Today Epic Games and OC3 Entertainment released tools, samples, and documentation for Impersonator. Epic integrated a licensed version of the Impersonator speech and facial animation tool from OC3 Entertainment, making it easy for mod authors to create realistic and emotive talking characters. Impersonator support is integrated directly into the UT2004 game editor, UnrealEd, once UT2004 is patched to version 3204. Read more for download links ...

JoWooD announces a strategic alliance with the US developer/publisher Fluent Entertainment. The partnership shall include the acquisition of a non-controlling stake in JoWooD by Fluent, and the co-publishing of the other partner’s product portfolios by both partners. The long-term objective of the partnership with Fluent is to improve JoWooD’s presence in the strategically important US-market and to improve the sales potential for JoWooD’s proven product portfolio.

Developed internally by Empire's award-winning Strangelite Studio, the game will be released on PC, and all current and next generation consoles. The length of the agreement will allow Empire to produce multiple titles. The game will be based on the movie of the same name and animated series franchise.

Soldiers is a third-person tactical action complete with a stunning 3D visual engine. Pitching the player headlong into the war-torn battlegrounds of Europe, gameplay delivers extremely realistic yet explosive combat scenarios. Commanding a highly trained team of special forces behind enemy lines, your job is to get them in, execute the mission your way and get out - fast!

Playlogic International today announced the North American distribution of Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol (PC) by Tri Synergy, Inc. “Alpha Black Zero is one of the most innovative titles of the year. It will be a major influence on how a games storyline is presented in the future. We are very excited to be working with Playlogic International N.V. on this amazing title." commented Tamra Nestler Fionda, CEO of Tri Synergy, Inc.

The official AddOn for ANNO 1503 is available throughout Europe in English, French, Italian and Dutch. New features include 12 exciting new single player scenarios in varying degrees of difficulty and 3 new continuous play games with new game elements and new islands for professional gamers and casual players alike. Read more for details ...

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 :

• Soldner: Secret Wars - Trailer
• Kohan II: Kings Of War - Trailer
• Phase: Exodus - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Witcher - Trailer
• Pirates! - Trailer
• Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus - E3 2004 Trailer
• Street Racing Syndicate - E3 2004 Trailer
• Red Ninja: End Of Honor - 'Seduction' Trailer
• Tribes: Vengeance - Trailer

Fallen Lords: Condemnation is a spectacular 3D fighting adventure set in the Afterworld, a kingdom of endless war as the Forces of Light, the Forces of Darkness and the Souls of the Purgatory battle for the precarious balance of the world. The engine created by developer Novarama allows the creation of vast outdoors levels, using landscape data from New Zealand national parks, with an unprecedented level of realism and detail.

COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a colorful hybrid of tactical strategy and RPG elements where players take on the role of a rookie cop as she patrols the mean streets of a futuristic, cyberpunk metropolis. COPS 2170: The Power of Law will be released for the PC in North America in May 2004. Read more for details and a few new screens ...

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., has shipped the enhanced version of the cult-classic NES game, River City Ransom EX for the GBA to retailers nationwide. River City Ransom was and still is a truly unique experience which blends a significant amount of action, fighting and role playing elements into one game.

Mythic Entertainment announced today that Mythic and Microsoft Corp., one of the industry leaders in computer software and technology, have reached a mutually acceptable settlement of the trademark infringement and unfair competition suit that Mythic filed against Microsoft last year in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, in Alexandria.

Codemasters has released the promised demo for Best Way's 3D RTS/RPG Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. This demo features one mission where you have to protect your injured commanding officer in the farmhouse from waves of German military. Use any weapon at your disposal to complete your mission. Read more for download links ...

'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. Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, the smashing hit game this spring from the Xbox and PC, is coming to the PlayStation 2 this June! Read more for some new screens...

Soldner: Secret Wars is finished! SOLDNER - Secret Wars is a tactical military multiplayer shooter offering adrenaline-filled action in numerous and varied team-based battles. After years of intensive work, the Wings Simulations development studio's latest title has finally gone gold and is expected to hit European retail shelves May 27th, and North America June 22nd.

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 :

• HeadHunter: Redemption - Trailer
• Otogi 2 - Trailer
• Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Punisher - E3 2004 Trailer
• Medieval Lords - E3 2004 Trailer
• Ground Control: Operation Exodus - Trailer
• F.E.A.R. - Teaser
• D-Day - E3 2004 Trailer
• BloodRayne 2 - E3 2004 Trailer

The game that introduced stealth gameplay is back. Ion Storm has implemented a new 3rd person cinematic action view as well as the classic 1st person perspective from the previous Thief chapters. Breaking and entering, stealing, sabotage, combat, assassination, and setting up ambushes - tasks master thief Garrett is well equipped to perform. 'Thief: Deadly Shadows' ships to stores May 25th, 2004.

Gamers can get the inside scoop on the enigmatic anti-hero Riddick and is escape from the triple max slam with the announcement of the pre-order campaign for The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. Fans who choose to preorder the hotly anticipated Xbox title will receive an exclusive DVD featuring exclusive content such as : mini hint guide, movie trailer, background info and plenty more. Read more for details ...

Ground Control II: Operation Exodus focuses on tactical combat with minimal time spent on resource management. Instead of harvesting resources and building bases, the game keeps the action hot and heavy by immediately rewarding players for accomplishing objectives. This demo includes 2 tutorials and a campaign mission (Calling the Shots) playable as the Northern Star Alliance (thanks GameSpot). Read more for download links ...

Electronic Arts today announced the Ultima Online 7th Anniversary Edition, commemorating the game's historic seven-year run. The special version of the longest-running online game is currently in development and scheduled for release this summer.

TDK has released a new patch for Synetic's racing game World Racing. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.5.5 and adds LAN/Internet multiplayer capabilities, and Matrox surroundgaming support. Read more for details and download links ...

Codemasters has released another patch for their racing game TOCA Race Driver 2: The Ultimate Racing Simulator. This update patch brings your retail game to v1.2 and while incorporating all fixes from previous patch, it also addresses some networking problems. Read more for details and download links ...

Khan The Absolute Power is a MMORPG and the background of the game is based on real history about Genghis Khan in the 13 Century. In 1225, right before seeing the other end of European continent, Genghis Khan turned around and went back to the heart of Mongol Empire. The Mongol army became the most disciplined, experienced, and feared force the world had yet to see. Read more for details & screens ...

Shockwave Productions announced today they are publishing their next title, Air Power: WW II Heavy Bombers and Jets. Shockwave Productions is using their critically acclaimed skill to dominate the civil aviation sim world with Air Power: WW II Heavy Bombers and Jets for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. Air Power raises the bar once again by adding seven meticulously created aircraft, visuals, and missions to Microsoft’s latest and greatest flight simulator.

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 :

• Richard Burns Rally - Trailer #3
• Rome: Total War - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Movies - E3 2004 Trailer
• Resident Evil 4 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Children of the Nile - E3 2004 Trailer