Activision, Inc. today announced that one of its wholly owned studios, Neversoft, the creators behind the best-selling Tony Hawk franchise, is in development on a compelling new intellectual property that will bring Neversoft's world-renowned development prowess to a new genre. The unnamed title is slated for release in fiscal 2006, alongside a new game based on the Tony Hawk franchise that Neversoft will also develop for same fiscal year. Talk about being vague ...

The latest Settlers game takes the franchise and pushes it to the next level. Fans will enjoy fully animated 3D technology and enhanced gameplay features, but still be able to relive the experience that makes the Settlers series such a big hit. The game will take the player to a medieval setting, to re-conquer the kingdom currently under the domination of an evil tyrant.

Activision announced today that its Spider-Man 2 video game is topping worldwide sell-through charts. Just five days after its initial U.S. launch, the game debuted as the #1 best-selling video game across all platforms in the U.S., according to NPD TRSTS Data.

Sonalysts Inc. disclosed the initial details of the inaugural title to their Sonalysts' Combat Simulations brand, dubbed "Dangerous Waters" (S.C.S - "Dangerous Waters"). S.C.S. - "Dangerous Waters" will be the first title of its kind, allowing the player total control over multiple air, surface and subsurface platforms in a modern-day naval environment.

U Move Super Sports is a fun sports-themed video game developed for use with the EyeToy USB Camera for PS2. U Move Super Sports is expected to ship September 2004. Read more for some new screens...

Peter Tyson, the Community Liaison Manager renowned for his work on Dragon Empires, is leaving to forge his own empire in New Zealand with his wife-to-be and is being replaced by Senior QA Technician Samantha 'Satine' Russell. Read more for details..

The newest member of the Logitech cordless controller family utilizes powerful 2.4GHz technology - developed specifically for the demands of the gaming environment. This gives gamers complete freedom of movement anywhere in a room while also eliminating the "line-of-sight" hassle found in most other cordless gamepads on the market today.

Twelve champions from the far ends of the galactic hegemony compete for an interstellar trophy by racing their Blades - jet-engined, anti-gravity aircraft. The drama-filled competition is staged at break-neck speeds around spectacular tracks. The game features 24 circuits across 8 dramatic environments, ranging from a sub-tropical Ocean Dam to a race on and under a terraformed ring-world.

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 :

• NBA Live 2005 - Trailers (2)
• Rocky Legends - Trailer
• Burnout 3: Takedown - Trailer #7
• Johnny Whatever - Trailer
• Milo and the Rainbow Nasties - Trailer

Warthog Games have been letting their imagination and creative juices go wild over the last few months in developing new IPs. Today they announced Johnny Whatever, based in an Orwellian future England, which will be available for all next-gen consoles. Read on for more details and some early screens ...

Activision has not released much information about Neversoft Interactive's Tony Hawk's Underground 2. THUG2 will feature two titles in one, a story mode part much like last year's THUG, as well as the classic mode. Not many details are available, aside from it being expected in stores sometime in October 2004. In the meantime, check out these six screens ...

SEGA of America today announced the release of Puyo Pop Fever exclusively for the GameCube. The latest version of SEGA's signature brainteaser comes from Sonic Team with wacky new puzzle pieces and a combo-crazy Fever Mode. Here are a few more screens ...

Jowood has released a new patch for Phenomic Game Development's 3D RTS/RPG game SpellForce: the Order of Dawn. This update patch brings the game to v1.35 (for the original, as well as the Breath Of Winter expansion pack) and provides improved AI, removes several bugs and fixes crashes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' is Project Three Interactive's 3D isometric RPG, that combines 3D technologies and the traditional ways of isometric RPG's. Enter the fantasy kingdom of ancient Rywennia and enjoy this action adventure at its fullest. This time we talk with Chris Bateman, International Hobo Ltd.'s Managing Director, which 3D People brought in to aid in a mechanical redesign and to re-work the narrative in 'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms'.

Cenega Publishing and Tri Synergy, Inc. announced today a North American release date of October 1, 2004 for their 3rd person action adventure PC title, Shade: Wrath of Angels.

Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow will bring back more of the single-player intrigue that made the original game a bestseller. With exciting new action scenes and a strong cinematic feel, the player will experience new and even more realistic surroundings. Pandora Tomorrow will the be the first stealth game ever to feature multiplayer online missions allowing several players to simultaneously share Sam Fisher's shadowy world of espionage.

Artifact Entertainment, developers Horizons: Empire of Istaria, announced today that to restructure its debt and strengthen its competitive position, the Company has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. This action was primarily due to an inability to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with a key vendor.

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 :

• Counter-Strike: Source - Trailer
• Ascension To The Throne - E3 2004 Trailer
• Catwoman - Trailer Pack
• GoldenEye: Rogue Agent - Trailer #3

From legendary game developer Rare Ltd. comes "Kameo: Elements of Power," a larger-than life journey full of intense combat, magnificent exploration, and innovative morph-into-monster action that allows Kameo to transform into incredible monsters to search out and battle ever-present evil.

Digital Jesters has released a new patch for Cyanide Studios' Pro Rugby Manager 2004. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.10 and addresses stat issues and a few other minor tweaks. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Digital Extremes, in conjunction with Hip Interactive Europe, revealed more details on the multiplayer features planned for their new FPS, Pariah, which will be published and distributed in 2005.

CDV Software Entertainment AG announced today the planned fourth quarter release of the second official title in the successful Blitzkrieg series, "Rolling Thunder."

After the success of Indiana Jack and Kokomando, Heaven X announced today that Chester Adventures is in development for the PC platform! Read on for screens and details ...

NCsoft Corporation held a board of directors meeting and passed a resolution to enter the European market through the creation of NCsoft Europe. As a result of this resolution from the board of directors meeting, NCsoft is planning to establish a subsidiary company called NCsoft Europe in London, UK.

Based on the highly anticipated movie sequel from Columbia Pictures and Marvel, "Spider-Man 2" allows players to swing into action as the famous "web-slinger" and protect the city of Manhattan from Doc Ock and his evil minions...