Westwood has once again released a new trailer for their upcoming 3D RTS title C&C Generals. A minute of footage showing the destructive power of the Global Liberation Army in C&C Generals. Read more for links where to grab the goodies ...

Is there an evil dark elf shadowknight inside you, or are you a hulking barbarian shaman with a soft side? Show everyone who you really are in EverQuest Online Adventures! With unparalleled character customization including 9 races, 14 classes, customizable faces, hair and more, EverQuest Online Adventures gives you the power to be who you've always wanted to be. Read more for details and some character art ..

UbiSoft just informed us that their eagerly anticipated stealth/action title Splinter Cell has been delayed and is now expected somewhere mid February. The delay is cause due to copy protection implementation. Rumours about RavenShield also being delayed have no yet been confirmed. More information to come ...

Xicat Interactive, will lure gamers with “reel” fishing fun with the release of Top Angler for the Nintendo GameCube console. Top Angler (currently available on PlayStation 2, will be the first fishing game for the Nintendo GameCube.

Tour the globe and play on the 9 faithfully reproduced Masters Series tournaments. Travel to the hard courts of Indian Wells, Miami, Toronto and Cincinnati. Visit the luxurious clay courts of Monte Carlo, Rome and Hamburg. Compete on the indoor courts of Madrid and Paris. Try to qualify for the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai and become the world's best player! Microids has just released an update patch for their Tennis Masters 2003 title (released end 2002). There is a patch for the European as well as the US version of Tennis Masters Series, fixing a pad bug. A new update patch has already been announced to be released soon. Read more for details and links ...

Easily one of the most anticipated games of 2003, Infogrames send out word that Legend Entertainment and Epic Games' "Unreal II: The Awakening" has reached gold status and is to be expected in stores early February. For previously posted screens, trailers and other goodies, check here

A Tale In The Desert also boasts a suite of features never seen before in a massively multiplayer online game. A robust, player-driven legal system allows citizens to change the rules of the game and a focus on intrigue, manipulation and strategy instead of combat. Players advance by completing a range of inventive and cooperative tasks including sculpture, gardening, beer and wine making, even fireworks contests.

Heralding in the arrival of one of the most anticipated four-person multiplayer co-op games of 2003, Atari today announced that the official web site for its new Dungeons & Dragons Heroes video game has launched. The site boasts an array of exclusive features and will act as the online epicenter for the game.

Xtechnologies are pleased to announce the addition of the TEC907 virtual gun to their range of stylish peripherals that are now available in the UK. When used with favourite shoot 'em up games the TEC907 lets users blast away their enemies and rapidly increases scores. The realistic design and great action features make the TEC907 virtual gun one of the most playable around today. With laser precision there'll be no one blasting away in hope of hitting a target, users can shoot with accuracy.

General and media registration for the ninth annual E3Expo, the world's most important trade event for the interactive entertainment industry, is available at www.e3expo.com. E3Expo 2003, "Where Business Gets Fun," returns to Los Angeles as the launching pad for the hottest never-before-seen entertainment and educational software, products and technologies.

Radica UK Ltd, manufacturers of the market leading Gamester peripherals have announced that they will be launching a complete range of accessories Game Boy Advance SP. Details of the line up are due to be confirmed over the coming weeks, but will continue to uphold the strong Gamester brand values of high quality and innovation.

It's not just driving – it's blisteringly fast, nerve-shatteringly intense, pure professional racing and unlike any motorsport video game before. This is Indy Racing League, the official video game of the gruelling US open-wheel championship, due spring 2003 for PS2, Xbox and PC from Codemasters.. Behold the first screenshots of all-American racing Codies-style. Seven PC shots & ten Xbox shots taken from giddying angles.

WarCraftIII.net let us know that the February Issue of Computer Gaming World will reveal the Expansion for Warcraft III, The Frozen Throne.. Here is the clip:

WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne
The war in Azeroth is not over! Blizzard is hard at work on the expansion pack to its blockbuster strategy game, and Computer Gaming World has the world-exclusive scoop. Don't miss it!

