According to EA's internal sales charts, "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" has sold over 2.3 million copies in March, which makes a new record.

"With over 2.3M units sold-through*, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has become the best-selling March release on record in North America and Europe. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is winning accolades from fans and critics for outstanding visuals and action-packed gameplay with no less than 46 outlets having awarded the game a score of 90 or above. GameSpot.com commented that, “whether or not you're looking for a new shooter in your life, you owe it to yourself to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2.”

The momentum of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can also be seen across social media networks and in the game’s statistics:

• 81B points have been earned in online multiplayer sessions
• 43M weapons and gadgets have been unlocked in online multiplayer
• Over 6M video views on YouTube
• 2.9M hours have been spent playing online in the last 24 hours alone
• 230K peak-concurrent-users (PCUs)
• Over 44k Twitter fans (most out of any EA title)

“We are so thrilled with the success of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sales and fan response. In the first 48 hours we had such a tremendous rush to multiplayer gameplay that our servers experienced overwhelming demand. This is a testament to the massive response players have had worldwide for the extraordinary action experienced in the Battlefield sandbox,” says Karl Magnus Troedsson, Executive Producer, Battlefield Franchise. “DICE and EA have brought more servers online. We now have enough capacity to handle all BFBC2 connections seamlessly and we continue to monitor online play daily.”

Defined by its exceedingly intense vehicular warfare, destruction, variety of weapons and huge sandbox environments, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is one of the finest online FPS games of 2010. Developed using state-of-the-art graphics technology, the PC version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is the first title in the Battlefield franchise to be 3-D-ready, playable in DirectX® 11, and support multiple monitors for properly equipped PCs.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Two all-new multiplayer maps for the game are coming on March 30 at no extra charge**. These two maps can be unlocked by inputting a VIP code***.

For more information on DICE, please visit www.dice.se. For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2 please visit: www.battlefield.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialBFBC2.

*According to internal data.
** Internet connection required.
*** VIP codes included with original retail purchase. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players that do not have a code can purchase one via the in-game store for $15. PC players will get the content as a game update. Internet connection required."

Square Enix today released a new launch trailer for "Just Cause 2," which is scheduled to be released in North America on the 23rd and in Europe and the rest of the world on the 26th. In addition, it was announced that over 2 million people have downloaded the recently released demo.

"As Rico Rodriguez, the Agency's most powerful weapon, players must take on the island of Panau and its military regime in order to track down Rico's former boss and mentor, Tom Sheldon, who has gone rogue with millions in Agency cash and intel. Using a unique grapple and parachute combination, there is no vertical limit as the air becomes your playground: grapple a passing plane in flight, hijack helicopters, BASE jump from the tallest buildings or mountains and leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake. Just Cause 2 offers players the freedom to tackle missions any way they choose and, with over 100 vehicles and countless upgrades and collectibles, the choices for relentless adrenaline-fuelled action are limitless.

Just Cause 2 will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® and will be released under the EIDOS brand portfolio. All formats will release in-stores from March 23rd, 2010, in North America and March 26th, 2010, in Europe, Middle East, and Australasia. More information is available on the official website at www.justcause.com."

Electronic Arts today announced that "Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening" has been shipped to North American retailers and is now available. The expansion will be available in Europe on the 19th.

"In Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening players assume the role of a Grey Warden Commander entrusted with rebuilding the order of Grey Wardens and uncovering the mystery of how the darkspawn survive after the slaying of the Archdemon. In this chapter of the epic RPG saga, players make difficult moral choices about how to rebuild their order, resolve the conflict with the mysterious “Architect,” and determine the fate of the darkspawn. Each choice impacts the shape of each player’s heroic journey. Players will be able to import their character from Dragon Age: Origins or start out as a new Grey Warden from the neighboring land of Orlais.

