The Online Games company announced the launch of their new look website for leading OGC game 'Legends Of Terris'.

"Its a big change stylistically " says OGC founder, Paul Barnett "But its representative of the game. We're coming up to ten years as an MMOG, and our gameworld has changed massively. The move away from traditional fantasy imagery is a natural progression"

Our friends over at Gamestar got word that TDK is planning on releasing a playable demo for their upcoming racing game 'Mercedes Benz World Racing'. The demo will feature 4 cars (G500, SLK 230 Compressor, 300 SL and A 190 Twin) and the Alpine scenario. It will also feature 2 tracks and 2 missions, weighing in at a mere 62mb. Of course we will have this puppy on our fileservers as soon as its available!

Scheduled for release in early October, this stand-alone expansion to last year's American Conquest adds the standard new nations, units, and campaigns to the mix, along with a brand new mode of play. We take a look at an advanced beta build of the game to see how things are coming along...

Blending frenetic fast-paced 3D action with deep RPG elements that allow gamers to upgrade weapons, magic and character attributes, in addition to managing an inventory of special items, “Otogi – Myth of Demons” delivers more than 25 massive, highly-destructible environments to explore and decimate. Trees, walls, furniture and even entire buildings can be destroyed as gamers master dozens of special moves and techniques that make for the most intense, stylish combat available on Xbox.

Earlier today we attended a UbiSoft press event for Beyond Good & Evil and apart from getting some hands on time with the upcoming action/adventure title the people at Ubisoft also announced that they would be officially changing names from UbiSoft Entertainment to UbiSoft, as well as changing their logo. Read more for a little Q&A on the matter...

Purge returns to its roots. Based on FvF Jihad, Freeform Interactive announces the Purge Jihad Expansion Pack. One of the most player requested features since the beginning, Purge Jihad reintroduces to gameplay the concepts of an alignment Deity, Altar, and Mass Blesses. Purge Jihad also makes large improvements over its predecessor by adding another original new concept: a Prayer System. With the release of Purge Jihad, Purge support will be discontinued. Purge Jihad is a free upgrade for current retail Purge owners. The full Purge Jihad game will also be available.

Get out the garlic and open the curtains, because the demons are demanding revenge! Vivendi Universal Games announced that Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds for the PlayStation2, the Xbox and the GameCube has shipped to retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99. Everyone’s favorite blonde vampire slayer has returned to clean up Sunnydale’s streets of baddies once again, but this time she’s bringing her friends.

The US Army have released a small client-side patch for their online multiplayer FPS game America's Army. This patch does not change your version number, and is not required but adresses a few minor issues such as auth problems when completing training, server browser filtering by Honor, resolutions should be available in drop-down box on Video Settings page and admin scoreboard when connecting to Official and Leased servers. This is just a small client-side supplemental patch for v1.9.0 America's Army: Operations for Win clients only. Read more for download links ...

Both A Standalone Game and an Expansion Disc! As a standalone game: Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends includes all of the characters from the original Dynasty Warriors 4, along with new stages and game play never before seen in any previous Dynasty Warriors title! As an expansion disc: DW4XL powers up the original Dynasty Warriors 4 with 4XL's new features. Take characters from DW4 and use them in DW4XL. Read more for some extra info and new screens ...

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, as the world’s greatest secret agent returns in his fifth interactive adventure under the EA GAMES brand. First, you will think like Bond, using espionage, tactical skills, and gadgets from the Q-Lab to analyze your situation. Then you will act like Bond, using his stylish physical skills, clever subterfuge, and bold personality to once again save the world. Check the new screens ...

Shifting Suns Studios has released a playable demo for their Bard's Tale inspired first-person fantasy role-playing game Devil Whiskey. The demo features the beginning of the main plot with one sub-quest and most of the full game's character classes (thanks GenGamers). Read more for download links ...

Battlefield 1942 "Digital Illusions 3D action game" Linux Server v1.45 beta 3 update is now available for download (6 MB). Also Secret Weapons of WWII data files for Linux server is released (23 MB). Here is the list of changes for Linux Server v1.45 beta 3 :

• Fixed xpack clients getting "invalid cd key."
• Removed the (hopefully) last "can't get computername" error.
  
  Download Linux Server v1.45 beta 3 and Secret Weapons of WWII data files HERE!

