Electronic Arts delivers Tiger Woods to golf fans and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system owners, as Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf 2001 ships for the PlayStation 2 console. The newest game of the Tiger Woods franchise is the first true next generation golf simulation and EA SPORTS tees up its most comprehensive console golf title to date: there are six elite PGA TOUR professionals, three prestigious courses, faster gameplay, crisper graphics and several different game modes, including a new EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Challenge mode and a Play Now mode.

In addition to Tiger Woods, the game includes a deep lineup of PGA TOUR champion golfers. Brad Faxon, winner of the 2001 Sony Open, Mark Calcavecchia, winner of the 2001 Phoenix Open, Stewart Cink, Robert Damron and Justin Leonard are all featured in the game and had their swings, putts and even their attitudes motion captured for the game. The different game modes accommodate any golfer's interests, ranging from "skins," to match and stroke play, a new Play Now mode, as well as the new EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Challenge. TOUR Challenge mode allows players to compete as amateurs, turn pro and have their skills tested at every step on their way up the competitive TOUR ladder. The new Play Now mode challenges users to complete 21 competitive scenarios and puts players right into the middle of a competitive situation.
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O3 Games has signed contracts with Guillaume Patry and Victor Martyn, both world champion Starcraft players, to cooperate in designing a professional strategy game. The contracted professional gamers will be consulted as co-designers with the goal to develop the next platform for professional strategy gaming. O3 Games is developing a 3D top-down real-time strategy game with role-playing game elements, entitled The Epsilon Conflict, scheduled to launch in the 4th quarter of 2002.
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Jump aboard your extreme racing scooter and speed down the tracks in this exciting 3D racing title. Race against 4 computer simulated opponents and try to cross the finish line in first place as you avoid obstacles, soar off jumps and perform mid-air spins. then kick back and watch your race in instant replay mode. Huge courses and highly detailed scenery make 3D Scooter Racing an action-packed and visually stunning 3D racing title. [Download: DemoNews]
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The Half-Life modification, Front Line Force, has been updated to Version 1.2. All the version changes and download info can be found on the FLF website.
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Screenshots:

• NextGame has 90 new shots of Serious Sam
• GameRush has 10 new screenshots from Operation Flashpoint
• GameSpot has a couple shots from the upcoming Crazy Car Championship game

Interviews:

• GameGirlz chats with Anarchy Enterprises to find out more about the development of LUNA
• Stomped chats with Headfirst Productions about Battle of the Planets
• Vault13.net has interviewed Chris Taylor from 14 Degrees East
• Undying World has a new Q&A posted with Clive Barker in regards to "Undying".

Reviews (and Previews):

• Daily Radar has a new preview of Medal of Honor Allied Assault
• GamesDomain previews Fallout Tactics: The Brotherhood of Steel
• 3DAP reviews the No Escape Demo

Patches Etc. :

• 3D Files has a new version of 10 Six
• 3D Files has posted Geforce Tweak Utility 3.0. This utility allows you make a lot of modifications to the registry settings of your Geforce videocard.