Designed and written by the same team that created Dragon Age: Origins, the Awakening expansion pack introduces a brand new area of the world to explore known as Amaranthine. In this dark and dangerous world, players set out to unravel the secrets of the darkspawn and learn their true motivations. Players will face a range of horrific and terrifying creatures including an evolved, intelligent breed of darkspawn and other menacing creatures such as the Inferno Golem and a spectral dragon. Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening provides new customization tools for players to tailor their heroes and party and re-spec their character attributes, allowing for even greater replayability. Featuring an increased level cap, new spells, abilities, specializations and items, plus five all-new party members, players can further advance their adventures from Dragon Age: Origins.

Dragon Age Origins won over 30 “Best of 2009” awards, was named “RPG of the Year” by Game Informer, G4, SpikeTV, and PC Gamer, and was hailed by Seth Schiesel of The New York Times as, “…perhaps the best electronic game made yet.”

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening is available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and PC. The game is rated “M” for mature by the ESRB 18 by the BBFC, and ‘18+’ by PEGI, and has an MSRP of $39.99 in North America. Dragon Age: Origins is required to play Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening for original campaign, full features, and downloadable content.

For more information on Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening, please visit www.dragonage.com/awakening."

The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-Ray releases, and movies opening the week of March 15th, 2010.

PC Games:

• Command & Conquer 4
• Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening
• Metro 2033

Movies Opening This Week:

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid
• IMAX: Hubble 3D (limited)
• Repo Men
• The Bounty Hunter
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (limited)
• The Runaways (limited)

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases:

• Aria The Origination – Collection
• Armchair Thriller: Set 2
• Armored [Blu-Ray]
• Astro Boy [Blu-Ray]
• Bandslam
• Breaking Bad: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray]
• Broken Embraces [Blu-Ray]
• Clash of the Gods: The Complete Season One
• Death Journey
• Did You Hear About the Margans [Blu-Ray]
• Dillinger is Dead
• Mean Johnny Barrows
• Monk: Season Eight
• My Uncle Silas: Complete Collection
• Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVII
• Ninja Assassin [Blu-Ray]
• Quadroon
• Ruth Rendell Mysteries Collection
• South Park: The Complete Thirteenth Season [Blu-Ray]
• Super Wheels
• The Constance Talmadge Double Feature: Her Night of Romance / Her Sister from Paris
• The Fourth Kind [Blu-Ray]
• The Norma Talmadge Double Feature: Kiki/Within the Law
• The Princess and The Frog [Blu-Ray]
• The Twilight Saga: New Moon
• The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights [Blu-Ray]
• Vengeance Trilogy (Chank-wook Park)

THQ today announced that "Metro 2033" has been shipped to retail stores worldwide.

"Based on a novel by the Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033 combines classic first-person-shooter action with elements of survival horror and intelligent plot and character development not seen before in gaming, to create a true genre original. Metro 2033 is now available to purchase at retail stores around the world for both the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft  and Games for Windows®.

"Metro 2033 offers gamers an experience unlike any other," said Richard Williams, Vice President, THQ Global Brand Management. "We’ve taken an extremely deep, engaging story, an incredible Russian twist on the post apocalyptic setting, and wrapped it up in some of the very best cinematic, first person action gameplay. The world of Metro 2033 is going to be talked about for years to come, just like other great gaming worlds that have gone before."

Metro 2033’s unique atmosphere is made possible by the brand new technology powering it. The proprietary 4A Engine produces some of the most spectacular visuals yet seen on Xbox 360, while PC owners will benefit from a host of advanced features that ensure Metro 2033 sets a new standard in graphical fidelity.

For more Metro 2033 news, visit Metro2033Game.com, follow Twitter.com/Metro2033 or become a fan at Facebook.com/Metro2033."

Bethesda Softworks today announced that it will publish "Hunted: The Demon's Forge," an upcoming third-person action game by inXile Entertainment.

"Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an unforgettable cooperative action game, pitting you and your partner against waves of vicious enemies.  Taking control of either E’lara, a ranged weapon expert, or Caddoc, a master swordsman, you must use a variety of weapons, powerful spells, and cover tactics to battle your way through menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns. Discover secrets and complete co-op-based puzzles whilst exploring the sinister world to discover answers to the game’s deep, dark mysteries.

inXile Entertainment was founded in 2002 by industry veteran Brian Fargo. During his distinguished tenure in the video game business, Fargo has been behind some of the greatest fantasy game franchises of all time including The Bard's Tale®, Baldur's Gate®, and Fallout®. Hunted's development is being overseen by Fargo while Michael "Maxx" Kaufman serves as the game's Director. Previously, Kaufman served as Art Director on such titles as Kingpin™: Life of Crime™, Redneck Rampage™ and the award-winning Return to Castle Wolfenstein® at Gray Matter.

"We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda Softworks on this upcoming release that takes us back to our roots," said Brian Fargo, Founder of inXile Entertainment. "Bethesda's track record speaks for itself and the game we are developing for them is no exception."

"inXile has an extremely talented team and we couldn't be more pleased to have them working on one of our upcoming titles," said Vlatko Andonov, President of Bethesda Softworks. "We believe gamers will be really excited about what these guys have in store for them."

In addition to Hunted, Bethesda Softworks' roster of upcoming games includes Fallout®: New Vegas™, the next chapter in the blockbuster Fallout franchise being developed at Obsidian Entertainment, Brink™, a ground breaking shooter being developed at Splash Damage and RAGE™, the new first-person shooter being developed by id Software.

For more information on Bethesda Softworks and Hunted, visit www.bethsoft.com. To learn more about inXile Entertainment please visit www.inxile-entertainment.com."

2K Games announced the availability of the first downloadable content pack for "BioShock 2" titled "Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack," which is available via Games for Windows Live for 400 Microsoft Points.

"Future expansions into the world of BioShock 2 are slated to arrive over the coming months and will continue to expand upon the stories of the denizens of Rapture.

Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack, the first of several planned downloadable packages, contains a number of customization features that will allow players to further their character's development in BioShock 2's multiplayer modes and provide a deeper multiplayer experience. The pack includes:

• Rank increase to level 50 with rank rewards
• New playable characters – Louie McGraff and Oscar Calraca
• 20 new trials**
• A third weapon upgrade for each weapon
• Five additional masks**

**Some items are only available after a player achieves a rank of 41 or higher.

In the coming months, 2K Games will also publish downloadable extensions of the single player experience that will provide new insights into the world of Rapture. These packages will include more narrative, new tools and challenges that will extend the lore and fiction of the failed utopia under the sea."

Polish developer Wastelands Interactive today announced "Air Aces: Pacific," an upcoming flight simulation combat game.

"Take off and dive into the aerial battles over the Pacific. Enjoy innovative graphics and one of a kind set of dynamic sceneries. Fly admiring wonderful sunny skies in earthly paradise and fight during murky nights full of heavy rain and lighting. Shoot and win, bomb and destroy! Gain praise and glory and become one of the best Pacific War pilots!

Games Features:

• Realistic aerial battles
• Dynamic sceneries
• Tens of simultaneously active planes
• Variable reality settings
• Several available planes
• Career mode"

THQ and Relic Entertainment today announced that "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising," the first stand-alone expansion, has been shipped to North American retailers.

"Developed by THQ’s internal studio Relic® Entertainment, Chaos Rising offers a suite of multiplayer options via Microsoft’s free Games for Windows – LIVE® service, and is now available at retail and online outlets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The Dawn of War II – Gold Edition, which contains both the original Dawn of War II and its expansion Chaos Rising, is also available for a suggested retail price of $39.99.

“Relic Entertainment is the industry’s premier RTS developer and consistently produces innovative, immersive and genre-defining experiences,” said Travis Plane, Vice President of Global Brand Management, THQ. “Chaos Rising delivers solid action, an unforgettable story and improves upon every feature that made Dawn of War II 2009’s top RTS.”

