Archived News:
This Activision Downloads
Page offers downloads of a new beta 1.01 patch for Starfleet Command III
(thanks Trek Universe Network),
and the UK bersion of the beta patch can be found on
this page. While the patch "addresses many outstanding issues,
including several bug fixes and balancing changes to single player and
multiplayer skirmish mode, single player conquest mode, single player campaign
mode and Dynaverse 3 multiplayer mode," it is also pointed out that this is
a beta patch, and is not supported by Activision Customer Support. In addition,
there is a lengthy list of reasons that this patch should not be installed. A
full list of issues addressed by this update can be found here.
This Freelancer
Downloads Page offers downloads of a demo version of Freelancer, with this
sample of Digital Anvil's upcoming space game freely accessible, as opposed to
the subscription-only version released before the weekend ( story).
The approximately 150 MB demo "offers the chance to explore the entire
Liberty System, giving access to more than a dozen bases and five flyable ships.
Experience the trading system, sample the open-ended nature of the game and
immerse yourself in the intense combat of Freelancer today." Mirrors of
the demo can be found on 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers,
AusGamers, FileShack
(registration required), and Gamer's
Hell.
EverQuest: The Legacy of
Ykesha Available Now Via Digital Download (thanks HomeLan Fed)
is the press release with word that this EQ add-on is now available fro
download. Word is: "Breaking new ground by offering numerous technical
advances and improvements to gameplay via digital download, The Legacy of Ykesha
expands the world of Norrath for current EverQuest players by adding new
adventure zones, quests, spells, items, a new playable character race and more.
The new digital extension can be downloaded in-game for $21.99. Additionally,
select retailers will receive a limited number of retail CDs for the benefit of
narrowband customers in the coming weeks. Retail pricing will vary."
Codemasters sends a reminder that their next Stratics House of Commons developer
chat with the Dragon Empires team to discuss this upcoming MMORPG is scheduled
for tonight at 11:00 PM EST on the server irc.stratics.com in the channel
#de-devchat. The session will be moderated.
Homeworld 2 Q&A
on GameSpot chats with Dan Irish and Josh Mosqueira about Relic's upcoming
space strategy sequel. They discuss the game's story, factions, ships, the solo
campaign, resources, units, upgrades, designing maps, the graphics, the
interface, multiplayer support, plans for testing, modification support, and
more.
There is an updated Raven Shield Preview
on HomeLan Fed based on getting to play with a newer version of the next Tom
Clancy's Rainbow Six game. The project's history is described along with impressions
of the tutorial, weapons, planning, graphics, the engine, and more. Also, Ubi
Soft has released another Raven Shield preview movie called "Drawing
Tool" showing off about a minute of gameplay for a 21 MB download. The file
can be found on FileShack
(registration required) and Gamer's
Hell.
A new version 0.922f patch is now available for the Prince of Qin Online beta.
The 1.13 MB patch can be found on FileShack
(registration required) and Gamer's
Hell.
A new version of Mr. Pants' Excessive Overkill
is now available, offering the first Unreal Tournament 2003 version of this
modification that creates over-the-top gameplay worthy of its hyperbolic name.
There is a dedicated server available, and while clients do not need to install
anything to play, installing the client is still recommended for the full
experience.
The Syberia Website now offers a new patch # 3 for the Canadian/European release of Microïds'
adventure game. The English description is actually from the previous patch, but
along with a mirror, 3D Gamers
offers a translation of the accurate French description, which is "This
release fixes a problem with overlapping character voices, and a problem with
character movement speeds on portable computers."
There's a Far
Cry Preview on Computer and Video Games describing their impressions of
Crytek's upcoming first-person shooter after a trip to Bavaria to check out the
brats, beer, and the game. They discuss the devious AI of the enemies, the lack
of scripted sequences, your mission, atmosphere, weapons, armor, and more.
Included are some screenshots and quotes from the development team.
The Praetorians Diary Volume II on GameSpy.com
is written by David Punset, the game's lead programmer, who discusses the
interface in their upcoming Roman-themed RTS game. He describes the challenge of
providing adequate control over troop formations, the impact of fortresses on
gameplay, order queuing, multiplayer support, and more.
HomeLan Fed's Paradise Cracked
Q&A chats with Vitaly Shutov of MiST land to discuss progress on their
upcoming cyberpunk tactical RPG. Topics include the idea behind the game, the
storyline, playable characters, character generation, skills, locations and
settings, NPCs and enemies, combat, UGEs, the engine, and more.
Fragland.net's
Master of Orion III Postmortem Q&A chats with Quicksilver Software president
Bill Fisher about how Master of Orion III turned out now that development of the
4X space strategy game sequel is complete. They discuss his role in
development, the most difficult aspect of development, tough decisions that had
to be made, what they would do differently given the chance, what the future
holds, and more.
There's a Trench
Rats: The Great War Q&A on the Junkyard talking with Sgt Gimp about the Trench
Rats modification for Battlefield 1942.
Dolomite’s Career Timeline Part One (1996 - 1998 Segments)
recaps what went right and wrong on the various projects the leader of the
D-Team participated in during that period.
- Empire Interactive has announced plans for Warrior Kings Gold, a reissued
version of Black Cactus' RTS game, slated for release this summer...
Well the tons of snow in these parts are melting away... in a classic episode
that warns to be careful of what you wish for, a good deal of it is now in our
basement. Seems we have a bit more porosity in the walls down there than we
should, but we also think this is partly due to water from the roof, as it would
also seem that there are a couple of areas of the house that need more in the
way of rain gutters. Luckily there is enough time between now and when the
weather warms a bit that I can talk myself out of trying to tackle this project
myself.
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