Batfish Studios have announced that the launch of the eagerly awaited Captain Scarlet game, Retaliation, has been delayed until 14th November 2003 and that the game will also be available in a unique Special Edition. Limited to only 500 copies, and only available to order before the release of the game, the Special Edition contains a host of extras but as an added bonus, anyone who orders the Special Edition will have their name appear in the game! (thanks HomeLAN) There is also a new trailer available, get it here ...

Jarhead Studios' Wild West first person shooter has gone gold and should be in stores (published by Groove Games) end of this month.

You are the Stranger, a man hardened by your years as a gunslinger. The only thing harder than you are the rocks you sleep on at night. You have arrived in a troubled town looking for peace and quiet, but you're not that lucky. Framed for a crime you didn't commit, you must use your skills as a gunslinger to evade the law and fight to stay alive in a corrupt western town where everyone wants you dead. Fight your way through ten action packed levels. Save the day by thwarting a train heist, go one on one with other gunslingers, fight your way through an abandoned mine and save the girl from a rich tycoon Hell-bent on seeing you dead. Then ride off into the sunset, if you're still alive.

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 :

• Seven Samurai 20XX - Trailer
• Captain Scarlet: Retaliation - Trailer
• Law & Order II: Double or Nothing - Intro Movie
• 
  
  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

The law abiding citizens of planet Helios, once a colony of Earth (linked by milestone stabilization of wormholes in space) are under attack from the very people they left behind : 'Earth's Forsaken' - the warring masses of their former planet. Having stemmed the onslaught of enemy ships, the ground battle continues its retreat, leaving the war seeming all but lost – except, that is, for project 'Gun Metal'. Finally coming out in Europe this month! Read more for some new screens ....

Vivendi Universal Games today announced that Hoyle Majestic Chess, a unique and visually stunning PC chess simulation, is now available at retailers nationwide. Developed for Windows PC by Fluent Entertainment, Hoyle Majestic Chess offers a suite of innovative and compelling features designed to appeal to beginners and experienced players alike. Read more for details ...

Fire Warrior follows one day in the tumultuous life of a young Tau warrior who must battle alone against a force that shows no mercy: The Imperium. The Tau will soon learn there is a darker foe at hand and become entangled in a frightening story that leads them through an ongoing war. Read more to check out some new screens ...

Sierra has released a playable demo for Hoyle Games 2004 featuring several games such as Slot Machines, Hearts, Backgammon, and Star Collector. If card/puzzle games is your bag, read more for download links ...

Dead to Rights is an intense, action thriller that is currently available for PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube. Dead to Rights features model Grant City officer, Jack Slate, who's been framed for murder and seeks revenge on those who have killed his father and set him up. What Slate discovers during his journey sends him on a downward spiral into a labyrinth of corruption, betrayal and crime. Best-selling, Dead to Rights has qualified for and is now selling as Platinum Hits for Xbox. Read more to check a fresh batch of PC screens ...

Strategy First is pleased to announce that they will be publishing Mayhem Studios’ upcoming turn-based RPG Shadow Vault worldwide excluding Russia. “Strategy First is continuing its focus to bring only high quality games to the market,” says Don McFatridge, President of Strategy First Inc. “Shadow Vault is a well-thought out RPG with stunning graphics and we couldn’t be happier to have it in our 2004 line-up”. Read more for details & screens...

The Adventure Company today announced the launch of a dedicated website for their upcoming title Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon. The site includes cool movies, the storyline, a wealth of regularly added screenshots and information you just can’t find anywhere else. So head on over there and check out the freshly launched website.

Xicat Interactive, Inc., a publisher of computer games such as Jane's Attack Squadron and Iron Aces II, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with KOCH Media for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The company will be responsible for all aspects of sales and distribution for Xicat's titles.

THQ and JAKKS Pacific today announced the release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment licensed video game, "WWE WrestleMania XIX," exclusively for Nintendo GameCube. Emphasizing simulation-style gameplay, "WWE WrestleMania XIX" features all the action, excitement and attitude of World Wrestling Entertainment. The World Wrestling Entertainment videogame franchise remains one of the biggest brands in interactive entertainment, with total sales in excess of $350 million in the U.S. alone. "WWE WrestleMania XIX" is available now at major retail outlets throughout North America.