Colosus
08-05-2005, 08:38 AM
Gotta love how your work schedule can change at the drop of a hat. One morning you're working 6am, the next 9am. The traffic differences are amazing. Anyway, lots of stuff hasn't been posted while I've been busy doing other things so here we go...
<b>Cancellations</b>
The PC version of <a href="http://www.3dgamers.com/news/more/1096482419/">Gauntlet</a> has been cancelled. No explicit reasons, but most likely due to the departure of major contributors such as John Romero. Consolers will still see the game later this year.
Rumors of another franchise that had the chance to see the light on the PC was cancelled, <a href="http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/nid/1222/">Shenmue: Online</a> appears to be axed. Possibly the best game ever on the Dreamcast.
<b>Newbies</b>
Might & Magic fans will get a new release next year called <i>Dark Messiah of Might and Magic</i>. Expect to get a first look later this month after the German Games Convention.
<blockquote>Developed by Arkane Studios, the team behind the critically acclaimed Arx Fatalis game, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic puts players in a first-person perspective, allowing them to immerse themselves in the legendary Might and Magic universe as never before. It is also the world’s first fantasy action game to feature a complete first-person combat system. It takes full advantage of the Source™ Engine’s exceptional technological enhancements in areas such as character animation, advanced AI, real-world physics and shader-based rendering.</blockquote><p><a href="http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=27161">LA Rush</a> is also getting a PC port in the near future. Not sure how this game will be when you're not strapped in a plywood box. Maybe it's time to build a racing simulator.
And from the "I'm an Ass" files... CNet publishes instructions on how to effectively <a href="http://insight.zdnet.co.uk/business/management/0,39020490,39212025-2,00.htm">block gaming</a> on your corporate network. What the hell am I supposed to do all day now?
<b>Cancellations</b>
The PC version of <a href="http://www.3dgamers.com/news/more/1096482419/">Gauntlet</a> has been cancelled. No explicit reasons, but most likely due to the departure of major contributors such as John Romero. Consolers will still see the game later this year.
Rumors of another franchise that had the chance to see the light on the PC was cancelled, <a href="http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/nid/1222/">Shenmue: Online</a> appears to be axed. Possibly the best game ever on the Dreamcast.
<b>Newbies</b>
Might & Magic fans will get a new release next year called <i>Dark Messiah of Might and Magic</i>. Expect to get a first look later this month after the German Games Convention.
<blockquote>Developed by Arkane Studios, the team behind the critically acclaimed Arx Fatalis game, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic puts players in a first-person perspective, allowing them to immerse themselves in the legendary Might and Magic universe as never before. It is also the world’s first fantasy action game to feature a complete first-person combat system. It takes full advantage of the Source™ Engine’s exceptional technological enhancements in areas such as character animation, advanced AI, real-world physics and shader-based rendering.</blockquote><p><a href="http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=27161">LA Rush</a> is also getting a PC port in the near future. Not sure how this game will be when you're not strapped in a plywood box. Maybe it's time to build a racing simulator.
And from the "I'm an Ass" files... CNet publishes instructions on how to effectively <a href="http://insight.zdnet.co.uk/business/management/0,39020490,39212025-2,00.htm">block gaming</a> on your corporate network. What the hell am I supposed to do all day now?