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Welcome to our newly designed
website created by our very own Yorick.
There's been a big reshuffle and lots of
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Valve and the PC
Posted @ 6:07 PM, June 27 2008, By: Evo In News
I happened across a very interesting article on Eurogamer earlier which can be viewed as a followup to the mini-conference Valve had with a select group of journalists last month.While there is a lack of any news regarding upcoming games from Valve, this is a very interesting article which looks at the role Steam is playing in keeping the PC as a leading games platform as well as the expansion of PC gaming in non-English speaking countries. It is well worth a read right here.
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No Episode 3 at E3
Posted @ 5:59 PM, June 27 2008, By: Evo In HL2: Episode 3, News
Kotaku has squashed a rumour regarding Episode 3 and E3. An unofficial E3 site, E3.net has been advertising Half-Life 2:Episode 3 as appearing at the yearly gaming mecca. Kotaku has word from Doug Lombardi that Episode 3 won't be appearing at E3. However with Left 4 Dead only an ever shrinking handful of months away expect a big blowout of L4D news.
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New Steam Beta Available
Posted @ 4:39 AM, June 24 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Steam
A new Steam beta is now available. This beta has improved defrag utility for Steam games, also adds push-to-talk support for voice chat.
- Improved cache defragmenter to both defragment at the OS level and internal files
- Fixed apps getting stuck when downloading
- Added audio recording device selection for voice chat
- Added push-to-talk support for voice chat
To participate go to your Steam settings, select the Steam Client Candidate drop down menu.
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New Team Fortress 2 Update
Posted @ 4:33 AM, June 24 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Team Fortress 2
A new update has been released for Team Fortress 2:
- Reduced Medic's unlockable requirements to match that of the Pyro's. Medic players now meeting the requirements will receive their unlockables shortly after joining a server
- Fixed Spy sapper viewmodel animation popping
- Fixed another issue with the Hot on your Heels achievement
- Incorporated the new Russian fonts into the base Team Fortress 2 fonts. Fixes the missing fonts problem when running in Russian with English VO
Restart Steam.
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Left 4 Dead Release Date, Previews and Gameplay Videos
Posted @ 4:30 AM, June 24 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Left 4 Dead
Gametrailers.com has an interview with Mike Booth and revealed that November 4th is the release date for Valve's Zombie game Left 4 Dead. You can watch the interview here.
Also Gametrailers has 5 gameplay videos which shows enhanced HUD and better visual effects such as film grain, shifts in color palette, and blood spatter
In other news, both 1UP and Kotaku posted their impressions:
1UP:
The new feature we saw this time around is the overall art polish. The HUD seems the same, but notifications (such as friendly fire warnings and revivals) are now more prominent. Visual effects such as film grain, shifts in color palette, and blood spatter have been added to give more of that "relentless zombie movie" vibe to the game. The combination of blur filters plus the black-and-white tint when you're knocked down (your health has been drained, and you're down on the ground, pistols blazing, until another player rescues you) adds a nice measure of visceral impact.
Kotaku:
There are some nice touches scattered throughout that make Left 4 Dead stand out and these pop-up warnings come into play elsewhere. For example, in one area, you are warned that zombies don't like car alarms. In fact, they become enraged when they hear them. Unfortunately, it's sometimes hard to avoid hitting an alarmed car and rage sets in. You'll also see pop-ups that essentially say "Pull this level and expect mass hysteria." It's funnier when Valve does it.
You can read 1UP preview here or Kotaku's here. Remember mark you calenders Left 4 Dead is coming November 4th on both PC and XBox 360.
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Team Fortress 2 Latest
Posted @ 7:11 AM, June 21 2008, By: Evo In News, Team Fortress 2
Just a few updates regarding Team Fortress 2, right here, right now. First up is a new Team Fortress 2 blog that has been made by Valve. If you head on over here you will find the blog with an entry talking about the new Flare Gun. Secondly you can find information on a selection of Team Fortress 2 updates right here.
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Pyro Update Details
Posted @ 5:50 AM, June 18 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Team Fortress 2
So tomorrow is a big day for all Pyros around the world, the next major update for Team Fortress 2 will include new achievements and unlockable weapons for the pyro as well as some significant changes to the class. Now for the details:
The Maps:
CP_fastlane ( created by Arttu "skdr" Mäki): A control point map with five points, in the style of Badlands. Its symmetrical layout provides for high-speed and well balanced gameplay, while the multiple indoor routes, connected to larger outdoor arenas, provide a wide set of interesting and varied combat spaces. The arena-style control points require solid teamwork to capture and hold.
CTF_turbine ( created by Bill Johnston): A CTF map inside a large industrial compound. It's clean and straightforward, making it easy to learn, but its well balanced layout ensures there are still a wide variety of strategic choices for teams to make, and for individual classes to shine. Competitive teams and players have already popularized this one.
The Weapons:
1. The Flare Gun: The first Pyro unlockable is The Flare Gun, which replaces the shotgun. It allows the Pyro to ignite an enemy at long range, but does require careful aim on their part. It’s particularly useful for causing havoc on Snipers and Engineers who want to keep their distance.
2. The Backburner: The second Pyro unlockable is The Backburner. This flamethrower is built for the Pyro who likes to ambush their opponents. It removes the compression blast capability, instead guaranteeing critical hits whenever it’s used on an opponent from behind. To aid in survivability, it grants the Pyro an extra fifty health.
