May 2004
Monday, May 31, 2004 | |
Dual Articles On Map-Review
 Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:46 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
map-review.com has two new articles up on the site. Fisrt up is Neverhoodian's debut article covering JO and JA models from across the community. Secondly is the latest edition of Kengo's Mapping Monthly article and he has a lot to write about considering how productive it's been with the Jedi Academy Single Player scene as of late.
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 | |
SOF2 Extended Version 1 Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:28 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Comm sent in the news that version 1 of the SOF2 Extended Mod was released. This mod adds new multiplayer content and fixes some bugs. Clanbase has the mod covered on this page. The mod team is currently working on version 1.1, which will contain more features useful for the SoF2 community. So go get that mod for Soldier Of Fortune 2 and keep your eyes peeled for version 1.1....
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 | |
Raven Seeks Artist For Quake 4
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:58 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
Rick Johnson the Lead Programmer for Raven Software's Quake 4 updated his .plan file with the information that Raven is seeking somebody to fill a Technical Artist Position for Quake 4. The person they're looking for will be required to create art assets, scripts, animations, shaders, and effects for the game. Here are the requirements for the position:- 2D drawing and painting skills.
- Experience using Photoshop.
- Experience creating textures and world models for games.
- Experience building hi-poly and lo-poly 3D models in Lightwave or Maya or has experience with another 3D package and a willingness to switch.
- Experience with shaders and proficient in scripting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong artistic vision that allows them to complete tasks without supervision.
Go check on the full .plan that Rick Johnson posted for the rest of the info.
| Friday, May 28, 2004 | |
Dark Forces Demo Soon
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 6:29 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
The Dark Forces mod that is being developed for Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has some new info online. Expect to see the demo for the mod soon as they're putting the final touches on it and figuring out the best way to zip it up. Theres a poll available if you want to vote on how you want it zipped.
| Thursday, May 27, 2004 | |
Single Player Weapons Mod
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:10 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
One of the latest featured files on SoFFiles.com is a weapons mod designed for Single Player mode. Here is a quote from the description:The Weapon Mod, is just as the name says; it's based around weapons. Players weapons, enemies weapons, emplaced weapons, you name it. The mod tries to keep a balance between realism and fun. Weapons are more like their original counterparts. Magazine sizes are more correct, damage, penetration and range is determined by the bullet, and so on. So go ahead and check that out on this page.
| Wednesday, May 26, 2004 | |
X-Men Fan Site Kit Available
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:36 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
In anouther email I received, it appears that the The x-men-legends.com Fan Site Kit is now available for download from the official site, the Mutant Vault, right here . Inside the kit you'll find art, screenshots, logos and game information designed to get X-Men fans started on building a fan page. Furthermore expect to find additional content to the site kit in the coming months.
| Tuesday, May 25, 2004 | |
X-Men Legends In Two E3 Roundups
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
Once more we got some cool X-Men news thanks to Kenn Hoekstra keeping us informed. First of all Playboy posted an E3 Roundup which features X-Men Legends and other cool titles like Half-Life 2 and Doom 3. Next on the list is GameBanshee who posted a Roundup of some of the best RPGs they saw at this years E3 and the X-Men Legends page is right here. That's it for now!
| Monday, May 24, 2004 | |
T.Smith's Karad
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:43 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
I was rooting around looking for some Elite Force stuff when I happened to wander onto Elite Force Files and noticed a RPG map called Karad that looked pretty interesting from the available screenshots. It looks nice especially since it's the authors first map. Go have a look.
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 | |
Yavin Elite Academy
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:55 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
I was looking at this map after it was uploaded to jk2files.com either last night or early this morning (can't remember). Anyhow they since made it the File Of The Week. As a level designer I must say I think it looks really cool from the screenshots and I like how the author kept to the same basic texture set through the entire level. Anyhow the map is called Yavin Elite Academy and it's a Free For All designed for Jedi Academy. Check out the 12 available screenies before you possibly download the 2.56 MB file. Oops nearly forgot the link which is right here.
| Saturday, May 22, 2004 | |
Gulf Of Souls Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Just a few minutes ago I was poking around the jedi stuff (once again) and found on jk2files.com a new map upload for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy which is called Gulf of Souls and can be downloaded on this page. By the way it's a Free For All map and it looks pretty nice from the seven available screenshots.
| Friday, May 21, 2004 | |
X-Men Preview & Developer Diary
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:49 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
Kenn Hoekstra sent us an email to inform us about some new X-Men Legends stuff. There a preview at Entertainment Depot to check out and a X-Men Developer Diary #1 on Gamespy which covers 2 pages of information.
| Thursday, May 20, 2004 | |
Cool X-Men Legends Information
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:41 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
We received the news from Kenn Hoekstra about some interesting X-Men Legends stuff. First up we have the X-Men Legends E3 Impressions on HomeLAN Fed. Here is a quote from that article:As stated in previous articles, this is Raven's first console-only game and the first game from the developer in a long time that isn't a first person shooter (although they are still working on the long-in-development Quake IV) but this game still has a number of Raven trademarks, including respect for the original source material, great looking graphics and a sense of story. The demo we got to check out showed off how you can select each member of Marvel's mutant team to go on individual tasks and we were told that the missions will sometimes require a particular mutant member to accomplish. Next up is a round table interview with X-Men Legends producer Blaine Christine on 1up.com. Last but not least we have a huge preview on gamespot. Go check out all that cool X-Men stuff...
