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...

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is the first real-time strategy title in THQ's agreement with industry-leading PC development studio Relic Entertainment Inc. Based on the world of Warhammer 40,000 - the dark, futuristic, fantasy universe traveled by millions worldwide from Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is scheduled for release in fall 2004. Read more for some new screens...

A nice Sunday surprise has popped up, as apparently id Software's Todd Hollenshead has revealed on Pulse (the G4Tech TV show) that a new Wolfenstein title is in the works by an "outside" studio. Take it with a grain of salt, but apparently people confirmed that they saw the interview, and you can download a sound recording of the aforementioned statement. It's interesting to note that id Software's CEO says that internally, they will be working on an all-new IP title, but it is safe to assume that whoever makes the new Wolfenstein title will most likely be using id's DOOM 3 engine.

Set in the near future, Shadow Ops: Red Mercury is a gritty, real-world first-person shooter (FPS) in which the player fills the combat boots of an elite Delta Force operative. Featuring the high production values of a blockbuster Hollywood action/thriller, Shadow Ops: Red Mercury is a cinematic, action-oriented experience aimed at capturing and recreating the thrills of major Hollywood action films.

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 :

• DOOM 3 - Trailer
• Michigan - Trailer
• Splinter Cell 3: Chaos Theory - Trailers (3)
• NHL 2005 - Trailers (3)

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. In addition, it will offer the best graphics in this generation of games and a unique, collaborative multiplayer mode available for online and offline.

Codemasters has released a multilingual upgrade for Best Way's 3D RTS/RPG Soldiers: Heroes of WWII, bringing your game to v1.12.2. The upgrade is similar to the original English upgrade and contains language fixes on top of the original updates. Read more for download links ...

Novalogic has released another update for their recently released online multiplayer shooter Joint Operations. This update brings your retail game to v1.2.0.10 and adds performance optimizations as well as fixing some mouse issues. Read more for a detailed fix list or download links..

Football fans all across Europe will rejoice this Autumn, as Konami of Europe confirms the first details of what will rate as one of the most anticipated games of 2004: Pro Evolution Soccer 4. Due for release on PlayStation 2, PC and for the first time in the series' history, the Xbox, Pro Evolution Soccer 4 once again sets new standards in control, aesthetics and realism.

Activision Value Publishing today announced a multi-year alliance with Discovery Consumer Products to develop and distribute video games based on the popular television series "American Chopper."

Ascaron Entertainment and Tri Synergy, Inc. today announced a North American distribution partnership for the ExDream designed PC title, Arena Wars: An RTS game with the fast pace of an action-based shooter.