BioWare Corp. today announced the release of new game content for Neverwinter Nights. With the online release of the 1.25 patch, Neverwinter Nights fans will receive a tons of new features and content. Read more for details and links where to get it

As expected the new patch for the Unreal engine powered multiplayer shooter America's Army has been released. The patch has a lot of goodies such as a new map, a new Honor System feature, Combat Effectiveness Meter and a slew of big fixes, tweaks and upgrades. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to get the goodies (thanks HomeLan).

Right on the heels of its German counterpart, Ubisoft just kicked off the English/North American part of the Splinter Cell website. The website hosts all kinds of game info, screenshots and videos from this third person action/stealth game. Splinter Cell will be released for Xbox and PC in November. Go check it out.

It is 2100AD. A mysterious alien entity is dominating the over-computerised Earth. Only a small group of space explorers and former soldiers of mega-corporations have survived the digital Armageddon. You are to forming them into resistance far beyond the limits of the solar system to lead them back home.. Check out some new shots below!

CDV has just released a demo for their upcoming RTS game, American Conquest. This demo is in german only at this point so take notice of that. If you want to check out this BIG game, be prepared for a BIG demo. It weighs in at a whopping 221mb and allows you to play a mission, in which you are able to play on the side of the spanish invaders against the native Maya tribe. You will be able to get an idea of the detailed graphics as well as on the intense gameplay. A small tutorial at the beginning of the game helps you through the first steps to establish a colony and recruit your men. The demo offers additionally a limited multiplayer mode in which you are able to test the game over a network or the internet. Click here to get the demo off GamesWeb.

Codemasters’ Pro Race Driver, racing to the PC on November 22nd, is set to be the platform’s most dynamic and dramatic circuit racer. Fiercer than its console versions, the PC edition offers additional features and allows up to 20 players to race at once. Check out our 8 new screens ...

Since funcom announced the booster pack idea a couple months ago, they have seen a lot of discussion about it on the forums and in emails. In addition to letting you know that they now have a name for this new product, The Notum Wars, they like to address concerns some of you have expressed.. Read more to check some screens and read what Trond Arne Aas, Funcom President and CEO had to say about this booster pack for Anarchy Online!

Following the successful launch of its first PC version, Microids and the ATP are proud to present its newest version, Tennis Masters Series 2003, now available on Xbox. The stadiums have 25,000 polygons. In fact, here, count 'em in these five screenshots together with the features!

Video game players can experience the ultimate skating challenge with the release of Activision, Inc. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 video game, which is currently in manufacturing and is set to ship in North America on October 23, 2002. Early reviews indicate that the sequel to the #1 action sports video game in 2001 is on track to continue its winning run having received a score of 5 out 5 from GamePro Magazine.

After three years hiding in the shadows, Monster Studios comes out from under the bed ready to grab the gaming world by its ankles. An award-winning developer of more than 70 gaming titles, Monster Studios founder Jeff Tunnell, formerly executive director and founder of Dynamix, has assembled a software development team of monstrous talent with the mission to "create cool games and have a blast."

Electronic Arts announced today that the signup date for the multiplayer test of Command & Conquer Generals has changed. Signups will now begin Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 a.m. PST, and will close at 11:59 p.m. that evening. Command & Conquer Generals will be published by EA under the EA GAMES brand this winter.

Signups will be held through http://generals.ea.com/. Anyone who signs up for the public test must meet the minimum system requirements to be eligible for selection. Those requirements will be posted on the public test sign up page of the official Command & Conquer Generals Web site.

Michael Schumacher Racing World Kart 2002 is a very fast and highly enjoyable game that invites gamers to step behind the wheel of racing karts and experience the incredible speed and excitement behind the sport where Schumacher’s successful racing career began. Did the game score a pole position or did it crash'n burn? Read more to find out!

