Heralding the return of the best-selling PC game franchise that started the "Tycoon" game craze, Infogrames, Inc. today announced that RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 has gone gold and will be in stores on "RollerCoaster Tycoon Tuesday", October 15. In great demand by both retailers and consumers, the Company said that the initial shipment of the game will reach one million units worldwide.

Sierra Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the Tribes Aerial Assault videogame has shipped to retailers nationwide. Created exclusively for the PlayStation2, the Tribes Aerial Assault game is one of the first to use Sony Computer Entertainment America's network adaptor for PlayStation 2 for online play over the Internet, allowing up to 16 players from around the world to compete with, and against, each other in the same game.

Creative Technology Ltd. the worldwide leader in digital entertainment for PC users, today announced several key breakthroughs in PC audio with the introduction of the new Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound cards.

Today we serve up a brand new review of Dreamcatcher's recently released adventure game, Syberia. Previously released in Europe by Microids, it finally made its way to North America. Was it worth the wait? Check the verdict and find out!

Thrustmaster has teamed up with Gem Distribution to kick off its Christmas Ferrari promotion into retail. The promotion will run from the beginning of October until the end of December 2002. Selected point of sale items are included in the promotion to assist with visibility in the store.

The world of Haven: Call Of The King is virtually limitless. Incorporating an extremely advanced gameplay engine that allows a variety of gameplay genres to be smoothly integrated into one game, Haven: Call Of The King features many gameplay styles -- platforming, turret-based shooting, boat and land vehicular racing, arena combat and space exploration. With groundbreaking technology, players can seamlessly travel from the earth, through the atmosphere, into outer space, and back again. Today we got a load of screens and an new ingame trailer .. njoy!

Xicat games has already released the first (small) patch for their freshly released first-person shooter, Sniper: Path of Vengeance (developed by Mirage). This update patch brings the retail version to v1.2. No specific details are know as to what it really fixes, but i guess its needed right? Read more for links where to download it ...

As announced and expected a few days ago, RavenSoft has just let us know that they have released the v1.02 update patch for "Soldiers Of Fortune II : Double Helix". Weiging in at a hefty 20mb it has a slew of fixes, updates, new maps and other additions. Read more for detailed fixlist and links where to get it!

Take 2 has just released a new has a new update patch for Triumph Studios' fantasy strategy sequel, Age Of Wonders 2. There are no specific details known yet as to what exactly it addresses, but its got to be something. It has several bugfixes and makes the game more stable. Read more for links where to download this v1.2 patch.

EverQuest is a 3D massively multiplayer fantasy roleplaying game. Prepare to enter an enormous virtual environment-an entire world with its own diverse species, economic systems, alliances, and politics. Choose from a variety of races and classes, customize your character, and begin your quest in any number of cities of villages throughout multiple continents. How about some new European adventure? Registration for the Beta-Testing of 'EverQuest Renaissance' has opened. Sign up HERE!

THQ and Volition have announced that a Nintendo Gamecube version of Summoner 2 is currently in development and will be available in early 2003. "Summoner 2" for Gamecube is being developed by Cranky Pants Games, THQ's newest game development studio located in Seattle, Washington. Summoner 2 is the sequel to one of the PlayStation 2's top-selling launch titles, Summoner. Developed by Volition, creators of Red Faction. Summoner 2 for PlayStation 2 is available now at retail stores nationwide.

UbiSoft is pleased to announce that the game has been rated T. The game is slated to hit the shelves for xbox on Nov. 12, and the PC version will follow on Nov. 26. Today we scored 3 new screens AND a new ingame trailer, showing off some Sam Fisher action. Njoy!

Monster Force GBA is a fast action game that re-introduces the best-known monsters in the history of movies to a new generation of video game players. Players can choose between younger versions of Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolfman, designed with Japanese anime flair. With more than 30 levels and 3 playable characters, Monster Force offers a well-rounded gameplay experience for anyone that picks it up. Read the verdict!

