Archived News:
A new beta version 1.3 of the dedicated Linux server for Battlefield 1942 is now
available. The new version adds a couple of query functions, squashes some bugs,
and incorporates new optimizations to make for a "smaller and faster"
binary. The 63 MB file fan be downloaded from 3D Gamers,
FileShack (registration required), Fragland.net,
and Worthplaying.
A new version 1.4 of the Gang Wars
modification for Half-Life is now available, the first non-beta release for the
project following extensive beta testing. Gang Wars features 15 realistic
weapons in a teamplay mod that pits two opposing gangs against each other.
Publisher DreamCatcher Interactive sends word that Post Mortem, the
"macabre mystery" game from The Adventure Company (Syberia) has gone
gold in the U.S. Word is the game, which puts the player in the role of the of a
private detective solving a homicide case, is expected to be available on
February 28.
New version 3.1 Catalyst drivers are now available (thanks Ray Marden and [H]ardOCP),
updating their DirectX 9-compatible reference drivers. There are rivers
for cards built by ATI and for
cards powered by ATI. The new drivers are said to substantially improve anisotropic
filtering and OpenGL performance on the RADEON 9700 series of cards across
several applications (a "performance improvement between 20 and 40% is
noticed in UT2003 Flyby"), and anti-aliasing scores rise 15-35% across
various benchmarks on the RADEON 8500.
The Age of Mythology Website
has word on a new version 1.04 patch to update AoM that's now available via the
auto-update utility in Ensemble's real-time strategy game. The update fixes a
network problem, addresses an exploit that worked around the firing delay on
ranged units, and also fixes a scenario editor trigger corruption bug introduced
in version 1.03. Word is: "Any scenarios saved using version 1.03 that
contain 'Set Tech Status' triggers may have had some of their parameters cleared
and will have to be manually repaired."
IGI
2: Covert Strike Multiplayer Beta Test Returns With All-New Features on Worthplaying
is the press release explaining the re-release of the multiplayer beta for IGI
2: Covert Strike, Innerloop's upcoming stealthy shooter sequel. Based on
feedback from testers of the first version, "The new code includes many
game balancing tweaks, such as changes to damage levels and rate of fire, as
well as changes to the mission itself." The 116 MB file can be found on the
Codemasters FTP Server (direct link) and the Codemasters
Forums (registration required), as well as 3D Gamers,
Computer Games Online,
Gamer's Hell,
and Worthplaying.
- March! Offworld Recon
HomeLan Fed's
MARCH! Offworld Recon Q&A chats with HBM Software to discuss their upcoming
LithTech-engine first-person shooter. Topics include the idea, story,
gameplay, engine, and more.
- Galactic Civilizations
Apolyton Civilization Site's
Brad Wardell Q&A Part III continues their ongoing discussion of
Galactic Civilizations, talking about how the 4X space game remake will be
sold and marketed.
- Curse: Eye of Isis
Doupe.cz's Curse The Eye of Isis
Q&A talks with Jason White of Asylum Entertainment about their
upcoming third-person horror game. Topics include the game's characters,
puzzles, the action balance, and more.
- Fair Strike
HomeLan Fed's Fair Strike
Q&A chats with G5 Software's Vlad Suglobov about their upcoming
helicopter game, talking about how it will be more realistic than their
recent Red Shark, the type of gameplay offered, multiplayer support, and
more.
- Tremors
HomeLan Fed's Tremors Q&A
is online, chatting about the upcoming game based on the Tremors
movies.
- Speedway Grand Prix
The Speedway
Grand Prix Q&A on Blackhole Motorsports is the first in a two-part
conversation about this racing game.
- Garage Games
Tonight's episode of The Gamesome Mac
audio program will feature a conversation with Jeff Tunnel of GarageGames
about their Mac support. The show begins at 9:00 PM EST.
HomeLan Fed's Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis Preview
is online, offering their impressions of the upcoming management/simulation game
that puts you in the role of manager of a Dinosaur theme park.
The Neocron Homepage
now offers the US version of the "Unofficial Nudity Patch." Primarily
impacting the game's red-light district: "This patch turns the censored
graphics of the US version of Neocron into the uncensored European version of
the game." This
forum thread is host to a discussion on the topic.
A new version 2.2 of Soldier9's Realism Mod
for Battlefield 1942 is now available. The goal of this mod is: "Providing
you with the most realistic experience possible from the Refractor2 Engine. The
S9RM contains new weapons, physics, vehicles and skins. All historically
accurate so you get the total war experience."
The
Desert Combat Interview on Quadract catches up
with the team behind the Desert Combat
modification for Battlefield 1942. They discuss the experience of creating the
mod, as well as plans for the future.
Unreal Technology presented by 3DBuzz.com
offers a resource dedicated to creating and modifying maps and content for
Unreal Tournament 2003.
- AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Barton CPU on Ace's Hardware,
Amdmb.com,
AMDZone,
AnandTech, bit-tech,
Deviant PC,
[H]ardOCP, HardwareZone,
HEXUS.net, HotHardware,
SimHQ,
Sudhian Media, The Tech Report,
Tom's Hardware Guide,
and x-bit labs.
- Arrgo 52x24x52x CD-RW Internal IDE on HardwareZone.com.
- Asus GF4 Ti4400 V8440 Video Card on Viper's Lair.
- ATI All in Wonder 9700 Pro Video Card on Gaming Illustrated.
- ATI Radeon 9000 Pro Video Card on Dukgamers.
- Gainward GeForce4 Ti4200-8X Video Card on Mikhailtech.
- Gainward’s Ultra-750XP Ti4800SE Video Card on GamePC.
- Riva3D's Thermaltake Volcano9 Cooler /W CoolMod on RIVA 3D.
- Thermalright SLK 900 Cooler on Nexus Hardware.
- YUAN XpertVision RADEON 9000 and RADEON 9700 PRO Video Cards on Digit-Life.
- Zalman Heatpipe GPU Cooler on Nexus Hardware.
- Zalman ZM80A-HP VGA Heatpipe Cooler on I Am Not A Geek.
- Though World War II RTS was a spiffy title in its own right, the Codemasters
Website now indicates this generic title has been replaced with
Battlefield Command, with the renamed title expected to be released in the
spring of next year. Thanks Slava...
Hide the cats and grab the pooper-scoopers, the annual Westminster Kennel Club
Dog Show is once again in town. I've mentioned before, this was how MrsBlue and
I would get our annual Airedale Terrier fix when we were city-dwellers and could
not (or would not) keep a dog. The Airedale has not fared so well in the
competition since the days of FDR, but it's always nice to have a rooting
interest. In reality, the show is fairly bizarre, and frightfully similar to the
satire presented in Best in Show, right down to the commentary of Fred
Willard/Joe Garagiola ("how much do you think I could bench-press?").
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