Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the Sept 2002 release of "Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus", created exclusively for the PlayStation2. Developed by Seattle-based developer, Sucker Punch, Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus takes action-adventure platform gaming to new heights on PS2, showcasing a conceptually new type of character,extraordinary character designs and animations with toon-shading technology, innovative gameplay and spectacular graphics.

Leading children’s video game publisher, NewKidCo International Inc. announced today it’s thrilling lineup for this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo. The company will unveil next generation games from their impressive catalog of licensees based on well-known licensed properties including Dora the Explorer, Dr. Seuss, Tom and Jerry, Little League Baseball and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment software, today announced their entrance into the action sports genre with Rolling. Developed by UK-based Rage Software, Rolling provides a true aggressive inline skating experience for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance game systems.

Check out this great introduction for the sequel to Red Faction by Volition. Great CGI and in-game model cutscenes put together to make a nice intro story for this action FPS title. The official site and Fileplanet both offer this trailer at a 19mb file, we of course had to sit on it and compress it down to 6.5mb. Read more for links where to grab it.

Star Wars Bounty Hunter draws players into Jango Fett's sinister and seedy world, where thieves, assassins – and worse – thrive. Using his cunning and a host of deadly skills, Jango Fett ventures into the rarely explored dark side of the Star Wars universe to track down the elusive leader of a mysterious and deadly cult. All the while, he'll compete against a brutal rival from his past in a quest to capture the ultimate bounty, dead or alive.

Bohemia Interactive today released a new (4.86MB) multiplayer test patch v 1.55 "beta" for Operation Flashpoint. The patch has new netcode and some of the Multiplayer features that will be in Resistance. Grab it from Navy Seal here.

Kaydara Inc. today announced the upcoming release of MOTIONBUILDER 4.0, a new generation of its award winning real-time 3D character animation software previously named FiLMBOX animation. With a completely new, redesigned drag-and-drop user interface, MOTIONBUILDER 4.0 is a compelling professional 3D character animation solution that is substantially more powerful, faster and easier to use than any other product on the market. MOTIONBUILDER 4.0 will be available to customers in August 2002.

Today GameSurf publishes an interview to Raylight Programming Group that have developed a new graphical engine that has definitely changed the way we play on Game Boy Advance. Here is a clip:

Lord Axl: Hi Massimiliano, can you tell us something about the great graphical engine developed by Raylight that you call BlueRoses?

Massimiliano Di Monda: BlueRoses first came out with a multiplatform 3D engine, whose versatility and power are greatly demonstrated by the fact that lately we've been able to bring such technology into GameBoy Advance, too. A lot of people was astonished by our brilliant results.

House of Commons will be held on the Stratics IRC on Wednesday, May 15th, 6pm PST. Atriarch developers so far on the roster to attend include: Serafina - Lead Game Designer, Arc - Chief Architect and Lead Programmer, Mo - Lead Artist and Mythfit - Ecosystem Designer and Writer. This will be your chance to talk live with the developers, ask questions about Atriarch. The topic of the chat is: "Player Construction and Housing". Get step-by-step instructions HERE!

This is the Age of Chivalry! A time of lusty wenches and black-hearted villains. King Richard has been murdered and England is thrown into civil war! Amidst the ringing clash of steel and the thunder of charging steeds the bold Saxon knights have chosen you to lead them into battle against the hated Normans. Ahh man! Just the way i remember it from the Commodore 64!

Thrustmaster will be exhibiting at E3 in Los Angeles, USA, from 22 to 24 May 2002 (Kentia Hall, Booth # 6021). Thrustmaster will demonstrate its latest accessories and future innovations for all platforms - PC, GameCube, PS2, Game Boy Advance and its officially licensed products for the Xbox.

THQ Inc. today announced that "Bob the Builder: Bob Builds A Park" for PC is in development. Just what we been waiting for ... NOT

A smash hit in its rookie season, this franchise will include several new customization and presentation features and gameplay enhancements. In "NFL Fever 2003," gamers can customize uniforms, playbooks and plays. "NFL Fever 2003" updates will include up-to-date rosters, the NFL’s new eight-division format, the new expansion team, the Houston Texans, and new stadiums for the Bears, Lions and Patriots. The gridiron game also will feature online capabilities. Check these nifty screens.

