UK Cossacks fans eagerly awaiting the release of the forthcoming The Art of War expansion pack are in for an unexpected treat – as CDV Software Entertainment UK reveals a surprise inclusion. For the first time ever, players will be able to easily create their own Cossacks missions, as the UK version of The Art of War will feature an easy-to-use Cossacks Scenario Editor.

Bigben Interactive, one of Europe's leading independent distributors of interactive entertainment, today announces another exclusive distribution deal, this time with Global giant, Ubi Soft * Entertainment. The new deal grants Bigben Interactive exclusive distribution rights in Europe for 4 Ubi Soft Dreamcast titles.

With preparations for World Cup 2002 well underway, Konami of Europe (KOE) is preparing a virtual football treat for all those who can't get enough of the beautiful game. It's a formidable line up and the new instalment of the ISS series will be available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube during the second quarter.

Service Pack 1 is undergoing final testing and will be ready for downloading from the Download Station on Wednesday 16 January. In Service Pack 1 there have been a number of features added, improved functionality in many areas, and of course numerous bug-fixes.

MILIA 2002, the World's Interactive Content Marketplace, today confirmed that Sony Computer Entertainment will have an expanded presence at this year's event including the attendance of key European management.

Just Adventure has had confirmation from a reliable source at DreamCatcher, that they are in the process of completing the paperwork on the sequels for Riddle of the Sphinx and Crystal Key. The developers for both games have moved away from Quicktime and will be utilizing the user-friendly Phoenix VR engine. Bigger teams have been established to reduce the time spent in development, assuring state of the art graphics and game play. Read More >>

Do you want more information about Project Earth? DreamCatcher has answers to commonly asked questions about their upcoming release PROJECT EARTH.. Read on!

The Cult is an upcoming isometric RPG in fantasy environment from 3D People. There will be action and adventure elements involved. Environments are rendered scenes similar to Baldur's Gate combined with tiled environments. There is more than 50 maps, about 100 quests and much more. Approximated release date: 2nd quartal of 2002. 3 new screens below!

Try to win an XBox!! WRECKLESS Sweepstakes starts on January 7, 2002 and ends May 3, 2002. Fill out an electronic entry form found at the Go WRECKLESS web site: www.GOWRECKLESS.com. Entries must be received by 12:00 am Pacific Time on May 3, 2002. Maximum of one entry per person. All entries become the property of Activision and, as such, can be used in any manner deemed fit by Activision and will not be returned.

Tonight XGR will be net-casting another one of their audio developer interviews and this time with Greg Street and David Rippy from Ensemble Studios, who are currently working on Age of Mythology, its upcoming real-time strategy game published by Micrsoft and set to be released this fall. The interview will be broadcast at 9:30pm EST tonight.