Battlefield 2142 MP Beta Impressions

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The Battlefield 2142 multiplayer beta is out and we've got some spicy new impressions and screenshots of the game available. JCal gives a solid three-page run-through of the game, including the new Titan game mode!

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Prey Patch v1.1

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3D Realms sends along the promised first patch for Prey, bringing the retail edition of this gravity-defying sci-fi first-person shooter by Human Head Studios to version 1.1. This release adds networking improvements, multiplayer browser enhancements, crash fixes, widescreen resolutions, and other changes.

Unreal Tournament 2007 Full Length Gameplay Movie

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An enterprising forum member (thanks Raynor.Z) has discovered a shaky cam full length gameplay video from Games Convention in Leipzig. This is the first new video we've seen that shows one continuous stretch of gameplay instead of just short clips, but to forewarn you the video is from the same level and objectives as the trailer we saw last week.

Fall Game Guide

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Fall and Christmas are busy seasons, especially in the gaming industry. JCal gives a platform-by-platform rundown of the major titles competing for your holiday dollars.

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Tweaknews.net Editorial: Is PC Gaming getting more and more boring?

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To quote something I agree with "The stagnation of the game industry is dependant on the point of view of the individual". A good point, no game can satisfy the entire demographic just the same way as even the best movies are not enjoyed by everyone.

Battlefield 2142 Beta Performance

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Jeff has been benchmarking Battlefield 2142 beta, and I have thrown up some of the first results here. We will add more up as soon as is possible. This first round is with the 7900GT and the Opteron 144.

Game Engine Tech Interview: Tim Sweeney

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Even though video and PC game developers debate about "visuals vs gameplay" when making their titles, there's no doubt that having games look their best is a big factor in any game's success. FiringSquad will be running occasional interviews with game graphics programmers to get their views on how they use the best of the latest PC hardware along with some predictions for things to come.

2142 Battlefield 1 Fan Search

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The world is full of Battlefield fans who claim to be #1 ... now we?re asking you to prove it. And if you can convince us that you are the one, we'll bring you on as a consultant for the next Battlefield project.

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F.E.A.R. Extraction Point Hands-On

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Picking up mere moments after the finale of F.E.A.R., the upcoming expansion, Extraction Point, seems to offer more of what made the original entertaining, but with some new twists. We got to play through three levels, including a church stage, a warehouse area, and a subway tunnel.

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Unreal Tournament 2007 GC Movie

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The GC movie trailer for Unreal Tournament 2007 is now online, revealing more of the futuristic multiplayer first-person shooter sequel in the works at Epic Games. This two-minute clip comes in medium and extremely high resolutions to offer a bit of in-engine fly-by footage and plenty of action-packed gameplay sequences.

Leipzig Games Convention Screenshots @ FiringSquad

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The Leipzig Games Convention has officially started and already there are a bunch of new screenshots to check out. We already have some new shots from Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, Gothic 3 , Neverwinter Nights 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Full Auto 2 , Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Call of Duty 3, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Unreal Tournament 2007 and Paraworld on display;

Team Fortress 2 Impressions

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Valve shows off a new Team Fortress 2 trailer exploring the strengths and weaknesses of the different playable classes.

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Half-Life 2: Episode 2 Preview

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At the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, Valve is showing new content from all three parts of its upcoming Half-Life 2: Episode 2 release. For Episode 2 itself, that means we got to check out footage of the combat engine in two key locations and a new trailer showing off the game's story.

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Halo 2 PC Hands-on

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We get some multiplayer time with Halo 2 for the PC, but it's early. Oh man, it's early.

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Battlefield: Bad Company? Announced

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Throw out the rules of engagement, this is all-out war! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company? is currently in development for the Xbox 360&E153; video game system from Microsoft® and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. EA Battlefield 2

Halo 3 has Original Halo Feel

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No update per se, this week, since today is the Annual Bungie BBQ & Pentathlon. We'll be in an undisclosed location 'til 8pm. A few snippets for the hardcore, nonetheless, but nothing for the mainstream consumer, who demands more answers, dammit

Crysis Multiplayer Info

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ThinkPad has kindly summarised Crysis Multiplayer in great detail for inCrysis.