Nosgoth is having a free weekend now thru August 10th in advance of their upcoming Open Beta slated for release this winter. Haven't heard about Nosgoth? It's Vampires vs Humans with both melee and ranged attacks. Pick a side and join in on the war. Look here for more info.

In addition to the free weekend they're offering a 50% discount off the regular price thru the Steam store.

Anyone that plays during these four days, new players and veterans alike, will receive:

• Double XP
• An exclusive Free Weekend badge

Download the game from Steam and join me, Krystl, this Saturday during my Indie Saturday Premiere set where I will jump into the frey only on Split Infinity Radio.

Strike Vector is described as a "Brutal aerial FPS that will see you test your skills online against other players in the tradition of Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament. The game offers an hardcore learning curve for those who don't fear to die a lot at first but who will get a massive rewarding feeling when they will master the game and dominate the battlefield."

You can test drive the game during the free weekend on Steam during which the game is discounted 60% off regular price. And if you want to see more click below for a video of the game.

New World Interactive (NWI) is excited to announce today that it will be participating in a Free Weekend event on Steam from August 7th until August 11th. This FPS intense close quarter combat game will be available to play for free all weekend, during which time the game will be available for purchase at a deep discount sale of 50% off, or $7.49. And there's also a video to check out if you click below. 

Soapbox Arson is one of those bands that stand out in the Indie crowd. Josh has one of those powerhouse voices that grabs your attention with edgy songs like Heisenburg to power ballads like Scar. You can feel the energy pumping through your speakers as you crank them up to 11. Their sound will have you rocking and is reminescent of bands like Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam.

I've had a chance to catch up with Frontman Josh:

I am a huge fan of black and white films, photos etc and when I saw this monochrome game I had to feature it on ISP. I was hooked within my first few minutes of gameplay as I was sneaking around dodging the natives.  So what is this game? It's called Black The Fall and it is a side scrolling shooter that will have you crafting, puzzle solving, sneaking from the Natives and even building your own pet to help you out.

The creators have drawn their inspiration from movies like Sin City and The Matrix as well as games old and new like Another World, Flashback,Thief, Limbo and Deadlight. The Devs wanted to create a distinctive atmosphere and an unforgettable experience that captures the metaphor behind the game: living in a hi-tech world, fighting with ancestral fears and an introspection into the dark side of unconscious.

So let's dig into some of the "dos" and "don'ts" that I've found out so far: