Blue Byte has just released a bunch of new patches for several of their Settlers 4 versions. This upgrade brings your Settlers 4 retail game to v1.10.1578 and is for all versions of Settlers IV. Thyis patch is also available automatically when this management/strategy game is played online (thanks Bluesnews). Read more for details and links where to grab the goodies.

Empire Interactive has issued new patches for Total Immersion Racing, upgrading the recent racing simulation by RazorWorks. This update patch 1 fixes issues with replays, controllers in two-player mode, force feedback on some controller wheels, and a DirectX 8.2 warning (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

Torquemada Games proudly present Video Strip Poker. It's the most advanced and probably the world's best strip poker game that has ever appeared for PC computers. A unique, and absolutely never seen anywhere else, video control engine makes an impression of playing with a real girl sitting next to you. You can choose from 5 beautiful opponents that smile, move, deal the cards, dance and take - if you win - all their clothes off. Read more for demo links and a few screens ...

Only a week after the previous update patch, Termite and Project3 have issued a new upgrade for their recently released (in Europe anyhow) FPS, New World Order. It fixes a number of bugs and a bunch of gameplay tweaks. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

There are ten new screenies for CDV's RTS title Cossacks: Back to War on the official webpage. Cossacks: Back to War is the latest offspring of our Cossacks series, and features over 100 Missions, and many improvements from the previous games. Check them out!

The official BREED site is updated with some brand new images! The pictures are directly from the front lines and show some awesome fight scenes between the USC troops and the Breed. Special forces including the heavy Assault-Grunt are trying to accomplish a set of fast attacks to damage the communication structures of the Breed. Fasten your seatbelts and get a peek at the new images..

Following Konami of Europe's recent announcement confirming its commitment to producing PC titles, the publisher has revealed its first five titles – all due for release Q1, 2003.

Developed with the full support of creators Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick allows players to assume the role of Ash, the chainsaw-armed hero from the Evil Dead trilogy. Players will fend off hordes of Deadites with several weapons including the shovel, gatling gun, shotgun and chainsaw. Massive game environments include all new Evil Dead locations as players attempt to save the town of Dearborn from the influence of the Necromonicon ex Mortis – the Book of the Dead. Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick mixes the comedy and fun of a campy horror movie with intense combat missions for the most complete Evil Dead game yet. Some excellent looking screens for you to enjoy!

Electronic Arts has finally released the long-awaited 1.2 patch for Digital Illusions's WWII multiplayer shooter Battlefield: 1942. The 22mb patch fixes a number of single and multiplayer bugs in the game. There is also a new stand alone dedicated server available (thanks HoOmeLan). Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

On a storm-swept ship, the adventure begins. You are the Queen of Halassar. Thousands have fought and died for you. Millions adore you as the “goddess reborn.” Your fate is written in the Book of the Prophets. You are the savior of all creation. But your enemies are strong. The King of Galdyr wants you dead. Sinister factions plot your downfall. The armies of Urath march on your borders. Below Munari City, the mysterious Unseen weave a dark conspiracy. And now one of your own has betrayed you. A thief robs your inner sanctum. Intrigue lures you to the Midnight Sea. In a howling tempest, your destiny begins to unfold. Today a new batch of screens, njoy!

THQ Inc. announced the first title based on the recent agreement with Games Workshop for worldwide, interactive rights to the Warhammer 40,000 universe: Fire Warrior. Fire Warrior is a unique, first person action game based on the world’s leading table-top wargame and will be available worldwide for the PlayStation 2 computer and the PC in summer 2003. Read more for details and the first screens ...

Sammy Studios Inc. today announced the release date for two upcoming action-packed titles for Sony PlayStation 2. Guilty Gear X2, the newest sequel in the exceptional 2D anime fighter series, and Galerians: ASH, a third-person 3D action game that continues the sci-fi horror saga that began on the PlayStation, will be available on February 4, 2003. The titles are both rated T for Teen and will have an MSRP of $39.99. We added a fresh batch of Galerians Ash screens .. yummie!

Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Fox Interactive announced today that James Cameron's Dark Angel and Die Hard: Vendetta have shipped to retail locations nationwide. James Cameron's Dark Angel is available on the Playstation2 and Xbox while Die Hard: Vendetta is available exclusively on the GameCube. If you haven't yet, check out our Dark Angel (PS2) preview ...

Now’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about! Strategy First has teamed up with Gigex to bring you a demo from the recently released, stunning 3D Real-Time Strategy game, O.R.B. The O.R.B demo lets you jump into this game and try out 6 tutorials, 2 missions from the Malus Campaign and 1 skirmish map. Read more for details and links where to grab it (we will of course add more links as they become available).

Infogrames raises the stakes for America's favorite game with the MONOPOLY Party game, the new fast and furious kids and teens title available in time for the holidays on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube video game system. The MONOPOLY Party game comes to next generation video game systems with rules and clever design twists that make for action-packed, fun and frenzied gameplay for both friends and family alike.

TVG let us know that after heated rumours the publisher officially cancels the GameCube version of Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. "Rally Fusion: Race of Champions will not be appearing on the Nintendo GameCube platform as originally planned," said an Activision spokesperson. "Due to unforeseen problems in development, the release date has slipped beyond the Christmas period and we are no longer able to schedule its expected completion date. As a result, the decision has been taken not to precede any further with the project."

TDK Mediactive, Inc. announced today that "The Land Before Time: Big Water Adventure" has shipped for the PlayStation. Based on the upcoming December 10, 2002 home video release, The Land Before Time: Journey to Big Water, the new game introduces Mo the Ophtalmosaurus, a completely new character in The Land Before Time family. The action adventure game will be available at major retail outlets throughout North America and carries a suggested retail price of $9.99.

Eventhough an update patch was already released yesterday, Publisher Strategy First and Developers Paradox Entertainment, the team behind the award-winning Europa Universalis II, are proud to announce that Hearts of Iron¸ the first World War II game of true grand strategic scope, has shipped to retail stores nationwide.

Atari, BioWare Corp. and Floodgate Entertainment are joining forces to expand the universe of the smash hit Neverwinter Nights, the award-winning fantasy role-playing game based in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms world created by Wizards of the Coast. Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide is the first official expansion pack and is scheduled for release in Spring 2003.