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This cinematic video uses in-game graphics to introduce Atalanta, the huntress. It shows off her high agility while explaining some of her back story and why she eventually joins Jason on the Argo. Rise of the Argonauts is an action role playing game that lets players assume the role of Jason as he travels with his crew of Argonauts. The game is currently scheduled to release fall of 2008.

Download The Rise of the Argonauts Atalanta Cinematic HD Video (326 MB)

Divinity 2: Ego Draconis, the sequel to the action RPG Divine Divinity, puts players in the role of a dragon slayer, then gives him a major identity crisis by cursing him with the ability to transform into a dragon for aerial combat. This trailer shows off the graphics some some of the combat that will be featured in the game.

Download the Divinity 2 HD Trailer (76 MB)

We have three trailers illustrating some of the features and humor gamers can expect from DeathSpank, and upcoming episodic adventure role playing game based on a character from the Grumpy Gamer comics. Described by the designer and Grumpy Gamer Ron Gilbert as a "mix between Monkey Island and Diablo," the game is being published by Hothead Games. The same company also publishes the Penny Arcade Adventure series. According to the official DeathSpank website, the release date was recently updated from "soonish" to "soonerish."

Download the DeathSpank Items HD Trailer (22 MB)
Download the DeathSpank Armor HD Trailer (22 MB)
Download the DeathSpank Fight HD Trailer (21 MB)

The developers at Bethesda generously released five narrated gameplay videos explaining the ins and outs of everything you need to know about Fallout 3. It's all here, story, environments, combat system and enemies. These videos should supply fans with everything they need to prepare for the future.

Download the HD Fallout 3 Gameplay Trailer 1 - Escape (118 MB)
Download the HD Fallout 3 Gameplay Trailer 2 - Megaton (117 MB)
Download the HD Fallout 3 Gameplay Trailer 3 - The Wasteland (118 MB)
Download the HD Fallout 3 Gameplay Trailer 4 - Super-Duper Mart (96 MB)
Download the HD Fallout 3 Gameplay Trailer 5 - Tenpenny Tower (85 MB)

The last Rise of the Argonauts video took us aboard the Argo and showed us its inner workings. Now the developers give us some insight on the workings of something completely different. The character of Medusa is well-known in Greek mythology and has been featured in many games. This video showcases how Liquid Entertainment will make their monster stand out.

Download the Rise of the Argonauts "Medusa" Video (216 MB)
Download the Rise of the Argonauts "The Argo" Video (118 MB)

Space Siege developer Chris Taylor and other members of Gas Powered Games go in-depth on the cybernetic upgrade system and what it means to trade away bits of humanity for the power to defeat an alien menace. NPC's will treat the main character differently and players will develop their own attitudes toward the importance of staying human.

Download the Space Siege Developer Diary #3 HD Trailer
Download the Space Siege HD Trailer #3

Mass Effect, the sci-fi role-playing game developed from Bioware, made a huge impact on the Xbox 360 console last fall, and now it's the PC's turn to get a piece of the action. Sporting higher resolution graphics, a much needed tutorial setting, and an interface custom designed for the PC, it's almost unfair to call the game a port. The mouse and keyboard controls fit so naturally that it's almost impossible to tell that the game wasn't originally meant for the PC. Sure, there are still a few glitches and the roaming the galaxy has some pretty hefty system requirements, but this is the better version of Mass Effect when compared to console version. More after the jump.