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Archived News:
Though not yet noted on the
Hellgate: London Website, word on
IncGamers
is that the promised version 0.6 patch for Flagship's action/RPG is now
available. The patch notes are on their
Hellgatewiki, and
word is the version 0.7 patch is also nearing release.
GameSpot May See Mass Resignations Over Dismissal on Kotaku hears from a
GameSpot employee whose identity is being withheld as he discusses allegations
that the departure of editor Jeff Gerstmann was over a negative review
( story). The story states that "mass resignations" may yet take
place in the site's disheartened editorial staff as the source says "our
credibility is in ruins." The story offers speculation about friction between
Gerstmann and a new boss and possible issues with his work and goes on to verify
the credibility of
this post on ValleyWag based on postings reputedly from a GameSpot staffer
discussing the way reviews are vetted at the site and describing the pressure
their advertising department places on their editorial process.
Activation announces the release of Battle for the Pacific, the latest
installment in a series of strategy games co-branded with The History Channel:
Minneapolis, MN – December 4, 2007 – Step right into the heart of combat
in The History Channel®: Battle for the Pacific video game from Activision, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ATVI). History is brought to life in this authentic, epic experience as
players relive famous conflicts fought on the intense battlefields of World War
II. Told through the eyes of an American GI, the game features heart-pumping
action, real WWII weapons and actual documentary video footage as players fight
through a variety of territories including Guadalcanal, the Philippines and Iwo
Jima.
“We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with the award-winning The History
Channel to deliver gamers with a new chapter in the WWII series,” said David
Oxford, Activision, Inc. “Everything in The History Channel: Battle for the
Pacific from the combat and mission locations to the weapons and documentary
footage is painstakingly researched, allowing us to deliver a cinematic war
experience that is both incredibly exciting and accurate.”
The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific thrusts players directly into the
Pacific’s most historic battles of WWII. Utilizing real combat skills and
authentic allied and axis weapons, including sub-machine guns, sniper rifles,
anti-aircraft guns and grenades, players will be able to relive history and
fight through missions based on actual battles. Additionally, players can go
online on next generation platforms and the PC and play as an American or
Japanese soldier in individual or team based modes such as elimination,
deathmatch, team deathmatch and capture the flag.
The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific, which is published by Activision
Minneapolis, is available now on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ home video game system and
the PC for $39.99. The game will also be available on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer
entertainment system for $49.99 on December 12, 2007. The game is rated “T”
(Teen) by the ESRB.
A new version 1.02 demo for X Motor Racing is now available, offering an updated
test drive of this indie motorsports simulation on three different sample
tracks. The 91 MB download is available on
AtomicGamer,
FanGaming,
FileFront, and Gamer's
Hell.
A trial version of 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul is now available,
offering the chance to check out the latest installment in the trucking
simulator. The demo is actually only good for the short haul, as it allows 60
minutes of play in the full game, after which a key must be purchased to
unlock the game. The 108 MB demo can be found on
AtomicGamer,
FileFront, and Gamer's
Hell.
Brash Entertainment announce the
Alvin and The Chipmunks game is hitting stores, based on an upcoming live
action film featuring the musical rodents, and otherwise sure to delight the
grandchildren of fans of 1958's The Chipmunk Song. This music/rhythm game
also includes somewhat more current artists like RUN-DMC, Boy George, and Blink
182.
Sega announces
The
Golden Compass is now available in stores, as a multi-platform game based on
the upcoming movie based on the children's novel.
- Ghostbusters: The Video Game on
IGN.AU.
- Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate on
RPG Vault.
Diary #1.
- The Path on
GameSpot.
- Star Trek Online on
the Official Forums. Dev Log #5, including the first screenshot.
Thanks Mike Martinez. NIMF versus ESRB- - fight!
