The saga continues as Sierra Entertainment and Fox Interactive announced today the development of the Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt expansion pack. Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt continues the nail-biting terror and suspense from the award-winning Aliens versus Predator 2. With all new single-player and multi-player levels, weapons, and new player characters, this original interlocking story is an all out battle of three of the deadliest species in the universe as the Aliens versus Predator 2 saga begins.

Activision, Inc. is bringing the high-speed, high jinx of the best-selling WRECKLESS:The Yakuza Missions video game series to the PS2. The title, which has remained a top-selling game on the Xbox sales charts, takes mission-based driving action to new heights with platform specific features including free-roaming interactive environments, more cars to drive, a variety of sub-mission objectives that unlock game-enhancing cheats and a multiplayer mode for head-to-head action. WRECKLESS:The Yakuza Missions is not yet rated by the ESRB and is expected to ship this fall.

WildTangent, Inc., pioneering the Interactive Broadcast Games industry, announced today in cooperation with NIKE, Inc., the release of a retail quality online game as a key element of Nike's Global "Secret Tournament." The game, starring 24 of the world's best soccer players, is live at Nikefootball.com.

Infogrames Entertainment has acquired one of Europe’s leading developers of console games and added to its creative capabilities for simulation and action games. Eden Studios, one of Europe’s leading developers of console games and a specialist in car rally simulations and action games, has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Infogrames, which had previously held a 19.8-percent stake in the company.

Activision, Inc. is expanding its industry leading Activision O2 brand lineup with the development of a new motocross game that will be headlined by three-time undefeated Summer X-Games freestyle gold medallist, Travis Pastrana. The sixth title to be marketed under the Activision O2 brand, Travis Pastrana’s Pro MotoX™ will feature other top riders including Mike Brown, Tommy Clowers, Ernesto Fonseca and Carey Hart.

Computer game development is no longer a safe business today. GSC team had to set off for the Chernobyl zone in search of radioactive artefacts and scenario materials for S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Oblivion Lost. GCS updated their website, unveils the project and published a lion's share of materials about S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: photos and materials from Chernobyl Zone, game concept, know-how, gameplay details, screenshots and sketches. Check it out, quite an interesting read.

Hercules is thrilled to announce its Gamesurround FortissimoT II Digital Edition. This sound card now combines a cutting edge digital audio processor, ultra realistic sound quality and all the software tools necessary for getting the best out of MP3s, CDs, games and DVDs on PCs.

The official site for Warrior Kings is today updated with a 249 MB big Demo of this epic real-time strategy game that smashes the mould. Using true 3D it propels you into a living, breathing and fascinating medieval fantasy world, a world for you to master, a world for you to grasp and seize control.

CS-Nation tossed up the latest CS: Condition Zero video "45 MB". It features a lot of gameplay footage and a interview with Pitchford while playing the game "The interview is in German". This video came with the April, 2002 edition of the German gaming mag PCGames.

Sony Online Entertainment, a division of the media and electronics conglomerate, said it would release "EverQuest Online Adventure," based on the series of PC online games, for the PS2 next spring. The game will consist of packaged software and a subscription-based online service. Read more here

AnJon, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of action figure toys, announced today that it will release its new Dragon's Lair action figures this August in conjunction with the new Dragon's Lair 3D videogame launch. This new release date will better leverage the visibility and excitement generated by the videogame's release. Dirk the Daring, the wizard Mordroc, the princess Daphne, and Singe the Dragon - all key characters in the new Dragon's Lair 3D game - will be among the first action figures released.

Hailed widely as "video game of the year" and recipient of multiple industry awards for excellence, "Halo: Combat Evolved" has earned the distinguished honour of being the fastest million-unit seller ever for any next-generation console. According to NPDFunworld, the definitive source for toy and video games industry sales data, "Halo: Combat Evolved" recently crossed the magical 1 million mark in sales in the United States and Canada. Statistically, this means that more than six copies of "Halo: Combat Evolved" have been sold every minute of every day since its launch on Nov. 15, 2001.

