Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Sudeki, a fantasy roleplaying game (RPG) exclusive to Xbox, has has been spotted on store shelves in North America for an estimated retail price of $49.95 (U.S.). Sudeki will be available in Europe in August.

Featuring the groundbreaking ability to assume the identity of any character in the game as well as providing a refreshing mix of stealth and pure action, Sammy Studios' "Spy Fiction" establishes a new benchmark for gameplay in the genre. Check out this exciting batch of new screens ...

Developer Paradox Entertainment announced today that PC gamers across North America will experience even more of the excitement they loved in Hearts of Iron with Hearts of Iron - Platinum, scheduled to ship to retail outlets nationwide in September 2004.

Ace Combat 5 blends highly realistic graphics and dog fighting action with the intensity and regimen of squadron command to offer the most explosive title in the Ace Combat series. Offering more than 50 licensed planes and a compelling storyline with more than 30 missions, players are tested to the fullest with air-to-air combat, air-to-ground fighting, air-to-sea assaults, rescue, recon and more.

Developed by SCE Studio Liverpool, Formula One 04 brings the tension and excitement of Formula One to life on PlayStation 2 through a variety of gameplay modes.

Step into the boots of a U.S. Marine and drive the Imperial Japanese Army from the Pacific in Medal of Honor Pacific Assault from Electronic Arts. Developed by EA Los Angeles, creators of the award-winning Medal of Honor series, Medal of Honor Pacific Assault immerses players in an authentic WWII experience, and will be available for the PC in the winter of 2004. Read more for some new screens ...

Vivendi Universal Games announced today that Thunderbirds for the Game Boy Advance video game system has a UK street date of August 20th 2004. Kids take command of the Thunderbirds fleet on a heroic mission to save members of International Rescue ... and the world!

Restricted Area is an action-based roleplaying game with realtime combat, which combines a fascinating gameplay similar to Diablo 2 with innovative technology, tactic-shooter elements and a dark future scenario. Read more for a few new screens ...

Sherlock Holmes fans are in for a double treat this August as Digital Jesters reveals it has secured a full-length Sherlock Holmes DVD movie to accompany every copy of its forthcoming PC CD-ROM escapade Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Silver Earring.

THQ today announced that it has entered into a publishing agreement with Iron Lore Entertainment for an as-yet unannounced PC action role playing game (RPG) scheduled for release late in calendar 2005.

Russian developer Burut has briefly announced they are working on "Goldenland 2." Here is the snippet: "The developing of the second part of the role project 'Goldenland' has started! The gamers will appreciate the fully modified world of Turbern and Alberia,essentially transformed by the resources of DirectX 9.0, nonlinear plot, new classes of characters, combat system with large tactical possibilities, destructible environment. The date of release of the 'Goldenland 2' will be announced."

You paid your dues in Tony Hawk's Underground, now prove yourself in Tony Hawk's Underground 2. It's time to go globetrotting on a sick international road trip with Tony Hawk and Bam Margera. THUG 2 delivers a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray paint and prepare to wreak havoc around the world.

Using an all-new fluid player kinetic system, a player's first touch becomes a key advantage for players who can think quickly and act fast to outsmart the competition. An all-new animation system reacts to every button press with authentic responsiveness, directly translating to the speed and vision of the world's greatest players. Check these 60+ new screens...

Cenega announced that it has pushed back Tannhauser Gate's 'The Roots' from its original Sept. 3rd 2004 release date to Feb. 28, 2005. The reason for the delay was "due to a slight increase in the time needed to produce the game everyone is hoping for." The Roots combines a classic RPG with dynamic gameplay and the fast paced plot characteristic of action-adventure games. The Roots has a complex, multi-threaded storyline and a vast world, which the player discovers whilst traveling with his party, fighting various monsters and living through great adventures.

Activision today announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2004. Net revenues were $211.3 million as compared to net revenues of $158.7 million reported for the first quarter last fiscal year. Aside from the numbers, there were some details about upcoming titles and future development efforts. Extra, extra! Read all about it ...

Empire Interactive announced that the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions of highly acclaimed PC title Ghost Master are scheduled for release in September 2004.

Gotcha, under development for PC/Xbox by Sixteen Tons Ent., features no real weapons but air compressed weapons and color ammunition, also known as paintball guns. Choose from 18 players (male and female), work your way through the league based single player campaign, challenge others in a duel, or play against friends over the internet, LAN or Xbox Live.

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 :

• Terminator 3: Redemption - Trailers (2)
• Pro Evolution Soccer 4 - Trailer
• WWE Day of Reckoning - Trailer
• Juiced - Trailer

Activision, Inc. today announced that one of its wholly owned studios, Neversoft, the creators behind the best-selling Tony Hawk franchise, is in development on a compelling new intellectual property that will bring Neversoft's world-renowned development prowess to a new genre. The unnamed title is slated for release in fiscal 2006, alongside a new game based on the Tony Hawk franchise that Neversoft will also develop for same fiscal year. Talk about being vague ...