ArmA: Warfare mode available; combined FPS/RTS features

Press Release:

Bohemia Interactive, the developer of award wining computer games and proven training systems for military customers (currently working on ARMA 2, the next installment in its successful series of military games), today released a major new update for its latest military PC game ARMA: Armed Assault (published as ARMA: Combat Operations in North America, also available including the official expansion pack ARMA: Queen’s Gambit as ARMA: GOLD in some countries).

“ARMA has come a very long way since the original release one year ago. Here at Bohemia Interactive we’ve always provided ongoing support for our games but this free update is a truly significant milestone. In terms of stability, performance and gameplay, ARMA is now a distinctly superior game to the initial release.” says Marek Spanel, CEO of Bohemia Interactive.

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Final Fantasy XI: 2008 Edition coming this June

SquareEnix is an anthology Final Fantasy game. Containting four Final Fantasy expansion packs, Final Fantasy XI: 2008 Edition is coming this june. Press release below:

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces the forthcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XI 2008 Edition, available from 23rd May. Read more

Stardock Confirms An Expansion to Sins of A Solar Empire

According to Game|Life, Stardock is cooking up an expansion to their hit space RTS, Sins of A Solar Empire.

While he couldn’t nail down a date for the expansion pack’s release, Mr. Wardell did mention that the expansion would include some much-requested features including a “full on campaign” mode as well as new playable factions.

Additionally, Wardell mentioned that the next updates for the game should be coming very soon.

by Game|Life

Discover NCsoft’s Guild Wars And Lineage II

NCsoft® Europe today announces the launch of two new websites specifically created to introduce players new to massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) the opportunity to discover two of NCsoft Europe’s most cherished and endearing games: Guild Wars® and Lineage® II.

From the battle-ravaged ruins of Tyria (Guild Wars), through the ancient kingdom of Cantha (Guild Wars Factions™), and on across the treacherous plains of Elona (Guild Wars Nightfall™), www.discoverguildwars.com introduces newcomers to the full Guild Wars experience, including the official expansion pack, Guild Wars: Eye of the North™. Try mixing and matching combinations of games on this stunning, user-friendly website to discover how to gain access to new skills, missions, and geographical locations.

Lineage® II: The Chaotic Throne, by contrast, offers a slightly different, if no less epic, playing experience. The world of Lineage II is divided into three kingdoms: Aden, Elmore and Gracia who share a delicate balance of power. Solo fighters, entire clans and immense alliances engage in combat so brutal the very ground shakes! By visiting www.discoverlineage2.com player can discover the historical background and rich heritage of one of the most enduring MMORPGs currently available using a sumptuously presented page-turning presentation guide.

Rail Simulator Official Expansion Pack Released

Just Trains is pleased to announce that its first official expansion pack, Rail Simulator Official Expansion Pack – Cajon Pass/ 08 Shunter is now available to purchase in boxed format with the download version already on sale. European users can now add the fantastic 80-mile Cajon Pass route to Rail Simulator. This route links San Bernardino in Southern California to Barstow in the north and the challenging climbs, descents, embankments and cuttings are faithfully reproduced. Read more