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Sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Why so serious? That’s what the Joker would ask us if he’s listened to our last few podcasts. So this week we decided to take a step back, get off our pedestals and just talk about games. We take a look at some recent titles such as Diablo III, and some older ones as well. Esteban also talks about how he finally gave in and played League of Legends (and you should too!). In addition we take a quick look at what’s in store for gamers in the future discussing; the Elder Scrolls MMO announcement, God of War’s heresy with adding multiplayer, and the strange amalgamation of PlayStation characters known only as PS All Stars.

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GSC Gameworld is no more, but a new project rises from the ashes.

We reported late last year that GSC Gameworld, the developer of the popular shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. was closing its doors, and production on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 was ended. Then about a month later there was word that things were going well, and the team was back to work on the game. Well, it is now official: GSC Gameworld is dead, as well as the game called S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. It’s not all bad news, however, as the people that comprised the core team have started a new studio.

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The 3.0 Update brings a new business model

NCsoft's MMO Aion is going free-to-play this Spring. Although already announced in Europe, this is news to American players. The upcoming 3.0 update, entitled Aion Ascension, will introduce the new business model. The free-to-play model won't limit the areas players can visit or classes available, unlike most free MMOs.

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Indications that the game will be coming this year also ring true.

The original Guild Wars made some waves when it was released by providing a rich and robust MMORPG experience without the financially restricting monthly fee.  The upcoming sequel looks to continue this tradition later this year, and while a select few were able to participate in the recently ended closed beta, Mike O’Brien, ArenaNet Founder and President, has promised that we should expect “progressively larger events.”

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