“Chaos Rising continues Dawn of War II’s single player campaign and follows the infamous Blood Ravens as they uncover the secrets of sub-sector Aurelia and battle their relentless archenemies, the Chaos Space Marines,” said Jonathan Dowdeswell, General Manager, Relic Entertainment. “The new Corruption mechanic has a profound impact on the campaign’s outcome, and we’re absolutely thrilled for fans to finally fight the demonic legions of Chaos.”

About Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising

Set in the grim, war-ravaged world of Games Workshop’s vast Warhammer 40,000 science fiction universe, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising transports players into the midst of an intergalactic war between ancient enemies. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising introduces the Chaos Space Marines as a new playable multiplayer army and continues the single player campaign from the original Dawn of War II with 15 new missions, character transfers, all new wargear and a raised level cap (from 20 to 30). New multiplayer units for the Orks, Eldar, Tyranids and Space Marines are now available to owners of the original Dawn of War II, along with seven new multiplayer maps, free of charge. For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising, please visit www.dawnofwar2.com. "

A demo for "Napoleon: Total War" has been released through Steam, giving players a chance to try out the recently released real-time strategy game by Creative Assembly.

"The Napoleon: Total War demo will take you through the new and playable "War on Land" tutorial as well as the epic land Battle of Ligny, one of the many historical scenarios included in the full version of the game.

•  War on Land tutorial – Set during the Siege of Toulon, you will be given command of the French artillery battery. Aided by Napoleon's most trusted aide, you will learn the art of warfare in the defeat of the British army.
• Historical scenario – Battle of Ligny – The Battle of Ligny (16th June 1815) effectiveky determined the outcome of Napoleon's 100 day return to power. Although victory was achieved here, the Prussian General Gebhard Von Blucher was allowed to escape, something which very soon proved to be a fatal mistake. Play as the French or the Prussian faction."

Klei Entertainment released a new trailer for "Shank," giving viewer more of a look at the upcoming western side-scroller.

"Taking place in a stylized, modern-Western setting, Shank tells a classic betrayal story directed through a sophisticated cinematic lens, with addictive action gameplay found in classic 2D side-scrolling games."

The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-ray releases, and movies opening the week of March 8th, 2010.

PC Games:

• Assassin's Creed 2
• Rise of Prussia
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Chaos Rising

Movies Opening This Week:

• Green Zone
• Mother (limited LA/NY)
• Our Family Wedding
• Remember Me
• She's Out of My League

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases:

• 101 Timeless TV Classics
• Big Screen Bombshells: 12 Movie Collection
• Civilisation: Complete Series
• Gigante
• Greek: Chapter Four
• Hachi: A Dog's Tale [Blu-Ray]
• Hannah Montanna: Miley Says Goodbye
• In Plain Sight: Season Two
• Johnny Bravo: Season One
• Matt Houston: The First Season
• Old Dogs [Blu-Ray]
• Paris
• Paris [Blu-Ray]
• Planet 51 [Blu-Ray]
• Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire [Blu-Ray]
• Roy Rogers – King of the Cowboys – 20 Films
• Savagae Cinema: 12 Movie Collection
• Savage Cinema: 12 Movie Collection
• Scarecrow and Mrs. King: The Complete First Season
• Sonny Chiba Collection – 4 Movies
• Tapeheads
• Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
• Termors: The Complete Series
• The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day [Blu-Ray]
• The Brothers Warner
• The Stoning of Soraya M. [Blu-Ray]
• The Who: The Kids Are Alright [Blu-Ray]
• Trail of Tears – A Native American Documentary Collection
• Undead: The Vampire Collection 20 Movie Pack
• Up in the Air [Blu-Ray]
• Walker Texas Ranger: The Complete Series Pack
• Walker Texas Ranger: The Seventh Season
• Wiseguy: The Collector's Edition

Paradox Interactive today announced that "Rise of Prussia" has been released via the major digital distribution portals.

"Until March 15, anyone who purchases Rise of Prussia via participating digital distributors will receive a 75% off AGEOD’s title Birth of America 2 .
 
