Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.'s high-end videogame publishing division, is pleased to announce that "Smuggler's Run: Warzones" is crossing the border and heading for a release on GameCube this summer. The first Smuggler's Run title to grace the GameCube console, this off-road driving adventure offers the most dynamic smuggling challenge yet with five huge maps, over 30 missions and 2-4 person multiplayer action. "Smuggler's Run: Warzones" is set for release July 2002.

Sammy Entertainment today announced release dates for two new 2D anime-style fighting games based on the powerhouse Guilty Gear and The King of Fighter franchises for Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Guilty Gear X Advance Edition, releasing June 7, and The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood, releasing Summer 2002, bring two 2D fighting series that amassed a huge following in arcades and on previous consoles to the GBA. Both games have an MSRP of $29.99 and are Rated T for Teen.

For the people who cant wait until the English version of the Sudden Strike II is released you can now grab the German demo from gamesweb. The demo is about 57mb and contains a complete single-player campaign in Japan and also a multi-player map in which Japan, USA and Russia fight against eachother.

The Universal Studios Monsters all have one overriding ambition, to win the election! Recently they have taken up politics with a single aim: to become Mayor of the city. But when your opponents are Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, Quasimodo and Metaluna Mutant there are no limits!

It’s official! UK gamers are crazy about Star Wars. On May 3, 2002 LucasArts releases the highly anticipated Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader as a day one GameCube launch title. Already a number one selling third party smash hit in the US, retailers have confirmed that Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader is the No.1 pre-order on the GameCube in the UK.

TDK Mediactive, Inc., announced today that "Dinotopia : The Timestone Pirates" for the Game Boy Advance has shipped to stores. The release of the game coincides with the premiere of Dinotopia, the eagerly anticipated miniseries from Hallmark Entertainment, beginning May 12 on ABC. This “mega-series” is the largest production ever brought to television.

EA has released a new patch for Sid Meier's Sim Golf. The v1.03 patch fixes "an obscure crash related to the selection of female golfer heads on the customization screen which affected theme packs and importation of custom heads". Read more for a detailed list and links where to grab this puppy.

Strategy First and EsimGames announced today that a Special Gold Edition of the award-winning tank simulation, Steel Beasts has shipped to stores in North America.

Bone crushing combos, dazzling footwork, epic knockouts and boxing’s biggest moments are prominently featured in the fastest, most intense version of the Knockout Kings series to date. Knockout Kings 2002 for the PS2/Xbox ships to stores.

A week ago we had a little coverage on the NWO's progress and specifically the highly anticipated MultiPlayer Test Termite and Project3 are planning to release. Last week Jim Malmros said they "hoped" to announce a release date 'end of the month', which just happens to be today... Read on to find out more and check some new screens.