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Murder on the Orient Express: The Game

Not sure exactly how this happened but after attending a Pre-CES press event this week, I mysteriously found myself among a group of very oddly dressed people. Looking like they haven't updated their wardrobe since the 1930s, they all kept trying to chat me up, dropping eyebrow-raising hints and shady innuendos about the other people in the room. One cigar-chomping guy in a shark suit even brandished his heater, er, I mean hand gun at me during one conversation. Dangerous folks these!

Ah wait, it's all coming back now. I was at the launch party for the Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express PC game. That makes sense. Put out by the Adventure Company, this new title is an adaptation of the classic novel (of the same name) by Agatha Christie wherein you must solve a who-done-it while aboard a luxurious 30's era locomotive.

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Codemasters Online Gaming launch second podcast “The COGcast 2.0 ...

Following on from the first hugely successful COGcast, Codemasters Online Gaming is pleased to finally unveil the COGcast 2.0 which is now available from www.thecogcast.com.

The COGcast is a dynamic and informal podcast designed to keep MMORPG players up to date with the latest news on Codemasters Online Gamings portfolio of titles, which includes ArchLord, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach, RF Online and The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

Hosted by the COG team, the COGcast 2.0 features latest information and news on current and forthcoming games, with this months exclusive highlight being a light-hearted interview between Ed Relf, Director of Marketing and David Solari, Vice President and General Manager for Codemasters Online Gaming.

To download the show and for more information on the COGcast and its hosts, visit the official profile page at www.thecogcast.com.

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Bible-Themed Video Game Stirs Controversy Within Christian Community

JACKSONVILLE, FL –- The makers of a new video game say its Biblically themed action is designed to stir “'thinking and talking' about matters of eternal importance." But opponents on the First Coast say it's offensive to Christian beliefs.

With flashy graphics and intense action, “Left Behind: Eternal Forces" has the hallmarks of a hit video game, but with a Biblical twist. Set just after the Rapture in the Book of Revelation, the game puts you in charge of civilians and soldiers with the Tribulation Force –- an armed group fighting against the army of the Antichrist.

That fighting sometimes means killing. And some religious groups are furious.

“Christ's central message has always been one of understanding and love. And for people to use Revelation and misuse Revelation in such a way –- is grotesque," said Avery Garner, a leader of the Christian Alliance for Progress, a nationwide group based on the First Coast.

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Wizard World In Texas This Weekend

The much anticipated Wizard World Texas, the annual, family-friendly pop culture extravaganza, is returning for its fourth event at the Arlington Convention Center this weekend. Over 25,000 attendees are expected over the three-day event that will explore the worlds of comics, cards, toys, anime, manga, gaming, and more, and will offer attendees the opportunity to meet some of the biggest stars in comics, film and television.

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Stargate Worlds enters production phase

Stargate Worlds creator Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment has moved from pre-production into full production on the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online video game.

To celebrate, the company has released a new series of images from the game -- actual computer-generated environments, created from the game's detailed concept art with the Unreal 3 engine. Click on a thumbnail below to see the image, along with commentary from Nick Heitzman, Lead Artist at Cheyenne Mountain.

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EA reveals new next-gen sequels

Electronic Arts has revealed in a conference call that it is currently working on a number of next-generation sequels to some of its biggest franchises.

The Nintendo Wii will benefit from a specifically designed Sims title, while The Sims 2: Holiday Edition will launch on PS3, and The Sims 3 is in development for release before April 2009.

Other sequels revealed by EA's chief financial officer Warren Jenson include another title based on The Lord of the Rings, a return for the SimCity franchise and a next-generation version of first-person shooter Black.

During the fiscal year 2008, EA has also scheduled a further title in the Harry Potter series, a Warhammer title from recently acquired developer Mythic and a title to coincide with the upcoming The Simpsons movie.