November 2005
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 | |
Ravenhurst Team Seeks Model Skining Artist
 Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:01 PM |
Category: Hexen II |
Razumen sent me a message to let us know that the RavenHurst mod team is looking for a texture artist to help with skinning several new models for the HeXen 2 project. If you can help or want to find out more information then hit the RavenHurst site or email Travis Tokaruk. [edit] Sorry for the inconvenience but I had the wrong email listed, so if you were trying to contact Travis you should retry with the fixed linkage.
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 | |
Quake 4 Demo Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:42 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Time to hit Worthplaying if you happen to be somebody who wants to check out the Quake 4 Demo.The QUAKE 4 Demo presents the introduction portion of the Single Player game, where you, as Matthew Kane, battle with Rhino Squad to clear a landing zone for the main earth forces. Also included in this demo is the same fast-paced multiplayer action of the full version, which includes two of our most popular maps - "The Fragging Yard" and "The Fragging Yard 1v1". The demo weighs in at 340mb and be sure to check the requirements which can be found listed on the same page as the Quake 4 Demo linkage.
| Monday, November 28, 2005 | |
Galang Tourney Level
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:56 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Lukin released a Quake 4 Tourney level that's called Galang.Small, tourney map for fast and furious duels.I focused on gameplay, item balance, etc. The look was not so much important to me so the map isn't stunning in terms of visuals. But it is good enoughIMHO. Looks almost like Raven/Id levels, but (hopefully) plays a lot better. Also, it has got lower system requirements. I think it ooks pretty nice from the six available screenshots. That is all on Quake 4 Files.
| Sunday, November 27, 2005 | |
Delfino Plaza (2.1)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:28 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Take a look at Delfino Plaza (2.1) over on Soffiles which is a remake of the original Delfino map. The level is a multiplay map for Soldier Of Fortune 2, by Kit89 so check it out..
| Saturday, November 26, 2005 | |
Duel Firstgo
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:19 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
pk_hunter released a Jedi Academy, duel map that is called Duel Firstgo. Here is a bit of what the reviewer had to say about it:This level kinda reminded me of the Doom3 environment, not necessairily due to exceptional brushwork, but more because of the layout and texture set. I can't put my finger on it, but I do draw a link between this and doom3 when I play it. Maybe it's the lighting wink (That's a compliment as Doom3's lighting was superb Two Thumbs Up! ) That's not to say it doesn't have flaws though. That is all on Jedi Knight Files.
| Friday, November 25, 2005 | |
Korax Working On HeXen II Engine v1.13
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 3:48 PM |
Category: Hexen II |
Korax of NewHeXen sent in the news and also posted this thread with the information that he's working on the whole set of quake engines (Quake I, Hexen II and Quake II, maybe even Quake III).What am I on all about? Well, Im talking "PURE" versions of all the engines.Basically the last official version of Quake I is v1.09, Ive just completed the unofficial Quake I v1.10 which doesnt change the game, it just fixes all the bugs the engine had, and makes it cool again to play. The same treatment awaits Hexen II with the release of Hexen II v1.13 !! For more info on what he's doing, hit this thread.
| Thursday, November 24, 2005 | |
Broken Quake 4 Demo
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:34 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Oh well. I was going to post about the Quake 4 demo release but apparently it was released prematurely and is an untested, multiplay broken dealie. So thanks to Blues News for reporting the bad demo. So anybody wanting the demo should wait until next week when they release the final version. So if you do happen upon the recent demo, don't bother downgrabbing it unless your desperate or somethin'.
| Wednesday, November 23, 2005 | |
Return To Dust (Final)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:17 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
(I.C.E) AcE released a multiplayer, Soldier Of Fortune 2 map that is called Return To Dust (Final).Return to Dust is a remake of the popular Dust maps, in this version (I.C.E) AcE has made several alterations to the original. You now have a number of ways to get to the enemies base instead of the 2 routes you had before, the flags now have a new position, added are some vehicles and trees, the map is also a little larger than the original, overall a good map to have some fun on. That is all on Soffiles.