A demo of Rise of Prussia is available for download, to give prospective buyers a taste of the Seven Years’ War-themed title. A list of download mirrors can be found at: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?t=464122

Rise of Prussia Features:

• Over 100 new leaders with individual portraits, and 300 types of units
• 10 Scenarios:
  • 1 Battle Scenario, Saxony 1756, to enter the game
  • 6 Annual Campaign Scenarios, for each year between 1757 and 1763
  • 1 Grand Campaign Scenario 1756-1763
  • 2 Tutorial Scenarios
• Map covering all of Germany and surrounding vicinity, with over 1,000 different regions offering plenty of room for maneuvering
• New events and a wide set of options for you to customize your strategy
• Streamlined command system based on the hierarchy system seen in American Civil War and Napoleon’s Campaigns, allowing for historical army command, organization, and structure
• Brand new system for recruiting units, allowing players to choose and purchase forces during the annual and grand campaigns
• New system of historical events, allowing multiple-choice events and answers, enhancing flexibility and increasing replayability
• Additional interface helpers introduced to ease player interaction with the game, like the new Army Outliner system
• New functionalities to find your armies and see your supplies and assets
• Advanced AI
• Widely extended manual and player aid

For more info, visit www.paradoxplaza.com follow us on twitter or on facebook"

Ubisoft released a new trailer for "Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands" titled "Revitalizing the Roots," which explains the background of the upcoming sequel and shows off some gameplay.

"Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favourite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction. When the decision is made to use the ancient power of the Sand in a desperate gamble to save the kingdom from total annihilation, the Prince will embark on an epic adventure in which he will learn to bear the mantle of true leadership, and discover that great power often comes with a great cost."

Kalypso Media today announced a publishing agreement with Akella to publish "Disciples III: Renaissance," the turn-based strategy game by .dat, in North America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific.

"Disciples III: Renaissance is a standalone turn-based RPG/strategy game set in an expansive fantasy world, offering players action, adventure and glory. Stunning 3D environments, three playable races, and multiplayer functionality all combine to offer an outstanding gameplay experience. Kalypso Media will release Disciples III: Renaissance in summer 2010 on Windows PC.

“Disciples III: Renaissance is a perfect fit with Kalypso’s portfolio of top-quality strategy games, and we are excited to partner with Akella to release this title to gamers around the world,” said Simon Hellwig, Managing Director, Kalypso Media. “Disciples III is poised to take this award-winning strategy franchise to the next level by appealing to existing fans and newcomers to the series.”

“Everyone at Akella has a deep respect and love for the Disciples brand,” said Dmitry Arkhipov, Vice-President of Development at Akella. “Our team is dedicated and passionate about ensuring that Disciples III: Renaissance takes the franchise further by providing fans more dynamic gameplay and deeper strategies in an incredibly atmospheric and rich 3D world. Kalypso is the perfect partner to work with to ensure that Disciples III: Renaissance will be delivered to gamers around the world.”

Disciples III: Renaissance is the next title in the award winning Disciples series and represents a leap forward in the evolution of the turn-based RPG/strategy genre. Building on the successes of the first two games, Disciples III: Renaissance introduces a host of new features as well as the compelling gameplay that made the previous titles so popular.

Key features:

• Three playable races – The Empire, the Legions of the Damned and the Elven Alliance. Each race has unique units and city designs.
• Cities, locations, units and other game assets are now represented in full 3D
• Advances in gameplay allow increased fluidity in multiplayer games and less downtime in single-player games
• A new upgrade system allows the player to assign attributes to their leader units. This system employs inventories and new stats and abilities
• Visual representation of characters’ equipped armor, weapons and artifacts"

gamingo AG today announced that it will be bringing "King of Kings 3," a free to play Taiwanese MMORPG, to North America.

"Epic battles, sprawling cities, and warring kingdoms locked in a never-ending struggle for power. King of Kings 3, the newest instalment of the popular Taiwanese MMORPG series, is considered one of the best releases of 2009 and captivates millions of players in Asia. In addition to holding the European publishing rights, gamigo is proud to announce that it now holds the North American license for the game.

