Based on an enhanced version of Ubi Soft's powerful "Revenge" engine, the game will feature the latest technological advancements to provide gamers with the most thrilling and realistic game in the series. Today we have a trailer showing off some in-game action, so you can see what its all about ...

Patch ThanksGiving roles on... Platoon, the first action RTS set during the Vietnam War. Control an entire platoon through missions based on historical events such as Operation "Shiny Bayonet" and the Pleiku Campaign and take part in one of the world's most groundbreaking wars and its legendary movie – Platoon! The first patch for Platoon is in the house upgrading your retail copy of Platoon to v1.12. This upgrade fixes a resolution bug, multiplayer desynch and has a gameplay tweaks. Read more for details and links where to grab the goods ...

Ho Ho Ho! CDV brings you a free game just in time for the holidays! Santa Claus in Trouble, a “platform” game featuring over 10 languages, full 3D action and 10 levels in which you have to help Santa collect his presents. An international High Score list will also be available on the homepage, as the site goes live on 2nd of December! So be prepared and spread the news, because CDV is giving you a present for Christmas!

Since its a slow news day (due to ThanksGiving), we will catch up a bit on patches ... This new patch can be applied to any Bestseller or Gold Edition of Sudden Strike Forever. If you own another version of Sudden Strike, please apply all previous patches (1-4) prior to adding this one. The patch fixes problems with tank barriers in the desert and the implementation of the € character in the chat system. Read more for links where to grab the goods ...

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Oblivion Lost will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more.

In conjunction with the launch of Xbox Live, the broadband service for the Xbox, Atari has shipped the hotly anticipated game, Unreal Championship to retail stores this week. Exclusively for Xbox, Unreal Championship is the latest addition to the award-winning and top-selling Unreal franchise, known for its intense first-person action, fine-tuned gameplay and awe-inspiring graphics.

Blue Byte has just released a bunch of new patches for several of their Settlers 4 versions. This upgrade brings your Settlers 4 retail game to v1.10.1578 and is for all versions of Settlers IV. Thyis patch is also available automatically when this management/strategy game is played online (thanks Bluesnews). Read more for details and links where to grab the goodies.

Empire Interactive has issued new patches for Total Immersion Racing, upgrading the recent racing simulation by RazorWorks. This update patch 1 fixes issues with replays, controllers in two-player mode, force feedback on some controller wheels, and a DirectX 8.2 warning (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

Torquemada Games proudly present Video Strip Poker. It's the most advanced and probably the world's best strip poker game that has ever appeared for PC computers. A unique, and absolutely never seen anywhere else, video control engine makes an impression of playing with a real girl sitting next to you. You can choose from 5 beautiful opponents that smile, move, deal the cards, dance and take - if you win - all their clothes off. Read more for demo links and a few screens ...

Only a week after the previous update patch, Termite and Project3 have issued a new upgrade for their recently released (in Europe anyhow) FPS, New World Order. It fixes a number of bugs and a bunch of gameplay tweaks. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

Following Konami of Europe's recent announcement confirming its commitment to producing PC titles, the publisher has revealed its first five titles – all due for release Q1, 2003.

The sequel to the classic “survival horror” game Galerians, Galerians: ASH brings a new quest-driven thriller to the PS2 that continues the series’ masterful blend of horror and science-fiction. Six years has passed since Rion discovered his own identity as an artificial being, yet succeeded in destroying the genocidal Mother Computer Dorothy before perishing himself. Is this a worthy successor or a horrific title that never should have seen the light of day? Read more and find out!

Incoming Forces is an action game that allows players to take command of an alien defense force to protect their worldly planets at all costs. Players will control one of 10 different crafts at anytime throughout the game including gun-ships, fighters, tanks and an array of others as they protect various alien worlds. Battle will take place on four uniquely molded planets, each with its own 3D modeled terrain, environmental features and world specific objects.

