Ubi Soft Entertainment, a world leader in interactive entertainment, and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), today announced a worldwide licensing agreement allowing Ubi Soft to develop and publish games based on the Davis Cup, the premier team competition in tennis. Under the license, Ubi Soft will create titles for multiple platforms including PCs and new generation consoles, the first of which is expected to launch in May 2002.

Black Isle Studios, the role-playing game division of Interplay Entertainment Corp., announced today that a sequel to the award-winning computer role-playing game Icewind Dale is currently in development and will be distributed by Vivendi Universal Games in North America. Icewind Dale II is scheduled to ship to retail on May 28, 2002.

Continuing to build on its successful action sports brand, Activision, Inc. confirmed today that acclaimed developer Gearbox Software is currently in the final stages of production on the PC version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater™ 3. The game will include several new platform specific features such as exclusive online modes, downloadable user-created maps and fully customizable mouse, game controller and keyboard configurations.

Boundless Entertainment, Inc. introduced today BOUNDLESS ADVENTURES, the first entry into a new generation of Online RPGs and the company`s flagship project.

Universal Interactive, Inc., a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing, announced today that it will release an enhanced version of Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex* for the Xbox* video game system from Microsoft in first quarter 2002.

THQ Inc. today announced that Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights is in development for PlayStation2 and Nintendo GameCube. Based on the classic Scooby-Doo! cartoon series that features a quirky animated cast of characters and mysterious masked villains, Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights for PlayStation 2 is scheduled for release in summer 2002, followed by the GameCube version in fall 2002.

"REALITY PUMP STUDIOS", the award winning development team from ZUXXEZ Ent. responsible for the highly acclaimed "Earth 2150 Series" and other award winning titles, has now confirmed the release date of their current top title for Sept. 2002.

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced details of an extensive marketing campaign backing the first World Wrestling Federation licensed title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, WWF Raw. An exclusive Xbox title, WWF Raw will ship on February 12 and benefit from multi-million dollar marketing support, including a national television campaign featuring the music of Limp Bizkit.

Rage, the UK-based computer games publisher and developer, is pleased to announce that its forthcoming officially licensed boxing game 'Rocky' for the Sony PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft is scheduled for release in time for Christmas 2002.

Midway Games Inc., a leading software industry publisher and developer announced today that the official title for the all-new, next-generation version of the popular fighting game franchise will be Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance is currently in development and scheduled to ship fall 2002 for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance and other next-generation gaming systems.

Eidos Interactive announces a new brand specifically devoted to bringing high-quality Japanese video game titles to the worldwide market. 'Fresh Games' will kick-off its line-up with Mr Moskeeto, Mad Maestro!, and Legaia 2: Duel Saga, sequel to the 300,000-plus unit selling Legend of Legaia. All three games have been developed by SCEI (Sony Computer Entertainment) for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and will be available in Spring 2002.

THQ Inc. today announced "Red Faction 2" for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Developed by THQ's studio, Volition, "Red Faction 2" is the sequel to one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed original game franchises of 2001.

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific Inc. today announced "WWF WrestleMania X8," their latest videogame based on the highly popular World Wrestling Federation license. Emphasizing simulation-style gameplay, "WWF WrestleMania X8" features all the action, excitement and attitude of the World Wrestling Federation designed exclusively for Nintendo Gamecube.

THQ Inc. today announced Hot Wheels (working title) is in development for PlayStation2. Created by car combat game developer Beyond Games, Hot Wheels is a unique mission-based racing adventure set in a dark, futuristic world that appeals to core gamers and racing enthusiasts alike. THQ's Hot Wheels for PlayStation 2 is scheduled for release in fall 2002.

Unleashing the passion of short-track stock car racing for the PC, Infogrames, Inc. announces the release of USAR Hooters ProCup Racing this spring. This action packed game features steeply banked half-mile ovals, 23 different tracks, and real life drivers.

Brad McQuaid and Jeff Butler, formerly of Sony Online Entertainment and key figures in the development of the popular "EverQuest" series, today announced the formation of Sigil Games Online, Inc. The new company is dedicated to the production of massively multiplayer online role-playing games.

THQ Inc. today unveiled Summoner 2 exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Developed by THQ’s studio, Volition, creators of Red Faction, Summoner 2 is the sequel to one of the top-selling role-playing games for PlayStation 2. Featuring an enhanced game engine, stunning graphics and a compelling storyline, Summoner 2 is scheduled for release in fall 2002.

THQ Inc. today unveiled Toxic Grind, a story-driven, mission-based BMX game for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo Gamecube. Set in the year 2097, players will assume the role of BMX rider Jason Hayes who has been forced to ride for his life with other riders on the set of a sadistic television game show entitled Toxic Grind. Toxic Grind is scheduled for release in the second half of 2002.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the release of Parappa the Rapper 2, a unique character-based music title available exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.

Sierra Entertainment, a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing, and Argonaut Games PLC today announced Malice, a platform-adventure game featuring the most unexpected heroine to come to the console arena, is coming to the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Malice is currently in development for the Xbox video game system and is due to release worldwide next fall on both next generation consoles under the Sierra brand.

TDK Mediactive, Inc., a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today that its first game based on the popular Robotech animated television series will be published for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance system. In the series, the United Earth Government must power transforming robots to arm the Earth against impending invasion. Robotech for Game Boy Advance is the first title scheduled for release as part of a long term licensing agreement with Mattel, Inc.

Continuing to diversify the successful lineup of America's #1 selling celebrity-based video game property for the girls' software market, Dualstar Interactive, the video game division of Mary-Kate and Ashley's Dualstar Entertainment Group, and Club Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., today announced Mary-Kate and Ashley Girls Night Out for the Game Boy Advance.

Activision, Inc. and id Software have teamed up with the Online Gaming League to host the Return to Castle Wolfenstein "Battle on the Beachhead" tournament. Gamers from across North America will hit the front lines and battle for world domination and exciting prizes including the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance and hundreds of popular games. The tournament will run from January 29 through March 12, 2002 at wolf.worldogl.com, on the Speakeasy Network, home of the largest broadband gaming community and the official ISP of the OGL.

Ubi Soft has officially announced the first Ghost Recon patch, scheduled to be released at the end of this month. Read more below to se what this patch fixes/changes.

THQ Inc., today announced MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Scheduled for release in summer 2002, MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology puts players in control of some of the fastest, most thrilling machines on two-wheels.