Leaked Games Convention video: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

[Edit: This movie has been removed from GameTrailers, most likely thanks to THQ. Good thing I saved the .flv...]

This video of an early build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine came out of Games Convention Leipzig, and left field. Apparently the game is still in the pitch phase to THQ, and it’s apparent that the game is still a work in progress.

I can’t say I agree with the philosophy that Space Marines are good only for up close combat, as they have plenty of ranged weapons and tend to be WH40K’s most all-around race (in videogames, I can’t comment on the tabletop). The Marine’s bolter pistol seems useless, and those “cinemaction” moments would get old really quick unless there were thousands of them.Despite these caveats, the concept of a third person action game set in the WH40K universe is appealing–think Gears of War without the over-the-top humor and angry fratboy characters, with an established story to draw upon. Between this and a projected Warhammer 40K MMO, I could die a happy man.

New StarCraft II screenshots showcase Zerg Swarm, Protoss might

Some new StarCraft II screenshots hit today, giving you another glimpse of the Zerg and Protoss going at it like their lives depend on it. Oddly enough, their lives do depend on it, and yours will too once this game hits store shelves.

Unfortunately, Activision-Blizzard has confirmed that SC2 will not hit in 2008, but most likely 2009. If it stretches to 2010, however, the terrorists will have truly won.

Diablo III Overture free on iTunes Store

You’ll need an iTunes account to download it, but the Diablo III Overture is now free on the iTunes store, helping all of us through this difficult period in our lives where we don’t have Diablo III.

The track is an orchestral…something. Overture is definitely the best term, but it doesn’t inspire visions of the dark lord of terror taking control of the world (and my right index finger) again, which is pretty sadface.

Needless to say, you will need iTunes to download this song. Get it at apple.com/itunes, then hit this link: Diablo III Overture.