TDK Mediactive, Inc., a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today that Shrek for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft will feature character contributions from Grammy and Emmy winning Producer/Director, Todd McFarlane. Based on the highest grossing film of the summer from DreamWorks, Shrek for Xbox is slated for a November 15th release in tandem with the Xbox hardware launch. Suggested retail price for Shrek for Xbox is $49.99.

Trecision announces the official presentation of 3 new videogames (manufactured and distributed by Italian arcade distribution company DEN Videogiochi) for the coin-op market. The debut of the 3 titles will take place at Italy's most important coin-op exhibition, the ENADA (Rome, 10-12 october).

Fishtank Interactive let us know that there upcoming title, AQUANOX, is now GOLD and will hit the stores very soon ;)

Today Sierra have opened up the official forum for the game Aliens vs Predator 2. This is a good chance to get questions answered by the publishers and developers themselves. Well bring me there!

On your mark… Get set… Download Beta!!!! The public beta release of Black Moon Chronicles is now available for download for testing. It is a whopping 360 megs download.. Grab this one over at blackmoon-online.com!

Codemasters, one of the world’s leading video game developers and publishers, today gives the Xbox a massive vote of confidence as it confirms four blockbuster titles for the console.

There is 4 new screens on our Swedish section from Eidos upcoming game Hitman 2. You can see them here!

The makers of the world’s greatest football and football management simulations come together to form a unique partnership. The teams behind the Championship Manager (CM) and Pro Evolution Soccer franchises have come together to form a unique alliance which will result in new levels of realism and enjoyment for digital soccer fans all over the world.

At last! The last word in Cricket management games. This comprehensive game might just allow all you cricket fans to see England finally take the Ashes. Endorsed by the up and coming England and Yorkshire batting sensation Michael Vaughan, this game really hits the competition for six!

Midas Interactive Entertainment are preparing a serious title challenge to be top of the Premiership come September with the release of "the football management game of the 2001/2002 season".

Ambrosia Software is looking for people to test the Windows version of their RPG adventure game Pillars of Garendall and Coldstone. Just email them and let them know your system specs.

The Swedish gamedeveloper Moosehill Productions is working on a new online tactical combat game with the title, Worst Case Scenario! The release is far away (sometime in 2003) but we have some screens you can check out!

A logo and a shot of Mike trying to bust his way out of 3D Studio. Publisher: Codemasters, Release date: PS2 - Spring 2002 Xb - TBA!

What could well be an early screenshot, plus a pic of a fella posing with his car.

Download the first look at City of Heroes gameplay and get a sampling of the exciting adventures that await you in Paragon City. You find the movie on the City of Heroes site!