Command an elite, multinational squad of special operatives against a hidden terrorist foe. In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3, the third installment in the wildly popular Rainbow Six series, Team RAINBOW races against time to stop terror and unravel a mystery. In locations around the world, from London to the Cayman Islands to Rio de Janeiro, lead Team Rainbow in a desperate effort to battle a madman and foil his doomsday plot. Some new Xbox screens just rushed in. Check them out!

Electronic Arts will release Need for Speed Underground, the next chapter in its landmark Need for Speed™ franchise, this fall under the EA GAMES brand. Originally slated for release in early 2004, Need for Speed Underground thrusts gamers into the adrenaline-filled world of urban street racing, challenging gamers to win cash, cars and respect as they put their driving skills to the test in their own fully-customizable urban exotic supercar.

LucasArts today announced Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, a role playing game (RPG) for the Xbox, has gone gold and will be available at retail throughout the United States and Canada Wednesday, July 16.

Konami of America, Inc. announced today that K-1 World Grand Prix (K-1 WGP) for the Sony PlayStation 2 has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. K-1 is the world's premiere fighting sport that combines various martial arts including Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Konami's new videogame, K-1 WGP, merges the tactical aspects of boxing with the brutality of sport fighting, and is the only stand-up mixed martial arts game available in North America.

Vivendi announced today the development of Contract J.A.C.K. – the official prequel to GameSpy’s 2002 PC Game-of-the-Year, No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.’s Way. Contract J.A.C.K., developed by one of the industry’s elite developers, Monolith Productions, showcases the award-winning storytelling of Monolith in a new singleplayer standalone experience focused on giving PC gamers more action and less stealth while adding new robust multiplayer content as well as a suite of mod-making tools.

Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment announced today that their latest real-time strategy title, Europa Universalis: Crown of the North has gone gold and is on track to be released July 22nd.“This is a must for any fan of the Europa series or anyone who loves deep strategic games,” Says Steven Milburn, Director of Marketing at Strategy First. “Plus the added bonus of being able to play three new mod campaigns for Europa Universalis II right out of the box is essential for all budding conquerors.”

From the developers of Madden NFL Football comes a new brand of football where style is BIG: NFL STREET. NFL STREET blends fast paced arcade action with street culture to create a unique new gameplay experience where NFL stars become larger than life personalities. Players battle to earn the enhanced gear and attributes necessary to dominate the urban environments. Read more for details and the first screens!

In news that will delight football aficionados and fans of skill and undiluted gameplay, Konami of Europe has announced that Pro Evolution Soccer 3, the latest in Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo's legendary football series will be released for PlayStation 2 in November. Read more for details ...

Davilex Games is coming with a new sensational game named Beach King Stunt Racer. This new title is slated for a pan-European release on 28th August of this year and will appear on the PC and PS2 platforms. Read more for details and screens ...

Davilex Games is coming with a new sensational version named London Racer – World Challenge. This new title is slated for release on 15th September of this year and will appear on the PC and PS2 platforms. Read more for details and a batch of screens ...

Today Global Star Software has announced plans to release Jetfighter 5 for the PC Platform. This latest installment of the successful Jetfighter franchise is under development at Interactive Vision and will be featuring licensed aircraft from Lockheed Martin, and is scheduled for release in the winter of 2003. Read more for details ...

Brace Yourselves! The Sims are Makin' Magic! In this expansion pack finale for The Sims original series, your Sims can cast magic spells to improve their love life, wreak havoc on visiting neighbors, or put an end to their tedious chores. An all-new magical carnival-themed destination, exciting new gameplay, and a whole new cast of quirky characters await you in this powerful pack of magical high jinx. Read more for details and the first screens ...

Providing an exciting opportunity to take part in the largest breakout in history from the "escape proof" Stalag Luft III German POW camp, gamers are invited to participate in the most memorable and famous motorbike scene in ever to emerge in Hollywood. Following the massive hit Conflict: Desert Storm, The Great Escape offers a unique variety of gameplay that builds you from slow, tension filled stealth scenes to adrenalin-filled action and chase sequences. Fans of the film and all gamers will certainly appreciate this stylish masterpiece. Check out the screens ...

Got what it takes to become a hero? In Fire Department, experience what life is really like for fire-fighters. Choose your team, vehicles and equipment! Keep your cool when faced with high-pressure situations… Your reactions, your strategy as well as your capacity to manage a team of firemen are the keys to success. Check out this new batch of sizzling hot screens ...

Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon gives players the option to play as Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen Yu, and "Dark Cloud" Lo. Each character possesses specific moves, talents, and deadly weapons - players must conquer various challenges in order to improve their fighting skills as they compete against intelligent foes and seek revenge against the sinister Jade Fox. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon offers a compelling gaming experience that effectively captures the martial arts magic that made the movie a worldwide success. Read more for some new screens ...

Conflict has exploded between the Empire and the Alliance. The Empire, once part of the Alliance itself, has forsaken peace and seized greater power. Kyme, an Alliance warrior and once the prince of a small kingdom that fell to the Empire, has received word that his army's castle is under attack. Kyme's sister, Friae is still within its walls. In an effort to save her, Kyme manages to infiltrate the castle gates but is severely wounded. Desperate, he turns to his only choice: a dragon pact. Check the new screens ...

XIII features a conspiracy of epic proportions, and players will unravel clues behind the story’s compelling and mysterious events. XIII includes themes of amnesia, in which players must uncover sinister plots against themselves, the U.S. government, and even the president himself. The only clues players have are the roman numerals XIII tattooed on their shoulder and a key to a safe deposit box in a New York bank. Read more for some new screens ...

The Falcon has long been a favourite of flight sim pilots and Lago's unerring attention to detail strikes deep into the heart of simulation territory with this awesome recreation, designed using the very latest flight sim technology. Included in this package are 29 different variants from around the world, including A, C and D models and some pretty vivid 'Tiger Squadron' paint schemes – so named after various NATO 'Tiger' training sorties. External GMAX modelling is as slick as you'd expect, with animated exhaust pipes, pilots that move their heads and remove their visors and of course that distinctive bubble canopy glinting in the sunlight.

GMX Media has today announced that it has secured the European publishing rights for the upcoming 3-D tactical wargame title - Eric Young’s Squad Assault: West Front. “GMX Media have made a name for themselves as a top quality publisher and distributor throughout the world. Their expertise and professionalism make them the perfect partner for the European launch of Squad Assault,” said David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games. Read more for details and a batch of screens ...