Microids Distribution inc., Microids Canada and Benoît Sokal, the author of Amerzone, are proud to officially announce the production of Syberia. This adventure title will possess the unique and original style developed by Sokal, a renowned author in Europe. Expect the game to hit the streets across North America at the end of May 2002.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it is developing a version of its world-renowned Chessmaster franchise for the Game Boy Advance. Shipping worldwide during the first half of 2002, Chessmaster for the Game Boy Advance will appeal to beginners and advanced players alike, offering compelling and challenging game play for all levels of skill.

GamingGroove reports that Wizards of the Coast announced the card redemption feature for their soon to be released Magic: The Gathering Online Game. This new pressrelease is available here! You can also check out the first screens from this online game that we tossed up a while back.

With preparations for World Cup 2002 well underway, Konami of Europe (KOE) is preparing a virtual football treat for all those who can't get enough of the beautiful game. It's a formidable line up and the new instalment of the ISS series will be available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube during the second quarter.

Netamin have announced, Ultimate Baseball Online. The game is said to be the first massively-multiplayer online sports title. The beta test starts in the middle of 2002: the first round of testing will most likely start in April and then another round will be in June. UBO is more than a PC game; more than a TCP/IP game; UBO is a client server baseball game. You will need Internet access to play. Sign up here.

Electronic Arts today announced plans to release this Spring The Sims Vacation, a new add-on disk to the top-selling PC game of 2000 & 2001, The Sims. The Sims and their families have been in overdrive with all the bustle of the holidays and the magic of Livin' Large, the parties of House Party and the social obligations of Hot Date.

Argonaut Games have announced the development of a new Xbox game called Orchid. Orchid is a free-roaming fighting game set in a 3D comic book styled world. Release TBA. Check out overview, features and screens below!

Activision, Inc. has today announced that it will be bringing its high-octane rally racer, Race of Champions, to the Nintendo GameCube this fall. Based on the prestigious Michelin Race of Champions, which is held annually in the Canary Islands, the game lets players experience the raw fun and exhilaration of the sport as they lock wits and fenders with some of the top drivers from the world of racing. Race of Champions has not yet been rated by the ESRB/ELSPA.

That spinning, whirling, all-teeth- no-inhibitions destruction machine the Tasmanian Devil, is twirling onto the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PlayStation2 computer entertainment system in Taz: Wanted from Infogrames, Inc.

THQ Inc. today announced Matchbox Rescue Rigs for PC. This title will mark THQ’s fourth release under the strategic publishing agreement with Mattel, Inc. for both Matchbox and Hot Wheels which was announced in January 2001. As one of the most highly recognized worldwide brands for boys, Mattel’s Matchbox brand has been a household favorite for nearly 50 years. Matchbox Rescue Rigs for PC is scheduled to release in winter 2002.

Currently a contest on the best Cossacks multiplayer map and the best mission/historical battle is running under the aegis of Russobit-M and GSC! You can submit your best creations until 30 April 2002 (CIS Players Only).

Winners have been secured really amazing prizes:
Computer INTEL© PENTIUM© III 800 PPGA MHz i815/128MB PC133 HDD 30GB 7200rpm/Windows ME SB PCI 128/32M TNT2/3"+48xCD-ROM/ATX/Cool 370 will be awarded as the grand prize! Find out more here!

Action Forms today proudly present "Vivisector: Creatures of Dr. Moreau", a unique 3D Action game that blends interactive story-telling with high-adrenaline intense action to bring you a rich, fascinating experience. Influenced by the Herbert Well's classic novel "Island of Dr.Moreau", the game represents the vision on what could happen about the latitude 1' S and longitude 107' W after the events described in the book. Sounds interesting? Well in that case, check out the official site for full story and screens.

Sierra Entertainment, Inc. is proud to announce their latest racing title from the people who brought you the first NASCAR racing simulation game. NASCAR Racing 2002 Season, developed by Massachusetts-based Papyrus Racing Games, will feature every track in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series with teams, drivers, and sponsors of the 2002 race season.

The official Anno 1503 AD site offers now a new movie trailer of this isometric trading strategy game. The trailer comes in 2 versions, normal quality 36 Mb and high quality 97 Mb. Bring me there.

Crave Entertainment announced today its new extreme sports racing game, "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for Nintendo's Game Boy(R) Advance. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" takes players on international in-line skating adventures, rolling through some of the hottest tourist spots in the world. The game is scheduled to ship in Q1 2002.

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.