TeamXbox has an interesting story from one of their anonymous sources who informed them today that Microsoft and IBM have signed a multi-million dollar agreement under which IBM Microelectronics will manufacture a next generation CPU for the Xbox 2. Work on the new processor has already started, but the deal was inked just a few days ago. To be taken with a truckload of salt, but for the people who like rumours, check out the full article here.

Take command of a wide range of military units in some of WWII's most significant battles in this groundbreaking Tactical RTS. The game's epic visual style redefines the standard for real-time strategy titles; whilst the outcome of the player's commands are experienced through depth of detail and stunning cutting edge graphics. An incredibly detailed game, Battlefield Command, will cover WWII's major European battles from the invasion of Poland and France in 1939-40, through the war on the Eastern front, and the fall of Germany in 1945. You got to check these sweet screens!

SWAT: Global Strike Team was founded in 2018 as an international offshoot of the U.S. SWAT organization. Primarily established to supplement the income of the U.S. SWAT establishment, the Global Strike Team contract their personnel and expertise to companies and countries around the world to help “resolve” situations for those who have the funds but not the means to do so. Check the new multiplayer screens ...

This Friday, October 3, 2003, Electronic Arts will deliver the first free multiplayer map for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour Expansion Pack. So be prepared for all out war between the two western nations. Map Descripion: Brought to you by the C&C Generals team, it’s USA vs. Canada in this "replica" of North America! Battle your friends and foes from California to Maine to Quebec to the Yukon in this two-player map (thanks VE3D). Of course we'll have it available in our download section.

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

• Metal Arms: Glitch In The System - Trailer
• StarCraft: Ghost - Comsat Trailer
• StarCraft: Ghost - Arclite Trailer
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

Lead the winner of the Fame Academy to superstar status: manage his life, make the best career choices and design the most attractive concerts in spectacular settings. Progress from wannabe to international superstar over nine spectacular levels. Choose the way your star looks, and then guide them through their career, learning new skills and making the best choices that will take them to super stardom! Read more for a few new screens ...

With this year’s golf season drawing close to completion for most of the world, golf fans will be relieved that tee times are still available on some of the most beautiful courses. Microsoft Game Studios has announced today that Links 2003 Championship Edition ships today to retail locations throughout the U.S and English Canada.

Ground Control 2 : Operation Exodus takes place during the year 2741 AD, roughly 300 years after the events in the original game. The democratic and freedom caring Northern Star Alliance (NSA) is being hard pressed by the warmongering Terran Empire. The war has recently entered a new stage; a brutal and deadly ground war, as the Empire has managed to land their first troopships on the last NSA controlled planet – Morningstar Prime... Read more to check out 2 new screens ...

ESPN Videogames today announced details surrounding 24/7 mode, the hottest new way to play ESPN NBA Basketball, where gamers can create a player and participate in a series of one-on-one match-ups to gain access to a locker full of unlockable, virtual items. ESPN NBA Basketball will be available at retailers nationwide this October for the PlayStation2 and the Xbox. ESPN Videogames titles are produced by Visual Concepts - Sega's sports studios.