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Archived News:
A new version 1.1 of the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars demo is now available on
the Enemy
Territory: QUAKE Wars Website. Word is: "A small update is now available for
the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Demo, including a few compatibility updates for
the forthcoming Linux demo and a fix to reduce server browser load times. You
can grab it via the in-game patcher as well as the mirrors below. There's also
an updated full Demo client, as well as a new version of the Demo server."
Additional mirrors can be found on
3D Downloads,
FileFront, and Gamer's
Hell. Likewise, the
Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars GNU/Linux FAQ offers a version 1.1 Linux demo
client for Splash Damage's teamplay shooter.
The Elder Scrolls Website now offers downloads of the PC edition of
Fighter's Stronghold, the promised ( story) final bit of
downloadable content for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (thanks Thomas). The
10.3 MB download is free, but not freely distributed, as word is: "Please note
that you may not redistribute or host this file. Please do not mirror this file
on any website."
The World in Conflict Website now
offers downloads of the promised ( story) Vista-only broadcast
tool for Massive Entertainment's RTS game. Word is: "The World in Conflict
Broadcast Tool is a free downloadable add-on for World in Conflict that will
provide Vista- and DX10-enabled users with easy-to-use television-style
broadcast options – such as pre-set and custom cameras, follow-cameras,
telestration and other capabilities – that will turn any LAN game or tournament
into a fun-to-watch spectator event."
The Fighter Collection announces Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark, the
first installment in a new DCS series of combat flight simulators. Black Shark
will feature the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter, while future additions to the
series will add other aircraft and operations: DUXFORD, UK, October 15,
2007 – The Fighter Collection and the Eagle Dynamics development studio will
release the new benchmark in PC air combat simulation in 2008 with the release
of “Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark”. “DCS: Black Shark” is a simulation
of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and will be the flagship title of the new
“DCS” series.
Following the success of the “Flanker” series and “Lock On: Modern Air Combat”,
TFC/Eagle Dynamic’s “DCS” will shift the focus to introducing one aircraft at a
time at an incredible level of detail that is unmatched by any PC flight
simulation. Following the Ka-50 “Black Shark”, TFC/Eagle Dynamics will introduce
additional aircraft modules to the “DCS” world like the A-10A “Warthog”, AH-64A
“Apache”, and other aircraft at the same exacting level of detail. Each of these
aircraft will be available in retail and online and can be purchased as
stand-alone simulations or integrated with other modules. It will also be
possible to purchase each aircraft as an add-on at a reduced price for consumers
that have already purchased a “DCS” module.
Features of the “DCS” include:
• Advanced helicopter and ground force AI that creates a
realistic combat environment
• Detailed modeling of 330,000 sq km of the western Caucasus
region
• Twice the ground detail of previous TFC/Eagle Dynamics
simulations
• Head-to-head and cooperative multiplayer
• Powerful mission editor with advanced scripting capability
• Campaign system with a moving front line that depends on
mission results
The first aircraft to be included in the “DCS” world will be the Ka-50 attack
helicopter. The Ka-50, like later “DCS” add-on aircraft, will feature:
• Highly-detailed six degrees of freedom cockpit
• Unrivalled flight physics system
• Realistic damage model and system cascade affect
• Mouse-clickable cockpit
• Detailed modeling and control of engine, fuel, hydraulics,
electrical, navigation, radio, fire suppression, sensor, and weapon systems
(casual game play modes also available)
• Advanced weapon physics for missiles, rockets and cannon
rounds including ricochets
Internally developed by The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics, “DCS: Black
Shark” is scheduled to ship for Windows PC in 2008. Further information can be
found at
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/
Microsoft announces release dates for Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom,
revealing the Xbox 360 edition is due December 13 in Japan,
Australia/New Zealand, Asia, January 8, 2008 in the Americas (U.S., Canada,
Latin America), and February 1, 2008 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Though a PC edition of the RPG installment in the previously RTS-only series was
announced in spring of 2006 ( story), the new announcement makes
no mention of the PC edition, and the game's
official website no longer carries a PC logo. We've inquired about whether
this means the PC edition is cancelled, and while we have not yet received an
official response, we suspect it has been axed.
The Adventure Company announces that Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun is set
to mystify North American adventure gamers: Toronto, Canada. October 15,
2007. The Adventure Company, a leading publisher of adventure games around the
world, is pleased to announce that the third installment in its successful
Agatha Christie series of interactive games, Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun
for Windows®, has shipped to retail stores across North America.
“We’re proud to continue with a franchise for the world’s best known mystery
author, the stories from the Queen of Crime have found a new home in the world
of adventure gaming,” said Albert Seidl, President and CEO for the JoWooD Group.
“Releasing just in time for the start of the holiday season, Agatha Christie:
Evil Under the Sun will not disappoint our awaiting fans!”
Storyline:
Famous detective Hercule Poirot is back in typical style, turning up at just the
right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during
what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday. Taking on the role of
Hercule Poirot, players can scour a stunning tropical island for clues and delve
deeper into the mysterious relationships between over 20 unique characters to
search out the killer…
AWE Games and Lee Sheldon have teamed up once again to create a game full of
stunning and varied environments for players to explore along with a diverse
cast of characters, a host of new puzzles and a clever plot twist different than
that of the original book.
Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun is Windows® Vista™ compatible and has an
ESRB rating of ‘T’ for Teen.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:
Clear Sky Q&A part two on Computer and Video Games continues this
conversation with Anton Bolshakov of GSC Game World about the coming shooter
prequel. They discuss ideas that didn't make it into the original game that
will appear in this one, the new environment, factions, multiplayer, and
more.
- Pirates of the Burning Sea
WarCry's
Pirates of the Burning Sea Q&A #1 chats briefly with Kevin Isildur
Maginn, lead designer on Flying Lab Software's upcoming MMO(aaaar)PG. They
discuss the decision to include avatar combat in the launch version, user
content, ship combat tactics, and more.
- Fury
The
Pre-Launch Interview with the Developers of Fury on TenTonHammer talks
with the folks at Auran even as they furiously work to complete Fury, their
MMORPG. Topics include reactions to the beta, the game's rapid pace, the
free-to-play business model, post-launch plans, and more.
- Culpa Innata
RPG
Vault's Culpa Innata Q&A - Part 1 talks with Burak Barmanbek about Culpa
Innata, Momentum's now-gold adventure game. They discuss gameplay, what the
title means, exploration, innovation, appealing to RPG fans, linearity, and
more.
Are you ready for some football? No wait, that's the old theme song. Oh well,
I'm ready anyway.
This press release
announces that Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is gold, and the RTS
expansion from Gas Powered Games is due in U.S. stores on November 6: THQ
Inc. today announced Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, developed by critically
acclaimed Real-Time Strategy (RTS) designer Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games,
has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering
manufacturing. The standalone expansion in the revolutionary Supreme Commander
series continues to push the boundaries of scope and scale in the RTS genre,
offering a mysterious new alien faction, the Seraphim, an all-new single-player
campaign and more than 100 new units to master on the path to galactic
domination. Developed for Windows PC, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is
expected to ship to retail outlets nationwide on November 6. "Supreme Commander
delivered scope and scale on a level never before seen in the RTS genre,
allowing gamers to live out their dreams of commanding massive armies on a
global scale," said Kevin Kraff, director of global brand management, THQ.
"Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance will continue to push those boundaries and
deliver more of what fans want."
"Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance tells the story of the UEF, Cybran and
Aeon's desperate alliance as they fight for survival against the Seraphim, a
long forgotten alien race that has returned to destroy all of humanity," said
Chris Taylor, CEO, Gas Powered Games. "Adding a new faction, and giving the
existing factions some crazy powerful new units opens up a wide range of
innovative strategic possibilities, taking the single and multiplayer game to a
place never seen before in an RTS".
Developed by Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, Supreme Commander: Forged
Alliance is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Supreme Commander
franchise that set the standard for scope and scale in the RTS genre. The game
continues the series' epic story in an all-new single-player campaign following
the Infinite War. In addition, Forged Alliance introduces the mysterious
Seraphim faction and includes a myriad of innovative multiplayer features. More
than 100 new units will give players access to cutting-edge strategic options,
including fully realized navies, orbital weaponry and advanced counter
intelligence technologies.
This downloads
page offers downloads of a new patch for Company of Heroes as well as
Opposing Fronts that will update Relic's RTS game or its recently released
expansion to version 2.102. The entry for the patch change log says "coming
soon," but these notes can be found along with a mirror of the download on
The
Patches Scrolls, and there are also mirrors on
ActionTrip,
FileFront, and Gamer's
Hell.
The new version 1.04 patch for Commander: Europe at War ( story)
is now also available for the Slitherine Strategies edition of the game. This
inevitably confusing update is accompanied by a Map Editor, also only for the
Slitherine edition. Downloads are available on
FileFront and Gamer's
Hell.
A new
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars development update offers a link to
a
listing of balance changes planned for the upcoming C&C3 version 1.09 patch
(thanks Ant and
Planet Command & Conquer). The update then goes on to offer the rationale
behind the changes, going into detail about what each is meant to accomplish.
The official Assassin's
Creed Website is online, offering an interactive Flash presentation/game using
actual game footage. They must have pretty beefy computers where they cooked
this up, because the Flash launches in full screen that chokes my machine.
Red Planet Arena offers a new version
6.10 of Alien Arena, the Windows and Linux freeware first-person shooter. Word
is: "The gameplay of Alien Arena was the big focus this release, and you'll see
the difference immediately. Weapons now respawn in five seconds rather than
twenty. A Q3 style health and ammo system has been implemented, to help prevent
weapon camping, as well as a random spawning quad. Last but not least, version
6.10 presents a brand new weapon, the Violator!"
We had a fine old time cooking out yesterday, as usual. It is also getting late
in the season for such things, but I have been enjoying operating the grill and
eating its output so much this year I fully anticipate being one of those guys
standing out in the snow flipping burgers this winter. And in a world of macho
types who walk around all winter in their shorts, I am a true embarrassment: One
of those skinny types who is always chilly, so you know I feel strongly about
this.
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