Jak X: Combat Racing, created exclusively for the PS2 by Naughty Dog, introduces head-to-head car combat and incorporating both multiplayer and online functionality to deliver a refreshingly new experience to fans of both the Jak and Daxter series and car combat gameplay.

SCEA is pleased to announce EyeToy: Operation Spy for the PS2. EyeToy: Operation Spy will release in North America on November 15, 2005 as a stand-alone title for $29.99 (SRP).

Bandai Games today announced that they are publishing Naruto: Narutimate Hero for the PS2 in the United States. Scheduled for release in Q1 2006, this fan favorite promises explosive ninja fighting action faithfully adapted from the anime series now showing on the Cartoon Network.

Ratchet: Deadlocked, created exclusively for the PS2 by Insomniac Games, incorporates co-op gameplay in both single-player and multiplayer story modes -- as well as squad-based functionality. Read more for new screens ..

Today Ubisoft announced that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with MTO Co., Ltd. to distribute its GBA exclusive puppy simulation game Dogz. Ubisoft will distribute Dogz worldwide, with the exception of Japan, in November of this year.

Microsoft Game Studios announced today that the expansion pack to Zoo Tycoon 2 has gone gold and will be released on October 18. The expansion pack adds a spectacular new chapter to the wildly popular Zoo Tycoon 2, featuring 20 rare and exotic new animals, a dazzling new sky tram, and elevated paths and guided Jeep tours that take players closer than ever to their animal habitats.

Until I'm Gone (working title) is a horror 3rd person adventure build on Czech WME (WinterMute Engine). In the spirit of a good old adventure, this game will contain pre-rendered scenes, in which will move real-time 3D models of characters, something like Microids' Syberia (thanks Tiscali). Read more for info & screens ...

Aspyr Media today announced it has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with JoWooD to publish four of JoWooD's award-winning compilation PC titles in North America. This is the first time North American players will be able to purchase SpellForce Platinum, Gothic II Gold, Silent Storm Gold, and The Guild Gold in the U.S. and Canada.

THQ today announced that Zoo Tycoon DS for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. This latest installment in the Zoo Tycoon franchise brings tycoon-style gameplay to a handheld system for the first time.

Buena Vista Games today announced two key executive hires to help manage the company's growing video game development and publishing business worldwide. Filling the newly created positions are Raj Murari, vice president, strategic development and integration, and Mark Meyers, vice president, internal studios.