THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced the North America release of their newest World Wrestling Federation licensed video game, WWF Raw, now exclusively for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

3DO Europe today announced the release of a dragon-based WAP game to promote the forthcoming release of Dragon Rage for PS2.

DreamCatcher, a fast-growing publisher of PC and console entertainment software, is pleased to announce that FUEL has been approved for a Fall 2002 release on the Xbox? video game system from Microsoft. Expanding DreamCatcher’s anticipated 2002 lineup, FUEL (being developed by Firetoad Software) will bring gamers a unique, exciting interactive racing experience. This racing game is built around an advanced graphics engine that showcases the capabilities of NVIDIA®’s GeForce3? graphics processing unit (GPU).

Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment software, today announced Crash will make its debut on the Xbox video game console system from Microsoft. Developed by Rage Software, the demolition-derby style racer will be released this spring. "recent posted screens here"

THQ Inc., the #1 kids’ videogame publisher, and Nickelodeon, the #1 entertainment brand for kids, today announced their extensive videogame lineup for 2002. (PC and Console)

Today Todd Howard decided to graciously fire off a barrage of brand new gameplay screenshots taken on a GeForce4 system. These new images highlight the efforts being taken to make the water effects look as realistic as possible – and believe me, they are simply amazing. Quoting directly from the man himself, "The last one shows a Slaughterfish under the water. You have to see it in motion, looks real." Take a look!

The first golf title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft will make its debut this April complete with strippers, biker chicks and the most advanced golf gaming engine ever made.

NVIDIA® Corporation today unveiled the all new GeForce4 family of Graphics Processor Units (GPUs), the fastest, most innovative and powerful GPUs in the world. The GeForce4 GPU brings innovative and performance leading technology to multiple markets, including the desktop PC, the Mac and notebook computers.

Set in the future, Cubix - Robots For Everyone takes place in Bubble Town where robots are a part of everyday life. The animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Connor and his robot pal, Cubix, along with a cast of both human and robot friends. They embark on numerous adventures as they attempt to repair damaged robots and ward off their evil nemesis, Dr. K. New GBA screens to check out below. Enjoy!

CDV Software have joined forces with the Virtual Gaming Alliance (www.vga.org.uk) to bring their 40+ LAN gaming centres around the country a week of exclusive pre-play of its upcoming and highly anticipated expansion pack “Cossacks: The Art of War”. UK gamers will now get a chance to sample the new huge maps, nations, and units, and indulge in the host of new multiplayer features. Cossacks: The Art of War has already shipped and will be in UK stores on Friday 8th February. Read more below to check out the list of UK venues..

GamingGroove today reports that Freedom Force is almost gold. Here is a snap from the article and the game's project manager and lead designers message:

Actually, we're heading towards a first gold submission this week. we're basically fixing bugs and tuning, which is what you do in this period of the project. The team is busting butt to get everything in there and the game is looking great... Wanna read more? Then click HERE!

London-based entertainment software developer Asylum Entertainment announces the launch of a new web site for its first home grown IP Curse: The Eye of Isis. Curse is a gripping, mysterious, action adventure that takes players from the grime of Victorian London’s streets to the pyramids of ancient Egypt in a suspense filled action adventure. It will be published on PS2 by Wanadoo Edition in the autumn of 2002.

Shawdowforce "Razor Unit" is a new First Person Shooter (FPS) from Activision Value. Usually the Value brand brings what it stands for ... budget games. A few days ago the demo got released and, being a big CS fan, I decided to give it a whirl. For a budget title it is pretty well done and has a promising multiplayer aspect with deathmatch, CTF and team deathmatch .. the demo only has 1 single player map and 2 multiplayer maps so limited playability, but what i saw simply kicks ass .. nice range of weapons, smooth play ... ill be getting this one as soon as i see it!

Continuing to build on its successful action sports brand, Activision, Inc. confirmed today that acclaimed developer Gearbox Software is currently in the final stages of production on the PC version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater™ 3. The game will include several new platform specific features such as exclusive online modes, downloadable user-created maps and fully customizable mouse, game controller and keyboard configurations.

Disney Interactive, a leading worldwide creator and publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced its licensing agreement with Nintendo of America to publish titles for Game Boy Advance.

The classic Amiga game from Cinemaware will hit the GameBoy Advance with new graphic and feature, including a multiplayer option. Wings will put the player into the experience of WW1 with amazing 3D dogfight, strafing and bombing missions. Starting his career as a rookie pilot, the player have to fight against the deadly German fighters to became an ace of the sky and join into the honourable elite of the World War I fighter pilots that saved the world. We got some tasty new screens and facts for you to check out!

Funlabs announces today the official release of Shadow Force: Razor Unit an action-tactical first person shooter which takes the realism to a new level. Experience adrenaline-filled missions in a captivating story which will take you in the middle of today's main events. Mutiplayer support on LAN and Internet for up to 32 players. There is also a Shadow Force: Razor Unit Demo Available. You can grab this demo HERE or HERE. The Demo contains:

- 1 single player level
- 2 multiplayer level (for deathmatch, team deathmatch and capture the flag game modes)
- more than 10 weapons to choose from including: Rotational Grenade Launcher, M4 carbine, Mp-5 submachine gun and many more.

PC.IGN let us know that Raven's Soldier of Fortune II, the visceral, and surely to be controversial first-person shooter sequel, will be seeing a spring release because of the extra time required by the game's developer, Raven, to enhance and perfect the title's random mission generator and multiplayer component. The newly improved AI, graphics, and play style built into SoF II should prove to be well worth the wait for both fans of the original as well as the genre as a whole, whenever the hell it ends up shipping.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will release the Linux Kit (for PlayStation2) in May 2002, targeted towards the Linux community in Europe. Since the launch of PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment has received numerous requests from members of the Linux community to enable Linux programs to run on PlayStation 2. In response to these requests, the Linux Beta Version Kit was made available to approximately 7,900 enthusiasts in Japan in July 2001.

Infogrames celebrates 30 years of Atari classic arcade fun with the release of Atari Anniversary Advance for Nintendo Game Boy Advance. This special 6 game compilation is being released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Atari's founding in 1972, as the first company ever established solely for the purpose of creating and marketing video games.

Today tiscali.cz tossed up a new 3,5 MB, DivX movie from Electronic Arts and their upcoming title, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. This new movie is a 40-seconds long and it's available to download here.

Nintendo, the world's leading games company, proudly announces 3rd May 2002 as the European launch date for the only dedicated games console of the new era, the Nintendo GameCube, with more than 20 titles available on day one.. Today's official pressrelease below!

The cops are back... and better than ever! Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system builds upon the original Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit's legacy by delivering a more intense, arcade racing experience on the next-generation game system. (scheduled for release by Electronic Arts in Spring 2002) Today EA send us 25 nice new screens. Check them out below!

Crave Entertainment announced today "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for the Sony PS has shipped to stores. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing and most creative extreme sports in the United States, this new racing game challenges players to get aggressive and trick, grind, and stunt their way through the levels. Rated E for Everyone, "X-Bladez" is now available at a suggested retail price of $9.95.

Playnet and Strategy First announced today that they are extending the free play time for WWII Online through January 31st, 2002 for all former account holders.