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 | |
Latest Reviews For Quake 4 & X-Men Legends II
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:50 PM |
Category: General |
Here is a list of the latest reviews for both Quake 4 and X-Men Legends II on PC, Xbox and the newly released Xbox 360. There is a couple here that are from October but I didn't news them before so... Until more reviews crop up, cya all laters.
| Monday, November 21, 2005 | |
DM Oblivion
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:24 AM |
Category: Quake IV |
Over on Map Factory they have a Quake 4 Deathmatch level by SkyStalker which is called Oblivion and is designed for Quake 4. That's about all the info I can tell you besides the fact there's one screenshot to look at.
| Sunday, November 20, 2005 | |
CVG Reviews Quake 4
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:26 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Computer and Video Games did up a Quake 4 Review. Lets take a look at some of it:Straight from the off, you're submerged into a world that genuinely looks and sounds like a warzone. Incessant, panicked radio chatter from other strike teams bursts through your headphones, and new orders filter down from command HQ as you scythe your way through wave after wave of pug-ugly nasties. That is all on Computer and Video Games.
| Saturday, November 19, 2005 | |
Quake 4 For XBox Available In Stores
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:45 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Just received a press release info that Quake 4 on the XBox 360 is now available. Santa Monica, CA – November 18, 2005 – It’s ”Lock and Load” for the Global Defense Force as id Software™ and Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that QUAKE 4™ for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has shipped to retailers nationwide. This next chapter in the futuristic war between the Earth and the Strogg transports players into the boots of Matthew Kane, an elite member of the legendary Rhino squad as they, along with an armada of Earth’s finest soldiers, invade the home planet of the barbaric aliens threatening to annihilate Earth. QUAKE 4 for Xbox 360 is available at retail outlets for a suggested retail price of $59.99 and carries an “M” (Mature – Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language) rating by the ESRB. “With QUAKE 4 for Xbox 360, gamers can now take the battle for Stroggos to the home theater as this epic war for survival comes to life with true high-definition sights and 5.1 surround sound,” said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. “This is the next generation of gaming and QUAKE 4 fans should prepare to experience a non-stop ride of action and adrenaline as they battle along side Rhino Squad, through this heroic mission to defeat the unstoppable Strogg army and preserve the human race.” Developed by Raven Software and executive produced by id Software, QUAKE 4 picks up only moments after the events of the epic QUAKE II®, with the Earth’s fleet launching a massive offensive to the planet Stroggos. As Matthew Kane, gamers invade the alien stronghold fighting alone, along side other Marines, and in mechanized walkers and hover tanks in incredible combat missions against the Strogg and their disturbing amalgamations of man and machine. Built on id Software’s revolutionary DOOM 3® technology, QUAKE 4 also features the world renowned fast-paced multiplayer competition-style gameplay of the historic QUAKE III Arena®. Incorporating Capture the Flag, Arena Capture the Flag, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and an all new Tournament mode for up to 8 players on Xbox Live® online gaming system or System Link, QUAKE 4 is poised to set the standard for online multiplayer bragging rights. The XBox 360 is due out on November 22nd... so now would be a good time to get Quake 4 if you plan on getting the XBox.
| Friday, November 18, 2005 | |
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Team Q&A #1
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:46 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
Over on RPG Vault they have a X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Team Q&A #1 where they talk to various Raven developers who reveal thier favorite characters in the game. I guess we keep our eyes peeled for Q&A#2.
| Thursday, November 17, 2005 | |
Quake 4 Review On Gameplanet
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:53 AM |
Category: Quake IV |
Gameplanet has posted up thier review on Raven's Quake 4.The game itself is quite standard. As you progress through each area, you're expected to reach the next objective which is communicated to you by other squad members or via intercom radio. Some of the more exciting stuff happens when the Strogg seem to materialise out of the walls, catching you off guard. Don't let them get too close, it's definitely easier spreading their guts across the room from a distance. So here is anouther Quake 4 Review for everybody to check out.
