Valve has selected Japan-based Namco, Ltd. as its representative to distribute its already famous games, including Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Day of Defeat, to the cyber cafe community in Japan. Namco is currently the only authorized cyber cafe reseller in Japan for Valve games.

Due out in late 2004, Fight Club, developed by Genuine Games, is set to deliver an intense experience that will combine the characters, settings, artistic style, and story elements from the movie with a realistic fighting system that will appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers. Read more to check some new screens ...

KumaWar, the revolutionary game online that allows players to experience real events from the war weeks after they occur releases its 17th online game mission, Baghdad Mahdi Army Assault. Based on an actual U.S. Army event on the night of June 29, 2004, this game online pits the 1st Cavalry Division against al- Sadr militants.

KOEI today announced that 'Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires' for the PlayStation2 has gone gold. The Tactical Action game will ship to North American retailers on August 31, 2004.

Atlus U.S.A., Inc. announced today that it has shipped Galleon, a unique 3rd person action adventure game on Xbox featuring an epic tale of action, adventure, romance, evil and mystery, from the creator of Lara Croft.

Major Japanese developers have announced significant backing for Nintendo DS, the innovative portable video game system from Nintendo that will revolutionise the video game industry. Some 32 companies, including Sega, Capcom, Konami, Square Enix and Namco, have a total of 64 games in development for Nintendo DS. Read more for details ...

SEGA Corporation today announced plans to enter the China market for Online Game Business. In preparation for full-scale business operations in China, the company has established a branch office in Shanghai and announces PHANTASY STAR ONLINE Blue Burst, CTRacer, and Shenmue Online. Read more for details ...

Kristanna Loken, best known for her role opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in T3: Rise of the Machines, has signed on as the title character in the film adaptation of the popular Majesco action-horror video game BloodRayne.

Shortly after the patch Jowood has released the updated v29354 Win32 server files for Wing Simulations' multiplayer shooter SÖLDNER: Secret Wars. This is the first time that the US & Euro portals have been merged into one setup, which is also multilingual. Read more for details and download links ...

ESPN NBA 2005 will change the way virtual basketball is played with a host of new graphical improvements including self-shadowing, advanced reflective lighting, and full 3D crowds. Huge gameplay improvements in IsoMotionTM and the revolutionary 24/7 mode ensure responsive control and the most satisfying basketball experience available. Read more for some new screens ...