Hitman: Contracts delivers more action-packed and suspenseful missions, with a greater variety of ways to make the perfect hit and an increased arsenal of firearms and close-combat weapons. A new graphics engine showcases Hitman's 'work' in brutal detail and brings new locations to life. An improved control system and more gradual learning curve will ensure that the game is accessible to all aspiring hitmen. Hitman: Contracts is being developed by Io Interactive and will be available for PS2, Xbox, and PC in spring 2004.

Shocking and evil, Mortal Kombat: Deception pushes martial arts-style fighting and the Mortal Kombat franchise to new heights with an innovative fighting system, unparalleled depth and brutally intense action that will appeal to long-time Mortal Kombat fans as well as next-generation gamers. The game features lightning-fast hand-to-hand and special weapons combat, secret and returning characters, moves and combinations with new death-dealing battles and fatalities. Read more for some new screens ...

Seal of Evil is a new A-RPG game developed by Object Software. The game uses a newly-developed GFX3D graphics engine and combines 2D and 3D technology. It displays beautiful scenes of ancient China. In the demo, players will control Lan Wei and Liang Hu to take a fascinating journey in several locations such as Rosy-Cloud Village, dense forests, mysterious caves and so on. Read more for download links ...

Sacred is the hack and slash RPG that puts you in the role of one of six different character classes, each with their own unique look, skills and customizable combo attacks; you and up to 3 other friends (via multiplayer) embark on a quest to prevent a renegade demon of the Sakkara from destroying the land of Ancaria. Desert Rats vs Afrika Korps is the real-time 3D tactical strategy game set in the North African campaigns of World War II. Command up to 70 different units on recon, search & destroy and siege operations in the African desert. Expect 20 engaging missions from the single player Axis & Allied campaigns and fight with up to four friends in multiplayer – all with beautifully detailed graphics, realistic damage and weather effects. Both titles are expect in North American store shelves March 23rd.

Spartan focuses on one of the most influential civilizations – the Ancient Greeks and allows players to choose from 100 nations to lead to victory, including Sparta, renowned for its dedication to the art of war and for producing the ultimate fighting machine – the Spartan Hoplite - most famous for the courageous last stand of 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480BC.

3000 AD has released another patch for their futuristic 3D action game Universal Combat. This v1.00.02 RC7 will be superseded by the final patch later this week and addresses a ton of AI tweaks, interface improvements, content and gameplay revisions, multiplayer enhancements, bug fixes, and more. Read more for details and download links ...

It's not just the outstanding technology, the rich details and the variety of units that make Codename: PANZERS such a hit, but also the diversified level design. Whether you plan an attack on a French bunker, relive the landing on the beaches of Normandy a, circle over a Polish city by night in a Stuka or wage battle in the icy cold Ardennes: PANZERS will also captivate you and never let you go. check these new screens ...

Publisher Strategy First Inc. and developer MiST land announced today that the futuristic tactical strategy game COPS 2170: The Power of Law will be released for the PC in North America in May 2004. COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a colorful hybrid of tactical strategy and RPG elements where players take on the role of a rookie cop as she patrols the mean streets of a futuristic, cyberpunk metropolis. Read more for details and a few new screens ...

Ground Control 2 : Operation Exodus takes place during the year 2741 AD, roughly 300 years after the events in the original game. The democratic and freedom caring Northern Star Alliance (NSA) is being hard pressed by the warmongering Terran Empire. The war has recently entered a new stage; a brutal and deadly ground war, as the Empire has managed to land their first troopships on the last NSA controlled planet – Morningstar Prime... Read more to check out some new screens ...

Ramses is doomed by what appears to be an evil curse surrounding this pact. His fate lies in the hands of one… Maia, a beautiful young sorceress favoured by the gods. If she fails to uncover the mystery, Ramses will die, and with him Egypt shall fall. This first person adventure has an easy to use point-and-click interface with high quality cinematics, and integrated 3D real-time puzzles. Read more for new screens and trailer ...

New Britsoft publisher Digital Jesters and French developer Cyanide Studios have landed the endorsement of the season by reaching an agreement with Premier Rugby Limited to secure the license for its forthcoming PC title Pro Rugby Manager 2004. Read more for details ...

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence. A unique Knight-management system will offer you brand new possibilities to enhance your personal strategy. Read more for new screens showing off the highest development level of the citadel, the trench and drawbridge...

PC Game publisher/developer Strategy First is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership with Trymedia Systems to use their unique distribution technology; ActiveMARK to bring SFI titles to a larger market. Read more for details...

Mindscape UK today announced the signing of a new distribution partnership with DreamCatcher Europe. The new deal includes the entire output from both the DreamCatcher and Adventure Company labels. A total of 20 titles are scheduled for release across PC, X-Box and PS2 in 2004.

InPool Paradise players spend their days playing pool on an amazing fully-animated South Pacific island where sun rises and falls from day to night whilst the sea rolls ashore and the palm trees blow sway in the cool ocean breeze. Archer Maclean's Pool Paradise will be released on PlayStation 2, Game Cube, Xbox and PC in March 2004, and sees the reunion of the code genius and Jimmy White for their fourth collaborative title. Read more for details & screens ...

Soldiers: Heroes of World War II (previously known as Outfront) is a dramatic, fast-paced tactical strategy game, due summer 2004 exclusively for PC. Created by Ukrainian company Best Way, under the development title of "OutFront", Soldiers is a further signing for Codemasters from 1C Company. Codemasters will also publish two other 1C Company titles: Perimeter and Wartime Command. Read more for new & awesome screens...

Ice Nine takes place in first person mode. The player will not only have access to gadgets such as bugs and a high-tech PDA but also heavy ballistic equipment such as rocket launchers and remote mines. The player is also able to take on many disguises in the course of the game from enemies he has neutralized. Mission briefings are supplied at the beginning of each mission, and also updated mid-mission as the scenario changes to reflect the player's decisions. Read more for screens ...

Haemimont has released a new patch for their RTS Celtic Kings: Rage of War. This update brings you retail game to v1.16 and improves Win98 and SBLive! compatibility, adds several performance enhancements, several crash bugs fixed, and significantly improved network code. It also includes the four bonus maps Defenders, Return to the Throne, The Fall of Avalon and Ascendency (thanks Blues). Read more for download links ...

It's been quite for a few months on the Mythora front but developer Nawar has released some more game details on their upcoming RPG Mythora. To be published by Edge Games, it is scheduled for Q1 2004. Mythora features 500 locatrions spread over 4 continents, sporting over 45 spells etc. Read more for details, gamestory & screens ...