JoWooD announces a strategic alliance with the US developer/publisher Fluent Entertainment. The partnership shall include the acquisition of a non-controlling stake in JoWooD by Fluent, and the co-publishing of the other partner’s product portfolios by both partners. The long-term objective of the partnership with Fluent is to improve JoWooD’s presence in the strategically important US-market and to improve the sales potential for JoWooD’s proven product portfolio.

'Gun Warrior' is an action shooter game placed in the realities of Wild West. The major Player's activity is eliminating hundreds enemies passing through mission-based bloody journey as well as during the duels. Gun Warrior is not only mission-based shooter. The length play of game has been increased by implementing three extra game modes: Target Range trainings, Multiplayer duels, and Gunfighter's Tournament. Read more for new screens...

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 :

• Soldner: Secret Wars - Trailer
• Kohan II: Kings Of War - Trailer
• Phase: Exodus - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Witcher - Trailer
• Pirates! - Trailer
• Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus - E3 2004 Trailer
• Street Racing Syndicate - E3 2004 Trailer
• Red Ninja: End Of Honor - 'Seduction' Trailer
• Tribes: Vengeance - Trailer

Fallen Lords: Condemnation is a spectacular 3D fighting adventure set in the Afterworld, a kingdom of endless war as the Forces of Light, the Forces of Darkness and the Souls of the Purgatory battle for the precarious balance of the world. The engine created by developer Novarama allows the creation of vast outdoors levels, using landscape data from New Zealand national parks, with an unprecedented level of realism and detail.

Lyra Studios announced today that they are in the pre-alpha stages of a new MMORPG they have titled Reclamation. This game promises many things that previously were rare or unheard of in the genre. Reclamation is first and foremost a roleplaying game, where you are encouraged and rewarded for playing your character.

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 :

• HeadHunter: Redemption - Trailer
• Otogi 2 - Trailer
• Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Punisher - E3 2004 Trailer
• Medieval Lords - E3 2004 Trailer
• Ground Control: Operation Exodus - Trailer
• F.E.A.R. - Teaser
• D-Day - E3 2004 Trailer
• BloodRayne 2 - E3 2004 Trailer

Ground Control II: Operation Exodus focuses on tactical combat with minimal time spent on resource management. Instead of harvesting resources and building bases, the game keeps the action hot and heavy by immediately rewarding players for accomplishing objectives. This demo includes 2 tutorials and a campaign mission (Calling the Shots) playable as the Northern Star Alliance (thanks GameSpot). Read more for download links ...

Electronic Arts today announced the Ultima Online 7th Anniversary Edition, commemorating the game's historic seven-year run. The special version of the longest-running online game is currently in development and scheduled for release this summer.

KumaWar has launched its second mission from the military hotspot of Fallujah, Iraq -- Fallujah Abizaid Attack. Based on the February 12, 2004 assassination attempt on General John P. Abizaid, commander of all U.S. forces in the Middle East, Fallujah Abizaid Attack re-creates the General’s narrow escape and the swift counter-attack by America’s 82nd Airborne Division and friendly Iraqi troops as they hunt down the insurgent attackers.

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 :

• Richard Burns Rally - Trailer #3
• Rome: Total War - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Movies - E3 2004 Trailer
• Resident Evil 4 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Children of the Nile - E3 2004 Trailer

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 :

• LOTR: The Battle For Middle-Earth - Inside The Battle Trailer #2
• Need For Speed 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• MechAssault 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Vanguard: Saga Of Heroes -E3 2004 Trailer
• King Of Fighters: Maximum Impact - E3 2004 Trailer
• Tekken 5 - Trailer

The Australian Defence Simulation Office has now formally placed a purchase order to obtain a special version of CM:AK to be able to simulate and re-play historical tactical engagements in Greece, Crete and North Africa from 1940-1943.

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 II - Intro Movie
• Halo 2 - Pre-E3 Demo Event [Low]
• StarWars Galaxies: LightSpeed - E3 2004 Trailer
• Ghost Recon 2 - E3 Gameplay Trailer
• Ghost Recon 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Fable - E3 2004 Trailer
• Full Spectrum Warrior - E3 2004 Trailer
• Darkwatch - E3 2004 Trailer

Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors(tm) will launch one week earlier than anticipated due to quick approval by Nintendo of America as a result of the game's high-quality development. The game will be shipped to retailers nationwide on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2004, with some stores having it that day or the next. Most stores should have the product on-shelf by June 29.

