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| 7838 | 4 | 2007-11-17 12:11:43 | <a href="/images/MegaMek029.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/MegaMek029.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="197" height="200"></a> <em>Category: </em>action<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><font color="#FF8" size="-1">(not yet rated)</font></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> MegaMek is a networked Java clone of BattleTech <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Bug: bot died when only unarmed targets available <li>Bug: occasional exceptions observing bot v bot games <li>Tweak build.xml to ask for version number when packaging a new release. <li>Bug 1588924: Cannot Open Custom BA Panel with Java 1.4 <li>Bug 1582609: Cannot load MUL that includes the TMP-3M2 "Storm Tempest" <li>Bug 1585497: Check for partial cover when hitting with infernos <li>Bug 1598976: 'Mech with Torso-Mounted Cockpit destroyed by head blown off critical. <li>Bug 1591093: no units to move error when swarming infantry knocked off in accidental fall <li>Body-mounted C3 Masters in Tanks should fire their TAG into the front arc, per the Ask the PM Forum. <li>Bug 954406: Charge declaration and stacking <li>Bug: Megamek required "Helvetica" font <li>Bug: NPE in stop swarm attack if the swarmed unit was destroyed earlier in the phase <li>Bug 1613504: Unloading BA from prone mech didn't work <li>Bug 1610653: Flying BA can be thrashed <li>Bug 1598816: Description of Game Option "Friendly Fire" <li>Bug 1623985: Swarm LRM attacks source</ul> | MegaMek 0.32.2 | updated | MegaMek |
| 7839 | 4 | 2007-11-17 16:00:28 | <a href="/images/freedomware.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/freedomware.png" alt="" align="right" height="200" width="200"></a> <p>We are excited to make the final preliminary announcement of Freedomware Gamefest 2007, a first international online event featuring a multitude of tournaments as part of a single happening and with games that are only Free Software. </p><p> It has been founded to promote Free Software gaming as well as gaming on Free Operating Systems such as GNU/Linux, to show that the gaming world at large is not limited to proprietary offerings on proprietary platforms such as Microsoft Windows. </p><p> The name "freedomware" is an attractive brand that refers to software that is <a href="http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html">free as in freedom</a> rather than just free of cost (like "freeware"). The name "gamefest" refers to this event as a gaming festival which, albeit held online, celebrates and propagates Free Software gaming through action packed and fun-loaded competitions. </p><p> It will feature a number of tournaments for games like Nexuiz, OpenArena, Tremulous, Armagetron Advanced and more, depending on community interest. Even after the first tournaments begin there will be a limited window of opportunity for additional game tournaments to be organized, which is why we encourage communities of games not currently included to register as soon as possible and work with us on organizing their tournaments. </p><p> This event is being organized by <a href="http://www.nuxified.org">Nuxified.org</a> (from <a href="http://www.libervis.net">Libervis Network</a>) and in cooperation with <a href="http://www.cluenet.org">Cluenet.org</a>, <a href="http://www.tuxproject.com">The Tux Project</a> and the gaming communities. It is sponsored by <a href="http://zareason.com/">ZaReason Inc.</a> and <a href="http://thelinuxstore.ca/">TheLinuxStore.ca</a>. </p><p> Registrations for participation will be accepted until November 20 when both <a href="http://www.nuxified.org/topic/sign_up_here_for_the_tourney">individual players</a> and <a href="http://www.nuxified.org/topic/clan_registrations">clans</a> can join. Immediately after, we will invite all registered participants to confirm their participation in tournaments which fit the preferences they stated, and proceed to split the players into groups and teams and schedule the first matches. </p><p> Exceptionally, registrations may still be accepted, for a limited time, even after the deadline for backup players and players who wish to start a tournament for a game that hasn't yet been included. </p><p> Each tournament will have two stages, qualifications and the "final tournament". By default, bottom third of all players or teams in the qualifications stage will be disqualified, while the rest proceed to fight it out based on a chosen tournament scheduling bracket (usually single elimination). There can be multiple tournaments per each game, such as a 1vs1 and a CTF tournament for both OpenArena and Nexuiz. </p><p> Recognized winner titles include winners of each tournament and a single universal Freedomware Gamefest 2007 Ultimate Player, which is to be chosen among all of the tournament winners. </p><p> Each tournament winner is to be awarded a prize worth at least $50 while the main winner, the Ultimate Player, will win at least 25% off from any <a href="http://zareason.com/">ZaReason</a> computer and <a href="http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/3498&cl=ca,en">Logitech G15 Gamers keyboard</a> sponsored by <a href="http://thelinuxstore.ca/">TheLinuxStore.ca</a>. </p><p> You can help increase the pool of prizes for the tournament winners by making a donation or buying from <a href="http://www.freedomware-gamefest.com/gear">one of the Freedomware Gamefest web shops</a> offered by <a href="http://revelinux.com/">REVELinux Gear</a>. </p><p> We have the support, we have attractive prizes and we have some excellent games. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to be a part of a great event that will rock the Free Software gaming world! We call on you to spread the word, to join the tournament of the game you like and to rock the virtual arenas! </p><p> Let the games begin! </p><p> Thank you </p><p> Danijel Orsolic <a href="http://www.nuxified.org">Nuxified.org</a> </p><p> <em>For more information see <a href="http://www.freedomware-gamefest.com">Freedomware-Gamefest.com</a> and check out the links in the left sidebar.</em> </p> | Freedomware Gamefest 2007 to be launched within a week | default | |
