Hercules is thrilled to announce the launch of its new DIGIFIRE 7.1 sound card. DIGIFIRE 7.1 completes Hercules' revolutionary 7.1 channel PCI sound card range with an all-in-one digital upgrade solution, providing both high speed FireWire connections and powerful audio performance in games and DVDs.

Can't wait for the release of TimeSplitters 2? We have a treat for you - a brand spanking new adrenaline filled trailer featuring bad-ass characters, big guns and thrilling locations set in the past, present and future for you to feast your eyes on! Click on this link and enjoy the ride - hold tight Ladies and Gentlemen as we prepare to split through time! TimeSplitters 2 is due for release in October on PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.

The official Gothic II website has a new section ... The making of Gothic II and they have put up the first part. First on deck is Sascha talking about 3d-modeling and texturing, offeringyou an inside view on the development and show you how the world of gothic II comes to live. Check it out!

The Great War has been fought for 50 years now. Mankind seems to be condemned to eternal warfare… That is, until the inconceivable is discovered: an unscrupulous military-industrial Consortium is speculating on the armies quoted on the stock exchange: the longer the war lasts, the richer the consortium becomes… A handful of men and women have now revolted, their aim: to throw off the yoke of tyranny and restore peace. To do this they must first find the consortium and then destroy it… Check the new batch of screens ...

SEGA send us four shots from of the dinky, 4-player-linkable GBA version, Sega Rally, out in Japan in December. Njoy!

In Bandits the player is thrown into a Mad Max-like environment where the survival of the fittest is decided by vehicle combat. A story driven action game where the handling of gears and guns decides your fate. Pretty cool demo they released the other day with 1 single player map and 2 different multiplayer maps. You can add various weapons to your car/buggy and different type of cars are available .. sounds promising so check out the 20+ screens ...

Splinter Cell invites gamers to delve into the dark shadows of cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations. The player controls Sam Fisher, a solo operative directed by a top secret, “black ops” wing of the National Security Agency. Alone, yet armed with some of the best hi-tech weapons on the market, Sam walks the fine line between what is legal and what is necessary. He must infiltrate enemy territory and neutralize the opponents—all without leaving a trace. We cant get enough of the game, so here are some more new screens ...

Naki, videogame accessories developer, announced today the release of the much-anticipated Naki G-Pak Console Organizer And Travel Case for PS2. The Naki G-Pak for PS2 was developed in response to the videogame industry' s acclaim and endorsement of its sister console system organizer and travel case, the Naki G-Pak for Xbox, which was released in January earlier this year. Within a month of its release, the Naki G-Pak for Xbox quickly snatched Official Xbox Magazine's "Editor's Choice Award" for best videogame system organizer and travel case for the Xbox..

The official Arxel Tribe site got an announcement up, letting us know that they been selected by Microsoft to join its X-Box Game developer Program. More news and info on this will follow in coming days..

Enter the Microsoft Age of Mythology Sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip to visit Zeus' stomping grounds. One lucky gamer will win a trip to Greece, the mythical location of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon and many of the other Greek gods when they enter the Microsoft Age of Mythology Sweepstakes. The grand prizewinner will receive a seven-day, six-night trip for two to Greece, which includes hotel, round-trip airfare and $800.00 (U.S.) in spending money.

(Note: The Greek government has recently decided to ban all PC-Games in public and private places alike. 'Story')

Gameguru Mania tossed up four new screens from Data Becker and their upcoming 3D real-time title, Highland Warriors. You find them here!

Invisible Dream has released another review this morning, giving the new Aliens vs Predator 2 expansion pack -Primal Hunt- a thorough beating. How well did it do? Find out here!

"Summoner 2," the sequel to one of the top-selling PlayStation 2 launch titles, "Summoner," is scheduled to ship on September 13. Developed by THQ's studio, Volition, creators of "Red Faction," "Summoner 2" features an enhanced game engine, stunning graphics, an intense real-time combat system and a compelling storyline.. Today we recived Summoner 2 Critical Path Walkthrough from THQ that you can check out below!

Acclaim Studios' upcoming action/platform graphics beast Vexx just got an official website, offering screenshots, videos, as well as character backgrounds and a story synopsis. Vexx is scheduled for release October 1.

In the tradition of the multi-award-winning Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, rebel agent Kyle Katarn returns in exhilarating first-person action. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is being developed in partnership with Activision's critically acclaimed developer Raven Software. Players assume the role of Kyle as they employ a unique mix of weapons, Force powers and your lightsaber in both single- and multiplayer modes.. The first 5 screens for Nindendo GameCube below!

NovaLogic regrets to announce that the release of the Multiplayer Demo for Delta Force: Black Hawk Down has been delayed until further notice. More information on the new release date will be available next week.

One of the most popular trading card games in the world The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game (TCG) is about to go digital! Decipher announced today that it has teamed up with Worlds Apart Productions, widely recognized for its critically acclaimed online roleplaying game, The Eternal City, to develop the online version of the game. The Lord of the Rings Online Trading Card Game will open its virtual doors on the decipher.com web site to Oround-the-clock' Internet play in early 2003.

Unrealik from gamezone.cz let us know that the German site pcgames.de tossed up a bunch of new Unreal Tournament 2003 screens and also a new exclusive video from the game. Take me there!

Schanz Interactive, the publisher label of Schanz International Consultants is entering the German markets (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), with the signing up of the strategy game Legion by Swedish publishers Paradox Entertainment.