3. The Axtinguisher: The third Pyro unlockable is The Axtinguisher. This mighty axe guarantees critical hits on any enemy that’s currently on fire, although it’s significantly weaker against enemies who aren’t. A great combination with the The Flare Gun, or with another Pyro buddy riding alongside doing the igniting.
In addition to the three unlockable Pyro weapons, there is significant addition to the base Pyro flamethrower. By hitting the alt-fire key, the Pyro is able to produce a blast of compressed air that knocks enemies away, and redirects enemy projectiles. It’s a highly versatile tool, allowing Pyros to get away from nearby enemies after igniting them, to kill enemy soldiers with their own rockets, or to separate enemy Medics from their healing targets. In particular, it allows a skilled Pyro to contain an enemy invulnerability push, and even to separate the Medic completely if the surrounding terrain supports it.
To view the full list of the achievements and for more info about the new update, click here.
I'm so hyped right now, too bad i have exams this weekend  , can't wait to burn you online.
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Pyro Upgrade Dated and Meet The Sniper Released
Posted @ 4:01 PM, June 16 2008, By: Evo In News, Team Fortress 2
Word reaches us from Rock, Paper, Shotgun regarding the release dates for the Pyro Upgrade and the latest 'Meet The' with Meet The Sniper. Tuesday at 11am PDT/7pm GMT Meet The Sniper will be released to the waiting public. RELEASED - see video here: MEET THE SNIPERThursday will see the mega-Pyro changes occur whereby players will be able to procure 35 new Pyro-specific achievements and earn three new unlockables. We can also expect to see two new user-created TF2 maps appear in this update. All this leads up to Friday which will see the launch of a new Free Team Fortress 2 Weekend. From 11am PDT/7pm GMT on Friday anyone and everyone will be able to play Team Fortress 2. Picture and information from Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
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More Portal 2 Details
Posted @ 9:26 PM, June 10 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Portal
Kotaku are back again with more details on Portal 2, they got even more info from the rumored casting call reported yesterday. Prequel? Based on the dialogue below it's not. Beware SPOILERS BELOW:
The script samples we saw for the Cave Johnson role indicate that the Aperture CEO and "eccentric dead billionaire" is, well, already dead, living on in simulated computer form. He tells an unnamed rookie test subject via loudspeaker that "As of this mornin' yer old buddy Cave has been resurrected inside of a computer. And I never felt better!" acting as this entry's GlaDOS—possibly that prototypical GlaDOS, as theorized earlier—encouraging the player to continue the testing while waxing philosophical about the afterlife.
"I been thinkin," the script reads, "Heck, suspended as I am in this inky purgatorium, I got nothin' to do but think. What if them engineers didn't do me no favors pourin' me into a computer? What if they denied me my final reward?"
No telling if this internal conflict is the catalyst for Johnson "[losing] his grip on humanity as the story progresses" but if things go wonderfully wrong as they did in the first, it would certainly make for a compelling narrative.
I have to say WOW!. Remember though this is still a rumor.
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Casting Call Reveals Portal 2 Details?
Posted @ 12:23 AM, June 10 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Portal
Kotaku got their hands on what may be the first info about Portal 2, supposedly the site "Breakdown Express" a private site for the industry have a casting call from Valve for an actor to play " Cave Johnson" " a self-made billionaire who's learned to trust his gut and doesn't sweat the details, is a big picture thinker." The casting call continues on to describe him.". You can read the casting call below:
This casting call suggest that Portal 2 may be a prequel (kinda make sense from story-telling point of view).
Kotaku
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New Call Of Duty 4 Maps Available on Steam
Posted @ 12:41 PM, June 7 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Steam Games
The Steam version of Call Of Duty 4 just received a new update includes 4 new maps: Creek, Chinatown, Broadcast, and Killhouse.
Change list:
- New maps Creek, Chinatown, Broadcast, and Killhouse
- Hardcore and oldschool server browser filters
- Fix for a Denial of Service attack
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The Axtinguisher is Coming
Posted @ 7:51 PM, June 6 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Team Fortress 2
Last month Valve updated it's highly successful multiplayer game Team Fortress 2 with new achievements and unlockables for the Medic class, and since the new system worked so well Valve confirmed last week to PCGamer UK that The Pyro will be the next class to get updated. Today Valve revealed one of the new unlockables for The Pyro and it called The Axtinguisher.
Although The Axtinguisher does about half of normal damage to standard run-of-the-mill non-burning enemies, once you light someone on fire the Axtinguisher will guarantee a critical hit. Sounds good...very good.
Along with all of the new content The Pyro will receive significant changes regardless of whether you have unlocked any new items.
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Steam Weekend Deals: Eve Online And Red Orchestra
Posted @ 5:58 PM, June 6 2008, By: DigiQ8 In Steam Games
This week we get two deals, first the award-winning sci-fi MMORPG Eve Online is now available for $9.99 (reg $14.99). Eve Online has earned numerous awards from the gaming press including the 2007 MMRPG.com "Best Overall Game" award.
The second game is Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 now available for just $4.99 (reg $19.99 - that's 75% off!) To encourage folks to check out Darkest Hour, a brand new mod for the WWII online action game.
Both offers end Monday, June 9th.
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