Origin announces that Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger is being offered free as the latest installment in their "on the house" program (thanks IncGamers.com). This science fiction movie stars Malcolm McDowell; Mark Hamill; John Rhys-Davies; Josh Lucas; Tim Curry; former porn star Ginger Lynn; and John Schuck as Hobbes, a role that required he spend a grueling zero minutes a day in the makeup chair. As a bonus, the movie also includes a full-featured, first-person space shooter, with dogfights, capital ship missions, and more. Since we're not sure our description in 100% accurate, here's theirs:

Professionally scripted and filmed in Hollywood, ORIGIN's multi-million dollar production combines the entertainment of film-making with the interactivity of computer gaming. The result is far more than an action packed and spectacular spaceflight experience.

Become immersed in a futuristic adventure that combines Hollywood's movie making expertise with the adrenaline-pumping game play of a space combat simulation. You are the star, your actions will determine the eventual outcome of the Terran Confederation. Adrenaline, romance, humor, danger - Wing Commander III has all this and more.

This sequel completes the turbulent chronicles of the Terran-Kilrathi war. The final showdown is near and only you can write the ending.