| 7840 | 4 | 2007-11-18 07:08:12 | <a href="/images/ssl5.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/ssl5.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>rpg<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.30"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.30" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.30"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.30" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.30"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.30" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.30"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.30" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Single player 3D RPG <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>The main adventure has been extended and enlarged; the storyline has been fleshed out. <li> <li>Many minor UI tweaks; it is now possible to navigate the map with the mouse as well as the keyboard. <li> <li>Many other small improvements and bug fixes.</ul> | Silver Tree 0.2.1 | updated | Silver Tree |
| 7841 | 4 | 2007-11-18 16:24:16 | <a href="/images/yabause.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/yabause.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="167"></a> <em>Category: </em>emulator<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><font color="#FF8" size="-1">(not yet rated)</font></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Yabause is a Sega Saturn emulator under GNU GPL. <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Added save state support <li>Many bug fixes</ul> | Yabause 0.9.1 | updated | Yabause |
| 7842 | 4 | 2007-11-18 16:55:42 | <a href="/images/tennix-0.4.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/tennix-0.4.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="157"></a> <em>Category: </em>action<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Tennix! is a SDL port of a simple two-player tennis game. <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Improvements in the computer AI should make single player mode more challenging. <li>The ability to pause/unpause a running game by pressing "p" on the keyboard has been added.</ul> | Tennix! SDL Port 0.4.2 | updated | Tennix! SDL Port |
| 7843 | 4 | 2007-11-18 17:02:38 | <a href="/images/nazghul032.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/nazghul032.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="131"></a> <em>Category: </em>rpg<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.34"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.34" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.34"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.34" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.34"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.34" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.34"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.34" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Ultima5 game engine clone with enhanced features <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>New spells. <li>Random dungeon code has been generalized, and new random dungeons added. <li>New items, weapons, and shopping options. Equipment now affects character speed. <li>Many spellbooks have been added and distributed. <li>Several tweaks to combat balance. <li>More sprites. <li>More high resolution terrains, and directional natural rock' walls. <li>Vehicle combat maps have been upgraded.</ul> | Nazghul 0.6.0 | updated | Nazghul |
| 7844 | 4 | 2007-11-19 19:16:06 | <em>Category: </em>strategy<br> <em>Description:</em> A game engine for building and playing online board and card games. <p>VASSAL is a (Java) game engine for building and playing online adaptations of board games and card games. It allows users to play in real time over a live Internet connection (in addition to playing by email). It runs on all platforms, and is free for personal use.</p> | VASSAL 3.0 | new | VASSAL |
| 7845 | 4 | 2007-11-19 19:55:31 | <a href="/images/etqw.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/etqw.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="125"></a> <em>Category: </em>action<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.45"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.45" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.45"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.45" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.45"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.45" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.45"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.45" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> A multiplayer FPS mixing Enemy Territory and Quake 4 <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>voice chat support (OSS and Alsa backends) <li>OSS sound: fixed the dsp device from s_dsp -> s_device <li>s_noMic to skip the mic init / voice input <li>by default, don't require Ctrl+Alt+~ for console toggle <li>r_useThreadedRenderer hardcoded to 0 - is not supported in the Linux build atm <li>cleanup and simplify the frame timing code, hopefully fixing the fps banding problems <li>fix showFPSBandings crash, com_showFPS needs to be enabled <li>make SIGHUP shutdown more explicit, as it's not a crash but rather a requested shutdown (controlling terminal exited) <li>set r_useFBODestinationBuffer to 0 when detecting an NVidia card (required for 5700 series otherwise performance degrades too much) <li>misc updates to fix potential gamecode crashes <li>add zpaks to the setups</ul> | Enemy Territory: Quake Wars 1.2 r5 | updated | Enemy Territory: Quake Wars |
| 7846 | 4 | 2007-11-20 19:51:45 | <a href="/images/screen3.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/screen3.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>action<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><font color="#FF8" size="-1">(not yet rated)</font></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> An innovative 2D platformer in a fantasy world <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>added levels in the demo version <li>main menu renovated <li>changed a sound</ul> | Tanea's World 1.1 | updated | Tanea's World |
| 7847 | 4 | 2007-11-21 20:50:11 | <a href="/images/chess2.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/chess2.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>board<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.36"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.36" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.36"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.36" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.36"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.36" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.36"><img src="/images/star.gif" alt="4.36" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> XBoard-compatible 3D chess interface and engine <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Support for sound and music. A music pack can be downloaded from the website. <li>New 3D models and other graphical enhancements such as reflections and hardware lighting. <li>Improved themes.</ul> | Dreamchess 0.2.0 | updated | Dreamchess |