Trekkers who can’t make it to the annual Star Trek convention in Las Vegas can now fix their sensors online at the first Official 3D Virtual Star Trek Convention to also check out the latest in Activision, Inc.’s Star Trek lineup. As a convention co-sponsor, Activision will be giving attendees a special sneak peek at its highly anticipated titles, 'Star Trek Elite Force II' and 'Star Trek Starfleet Command III' by debuting two new gameplay movies.

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced the development of Battle Realms: Winter of the Wolf -- the next episode to the Battle Realms series developed by Thousand Oaks, CA based Liquid Entertainment. This prequel to the epic Battle Realms story will feature new expansion units and characters that will immerse gamers deeper into the Battle Realms world revealing the history and struggle of the Wolf Clan. The game will be co-published by Ubi Soft Entertainment and Crave Entertainment for the PC and is scheduled to release in fall 2002.

Infogrames has today announced that it is to join forces with food giant, Nestle, in a MEN IN BLACK II: ALIEN ESCAPE pack promotion, due to hit an audience of 4.5 million across France.

Purge is an online-only computer game. It is a hybrid Role-Playing-Game / First-Person-Shooter set in the near future accounting a war between the diametrically opposed forces of science-fiction (the Order) and fantasy (the Chosen). Technology versus magic. Science versus religion. Purge is being developed by Freeform Interactive LLC and utilizes the LithTech Talon system. Check the 12 new screens ...

Twin Caliber is third person action-shooter equipped a unique, innovative style of game play. Played in either single or co-operative player modes, Twin Caliber allows you to independently control two weapons that can be used simultaneously via an analogue joypad as you blaze your way through a mysterious town trying to uncover the secret of an evil cult.

Get behind the wheel of the world's most famous monster trucks with a brutal arsenal of weapons and go head-to-head in savage vehicular combat. Jump in, hold on, and grind it out through interactive arenas with multiple sub-levels, tricks, traps, and surprises. Play for total carnage as you master your tricks in six modes of play including a Freestyle session and the no-holds-barred Championship mode where your rewards pay off in the ultimate in monster truck destruction.

Rolling is an athletic, fast and exciting entry into the world of aggressive inline skating and incorporates 18 of the world’s best skaters, including Cesar Mora (Aus), Fabiola da Silva (Bra) and Jon Julio (USA) across two of the most popular disciplines – ‘street’ and ‘vert’. Njoy the new screens!

Lamborghini is an officially licensed driving game based on Italian motor-sport legend ‘Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.’ and the only game to feature the entire range of Lamborghini cars, past and present, including the 350 GT, Miura, Countach, Diablo and Lamborghini’s very latest car, the Murciélago. Rage send us a few new screens .. Njoy!

"Deathrow has the perfect combination of aggressive hand-to-hand combat, third person action and cooperative team play to appeal to action, fighting and sports gamers alike," said Anne Blondel, director of third-party development, Europe, at Ubi Soft Entertainment. "This is an incredibly competitive game that will definitely pump up your heart rate as you experience all of the intensity and action it has to offer." Check this new 1 min long in-game trailer showing some of the action you can expect!

In "The Italian Job" gamers now have the chance to do the same thing in this amazing new driving game. There are a total of 6 playing modes, with the players thrashing the 3 Austin Mini Coopers and 11 other vehicles around 2 massive, free form areas - London, Turin and the Alps. Road, off-road and rooftop driving all feature in the game that delivers the ultimate mix of high-speed pursuit and thrilling chases. Read more for the final results ...

Set in White Wolf's World of Darkness, Hunter: The Reckoning is a third-person action-shooter where players take the role of one of four unique hunters – Deuce, an ex-con biker, Father Cortez, a prison chaplain, Kassandra, a raver chick, and Samantha, a tough ex-cop. Armed with a variety of fearsome weaponry, players will battle it out with a plethora of supernatural enemies. Non-stop heart-pumping action, combined with outstanding graphics bring the true spirit of Hunter: The Reckoning to life, and give players a taste of the World of Darkness.

