The combos are tied closely with feats. The combos are also tied closely with the five directions in the game. Today all classes get five directions, even when you are a nuker wizard that never even bothers getting in close combat. We wanted to make sure that the classes not wanting melee, actually wouldn't have a superfluous system thrust on them (all five directions, combos etc).

"We've been developing this incredible world for years now and today more than 150 people are working hard on achieving the ambitious goals we set out for the game," says Gaute Godager, founder of Funcom and Game Director on 'Age of Conan'. "

In related news, Funcom also revealed today it would be introducing microtransactions to its six-year-old sci-fi MMOG Anarchy Online. In addition to the current subscription-based business model, the developer will be adding a point-based system where players can purchase in-game goods, content, and services. Point packages run for $10 and $20, and game subscribers will receive a stipend of points as part of their monthly fee.

Age of Conan seems to be coming along quite well. The combat system is very different than anything you've seen in a massively multiplayer game, and it's definitely brutal and bloody, for those who are looking for that sort of thing. We're looking forward to getting our hands on more of the game, including more of the single-player portion and the higher-level siege battles.

However, despite the strong showing of both GTA4 and AoC, both titles failed to reach the top slot in Spain. The honors went to Nintendo's Wii Play, a game that has been on the best selling charts ever since it came out way back in December.

Script Designers: These are the programmers slash designers. Herbjønsen says that "it is important that the scripter is both technically skilled as well as having a keen understanding of gameplay mechanics."

These are both tremendously important markets for us and we know that creating solid communities in both countries is pivotal to our success there. This means not only providing information in those languages, but also to support fan sites and discussion forums where gamers can meet to share their thoughts and suggestions on the game.

We ended our tour with a brief visit to an extremely high-level dungeon known as "Black Ring Citadel," a level-80 dungeon (80 will be the highest character level you can attain at the game's launch) intended for the game's full "raid" contingent of up to 24 characters. The dungeon itself seemed to be an elegant temple under construction, alternating between rooms floored with red marble and pillars adorned with golden serpents, on the more developed side, and stony caves being carved out by slave crews.

Double Fusion is headed up by CEO Jonathan Epstein, and has offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Jerusalem. Last year, it secured some $26 million in funding, and in April the publisher re-signed a deal with THQ to provide advertising in upcoming games including the Juiced, MX vs. ATV, and Stuntman franchises.

Funcom's CEO Trond Arne Aas said that the company regretted the delay, but saw it as a necessary one. He said in a statement, "After careful consideration, and analysis of recent beta feedback, we believe that the new release date is in the best interest of the gamers, our company, and our owners.