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Though nothing is ever absolute, even the simplest overview of video games reveals a reliance on particular themes within certain genres. FPS games are typically modern or futuristic, with only rare instances of a fantasy theme used to any degree of success. On the other hand, action-RPGs often favor fantasy rather than science fiction.

Space Siege, the latest Gas-Powered Games title designed by Chris Taylor, looks to fill a void for action-RPG fans who prefer guns, grenades and aliens to bows, spells and dragons. But whether you prefer fireballs or flaming gas canisters, snarling aliens or slobbering orcs, Space Siege is a click-fest at its core, and it is that tried-and-true mechanic that should entice all breeds of action-RPG players to Space Siege.

Stardock has already proven it can work with a first time developer, Ironclad Games, to create an acclaimed and best selling PC game with the space strategy title Sins Of A Solar Empire. Now Stardock has announced that it will team up with an established game developer, Gas Powered Games, to release Demigod, the previously announced fantasy action-strategy title. The game was originally set for release this fall but according to a new press release the game has been pushed back to February 2009 in order to allow Gas Powered and Stardock to launch a public beta of the game this summer. Oh, and did we mention that Demigod won't have any copy-protection software and will have support for months of post-release updates? Sign us up for the beta now.