Konami of Europe has announced that Thierry Henry is to be one of the faces of Pro Evolution Soccer 4, the latest installment in Konami Tokyo's highly regarded football simulation for PlayStation 2, PC and the Xbox.

'Vietcong: Purple Haze' is a cinematic narrative-based First Person Shooter (FPS) set during the Vietnam Conflict. Players of VIETCONG experience the war from the perspective of a soldier assigned to join a squad of U.S. Special Forces running reconnaissance missions deep into the jungles of Northern Vietnam.

The Kessen series melded two elements, ‘game’ and ‘drama’ together into grand epics that have won the acclaim of critics and consumers worldwide. The appeal of commanding one side of an epic clash between two great armies and the awe of watching dramatic events unfold across spectacular vistas are what the Kessen series is all about. Kessen III will be considered the game that redefined the Kessen series.

Imperial Glory promises to be the most extensive strategy game ever, offering an in-depth management model along with graphically stunning real-time land and naval battles in full 3D. Choose which of the five great 19th century Empires to lead: Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia or Austro-Hungary, each with their own unique attributes.

Flat-Out is an adrenaline-inducing racing game with an exciting story line, spectacular crashes and a not-too-serious attitude in the best movie-like fashion. One of the 'Flat-Out' features is the "stunt" event where you race your car, and catapult the driver at a specific moment using him as a dart, bowling ball and other projectiles.

Sony Pictures has released a demo for its 3rd person action/adventure game Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game, based on the Anacondas: the Hunt for the Blood Orchid movie. Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game uses the Joan of Arc engine, and features one scenario of the game (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links...

NubyTech and Capcom today announced the upcoming release of its limited edition Mega Man controllers for the PS2 and the GameCube. The controllers feature a hi-tech design to bring out the futuristic feel of the Mega Man X series. NubyTech will also add customized Mega Man console decals to the collection so that gamers can enhance their videogame playground with futuristic graphics of their favorite hero.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Settlers 5 - Trailer
• Restricted Area - Trailer
• Silent Hunter 3 - Trailer #2
• Destroy All Humans! - Trailer
• Backyard Wrestling 2 - Trailer #2
• Forgotten Realms: Demonstone - Trailers (2)
• The Red Star - Makita Trailer

Armored Core: Nexus is a giant-robot action game offering highly customizable mechanical creations, fast paced combat and a dynamic mission system. The two disc set will offer one disc (Evolution) with new game material, while disc two (Revolution) revisits Armored Core's past with graphically overhauled missions from previous titles, as well as a huge selection of player-earned secrets (music, movies, and artwork) associated with other games in the series.

Burnout 3 takes the series even further, now featuring a unique 'crash and burn' racing concept and a one-of-a-kind special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals. The intensity heats up as players race, and often crash, their way through oncoming traffic in an attempt to claim the top spot. Check the new screens ...

Pathologic is a unique example of a dramatic game, which directly affects the player's state of mind. Featuring a bizarre combination of first-person game, role-playing features, non-linear plot and real time flow, three unique campaigns and multiple endings.

This month Maxim Magazine offers readers an innovative extension to traditional editorial experiences with a video game re-creating its feature story on the 2004 World SWAT Challenge - enabling readers to virtually compete in the Superbowl of law enforcement ops. To create the game, Maxim has partnered with Kuma Reality Games.

Rome: Total War is the next generation in epic strategy gaming from the critically acclaimed and award winning Total War brand. The aim of the game is to conquer, rule and manipulate the Roman Empire with the ultimate goal of being declared as the “Imperator” of Rome. Read more to check out the new screens ...

The Adventure Company today confirmed that the first title in its newly licensed series based on the novels of legendary novelist Agatha Christie will be written and designed by Lee Sheldon.

Etrom is an epic adventure among realms and cities, democracies and “nazi” dictatorships, a journey through space-time portals, among the Thrones of the Abyss, beyond the gates of the City of Light and many more locations, situations, rituals, secret-services plots, dark spells.

Furry Tales, developed by French Mad Monkey Studio, is a new action-RTS for PS2. Unlike most RTS on console, Furry Tales is not a simple PC game port and has been completely thought for console players providing unique and innovative gameplay as well as handy controls, high quality graphics (with anti-aliasing) and a cooperative mode.

Sammy Studios today announced that "Spy Fiction" has gone gold. Developed by Access Games, the title is slated to arrive on store shelves beginning September 1, 2004 at an MSRP of $39.99.

CDV has just announced that their latest RTS "Cossacks II – Napoleonic Wars" which was originally planned for a September release is now rescheduled for the first half of 2005. Charge onto the battlefield for one of ten great European nations. Savor the entire palette of enhanced formation commands. Rewrite European history in six overwhelming campaigns. Experience your very own Waterloo or leave the battlefield in a procession of triumph. At the end of the year there will be a demo for the numerous fans to play a part of the game.

In Sid Meier's Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize your rightful place as one of the most revered (and feared!) pirates in history. Test your skills as a sea captain exploring the high seas and exotic ports in a richly detailed 3D world. Overtake the enemy and seize valuable booty. Exchange plank-shattering broadsides in fierce naval battles, and engage in duels with worthy opposing captains.