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Sony relents — custom sound finally supported for PS3 UT3 mods

By James Cottee - Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:38am

Epic Games has announced that Unreal Tournament 3 mods for the PS3 can now support the importation of custom sounds.

This development trails the launch of UT3 on PS3 by 18 months. Better late than never.

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MechWarrior is coming back

By Steven Perdikis - Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:37am

Long time PC gamers will fondly remember the MechWarrior series, which for many gamers, was one of the first action titles they had ever played on a PC. While the series has long been dormant, it has now been announced that a new title in the series is currently in development.

The new title - simply called MechWarrior plans to be a complete rebirth of the series, in a bid to introduce the world of BattleTech to an all new audience, while also allowing long term fans of the series to drown in their nostalgia.

While very few details regarding the game have been confirmed - the developers of the title have detailed what features they'd like to the implement in the game. All of that, however, depends on the game finding a publishing partner.

Given the rich history of the series and the fact that a new MechWarrior is likely to sell like hot cakes - that shouldn't be a problem. In the meantime, we've got some first details regarding the game, along with a shiny teaser trailer to share.

By Steven Perdikis - Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:01am

With America's Army 3 nearing completion, the U.S. Army and Valve Software have announced that the game can now be preloaded on Steam, in anticipation of the game's June 18th release.

The game will feature support for Steamworks, and will automatically update through Steam. As people play the game, they'll also earn achievements, and if you're the type of person who moves around a lot, and use your Steam account from places other than home, you'll be happy to know that your settings will follow you thanks to the Steam Cloud.

By Jessica Citizen - Sun Jun 7, 2009 3:09pm

It's a topic of discussion that comes up quite frequently - we have no way of knowing which games are selling well via Steam... but now we do. The clever sods over at their website development team have put together a weekly top ten list of gamesales, to be made available each week. (Updated every Sunday morning, Steam time, reporting the top performers of the previous week, if you were curious.)

They've also added a handy little tab to their homepage, which will enable you to see all active discounts and special offers, with just one click. You don't have to wade through the entire store just to see what's being offered cheaply!

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Jun 4, 2009 6:04pm

It is Day 3 of E3, and the tide of trailers and news has no end in sight. Today, we've got 35 trailers to share with you, and they're all ready to download from the mirror.

Tonight, we'll take a look at Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion, Dead Space Extraction for the Nintendo Wii, Section 8 a sci-fi multiplayer focused shooter, LEGO Rock Band, with all of its musical calamity, and Left 4 Dead 2, where you can use a common household object such as a frying pan to fight back against the zombie invasion.

Enjoy!

By Steven Perdikis - Wed Jun 3, 2009 12:52pm

Yesterday, at Microsoft's E3 press conference, a title called Shadow Complex, was announced. The game is from Chair Entertainment and Epic Games, the game will be released through the Xbox LIVE Arcade Marketplace, and promises the "next evolution" of games to be delivered through the Arcade platform.

The game is built in the Unreal 3 engine, and is side-scrolling shooter that has "modern, cutting-edge" gameplay that includes fast-paced combat, and exploration, complete with power ups and "an an arsenal of futuristic weapons" to help the player overcome obstacles, and defeat "legions" of enemies.

By Steven Perdikis - Mon Jun 1, 2009 2:03pm

Atari Australia have signed a deal with SouthPeak Games, which will see the publisher distribute the upcoming, multiplayer-centric first person shooter Section 8, which is due for release in the third quarter of this year on the PC and the Xbox 360.

Currently in development at TimeGate Studios, Section 8 takes players to a science-fiction universe where "mankind's greatest battle is about to begin". With an insurrection ravaging the frontier colonies, the elite 8th Armoured Infantry division is sent to deal with the matter, using the "most advanced arsenal of military hardware".

By Jessica Citizen - Wed May 27, 2009 5:46pm

Got plans for this weekend yet? No? How about spending it in front of the computer (again), checking out the Free Weekend for Unreal Tournament 3 Black, thanks to Epic and Steam!

