Two decades have passed since the demonic denizens, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, wandered the world of Sanctuary in a vicious rampage to shackle humanity into unholy slavery. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils directly, the memory fades slowly and the wounds of the soul still burn.

When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram's Cathedral seeking clues to new stirrings of evil, a comet from the heavens strikes the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. The comet carries a dark omen in its fiery being and it calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells – and even the failing luminaries of the High Heavens itself.

Explore a fully-realized Sanctuary – the living, breathing gothic fantasy world of Diablo III rendered in gorgeous 3D.

Battle the unholy forces of the Burning Hells with all-new character classes like the otherworldly Witch Doctor, or with re-imagined warriors from Diablo’s past: such as the fierce Barbarian.

Rain Hell on your enemies wielding the interactive environment as a weapon: lay cunning traps, turn destructible objects against your foes, and use environmental obstacles to your advantage - all powered by the Havok physics system.

Experience the intensity of multiplayer Diablo III over an all-new, wickedly-enhanced Battle.net platform with numerous enhancements to make connecting with your friends easier – and cooperative gameplay more fun.

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StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival.

Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.

Features:

* Fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game
* Three completely distinct races: Protoss, Terran, and Zerg
* New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race
* Groundbreaking single-player "story-mode" campaign
* Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes
* Full multiplayer support, with new competitive features and matchmaking utilities available through Battle.net
* Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience

More info at http://www.starcraft2.com/

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The PC version took the nation by storm last month becoming the #1 selling PC game in America, and now EA is thrilled to offer you the chance to play Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system by downloading the free demo via Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace today!

DEMO INCLUDES:

-Two single player missions (one mission comes complete with a sampling of the in-game, live action video sequences)

-Boot Camp training mission to give you the basics on how to play a strategy game on console

-One multiplayer map - Small Town USA (two-player)

-Vision Camera support for multiplayer so you can stare your opponent in the face before you drop the Ion Cannon on them!

-One live action trailer featuring Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Joe Kucan, Michael Ironside, Jennifer Morrison, Billy Dee Williams, and Grace Park

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NPD chart detailing the best selling PC games in the USA for the week ending April 21:

1. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - Electronic Arts
2. World Of Warcraft: Burning Crusade - Blizzard
3. World Of Warcraft - Blizzard
4. The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff - Electronic Arts
5. The Sims 2 Seasons - Electronic Arts
6. The Sims 2 - Electronic Arts
7. Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows Of Angmar - Turbine/Midway
8. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Shivering Isles - Bethesda Softworks/2K Games
9. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow Of Chernobyl - THQ

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HALO: UPRISING

Four-Issue Miniseries Featuring All-New Adventures and Artwork Launches July 2007

NEW YORK – Following last summer's tremendously successful, bestselling Halo Graphic Novel, Bungie Studios, part of Microsoft Game Studios, has teamed up again with Marvel Comics to release the highly anticipated first monthly mini series Halo: Uprising. Based on one of the most popular franchises in the history of the video game industry, the four-issue Halo miniseries, featuring original storylines and artwork from the Eisner Award-winning team of super-scribe Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Alex Maleev, will launch in July 2007.

"I think Halo is our generation's Star Wars. It's got a rich and untapped back story and world view that completely inspires me and millions of others," said Brian Bendis. "I loved the Halo Graphic Novel and this series follows in the same vein. Plus Alex and I get to fill the story in between Halo 2 and Halo 3."

Halo: Uprising is the second project to be developed through this partnership. Prior to the comic miniseries, Bungie created and Marvel released the ground-breaking and hugely successful Halo Graphic Novel, an anthology of original stories set in the Halo universe representing an unprecedented display of artwork and writing by top-notch creators.

"We are thrilled to be working with Bungie on another epic journey into the Halo universe. Alex and Brian's combined efforts in Halo: Uprising will excite fans and further develop the characters, storylines, and mythos that have made Halo a global entertainment phenomenon," said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Vice President of Development, Marvel Entertainment.
With the creative superstar team of Bendis and Maleev on board, the epic miniseries will follow mankind's struggle against the alien threat of the Covenant. Picking up from the conclusion of blockbuster video game Halo 2, the miniseries will bridge the gap between Halo 2 and the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated Halo 3 video game, coming exclusively to Xbox 360 on September 25th, 2007.

Halo: Uprising reveals how the Master Chief, while onboard a hostile ship headed towards Earth, is battling against Covenant forces. Intertwined with Master Chief's interstellar one-man-war is the saga of a great American city's rebellion and downfall, two disparate lives' collision and shared fate, and the Covenant's hunt for an ancient relic of untold power and value.

More info at http://www.halo3.com

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