ValuSoft today announced the release of Codename Nina: Global Terrorism Strike Force. This first-person action game is rated "M" for Mature and will be available at retailers nationwide for $19.99 SRP. Enter the World of Specialized Warfare with Codename Nina: Global Terrorism Strike Force from ValuSoft. Read more for details ...

For all those who dreamt of being a cowboy, strap on those spurs, because in this wild, wild west, wagon rollin', trigger happy, rootin' tootin' PC simulation gamers can be all they had ever dreamt of. Start out as a rancher with a handful of cattle and a few good men to help out, the main objective is to extend the ranch and herds through cattle trade and make a few dollars along the way. JoWood and Greenwood Entertainment's released the first patch which "fixes the issue with Kyro based videocards". Read more for download links ...

Arxel Tribe and Sinister Systems have finished today the development of their upcoming RPG Adventure MISTMARE. After an intense beta phase test in Canada, France and through the many demo players, the game has been significantly modified in recent weeks and has finally hit Gold quality. We would like to thank the many of you who have given us precious feedback on the demo as well as Strategy First, our US publisher, for the kind help.

Day of Defeat is a World War II multiplayer first-person action game that pits players in Axis vs. Allies battles in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944. Players enlist as snipers, infantrymen, machine gunners, riflemen and sergeants, and then hit the frontlines running using authentic weaponry. The game, which initially debuted as a MOD, features multiple modes of play, a total of 15 multiplayer maps of action -- including 10 new maps, all new character models, hundreds of new animations, increased textures and all new particle effects system.

Game2XS, today announced a competition to give-a-way an Instant Game Server System - free for three months. With Game2XS' revolutionary Instant Game Server System any gamer can run their own game server. No technical knowledge is required, the server is controlled by a simple yet powerful web interface. Switching between GameTypes or changing a configuration is as simple as clicking a mouse. The winner will be able to interface with the highest quality network possible and the very best hardware, complete 24/7 support is included. There are no restrictions on maps or plug-ins, plus all games are automatically patched.

The Counter-Strike Gaming Network (CSGN) announced that they have become the first UK league to use Game2XS' revolutionary Instant Game Server system and high-speed infrastructure.

Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own post, we grouped them and so far there are trailers for :

• Day Of Defeat (Valve/Activision)
• Lineage II (NCSoft)
• Wolverine's Revenge (Xbox) (Activision)
• Wolverine's Revenge (GBA) (Activision)
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Volition has issued a new patch for Red Faction II, upgrading the English edition of their recent sci-fi first-person shooter to v1.01. This patch tweaks the Team Arena "Best Of" feature, reduces CPU usage when minimized, and allows the English version to run on German and French operating systems. Patches for those language editions are expected soon (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

Capcom has updated the PN03, in development by its internal studio, Production Studio 4, Japanese website. P.N. 03, directed by Shinji Mikami, is described as an action game starring a female soldier named Vanessa Z. Schneider. She's a mercenary armed with a high-powered laser--and she's a robot killer. Robots at a colonial settlement have gone wild on a nearby planet, and it's up to Vanessa--whose parents were killed by the same system overrunning the settlement--to stop them. Not much is known about the game's action, but it is described as containing dodging capabilities and transforming mechs. The game is due to hit Japan in spring of 2003.

Since the first and second test was so successful, we were able to get valuable feedback and bug reports to make this mod even better, Thank you so much for the support, feedback and donations. Public Alpha 0.3 features a slew of bug fixes and additions aimed at creating one of the best war game experiences on the PC. In this stage of development each is roughly balanced with some minor advantages to each, making gameplay much more fun and exciting. Read more for download links ...

Although these titles were already announced somewhere last year but today Privotal Games let us know that Conflict Desert Storm II will hit the streets around September 2003. It's based at the same time as the original, but with different characters and missions, in and around Iraq and Kuwait... More info as soon as we have it.

Sold Out has confirmed that it has signed an agreement with Eidos to extend its exclusive deal to release their titles as part of its £4.99 super-budget range for PC. The extended deal will see 13 new Eidos titles added to the range, which will be released over the duration of the next 12 months.

Turn on, Tune in and drop out for the most authentic Vietnam gaming experience ever.. To compliment Pterodon's commitment to recreating the most iconic periods of modern history Gathering have signed some of the grooviest tunes from the era, and some of the biggest names of the 60's. More about it below!

Street Racing Syndicate captures all the competition, lifestyle, and action of real illegal and underground street racing. Nights filled with high-risk, nitrous-injected, illegal racing on real city streets. Money and respect always on the line. Cops lurking behind every sharp turn. Customizing cars with authentic parts, cool paint, and anything else bought or won. From hot cars with lifelike physics and damage, to beautiful models picked from the pages of today's top import magazines, to booming bass, big bets, and illegal and sanctioned events, Street Racing Syndicate is the first game ever to deliver the real world of street racing.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Oblivion Lost will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes: DeathMatch, CTF, Cooperative, various team games and much more. Another Friday, another website update. Check out these screens ..

Whiptail Interactive & Running With Scissors announced today that "Postal 2" has gone gold. Sequel to the notorious original, this iteration of the envelope-pushing franchise puts players once again in the well-worn shoes of the hair-trigger Postal Dude. POSTAL 2 operates on Epic's Unreal Warfare Engine and benefits from a host of new features including: fully-explorable open-ended 3D environments, innovative first person shooter action and interaction with well over a hundred unique non-playable characters (NPC's) including Gary Coleman (Arnold from 80's TV show 'Different Strokes'). Expect it in stores April 14th.

Midnight Club II moves racing games from tracks to the city streets. The world's most notorious drivers meet each night in three of the world’s greatest cities - LA, Paris, and Tokyo, driving the latest performance enhanced cars and bikes and competing head-to-head to make a name for themselves. Now it's your turn. There are no rules. Drive anywhere in the city. Find the fastest route, and win the car. read more to download the new trailer voiced over by none other than legendary Hip-Hop superstar DJ, Funkmaster Flex.

Combat Mission: Afrika Korps (CMAK) is the latest game in the award winning Combat Mission series. Based on the same engine as Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin (Wargame of the Year 2003 - Computer Gaming World), it introduces a number of important upgrades and changes relevant for the fighting in the North African deserts, the Italian mountains and the island of Crete, such as multi-turreted tanks, dust and smoke kicked up by moving vehicles and much more. Combat Mission: Afrika Korps (CMAK) moves the focus to three new regions of conflict. North Africa from 1940-43. Italy (including Sicily) from 1943-45 and Crete in 1941.

Track down and eliminate dangerous forces from behind the wheel of the world’s most relied upon front-line vehicle — the Humvee. Whether rumbling through a sun-baked desert, steaming tropical jungle or frozen tundra, it’s up to you to deliver a knockout punch to America’s enemies. With simple pick-up-and-play controls and immediate arcade-style action, this is your war to win. This is Humvee Assault! Read more for details and a few hi-res screens ...