THQ Inc. today announced the release of Dark Summit for the Nintendo Gamecube. The first ever mission-based snowboarding game, Dark Summit immerses players in a completely unique experience, as players will encounter a variety of diverse challenges such as escaping an angry ski patrol, collecting items and performing death-defying, high-flying maneuvers.

A short developer Q&A explaining, among other things, how the PS2 version differs from the DC one.

Today GamingGroove made an interview with Greg Zeschuk & Trent Oster from BioWare and about their upcoming game NeverWinter Nights.. Here is a snip from the interview:

GamingGroove: How long can we look forward to the single player campaign being and roughly how many different areas does the story encompass?

Greg Zeschuk: We’re aiming for roughly 60 hours for the single player campaign. The story takes the player to a number of areas – rumor has it there are more playable areas in Neverwinter Nights than in Baldur’s Gate. Read on!

Capcom is coming up with Gun Survivor 3 Dino Crisis, currently available in Japan. Feel like chasing some dino's? Take a look how they will NOT make it easy on you.

Step into the famous shoes of the world’s most stylish secret agents. Infogrames, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, is blasting Men in Black 2: Alien Escape, based on the hit movie franchise, onto the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system for Summer 2002. Featuring snappy one-liners, weird conspiracy theories and bizarre, humorous situations, Men in Black 2: Alien Escape isn’t your ordinary video game experience! Full pressrelease and four artwork is available at TTG.

Fans of the hugely successful Cossacks: European Wars will be glad to hear that a unique “World Ranking” league system will be included in the much anticipated add-on, “The Art of War”. Never in videogame history, has a game provided you with a ranking system this detailed.

One of the most massive allied campaigns, targeting Berlin and Hitler's capitulation, is on its way ... Right in the middle is an American infantry company that needs you, the Commander, to guide them through the various theaters of war. WARCOMMANDER can be categorized as a tactical RTS game and promises great depth as well as breathtaking action! CDV simply owns the WWII based RTS market!

Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment made an official statement from the show floor of the Milia Expo in Cannes, France today, announcing that they have signed a multiple title publishing agreement for three of Paradox's upcoming titles.

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the development of "Whacked!," the latest addition to the award-winning lineup of titles for the Microsoft Xbox video game system. Developed by Presto Studios Inc., "Whacked!" will feature fast and furious combat in which eight demented contestants are pitted against each other in the world's most irreverent and dangerous game show. Update: TTG got 4 artwork posted that you can check out here!

Vulcan Software have officially launched episode 3 of the Valhalla Classics Speech Adventure. This brand new episode entitled, 'The Chapel', sees the intrepid Prince of Valhalla come face to face with a bunch of dead ancestors. Confused? You will be.

– Deal! Draw! Conquer! Infogrames, Inc. has announced the summer release of the eagerly anticipated Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game for the Game Boy Advance. Developed by Screaming Games, the Game Boy Advance version of the Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game allows players to immerse themselves in the DBZ Universe and utilizing powerful characters and combat strategies to save it from destruction!

Regulator Studios has started accepting alpha test applications. The first 100 applicants will be selected based upon there time in the community, game history, PVP and GVG combat experience and ability to test many hours per week.

Another day .. another few screenshots from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. As clockwork Blizzard released some more, this time showing us a few Human Town screens ..

Learn about Frost Armor, Death & Decay both abilities of the Lich, an Undead Hero in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.

Players can help their Sims escape the grind of their everyday lives by sending them to this new and fully customizable island destination that offers a snowy alpine setting, a Riviera-style beach and a forest campground. Beach volleyball, snowboarding, fishing or hunting for hidden treasure are just a few of the things that Sims can do at this unique resort location. All-new social interactions and over 120 new objects will have Sim vacationers entertained from dusk until dawn. Tonight ToTheGame tossed up some new screens for your pleasure. Check them out.

Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., along with PC developer, Croteam, announced today that "Serious Sam: The Second Encounter" has shipped to stores. (the game has been out for a couple of weeks in Europe)

Earlier today we announced Strategy First's plans to publish 'Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs' and we are already here to bring you a first peak at the game. 'Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs' is a real-time strategy/management game that transports players back in time to one of the most famous and turbulent periods of Chinese history. Excellent screens!

Update: Strategy First has launched its official Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs site and you find it here.

Set in the future, Cubix - Robots For Everyone takes place in Bubble Town where robots are a part of everyday life. The animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Connor and his robot pal, Cubix, along with a cast of both human and robot friends. They embark on numerous adventures as they attempt to repair damaged robots and ward off their evil nemesis, Dr. K. New GBA screens to check out below. Enjoy!

A frenzied, fast paced, explosive 3D-action platform game will be unleashed on the gaming market. Developed by Blitz and released by Infogrames, Taz Wanted is Taz as he's never been seen before - he's as cool, energetic, rebellious and impulsive as ever but this time he's a fugitive on the run. With a huge marketing and PR campaign to support the title, Taz Wanted, available on PS2, Xbox and PC, is set to be one of the must have games of 2002.

Deep Shadows consist of former GSC Game World developers who worked on the highly underestimated CodeName Outbreak project in 1999 but decided to go their own way. They are now working on a new FPS under the name "Xenus". Today we introduce Kevin Myers. The main hero of "Xenus".