Running With Scissors today seized control of their own destiny by announcing they will self-publish the first-ever multiplayer version of POSTAL. The outrageous game developer that no industry expert, media hack or political pundit predicted could ever survive simply by giving fans what they wanted, will ship POSTAL 2: Share The Pain, the MULTIPLAYER Edition, this December.

ARUSH Entertainment has released a new patch for SCS Software's Hunting Unlimited 2. This upgrade/enhancement pack brings your retail game to v1.1 and adds 8 new missions, enhances various models, tweaks gameplay, and adresses a few bugs. Read more for download links ...

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing is now available for the Game Boy Advance. You’ll get to be the world’s greatest secret agent as he fights to save the world from a diabolical madman; Nikolai Diavolo. Armed with metal-eating nanotech, his private army will steamroll the forces of the free world—unless Bond and CIA agent Mya Starling can come through, combating Diavolo’s forces in Egypt, Peru, and New Orleans, culminating in a deadly battle beneath Red Square! James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance is rated “T” (Teen) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $29.95. James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing will also be coming to the PS2, Xbox, and the GameCube in early 2004.

Sone Online has released the 3rd and last demo for their real-time strategy title Lords Of Everquest in which you control the Dawn Brotherhood faction. The Brotherhood is one of three factions in the game, which is based on SOE's popular MMORPG, EverQuest. The game's other two factions, the Elddar Alliance and Shadowrealm both have their previously released demo's. Read more for download links ...

Vivendi Universal Games announced today that Metal Arms: Glitch in the System for the PlayStation2, the Xbox, and GameCube has shipped to retail stores nationwide.

Atari today announced that it has shipped Magic: The Gathering ­ Battlegrounds, for the Xbox and PC, to retail stores nationwide. Developed for Atari by Secret Level, Magic: The Gathering ­ Battlegrounds is based on the incredibly popular trading card game created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. The game is filled with faithful card game translations of classic creatures, spells and enchantments and presented in a visually stunning 3D game environment rife with real-time strategic fighting, devastating wizard arsenals and intense creature combat.

Global Star Software has released a demo for InterActive Vision's combat flight sim Jetfighter V: Homeland Protector. This demo contains five tutorials, three single missions titled 'Hot Zone,' 'The Curtain Lifted' and 'The Shepherd,' as well as a campaign mission, all flyable in the F-16 Fighting Falcon (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Crave Entertainment in association with developer Genki Co. has shipped their latest title Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3, for the PS2. For players who enjoyed navigating the open roads of Tokyo in Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero, the game offers realistic drives along the highways of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Just in time for the holidays, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 will retail for just under $20.00.

Ninja Gaiden is on the cutting-edge of action as the player takes on the role of powerful ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, who seeks revenge after his clan is massacred by the Vigor Empire. Taking full advantage of three-dimensional space, you follow the story with only your wits, your ninja skills, and your deadly sword, cutting down opponents in the Vigor Empire as you attempt to beat the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword "Ryuken". Realistic battle actions and acrobatic ninja actions add another dimension to the game, restoring Ninja Gaiden to its rightful place in the gaming pantheon.

Deus Ex 2 allows players to participate in the telling of a powerful story, rich in mystery, lies and intrigue. In addition to a host of new conspiratorial friends and foes, players can expect encounters with a variety of characters from the original Deus Ex game. And, once again, players visit a variety of real world locations made more exotic by the passage of time. Approximately 20 years after the events depicted in Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression brought on by technology run amok and a secret conspiratorial war. Read more for some new screens ...

Square Enix let us know that the official site for Sword of Mana is now live.. Sword of Mana, the prequel to the famous Mana series, puts players in control of either a hero or heroine in the quest to save the Mana Tree from destruction, but each character experiences the story from a different perspective. The direction of the story changes based on which character the player selects. Sword of Mana will be released Dec. 1, at an MSRP of $34.99.

"Nightshade" is the official name for the upcoming PS2 title formerly known as "Kunoichi" (it remains "Kunoichi" in Japan). Players take on the role of the sexy and dangerous female ninja Hibana as she battles legions of demonic foes with unlimited combo attacks and powerful ninja magic. Developed by SEGA's Overworks studio, "Nightshade" is slated to be released in early Q1 04. Read more for details, screens as well as an in game footage trailer ...