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 :

• Gran Turismo 4 - E3 2004 Trailer (13mb)
• Darkwatch: Curse of West - E3 2004 Trailer (29mb)
• Battlefield 2 - E3 2004 Trailer (26mb)
• Heroes Of The Pacific - E3 2004 Trailer (13mb)
• Advent Rising - E3 2004 Trailer (30mb)
• X-Men: Legends - E3 2004 Trailer (29mb)
• Tribes Vengeance - E3 2004 Trailer (15mb)
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl - E3 2004 Trailer (14mb)
• KillZone - E3 2004 Trailer (37mb)
• Knights Of The Old Republic 2 - E3 2004 Trailer (29mb)
• IndyCar Series 2005 - E3 2004 Trailer (33mb)

Ubi Soft has released the first patch for 1C Maddox' Sturmovik: the Forgotten Battles addon IL-2 Forgotten Battles: Ace Expansion Pack. This update brings your retail game to v2.01 and adds a number of new planes, a variety of mission, and the usual game tweaks and bug fixes (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

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 :

• Mortal Kombat: Deception - E3 2004 Trailer
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Doom III - E3 2004 Trailer
• Call Of Duty: Finest Hour - E3 2004 Trailer
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Ground Control 2 : Operation Exodus takes place during the year 2741 AD, roughly 300 years after the events in the original game. The democratic and freedom caring Northern Star Alliance (NSA) is being hard pressed by the warmongering Terran Empire. The war has recently entered a new stage; a brutal and deadly ground war, as the Empire has managed to land their first troopships on the last NSA controlled planet – Morningstar Prime.

Today we have more screens for Sammy Studios' 2004 E3 lineup. Check the following new screens for :

• The Shield (PS2/Xbox)
• Darkwatch (PS2/Xbox)
• Guilty Gear Isuka (PS2)
• Iron Phoenix (Xbox)
• Spy Fiction (PS2)

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 :

• Playboy: The Mansion - E3 2004 Trailer
• Crash Twinsanity - E3 2004 Trailer
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tale – E3 2004 Trailer
• Men Of Valor - E3 2004 Trailer
• Call Of Duty: United Offensive - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Sims 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Bet On Soldier - E3 2004 Trailer
• MoH: Pacific Assault - E3 2004 Trailer
• Dungeon Lords - E3 2004 Trailer
• Chaos League - E3 2004 Trailer
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On May 11th, 2004, Konami unveiled their E3 2004 lineup in a pre-show, held at the Los Angeles Public Library and Auditorium for a select audience of industry journalists. Of course we were present and got to check out various of the upcoming Konami titles, without the stress of the actual show. We have impressions for :

• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
• Neo Contra
• Silent Hill 4: The Room
• WWX: Rumble Rose
• Enthusia Professional Racing

Today we have more screens for Acclaim's 2004 E3 lineup. Check the new screens for :

• Spiderman 2 (GBA/NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (PC)
• Call of Duty: United Offensive (PC)
• Rome: Total War (PC)
• Doom 3 (Xbox)
• Call of Duty: Finest Hour (NGC/PS2/Xbox)

iEntertainment Network announces Civilization's Dawn, a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). The new title is being developed to generate revenue at retail and through online subscriptions.

KumaWar, the online game service that allows players to experience real world events through advanced gaming technology, has launched its newest mission, Iran Hostage Rescue Part 2. Based on the April 24, 1980 failed attempt to rescue 53 American hostages held in Tehran, the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission Part 2 offers players the opportunity to execute the Pentagon's actual plan to storm the American embassy and to bring the hostages home.

Ubisoft today announced Notorious: Die to Drive, an urban-style combat racing game. In a unique combination of urban warfare and car racing, Ubisoft will take players on a wild ride where they will race against ruthless street crews, eliminating their opponents and building an empire of cash - with all the action amplified by the heart thumping beat of various rap artists. Notorious: Die to Drive will ship for console game systems at the beginning of 2005.