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Saturday, Dec 18, 2004
X² - The Return Delayed [01:55 am ET] – Share – 17 Comments
Egosoft confesses that
X² - The Return is delayed (thanks Frans), and that publisher Deep Silver now
projects a Q2 2005 release for the X² - The Threat add-on, which was previously
expected in February. The
Deep
Silver Site offers further consolations, but no explanation: "As the delay
may be a little disappointment for all the X2 fans out there, we show three
exclusive screenshots here to shorten the waiting. Expect more screenshots,
infos and news to show up on the completely redesigned X2 website."
DOOM 3 Add-on Details [01:54 am ET] – Share – 72 Comments
PlanetDOOM (thanks Charles) has some
info on the upcoming Resurrection of Evil add-on for DOOM 3 gleaned from an
article in the new print edition of Game
Informer magazine. They set the action three years after the conclusion of
DOOM 3, describe a bit of the new artifact in the expansion, and show optimism
over the prospect that the add-on will support cooperative multiplayer play.
Ground Control II Bonus Map [01:54 am ET] – Share – 4 Comments
The
Ground Control II Website (thanks Frans) celebrates another free map Friday
with the release of a new map called Nashorn. Here's the designer's description
for the last free bonus map of the year: "I wanted to make a map similar to
Cromwell Stone. This map is a little more compact, and it turned out to play
differently than Cromwell in some ways. I like the standoff gameplay you get
when there's a equal amount of zones on each side divided by a hard to cross
barrier. Though if you play viron you can use the water to your advantage to get
around."
WoW Patch Plans [01:54 am ET] – Share – 15 Comments
The World of
Warcraft Community Website has details on features in the works for the next
update for Blizzard's upcoming MMORPG. The update will include a new dungeon,
new flight paths, UI improvements, class improvements, and more. Thanks Frans.
RCT3 Patch Plans [01:54 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
The
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 FAQ now outlines the contents in the next update
planned for the theme park simulator. The update offers numerous tweaks and bug
fixes. Thanks Frans.
International UT2004 Demo [01:53 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
The Unreal
Tournament downloads page now offers an updated international edition of
the Unreal Tournament 2004 demo. The content is the same as the English demo
(story) except for the addition of localized Korean, French,
Spanish, and Italian support.
Morning Q&As [01:53 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- Brothers in Arms
The Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 Q&A on TotalVideoGames talks with Gearbox Software's Randy Pitchford about their upcoming world War II shooter: "The AI in Brothers in Arms is very complex and comprises a bunch of different systems that not only make sure the guys react like trained soldiers but help them see the environment for what it is. There is also a new system we call ‘Situational AI’ that allows the enemy to use smart strategies to fire and manoeuvre against the player’s squad." - Auto Assault
RPG Vault's Auto Assault Q&A #2 talks with NetDevil's Scott Brown about their upcoming automotive MMORPG: "Tricks and trims are available at body shops throughout the Auto Assault world. Tricks are custom parts you add to you car to give it the distinct look you desire. They can include wings, fins, metal plating and even skulls. Trims are custom paint jobs you can apply to customize the look of the vehicle and really make it your own. Both tricks and trims are purely cosmetic; they do not affect the vehicle's performance in any way. There are several other items that players will customize to control the vehicle and combat performance statistics." - EverQuest II
There's a brief EverQuest II Q&A on nvmax.com talking with SOE's Steve Danuser about their MMORPG sequel: "New quests and items are added to the game on a regular basis. We just added a series of quests for solo players, and more quests for both soloers and groups are on the way. Our live team will continue to add content to the game on a regular basis." - Year End
HomeLAN Fed's Games In 2004-2005 series trains its sights on Tim Train of Big Huge Games.
Game Movies [01:53 am ET] – Share – 4 Comments
A new Unseelie movie is now available, showing off the upcoming
horror-themed shooter in the works at KaWoW. The clip can be found on
3D Gamers and
Worthplaying,
while in a related note, The
Unseelie Website is online. Also, a new 25 to Life movie is online,
showing off the upcoming life of crime game. The clip is up on the
Eidos
Interactive Website, though the PC designation is noticeably absent at the
end. Finally, the Voodoo
Islands Screenshots Page now offers four new short gameplay clips from Voodoo Islands. The "old" clips have already been removed, but are mirrored on
3D Gamers.
