Despite yesterday's report, Serious Sam 3 is not on the way. Instead, Croteam reveals the news, via IGN, that they're currently working on a completely new project, slated for a 2009 release date on the PC and consoles. Three new screenshots were unveiled, in addition to a quote from Mike Wilson from Gamecock Media (the publisher supporting the project).

Croteam still hasn't made things official, but they did say a few interesting things:

What we can say for now is that it's a 'military tactical-action shooter', which is powered by our Serious Engine 3 technology. The game is set in the present; with 'in your face' action and requiring gamers to think before shooting. The technology allows the player the impression that he is at the very heart of the action. Audio-visual components of the game will encompass modern warfare using realistic, bloody and violent moments together with 'fast-paced' action. Using the Serious Engine 3, the game will have a lot of detail, from realistic metal materials, to the 'cloth' system to animated character faces.

Not bad.