The romance between Hollywood and the video game industry is suddenly a lot chillier after the studio behind "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" on Monday cited problems with a related game for the sequel's weaker-than-expected debut. The movie and video game industries have grown closer in recent years as films increasingly are tied in to games and games, in turn, are licensed as movies.

Champions of Norrath offers an online multiplayer component at no additional cost to players (Internet connection required for online multiplayer game modes, online connection fees are the responsibility of the user). Up to four players per game can adventure in Norrath over the Internet using the Network Adaptor for the PS2. Gamers will match up with fellow Norrathians from across North America through SOE's upcoming matchmaking service via modem or broadband connections. Alternately, players can also use the Multitap to play together on a single PS2. Read more for new screens ...

iGames Publishing, LLC announced today that they will make this Halloween scarier then ever by publishing PAN Vision’s Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malichi, in North America. The first person shooter-survival horror game will thrust players into a den of bloodthirsty vampires. Developed by the Swedish studio, Idol FX, the game will be released in time for Halloween on PC. Read more for details ...

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 :

• Midnight Club II - Trailer
• LotR: Return Of The King - Trailer
• Age Of Mythology: Titans - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Urban Freestyle Soccer returns to grass roots and allows rival gangs to gain respect and supremacy in urban environments. Jumpers and oil drums replace goalposts and rules are well and truly left on the sidelines as the pitch is transformed into a battleground for the duration of the match. No offsides and limited boundaries ensure flowing gameplay and fierce, frantic competitive matches. Read more for a fresh batch of screens ...

Release the Titans! Age of Mythology: The Titans Site Launches. Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios today announced that the official Age of Mythology: The Titans site is now live. Inside, visitors will find screenshots, desktop wallpapers, movies, a fan site kit and information about the key features of this highly anticipated expansion pack. Gamers can also find out more details about many of the new gods and myth units, as well as the new single-player campaign. Age of Mythology: The Titans will be available this fall for an estimated retail price of $34.95 U.S.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that its two highly-anticipated shooters XIII and Far Cry will be featured at the Cyberathlete Professional League's Pentium® 4 Processor Summer 2003 Championship, July 30 through August 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. Ubi Soft will showcase the games on several kiosks, offer exclusive hand-outs, and include prizing for the event's ongoing raffle. For more information, please visit the official CPL website.

Global Star Software has announced plans to release the Friday Night 3D series of popular leisure games for PC, beginning with Friday Night Bowling this summer. Individual games will consist of Bowling, Pool and Darts, with Slots and Casino arriving next year, and all will feature gorgeous 3D graphics coupled with authentic rules and physics. The M.S.R.P. for each of these titles will be $19.99. Read more for some bowling details ...

Interplay/Vivendi have released the promised demo for their upcoming RPG game 'Lionheart'. The demo features three wilderness areas and one interior level, is only singleplayer and you will be able to use the character generator to make whatever character you want (thanks Tiscali). Read more for download links ...

Whilst we already had a trailer up yesterday, today Appaloosa Interactive Corporation, creators of the highly acclaimed "Ecco The Dolphin" series, announce the development of "Sole Predator" for the PlayStation2 and Xbox. In this third-person action fighting game, players assume the role of the most feared predator on earth, the Great White shark. Read more for details and screens ...