Strategy First and EsimGames announced today that a Special Gold Edition of the award-winning tank simulation, Steel Beasts has shipped to stores in North America.

“Tac Ops: Assault on Terror takes full advantage of the dynamic capabilities of the Unreal technology to provide a fast-paced, action-packed gaming experience,” said Larry Sparks, Vice President of European Marketing for Infogrames. “Tac Ops: Assault on Terror is everything gamers want in a team-based military shooter. In addition, the game is already supported by a massive fan community.”

CDV today announced "Cossacks: Art of War," the highly anticipated expansion pack to the popular hit "Cossacks: European Wars," is now available in retail stores. An expansion pack for the PC, "Cossacks: Art of War" extends the story of the historical real-time strategy title. With more than 30 missions and an impressive array of new elements, the expansion pack enhances gameplay for devoted Cossacks fans as well as first time gamers.

Ubi Soft today announced that Alfred Hitchcock - The Final Cut has shipped to the U.S. retail stores (the game has already been out a few months in Europe). The adventure game based on some of Hitchcock's best movies, including Psycho, Frenzy, Shadow of a Doubt, Torn Curtain, Topaz and Saboteur, has an MSRP of $29.99 and should be on retail shelves starting this weekend.

Gamers can now unleash their animal rage with the launch of Activision, Inc.’s Bloody Roar: Primal Fury, the first fighting game available for the GameCube. This latest installation in the popular Bloody Roar series delivers fast and fluid fighting action, incredible special effects and amazing characters that have the ability to transform from humans into Hyper-beast life-forms with special attack moves. Bloody Roar: Primal Fury was developed by Hudson Soft Co., Ltd. and Eighting Co., Ltd. and is rated “T” (“Teen” – Blood, Suggestive Themes, and Violence – content suitable for persons ages 13 and older) by the ESRB with a $49.99 suggested retail price.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced that Dark Planet: Battle for Natrolis, its futuristic Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game has shipped to U.S. retail stores with an MSRP of $39.99

Ubi Soft Entertainment, a world leader in interactive entertainment, and Strategic Studies Group (SSG), today announced that Warlords Battlecry II, the sequel to the popular and award-winning fantasy Real-Time Strategy game Warlords Battlecry, has shipped to U.S. retail stores with an MSRP of $39.99. The title is expected to hit shelves by this weekend.

Ubi Soft sends word that Grandia II has shipped to stores, just as was promised when it was announced last week that the RPG had gone gold. Here's their description of the game: "Developed by well-known Japanese RPG developer Game Arts, Grandia II delivers an entire 3D world with stunning battles, vast cityscapes and treacherous dungeons. Grandia II's spell effects overlay MPEG video with real-time action, creating extraordinary spell sequences unlike any seen before. The unique and critically acclaimed Battle System delivers a seamless combination of real-time and turn-based combat, with fast action requiring tactics and skill to succeed."

Strap on your combat boots and get ready to kick some Nod... er... booty! Westwood Studios announced that Command & Conquer Renegade ships to stores in North America today, and should be fully distributed worldwide by March 1. Renegade is published by Electronics Arts under the EA GAMES brand.

Woody Woodpecker for PlayStation®2 has just been shipped. Woody Woodpecker: Escape From Buzz Buzzard Park has just been shipped to retailers. This game will be available for online purchase very shortly. A trailer of the game is available HERE!

Sega has announced that they have shipped NHL 2K2 nation-wide for the Dreamcast! Read more below!

Crave Entertainment announced today "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for the Sony PS has shipped to stores. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing and most creative extreme sports in the United States, this new racing game challenges players to get aggressive and trick, grind, and stunt their way through the levels. Rated E for Everyone, "X-Bladez" is now available at a suggested retail price of $9.95.

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.

Fishtank Interactive announced today that S.W.I.N.E, an innovative real-time animal strategy game, has shipped to stores. In a world of barnyard creatures run amok, peace-loving rabbits must strategize to rise up and defeat the arrogant pigs that have invaded their borders.

Return to the world of Khaldun, this time as a villain! Kohan: Ahriman's Gift ships to stores nationwide. Check out our preview we made on that game a little while ago ... Click HERE to read the preview

Construct Buildings and Business Empires While Out-Maneuvering Up to Five Other Would-Be Tycoons!! Infogrames let us know that, Monopoly Tycoon, ships to most major retail stores this week. For additional information visit www.monopolytycoon.com

Casper Materializes in Retail Stores Just in Time for Halloween. TDK Mediactive, Inc. ,a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today that "Casper® Spirit Dimensions(tm)" for the Playstation®2 computer entertainment system is now available in retail stores.