A new patch is now available for BioShock, bringing the shooter to version
1.1, adding, among other things, the long-ago promised true support for
widescreen monitors ( story). There are before-and-after
screenshots of the new widescreen mode on
VideoGamer.com,
and you can find full details on the PC patch as well as the corresponding Xbox
360 update on The
Cult of Rapture. The patch comes in two flavors, an English/USK German and
another patch for the rest of the world, the English/USK German patch is
available from
ActionTrip,
AtomicGamer,
ComputerGames.ro,
FanGaming,
FileFront,
FileShack, Gamer's Hell,
and
PixelRage; and the worldwide patch is available on
ActionTrip,
AtomicGamer,
ComputerGames.ro,
FanGaming,
FileFront,
FileShack, Gamer's Hell,
and
PixelRage.
Matrix Games announces
what they are calling a Forge of Freedom anniversary extravaganza, as their
American Civil War strategy game was released one year ago. The extravaganza
includes a new video showcase for Forge of Freedom: The American Civil War
1861-1865, a 25% discount for purchasers of the game, and a new version 1.10.10
patch, described as a major update. The update is available on
this downloads
page, and here's word: "The dozens of improvements range from better balance
between camps, population and replacements to more realistic diplomatic
percentages, two siege phases instead of one, improved scenario orders of battle
and more realistic detailed battle frontage rules. Quick battle resolution was
also carefully adjusted to bring into better balance the effects of forts and
terrain."
A new patch is now available for SunAge, updating Vertex4's recently released
(in Europe) real-time strategy offering to version 1.05. The update is for the
English and Italian boxed editions of the game, while direct download editions
of the game were released at version 1.05. The download is available on the
Lighthouse Interactive Website and mirrored on
FileFront.
The Avencast: Rise of the
Mage Website offers a new version 1.02 patch for Clockstone's RPG. The
multilanguage update adds three new auto save options, removes unnecessary quest
items, and offers overall performance improvements.
Entropia Universe operator MindArk PE announces plans for an IPO, though this
will probably require real capital, rather than the game's virtual currency:
(Gothenburg, Sweden) – December 04, 2007 – MindArk PE (“MindArk”), owner
of the Entropia Universe online game (“Entropia”), plans an initial public
offering (IPO). MindArk is in the process of preparing for its upcoming IPO,
which will likely include an offering of newly issued registered shares as well
as existing shares. MindArk intends to use the proceeds from the newly issued
shares to implement its growth strategy, in particular the expansion of its
market position and pursuit of potential acquisition opportunities.
Jan Welter, CEO of MindArk, said: “As a publicly traded company MindArk will be
able to acquire intellectual property and make strategic acquisitions that will
enhance and expand Entropia Universe as the leading Virtual platform for
Entertainment, Commerce, Education and Avatar Development. The IPO will also
give us an opportunity to substantially expand our development team and to
further develop our many current virtual systems and user tools employed by
users to engage in commerce, as well as to develop new ones”.
MindArk has appointed Credit Suisse to help the company evaluate its strategic
alternatives including planning for the IPO.
The Splash Damage Website
offers their recruiting pitch, as the UK-based developer seeks to expand its
roster. They have listings for an Art Director, Lead Artist, Modeller/Texture
Artist (Organic and Industrial), Artists, a Junior Tools Programmer, and a
Producer. Word is: "We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people
with a talent and passion for advancing interactive entertainment. As one of the
leading game developers in Europe, Splash Damage offers competitive salaries and
excellent benefits including a matching pension scheme, private health care,
dental insurance, and executive health club and spa membership to successful
candidates. With team members from North America, Australasia, and throughout
Europe, we accept international applications and offer relocation assistance and
VISA sponsorship where appropriate."
Out of curiosity over this Imus situation I checked out the simulcast of his
program on RFD. As someone who gravitates to local TV when traveling out of
fascination with different ways of life, this channel devoted to farming,
livestock and the such is beyond fascinating to me. I am clearly not going to be
able to resist watching more of this channel, which is not available in many
urban areas like mine, but is on DirecTV. Yee-haw!
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