Wings of Prey - Demo Released

Flight sim fans can now test fly Wings of Prey, a new World War II flight combat simulator for the PC, thanks to the release of a new downloadable demo. The demo version of the game includes two tutorial missions and three missions from the Battle of Britain and Battle of Berlin campaigns.

Divinity II - Demo Released

A demo has been released for Divinity II. 

The sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II - Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon and the demo allows gamers to get into the action before the game comes out January 5, 2010.

The Divinity II – Ego Draconis demo give players an early peek at groundbreaking features rarely seen in an action RPG, like Mindreading, a robust classless Skill Tree and upgrade system, and even a harrowing encounter with a dragon! This several-hour demo offers plenty of combat, exploration and questing for players to get a glimpse of the adventure and intrigue that awaits them.

The demo may be downloaded from one of the locations below:

• FilePlanet Worthplaying
• Big Download
• Spawnpoint
• Atomic Gamer
• Extreme Players

Demigod - One-Day Deal: 75% Off

 An Impulse Tray alert reveals a 75% Demigod discount for one day only, through this exact URL. Well worth it.

Age of Conan - Unlimited Trial

If you've ever wanted to try Age of Conan, now is the time! 

"Our original seven day trial has been very successful so far," says Morten Larssen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Funcom. "But with the holiday season coming up this is the perfect time to shake up our trial offer a bit and try out something new. So everyone who downloads the trial before January 1st will be able to play the first part of the game for free, forever. We are confident that many of those taking advantage of this offer will choose to become permanent players, allowing them to experience all of what the game has to offer including all the additions and improvements introduced since launch."

Best Buy - $20 Gift Card

Receive a $20 gift card when you purchase any 2 video games priced $39.99 and up each when you use your reward zone membership card. Coupon is not valid online and must be printed off and scanned in store at the time of purchase. Offer is valid 12/13/09 through 12/19/09.

Crysis Wars - Free Trial

We’re pleased to be able to invite you to the Crysis Wars Holiday Trial period taking place from Saturday, December  19th to Tuesday, December 29! All you need to do is be a registered member of MyCrysis in order to receive all the information you'll need to take part, there's still plenty of time to sign up so make sure you don't miss out!

• If you already own and play Crysis Wars, this period will be a fantastic opportunity for you to meet new players and make new friends.
  
  
• If you don't own Crysis Wars, this is a unique occasion for you to download the FULL game with its 3 game modes and 21 maps. As soon as your download is over, you will be able to play on LAN with your friends for free. Once the trial period commences, you will receive a unique CDKey so that you can play online for free until December 29th!

Where to download:
You simply go to one of these download sites and download Crysis Wars:
http://www.bigdownload.com
http://www.fileshack.com
http://www.fileplanet.com
http://www.filefront.com

How does it Work?
You will be able to download the complete Crysis Wars game, and install it on your computer for free. From then on, you will be able to play on LAN with your friends, without any time limitation. This is the best opportunity to check the gameplay, adjust the settings to your fitting (from best performance to best visuals), and train with your friends on LAN, in preparation for the online weekend.
You will not be able to connect online during this time.

On Saturday December 19th, a new mail will be sent to you with the link to a MyCrysis page where you will be able to retrieve your unique demo CDKey for the trial period. This demo CDKey will only be valid for your MyCrysis account, and will allow you to play online for the whole ten days. By the end of the trial, your demo CDKey will be deactivated and you will have to purchase the game to keep playing online.

The whole Crysis Wars team hopes that you will enjoy this experience, and we are at your disposal at MyCrysis.com to answer your questions and react to your feedback.

F.A.Q.
Q: When does the Holiday Trial period take place?
A: You can start downloading the game now! You are able to play online from Saturday, December 19th to Sunday, December 29th.

Q: Who can participate?
A: Everyone can participate. There is no limitation.

Q: How can I participate?
A: Just register to http://www.mycrysis.com. Every member of MyCrysis will have a demo CDKey prior to the trial.

Q: Will I have to pay anything?
A: No, this entire operation is completely free.

Q: When will I receive my demo CDKey?
A: A mail will be sent to all MyCrysis members on Saturday, December 19th. This mail will contain a link to the page where you can get a demo CDKey.

Q: If I lost my key, how can I get it back?
A: Your demo CDKey will be available in your MyCrysis profile.

Q: How many demo CDKeys can I have?
A: There is only 1 demo CDKey per MyCrysis user.

Q: If I already bought the game, what’s the interest?
A: You will see more people online during this period, and will be able to make new friends.

Q: If I already bought the game, can I give my demo CDKey to a friend?
A: Yes, if you don’t need a demo CDKey to play the game, you can share it with a friend of yours.

Q: Can I download the game in advance?
A: Yes, you you can download the trial client now in preparation for this event.

Q: Can I really play LAN for free?
A: Yes, you are allowed to install the game on as many machines as you want. As soon as you have enabled the online activation, you are able to play on LAN for as long as you wish.

Q: Can I play online without a CDKey?
A: No, you can’t play online without a CDKey.

