Thrustmaster is recognised worldwide as the experts in simulation and high technology accessories. F1 Force Feedback Racing Wheel for PC announced and 360 Modena Force GT Racing Wheel for Playstation announced.. Read more below for these two announcement!

New features in RollerCoaster Tycoon II will include a tuned ride creation system for more control while building roller coasters and scenery, new shops and stores to help raise player’s profits in their parks, new park themes to help gamers attract new customers to their theme parks and a scenario editor with which gamers can create their own park challenges.

With the most comprehensive entry level TV card available on the market, HERCULES is thrilled to announce the launch of its Smart TV. The new TV card will be available from our distributors at the end of september 2002. Smart TV is a fully featured PCI TV Card with which you can watch TV on your PC. With Smart TV you will be able to record movies and football games in MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 formats onto your hard disk and directly Burn-to-disc recorded programs from Smart TV capture gallery.

Hercules is thrilled to announce the launch of its new DIGIFIRE 7.1 sound card. DIGIFIRE 7.1 completes Hercules' revolutionary 7.1 channel PCI sound card range with an all-in-one digital upgrade solution, providing both high speed FireWire connections and powerful audio performance in games and DVDs.

Can't wait for the release of TimeSplitters 2? We have a treat for you - a brand spanking new adrenaline filled trailer featuring bad-ass characters, big guns and thrilling locations set in the past, present and future for you to feast your eyes on! Click on this link and enjoy the ride - hold tight Ladies and Gentlemen as we prepare to split through time! TimeSplitters 2 is due for release in October on PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.

With enhanced graphics and scalable gameplay for chess players of all skill levels, Chessmaster for the Game Boy Advance will introduce an entirely new audience to the world of chess. Featuring a full range of opponents ranging from novices to the legendary Chessmaster himself, and with the ability to challenge others via Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable, Chessmaster offers limitless replayability and the opportunity to build your chess skills.

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. We cant get enough of the game, so here are some more new screens ...

Naki, videogame accessories developer, announced today the release of the much-anticipated Naki G-Pak Console Organizer And Travel Case for PS2. The Naki G-Pak for PS2 was developed in response to the videogame industry' s acclaim and endorsement of its sister console system organizer and travel case, the Naki G-Pak for Xbox, which was released in January earlier this year. Within a month of its release, the Naki G-Pak for Xbox quickly snatched Official Xbox Magazine's "Editor's Choice Award" for best videogame system organizer and travel case for the Xbox..

The official Arxel Tribe site got an announcement up, letting us know that they been selected by Microsoft to join its X-Box Game developer Program. More news and info on this will follow in coming days..

"Summoner 2," the sequel to one of the top-selling PlayStation 2 launch titles, "Summoner," is scheduled to ship on September 13. Developed by THQ's studio, Volition, creators of "Red Faction," "Summoner 2" features an enhanced game engine, stunning graphics, an intense real-time combat system and a compelling storyline.. Today we recived Summoner 2 Critical Path Walkthrough from THQ that you can check out below!

NovaLogic regrets to announce that the release of the Multiplayer Demo for Delta Force: Black Hawk Down has been delayed until further notice. More information on the new release date will be available next week.

Schanz Interactive, the publisher label of Schanz International Consultants is entering the German markets (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), with the signing up of the strategy game Legion by Swedish publishers Paradox Entertainment.

Its time to get things started, its time to light the lights, its time to pop your popcorn cause the O.R.B. intro trailer teaser is LIVE! Strategy First today released parts of the never before seen intro trailer to its upcoming stellar 3D RTS, O.R.B. Read more to check out the goodies ... UPDATE : Oeps, i was on crack and forgot to actually ADD the trailer ... originally 42mb, converted to windows media format and now 24mb (medium res. 13mb).

Street Fighter Alpha 3 plunges gamers back into the world of Ken and Ryu. Once again, Bison is threatening the safety of the world (and once more, our band of Capcom heroes has responded to the call). Finally, Game Boy Advance owners are getting their very own version of Capcom's finest arcade fighter. And it's still the best 2D fighter around. A few new kicking screens ...

