PC game sales, week of 4/26

The retail PC charts haven't budged much this week as usual, but the reason we're checking in is for one major surprise: the Fallout trilogy, a recently repressed package featuring Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics, Vista and XP compatible and with bonuses for $20, has come in at #7, outdoing Demigod, The Sims 2 Apartment Life, and Spore. Even considering how sweet this deal is, it's quite a feat.

On the digital distribution end, Direct2Drive is all shook up, with the Neverwinter Nights 2 expansion Mysteries of Westgate claiming the throne, followed by a host of Ubisoft titles thanks to a sale, and various others, including what seems to be the very promising looking Cryostasis.

Note for those that prefer the digital distribution route and are keen on Fallout, Ubisoft titles, and just PC gems in general, we recommend (on personal accord, mind you) Good Old Games, which always offers great deals, and future compatibility.

With that, here's the numbers:

NPD's Top Ten (4/26 - 5/2)

World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King / Blizzard / $32 The Sims 2 Double Deluxe / EA Maxis / $20 Left 4 Dead / Valve / $29 World Of Warcraft Battle Chest / Blizzard / $39 Empire: Total War / Creative Assembly / $50 World Of Warcraft / Blizzard / $20 Fallout Trilogy (Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics) / Interplay / $20 Demigod / Gas Powered Games / $39 The Sims 2 Apartment Life Exp. Pack / EA Maxis / $20 Spore / EA Maxis / $50

Direct2Drive's Top Ten (4/26 - 5/2)

Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate / Ossian Studios Assassin's Creed / Ubisoft Montreal Far Cry 2-Fortune's Pack DLC Bundle / Ubisoft Montreal Call of Juarez / Techland Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection / Square Enix Civilization IV / Firaxis Games DCS: Black Shark / The Fighter Collection Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 / Ubisoft Montreal Cryostasis / Action Forms Rome: Total War Gold / Creative Assembly

Battlestations: Pacific 'Island Capture' Trailer #2

Catching our eye tonight, Eidos Interactive has released a brand new gameplay trailer for their upcoming Action-Strategy title, Battlestations: Pacific. Running a minute and a half long, the video gives us a quick look at the strategic depth available in the new Island Capture multiplayer mode. Check it out:

Thanks to GameTrailers for the above stream. Mirrors are also available at GamersHell and WorthPlaying.com.

Battlestations: Pacific is scheduled for release in North America on May 12th and Europe on May 15th.

Battlestations: Pacific Ships In NA

Hot off the presses, Eidos Interactive has announced that their highly anticipated Action-Strategy title, Battlestations: Pacific, has begun shipping to stores across North America today. Unfamiliar with the game? No worries! Here's a brief description courtesy of the official website:

Battlestations: Pacific is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Battlestations: Midway, coming soon for the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows PC.

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending to the war.

You will need intelligence and expertise to plan your moves and constantly remain one step ahead of the enemy. With both strategy and action at your command truly anticipate your opponent’s every move and turn the tide of war.

For those of you living in Europe, the game is due out on May 15th. Chee 225c rs!

Prototype Opening Cinematic Trailer

Keeping us entertained today, Radical Entertainment has released the opening cinematic for their upcoming open-world Action title, Prototype. Running just over three minutes long, the video introduces us to the main character and helps setup the game's storyline in stylish fashion. Very hot stuff! Check it out:

Thanks to GameTrailers for the above stream. Mirrors are also available at the following websites:

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Prototype is scheduled for release in June.

Dragon Age Violence Trailer

Spicing things up today, the fine folks over at BioWare have released a new teaser trailer for their highly anticipated Fantasy-RPG, Dragon Age: Origins. Clocking in at just under two minutes long, the video features a mix of gameplay footage and cinematic cutscenes set to a Marilyn Manson tune. Check it out:

Thanks to GameTrailers for the above stream. Mirrors are also available at the following websites:

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Dragon Age: Origins is scheduled for release in Fall 2009.

Eidos announces Thief 4

Weeks of rumours were making the rounds online about a new game in the Thief series, with Edge magazine saying an announcement would be coming today, May 11. Happily, this wasn't just bullhockey, and Eidos has indeed confirmed the game's existence, albeit in its early stages.

Eidos-Montral will be developing the game, the same team resurrecting Deus Ex with a third installment, which also seems promising. For Thief 4, as it is aptly named, the studio has "recruited the very best core team", and are still looking to hire more "world-class developers".

“We’re in the early development stages for Thief 4, but this is an incredibly ambitious and exciting project for Eidos,” said Stphane D’Astous, General Manager at Eidos-Montral. “While it’s too early for us to offer any specific game details, right now we are focused on recruiting the very best talent to join the core team at the studio and help us make what we believe will be one of the most exciting games on the market.”

The word is the game's been in the conceptual stages for five or six months now, with the team currently working on the story.

No platforms announced as of yet, but we'd put our money on PC and PS3 (their new owners Square Enix have a tight relationship with Sony, after all), with Xbox 360 as a possibility.

In the meantime, fans are praying this turns out more like Thief and Thief II than Deadly Shadows. Do us good, Eidos.

Weekend Impulse Deals

Looking for something new to play? Then good news! Stardock's Impulse digital distribution service is holding a weekend-long sale on several titles that may be of interest to you. Here's the skinny:

Age of Booty - $4.99 US (Reg. $9.99)On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Bundle Pack - $19.95 US (Reg. $29.95)Making History: Gold Edition - $9.99 US (Reg. $19.99)Hack and Slash Bundle Pack - $5.00 US (Reg. $19.99)

Some pretty sweet deals right there! Especially Age of Booty and the Penny Arcade bundle. If you'd like to 'try before you buy', give the demos a spin: AoB Demo / PA Demo. ;)