Developed with the full support of creators Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick allows players to assume the role of Ash, the chainsaw-armed hero from the Evil Dead trilogy. Players will fend off hordes of Deadites with several weapons including the shovel, gatling gun, shotgun and chainsaw. Massive game environments include all new Evil Dead locations as players attempt to save the town of Dearborn from the influence of the Necromonicon ex Mortis – the Book of the Dead. Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick mixes the comedy and fun of a campy horror movie with intense combat missions for the most complete Evil Dead game yet. Some excellent looking screens for you to enjoy!

Electronic Arts has finally released the long-awaited 1.2 patch for Digital Illusions's WWII multiplayer shooter Battlefield: 1942. The 22mb patch fixes a number of single and multiplayer bugs in the game. There is also a new stand alone dedicated server available (thanks HoOmeLan). Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the goods ...

THQ Inc. announced the first title based on the recent agreement with Games Workshop for worldwide, interactive rights to the Warhammer 40,000 universe: Fire Warrior. Fire Warrior is a unique, first person action game based on the world’s leading table-top wargame and will be available worldwide for the PlayStation 2 computer and the PC in summer 2003. Read more for details and the first screens ...

Sammy Studios Inc. today announced the release date for two upcoming action-packed titles for Sony PlayStation 2. Guilty Gear X2, the newest sequel in the exceptional 2D anime fighter series, and Galerians: ASH, a third-person 3D action game that continues the sci-fi horror saga that began on the PlayStation, will be available on February 4, 2003. The titles are both rated T for Teen and will have an MSRP of $39.99. We added a fresh batch of Galerians Ash screens .. yummie!

Sierra Entertainment, Inc. and Fox Interactive announced today that James Cameron's Dark Angel and Die Hard: Vendetta have shipped to retail locations nationwide. James Cameron's Dark Angel is available on the Playstation2 and Xbox while Die Hard: Vendetta is available exclusively on the GameCube. If you haven't yet, check out our Dark Angel (PS2) preview ...

Now’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about! Strategy First has teamed up with Gigex to bring you a demo from the recently released, stunning 3D Real-Time Strategy game, O.R.B. The O.R.B demo lets you jump into this game and try out 6 tutorials, 2 missions from the Malus Campaign and 1 skirmish map. Read more for details and links where to grab it (we will of course add more links as they become available).

Infogrames raises the stakes for America's favorite game with the MONOPOLY Party game, the new fast and furious kids and teens title available in time for the holidays on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube video game system. The MONOPOLY Party game comes to next generation video game systems with rules and clever design twists that make for action-packed, fun and frenzied gameplay for both friends and family alike.

TVG let us know that after heated rumours the publisher officially cancels the GameCube version of Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. "Rally Fusion: Race of Champions will not be appearing on the Nintendo GameCube platform as originally planned," said an Activision spokesperson. "Due to unforeseen problems in development, the release date has slipped beyond the Christmas period and we are no longer able to schedule its expected completion date. As a result, the decision has been taken not to precede any further with the project."

TDK Mediactive, Inc. announced today that "The Land Before Time: Big Water Adventure" has shipped for the PlayStation. Based on the upcoming December 10, 2002 home video release, The Land Before Time: Journey to Big Water, the new game introduces Mo the Ophtalmosaurus, a completely new character in The Land Before Time family. The action adventure game will be available at major retail outlets throughout North America and carries a suggested retail price of $9.99.

Eventhough an update patch was already released yesterday, Publisher Strategy First and Developers Paradox Entertainment, the team behind the award-winning Europa Universalis II, are proud to announce that Hearts of Iron¸ the first World War II game of true grand strategic scope, has shipped to retail stores nationwide.

Atari, BioWare Corp. and Floodgate Entertainment are joining forces to expand the universe of the smash hit Neverwinter Nights, the award-winning fantasy role-playing game based in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms world created by Wizards of the Coast. Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide is the first official expansion pack and is scheduled for release in Spring 2003.