Hi all , as you know the {DH} vs. {W2S} Gaming Weekend starts tomorrow! so if you still want to join in I'll see you on the DH server in 10 mins and again tonight at 9 pm Uk!

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and one last piece of news is that the {W2S} Gaming Clan Forum is open! So stop by and tells us what games you would like the {W2S} Gaming Clan to play.

YahooBiz.com reports that Atari and Shiny Entertainment are pleased to announce that development is complete on "Enter The Matrix" for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the personal computer.

Now you can try out AC2 for free, with no obligation and no credit card! Just download the Free Trial Setup, put in a fresh new account, and you'll soon be playing.

The Kreed Public Beta Sign-up is now open! As promised in the news section two days ago (15th of April), today beta-testing of the KREED project started. To take part in this program you need to read and complete the registration form. Please, write as wide information in every field as you can, try not to skip any fields. Also, if you have anything you like to mention (for example, participation on the Burut CT forum) don't forget to write it the field "why should we choose you as a beta-tester". Don't be afraid to write too much information about yourself, it will be useful anyway.

PC.IGN.Com are reporting that the upcoming Enter the Matrix game will come on 6 CD-ROM discs.

Can you PC gamers cope with a 6-disc version? Guess what? It'll cost "more," too. Infogrames reps didn't bust out the specifics, but we do know the PC version will be somewhat pricier than its console counterparts. So, can you cope? It looks like you'll have to. Time to clear up your games rack, I guess. The game is now only one month away from its May 15th, 2003 worldwide release. Is this the future for high-content PC games over the next couple of years? We'll see.

Wired.com's David Kushner has posted his 3 page preview of Doom III called Prepare to Meet Thy Doom. Here's a snip:

John Carmack's game engines set the standard for PC graphics - and legions of gamers and the industry love him for it. Now he's brought the world to the brink of Doom III.

Just spotted this at Planetwolfenstein.com. Thanks to Activision's Hellchick for passing along the following note:

We're currently doing a private beta of a Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory test. This test will have one map and we're planning on releasing it sometime in the next week. Stay tuned, we'll have more info for you as we get closer to wrapping up the private beta. Players will NOT need Return to Castle Wolfenstein to play Enemy Territory (or the ET test we're releasing soon). ET is a free stand-alone game, so anyone who wants to play will be able to download it.

AS promised Ubisoft has now released the benchmark mode adding patch v 1.2 for the US version of the stealth shooter game. Get the details right from the source.

Just spotted this at Shacknews.com.

It looks like we're finally about to see Half-Life 2 announced. The most recent issue of Edge magazine overseas is carrying a simple ad with just a crowbar (seen here) and you'll note that the shadow completes the numeral 2. Edge magazine can most closely be compared to the now defunct Next-Generation magazine we had here in the US. Oh, and the May 16 date refers to the news stand date of the magazine.

Codemasters have released a new patch which upgrades TOCA Race Driver for the PC to version 11_120.

Date Uploaded > 9th April 2003: Description > Once installed this upgrade will give improved LAN and internet stability. LAN and internet game modes now allow up to twelve players. Improved wheel force feedback.

There is a new patch for Splinter Cell, upgrading the European edition of the stealthy third-person action game by Ubi Soft Montreal to version 1.2. This release implements a variety of graphics enhancements and fixes, as well as gameplay tweaks and other bug fixes. The US patch is expected soon. This release adds the anticipated benchmark mode!

Final Fantasy XI Public Beta Test: Welcome to the application for the PlayOnline, Tetra Master, and FINAL FANTASY XI Public Beta test. The goal of this Public Beta process is to test connectivity to the PlayOnline network as well as give a few lucky players a sneak peak at the FINAL FANTASY XI and the PlayOnline network. To be considered for participation in the Public Beta test program, you must completely fill out and submit the online application form below.

Join daring archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones as he travels to 1935 China to prevent a powerful artifact from falling into evil hands. Indy's latest globe-spanning adventure takes you from the jungles of Ceylon and underwater palaces in Istanbul, to the deadly streets of Hong Kong and beyond.

Forget what you know about first person shooters. Walk a week in the Postal dude?s shoes. Freely explore full 3-D open ended environments. Interact with over 100 unique NPC's including Gary Coleman, marching bands, dogs, cats and elephants, protesters, policemen and civilians, with or without weapons. Postal 2 is all about choice; experiment with everyone and everything. And remember ... it's only as violent as you are!

Digitalo and Arush Entertainment sent word that the patch for the retail version of Devastation is now available. It is a 67 MB download which will update the game to V380, and fixes a variety of issues. The major fixes include sound changes for weapons, stability fixes for multiplayer, tweaks to the Territories gametype, a new server browser interface, and tons of other improvements that will make the game smoother and better. Download

Ownt.com has a sorta (even just for the sceenies) cool article about Id Software's upcoming FPS for the PC and Xbox due out in the autumn. The article is basically a regurgitation of an item that appeared in wired magazine recently but if you have any interest in this upcoming title and havent read it in wired then this is worth checking out. Click on Read More... for the link to read the article.

Electronic Arts and Maxis game studio have released the second patch for the well received city management strategy game. The patch is about 9Mb in size and carries the version number 1.0.272.0. I comes in 5 different flavours depending on where you bought the game. Check out the whole lot of performance and bug fixes at the official page.

Take2 and Pterodon studio have released the first update to the recent released tactical first person shooter settled in the Vietnam conflict 1967. The game most notably improves the frame rate of the game. Read more.

In Age of Mythology, players wage war using human armies and diplomacy, progress through development ages, enhance military and economic performance with improvements, and manage economics through resource gathering and trade. Mythology enters the mix when players call upon the gods to act on their behalf or reinforce their armies with more than 20 mythological creatures. The Golden Gift, a new official Age of Mythology campaign produced by Ensemble Studios, follows the adventures of Brokk and Eitri, two dwarven brothers featured in the original Age of Mythology Fall of the Trident campaign. This four-scenario campaign follows the brothers' first encounter with the god Loki and features all-new voice acting by the original actors.

Well if you thought the Half-Life 2 To Be Nvidia Exclusive? was bad news, then this will have you crying in your beer!

HomeLan Fed reports that the latest issue of the Wired print magazine has a new article on the development of Doom III, id Software's upcoming and latest game in their celebrated first person shooter series. Among the more interesting tidbits in the article: