Archived News:
Project Three Interactive
has released a new patch updating New World Order, their first-person shooter,
to version 1.1 The patch is 530 KB and offers a variety of tweaks and fixes.
Also, the new version 14.7.1 Anarchy Online patch is now available for download for those experiencing problems with the
automatic update that should take place upon logging in to Funcom's MMORPG. This
page has the skinny on what's new. Speaking of anarchy, a new patch for Soldiers
of Anarchy has been released, updating Silver Style Entertainment's
post-apocalyptic RTS game to version 1.1.2.178. Finally, a new version 9.6 Grand
Prix 4 patch is now available (thanks jd).
A playable demo of Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon is now available, offering
the chance to check out Barking Dog Studios' outer-space RTS game that's based
on the upcoming animated Disney movie that offers a science fiction version of
the classic Treasure Island. The 145 MB demo is available from Gigex, 3D Gamers, Gamer's
Hell, and Worthplaying.
XGR's Todd Howard Interview is
another of their audio conversations, this time out chatting with Todd Howard of
Bethesda Softworks, who will discuss Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal, their
just-released Morrowind expansion. The festivities get underway at 9:30 PM EST
tonight, SHOUTcast-compatible media player required.
Seems the 13 in the title has turned out to be unlucky for XIII, as Ubi Soft
sends news that this cel-shaded Unreal-engine first-person shooter has been
delayed until IIIrd quarter of MMIII. Here's the deal: The release of
XIII on all formats is postponed until the 3rd quarter of 2003.
Because quality is always our priority, we have decided to take additional time
to ensure that this game is as close to perfect as possible.
The extra time will allow us to introduce new elements of gameplay and integrate
specific features for each platform.
We look forward to bringing you more news on this rather fantastic game soon.
Though it's not yet noted on their website, Westwood's
FTP directory now offers downloads of a new version 1.035 patch to update
Command & Conquer Renegade, as well as a new Win32 dedicated server for the
C&C first-person shooter. The files have been mirrored on 3D Gamers,
where they also have reproduced the list of what's changed from this
forum post.
This Operation Flashpoint Downloads
Page on the framed Operation
Flashpoint Website now features a fix for the Red Hammer OFP add-on that provides
compatibility with yesterday's version 1.90 patches ( story) as
well as a 1985 campaign fix (which requires the version 1.90 patch, so is only
for owners of the Resistance expansion). Additionally, they have posted a new
version 1.90 OFP: Resistance dedicated server. Mirrors of all this are available
from 3D Gamers.
This page on
the framed (German) Grom
Website now offers a German-language demo for Grom, along with word that the
Deutsch edition of Rebelmind's upcoming action/adventure game is now gold.
There's no word on when the game is to be available, but word on the 210 MB demo
is that it: contains tutorials and the beginning of the game up to the
archaeologist camp. The demo has been mirrored by 3D Gamers.
Though Loki has gone under, their FTP directory
now offers downloads of the Linux versions of the recent ( story)
TRIBES 2 version 25034 patch. There is no related website update, but details on
the patch along with mirrors can be found on 3D Gamers.
A new Dragon Empires
Diary is online, where Codemasters' David Smith reflects on progress on
their upcoming MMORPG. He describes his growing comfort level as he settles into
his job, and outlines what's been going on lately in the game's development. In
an additional bit of news on the Dragon Empires front, they are planning a Dragon Empires House of Commons
chat session for Monday. The chat is scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT and 11:00 PM EST
on the server irc.stratics.com in the channel #de-dev chat.
- Earth & Beyond
RPG Vault's Earth & Beyond Q&A #11
features a chat with "Senior Development Director Rade Stojsavljevic on
the new combat-focused content in Westwood's online galaxy."
- Strategy First
HomeLan Fed's Strategy First President
Q&A chats with Don McFatridge about this Canadian company's role as
both a developer and publisher of (naturally enough) strategy games. They
discuss the company's philosophy, what makes a game project appealing to
them, a few specifics about some of their projects, and more.
- Echelon: Wind Warriors
Buka year on Gamer's Hell continues
with an Echelon:
Wind Warriors Q&A talking with MADia's Peter Porai-Koshits about their
upcoming flying combat sequel. The article is accompanied by an Echelon:
Wind Warriors Preview, a batch of new screenshots,
and downloads of an Echelon:
Wind Warriors Trailer.
