We go hands-on with Ubisoft Montreal's triumphant sequel to the best console game of 2003. But is it too combat-focused, or have we just not seen enough yet?
(Updated throughout the day.) Tribes Vengeance beta open to all, DJs to publish Freedom Force Vs. The Third Reich in (most of) Europe, announces Pro Rugby Manager 2005, GTA San Andreas soundtrack sort-of announced, SOCOM II updated.
We talk to Sly 2: Band of Thieves producer and Sucker Punch co-founder Brian Fleming about his forthcoming PS2 platformer, and what else the developer is up to at the moment.
Highly placed insiders inform us that an announcement is imminent, after Konami takes an Xbox build featuring a Live button to Game Stars. PS2 owners, however, will almost certainly miss out.
ELSPA director general Roger Bennett expressed his pleasure at the success of Game Stars Live and EGN yesterday, but admitted resolution was needed to avoid a repeat of the EGN vs. ECTS debacle.
Another Midway game gets movie treatment, although it's not clear if the game's voice acting talent - including David Duchovny - will figure in the transition.