Epic Games' Mark Rein and Tim Sweeney both gave away information of a patch supposedly to be released today. Mark Rein posted in the official forums about broken Voodoo 3 and 5 support due to a last minute programming mistake. The patch also is said to address other bugs that were encountered since the release of the demo. Tim Sweeney posted on the official Unreal Technology page that the patch will be released today: We'll be releasing a small patch tomorrow. This will fix a number of reported bugs, and also serve as the first public test of UT2003's new auto-update feature. There was a bug in the server browser that caused it to crash frequently under heavy load. This wasn't triggered until thousands of servers came online. We found a master server-side fix for this so the problem should be gone now. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Well since there is a benchmark application (Unreal Performance Test) included in the demo released yesterday, I thought it would be a nice idea to compare results... Here are mine: Resolution 1024x768 Flyby: 156.430222 Botmatch: 64.053551 Post your results

Programmer Carsten of developer Piranha Bytes has properly refurbished the engine's fog system, and we're proud to resent you three brand-new screenshots showing it's fantastic effect on the atmosphere. Who wouldn't like to sneak trough that misty and dull forest with a crackling torch in his hand? Check out the screenies under read more...

The Unreal Tournament 2003 Demo is just under 100MB, contains 4 maps (2 DM, 1 CTF, 1 Bombing Run), doesn?t have all the weapons and only has one player model.

Update: Differences between demo and retail version listed.

Just @ the last moment they found a bug in the demo!

[CliffyB] we thought we were clean until we found something

[CliffyB] bombing run bug, jump through your own goal, die - intended, but if you passed the ball around first everyone else would die when you did :P

[jack[epic]] stevep fixed the bombing run bug so we're making a new version

Update: IT'S DONE!!!: At 5:00PST, Mark Rein said... But I am uploading it right now to Infogrames! So get ready peeps!

Watch the charming secret agent, Kate Archer, get ambushed and take a sword to the sholder by an assassin.

Just saw this @ Unreal2k3.com:

Apparently, UnrealEd 2003 is a LEGAL download available to help you get the hang of editing UT2K3 before the game ships. It is included with the game "XIII", which uses the UT2K3/Warfare engine. Check our downloads section to download it right away. Also, UT2K3 will supposedly ship with Maya Personal Learning Edition - powerful 3d modeling software to empower anyone who purchases UT2K3 to create their own UT2K3 models. VERY cool!

For all you peeps that are setting up servers for the UT2003 demo! This is, what your going to need... Posted by Pezman.

Several server admins have mentioned that they would like to know details on what will make the most ideal UT2003 demo dedicated server. We have put these loose specs together to allow you a brief chance of upgrading your servers, and so that you can know what settings are suggested for your box.

Thanks to Atul Fatpie for noticing this thread @ the MadOnion forums where they have dug out a message from CliffyB's (Epic) Webcam. Check it out.

3DO finally released patch v2.0 for their critically acclaimed strategy game set in a middle age like fantasy world. The patch is currently only available for the US and UK english versions of the game. It allows players to team up or play as opponents in local area networks as well as over the internet (up to 6). 3DO also included 6 new multiplayer maps. Patch 2.0 also requires you to have patch 1.3 installed in order to update properly. The complete list of changes can be read here. For download hit read more...

1C Maddox Games has released a new version 1.2ov patch for IL-2 Sturmovik, which is identical and compatible with the previous v1.2 patch, except for offering open folders structure for the radio chatter voice files and corresponding HUD messages. The patch can be installed over version 1.1 and 1.1a, as well as v1.2, thus allowing you to customize the radio chatter and the HUD messages

Bluesnews.com have posted an update for the Black Hawk Down Demo! Here's what their saying.

Expressing their apologies for the difficulties, NovaLogic sends word that there is an updated version of the Delta Force Black Hawk Down Demo available that removes the NetQuartz ezpad technology that's been causing problems. Update 11 can be apply by clicking the "update game" button. Word is "once this update has installed, consumers will then be able to uninstall the ezpad technology and play with the demo as normal. To fully uninstall ezpad, right click on the ezpad icon on the task bar, and select quit, then uninstall the software via the ADD/REMOVE Programs option in the control panel

Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds lets you lead the armies of Star Wars to victory in intense, real-time strategy clashes. This demo is v1.1.

The demo features one multiplayer level and includes day and night settings. The demo is playable over the NovaWorld Games Network and via LAN. Other features in the demo include:

SCi Games has granted 3D Gamers permission to premiere the playable demo of Conflict: Desert Storm, the new squad-based tactical shooter by Pivotal Games. The demo contains an intro video and one full single-player mission.

3Dgamers.com reports that Electronic Arts sends along a patch for the full version of Battlefield 1942, generously ahead of the release of this 3D vehicular action game by Digital Illusions that is now shipping to stores.

This version 1.1 patch brings the same changes and fixes as the multiplayer demo update, including support for the All Seeing Eye server browser, higher refresh rates, internal server browser improvements, bug fixes, and more. Additionally, the version 1.1 Win32 dedicated server for the full game is now available, allowing server administrators to host all 16 maps in all gameplay modes.

Webmasters,

We are looking to begin compiling a list of major websites that can help mirror the demo release. Although we do not have a set Date / Time we are looking to begin gathering information on who can assist in the demo release. We are asking website that can through a sizable amount of bandwidth at the demo distribution to send in information.

Please only serious offers should submit. We are hoping to gather a rather sizable list so that gamers worldwide can get the demo with ease.

Check out a movie that introduces Rebecca Chambers and Billy Cohen mixed in with some great looking in-game footage.

Watch the second official trailer to the sequel to the popular FPS title, Red Faction. This movie includes some in-game footage and CGI from RF2.

Armored Task Force represents a whole new approach to wargaming. We have modeled the entire battlefield, practically down to the bolts on the road wheels!