IGN's rumor mill is running again as their UbiSoft E3 lineup seems to have an addition that is missing from everybody else's list (or the official list sent out by UbiSoft for that matter). IGN's Ubi Soft E3 list includes the following on what seems to be a new add-on for the tactical shooter: "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 Athena Sword: Looks like the PC is getting a new expansion for the latest in the series. Fun all around!". After Worthplaying contacted UbiSoft, they said "We don't have anything additional to announce about R63 PC at this point", which doesn't mean its not true though.

Diversions Entertainment's One Must Fall: Battlegrounds will ship in Q2 2003. One Must Fall: Battlegrounds promises to deliver the next-generation of hand-to-hand robot action-combat bringing players the most intense and visually stunning 3D fighter on the PC. Building on the growing popularity of PC fighting games, One Must Fall: Battlegrounds features unique, out-of-this-world characters; stunningly detailed graphics; lightning-paced and fluid gameplay; and a unique 3rd person fighting point of view. Today we scored a new batch of captivating screens of the dominant Chronos, showcase his amazing blasting powers in the City and Space arenas. Check them out!

Wanadoo and Nevrax send out word that registrations for the Ryzom beta test are now possible. The Beta Test will be composed of 3 stages, and the number of selected testers will increase steadily during each of these stages. Some of you may have to wait a little before being selected, so be patient. For those of you who have applied on Nevrax's website, it is still necessary to register on the European Ryzom website. If your application is accepted (which may happen at several moments during the course of the beta), you will receive an email with a login, a password and all the information necessary to connect to the game".

Christopher Walken, Gary Oldman and Michael Madsen lead an all-star voice cast of top Hollywood talent in Activision, Inc.'s upcoming crime game True Crime: Streets of L.A.. The actors were specially selected to add their distinctive voices and talents to True Crime: Streets of L.A.'s, vast line-up of gangsters, street hustlers, social deviants and reluctant heroes. True Crime: Streets of L.A., which will be available this fall for the PS2, the Xbox and the GameCube. Read more for details ...

UbiSoft has now released an updated US patch for their stealth third-person action game Splinter Cell, bringing your US ONLY edition to v1.2. This release implements essentially the same as the original v1.2 with the addition of a small diagnostic tool that was left out of the first one, as well as a variety of graphics enhancements and fixes, as well as gameplay tweaks and other bug fixes (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

Track down and eliminate dangerous forces from behind the wheel of the world’s most relied upon front-line vehicle — the Humvee. Whether rumbling through a sun-baked desert, steaming tropical jungle or frozen tundra, it’s up to you to deliver a knockout punch to America’s enemies. With simple pick-up-and-play controls and immediate arcade-style action, this is your war to win. This is Humvee Assault! Read more for details and a few screens ...

Atari and Shiny Entertainment are pleased to announce that development is complete on "Enter The Matrix" for the PS2, the Xbox, the Nintendo GameCube and the PC. The worldwide launch of the game to retail outlets will occur on schedule on May 15, 2003, day and date with the theatrical release of the highly anticipated Warner Brothers action movie "The Matrix Reloaded."

What could be greater than God? To be God - just like in Heaven and Hell! In the year 1500 BC you announce to four peoples: Thou shalt have no other gods before me. To make your commandment effective, you are supported with miracles and plagues by seven different prophets. Convince your future followers with sound arguments such as chain lightning, locusts, and other mysteries. As you have to compete against a strong opponent at the same time, the fight for the most followers will be even more challenging. There can be only one after all!

Anco/UbiSoft have now released a new update patch for their soccer manager 'Alex Ferguson's Player Manager 2003', as well as an updated demo. The update adds the German & Dutch leagues, adresses gameplay tweaks, and fixes a bunch of bugs. An updated demo is also available for download, which lets you play Player Manager 2003 for 1 season. You can take control of any team you want in any of these national leagues - (England, Scotland, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany or Holland). Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...