CDV has released some new screens from their upcoming RTS game Cossacks II. All other screenshots to date don't show the brilliant new interface and Cossacks buffs will immediately recognize the changes. Everything has been cleaned up, and there are drastically fewer icons than before. The guys at GSC Game World were able to minimize the icons and simplify the controls. Another new feature is an on-screen video that depicts the selected unit via real-life footage. If you have ever wondered how those units look in reality, Cossacks II will show you! Read more and check them out ...

EA’s second “The Lord of the Rings” action adventure game, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, will allow players to journey through multiple gameplay paths, taking control of the motion picture trilogy’s heroes. Defend the walls of Minas Tirith as Gandalf, raise the Army of the Dead as Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli, and with Frodo and Sam, deliver the ring to the fiery depths of Mount Doom. Read more to check some awesome new screens ...

Take command of a wide range of military units in some of WWII's most significant battles in this groundbreaking Tactical RTS. The game's epic visual style redefines the standard for real-time strategy titles; whilst the outcome of the player's commands are experienced through depth of detail and stunning cutting edge graphics. An incredibly detailed game, Battlefield Command, will cover WWII's major European battles from the invasion of Poland and France in 1939-40, through the war on the Eastern front, and the fall of Germany in 1945. You got to check these sweet screens!

Plunged into a mysterious world, Kya must seek her way through multiple dangers to find her brother and a way back home. She discovers the Nativs, a peaceful tribe, oppressed by the Wolfens - the menacing army of the evil Brazul. Kya must lead the rebellion of the Nativs for their freedom. Mastering magical powers, Kya can liberate the Wolfens from their mystical imprisonment and restore their true Nativ identity. A few new screens just sailed in ...

NVIDIA Corporation today announced the availability of the NVIDIA Detonator FX Release 45.23 unified drivers for the Company's award-winning suite of desktop, mobile and workstation graphics processing units (GPUs). NVIDIA Detonator FX Release 45.23 is the Futuremark recommended driver in order to get an accurate 3DMark03 score... Download links below!

In Gladius, players may choose to take on the role of Ursula or Valens. Ursula, from the northern land of Nordagh, is the daughter of a great barbarian king. Valens is the son of one of Imperia's greatest gladiators. A bloody conflict between their two homelands gave rise to a vengeful dark god, which nearly destroyed all of mankind. Only with the help of the revered Valkyrie was the dark god defeated, but it came at a great cost of many lives. This gave rise to an uneasy peace that has existed for decades between the two lands. Now the two young heroes must fulfill their destinies to keep the world from heading into another disastrous war.

The world's greatest secret weapon is being unleashed for the first time on videogame consoles as Natalie, Dylan, Alex and Bosley unite once again for an all-new, action-packed adventure. Incorporating a completely new and unique storyline, the Angels will go undercover to unravel a worldwide mystery and foil the devious plans of a criminal mastermind threatening to steal the world's most famous monuments.

Following the fall of the mighty Soviet Union, the Republic of Novistrana verges on collapse, and numerous factions struggle for power. Starting with nothing more than a small base of local support, challenge the state and build a nationwide faction powerful enough to oust the President and enforce a new Republic…by any means necessary. Check the 6 new screens ...

A blend of deep simulation detail and high-octane arcade action, “Sega GT Online” challenges gamers to qualify for licenses and earn money to soup up their rides and buy newer, more powerful cars. Bringing all the thrills of the most realistic driving game for Xbox online via Xbox Live, “Sega GT Online” allows up to six gamers to put their cars – and their skills – to the ultimate test against thousands of gamers from around the country. Check the new multiplayer screens ...

Inspired by the excitement and cinematic styling of the Hong Kong action movie genre, Rise to Honor is a fast-paced action game developed exclusively for the PlayStation?2 computer entertainment system. Created by Sony Computer Entertainment America’s Foster City Studio in collaboration with worldwide action star Jet Li (Cradle 2 The Grave, The One, Kiss of the Dragon, Lethal Weapon 4), Rise to Honor will immerse players into an action packed story line centered around family, deceit and honor in a chain of dangerous events extending from Hong Kong to San Francisco. Expected Sept 2003 but in the meantime check out these new screens ...

