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Originally Posted by wraggster

Disgaea 4, the latest entry in Nippon Ichi's much-loved strategy RPG series, arrives in Europe this Autumn, the developer has announced.

According to a post on its official website, the PlayStation 3 title will be on US shelves in September, with a more ambiguous "Fall" release window pegged for PAL-land.
The game, which launched in Japan in February, boasts a new graphics engine and a fistful of fresh battle features. There's also a new map-generating mode that lets

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Forthcoming FPS sequel Resistance 3 is getting a multiplayer demo, however, it will be exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers, Sony has revealed.

The PlayStation Blog announcement doesn't reveal a date, though confirmed it will launch at the same time as in the US. Gamers there will get access via a voucher in special versions of SOCOM 4, which hits the shelves on 19th April.
The Insomniac-developed shooter launches exclusively for PS3 on 6th September. The studio revealed

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Pre-purchase a PC copy of forthcoming action RPG Dungeon Siege III via Steam and you'll get the first two games in the series for free, publisher Square Enix has announced.

You'll be able to download and play Dungeon Siege I and Dungeon Siege II as soon as you've placed your order for the impending sequel.
"Providing Dungeon Siege I and Dungeon Siege II free of charge through Steamworks is Square Enix's way of showing appreciation to the fans of the Dungeon Siege franchise,"

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Originally Posted by wraggster

The downloadable Dark Angels add-on for Dawn of War II: Retribution was supposed to be a free bonus for Collector's Edition buyers.

That's still the case, providing you live in the US and you bought the Collector's Edition from the US THQ Store.
Those outside of the US, however, have found out that Dark Angels isn't free at all - it costs £4.99.
"I can confirm this is the case," wrote DOWII forum moderator Hirmetrium.
"If you have received a code via

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Attractive Russian free-to-play MMO Allods Online launches across Europe on 11th May, Gala Networks has announced.

Anyone who played through beta and reached level 30 will be rewarded with "a visually stunning halo buff". Anyone who climbed to level 35 or higher will receive "an extra shoulder award". That's probably not an actual third shoulder; more likely shoulder armour.
With the official Allods Online launch arrives update Volume 4: Astral Odyssey, which

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