Strategy First and Auran announced today that their new model railroad simulation, Trainz has gone gold. Previously released in other parts of the world Trainz is now ready to roll into North American stations. Next Stop, Your Local Game Store!

Crystal Interactive, Inc., a publisher of independent and commercial software announced today the release of two Gameboy Color compatible titles: Final Robot and Journey to the West.

Russobit-M will attend the upcoming Milia 2002 and present some of their titles developed by GSC Game World. Historical RTS American Conquest , tactical team 3D action Oblivion Lost , arcade first-person shooter FireStarter , futuristic arcade races HoveRace.

Mad Doc Software and Activision have now released the patch for Star Trek: Armada II, upgrading their space-based RTS to version 1.1. The 12.7 MB download offers several gameplay and interface enhancements, a number of multiplayer improvements, bug fixes and more, all listed in detail in the included Readme file.

Global Ops Command has posted a short new movie (aprox 30 seconds and 4mb large) of some in-game Global Ops action from the Quebec map ... Get it HERE or directly off the Global Ops Command page.. Looking Good!

Star Wars Starfighter takes players on an epic journey that begins on Naboo and continues through the climactic assault on a Droid Control Ship. The game takes full advantage of the PC's robust graphic capabilities and features more than 20 beautifully-rendered 3D starships amidst 14 incredible environments set in air and space. Gamers can look forward to bonus missions, two-player games, a two-player dog-fighting mode, and two-player capture-the-flag arenas. Last week we announced Star Wars Starfighter went GOLD, today we bring you screens from the first 10 missions (mission 10 is a tough one!). Enjoy!

The RtCW Battle on the Beachhead Tournament receives another sponsor! nVIDIA has decided to donate GeForce 3 video cards to the winning team! Most excellent, that l00t sure is getting interesting! Sign-ups are until January 28th, so if you've got a team of seven players then check the BoB Site for more information!

Publisher Microids informs us that their official Warrior Kings (developed by Black Cactus) site is now open for the public. Expected end of March 2002, the site ofers news, screens, info, trailer and gobs of fun information. Check it out!

Crave Entertainment announced today "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for the Sony PS has shipped to stores. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing and most creative extreme sports in the United States, this new racing game challenges players to get aggressive and trick, grind, and stunt their way through the levels. Rated E for Everyone, "X-Bladez" is now available at a suggested retail price of $9.95.

Playnet and Strategy First announced today that they are extending the free play time for WWII Online through January 31st, 2002 for all former account holders.