Source Update [01:53 am ET] – Share – 10 Comments
Steam News
(thanks Frans) has word on a couple of Source engine dedicated server updates,
providing a command line fix and laying the groundwork for an upcoming SDK
update.
Saturday Previews [01:52 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Punisher Demo Patch [01:52 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
A patch is now available for the demo for The Punisher. The version 1.10 update
is available through the demo's internal update feature, or it can be manually
downloaded from 3D
Gamers and
Worthplaying.
Saturday Screenshots [01:52 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Darkfall Online on the Official Website.
- Playboy: The Mansion on Gamer's Hell.
Splinter Cell Movie News [01:52 am ET] – Share – 10 Comments
Coming Soon
(thanks Ant) has an update on plans for a Splinter Cell movie, saying
actor/director Peter Berg has
signed on to direct an upcoming movie based on the shadowy game exploits of
stealthy super-agent Sam Fisher. Word is: "Variety says Berg is writing the
script along with Splinter Cell game writer J.T. Petty and John J. McLaughlin
(Man of the House). Paramount said the movie is aimed at combining the game's
blend of stealth action with a 'dynamic, original' character."
Half-Life BrainBread [01:51 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
A new version 1.1 patch for the
BrainBread
modification for Half-Life is now available. The update to this humans versus
zombies conversion adds a new gun and a new map, improves co-op support, fixes
some bugs, and maybe even improves pings.
Saturday Consolidation [01:51 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
- Updated Sony PSP preview on GameSpot Hardware.
- The Incredible Hulk Smashes Into a Powerful New Action-Adventure Game Based on Marvel's Legendary Hero.
- Resident Evil 4 – The wait begins in earnest.
- New Details: Tekken 5 Bonus Mode.
- Take-Two Acquire Amped Creator.
- Ridge Racers PSP Proving Popular.
- First Details: Drakengard 2.
- Musashi Renamed in Japan.
- Fire Emblem Scans.
Saturday Tech Bits [01:51 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Competitions [01:51 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
The Make Something Unreal Contest Grand Finals Finalists in the Mod category
have been posted on
the Unreal
Tournament Website.
The Mod Squads [01:50 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
The Classic Doom for DOOM
3 Website now offers Christmas Eve as the projected release date for their
next alpha release.
Saturday Game Reviews [01:49 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Armies of Exigo on ActionTrip.
- Half-Life 2 on Frictionless Insight and 1Up.
- Law & Order: Justice is Served on GamersInfo.net.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth on 1Up and Boomtown.net.
- Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault on Frictionless Insight.
- Painkiller: Battle out of Hell on EuroGamer.
- Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (in German) on GBase.ch.
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 on Ferrago and Worthplaying.
- Sid Meier's Pirates on GamerDad and FileFront.
Saturday Hardware Reviews [01:49 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- ASUS V9999 Gamer Edition Video Card on TechConnect Magazine.
- CrazyPC Silver Vampire ATX Mid-Tower Case on EXTREME Overclocking.
- OCZ Powerstream 600 PSU on Bleedin Edge.
- Scythe Kamakiri and FCS-50 CPU Coolers on SystemCooling.
etc. [01:49 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Invictus has released a holiday game, where you control Santa's Sledge and his Reindeers with the technology of Cross Racing Championship (CRC) as a 38 MB download...
- Aliens in Games - UGO's Guide to the Galaxy and UGO's History of Star Wars Games...
- Playboy The Mansion Video Game Soundtrack Announced and the Shade: Wrath Of Angels Soundtrack is also now available...
- Jollygood Games Announces Partnership with Digital Eel - Four New Games Available Immediately for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS-X...
Out of the Blue [01:48 am ET] – Share – 22 Comments
This is another of those evening updates that, with a little aging (like a fine
wine), became a morning update... I've been a little off-schedule lately, so
maybe this will turn the trick towards reversing that trend. Speaking of
off-schedule, today will kick off my extended family's annual multicultural
extravaganza, as one of our family groups will be holding its gathering today. I
just hope we're not having an early Festivus, though... I don't know if I'm up
for the feats of strength right now.
| Play Time: | Reflex. |
| Links of the Day: | Jenny, are you there (867-5309). Thanks Tony. |
| Stories of the Day: |
Hitler Was a Tax Dodger, Researcher Finds. 'Challenges' Prove Too Much for White House. Manhattan Hawks Allowed to Rebuild Nest. |
| Media of the Day: | It's a Wonderful Life in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies. |
| Thanks Mike Martinez and Ant. |
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