Archived News:
After a false start last week, Sierra's FTP directory
is now offering downloads of the patch for No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in
H.A.R.M.'s Way that updates the game to version 1.2 and adds deathmatch support.
Also available is the accompanying map pack of deathmatch maps. The files are
mirrored on Gamer's
Hell (and map
pack), UnityHQ.com
and Worthplaying.
According to the
press release from Sierra (which offers more details, "This update adds
multiplayer deathmatch mode, nine deathmatch maps and dedicated server support
and contains fixes for problems found in the retail release of the game."
The
America's Army Website has word that a new version 1.4 of America's Army:
Operations is on the way, and should be available by Thanksgiving (this
Thursday). Word on the new version is it will offer a new map, binoculars for
the leader, a new "Report In" feature, a new scoring system; honor
reset; and the elimination of "several nasty bugs."
The Empire
Interactive Website now offers a playable demo of Total Immersion Racing,
"a driving game that combines the highest quality driving technology,
real-world racecars & tracks and immersive gameplay." The download is
150 MB, but a considerably smaller version is available from 3D
Gamers, where they've pared out the two (!) DirectX distributions contained
within the original. DirectX 8.1b is required to play. The smaller distribution
has been mirrored by Gamer's
Hell and Worthplaying.
An Earth & Beyond Demo
is being planned to offer the chance to check out a sneak-peek at Westwood's
space-based MMORPG. The demo will be distributed via demo CDs on sale at
Electronics Boutique and GameStop starting Nov. 27, the January issue of PC
Gamer for demo-disc subscribers, and for download from FilePlanet beginning
December 9.
NOLF 2
Patch Pulled on The Adrenaline Vault has a story with details on the upcoming
version 1.2 patch for No One Lives Forever 2 which was available briefly Friday
before being pulled. There's a follow-up story on GameSpot
that erroneously says the abortive release was earlier today, but offers
confirmation from Fox Interactive that the patch will include deathmatch
support. There is no word on when the actual release of the patch is expected.
HomeLan Fed's American McGee's Oz
Q&A catches up with the cofounder of Carbon6 Entertainment to learn more
about their plans for a game based on The Wizard of Oz series. They
discuss what's been going on at Carbon6 lately, the low profile they've been
maintaining with the Oz title, the decision to create a prequel to the L. Frank
Baum novels, characters and creatures, featured locations, the game's unnamed
engine (said to be "a 2nd generation Xbox engine created by an outside
studio. that same studio is building the game," though the PC version is
still on the boards), how far along they currently are in development, and more.
Gamespot
Australia Previews Perimeter with a look at this upcoming strategy game in
the works at Russian developer K-D Labs. They describe how the ability to
protect each side's base with a force field creates different strategies than
other RTS offerings, how this also changes the role of the game's units, how
vitally important terrain is and its emphasis on true 3D strategies, and more. Accompanying
the article are some new screenshots.
- Helix Core
The Helix
Core Q&A on VGinsider Entertainment introduces us to this upcoming
FPS/strategy game. They discuss the concept behind the game, the game
engine, system specs, their independent development status, vehicles, their
projected release date, plans for a demo, and more.
- Delta Green
HomeLan Fed's Delta Green
Q&A talks with John Tynes of Flying Lab Software about Delta Green, their
upcoming horror/strategy game. Topics include how development is
progressing, details about gameplay, enemies and creatures, squad AI,
working with the LithTech Jupiter engine, and more.
- Homeplanet
The Homeplanet
Q&A on BonusWeb.cz talks with Aleksey Medvedev about their upcoming
space strategy game. Topics include his role in production, the rest of the
team, game development in Russia, inspirations, the storyline, a detailed
rundown on ships, and more.
- Planetside
Developer
Interview Part 1 on Planetside Universe asks a few quick questions about
day/night transitions in Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming MMORPG in the
first installment in a planned series of weekly Q&As.
- Shade: Wrath of Angels
The Shade:
Angels of Wrath Q&A on Player Of Games talks with Radek Wolf about
their upcoming horror game (which is actually titled Shade: Wrath Of Angels).
They discuss the setting and story, the size of the game, the state of the horror
genre, and more.
Stratics Central's Ted Carron
Q&A chats with the producer on Dragon Empires, Codemasters' upcoming
MMORPG. They discuss the idea behind the game, player characteristics, group
dynamics, PvP combat, housing, and more. Also, remember the pair of Dragon Empires
chats this evening ( story), which are scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT
and 11:00 PM EST on the server irc.stratics.com in the channel #de-dev chat.
There's a Robot Wars v1.115b Patch
on Gamer's Hell offering improved compatibility with several video cards for
this game based on the television series of the same name. Also, a
new beta patch for Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 (direct FTP link) is now
available (thanks jd) adding encryption to multiplayer games on this racing
title, and addressing some of the problems folks have been having with force
feedback devices. This file has been mirrored on Computer Games Online.
There is no word on compatibility, but it's easy to imagine that the encryption
will prevent patched version of the game from connecting to the unpatched
version in multiplayer games.
There's an UnrealEd
3.0 Teleporter Tutorial on 8Balls Hardware offering introductory tips to
getting started creating simple maps for Unreal Tournament 2003.
I visited my friend with the Airport wireless network again, and it turns out
whatever glitch that knocked me offline as I was departing the last time I tried
this was temporary, because I was able to connect easily. As was pointed out in
our forums after I first mentioned this, getting this to work on a PC with WEP
enabled involves generating an equivalent WEP keyword from the Mac side for the
PC side, so it's not without its tricky aspects, but the F.M. seems to have disappeared,
so that's a relief. Cross-platform wireless networking... now we're talking!
The season has only been over for a week, but I miss Curb Your Enthusiasm
already...
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