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Posted by: Chuck at 7/20/2006 1:20 PM

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Free Games & Beta Testing

Is $14.95/month killing your checkbook? Then download Myth War Online, a free MMO with over 75,000 registered users.
Modern warfare shooter WarRock's beta client is waiting for orders, sir!
Reviewers are praising Prey's clever portal gameplay. But check out Narbacular Drop, a free environmental puzzle game that was doing it back in 2005.

Previews, Reviews, and Interviews

2-D enthusiasts will want to read this review of the adorable-looking Gunbound Revolution.
Set in the original RPG world of Alendere, here are 10 new screenshots for Dawnspire: Prelude.
As Snoop used to say, "Just chill 'til the next episode." Well, the next episode is coming. Half Life 2: Episode 2 portal trailer.
Zombie lovers stand up! Here's a Dead Rising trailer.
Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can sure give it a shot. Caesar IV has another trailer out.
And, riding the Comic-Con publicity wave, here's the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance trailer for HD and Windows Media.
NHL 2K7 has a trailer out for their animations & pro controller.
Here's an interview with RAN Online's Lead Designer, P. B. Kim, at MMORPG.com.
Then seize the screenshots and background story dev diary for Carpe Diem while you're over there.
They also have an interview with a couple EverQuest reps about the new Progression Server.
And an editorial about the expectations of small developer teams for MMOs.
Apolyton posted part 2 of 3 for their shaky-cam preview of Civilization IV: Warlords expansion. This segment covers the Qin dynasty in China.

Hardware Reviews by Legit Reviews.

The Corsair 2GB PC2-6400 C3 DDR2 memory line is up for review, aimed at overclockers and gamers.
Both soon to be price-slashed to $300, here is the AMD 5000+ vs. Intel E6600 review.

Demos & Mods

Universal Combat Special Edition, for sci-fi buffs, has a demo and a patch for its demo.
The Yankees are comin'! Build your own scenarios with the Take Command: 2nd Manassas mod tools, in English.