Following the auto-update early this week, there are now manual patches for WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos, bringing the English and European editions of Blizzard's 3D real-time strategy game to version 1.04a. This release applies a few minor game fixes, a large number of balance tweaks, and a couple of map changes, but as with every major game revision, replays and save games are not compatible with the previous version.

ATI TOLD THE INQUIRER moments ago that it could not rule out the possibility that the leaked demo of outlandish gore-fest, Doom III, came from within its walls. The company has mounted an internal investigation into the matter, PR manager Patricia Mikula told The INQUIRER. She said an investigation was a prudent move and suggested other of id Software's partners would responsibly do the same thing.

Darkvision.be reports that he has received another mail from 'someone from ID', that he really don't knows if he's real , or just a faker, but he's posting this because it's maybe true. Anyway here's the mail: Thanks for posting that. We have found out some more info about this recent situation. Apparently the people at Zelaron and Iownjoo are not new to the scene. They have members there that have been releasing information on our game as well as other games and seem to be a meeting place for some hardcore gamers. While we are not sure yet, we think they have some additional info and tools on the Doom 3 game, as well as other important information on other games in development.

PS2 Review: Still, by and large the missions are extremely enjoyable and addictive. What makes everything flow together is that they take place in a world that seems so alive. Aside from the aforementioned pedestrians, things like the nightclubs, radio songs, radio talk shows, outstanding voice acting, and great characters really make Vice City seem like a real place.

Gamespot reports that Capcom released the first information on Resident Evil Online since E3. New screens inside. Nothing has been seen of the Resident Evil Online game since E3, where Sony showed a short trailer during its press conference. Capcom has now released some early gameplay details on the game.

Activision sends along new patches for Return to Castle Wolfenstein, bringing the WWII FPS by Gray Matter and Nerve Software to version 1.4. You can upgrade from the previous v1.33 or from any older version, and this release adds improved weapon prediction, multiplayer browser enhancements, some new server options, more mod-download options, a new team-based max lives feature, a handful of bug fixes, and more. Linux patches for the GOTY edition and the original game are also available.

This is a one-on-one deathmatch server mod for America's Army. Objectives can not be cleared and players can choose when to start a new round and what weapon they want to fight with.

Epic Games has released a collection of source files for the recent version 2136 of Unreal Tournament 2003, their multiplayer first-person shooter. The zip file contains all of the .UC source files + debug .U packages for the official 2136 patch, as well as an updated version of the UDebugger.

Look what I just found.

There are 11 screenshots of Unreal 2 (?) over at XabreGamers. These screenshots are nice.

EA Games will release a stand-alone demo for Medal of Honor Allied Assault: Spearhead, the new expansion pack for the highly acclaimed WWII action PC game, Medal of Honor Allied Assault. The demo will be available on Friday, November 8th, 2002 from the official Medal of Honor Allied Assault website at http://www.mohaa.ea.com/. Click on Read More... for more information about the demo.

Blizzard has released a new update for WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos, patching their 3D real-time strategy game to version 1.04! Simply connect to Battle.net to download the patch.

All the files you need to play on the MechWarrior 4: Black Knight server, [AS] NEW BATTLEFIELDS!

MechWarrior 4: Black Knight point release 1 is required.

A total conversion of Rogue Spear: Urban Operations including maps, weapons, and missions for single player.

Activision has released a new movie trailer of Star Trek Starfleet Command III, showing the 3D tactical starship combat sequel by Taldren in motion. The movie runs for a minute illustrating the game's features with plenty of in-game footage.

Just spotted this @ Unrealadmin.org:

I just discovered a huge security risk in the advanced administration system in UT2003. I've sent a report to Epic, but until this is patched, I advise ALL admins who are using the advanced admin system (XAdmin) to immediately remove it and revert to the default access control.

Well some individual has posted 2 screenshots of some supposed Unreal II installation routine as well as two ingame shots. I am rather skeptical about them. First of all the full game title is Unreal II: The Awakening and I guess that's what would be displayed in the installer, wouldn't it? Then the picture in the installer itself is definitely ripped from the Unreal II website. Take it for what it's worth... Probably fake anyway.

Here's another fix for DOOM III and some more updates from the Peeps over @ Xbetas.com. Thanks for the heads up.
Wanna make DOOM III work on LAN? Loading Maps Controls and settings Popular Commands Recording demos Making a demo into an avi Important Links Cheats / Hints

Big Thanks to Xbetas.net for sending this in.

" Thanks to my best friend, we now provide you with nice frame rate fix for that crappy 2FPS in Doom III Alpha Leak." Hey it is alpha, that is why it's crappy! So don't complain.

IEBeta has posted a snack up preview of Doom III. Wonder where that suddenly came from. Anyhow it's Sunday and still some hours to fill...

Every time you start thinking about old games, the good old days come in mind, you know, those times when you kept most of the games on your hard-drive for MORE than three days. For example, I played X-Wing for more than one year, I completely ruined myself because of playing Doom 2, as for the original Doom... well, let's just say I kinda sold my soul to the Devil to raise the money to buy a 2 meg SIMM back in '93 in order to play... and I DID! Although looked upon now, through the perspective of the new generation, with all it's Serious Sam's and Counter-strikes, Doom might look as a ran down joke that fits on three floppies, the great replayability and the crazy, unmatched feeling remains. id Software constantly drove the gaming industry insane with their releases and it appears they're not planning on stopping anytime soon because we all know the third part of the historical Doom is coming out.