"Like the first game, the imaginatively titled Serious Sam : Second Encounter looks set to provide several hours of wall to wall carnage and tongue-in-cheek humour. This time though the barren deserts of ancient Egypt have been replaced by a range of new settings including snow-covered medieval villages, Persian cities and Aztec temples in
lush jungle valleys."

After entering the age group, proceed to the "registration type" page. Applicants need only select option six "I want to register as a spectator" and the registration system will automatically allow for free registration.

The developers at TimeGate Studios bring you Kohan: Ahriman's Gift, the prequel to the critically acclaimed Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns. With more units, heroes, spells, AI, and newly designed maps, players return to the world of Khaldun, but this time as the villain! The evil Ceyah faction takes center stage, spreading terror and destruction throughout the land. The Ceyah have a powerful champion whose hatred of the Kohan knows no bounds.

"We are very excited about the release of Kohan: Ahriman's Gift (KAG)," says Adel Chaveleh, Producer for TimeGate Studios. "By building off of the
gameplay that was so innovative and successful in Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns, we're positive that KAG will appeal to both those already familiar with the Kohan series and those that are completely new to the
franchise. KAG is a very polished product that will most definitely make a perfect 'Gift'!"

Renowned for its unique blend of strategy, RPG, and wargame elements, Ahriman's Gift will ship with 5 campaigns, 40 multiplayer maps, 90 beautifully detailed units, 70 different heroes, 100 spells, 75 technologies, and 30 complex AI players that use enhanced strategies to challenge players with different styles and levels of play. Kohan's robust multiplayer allows for up to 8 players over LAN and Internet and features 7 game types including Bloodbath and King of the Hill.

For fans of all genres, Kohan: Ahriman's Gift is the perfect gift! Check your local retailer today!

Cutesy Japanese-esque games are almost always popular. Puzzle Bobble (and the entire barrage of them at that!) almost immediately springs to mind. These games have 3 attributes that make them noticeable. First are the ridiculously cutesy graphics ("Cute = Japanesey" apparently), then comes the simple rules of gameplay, then last there's the sheer addictiveness of the title.

Bellevue, WA (November 6, 2001) - Sierra(tm) announced today that Half-Life(r) for the PlayStation(r) 2 computer entertainment system, developed by Gearbox software, is shipping to retailers across North America on November 14, 2001 and around the world by November 23, 2001. A must have for the holiday season, Half-Life for the PlayStation 2 blurs the lines between fiction and reality, with an award-winning game experience that is as close to starring in an action movie as technology allows.

Half-Life for the PlayStation 2 is an all-new experience for console gamers featuring new multiplayer cooperative and competitive modes set within the Half-Life universe as well as a complete next-generation upgrade of the original groundbreaking game. The Texas-based development team used the
advanced technology of the PlayStation 2 to give the epic, original game a graphic revamp from the ground up resulting in characters and models with four-times the detail of the PC original. In addition to the legendary single-player story a new console exclusive mode, called Half-Life: Decay, allows fans to explore the Black Mesa Research Facility cooperatively for the first time in franchise history.

"The Half-Life franchise on the PC has received unprecedented support from both its fans and the press alike, winning well over 50 Game of the Year awards from publications around the world," said Mike Ryder, president at Sierra. "Working with Sony to take full advantage of their technologically advanced next-generation system, I believe we've set the stage for Half-Life for the PlayStation 2 to make another significant impact on the gaming world."

"This is the definitive version of Half-Life," said Randy Pitchford, president and director of Gearbox Software. "With the graphically enhanced award-winning original, head-to-head combat mode, and Decay, the exclusive cooperative mission, it is like three games in one."

"Codename Outbreak's plot borrows heavily from the likes of Puppet Masters and Day of the Triffids, with a passing comet showering parasitic aliens over the Earth. As is the way with such creatures, they are soon infecting humans and trying to turn the world's military into pod people. And naturally it's up to you to wipe them out before we all end up like Donald Sutherland."

"We couldn't be happier with the new partnership we've formed with Nobilis and Vision Park," says Steve Wall, V.P., Business Development for Strategy First. "Both companies have a solid grasp and understanding of their markets and we are confident that they will do a great job for us."

" Strategy First's titles have had tremendous success in the North American market. We realize that they are specialists in the strategy genre which is the number one genre in the PC market here in France, taking 29% of the market share. This translates into great potential for us! " says Arnaud Blacher, CEO for Nobilis.

"We are very happy and pleased to work with Strategy First, publishing and distributing their titles in Scandinavia. We think they are one of the best
developers of strategy games and their titles are always top of the line," says Mikael Nermark, Product/Marketing Manager for Vision Park.

Among the Strategy First titles that Nobilis (Belgium, France and Luxembourg) and Vision Park (Sweden and other Scandinavian territories) will be distributing are the following; Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle, Rails Across America, Disciples Gold and Steel Beasts.

"The basis of IronStorm is very simple to get. The First World War burst out, as everybody knows, in 1914. We are in 1964 and the war is not over yet, so immediately the public can understand that the world we are presenting them with is a kind of mix between the First and Second World Wars, or a kind of Vietnam War in Europe. As modern weapons, devices and materials can allow a very accurate gameplay, you will never find any aliens, lizards, monsters or shuttles in IronStorm."

Clusterball combines elements of high speed air-racing with true dogfighting and tactical challenges. In a typical match, a player's aim is to collect colored balls from magnetic tracks spread out in venues and tow them through a scoring ring using a fast and versatile aircraft. Each ball takes time to re-spawn, making it an even greater challenge to know exactly when and where the balls can be found.

