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Originally Posted by wraggster

Cryptic Studios has confirmed that its Star Trek MMO is now free to all players.
The developer completed the transition from a subscription-based model to F2P on schedule, having previously promised a relaunch date of January 17th.
Players now have access to the entire game with no fees. However, those that wish to pay for a premium subscription of £14.99 per month will be able to play as multiple characters and start guilds.
Cryptic first announced that Star Trek Online would go free-to-playin

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Today, Ultima Online's early days, seem exotic, driven by the magic of the internet, a burgeoning economy - and danger. In Ultima Online, death was permanent. It meant that every play session was unpredictable and meaningful.
Keith Burgun of Dinofarm Games, maker of the excellent iOSRogue-like 100 Rogues, argues that this is exactly what's missing from modern MMOGs, claiming that social interaction in them is stunted, their static nature preventing players from imprinting themselves on their

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Originally Posted by wraggster

A brand new, purpose-built version of Mortal Kombat will be released on Sony’s PlayStation Vita in the spring, Warner Bros has announced.
The emphasis in this version – which will return to the series’ 2D roots – has been put on brutality, with fatalities and x-ray moves getting a special mention.
New gameplay modes include Tag Team and Challenge Tower.
“The NetherRealm team is committed to making sure that we follow up the success of 2011’s Mortal Kombat with an equally compelling

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Capcom's detailed the Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City pre-order bonuses you can expect to receive when the game releases in the UK on the March 23 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Resi fans can expect three basic packages and they come in the form of additional heavy weaponry to give your Umbrella Security Squad operatives and multiplayer encounters that little additional edge.
Amazon has snaffled itself an Elite weapons package, allowing you to enjoy some fine military grade offerings

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Originally Posted by wraggster

A selection of wacky Team Fortress 2-themed masks will be offered as free DLC to Saints Row The Third players on PC via Steam.
The giant masks will make you look suitably stupid as you surf on fighter jets and batter grannies to death with giant pink dildos.A total of nine giant masks will be given to Steam players for free tomorrow, January 17.
They will join the free CheapyD DLC and paid Genkibowl VII DLC

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