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This weekend’s deal at GOG.com is pretty cool: for 15.99 you can pick up Disciples: Sacred Lands Gold and Disciples 2 Gold in a bundle. If you already picked up one of the titles, you will get a discount on the other if you buy it this weekend.

The Disciples pack contains: Disciples: Sacred Lands Gold and Disciples 2: Dark Prophecy, Disciples 2: Guardians of the Light, Disciples 2: Servants of the Dark, Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves, Disciples: Sacred Lands soundtrack, 92 artworks and 39 avatars.  How cool is that? These guys just come up with some awesome extras, in addition to making them XP/Vista compatible.

For details on the promotion visit http://www.gog.com/en/page/disciples_pack

They have launched a “Spread the word” section where GOG.com users will find everything they need to let everyone know about GOG.com and why they think it rocks! http://www.gog.com/en/spreadtheword

Keep playing, and check out GOG. I know I can show my kids how we played when I was (a bit) younger…and they can see what Fallout 1 and 2 looked like, since they weren’t even born when they were released!

For those accustomed to GardenParty and its features, they will be fully aware of the bee suit and its uses. For those not so familiar, it allows Gardeners to fly both for fun and to collect items high up in the sky. What was lacking, was an activity, beyond those mentioned, which would allow the bee suit to play an integral part in a game… that was until now! From 30^th January 2009, GardenParty is pleased to announce the latest addition to the fun, safe virtual world for kids, a new multi-player bee game – BusyBee.

The much loved bee suit now has an even greater purpose within the world. The new game involves buzzing bees working together to collect the nectar for their sleeping Queen Bee, if they satisfy her need for honey, they will be rewarded, however, disappoint the Queen Bee, the quest must continue! All-in-all, this new multiplayer game encompasses fun, community and team work altogether and will have any Gardener laughing with excitement.

This latest news comes as a welcomed addition to the ever expanding world which has seen children from all over the world take part and “Grow their own fun” whilst thoroughly enjoying their experience.

To celebrate the new arrival, GardenParty will be hosting the launch of BusyBee with a buzzing party which will be at take place on the 30^th January from 4pm (UK time), 11am (EST) and 8am (PCT). 

For additional information, please go to www.gardenpartyworld.com

Wan Mountain in Zu Online( http://zu.igg.com/ ) was originally where the great master of the Sun Warriors, Master Mind, cultivated his spirit. The Sun Warriors of Wan Mountain originally took the leading role in the direction of the Good forces. However, after Master Mind ascended to heaven, the Flame Master conspired with dark forces, culminating in the incident with the Fire Vessel, and after driving the moderate Master Dazang away, he established his control over the Sun Warriors of Wan Mountain. Soon after that, the Flame Master was lured by Blood Demon into training the Bloodfire Strike ability and eventually leading to the corruption of the once revered Sun Warriors of Wan Mountain.

Wan Mountain is now a good place for Level 120+ players to train. Listed below are the most common, though not easy, monsters on Wan Mountain. Slay them and you will progress very quickly.

Ophidian Man (Level 120)
They belong to the same clan as the Snakey Men in Miracle Town. They escaped to Wan Mountain in a panic after hearing of the fall of Miracle Town.

Snailman (Level 125)
They escaped to Wan Mountain during the Turmoil of Sky Lake, but they became evil monsters after imbibing the tainted water in Sky Lake.

Elite Archer (Level 132)
They are very capable pawns of the Flame Master. The crossbow in their hand is a powerful talisman which can attack at will and hit an enemy critically every time.

Dryad (Level 137)
The Dryads have been living in the Charitable Woods for generations. They are all endowed with the Far-sight Spirit and therefore very gentle. Nevertheless, they have never shown mercy to invaders.

Mephet (Level 148)
They are very fierce, giant birds adopted by the Flame Master. They all have extremely tough wings.

Flame Master (Level 170)
The Flame Master was originally one of the most talented apprentices of Master Mind. He is very clever, but narrow-minded and always seeking to prevail over others. However, Master Dazang, who was one of his fellow apprentices, has often defeated him, leading to an intense rivalry.

The restoration of the dignity of the Sun Warriors of Wan Mountain, as well as your own training, is all up to you.

For more information, please visit http://zu.igg.com/news/newscon.php?aid=1650 .

