallpapers, movies, a fan site kit and information about the key features of this highly anticipated expansion pack. Gamers can also find out more details about many of the new gods and myth units, as well as the new single-player campaign. Age of Mythology: The Titans will be available this fall for an estimated retail price of $34.95 U.S.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that its two highly-anticipated shooters XIII and Far Cry will be featured at the Cyberathlete Professional League's Pentium® 4 Processor Summer 2003 Championship, July 30 through August 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. Ubi Soft will showcase the games on several kiosks, offer exclusive hand-outs, and include prizing for the event's ongoing raffle. For more information, please visit the official CPL website.

Global Star Software has announced plans to release the Friday Night 3D series of popular leisure games for PC, beginning with Friday Night Bowling this summer. Individual games will consist of Bowling, Pool and Darts, with Slots and Casino arriving next year, and all will feature gorgeous 3D graphics coupled with authentic rules and physics. The M.S.R.P. for each of these titles will be $19.99. Read more for some bowling details ...

Interplay/Vivendi have released the promised demo for their upcoming RPG game 'Lionheart'. The demo features three wilderness areas and one interior level, is only singleplayer and you will be able to use the character generator to make whatever character you want (thanks Tiscali). Read more for download links ...

Saitek Industries Ltd. announced that it is increasing production of it's top selling two-piece flight control stick and throttle to coincide with the much anticipated release of Microsoft's new Flight Simulator 2004 software title. Saitek's X45, touted by many as the world's most advanced flight controller, introduces an unparalleled degree of reality to the flying experience -- user's will swear they are in the cockpit as they throttle up for their flight. Built to precision engineering specifications and combining pro-feature content with authentic aeronautical styling, the X45 delivers an impressive instrument-set to facilitate the most complicated of maneuvers.

iEntertainment Network (IENT) announced today the posting of a terrific new movie on the award winning TotalSims product, WarBirds III. The new release, “Tribute to Preddy”, includes many of the new features of the current WarBirds III version. This Movie has excellent visuals of actual online flying including P-51 Mustangs, FW-190s, and B-17 Bombers. It also has a great sound track and is a stirring tribute to the life of Lt. Preddy, who gave his life in defense of his country. Here is a link to the new Movie “Tribute to Preddy”!

Whilst we already had a trailer up yesterday, today Appaloosa Interactive Corporation, creators of the highly acclaimed "Ecco The Dolphin" series, announce the development of "Sole Predator" for the PlayStation2 and Xbox. In this third-person action fighting game, players assume the role of the most feared predator on earth, the Great White shark. Read more for details and screens ...

From the creators of the renowned Castlevania Symphony of the Night, the legendary series makes its next-gen debut with Castlevania Lament of Innocence. Castlevania's enchanting storyline and legenday gameplay are now experienced through an exciting full 3D environment, combined with incredible graphics and a mesmerizing orchestral soundtrack. Discover the true origins of Dracula and the Belmont family in this exciting first episode of the saga. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...

It's very... very... cold, the whole world is being cocooned in ice and a snow a creature called the Yeti, 'a gruesome beast with an icicle for a heart' plans to create and rule a new frozen kingdom here on Earth. Thankfully, Mr Nutz, 'Super Squirrel' is about to turn up the heat. Mr Nutz will be cool as he's got a lotta Nutz, a lotta gutz and one enormous tail. Read more for some facts & a batch of nutty screens ...

Namco Hometek’s most sought after game, 'Soulcalibur II', joins Mountain Dew and Xbox at The Dew Den, the ultimate video game lounge at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN, where teens will get to experience 'Soulcalibur II' on 720p HDTV, a feature that allows players to enjoy the sharpest audio/visual possible and a capability exclusive to Xbox titles.

You've saved your family's farm and you've saved your homeland...now it's time to live your life! An all-new Harvest Moon adventure is coming to the GameCube. Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life will span a lifetime on the farm and follow all the drama that goes with it. Check out the new gamecube screens ...

