Capcom will release the sequel to Rival Schools this summer in Japan. Two new characters will join the cast from the original - Lau, a swimmer and Ran, a news reporter. Lau will use swimming skills in combat, whereas Ran opts for her camera, newspaper and notebook. Very strange indeed. As with the first game, the 'Revolution' disc will feature plenty of mini-games. This time around you'll be able to create your own characters and, during the year, you'll get to join various clubs in order to learn new skills. For example, joining the swimming club will improve your speed and stamina, as well as giving you access to the swimming mini-games.

To celebrate Pac-Man's 20th anniversary, Namco are working on a new PlayStation game starring the strange yellow circle. Pac-Man 20th Anniversary is a 3D action-adventure with puzzles galore. Despite his age, Pac-Man has become far more agile and can now roll, jump and even climb.

Sega are working on a new Naomi arcade extravaganza called Brave Fire Fighters - Real-Life Heroes. As a heroic fire fighter, you'll get to impress the ladies with your hose-wielding prowess. And who knows, if you're really good you might get asked to pose topless for a calendar.

Capcom's forthcoming Bio Hazard: Code Veronica for Dreamcast will feature a new first-person perspective mode, enabling you to play the entire game in the aforementioned way. Prepare to be scared...

Rumours suggest that Nintendo of America are working on a new Mario game for the N64. Super Mario Adventure is allegedly an RPG that takes place in a side-scrolling 2D world.

Bandai are promising some spooky sleuthery with the release of London Spirits Detective for PlayStation. This bizarre RPG is set in 19th century London, and casts you as the assistant of a famous London detective (now who could that be?). Solving cases is the order of the day, and this is facilitated by your ability to communicate with spirits.