Freeform Interactive let us know that their official Purge site is now online, introducing their online hybrid RPG/First-Person shooter that is being powered by the LithTech Talon engine. As usuall the site offers information on the game story, features and new screenshots. Check it out.

Avast ye matey! Get to swabbing the poop deck, for Katerina de Leon, the beautiful heroine from Pirates - The Legend of Black Kat, will be arriving soon for PS2!

Microsoft today announced that Nightcaster has appeared at retail locations throughout North America. As the wizard Arran, players will harness the power of over 40 different magical spells from the four schools of Fire, Water, Light, and Dark. Nightcaster is available in stores now, exclusively on Xbox, for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). Nightcaster has an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen. For more information, visit the official site at: http://www.nightcaster.com.

The RtCW Battle on the Beachhead Tournament receives another sponsor! nVIDIA has decided to donate GeForce 3 video cards to the winning team! Most excellent, that l00t sure is getting interesting! Sign-ups are until January 28th, so if you've got a team of seven players then check the BoB Site for more information!

Publisher Microids informs us that their official Warrior Kings (developed by Black Cactus) site is now open for the public. Expected end of March 2002, the site ofers news, screens, info, trailer and gobs of fun information. Check it out!

Crave Entertainment announced today "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for the Sony PS has shipped to stores. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing and most creative extreme sports in the United States, this new racing game challenges players to get aggressive and trick, grind, and stunt their way through the levels. Rated E for Everyone, "X-Bladez" is now available at a suggested retail price of $9.95.

Playnet and Strategy First announced today that they are extending the free play time for WWII Online through January 31st, 2002 for all former account holders.