Does the name Volker Wertich ring a bell to anyone? Probably not. Funny thing, you probably have played some of his games in the past. Known for creating one of the most popular strategy games in The Settlers, Mr. Wertich is hard at work on creating what will hopefully become his next critical (and commercial) success, Spelforce: The Order of Dawn. From what we were shown of this game back at E3, Spelforce seems to live up to everyone's expectations.

Unlike other RTS games, Spelforce uses two completely different gameplay styles and merges them into one neat package. The traditional RTS gameplay still exists, as you'll be doing a lot of management when you're trying to build up your resources. However, with a few clicks of your mouse, you can drop down into a first person perspective and assume the role of any of the units you are commanding. While the concept may seem odd, it works surprisingly well from what we were shown of the game, and hopefully this carries on to the final game. Considering Volker's past efforts, there shouldn't be any doubt that this game will be excellent.