Global Star announced that next week it will release a demo for Timegate Studios' 3D RTS Kohan II: Kings of War. The demo will feature a tutorial, one single player campaign mission, a limited version of the powerful random map generator in Kohan II: Kings of War, allowing gamers to try out three of the game's playable races in head-to-head online multiplayer for up to four players. Of course we will have it on our fileserver network as soon as it becomes available.

After several beta rounds, Ascaron has released a new patch for the UK edition of its RPG Sacred. This patch brings your retail game to v1.7 and addresses various game balancing issues, game crashes, and several other tweaks. Read more for download links ...

"Blitzkrieg II" is created with a new focus on fast-paced gameplay, a strategic layer and new tactical opportunities. A completely new engine takes WWII into full 3D where players can command famous aces and units, strategically plan battles in multiple theatres, choose their reinforcements and use a wide range of new unit types such as aircraft and ships. Check the freshly launched Blitzkrieg 2 website, or read more for new screens...

Take-Two Interactive announced today that Vietcong: Purple Haze for the Xbox is available now at retail outlets across North America. The PlayStation 2 version will be available next week.

Tri Synergy has signed Razbor Studios' point and click adventure Legacy: Dark Shadows for North American distribution. Legacy: Dark Shadows begins in 1942 with the battle of Stalingrad and ends in the distant future. You will meet more than 50 characters in nearly 100 locations. Read more for some new screens ...

Set during the "New Generation" era of Robotech, Invasion is a first-person shooter that features transforming Cyclone motorbikes and Invid alien fighters. Other features include progressive scan support, widescreen mode, and 16-person online play.

Cenega has released a demo for Black Element Software's 3rd person action/adventure game Shade: Wrath Of Angels. No details as to what the contains, but be aware that it installs StarForce3 protection driver, so you will need to reboot before you can play the demo (thanks Tiscali). Read more for download links ...

Atlantis Evolution, developed by Atlantis Interactive Entertainment, is a highly-anticipated adventure game, the first episode of a new Atlantis series that features a range of engaging and challenging puzzles to solve, across five fascinating destinations, each with its own culture and mysteries. Read more for some new screens...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will feature all-new 3-D graphics and the ability to virtually "ride the rides", but will also allow players to design amazing fireworks displays that can be choreographed to the music of their choice. In addition, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 will also include the ability to assign music to rides in the park, new realistic day and night cycles, a park lighting system and various weather effects.