The guys over Nexon have revealed that it is currently running two new in-game events for MapleStory: the MapleStory Merchant Race Round 2 and the Summer Sale Week 2 Clothes Clearance Sale. To find out more, head on over to the full article.

The guys over at Mgame International contacted us with a new event they were running for their free-to-play MMORPG: Hero Online. They also provided us with a number of keys, which give free items to those participating in the event itself, to give out to our readers. To find out more about this promo and the game head on over to the full article.

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As if the opportunity to play Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft 2 wasn't enough, Blizzard is giving us not one, but two more reasons to go to the 2008 Worldwide Invitiational: Video Games Live and Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain. Details in the full article.

Big news coming in for Europe, as we announce that preparations are underway for this year's London Games Festival. Wondering exactly when 2008's celebrations begin? Visit the full article for the rest of the details!

Fans of World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2 rejoice for you will get yet another chance to congregate with others who share your same passion. Blizzard has given out information regarding Blizzcon 2008 via press release. To find out more about this event, head on over to the full article.

What exactly characterizes video game addiction? Writer and researcher Neils Clark recently tackled this and other related questions at the 2008 Games for Health Conference. In his talk, Clark elaborated on the problem, its elements, real world relationships and possible solutions. More on those in the full article after the jump.

And you thought they wouldn't go far. Now at three, Wizet's MapleStory is still growing strong at 60 million registered users worldwide, and in celebration of the fact, Nexon's announced that three special events to run in this month toward June. Plenty of giveaways have been prepped, and the one of the delights you can bag is a whole DELL XPS computer! More at the full story.

It's one thing to look at the past in order to learn from it; it's quite another thing to examine the present and to see which direction you're heading toward. In the light of recent developments, various game industry insiders have taken to doing precisely those things. More reflection ensues in the full article after the jump.

Normally, a major event such as E3 would have all the big name companies attending it.  This year will be different, though, as five publishers have decided to drop out of the event altogether. Part of the reason may be due to reported bad blood between them and ESA president Mike Gallagher. More on this after the jump.

We got an update on the upcoming Nordic Game Conference which is set to happen in a few weeks in Sweden. Things are definitely shaping up as the top names from the industry gather for the multidisciplinary Game Creation Sessions. Find out who they are in the full article.