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Square-Enix have outdone themselves once again. The July update to FFXI featured the second of three add-on scenarios: A Moogle Kupo d’Etat. This extra adventure, available to users by simply buying an add-on key from the PlayOnline Launcher, features everyone’s favorite companion: your Mog House Moogle. A totally exciting new adventure. We toured the PC version but this project is also available on Sony's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox 360.

Join GameSHOUT as they interview a member of the development team at Monolith Productions about the highly anticipated sequel F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. Available just this week for the PC, Microsoft Xbox 360, and the Sony PlayStation 3. This interview will take you behind the scenes in the production of what could be the greatest game of 2009.

Blizzard has revised, in no small way, the very mechanics of the game and the classes players can choose. One of the problems raiders faced by the end of Burning Crusade was a need to have one or more of each of the 27 different character types... and somehow fit them into a raid with a 25-person limit. But this too was not without its challenges.

The Killer NIC is a must have if you’re going to build a high-end gaming rig. As far as simply adding it to boost performance, you might be better served with a faster video card or CPU. Still it did beat out the newer computer on ping times in some games, so it might be a worthwhile investment if slashing a few milliseconds off your ping time.

Join the GameSHOUT Tech Lab as it reviews great gadgets for gift-giving this holiday season. Included are gaming keyboards and mice from Microsoft and Logitech as well as console games and gear. If you are looking for just the right gift for your gamer this holiday season, look no further. They are all right here!

Developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, Wrath of the Lich King is the latest expansion to the World of Warcraft series which enjoys more than 11 million subscribers. This addition to the world renowned MMORPG takes the game to another level, or actually 10 more levels. It's rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for blood, violence, suggestive themes and use of alcohol.

Atlantica Online is an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) developed and published by Ndoors. It features a persistent online world of action. It also features a unique turn-based battle system that makes this MMO different than the others.

With a total subscriber base of 11 million, World of Warcraft is one of the biggest online games in the world. Now, with the release of its second expansion, the Wrath of the Lich King, Blizzard sets records for selling boxes as well as bits. Blizzard sold more than 2.8 million copies in the first 24-hours.

In a study done at the University of Southern California, online gamers were studied. Results showed that many were healthier than the average American. Some also were more wealthy.

Developed by Freeverse and published by Encore for the PC and the Mac, Hoyle the official name in card games has more that is new and improved. Hoyle Card Games 2009 bring you more than 150 different card games. At the same time, Hoyle Casino Games brings you more than 600 different games.

A Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game developed and published by Introversion for the PC. Multiwinia takes the face out of war and just keeps the good parts. ESRB rating pending but likely another “E” for Everyone.

This is part 2 of an interview with Kim Tae Gon, the producer with Ndoors, publisher of Atlantica Online. Hitting the MMORPG scene hard, Atlantica Online has made quite an impression with all MMO players. With a more unique game and combat method, there is more for everyone to enjoy.

Of course, there’s no point in just listening to be blab on about all the nifty new stuff: you want to try it out for yourself. Now, you can, as FFXI is offering a free 14-day trial! Download it and give it a go, so you can see the new experience for yourself.

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings RvR MMO to the masses. Where Everquest lead the nerds online, WoW lead the rest of gamers. Mythic entertainment isn’t a newcomer to the MMO field: they took the EQ formula and added in a great new mechanic in their MMO, Dark Age of Camelot.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack is the latest in the WoW saga. This expansion pack is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. Players must have World of Warcraft to play this expansion.

Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon was developed by Kheops Studio and published by Microids. Dracula 3 is an adventure game developed solely for the PC. Rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.

Sinking Island was developed by White Birds and published by Microids. Sinking Island is an adventure game for the PC. Rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.

The latest ad in Microsoft's $300 million campaign is out. And so is Jerry Seinfeld. In is a PC Guy that looks vaguely familiar to the Apple ads.

Atari announced today the release of The Witcher Enhanced Edition. The Windows PC game in retailers across North America. Voted the best RPG of 2007 my many sites.

Google is reportedly looking at buying Valve Software. Their main interest is likely the Steam game distribution system. This is at least according to "well placed sources".

Fallout 3 was facing stiff opposition due to the character's use of morphine in the game, some countries not allowing it to be sold.

Electronic Arts new video game, Spore is facing some opposition from gamers over the copyright protection system and also from creationists.

Monolith Productions sequel to F.E.A.R. receives a new, more descriptive name, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.

Microsoft has introduced a new mouse called the Explorer Mouse that is using a new Microsoft BlueTrack technology.

Activision announced that the Call of Duty: World at War betas will be held in October in preparation of a worldwide release.

Final Fantasy XI Online prepares for a huge September update geared for new and old players alike.

Electronic Arts is in preparation for the release next week of the highly anticipated game Spore, and the hype has begun.

Stardock announces a PC Gamer's Bill of Rights that the company hopes the rest of the industry will adopt.

Join GameSHOUT in an exclusive interview with Kim Tae Gon, producer of Atlantica Online at NDOORS Interactive.

NDOORS Interactive announced a beta Friend Referral program that lets gamers win in-game prizes, not to mention more fun than ever.