It’s time to choose your character and embark upon a carnage filled path through Barbaria. Hitting store shelves today, Barbarian brings a little something new to the gaming market as it contains elements of fighting, role playing, massive multiplayer, action/adventure, and classic party game all into one magnificently medieval title. A new breed of gaming is here, are you a new breed of warrior, ready for this challenge?

BioWare has just released their Neverwinter Nights v1.19 patch from yesterday as a standalone file, for the people who did not get it through the auto-updater. Read more for details and links where to grab it.

Tiscali Games has posted a new movie of Delta Force: Black Hawn Down, showing the upcoming Somalia-based tactical shooter by NovaLogic in motion. The movie comes as a 2.0 MB download in DivX format, and sports about half a minute of gameplay footage (Thanks Blues).

Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers announced today "Tropico: Mucho Macho Edition" has shipped to stores. This ultimate fun-in-the-sun compilation includes a full version of "Tropico," "Tropico: Paradise Island," and more than two hours of original, award-winning Latin music.

7FX has just released the first mission pack for their recently released (only available in Europe) team-based tactical shooter Team Factor. Read more for details and links where to get this "free" mission addon.

Infogrames, Inc. today announced "Men in Black II: Alien Escape," for the PlayStation2 has shipped to stores. "Men in Black II: Alien Escape" is a fast-paced third-person action game infused with the trademark humor of both the original hit film and its sequel set for release on July 3rd. Check the screens!

Return to the frigid north of the Forgotten Realms in the sequel to the critically acclaimed 'Icewind Dale'. This exciting high-fantasy action adventure utilizes 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, providing new character classes and races to choose from. Enhancements such as auto-balancing game-play and an upgraded Infinity Engine will allow for more dynamic battles than ever before. 'Icewind Dale II' will appeal to both action-RPG fans and players new to the genre. Check the new screens and wallpaper.

Ubi Soft announces Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Game of the Year Edition, including the award-winning hit titles Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Desert Siege mission pack.

STRATEGY FIRST announced today that it has acquired the North-American publishing rights for PC games, MISTMARE and HANNIBAL from premier European publisher, ARXEL TRIBE.

Strategy First, Playnet.com and Cornered Rat Software announced today that they will be launching a new version of their massively multiplayer online game. WWII Online bounced back in 2001 to win IGN and Gamespy Reader’s Choice Awards. Now, the new retail version, WWII Online Readers’ Choice Edition, has gone gold and will be available in late July 2002.

Activision, Inc. and the Creative Assembly today relaunched the official web site for the upcoming strategy game of epic battles, Medieval: Total War. The site includes news, game features and custom wallpaper. The site will also display the latest screenshots from Medieval: Total War that showcase the game's graphical enhancements. Thanks to a bit of technical wizardry on behalf of the developer, Medieval: Total War's units now have with four times the detail and resolution of the troops in Shogun: Total War.

Activision, Inc. is setting the stage for high-flying action in Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 with a soundtrack that features an eclectic mix of old school rap, punk, funk, rock, and electronica. Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 will be available for the PlayStation computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance this summer. Read more below to check out artists and tracks.

UK Development Company, Vulcan Software, are proud to announce the release of the first two worlds of their simplistically complex puzzle game, Timekeepers, for the PC platform. The psychotic Emperor Zorg has hidden a multitude of nuclear devices throughout 4 unique time zones of Earth's history. Our only hope lies with an elite military force Known as the Timekeepers. Your mission is to guide a platoon of 14 brave timekeeper soldiers, through the 15 treacherous levels Of each world, all riddled with complex puzzles, obstacles and traps, in order to locate, and disarm, the nuclear devices.

Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. along with Triumph Studios announced today that "Age of Wonders II: The Wizards Throne" has now shipped also to stores throughout Europe. By wisely choosing alliances, building forces, researching the magical arts and resources in the game, players can dominate the land and ultimately restore order in their quest for the Wizard's Throne.