KOEI today announced that it will publish "Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends" in North America this November, exclusively for the PS2. The expansion pack can also be played without the original "Samurai Warriors" disc.

"Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires" introduces a new stage and strategy system to the series' frenetic battlefield action. In the new system, players begin the game with a map of Ancient China, divided into 24 different regions. Players start with one region, and then choose another region to invade. Next, officers will recommend a battle strategy, and then combat begins. Victory goes to the first warrior who unifies all 24 regions under a single kingdom.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• DOOM 3 - Trailer
• Michigan - Trailer
• Splinter Cell 3: Chaos Theory - Trailers (3)
• NHL 2005 - Trailers (3)

Novalogic has released another update for their recently released online multiplayer shooter Joint Operations. This update brings your retail game to v1.2.0.10 and adds performance optimizations as well as fixing some mouse issues. Read more for a detailed fix list or download links..

Football fans all across Europe will rejoice this Autumn, as Konami of Europe confirms the first details of what will rate as one of the most anticipated games of 2004: Pro Evolution Soccer 4. Due for release on PlayStation 2, PC and for the first time in the series' history, the Xbox, Pro Evolution Soccer 4 once again sets new standards in control, aesthetics and realism.

Microsoft Corp. today announced that more than 1 million people are now members of the worldwide Xbox Live online video gaming service. With peak usage time for Xbox Live between 7:30 and 9 p.m., this thrill-seeking throng is showing that they prefer to play TV.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• WWX: Rumble Roses - Trailer #3
• Second Sight - Gimmicks & E3 Trailers (2)
• Nexuiz - Trailer #2

Starting July 26th, the shutdown of the WON authentication servers will begin. This process will be completed on July 31st. This means players will no longer be able to access Internet features of Valve games, such as Counter-Strike 1.5, using the WON authentication servers. Users can continue using Valve games on the Steam service by downloading the Steam installer and setting up a Steam account. Counter-Strike 1.5 players will be upgraded to Counter-Strike 1.6 free of charge through Steam.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Fable - Trailers (2)
• LotR: Battle for Middle-Earth - Making of Cinematics
• Need for Speed Underground 2 - Trailer #2

KumaWar, the breakthrough online game that re-creates real war events weeks after they occur using advanced online game tools, releases its latest mission, Battle in Sadr City. Based on an actual US Army operation that occurred on May 23, 2004, players will join the US Army’s 1st Cavalry Division in battling radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr’s “Mahdi Army” in the Baghdad slum known as Sadr City.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far, there are trailers for:

• Second Sight - Trailer
• Dragonball Z: Supersonic Warriors - Trailer
• Armies of Exigo - Trailer

KOEI today announced that Samurai Warriors for the Xbox is shipping to North American retailers. Gamers can order the title now at ebgames.com and gamestop.com.

Konami Digital Entertainment - America today announced that Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 for the PlayStation 2 has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. It's time to step up to the mic!

Test Drive: Eve of Destruction blends the best elements of racing and demolition and is packed with 25 different events, including Demo Derby, where the last car standing wins; Gauntlet, where the player climbs behind the wheel of a hearse and tries to finish a set number of laps while the rest of the field attempts to stop them; Trailer Race, a new brand of racing event, where players compete while towing various types of trailers and must finish the race with something resembling a trailer still attached.

Firefly Studios is proud to announce the re-launch of FireFly Worlds. With a fresh new look and all new graphics and content this site will be the first point of call for fans to get the latest info on Firefly's current projects. Not much new information is available at this point but new announcements are "coming very soon."

Maintaining law and society order is veteran Headhunter Jack Wade, older, wiser and battle hardened. At his side is the reluctant new sidekick, the rebellious street kid Leeza X. Whether ripping up the highways of the silver metropolis on a super bike or stalking the criminal masterminds of the shadowy underworld, they are led into the greatest danger of their lives and must overcome something much more sinister than a simple human threat. Each must face their darkest fears. Together they must redeem a world facing chaos...

DC-Studios and Dino Dini have inked a deal to create a whole new generation of football games. Combining DC-Studios' and Dino’s expertise, passion and knowledge to take the beautiful game to a whole new generation of fans. Football games may never be the same again.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far, there are trailers for:

• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl - Trailer (2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude - Trailer

Sony Corp. expects to show off its latest PlayStation at the E3 trade show next May, it said on Monday, increasing pressure on Microsoft Corp. to take the wraps off its Xbox successor at that time.

Online game sales and subscription revenue will triple to $1.1 billion by 2008, with new devices, shift from CD-ROM, and falling console prices creating revenue opportunities for online games, says Yankee Group research firm.

Set in Indonesia in the near future, Joint Operations takes the player to a country on the verge of disintegration. Regional independence movements have acquired advanced weaponry as the nation's military splits into competing factions. Escalating violence threatens innocent civilians and Western economic interests.

"D-Day 1944" is the work of an international team from Canada, Britain, Australia and New Zealand. With new aircraft, new sound, new effects, new scenery and new campaigns, "D-Day, 1944" captures the flavor of those spring days that saw the beginning of liberation for Europe.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far, there are trailers for:

• Everquest 2 - E3 Demo Trailer
• Ace Combat 5 - Intro Movie
• Xpand Rally - Trailer (2)
• Gungrave: Overdose - Trailer
• Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone - Trailer #2

Codemasters has released the first patch for their freshly released snooker simulation game 'World Championship Snooker 2004.' This update brings your retail game to v1.1 and addresses compatibility with all gfx cards, a few network/multiplayer fixes and the usual bug fixes and game tweaks. Read more for details and download links ...

Xpand Rally races take place in different parts of the world, the player gets to race in different environments – from deserts to polar snows. This gives him opportunity to experience cars’ physics changing in different weather and on different surfaces (gravel, sand, snow, ice and asphalt). Read more to find out about designing and downloading additional car models for the game ...