Picking up the battle where The Mark of Kri left off, Kasai hits the ground running as a welcome sequel with expanded features.

Playing as four different characters this time around, you'll go it alone as well as team up with a partner for some fast-paced slashing action.

Lack of online play was a bit of a letdown, as teaming up with a live human on some of the joint effort missions would have been a blast.

The bottom line: If you liked the memorable Mark of Kri with all of its unusual combat interfaces, you'll probably like Kasai, which has more of the same visceral goodness.

Majesco Entertainment released this week its new Game Boy Advance Double Game packs featuring two games on a single cartridge for $19.99.

The three new Double Game packs include Texas Hold 'Em Poker and Golden Nugget Casino; Cartoon Network Speedway and Cartoon Network Block Party; Monster Trucks and Quad Desert Fury.

Halo 2 fans from all corners of the globe will get the chance to compete in the world's largest battle for Earth yet.

Never before have all 24 Xbox Live regions - such as Japan, New Zealand, France, and Norway - participated in one global tournament event. The Xbox Live Halo 2 World Champion will be decided by a double-elimination ladder. For more details go to www.xbox.com.

First Published May 14, 2005, 5:13 a.m.