Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

There are thousands of ghost stories, tales of loss, suffering and rejection­into a few­intrude the living. Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that Ghosthunter, a third-person action adventure game from Sony’s Cambridge Studio, has gone gold. Exclusively for the PS2, Ghosthunter will take players on a thrilling quest to conquer the world of the dead.

Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that it will release a special soundtrack for its highly anticipated video game Silent Hill 4: The Room. The soundtrack will contain 20 vocal and instrumental tracks from the critically acclaimed survival-horror game, including 13 songs available only in the United States.

Bobby “Scaler” Jenkins got more than he bargained for when he stumbled upon his next door neighbor’s evil plot to take over the world by stealing all the lizards and training them to become his mutant army. Bobby takes on his enemies in ways kids will only have dreamed of…by transforming into one of them. Sneaky, elusive, witty and hysterical – this unexpected hero will keep you guessing just what will happen next!

Wrath & Skeller is an action-oriented RPG experience in which players take control of a 7-foot tall barbarian weapon master and a skilled combat mage. Vicious combat, devastating spells and killer tandem attacks will make players feel like unstoppable wrecking machines. Players will experience an epic storyline as they control the brothers Wrath & Skeller on a marvelous adventure full of challenge and reward.

Packed with action, Future Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG that looks and feels like an action/platform game. Built around a highly complex turn-based battle engine, the adventure showcases a single-player Story Mode, as well as a two-player Battle Mode. Future Tactics will be released October 2004 on XBOX, PS2, Gamecube and PC. Read more for details and lots of new screens ...

Eidos announces that the highly anticipated ShellShock: Nam ’67 will be released in Europe on 3rd September and North America on 14th September. ShellShock: Nam ’67 is an action game based on the Vietnam War. Developed by Guerrilla, it will be available on PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC.

The Leisure Suit Larry videogame franchise began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. Since then, the Leisure Suit Larry games have sold more than 35 millions of units worldwide and its games are considered collector items. Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles and the PC in late 2004.

ESPN Videogames announced that ESPN NHL 2K5 will be available for the budget price of $19.99. ESPN NHL 2K5 will ship to retailers on August 31, 2004.

Featuring NBA legends, today's top stars, and original characters from past editions, NBA STREET V3 reaches new heights by making over-the-top, larger-than-life moves even bigger in this action-packed, arcade-style game. Customize your baller, build courts from the ground up, throw one down in an all-new dunk contest and go online to put your reputation to the test.

"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.

Terminator 3: The Redemption will take players for a thrill ride into the post-apocalyptic universe as they play the series’ signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 3: The Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing vehicles and machines straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground and air-based and enemies.

Due out in late 2004, Fight Club, developed by Genuine Games, is set to deliver an intense experience that will combine the characters, settings, artistic style, and story elements from the movie with a realistic fighting system that will appeal to both hardcore and casual gamers. Read more to check some new screens ...

KOEI today announced that 'Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires' for the PlayStation2 has gone gold. The Tactical Action game will ship to North American retailers on August 31, 2004.

ESPN NBA 2005 will change the way virtual basketball is played with a host of new graphical improvements including self-shadowing, advanced reflective lighting, and full 3D crowds. Huge gameplay improvements in IsoMotionTM and the revolutionary 24/7 mode ensure responsive control and the most satisfying basketball experience available. Read more for some new screens ...

The Prince has to embark upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harboring mankind’s greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship – and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life. We had posted some previously, but read on for a couple more new screenies ...

Ubisoft today announced that it is joining forces with MC2 to publish and distribute Obscure, the new real time 3D survival horror game for Sony's PlayStation2, Xbox and PC. The game is due for release in the UK in September 2004. Read more for details and some new screens ...

Sony Computer Entertainment and 989 Sports announced today that "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky, will be the cover athlete and spokesperson for an all-new signature hockey franchise from the 989 Sports development team. Gretzky NHL 2005 will be available in stores this fall for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

The latest version of Gran Turismo 4 further demonstrates its mission to provide the most authentic driving simulation available in the marketplace. New features will extend above and beyond just pure automotive racing, providing a unique destination for automotive and PS2 enthusiasts to enjoy car culture in every dimension. Read more for some screenshot lovin'!

The Story of Hero Yoshitsune is a new historical war action game for the PlayStation 2, which takes place in medieval Japan. In this game, you can play as one of the several famous Japanese historical generals / warriors and battle against the enemies in large battlefields. It is also possible to issue tactical commands to the allies in real time during the battles, such as assault, overpower, defend, and so on. The Story of Hero Yoshitsune is scheduled for release in Japan on January 2005. There aren't many details about this title yet, but we've managed to sneak off with some screens ...

Conspiracy Entertainment today announced that it has obtained the exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Johnny Rocketfingers from Cracked Animations.

Midway today announced its official pre-order campaign for Shadow Hearts: Covenant, the sequel to the critically acclaimed role-playing game in 2001. Consumers can now pre-order Covenant from selected retailers and receive a copy of the original Shadow Hearts for free, while supplies last.

'Vietcong: Purple Haze' is a cinematic narrative-based First Person Shooter (FPS) set during the Vietnam Conflict. Players of VIETCONG experience the war from the perspective of a soldier assigned to join a squad of U.S. Special Forces running reconnaissance missions deep into the jungles of Northern Vietnam. Read more for details and the first screens ...

Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas...a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Eidos announces that, after being announced for the PC earlier this year, Championship Manager is to appear on Xbox and, for the first time ever, PlayStation 2. Championship Manager 5, the latest installment in the series being developed by Gusto Games, will be released in spring 2005 on both formats.