Sammy Studios, Inc today announced the lineup of videogames it is showcasing at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). This year's show marks several milestones for Sammy Studios, with the company showing its biggest-ever portfolio of games, and its products representing the first US-based internal development and licensing efforts for parent company Sammy Corporation of Tokyo, Japan.

Keeping with its promise to deliver missions just weeks after a military event occurs, KumaWar, an online game service featuring accurate re-creations of real-world events in the war on terror, has launched its newest mission, Fallujah Police Station Raid.

Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests. Read more for some new screens ...

EA has released a demo for their upcoming soccer game UEFA Euro 2004. In EURO 2004 mode players can play as any of the 51 European nations. Players can arrange and play friendly matches against other nations or play through the tournament going from qualifying, to playoffs and into the finals. Read more for download links ...

Midway Games Inc. today announced the debut of the official Psi-Ops Web site. Check out the official website to experience the latest action-packed movies, stunning screenshots and most in-depth character and gameplay information available. The site will be updated on a weekly basis with fresh assets, adrenaline pumping movies and trailers that will give viewers just a taste of what’s to come when Psi-Ops ships on June 14th for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox.

Encore today announced that it has reached an agreement with Melbourne, Australia-based developer IR Gurus to publish Heroes of the Pacific for the PlayStation2, the Xbox and Windows PC. Read more for details & screens ...

Digital Jesters has released not one, but two patches for Cyanide Studios' Pro Rugby Manager 2004. This upgrade will brings your retail game to v1.03 and adresses some gosmetic changes, becoming manager, in game messages and a few other minor changes. Read more for details and download links ...

Eidos announces it has signed a development deal with Climax. Climax's Brighton studio is developing Crash 'n' Burn, an arcade driving game for PlayStation 2 and Xbox which will be released in autumn 2004

Noticed on RPGDOT that, while not announced yet, Strategy First has created an official forum for Jagged Alliance 3. This is either a very big mistake, or an early indication that we may soon expect news about another sequel to Sir Tech's turn based strategy game. Strategy First did buy the JA license a few months back, and with E3 around the corner, it wouldnt be too much of a stretch. More details to follow shortly...

Noticed on VPRO that Polygon Magazine has a quote from Valve's Gabe Newell that Half-Life might be delayed until 2005. "We've already spent millions into this project, and we're willing to spend as much as we need to make this the best first person experience ever. If that means delaying the game to 2005, we'll do it without any hesitation. If it means sinking another $20 million into the project, we can do it. Rest assured, if we delay the game, it'll be only to blow your socks off even more when it finally releases."