End of Nations: Coming to PC 2012

Join allies from around the world to bring down the oppressive Order of Nations, or take on the opposing faction in epic battles of over 50 players, where one Commander can impact the ongoing conflict and every victory matters.
Wage War on an Unprecedented Scale - The Order of Nations dominates humanity, confront them in enormous battles like you have never seen before. Fight on your own or cooperatively with up to 50 players.
Conquer a Massive Persistent World - Every victory matters as thousands of Commanders battle relentlessly to control a massive persistent world in blood pumping multiplayer combat with up to 50 or more players!
Build Your Ultimate Army - Earn and unlock new units, abilities, and super-weapons, and customize your army with unique mods, upgrades, and visual designs.
Experience the Premier MMORTS - From the creative minds behind the original Command and Conquer




Amazon offer: PC Collector's Edition: $49.99, FREE Super Saver Shipping, FREE shipping on Orders $25 and Over (some restrictions apply). Details , Pre order with free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime,

Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how (restrictions apply) 

GameStop offer: PC $49.99, PC Collector's Edition $69.99 / EB Games offer: PC $49.99, PC Collector's Edition $69.99

Guild Wars 2: Coming to PC 8/28/2012

For generations, war and chaos raged across the land of Tyria. Five great races competed and warred against each other, struggling to tip the balance of power in their favor. Then the dragons woke. The all-powerful beasts stirred from their millennial sleep under earth and sea. With their magical breath the dragons spread destruction and created legions of twisted slaves. A deathless dragon named Zhaitan raised the sunken nation of Orr, triggering earthquakes and tidal waves that destroyed entire cities across the Sea of Sorrows. Zhaitan's undead armies surged from the sea, hungry for the destruction of the five races of Tyria: the charr, a ferocious race of feline warriors; the asura, magical inventors of small size and great intellect; the norn, towering shapeshifters from the frigid northern lands; the sylvari, a mysterious young race of visionary plant folk; and the humans, an embattled but resilient people. Now heroes from the five races must set aside ancient rivalries and stand together against their common enemies. Magic, technology, and cold steel will determine the ultimate fate of the world.


Features

• Guild Wars 2 provides a massive, online persistent world.
• Free online play. No monthly fee.
• Players have the freedom to play together even if their friends are at a much higher (or lower) level
• Players will be able to engage in organized, balanced PvP (similar to GvG in the original Guild Wars) without needing to first level up characters, find equipment, or unlock skills.
• You will be able to advance your character to the maximum level without ever joining a group if you so desire.
• A permanent Internet connection is required to play Guild Wars 2. Guild Wars 2 does not require a monthly subscription.

Guild Wars® 2 Digital Deluxe Edition Bonuses:

• Extremely Limited Quantity. Truly a collector’s edition.
• Digital Items: Summon Mistfire Wolf Elite Skill, Rytlock Miniature, Golem Banker, Chalice of Glory, Tome of Influence.

Amazon offer: PC: Pre-order Guild Wars 2 on PC and get 1-Day Head-start Access to create a Guild Wars 2 account early. The code to setup your Guild Wars 2 account early will be emailed a few days before the release of the game. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com

FREE Super Saver Shipping, FREE shipping on Orders $25 and Over (some restrictions apply). Details , Pre order with free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime,

Pre-order Price Guarantee! Order now and if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Here's how (restrictions apply) 

Best Buy offer: PC Download & PC Digital Deluxe Download: Pre-order of Guild Wars 2 includes: Access to all Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Events, 3 days of headstart access, Hero's Band item (+2 Power, +2 Precision, +2 Toughness, +2 Vitality, +2 Condition Damage, +2 Healing, and +2% Critical Damage)

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GameStop offer: PC, Collector's Edition / EB Games offer: PC, Collector's Edition: Bonus Item

• 1 Day Headstart
• Pre-order Guild Wars 2 with GameStop and receive a 1 Day Headstart! Online Customers: A code with instructions will be emailed to you within 2 business days after your order is placed.

Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition

Collectible metal box

10-inch Rytlock figurine

Custom art frame, portfolio, and five art prints

Best of Guild Wars 2 Soundtrack CD and Guild Wars 2 Game

112 - page Making of Guild Wars 2 hardback boo

GameStop offer: PC Download / EB Games offer: PC Download: Bonus Item

• Receive Beta Access and other items!
• Pre-order Guild Wars 2 with GameStop and receive Beta Access and other items!
• Beta Access, beginning the last week of April
• 3 Day Head Start
• Hero's Band: Adds +2 Power, +2 Precision, +2 Toughness, +2 Vitality, +2 Condition Damage, +2 Healing, and +2% Critical Damage.

