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Games for Windows Magazine Folds

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 2:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last year Computer Gaming World made the somewhat controversial move of renaming itself into Games for Windows, with strong Microsoft support no doubt, but with troubled parent company Ziff Davis looking for ways to boost its revenue it was decided to discontinue, after 27 years, the print magazine and move the staff over to the 1UP website instead.

'Halo 3' (X360) Legendary Map Pack - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Next week, April 15, Microsoft and Bungie will once more continue the fight as they will release the next wave of Halo 3 downloadable content on Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points. The Legendary Map Pack will introduce three new maps to the title’s multiplayer experience, Ghost Town, Avalanche, and Blackout!

SEGA Shuts Down UK-Based 'Sega Rally Revo' (ALL) Studio

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to various outlets, SEGA has shut down its Solihull, UK based Racing Studio, known for last year's multiplatform Sega Rally Revo game, effective immediately. SEGA America could not confirm, as they were trying to get confirmation on the rumor as well, which supposedly came from a former employee. If true, SEGA's Racing Studio joins other recent closure victims CastAway, Iron Lore, Pseudo Interactive and Stormfront.

'Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 10:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In addition to a new campaign that ties up the Dread Lords saga, GalCiv II: Twilight of the Arnor adds civilization-specific technology trees and planetary improvements that add even more flavor to each alien race, while greatly expanding the strategic depth of the game.

'The Witcher: DuelMail' Goes Open Beta

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher: DuelMail, based on its role-playing game The Witcher, is a completely free-of-charge next-gen web-browser game that centers around battles between two players digitally incarnated as one of three completely different character classes. If you want to participate in the open beta, you need to create an account here.

'Prototype' (PS3/X360/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.

'Mass Effect' (X360/PC) Gets Slightly Delayed

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline. Originally scheduled for May 6, it has been pushed back a few weeks until May 28 in North America and June 6 in Europe.

'Summer Sports: Paradise Island' (Wii) Goes Gold - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Summer Sports: Paradise Island will turn your Wii into a luxurious island resort! Check into the Paradise Island Resort and explore the vast array of recreational activities in this lush tropical environment, such as Basketball, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Horse Shoes, and Mini-Golf.

'WorldShift' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WorldShift is a next-generation, cyber-fantasy RTS game set in a dark future of Earth, where today's civilization is only a fading mysterious legend. Gone gold last month, Black Sea Studios has pushed back the April 17 release date until May 8, in order to smooth out its a distribution plan.

'Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties' - v1.01a Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties is AoE 3's the second expansion pack, engaging gamers of all ages and types n epic warfare in the Eastern world, and leading Japanese, Chinese and Indian civilizations to expand their empires. Last week's patch revealed a small bug, which has now been addressed.