Stormregion, who have previously developed highly acclaimed S.W.I.N.E., made massive tanks a crucial element in this tactical combat action title set in World War II. Russian, German and Allied troops fight in three campaigns and more than 30 breath taking single player missions. Over a hundred authentic 3D vehicles are at disposal as well as a wide range of ground troops. Read more to check 30 new screens and also check our Panzers preview!

NCsoft Corporation announces that City of Heroes has reached gold master status in North America and will soon be on its way to retailers in the United States and Canada. The company also announces that all customers who purchase the City of Heroes pre-order box and register their account will have a three-day head start in the game over customers who purchase the game on or after the launch date. The official launch date for City of Heroes is April 28.

Highlighting the entertainment industry relationships that have become its hallmark, Atari, Inc. today announced an ongoing cross promotional collaboration with Universal Motown Records Group, which will tie-in ReAlign/Universal's hot new band, DROPBOX, with Atari's highly anticipated TRANSFORMERS video game for the PlayStation2, based on Hasbro, Inc.'s popular TRANSFORMERS brand.

DreamCatcher Games today announced that Painkiller, one of the most anticipated Windows shooters of 2004, is now available at major retailers across North America. Painkiller puts gamers in the role of Daniel Garner, an unfortunate victim of a fatal car accident now trapped in a dark and sinister world somewhere between Heaven and Hell. To find his salvation, Garner must fight through more than 50 species of Hell’s wildest incarnations in an attempt to stop an imminent Unholy War.

'KOF: Maximum Impact' will feature the most popular KOF characters such as Terry Bogard and Kyo Kusanagi all rendered in 3D. The game will also feature several brand new characters to the franchise and a wide assortment of detailed battlegrounds and fighting maneuvers. check out the 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 :

• True Crime: Streets Of L.A. - Trailer (2)
• Lagsters - Trailer
• Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Trailer
• Telladar Chronicles: Decline - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

As gamers we’re constantly striving for perfection. This must be true, or why else every year do we happily fork out forty notes on the latest annual update of our favourite franchise, be it Madden 2004 or Pro Evolution Soccer 3? Though sometimes these sequels are a significant step forward, more often than not they’re more or less the same as the previous year’s version, bar cosmetic enhancements or trivial alterations; a few hundred extra polygons here, updated team rosters there.

In the dark world of The Suffering, creatures attack from the shadows and emerge from jail cells, chambers, the ground and trees, surprising the player in the most disturbing ways possible. As Torque, the main character, players encounter a cast of uniquely hardened criminals, prison guards and grotesque apparitions. Read more for the full review ...

Buka has released a second demo for Saturn+'s horror adventure Midnight Nowhere. No specific details are available but it takes place in the hospital hallway and has contains full English voice-overs (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Using the latest Unreal Technology from Epic Games, developer Zombie Games is creating an ultra-realistic game world spanning Middle Eastern cities and towns to the secret military bases in the frozen backcountry of Russia to other global hotspots in the Philippines, Bosnia and Western Europe. Check another big batch of new screens ...

Hitman: Contracts delivers more action-packed and suspenseful missions, with a greater variety of ways to make the perfect hit and an increased arsenal of firearms and close-combat weapons. A new graphics engine showcases Hitman's 'work' in brutal detail and brings new locations to life. An improved control system and more gradual learning curve will ensure that the game is accessible to all aspiring hitmen. Read more for some new screens & TV Commercial..

Already available in Europe for a little while, CDV Software Entertainment today announced that "BREED" for the PC is now available in stores. Developed by Brat Designs, "BREED" is a fast-paced action title featuring amazing visual effects.

America is full of run down, broken rust-belt towns where nobody cares and anything goes. In Carcer City, nothing matters anymore and all that's left are cheap thrills. The ultimate rush is the power to grant life and take it away, for sport. This time James Earl Cash, you are the sport. They gave you your life back. Now, they are going to hunt you down. Check these new screens & 6 trailer clips...

Auto enthusiasts, racing fans and gamers from around the world have been issued the challenge to “put the pedal to the metal” in an all-out online battle for racing supremacy. Microsoft today announced Project Gotham Racing 2’s first-ever international Xbox Live online video game tournament. Read more for details ...

The Gollop brothers, creators of the X-Com series, have announced a single-player update for their squad-level turn-based strategy game Laser Squad Nemesis. Read more for details ...

Nayantara Studios, a developer of innovative online games, announced today that Star Chamber: Incursions, the first expansion for its critically acclaimed sci-fi strategy game, Star Chamber, will be launched on June 28th.

In True Crime: Streets of L.A., players assume the role of rogue Elite Operations Division (E.O.D.) operative Nick Kang, a no-holds-barred badass, whose brutal reputation and lethal skills have landed him the nasty task of taking down the Chinese Triad and Russian Mafia cartel that has turned the City of Angels into a war zone. Read more to check out 20 new PC screens or check the PC exclusive Sandwich Man character in action!

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!

One of the most explosive franchises for the GameCube returns as Majesco is gearing up to release Bomberman Jetters, the Japanese smash-hit and newest installment to the 'Bomberman' series. Bomberman Jetters features a variety of gaming options, including the stylish and adventurous single-player campaign and the franchise's trademark multi-player mode.

Ubi Soft has released a patch for 369 Interactive's adventure based on the popular tv series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: 3 Dimensions of Murder. This upgrade brings you retail game to v1.1 and adresses much needed game stability, dialogue issues, interface problems and a few other bug fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and 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 :

• Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy - Trailer
• Soldiers: Heroes Of WW2 - Trailer
• Gorge Tour - Trailer
• Chaos League - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will be the premier third generation massively multiplayer RPG. A vast, seamless, immersive virtual world filled with elements of familiar High Fantasy, including traditional themes and more, all depicted using cutting-edge graphics technology. Sigil’s expertise and experience in the field will bring groundbreaking static and dynamic content to the genre. Read more for the first screens ...

Crave Entertainment today announced the upcoming release of Trigger Man, a third person, mission-based action/adventure game that immerses the player in the role of an underworld hit man. Developed by Point of View and scheduled for release in Q3 of 2004, Trigger Man will be available for the Xbox and the PlayStation2.

Everyone’s favorite Tasmanian Tiger returns to take back the Outback this fall in TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2, Electronic Arts announced today. Read more for details ...

"Alias" is a third-person action adventure video game that allows players to step into the role of the series’ lead character, Sydney Bristow, an agent for the CIA. Bristow must use her cunning, extensive knowledge of martial arts and array of high-tech gadgetry to accomplish dangerous missions. Read more for some new screens & 2 small ingame trailers...