| Wednesday, November 16, 2005 | |
Quake 4 Patch 1.04 & SDK Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:52 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
The first Quake 4 patch has been released updating the game to 1.04. The file is 13mb and mainly improves the game server browser. The download is available on Fileshack, 3d Gamers, FileFront, Game Guru Mania and Worthplaying. You can downgrab the Linux binaries off of 3d Downloads, 3d Gamers, FileFront, FileShack, Game Guru Mania and Worthplaying. If your looking for the Windows version of the SDK you can grab it off of Filecloud, 3D Gamers, FileFront, and FileShack. For the Linux SDK hit these sites, 3D Downloads, 3D Gamers, Filecloud, FileFront, and FileShack.
| Tuesday, November 15, 2005 | |
Game Over On Quake 4
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:46 AM |
Category: Quake IV |
Game Over has thier idea of a Quake 4 Review posted for everyone to read and here is a shot:One of the other hiccups of the game is that the single player missions feel extremely linear, which doesn't really match the global sense of down and out warfare that the game presents. In some ways, it feels more "Doom"-ified than this widespread Full Metal Jacket style war, just without the emails and memos. Take a look at the rest of that Quake 4 Review.
| Monday, November 14, 2005 | |
X-Men Legends II Review For PS2
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:37 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
They have a X-Men Legends II Review on 3D Avenue that is for the PS2 version of the game. Lets take a peek at some of thier words on the subject:Activision's X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is undoubtedly a game that fits into the "yet another sequel" category, but thankfully it provides a greatly improved gaming experience to justify its existence. Yes, the roster's been updated -- and considerably increased -- and yes, it doesn't change much about the core mechanics of last year's Dark Alliance-esque X-Men Legends game. To use an incredibly over-used journalistic cliché, if you liked last year's game, you'll like this one, and if you didn't, you won't. Take a look at the complete X-Men Legends II Review.
| Sunday, November 13, 2005 | |
Quake 4 On Xbox 360 Dated
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 11:56 AM |
Category: Quake IV |
Team XBox announced the info that the release of Quake 4 On Xbox 360 is dated. The game will ship on Nov 18th. The Strogg are storming onto next-generation console hardware with id Software’s eagerly anticipated QUAKE 4 for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The new addition to the renowned QUAKE franchise is set to ship out for Xbox 360 on Nov. 18 in the U.S, and additionally will be available at retail outlets day-and-date with Xbox 360 system launch in Europe. QUAKE 4 is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB. That's all on Team XBox.
| Saturday, November 12, 2005 | |
X-Men Legends II Review On Firing Squad
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:02 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
Over on the Firing Squad they posted thier X-Men Legends II: Rise Of Apocalypse Review.What never quite goes away is the need to manage the inventory. Later on, with the level gains being spaced out to more decent intervals, the player’s primary reason for fiddling with the menus is to equip new items and sell or drop the rest. The game AI is really not that great at equipping your characters, it seems rather random actually. To be fair, the effectiveness of most items is limited relative to the core strength of the character, but there are exceptions. Go read the complete X-Men Legends II: Rise Of Apocalypse Review.
| Friday, November 11, 2005 | |
WarCry Reviews Quake 4
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:24 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
WarCry geared up a Quake 4 Review and here is a bit of what they had to say about it:The opening cinematic is short, but sweetly choreographed, and suitably sets the stage for a Starship Trooper-esque invasion. Huge jumpships enter Stroggos orbit and birth dozens of dropships, which fall toward the atmosphere amidst oncoming bolts of azure plasma and explosive flak. Take a look at that Quake 4 Review.
| Thursday, November 10, 2005 | |
Kenns World Updates
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:17 PM |
Category: General |
Once again Kenn Hoekstra posted a couple updates on Kenn's World since I last checked his site. He has some stuff to say about Saw2, lost his Kiss lighter at the airport, moved his Getting A Job In The Game Development Industry article from the Raven site and also posted about Child's Play which is the charity the Penny Arcade dudes have set up which helps sick kids.
| Wednesday, November 9, 2005 | |
Rurouni Kenshin: Redemption Update
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:22 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
This news is not quite a Month olde but I kinda stopped looking on thier site due to inactivity and anyways.. Ced of the Jedi Academy mod site for Rurouni Kenshin: Redemption has posted an update with some shots taken inside the dojo and some pics of finished character, Sagara Sanosuke!!
