MOPP (Memory Optimised Partial Polytope) is a completely new way of compressing bounding volume data for arbitrary polygon meshes. It has a dramatically reduced memory footprint compared with traditional bounding volume approaches without sacrificing any runtime performance. Developed exclusively by Havok engineers, it is fully integrated into the 1.6 release of the Havok SDK.

Black Isle Studios, the award-winning RPG (role-playing game) division of Interplay Entertainment Corp., announced today the success of the division's first console game, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.

An adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic tale, Disney’s Tarzan traces the story of a human baby who is orphaned in the African jungle and raised by a family of apes. Embody Tarzan, the legendary king of the jungle, in his new 3D adventure. Today Ubi Soft sended over three GC high res tree-swinging, bungee-jumping, aligator-wrestling renders. Releasedate for GC is TBA.

Gamespot let us know that the PC version of LucasArts' space-combat action game Star Wars Starfighter has gone gold and will arrive in stores next week. The game was first released last February on the Sony PlayStation 2, and a special edition of the game for the Microsoft Xbox was released in November. The game lets players participate in a number of missions to save the Naboo from the Trade Federation, ending in an assault on a droid control ship. It features more than 20 detailed spaceships and 14 3D environments in both air and space.

Russobit- M is on the move with a lot of news and upcoming games. Druid King, developed by Haemimont, is one of the many titles they have in store for us. The Druid King is a real time game that blends strategy, role-playing and adventure elements. There are two modes of playing the game that complement each other – adventure mode and strategic mode.

We have some new screens from Activision's upcoming 3D fighter game for the GameCube console, Bloody Roar: Primal Fury. The game will be released later this year. Enjoy the screens!

DreamCatcher, a fast-growing publisher of PC and console software entertainment, is pleased to announce their acquisition of the worldwide rights to GORE, an action-packed PC game developed by 4D Rulers.

Today Nival Interactive released a new multiplayer mod tool for their RP-Strategy game, Evil Islands. Click HERE to download this special tool that allows you to easily create your own balance mod.

Microids Distribution inc., Microids Canada and Benoît Sokal, the author of Amerzone, are proud to officially announce the production of Syberia. This adventure title will possess the unique and original style developed by Sokal, a renowned author in Europe. Expect the game to hit the streets across North America at the end of May 2002.

Worms World Party is one of the worlds most entertaining, humorous and addictive gaming experiences and has been specially adapted for both Game Boy Advance and PlayStation, continuing the unrivalled mix of strategy and arcade elements. After the PS version was unleashed last December its time for he GameBoy Advance to get infested with worms ..

Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it is developing a version of its world-renowned Chessmaster franchise for the Game Boy Advance. Shipping worldwide during the first half of 2002, Chessmaster for the Game Boy Advance will appeal to beginners and advanced players alike, offering compelling and challenging game play for all levels of skill.

On a snowy December morning in 2001, three musicians and the owner of a studio met in the German town of Bad Vilbel to record the soundtrack for 1503 A.D. in the necessary atmosphere of peace and quiet. Peace and quiet? Unfortunately, it wasn't to be! A nosy Online Editor rummaged around and checked out instruments, asked endless questions and took masses of pictures of the musicians at work. Read on.

Making 4-4-2 as easy as 1-2-3, LMA Manager 2002* is set to broaden its appeal to all football gamers when it comes to PlayStation 2 in April.

Computer developer and publisher NovaLogic announced today that Comanche 4 walked away with two awards at Gamestar’s Annual Game of the Year Awards.

Today Gamespot posted up a new 5.9 Mb movie from the upcoming XBox title, Turok: Evolution. Here it is!

Trade Wars: Dark Millennium " first persistent Massive Multiplayer Online Game " site has been updated with new units from each race added to the race section. Check it out.

Get behind the wheel of the world's most famous monster trucks with a brutal arsenal of weapons and go head-to-head in savage vehicular combat. Jump in, hold on, and grind it out through interactive arenas with multiple sub-levels, tricks, traps, and surprises. Play for total carnage as you master your tricks in six modes of play including a Freestyle session and the no-holds-barred Championship mode where your rewards pay off in the ultimate in monster truck destruction.

LucasArts recently tossed up a brand new website for Jedi Knight 2: Outcast. We have some screens for you to check out.

3D role-playing game based on the 2000AD comic for the first time since last Summer. Rebellion seems to be into the comic book based games these days .. not that its a bad thing at all ... the screens look very promising ...

ARUSH Entertainment, a global video games publisher, today announced it has significantly expanded its retail distribution focus. Pressrelease below!