Will Wright, creator of video game sensation "The Sims," has signed a first-look development deal with Fox Broadcasting Co. "It could be a sitcom or something completely different," said Mike Darnell, Fox executive VP alternative programming and specials. "This deal's not about taking a game and turning it into a TV show; it's about creating new entertainment franchises."

Atari is bringing all of the drama and fast-paced action of the Old West exclusively to the Xbox this autumn with Dead Man's Hand, a first person shooter chock full of gun fights and dripping in frontier lore. In development by Human Head studios, the creators of Rune, Dead Man's Hand uses the latest Unreal technology from Epic Games to provide amazing graphical performance, non-stop action and enhanced multiplayer capabilities through Xbox Live!

FilePlanet is now offering Techland's upcoming first-person shooter "Chrome" as one of their "exclusive" demo's for paid FilePlanet subscribers only. A whopping 340 MB download can only be activated by a key generated for subscribers. As usual this exclusivity lasts for about a a week, so us regular folks will have to be patient a few more days. Of course we will have it available here, free as always ...

Crowd Control Productions has issued another patch for EVE Online: The Second Genesis, bringing their just-released MMO space game to v1058. This patch can be used if the auto-updater doesn't work, and as usual there are no details on the changes in this patch. Read more for download links ...

Infogrames has released a new patch for their mod gone retail team-based tactical shooter Tactical Ops: Assault on Terror. This rather huge upgrade brings your retail game to v3.4.0 and adresses a slow of additions, changes and fixes (thanks 3DGamers). This patch is for the retail version of Tactical Ops: Assault On Terror only. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Men of Valor: The Vietnam War is an historical action experience that portrays infantry combat during the Vietnam War. Combining the latest Unreal technology with the gameplay expertise of 2015, Men of Valor immerses the player in the humid jungles of Southeast Asia in the most controversial conflict of the modern era. At E3 2003, attendees were treated to live Xbox demonstrations of 2015's Men of Valor: Vietnam and now Vivendi is offering parts of the movie to the public. The 3rd and final chapter is now available at Gamespot, while last week GameSpy had the first part, and the second episode is available at IGN. Njoy!

3000 AD has release a patch for their their space and planetary simulation Battlecruiser Millennium Gold. This upgrade adresses numerous improvements, fixes and other changes to the general game and its new multiplayer features. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

MechMinds is an action role-playing game that immerses players in a world inhabited entirely by robots…a world which is, in fact, a giant military test zone. Players will assume the role of an AI robot traveling on a glider – a special floating vehicle with antigravity engines. The game combines combat action, trade, exploration, and sends players on a variety of quests and missions. Developed by SkyRiver Studios. Read more for download links ...

Earlier today we had the official launch announcement of the Charlie's Angel's related online game "Angel X" and now you have the possibility to check out the demo. Charlie's Angels: Angel X, inspired by the motion picture "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," which is set for release in theaters nationwide on June 27, 2003, gamers are charged with the mission of catching the Thin Man before his army of assassins destroys his secret lair. Read more for download links ...

Ubi Soft announced today that Chessmaster for the PS2 has shipped to retailers in North America. The most comprehensive chess game available, Chessmaster offers experts and novices alike an elegant and fun way to refine and elevate their game, and features support for online play via Sony Online. Chessmaster is rated "E" for everyone and is available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.