The next evolution in the universe of Shattered Galaxy, "SG 1.5", has just been opened for limited-time open beta play testing. Set in deep space in the distant future where the remnant of humanity fights for survival and glory with cybernetic armies, Shattered Galaxy is an award-winning massive online warfare game for the PC. Among the many advancements open beta testers can look forward to in SG 1.5 is renovated and rebalanced units, a completely overhauled item library, new and visually striking in-game interfaces, and a host of other new game play features. The upgrade is scheduled for launch late November. Sign up here to register for the beta test and to download the new SG 1.5 game client.

Jaleco Entertainment brings the future of combat racing exclusively to the Xbox with its latest title, Pulse Racer. Read more for info and a few new screens ...

Yesterday we had an interview with Serious Sam producer David Nottingham, today we took a jab at Croteam Game & Level Designer, Davor Tomicic. In anticipation of the Xbox release on Nov12th, this will have to do until then ;)

Silverstyle, developer of the Real Time Strategy (RTS) game "Soldiers of Anarchy" for the PC has announced a level design contest. Starting today through November 22, fans can submit their user-made map via the SOA web site. 'Soldier Of Anarchy' comes with an easy-to-use level design editor that allows gamers to create their own worlds to play in. These levels can be played in single or multi-player mode via the Internet. To enter the contest, gamers have till November 22 to submit their level via the Soldiers Of Anarchy web site. Instructions on how to submit entries can be found at the web site.

Rainbow Six: Raven Shield is the sequel to the immensely popular Rainbow Six : Rogue Spear, awarded "2000 Action Game Of The Year", and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, 1999 Action Game Of The Year*. It will be the third game in the Rainbow Six line, which has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced the forthcoming release of the PC multiplayer demo Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Raven Shield scheduled for November 14th.

Total Immersion Racing is a brand new racing game experience that combines the highest quality driving technology, real-world racecars & tracks and immersive gameplay. The player can choose a career path that leads from being the lowest ranked driver of a GT sports car all the way to becoming a world champion driving a massively powerful 8 litre prototype racecar. On the way, team engineers and managers will give advice and input to guide the player.

The upcoming title follows in the epic tradition of LucasArts' rich Indiana Jones action-adventure legacy. It will feature an all-new intriguing and historically relevant story set amidst the world's most exotic locales. The game will utilize The Collective's proprietary engine technology, bringing to the series a dynamic new level of fighting action and challenging puzzle elements. Check the new load of screens ...

In Codemasters' Pro Race Driver players compete as a fictitious race car professional, Ryan McKane, in a high-speed racing experience packed with 42 authentically licensed cars, 13 championships and 38 internationally renowned tracks. Check out the screens we snapped from our beta build (preview coming up in a few days)... Njoy!

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action 3D-shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psychic-powers, Sam travels from the beautiful world of ancient Egypt through many diverse planets, confronting Mental's hideous minions on his way to the final showdown at Notorious Mental's lair. Today we have an interview with Producer David Nottingham and a few new art screens ...

Global Star Software announced that they have begun shipping their latest addition to their acclaimed SAR series, Search and Rescue: Coastal Heroes. Coastal Heroes will include all the ultra-realistic helicopter flight and rescue operation simulation that has made previous SAR games so successful, while offering vastly improved graphics that feature a fully upgraded 3D engine from Renderware, all new missions and environments, and brand new game features that will make Coastal Heroes the most exciting and realistic Helicopter Rescue simulator ever released.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that 'Battle Realms: Winter of the Wolf', developed by Thousand Oaks, CA based Liquid Entertainment, has shipped. Winter of the Wolf, co-published by Ubi Soft Entertainment and Crave Entertainment, is rated "T--Teen" for the PC. The game is available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99 with a $10 off discount with proof of purchase through mail-in rebate for current Battle Realms owners.

More screens from Infogrames today. This time we serve up a bunch from their soon to be released Playstation 2 game, Mobile Suit Gundam Federation vs Zeon. Njoy!