PUPPY GAMES today released a new improved version of their action-packed arcade game Alien Flux. New directional keyboard controls as well as automatic adjustable shield, smartbomb and acceleration features have been implemented for easier gameplay and maximum fun. Read more for download links ...

City of Heroes is the first superhero themed online RPG and will offer a host of exciting and compelling gameplay features. Players create their own heroes, choosing from hundreds of different powers, skills, abilities, and items and design their own unique costumes. Then they can band together with other players to fight evil, build their own secret headquarters and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city.

The official Lucas Arts website has a brief mentioning that 'Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy' has gone gold and is expected in stores Sept 17th. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (follow up to Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast) allows players to immerse themselves in the classic Star Wars universe as they take on the role of a student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker (thanks ToTheGame).

The official Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike website has gone live on the LucasArts web site Check it out for new screens, movies and shots from the classic Star Wars title featured on the pre-order disc.The Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike pre-order disc will be in stores the first week of September! This special disc includes:

• 1982 Star Wars Atari arcade game playable on the Nintendo GameCube
• Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike single-player Hoth level demo
• Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike concept art and game trailer
• Gladius game trailer
• Various "Making of" content

Wargaming.net releases 8 PANORAMIC screenshots demonstrating spinning 360-degrees in-game scenes from its upcoming global domination strategy game Massive Assault. The screenshots can be cyclically scrolled, giving you full immersion impression. They demonstrate the capability of Massive Assault's 3D engine and give an idea of what sort of global conflicts you can experience in the game. The screenshots can be viewed right here

Be prepared for some heated competition this summer as little R/C cars take on the big world in Metro3D’s Smash Cars exclusively for the Sony PlayStation2. Now available at retailers nationwide, Smash Cars is a no rules radio-controlled arcade-style racing game developed by Creat Studio, LLC. Smash Cars features a “E” (Everyone) ESRB Rating and a MSRP of $29.99.

The United Cyber Games Association (UCGA) announced today that each participating Samsung World Cyber Games 2003 USA Finalist will walk away with a state of the art PC and monitor at the U.S. Finals in Irvine, CA, August 19th and 20th. Read more for details ...

Alienware will partner with id Software to broadcast live coverage of multiplayer tournaments being hosted at QuakeCon. Alienware award-winning systems will be featured in designated spectator areas throughout the event to provide attendees the opportunity to watch all of the action from almost anywhere.

Funcom announced today that the release date of Anarchy Online: Shadowlands has been pushed back from August 26th to September 9th. "With Shadowlands, we are literally adding a whole new dimension to our game," explained Funcom CEO, Trond Aas. "The scope of the project is huge, and we have found that we need a couple of more weeks of testing and balancing before launching the expansion." While fans will have to wait another two weeks for the expansion, Trond Aas is certain it will be worth the wait. "I'm convinced everyone will see the sense in our decision. The extra wait will be long forgotten once they start exploring the marvelous world of Shadowlands." Odd how a game that was announced GOLD can magically get delayed, eventhough its only for a few weeks.

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 :

• Sims 2 - Trailer
• Game Tycoon - Trailer
• XIII - Trailer 5
• Warrior Kings: Battles - Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Combining the intrigue of battle assignments with the thrill of in-your-face action, this dynamic game is a unique mix of both the adventure and flight sim genres. From air battles and breath taking 30 aircraft dog fights to bombing and spy missions Aces WW I - working title provides the kind of action packed gameplay that is guaranteed to satisfy both flight sim specialists and the wider gaming fraternity. Readm ore for details and screens ...

"The Hobbit" is a third-person action/adventure game set in the world of Middle-earth. In the game, you take the persona of Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit who has been unwittingly thrust into an epic adventure. Read more to check out a few new screens ...