Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Evolution Studios are delighted to announce the signing of a deal that will see Evolution, creator of the multi-million selling World Rally Championship (WRC) series for PlayStation2, develop games exclusively for SCEE and Sony platforms.

'Poacher' represents an entirely new facet of gameplay for all first person shooter and resource management enthusiasts. You are Roman Sar, a poacher with a bad attitude and big guns. You fight and struggle your way through the African Congo to the deep jungles of India as you hunt for the most famous of endangered species; all the while avoiding and battling the dreaded Game Wardens.

Counter-strike: Source is the remake of the most popular online FPS ever using Valve's latest Source engine, which also powers Half-Life 2. 'Counter-Strike: Source' features all the content CS fans are familiar with, but with excellent graphics. Game2XS has an interesting article up about the changes in CS:S, or you can check our new screens taken from the beta as well as in-game footage we captured during one of our sessions.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Half-Life 2 - Trailer
• Tony Hawk's Underground 2 - Trailer
• Battle Mages: Sign Of Darkness - Trailer
• Armies of Exigo - Trailer
• Flat-Out - Trailers (2)
• Def Jam: Fight For NY - Teaser Trailer #2

EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath.

Almost a year after the game shipped, Activision Value has released a demo for Invictus' Street Legal Racing: Redline. This demo/trial version features all game content, allowing you to race for 60 minutes after which you must purchase a license key to unlock the full game (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links...

The Battle for Middle Earth utilizes the Generals game engine, and in the game, players can select from the different "good" or "evil" campaigns, where they will be given the freedom to command a variety of major armies from the films, each with their own distinct strengths and weaknesses.

EA has released an updated version for the Battlefield 1942 Mod Development Tool. The v2.5 MDT introduces tools and guides for both the beginning and advanced Battlefield 1942 modder. This version is fully compatibility with Battlefield Vietnam and adds enhancements and fixes to the vehicle editor, .SM file imports and exports, the menu editor, and more. Read more for download links ...

Vivendi has launched the official website for their freshly announced action title Scarface. Based on Brian DePalma's epic film that transcends generations and appeals to contemporary and urban audiences alike, Scarface, is now coming for the first time to game consoles worldwide. In a complex world filled with excess and greed, players can take the role of Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Developed by Radical Games, this third person action shooter is expected to ship Autumn 2005.

Publisher Surfside Games Inc. announced today the Summer Games 2004. This multi-discipline game features first-person and third-person views. The game can be downloaded immediately for PC and will be available throughout retail outlets soon. Summer Games 2004 takes you through the competition of classic Olympic events in the disciplines of track and field, swimming and shooting. A demo is available letting you try out the full game for one hour. Read more for details and download links...