Located in the westernmost part of Atlantis, the Raging Reefs are one of the most dangerous areas available to players. It is said that voyagers would make a detour when they passed here, even during the most peaceful times of the Atlantis. After Atlantis had disappeared,everything here became a shrouded in mystery and secrets.

Today, the Angels Online team (http://ao.igg.com) from IGG (http://www.igg.com) is here to give all players a brief introduction to this evil scene.

The west ocean is the end of Atlantis. The water here is so deep that nobody can get to the other end of Atlantis from here. The ocean is covered by a thin mist year in year out. The standing reefs and dangerous whirlpools frighten all but the most grizzled adventurers from even attempting anything but a completely different route around it.

However, it is said that there is an uncountable amount of lost treasure sunk below those crashing waves and kife edged reefs. The treasure sits encased in the broken hulls of ships piloted by foolish and reckless Captains from Atlantis and a dozen other sea faring nations. Groups of adventurers occasionally brave the thrashing wind and the churning ocean to attempt a recovery of some loot, but few ever return…

Players should carefully seek the entrance of the map which is camouflaged by a bushel of seaweed; otherwise, they may miss it. Passing through the seaweed, players will find the large remains of a shipwreck. The between the broken hull and the twisted masts the rotten sailcloth is stretched taught and a lot of unknown underwater monsters can be seen climbing on the surface. How horrible it must be to feel so utterly and completely alone. It will become more and more fearful as players keep moving forward. They may meet Byscher, an adventurer from the Breeze Woods, if they are lucky enough. As an experienced adventurer from Eden, Byscher has done research here for many years. However, his work was disturbed recently by some underwater sharks. If players can do him a favor, he will not be stingy in giving them abundant rewards.

Monsters Overview
Sea Shark: These Sea Sharks possess high attacking abilities and hard shells. They are also very fierce because of their sharp teeth. They are one of the most dangerous monsters you can face in these waters.

Octopus Scholar: They are more aggressive than the Octopus Fish. If someone comes near them, they will become cautious and deadly at once. Many adventurers have been killed by them.

Giant Octopus: These huge monsters possess high melee and long-distance attack abilities. They move very fast. Generally, players are unable to escape and end having to face these tough creatures

For more information about Angels Online visit
http://ao.igg.com/act/atlantis/detail.php?acid=109

Rapper and musician P.O.S., also known as Stefon Alexander, will grab a board and do some tricks in Skate 2 with Xbox LIVE members February 6. If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with P.O.S., send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (6:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Friday, February 6, 7:00 P.M. ET. If you are participate, send an e-mail to xlmail@microsoft.com with the subject: “GWF – P.O.S” Be sure to include your Gamertag and hometown.

P.O.S. hit the big time with his debut release, Ipecac Neat, originally released on Doomtree and then re-released by Rhymesayers Entertainment. He followed that up with the critically-acclaimed Audition, and now releases his third album, Never Better. Sporting a completely unique style that pays homage to his roots in punk rock, and disdains the worst excesses of mainstream rap, P.O.S. has carved out an appealing musical niche that dispenses with genre boundaries, and just plain entertains and excites.
Game With Fame featuring P.O.S
DATE: February 6th
TIME: 4 – 6pm (PST)
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
GAME: Skate 2
GAMERTAG: POS GwF (**please note space between POS and GwF).
URL: http://www.xbox.com/GwFPOS

Venture into the Wild for a Sneak Peek of the Upcoming Animal Paradise Wild

Empire Interactive released the first selection of screenshots for the eagerly anticipated Animal Paradise Wild for Nintendo DS. The newest addition to the Animal Paradise family will take players to Animal Island Park, home to wild animals from all over the world, where they will explore distinct areas of the island including the Savannah and Jungle, each boasting their own unique species.

Prepare for Evasive Action Beginning February 16 on WiiWare

Akinai Games, the downloadable games division of leading videogame publisher, YUKE’S Company of America, today announced a February 16th release date for Evasive Space for Nintendo’s WiiWare™ game service. The new title, developed by High Voltage Software, is a top-down space adventure featuring unique use of the infrared capabilities of the Wii Remote™ to pilot your ship. As Konki, race against the clock on collection-based missions to rescue the stars from the insidious Dr. Dark Matter. Evasion is the key to survival as your goal is not to blast adversaries, but to skillfully avoid them while traversing through a variety of hazardous intergalactic environments for an experience that will challenge your reflexes.

