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A demo of this real time strategy sequel is now available for free download over on Gamespot: ... the 89MB demo lets gamers try out a battle as either the Axis or Allies in the Ardennes offensive. Molotov-like diplomacy and crafty economic maneuvering are just as important as blazing blitzkriegs in the title's cerebral gameplay. The full version of Hearts of Iron 2 is scheduled for release on January 4 in the US and sometime in February in Europe. Download here (89MB | free reg. req.)More info: Official site for Hearts of Iron Paradox Entertainment developers Discussion >> 
The developers of the multiplayer online game Anarchy Online, Funcom, have decided to try new business models for it, and are now offering the game for free. Any new accounts for Anarchy Online created before 15 Jan 2005 will have full, free access to the game until 2006, though this doesn't apply to expansion packs for the game: "We feel very confident in the unique features and heralded qualities of our game, and are now openly inviting everyone playing MMO’s to find out what Anarchy Online is all about, completely free of commitment" said Ole Schreiner, Project Director for Anarchy Online. "Not only can we boast of a fantastic game which has been expanding for years, we are also constantly adding exciting new content, progressively making the ultimate sci-fi MMORPG even better."
More info: Anarchy Online tries free model Anarchy Online Funcom.com Discussion >>  A patch has been released for the expansion to Call of Duty, United Offensive bringing the game up to version 1.51. Download the patch from 3dgamers (116 Mb) Related: Official Website Discussion >> 
Valve have released de_prodigy through their latest Steam update, the map will be downloaded when you start Steam. Some early screens of the map are posted here. Read the full list of changes on the Valve news site. Discussion >> 
File planet have announved more Half Life 2 Deathmatch maps available for download: DM_Gasworks and DM_Docks. FilePlanet has searched the internet for the highest quality Half-Life 2 Deathmatch maps for your enjoyment! From the industrial toxic gas facility of DM_Gasworks to the quiet lapping shore side of DM_Docks, we are sure you'll be impressed at what designers have done in such a short time! Thanks hlfallout for the link Screenshots here here and here Download the maps here (16.7 Mb) Discussion >>  Blizzard Entertainment have come out strongly against players who try to sell in-game property from World of Warcraft for real money:Not only do we believe that it is illegal, but it also has the potential to damage the game economy and overall experience for the many thousands of others who play World of Warcraft for fun. In order to promote a fun and fair environment for all our customers, we are actively investigating those individuals who engage in this inappropriate activity and reserve the right to take legal action against these individuals to protect World of Warcraft for all those who "play by the rules." If you are found to be selling in-game property (such as coins, items, or characters), for real money, you will lose your characters and accounts, and Blizzard Entertainment reserves its right to pursue legal action against you as well.
World of Warcraft Trailers Blizzard.com Blizzard Fan Art Competition (closes 20 Dec) Discussion >>  Valve released an update through Steam recently that aimed at speeding up the load times and level-transitions in Half-Life 2 along with some updates for Steam and the Source SDK:Steam
Warner Bros. have pushed back the release of the Matrix Online MMOG from January to Spring 2005. From the press release: The Matrix Online, a massively multi-player online game co-published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and SEGA of America, will now ship in Spring 2005. Previously slated for a January 2005 launch, the game will expand its beta program while the overall game experience is being enhanced.
How will WBIE use the extra time? Not only will the Monolith development team continue to work on the game (the beta remains ongoing, Hall confirmed), but also, according to Hall, "we're going to invest further in The Matrix Online community and provide more events."
Official The Matrix Online website View the trailer IGN.com The Matrix Online Preview Discussion >> 
4.12 Catalyst drivers have just been made avaliable over at ATI The latest release of CATALYST™ introduces OVERDRIVE™ version 3.0 for the RADEON™ X850 XT. This version of OVERDRIVE™ will allow users to manually set the graphic and memory clocks, while still protecting the user from causing damage to their graphic card. OVERDRIVE™ version 3.0 also provides an optional automated search for maximum clock speeds. This feature is supported under both the Windows XP and 2000 operating systems. Thanks tcmagazine for the link ATI Catalyst 4.12 WHQL official XP download here (22.7 Mb) More driver info here Discussion >> 
An impressive new 4-minute trailer was recently posted on the official site for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. The completely CG generated movie based on the all-time classic game is scheduled for Japanese release this month with a U.S. release in 2005, according to fan site AdventChildren.net: The movie will run for somewhere between 70 and 80 minutes and will be released on DVD and UMD [for the Sony PSP]. It will feature a total of 20 characters, including the popular Cloud and Sephiroth, and is being developed by Square-Enix in conjunction with Visual Works.
Thanks to forevergeek for the link. More info: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Preview (25 Oct.) Final Fantasy VII Spin-off Planned (16 Sept.) Discussion >> 
I stumbled across these pics over on hlfallout forums.They were posted by hlflallout member Sixsixone who created them over at insurgencymod.net These are the best Half Life 2 pics i've ever seen (funniest anyway) Check them out here Read the post by Sixsixone Visit insurgencymod here  1up.com's excellent 50 Most Important Games Ever Made feature is still running, with a new article every Friday.
The latest addition (Ultima Online) brings it up to number 45, and fresh articles since we linked it back in August include Street Fighter II, Final Fantasy 7, Half-Life and The Macintosh gets a special mention. The list so far:
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Bethesda Softworks producer Gavin Carter gave a detailed interview to Gamebanshee.com about Oblivion. In it he covers how long the game has been in development (since just after the release of Morrowind), the possibility of a multiplayer aspect, the areas currently being focused on by the devs, as well as new adversaries and A.I.: The Oblivion bestiary is quite large and varied. You’ll see the return of old Elder Scrolls favorites, plus the addition of more than a few new critters to smash or sneak by, whatever your preference. One of our new favorite guys we’ve nicknamed “Codename: Billy.” He’s a really awesome variation on a popular creature from past Elder Scrolls games.
More info: Official website Todd Howard (Elder Scrolls executive producer) letter to the fans Oblivion - Screenshots (22 Oct.) Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Being Developed (22 Sept.) Discussion >>  From Reuters:Pandora's Cube, [Chunnie Wright, anti-piracy counsel to the ESA] said, sold $500 "Super Xbox" consoles, modified versions of Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox video game console, that had been modified to hold larger hard drives and play pirated games.
Boingboing: Feds raid DC gaming stores for modded Xbox consoles Slashdot: Arrests Made Near D.C. Over Modded Game Consoles Joystiq: Feds raid Xbox retailer Engadget: Microsoft brings down the Federal hammer on modded Xbox consoles Discussion >>  Shacknews.com report that the Command & Conquer newsletter mentions a new Red Alert project:Having said that, we have a MAJOR announcement to make and we are making it exclusively to our long time C&C fans. This announcement is not going out to the press and it won't appear on the EA website or anywhere else online. We are very proud to announce that the team that brought you Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, Command & Conquer" Yuri's Revenge, and Command & Conquer: Generals has officially started work on our next project set in the Red Alert universe!
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