Namco's PlayStation2 version of the arcade smash gives you nine different courses to test your downhill skiing/snowboarding skills, all of which use satellite data to faithfully recreate actual courses from the Alps. Today we got 8 new screens rolling down the hill!

A new patch for Neverwinter Nights (1.24 Beta 1) is now available for download. Release Notes:

• Improved server stability
  
• Improvements to the scripting commands CreateItemOnObject, DelayCommand, GetDetectMode, GetFirst/NextItemInInventory, GetSpellId, GetStealthMode, InsertString, VectorToAngle, and onLocked and onUnLocked events
  
• Added Large Font Support (Advanced Video Options)

"Side-scrolling platform style gameplay never seen before in a Rugrats PC title..." Features, game story and eight shots showing off that unique platform gameplay below.

Following on from the success of the acclaimed Xbox version Radica UK Ltd, the UK's number 1 third party manufacturer of peripherals* under the highly rated Gamester brand has announced the UK launch of their PS2 Pro Racer. Designed and developed in house by a team of leading designers and in conjunction with Lotus Engineering the Pro Racer provides a cost effective, hassle free experience for all PS2 racing and driving games.

Sunstorm Interactive has launched the website for its new game concept, titled 'Final Score'. Users can check the website for updates on the game's development and other news related to the title. "Final Score is a First-Person, Tactical-Action/Stealth Game designed to offer fans of the action and tactical-action genres the tension-filled game-play and high-adrenaline excitement they crave-from the perspective of a crew of professional criminals." More about the game HERE!

GGMania got a chance to chat with Sniper: Path of Vengeance lead producer John Linn to find out more about this soon-to-be-released first person shooter that utilizes powerful Lithtech Jupiter Engine. He provided them with both pretty interesting information and 12 new screenshots. Read on!

Right off the bat i must say this is really sick stuff.. Getting arrested for playing Counter-Strike.. Whats this world coming to? Here is a clip from BBC:

The first case of its kind will come before the Greek courts next week following the arrest of two people who allowed gamers to play the popular online game, Counter-Strike. They face fines of 150,000 euros (£95,000) and up to 12 months imprisonment. Full scoop here! Post your comments below!

The world's unluckiest cop - John McClane - is back again in an all-new action-packed original story for the GameCube - Die Hard: Vendetta! See if you have what it takes to step into the shoes (or bare feet) of John McClane with the debut of the Die Hard: Vendetta teaser site on September 5th at 10:00am PST. Die Hard: Vendetta delivers the most intense first person shooter for the Nintendo GameCube. Based on the ever-popular Die Hard film and games license, this non-stop action-packed game brings to the Nintendo GameCube advanced AI, "Hero Mode", an all-new original story, heavy weaponry, stealth gameplay, Dynamic Cinema Cam and more. Be sure to bookmark the teaser site and get a taste of Die Hard: Vendetta and coming very soon...an all new TRAILER!

Ubi Soft Entertainment and The Internet Chess Club (Chessclub.com), the world's premiere online chess destination, today announced that reigning US Chess Champion, Grandmaster Larry Christiansen, will play Chessmaster 9000 in a four game match played over two days via live internet broadcast. These games will be broadcast on Chessclub.com's website. The games will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, 2002, with the first beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and a second game beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time each day. Mr. Christiansen will take on four different Grandmaster-level personalities from the Chessmaster 9000 retail product, finally facing The Chessmaster on Sunday at 6 p.m.

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. Today we have some new screens, a animated crouching Sam and a few shots of a split jump ... check it out!

Strategy First announced today that they have begun accepting people for the closed beta of their 3D Real Time Tactical game, Nexagon: The Pit. "At the turn of the fourth millennium, a brave decision is made regarding the treatment of prisoners, one that will supply our galaxy with an extraordinary new form of entertainment…a chance to fight for freedom in the most compelling tournament of all time…the NEXAGON!" Sounds cool, doesn’t it? Find out for yourself by joining the beta. Follow this link and Good Luck! (Only a selected few will make the cut so act NOW!)