GameStop offer: Digital Deluxe / EB Games offer: Digital Deluxe: Bonus Item
3-Day Headstart Access.
Beta Weekend Event Access.
Pre-Purchase Bonuses:
3-Day Headstart Access.
Beta Weekend Event Access.
Play in all Guild Wars® 2 Beta
Weekend Events.
Limited Quantity.
Only a select number of players will enjoy pre-purchase bonuses.
Hero's Band In-Game Item.
Adds +2 Power, +2 Precision,
+2 Toughness, +2 Vitality,
+2 Condition Damage,
+2 Healing, and
+2% Critical Damage.

Also Available: GameStop Strategy Guide / EB Games Strategy Guide





GameFly offer: PC Download Standard, PC Download Digital Deluxe: Pre-Purchase Guild Wars® 2 and get access to the following:

• 3-Day Headstart Access.
• Beta Weekend Event Access. Play in all Guild Wars® 2 Beta Weekend Events.
• Hero’s Band In-Game Item. Adds +2 Power, +2 Precision, +2 Toughness, +2 Vitality, +2 Condition Damage, +2 Healing, and +2% Critical Damage.

Newegg offer: PC: Free Shipping

Star Wars the Old Republic: Getting your beta key working

If you received a beta code for Star Wars the Old Republic beta key giveaway for the next round of stress testing, you might be wondering how to enter it onto the website before it expires (midnight 11-18-2011) and you won't get to play the stress test weekend which I have read is scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend 11-25-2011.

First thing you need to do is signup for a user account at SWTOR website.  After you get your user account you need to confirm the email they send to the email address you listed for the account.

The next thing you need to do is signup for a game tester account, you can select this option during the user account setup.

The final step is to redeem your code!

Keep coming back here and to my post for the game for more information as I hear it, enjoy the game if you got in!

Thanks to Game Informer for having the links available, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to enter my code!

Star Wars the Old Republic: Coming 12/20/2011

Trailer from E3

More Star Wars: The Old Republic Videos

Gameplay video courtesy of IGN

IGN is passing out beta keys if you join their prime service

PC Gamer has beta keys

Now Gamer has beta keys


My step by step guide to getting your beta key cashed in before it evaporates

Explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose your class from a variety of classic Star Wars roles including Jedi Knight, Bounty Hunter, and Smuggler. Make decisions which define your personal story and determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way you will befriend courageous companions who will fight at your side. Together, you will battle enemies in dynamic Star Wars combat, team up with other players to overcome incredible challenges and discover the wonders of the Star Wars galaxy in a fully-featured Massively Multiplayer Online game.

• Define your Star Wars Saga - Choose from one of the eight iconic roles and become the hero of your personal Star Wars saga - an interactive storyline with cinematic dialogue and full voiceover for all in-game characters.
• Choose the Light or Dark side - Meaningful choices throughout your journey will determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force.
• Adventure with Companions - Build or break meaningful relationships with your companions as they join in your journeys and fight at your side.
• Engage in Heroic Star Wars combat - Fight against reactive enemies in dynamic Lightsaber duels, cantina shootouts, and large-scale multi-player battles.
• Pilot Your Personal Starship - Earn your own ship which is your base of operations as you explore the galaxy and participate in epic space combat.
• Discover a Fully-Featured MMO - Join your friends and experience player-vs.-player Warzones, multi-player Flashpoints, multi-group Operations, guilds, auction houses, crafting, mounts, and much more.

What comes in the Collector's Edition?

Exclusive Gentle Giant Darth Malgus statue
Game disks collectible metal case
The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural as annotated by Satele Shan
The Old Republic galaxy map
Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD
High-quality Collector's Edition box
Includes 7 additional Digital Items:
Flare Gun: Fire flares into the air
Training Droid: Hovers at your side for combat assistance
HoloDancer: Project your own holographic dancer
HoloCam: Keep visual records of in-game adventures
STAP: Sleek and unique in-game vehicle
Exclusive Mouse Droid: Spunky Droid to join your adventures
Exclusive Collector's Edition Store: Unique in-game vendor with an assortment of items
Custom Security Authentication Key



Minimum System Requirement (PC only game)

PROCESSOR

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0GHz or better

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Windows XP / Vista / 7

RAM

• Windows XP: 1.5GB RAM
• Windows Vista and Windows 7: 2GB RAM

Note: PCs using a built-in graphical chipset are recommended to have 2GB of RAM.

