All hands to battlestations with the announcement that Activision, Inc. and Taldren's highly anticipated tactical starship simulator, Star Trek Starfleet Command III, has gone gold and is on its way to manufacturing. The first title in the series to take place in the Star Trek: The Next Generation universe, Star Trek Starfleet Command III allows players to take total control of their own ship and crew, and engage in open conflict with the great empires of Star Trek lore. Star Trek Starfleet Command III is rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Publisher Strategy First and Developers Spellbound are pleased to show off more from their upcoming real-time tactical strategy game Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood. Strategy First just send us 7 never before seen screenshots for your viewing pleasure! And dont forget to check out our earlier posted preview!

Taito has released a trailer for their action game Space Raiders. The movie doesn't feature in-game scenes, but gives you an idea on what the game is about: alien hunt. The title will be released on PS2 later this year and on GameCube in January in Japan (thanks EvilAvatar). Read more links where to grab it ...

Infogrames' one wicked cricket, Zapper is coming November 5 to all next-generation systems - an ideal holiday gift the entire family will enjoy! In this action-packed, addictive character-action game, Zapper, is on a mission to save his brother, make his way through four interactive worlds, each with dangerous hazards he must avoid, eggs he must capture, and all the while meeting both friends and enemies that help and hinder his progress. We have a bunch of PC/PS2/Xbox and Gamecube screens for you to enjoy!

It is weekend, so slow on the interview side, here are a few :

• Battlefield: 1942 interview on Battle-fields.com
• Final Strike interview with Defensive Games' Mircea Rila on HomeLAN
• The Cult interview on Gamer's Hell

The story is set in the mine valley of Khorinis. The glorious days of the once productive mines in this small seaside region are long over. Instead, the mines are now akin to a natural prison that is surrounded by an impenetrable magic barrier where slaves eked out their miserable existence.Khorinis is facing an uncertain future. Due to the farmers' decreasing production, more and more of the food deliveries are not taking place, and the stocks diminish continuously. The militia's strength ends at the town gate. Outside the town wall, nobody is safe from the bandits' armed raids. There is war in Khorinis. A civil war.

Codemasters confirmed today that its highly anticipated racing title Colin McRae Rally 3 will ship in February 2003 for the PlayStation2, while the Xbox version will ship on December 10, 2002. Codemasters has decided to delay the game in order to optimize the graphics and gameplay for the platform, ensuring that consumers receive the highest quality product.

UPDATE: We just got some new Colin McRae Rally 3 - Pikes Peak Screenshots. Read more for 19 shots!

7FX has just let us know that they have released a new map for their first person shooter TEam Factor. They have listened to the fans wishes, and created another large, open space level for you. It is placed to Central European theatre, namely nice landscape in Southern Bohemia. The have also released some new screenshots from this map. You can download it off the 7FX page or off 3DGamers.

Bethesda Softworks announced today that The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal - the expansion pack for its critically acclaimed RPG, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind for PC - has gone to gold master and will begin arriving in stores throughout North America late next week. Tribunal introduces additional content and features into the already staggering game world of Morrowind, and can be experienced by any player at any point. Morrowind has won more than 40 awards, including Editor's Choice awards from PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World, and Computer Games Magazine.