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Gold - Lost Planet Extreme Condition COLONIES EDITION [May 14, 2008, 8:37 pm ET] - 4 Comments
Capcom Entertainment
announces that Lost Planet Extreme Condition COLONIES EDITION is
gold, and due in stores on May 27:
GRID Multiplayer Details [May 14, 2008, 8:37 pm ET] - Post a Comment
This press release
provides details on multiplayer play in GRID, the upcoming installment in
Codemasters' Race Driver motorsports series. Here's a
bit:
WoW Undocumented Changes [May 14, 2008, 8:37 pm ET] - 2 Comments
IncGamers has a list of undocumented changes in the new version 2.4.2 patch
for World of Warcraft, Blizzard's MMORPG. Sure, you've read the patch
notes, but these are the changes The Man doesn't want you to know about.
RMT in The Agency [May 14, 2008, 8:37 pm ET] - 2 Comments
Eurogamer
has word that Sony is planning on using real-money transactions in The Agency,
their upcoming MMORPG. The RMTs will be handled by Live Gamer, and will also be
a part of Free Realms. The announcement is accompanied by speculation that the game
may also use a free-to-play business model, but at this time that's just an
inference they are drawing.
Evening Q&As [May 14, 2008, 8:37 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Evening Previews [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Evening Screenshots [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Evening Consolidation [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - 6 Comments
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Evening Tech Bits [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
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Mobilization [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
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Metaverse [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
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Safety Dance [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a CommentLegal Briefs [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
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etc., etc. [May 14, 2008, 8:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Into the Black [May 14, 2008, 8:35 pm ET] - 5 Comments
Still No Fallout 3 Demo [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - 43 Comments
A post on the
Bethesda Blog on what the developers there are playing offers hope that a
Fallout 3 demo may be in the cards, in spite of previous statements that there
will not be a demo for the coming RPG sequel (story). The blog
entry on what Matt Grandstaff is playing says "Fallout 3 demo — over and over
again" (thanks Xlr8). We contacted Bethesda for a clarification on this, and
were informed that Matt is touring Australia and New Zealand showing off a demo
build of the game to area retailers. The demo is not going to be released
publically, and Bethesda is apologetic if this comment gave anyone a mistaken
impression.
Battleforge Q&A, Movie, Screenshots [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
The
Battleforge Interview on bit-tech.net chats with Volker Wertich about
Battleforge, the upcoming collectible card-based RTS game in the works at German
developer Phenomic Studio. There are some
high-resolution screenshots of the game on PC Games and a new video from the
game can be found on Gamer's
Hell and
MyGameTrailers.
Morning Screenshots [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
Morning Gatherings & Competitions [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
Op Ed [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a CommentMorning Consolidation [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - 32 Comments
Morning Tech Bits [May 14, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - 2 CommentsWednesday Game Reviews [May 14, 2008, 09:38 am ET] - Post a Comment
Wednesday Hardware Reviews [May 14, 2008, 09:38 am ET] - Post a Comment
etc. [May 14, 2008, 09:38 am ET] - 1 Comment
Out of the Blue [May 14, 2008, 09:38 am ET] - 8 Comments
Well, I'm still on call, as it seems MrsBlue may be suffering from an actual
bout of influenza. As can be imagined, this is pretty unpleasant, even as she is
feeling a bit better today, so I am really hoping she doesn't give it to me -
yuch.
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Unbirth Born [May 13, 2008, 9:37 pm ET] - 8 Comments
The Unbirth Website offers the
free release of Unbirth from Frictional Games (thanks Gamer's Hell), a project that
never got on track as a commercial release, but is being offered in its alpha
state due to popular demand. Word is:
Stateshift Announced [May 13, 2008, 9:36 pm ET] - 2 Comments
Playlogic announces Stateshift, a futuristic racing game from Engine
Software set to hit the starting line this summer:
New NVIDIA ForceWare Drivers [May 13, 2008, 9:36 pm ET] - 18 Comments
New WHQL-certified version 175.16 ForceWare reference drivers are now
available for NVIDIA GeForce accelerators ((thanks
Voodoo Extreme)., offering performance and compatibility improvements. There
are new drivers for
Windows XP,
Windows XP Media Center Edition,
Windows XP x64,
Server 2003 x64,
Windows
Vista 32-bit, and
Windows
Vista 64-bit.
Op Ed [May 13, 2008, 9:36 pm ET] - 1 CommentEvening Q&As [May 13, 2008, 9:36 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Evening Previews [May 13, 2008, 9:36 pm ET] - 2 Comments
Evening Screenshots [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Evening Gatherings & Competitions [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Blizzard
Senior VP Pardo To Keynote Paris GDC. Thanks Mike Martinez.
Evening Consolidation [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - 7 Comments
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Evening Tech Bits [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - Post a CommentSafety Dance [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Mobilization [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Thanks Ant.
Metaverse [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - 1 CommentSafety Dance [May 13, 2008, 9:35 pm ET] - Post a Commentetc., etc. [May 13, 2008, 9:34 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Thanks Ant.
