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'America's Army : Recon' Patch Tomorrow

by Rainier on July 12, 2002 @ 6:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As being mentioned in various places America's Army developers are trying to fix up some of the mess they made with the initial Recon release. The America's Army: Operations 'Recon' website mentions that a new update for this tactical first-person shooter by the U.S. Army is expected to be ready for release tomorrow. You will be able to choose from either a 3MB patch or an updated full Recon download. The patch will address "client and server-side flooding issues," the "Sniper Rifle bug from random weapon selection" and more, as well as adding "Community Game Server Support" and an "Admin Spectator Mode." Of course we WILL keep you posted when it arrives...

Codemasters Ships 'Operation Flashpoint : Resistance'

by Rainier on July 12, 2002 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters today announced that it has shipped Operation Flashpoint: Resistance, the official expansion pack for Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis, 2001’s multiple Game of the Year award winner and world-wide number one best-selling PC war simulator. Codemasters redefines the traditional “expansion pack” with Resistance, as it not only adds additional missions, but also vastly improves the engine and gameplay of the original game. Operation Flashpoint: Resistance is currently available at retail outlets nationwide for an SRP of $29.99.

The New 'Day of Defeat 3.0' Has Arrived

by Rainier on July 12, 2002 @ 1:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new version of the Day of Defeat Half Life Modification is now available, with four separate downloads to choose from, depending on whether you are upgrading a Beta 2.1 Windows or Linux installation or doing a full install for either OS. The new 3.0 version offers loads of fixes and enhancements, including the addition of a new "Para" gameplay mode, cutscenes, removable helmets, and a new spectator system. Read more for detailed fix/update list and links where to grab these files.

'Reign Of Fire' Official Website

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 9:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BAM! Entertainment just let us know that, in celebration of the upcoming theatrical debut of Reign of Fire, they’ve launched a new website dedicated to the upcoming game. The new Reign of Fire website features some amazing new screenshots (for xbox,ps2/gba versions), artwork, and the first game trailer. Reign of Fire makes its theatrical debut on July 12th with the Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube and Game Boy Advance game following in the fall. Check it out (and i will be checking out the movie for sure!!! Been drooling over it for weeks).

3DO Announces Army Men: Air Combat “The Elite Missions”

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 8:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The 3DO Company today announced the development of the Army Men: Air Combat “The Elite Missions” game for the Nintendo GameCube system. The Army Men: Air Combat “The Elite Missions” game follows the exploits of the heroic Captain Blade and his Alpha Wolf Squadron as they once again take to the skies in support of the Green Army in their ongoing struggle with the Tan forces. The game is planned to ship in time for Christmas 2002.

Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 7:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As mentioned earlier today LucasArts would be releasing the v1.04 update for Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, here it is (a nice 9mb big). Also new dedicated servers for linux/win32 are now available. The primary focus of 1.04 is multiplayer balance. Read more for detailed fix list and links where to grab it.

Vae Victis Announces Project 'Shadow' - Screens

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 6:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vae Victis Incorporated is pleased to announce its upcoming tactical action game, codenamed Shadow, based on modern military special operations. Players will be immersed in a setting of black operations and clandestine political agendas in a multiplayer environment. Selecting from one of ten different elite Special Forces from around the world including US Navy Seals, UK SAS, and Russian Spetsnaz, players will battle in missions based on actual locations.

JoWood Opens The 'Aquanox' Portal

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 6:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

JoWooD's inhouse developers, Massive Development have announced the countdown to the opening of the new AquaNox portal has begun. Already at the start of the countdown visitors will get more details to the player ship "Salty Dog". First pictures of it have already been published last week.

Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division In Vietnam - Trailer

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Monte Cristo has released a movie trailer of "Platoon: the 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam", the promising 3D action strategy game in development at Digital Reality. Read more for links where to grab this beauty...

Deathrow (Xbox) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 11, 2002 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

"Deathrow has the perfect combination of aggressive hand-to-hand combat, third person action and cooperative team play to appeal to action, fighting and sports gamers alike," said Anne Blondel, director of third-party development, Europe, at Ubi Soft Entertainment. "This is an incredibly competitive game that will definitely pump up your heart rate as you experience all of the intensity and action it has to offer." Check out the new combat screens ...