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While hardcore gamers are a distinct category of computer users, it is well known that casual gamers are forming an entire army, since last reports from Microsoft claim that over 85 percent of Windows users play some games from time to time. Simple games like Zuma or Solitaire are exactly for those that only play from time to time, and Cradle of Rome, despite its name suggesting a strategy game, is also such a game...

Basically, we're talking about an interesting mixture of a strategy city building game, like Caesar, and a major casual component set (think about Tetris, for example). While building forges, mills, fountains, and other buildings sounds interesting, all you have to do is to complete some intuitive and addictive puzzles.

To me, this game is only an advanced Tetris game with an inspired history theme, decent graphics and sounds, but I am sure a lot of people will be crazy about it, especially since its system requirements are very low for this time, and a single user license is priced at $19.95.

If you want to play this game, there are no less than three ways to do it - download the free version, play it in your browser, or buy the full version, all available on this page.

Founded way back in June 1983, Infogrames Entertainment SA is an international holding headquartered in Lyon, France, which owns 51.2 percent of Atari, and produces, publishes and distributes games for virtually any major game console and computer platform. The list of notorious products involving Infogrames includes Alone in the Dark, Civilisation III, Unreal Tournament and RollerCoaster Tycoon, to name just a few. Now, they just refreshed their top management team, with a new president...


Former president of Sony, Phil Harrison just arrived at Infogrames in the same position. Since we're talking about a French company, his title is, in fact "directeur general delegue", and its task is to oversee the studios' activity and the content development for the group.

As an addition to Harrison's entry in the company, Infogrames also appointed Mathias Hauterfort as executive vice president and chief operating officer with the role of head of global distribution, in charge with Atari's operations in the US, Asia and Europe.

Since Team Fortress 2 doesn't need any introduction, I'll get straight to the subject: your favorite class-based online multiplayer, cartoon-style shooter,  just got some interesting updates...

First, there's the patch for the PC version of this game, which includes reduced ammo levels for the Demoman and Soldier, but also some other small fixes. To find out more about it, you can check the official page, here.

Next, there are two additional updates - a preview of an upcoming map, together with the confirmation of the Plush toy versions release by Valve, starting with my favorite, the Heavy, and its beloved and expensive to use weapon, Sasha. More details can be found here.