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GamersGate today kicked off their holiday shopping season with a massive Cyber Monday sale with discounts up to 70% off.

Titles such as Hearts of Iron 3 (60% OFF), Dragon Age: Origins (20% OFF), Need for Speed Shift (20% OFF), Risen (25% OFF), Sims 3(20% OFF), Tropico 3 (25% OFF), and many more are on sale for today only.  For a complete list of Cyber Monday deals, please visit http://www.gamersgate.com/offers.

Please visit www.GamersGate.com and follow GamersGate on twitter at @gamersgate for more information.

Join Lyria and her crew as they cross the continent expanding the Train Royale Company!
Search for new resources, meet strange and amazing hidden wonders.
Create the best strategies in order to become the greates Train Baron of All Time!

In World Train Royale you’ll:

• Travel through over 50 cities!
• Collect over 16 special cards to aid you in your quest!
• Collect resources and enhance them in your factories! Run out the competition!
• Over 20 different train parts for you to assemble your trains!

Also announced is a contest: If Life was a train, Where would it be headed?

Are you the competitive type?
Well what are you waiting for then! Take part in our contest!
To participate send an e-mail to contact@versus-software.com with the title WTR contest
with your answer for the following question:

If your life was a train, where would it be heading ?

The 2 best answers will win a t-shirt and a free copy of the game! Winners will be announced on December 1st, 2009.
We’re anxious to see your take on this challenge!

GamersGate today confirmed their weekly special deals and announced the newest additions to their growing catalog.

Game of the Weekend (July 16-19):

Civilization 3 Complete 50% Off

Iron Man 50% Off

July 16-19 Special Promotions:

Spellforce Week: All Spellforce games 30% Off

Penumbra Promotion for Mac: All Mac Penumbra titles are 75% Off

Coming this week:

Tuesday July 14: Fairy Tale: Three Heroes $24.95/€ 24.95/£19.95

Wednesday July 15: Youda Sushi Chef $19.95/€ 19.95/£17.95

Thursday July 16: World War 2 Time of Wrath. This game replaces World War 2 Road to Victory, and all customers who purchased World War 2 Road to Victory, will receive World War 2 Time of Wrath for free.

To see a complete listing of new additions and for more information, please visit www.GamersGate.com, and follow GamersGate on Twitter at @gamersgate.

GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally distributed PC and Mac games, today announced that it is partnering with Iceberg Interactive to distribute select titles worldwide. Poker Simulator is now available on GamersGate, and additional titles including The Last Chariot of the Godsand Bee Smart will be available in the coming months.

“GamersGate’s growing audience and expanding library of critically acclaimed and independent titles is the perfect destination for our games,” said Erik Schreuder, CEO and Founder of Iceberg Interactive. “We strive to produce the best possible gaming experience, and strongly believe that how and where gamers buy their games is a big part of that experience.”

Poker Simulator, available for both PC and Mac, will be released on GamersGate’s Mac section, which launched on June 10. Bee Smart is a brain training game for kids, developed for the PC and consoles. The game will improve certain brain activities, such as speed, perception, creativity and memory, making it a great choice for responsible parents who want their children to learn while they play. The Last Chariot of the Gods, a point and click adventure game for the PC, was developed by the Austrian studio Homegrown Games. The Last Chariot of the Godssubmerges players in a world of ancient legends and modern day conspiracy to answer the ultimate question – are we alone in the universe? All games will be available for download athttp://www.GamersGate.com.

“Iceberg Interactive shares our mission of supporting independent developers by helping them to leverage their creativity and drive new revenue based on the quality of their games,” stated Theodore Bergquist CEO of GamersGate. “Our shared vision is key to achieving our goals and bringing innovation to the gaming industry.”

For more information, or to purchase Iceberg Interactive titles, please visit www.gamersgate.com and follow @GamersGate on twitter.

Paradox Interactive today announced that the new expansion pack, Argos Naval Yard, to the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game series Sword of the Stars is releasing today. The game will be available on the four major digital download portals: GamersGate, Impulse, Steam and Direct2Drive.