"As a globally-focused publisher, our aim is to be able to offer our games in all key markets," says Patrick Streppel, member of gamigo's executive board. "King of Kings 3 is one of the highlights of our portfolio. The emphasis of the game is on PvP battle and the extensive guild features, such as the building of guild towns and guild warfare, are unparalleled in the realm of free-to-play gaming."

The game's developing studio, Lager, and gamigo have been working hard the past year to localise the game for Western markets. The plot of the game has been completely rewritten and the seven fantasy realms are based on medieval powers, giving players from Europe and North America the opportunity to go into battle for their nation. A complete re-balancing reduces grinding and now allows players to reach the highlights of the game, PvP and guild gameplay, more quickly.

Thanks to the game's complex and multilayered guild system, guilds band together first to form legions, next kingdoms, and finally alliances to wage war against enemy kingdoms and territories. Up to 10,000 players compete simultaneously in truly epic RvR battles to determine the fate of the guild towns and realms. Only the bravest warrior will come out on top and become the ruler of the entire realm, the fabled King of Kings.

King of Kings 3 is expected to go into Closed Beta testing in the second quarter of 2010. To participate in Closed Beta testing, visit the game's official website: http://kok3.gamigo.com"

True Games Interactive and Petroglyph have released new information on the storyline and bosses of "Mytheon."

"The ancient Greek mythology and expansive folklore of Mytheon transports players to a time where heroes do battle with legendary monsters and gods. Chief among the grand and colossal gods in the ancient world is the mighty Poseidon, god of the seas and earthquakes, and the creator of horses, including the famed Pegasus. One of the early environments in Mytheon is The Shattered Isle, a mystical island created by Poseidon to house his family and loyal servants. This island represents the dichotomy of the seas; beautiful and tranquil on one side, and dark and treacherous on the other.

Poseidon was the first and only god to attempt an outright assault on the fabled city of Argos. Had it not been for the protection of the Golden Fleece, the city would have fallen. He is encountered on the Shattered Isle where he is amassing an army to destroy the city of Argos. Poseidon’s wrath is born out of arrogant jealousy over mankind’s newfound favor with the Fates. For millennia, he has blessed mankind with such gifts as his beloved horses and the secrets of sea-faring.

“Experiencing the myths and legends we grew up with are what make Mytheon such a unique online experience and the giant gods in the game are an amazing challenge, said Peter Cesario, director of new business and product development at True Games Interactive. “For years video games have been trying to capture the essence of fighting something so powerful, so huge that it is god-like; Mytheon is the real thing.”

Challenging a god-sized boss is one of the many thrilling encounters Mytheon players will face. And none is more epic than battling Poseidon, the master of earth and water who uses these primal elements to decimate entire legions of men. It is ill-advised to rely on summoned structures in this epic fight, for Poseidon’s mastery of the earth will ensure their destruction. At his command are the various creatures of the ocean, including a giant man-eating sea monster called the King Sentinel. Guarding Poseidon’s temple is the majestic Pegasus—in order for Poseidon to be challenged, Pegasus must first be defeated, proving the Stonecaster’s worthiness to face the mighty deity himself.

“Using mythologies from the various civilizations throughout our history as the basis of the story of Mytheon has given us a wealth of material to pull from,” said Chris Rubyor, lead designer of Mytheon at Petroglyph. “We wanted the player to feel instantly familiar with the monsters and gods he or she will be fighting, but still feel a sense of awe and wonder at the encounters. We look forward to expanding on the Greek mythology that greets players in Mytheon to even more incredible encounters from Egypt, Asia and more as we continue to expand the game.”

Mytheon is an online, multiplayer action/RPG with strategic game play where players experience classic mythology come to life and challenge legendary gods to define their own fate. Players, or "Stonecasters", are powerful humans imbued with the ability to cast spells, summon minions, and erect structures that aid them in battle. An assortment of classes are available that approach combat differently and offer a range of unique, cinematic abilities.

