Russian video game developer and publisher, 1C, is gearing up to make its debut in the North American market with the PC 3D adventure game Jazz and Faust. Set for release in the second quarter of 2002, Jazz and Faust will feature a rich, innovative storyline and beautiful 3D graphics, which will satisfy game fans that are looking for both qualities in a game rather than just one at the expense of the other.

CSCentral today released a new CounterStrike map pack and it contains 8 high quality maps of wich 4 are exclusively released within the pack. The pack also contains PODbot waypoints for all maps. Sounds interesting? Well find out more, check screens and download it from the official site.

RPGDot today tossed up Divine Divinity Developer Profile #5. This fifth edition, features independent graphic artist, Wouter de Winter. Here is a part of the article:

1) Tell us about yourself. Who are you and what do you do at Larian Studios.

Wouter De Winter is my name, but what does this tell you? Nothing much, apart from that it doesn't sound German. Which is convenient, because that is one of the many things I'm not. I'm also not gay (contrary to popular belief ;) ) Bring it on!

We picked ut the these words from Serious Monday development diary: The word that I would use to describe how demo went would be: "Super!" If we were in the fifties, the word would probably be: "Swell!". Thanks God we are not in the fifties. We received thousands of e-mails with positive reactions regarding demo and that's why we are all very happy and excited. It seems that you like new enemies, weapons, gameplay, setting, sounds, music... yadda yadda yadda... everything... except the box. Which you all just adore!

Gamespot today posted up a bunch of new gameplay movies from Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. The movies is between 7 and 13 Mb to download and comes in MPEG format. Take me there!

Chaser is a first person shooter, built on the high-end 3D engine (CloakNT), in which main character passes through real environments and uses real weapons. Now there is a new movie available for download and you find it on the official site for the game.

Activision, Inc. confirmed today that the company is currently in development on the fourth product in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, one of the largest brands in interactive entertainment. The game, which is being created by premier developer Neversoft Entertainment, will feature the signature gameplay, top-rated skaters and intuitive controls that have made the franchise a critical and commercial success. The title is slated for release in fiscal year 2003.

Raw power versus legendary performance in high-impact street racing mayhem. Rocket through crowded cities, opponents and the law on your tail, in the ultimate test of man and machine. Test Drive is reborn with more racing action and thrills than any Test Drive seen before. You can take the wheel but can you take the challenge? Welcome to the unique thrills of TD overdrive, available from Infogrames on PS2 in March 2002.

Today CDV not only unleashed some new screens .. we now also get to see a new in game trailer ... It weights in at 18mb .. Get it here...

Another week, another bunch of screens. CDV keeps us reminded that they are working on this addon for their smash hit Cossacks ... Episode 4 talks about the Infantry and Calvary Formations. Njoy!