The offical Postal 2 web site has posted up a new movie in both Windows Media and QuickTime format showing off gameplay footage from the upcoming Unreal engine powered first person shooter from Running With Scissors. (thanks HomeLan)

Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair will release this November on Xbox/PC. The game is an ALL-NEW, 3D adventure based on the classic arcade game by legendary animator, Don Bluth. Bluth is well-known throughout animated film circles, creating such classics as the Secret of Nimh, An American Tale and the Land Before Time. He has lent his expertise in film to Dragon's Lair 3D, creating a truly cinematic experience for gamers. Bluth calls Dragon's Lair 3D, "The closest thing to controlling an animated film." Not only does the game include the highest quality graphics and gameplay, but also includes a new plot twist from Bluth and company and original score. Today we serve up an interview with Dragons Lair 3D creator 'Don Bluth' and a few screens to go with it ...

The U.S. Army began distributing nationwide this week America's Army: Operations, a computer game with a first-person-perspective action where players enter into virtual military service defending the United States. Designed to communicate information about Army opportunities, adventures, challenges and training, the free game CD has shipped and is starting to appear at local Army Recruiting stations, ROTC detachments and Army events listed at www.americasarmy.com and www.goarmy.com.

Robin Hood, a new game of tactics and action, thrusts players into an amazing and realistic medieval environment where they are hauled from the depths of Sherwood Forest to the ramparts of Nottingham Castle. A lot of people have been asking about the main differences between Robin Hood and Desperados. Spellbound has therefore kindly provided us with a JPEG slide show with relevant information regarding this.

Some NOLF2 users are still experiencing difficulty after the 1.1 patch. Read more for detailed instructions for users to get their game running in case the patch doesn't resolve the problem.

Macintosh and PC users alike have begun testing the latest Beta version of World War II Online, the world’s first virtual battlefield available through Strategy First, Playnet and Cornered Rat Software. Read more for details and a few new screens ...

Matchbox Cross Town Heroes takes place in a dynamic interactive world in which players take the wheel and courageously drive Matchbox Search and Rescue vehicles into the heart of the emergency action. Each world will also have bonus mini games and puzzles, along with more than 50 different characters, animals and creatures.

Midway Games Inc. a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced today that Metropolis recording act - KMFDM - and Black Black recording act - Trigger - have provided videogame-exclusive songs for Defender, an all-new 3-D version of the popular 1980s arcade classic. Defender is currently in development and scheduled to ship October 21, 2002, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, with releases for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance to follow in November 2002.

Sigil Games Online, Inc. today announced that Steve Clover, co-author of the original "EverQuest" design and lead programmer on the original project, has accepted the position of Senior Programmer with the company. With over 13 years of experience in the game industry, Clover adds his expertise to Sigil's growing team of all-star massively multiplayer online game developers.

EA today announced that it has begun to ship in North America its new character-based action game, TY the Tasmanian Tiger for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube. The game drops players into the richly animated, 3D backdrop of Australia, where as the boomerang-wielding TY character, players will go "down under" for a variety of Outback-themed adventures.

EA’s first The Lord of the Rings action adventure game will allow players and fans of the movies to relive the most memorable moments from the first two films, “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers.” Players can take control of the motion picture trilogy’s main action heroes: Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, with other members of the Fellowship taking an active role during gameplay. Today you can find 15 NEW PS2 screens on factornews. Njoy!

Ubi Soft Entertainment announced an agreement to extend its partnership with Cyan Worlds, Inc. to develop and publish new games for the Myst franchise through 2008. The deal ensures that Rand Miller, co-creator of Myst and founder of Cyan Worlds, Inc., will continue to play a central role in helping Ubi Soft develop the Myst series. It also furthers Ubi Soft’s ability to produce and market games for a wide audience.

Blitzkrieg is an exciting real-time strategy game set in World War II. Similar to Sudden Strike, this game allows the player to command Allied, Russian or German troops. However, it also provides entirely new tactical opportunities thanks to its 3D terrain and units. A random mission generator and extensive multiplayer features guarantee long-lasting enjoyment even after completing the 3 great campaigns. Historically more accurate than Sudden Strike and with a large number of new units and adaptable difficulty levels, Blitzkrieg is all a wargamer's heart desires. Today we score a trailer showing off some in game action and cutscenes, read more for links!