The Free-to-Play Shift Continues: Rift Now Free Up to Level 20
As if EverQuest dropping subscriptions wasn't enough of a sign that the subscription-based MMO business model will eventually be replaced by free-to-play, Trion Worlds has announced it will begin allowing players to experience a good chunk of Rift 's early game content for free. It's an identical move to the one Blizzard made last summer in the face of declining World of Warcraft subscription ...

Trajectory Reinvents The Puzzle – Introducing Puzzlespace With The Art Of Stephen Huneck And It Is Free At The Apple ...
Trajectory today announced PuzzleSpace™ with the artwork of Stephen Huneck. The initial version of the free app has been designed to be played on Apple’s iPad® and iPhone®. Stephen Huneck PuzzleSpace ™ is available today as a free download from the Mac App Store http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stephen-huneck-puzzlespace/id494405902?mt=8 .Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012 Trajectory today ...

ArcadeWeb Ups Cash Prizes to $600,000 for 2012
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  ArcadeWeb , the most popular tournament-style casual gaming site, has increased the total cash it pays out to its community of online gamers and upped the ...

GameSpy Technology’s Indie Open House Program Brings in Four Game Developers
GameSpy Technology, a division of IGN Entertainment, Inc., has once again opened its doors to teams of independent developers selected for the Indie Open House project, which leverages GameSpy Technology and IGN Entertainment’s resources to provide free office space, technology, peer support, and consultation to help the selected teams design, craft, and execute on their inspired game ideas.

Free and cheap things to do with the kids
  This week brings the return of Monster Jam, a spy exhibit lurks, there's a $2 admission deal at a children's museum and all kinds of trucks will be available to climb on as we peruse all the free and cheap things you can do with kids. Monster Jam roars back on Saturday. Giant custom-designed trucks crush lesser cars and even school buses in competition. Go early for tailgating and from 2 p.m ...