Q: How can I get a CDKey?
A: Either you can use the demo CDKey sent to you to play online during the Holiday Trial period, or you need to purchase Crysis: Warhead in order to have a key and play online.

Q: Can my computer run Crysis Wars?
A: If your computer meets the minimum requirements as follow, yes:

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CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66GHz 3M Processor RAM: 1GB (1.5GB on Windows Vista) Graphics Card: NVidia GeForce 6800GT, ATI Radeon 9800Pro (Radeon X800 for Vista) or better VRAM: 256MB of Graphics Memory Storage: 10GB Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Vista ODD: DVD-ROM (unneeded for digital versions) DirectX: DX9.0c or DX10

Dolby Axon - Voice Chat Client

What is Dolby Axon? Looks like it's a new client to complete with Ventrillo but adds a few new tricks to the table. Sign up and join the beta test.

Dolby® Axon is a surround sound voice chat technology designed specifically for games and gamers. The Dolby Axon desktop client is a stand-alone chat application that you can use to party up, plan and execute a raid, and celebrate a victory. Now you can use Dolby Axon with any game.

Features

Chat in surround sound: Multiparty chat just got a lot easier. With Dolby Axon you can instantly tell who's talking because the chat takes place in crystal-clear surround sound. Nobody does surround sound better than Dolby, and Dolby Axon delivers it over speakers or a headset.

Chat visually: Invite up to 50 people into a chat and see a visual representation of the chat room. Dolby Axon makes it easier than ever to see who's in the chat and who's doing the talking.

Divide and conquer: With Dolby Axon you can quickly divide your chat participants into smaller groups for easier communication.

Organize your clan: The powerful features in Dolby Axon make it easy to organize your friends and guild mates.

Light on its feet: Dolby Axon sets a new benchmark for audio quality on a low-bandwidth diet.

Microsoft Embraces Digitial Distribution with GFWL.

Microsoft will now join the growing list of companies who sell games via digital downloads.

  On December 15, Games for Windows – LIVE will evolve beyond LIVE gaming and include a portal for accessing and downloading your favorite LIVE-enabled titles…courtesy of Games on Demand. Games on Demand for Windows lets you easily purchase and download great titles from the Games for Windows – LIVE library right from your computer, and re-install your games whenever you want, wherever you want. Games for Windows – LIVE now gives you the flexibility to access and play your games where and when you want, all straight from your PC.

“With Games on Demand, we didn’t just want to create a cut-and-paste version of existing digital distribution services,” said Mike Ybarra, general manager of LIVE Engagement Services. “We challenged ourselves to deliver an integrated platform that takes full advantage of the unique capabilities offered by the LIVE service. Our goal has always been to create a seamless online gaming experience for the Windows community, and Games on Demand is a great step toward that end.”

The launch lineup will include recent hits like “Resident Evil 5” (Capcom), “Red Faction: Guerilla” (THQ), and “Battlestations: Pacific” (EIDOS), as well as new exclusive LIVE-enabled versions of popular digital games such as “World of Goo” and “Osmos,” distributed by Microsoft Game Studios. All games can be purchased either by credit card or with Microsoft Points. Games on Demand for Windows will be available in markets that currently have the Games for Windows – LIVE service. Microsoft is also offering an updated LIVE-enabled version of “Tinker,” formerly an exclusive Windows Vista Ultimate Extra, as a completely free download from the Games for Windows – LIVE client.

“Connected digital experiences are defining the continued growth of Windows as a gaming platform,” said Chuck Osieja, creative director of Games for Windows – LIVE. “Today marks Microsoft’s return to delivering Windows games built on unique LIVE experiences.”

J!NX - $10 T Shirt Sale

J!NX is currently having a $10 t shirt sale! Promotion ends Friday, December 4, 2009 at 11:59pm EST.

Dirt 2 - PC Demo Released

Codemasters today announced that the playable demo of the DirectX 11-powered Games for Windows LIVE edition of Colin McRae: DiRT 2 has gone live and is available for PC gamers everywhere to download and play.

The playable demo enables gamers to compete in two of Colin McRae: DiRT 2’s exhilarating events. In the ‘Trailblazer’ event, players take on the ultimate test of rally car against the challenging Moroccan terrain on a point-to-point track filled with flat-out straights and hair-raising hairpins in the Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. In the second event, gamers compete in a ‘Landrush’ race at the spectacular Ensenada Port circuit set in Baja California, where players go wheel-to-wheel in an 8-vehicle riotous race over lethal bumps and killer jumps in the heavy duty West Coast Choppers Stuka TT.

Following the critical and commercial success of the console editions of Colin McRae: DiRT 2, Codemasters Studios has integrated the wealth of new performance enhancing features available in DirectX 11 for the Games for Windows Live edition. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 delivers the definitive off-road experience for PC Gamers and its launch heralds a new generation of games powered by the superior DirectX 11 technologies. In order for technology enthusiasts to test the performance of their equipment against these cutting edge features, the Colin McRae: DiRT 2 demo comes complete with a benchmarking mode.

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 Games for Windows LIVE edition supporting DirectX 11 technology releases on December 3rd through EPAC territories with a December 4th street date in the UK.