REAL WAR: ROGUE STATES is the next game in the best-selling "Real War" series. In this modern military RTS the United States has learned that the Independent Liberation Army (ILA) is being backed by a rogue state. It was thought the ILA was destroyed, but this new sponsor has re-energized the ILA and equipped it with even more lethal technology. The gamer's task is to destroy this alliance and punish the offending country. Today fileplanet is hosting a 117MB demo from Rival Interactive and Simon & Schuster. (thanks Blues)

As LMA Manager 2003 prepares to kick off on PlayStation 2 and Xbox on November 8th, Codemasters has booted the game into the net with the launch of a dedicated game micro site. The online centre for LMA Manager 2003 is a resource for fans and newcomers to the best-selling series. The micro site features details on the game, new screenshots, a video demo and an interview with Simon Prytherch, producer of the LMA Manager series.

Colin McRae Rally 3, the professional rally driver experience and the season’s most-wanted motorsport game, has shipped to stores across Europe and Australia. The PlayStation 2 and Xbox game will be available in stores on Friday, October 25. With only a couple of days until launch day, Codemasters has released a new Colin McRae Rally 3 movie. Available online from the Downloads section of the game’s web site, (Titled "Colin McRae Rally 3: Features"; filename "cmr3_FX"), it showcases the game’s global environments, dramatic weather conditions and the spectacular damage that occurs at high speeds (approx. 2 minutes).

Midway announced today that Rodney Matthews, a world-renowned fantasy and science fiction illustrator, has created artwork and concepts for Midway's groundbreaking action and fantasy console videogame, Haven: Call Of The King, which is scheduled to ship Nov. 18 for the PS2. Haven: Call Of The King is also scheduled to ship for the Xbox and GameCube in 2003. Haven: Call Of The King is being developed by acclaimed U.K.-based developer, Traveller's Tales.

Simon & Schuster Interactive announced today that its Real Time Strategy (RTS) game "Soldiers of Anarchy" for the PC has shipped to retail and will be in stores by Friday. SOLDIERS OF ANARCHY (S.O.A.) combines elements of Real Time Strategy (RTS) and squad- based tactical games to create a uniquely customizable single and multiplayer experience. S.O.A. also gives players a complete level and scenario editor that allows players to create new campaigns and multiplayer maps which can be shared with other users.

Following the cinema release in 1986, Platoon was widely-acclaimed as the most important Vietnam movie ever produced. 16 years later, Platoon on PC will go a paddy field further by capturing all of the uncertainty, drama, sweat, fear and horror of this Oscar-winning classic into a masterpiece of real time strategy gaming.. OK. Who's for more Platoon screenshots? 59 new shots below!

Vivendi Universal Publishing is being sold to the Lagardère group - including, if we've read this right, the games bit. Read more below to check out the full press release!

Lucas Arts today tossed up a new site for their action/adventure game Star Wars Bounty Hunter. Explore Jango's arsenal of weapons, read about characters, check out screens, movies and game info!

The official web-site for the Survival Action/RPG game S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Oblivion Lost is now on-line. The site features plenty of information about the game, its story line, features, engine and more. Forum and Support sections will help to the most effective communication with the community and developers of the title.

Consumers in the UK and throughout Europe will soon see the appearance of new age ratings and symbols on computer and video games, whether bought at retail or accessed online. This will give parents, shoppers and online consumers added confidence that the content of the game, whether it is bought at a high street retail outlet, or accessed via the internet, is suitable for a specific age group. The development is significant in that it is the first time that any form of entertainment medium has come up with an age rating system that meets the varying cultural standards of different European countries.

Based on the December 2002 movie from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, follow the Wild Thornberrys from majestic settings of the Serengeti to the proper streets of London. After an incident in Africa puts Eliza in grave danger, she is sent off to boarding school in London. Upon hearing about an evil plot by poachers to capture the wild elephants of the Serengeti, she escapes back to the wild to stop the catastrophic event and faces her biggest challenge yet. With her ability to speak with animals, Eliza gets help from her favorite chimp Darwin. But will Eliza get back to Africa in time to stop the poachers? Take a ride full of action and suspense with the Wild Thornberrys! Check out 23 PC screenshots.

In his latest adventure, Jimmy Neutron and his class wander through the Retroville Museum attempting to listen to Miss Fowler drone on about useless artifacts. Suddenly, (POOF!) Jimmy finds himself in another dimension staring at HIMSELF! - Actually it's his evil alter ego, Jimmy Negatron.

Mercurysteam Entertainment, the Madrid-based computer game developer, has just released its corporate website. The Projects section has some artwork posted related to MSE first project. MSE's first title, which name they have not unveiled yet, will be "a shaking 3D arcade with tons of action, humour and an awesome multiplayer component", tells Dario Halle, co-founder and lead programmer, and it's planned to release during 2004.

Alawar Entertainment, the company with over 5 years of experience in the development of multimedia software and game products, is pleased to present its newly developed product '3Dom', which is the 3D engine ideal for the development of small-size game and multimedia projects (for example, small size is critical for games downloadable over the Internet). Full scoop below, included is some screens!

Rainbow Six: Raven Shield is the sequel to the immensely popular Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear, 2000 Action Game Of The Year, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, 1999 Action Game Of The Year*. It will be the third game in the Rainbow Six line, which has sold more than 6.7 million copies worldwide. a measily 3 new screens, but hey, we'll take it ;)

Some new screens from Square Soft's newest episode in the Final Fantasy franchise. A boatload of new images from the upcoming PS2 RPG - Final Fantasy X-2.

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced the release of "The House of the Dead III" exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. "The House of the Dead III" delivers a monster movie inspired storyline and tons of non-stop over-the-top zombie blasting action.

Xicat Interactive, Inc is set to release "Blackstone: Magic & Steel" and "Metal Dungeon" for the Xbox in North America in late November 2002.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that it has shipped the puzzle action game Worms Blast for Nintendo GameCube and PCs, to U.S. retail stores. Worms Blast features all of your favorite Worms characters and 14 gameplay modes to choose from as you use your water cannon to clear puzzles and collect special weapons to take out opponents. Worms Blast is rated "E" for everyone and has an MSRP of $39.99 for GameCube and $19.99 for PC.

Publisher Strategy First and developer Object Software have released patch V.1.13 for their action-RPG game Prince of Qin. Read more for details and links where to grab it ...