With Test Drive for PlayStation2 hitting the store shelves it's time to break out the cheat codes and experience some fun and exciting new cars. The game not only features SoundMAX SPX "animated audio" from Analog Devices, but three hidden SoundMAX cars that promise to tear up the tracks. The SoundMAX SPX audio rendering technology allows players to differentiate between the turbo charger on a V6 engine and the deep bass roar of a big block V8, thus bringing the game's engine sounds to life.

Wielding Anglo Saxon GBH on to 21st Century GBA, Barbarian looks set to become the undisputed heavyweight king of the handheld slash-‘em-ups when it is unleashed by Titus Software in October.

Defender brings an all-new 3-D remake of the original arcade classic to next-generation consoles, offering the only space-combat game that lets players rescue and defend humans from an alien onslaught with a combination of high-octane, space-combat action and strategic command.

Strategy First and Nival Interactive are delighted to announce a new publishing deal, whereby Strategy First retains the publishing rights for Etherlords II in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Gnostic Labs, a startup formed to create better worlds, announced plans for their initial product. Evolving the genres of strategy and action games, Gnostic Labs is developing Eschaton, a team combat game. Check the screens!

In October the high-praised real time strategy play BATTLE REALMS is extended by the ADD on WINTER OF THE WOLF. As the name already indicates, the fearless Wolf Clan will be the center of the official AddOn. The game features and all details of the extension will soon be announced on the official Battle Realms site!

Staggan are stepping into the world of online gaming, with a massively multiplayer football game called United Soccer. The next generation of online gaming from Staggan. Read more below!

CDV Software Entertainment AG, one of the leading German publishers and distributors of gaming software, today announced three upcoming titles for the Xbox videogame system from Microsoft. In a continuing effort to diversify consumer offerings, CDV is planning to release "CORE," "Project Nomads," and "Vultures" in 2003.

Have you ever dreamed of stepping into a famous player’s shoes, playing on the centre court or having your winning shot applauded by a jubilant crowd? For those of you who want to try your luck on the courts this summer, US OPEN 2002 will give you access to the most prestigious tennis courts in the world.

The 3DO Company today announced the planned release of the CUBIX: Showdown game, coming this fall to the Nintendo GameCube system and the Game Boy Advance system. The CUBIX game brings fast turn-based battle action gameplay to the gaming platforms, with cutting edge graphics that rival those of the TV show.

BAM! Entertainment today announced that its action title, Reign of Fire, based on Spyglass Entertainment's upcoming film is also to be released on Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance in addition to the previously announced PlayStation 2 and Xbox™ versions.

Ubi Soft announces Larry Bond’s Harpoon 4, the eagerly-anticipated combat simulation that puts the world’s greatest naval powers at your command. Building on the depth and detail of its famous predecessors, Larry Bond’s Harpoon 4 features gorgeous and life-like 3D graphics, a campaign based on a Larry Bond storyline, and competitive multiplayer action. Larry Bond’s Harpoon 4 is scheduled to ship to U.S. retail shelves in the Holiday season 2002.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of Treasure Planet on PS one and PS2, the action adventure based on Disney's forthcoming animated movie.

Gibcom Multimedia – the French developer and publisher founded by gaming visionary Roland Oskian – is about to shake up the world of children’s gaming with the release of its first PC title KiPulKai: The Secret of the KiBoa this August.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, today announced an exclusive worldwide deal with Cyan Worlds, Inc., to publish and operate Myst Online (working title).

Konami of America Inc., today announced that it will publish its most popular games for PC CD-ROM. The 2002 line-up includes Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Frogger The Great Quest and Shadow of Destiny among others.

Take-2 announced today that Rockstar Games (in conjunction with Remedy Entertainment) has begun development of Max Payne 2, a sequel to the blockbuster hit Max Payne (platforms not revealed at this time). Now THAT is some good shit!

Revving up its engines to deliver the smash sequel to its 600,000 unit-selling franchise, Acclaim today announced it will release ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 across all next-generation systems this coming winter. Currently under development with Climax Studios, ATV Quad Power Racing 2 will feature an entirely new game engine that will deliver rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade action.

Data Becker just let us know that they will be showing an advanced beta of their highly anticipated Highland Warriors at the E3 and also announced today the sequel to America, named .. yes you guessed it America II. Read on!

Strategy First and Stardock are pleased to announce that they have entered a worldwide publishing agreement for Galactic Civilizations, the new sequel to the space empire building game originally created in the early 1990s for OS/2.

Burnout 2: Returning to the streets in what promises to be the most adrenaline-filled arcade driving game of the forthcoming holiday season, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it will release Burnout 2: Point of Impact this fall across all next-generation gaming platforms.

NBA Jam 2004: Taking high-flying NBA action to an exciting new level, Acclaim Sports, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its world-renowned Austin Studio has begun development on NBA JAM 2004 for all of the next-generation gaming platforms.

Black Isle Studios, the award winning role-playing game division of Interplay Entertainment Corp. announced today the development of their next epic, Lionheart, for the PC. Lionheart is a stunning new RPG being developed by Reflexive Entertainment Inc. that utilizes the character development system from the critically acclaimed Fallout series in an atypical fantasy setting. The game will be demonstrated at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in the Interplay booth (Concourse Hall, booth #5010) by appointment only.

Crave Entertainment announced today that Warner Bros. Consumer Products has awarded the company a license to develop a Game Boy Advance title featuring the three mischievous, ever-scheming neighborhood friends seen daily on Cartoon Network's hit animated series Ed, Edd n Eddy. The title is anticipated to ship in Fall 2002.

The saga of Max and Logan continues as Sierra and Fox Interactive announced today the development of James Cameron's Dark Angel( for the PS2 and the Xbox. James Cameron's Dark Angel is a third-person action adventure game, which features both fighting and stealth tactics, based on the television series created by Academy Award-winner James Cameron and Charles Eglee. In addition to an original captivating storyline, James Cameron's Dark Angel features the likenesses and voice-overs by Jessica Alba (Max) and Michael Weatherly (Logan).

Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. proudly announces Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the follow-up to the global blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto 3.