Vivendi has released the Ground Control II: Operation Exodus multiplayer demo featuring two tutorial missions, three online multiplayer maps and one single player map from the previously released single player demo. The demo also provides an introduction to Massgate, Massive Entertainments proprietary gaming lobby, where gamers can host games, join on current games and chat with other Ground Control II gamers from across the globe. Read more for download links ...

NovaLogic, Inc. today announced that the official multiplayer consumer demo for Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising will be released on Wednesday June 9th, 2004. The demo replaces the existing beta demo released earlier this year.

'Poacher' represents an entirely new facet of gameplay for all first person shooter and resource management enthusiasts. You are Roman Sar, a poacher with a bad attitude and big guns. You fight and struggle your way through the African Congo to the deep jungles of India as you hunt for the most famous of endangered species; all the while avoiding and battling the dreaded Game Wardens.

Konami announced today that it has signed a worldwide video game agreement with Alliance Atlantis Communication Inc. for Alliance Atlantis' new children's animated property, Dragon Booster. Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. will develop, manufacture and distribute the game based on the highly anticipated animated series that is expected to debut in the US on Jetix (ABC Family and Toon Disney's branded block) Saturday, October 23, 2004 and on CBC in Canada on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, before rolling out around the world in early 2005.

NCsoft Corporation announces the appointment of Jon Van Caneghem as Executive Producer at NCsoft North America. Van Caneghem is best known as the founder of New World Computing and the creator of some of gaming's most prominent franchises, including the Might and Magic role playing game series and the Heroes' strategy game series.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner takes console role-playing games to an all new level of storytelling and drama. The gritty sci-fi world is brought to life with breathtaking cel-shaded graphics and a battle system that will satisfy even the most battle h gamer. Fans of the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, as well as role playing gamers everywhere won’t want to miss the beginning of this stunning new series. Read more for some 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 :

• Geist - Trailer
• FIFA 2005 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Killer 7 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Advance Wars: Under Fire - Trailer (2)
• Prince Of Persia 2 - E3 2004 Trailer #2
• Juiced - Trailer #2
• Showdown: Legends of Wrestling - Trailer #2

KumaWar, the revolutionary new online game service that allows players to experience re-creations of real world military events weeks after they occur via advanced gaming technology, has launched a pack of three tactical exercises designed for multiplayer and created by Kuma military advisor Staff Sergeant Dan Snyder and a team of award winning multiplayer map designers. Read more for info & screens...

PT Boats is the first simulator of the Mosquito-fleet, created with the use of technologies of a level never seen before in naval combat simulator games. The key features are: astonishingly beautiful dynamic sea, historically authentic World War II ships and weapons, possibility to control any member of the crew and a multiplayer game. Patrol Torpedo Boats were used in WW2 mainly to attack large cruiser due ot their maneuverability and speed. Check out the new screens ...

Following up on the success of its premiere digital video guide)for UbiSoft's Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 video game, GameTime Media, Inc. today announced it has shipped the dvG strategy guides for Atari's TRANSFORMERS, which is made under license from Hasbro, Inc. and Vivendi Universal's The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay video games to retail stores.

'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' is a 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. 'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' will take you from heroic fights against hidious monsters - using weapons and spells - to seeking wisdom and clues for your quests, while interacting with the many NPC's such as spirits and astral enemies. Read more for details and screens ...

MTV Music Generator 3 will let you generate original music tracks and remix some of the biggest hip-hop, rap and dance tracks on the fly. Bring some of your favourite artists together combining samples from different songs and take them head-to-head in a unique remixed track. Snoop Dogg, OutKast, Sean Paul, Carl Cox and more headline Codemasters' MTV Music Generator 3 - a new generation in console music creation coming this June from Codemasters for Xbox.

'COPS 2170: Power of Law' is a mix of turn-based RPG and tactical strategy game. The storyline is based on the future time cyberpunk culture and urban community. The main hero is a police lady Katrin and her squads of different agents, soldiers, policemen. The war against criminal world from the side of Law.

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 :

• Kreed: Battle For Savitar - E3 2004 Trailer
• D-Day - D-Day 60th Anniversary commemoration Trailer

'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms' is a 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 Richard Boon, who works for International Hobo, which 3D People brought in to aid in a mechanical redesign and to re-work the narrative in 'Kult: Heretic Kingdoms'.

River City Ransom (RCR) is an exciting fighting game where you take the role of a High School student whose school and town has been taken over by punks. You roam the town fighting the various gangs and bosses who stand in your way. You do, however, have the entire town at your disposal—meaning you can shop at any of the various outdoor malls and buy food to increase your abilities and new techniques to enhance your fighting arsenal.

City of Heroes enables players to realize their comic book dreams. Heroes protect the fine citizens of Paragon City in a colorful 3-D world where the victims of crimes not only thank players for their help, but they even compliment players on their costumes! With the release of the first update to City of Heroes just weeks away, Cryptic Studios and NCsoft have released some new screens.

Desperados 2 is the sequel of the successful wild west title “Desperados – Wanted Dead or Alive”. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Read more for a few new screens...

Designed specifically for Next-Gen First Person Shooter games, the FPS gives you unparalleled control. Featuring symmetrical left and right analog sticks, rubber grips, easily programmable buttons, and ergonomic shape, the FPS gives gamers what they want most: more control and comfort. Works with all Xbox games.

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 :

• Dungeon Siege 2 - Trailer
• Ghost Master - PS2 Trailer
• Axis & Allies - Trailer (3)
• Cuban Missle Crisis - E3 2004 Trailer
• Ground Control 2 - 'Making Of' Trailer
• Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 - E3 2004 Trailer
• Enthusia Professional Racing - E3 2004 Trailer

Mashed is a miniature arcade racing game under development at UK's Supersonic Studio, to be published by Empire Interactive. Up to 4 players will be able to compete at the same time, with one goal in mind: win at all costs - either by finishing first, either by destroying your opponents. Expected on store shelves June 2004 for PS2, Xbox and PC.

'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...

Stormregion 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!

It’s the season of the fan. The year of people coming together to celebrate sport. And uniting everyone is ESPN NFL Football, a coupling of “the most responsive and intense gameplay around”1 and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Everyone is getting in on the action with the help of our innovative V.I.P. system – allowing you to play your friends or the elite as if they were sitting right next to you! So dust off those extra controllers, grab some chairs, and get your game on!

NovaLogic today announced a contest to find out who can build the best Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising Fan Site in the US. Call for entries start on July 1st and end July 30th, 2004. A check for $500 is up for grabs for the first place winner, as well as other prizes including signed copies of the game, posters and exclusive Joint Ops merchandise. All fan sites entered in the contest will also be up for a special Community Award, as voted by NovaWorld community members World Wide.