Playlogic International today announced the North American distribution of Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol (PC) by Tri Synergy, Inc. “Alpha Black Zero is one of the most innovative titles of the year. It will be a major influence on how a games storyline is presented in the future. We are very excited to be working with Playlogic International N.V. on this amazing title." commented Tamra Nestler Fionda, CEO of Tri Synergy, Inc.

The official AddOn for ANNO 1503 is available throughout Europe in English, French, Italian and Dutch. New features include 12 exciting new single player scenarios in varying degrees of difficulty and 3 new continuous play games with new game elements and new islands for professional gamers and casual players alike. Read more for details ...

Developed by Reflections Interactive, DRIV3R is an action-packed driving adventure game that stays true to its roots, incorporating the cinematic gameplay and gritty street crime of its predecessors with ground-breaking graphics and three mammoth, wide-open city environments: Miami, Florida; Nice, France; and Istanbul, Turkey. Check out some new screens.

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 :

• Soldner: Secret Wars - Trailer
• Kohan II: Kings Of War - Trailer
• Phase: Exodus - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Witcher - Trailer
• Pirates! - Trailer
• Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus - E3 2004 Trailer
• Street Racing Syndicate - E3 2004 Trailer
• Red Ninja: End Of Honor - 'Seduction' Trailer
• Tribes: Vengeance - Trailer

While there has not yet beenany official announcement, it is no secret that Pendulo Studios is working on a sequel to last year's hit title Runaway: A Road Adventure. Being the sequel we can expect Runaway 2 to be similar as its predecessor, an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. Read more to check out the first screens ...

Fallen Lords: Condemnation is a spectacular 3D fighting adventure set in the Afterworld, a kingdom of endless war as the Forces of Light, the Forces of Darkness and the Souls of the Purgatory battle for the precarious balance of the world. The engine created by developer Novarama allows the creation of vast outdoors levels, using landscape data from New Zealand national parks, with an unprecedented level of realism and detail.

COPS 2170: The Power of Law is a colorful hybrid of tactical strategy and RPG elements where players take on the role of a rookie cop as she patrols the mean streets of a futuristic, cyberpunk metropolis. COPS 2170: The Power of Law will be released for the PC in North America in May 2004. Read more for details and a few new screens ...

Atlus U.S.A., Inc., has shipped the enhanced version of the cult-classic NES game, River City Ransom EX for the GBA to retailers nationwide. River City Ransom was and still is a truly unique experience which blends a significant amount of action, fighting and role playing elements into one game.

Mythic Entertainment announced today that Mythic and Microsoft Corp., one of the industry leaders in computer software and technology, have reached a mutually acceptable settlement of the trademark infringement and unfair competition suit that Mythic filed against Microsoft last year in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, in Alexandria.

Codemasters has released the promised demo for Best Way's 3D RTS/RPG Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. This demo features one mission where you have to protect your injured commanding officer in the farmhouse from waves of German military. Use any weapon at your disposal to complete your mission. Read more for download links ...

X-Men: Legends features favorite characters from the powerhouse Marvel franchise in an immersive action RPG. The story begins when the X-Men learn that Magneto, their greatest adversary, has devised a plan to give mutants the power to reign supreme over humans. The X-Men are then forced to battle Magneto to prevent global chaos and stop their foes from imprisoning the human race.

Psychotoxic is a first person shooter with an exceptionally exciting story line. The setting is New York, in the year 2020. Three of the four horsemen of the apocalypse have caused terrible damage on Earth. The fourth horseman is now preparing for his return. Violence and aggression are increasing drastically. Humanity's last hope is protagonist Angie Prophet (thanks Gengamers). Check the new batch of screens ...

'Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow' will bring back more of the single-player intrigue that made the original game a bestseller. With exciting new action scenes and a strong cinematic feel, the player will experience new and even more realistic surroundings. Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, the smashing hit game this spring from the Xbox and PC, is coming to the PlayStation 2 this June! Read more for some new screens...

Soldner: Secret Wars is finished! SOLDNER - Secret Wars is a tactical military multiplayer shooter offering adrenaline-filled action in numerous and varied team-based battles. After years of intensive work, the Wings Simulations development studio's latest title has finally gone gold and is expected to hit European retail shelves May 27th, and North America June 22nd.

Nawar has revealed the first details on Banita, a new RPG offering a deep story line with over 500 locations spanning over 4 contitents to explore, over 45 spells, a vast array of weapons and armor to obtain, and an amazing soundtrack. Read more for details and the first screens...

Check out the following new screens from Encore's 2004 E3 lineup:

• Kreed: Battle For Savitar (PC)
• Homeplanet: Playing With Fire (PC)
• 'GoldenLand: Cold Heaven' (PC)
• GoldenLand (PC)
• Phase: Exodus (PC)
• Neuro (PC)

Check out the following new screens from Encore's 2004 E3 lineup:

• Heroes of the Pacific (PS2/Xbox/PC)
• Soldner: Secret Wars (PC)
• The Suffering (PC)

Lyra Studios announced today that they are in the pre-alpha stages of a new MMORPG they have titled Reclamation. This game promises many things that previously were rare or unheard of in the genre. Reclamation is first and foremost a roleplaying game, where you are encouraged and rewarded for playing your character.

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 :

• HeadHunter: Redemption - Trailer
• Otogi 2 - Trailer
• Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines - E3 2004 Trailer
• The Punisher - E3 2004 Trailer
• Medieval Lords - E3 2004 Trailer
• Ground Control: Operation Exodus - Trailer
• F.E.A.R. - Teaser
• D-Day - E3 2004 Trailer
• BloodRayne 2 - E3 2004 Trailer

Xpand Rally races take place in different parts of the world, the player gets to race in different environments – from deserts to polar snows. Techland has today revealed the next of Xpand Rally features – diversity of tracks. 5 different sceneries and over 60 tracks on which players will compete are one of the most important game’s aspects. Read more for some new screens!

Atari today announced it has signed New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore to develop the storyline for its upcoming action adventure video game, Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, which will also feature the extraordinary talents of actors Patrick Stewart and Michael Clarke Duncan, who will lend their voices to two prominent roles in the video game. Demon Stone, which is scheduled for release in Fall 2004, is set in the popular Dungeons & Dragons world created by Wizards of the Coast. Demon Stone is being developed by Stormfront Studios, creators of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, for the PS2 & Xbox.

The game that introduced stealth gameplay is back. Ion Storm has implemented a new 3rd person cinematic action view as well as the classic 1st person perspective from the previous Thief chapters. Breaking and entering, stealing, sabotage, combat, assassination, and setting up ambushes - tasks master thief Garrett is well equipped to perform. 'Thief: Deadly Shadows' ships to stores May 25th, 2004.

Gamers can get the inside scoop on the enigmatic anti-hero Riddick and is escape from the triple max slam with the announcement of the pre-order campaign for The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. Fans who choose to preorder the hotly anticipated Xbox title will receive an exclusive DVD featuring exclusive content such as : mini hint guide, movie trailer, background info and plenty more. Read more for details ...

Ground Control II: Operation Exodus focuses on tactical combat with minimal time spent on resource management. Instead of harvesting resources and building bases, the game keeps the action hot and heavy by immediately rewarding players for accomplishing objectives. This demo includes 2 tutorials and a campaign mission (Calling the Shots) playable as the Northern Star Alliance (thanks GameSpot). Read more for download links ...