ATARI needs you to help beta test one of their upcoming products.

Unreal 2 Expanded Multi-Player free expansion is up and taking requests for the closed beta. This multiplayer mode is a class-based team game where players fight for control of artifacts and energy using a deadly arsenal of weaponry, vehicles, and defenses. If you would like to participate in this beta test, please register for an account in Atari's beta testing system and request to be a part of this exciting project

Eidos has released the intro movie trailer of Deus Ex: Invisible War, revealing more from the first-person role-playing action game in the works at ION Storm. This cool movie introduces the game's backstory in nearly three minutes of high-resolution cinematic footage.

Ritual Entertainment have now relased their Game Development Kit for Star Trek Elite Force II, offering mod authors all the necessary tools to alter and expand their recent sci-fi first-person shooter sequel. Word is: "The GDK contains UberRadiant (Ritual's customized level editor), plug-ins for 3D Studio MAX, example map and model files, extensive documentation and several other tools to assist in the creation of modifications and assets for the game."

UnWheel is a driving modification for Unreal Tournament 2003. The idea behind UnWheel is not to create the ultimate racing game, or the 4x4 simulation with the best physics, or to specialise in any one area as other modifications and games do, but to simply create an assortment of gametypes and vehicles with the focus on fun driving, whether it be racing, rallying, or simply freestyle driving around! Thanks to Unreal Tournament 2003's support for extremely detailed models, you'll be driving some of the highest quality cars and trucks available, created by SupermotoXL.

Gayspy have posted an interview with Rick Johnson about Quake IV and have news that we should see Quake IV at QuakeCon 2004! It's also confirmed that the game is using the Doom 3 engine.

During the QuakeCon 2003 keynote a few minutes ago, Tim Willits of id mentioned that work is being done on vehicles for the upcoming Quake 4. Also, it is likely that Quake 4 will be highlighted at next year's QuakeCon.

Gamers Hell reports that tonight we bring you a mirror for Nexon's MMORTS Shattered Galaxy, which is now available with unlimited free play time. You can now play this MMORTS with "no time limits, no level limits and no risks to play. Play as long as you want, as often as you want. Explore the new features, the new interfaces, the new graphics, and the new enhancements and upgrades to come." There are minor differences between the paid and free version, namely less experience, less offensive ability and more.

Thanks to Macy D for the Info : I have released a binary and source package that exploits a flaw in the PS2's handling of a special configuration file. This configuration file, named TITLE.DB, is accessed from the PS2 PS1 driver (located at rom0:PS1DRV).

The playable Russian demo for Silent Storm is now available, offering the first opportunity to try out this upcoming 3D turn-based tactical combat game by Nival Interactive. The demo contains a tutorial and two missions, but is entirely in Russian so be prepared for some guesswork if you don't speak the language beyond 'da' and 'njet'. An English demo is expected within a few weeks.

3dgamers.com reports that Digital Illusions and Electronic Arts have released an updated version of the Battle of Britain bonus map for their multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1942. Word is: "This new iteration of the Battle of Britain map is to pre-empt an issue that would have arisen with the release of the 1.45 patch. Please download and install overwriting your current Battle of Britain install.

DOOM 3 - the first ever multiplayer shots and massive in-depth hands-on impressions direct from QuakeCon! Stop everything. HIT THIS NOW!

The MechInstaller is basically a combination of the MechAssault savegame exploit and the font loader dashboard exploit. Its whole purpose is to provide an easy way for everyone to permanently install Linux on their unmodded Xbox and at the same time it allows normal Xbox usage.

According to this story from Gamesindustry.biz Take2 Interactive revealed a couple of release dates to their editors. Its two biggest releases this year, Manhunt (PS2) and Max Payne 2 (PC) will both be released in October, at a yet to be decided date (they're guessing the 31st). As if that wasn't enough for you, the majestic Hidden & Dangerous II (PC) has been confirmed for the 24th October, while the Fist Alpha mission pack for Vietcong (PC) follows a week later.

LucasArts has announced that Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has gone gold and will be in stores on September 17, 2003. Pre orders can now be placed and the first wave of processed orders will receive a free license plate frame. In this sequel to Jedi Knight: Jedi Outcast, immerse yourself in the classic Star Wars universe as you take on the role of a student, eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker.

Gayspy have thrown up their Max Payne 2 Preview! New York's toughest cop is back, bullet-time and all. We get the straight dope from Rockstar.

Valve Software has released a new movie trailer of Half-Life 2, sharing another excerpt from the E3 demonstration of their upcoming first-person shooter sequel. This Barricade gameplay movie features a bit over two minutes of action-packed combat footage where Gordon Freeman and friends fight a street battle around, obviously, an enemy barricade.

Command & Conquer Generals wurde im März von der BPjM (Bundesprüfstelle für jugendgefährdende Medien) als kriegsverherrlichend eingestuft und auf dem deutschen Markt auf den Index gesetzt. (Wir berichteten).
Heute berichtet Chip, das C&C Generals unter dem deutschen Namen C&C Generäle, in einer extra für den deutschen Markt angepassten Version, in den Handel kommt.

3DGamers.com reports that Ubi Soft has released new patches for Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, bringing the US, Canadian (French), UK, German, French and Spanish editions (with Italian updates presumably still to follow) of their squad-based tactical shooter to version 1.4. This release adds improved animations, multiplayer messaging spam filters, gameplay enhancements, and a dozen bug fixes as detailed in the accompanying release notes. A corresponding dedicated server is available as well, either as a full install or an update from the previous v1.31.

Graeme Devine, einer der Hauptverantwortlichen für ?Doom 3?, wechselt von id Software zum Microsoft-Team Ensemble Studios.

Die Ensemble Studios haben unter anderem ?Age of Empires? und ?Age of Mythology? entwickelt. Devine soll nun seine Erfahrungen, die er bei id Software gesammelt hat, bei seinem neuen Arbeitgeber als Designer einbringen. Er wird sich ganz sicher nicht Einsam fühlen, denn andere ehemalige id-Angestellte, wie Sandy Peterson und Paul Jaquays, wird er in den Ensemble Studios wieder treffen.

UGO have thrown up what they claim is an Exclusive Preview of DOOM III! Here's a byte.

id Software revealed Doom III in a playable form over a year ago, which was displayed as either a pre-taped intro to the game or an in-engine demonstration. While the entire video demonstration remains unavailable to the public, below you can find a video with a lot of in-game scenes from the game.

Sierra have released three new movies for Tribes: Vengeance their upcoming FPS!