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MS announces new Platinum Hits ... for Singapore
A tipster informs us that Microsoft has announced a new batch of Platinum Hits for Singapore. The new titles include Project Gotham Racing 4, Forza Motorsport 2, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, Halo 3 and Lost Odyssey. The new hits all appear to sport the new packaging that was spotted last week. All the games, incidentally, are priced at SGD $39.90 (USD $26).It's worth noting that all of these games, aside from Forza 2, have yet to become Platinum Hits in North America. Granted, each region has different titles in the value range, but we'd say it's a safe bet that at least PGR4 and Halo 3 should make the cut on this side of the pond. Hopefully the redesigned packaging is a sign that Microsoft will announce new titles soon. Stay tuned.[Thanks, Cylus]
Last chance: win KUF: Circle of Doom
This is it, the final moments of our Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom giveaway. The giveaway ends in one hour. If you haven't entered yet, now is the time to do it. If you have entered, now is the time to enter again (unless you already have today, of course). Head over to the official giveaway post and make your mark. It just might win you a free game.
Reminder: win KUF: Circle of Doom
Hackers and slashers take note, we're still accepting entries in our Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom giveaway. For those that have never won anything, now may be the best chance. As of this post, the giveaway hasn't reached even 200 entries. With three chances to enter and the giveaway ending tomorrow at Noon (ET), these are some of the best odds we've ever had. Head over to the official giveaway post and enter.
Fanswag Weekly: Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom
Update: This giveaway is now closed and our winner will soon be notified. Check your email and don't forget the spam box! This week for Fanswag Weekly, we've got a copy of Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom. Yeah, we know it's not exactly the hottest title around, but sometimes it's good to have a mindless hack and slash, you know? Besides, it's got 1000 fresh achievement points just waiting to be unlocked. Oh, and did we mention that it will cost you zero dollars? Well, there you go. For your chance to win, follow the super simple directions below. Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is all about hacking and slashing. Leave a comment on this post wether you prefer hacking or slashing. Be sure to explain your preference. You can leave one comment per calendar day (Eastern Time). Be sure you only leave one comment per day. Posters of multiple comments during the same day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Friday, April 25, 12:00pm noon, Eastern Time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). On Friday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing One winner will each receive a copy of Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom for Xbox 360, worth $60. The complete rules can be found here
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom dev interview
Maybe you've heard of Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, maybe you haven't. Regardless of that, Henry Lee, director of Blueside Studios took the time to sit down with Gamespot for an interview to get into the details about the action role playing game. While the previous three games in the series have been action RTS titles, Circle of Doom has switched genres on the series, similar to Shadowrun. Either way, it's a good read and gives you an idea on what Blueside is trying to accomplish. Click the "Read" link for the full interview.[Thanks Burnout693]
Kingdom Under Fire's new direction
The official web site for Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is now live, and while the scantily-clad warrior babes remain, the addictive mix of action and strategy that has defined the series is being replaced by a hack-and-slash RPG. If you were turned off by the disappointing Ninety-Nine Nights, you might say Phantagram has done the smart thing by giving Blueside a little creative freedom to experiment with "never-before-imagined innovation and fresh ideas" (from the web site). 2006 has also been a banner year for RPGs, not to mention the fact that 30% of Joystiq readers prefer role-playing adventures. So why not ride the wave?There are some potential pitfalls: random dungeons, branching stories, and characters who get tired aren't all that innovative. There's also Blueside's inexperience with RPGs, and the imminent risk of diluting the franchise. On the flip side of the coin, you have KUF's rich fantasy world to play in and the impressive production quality that highlighted KUF: Heroes. Do you think Circle of Doom will be another Champions of Norrath, or a Seven Sorrows?And despite N3's shortcomings, Phantagram hasn't necessarily become gun-shy. This RPG diversion is supposedly just a side quest in the series, and the Korean developer is currently working on another KUF sequel of the more familiar action-strategy variety -- after they finish the PC version of Circle of Doom.
