Stuck in The Crypt? Vulcan have just posted the entire walkthrough for episode one of the Valhalla Classics Speech Adventure on their website. Containing over 190 screenshots, the walkthrough will allow you to keep your hair firmly in your head. Take me there!

The alien "Breed" are already ravaging on www.breedgame.com, having occupied a world of their own in the infinite universe of the web. But now… madness! The countless banner events of Sudden Strike or Cossacks:European Wars have been highly successful, therefore they'll be repeated with •B•R•E•E•D• as well.

Patrician II from Strategy First (Developed by German Ascaron Software) sails the high seas! Claiming to be an innovative game in the RTS genre we decided to check if the ship stays afloat or sinks to the bottom of the ocean. Find out if we needed a life jacket or not.

THQ Inc. today announced Hot Wheels (working title) is in development for PlayStation2. Created by car combat game developer Beyond Games, Hot Wheels is a unique mission-based racing adventure set in a dark, futuristic world that appeals to core gamers and racing enthusiasts alike. THQ's Hot Wheels for PlayStation 2 is scheduled for release in fall 2002.

Today Rick Johnson from Raven Software, updated his .plan file with a progress report on Soldier of Fortune 2 and the multiplayer support. Read more below for full story.

Microsoft today announced that two new MechWarrior 4 'Mech Paks will be available in retail locations throughout North America this year. The Paks will expand the gameplay for the best-selling, award-winning MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, based on the popular game of mechanized combat from FASA Studios. Each Pak will give players new 'Mechs, a new electronics package, a new weapon, and a multiplayer map. Cyberlore, the team behind the successful MechWarrior 4: Black Knight expansion, is developing the Paks in conjunction with the FASA MechWarrior 4 team.

VoodooExtreme manage to corner Ken Levine of Irrational Games for an interview about their stupendous super hero roleplaying game, Freedom Force. Here is a sample:

VE: You know, being a first person shooter fan, I love guns. Can I get them in FF for my hero, and can I have really big guns that blow things up?

Ken: You can create gun powers with the super power creator. All of the guns in the game, from the standard gunpowder type to the super ray guns and their ilk are created with our super power creator. Every power in the game is created with the system and the end user has access to the same tools as we do. And of course, unlike shooters, EVERYTHING actually can blow up. Read on..

THQ Inc. today unveiled Summoner 2 exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Developed by THQ’s studio, Volition, creators of Red Faction, Summoner 2 is the sequel to one of the top-selling role-playing games for PlayStation 2. Featuring an enhanced game engine, stunning graphics and a compelling storyline, Summoner 2 is scheduled for release in fall 2002.

THQ Inc. today unveiled Toxic Grind, a story-driven, mission-based BMX game for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo Gamecube. Set in the year 2097, players will assume the role of BMX rider Jason Hayes who has been forced to ride for his life with other riders on the set of a sadistic television game show entitled Toxic Grind. Toxic Grind is scheduled for release in the second half of 2002.

Sierra Entertainment, a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing, and Argonaut Games PLC today announced Malice, a platform-adventure game featuring the most unexpected heroine to come to the console arena, is coming to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Malice is currently in development for the Xbox video game system and is due to release worldwide next fall on both next generation consoles under the Sierra brand.

We previously had screens for the PS2 and Gamecube color version .. today we scored some GameBoy Advance screens ... Expected release date is set for end of March. Njoy

Firefly Studios has created yet another bonus pack to add to your medieval battler. This time the castles are a little bit different as the developer has created three models based on Authurian fortresses: Tintagel, Camelot and Mordreds fortress. Download this 5.35 Mb bonus pack right here!

Trakers is an new online role playing first person shooter that uses the Torque Game Engine "same engine as Tribes 2 use". The screens reminds us a bit of Ghost Recon. Here is a small description from devs about the game:

What makes this game different to other first person shooters is the fact that every player is different. Everyone runs at different speeds, fire weapons in different ways, has different skills, can carry different amounts, etc, etc. The game are getting fairly close to an alpha.

Gameplay enhancements and unit improvements are among several new features that are included in the latest Kohan: Ahriman's Gift downloadable update (v. 1.3.2) now available. Read more if you want to know where to get it!

Rage Software's announced the official Incoming Forces site today. The website offers information regarding the weapons, terrains, characters in the game, and tons of goodies including screenshots, icons, wallpaper, screensaver, and etc. Bring me there.

Respected computer and video game developer Jester Interactive, creators of the award-winning Music series, is to launch its own games publishing operation. With a strong portfolio of official and licensed properties, the Jester brand will be used to publish titles on all major gaming platforms, with the first release expected in April 2002.

THQ Inc., today announced MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Scheduled for release in summer 2002, MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology puts players in control of some of the fastest, most thrilling machines on two-wheels.

Yesterday we announced that UbiSoft was working on a GBA version of its world-renowned Chessmaster franchise. So we had to get our grubby hands on some screens to show you what it'll be all about .. Njoy!

Take 2 let us know that you shall not install this patch if you have Tropico : Paradise Island installed, the expansion already incorporates all improvements within this patch. Read more and grab this new patch over at Take 2 Interactive.

Midway Games Inc., a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced today that SpyHunter, the all-new update of Midway's popular 1980s action-racing game, is in development and scheduled to ship this spring for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube. SpyHunter shipped for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system on Sept. 24, 2001.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it is developing a version of its world-renowned Chessmaster franchise for the Game Boy Advance. Shipping worldwide during the first half of 2002, Chessmaster for the Game Boy Advance will appeal to beginners and advanced players alike, offering compelling and challenging game play for all levels of skill.

With preparations for World Cup 2002 well underway, Konami of Europe (KOE) is preparing a virtual football treat for all those who can't get enough of the beautiful game. It's a formidable line up and the new instalment of the ISS series will be available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube during the second quarter.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced the signing of an exclusive European publishing contract with Bethesda Softworks Inc., a ZeniMax Media company. The agreement covers nine games, including several yet-to-be-announced titles and the highly anticipated The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind for PC and Xbox video game system from Microsoft, as well as the award-winning Sea Dogs for PC. Sea Dogs will be released in Q1 2002 and Morrowind will arrive in Spring 2002.

The game, released on PC CD-Rom on 28th March in the UK, is currently receiving heavy media attention in America. As rock'n'roll continues to spin it's global web and GAP packaging, the world needs a computer game like Rock Manager, probably now, more than ever.

Brad McQuaid and Jeff Butler, both key figures in the runaway hit "EverQuest," have formed a development company dedicated to the production of massively multiplayer online role-playing games. The as-of-yet-unnamed company is currently seeking additional funding as they broker the publishing rights to their first independent title.