VIDEO CARD

• Star Wars: The Old Republic requires a video card that has a minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM as well as support for Shader 3.0 or better.
• ATI X1800 or better
• nVidia 7800 or better
• Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics or better

DVD-ROM

• 8x speed or better (required for installation from physical editions only)

If MMO is your type of game, I would recommend the Collector's Edition, I would play it if I had the system and the time.  It seems that the collector's edition is not widely available right now, people have been excited about this game for a while now, the first video from E3 was sent to me by a friend probably about 6 months ago.

A monthly subscription is required to play Star Wars: The Old Republic. Players will be able to select one of three different subscription options:
1 Month Subscription: $14.99 (£8.99/€12.99)
3 Month Subscription: $13.99 per month (one-time charge of $41.97/£25.17/€35.97)
6 Month Subscription: $12.99 per month (one-time charge of $77.94/£46.14/€65.94)

All editions include 30 days of game access

Standard Edition should cost no more than $59.99, Collector's Edition should cost no more than $149.99, that's pre shipping cost, the Collector's Edition comes in a big box, if you can get free shipping that might make the choice of retailer easier

Amazon offer: Standard: Pre-Order Star Wars: The Old Republic and get early game access and a color stone to change your weapon effect. A one-time use code for early game access and color stone will be sent to you via email after you have completed your purchase. Limit one code per customer. Codes tied to canceled orders will be deactivated.

Best Buy offer: Standard, Collector's: Star Wars: The Old RepublicEarly Game Access and Color Stone:

Join either side of the ongoing war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire. Pre-order now and get early access to the game and a special in-game color stone. One-time use code for game access and color stone will arrive via e-mail after you complete your purchase.  15% Off Game Guide with any video game: see how

GameStop offer: Standard, Collector's

EB Games offer: Standard, Collector's

Walmart offer: Standard, Collector's

Microsoft Store offer: Collector's




EA's Origin Store offer: Game storefront page: PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE: All early orders include:
    Early Access Code Includes:
    Early Game Access
    Color Stone (Virtual Item)

Buy.com offer: Standard (includes free shipping), Collector's

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J&R Electronics offer: Standard

Kmart offer: Standard, Collector's

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Newegg offer: Collector's: Free Shipping

Radio Shack offer: Standard, Collector's

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Sears offer: Standard, Collector's

Target offer: Standard, Collector's: This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items. offer details.

ToysRus offer: Standard

Deep Discount offer: Collector's: Free Shipping

LOTR Online: Rise of Isengard Expansion coming 9/27/2011

The Lord of the Rings Online is a 3D, fantasy MMORPG based on the now legendary LotR franchise. With characters from the movies and books, LotRO is sure to entice fans, but there’s plenty here for those unfamiliar with the story. A massive game world, an interesting PvP mode that allows gamers to play as monsters, and player housing are just some of the features this game has to offer.

Direct2Drive has The Lord of The Rings Online™ VIP Starter Pack



The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard: if you play this game a new expansion pack is coming out on September 27, 2011.  Here are the 3 options:

Legendary Edition $49.99 includes: You'll get the full Rise of Isengard™ Expansion once it launches, plus access to the following items that you can begin using immediately!

• All three Rohirrim Style Mounts with a blanket & emblem in the colours of green, red and white 
• All three sets of matching cosmetic Rohirrim Style armour in the colours of green, red and white 
• An in-game title - Guard of the Isen 
• Access to the Path of the Fellowship Quest Packs including Trollshaws, Eregion, Lothlórien and Moria plus the Mirkwood Quest Pack as a special bonus
• 1,000 Turbine Points for use in the LOTRO Store 

Pre-Purchase Bonuses A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 65
                                      All three cosmetic cloaks that match the colour of your armour and mount

Heroic Edition $39.99 includes: You'll get the full Rise of Isengard Expansion once it launches, plus access to the following items that you can begin using immediately!

• Your choice of one Rohirrim Style Mount with a red, green, or white coloured blanket and unique emblem
• A set of cosmetic armour that matches the colour of your mount
• An in-game title - Guard of the Isen
• 1,000 Turbine Points for use in the LOTRO Store

Pre-Purchase Bonuses A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 65
                                      A cosmetic cloak that matches the colour of your armour and mount

Base Edition $29.99 includes: You'll get the full Rise of Isengard Expansion once it launches, plus access to the following items that you can begin using immediately!

• A Rohirrim Style Mount with a red coloured blanket and sun emblem
• An in-game title - Guard of the Isen

Pre-Purchase Bonuses A 25% XP Boost for all characters on your account that will last up to level 65
                                      A cosmetic cloak that matches the colour of your mount