FilePlanet is now mirroring the official Xbox trailer of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. See the beautiful graphics, landscapes, and environments as the movie runs through actual game footage of this awesome title. Since fileplanet's is a whopping 40mb we compressed their version down to 20mb (divx format). Read more for links where to grab it!

Get your cleats on because this soccer game is so realistic you'll have grass stains on your socks when you're done playing. Virtua Striker 2002, the latest installment in the popular Virtua Striker arcade series, makes its console debut on the Nintendo GameCube this spring with some of the best moves around.

BluesNews lets us know that Eidos UK has released a movie trailer of Praetorians for download from its ftp server, showing off the 3D real-time strategy game under construction at Pyro Studios. The movie comes as a modest 6.4 MB download in MPEG format and offers a minute of CGI and gameplay footage to introduce the game's Romanic setting. Read more for links where to get the goodies

Once again there is an updated demo for Team Factor bringing 7FX's team-based tactical shooter to v1.4. You can either grab the full demo (105.2 MB) or if you already have the previous version then just grab the update patch. Read more for links where to grab all these goodies (thanks blues).

Codemaster has just released a trailer for "Operation Flashpoint : Resistance", the addon to their tactial shooter Operation Flashpoint. Some 1minute worth of in-game footage showing you what its all about, in case a few of you dont yet ;) Read more for links where to grab it ...

Simon & Schuster Interactive announced today that it will publish “Soldiers of Anarchy” for the PC (Available: October 2002). SOLDIERS OF ANARCHY (S.O.A.) combines elements of Real Time Strategy (RTS) and squad-based tactical games to create a uniquely customizable single and multiplayer experience. S.O.A. also give players a compete level and scenario editor to create new missions for themselves and for multiplayer action.

UPDATE: Screens have been pulled on behalf of S&SI.

Simon & Schuster Interactive, the digital entertainment unit of Simon & Schuster Inc., announced today the Company's lineup of games for 2002. S&SI will be publishing 12 titles across the latest gaming platforms including the Xbox, GameCube, and PC (thanks Blues).

Bringing heart-pounding, espionage action to home to gamers, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. a leading global video entertainment software developer and publisher, today announced that it has shipped Headhunter for the PS2. One of the most eagerly anticipated action releases of the spring, Headhunter combines stunning next-generation graphics, a deep storyline and content that was designed specifically for the mature gamer.

THQ Inc. today announced that it will unveil Alter Echo at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. Developed by THQ studio Outrage Games, Alter Echo is an innovative action game that lets players morph between three combat modes and alter time with pioneering TimeDilation technology. A revolutionary PostFX camera system intensifies the action with spectacular visual effects that heighten the drama of every combo and special attack. Alter Echo is scheduled for release on the PS2 and the Xbox in early 2003.

TDK Mediactive, Inc. today announced a worldwide, multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with Mattel, Inc.to publish software based on Masters of the Universe. The agreement grants TDK Mediactive exclusive rights to publish interactive Masters of the Universe games for console systems manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft, as well as PC.

Splinter Cell™ is a third person stealth action game, featuring cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations and is set in the realistic, highly detailed geopolitical universe as portrayed by Tom Clancy. Today we got some new Xb screens, showing "the light/shadow effects that drive the gameplay". A few familiar looking screens and a bunch on new one's.

Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise kids get to play out the colourful action adventure story of Disney’s major upcoming Summer 2002 feature film release. Kids explore locations and situations taken directly from the film, and in some cases, beyond what is actually seen in the movie. The game features a variety of gameplay mechanics, including: running, dodging, jumping, hiding, races against the clock, forced-scroll chase sections, and end-level boss combat. Not quite sure if these screens are meant to make us buy the game or make us throw up .. you decide!