Everybody with a Steam account can join in, download Unreal Tournament 3 and spend the weekend playing - free of charge and with no purchase obligation. Sounds good, huh? Pre-loading starts now, so hop to it and you'll be ready to go when it all kicks off on Thursday, US time.

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Magnacarta II to see Australian release

By Steven Perdikis - Thu May 21, 2009 10:01am

Magnacarta II, a Korean developed RPG for the Xbox 360 will be released in Australia, to the joy of RPG fans in Spring. Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, the game will expose players to a "deep storyline, beautifully detailed graphics" and a "unique" active turn battle system similar to that of the Final fantasy series.

The game's plot will centre around "intense themes of love, hate, politics, betrayal, and the ultimate question of choosing one's own fate".

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Unreal Tournament 3 bumps it up to 2.1

By Jessica Citizen - Tue May 5, 2009 8:37am

Good morning, kids! Because you've all been such good boys and girls, and you still love your Unreal Tournament 3, I've got a present for you! It is the 327MB 2.1 patch, all ready for you to download and update your gaming experience.

This delightful gift is also available via Steam, and brings with it a number of tweaks, changes and updates - upgrading everything from the UI, server administration and mod support, right up to a few level-specific adjustments and fixes that affect the whole game.

Grab it now, the servers have already been updated!

By Steven Perdikis - Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:07pm

ATI have released to market (in the US, at least) an exciting innovation - the HD4770 which for all intents and purposes is a "lower end" video card, but the first to use a 40 nanometer production process, allowing for lower power usage, smaller chips, and most importantly, less heat production.

The HD 4770 features 512MB of GDDR5 memory, and is considered to be a direct competitor the 9800GT. The most exciting thing about the HD 4770 though, is its price point. In the United States, the card retails for a measly US$100, and for the cost, packs an impressive array of features and hardware into a dual slot solution that only uses 80 watts of power at full load.

By Steven Perdikis - Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:36pm

By now, most of you know the drill of the generic first person shooter. Take a game engine, add a few environments, a conflict of sorts, a few puzzles, and add a storyline pertaining to some sort of scientific anomaly. Then, give the idea to Raven Software, bake until golden, and then commence contracting renowned vault makers to store the inevitable truck load of riches that follows.

Then we come to Singularity, which while apparently being a first person shooter through and through, adds some new things to the fray. For one, there is a unique device that is given to the player which allows them to bend time in a number of ways, giving them the chance to exploit a number of unique gameplay mechanics. There is also the ability destroy cover (and their enemies) using the device, and should they choose to be (constructive) instead of destructive, they can also repair broken walkways and bridges.

Some of the potential uses of the fancy device are shown off in this new manufacturing trailer, which also gives us a first glimpse at one of the many environments that will feature in the full game.

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:17pm

Duke Nukem Forever. The much fabled, long-storied and still perpetually-in development title from 3D Realms once more hits headlines. The studio, still alive and kicking, has released an informal "update" on the title, cortesey of George Broussard, one of the figure-heads behind the mythical title.

In a recent post to his Twitter account, Broussard indicates that 3D Realms are fast approaching a mysterious "milestone" in the development of Duke Nukem Forever. As is usually the case, the nature of the milestone is not defined, but numbers are indeed disclosed. The number in question - 71. What this number means however, is anyone's guess.

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nVidia and Sony get Physical

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:41am

Sony and nVidia have signed an agreement which will enable registered PlayStation 3 developers free use and downloads of the nVidia PhysX SDK. The PhysX technology, which nVidia purchased from Aegia last year has moved (in nVidia hand's) from a hardware based API to a software API - which means that PhsyX code can run on any CPU for which it is compiled.

PhysX is built into a number of game engines (with the most notable being the Unreal 3 engine) - and offers developers "unprecedented creative control over character and object physical interactions by allowing them to author and preview physics effects in real time". With nVidia to provide support to PlayStation 3 developers with PhysX, it is anticipated that optimised physics routines will be placed in some forthcoming PlayStation 3 titles, allowing developers to dedicate more system resources to shaders, AI and other parts of the game engine.