With amazing 3D graphics and positional sound effects together with authentic physics, a perfect setting is created. Intense matches take place in astonishing landscapes inspired by famous locations from around the world, such as the Antarctic, the Taj Mahal and Stonehenge.

With an offline training mode, players can compete against computer-controlled flyers or they can jump right into the multiplayer action against up to eight other players over the Internet. Game modes include free-for-all and team-based options. A world spanning ranking system, based on results from online matches is also available through www.clusterball.com.

Scheduled for release November 13th, Clusterball is a unique combination of sport, flying and action all wrapped up in a truly innovative gaming experience!

"We are very excited about the debut of this revolutionary game," said Erick Hachenburg, general manager of EA.com. "We're delivering on our commitment to EA.com's 25 million registered members to bring out original, action-packed online games that build web communities and we've accomplished that with Motor City Online."

Motor City Online flashes back to feature classic American hot rods - custom, stocks, classics and muscle cars - licensed from the Big Three manufacturers of Ford, Chevrolet(tm) and Chrysler(tm), spanning from the 1930s through the early 1970s. Rule the streets with 60 licensed American classics ranging from the '32 Deuce Coup to the '73 Firebird Trans Am. Each vehicle can be modified and fully customized with over two thousand real-life car parts and accessories from the likes of Edelbrock(tm), Holley(tm) and Hurst(tm). From nitrous to wheelie bars, players are encouraged to test various stock and high performance parts to give them the extra edge they need to grab the checkered flag. Collect, customize and race several different classic vehicles and compete with thousands of other drivers online for ultimate bragging rights and "top dog" honors.

The online world of Motor City consists of 24 challenging tracks and four different racing modes: Time Trials, Drag, Circuit and Street racing. Race against the clock in the competitive Time Trials or beef up your favorite hot rod and burn rubber on one of Motor City's speedy Drag strips. Drivers can also stop by the closed Circuit races for a classic oval race and some good, old-fashioned grand prix style racing... just don't forget the helmet and gloves. And for the true hardcore enthusiasts, the Street courses are designed for racers to dodge traffic, pedestrians and other obstacles and push the limits within Motor City by racing against other players through the back alleys, suburbs, country roads and downtown streets.

“This title is sure to follow in the footsteps of its award winning predecessor, Europa Universalis. The RTS community has been waiting anxiously for this day to finally arrive!” said Adam Phillips, Product Manager for Strategy First.

“Europa Universalis II expands the scope of the first game in a way that we are confident will please the players as well as others interested in games with deep historical content and high playing value” says Gustaf Magnuson, Marketing Director for Paradox Entertainment.

Since the release of Europa Universalis in February, the press and gaming community have embraced this RTS and had nothing but praise to give it. One reviewer was quoted as saying “This game easily rivals Civilization…” The second installment in this series is sure to bring the gaming community even more joy!

>From the medieval battles of Jeanne D’Arc to the fantastic empires of the Incas to the flaming wars of Napoleon, Europa Universalis II invites you to take the seat as the ruler of a superpower for 400 epic years. The sequel includes new features, new player nations and a huge period of history to sink your teeth into.

The challenge begins in 1419 ­ the 100 years war between France and England - and ends with the rise and eventual fall of one of Europe’s greatest strategists, Napoleon. History is truly in your hands as you get the chance to take on the role of the Colonizing Might of Spain, the feudal warlords of Samurai Japan as well as the small trading nation of Genoa. Europa Universalis II will surely be on every gamer’s holiday wish list this season!

"Gigex allows us to target our demos and trailers to a wider audience over a longer period of time than ever before, " says Steve Milburn, Director of Marketing for Strategy First. "The network of affiliates Gigex has acquired and the services they offer are fantastic. We couldn't be happier with the exposure and functionality they provide us."

"We look forward to working with a premier publisher like Strategy First", says Mike Markey, Vice President, Gigex. "Our proven distribution/customer acquisition solution will bring measurable results to their marketing efforts."

Gigex's extensive network, including such popular sites as Yahoo!, AOL Canada, Next Generation, PC Gamer, CGW, Stuff, and Men's Health allows Strategy First to gain exposure from a diverse range of consumers, in both the hard-core gaming community, as well as the more mainstream market.

In the weeks and months to come, gamers will be able to download Strategy First demos free of charge, starting with;
* Patrician II
* Kohan Ahriman's Gift
* Clusterball Trailer

"Taking extra time to finish the game was a tough decision, but we are glad we did, as it allowed us to add that extra layer of polish that we often dream about," explained Chris Taylor, CEO of GPG and Lead Designer of Dungeon Siege. "Not only are we carefully tuning and balancing the game, but we are also including an in-game help system for those who are new to playing in a fully 3D world. We also included more spells, weapons and armor along with expanding our already huge multiplayer world. We set out on a journey to create a state-of-the-art, over-the-top, outrageously-huge game that breaks rules and raises the bar, and that journey looks to be finally coming to an end!"

Microsoft and GPG are committed to creating a revolutionary, over-the-top RPG experience, and Dungeon Siege delivers on these key features:

Los Angeles, CA - November 1, 2001 - Sierra(tm) and Fox Interactive(tm) announced today that Aliens vs. Predator(tm) 2 has shipped to stores nationwide. Aliens vs. Predator 2, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most intense and terrifying games ever made, delivers a powerful punch of adrenaline-filled conflict and nail-biting terror. In three interlocking,character-driven stories, aliens, predators, and humans share one powerful trait -the enduring will to survive and only one species can emerge victorious. The all-new stories, skills, and technology crank up the intensity like never before to make Aliens vs. Predator 2 an excellent choice for the gamer looking for a unique, fast-paced and frightening game experience.