Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and Holistic Design, Inc announced today that their latest simulation, "Mall Tycoon," has shipped to stores. The game gives players the opportunity to design, build, and run the 3D retail empire of their dreams.

THQ Inc. today announced the release of Dark Summit for the Nintendo Gamecube. The first ever mission-based snowboarding game, Dark Summit immerses players in a completely unique experience, as players will encounter a variety of diverse challenges such as escaping an angry ski patrol, collecting items and performing death-defying, high-flying maneuvers.

Today GamingGroove made an interview with Greg Zeschuk & Trent Oster from BioWare and about their upcoming game NeverWinter Nights.. Here is a snip from the interview:

GamingGroove: How long can we look forward to the single player campaign being and roughly how many different areas does the story encompass?

Greg Zeschuk: We’re aiming for roughly 60 hours for the single player campaign. The story takes the player to a number of areas – rumor has it there are more playable areas in Neverwinter Nights than in Baldur’s Gate. Read on!

Step into the famous shoes of the world’s most stylish secret agents. Infogrames, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, is blasting Men in Black 2: Alien Escape, based on the hit movie franchise, onto the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system for Summer 2002. Featuring snappy one-liners, weird conspiracy theories and bizarre, humorous situations, Men in Black 2: Alien Escape isn’t your ordinary video game experience! Full pressrelease and four artwork is available at TTG.

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the development of "Whacked!," the latest addition to the award-winning lineup of titles for the Microsoft Xbox video game system. Developed by Presto Studios Inc., "Whacked!" will feature fast and furious combat in which eight demented contestants are pitted against each other in the world's most irreverent and dangerous game show. Update: TTG got 4 artwork posted that you can check out here!

Vulcan Software have officially launched episode 3 of the Valhalla Classics Speech Adventure. This brand new episode entitled, 'The Chapel', sees the intrepid Prince of Valhalla come face to face with a bunch of dead ancestors. Confused? You will be.

– Deal! Draw! Conquer! Infogrames, Inc. has announced the summer release of the eagerly anticipated Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game for the Game Boy Advance. Developed by Screaming Games, the Game Boy Advance version of the Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game allows players to immerse themselves in the DBZ Universe and utilizing powerful characters and combat strategies to save it from destruction!

Regulator Studios has started accepting alpha test applications. The first 100 applicants will be selected based upon there time in the community, game history, PVP and GVG combat experience and ability to test many hours per week.

Players can help their Sims escape the grind of their everyday lives by sending them to this new and fully customizable island destination that offers a snowy alpine setting, a Riviera-style beach and a forest campground. Beach volleyball, snowboarding, fishing or hunting for hidden treasure are just a few of the things that Sims can do at this unique resort location. All-new social interactions and over 120 new objects will have Sim vacationers entertained from dusk until dawn. Tonight ToTheGame tossed up some new screens for your pleasure. Check them out.

Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., along with PC developer, Croteam, announced today that "Serious Sam: The Second Encounter" has shipped to stores. (the game has been out for a couple of weeks in Europe)