Playnet.com, Cornered Rat Software and Strategy First announced today that a 14 day free trial of their massively multiplayer online game, World War II Online is available for download through one of the web's leading download services, Gigex.

With a sly wink and a nod to its legacy of unique humor, LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC has chosen Planet Moon Studios to create an original humorous action title for next generation game consoles. Best known for its clever and off beat genre-bending Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Planet Moon’s game for LucasArts will follow in the rich tradition of wry humor and intelligently crafted play style of the company’s classic titles. The game is expected to release in 2003.

Universal Studios Theme Park from Kemco (developed by Japanese NAI'A DIGITAL WORKS) for th GAMECUBE covers various game themes ranging from Jaws, Jurrasic Park to Backdraft and ET. Interested already? Check out these screens coz its looking good!

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will release the Linux Kit (for PlayStation2) in May 2002, targeted towards the Linux community in Europe. Since the launch of PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment has received numerous requests from members of the Linux community to enable Linux programs to run on PlayStation 2. In response to these requests, the Linux Beta Version Kit was made available to approximately 7,900 enthusiasts in Japan in July 2001.

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.

Pharaoh Production have updated their official site with three new screenshots for the upcoming X-Box and PC RPG, Dominion. Here they are.

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!

THQ Inc. today announced "Red Faction 2" for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Developed by THQ's studio, Volition, "Red Faction 2" is the sequel to one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed original game franchises of 2001.

Strategy First is pleased to announce that their highly anticipated Disciples II: Dark Prophecy has shipped and will be available in stores nationwide in the days to come.

There is a new Global Operations movie available from Barking Dog's upcoming team-based FPS, Global Operations. This new movie is 4.7 Mb to download and showing more from the team-based tactical shooter. Grab the file from FilePlanet.

Microsoft today announced that two new MechWarrior 4 'Mech Paks will be available in retail locations throughout North America this year. The Paks will expand the gameplay for the best-selling, award-winning MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, based on the popular game of mechanized combat from FASA Studios. Each Pak will give players new 'Mechs, a new electronics package, a new weapon, and a multiplayer map. Cyberlore, the team behind the successful MechWarrior 4: Black Knight expansion, is developing the Paks in conjunction with the FASA MechWarrior 4 team.

Sparkle Technology has stolen a march on its competitors through achieving ‘best of breed’ review scores in the specialist games media. Two of the biggest names in the publishing industry have praised Sparkle’s top-end products with glowing reviews in both print and online.

Powered by an enhanced Half-Life engine, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero introduces new game technologies including highly-detailed models; atmospheric enhancements, such as snow and rain; and more dynamic special effects -- taking the #1 online action game into new territory. Read all facts on the just opened official site for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero.

We just recived six new screens from Vivendi and the upcoming title, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero... CS:CZ is a tactical action game that challenges you to compete with and against cunning computerized opponents in mission-based campaigns across the globe. Release date: PC - June 2002. Enjoy!

Gearbox Software has launched the official Counter-Strike: Condition Zero website today. The site offers some news, an overview of the game and some media. "Thanks Blues"

LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC today announced a development relationship with The Collective, Inc. to create the next Indiana Jones game, marking the return of film's most compelling and celebrated action hero to interactive entertainment. The game, expected to release fall 2002, will be available on a variety of next generation console platforms and PC.

Will there be an Empire Earth Expansion?? It seems that Amazon has an Empire Earth Expansion in its product listings, with a release date set for October 2, 2002. Check it out your self HERE. We have to wait and see if it's true or not!

BlueMonday tossed up an interview with Quicksilver Software president William C. Fisher. They talk about their upcoming 4X strategy game, Master of Orion 3... The people over at GameSpy sits down and talk with Microids' Marie-Sol Beaudry about their recently announced adventure title, Syberia...

We have three new screenshots from Pharaoh Productions and their upcoming action RPG DOMINION. The initial release of DOMINION will be for the Microsoft Xbox. Pharaoh anticipate releasing the PC version of DOMINION roughly 3 months after the initial Xbox release.

Fountainhead Entertainment announced today the release of Sidrial a Total Conversion game expansion for Quake III Arena. Sidrial will be available as a free downloadable game expansion featuring animations, characters and scenes from the original animated feature, Sidrial.

UFC is the premier mixed martial arts event in the world. There are no flying chairs or unrealistic moves; spectators expect and demand to see true-to-life combat. Ultimate Fighting Championship is an ultra realistic, full contact fighting game that brings all styles of mixed martial arts together in the Octagon. With incredible deep offensive and defensive strategies, players can string limitless combos together and exploit the fighting technique that most suits their personal style. Featuring 22 of the UFC’s top fighters, gamers will experience the full intensity of this incredible sport where every move has real consequences.

Acclaim finally unveiled the latest entry in the Turok series, Turok Evolution, today at its Austin studio. Turok Evolution is currently slated for release this September for the Xbox, GameCube, and PlayStation 2. First screens below!

This version 1.42 release mainly addresses about a dozen bugs and also includes a few other minor improvements. Upgrade 3 is required before running this patch. If running version 1.0, or 1.1 of Operation Flashpoint, you will first need to install Upgrade 2. Once you are patched to version 1.2, you can install Upgrade 3. "Thanks Blues for pointing this out!" Read more below for the patch.

Strategy First and Auran are pleased to announce that their Microsoft Train Simulator Regional Add-On Pack (USA and Canada), has shipped and is in stores nationwide.

Members of Strategy First's head office confirmed rumors today that a Special Collector's Edition of the year's most highly anticipated turn-based fantasy/strategy game will ship to stores January 24th, 2002.