Kalypso Media is inviting gamers to help test out their upcoming game, Rise of Venice, in a new closed beta. The Rise of Venice beta will allow a select number of interested fans to help test the game, and provide feedback into gameplay, combat mechanics and more. There are only 50 slots available worldwide, so those interested in helping test and offer feedback on Kalypso’s upcoming merchant... more.

The dwarf is generally known to be a fickle creature, it lives far down below the crust of the Earth and has an insatiable appetite for treasure. They are not as fixated on gold and loot as one may think though. Quite the contrary, the dwarf is largely misunderstood and can actually be very accepting of those who have not amassed a considerable wealth of gold and precious stones. To prove... more.

The time has come for a pre-order of sorts for A Game of Dwarves! Paradox Interactive and Zeal Game Studios have opened up pre-orders for the upcoming dwarf management title and, as an added bonus for early adopters, a barrel full of golden riches (a.k.a. beer!) will be bestowed upon those who purchase the title ahead of launch. Every pre-ordered copy of A Game of Dwarves will include acc... more.

Paradox Interactive, in another cunning scheme to avoid paying for plane tickets, attempted to reach Gamescom this week by digging an elaborate tunnel from Stockholm to Cologne, but accidentally tunneled into a subterranean dwarven settlement instead. While they were down there, however, the Paradox team was able to capture the lives and daily activities of these enterprising dwarves on ... more.

Like to get your hands dirty? While digging for treasure? As a dwarf? Have we got the job for you! Paradox Interactive has opened the gates to a limited tech beta for upcoming classic management game A Game of Dwarves. Anyone wishing to boss around the bearded race of beer-guzzling builders can sign up for a chance to participate in the limited beta at this here link: http://beta.paradoxpl... more.