Based on the major picture from Dreamworks set to release from June, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron tells the rousing tale of a wild and rambunctious mustang stallion named Spirit and his journey through the untamed American West. After a sudden and violent Thunderstorm hits Homeland scattering the herd, it is up to you to help get them home safely and discover what has happened to Spirit…

JD from Tiscali Games send us a note about that they talked with Randy Pitchford from Gearbox Software about Condition Zero, their upcoming single-player version of the popular Counter-Strike Half-Life multiplayer mod. Topics in 17 questions include improvements and compatibility between Condition Zero and normal Counter-Strike, time needed for completing objectives, visibility of gas mask, hardware requirements, bots, plans for demo and more. Full interview here!

Dreamcatcher just informed us that Agassi Tennis Generation has a new site including game features and screenshots for Game Boy Advance, PC, and PlayStation2. Agassi Tennis Generation 2002 is a fast paced tennis simulation game based on one of the world’s top seed tennis players, Andre Agassi. Play as Andre Agassi himself, or play against him, as you win your way to the top ranks of tennis stardom. There are also 2 trailers available showing off dear Andre at his best ... a first trailer in avi format (45seconds, 30megs) and the second is a quicktime mov (13mb).

One of the new features in Fireglow' s Sudden Strike 2 will be the morale of the units, which will have influence on the respective troops' behaviour. Generals in particular will be able to influence the level of morale, as they will have the power to raise low morale with the help of propaganda. The new nation in Sudden Strike 2, the Japanese, seem to have their very own secret weapon for avoiding morale problems: the very unique art of Japanese motivation training! British soldiers succeeded in crossing the enemy line and returning with sound clippings with parts of this training! BANZAAAIII!

Total Immersion Racing is a brand new game experience that combines the highest quality driving technology, real-world racecars & tracks and immersive gameplay. Expected end of 2002.

Our Italian readers will be glad to know that Rage, one of the UK's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced that it has extended its current partnership with Italian distributor Leader SpA (“Leader”) to ensure the release of three further titles from its growing catalogue of games throughout the Italian market place.

Are you passionate about football? Do you know your AC from your Inter and your Beckham from your Berger? Can you build strong relationships with UK football clubs and license owners - and champion Codemasters brand? You could be just the person Codemasters need to play for their team! They are looking for a Brand Manager to champion their football game brand. Read more below to find out what they looking for!

Sweden based G:son International recently signed a partnership agreement with Comdex organisers Key3Media and ExpoNova to arrange Scandinavia's second game exhibition called Nordic Interactive Media Expo. The show is mainly addressed to the Nordic computer games industry and set to run between 30th of October to 1st of November 2002 at Sollentuna Exhibition Centre in Stockholm, Sweden. Alongside the trade show there will be a public exhibition called Gamex, primarily targeting the Swedish consumers.

START! games is pleased to announce a partnership deal with Criterion Software to provide games developers with access to the acclaimed RenderWare platform. The new licencing arrangement supports developers in the crucial early stages of development without any up front costs.

Sierra is making plans to re-release Tribes 2 with some new additions such as a the free mod Base++, new maps, game enchancements, new skins and other undisclosed features (i guess to actually make the re-release interesting) all crammed together on the same cd, for good measure. The tuned up T2 is expected end of the year at the regular 40$ retail price (and 20$ off for previous T2 owners).

A reminder that this is a GC launch title. Wake up, kid the entire Universal Studios Theme Park is yours to explore for the day, but you only have one day to see everything!! Luckily for you, your animated pal, Woody the Woodpecker will be along as your guide. Listen to him carefully and you'll be able to go places and do things no visitor has ever done before.

Working through the night, the network of underground journalists, designers and printers, worked feverishly to prepare Neocronicle issue no 2! Taking no prisoners, speaking its mind, and sharing its thoughts with the world, this group of dedicated followers risked their all to finish it and attempt to voice their opinions. To all that listen, here is the second issue. To all that don't, why not?! Get the .pdf here (300k) or grab it as a zip file here (250k). If you missed the first issue, go HERE.

Just a few fresh screens we didn't slap on earlier ... So dig in, 6 new screens from that little Nintendo fella ;) Colorful as ever...