Writer/director Roger Avary, who won an Academy Award for Pulp Fiction with Quentin Tarantino, told SCI FI Wire that he is almost done with the script for his film adaptation of the Return to Castle Wolfenstein video game, which he hopes to direct. He added that everything is on hold until the writers' strike ends. Avary, who said he did research into the paranormal, the American military and the Nazis, also wrote the script for the Silent Hill movie.

Id software has released a new patch for Return to Castle Wolfenstein that address buffer overflow problems, auto download problems, and stop a number of exploits.

In an interview on G4 id Software's Kevin Cloud announced that Nerve Software will be working with Raven Software on the development of the next Return to Castle Wolfenstein title, in particular the multiplayer aspect. Nerve previously already worked on the multiplayer part of the original Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and more recently the DOOM 3 PC expansion Resurrection of Evil.

id Software's newest chapter in the legendary "Wolfenstein" series will deliver players deep behind the enemy lines of a war-torn Germany, where Nazi experiments with technology and the supernatural threaten to turn the tide of World War II. Utilizing a revolutionary new graphics technology targeted specifically at next-generation hardware, this new "Wolfenstein" experience will draw players into a world of unmatched exploration, action and espionage.

Ca-ching! Are you a serious computer gaming fan who dreams of using your fine-tuned playing skills to cash in big time? If so, the moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived. Today, YouPlayGames launched its highly-anticipated online skill-based gaming service, where gamers compete against one another in a quest for real-world cash and prizes. id Software's widely popular Return to Castle Wolfenstein is the first title to be featured on YouPlayGames' gaming service. As a special promotion, participants who sign up for a limited time will receive a one-time only five dollar credit in their YouPlayGames account for use in game competitions.

Activision has just released a new update patch for their first person shooter smash hit Return to Castle Wolfenstein. This upgrade brings your retail copy to v1.41 patch and addresses some anti-lag issues in the code and weapon prediction. The patch comes in Win 32, Linux and there is also a new Win32 and Linux game source available. Read more for links where to grab the goods ...

The awesome, updated follow-up to one of the most revered PC games of all time … Return to Castle Wolfenstein is the latest incarnation of the franchise that started the 3D gaming revolution. The game is a first-person shooter, built upon the powerful QUAKE III Arena engine, with focus on fast-past action, and journeys into the darkest realms of the Nazi war machine. The style of the game emphasizes the over-the-top comic book vibe of the original Wolfenstein 3D.

Activision, Inc. and id Software announced today that Return to Castle Wolfenstein for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft will take console gamers to the front lines with online multiplayer warfare via Xbox Live, the first comprehensive, world-class online game service by Microsoft. Presenting platform-specific multiplayer features, including squad-based and co-operative Internet and split-screen modes, and an epic single player experience, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is set to offer Xbox players unrivalled gaming action. Nerve Software, creators of the award-winning multiplayer feature in Return to Castle Wolfenstein for the PC, is developing the highly anticipated Xbox game, with id Software serving as executive producer.

Set against the backdrop of WWII, Return to Castle Wolfenstein plunges players into a maelstrom of action, espionage and covert operations, as an American soldier tasked with infiltrating the heart of Nazi Germany and stopping the darkest plans of the Third Reich. Four new scary-lookin' PS2 screenshots.

Talk about a clash of the titans: British filmmaker Paul Anderson ("Resident Evil") will write and direct "Alien vs. Predator," a 20th Century Fox project based on a popular video game, Variety reports (thanks Shacknews). Columbia Pictures is returning to the video game well once more -- this time for "Return to Castle Wolfenstein." (thanks Homelan).

id Software and Activision, Inc. have joined forces to enlist gamers in the ultimate blitzkrieg with the release of Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Game of the Year, a special edition of the blockbuster PC hit that has shipped more than 1.2 million units worldwide. The Game of the Year edition features the original award-winning Return to Castle Wolfenstein, new multiplayer maps, the WolfRadiant map editor, the making of Return to Castle Wolfenstein feature AVI and the full version of the game that started it all, Wolfenstein 3D. The title is currently available at retail outlets nationwide at a suggested retail price of $44.99 and is rated “M” (Mature) for blood, gore and violence by the ESRB.

There is a "full install" available for both Linux and Windows, this version will upgrade any previously installed Wolf to v1.31. At this point there is a LITE upgrade for Linux only, which will upgrade you from version 1.3 to 1.31. The Windows Lite Install will be available tomorrow (smaller file). So Windows people have no choice (at this time) but to grab the full install. Read more for fix details and links.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein has gotten even more recognition: the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has awarded the game both Best Online Game of the Year and Best Computer Action/Adventure Game of the Year! So the next time you're going behind enemy lines on a server near you, give a shout out to Nerve and Gray Matter for creating the game that everyone is playing!

We missed this one a little bit earlier today and since we at WP all love RTCW we're bringing it .. late ;) Axis forces are primed for a Blitzkrieg into the console arena with the development of Return to Castle Wolfenstein™ for the PS2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft.

Axis forces are primed for a Blitzkrieg into the console arena with the development of Return to Castle Wolfenstein for PS2 and Xbox, featuring unique design and technical modifications that take full advantage of each platform's advanced technology.

As expected and mentioned last friday ... the 1.1 Update patch for Return to Castle Wolfenstein has arrived ... fairly small (1.5 mb) the patch mainly fixes multiplayer issues and server stability. Go grab it HERE and we'll meat you on the battlefield .. Read "more" if you want the readme.txt explaining what this 1.1 patch does. Yawohl !

Activision gave us an update on the 1.1 patch for Castle Wolfenstein. It looks like the patch will be released on Monday and not today as some sites hinted. Here is a snap..

The Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.1 multiplayer patch that was originally scheduled to be released late this week will be available on Monday. We had a minor issue with the update installer which we have fixed and are now testing. This is a multiplayer only patch (does not affect single player at all), and will be compatible with the original 1.0 version of the game.

Activision, Inc. announced today that the company has shipped more than one million units of Return to Castle Wolfenstein worldwide, exceeding company expectations and making it one of the best-selling PC software titles of the holiday season.

I just received a mail with the story.. There is now 2 new Return to Castle Wolfenstien Skin Mods available on planetentropy. The mods are named Topless Elite's and Nude Elite's.. No need for a vivid imagination with names like THAT eh? We grabbed a few screens from the Topless Elite's mod. Check them out and you will also find the links there.. Explicit material, may offend or arouse certain viewers.. you have been warned ;)

There will be no Nazi forces in the German version of Return to Castle Wolfenstein. The content has been changed to get the game in those territories.. Well if you are in Germany then you won't see Nazis in Return To Castle Wolfenstein. According to source over in Germany, they have "replaced the Nazis with a cult called The Wolves" and "renamed Heinrich Himmler to Heinrich Höller." Yakk that sucks.. Post your thoughts about this over at XGR.COM !

Retail outlets are bracing for the blitzkrieg with the announcement that id Software's Return to Castle Wolfenstein™ for the PC is now available. Activision, Inc. and id Software confirmed today that the title has been shipped to retailers and will be available on November 30th for a suggested retail price of £39.99.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein from Activision must be one of the hottest and most anticipated titles at this point. We have all witnessed the multiplayer excellence through the available demo's and now we bring you a TON of single player screens ... Some intro captures and in game screens ... simply AWESOME ... You do not only fight nazi's but all kinds of weird zombies and monsters .. NJOY!