Using some of the best and most familiar mechanics from traditional collectible card games, players will earn, buy, trade and collect stones they can assemble similar to deck-building among a thriving online community. Several compelling features have been added to create fast, visually stunning 3D combat sequences with a deep layer of strategy beneath it.

For additional details on Mytheon and to sign up for the closed beta test please visit: http://www.MytheonGame.com. To follow all the latest news, please visit http://www.facebook.com/mytheon, http://twitter.com/mytheongame and http://www.youtube.com/group/mytheon"

Valve today officially announced that Steam and Valve's entire catalog of games will be coming to the Mac platform.

"Steam and Valve's library of games including Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal, and the Half-Life series will be available in April.

"As we transition from entertainment as a product to entertainment as a service, customers and developers need open, high-quality Internet clients," said Gabe Newell, President of Valve. "The Mac is a great platform for entertainment services."

"Our Steam partners, who are delivering over a thousand games to 25 million Steam clients, are very excited about adding support for the Mac," said Jason Holtman, Director of Business Development at Valve. "Steamworks for the Mac supports all of the Steamworks APIs, and we have added a new feature, called Steam Play, which allows customers who purchase the product for the Mac or Windows to play on the other platform free of charge. For example, Steam Play, in combination with the Steam Cloud, allows a gamer playing on their work PC to go home and pick up playing the same game at the same point on their home Mac. We expect most developers and publishers to take advantage of Steam Play."

"We looked at a variety of methods to get our games onto the Mac and in the end decided to go with native versions rather than emulation," said John Cook, Director of Steam Development. "The inclusion of WebKit into Steam, and of OpenGL into Source gives us a lot of flexibility in how we move these technologies forward. We are treating the Mac as a tier-1 platform so all of our future games will release simultaneously on Windows, Mac, and the Xbox 360. Updates for the Mac will be available simultaneously with the Windows updates. Furthermore, Mac and Windows players will be part of the same multiplayer universe, sharing servers, lobbies, and so forth. We fully support a heterogeneous mix of servers and clients. The first Mac Steam client will be the new generation currently in beta testing on Windows."

Portal 2 will be Valve's first simultaneous release for Mac and Windows. "Checking in code produces a PC build and Mac build at the same time, automatically, so the two platforms are perfectly in lock-step," said Josh Weier, Portal 2 Project Lead. "We're always playing a native version on the Mac right alongside the PC. This makes it very easy for us and for anyone using Source to do game development for the Mac."

Support for the Mac in Source and Steamworks is available to third parties immediately. Interested developers should contact Jason Holtman."

Valve officially announced "Portal 2" today, which is scheduled to be released this holiday season. If you missed it earlier this week, a new curious patch was released for the original game, which altered the ending. This led to some announcement anticipation buzz but Kimberly Swift did confirm a sequel in February of 2008.

"Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike, and Half-Life) and leading technologies (such as Steam, Source), today announced Portal 2 for shipment this coming holiday season.

Portal was originally released in 2007 and earned over 70 industry achievement awards.

For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com "

THQ today announced that "Metro 2033" has gone gold and will be in retail stores on March 16th in the US and Germany, March 18th in Australia, and March 19th for the rest of the world.

"Metro 2033 has already been acclaimed for its graphical prowess on both Xbox 360 and PC, with the latter benefiting from advanced DX11 features and NVIDIA PhysX implementation.  In addition, gamers can enjoy Metro 2033 in 3D, powered by NVIDIA 3D Vision. Gamers who pre-purchase the digital version of Metro 2033 PC will get Red Faction Guerrilla PC for free.  For more information, please visit the THQ store at http://store.thq.com/.

A brand new trailer for Metro 2033 – 'Ghosts of the Metro' – can be found on the official Metro 2033 website, Metro2033Game.com.

For more Metro 2033 news, visit Metro2033Game.com, follow Twitter.com/Metro2033 or become a fan at Facebook.com/Metro2033."