By Steven Perdikis - Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:25pm

Last week, Epic Games released the 2.0 patch for Unreal Tournament 3, along with a bunch of free content with the Titan Pack. To celebrate the event, Epic and Valve Software announced a free weekend.

Due to some technical issues in regards to Steam, it turns out that not many users were able to actually download and play Unreal Tournament 3 during the course of the free-weekend. This, in turn made Epic and Valve frustrated and angry, which has led to a two-fold announcement.

1. There will be a (new!) free weekend with the ability to pre-load the Unreal Tournament 3 content.

2. The bargain price of US$11.99 for UT3 on Steam will remain in place until the 22nd of March.

By Steven Perdikis - Fri Mar 6, 2009 1:00pm

Epic Games have finally released the 2.0 patch for Unreal Tournament 3 which was announced earlier this year. The patch weighs in at a bone-crunching 309.4 MB, and fixes an absolutely monolithic number of issues with the game, and adds a number of features.

To accompany the patch, Epic have also released the 916.1 MB Titan Pack, which adds some 16 new maps, 57 Steam Achievements, new vehicles, mutators and a bunch of other stuff, as we've detailed previously.

In addition, there is currently a "free" Steam weekend going on for Unreal Tournament 3, and should you decide you like the game, it is going cheap for the lowly sum US$11.99!

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:11am

Square Enix have released a demo for the PC version of their multi-platform RPG, The Last Remnant. Weighing in at just over 1GB (unmetered data for Internode customers), we've got the demo ready for you to download from the file mirror.

The Last Remnant is the first Square Enix RPG in a long time to make its way to the PC. Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, the game focuses on a world that is torn apart by conflict over mysterious artefacts known as "Remnants", which is filled "exhilarating, large scale battles".

By Steven Perdikis - Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:22am

NASA has announced that they have established partnerships with a number of game development to studios, who will be working on Astronaut: Moon, Mars & Beyond, in which students and gamers alike will be able to take part in a "massively multiplayer online educational game", to be powered by the Unreal 3 Engine.

In the game, the player will be tasked with a number of scientific, mathematical and economic tasks, in a bid to create a "fun, compelling gaming experience" that focuses on aeronautics and teamwork.

By Steven Perdikis - Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:29am

Epic Games and Midway have announced a new content pack for the PC and PS3 versions of Unreal Tournament 3. Dubbed the "Titan Pack", the the free pack will be available on the 5th of March. The "Titan Pack" will add a large amount of new content, with sixteen new maps (4 warfare, 3 vCTF, 6 Deathmatch, 3 CTF) - new mutators, and several new gameplay modes.

In addition - trophies for the PlayStation 3 version will be added, along with split-screen multiplayer and a whole lot more. We've got details on the new modes, and a list of the new maps and multiplayer functionality.

By Steven Perdikis - Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:13am

The name Lewis Carroll may not mean all that much to gamers - but in the days before computers, consoles, and a myriad of other technological distractions, children, adolescents and adults alike would read books. One classic which has widely been read throughout nearly a century and a half is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

In the year 2000, Electronic Arts and American McGee jumped down the rabbit hole, taking a fairly major leap into new and uncertain ground, creating a cult-classic, dark-fantasy interpretation of Carroll's novel. Today, EA and McGee's studio, Spicy Horse Games have announced that they'd like to have another crack at the Alice IP, in the newly announced the Return of American McGee's Alice.

By Steven Perdikis - Mon Feb 2, 2009 12:39pm

It has been quite some time since a notable Square Enix has made the transition to the PC. Enter the recently released Xbox 360 RPG, The Last Remnant and a date of "March". Powered by the Unreal 3 Engine, the RPG should "port" elegantly enough to the PC.

As though to reaffirm this case, Square Enix have released a benchmark client which allows users to have a glimpse as to how the actual game will run on their PCs. There's options to run either in a window, full screen, and at multiple resolutions.

