When does a game slip from multiplayer to massively multiplayer? Devs on the Kaos Studios forums have confirmed that Frontlines: Fuel of War is getting dangerously close, with both PC and Xbox 360 versions supporting up to 50 players in multiplayer matches when the game is released later this month, moving the title from 'meh' to must-buy on many a gamer's shopping lists - including my own. Not only do I revel in the sort of chaos two 25 man teams can cause when outfitted with futuristic weapons and set loose on the battlefield, 50 players means I have plenty of room to suck without being noticed. Don't worry PS3 players. Though Frontlines was canceled for your console, you're still getting Resistance 2 with 60 player support somewhere down the line, so it's all good.

50 PLAYER CAP for Multiplayer?! [Kaos Studios Community Forum via Eurogamer]

While Frontlines: Fuel of War for PS3 has been left to rot on a developer's hard drive somewhere, the Xbox 360 and PC version are still very much underway.

Yesterday, the game, along with a few THQ representatives, made their up from their HQ in Melbourne to show off the latest build to us Sydney-based games journos in the best fashion possible - a multiplayer shoot-out.

I managed to get a solid four hours of gaming in (busy day at work, I know), and if you don't mind a bit of reading, I'd like to share my impressions, and later, some cake.

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I may have neglected to mention that on Thursday I spent a significant chuck of the afternoon playing Frontlines: Fuel of War multiplayer on Xbox 360. I'm writing my impressions as you read this. Expect them before the end of the day, or slightly before the end of the day.

Until then, here's a few of the freebies the THQ guys gave out at the event. Above is the "Drone to Kill" T-shirt that comes with the Xbox 360 Collector's Edition and after the jump you'll find the poster (with added thong goodness) packed into the PC and 360 CEs.

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It would appear that video game retailers wiping the PlayStation 3 version of Kaos Studios' shooter Frontlines: Fuel of War from their databases wasn't done just for giggles. It would appear that GameStop called both guys who pre-ordered the game for a reason. THQ officially cancelled the PS3 edition of the game today, previously thought to just be delayed, using the same axe to kill the release of the PlayStation 2 version of Destroy All Humans!: Big Willy Unleashed. Don't go jumping off any buildings, now, kids, despite how hard it may seem to put this terrible, terrible news behind us.

Editor's note: Seeing as the PS3 version was being developed in Australia, I'm chasing THQ's local presence for additional comment. Stay tuned.

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The latest "Of War" shoot-fest is going to sit out a PlayStation 3 version for a bit longer, as THQ's Frontlines will be hitting the Xbox 360 and PC only in February. The PS3 version of Frontlines: Fuels of War, rumoured to have been cancelled when retailers dropped that version from upcoming software listings. Rumours of the nixing made their way to developer Kaos Studios' forums, with mods and admins not exactly denying the talk.

It's still on, says Firing Squad, by way of the publisher. It's just going to show up "later in 2008." Those of you thinking "Frontlines who of what, again?" are assuredly relieved. You may sigh satisfactorily... now.

PS3 Frontlines Delayed But Not Cancelled [Firing Squad]

Kaos Studios' open world FPS Frontlines: Fuel of War sure is taking its time getting out the developer's door and onto retail shelves. It's enough to make anyone a little narky.

It's all good though, and here's why.

THQ has just sent us the news that Australia - a region usually abused by the publishers of the world - is going to get its very own collector's edition of the PC game.

Well, it's for Asia Pacific, but it's a nice treat nonetheless. A shot of the pack can be seen above, and details of the contents can be found after the jump. Sufficed to say, it's packed with jam, and includes a soundtrack disc, poster, strategy guide and playing cards. According to THQ, only 10,000 will be made. Not a bad deal for $109.95.

Also included with all this is news of the Frontlines PC beta, which is starting this weekend. The specifics can be found at the game's website.

As an aside, the PS3 version of Frontlines is being developed locally by THQ Studio Australia, otherwise known as Studio Oz. Stay tuned for our Q&A!

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