- Time Guard
Time Guard
Q&A on Gamer's Hell discussing this upcoming point-and-click
adventure with Zima Software's Jan Budin. Accompanying the conversation is a
batch of new screenshots.
- Cult
The Cult
Q&A on Gamersclick talks with Peter Nagy and Jan Turan of 3D People
Company about Cult, their upcoming RPG. They discuss progress on
development, the game engine, inspirations, mod support, and more.
- TerraQuest
HomeLan Fed's TerraQuest
Q&A talks with the folks at MindQuest about TerraQuest, their upcoming
adventure game, and the unusual plan to award successful players of the game
with cash prizes.
The JoWooD.com Website
now offers downloads of a new patch for Arx Fatalis, updating their RPG to
version 1.15. The new version optimizes save and load times, and provides an
on-screen mini-map option which has been requested by the community. The 3.2 MB
patch is available for the English
and French and the German
versions of the game.
- Master of Orion 3
The Master of Orion 3
Preview on PC.IGN.Com declares "Wanted: Evil galactic overlord.
Salary negotiable," as they look at Quicksilver's upcoming 4X space
strategy sequel. They offer an overview of the project, discuss the controls
and interface, strategies, combat, and more.
- Knights of the Old Republic
The Knights of the Old Republic Visit Report
on RPG Vault offers impressions of the upcoming Star Wars RPG after
BioWare and LucasArts stopped by their offices to show it off. They describe
the presentation, offer an overview of the game, and add some first-hand
impressions of what they got to experience.
- Hearts of Iron
The Hearts of Iron
preview on ESCMag gives their impressions of Paradox Entertainment's
now-gold WW2 strategy game. They offer some first-hand impressions,
describing how they feel this game will satisfy fans of Axis and Allies-type
gameplay.
- Star Wars Galaxies
Star Wars starts to live online
(thanks Kenneth Cheung) is a BBC article with some mainstream thoughts on the
prospects of the upcoming Star Wars MMORPG.
- Shattered Galaxy
There's a Shattered
Galaxy 1.5 Preview on Gaming Invasion offering impressions of the
upcoming update to Nexon's MMO strategy game.
There's a new Gothic
II Movie on JoWooD's Official Website (thanks YiYas)
with a sample of the upcoming third-person RPG. The trailer is a 3.4 MB
download, and requires the DivX codec for viewing.
A post to Asheron's Call Vault
has word of a brouhaha brewing over the international billing for Asheron's Call
2, the quite imminent MMORPG sequel. MS has subsequently posted an
apology for not making the information available sooner that they posted to this
forum thread. Here's the situation all this is referring to: We are
using a completely new billing system for Asheron's Call 2 so that we can better
serve our customers in the countries outlined above. Unfortunately, you will
need a credit card that is based in one of these countries to set up your
Asheron's Call 2 account. We know this was not the case with AC1, and some of
you in other countries will not be able to register on launch day, but we
continue to investigate the countries that we can expand service into but we
don't have any further information at this time.
There is a walkthrough on
the Another War Website offering tips on making it through this WW2 RPG with
your virtual skin intact. Also, Basic Lugian Learning
on PC.IGN.Com offers a quick guide for Asheron's Call 2 players interested
in following "the way of the tactician" in Turbine's MMORPG sequel.
James
Monroe's .plan file has links to download the just-completed Star Trek
Voyager: Elite Force Single Player Game Source (expansion version), along with
information about what the release contains and how it can be used to make
custom content for Raven's Quake III-engine Star Trek shooter.
I had a wonderful time last night, MrsBlue found a fabulous out-of-the-way
restaurant called Peter Pratt's to take me to, and it all couldn't have been
more pleasant. Thanks to all of you who have been offering birthday wishes, they
are all appreciated. I had my stroke of birthday luck yesterday too, a gift from
the fates I suppose, as the fan that had failed in my system was indeed the
culprit behind the lock-ups I was experiencing... the gift part being actually
being able to lay hands quickly on the replacement fan, rather than suffering
through knowing it was tucked away somewhere, but being unable to find it, which
so often seems to happen in cases like this.
We've been getting more and more noisy ads here, so I made a request that we
get back to strong silent type of ad that's so much more preferable, and
this seems to have been heeded. Sorry it had to come to that, hopefully this
won't be one of those problems that needs to be re-addressed any time soon.
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