By Steven Perdikis - Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:35am

Epic Games have been working on the PC version of Unreal Tournament 3 "behind the scenes" - recently announcing a soon to be released "M-M-MASSIVE update" and potential expansion pack. The update will fix a number of balance issues, add features, and of course, stomp numerous bugs.

In addition - those who own a retail copy of Unreal Tournament 3 are now able to activate their product through Steam - which will enable them to access the Steamworks integration, to be implemented with the patch. This will include support for fifty-seven achievements, along with a progress bar for gamers to see what exactly people have achieved.

By Steven Perdikis - Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:25pm

The U.S. Army, specifically the guys behind America's Army have announced that at some point during 2009, they will release the next instalment in the series -creatively dubbed America's Army 3. To be powered by the Unreal 3 engine, the new title will follow the tradition of prior games - with it to be freely available to both download and play, along with regular content updates, also free.

With the move to the Unreal 3 engine, America's Army 3 will provide enhanced authenticity, "realistic training" and "exciting gameplay missions". The game will also highlight several different aspects of U.S. Army Duty, including a heavy emphasis on team-work during multiplayer engagements.

By Steven Perdikis - Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:38am

The Last Remnant, the latest RPG from Square Enix was recently released on the Xbox 360. Some time ago, we brought you the news that the game would be a multi-platform release, but there has been little word as to when the PC and PS3 versions of the title would eventuate.

Today, that changes, with Square Enix having just announced that the PC version of the game will be made available to PAL regions in the Australian Autumn of 2009. The RPG, which is powered by the Unreal 3 engine focuses on protagonist Rush, who witnesses the abduction of his sister. The game's tale then unfolds as Rush embarks on a search for his sister.

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The Warp Pipe - 07/12/08

By Matt Keller - Sun Dec 7, 2008 8:52am

2008 is beginning to wrap up; the last major releases of the year are on shelves, and the industry is preparing to take a breather. Normally, we’d have quiet time until February, but a quick look ahead suggests that the releases will be rolling out from mid-January. At this stage it looks like Capcom is going to rock the quarter after having held their big guns off from the holiday rush - Bionic Commando, Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter IV are all set for release in the first ten weeks of the year.

This week the Warp Pipe will look at the downfall of Midway, and investigate how they can rebuild and move forward.

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:14pm

Recent times have seen a shift in the video card market. Whilst nVidia were for some time heralded as leaders in the market in terms of performance and image quality, the ball has recently shifted into ATI's possession with the HD4xxx series of graphics cards, which have managed to win 5% market share over previous reports.

This shift can be accredited to a number reasons. The first of these (in terms of gaming markets, at least) is the "bang for buck" factor - with with ATI HD4850 consistently outperforming nVidia cards in the same price range. Whilst good value represents one reason - the fact that ATI's latest range of cards offers complete support for DirectX 10.1 is another bonus which may be swaying consumers.

ATI may be cementing their market position even further today - with the announcement that several game development studios are using the DirectX 10.1 API, both in current and forthcoming titles.

By Steven Perdikis - Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:48pm

While it has been allegedly scheduled for a multi-platform release on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, Square Enix's latest title, The Last Remnant, has (at present) only made its way to Microsoft's platform. Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, The Last Remnant sees the discovery of mysterious artefacts all over the world known as The Remnants.

These artefacts see exploitation by power-hungry individuals, who inevitably disrupt the equilibrium present in the world. In turn, this sparks a war, and a thousand years layer, on a secluded island - a brother investigates the sudden kidnapping of his sister. In his search for his sister, he unravels the "evils of the outside world". Square Enix have released a two new trailers from the title, one showing off combat, and the other some verdant green fields.

By Steven Plankwalker - Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:07pm

Epic Games, renowned fer their work on the Unreal series have recently "reinvented" themselves with the Gears o' War franchise. With the original title given a high seat o' honour amongst Xbox 360 sailors, fans o' the series be havin' been patiently waitin' fer the second instalment, the creatively named Gears o' War 2.

