THQ Germany announced today that it is once more delaying the release of GSC Game World's highly anticipated FPS 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl'. Previously expected this coming may, no new date has been given at all, which is quite disturbing. The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more.

In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, Cortez - the hero from previous installments - returns with humanity on the brink of destruction. With the help of some familiar faces (some very familiar!) he must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day.

EA and Viacom today announced a videogame based on The Godfather fiction is under development and will put gamers at the center of the action in one of history's most revered masterpieces. The book by Mario Puzo and classic film by Paramount Pictures serve as inspiration for the game as gamers will join the Corleone family and earn respect through loyalty and fear as they rise through the ranks to become Don in a living 1945-1955 New York. The game is scheduled for release in fall 2005 under the EA GAMES brand for the Xbox, PS2, PSP and PC.

Mercenaries is a revolutionary third-person combat-action game that delivers the next level of free-form gameplay in massive interactive environments. The game gives players the opportunity to take on the role of a soldier for hire in an open-ended world.

Super Monkey Ball Deluxe, for the first time on PS2 and Xbox consumers for the first time, features 300 stages (114 from Super Monkey Ball, 140 from Super Monkey Ball 2, and 46 Deluxe-exclusive boards). Read more for 40 new screens ...

Sony Online Entertainment continues to add additional content to the EverQuest II live game at no additional charge to its subscribers. Some of the new additions make it more fun for our solo players and small groups to play the game with changes to the experience gain. Solo and small group experience gain has been boosted across the board. Loot drops are being increased for these soloers and small groups as well. Read more for details and screens ...

2 Fast Driver is the sequel to Play Publishing's 2003 racing game, Maluch Racer. Based on a completely new engine with advanced physics and support for the latest graphics cards, this demo represents 80% quality of the final product. The demo contains one track placed in a big city and one car (Red Thunder). Read more for details and download links ...

Orchid Media International today announced the launch of its debut title, Storm Riders Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The game is an adaptation of the world famous comic book series “Fung Wan” and motion picture “Storm Riders” by renowned artist Ma Wing Shing. Set against the mythical backdrop of ancient China , players experience an evocative world with a rich storyline and history, as well as epic clan warfare.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory will offer a high adrenaline experience thanks to never seen before close range attacks, a totally open level design, a completely immersive and interactive environment, and challenging advanced AI. Check these 60+ new screens ...

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Moment of Silence - Trailer (2)
• Phantom Dust - Trailer #2
• Empire Earth 2 - Dev. Diary #1
• Red Ninja: End of Honor - Trailer #7
• Castlevania [NDS] - Trailer

Aurora Watching is a third person perspective stealth game taking place in the Arctic. During the mission, Sullivan faces many opponents, not all of whom are human and each of which can be defeated in many ways, Mini-games, puzzles, and hi-tech gadgets keep players excited from the very beginning to the end.

Fans of the Bomberman multiplayer videogame will enjoy the smooth simplicity of the original gameplay but with the enhancement of 3D graphics. New enemy characters will join the familiar ones that led to its lasting popularity. Bomberman Hardball is expected to be released throughout Europe spring 2005.

Captured, conveniently forgotten, tortured, and left for dead, MI6 agent Andrew Sterling awaits execution in a Chinese prison. The story begins when a mysterious friend from his past rescues him, setting off a chain of events that could rock the very foundations of global security and wreak chaos on a worldwide level. Read more for some new screens ...

NCsoft Europe announces the arrival of City of Heroes Deluxe Edition in stores throughout Europe this week, exclusively for PC.

Midway Games today announced that it has expanded its international operations with the formation of a new subsidiary, Midway Games GmbH, and the opening of a new office in Munich, Germany. Midway Games GmbH is responsible for all of Midway's sales, marketing and distribution in Germany. Midway's new office will be headed up by industry veteran, Uwe Fuerstenberg.

Konami of Europe has confirmed the full roster of gameplay additions to the forthcoming PAL versions of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. In total, European gamers will enjoy four new elements, unseen in the existing Japanese and US versions of the game. Last December two extras were already revealed, and today a new difficulty level, and a new game mode are added to the mix. Read more for details ...

Hollywood Reporter has word that James Caan and Robert Duvall have joined the late Marlon Brando in providing voice acting and likenesses for EA's The Godfather. Caan and Duvall, who reprise their respective roles as Sonny Corleone and consigliere Tom Hagen from the film, also were involved in the development of the game and are scheduled to attend its premiere unveiling of the game in New York's Little Italy on Feb. 10 (thanks VE3D).

Loockar today released the latest version of its action-packet combat game Water in Fire 2. Hundreds of aircrafts with deadly arsenals on board are spinning around under your head and seem to have only one mission - bomb you back to the Stone Age. Don't give up! Resist! Shield yourself from the barrage of deadly gunfire and shoot them all down to win.

Ubisoft has released the first patch for Bluebyte's 3D RTS Settlers 5: Heritage of Kings. This update patch brings your German retail version to v1.01 and adds a new multiplayer map, the usual bug and crash fixes, gameplay tweaks, and so forth. Read more for download links ...

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Champions : Return to Arms - Trailer #3
• Full Spectrum Warrior - PS2 Trailer
• Nanobreaker - Intro Movie
• Resident Evil: Outbreak File No.2 - Trailer #2
• Rainbow Six 4: Lockdown - Trailer

Developed by Gust Co., Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 is an SRPG like none other on the PS2. Create your own items and weapons each with unique powers, appearances and abilities. Experience an epic adventure filled with a powerful story and ominous intrigue. Battle vicious monsters where your mastery of weaponry and spells is the only thing between you and ferocious beasts.

Battlefront.com, Inc., and Sonalysts, Inc. announced today that the inaugural title of the Sonalysts Combat Simulations brand, named S.C.S. Dangerous Waters! has now officially gone “gold”. Production begins immediately, and pre-orders are opening today.

Project: Snowblind is a the first-person action shooter putting you in the role of an elite super soldier, fighting on the front lines of a near-future war using unique weapons, abilities and high-tech gadgetry that inject depth and variety to gameplay.

EA predicts the results of this weekend's 'Super Bowl XXXLX' game between the Patriots and the Eagles. The New England Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 26-21 and we have the complete scoring breakdown and summary for you. Read more to check out a rundown of the game, including new screens ...

The Sims 2 University is the first expansion pack for the highly-acclaimed The Sims 2, giving players of The Sims 2 the ability to watch their Sims become young adults and put childhood behind them as they settle into an all-new college town to live out their ultimate college fantasy.