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Top Multiplayer PC Games of 2009

While online gaming gets bigger every year, 2009 was notable for a few single-player releases like Dragon Age Origins. Even so, several very popular multiplayer titles made their debut. These are my picks for the best multiplayer PC games of 2009.

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Decades Review

Friday January 29, 2010
The developers have dubbed Decades "the greatest game in history," playing off of the game's era jumping theme. But while it's certainly not the best game ever made, Decades is a surprisingly refreshing puzzle game thanks to a unique take on the well-worn block-matching formula combined with a simple word and trivia game. It's available for free on Facebook, and there is also a PC version. Learn more in our review of Decades.

Using Steam to Download and Play Games

Friday January 29, 2010
I have a few friends that have been wrapped up in one game like EverQuest or WoW for so long that a half a decade of other games have passed by them unnoticed. I'm like, "Dude, there's a great sale on Steam, you should check it out." And they're like, "What's Steam?" So here is a quick explanation of what Steam is, what it does, and how it came to reside on some 20 million computers worldwide.

Pulsus Review

Wednesday January 27, 2010
Like it's visual design, the premise of Pulsus is deceptively simple: you have to guide enough particles into a particular goal in order to complete the stage. But things get much more complicated than that, as Pulsus quickly becomes an addictive yet relaxing puzzle experience that's near impossible to put down. Here is Andrew's review of this creative free Flash game.

SWG: Forces Under Siege Update

Wednesday January 27, 2010
SOE has launched a new update for Star Wars Galaxies called Galactic Civil War: Forces Under Siege. The patch introduces invasion warfare scenarios in the 3 major cities of Bestine, Dearic and Keren, which can now be captured by either of the game's factions. Neutral players can join in the fun by aligning themselves with a faction as a mercenary. Sony is also enticing former players back to the game by offering them a free month of access from February 1 to March 1, 2010. Visit the official site for more details.

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