Today, our treasure maps have led us t' a new trailer depictin' many o' the implements o' destruction available in the upcomin' sequel. Insights be also given int' revised chainsaw fights, which be deemed some sort o' spectacle akin t' a good ol' fashioned dance between men, with a cutlass or two, and o' course th' occasi'nal death.

By Chienne - Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:45am

Speaking of EA, the ink is nearly dry on a couple of new publishing agreements they've been involved with, through their EA Partners program.

Firstly, they've announced deal with Epic Games, which will result in an "all-new action title" for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, currently in development by Epic's People Can Fly studio, in Poland.

Secondly, they've also signed up with iconic Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture (No More Heroes, killer7), to publish an all new "action horror game" in conjunction with Q Entertainment, produced by Shinji Mikami and directed by innovator Suda51.

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Unreal Tournament 3 gets 1.3 Update

By Chienne - Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:36pm

It's been six months since we've seen an update for Unreal Tournament 3, but it seems that they've spent that time wisely, coming up with quite a hefty little 1.3 Patch, released today.

There are changes to general gameplay, the game engine and rendering, the user interface has been updated, and network and server administration have both been tweaked. The AI's been tidied up, certain specific maps have been fixed - and, for the modders, there's also a bunch of new support and fixes for your needs.

The update is 256MB, and we're reassured that the Steam version of the game has also been updated, to match (restart your client to grab the patch if you haven't already). While it's downloading, why not check out the changelog, which we've got here for you!

By holo` - Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:48pm

While it has been a long time coming, nVidia have finally "switched on" PhysX functionality on nVidia GeForce 8 series cards. Newer cards such as the 9800GTX, 9800GX2 and the new flagship, the GTX 280, have also had this functionality enabled through the latest set (177.83) of WHQL certified drivers.

PhysX, a technology initially developed by AGEIA, was purchased by nVidia earlier this year. Since that time, nVidia have been working on a technology called CUDA (Compute unified Device Architecture) which has enabled the use of the PhysX API on nVidia graphics hardware.

With nVidia's announcement of the 177.83 driver set introducing this functionality, they have also highlighted a number of pieces of software which utilise the new features that are enabled with their use.

By Chienne - Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:09pm

With news today all being about games jumping platforms, why stop now? Midway Games have just revealed plans to ship the highly-anticipated, award-winning first-person shooter Unreal Tournament 3 to the Xbox 360 sometime within the next few months. We've got some new screens and the brand new trailer for your perusal.

The new version of the game, which uses Epic's world-class Unreal Engine 3, is set to feature two new characters, five new expansive maps, and split-screen capabilities - all unique to the Xbox 360. If you were one of the million-plus gamers worldwide who've shelled out for the PC or PS3 version... looks like you're missing out!

By Chienne - Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:53pm

New downloadable content has been made available for last year's Unreal Tournament 3, with a new pack featuring three deadly arenas now able to be downloaded for both the PC and PS3 versions of the game. While the console gamers will have to check the PlayStation Network for the update, we've got PC gamers covered, with the bonus pack tucked away in our File Library all ready for you to download.

What are you waiting for? Explore the new arenas of Morbias, Facing Worlds and Searchlight!

By Chienne - Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:11am

It seems there's no stopping Steam in its relentless effort to get every single game in the world distributed via their online software.

The latest update: Epic Games have just unleashed a selection of their hits, and last time we checked, they're available in Australia, too!

Can't decide which ones you want? All Epic titles are available in the Unreal Deal Pack, for just $59.95, featuring such games as Unreal Gold, Unreal II: The Awakening and the Unreal Tournament series of games, including the recently-released Unreal Tournament 3, which has already sold more than a million copies since it was launched last year. All the games are being offered for 10% off their normal price, to celebrate the launch.

By Chienne - Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:15am

Well, good morning. To greet this Friday in a most appropriate fashion, we have a brand new patch for Unreal Tournament 3 all ready for you!