| Tuesday, November 8, 2005 | |
Trusted Quake 4 Review
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:48 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
This one is from October but I didn't spot it before. Anyways Trusted Reviews did up a Quake 4 Review and have this to say:Let’s make no bones about it, this engine produces the most stunning indoor environments and lighting effects around, and lends itself to the most detailed horrific and macabre creatures you could hope for. The Strogg were always a deeply unpleasant bunch, and they’ve only become more so with their new makeover: all the torn flesh, grotesque techno implanting and ghastly rending and tearing implements looks even less wholesome this time around. Admittedly, their taste in interior design has not improved much (brown industrial is still THE look on Planet Strogg) but when the level designers really put their imaginations to work there’s some beautiful alien weirdness on display here. Check on the rest of that Quake 4 Review.
| Monday, November 7, 2005 | |
The Ashton Quake 4 mini-Tweakorama
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:11 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Ashton Mills posted his Quake 4 mini-Tweakorama over on Atomic that explains how to tweak the framerate in the game.I don't know about you, but I found the 60fps internal limit a pain in the ass. I know '60 fps should be enough for everyone' but the game still visibly 'stutters' even with overclocked 7800GTX loving. That is all on Atomic.
| Sunday, November 6, 2005 | |
Equibus Station Review
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:51 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Over on Map Review Shadriss reviewed Equibus Station which was constructed for the 2005 Map-Review Geometry Challenge.This map was obviously designed for players using higher end force settings... IE people with FOrce Jump 3. Those who choose to play this map without the Force, or with lower settings, will have little to no chance of getting to the higher venues... which means you are essentially stuck on the ground floor. There is a lot of room down there, but you end up at a disadvantage against foes on higher terrain... especially once the ammo runs out. That's all on map-review.com.
| Saturday, November 5, 2005 | |
Kamchatka Mountain Retreat (Fixed)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:12 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
quasar22 released a multiplayer, Soldier Of Fortune 2 map that is called Kamchatka Mountain Retreat (Fixed).Kamchatka Mountain Retreat, a very nice map and big! The layout is perfect for all those sniperlovers out here (and that are alot) but if you have enough men you can play this map with other guns too! Oh, and I love the new sky texture. That is all on Soffiles.
| Friday, November 4, 2005 | |
X-Men Legends II Review On Armchair Empire
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:02 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
The Armchair Empire geared up a X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse Review and here is a shot from what they have to say about it: So great is the threat that Magneto sees only one solution: team-up (temporarily) with the X-Men. This simply simple addition makes for some very engrossing gameplay, particularly for X-Men junkies that have always wanted to create their own mutant team-up. That is all on the The Armchair Empire.
| Thursday, November 3, 2005 | |
Gamespy Reviewed Quake 4
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:21 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
I missed this one before but anyhow Gamespy did up thier version of a Quake 4 Review.The early levels feature Kane regrouping with his Rhino Squad and fighting through various Strogg installations in an effort to disable their communications network and infrastructure. The gameplay is as generic as it gets, keeping you on a tight script and leading you by the nose from one objective to the next: most of the action takes place indoors, running down corridors and shooting whatever Strogg happen to show up. Go read that three page Quake 4 Review.
| Wednesday, November 2, 2005 | |
X-Men Legends II Demo Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:08 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
If you want to check out X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse before buying the full game, then FileShack has the demo which weighs in at 336.45mb and includes the Sanctuary and Dead Zone maps as well as a tutorial. By the way, registration is required to download off of FileShack. Oooh also you can downgrab the demo off of 3dGamers, Gameguru Mania, Filecloud and Worthplaying.
| Tuesday, November 1, 2005 | |
Quake 4 Review On StrategyZone
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 1:44 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Here is anouther Quake 4 Review already and this one is on StrategyZone Online where they say this:Much like the Strogg cyborgs, this game is technically brilliant in its construction, but lacks the creativity, variability, and soul needed to make this an enduring classic. The game will appeal to those who simply want to be guided through a shooting gallery, blazing away at the evil Stroggs. Gamers looking for a fresh storyline (which doesn’t rely heavily upon ideas and innovations found in previous titles) will probably have issues with Quake 4. Hit that Quake 4 Review.
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