CDV Software Entertainment today announced that the historical real-time strategy game "Cossacks: Back to war" is now available in stores. "Cossacks: Back to War" includes all of the strategic power and pageantry of the original real-time strategy bestseller "Cossacks: European Wars" as well as the first expansion pack "Cossacks: The Art of War," and adds two new playable nations - Switzerland and Hungary.

Thrustmaster Europe has just send us word that they have updated their website with some serious magical content. Thrustmaster just unveiled their Happy Potter accessories lineup for the PS2, PSOne, Gamecube, GBA and GBC. Ranging from gamepads, console bags, memory cards, and more, all with the Harry Potter theme. Go check it out and see what they have in store for you!

Midway Games Inc. announced today that Gauntlet Dark Legacy has shipped for the Game Boy Advance. Gauntlet Dark Legacy is also available for the PlayStation2, the Xbox and GameCube.

We have updated our forum a little bit, added several sections (requested by forum fanatic RedSkull13) and also made a cheat code section where you can request or post your latest cheat findings. We will be expanding the current cheat codes (we currently have ORB, Zanzarah, NBA live 2003 and more) ... Head on over there and join in the fun (registration is free of course)

IGI 2: Covert Strike sees the return of IGI’s award-winning stealth-based first-person shooter action and continues the modern warfare and espionage theme of the original. The covert missions continue the career of David Jones, a former SAS soldier, now working freelance for the secret organisation, codenamed ‘IGI’. The spiralling plot will take Jones through Russia, across Libya and into China in three linked campaigns, as he infiltrates a wide variety of locations including military airbases, harbours and secret government installations. Each mission expands the plot and is sequenced with impressive animated scenes that continue to absorb the player in the game’s carefully constructed narrative..

On a storm-swept ship, the adventure begins.You are the Queen of Halassar. Thousands have fought and died for you. Millions adore you as the “goddess reborn.” Your fate is written in the Book of the Prophets. You are the savior of all creation. But your enemies are strong. The King of Galdyr wants you dead. Sinister factions plot your downfall. The armies of Urath march on your borders. Below Munari City, the mysterious Unseen weave a dark conspiracy. And now one of your own has betrayed you. A thief robs your inner sanctum. Intrigue lures you to the Midnight Sea. In a howling tempest, your destiny begins to unfold. 18 new screens for you to enjoy!

Barking Dog has just released a playable demo for Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon, allowing you to try out this 3D action real-time strategy game based on Disney's new animated motion picture. Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon is a 3D action, real-time strategy PC game in which players command "solar sail" powered space ships that resemble old-world vessels. Using their wits and courage, players must defend the queen and empire from marauding space pirates and a mysterious new enemy with virtually indestructible "Ironclad" ships. Read more for links where to grab it ...

It's a Happening Black Isle Hiring Fiesta! That's right fans of the Isle, Black Isle is looking for looking for talented console programmers! Want to impress them with your awesome console programming know how? Well then get your resume ready and head on over to the employment page to find out exactly what they looking for at the Isle and more importantly how you can impress them all with your mad programming skillz! All of the nifty details can be found right here!

Los Angeles, a raging U.S. hotbed of illegal street racing is home to convoluted freeways, runaway egos and shattered aspirations. In the first phase of the official Midnight Club II website, we invite you to access one of the three expansive cities you'll be conquering on route to becoming an international street racing champ. Familiarize yourself with local highways and back roads. Get tipped off on new features and techniques you'll be able to use to polish your competitive edge, including power sliding and massive strategic jumps. Peek into the lives of some of the LA members of Midnight Club; the confident local stalwarts, soon to be little more than street gravel left in your treads. The official site launch features 20 first-look screenshots, 4 intense videos highlighting LA street racing vehicles, a wealth of information, and the premiere of the Los Angeles Midnight Club II teaser-trailer. Upcoming phases will feature Midnight Club II's additional urban racing locales, Paris and Tokyo. Go check it out!