Empires: Dawn of the Modern World represents the only truly global RTS where players control unique civilizations across a timeline that spans from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Gamers lead their nation's economic growth and military campaigns in their effort to dominate the world. Each civilization has its own historically accurate units and abilities to be used as players command battles over land, sea and air. From a cavalry charge to a surprise air strike, gamers will know what it truly means to rule one of the world's greatest empires.

DreamCatcher Games today announced that it will publish Painkiller on the Xbox. This adrenaline-filled first person shooter is expected to ship in Q2 2004. The PC version of Painkiller (due March 2004) has already grabbed media attention, with its frenetic action and gothic style, and the Xbox version is expected to take the game to even higher levels.

Take an adventure as Pitfall Harry, the daring, risk-taking explorer who laughs in the face of danger. Featuring over 50 levels of fast-paced action and puzzle solving adventures, the game challenges players to swing, fight, climb and crawl through eight types of treacherous South American environments including lush jungles, dark tombs, ancient Aztec ruins and glacial mountains. Pitfall Harry also includes favorite features from the earlier Pitfall games such as vine swinging, gaping chasms, crocodiles and scorpions. Gamers can overcome the obstacles using all of the tools in Harry's arsenal including a sling, dynamite and ice axes, and rescue those in distress from deadly foes like snakes, scorpions and spiders... Check out some new screens for Xbox, GameCube and PS2 below!

Retired World Championship Wrestling professional Maxx Payne filed a $10 million lawsuit against a group of video software developers for allegedly stealing his personal to create the game "Max Payne." The lawsuit was filed last week in U.S. District Court against Rockstar Games Inc., 3D Realms Entertainment, Gathering of Developers and Remedy Entertainment Ltd... More about it below!

Datel Design & Development has launched a Special Edition of its best-selling Action Replay to coincide with the European release of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire on the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy SP video game systems. Action Replay allows gamers to become invincible in even the toughest titles, providing the user with 100% unofficial cheat codes that will help you get the most out of your games.

GameSpy Industries and Midway Amusement Games, LLC, a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. have signed a technology licensing agreement under which GameSpy will facilitate the online game play of Midway Sports games, NFL Blitz Pro and NHL Hitz Pro, and the Midway Sports Asylum game, NBA Ballers.

Simon & Schuster Interactive, the digital entertainment arm of Simon & Schuster Inc. today announced the Company has developed a plan with cable industry veterans Chip James and Bill Zaccheo to drive subscriptions of high speed data cable modem service for cable television operators. The two parties will provide a unique marketing program combining the rich, immersive experience that Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming (MMOG) delivers with the high speed connection cable modems.

4Gamers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bigben Interactive UK Ltd, is pleased to announce the release of the SPC777 Playfree vibrating wireless controller for the Microsoft Xbox... Operating over a 2.4GHz radio frequency, the Playfree vibrating wireless controller allows you to break free of control pad wires. Now you can play your games from up to ten meters away and without the worry of ever losing a signal because of obstacles in the room. The Playfree controller also includes a switchable frequency selector that allows four pads to be used simultaneously.

Today 'July 28', Mushroom Kingdom residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of two new celebrity-designed golf courses at Mushroom Kingdom Country Club (MKCC). Video game icon, Mario, has worked tirelessly to create the most innovative links the golfing world has ever seen. Read more for details and a few new screens ...

A little bit later than was announced Valve has released new Half Life 2 footage through their Steam service. They have just unleashed a self-running Bink formatted video showing off a bunch of the physics as part of gameplay aspects of Half-Life 2. Read more for download links ...

The Pirates of the Caribbean game "transports players to the 17th century, where they can experience life as a pirate in any way they see fit," said executive producer Todd Vaughn. "Whether they want to be feared by all and welcome nowhere, or just enjoy compelling missions or a life at sea, we're creating a game that fits their gameplay style."