In Evil Genius, a strategy/life simulation game, you assume the role of a wicked mastermind bent on achieving global domination through the construction of the ultimate doomsday device. A tongue-in-cheek take on the 60's spy thriller genre, Evil Genius offers the player the chance to be the villain and control a secret island fortress complete with powerful (and strangely dressed) henchmen, mindlessly loyal minions and a wide range of hilarious gizmos.

Head over to our dedicated EGN section to check out the following new screens from SCi's 2004 EGN lineup:

• Battlestations: Midway (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Constantine (PS2/Xbox)
• Rogue Trooper (PS2/Xbox)
• Roll Call (PS2/Xbox)

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :

• Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion - Trailer #2
• Psychotoxic - GC 2004 Trailer
• Wings of War - Trailer
• Prince Of Persia 2 - Trailers (2)
• Ghost Recon 2 - Trailer #2
• Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault - Trailer #5

SEGA of America today announced that it will publish Sports Interactive's Worldwide Soccer Manager and NHL Eastside Hockey Manager for PC and Mac in North America. Read more for details ..

While we had previously mentioned it, Ubisoft today announced that Prince of Persia 2 (working title) is now officially titled 'Prince of Persia: Warrior Within'. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within features a deep, mysterious storyline starring a darker, edgier Prince who is vigilant in his quest to unseal his mortal destiny. Read more for further details and some screens ...

Octagon Entertainment announced today an agreement of representation with Australian developer KaWoW! to secure publishing for The Unseelie, a first-person shooter with adventure and horror elements. The Unseelie is expected to go gold for the PC in late 2005.

In The Sims 2 you control your Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. With the ground-breaking addition of genetics, your Sims now pass their DNA down through generations, giving you a more vivid and in-depth Sims experience. Every life choice you make has a relevant and dramatic effect on the lifetime of your Sim. It’s up to you to take your Sims from the cradle to the grave, fulfill their dreams, and push them to extremes in The Sims 2.

Technic Beat is an innovative and addictive music game for the PlayStation 2 that allows players to actually create, alter and dance on screen to their own music. Developed by Arika and featuring tunes from some of Namco's most popular games, Technic Beat is expected to release in late summer 2004. Read more for new screens ...

KumaWar has launched its first mission in the new Freedom’s Heroes series to pay tribute to Army Ranger Corporal Patrick Tillman, who was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart, and all of the U.S. Army Rangers who continue to fight to protect our nation’s freedoms.

Sammy Studios today announced that "Spy Fiction" has shipped and is available in retail stores across North America. Exclusively for the PlayStation2 , "Spy Fiction" is a stealth-action video game that introduces a number of new features designed to keep game play in high gear and bring unprecedented action and variety to the genre.

Activision announced today that Call of Duty: United Offensive - the expansion pack to Infinity Ward's highly acclaimed Call of Duty, which has received over 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editors' Choice Awards worldwide - has gone gold and will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Sept. 14.

EA announced today that the GBA version of The Urbz Sims in the City has gone gold and is expected to appear on store shelves as early as November 16th.

The Adventure Company today announced that it will publish WANTED: A Wild Western Adventure for PC in North America (known in Europe as The Westerner). Combining the best of classic graphic adventures with the freedom and playability of an RPG, WANTED: A Wild Western Adventure is riddled with humor, action and suspense. Read more for details and screens...

Global Star Software and TimeGate Studios are pleased to announce that Kohan II: Kings of War has gone gold and is currently in manufacturing for retail distribution. Read more for details and golden screens...

Activision is reeling in sportsmen and gamers alike with the release of Rapala Pro Fishing for the PlayStation2, Xbox, GBA and PC platforms. Players will embark on angling adventures in 12 of the world's most desirable freshwater fishing locales, utilizing authentic gear from Rapala.

ESPN Videogames and Global Star Software today announced that the critically acclaimed ESPN NHL 2K5 is now available at major retailers across North America. ESPN NHL 2K5 delivers the most realistic and entertaining hockey experience through a combination of unparalleled visuals, addictive gameplay, and a host of new features.

Gathering announced today that Wings of War has shipped to retail for the Xbox and PC. Developed by Silver Wish Games, a division of Illusion Softworks, the creators of Mafia, Wings of War brings arcade action to the historical backdrop of World War I.

Digital Illusions buys New York based game developer Trauma Studios Inc. Initially Trauma will work with the development of a concept for a new PC game. Read more for details ...

Starting Sept. 2, Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP will sell at an all-time low price of just $79.99. The price reduction significantly expands the potential audience of an already-dominant consumer electronics device to a wider range of consumers.

Head over to our dedicated EGN section to check out the following new screens from Nintendo's EGN 2004 lineup:

• Animal Crossing
• Mario Tennis
• Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
• Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
• Super Mario Ball (GBA)
• Wario Ware Inc.: Mega Party Games

Head over to our dedicated EGN section to check out the following new screens from 1C Company's 2004 EGN lineup:

Ascension to the Throne - Borderzone - Brigade E5: New Jagged Union - Captain Blood - Cuban Missile Crisis - Desert Law - Parkan II - PT Boats: Knights of the Sea - Rig'n'Roll - Space Rangers 2 - Sphere - Stalingrad - Star Wolves - StarRush - Swashbucklers: Legacy of Drake - Vivisector - World War I - XIII Century: Sword & Honor - You Are Empty

Head over to our dedicated EGN section to check out the following new screens from Eidos' 2004 EGN lineup:

• Championship Manager 5 (PC)
• Crash 'n' Burn (PS2/Xb)
• Get On Da Mic (PS2/Xb)

Digital Jesters has secured the UK publishing rights to the long-awaited and hugely anticipated Freedom Force Vs The Third Reich. Digital Jesters has also signed a co-publishing agreement with Focus Home Interactive to release the title in France. Read more for details ...

Seventeen years since its first appearance in the world's arcades, the legendary racer returns and it's lost none of the game's original appeal. With blistering graphics, remixes of the original soundtracks and game play that demands one more play, the beautiful journey has never been so appealing. Check some new screens and trailer...

Crave Entertainment today announced the appointment of Vincent Bitetti as President-Crave Entertainment, CEG's publishing subsidiary. Vincent, an interactive entertainment and software industry veteran, brings to CEG more than 15 years of experience. Read more for details...