First things first, I thought it was common knowledge that are currently working away on the first true sequel, but regardless the developer's head honcho chose Friday to confirm that Serious Sam 2 is underway, and will definitely be released in 2004 on the PC. Roman Ribaric also confirmed that an version would follow in rapid succession.

A new graphics engine will feature, and the trademark Sam multitudes of bad guys and huge bosses will also return, as well as plenty of vehicles, insane locations - and a laid back approach to gaming that was a breath of fresh air the first time around.

Elsewhere, in North America to be precise, word has just reached us that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has broken records on the Xbox, having shifted in excess of 270,000 copies after two weeks on sale. Which isn't bad going. We're looking forward to seeing Bioware's over here one day.

By Luke Guttridge