Vivendi today announced a global distribution agreement with Majesco to distribute two of its most thrilling titles; BloodRayne 2 available for the PlayStation2, the Xbox and PC, and Advent Rising set for release on the Xbox and PC.

Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with strategy elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds. Excalibur has released the English demo featuring a tutorial and one Standard Patrol mission. Read more for download links ...

Korean developer Webzen has been making qite a few announcements lately and hidden in the previous APB announcement was a small blurb on a new massively multiplayer online first person shooter (MMOFPS) called Huxley, that leverages the latest Unreal 3 game engine and is scheduled to release in 2006. Beyond Unreal has a few artwork screens...

As a precautionary measure, Microsoft today announced that it will voluntarily replace the power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide. The replacement power cords are designed to protect consumers and their Xbox consoles from rare electrical component failures that can pose a fire hazard.

Midway today announced an exclusive publishing agreement with Stainless Steel Studios based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War, a new historical, real-time strategy game that is scheduled to ship in winter 2005. The agreement furthers Midway's entrance into the premium PC games market and underscores the company's commitment to partner with the industry's top development talent.

Midway announced today the rebirth of the legendary Gauntlet franchise with Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows. Lead by industry veterans John Romero (Doom, Quake) and Josh Sawyer (Icewind Dale), developed by Midway's San Diego studio, Seven Sorrows is scheduled for release on the PS2, Xbox and PC this winter.

Midway today announced The Suffering: Ties That Bind, sequel to the genre-defining and award winning action/horror game, The Suffering. Developed by Midway's internal studio, Surreal Software, The Suffering: Ties That Bind is scheduled to ship for the PS2, Xbox and PC in Fall 2005. Read more for details and 40 screens...

THQ and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Constantine for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox is available at retailers across North America. The game, developed by Bits Studios, is based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures release of "Constantine," an adaptation of the DC Comics/Vertigo Hellblazer graphic novels.

2K Sports, the sports division of 2K Games, today announced that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with WPT Enterprises, Inc. for World Poker Tour (WPT) interactive poker games. The console, PC, and handheld games are in development at both Coresoft and Backbone studios.

Developed by Monolith Productions, F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault and Recon), is an intense first person close-quarters combat experience with rich atmosphere and an engaging storyline. Read more for some new screens ...

MLB 2006 features numerous new gameplay enhancements, and returning gameplay favorites, including EyeToy functionality, online playability, and Voice Recognition, MLB 2006 promises to provide gamers with a true-to-life experience from the diamond. Read more for details and screens...

SCEE announce the upcoming release of Pursuit Force, a fast-paced arcade-action game, that fuses driving and combat mechanics to create a unique gaming experience for PSPTM. Developed by Bigbig Studios, a new development team that pulls together some of the leading creative talent in the gaming industry, Pursuit Force follows the misadventures of a rookie Police Officer tracking down five criminal gangs across an entire fictional state in America.

In Nanobreaker's futuristic world, Nano technology was originally developed to enrich humankind, but the nanomachines suddenly went awry. The machines began to harvest the blood of humans and the iron of buildings in an effort to construct an army of monster machines. It's up to the player to combat this threat and save the world from apocalypse.

Space Interceptor: Project Freedom, previously known as Project Earth 2, is a space combat game that offers adrenaline pumping gameplay coupled with stunning graphics. The campaign is built around an original storyline that features several unexpected twists and turns. A stand alone tutorial mode and a simple, intuitive user interface let you immerse yourself in the game world without irritating delays.

BattleBorne Entertainment's 6GUN (working title) is a yet unannounced action combat shooter that blends gameplay elements from many popular action games as well as several of its own highly unique and innovative features. Read more for the first screens ...

Live fastballs, suicide squeezes, grass-staining dives, seventh-inning stretches, walk-off homeruns, peanuts and hotdogs… these are just some of the things that make the sport of baseball America’s favorite pastime. The victory of a baseball game can depend on the walk-off homerun in the ninth inning or a simple second base steal.

Anarchy Enterprises today announced Coffee Tycoon will be release in early spring 2005 for the PC. The strategy game is being developed by the makers of Moon Tycoon, Deep Sea Tycoon, and most recently National Lampoon's University Tycoon.

As promised, Blizzard has released the promised patch for good old Starcraft, and its expansion pack Brood War. The v1.12 patch includes a host of new features to streamline and enhance multiplayer competition, updated maps, and the usual bug fixes. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...

Ascension to the Throne is a classic turn-based strategy game with traditional RPG elements. In a world of fantasy, players will act as the last offspring of the ancient family Illiar, rightful rulers of Eden. After being cast far beyond the borders of the country, players will explore a new fascinating world, full of foes and friends as they crush hordes of enemies and find new followers to regain the title and ascend to the throne.

Possession will give players the chance to do what they’ve always wanted to do in a survival horror game – control the zombies and wreak havoc instead of just cowering in the corner. There’ll be no more creeping about in the shadows, no more conserving ammo – Blitz are finally letting people take control of the carnage!

Konami America today announced that its PS2 exclusive racing game Enthusia Professional Racing will be released on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Featuring true-to-life physics, groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, and pixel-perfect graphics, Enthusia is the most authentic driving experience for auto enthusiasts of all ages.

Moto GP 3 has taken the thrill of the first two titles and doubled it, taking the franchise beyond the realms of Grand Prix racing through the introduction of high-adrenaline street racing in Extreme Mode. Players can hone their skills on the streets, experiencing the carnival-like atmosphere that follows the Grand Prix Championship around the world.

Spectrum MediaWorks today announced that Bungie co-founder Alexander Seropian has joined Jim Banister and Bradford Scherick's management team to lead the company's programming development and strategic cross-media initiatives.

Project: Snowblind is a the first-person action shooter putting you in the role of an elite super soldier, fighting on the front lines of a near-future war using unique weapons, abilities and high-tech gadgetry that inject depth and variety to gameplay. This third Project: Snowblind Development Diary covers the art design philosophies of the game. Read more for details and screens ...