Sierra Entertainment, Inc., a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, and Impressions Games today announced that their new city-building game, Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom, has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Developed by Breakaway Games Ltd., Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom takes aspiring city governors to ancient China, adding several revolutionary features, including local area network (LAN) and Internet multiplayer gameplay, a first in the city-building genre.

Namco's cult arcade hit, Ninja Assault, makes its much-anticipated debut on PS2, combining the scenery and mythology of feudal Japan with up-to-the-minute weaponry and pinpoint shooting action to provide one of the best gun games on any next-generation console. All you need to know about weapons, magic and the clothes (and its neat little tricks) being used in Ninja Assault. Njoy!

GGMania got a chance to talk with Deep Shadows' project scenarist and dialog writer Alexander Khrutsky, as he answers a few questions regarding to Xenus, the upcoming action role-playing game which is powered by new version of Codename: Outbreak's Vital Engine. He graciously filled them in on many details in this Xenus Interview, which is accompanied by six new screenshots.

To celebrate this Friday’s (13th September) release of its staggeringly involving role playing game Divine Divinity, CDV Software Entertainment UK is offering all Web browsers the chance to win some excellent PC hardware – provided they defeat the Black Knight. Read more for details!

SAS hero Chris Ryan has become the military consultant to Codemasters¡¦ forthcoming stealth-based first-person shooter IGI 2: Covert Strike, due on PC this November.

Majorem Ltd., a developer of massively multiplayer games and technology, is pleased to officially announce the development of a software development kit to provide solutions for both server-side and client-side needs in facilitating the creation and running of massively multiplayer worlds.

The official Red Faction 2 web site now has a sign-up page where people can fill in to receive a free Playstation 2 demo disk containing a partial build of Volition and THQ's upcoming "destroy everything" first person shooter sequel. Only the first 20,000 people who sign up will receive demo disks and only accept US and Canadian entries.

Bioware has just released a new patch for the English language version of Neverwinter Nights, updating their high profile RPG to v1.24 (previously only as beta). The new release applies a variety of enhancements and bug fixes. Accompanying the new patch there is a v1.24 Neverwinter Nights Linux Dedicated Server (thanks blues). Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab the files ...

Midway is a real-time 3D tactical/strategy game that adapts the naval battles of the Second World War. It introduces how the naval warfare changed during WW2 - from the dreadnaughts protecting the memory of Battle of Jutland to the forerunners of modern carriers. The player may control different vessels in real or hypothetical naval battles. The fleet comprises ships, captains, officers and crew of different abilities. In order to achieve victory, an effective team should be forged. Check the new in-game screens ... Today some screens from Japanese Zero in action.

Currently in development at The Bitmap Brothers, World War II: Frontline Command is a squad-based action RTS game that captures the heroism of some of World War II’s most significant and bloody battles. As a commander of Allied forces in Europe in the last year of World War II, the player will enter into combat with the Axis forces to drive the enemy back deep inside its own territory. 9 new screens to drool over!

Blizzard Entertainment will be making their next product announcement at the Tokyo Game Show. The press conference will be held at the Hotel New Otani Makuhari on Friday, September 20th, at 9:00 AM. A second press conference will be held immediately following at 10:15 AM. Additionally, Blizzard will be holding press meetings at the New Otani Makuhari on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21st and 22nd. Everybody is invited .. errr.. yea, lemme check my schedule ;)

The next age in the upcoming game, Myst III: Exile for PS2 and Xbox -- Edanna the Nature Age. Edanna is a fantastic, living edifice that rises some 200 feet above the ocean. This nature-infused Age is a tree-like structure, that grows inward. Knotted, sun-bleached branches weave a labyrinth down the trunk's interior, creating three distinct ecosystems: the dry Deadwood Ridge, the lush canopied forest and the murky saltwater swamp. To find Edanna's unique symbol, players must discover how various plants and animals in the Age react to different stimuli.

BAM! Entertainment today announced that it has commenced shipping the motorcycle racing game Riding Spirits for PS2 to North American retailers. The critically acclaimed title includes more than 200 licensed motorcycles from Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, as well as licensed accessories and gear from Shoei, Alpinestars and other major race sponsors. Called "BAM! Entertainment's two-wheeled answer to Gran Turismo" by online video game magazine IGN.com, Riding Spirits has been in development by Spike in Japan for the past two years.

Keep your head down as you storm the beaches of Normandy to defeat the dreaded Nazi scourge. EA reveals details of Medal of Honor Frontline, the highly acclaimed first person shooter where players travel from the shores of France to the heart of Germany to put an end to Nazi tyranny. The game is currently under development for the Nintendo GameCube and Xbox video game system from Microsoft and will ship this fall. Details and screens below!

Rockstar Games and Sony Music Entertainment proudly announce a landmark collaboration to release the soundtrack for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the follow-up to the global blockbuster videogame, Grand Theft Auto 3.

Welcome to America, 1492. The undiscovered continent has for centuries remained a beautiful and peaceful place, its indigenous people – but for the next 321 years it is the place of bloody conflict and almost continual warfare. Welcome to American Conquest, the most ambitious real-time strategy game to emerge from the stables of CDV Software Entertainment UK, the genre’s masters.

Xicat Interactive, a Ft. Lauderdale-based video game publisher is set to release its newest title in the hugely popular team play category, U.S. Special Forces: Team Factor. This first person shooter, available Sept. 24, takes you to the very limits of military endurance and drops you head first into the world of covert military operations.

Eastside Hockey Manager Franchise Edition to appear at London Arena Sports Interactive – developer of the recording breaking and best-selling football management game Championship Manager – has today announced the completion of yet another high-profile sponsorship deal to promote its forthcoming Eastside Hockey Manager Franchise Edition. The game, which is due for release during 2003, will receive a significant boost throughout the coming ice hockey season thanks to a year-long sponsorship agreement with the London Knights Ice Hockey Club.

PlayStation 2 gamers will soon be dancing to a new beat thanks to the revolutionary music mixing game ‘Ministry of Sound BPM: Build Play Mix’. A collaboration between Start! games, Intelligent Games and music masters Ministry of Sound, the game will offer music fans the chance to remix well known music, create their own tracks playback their mixes against a background of challenging graphic visualisations.

“Beach Spikers” - delivering intense beach volleyball action for up to four players, and showcasing beautiful female athletes as they battle it out under the fierce summer sun. Gamers will have to both cooperate and compete as they take control of bikini-clad beauties and go two-on-two at the net.

MicroMachines is one of the strongest and most successful franchises in the history of video games. It has now been updated to take advantage of the processing power of next-generation consoles. Read more for factsheets, characters, vehicles, modes, weapons and ofcourse a bunch of screens!

Thrustmaster is recognised worldwide as the experts in simulation and high technology accessories. F1 Force Feedback Racing Wheel for PC announced and 360 Modena Force GT Racing Wheel for Playstation announced.. Read more below for these two announcement!

Hercules is thrilled to announce the launch of its new DIGIFIRE 7.1 sound card. DIGIFIRE 7.1 completes Hercules' revolutionary 7.1 channel PCI sound card range with an all-in-one digital upgrade solution, providing both high speed FireWire connections and powerful audio performance in games and DVDs.

Can't wait for the release of TimeSplitters 2? We have a treat for you - a brand spanking new adrenaline filled trailer featuring bad-ass characters, big guns and thrilling locations set in the past, present and future for you to feast your eyes on! Click on this link and enjoy the ride - hold tight Ladies and Gentlemen as we prepare to split through time! TimeSplitters 2 is due for release in October on PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube.