Atari has appointed entertainment industry veteran James Caparro President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, it was announced today by Bruno Bonnell, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of the Company. Mr. Caparro, who has been a Member of Atari's Board of Directors since February 2002, assumes the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer previously held by Mr. Bonnell.

Trymedia Systems today announced that it will exclusively release "Worms Forts: Under Siege," Team 17's new title of the popular Worms franchise, throughout North and South America.

"Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls" is available now at an MSRP of $34.99. The corresponding player's guide, created by the editors of "Nintendo Power," is also currently available at retail stores.

A few days ago Akella announced the development of an adventure title, Hotel 'At a Lost Climber': Inspector Glebsky's Puzzle, had just begun, and today we have the first screens to prove it.

IBM, Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Toshiba Corporation today unveiled for the first time some of the key concepts of the highly-anticipated advanced microprocessor, code-named Cell, they are jointly developing for next-generation computing applications, as well as digital consumer electronics.

Climax Group today confirmed the creation of the UK's largest single studio. Branded Climax Action, this mega studio has been formed from the merging of Climax Solent, Climax London and Climax Handheld, and is an integral part in the company's on-going expansion.

Virtual RC Racing, the worlds most advanced and realistic r/c car simulation and on-line r/c racing community. Get ready for the ultimate virtual r/c car racing ride and experience the same thrills and excitement as with your real r/c car. This v1 features the RC Speedway and Oslo tracks, but you will need to sign up on the offical site to activate the game and play. Read more for download links ...

Pitbull Syndicate Ltd, will be attending the 4th annual Game Connection 2004. It will take place on Monday 6th-8th of December and will be held in: L'Espace Tête d'Or Convention Center Lyon Villeurbanne FRANCE. Their booth number will be N°62. Pitbull Syndicate Ltd will be demonstrating two brand new titles using their K9 Game Engine: Automaniacs and Over the Top.

Data Design Interactive announced today that they have signed with independent games distributor Phoenix Games who will publish Data Design Interactive's "Monster Arenas" for PS2.

Namco has revealed that it is working on a sequel to its recently released Katamari Damacy. In an investor report on its official website Katamari Damacy 2 was listed as "in development/coming" title, even with a tentative 2005 release date. No additional information was disclosed, but with the cat out of the bag, we could expect an official announcement in the near future.