| Wednesday, May 19, 2004 | |
Kamchatka Submarine Facility
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:37 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
The latest file of the week on SoFFiles.com is a very cool looking (from the screenshots) map called Kamchatka Submarine Facility (Final) From the description the reviewer says its an awesome map, supports all game modes and is a must have for your collection. Now that your muchly interested in this Soldier Of Fortune II level you can now go forth and download it via this page.
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 | |
New Rebel Operations Content
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:07 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
I noticed that the Rebel Operations site updated with background info for the Navy Trooper corps and the T-21 rifle which you can check out under Characters and Weapons respectively. Check that stuff out for this TC being developed for Jedi Academy.
| Monday, May 17, 2004 | |
Endor Imperial Base
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:45 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Once more I was poking around the jedi stuff and found on jk2files.com a new map upload for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy which is named Endor Imperial Base and can be downloaded on this page. The map is a stated as a Power Duel map in the readme yet was submitted as a Free For All. So I assume its supposed to be a Power Duel map. Anyways check out the three screens and download it.
| Sunday, May 16, 2004 | |
Opposing Force
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:49 PM |
Category: General |
After poking around SoFFiles.com I found this MP map called Opposing Force for Soldier Of Fortune II. The quote:Opposing Force is a symetrical map based in a desert training complex. Its a medium sized map supporting Capture the Flag and Elimination and will host 12-24 players. There a a number of buildings for you to explore and hide in awaiting your next frag. Should do well on custom servers, so go grab it now and see for yourself. Yeah go grab that map! You can get that jobby right here.
| Saturday, May 15, 2004 | |
Jedi Mapper mslaf Gets Interviewed
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
map-review.com has a new interview on the site, with the second Levelsource Duel Map contest winner mslaf who talks about editing for Jedi Academy and his upcoming Single Player map that he's calling Corda. Go now and read that interview.
| Friday, May 14, 2004 | |
Lots Of X-Men Legends Previews
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:56 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
We got word from Kenn Hoekstra that the X-Men Legends Official Message Board Is Live. Be sure to visit x-men-legends.com and check out all the available content, screenshots, trailers, etc... Now for a host of cool X-Men Legends previews. Ok here we go. First up is gigex.com then gamesdomain and after that we have dailygame.net then next is gamedaily.com then gamerfeed.com and gamingtarget.com all with thier own takes on X-Men Legends. Check em all out and get reading!
| Thursday, May 13, 2004 | |
X-Men Legends Site Goes Live
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:39 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
Kenn Hoekstra sent in the news that the official X-Men Legends site was launched and here is the low-down:The site features screenshots, bios, concept art, interviews, links, a newsletter signup, an ask the experts column, a game trailer and various other information regarding Raven Software's upcoming action RPG. Check out all that cool stuff on x-men-legends.com!
| Wednesday, May 12, 2004 | |
Chewy's Fire Saber Mod
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:44 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
On jk2files.com theres a light saber replacement modification called Chewy's Fire Saber Mod. Here is a small copy paste from the description:This is like, amazingly beautiful when you're looking at it. It's modifications like this that kind of make me wish you could ADD instead of REPLACE saber colors/types. It would make things so much more diverse and cooler, no? Check that out right here. That mod is for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy by the way.
| Tuesday, May 11, 2004 | |
ClanBase Open Cup CTF Final
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:42 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Comm sent in the news that the ClanBase Open Cup is happeneing for Soldier Of Fortune 2. Unfortunately I'm late with the news he sent in on Monday but the CTF final is on Wednesday night! The whole thing is being covered by Clanbase so go check it out.
| Monday, May 10, 2004 | |
Stan Lee Autographs @ E3's Activision Booth
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:05 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who get to attend E3 this year and are doing as much right now, or will be soon.... then the email I received today might be of interest. Check it out:A quick announcement for those attending E3 this week. Stan Lee will be signing autographs from 10:00 to noon on Wed May 12 and (same time) Thurs May 13 near the X-Men Legends feature in the Activision booth. Activision is in the South Hall #1224. I thought that was pretty cool. Good luck in obtaining a Stan Lee autograph if you happen to try for one. Even if you miss Stan, be sure to check out that X-Men Legends feature!
| Sunday, May 9, 2004 | |
Sunset on Coruscant
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:48 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
I was going to post about this map the other day and now that jk2files.com has it as thier file of the week, I guess it's a good time to point it out. Sunset on Coruscant was the 2nd Jedi Academy Levelsource Duel Map sumbission by rgoer The first was Docking Tower 7, which I mentioned before. Quote time!This map is simply stunning to look at from the screenshots I've taken, and with my settings on full it may have been unplayable, but just look at it. The glowing auras of the buildings, the water fountain and the almost unbeliavebly realistic skybox - This map is literally the most realistic duel map you're ever likely to see for Jedi Academy. Go get your copy of Sunset on Coruscant and may the force be with you....
