SEGA of America, Inc. today announced the release of "The House of the Dead III" exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. "The House of the Dead III" delivers a monster movie inspired storyline and tons of non-stop over-the-top zombie blasting action.

Xicat Interactive, Inc is set to release "Blackstone: Magic & Steel" and "Metal Dungeon" for the Xbox in North America in late November 2002.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that it has shipped the puzzle action game Worms Blast for Nintendo GameCube and PCs, to U.S. retail stores. Worms Blast features all of your favorite Worms characters and 14 gameplay modes to choose from as you use your water cannon to clear puzzles and collect special weapons to take out opponents. Worms Blast is rated "E" for everyone and has an MSRP of $39.99 for GameCube and $19.99 for PC.

Publisher Strategy First and developer Object Software have released patch V.1.13 for their action-RPG game Prince of Qin. Read more for details and links where to grab it ...

Got Game Entertainment and Zima Software today announced a North American publishing agreement for "Time Guard", a PC adventure game that takes the player on an exciting journey through time, from 18th century France to the future and a re-united communist New Soviet Union. Njoy the 10 new screens ...

Sammy Studios today announced that Galerians: ASH, the sequel to the “survival horror” classic Galerians, is coming to PS2 in Q1 2003. Galerians redefined quest-driven thriller games, with innovative play and psychic-induced weaponry, and a textured storyline that masterfully blended horror and science fiction genres. Galerians: ASH continues the tradition, using the power of the PS2 to fully immerse players into a frightening future-world, where an epic struggle between artificial and organic intelligence is being waged. With incredible 3D graphics, dynamic cinematic sequences and intense, heart-thumping gameplay, this title takes the Galerians series into the next chapter, with new story twists and heavy concepts from a world where mind and matter have melded.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced the launch of the dedicated Web site for its highly anticipated, officially licensed Rocky game. Rocky for the PlayStation2 , Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, and GameBoy Advance console is scheduled for release in November.

Sports Interactive can finally reveal the news that all football fans have been waiting for: Championship Manager 4, the latest in the record-breaking series of football management computer games, will be released during February 2003.

Co-publishers Monte Cristo and Strategy First, Platoon is the first action 3D RTS set during the Vietnam War. Based on the action-packed film that marked a generation, with exclusive rights to the MGM license, Platoon will bring all the real wartime events to today's PC community for the first time ever. Today we snagged another bunch of screenshots to show off some tank action .. njoy!

Eidos plc ("Eidos"), one of Europe's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today provides an update on its current trading and release schedule for the financial year to 30 June 2003. The schedule reveals 'Tomb Raider' and 'Champ Man 4' slip to next year while they undergo "further refinement".

Digital Leisure announced today the upcoming release of a remastered version of the American Laser Games' smash arcade hit Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold. Digital Leisure, the leading publisher of interactive DVD adventures, has re-mastered Mad Dog 2 into a fully interactive adventure for DVD movie players that is also compatible with PlayStation 2 and Xbox platforms. Players use their DVD remote controls to aim and fire, as they race against the notorious outlaw and his gang of henchmen to the lost Spanish treasure.

GoldenLand is a role playing game with a global gameworld, developed role system, divaricated storyline allowing multiply passes of every quest, and turn-based battle system. The multiplayer mode allows players to join their energies on struggles against the enemies, to fight against each other and even to establish economical relations with other players. 4 new screens, some system requirements and features .. Njoy!

The PC game is based on the legendary comic strip Judge Dredd, published in 2000AD every week since 1977. It will be a first-person shooter seen through the eyes of Judge Dredd as he patrols the mean streets of the stunningly realised future metropolis, Mega-City One. Judge Dredd vs. Judge Death, developed on PC, is planned for release in 2003. Two new "huge" screens below!

Now that the monsters of Monstropolis have learned the power of laughter, they're ready to have some fun in Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. Bash Arena (working title) for GameCube. In the game, players compete as one of their beloved monsters in a unique "dodge ball-style" match set in movie-inspired stadium arenas filled with children ready to be entertained. With the use of special "laugh balls," each with their own slapstick shtick, players compete in a tournament to fill their laugh canisters first with children's laughter.

A quarter billion Dragon's Lair fans will soon join Dirk the Daring in a stunning 3D, high-fantasy adventure as he battles a myriad of creatures throughout the Dark Castle to rescue Princess Daphne. Five new GameCube shots below.

As IGI's one-man army-on-the-ground, you draw on all your expertise and experience gained from years in the SAS. Clear your path into the battlezone with silent, strategic kills and use all your skills and coverts ops subtlety to ensure mission success. Choose your tactics - whether it is stealth or all guns blazing; full-on base assault, covert surveillance and infiltration; or theft and escapes, it will make all the difference in IGI 2: Covert Strike, Codemasters' latest FPS action-adventure, to be released this February 2003 on PC. 'Stealth as a Weapon' - the new IGI2: Covert Strike video launched today. Download it from Codemasters!

