Infogrames, Inc. has shipped "Stuntman," the latest game in its smash Atari line-up, to retail stores this week for the PS2 computer Entertainment system. Developed by Reflections Interactive Limited, the company behind the best-selling "Driver" series, "Stuntman" thrusts players into the middle of Hollywood-style action-packed films, completing death-defying stunts for a series of movies and building a career to become an A-list stunt driver.

THQ Inc. Chief Executive Brian Farrell said on Friday cuts in the price of PlayStation, Xbox and GameCube consoles have spurred sales of its video games, and should keep demand vibrant throughout the year. "For product that was on shelf as of May 1 ... there has been about a 20 percent lift," Farrell said in an interview with Reuters. THQ's games include "Tetris," "Red Faction" and titles related to characters from the "Nickelodeon" television network and World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

Infogrames, Inc challenges players to step astride their rocket-powered space racer, rev up and takeoff in the craziest, winner-takes- all contest in the galaxy with Space Race for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. Shipping to software retailers everywhere today, Space Race is a classic kart racing video game where being the fastest is not the only deciding factor in who takes the checkered flag - players might have to be a little bit despicable.

LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC today announced its intent to develop versions of the company's highly anticipated first game of its Star Wars Galaxies online series for Xbox Live and PlayStation 2. Specific release dates for the Star Wars Galaxies-branded massively multiplayer games for the two next generation console platforms will be announced at a later time. This December LucasArts will release a Windows PC version of the game, developed by Sony Online Entertainment, titled Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided.

In a ringing endorsement of the popularity and phenomenal demand for SquareSoft’s Final FantasyX, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is to sell the critically acclaimed game as part of a PlayStation 2 bundle.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, the Tokyo based parent of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that cumulative world-wide factory shipments of the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system had reached 30 million units.

Bethesda Softworks Inc. a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that it will publish Black & White for the PlayStation game console throughout North America. This award-winning, best selling title, created by Lionhead Studios, is a unique god simulation game that allows you to play the role of a god as you interact with villagers.

Sony has begun developing the next generation of its PlayStation video game platform for sale by 2005, when it plans to roll out a console that would allow gamers to play opponents over high-speed Internet networks, a news report said Sunday.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that it had sold over 7 million PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems to consumers in the territories served by SCEE. "More than 30 first party games titles and over 200 third party games for PlayStation 2 are scheduled for release in the coming year".

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today its continued support for the PS one game console with a broad array of upcoming first party software releases for the 2002 Summer. This summer, Sony Computer Entertainment America will release three first-party titles for the PS one console that offer entertainment for all ages. With the new portability features of the LCD screen (for PS one) and car adaptor (for PS one), consumers will be available to enjoy these titles on the road, as well in the living room.

Sony Online Entertainment, a division of the media and electronics conglomerate, said it would release "EverQuest Online Adventure," based on the series of PC online games, for the PS2 next spring. The game will consist of packaged software and a subscription-based online service. Read more here

SEGA(R of America today announced that its critically acclaimed fighting game, "Virtua Fighter 4" for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, was the #1 selling title on the platform during its first week of sales according to independent retail data from NPD TRSTS (week ending 3/23). With lightning-fast gameplay action, breathtaking graphics and all new modes and features, "Virtua Fighter 4," was recently named the "Best Fighting Game Ever Made," by gaming enthusiast publication Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine.

BAM! Entertainment today announced that it is to publish Riding Spirits for the Sony PlayStation 2. BAM! released its first PlayStation 2 title, Driven, less than three months ago and plans to stay in the fast lane with its next high adrenalin race game.

Capcom Eurosoft today confirmed that it will be publishing its first PlayStation 2 titles on Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s Platinum range this coming June. The first two titles are Onimusha: Warlords and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X both of which topped the charts when released last year.

Capcom Eurosoft today confirmed it plans to publish Capcom vs SNK Pro for the PlayStation. The game is scheduled to be released this July throughout all PAL territories.

A new dawn in lifestyle festivals emerges between May 4th-6th, when 2C: The Official PlayStation Event opens its doors. Full pressrelease below!

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will release the Linux Kit (for PlayStation2) in May 2002, targeted towards the Linux community in Europe. Since the launch of PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment has received numerous requests from members of the Linux community to enable Linux programs to run on PlayStation 2. In response to these requests, the Linux Beta Version Kit was made available to approximately 7,900 enthusiasts in Japan in July 2001.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced that it sold an additional 1.5 million PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems since Thanksgiving week, bringing the overall installed base to 6.5 million units since its October 2000 debut.

Hired to hunt, paid to kill - Soldier of Fortune - Gold, the best-selling first-person shooter, is coming to PlayStation 2. Codemasters has secured from Majesco Sales Inc the European publishing rights to Raven Software's 18-rated classic.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced that Max Payne has shipped and is currently available at retailers for the PlayStation 2. Originally developed for PC by Remedy Entertainment and produced by 3D Realms, the highly anticipated action title is published under Take2’s Rockstar label and developed for the next-generation platform by Take2’s internal studios.

Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic officially announced today that their globally successful Delta Force(R) franchise will be coming to the PlayStation(R)2 in Fall 2002.

Dutch officials have banned the sale of the Playstation One console and related accessories from the country in November because the cables used in the system contained too much cadmium. The ban effectively blocked the sale of 1.3 million units in the country.

The PlayStation ® 2 broadband revolution is a step closer, as Telewest Broadband begins trials of the world’s first PlayStation 2 broadband network. The closed-trials began this week, and are expected to continue into the new year, with a limited public trial expected to commence in early Q1.

A fisherman was killed last week while using his PlayStation, when a wave crashed through a trawler's porthole.