Into the Black [May 13, 2008, 9:34 pm ET] - 6 Comments
Ships Ahoy - Dracula: Origin [May 13, 2008, 1:14 pm ET] - 18 Comments
Frogwares announces that Dracula:
Origin should now be available in the US and Europe (thanks Gamer's Hell). Word is:
Requiem: Bloodymare Open Beta [May 13, 2008, 1:00 pm ET] - 4 Comments
Gravity Interactive is accepting registrations for open beta testing of
Requiem: Bloodymare on the game's
official website, saying the testing begins a week from tomorrow:
Penny Arcade Adventures Episode One Next Week [May 13, 2008, 12:41 pm ET] - 9 Comments
Hothead Games announces that Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick
Precipice of Darkness, Episode One will be available for PC, Mac, Linux, and
Xbox 360 a week from tomorrow:
Assassin's Creed Patch [May 13, 2008, 12:35 pm ET] - 16 Comments
A new patch for Assassin's Creed: Director's Cut Edition updates the PC
variant on this stealth game to version 1.02. The 35 MB patch addresses a number
of bugs, adds support for x64 editions of Windows and fixed DirectX 10.1
support. The download is available from
AtomicGamer,
FileFront,
FanGaming,
FileShack, Gamer's Hell,
Internode
Games Network, and
Strategy Informer.
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Patch [May 13, 2008, 12:35 pm ET] - 5 Comments
A patch is now available for Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to update the newest
installment in the Tom Clancy tactical shooter series to version 1.02. The new
version adds speech recognition and address a bunch of bugs. The 90 MB patch can
be found on AtomicGamer,
FanGaming,
FileFront, Gamer's Hell,
Internode
Games Network, and
Strategy Informer.
Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals Announced [May 13, 2008, 12:35 pm ET] - Post a Comment
Got Game Entertainment announces Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals, a
point-and-click adventure game slated for release this August. Here's word on
the game, which is based on the graphic novels of Enki Bilal:
LEGO Indiana Jones Demo [May 13, 2008, 09:41 am ET] - 10 Comments
A playable demo for LEGO Indiana Jones allows you to put your fedora on
your blocky head and crack your plastic bullwhip in the brixilated edition of
the movie-inspired action game. The demo is available from the
LucasArts Game Discussion Forums, and the 465 MB download is mirrored on
ActionTrip,
AtomicGamer,
ComputerGames.ro,
FanGaming,
FileFront,
Gamer's Hell,
Internode
Games Network, and
Strategy Informer. Word is the demo includes the opening scene from
Raiders of the Lost Ark as well as a free play mode.
Heresy War Demo [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - 11 Comments
As noted on the Dream Builder's
Studios Website, a playable demo is now available for
Heresy War, their combat space
simulator. The Heresy War media
page offers the demo and some screenshots showing what it offers. The 155 MB
download is mirrored on
ComputerGames.ro,
Gamer's Hell, and
Strategy
Informer, and here's a bit on what to expect:
Stronghold and Crusader Sequels Planned [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - 2 Comments
VideoGamer.com has word from Firefly Studios' Simon Bradbury on their plans
for the future, where he says that after completion of Dungeon Hero, the
developer will eventually turn its attention to Crusader 2 and
Stronghold 3, saying both sequels will be made "in due course."
World of Warcraft Patch [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - Post a Comment
A new update is now available for World of Warcraft, updating Blizzard's
juggernaut MMORPG to version 2.4.2. Some or all manual editions of the patch are
mirrored on
ActionTrip,
AtomicGamer, Gamer's Hell,
and The Patches
Scrolls.
PC Guitar Hero III Patch [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - 9 Comments
Aspyr
Support now offers a new version 1.3 patch for the PC edition of Guitar
Hero III. The update adds a "Front Row Cam" for low-end configurations,
laptop-specific optimizations, Intel X3100 graphics support, a battery meter
icon for supported laptops, and a wi-fi meter for supported laptops.
Wrath of the Lich King Details [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - Post a Comment
The
dungeons section on the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Website
has details on the Nexus new dungeon from the upcoming expansion for Blizzard's
MMORPG. The update has information and screenshots for the blue dragonflight's
home base in Northrend.
Age of Conan Getting Very Testy [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - 46 Comments
Funcom and
Eidos announce that they have accepted over (Dr. Evil voice) one million
sign-ups for the Age of Conan beta test and that a new "femme fatale"
trailer is on the Age of Conan Website. Here's
word on the beta sign-ups:
Morning Previews [May 13, 2008, 09:40 am ET] - Post a Comment
Op Ed [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a CommentGatherings & Competitions [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
The Fury League Website has the prize
structure for this competition, outlining how the $25,000 prize pool gets
distributed.
Morning Consolidation [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - 1 Comment
Morning Tech Bits [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
Tuesday Game Reviews [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
Tuesday Hardware Reviews [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - Post a Comment
etc. [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - 1 Comment
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Out of the Blue [May 13, 2008, 09:39 am ET] - 14 Comments
I'm on call today as MrsBlue is home sick. On the bright side, I am up to the
task since my allergy flare-up seems to have abated. As my nana, Nana
Roseannadanna used to say, it's always something.
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