Ravensoft just let us know that they have released an update to the Single Player SOF2 SDK which includes animatEd and sklview. Read more for details and links where to download the goodies

Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that it has shipped Davis Cup Tennis for the Game Boy Advance to U.S. retail stores. Davis Cup Tennis is an easy-to-pick-up, arcade-style tennis game that recreates the thrill of tennis on the Game Boy Advance. Featuring more than 140 teams to choose from, realistic court surfaces, and players that grow in skill as you play, Davis Cup Tennis recreates the full experience of competing in one of Tennis' most prestigious tournaments. Davis Cup Tennis is rated "E" for everyone and has an MSRP of $29.99.

Video game publisher Gotham Games announced the launch of the official Web site for Serious Sam, which enters the next-gen console market this fall exclusively on the Microsoft Xbox. Serious Sam puts players in control of Sam "Serious" Stone, the only man that has what it takes to repel the alien forces determined to turn planet Earth into their personal trash can.

We know many of you are anxiously awaiting your turn to be next inside the exciting virtual universe of Project Entropia. Don't worry - the time is near. But while you're in the queue, why not enjoy some of Project Entropia's exciting real world offerings.

Publisher Strategy First and Developer Auran are pleased to announce MSTS Paint Shed, the perfect addition to any train buff’s collection, scheduled for release on November 19, 2002.

An interactive journey into the terrifying world of the occult awaits as Majesco today announced their supernatural thriller, BloodRayne, has shipped two full weeks earlier than originally scheduled. Supported by a multi-million dollar "lethal erotica" marketing campaign, BloodRayne is now available for the Xbox, PlayStation2, and GameCube.

Yesterday we posted up the Op Flashpoint Resistance v1.85 upgrade, now today the Op Flashpoint Resistance Dedicated Server is available for download! This patch is just only 1.41MB to grab and you can find it here! (thanks Blues).

Electronic Arts announced today that acclaimed theatre and film actor Gary Oldman has joined the ranks of Hollywood talent enlisted by EA and will lend his voice-over talents to Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead. Mr. Oldman will provide the voice-over for the historical video segments and briefings that appear between each mission in the World War II themed game. The game is currently under development by EALA and is scheduled for release on PC this November under the EA GAMES brand.

JoWooD Productions is proud to announce official details of the stunning life simulation PC CD game, Europa 1400 - The Guild. The game will be release on 18th October 2002 in the UK with a 3+ ELSPA rating.

Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announces that "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" for PlayStation2 has gone gold and is currently in manufacturing. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be in retail stores in North America on October 29th and in Europe on November 8th.

JoWooD Productions is today proud to announce the opening of their official website for Söldner - Secret Wars, the highly anticipated online tactical shooter. The Website will be an interactive site, where gamers can find up-to-date news, screen shots, trailers, forums and much more on the game. Söldner - Secret Wars is scheduled for world wide release in Q2 2003. For an exclusive preview JoWooD invites you to visit the website at www.secretwars.net.

Three of the nation's top retailers, including Wal Mart, on Monday said they had refused to carry a new video game billed as the first major release to feature full-action nudity and with prostitutes and pimps as major characters. Using the tagline "Keep it Dirty," video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. is gearing up for the Nov. 19 launch of "BMX XXX," a game that also features copulating pink poodles and a variety of racing bike stunts. But major retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Toys R Us Inc. and KB Toys all said they would not carry the game, a potential blow for the game's exposure. Full scoop here!!

A few weeks ago we sat down with Jim Omer during a presentation of their just released Real War sequel, Rogue States. Unfortunatly the interview was put on the backburner due to the imminent release of the title, but not forgotten. Here it is...

Konami of America has just released a new trailer for their PC debut of Silent Hill 2, one of the most terrifying videogames ever released. Offering players a glimpse into the many improvements made for the PC CD-ROM version, this chilling preview will have horror fans excited to make their first foray into the mysterious town Silent Hill. Read more for links where to grab the goods (in the udual high and medium resolutions)!

Electronic Arts has just released the playable demo for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, offering the opportunity to take this imminent action racing simulation for a spin. The demo contains the Single Challenge mode where you can try out a 2 lap single race on the Calypso Coast track using a choice of two cars. Read more for details and links where to grab it...

TDK Mediactive, Inc. announced that Casper Spirit Dimensions for the Nintendo GameCube has shipped to North American retail accounts.

Interactive Ideas have signed an agreement with Planet Observer to exclusively distribute Eingana. Planet Observer are releasing the new Eingana software that can be described as 'a virtual world combining atlas & video game entertainment.'

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced the North American release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) licensed video game, "WWE Raw" for the PC. "WWE Raw" allows players to go one-on-one with high-flying athletes and brutal brawlers in a variety of match types based on the poplar cable program that airs every Monday night on The Nashville Network. Videogame sales of THQ/JAKKS World Wrestling Entertainment license have exceeded more than $300 million in the U.S. since 1999.

Midway Sports, the sports brand of leading software industry publisher and developer Midway Games Inc. announced today that NHL Hitz 20-03, the next iteration in the NHL Hitz franchise, has shipped for the Game Boy Advance. NHL Hitz 20-03 is also available for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.

New weapons, units and civilian transport are provided today for Operation Flashpoint's Resistance fighters with the release of an all-new upgrade. The Operation Flashpoint: Resistance upgrade is freely available from the game's microsite in the Downloads section. Players require the original Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis and the Resistance expansion pack to use the upgrade. Read more below for download links and to check out what this 13MB patch fix/add. We also tossed up 7 new screens from this upgrade

Following quickly on last week's German demo, the English playable demo of American Conquest has now been released, again allowing you to try out this isometric RTS with 3D terrain set in American history that is being developed at GSC Game World. Go grab this 221MB demo at 3DGamers!

The 3DO Company today announced that Street Racing Syndicate is currently in development for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCube system. Scheduled for release in 2003, "SRS" captures the heart of street racing culture, and includes extensive car customization, police intervention, and high stakes competition. The game is being developed by racing game specialist Eutechnyx Ltd. which has developed such popular titles as F1 World Grand Prix 2000, 007 Racing and Le Mans 24 Hours.

The engine's revving as Colin McRae Rally 3 prepares for its stage start on October 25 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. With the latest screenshots released today, the world's favourite rally game series will soon be giving players the professional rally driver experience in what's tipped the season's most-wanted motorsport title. Five new shots for each format.