The new 1.2 Patch is 234MB, and includes a whole swag of changes. You can expect updates to gameplay, the user interface, networking, server administration, mod support, AI ...and a few map-specific tweaks, too!

If you want details, we have the changelog for you to peruse - but if you just want the patch, go grab it and get updatin'!

By holo` - Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:09pm

With the advent of new consoles, new graphics hardware and an astonishing amount of incredible technology at game developers' fingertips, the market can often be engulfed by many potential solutions to a problem.

The quality of animation in video games has improved dramatically throughout recent years, with the transition from 2D to 3D, now to hyper-real game worlds fully realised. The next step is approaching photo-realism, which is what the folks at Mova have been developing for the past two years, specifically for the film industry.

Mova, a company which has dealt with motion capture for film and video games, has recently demoed a new technology called the Contour Reality Capture System displaying extremely lifelike characters within the Unreal 3 engine, running in real time on an SLi system with two nVidia 8800GTX graphics cards.

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The Warp Pipe - 10/02/08

By Matt K - Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:56am

Welcome to the Warp Pipe, a new weekly editorial piece that will grace the pages of the Internode Games Network every Sunday morning. I've got a pretty basic plan in place for what's going to be in the column each week; I rant about something to do with video games, remember old games, make silly predictions and tell you the industry is full of poo, and then you jump onto the Internode forums and rant about how I know nothing and should be shot out of a cannon or be forced to ghost-write John Howard's memoirs.

By Chienne - Fri Jan 4, 2008 10:59am

The other day, we announced that the PS3 modding tools for Unreal Tournament III weren't far off.

Well, today, we can announce that they are even closer, with Epic's Mark Rein stating the company "hopes" to release the update as early as next week, giving all you budding modders the opportunity to start tweaking your PS3 gaming experience!

If you can't wait and want to get your hands on some new maps right now - for PS3 or PC - we've added a handful to the file library - read on for more info. If you've been working on your own mods, maps or in-game tools, please, share them with us - we've got a mirror just waiting for your files! (...and you never know, they may get added to a server someday!)

By Chienne - Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:42pm

If you were looking forward to getting your hands on the modding tools for the PS3 version of Unreal Tournament 3, you'll have to sit tight for a little while. Epic Games are still putting the finishing touches and final tweaks to the mod tools to make the content compatible with the console, and it's taking a little longer than expected.

However - don't feel you're being left out. The developers themselves have stepped up, and brandishing their special developer-only version of the software, have made up a little surprise for you. The first-ever user-created, free map for UT3 on PS3 is called DM-Shrine, by Setheran (known to his mother as Thomas Browett) - and we've got it here for you to download!

By Chienne - Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:34am

Tis the season to be jolly, it seems - especially if you work for 3D Realms, or if you (like so many other gamers) are looking forward to their little project, Duke Nukem Forever.

It seems that a few people who work for the company have been burning the midnight oil, working hard on the project that so many people have written off as just vaporware... and they finally have something to show for it. Not only have we gotten a very shiny new screenshot from the game, but they're promising, tomorrow morning, a brand new teaser trailer for the game.

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The Witcher - A very enchanting demo

By Chienne - Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:40am

Saturday morning is prime demo-release time. This week, I'd like to offer you a sample version of The Witcher, which we first covered way back in our E3 coverage last year.

The world has been created by best-selling Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, and combines spectacular action and an intriguing storyline. In the demo (which is nearly 2GB, by the way), you are a Witcher, a warrior subjected to mutations and trials that have transformed you, and trained to fight since childhood. If you're looking for something bright and happy, you might as well keep moving, this RPG is full of violence, drugs, coarse language and eroticism... y'know - all the bad stuff.

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Good Game Christmas Special Preview

By Junglist - Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:56pm

Here we are at the end of season 3 of Good Game!

Those of you sitting down for an episode tonight will be disappointed - until tomorrow night at 8:30! We had to make it a day late and an hour long to try and fit in the multitude of releases this month... but we were very, very wrong - they won't all fit! They seem to be breeding uncontrollably. Zerg style. Nevertheless, we had a crack at it and we'll also take this opportunity to give out our game awards for 2007.

