Westwood just released a Map Editor for Emperor: Battle for Dune. You can dowload this new editor over at westwoods ftp.

Nival Interactive has released an updated demo of their 3D turn-based strategy game Etherlords, which contains not only the Duel mode of the original one, but also offers a chance to try out the strategy mode on two missions. Also a bonus map for the full game is available, titled Evil Dale. You find it here!

Lex Luthor explain that there is a bug in the installer for the new map for the Medal of Honor demo.. (thanks Blues) Here is a snap how to fix it:

I've discovered a little bug in the new released demomap "the hunt" which can be fixed easily. During the Installation the background sounds are installed at the wrong folder and that's why you don't hear any backgroundsounds in the new map. To fix this just extract the "Amb_M5_TownExt_2.mp3" file to the following place : "medalofhonorfoldermainsoundamb_stereo".. That should fix it all.

Microids is working on a new 3D adventure game with the title Syberia.. Benoit Sokal creator of Amerzone, is the one who leads this new 'secret' project. The game will have full 3D graphics and offer you as player not only challenging but also intelligent puzzles. More news about this new title will be available in January 2002.. Check out some exclusive screenshots below!

It is becoming an annual rite of passage. Each year at this time, boys in their early teens, still cleareyed and smooth-faced but awkwardly approaching manhood, develop the toughness of card sharks as they negotiate with their parents over buying this season's generation of expensive electronic gadgets. " read more below, pretty funny story ;) "

X² - The Threat is the next "offline game" part of the X series. Now they bring us an impressive in-game footage movie showing off the game's varied galactic settings and the space craft inhabiting them.. X² The Khaak Threat will be released in 2002 for various platforms. Well here is the link.

Christmas brings a few presents.. This time 3D Realms is offering the mp3 soundtrack from the Duke Nukem E3 trailer for download. Head over to 3D Realms for this mp3!

12 new Shots For Holidays is now available over at Totally Games. These new shots comes from the first 5 missions of the game.. Star Trek Bridge Commander is based on entirely new game technology and is being created by Totally Games developers of the award winning X-Wing Series. Check them out!

The official Team Factor website has been launched and includes news of a playable demo coming on January 22 next year. The website includes a game overview, features, screenshots, a mission breakdown and much more.

The new objective-based teamplay map for the Medal of Honor: Allied Assault multiplayer demo is now available for for download. The map is 6 Mb to grab and you find it right here.

Ubi Soft just released a few new movies of Grandia II. First movie is a 13 Mb AVI that show some PS2 gameplay and the second one is a 9 Mb AVI that show some PC gameplay.

After several weeks of backbone upgrades, NovaLogic Ltd. today announced that the newly configured online gaming service NovaWorld, will go live today. This announcement also means that the eagerly awaited online multiplayer feature for Comanche 4, where up to 16 players can shoot it out in the skies over the internet, is ready to roll.

The popularity of the X-Men continues to grow with each incarnation of their mutant adventures, said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. The advanced technology of these next gen systems will allow us to give gamers faster action, more varied and expansive environments and characters that look better than ever before. We have 5 new screens for you to check out!

Sega Europe Limited today announced the date for the introduction of new browser software (Dreamkey 3.0) to replace the current browsers (Dreamkey 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0). With the introduction of the new browser software, Dreamcast users will be able to choose any available ISP to connect their Dreamcast to the Internet and enjoy online multiplayer gaming.

The whole team here at WorthPlaying wish you a merry christmas..

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With "Raccoon Strike" you have the possibility to go against those naughty little creatures. In this game the waterthrowing raccoons will be put to flight with their own weapons. The Advantage: Nobody gets hurt. The Disadvantage: They come back all the time... klick here for flash game (708 KB)!

GameSpyDaily tossed up some screens from EA's upcoming Medal of Honor demo release for the holidays. They also bring you ten screens of Innonics' interesting little Diggles in their natural habitat, the PC!

BonusWeb tossed up a new 5 Mb Natural Resistance movie showing some more gameplay from this 3D strategy game. You find it here!

The official Anno 1503 AD site offers now a new movie trailer of this isometric trading strategy game. The trailer comes in 2 versions, normal quality 36 Mb and high quality 97 Mb. Bring me there.

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne official web is now available. The site covers all about this game (information, screens) and there is also a signup form so you get notified when the upcoming beta demo is released.