Universal Combat brings the greatest components of war together in a single game. Conceived in late 2001 as Battlecruiser Generations, the fifth in the Battlecruiser series, the game has grown into much more than a massive space simulation. Universal Combat is due to be distributed by Mindscape in the UK in November 2003. Unfortunately due to time constraints and a looming Gold date, plans for the demo have been put on hold. Read more to check the new screens ..

Namco Hometek Inc. announced today its character-based action adventure game, I-Ninja, has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide. The game, available for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, is rated T for Teen and carries an MSRP of $49.99. I-Ninja will also ship for the Nintendo GameCube and the Xbox videogame system from Microsoft in early December... Microsoft Game Studios announced today that 'NBA Inside Drive 2004', is now available on store shelves across North America. The third installment of the Xbox-exclusive basketball franchise makes its debut as the inaugural basketball title in Microsoft's XSN Sports brand. With all-new online playability via Xbox Live and the free agent acquisition of three-time NBA Champion Shaquille O'Neal, who will serve as the game's official cover athlete and spokesperson, 'NBA Inside Drive 2004' is poised to take hoopsters beyond the box... Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that the newest addition to its popular interactive dancing series, Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide.

Total Club Manager 2004 puts you straight into the dugout of your favourite football team. Whether you are fighting for league survival or challenging to win the championship, TCM 2004 will put you in total control. EA has released a demo letting you checking out this upcoming football management, no speicifc details are available at this point as to what the demo features. You may have seen another but incomplete version floating around on the web, this is the full, 400mb big, deal. Read more for download links ...

Just when it looked like the game formerly known as 'Imperium Galactica 3' would be lost in space, it is now back on track as one of the most eagerly awaited hits of 2004 thanks to a worldwide rights deal announced by Benelux's leading independent publisher HD Interactive of Amsterdam. Earliest views of the game have inspired such descriptions as 'visceral, futuristic and captivating' and 'absolutely gorgeous', and now the real-time mission-based tactical space game for PC has not only found a new publishing home with HD Interactive, but also a new focus with the title: 'Nexus' (thanks Blues). Read more to check out some new screens ...

Gamebryo Expands World-Wide Support for Multi-Platform Titles.. NDL, a leading developer of 3D graphics technology for the computer and video game industry, announced today that it is expanding its global network through a partnership with Korean-based Gamebase. As master reseller for NDL, Gamebase will promote and support multi-platform Gamebryo licenses throughout the Asian and Australian market. Established and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Gamebase personnel have more than 10 years of industry experience and have established a solid network that will support NDL's growth throughout these key markets.

"NDL's 3D graphics engine and toolkit, Gamebryo, is being used by major developers and publishers, such as Firaxis, Vivendi Universal Games, Mythic Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks, Codemasters, Irrational Games and many others"

Microsoft Game Studios and Valve today announced that Counter-Strike" for Xbox has stormed store shelves in North America for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). Counter-Strike, the most popular action game on the planet, explodes onto Xbox and Xbox Live, bringing with it unparalleled multiplayer tactical combat and new content exclusive to Xbox. Counter-Strike for Xbox includes all new counter-terrorist and terrorist teams, an impressive array of graphical enhancements and ultra-responsive controls optimized for Xbox. The heart-pounding action spans over 18 highly diverse maps including seven new multiplayer maps and 11 completely enhanced Counter-Strike fan favorites, as well as upcoming maps downloadable via Xbox Live.

Attention future Jedi! LucasArts is pleased to announce that Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy for the Xbox has shipped and is in stores now. Immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe as you take on the role of an eager Jedi apprentice ready to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker. Create your own character, customize your lightsaber and choose your adventure through a variety of missions in classic Star Wars locations. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy which was developed by Raven Software and Vicarious Visions is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and retails for $49.95.

Specialist online games developer CAT Games has finalised an agreement with the NHL to launch an updated version of the online Ice Hockey management game called SeniorLeagueHockey. SeniorLeagueHockey.com is now the Premier Online Management Game of the NHL and is navigable directly from www.NHL.com. SeniorLeagueHockey.com has already attracted over 100,000 active managers, and the number is growing rapidly.