In even more compilation news, JoWood sent word that its RPG Collection is due out later this month, combining Gothic 3, SpellForce 2 and Dungeon Lords in one box. It will be priced at 29.99 Euros.

Gothic 3 is the latest entry in the popular action-RPG series, having players take on the role of a human fighting against Orcs. SpellForce 2 is a RTS/RPG hybrid, having players lead armies and solve quests and overcome obstacles as in classical RPGs. Meanwhile, Dungeon Lords is a RPG and fighter combo, offering fast-paced, action-packed combat along with tactical elements.

JoWood has announced SpellForce 2 - Dragon Storm, the “eagerly awaited” expansion to the popular RPG sequel. It is expected to be released this Winter.

SpellForce 2 - Dragon Storm takes players through a fascinating and exciting challenge as they fight for the magical portals, which seem to be the only connection between the shattered islands of Eo. During the search for the font, which could replace the dwindling energy and save the magical portals, the player recovers old runes and amazing traces of the most powerful creatures of the past: dragons…

Experience the ultimate battle when dragons wage a war!

The following titles went gold on March 22.

• Auto Assault (announcement) - April 13 US
  
• Iron Warriors: T72 Tank Command (announcement)
  
• SpellForce 2 - Shadow Wars (PC) - April 20 UK

• Splinter Cell: Essentials (PSP)
  
• Tao’s Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal (DS)

Responding to negative reactions to the inclusion of StarForce, seemingly the world’s most hated copy protection program, Aspyr has sent out word that although the recently released SpellForce 2 demo features StarForce, the full retail version will feature some other less-hated copy protection software.

Aspyr Media is responsible for publishing the North American release of Spellforce 2. We wanted everyone to know that Starforce will *not* be included in the retail release of this game. Starforce is being used in the demo in cooperation with the European publishers of the title, JoWood Productions. This is to help prevent reverse engineering that could lead to our product being put up on illegal software networks. We apologize for any inconveniences Starforce may have caused and would again like to reassure everyone that we have chosen alternative copy protection software for our final release product. Thank you for your interest in Spellforce 2!

Atari UK is now host to a demo for Act of War: High Treason, offering the chance to check out the upcoming expansion for the RTS title. It’s a 752 MB download featuring both single-player and multiplayer support. Grab it from Atari’s FTP, 3D Gamers, Boomtown, Computer Games, FileFront, Gameguru Mania, Gamer’s Hell, GameSpot, VGPRO and Worthplaying.

If you were looking for some RPG-RTS action, a demo for SpellForce 2 is available, offering quests to take on and Dungeon Siege-type gameplay. Download it from 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, 4players.de, ActionTrip, Boomtown, Computer Games, FileFront, FileNuts, Gameguru Mania, Gamer’s Hell, GameSpot, VGPRO and Worthplaying.