Racing into retail outlets nationwide with an action-packed sequel to its 700,000 unit-selling franchise, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has shipped ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Developed by Climax Studios, ATV Quad Power Racing 2 features an entirely new game engine that delivers rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade racing action.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the release of War of the Monsters, a historic brawler of monstrous proportions developed exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Incog Inc. Entertainment, developers of the critically acclaimed Twisted Metal:Black, has teamed up with the company's Santa Monica Studio, to bring epic monster movies to life. Inspired by 1950s and 1960s classics, War of the Monsters allows users to experience all out destruction as 100-foot tall monsters let loose in a raging battle on planet Earth. With 10 distinct monsters, 13 fully destructible environments and numerous weapons at their disposal, War of the Monsters allows gamers to take part in and relive their favorite gargantuan monster movies.

Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2003 ended December 1, 2002.. (Yawn) But! It lists Acclaim's releases for the rest of this year..

Talk about a southern island fantasy! Imagine being in Paradise for two whole weeks, with no-one but the lovely ladies of Dead or Alive to keep you company! Except instead of fighting - it's all about another exciting and reaction testing activity - beach volleyball. In "Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball", you play as a character you select out of all seven of the Dead or Alive ladies, along with one new character and enjoy holidays at various spots on the island playing beach volleyball games. Don't all rush at once for these 13 new pics. No, seriously - don't... Please... Aargh. Man the pumps!

Two years ago AMC Creation started to work with 'No Name War' (NNW) and its a PC RTS war game with an concept based on combining the RTS with RPG elements. According to player's options, the stress can be moved either on pure real time strategy or on RPG-influenced strategy. In the last months, AMC Creation came up with a brand new 3D engine, improved graphics and a more ergonomic concept, so we thought it was time to sit down with Project Manager Marcel Neamtu and cop a feel...

Immerse yourself in the fast-paced, dynamic world of Baldur’s Gate : Dark Alliance. In this epic action RPG, play one of three unique characters as you explore visually stunning environments like bone-chilling ice caverns, marshy swamplands and forlorn tombs. Battle immense Frost Giants, brutal Dragons and hordes of other Dungeons & Dragons creatures. Use your wits, battle fiercely and emerge victorious!

Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward, developed by High Voltage Software, continues the story of the successful action adventure franchise Hunter: The Reckoning. High-speed action combined with top-notch graphics translate the dark fantasy world of the White Wolf role-playing game and bring the essence of the game to life, fully submerging the player into the realm of The World of Darkness. Wayward comes to the PS2 this summer with an all new story, game-play features, weapons and terrifying monsters. Check out the first batch of screens ...

Valve has let us know that their plan is to begin the 2.0 beta test of their Steam broadband content delivery system this Thursday, January 16. Included in the beta will be the release of Counter-Strike version 1.6, "which introduces new weapons (riot shield, FAMAS, and more) a new map (de_airstrip), as well as various fixes and tweaks." Also included in the new Steam beta will be a new version of TeamFortress Classic "featuring the introduction of the teleportation pad, a new map (ravelin), and more." (thanks Blues).

eGenesis is proud to announce that A Tale In The Desert will begin commercial service on February 15. The game will be distributed as a free, downloadable client with a monthly cost of $13.95. The free trial will include 24 hours of game-time, or one month of service, whichever comes first.

KOEI Corporation announced today that Dynasty Warriors 3 Xtreme Legends started shipping to retailers throughout North America. Consumers can expect to find the game on retail shelves this week. Gamers can also order Dynasty Warriors 3 Xtreme Legends through online retailers including: EBGames, GameStop, Toy'R US and BestBuy.

Purge, delivers a compelling combination of first-person shooter gameplay and RPG character development, immersing players in a strife-torn world that blends science fiction and fantasy. In Purge, players will find themselves engrossed in a war between two opposing forces, the Order (humans genetically modified to scientific perfection) and the Chosen (religious believers who reject all forms of technology). Players will be able to customize their characters, various skills and innovative weapons. Freeform Interactive has just released a patch for their public beta, no specific detail are available yet so read more for download links.

UPDATE FreeForm Interactive kindly asked us to pull the files since some bugs have creeped into the patch, another version coming SOON...