Infogrames was so kind and send us 21 new screenshots from their Playstation 2 title, Superman: Shadow of the Apokolips. Release date: 15/11/2002. Check out the new screens below..

Just a few days after the release of the v1.0.08 RC23 patch, 3000AD has released another (3MB) patch for Battlecruiser Millennium, updating their space and planetary simulation to version 1.0.08 RC24. This release requires the previous RC23 and adds a few graphics enhancements and bug fixes. Download it from 3DGamers!

Videogame publisher Konami of America Inc. announced today that its popular Winning Eleven series (known in Europe as Pro Evolution Soccer) will be published for the first time in North America. European and Japanese versions of Winning Eleven have sold nearly 4 million units worldwide, making it the world’s best-selling soccer game for the PlayStation 2. In response to considerable demand from North American consumers, Konami intends to continue the series’ success with the launch of it latest installment, Winning Eleven 6, on the PlayStation 2 in March 2003.

Splinter Cell invites gamers to delve into the dark shadows of cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations. The player controls Sam Fisher, a solo operative directed by a top secret, "black ops" wing of the National Security Agency. Alone, yet armed with some of the best hi-tech weapons on the market, Sam walks the fine line between what is legal and what is necessary. He must infiltrate enemy territory and neutralize the opponents—all without leaving a trace. Check this new trailer .. Njoy!

Infogrames has brought one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, Driver, to Game Boy Advance with shipment of Driver 2 Advance to retail stores this week.

Publisher Strategy First and Developers Spellbound are pleased to show off more from their upcoming real-time tactical strategy game Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood. Strategy First just send us 7 never before seen screenshots for your viewing pleasure! And dont forget to check out our earlier posted preview!

Saw on Shacknews that The U.S. Army has teamed with iGames, a national organization of Game Centers, to hold an America’s Army: Operations Tournament at Game Centers nationwide! Shoot, reload and fire your way to victory on November 10th or November 30th , with the championship round commencing on December 14th. Players will compete in teams of four. The highest scoring teams from the two separate competitions will be invited to compete in the invitational on December 14th. The championship team will receive a Grand Prize trip for four to the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade show in Los Angeles May 14-16, 2003, plus limo service for the day, courtesy of eVGA.com, a leading provider of graphics accelerators. First, second and third-place winners will receive a host of other great prizes! More about it here..

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 lets players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time.

X-Men: Wolverine’s Revenge allows players to assume the role of Wolverine, everyone’s favorite cigar smoking badass member of the X-Men. Today we serve up a bunch of new screens. (PS2 23 shots/NGC 10 shots)

PAN-Visions signs with Tri Synergy Inc. to publish Bandits: Phoenix Rising in North America. The game will hit stores just in time for Christmas. "In Bandits the player is thrown into a Mad Max-like environment where the survival of the fittest is decided by vehicle combat. A story driven action game where the handling of gears and guns decides your fate." Full pressrelease below!

Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its eagerly anticipated release, BMX XXX, will launch on November 15 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Only this version of the game has been edited to eliminate the topless nudity. The first action sports video game designed specifically for audiences over the age of 17, BMX XXX is one of the most talked about titles for this holiday season. Combining outrageous Hollywood humor and characters, beautiful women from New York's famous Scores club, incredible arcade action and a dynamic soundtrack from today's top recording artists, BMX XXX will deliver an unparalleled interactive entertainment experience.

LucasArts and Activision are challenging the nation to take on the role of Jango Fett, the star of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on PlayStation 2 and GameCube to search for bounty, including a first prize of £10,000 in cash. 'The Hunt Begins' on December 9, 2002. To register to play call 0906 3027 232 or log on to the official website. The competition closes on the December 31, 2002. For a chance to win you must track down five clues, collect the correct answers and stake your claim on the bounty. The winners will be announced on January 12, 2003 on the official website.