Russian video game developer and publisher, 1C, is gearing up to make its debut in the North American market with the PC 3D adventure game Jazz and Faust. Set for release in the second quarter of 2002, Jazz and Faust will feature a rich, innovative storyline and beautiful 3D graphics, which will satisfy game fans that are looking for both qualities in a game rather than just one at the expense of the other.

Activision, Inc. confirmed today that the company is currently in development on the fourth product in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, one of the largest brands in interactive entertainment. The game, which is being created by premier developer Neversoft Entertainment, will feature the signature gameplay, top-rated skaters and intuitive controls that have made the franchise a critical and commercial success. The title is slated for release in fiscal year 2003.

Game Publisher Akaei can today announce that they are to publish Solaris 104, an “Old School” arcade side scrolling shooting action Game for the PC. Solaris 104 beautifully combines a classic genre with the latest ingenuity in today’s technology. Solaris 104 will be available in Quarter One 2002.

Prey Digital Studios are currently working on their first game and they are seeking a publisher for this product.. About the game: STUNG! is a unique new slant on the first person 3d action kill ‘em up, offering groundbreaking new gameplay elements, incredibly realistic environments and a cast of crazy creepy crawly characters! Check out screens and gameinfo on the official site.

Meudon, December 10th 2001: Universal Interactive, a studio from Vivendi-Universal Publishing, will publish games based on J.R.R. Tolkien's worldwide best-selling saga "The Lord of the Rings," the company announced today.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE: Private-Sector Ally FLYING LAB SOFTWARE has announced development of a multimedia simulation, the DELTA GREEN COMPUTER GAME, to be released to agents and case officers everywhere in 2003!

Rage, the UK-based computer games publisher and developer, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Majesco Sales Inc ("Majesco") which guarantees the release of all of the Company's forthcoming console titles in North America, until autumn of 2002.

TDK Mediactive, Inc. , a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today a list of 17 games it anticipates publishing for it's 2002-03 fiscal year ending March 31, 2003. With exciting brands like "Shrek", "Robotech", "Mercedes-Benz", "Dinotopia", "Aquaman", "Lady Sia", and "UBOS", TDK is unveiling titles for all next generation consoles, including the NINTENDO GAMECUBE video game system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Sony PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo's handheld Game Boy Advance system.

Today the Russian developers Revolt Software announce a new space combat sim game with the title Homeplanet. Daily Telefrag got the first details of this game and the developers also posted up half a dozen screenshots and a two-minute movie trailer.. The release is set to April 2002 through publisher Russobit-M. Now let's hope they get this game out to the rest of the world!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today their new game for the PC, "Mall Tycoon[TM]." Developed in conjunction with Holistic Design, Inc., the game gives players the opportunity to design, build, and run the 3D retail empire of their dreams. "Mall Tycoon" is due to ship in January 2002.

Monster Game, a division of Monster Cable focusing specifically on products for the home videogame market, announced today that its full line of cables for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft is now available in stores. These new cables, including composite, S-Video, and component cables, are indispensable accessories for the most powerful console on the market this holiday season.

Black Belt Challenge is an original and enjoyable one-on-one Fighting Game for the Game Boy Advance. Featuring unique characters, intuitive controls, countless moves to master and various addictive game modes, it is a phenomenal handheld fighting game.

Rage, the computer games developer and publisher, today announces that it has launched a brand new dedicated web site for its forthcoming David Beckham Soccer game.

Radica U.K Ltd, manufacturers of the highly regarded range of Gamester accessories have announced their launch line up of officially licenced Xbox video game system peripherals. The product range has been developed by a team of key designers in the UK and US in conjunction with Microsoft. Each accessory has been designed to be ergonomic and durable, giving gamers an “Unfair Advantage” across the complete range of Xbox games.

The Latest Game from Techland delivers Tactical Action and Stunning Graphics! Techland, a Polish developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, after success of Crime Cities, announced today, that Chrome is in development for PC platform.

Engage in the Next Generation Thrill of Arcade Racing With the Spiritual Successor to the Highly Acclaimed, Award Winning Need For Speed III: Hot Pursuit for the PlayStation.

Sierra, a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing, and UK-based Argonaut Software Ltd. today announced SWAT: Global Strike Team (GST) to release next fall under the Sierra brand on Xbox, and another, yet to be announced, next-generation console.

Vivendi Universal Publishing, a division of Vivendi Universal, and Argonaut Software Ltd. today announced an exclusive long-term deal to publish the much-anticipated title Malice: Kat’s Tale. The game is due to release next fall under the Sierra brand on Xbox, and another, yet to be announced, next-generation console. Also expected on the Playstation2.

Company Expands Next-Generation Hand-Held Lineup with Perennial Basketball Favorite Scheduled to Slam Home this Holiday Season. Dishing-off above the rim NBA action into the hands of gamers, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced the launch of NBA JAM 2002 for Nintendo's Game Boy® Advance.

Midas Interactive is glad to announce their plans to release 'Penny Racers™' on PlayStation 2 in November 2001. Read pressrelease below and we also have five screenshots, a pack shot and a whole bunch of box-out friendly car pics.

TDK Mediactive, Inc., a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today that Shrek for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft will feature character contributions from Grammy and Emmy winning Producer/Director, Todd McFarlane. Based on the highest grossing film of the summer from DreamWorks, Shrek for Xbox is slated for a November 15th release in tandem with the Xbox hardware launch. Suggested retail price for Shrek for Xbox is $49.99.

New maps is avaliable to Warlords Battlecry. Also WBC2 has been announced. It was not supposed to be announced yet, but an ad for it accidentally slipped into the box for Pool of Radiance: RoMD. It is due to be released Spring 2002. Download the maps and read the announcement over at Warlords Battlecry Elite!

They've bought the publishing rights to one of the GameCube's first RPGs. Ubi Soft to publish Announces First RPG First GameCube Title on Game Cube: Evolution Worlds™.

Leading Electronic Entertainment Developer Invests in Wireless Motion Input Controller Manufacturer; Gains Access to Patents, Intellectual Property and Future Product Offerings.

Having built a formidable reputation for creating top-quality interactive entertainment products based on some of the best-known names in mainstream entertainment, London-based entertainment software developer Asylum Entertainment has unveiled its first original property, Curse: The Eye of Isis. The Curse will also be available for PS2 and XbX.