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that it has partnered with best-selling author Michael Crichton to develop a new video game based on an original concept to be created by Michael Crichton in association with SEGA. The partnership will bring together top SEGA game developers and Michael Crichton in a collaborative venture resulting in a new game currently scheduled for release in 2004.

Grab your clubs, hit the green and prepare for some wild golfing action with Ace Golf. Ace Golf combines crazy arcade characters with real-world golf physics and intuitive gameplay. The result is an addictive pick up and play golf game for both novice and expert gamers alike! The game is being developed by Telenet Japan Co Ltd and is due for release in the Autumn on Nintendo GameCube... Continuing the current PR trend for character profiles, here are details of Sonny Ryder and Yoshiki Kitamura.

Rock Solid Studios today announced the licensing of the Rock Solid Studios technology - RSSTech - to power Codemasters MMORPG Dragon Empires. The technology is currently being developed to a new generation by the technology team at Rock Solid Studios.

Red Faction II features squad based gameplay to enhance the FPS experience. Using intelligent scripting and AI, your squad will assist you through the game to deepen the gameplay experience, and ensure your campaign to overthrow the evil Sopot go to plan… You play as Alias, and below is a list of your comrades and their abilities.

7FX tossed up a new 94MB patch #02 for Team Factor. It will upgrade the European game to the version 1.1. This is a multilingual patch, however, the Russian and Italian language will be added next week due to translation delay. They also offers a Team Factor Linux server software 32.9MB that includes dedicated server option also for LAN (this option was not available in their default Win server software). Take me there!

3DGamers got a new teaser game (33.5MB) for Highland Warriors, allowing you to get a feel for the 3D engine in this upcoming real-time strategy game by Soft Enterprises.

GameSpy talks with Blizzard’s Bill Roper about Japanese sensibilities, abandonment issues, and a little thing called StarCraft: Ghost. Oh, and StarCraft II! A small clip:

GameSpy: Why did you choose to announce StarCraft: Ghost in Japan rather than the U.S.?

Bill Roper: We really think that Tokyo Game Show is pretty much the spot for console gaming. Also, we’re really looking forward, with our association with Capcom, to hopefully really break into a market that’s been difficult for American companies to get into -- to show our dedication to that, to show our commitment to not only getting into the market, but for really working hard with a well known, well respected Japanese company to make the game accessible to the sensibilities in this market.

Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead combines nine expansive single-player levels with over 12 new multi-player maps and includes new locations, new weapons, and new soldiers... Today GameZone.cz got their hands on a small (2.68MB) Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead PC movie, download here!

Iron Storm is set in 1964, in a world where World War I never ended, and countries have been embroiled in warfare for the past 50 years. The Great War, as it has been dubbed, has no end in sight, and mankind seems to be condemned to eternal warfare, until the inconceivable is discovered. If you are not sure yet wether you want to download the rather large demo, this trailer will give you a great feel for the 1st and 3rd person perspectives in this epic battle. You'll also get a taste of one of your future recon missions, as you get a first look at actual game footage from campaign one of the Western Front Lines.

Gibme (Norwegian site) had a chat with Henning Rokling from Innerloop and asked a few questions regarding the upcoming FPS title. Here is a clip:

GIBME: The graphics in the game are very detailed and very goodlooking judging from the videos and the pictures released prior to the game release. What have you done to the graphics engine since IGI1?

Henning Rokling: We have enhanced the texture quality, our own control over forming of landscapes and we have enhanced our indoor engine. There are various new "trendy" rendering effects aswell.

'Starcraft: Ghost', (recently announced) a mission based tactical console shooter set in the Starcraft universe, developed by Nihilistic Software andco-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan. The game is targeted for next-gen consoles for release in late 2003, with no PC releases planned.. Today 4Gamers.net is hosting the Tokyo Game Show Starcraft: Ghost trailer (a bit shaky 48 sec Mpeg). Read more for links "mirrors" where to grab it!

Drome Racers is a multi-terrain racing experience that will leave young speedsters breathless. Players take on the role of Max Axel who has trained intensely for the challenging Drome Championship and wants to take home the trophy.. Today we bring you 37 screens!