Argos Naval Yard is an expansion to Sword of the Stars and requires previously released expansions or Sword of the Stars Ultimate Collection. Argos Naval Yard will provide players with:

• 19 new technologies, including Advanced Drones, Overthrusters, two new Satellite designs, defensive Interceptor micro-missiles, and Polarized Plasmatics, unlocking a new weapon type

• Over 75 new ship sections to build

• 10 new weapons, including the new inertial cannons, Kelvinic torpedoes, and the fearsome Rail Cannon

• 3 New Scenarios

• Single Player / Multi-player with co-op scenario maps

Sword of the Stars: Argos Naval Yard is available on GamersGate, Impulse, Steam and Direct2Drive for a SRP of $8.99 and £6.99.

Looking for a great deal on a new game? Trying to figure out the perfect gift for Father’s Day? Look no further. GamersGate announced their weekly discounts just in time.

Father’s Day Special: June 18-21

Godfather 2 US – $24.99 – 50% OFF

Games of the Weekend – from June 18 to 21

Flock! – 50% OFF

Warhammer 40k Dawn of War Soulstorm – 50% OFF

On Sale until June 28th:

Dark Sector – 50% OFF

To find out more about GamersGate, please visit www.gamersgate.com

Leading Independent RTS Developer Brings Famed PC Game Franchises to Digital Distribution Platform

GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally distributed PC games, today announced its partnership with Magitech Corporation, an independent PC game developer renowned for its work in RTS games, to publish Magitech’s Sango 2 and Takeda 3 on GamersGate’s digital distribution platform. Sango 2 is an historical war game based on the Chinese classic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and in Takeda 3, you take command of the powerful Daimyo, feudal lord of one of 25 historical clans of feudal Japan; engaging in diplomacy, managing your castles and territory, and commanding your armies in epic real-time 3D battles.

“Working with Magitech will provide our users with a unique set of high quality, historical real-time strategy games,” said Theo Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. “Part of our philosophy is to support independent developers and providing Magitech with a commercial outlet is a great achievement for us.”

Sango 2 features immersive and highly detailed real-time 3D battle terrains based on actual Chinese landscapes. Players can control large numbers of units through chain-of-command-style fighting, trap enemies, and use tricks to gain a strategic advantage. Make use of the Tech Tree screen to choose from 3 unique forces—Sky, Earth, and People—to upgrade your nation, and vie for political supremacy.

Takeda 3 features thirty-seven realistic castles based on the historically accurate layout of Feudal Japan. Immersive 3D terrains offer dynamic views of battles and weather effects like fog, rain, and snow can influence the outcome of the battle. In Palace Mode, you can plot out extensive strategic plans by tracking your relations with other clans, your trade ties and by making offerings to the Emperor. The most masterful leaders will rise to the rank of Shogun and conquer all of Japan.

“Bringing our critically acclaimed titles to GamersGate is an incredible opportunity to reach a new audience, and build our community of fans,” said Ming-Sheng Lee, CEO of Magitech Corporation. “We’re optimistic about the support GamersGate is providing, and appreciate the effect digital distribution has had on the independent development community.”

For more information, or to download Sango 2 and Takeda 3, please visit: http://www.GamersGate.com.

Game features exclusive GamersGate themed car

GamersGate, a premier digital distribution service for PC games, today announced that Volvo – The Game, a downloadable PC racing title based on the new Volvo S60 Concept, will be available to all GamersGate users free of charge starting today. Volvo – The Game was designed by SimBins studio, an award winning Swedish developer know for its high caliber PC racing titles including, STC – The Game and GTR Revolution.

“Volvo – The Game is an incredibly entertaining racing sim – to offer it for nothing is quite impressive,” Said Theo Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. “GamersGate only offers the highest quality content to its users and we feel that hosting Volvo – The Game on our portal is a clear indication of its quality.”

