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BioWare Is Hiring!

by Thomas on Jan. 27, 2003 @ 2:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Looking for a job in the gaming industry? Here's your chance! BioWare Corp. is hiring for a number of positions in Art, Production, Design, Programming, Sound, Community Development, and Quality Assurance! Find out more below!

New Quake Toolkit

by Thomas on Jan. 25, 2003 @ 8:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A brand new release of the Quake ToolKit is out, bringing it up to version 1.51 already. Just a small difference for a version number, but a world of difference for all you mappers out there. Here's the list of changes:

  • Added new q3map2 switches and removed old non-functional ones
  • Added the option to save/load compile setup presets/configs
  • Added a file info box to compiler window
  • Added the option to add custom bot names to arena files
  • Fixed -area and -point entry fields
  • All compile switches show a function description at the bottom of the window on mouse-over
  • Map Compiler GUI's interface reworked

'Fusion Pack 10' - Public Release!

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The fusion pack people has released their latest Fusion Pack 10 today for Counter-Strike (thanks VE3D). Here is their announcement:

This version: Fusion Pack 10 is the biggest update since Fusion Pack 6.5 and is set to be the best version yet! Incorporating many of the enhancements made in version 9.5 Fusion Pack 10 includes a wide variety of replacements including bug fixes and additional enhancements. To further enhance the look and identity of our Fusion Pack we have done a majority of the 2D work our self including weapon HUD sprites, VGUI menu graphics and console graphics. One of the biggest enhancements comes in the form of an entirely new Counter-Terrorism and Terrorist team. Furthermore we have also replaced a majority of the pistols and also added a new AUG replacement! Additionally Fusion Pack 10 incorporates a list of long awaited bug fixes to further enhance the user’s experience. For full details and download click here!

'Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth' - Screens

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 4:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The eagerly anticipated "Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth" is due for release Q3/Q4 2003 on both Xbox and PC formats. Production of the game is now at full pace and Headfirst are in a position to discuss this exciting franchise with potential partners.. Check out nine new rain-soaked PC screens. Bring a brolly.

'World War II: Frontline Command' - Screens

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier today we posted up the information about that UK software publisher, KOCH Media signed the rights to publish renowned UK developer, The Bitmap Brothers latest PC-CDROM title - World War II: Frontline Command. Now we have ten gleaming new screenshots.

'Metroid Prime' (NGC) European Launch

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo and Retro Studios have combined their creative genius to bring the video game event of the year, the long awaited release of Metroid Prime, exclusive to Nintendo GameCube. 21st March marks the European launch of this blockbuster title, and the return of Samus Aran, the ice-cool bounty hunter who'll once again lock horns will the evil Space Pirates. Metroid Prime has already received outstanding reviews in the US, selling a staggering 250,000 copies within one week of its release.

TDK Mediactive Reports Q3 Results

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Mediactive, Inc. today reported financial results for its fiscal 2003 third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2002, and updated its fiscal 2003 guidance... It also includes information about games to be released later on this year and in 2004..

For the fourth quarter we currently plan to launch Mercedes-Benz: World Racing for Xbox, Shrek Super Party for GameCube and the Muppets: On with the Show for Game Boy Advance. For fiscal 2004, we have a strong line-up of top brands, many of which will be debut releases. In addition to our recently acquired Star Trek game shipping this summer, we plan to launch titles based on Disney's Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean feature film releases in the fall and summer, respectively. We will also launch titles based on GM's Chevrolet Corvette in conjunction this classic car's 50th anniversary, as well as initial console games based on Masters of the Universe, Dinotopia and the Muppets. Clearly our focus continues on 'T' and 'E' rated games where we see the most attractive long-term market opportunities.

CDV Game Updates!

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CDV has updated several of their gaming sites with following news, screens and etc..

'No Man’s Land' First Screens Of The Englishmen

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

No Man's Land official site is updated with first screens of the Englishmen.. Having just arrived, Englishmen settle the New World and their first ships sail under a war flag over the Atlantic to attack the fort of their eternal enemy, the Spaniards… Sail along the Magellan route and witness the battle between the two great powers! To the New World..

'Panzers' - Official Website

by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The official Panzers website is online, and it’s packed with information about CDV’s latest tactical combat title. You’ll find a first look at the features, latest screens, a work in progress section and much more, collected for you by the Hungarian developer Stormregion Ltd.