In a world much like our own, in a time much like the 19th century, a lone scientist, Dr. Hebble, is able to make a string of incredible technological breakthroughs. But these advances accelerate beyond his own intentions, resulting in a revolutionary form of energy that, once harnessed, could propel mankind into a new era or lead to complete annihilation.

Pac-Man is on a brand new adventure and once again dealing with the pesky Ghost Gang. His new quest takes him through 6 new lands with plenty of new surprises. Brand new features include ice skating, roller blading, submarine diving and many other exciting puzzles to solve. Coming soon for PlayStation2 and Nintendo GameCube.

Nintendo will showcase its GameCube just a few weeks ahead of its official Euro consumer launch at Milia 2002, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France - 4th to 8th Feb. 2002. Nintendo will preview the GameCube alongside 20 brand new, revolutionary games affording Milia visitors a unique opportunity to see the GameCube for themselves. Already on the market in Japan and North America, GameCube has received unanimous praise from both the international press and consumers.

Smashing Court Tennis Pro Tournament is a fully licensed sports title. Participate as one of eight Top-ranked players in the world in four of the most prestigious tournaments. Coming soon for PlayStation2. 19 screens and some facts about the game is available below. Enjoy!

GamingGroove have six brand new screenies from Eidos' upcoming sports game -- Salt Lake 2002 -- for Sony's Playstation II. Skate over to the screens.

GameSpot, tossed up a small movie from Raven Software's mercenary shooter Soldier of Fortune II. The movie is a 2.9 Mb MPEG download and shows off the dismemberment zones on a game model. Here it is.

Just a reminder. At 11 pm PST (GMT -8). The beta signup for Blizzards upcoming game, WarCraft III, begins. Be there cause they only have 5,000 spots available. Sign up here.

Encore will publish a completely new, 3D version of the tremendously popular Dragon's Lair! Dragon's Lair 3D -- slated for release in third quarter 2002 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo GameCube -- will dramatically expand upon the gameplay that fans have enjoyed since 1983.

Blues recently dug this up. On the official World War II Online forum they are offering a free seven day trial for players that want to check out this massively multiplayer war game. More information will be announced soon.

Darkfall is a Next Generation online roleplaying game developed by Razorwax AS. Darkfall was inspired by the pioneers of online roleplaying games, such as Ultima Online, Everquest and Asherons Call, but has advanced features and technology that is never before seen in online games. The web site for Darkfall is updated today, with new screenshots and a massive FAQ update.

A cop framed for murder and facing execution, makes a daring escape and seeks revenge on those who killed his father and set him up. What he discovers sends him on a downward spiral into a labyrinth of corruption, betrayal and crime. Meet Jack Slate. Coming soon to Playstation2.

Moto GP 2 continues the adrenaline rush from last season. Brand new modes include racing against legends. Great new features such as 10 tracks, updated season stats, new weather conditions, tire options and more add to the thrilling excitement. Coming soon for PlayStation2.

Activision, Inc. has today announced that it will be bringing its high-octane rally racer, Race of Champions, to the Nintendo GameCube this fall. Based on the prestigious Michelin Race of Champions, which is held annually in the Canary Islands, the game lets players experience the raw fun and exhilaration of the sport as they lock wits and fenders with some of the top drivers from the world of racing. Race of Champions has not yet been rated by the ESRB/ELSPA.

That spinning, whirling, all-teeth- no-inhibitions destruction machine the Tasmanian Devil, is twirling onto the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PlayStation2 computer entertainment system in Taz: Wanted from Infogrames, Inc.

Ensemble Studios today released some new screens of their upcoming 3D RTS title, Age of Mythology. It's a series of four screenshots displaying one of the many Age of Mythology (AOM) god powers (GPs).

European gamers will have to wait a little longer for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Konami today officially delayed the European launch of Metal Gear Solid 2 from February 22nd to March 8th.

One of the most anticipated games, Czech 3rd person action Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven from Brno based Illusion Softworks is very close to completion. Pert Vochozka, Head of Illusion Softworks has confirmed it. Full story on the Mafia world site.

Infogrames and Eden Studios bring the definitive rally racer scorching onto the GameBoy Advance. We just got the first 7 screens from this GBA version. Release date is set to June 2002. Enjoy!

Today GameSpyDaily tossed up new screens from Namco's upcoming Xbox and GameCube title, Smashing Drive. Take a look.

PC Gamer in Sweden and the French gaming magazine PC JEUX claims that Fallout 3 is under production and will be out in the Summer of 2002. Read more about it over at Vault13.