Perhaps Dark Souls spoiled me too much, but I'm actually bothered by the fact that the shield exists in hyperspace until blocking.

The demo didn't "Wow" me. I liked the backstabby-ness of daggers, though I was intent on playing a 2h sword person... not sure if that's really an option, as it looks like you'll have to have a shield no matter what.

The running animation really didn't sit well with me. And the character felt a bit stiff to control overall.

It seemed like an O.K. game and people that liked Fable will likely like this (Fable was kinda "Meh" for me). I suggested this game to my wife. But I doubt I will play it beyond what I played in the demo.

Thanks for the heads-up about this game though!

Rynar, your user-management has gotten really confusing of late.

If 38 Studios does shutter, beyond Rhode Island taxpayers having to pay off the $75 million bond (plus interest) through 2020, it appears the state will also own the intellectual property of the developer as a parting gift. Reviewing updated documentation released by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) today, it appears 38 Studios put up all present and future IP by the company as collateral.

38 Studios was unable to make payroll this week, but is in the process of making the $1.125 million payment that set off the company's crisis earlier this week. WPRI reports that a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) did confirm that former Red Sox player Curt Schilling's video game company was unable to pay its employees.

A source tells Joystiq that beyond not making payroll, all temps and contractors at 38 Studios were let go this week.

At the same time, Governor Lincoln Chafee's office stated 38 Studios is in the process of making the overdue payment to the state. The head of the RIEDC, Keith Stokes, who approved the $75 million loan to 38 Studios in 2010, resigned late last night.

Update: The hand-delivered check for the overdue $1.125 million payment has been returned by the EDC to 38 Studios after the company's chief financial officer said there were insufficient funds to cover it.

Update 2: Statement from the Office of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee: "A check from 38 Studios was hand-delivered to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation at approximately 5 o'clock this evening. However, upon learning from the Chief Financial Officer of 38 Studios that there were insufficient funds to cover the payment, the check was returned. The EDC remains willing to accept readily available funds."