Got Game Entertainment today announced that "Conspiracies", its upcoming game of murder, mystery, and adventure has "gone gold". The PC game, packaged with both CD and DVD formats in one box, should hit store shelves in just a couple of weeks. With a futuristic setting, intriguing detective crime story, Full Motion Video, dozens of characters, non-linear gameplay and loads of challenging puzzles, early reviews of the game are already ranking it with the adventure game classics.

Bungie, not willing to let the first weekend go by with no dedicated server in the hands of the fans, has made available this pre-release version of the dedicated server. It's completely standalone; it doesn't require anything, not even a copy of Halo PC. Again, Bungie stresses that this is a pre-release version of the server; it's here for the die-hards who want to host games NOW. A more polished version will be coming soon (thanks Andy). Read more for details & download links...

TDK has released a new patch for their recently released racing game Mercedes-Benz World Racing. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.23, works for all language versions and features an improved SL-Cockpit as well as the fixes from last weeks demo patch (thanks Tiscali). Read more for download links ...

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 :

• Spellforce - Trailer
• Colin McRae Rally 4 - Trailer
• Trainz 2004 - Trailer
• Civ3: Conquests - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Power Rangers Ninja Storm for Game Boy Advance and PC features gameplay based on the new season, "Power Rangers Ninja Storm." The PC version will include a collection of mini-games in a classic arcade style and the GBA version will feature traditional side-scrolling gameplay. In the GBA version, players must defeat the minions of the evil ninja master who is threatening the earth. Each Power Ranger will feature special moves and gadgets and when joined with their teammates will form a powerful Megazord that will enter the final battle. Read more for some screens ...

Namco announced today the launch of the official Web site for I-Ninja, the popular new action adventure game scheduled for release on PS2, Xbox and GameCube in Q4 2003. The Web site provides a wealth of information, including the latest news, detailed game information, screenshots and a short movie of game play footage. The diehard I-Ninja follower will feast on the latest online toys, including wallpaper designs, instant message icons, message board avatars and a soon-unveiled desktop communicator. Additionally, an online message board allows I-Ninja fans to discuss the upcoming release and participate in “Sensei’s Dojo,” a forum dedicated to the creation of new Ninja principles.

Get ready to experience the Falcon F-16 like you never have before! Xicat Interactive, Inc., has partnered with G2 Interactive to bring the title, Falcon 4.0 Gold: Operation Infinite Resolve (Falcon: OIR) to the PC CD-ROM in October 2003. Falcon OIR takes the award winning Falcon 4.0 and pushes it to the next level. Fans will be able to enjoy enhanced game play but relive the experience that made the original such a big hit. Xicat will distribute the title worldwide. Read more for details and screens ...

Cauldron and JoWooD have released an additional map pack for Chaser, including 5 new multiplayer maps (CTF, DM, TDM). Chaser is set in the year 2044 with players taking the role of John Chaser who, at the beginning of the game, wakes up suffering from amnesia on board the spaceship HMS Majestic being pursued by a crack team of heavily armed shocktroop soldiers. The game then takes players into an apocalyptic future set on Earth and Mars. Read more for details and download links ...

Strategy First is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new mini-site for their upcoming stand-alone expansion pack, Disciples II: Rise of the Elves. The mini-site features an overview of the game, concept art and info about the new Elven race. Screenshots and original music from the game are also featured on the site. Be sure to come back often, as it will be updated weekly.

Kemco U.S.A. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Capcom to serve as the distributor for the company’s highly anticipated action adventure title, Rogue Ops, in the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia. Set for release on Nintendo GameCube, the PlayStation2 and the Xbox this November, Rogue Ops exposes the story of ex-Green Beret Nikki Connors as she sets heer vengeful sights on those responsible for murdering her family.

Yahoo! Games today announced Microsoft Game Studios is the newest publisher to contribute titles to Yahoo! Games on Demand (http://gamesondemand.yahoo.com). With this new relationship, more than 100 titles are available to consumers for play on Yahoo! Games on Demand.

Buka Entertainment is pleased to report our new contract with Data Becker, a well-known German publisher for software, computer books, magazines and accessories.

At Futuris Powerplay many big names will show their upcoming or recent releases for different platforms. Atari today announced which games will be playable at the show; these include "full products" but also several "preview games"; games which will not be releases in the near future.

Arguably the best-ever resource management game ever is available for the first time on Game Boy Advance from October 31st 2003. As a classic God simulation game, SimCity 2000 allows you to play God wherever you go. Read more for details & screens ...

Codemasters is set to bolster market presence for Pop Idol – The Official Video Game with a special hand-held edition for Game Boy Advance. Pop Idol – The Official Video Game, already confirmed for PlayStation 2 and PC, will launch for Game Boy Advance in November during the thrilling second series of the smash-hit reality TV entertainment show, co-produced by Thames Television and 19TV, on ITV1.

Story Pulled On Request From Ubisoft

Silent Storm is a true 3D game combining turn-based tactical combats and role-playing set against the background of the WWII. As the war rages on, you will lead a squad of elite troopers deep behind enemy lines to perform secret missions and prevent a disaster the true scale of which could be fully appreciated by neither of the involved parties. A little while ago we put up our Silent Storm preview, so we thought it was due time to have a talk with project leader Dmitry “Zak” Zakharov. Read more for the interrogation and check out some new screens ...

Released about a month ago, this new game from Interplay allows role playing in an interesting, alternative environment. How far has the publisher of some of the greatest RPG’s in history come with this genre, and what new conventions do they bring to the table with this new title? Find out for yourself with this review.

Weird War – that’s the title of a new cRPG taking place during World War II, which will be released under the Techland label. A dose of original humor combined with various and extensive terrain at player’s disposal makes this title very interesting not only for fans of such games as Arcanum, Fallout or Baltur’s Gate...

Finally! The critically acclaimed Shadowlands expansion is now available for download. Shadowlands is a expansion pack for Funcom’s award-winning massively multiplayer online game Anarchy Online.. Shadowlands takes Anarchy Online to a whole new level. With highly innovative features, a magical ambience and a creative universe without boundaries

History Channel’s Battle of Britain 1940, published by Activision Value, Inc. and developed by iEntertainment Network Inc., will be including a free online dogfighting arena. This will be the first time that a flight simulation will offer a FREE massively multiplayer online gaming arena. The arena will include topographically accurate terrain of the English Channel and surrounding areas. Pilots will also be able to test their flying skills in a historically accurate Axis ME 109 or an Allied Spitfire 1. Choose a side, Axis or Allied, and dogfight away, all for FREE!

THQ has now released an updated demo for their sci-fi flying action game Yager . The demo offers the same 3 missions as before but includes mouse support and now works on older processors without SSE instructions (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Vivendi Universal Games UK has released a demo for their space combat-FPS Mace Griffin: Bounty Hunter. The PC version of Mace Griffin: Bounty Hunter will NOT be released in the US, it was cancelled a few weeks ago, so seems that the US folx will either have to import it, or be content with this demo (thanks C&VG). Read more for download links ...

Atari sent out notice that they have launched the official website for their upcoming stealth action game Mission Impossible: Operation Surma. The site features trailers, latest screenshots, message forums, details about the game, weapons & gadgets, and more. You can expect Mission: Impossible Operation Surma in stores November for the Gamecube, PS2, Xbox and GBA. Head on over to the official Mission Impossible: Operation Surma website to check out the goods ...