Volvo – The Game allows players to get behind the wheel of an exclusive GamersGate skinned car, as well as a variety of Volvo models including, the new Volvo S60 Concept, the Volvo C30, the STCC Volvo S60, the Volvo S40, the Volvo 850, and the classic Volvo 240 Turbo Group A. Players can take these new Volvo cars through two courses, Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena in Göteborg, Sweden, and Chayaka outside Kiev, Ukraine – the first time ever that this course has been featured in a racing game.

For more information, or to download Volvo – The Game, please visit: www.gamersgate.com

New In-game Trailer “Are You Hungry for the Challenge?” Showcases Gameplay

Paradox Interactive has announced that Enlight Software’s Restaurant Empire 2 has been released worldwide. Restaurant Empire 2 builds on the highly popular Restaurant Empire franchise, a title that has already sold over 300,000 units in the United States alone.

With two handfuls of cash and a dream of creating a legacy; build, cook and hire your way to the very top of the culinary world, where tasty food is king and smart management reels in the dollars. If you’re skilled enough in the kitchen and behind the management desk, you just may go further than any aspiring restaurateur before you and cement your status as a true legend of cuisine.

You know what they say about keeping your fingers in as many pies as possible? It pays to diversify. In Restaurant Empire 2 you get the chance to grab a slice of the lucrative café and dessert house markets. Both types of establishment are available when playing the sandbox scenario, or throughout the second campaign, where you must help Delia carve out her own business empire.

Sprinkle your magic on a failing franchise, yet be wary of spreading your finances too thinly as your empire grows. Tailor your menus to include the very best and most popular beverages from teas and coffees to shakes, coolers and smoothies. Whip up some tasty treats for your customers in the form of sandwiches, salads, ice-creams, cakes, tarts, pies and many other items. Then set about decorating the interiors and exteriors with more theme-specific items, some of which must be unlocked through game events. Finally, invite the very best entertainers to perform exclusively in your outlets, making them stand out more from the competition.

If you still believe running a restaurant empire is as easy as baking a cake, here’s your chance to step up to the plate.

For now, get a small taste by viewing the new in-game trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYV3DcXzd1A

Restaurant Empire 2 is available worldwide through the digital download portal www.GamersGate.com with an SRP of of $29.99 / €29.99.

New Functions Reward Users for Community Leadership and Involvement

GamersGate, a premier digital distribution service for PC games, today unveiled a completely redesigned website featuring a new look, improved search and profile functionality and a community incentives program designed to reward active users with free games.

“GamersGate has evolved into the new generation of online media,” said Theodore Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. “Our users told us what they wanted and we answered with a streamlined site that holds much more social functionality to support a strong community of PC gamers who want to share their love of gaming with their peers.”

The community incentives program on GamersGate envelops both the new Blue Coin system and the new Game Tutor program. Blue Coins, a new virtual currency within GamersGate, are earned through various kinds of user activity on the site, but can also be purchased directly with cash. Users can earn Blue Coins by writing reviews, ranking games, and participating in the new Game Tutor program. The Game Tutor program is a mentorship system where users can ask questions to other users regarding difficult levels or other game related questions. The user who provides the solution will then be rewarded with Blue Coins.

The new website also features completely redesigned menus that make navigating the website simpler. Additionally, GamersGate has added advanced search options and sub-categories that will make finding your favorite games faster and easier. The new “intelligent” search functions include a “suggest as you type” feature and game recommendations based on previous purchases and recently browsed games.

GamersGate user profiles now feature a variety of customizable social information including: a list of owned games, personal game ratings, blog style reviews, wishlists, a personal image/avatar and membership status – which is now based on points received by overall activity on the site. There are five different levels of membership status: white, green, yellow, red and black, with black being the most exclusive. Members will also be able to contact each other with an internal messaging system.

GamersGate currently has over 1,075 titles in its catalog from a variety of publishers including EA, Ubisoft, THQ, and many others. Their diverse catalog consists of a dynamic mix of major AAA titles, niche titles, and the best selection of indie titles on the web.

To find out more about GamersGate, please visit www.gamersgate.com.