| Saturday, May 8, 2004 | |
New Rebel Operations Information
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:13 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
It's been awhile since I've been able to post anything about the Rebel Operations due to there not being any updates until now. Rebel Operations is a TC for Raven Software's Jedi Academy and will be a Cooperative Multyplayer modifaction that will allow players to fight as the elite special forces of the Empire or the Alliance. On the site some new detailed information was added pertaining to the Mon Calamari species and the DDC Defender pistol and you can check that stuff out under their respective categories. Rebel Operations got the full meal deal.
| Friday, May 7, 2004 | |
Iraqi Village Assault (1.00)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:01 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
One of the latest featured files on SoFFiles.com is a MP map called Iraqi Village Assault (1.00). The description for the level says the following:This is another very nice medium sized map supporting DM, TDM, CTF, INF, Elim game types. Its based on a village theme with plenty of places to hide and explore. The map will host 10 (support for 32 in ctf, inf & elim) players. A good map to add to your ever growing collection and should do well on custom servers. Go grab it now and test it for yourself. Get this Soldier Of Fortune II map on this particular page and check out the seven screenshots.
| Thursday, May 6, 2004 | |
USS Salem (1.0)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:50 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
Elite Force Files has this interesting looking RPG map called USS Salem (1.0) uploaded.You can tell he spent some quality time on getting the corridors looking good. Getting the scale and detail right can make or break a map. I also really liked the jeffries tube under the floor, and the fact that it was on the same deck as engineering. Hey, if this map can get me back on the server roleplaying again, it must be good, right? There's a total of four spiffy lookin screenshots to check out before you download this Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force map. Have a look at that map right here.
| Wednesday, May 5, 2004 | |
Three X-Men Legends Previews
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:26 PM |
Category: X-Men: Legends |
Kenn Hoekstra sent us an email to inform us about some very cool X-Men Legends previews of which there are three. Fisrt up we have Gamespy's E3 preview. Next up is Gamespot's E3 Preshow Impressions and last but not least there's IGN's Pre-E3 Preview. From the Gamespot article here is a quote:The game's overall presentation looked good, with each member of the team being well represented by detailed character models based on the Ultimate X-Men designs. From what we saw, each member of the team will feature a good amount of animation punctuated by some nice little flourishes. Nightcrawler, for example, will have a teleportation attack that will send him quickly porting around his foes, landing numerous blows, before they can react. The large environments we saw were broken up into detailed, more memory-friendly zones with a number of interactive elements. You'll be able to keep track of the onscreen action through one of three camera angles: close, mid, and overhead. The story sequences used a mix of real-time cinematics that tapped the in-game graphics engine and fully CG segments. The audio in the game will make use of a number of well-known voice actors, including Patrick Stewart, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ed Asner, and Cree Summer. That's some cool info there and a bit of reading on this exciting new Ravensoft title so go check it all out already!
| Tuesday, May 4, 2004 | |
The MsR Magazine
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:23 PM |
Category: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast |
And now for something totally different. The MsR Magazine in .pdf format is a Jedi Outcast based mag released by Doughty Gubay. Here is a clip from the description:It's packed full of entertaining articles, some very funny ads, an interesting interview with a Stormtrooper, some comics, a few great photos and graphics, reviews of movies and music - everything you'd expect in a magazine. I definitely recommend you download this and browse through it. Great work, guys! Head on over to jk2files.com and get the magazine on this page.
| Monday, May 3, 2004 | |
Sad News On Kenn's World
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:32 PM |
Category: General |
I wandered over to Kenn's World earlier and was saddened. The staff here at Raven-Games would like to send out our most sincere condolences to Kenn Hoekstra and his Family in regards of the great loss he and his Family have experienced in the death of his Mother. You can also read Kenn's words in his updated .plan.
| Sunday, May 2, 2004 | |
Attack Of The Clones Demo
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:34 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
The JediSanctuary has a new update concerning the fact that a demo of the long awaited Attack Of The Clones TC has been released. Head on over to the Attack Of The Clones site for more info on this Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy TC. Your best bet for the download itself seems to be on Lucas Files if your interested in grabbing the demo.
| Saturday, May 1, 2004 | |
Enterprise NX01 Teaser
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:38 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
The latest file of the week on Elite Force Files is Enterprise NX01 Teaser (Installer) a Single Player mod by the NX-01 Mod Team. Ripped right from the description we have this quote:The NX01 team annonced they would release their stuff before closing their mod...And they did! Man, download this right away, the quality on this is amazing. Sad the mod is closing. Cuz the mod is simply one of the best ever. Check out the screenies and download it. I have nothing more to say. Well the screenshots do look amazing! Here is the linkage for the teaser version of the Elite Force mod. Did he say that the team isn't going to finish this? :/
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