For those of you running with a 64-bit capable AMD processor, along with the Windows® 64-bit operating system, Half-Life 2 and Lost Coast are now available in native 64-bit versions. Steam will automatically detect your OS and run the appropriate version the next time you run these games.
Quake 4 Quakemas Map Pack
Deck the halls with Rails and Rockets... id Software, Raven, and Activision have released the Quakemas Map Pack - three free new downloadable maps for QUAKE 4 on the PC. The maps - Railed, Tremors, and Campground Redux - offer all-new gameplay environments for more intense action in deathmatch, TDM, capture-the-flag and tournament combat. Have fun with the maps and stay tuned for much more in 2006!
Unreal Tournament 2004 3369 Server Crash Exploit Fix
Epic Games and Icculus have released a fix for Unreal Tournament 2004 to address a server crashing exploit in this sci-fi multiplayer first-person shooter. The Win32 fix contains 2 .DLL files to install over the previous versions in your System directory, while the Linux fix is an updated full patch to version 3369.2 that also re-enables AMD64 compiler optimizations.
Counter-Strike: Source Update Available
Updates to Counter-Strike: Source have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:
WarRock - A Free Battlefield 2 Alternative
If you enjoy the Battlefield 2 style of game, then here's some great news: You can download WarRock, an online FPS which is extremely similar to BF2. It weighs in at 188MB, and the best part is it's totally free. View some WarRock Screenshots and you'll see that it looks very cool.
ToCA Race Driver 3 Australian Demo
Codemasters has released a new playable demo (555MB) of ToCA Race Driver 3, allowing you to try out their modern racing simulation sequel. This V8 Supercars 3 demo contains the Phillip Island GP Circuit for V8 Supercars, the Hockenheim GP Circuit for DTM touring cars, and the National Dirt Raceway Stage 5 track for Baja Motocross buggies.
GGMania
GGMania
Unreal Tournament 2004 Mega bonus pack
Epic Games has released a new bonus map pack for Unreal Tournament 2004, again expanding their popular multiplayer first-person shooter sequel. This Mega pack offers nine new and updated maps (AS-BP2-Acatana, AS-BP2-Jumpship, AS-BP2-Outback, AS-BP2-SubRosa, AS-BP2-Thrust, CTF-BP2-Concentrate, CTF-BP2-Pistola, DM-BP2-Calandras and DM-BP2-GoopGod) along with all content of the previous Editor's Choice Edition bonus pack.
Quake 4 1.05 Beta Dual Core Performance Tested
I decided to test out dual core performance for the new Quake 4 patch version 1.05 beta. Results were not impressive in this first round of testing.
AMDZone
AMDZone
Unreal Fortress Evolution Beta 1 Released
Here are some details about Unreal fortress evolution release version. This is the first release of unreal fortress evolution to the public.
Cinematic Effects in Source
Not content with bringing HDR to mainstream gaming, Valve are introducing a range of new cinematic effects to their Source Engine: Depth of Field, Motion Blur and more. Day of Defeat never looked so realistic.
Bit-Tech
Bit-Tech
New UT2007 Details
In the new issue of PSM (Playstation Magazine), they had an interview with some people from Epic games and talked about UT2007 on PS3. Yes, they played UT2007 in real-time on PS3 running at 720p.
Tracing Trends: Multiplayer FPS
The recent release of Quake 4 sees a return to the old days of arcade-style shooters, after a recent glut of war and tactical games. We examine the gameplay characteristics of both, and fathom some trends in multiplayer shooting.
Bit-Tech
Bit-Tech
The 64-bit Games List
We've prepared a list of all the 64-bit games that come either with x64 built-in support or with additional patches for 64-bit. As you can see the list is still very small, just because there are still not much x64 games availabe! See the x64 games list
SiN Episodes Interview
Gameguru Mania got a chance to talk with Ritual's level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray as he talks about SiN Episodes, a self published episodic continuation of the franchise that will have its first episode released soon...
Unreal Tournament 2004 Patch v3369
Epic Games has released retail patch for Unreal Tournament 2004, advancing their multiplayer first-person shooter sequel to version 3369. This upgrade implements more gameplay, networking, and engine improvements and fixes, as detailed in the accompanying release notes.
Akella and Wargaming.net to develop strategy game based on ?Inhabited Island? no
Akella Company and Wargaming.net announce the development of strategy game based on novel ?Inhabited Island? by Strugatsky brothers.
Wargaming.net
Wargaming.net
Day of Defeat: Source and Rag Doll Kung Fu Update Available
Updates to Day of Defeat: Source and Rag Doll Kung Fu have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:
Quake 4 Performance Optimization Guide
Disappointed with your performance in Quake 4? If so, today's Quake 4 Optimization Guide may help. Stathi goes over all of Quake 4's video settings with a range of budget, mainstream, and semi-high-end PCI-E and AGP graphics cards. See the performance impact of each setting, as well as screenshots of what each setting does in this article!
FiringSquad
FiringSquad
Call of Duty 2 Boycott?
GG Mania is reporting that there may be a 24-hour boycott of the online portion of all Call of Duty games if Infinity Ward does not address the following issues: