In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, Cortez - the hero from previous installments - returns with humanity on the brink of destruction. With the help of some familiar faces (some very familiar!) he must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day.

Cossacks: Napoleonic Wars returns one of the most successful strategy games of the past years to the real-time battlefield - with reinforcements: Meet Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and probably the most ingenious strategist in European history! Enter the battle on the side of one of 10 great European nations and rewrite European history in six exciting campaigns.

Still Life lets you play the role of FBI agent Victoria McPherson. Situated in Chicago, you are on the heels of a serial killer, much like your grandfather did 60 years earlier in Prague (Microids' Post Mortem). By means of flashbacks and timewarps, you will travel to locations like Eastern Europe to interrogate suspects, or North America, to scrutinize dead bodies.

SEGA of America today announced the availability of Tenchu: Fatal Shadows exclusively on the PlayStation2. This fourth installment of the critically-acclaimed Tenchu franchise redefines the stealth-action genre once again, appealing to gamers of all skill levels.

The Moment of Silence is a high-tech political thriller. When a SWAT team storms Peter Wright neighbour's apartment, it is Peter's job to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance. The North American demo contains the Lower East Side of the city; once you get out of your cab, you talk to gang members, a street-walker, a couple of dudes in an internet cafe. Read more for download links ...

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

Empire Interactive has updated the Starship Troopers product page revealing that Strangelite Studio's FPS based has been delayed and is now pushed back from its original July release date all the way back to September 23, 2005. Take the role of an elite 'special forces' trooper in the Mobile Infantry spearheading the assault against thousands of intelligent enemy bugs, emulating the best scenes from the movie and a whole lot more! (thanks Blues)

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.

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 :

• Boiling Point - Vehicles Trailer #2
• The Matrix Online - Zion Trailer
• Domination - Trailer (2)
• Mortyr 2 - Trailer #3

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.