Cover Story: This month Hardcore Gamer Magazine covers one of this industry's biggest debates -- casual versus hardcore fans. No matter what side you come down on, you'll still want to check out HGM's lengthy look at FreeRealms, the free-to-play MMO that blurs the line between casual and hardcore. Is FreeRealms the future of video games? Find out when you read this FIFTEEN page preview.

Reviews: Look for reviews of BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and ... well, that's it. But HGM does have previews of Sin & Punishment 2, Tekken 6, Halo ODST and Demon's Souls.

Special Features: Going beyond the cover story, HGM looks at a few other games that have successfully toed the line between hardcore and casual. Check out their thoughts on Trine and Shadow Complex. This issue also delves into illegal games, which include titles that were sued out of existence. You will also find more information on Japanese gaming, downloadable titles and more.

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