Key features of the game include: 
- Guide Konki through 20 hazardous space missions spanning four worlds 
- Deftly pilot your ship with innovative use of the Wii Remote’s infrared pointer capabilities 
- Pick up items and ship upgrades to enhance skills and increase your chances for survival 
- Four person multiplayer matches locally on your home console 
- Compete for best times with Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection online leaderboards

Evasive Space will be available for download on February 16th through the Wii™ Shop Channel for 1,000 Wii Points™, and has been rated “E” for “Everyone” with Mild Fantasy Violence by the ESRB.

To learn more about Evasive Space, visit the official website atwww.evasivespace.com.

GamersGate announced today that it will offer its entire catalog “client-free” beginning January 28, 2009. With this new feature, GamersGate is poised to step to the front of the digital distribution industry.

“GamersGate will now offer gamers more convenient access to their games without forcing them into a client,” said Theodore Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. “We want to offer the most accessible experience with the quickest loading times and this is a big step in that direction. With the evolving nature of retail, we’re extremely pleased to help reinvent the process by putting the power in the gamers’ hands.”

GamersGate will offer its entire catalog from over 90 publishers including Eidos, SEGA, THQ, 2K, and, Bethesda “client free.”

GamersGate has aggressively provided the digital distribution arena with some of the most desired services including GameNerve and the recently announced mictrotransactions software, MicroSuite.

To find out more about GamersGate, please visit http://www.GamersGate.com.

Hudson Entertainment released a new batch of screenshots for Snowboard Riot, a distinctive snowboarding game unlike anything players have ever encountered for WiiWare.

In Snowboard Riot, snowboarding reaches new heights when players take to the slopes with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and invisibility! Battle with up to 4 boarders using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to race online and blow away the competition. Weapons such as mines and turbo are available to give players an edge fighting it out on the mountain.

Gamers have several control options, as they can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or the Wii Balance Board to carve their way to victory. Just like a real snowboard, players can lean left and right on the Wii Balance Board, providing a realistic snowboard experience. Boarders can also choose from four characters to bomb the slopes, and can customize their look with Oakley apparel and goggles to improve their performance.

Snowboard Riot is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

For more information on Snowboard Riot, please visit http://www.HudsonEnt.com

The Record-Setting First-Person Shooter Opens Tomorrow for All to Play at: Http://crossfire.subagames.com/

G4BOX Inc and Wicked Interactive Ltd., North American publishers and distributors of interactive entertainment media, together announced today the open beta launch date of their free online military first-person shooter, Cross Fire.

The Open beta will go live tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12 PM EST. In the open beta, anyone and everyone is invited to play the game for free, without any download or subscription fees. At 12 PM EST on January 29, 2009, the Cross Fire servers will go down in preparation for the open beta launch.

“We are very proud to be taking Cross Fire to the next level by launching the open beta,” said Stanley Yu, Chief Executive Office of Wicked Interactive. “We have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy in bringing Cross Fire to this stage, in order to provide players with the best possible game experience,” added Howard He, Chief Executive Officer of G4BOX, “The Cross Fire Open Beta will deliver a wealth of new features we know players will enjoy.”

The open beta launch marks the beginning of Cross Fire’s persistent military-ranking and stat-tracking features. Player-progress will be tracked from the open beta onward so that players may accurately gauge their skills against the rest of the Cross Fire community. The Cross Fire open beta will also introduce in-game friends lists and clan formation features, in addition to numerous new maps, weapons, and items.

To celebrate Cross Fire’s open beta launch, Subagames is hosting a number of events and promotions. During the first week of open beta, players will enjoy a 50% increase in the amount of GP earned in-game. This will allow Cross Fire players to purchase more of the new open beta weapons and items. In addition, the first 30 clans to register during the open beta will do so for free, at absolutely no GP cost!

Cross Fire is an online military first-person shooter for the PC, developed by SmileGate and Neowiz, and co-published by G4BOX and Wicked Interactive. Players assume the role of either a Black List or Global Risk mercenary, and then join an online team that must work together to complete objective-based scenarios. Cross Fire supports four modes of play including, Team Death Match, Search & Destroy, Elimination, and the exclusive Ghost Mode, in which you become an invisible stealth assassin! Cross Fire also includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, a clan formation system, and deep character customization options. Cross Fire is free-to-download-and-play. http://crossfire.subagames.com

Now part of the Subagames library of free MMOs. http://www.subagames.com