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'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) Not Coming to PC

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts issued a statement saying that The Force Unleashed is NOT coming to the PC after HMV recently started taking pre-orders in the UK.

'Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 8:05 a.m. PST | 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' - v1.2 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 7:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock' (PS3/X360) New Tracks Available

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 7:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Activision has rolled out three new track for GH III, single song downloads from such popular European bands as Extremoduro, Trust and Die Fantastischen Vier, as well as a free, exclusive rock rendition of the holiday classic "We Three Kings," recorded by Steve Ouimette.

'Imperium Romanum' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Take the future of an empire into your hands in Imperium Romanum. Sequel to Glory of the Roman Empire, this historical strategy game sees the player take the role of a governor of a Roman province and strive to build a well organized, prosperous and commanding settlement.

'Stranger' - v1.1 Christmas Addon Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stranger combines epic RPG with some of the best elements of RTS. The never-before-seen spell and item enchantment system allows a never-before-seen flexibility as players simply have to swap the amounts of used crystals to adapt to their enemies' strategies. Fireglow Games released a Christmas add-on featuring two new multiplayer maps.

1C Company Acquires 'Fantasy Wars' Developer Ino-Co

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

1C Company announced that it has acquired Russian developers Ino-Co, creator behind the Star Wolves and Fantasy Wars titles, increasing once more its number of internal studios. Ino-Co is currently working on a Fantasy Wars sequel, as well as 2 other unannounced projects.

'Space Empires V' - Euro v1.66 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 4:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.66 patch version is for the European version of Space Empires V.

'Jumpgate Evolution' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 4:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original Jumpgate in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

Next 'Kingdom Under Fire' Already in The Works

by Rainier on Dec. 20, 2007 @ 4:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With the early 2008 release of Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, developer Blueside is already at work on the next installment of the KUF franchise according to game director Henry Lee. However, unlike the Circle of Doom title, the next game in the series will go back to its strategy roots and be more of a traditional real-time strategy sequel to KUF: The Crusaders. The Circle of Doom spinoff did away with the original formula for a more hack'n slash type approach, and is intended for a broader, more casual audience.