Adorning a leather jumpsuit and sitting on a new set of rubbers, Titus Software is all set to enter the highly oiled world of ‘no rules’ motor racing with Downforce, due to be published for Game Boy Advance in May 2002. We already posted some screens several days ago, but here is the official announcement.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, unveiled today the latest creation inspired by the works of world renowned novelist Tom Clancy. Splinter Cell is a third person stealth action game, featuring cyber-terrorism, shadow agencies, and covert operations and is set in the realistic, highly detailed geopolitical universe as portrayed in the works by Tom Clancy. In the fall of 2002, Ubi Soft will debut this lone stealth action game worldwide on the Xbox and PC, with further new generation platforms following in 2003. Update: More screens is added!

Renegade Gods is currently hard at work producing its first title: Eden Eclipse, a 3D science-fiction game with RPG influence that utilizes some of today’s most advanced 3D technology. Featuring stunning visuals, a deep story and compelling characters, beautifully composed score and electronic soundtrack - Eden Eclipse is sure to be one hell of a game!

After winning the Best Massively Multiplayer Online Game award from PC Gamer magazine for its game, Anarchy Online, Funcom announces the release of a special retail edition shipping to stores on May 15, 2002. Customers can pre-order a copy of the game later today through Funcom's online store. Full pressrelease below!

Fast on the heels of one of the company’s most successful years featuring the Dragon Warrior series, Enix America Inc. today announced two new games for 2002. Available this Fall are Robot Alchemic Drive (RAD) and Grandia Xtreme, both for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.

Strategy First and Third Wire Productions are pleased to announce that they have signed a worldwide publishing agreement for their highly anticipated flight simulation game, Strike Fighters: Project 1, scheduled for release later this summer. Strike Fighters: Project 1 is a new jet combat game designed by the lead designer of European Air War (Best Simulation Game of 1998) and Jane’s Longbow 2 (Best Simulation Game of 1997).

The Deadly Dozen are back for another round of intense warfare. Infogrames, Inc. today announced Deadly Dozen: Pacific Theatre for the PC. In development by nFusion and available later this year, Deadly Dozen: Pacific Theatre puts 12 new soldiers into an action-packed war adventure in the Pacific.

Black Isle Studios, the RPG (role-playing game) division of Interplay Entertainment Corp., announced today their plan to create a collector's edition of Icewind Dale II featuring collectible items, exclusive gameplay enhancements and much more. Limited quantities of the Icewind Dale II Collector's Edition will be available for a limited time exclusively at www.Interplay-Store.com.

Activision, Inc. confirmed today that Treyarch is in development on a Minority Report game for the PlayStation2 , the Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. Inspired by Steven Spielberg’s upcoming feature film, “Minority Report,” a 20th Century Fox and Dreamworks co-production starring Tom Cruise slated for release on June 21, the Minority Report video game puts players in the role of a PreCrime Police Officer wrongfully accused of murder. Throughout the 3rd person action/adventure game, players will explore many of the locations from the film, as well as make use of advanced weapons and gadgets straight out of the movie in an attempt to clear their name. Minority Report the game will be released in the winter of 2002 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

From Infogrames, Inc straight to a Nintendo Game Boy Advance near you comes Blender, a mutant dog with super long ears, in his first adventure for a handheld video game system: Blender Bros.™ Blender, leader of the Cosmos Keepers, must battle to save the universe from the evil Zooligans with the help of his allies the “Mini-Bros.” Blender is looking for new Cosmos Keeper recruits as Blender Bros. ships to game software retailers today.

Lucasarts has just announced that they’ve sign an agreement with The Collective for the publishing rights to Wrath. Wrath, one of the most sought after games in the industry, is an arcade-style game that utilizes turn-based gameplay with both action and strategy. Expected in 2003 on all next-gen platforms.

JoWooD Productions is proud to announce the signing of Michael Schumacher Racing World Kart 2002, an innovative racing game that successfully captures the excitement and speed behind the sport. Endorsed by one of the greatest racing drivers of all time, the game is scheduled for release in June 2002, only on PC.

Buka Entertainment, a leading entertainment software publisher in Russia, today announced that its lineup of PC titles to be exhibited at E3 in Los Angeles.

THQ International Ltd, a subsidiary of THQ Inc. today announced an exclusive deal with Gauntlet Entertainment Ltd, to provide a new channel to market for all store front deliveries in the UK and Ireland. The first titles to be covered by this deal will include Britney's Dance BeatT (PS2, GBA, PCCD), Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the ClonesT (GBA), Gitaroo Man (PS2) and MotoGP: Ultimate Racing TechnologyT (Xbox).

Dragonfly announced today that they will be releasing 'Karma: Immortality', a Military Action FPS game based on the Science Fiction & Non-Fiction history, in 2002. 'Karma: Immortality' will include a single-player campaign and multiplayer mode that will include Team Death, Team play, Survival Mode. (thanks GameSpyDaily) Head over to Gamezone21 for full pressrelease, screens and a movie.

WildTangent, Inc., pioneering the Interactive Broadcast Games industry, announced today in cooperation with NIKE, Inc., the release of a retail quality online game as a key element of Nike's Global "Secret Tournament." The game, starring 24 of the world's best soccer players, is live at Nikefootball.com.

Activision, Inc. is expanding its industry leading Activision O2 brand lineup with the development of a new motocross game that will be headlined by three-time undefeated Summer X-Games freestyle gold medallist, Travis Pastrana. The sixth title to be marketed under the Activision O2 brand, Travis Pastrana’s Pro MotoX™ will feature other top riders including Mike Brown, Tommy Clowers, Ernesto Fonseca and Carey Hart.

The Hiltons, the Marriotts, Ian Schrager….ever wanted to walk in their shoes or rub shoulders with the rich and famous? Well, now budding hotel tycoons can try their hand at building their own hotel empire in JoWooD’s new PC simulation game, Maximum Capacity: Hotel Giant. In this game where brainpower, common sense, and some design skills converge, players will get to build, design, observe, and manage all aspects of a hotel, or hotel chain. Read more below for announcement and click here for our recent posted screens and facts.

Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment announced today that they will be releasing Crusader Kings, a strategy game based on the Europa Universalis engine, in Fall 2002.

CDV Software Entertainment, one of the leading German publishers and distributors of gaming software, today announces its strongest line-up ever for E3, the biggest trade show for interactive entertainment, being held May 22-24, 2002 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. CDV’s stand will include a gaming zone, with playable code, several conference rooms, and will be located in the Kentia hall of the LA Convention Center.

Enroth-Online is the first MMORPG of its caliber that is free to play. You heard us right, once you buy the software their is no monthly subscription charge. But wait, the best is yet to come... Enroth-Online is free to play. If your going to spend $10 or more a month, why not spend that money to give yourself a chance to win thousands? They have quite a "different" view on the future of online gaming ... but interesting .. read on!

Wizardry Summoner is classic RPG game, in the style of the well-known and extremely successful Wizardry role playing series. The title is exclusively being developed for the Game Boy Advance by Natsume.

Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment announced today that they will be publishing Hearts of Iron, a definitive real-time WWII strategy game, in the Fall of 2002.

Total Immersion Racing is a brand new game experience that combines the highest quality driving technology, real-world racecars & tracks and immersive gameplay. Expected end of 2002.

Sierra is making plans to re-release Tribes 2 with some new additions such as a the free mod Base++, new maps, game enchancements, new skins and other undisclosed features (i guess to actually make the re-release interesting) all crammed together on the same cd, for good measure. The tuned up T2 is expected end of the year at the regular 40$ retail price (and 20$ off for previous T2 owners).