Croteam just released a small fix for the recent released demo, The Second Encounter. This 'fix' is for people that run a dedicated server. Here is a spot from the article:

So, we are releasing the FIX for the scripts needed to run dedicated servers for the SSam:SE Demo. This fix is ONLY for those who are running dedicated servers. IF YOU DON'T PLAN TO RUN A DEDICATED SERVER, YOU DON'T NEED THIS FIX. Head over to Croteam for full story and download!

VoodooExtreme just tossed up the story that the official Global Operations website just got re-launched. There will be 16 new screens and some other new media avaliable on the site.

Well i just want to remind all Serious Sam fans that the Serious Sam: Second Encounter Demo is Out! The demo is almost 111 Mb to download and its available at Fileplanet and Gigex.com.. Enjoy!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced that Max Payne has shipped and is currently available at retailers for the PlayStation 2. Originally developed for PC by Remedy Entertainment and produced by 3D Realms, the highly anticipated action title is published under Take2’s Rockstar label and developed for the next-generation platform by Take2’s internal studios.

Strategy First Inc is pleased to announce that it will be publishing Microsoft Train® Simulator's Regional Add-On Pack (USA and Canada), developed by Auran in January 2002.

Since a few days, players all over the world can enjoy the free access version of DuelField: The Disciple Edition. due to technical difficulties we have only bene able to offer you these files since today (death to all admins ;). By logging on to www.duelfield.net you will learn the basic game mechanics and get ready for your first duel.

A new Zeus: Poseidon bonus adventure is now avaliable for free. This new adventure named Rich Man's Blues is only 644k to grab and you can find it over at impressionsgames.com!

Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic officially announced today that their globally successful Delta Force(R) franchise will be coming to the PlayStation(R)2 in Fall 2002.

This is a fantastic movie showing the making of this hot and popular sequel in the Civilization series. Watch Sid Meier and other Civ3 team members talk about the creation and aspect of this turn based strategy title. Many features such as graphics, sounds, gameplay, and tactics are talked about in this seven and a half minute movie. Grab this 72.6 Mb movie from Fileplanet.

Rage, the UK-based computer games publisher and developer, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Majesco Sales Inc ("Majesco") which guarantees the release of all of the Company's forthcoming console titles in North America, until autumn of 2002.

As the PC version of Rayman M™ is released in Europe, Ubi Soft Entertainment can proudly announce that its game featuring the famous character with no arms or legs has sold over 10,500,000 copies. Rayman reaches a new stage in his epic story.

There will be no Nazi forces in the German version of Return to Castle Wolfenstein. The content has been changed to get the game in those territories.. Well if you are in Germany then you won't see Nazis in Return To Castle Wolfenstein. According to source over in Germany, they have "replaced the Nazis with a cult called The Wolves" and "renamed Heinrich Himmler to Heinrich Höller." Yakk that sucks.. Post your thoughts about this over at XGR.COM !

Dutch officials have banned the sale of the Playstation One console and related accessories from the country in November because the cables used in the system contained too much cadmium. The ban effectively blocked the sale of 1.3 million units in the country.

The PlayStation ® 2 broadband revolution is a step closer, as Telewest Broadband begins trials of the world’s first PlayStation 2 broadband network. The closed-trials began this week, and are expected to continue into the new year, with a limited public trial expected to commence in early Q1.

Four hundred years ago, mainland Europe resounded to the sounds of bloody battles, as nations were created and fell, fortunes made and lost, and new military tactics were developed. Cossacks: The Art of War recreates these battles on an epic scale.

A fisherman was killed last week while using his PlayStation, when a wave crashed through a trawler's porthole.

I just noticed over at Voodooextreme that Liquid Entertainment is working on a new expansion pack for Battle Realms. Ed Del Castillo "the front man" recently revealed during the course of a chat session over at Gamers.nl. Here is a spot from the chat:

[goodieman] are you thinking about an addon?

[castillo] we are already working on the Expansion Pack to Battle Realms called Winter of the Wolf. and we are also working on Battle Realms 2.

Black Isle Studios, the award-winning RPG (role-playing game) division of Interplay Entertainment Corp. and leading console game developer Snowblind Studios announced today that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail. This innovative game features a distinctive blend of action and adventure set in the most popular Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting, the FORGOTTEN REALMS.

Totally Games has updated the official Star Trek: Bridge Commander Web site, with 6 new screens showing off the latest build of the upcoming starship simulator. Crave Entertainment has released 8 new good locking Global Operations shots.

The official site for Serious Sam: The Second Encounter is now up. The site tell us all features, news of a demo, aswell as some screens. Also they tell us a release date for the game, January 15th 2002. Take me there!

Ignoring strong economic headwinds, NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM) has soared to record retail heights, becoming the fastest-selling home video game console of this generation.

Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Supercar Street Challenge™ for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PC has finished its last lap in development and is on its way to retail stores nationwide.

Four hundred years ago, mainland Europe resounded to the sounds of bloody battles, as nations were created and fell, fortunes made and lost, and new military tactics were developed. Cossacks: The Art of War recreates these battles on an epic scale. Check the included screens for some major carnage.

16 new screenshots of our plastic pals' portable manoeuvres. 3DO's green heroes are expected to invade the GameBoy Advance somewhere in February 2002.

Hailed by observers at E3 as one of the most impressive first wave of titles for the Xbox™, Unreal Championship is a first-person action game built from the ground up by Digital Extremes, part of the team responsible for the blockbusters Unreal and Unreal Tournament. Coming exclusively to Xbox, Unreal Championship is being released by Infogrames in early 2002. Check out what one of the most anticipated console first person shooter is all about!