Merscom LLC today announced plans to publish WWII Fighter Pilot, an arcade-style flight combat game in which players battle for domination over the Pacific skies during World War II. WWII Fighter Pilot will be available for the PC in October 2004.

Following the recent Lucasfilm title announcement of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith motion picture, LucasArts revealed today that it will release the Star Wars: Episode III video game on May 5, 2005, two weeks before the opening of the film.

Electronic Arts announced today that NBA STREET V3 is in development and scheduled for release in early 2005 under the EA SPORTS BIG brand. The game is being produced by Electronic Arts Canada, the studio which also is home to the industry-leading NBA LIVE and NCAA March Madness hoops videogame franchises.

Warthog today announced that they are working on a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Conquest: Frontier Wars and will be using the original team. Read more for initial game detailsthe first screens, or download the in-game trailer ...

Sega, Nintendo and NCsoft have confirmed a major presence at Europe’s new games business event, the European Games Network, to be held at London ExCeL from September 1st - 3rd, 2004. Read more for further details ...

Developer Paradox Entertainment announced today that PC gamers across North America will experience even more of the excitement they loved in Hearts of Iron with Hearts of Iron - Platinum, scheduled to ship to retail outlets nationwide in September 2004.

THQ today announced that it has entered into a publishing agreement with Iron Lore Entertainment for an as-yet unannounced PC action role playing game (RPG) scheduled for release late in calendar 2005.

Russian developer Burut has briefly announced they are working on "Goldenland 2." Here is the snippet: "The developing of the second part of the role project 'Goldenland' has started! The gamers will appreciate the fully modified world of Turbern and Alberia,essentially transformed by the resources of DirectX 9.0, nonlinear plot, new classes of characters, combat system with large tactical possibilities, destructible environment. The date of release of the 'Goldenland 2' will be announced."

Xbox today announced it will be releasing a Limited Collector's Edition of the highly anticipated Halo 2, that includes a copy of the game plus a 2nd DVD packed with extra content.

Warthog Games have been letting their imagination and creative juices go wild over the last few months in developing new IPs. Today they announced Johnny Whatever, based in an Orwellian future England, which will be available for all next-gen consoles. Read on for more details and some early screens ...

Namco announced today that the innovative action game, Katamari Damacy, will be coming to the U.S. market in September. The ever expanding, article accumulating, swiftly swelling sphere game that is fun for the whole family is set to ship exclusively on the PS2. Check out these screens ...

Iridon Interactive and XS Games LLC have announced an agreement that will see XS Games publish Pure Pinball for the Xbox throughout North America, with distribution handled by Take 2 Interactive. Got a whole slew of screens today ...

KOEI today announced that it will publish "Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends" in North America this November, exclusively for the PS2. The expansion pack can also be played without the original "Samurai Warriors" disc.

CDV Software Entertainment AG announced today the planned fourth quarter release of the second official title in the successful Blitzkrieg series, "Rolling Thunder."

After the success of Indiana Jack and Kokomando, Heaven X announced today that Chester Adventures is in development for the PC platform! Read on for screens and details ...

Electronic Arts today announced that the next expansion pack for Ultima Online will be called Ultima Online: Samurai Empire. Ninjas and samurais and killing, oh my! Read on for more information ...

GMX Media today announcing that Alpha Black Zero for PC is launching across the UK on Friday July 30th.

Armed with an exclusive real-world weapon, keen insight into WWII history and an arsenal of bonus features, the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director's Edition DVD from Electronic Arts puts gamers in the boots of a U.S. Marine as he lives the war in the Pacific Theater.

Developer Paradox Entertainment announced today that the highly anticipated turn-based strategy game Crusader Kings is now scheduled to ship to retail outlets in North America on September 21, 2004.

Ubisoft today announced that it is developing a videogame based on the blockbuster Star Wars Trilogy for the Game Boy Advance in cooperation with LucasArts. Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force is set to release late September 2004 to coincide with the launch of the highly anticipated Star Wars Trilogy DVD.

Ubisoft today announced Advance Guardian Heroes for the Game Boy Advance. The title is a scrolling fighter videogame, featuring over 20 controllable characters, more than 160 powerful moves to master, and many incredible multiplayer scenarios.

"The Ice Age is coming!" – only a few more months before a new exciting Ice Hockey season begins! In time for the start of the season, JoWooD is planning to publish "Ice Hockey Club Manager 2005." Scheduled for release in September 2004. Check our previously posted screens, or read more for details ...

CDV are delighted to confirm the UK release date for their latest award winning real time strategy game, 'Codename: Panzers.' Available for PC, PANZERS will release to an eager gaming community on the 3rd September 2004. Mixing ultra realistic graphics with highly accurate game physics and real world settings and events, PANZERS sets the scene for aspiring commanders to 'make a difference' across three thrilling campaigns and over 30 intense missions. Published by CDV and distributed in the UK by KOCH MEDIA, 'Codename: Panzers' will be available on PC from the 3rd September, priced at £34.99.

Ubisoft today announced that Far Cry Instincts will now be available for both the Xbox and the Sony PlayStation2 in Q1 2005. The console versions will take the best of the top selling tropical PC shooter adapting it to the consoles specificities and using the technology Far Cry fans have come to expect. The new ship date will ensure that both the Xbox and PS2 versions have the same impressive graphics and unique immersive gameplay elements as the highly-regarded Far Cry PC version.

As with previous editions, Ford Racing 3 is being developed by Empire's award-winning Razorworks Studios. Ford Racing 3 will allow gamers to "drive" 47 Ford vehicles, ranging from futuristic concept cars to classic cars, as well as off-road vehicles and pure-bred track racers. The game will also feature 16 different game modes and 26 separate tracks to race on. No damage model is included, and so far, no multiplayer information is available, apart from a mention of "2 player mode." Ford Racing 3 is expected in October 2004.