Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge is based on an original storyline, this new episode picks up where Rayman 3 left off, with Globox experiencing a split personality, including an "evil" Globox! Naturally, the frenetic Hoodlum Army will try to take advantage of the situation.

UbiSoft has seemingly released a new patch for the European version of its stealth third-person action game Splinter Cell. This update brings your European CD/DVD retail game to v1.3 and adds common files for 4 downloadable maps (althuog the content itself is not included), and addresses refelctions and night vision problem with Radeon based gfx cards (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

Majesco has released a new patch for Double Fine's action/adventure Psychonauts. This update brings your retail game to v1.02 and addresses some camera issues, adds better error reporting, reordered shutdown sequence and the usual bug & game crash fixes. There is also a patch available for the demo, as well as a fully updated version. Read more for download links ...

In Quake 4, the Strogg are quickly regrouping. With the Strogg's planetary defenses still destroyed, Earth's forces can deliver a full and final assault. This time, you're not alone. You are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad, and part of Earth’s next invasion wave. An army of soldiers are fighting with you and an arsenal of weapons and vehicles are at your disposal in this heroic and epic battle between worlds. Activsion has launched a small Quake 4 teaser website, offering some brief info and email signup.

Check out the following new screens & trailers (converted to DivX for your convenience, still a few more coming later) from 1C Company's 2005 E3 lineup:

• 'Ascension to the Throne' - E3 2005 Trailer
• 'Adrenalin' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Borderzone' - Screens
• 'Brigade E3' - Screens
• 'Cuban Missile Crisis' - Screens
• 'Desert Law' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Outfront II' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Parkan II' - Screens & Trailer
• 'PT-Boats: Knights Of The Sea' - Screens
• 'Rig'n Roll' - Screens
• 'Sniper' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Space Rangers 2' - Screens
• 'Sphere' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Stalingrad' - Screens
• 'Star Wolves' - Screens
• 'Vivisector' - Screens
• 'Wartime Command' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Whirlwind of Vietnam' - Screens
• 'World War I' - Screens
• 'XIII Century: Death & Glory' - Screens & Trailer
• 'You are Empty' - Screens & Trailer

Hellgate: London, developed by Flagship Studios, is a role-playing game set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Use destructive weapons and innate mental powers to take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - Mankind! Play as Crypto, an alien warrior sent to Earth to infiltrate humanity, control them, harvest their brain stems and ultimately destroy them. You choose the method - infiltration or disintigration!

Today we start a new editorial section, which hopefully will be run once or twice a month at first, with the goal of having it be a weekly recurring piece somewhere down the road. Still WorthPlaying focuses on old titles, taking a look back at what once was great, and seeing if it withstood the test of time. Taito's '92 shooter Darius Twins is what gets it all started ...

Want to play the bad guy in Paragon City? Turn the tide on all the heroes and heroines and lead your crime syndicate into battle in the impressive 3D backdrop of Paragon City.

Devil Kings is a fast-paced action game set against a backdrop of a warring nation as feudal lords battle for land and power. Choose from a selection of heroic warriors and utilize their unique combat abilities to fight on the battlefields and unify the country. Devil Kings possesses compelling gameplay that will have gamers unleashing a variety of devastating attacks to triumph over every enemy.

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Everfrost"... Map info: "Hidden deep within the wintry crags of Everfrost is a realm of dark Nerubian horrors, protecting their frozen crypt from those that seek gold and wealth. Only when working together can these chilling nightmares be defeated and vanquished under ice forever." This is a medium sized map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2,3v3. It is based on the " Icecrown Glacier" tileset. Go download it here!

Black & White 2 includes other new elements, such as improved graphics and Miracle effects such as rivers of fire and earthquakes that yield mass destruction. The game also includes weather systems that impact gameplay; players will see the impact of a drought that scorches the arid plains of Egypt or the effect of a heavy snowfall on the Norse Mountains.

Oblivion is the quintessential role-playing game for the next generation and another leap forward in gaming. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges.

