Scrabble just launched on Facebook with an official application.

When last we heard, Real Networks, licensed to make electronic copies of the game, was looking into purchasing Scrabulous rather than shutting it down in the wake of a massive user revolt. So this launch either signals that that’s not going to happen, or that pressure is being put onto Scrabulous to accept a reasonable offer.

Mashable reports that Scrabble’s current application is not going to be exerting much pressure, however, as it has a few shortcomings.

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Mayfair Games will release this June Toledo, a new game by veteran designer Martin Wallace. In this board game for 2-4 players, players collect fine metals and gems, which they use to craft swords for the emperor. If you’d like to hear the designer discuss Toledo, check the Inside Track 41 episode of the Pulp Gamer podcast.

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On May 3rd will be Free Comic Book Day, a day in which participating comic book shops in North America give away free products to visitors. WizKids, publisher of various collectible miniatures games, will produce a special Iron Man HeroClix figure for the occasion. According to WizKids’ announcement, the Iron Man figure will also feature a special new power, Invincible, building on his Boot Jets, Repulsors, Cybernetic Strength, Servo-Amplified Punch, Full Power, Force Field, and Shield.

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