By Chienne - Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:41pm

It has come to my attention that the PC version of Unreal Tournament III has gone and gotten itself patched! Just like a naughty teenager who's gone out without his parents permission, he's come back all dolled up and bearing a great big v1.1 patch.

Bearing a hefty changelog, it's worth noting that the file itself is "only" 234MB, but it certainly packs a punch. There are upgrades to gameplay, AI, Demo Playback, User Interface, HUD, Networking, Server Administration, Modding, Campaign/Co-op, a few Map-specific tweaks, and yes - they promise that the Server Browser has had a bit of attention paid to it.

By Chienne - Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:52pm

While we were in Melbourne recently, we sat down with Chris Wells, one of the character artists from Epic. Predictably, most of what we talked about concerned a little game that's been released in Australia today - Unreal Tournament.

Of course, at that time, we were just discussing what we wanted to see in the game, and what we were expecting. Now, after spending several days glued to his monitor, UgLyPuNk has seen first hand what's in there, and he's walked away a happy man. The game's instore now, if you want to check out a review before making your purchase, we've got one of those right here for you.

By Chienne - Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:05am

Those of you who popped out to do a bit of shopping last week, hoping to pick up a copy of the brand-new Unreal Tournament III, you would have been disappointed.

Through some unforeseen circumstances, the Australian release of the game had to be pushed back a week (at very late notice), now promising to be instore on November 29th.

This information, just like the last lot, is sitting on my desk directly from the Australian distributor Red Ant, who have been working closely with Midway and Epic to try to minimise the delay.

By Chienne - Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:50pm

On a sunny Friday afternoon in Melbourne, UgLyPuNk and I were sitting in a press room tucked away in the depths of the Convention Centre, chatting to Chris Wells, who is a Senior Character Artist from Epic Games. He was in the country for Game Connect Asia Pacific, and was ready to tell us all we wanted to know about the upcoming Unreal Tournament 3.

First things first though, the interview got off to a good start when UgLyPuNk gushed happily about how much he loved the Unreal series - ever since he first played the original game, oh so many years ago!

By Chienne - Fri Nov 9, 2007 1:58pm

Those of you hanging out for the Australian release date for Unreal Tournament 3, you can relax. We're due to get the game just one day after the European release, with it arriving in Australian stores on November 23rd.

The PC version will set you back a suggested $99.99 for standard and $119.99 for the Limited Collector's edition, with the PS3 version coming "soon" (they promise).

Don't know what all the fuss is about? Why, check out this handy beta demo, provided for just such an occasion.

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Unreal Tournament 3: Gold for PC!

By Chienne - Thu Nov 1, 2007 1:52pm

Rumours surrounding the Unreal Tournament 3 release date have been flowing thick and fast recently, but I have just been handed confirmation that the PC version has, indeed, gone gold, and is on track for a release in a couple of weeks. (North America gets their copies on November 19th and Europe's looking at the 22nd, so Australia's likely to be somewhere around that point, we're still waiting on an exact date.)

Too long to wait? Why not try out the Beta Demo here - and don't forget the patch!

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Unreal Tournament 3: Demo Really Here!

By Chienne - Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:03am

...in a shock start to the weekend, Epic Games appear to have released the Unreal Tournament 3 demo a little bit earlier than anticipated.

It was just a couple of days ago we were saying it could be up to two weeks before the demo landed - but... looks like someone either was being overly cautious, or jumped the gun with this one, because we've got it here for you, right now.

It's around 750MB, contains four maps, and remember, this is "officially" a beta release, so no promises on quality. You know the drill.

By Chienne - Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:00pm

Despite some hiccups on the console side of things, the PC version of Unreal Tournament 3 is still on target to hit our shelves next month.

To make sure you're all still interested in the game, we've finally got some system specs for you - and news has come to hand that a Beta Demo will be available, possibly "within two weeks" (but possibly later than that).