Gamers can dominate the tuner racing underground with new features and gameplay only made possible by the NDS. Utilizing the handheld’s touch screen technology, gamers can create their own custom vinyl designs in the "Design Studio" and apply them to the car for a unique tuner racing look.

Pariah focuses on a robust immersive storyline that weaves survival elements into the traditional run-and-gun style of first-person action games. As promised, Digital Extremes has released a new patch for its FPS Pariah, bringing your retail game to v1.02 and fixes a few bugs, game crashes, map adjustments and various gameplay tweaks. Read more for download links ...

EARTH 2160 is an RTS game based on the popular and successful EARTH series. Including single and multiplayer modes. The game uses the latest Earth III engine. Storing objects in a format based on the mathematical model of Bezier-curves instead of polygons. Giving an as yet unseen level of detail, only limited by the hardware used.

Check out the following new screens & trailers from Akella's 2005 E3 lineup:

• 'Age of Pirates' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Captain Blood' - Screens
• 'Dead Mountaineer Hotel' - Screens
• 'Enosta' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Hard to be a God' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Heavy Duty' - Screens & Trailer
• 'PT-boats: Knights Of The Sea' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Raiders of the Lost Casino' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Rage Rider' (PS2/PC) - Screens
• 'S.M.E.R.S.H.' - Screens & Trailer
• 'Swashbucklers: Blue & Grey' - Screens & Trailer

Check out the following new screens & trailers from Hip Interactive's 2005 E3 lineup:

• 'Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End' - Screens & Trailer
• 'City of the Dead' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens & Trailer
• 'Ghost Wars' - Screens
• 'Jackie Chan Adventures' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer

Coded Arms is a first person shooter in where you take the role of a computer hacker who infiltrates the abandoned virtual reality system. Gamers will use weapons and power-ups that they discover while exploring the expansive single player mode. Coded Arms will also utilize the PSP handheld system's wireless capabilities for multiplayer action for up to four people.

Excalibur Publishing announced today it is delaying the release of its forthcoming space RPG Space Rangers until June 17th. The UK and Scandinavia editions will also include the original Space Rangers game which thus far has only been available in Russia. Commenting on the ongoing delay, Excalibur's managing director, Robert Stallibrass, commented, "This product contains two highly addictive titles with so much open-ended gameplay that it's taken much longer to complete the quality assurance process than we originally anticipated."

Chaos League: Sudden Death, developed by Paris-based Cyanide Studios, takes up where the original Chaos League left off, bringing with it a host of improvements and enhancements which make take the real-time, role-playing strategy sports title into a whole new bloody battleground. Read more to check out fresh screens and the first trailer..

Project 3 Interactive has released the final demo for Invictus' racing game Cross Racing Championship 2005, offering 2 new tracks (Autumn/UK and Mudtrack/Hun) drivable in either the Quadro AD or Corus, and available in two modes (Quick Race and Time Trial), and this demo is also multiplayer enabled.

Codename: Panzers, Phase Two will bring armchair generals to the war-torn battlefields of Africa, Southern Europe and the Balkans where they will fight as the Anglo-American Allies, the German-Italian Axis or the Yugoslavian resistance. A complement of heroes, both new and familiar, will be the players' alter egos in dozens of new missions as they attempt to lead their troops to victory.

Alexander: The Heroes Hour is a mission based RTS game with role-playing elements. The game recounts the deeds of Alexander the Great and his closest friends – the finest warriors of the Macedonian army. Released last year, Deep Silver has finally released a demo giving you the chance to check out their RTS/RPG Alexander: The Heroes Hour (thanks Juraj). Read more for download links ...

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee offers fans of the franchise all the golf action they have come to love, including breathtaking graphics, spectacular lighting effects, dramatic camera angles and true-to-life golf physics. In addition to new courses and the availability of 10 new characters and five new caddies, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee provides a robust character customization feature that includes over 250 customizable body parts, accessories, clubs, and balls.