Electronic Arts today announced that the long-awaited 4th generation of the PC game SimCity, SimCity 4, is in development at the company's Walnut Creek-based Maxis studio. Featuring new simulation and graphics engines, new regional game play and the new ability to track the lives of individual Sims as they go about their daily routine, SimCity 4 is the most realistic, powerful and personal SimCity experience ever. SimCity 4 will make its debut to industry insiders on May 22nd at the Electronic Entertainment Exposition in Los Angeles.

THQ International Ltd, a subsidiary of THQ Inc., and Encore, Inc. today announced an agreement granting THQ international PAL publishing rights for a number of new titles from Encore’s next-generation console portfolio.

The tactical game Empire Of Magic is being developed for two years in the workshop of a Slovak company Mayhem Studios. In the following paragraph you will make the acquaintance of the game’s storyline full of reverses and surprises. It doesn’t fit to the category to common straightforward storylines and using a lot of minor plots it diversifies the playtime. Check out screens and features below!

Russobit-M send us some news update for their upcoming RPG 'Goldenland'.The part of engine which is responsible for character’s moving was improved. One of the main innovations is the removing of usual squared fragmentation during the walking. We’ll test this innovation on one of locations of Marvia, which is the east part of Goldenland. So, check out the screens.

It has been nearly fifteen years since the war between the Orcs and Humans ended. An uneasy peace settled over the land while, for years, the drums of war were silent. Yet the kingdoms of men grew complacent in their victory - and slowly, the defeated Orcish clans regrouped under the banner of a new visionary leader. Now a darker shadow has fallen over the world, threatening to extinguish all life - all hope. The drums of war play upon the winds once again - rising urgently towards the inevitable hour when the skies will rain fire - and the world will tremble before the coming of the Burning Legion. These are without any doubt some of the most beautiful WC3 screens i have seen so far!

Featuring pinball tables from past to present, Pinball Advance will capture the hearts and minds of all those who have played the silver ball when it is published for Game Boy Advance by Digital Worldwide in June 2002.. Pinball Advance features the Tarantula, Jailbreak and Daredevil pinball tables, all fully rendered in shiny 3D and each with their own exclusive single and multiball game modes.

Today Primal Soft released two new screens from their upcoming 3D fantasy action RPG, The I of the Dragon.. "A mystical land filled with magical creatures is your playground. And this time you are a not some puny magician, or a stupid barbarian. You are a Dragon! A power to be reckoned with... Fly with the wind. Protect the people, fight the monsters, set fire to forests, level entire mountain ranges!"

TTG today tossed up a new 5 MB (DivX) Iron Storm Movie that sports a minute and a half of cinematic and gameplay footage from 4X Studio's upcoming WW I game, Iron Storm. Grab it here!

In Antz Racing, a major racing contest is organised to prove that there is, indeed, a better place – Insectopia! All the insect tribes take part in a championship series, which lasts throughout the four seasons: summer, autumn, winter and spring. Take the wheel behind amazing vehicles, such as sardine tins and soda cans, and prepare yourself to beat our resourceful hero Z, the gorgeous Princess Bala, the master manipulator General Mandible, Colonel Cutter, Azteca, and the good-hearted Weaver. Click read more below to check out 25 new GameBoy Advance screens.

5 Great Flight Sims – 6 Amazing Aircraft! Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the Air Attack Pack flight simulator compilation. The Air Attack Pack retails at $19.99 and is in stores today.

3 Games. 110 Missions. Are you tough enough? Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the Delta Force Trilogy compilation pack. The Delta Force Trilogy is available now on PC CD Rom and costs $29.99

We have tossed up some new interface screens and artwork from Black Isle Studios upcoming RPG title, Icewind Dale II. "Icewind Dale II is being developed and published by Black Isle Studios" Njoy!

Shadowbane's Official Web site got relaunched with a new look today. Here is a clip from their posting:

Welcome to the new look and feel for Shadowbane's Official Web site! This change was basically phase one in a long series of improvements and upgrades we have planned for the site. Phase two of the redesign will take place sometime after E3, but before the opening of our Extended phase of Shadowbane testing. During Phase Two, new features and functionality will be added to the site, along with new graphical elements.

Based on the major picture from Dreamworks set to release from June, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron tells the rousing tale of a wild and rambunctious mustang stallion named Spirit and his journey through the untamed American West. After a sudden and violent Thunderstorm hits Homeland scattering the herd, it is up to you to help get them home safely and discover what has happened to Spirit…

Westwood has released New official Maps for Yuri's Revenge! "The third official map pack". In this download players will find two never before seen official maps created by the Yuri's Revenge team. Grab it here!

Gov. Jesse Ventura may soon become more animated than ever. Ventura's campaign committee, credited in 1998 with its effective use of the Internet as a campaign tool, is again exploring how to break new ground — this time through interactive campaign-themed video games. Thanks HomeLan

In a cooperation deal with 4Players GmbH, Fishtank publishes the first trailer of Archangel, a PC game mixing both roleplaying and action elements at its best. Read more for some new screens and links.

Thanks to strategy first for giving us the exclusive on this nice promotional trailer for their upcoming RTS game "Celtic Kings: Rage of War". Read more for links on where to grab this beauty!

Accommodating and adjusting to market trends, Schanz International Consultants is adding online RTS called “Angel of Silence” (AOS) by Korean company Triple Dice to its portfolio. Gerhard Schanz, MD of SIC comments, “We know and respect that online gaming will be the next killer platform and want to move in tandem with the market”.

"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." Today we serve up some screens showing off the levels/maps. Njoy

"Lock On: Modern Air Combat" combines a broad scope of game play that includes a dynamic battle generator, an immersive combat environment, robust multi-player options, and in-your-face action. Click 'Read More' for some links where to grab it and see for yourself what the hype is all about ...

Experience the life of a pro surfer in the beautiful aquatic world of TransWorld Surf, developed by Angel Studios. The best technology available gives TransWorld Surf the most astoundingly authentic waves, and incredible water textures, lighting, shadows and particle effects.

The 25th of April 2002 CDV’ s re-launched official website of Divine Divinity is going online! Packed with information and with a re-designed layout role playing fans will find among other things an extensive FAQ, the newest screenshots and much more. It also features a special treat: the marvellous Dvinine Divnity intro sequence! This masterpiece was created by French animation experts ExMachina, one of Europe’s best animation studios. They already produced the intro-sequences for Tomb Raider V and Final Fantasy IX. Visit the website and take a look at how everything began!

After the huge success of Cossacks: The Art of War, the official first add-on, GSC Game World and CDV Software now return to the battle fields of Europe from the 16th to 18th century. Check some early screens!

RTS fans pay attention! The release date of Sudden Strike II is approaching. To whet your appetites the demo of the eagerly awaited sequel to the blockbuster of Sudden Strike can be downloaded on the official Sudden Strike II website, from May.