By TheMeadow - Wed Oct 3, 2007 1:27pm

The next game in the highly anticipated Unreal Tournament Franchise was seen running from a 2007 Release date Redeemer and into the Flak of First Quarter 2008 - another push back of the PS3 titles coming into the holiday season.

Midway said the PC release date is unaffected by the recent delays, but both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 versions are now due sometime in first quarter 08.

By Max - Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:03pm

On the very first day of the Tokyo Game Show in the early morning, Kazuo Hirai President and Chief Operating Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment, announced that Dual Shock 3 controllers will be coming to the market for Playstation 3. Also there will be a new PSP feature to turn off and on the PS3.

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Unreal Tournament 3: Delayed?

By Chienne - Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:38pm

I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but according to Epic's Mark Rein, Unreal Tournament III may not be arriving for its November release date - so you might be advised to look for something else for your Christmas stocking.

The woes of the Unreal 3 engine are obviously continuing, claiming another scalp. Just what will this delay mean for Sony's timed exclusivity deal? Is it based on time between releases, or is it based on the game being out before 2008?

By Chienne - Fri Sep 7, 2007 9:35am

I know how much you like screens. I know how much you like Unreal Tournament 3. It takes simple maths to work out that you'd probably like some screens for that particular title, right?

...you're in luck, I've got a bunch of new ones right here for you.
There's no accompanying note, just a handful of pretty pictures showing off what you can expect from the game when it's released later this year on PS3 and PC (and next year for Xbox 360).

By Chienne - Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:40pm

Epic Games have already had their big announcement at E3 this year. They couldn't possibly have another one in the bag... right?

Wrong. The highly-anticipated Unreal Tournament 3 has been dated for a release this year, on both PC and PS3 (the Xbox 360 version will follow, next year).

...to celebrate, we have an E3 trailer and four new screenshots!

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Darkness Demo Delay

By pkd - Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:03am

The Darkness demo has been delayed but for a good reason. Starbreeze Studios, who were responsible for Chronicles of Riddick, have pulled staff from the development of the demo so that they can have the game released on time. They are hoping to have the demo to be available two weeks after the game has been submitted to Microsoft and Sony for certification.

By Chienne - Tue May 8, 2007 8:12am

Like I was saying yesterday, I'd love it if we here at Internode were your only source of information. That said, I understand that - sometimes - you might like to visit other sites to learn more about your favourite games.

Well then. If your favourite game is Unreal Tournament 3, you could do worse than visiting the new www.unrealtournament3.com. Right now, it's got a video and a collection of screenshots, but it'll grow into something bigger and more exciting as release draws closer.

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2K Games The Publisher Who Listens

By thecynicalgamer - Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:27pm

Video game developers now days are so, "Blah, Blah". Every game is, "We'll release it when it is finished (aka Unreal Tournament 3 and Half Life 2)," or "We'll patch it when it's released (Nearly every game)," or "We are revising the release date from what we have scheduled (You pick a game which hasn't)." But 2K Games are not like that. 2K Games are the publisher who listen to gamers and aim to please.

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GO3 2007: First Impressions

By Rulke - Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:12pm

As a Games Journalist, part of my job is to attend games expos and conferences. As it happens, I'm in Perth right now attending the inaugural GO3 Electronic and Entertainment Expo and Conference. The expo is expected to be a standard affair with many companies showcasing their wares in attractive booths designed to draw the crowds. As GO3 spans across the days, I'll be covering the floor in much more detail on Sunday.

What you can expect from me today and tomorrow is a synopsis of the conferences being presented during the next two days.

By Chienne - Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:40am

What do you think about games that include the year in the title? For some series, it's a sensible option - nothing really changes that much in, say, cricket, or football, or something else that has a fairly constant element to it.

Something that can (and does) change a lot, however, is - well, pretty much everything else. Case in point: Unreal Tournament ~~2007~~ 3. That's right, it's scrapped the year, and instead is going with the much simpler "3". To celebrate, there's a brand spankin' new Movie Trailer - go check it out!

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