The paparazzi are unscrupulous photo reporters who are always about to pry into the private life of the „untouchables", the celebrities and other public figures. For them, money comes second. What really matters to a paparazzo is professional reputation and the successful exposure of a famous personality. Released date: 2003/Q1.. Facts and screens below.

The cops are back... and better than ever! Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system builds upon the original Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit's legacy by delivering a more intense, arcade racing experience on the next-generation game system. (scheduled for release by Electronic Arts in Spring 2002) Today EA send us 25 nice new screens. Check them out below!

Nintendo today announced a global price drop for its best-selling, hand-held video game wonder Game Boy Advance, effective February 1, 2002.

THQ Inc. today announced details of its 2002 videogame lineup, which features a diverse array of titles for the new generation of game consoles and includes some of the biggest brands in the industry.

Pharaoh Production have updated their official site with three new screenshots for the upcoming X-Box and PC RPG, Dominion. Here they are.

Asylum has opened up their new site for the upcoming PC and PS2 horror game, Curse - The Eye of Isis... Curse is a game that will take you from grim Victorian London, to the inside of an ancient Egyptian pyramid. And everywhere in between. On the way, the very objects around you will make attempts on your life, and only you, with help from your friend and cohort Verity Sutton, the beautiful clairvoyant, can return the statuette and stop the evil. Head over to the site HERE to check out storyline, some screenshots, character renders, concept arts, wallpapers and more.

Star Wars Starfighter takes players on an epic journey that begins on Naboo and continues through the climactic assault on a Droid Control Ship. The game takes full advantage of the PC's robust graphic capabilities and features more than 20 beautifully-rendered 3D starships amidst 14 incredible environments set in air and space. Gamers can look forward to bonus missions, two-player games, a two-player dog-fighting mode, and two-player capture-the-flag arenas. Last week we announced Star Wars Starfighter went GOLD, today we bring you screens from the first 10 missions (mission 10 is a tough one!). Enjoy!

Freeform Interactive let us know that their official Purge site is now online, introducing their online hybrid RPG/First-Person shooter that is being powered by the LithTech Talon engine. As usuall the site offers information on the game story, features and new screenshots. Check it out.

Avast ye matey! Get to swabbing the poop deck, for Katerina de Leon, the beautiful heroine from Pirates - The Legend of Black Kat, will be arriving soon for PS2!

Microsoft today announced that Nightcaster has appeared at retail locations throughout North America. As the wizard Arran, players will harness the power of over 40 different magical spells from the four schools of Fire, Water, Light, and Dark. Nightcaster is available in stores now, exclusively on Xbox, for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). Nightcaster has an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen. For more information, visit the official site at: http://www.nightcaster.com.

The RtCW Battle on the Beachhead Tournament receives another sponsor! nVIDIA has decided to donate GeForce 3 video cards to the winning team! Most excellent, that l00t sure is getting interesting! Sign-ups are until January 28th, so if you've got a team of seven players then check the BoB Site for more information!

Publisher Microids informs us that their official Warrior Kings (developed by Black Cactus) site is now open for the public. Expected end of March 2002, the site ofers news, screens, info, trailer and gobs of fun information. Check it out!

Crave Entertainment announced today "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for the Sony PS has shipped to stores. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing and most creative extreme sports in the United States, this new racing game challenges players to get aggressive and trick, grind, and stunt their way through the levels. Rated E for Everyone, "X-Bladez" is now available at a suggested retail price of $9.95.

Playnet and Strategy First announced today that they are extending the free play time for WWII Online through January 31st, 2002 for all former account holders.

Stuck in The Crypt? Vulcan have just posted the entire walkthrough for episode one of the Valhalla Classics Speech Adventure on their website. Containing over 190 screenshots, the walkthrough will allow you to keep your hair firmly in your head. Take me there!

Shrapnel Games is proud to announce that the latest game from ProSim, BCT Commander, has Gone Gold. Details on this game and information on how to pre-order can be found on their website.

CDV and "Philos Laboratories" proudly present the first IMPERIUM GALACTICA: 3 trailer! Breath-taking battles in outer space after 2100 AD, in which the human race is desperately trying to survive and defeat a mysterious alien entity that is dominating the over-computerized Earth. The well-balanced mixture of space combats and missions of diplomacy and research will be in German, UK and US stores from the 3rd quarter 2002. But for now, welcome to the movies and enjoy the fantastic space battle. The trailer is 44 Mb and features realtime ingame sequences. Watch a bomber in action and observe the incredible effects and spectacular real time battles...

THQ Inc. today announced "Red Faction 2" for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Developed by THQ's studio, Volition, "Red Faction 2" is the sequel to one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed original game franchises of 2001.

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific Inc. today announced "WWF WrestleMania X8," their latest videogame based on the highly popular World Wrestling Federation license. Emphasizing simulation-style gameplay, "WWF WrestleMania X8" features all the action, excitement and attitude of the World Wrestling Federation designed exclusively for Nintendo Gamecube.

THQ Inc. today announced the latest installment in its highly successful MX franchise. Developed by THQ subsidiary Pacific Coast Power & Light Co., the next MX game is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Gamecube this summer followed by an Xbox video game system from Microsoft release this fall.

Capcom send us three new pics of a bloke being attacked by a bird. (Not that sort.) Check them out!

BioWare and Interplay have reached a settlement ending the dispute between the companies. Per the agreement, Neverwinter Nights, developed by BioWare, will be published by Infogrames worldwide subject to certain pre-existing Interplay licenses. In addition other matters have been resolved to both parties’ mutual satisfaction.

For all the CS fans out there its a known fact that cheaters are slowly but surely killing the most popular online game ever. Ever since "punkbuster" seized releasing their public tool it has only gotten worse. Gamespy has put up an interesting article with Valve's Erik Johnson that should be read by all CS players ... Check it OUT!

Sierra sends word that the new/official site for Papyrus' upcoming NASCAR Racing 2002 Season is now live. It has a link to the demo and a bunch of screenshots to keep you happy untill it arrives in stores (which ought to be SOON).