Entertainment software publisher NovaLogic, Ltd. today announced it had signed the publishing rights to respected industry developer Data Becker's latest project, Highland Warriors for the PC. The epic story of bloody feuds, Scottish patriotism and English Invaders begins with the original founding of Scotland around 850 AD and peaks with the fight for independence during the 13th / 14th century. Play as one of three Scottish clans or risk your life for the British Crown in 35 historically founded missions. Highland Warriors also supports up to eight players through the Internet or LAN.

Grab your clubs, hit the green and prepare for some wild golfing action with Ace Golf. Ace Golf combines crazy arcade characters with real-world golf physics and intuitive gameplay. The result is an addictive pick up and play golf game for both novice and expert gamers alike! The game is being developed by Telenet Japan Co Ltd and is due for release in the Autumn on Nintendo GameCube. Today we serve up a choice of wallpapers. Laura Ashley eat your heart out.

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced the release of "ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth" exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. "ToeJam and Earl III: Mission to Earth" delivers a comic adventure of cosmic proportions, blending phat beats, risque humor and truckloads of attitude into one seriously funkified quest to save the universe. The game also features special downloadable content via Xbox Live, which will be available when the service launches on Nov. 15.

The official beta site for C&C Generals is today updated with following information about this beta test:

Woot! The Multiplayer Test acceptance letters have just been sent out via e-mail. That mean 3,000 lucky individuals will have an e-mail confirming their participation in the upcoming Generals Multiplayer Test. So check your inbox right away, this could be your lucky day.

Jester Interactive has teamed up with Perfecto Records for their forthcoming product Music 3. Jester will have access to the whole of Perfecto's catalogue, which contains artist such as Timo Maas and Paul Oakenfold. Both companies will work closely together on the promotion of the product, which will hopefully include appearances and interviews from their roster of artists for PR. Both Timo and Oakenfold are massive gamers and were very keen to get involved in the project.

They have picked the Magical Golden Fruit from an ancient tree and unleashed the most wicked entity Pac-Land has ever seen. It’s time for Pac-Man to take control and return what was taken. With brand new skills, a zany cast of enemies and friends, and a vast world to explore, his heroics will be pushed to the limits. Step aside ‘cause Pac-Man is coming through, and he’s on a mission! Check out the 8 new screens!

As promised, Eugen Systems and Arxel Tribe have released an updated demo for The Gladiators: Galactic Circus Games, their imminent 3D action RTS. This version 2.0 demo offers two single-player missions, one playable as the main character Callahan and the other as Fargass, along with international language support (German, French and Italian). Read more for links where to grab it .. (Thanks 3DGamers).

Artifact Entertainment, developer and publisher of Horizons, one of the most anticipated PC games of 2003 is proud to present the latest video installment of the game’s features for your viewing pleasure. This trailer shows off a variety of dynamic gameplay features including, a combat sequence, a new adventuring area and several spell effects demonstrating Horizons’ use of secondary geometry. Read more and download the movie for yourself.

Winter of the Wolf is the prequel to the critically-acclaimed, Battle Realms. The story recounts the history of the proud Wolf Clan and their rise from slavery under the tyrannical Lotus Clan. Players will journey through dark mines and snowbound forests in 12 all-new missions. Winter of the Wolf features eight all-new characters and four new Zen Masters bringing new strategic options to each clan. Battle Realms features the robust 3D engine, unique, "Living Resource System" and detailed combat model from the original game in an all-new winter setting that offers new opportunities to enrich the "living world" with details like slowed rice growth, steamy breath, and footprints left in snow. Winter of the Wolf is scheduled to ship for the PC this fall. Check the new screens ...

The Rainbow Six franchise is known for its action-packed game play and heart-stopping realism, and Rainbow Six: Raven Shield will continue the tradition. Developed by Ubi Soft's Montreal studio, in close collaboration with Red Storm Entertainment, Rainbow Six: Raven Shield features a brand new Tom Clancy storyline in which Team RAINBOW is led all over the world in a string of dramatic operations. The game will utilize graphics technology provided by the next-generation UnrealTM engine to power 15 new single-player missions that include the discovery of a cache of biological weapons and stopping an armed gang from terrorizing a London bank. A few new sniper screens for you to enjoy!

Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc, takes our hero Rayman on an epic journey through beautiful living worlds filled with fabulous flora and fauna (that's plants and animals to you and me). Featuring the most diverse worlds you've ever seen in a platform game, from the icy cliffs of the Summit of Fury, to the bitter wasteland Moor of Mad Spirits, it'll take all of your skills to traverse the different environments. Check the new screens showing off some of the environments.