Magitech released a new update patch for the UK version of their RTS game "Takeda". Version 2.0 offers a new tournament style campaign, the ability to choose clans in random battles, three new generals for campaign 1, and some new hotkeys. In order to install the new patch you NEED to have Update 1.0 installed first ... Click HERE for previously posted "screens" or HERE for previously posted "facts" .

THQ Inc. today announced Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones for Game Boy Advance. Attack of the Clones will be the only game that follows the storyline of the new movie and is scheduled for release spring 2002 coincident with the theatrical release nationwide.

Activision let us know that WRECKLESS, the first mission-based driving game for the Xbox video game system is now available in stores. They also let us know that they tossed up a brand new high-speed chase movie on the official site for WRECKLESS..

We're pleased to announce that the participants for the Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Beta test have now been selected. Over 100,000 people entered and approximately 5,000 people were randomly selected to take part. The Beta discs have been sent via FedEx and will arrive in the next few days. Please do not contact Blizzard regarding the status of your application; selected testers will receive an email from us confirming their participation in the next few days. We would like to thank everyone who applied and please continue to visit Warcraft III website for more information on the game. We look forward to seeing you on Battle.net.

For some odd reason we missed this one earlier. Today UbiSoft released the update patch for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon. The 1.1.5.0 upgrade is a whopping 31 megs, get it HERE or click HERE. If you want to know ALL the goodies it fixes then read on ...

NVIDIA® Corporation today unveiled the all new GeForce4 family of Graphics Processor Units (GPUs), the fastest, most innovative and powerful GPUs in the world. The GeForce4 GPU brings innovative and performance leading technology to multiple markets, including the desktop PC, the Mac and notebook computers.

If it were not for the fact that these WarCraft III screens look so damn nice i would no bother to post them because Blizzard is REALLY going for the overkill. Releasing a few screens ever damn day, just give us the god damn game instead!

Boolat Games let us know that they have updated the layout of their Lethal Dreams dedicated website and also updated their screenshot section... Lethal Dreams is their new upcoming 3D Role Playing/Strategy game ... Check it out HERE.

The US folks might be playing Batman Vengeance already but the European market has yet to see the initial release of UbiSoft's "Batman Vengeance". So we bring you 2 small trailers of The Bat Man in Action. Click HERE to see Batman in his Batcar (Gamecube) and click HERE to see Batman flying in his BatPlane (XBOX).

UbiSoft just let us know that they are working on a Collector's Edition of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, to be expected in March. This Pack will include the Ghost Recon Retail version, Mission Pack (8 new single player maps, multiplayer maps, new characters and enhancements), The Making Off-cd (a look behind the scenes of the creatio and origin of Ghost Recon) and a Versus Strategy Guide (a high quality aid to solve all GR Missions).

Computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., along with developer BreakAway Games, announces that "Tropico: Paradise Island," has shipped to stores nationwide. The game features additional scenarios, weather effects, and a whole new flock of tourists to line the pockets of El Presidente.

Capcom send over two new screens from their upcoming GT3-style PS2 title, Auto Modellista. The game will hit Japan later this year but no news of a European or US release.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the largest video game publishers in the world, has teamed up with 20th Century Fox, to bring Ice Age to the Game Boy Advance hand-held video game system worldwide. The game will launch simultaneously with the movie, when it hits theaters in March of 2002.

Capcom Eurosoft today reaffirmed its relationship with Bigben Interactive UK, by confirming that BBI will distribute two of its forthcoming Gameboy Color titles, 'Mega Man Xtreme 2' and 'Toki Tori'. Bigben Interactive, one of Europe's independent distributors will handle all marketing and sales activities for the two GBC titles across Europe.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and Holistic Design, Inc announced today that their latest simulation, "Mall Tycoon," has shipped to stores. The game gives players the opportunity to design, build, and run the 3D retail empire of their dreams.

A short developer Q&A explaining, among other things, how the PS2 version differs from the DC one.

Today GamingGroove made an interview with Greg Zeschuk & Trent Oster from BioWare and about their upcoming game NeverWinter Nights.. Here is a snip from the interview:

GamingGroove: How long can we look forward to the single player campaign being and roughly how many different areas does the story encompass?

Greg Zeschuk: We’re aiming for roughly 60 hours for the single player campaign. The story takes the player to a number of areas – rumor has it there are more playable areas in Neverwinter Nights than in Baldur’s Gate. Read on!

Capcom is coming up with Gun Survivor 3 Dino Crisis, currently available in Japan. Feel like chasing some dino's? Take a look how they will NOT make it easy on you.

Step into the famous shoes of the world’s most stylish secret agents. Infogrames, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, is blasting Men in Black 2: Alien Escape, based on the hit movie franchise, onto the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system for Summer 2002. Featuring snappy one-liners, weird conspiracy theories and bizarre, humorous situations, Men in Black 2: Alien Escape isn’t your ordinary video game experience! Full pressrelease and four artwork is available at TTG.

Fans of the hugely successful Cossacks: European Wars will be glad to hear that a unique “World Ranking” league system will be included in the much anticipated add-on, “The Art of War”. Never in videogame history, has a game provided you with a ranking system this detailed.

One of the most massive allied campaigns, targeting Berlin and Hitler's capitulation, is on its way ... Right in the middle is an American infantry company that needs you, the Commander, to guide them through the various theaters of war. WARCOMMANDER can be categorized as a tactical RTS game and promises great depth as well as breathtaking action! CDV simply owns the WWII based RTS market!

Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment made an official statement from the show floor of the Milia Expo in Cannes, France today, announcing that they have signed a multiple title publishing agreement for three of Paradox's upcoming titles.

Microsoft Game Studios today announced the development of "Whacked!," the latest addition to the award-winning lineup of titles for the Microsoft Xbox video game system. Developed by Presto Studios Inc., "Whacked!" will feature fast and furious combat in which eight demented contestants are pitted against each other in the world's most irreverent and dangerous game show. Update: TTG got 4 artwork posted that you can check out here!

– Deal! Draw! Conquer! Infogrames, Inc. has announced the summer release of the eagerly anticipated Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game for the Game Boy Advance. Developed by Screaming Games, the Game Boy Advance version of the Dragon Ball Z: Collectible Card Game allows players to immerse themselves in the DBZ Universe and utilizing powerful characters and combat strategies to save it from destruction!

Regulator Studios has started accepting alpha test applications. The first 100 applicants will be selected based upon there time in the community, game history, PVP and GVG combat experience and ability to test many hours per week.