Buka Entertainment is pleased to inform its Friends and Partners that we have published 100 games both Russian and localized ones! The company was founded in 1994 as a distributor of computer and videogames. Six years ago the company entered the publishing business with its own title "Russian Roulette" and since that time Buka Entertainment has reached notable success in game-making industry. Our games are distributed in 60 countries of the world. Shipping of the title Rayman 3 became a 100 milestone in the history of our company. Buka Entertainment is working on and during fall-winter 2003/04 all the addicts of PC games will see our new line-up, including The Entente: World War I Battlefields, Fair Strike and Battle Mages.

The Adventure Company today announced that it will publish Dark Fall on PC. Terms of this exclusive deal with the UK’s XXV Productions were not disclosed. Dark Fall is a tale of the supernatural, which sends adventurers into a mysterious world where a ghostly presence is ever apparent. Read more for details ...

Galleon can be summed up in a single phrase: "The Voyages Of Sinbad". The game is set across six unique islands that will take the player from the bustling port of Ackbah to islands populated with giant monsters, evil slave lords and of course damsels in distress in a story of intrigue, magic, love, obsession and revenge. The fighting in Galleon is fast, furious and full of hidden depth. Rhama can draw on a wide repertoire of stylish martial arts moves to dispatch enemies with. We'll be discussing this aspect more in the future. Read more to check a new batch of screens.

Alien Flux is a fast and furious arcade game of reflexes and skill, a combination of totally original gameplay, modern pseudo-3D graphics and unique sound effects, Alien Flux has been developed by PUPPY GAMES and will be released on 10 June 2003.

Tennis Critters brings fast-paced tennis action with chipmunks to the PC. Up to four people can play Tennis Critters on a single machine. Players can also use the game's simple lobby interface to find opponents on the internet or over a local area network (LAN). The single-player mode of Tennis Critters features ten progressively more difficult computer-controlled opponents over three distinct difficulty levels, making it an exciting challenge for everyone from casual users to hardcore gamers... 2 screens below!

TRI SYNERGY, a leading North American co-publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, and CENEGA PUBLISHING a Czech Republic based award-winning interactive entertainment publisher, today announced an exclusive, North American distribution agreement. Under the agreement, Tri Synergy will distribute several of Cenega's highly anticipated upcoming titles into the North American market.

Dreamcatcher has launched the official Painkiller website offering more goodies for People Can Fly's upcoming first-person shooter. The website doesnt sport much "new" information yet, some previously released screens, some game info and the E3 trailer, which we also have mirror'd locally. Check it out!

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

• Breakdown - E3 Trailer
• Tombraider: Angel Of Darkness - Trailer #2
• Uru: Ages Beyond Myst - E3 Trailer
• Psychotoxic - E3 Trailer
• Empires: Dawn of the Modern World - E3 Trailer
• Axle Rage - E3 Trailer
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  (thanks 3DGamers).Read more for download links ...

Jester Interactive the developers and publishers of the critically acclaimed Music 3000 for Playstation 2 are set to launch a USB sampler and microphone to accompany the game.The sampler will enable user to take advantage of extra features the game has to offer. These include the ability to sample from your own music collection, the unique V2m (voice to music), and of course being able to add your own vocals!

The Italian Job lets gamers recapture the high-octane thrills of the blockbuster movie. Taking on the role of Charlie Croker and his gang members, you are left for dead in Venice after being double-crossed during one of the biggest gold bullion heists ever. Now you and your team of professional thieves must wreak vengeance on the man who betrayed you and reclaim the gold. In order to achieve this, you need to create the biggest traffic jam in L.A. history and attempt your getaway in super-charged new MINI Coopers.

Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis is an exciting new expansion pack for the award-winning MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot. The expansion will add the capability for players to explore the primarily underwater lost civilization of Atlantis. Read more to check out the first screens

Tennis Critters brings fast-paced tennis action with chipmunks to the PC. Up to four people can play Tennis Critters on a single machine. Players can also use the game's simple lobby interface to find opponents on the internet or over a local area network (LAN). After a false start yesterday, GarageGames informed us they have put up the "real" demo. Read more for download links ...

Activision has launched the official website for Stainless Steel Studios' upcoming RTS game "Empires: Dawn of the Modern World". The site offers some general game info, and details on the German and Korean civilizations from the game, with the promise of more to come. Go check it out!

Gamesindustry.biz reports that the UK developer Argonaut has been hit today by the cancellation of publishing deals for two key titles, Malice and Orchid, while poor retail performance of Kung Fu Chaos has prevented the commissioning of a sequel.

In a trading update issued to the City this morning, the development group revealed that Vivendi Universal Games has decided not to publish Malice and has returned all rights to Argonaut. The game - touted as one of the most impressive on the Xbox prior to the launch of the console - was recently delayed again by a gameplay redesign.

A second blow comes with the cancellation of Argonaut's original title Orchid, which was to be published by Namco Hometek. According to the developer, after discussions with Namco the two companies "have concluded that the potential returns on this title do not justify the additional investment required to complete the game" - resulting in an outright termination of development on the product.

We are expanding our review staff and are looking for 2 additional volunteer reviewers who are interested in contributing to the continuing success and growth of Worthplaying... Get all information here!

World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. Check the new screens ...

Shattered Galaxy has been improved to version 1.55! Now Massive Online Warfare offers new Super Organic units, adding to the incredible array of units players can choose from; a new Prestige awarding system for battles, and numerous bug fixes that enhance game play. Set in deep space in the distant future where the remnant of humanity fights for survival and glory with cybernetic armies, Shattered Galaxy is a unique massive multiplayer online real-time strategy game for the PC. Numerous accolades reflect the acclaim for Shattered Galaxy's high quality and uniqueness. Free 14-day or 50 hour trial play time is offered in Shattered Galaxy to all new players. Go Check It Out!

Men of Valor: The Vietnam War is an historical action experience that portrays infantry combat during the Vietnam War. Combining the latest Unreal technology with the gameplay expertise of 2015, Men of Valor immerses the player in the humid jungles of Southeast Asia in the most controversial conflict of the modern era. At E3 2003, attendees were treated to live Xbox demonstrations of 2015's Men of Valor: Vietnam and now Vivendi is offering parts of the movie to the public. Yesterday GameSpy had the first part, today the second episode is available at IGN. The 3rd and final chapter will be available at Gamespot on Monday. Njoy!