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By Michael Klappenbach, About.com Guide to Computer Action Games since 2002

Space Siege Demo

Monday August 25, 2008
Space Siege is an action role playing game that puts the survival of the human race in your hands. Space Siege is the latest title from Gas Powere Games who also brought us the Supreme Commander and Dungeon Siege games. The Space Siege demo page contains additional information and download links.

New Releases for Week of August 24th, 2008

Monday August 25, 2008
Here are the new games set for release this week. For a full list of new games due out this month be sure to check out the New Releases August 2008 page.
  • August 26: FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
  • August 26: GTR Evolution
  • August 27: Sid Meier's Pirates! (Mac)
  • August 29: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky

New Releases for Week of August 17th, 2008

Sunday August 17, 2008
Here are the new games set for release this week. For a full list of new games due out this month be sure to check out the New Releases August 2008 page.
  • August 19: Shattered Suns
  • August 19: Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm
  • August 19: Sam & Max Season Two Collector's DVD
  • August 19: Two Worlds Epic Edition
  • August 19: UberSoldier II
  • August 21: American McGee's Grimm -- Volume 1 Episode #4: Puss in Boots
  • August 21: Dracula 3: Path of the Dragon
  • August 21: Sinking Island
  • August 21: Tank Universal: Challenger Eight

Call of Duty World at War Trailers

Monday August 11, 2008
The Call of Duty game series is set to return to World War 2. Call of Duty World at War takes players into the Pacific Theater of combat operations during World War 2. I've posted links for two trailers that should give you a great look into how the final game is going to play. The first is the debut cinematic trailer while the second trailer is actual game play footage from a two player co-op session. More information and links are included on the trailer pages.

Mass Effect Bring Down the Sky Made Available for PC

Sunday August 3, 2008
Mass Effect Bring Down the Sky downloadable content has been made available for the PC version of Mass Effect. It includes about 90 minutes of additional game play that branches off a from the main storyline. In Bring Down the Sky players try to save innocent civilizations from a Batarian terriost group that has hijacked an asteroid station in the Asgard system. Download links and more information for this extra mission can be found on the Mass Effect Bring Down the Sky page.

Stronghold Crusader Extreme Demo

Sunday July 27, 2008
Stronghold Crusader Extreme in an update to the popular real time strategy game Stronghold Crusader. It includes the full version of the original Crusader with updated game-play features such as new tactical powers, new maps and campaigns and the crusader extreme which features battles with thousands of units. The Stronghold Crusader Extreme demo contains three levels from the full version. Download links and addition information on the demo can be found on the Stronghold Crusader demo page.

E3 Insider

Tuesday July 22, 2008
E3 2008 has come and gone but don't worry if you think you've missed any of the big news on some of the hottest upcoming titles. The E3 Insider website has tons of E3 exclusive trailers, press conferences and interviews not to mention the various game debuts such as Black Prophecy, Quake Live and more! Be sure to check back for more on exciting upcoming release featured at this year's conference.

Planet Freeplay Freeware Site Profile

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Planet Freeplay is a great source for finding quality freeware games by offering easy to use navigation and more than 1500 downloadable freeware and online games. The Planet Freeplay website profile gives a brief review of the site based on overall quality, searching and downloading free games.

Frontlines: Fuel of War Multiplayer Demo

Monday July 14, 2008
Frontlines: Fuel of War is a near future/modern military first person shooter. Set in 2024, the world is in chaos with shortages of oil and natural gas splits the world into two major alliances who vie for power. The developers of Frontlines: Fuel of War, Kaos Studios, has released a multiplayer version of this first person modern military action game. The demo includes two multiplayer maps. Download links and additional information can be found on the demo page.

Death Track: Resurrection Demo

Monday July 7, 2008
Death Track: Resurrection is a action combat racing game that takes places in the near future where players buy and upgrade cars with all different types of weaponry to win races in the largest cities in the world. Death Track: Resurrection is the sequal/remake of the 1989 classic game Deathtrack by Activision/Dynamix. Download links and other information on the demo for Death Track: Resurrection can be found on the demo page.
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