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World Of Warcraft 2.4 Goes Live and Download

For all you WoW addicts out there Blizzard has released a new patch for World of Warcraft, bringing this up to v2.4.0. The patch includes a new location called The Sunwell Isle along with new 5-player and 25-player instances, as well as dozens of bug fixes and game-play tweaks.

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BioShock 1.1 Patch Ready For Download

2K Games has the retail 1.1 patch for Bioshock available for download. The 27mb file includes some changes and fixes a full list below. This is only valid for PC boxed version of the game.

Changes:

• Added compatibility with Matrox TripleHead2Go – Allows Bioshock users to play in Surround Gaming Mode across 3 screens simultaneously
• Added rendering support for TripleHead2Go
• Added the following plasmids and gene tonics: Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom 2, Eve Saver, Machine Buster, Machine Buster 2, Vending Expert, Vending Expert 2
• Added an Option to disable the Vita-Chambers for added difficulty.
• Changed behavior of subtitles so that inappropriate queuing is improved
• Added support for a walk toggle keybind
• Added Horizontal FOV Lock option
• Atlas VO volume increased for German releases

Fixes:

• Re-added the Human Inferno tonic which was missing from the retail release.
• Fixed mouse acceleration issues
• Fixed issue of subtitles not clearing correctly on occasion
• Fix for a potential situation in Fort Frolic where taking a picture of Cobb is impossible if his body gets stuck behind a fallen pillar
• Fixed subtitle timings to more accurately match the on screen audio
• Fixed issue causing stuttering audio when using Windows Vista
• Fixed issue with characters squirming and wiggling after death
• Fixed blood decals and other projectors not showing up on ATI hardware
• The “Use Creative EAX Audio” option is now greyed out when EAX-capable hardware is not present
• Fixed audio issues stemming from having a Speaker Setting in Windows that was invalid for the current sound card
• Fixed reserved keys not functioning properly when keys are unbound
• Fixed multiple cases of keys not allowing a rebind
• Removed erroneous “Reload” binding in a no-weapons context
• Fixed incorrect Training Message concerning bots who are friendly to enemy AIs
• Fixed incorrect Training Message when shooting a Mimic
• Fixed refresh rate being locked at 60hz in DX10 mode
• Fixed VSync disabling in DX10 mode

Hellgate London Has Gone Gold And Demo Release Download

A Unofficial Hellgate London website is reporting Hellgate London has gone gold and a single player demo will be released tomorrow.

Demons of London beware… your reign of terror is coming to an end. Electronic Arts, Namco Bandai Games, and Flagship Studios are excited to announce that Hellgateâ„¢: London has gone to gold master and will be available exclusively for the PC on November 2nd in Europe.

“This has been an amazing journey for us and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished,” said Flagship Studios CEO, Bill Roper. “We’re anxious to get Hellgate: London into gamers’ hands and we can’t wait to play right along with them.”

And for gamers who can’t wait until November 2nd to get their Demon-slaying on, Flagship Studios is releasing a single player demo tomorrow, Thursday October 18th on AOL’s Game Daily (www.gamedaily.com). The demo will be available everywhere else from Friday.

The single player demo represents just a small taste of the Hellgate: London experience. Gamers can choose from two of the game’s six character classes: the Blademaster, a master of swordplay and action-packed melee combat, or the Marksman, a cool, calculating, long-range specialist. In the demo, these heroes are able to battle through a small handful of storyline and side quests as they adventure through the streets and tunnels around London’s Holborn Station.

**Update** 2007-10-18

Looks like its official and posted on the HELLGATE: LONDON web site.

And for gamers who can’t wait until Halloween to get their Demon-slaying on, Flagship Studios is releasing a singleplayer demo this Thursday, October 18th.

On a side note there is no mention of AOL’s Game Daily getting it today and everybody else getting it the 19th. I will update when we know more with demo download links.

**Update 2**

Demo Up and Ready to download From AOL GameDaily, FileShack, GamersHell, 3DGamer, 4Player , ActionTri , Computer Games.ro, FilePlanet, Worthplaying

Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Windows & Linux Demo Download

A new version 1.1 of the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars demo is now available on the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Website.

Also id Software has just wrapped up work on the Linux version of the Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars demo and it’s now available for download! The Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars GNU/Linux FAQ offers a version 1.1 Linux demo client The Linux demo is fully compatible with the Windows version and you can grab it from the mirrors

Unreal Tournament 3 Beta Demo Download

The Unreal Tournament 3 Beta Demo is now available, a little earlier than planned. The 741 MB download is available on ComputerGames.ro, FanGaming, FileShack, Gamer’s Hell, 3D Gamers, FilePlanet and Worthplaying.

All maps in the demo can be played locally against bots, or online against human opponents. Unreal Tournament 3 is currently slated to ship in November for PC.

HeatRay (Deathmatch): This battle takes place in a night-time urban setting. Players battle over who gets to use a Dark Walker super weapon after it is spawned by a passing drop-ship. If you manage to get it, be sure to rack up the kills quickly since everyone will be gunning for you. The Dark Walker is like a giant piñata — when it dies it drops a U-Damage and a Berzerk power-up. If you want to stay hidden from the Dark Walker keep an eye out for the Invisibility power-up.

ShangriLa (Deathmatch):A stark contrast to HeatRay’s moody setting, ShangriLa is a sunny, tranquil map set high in the Izanagi Mountains. This map is designed in the traditional style of big Team Deathmatch maps, so it should please the most hardcore UT Deathmatch players. Fight over the U-damage in the central courtyard, or try to control the Shield-belt alley. You can find jumpboots in a vulnerable spot at the end of a dock, but the risk is worth the reward as they will go a long way toward helping you control the map.

Suspense (Vehicle Capture the Flag):A Set on a massive suspension bridge deep in Axon territory, this map is a playground of gameplay possibilities. It’s a favorite in Epic office playtests because you can find almost all the Axon vehicles, as well as the Redeemer super-weapon. Whether you are sniping from the bridge towers, camping with the tank, towing hover-boarding flag-runners from your Raptor, controlling the redeemer from underneath the bridge, bombarding from afar with Hellfire SPMA artillery, or doing fast attacks with Manta’s and Scorpions, everyone will find something they love doing in Suspense.

Clive Barker’s Jericho Demo Download

The playable demo for Clive Barker’s Jericho is now available, providing a sample of the upcoming horror-themed shooter from popular author Clive Barker.

The demo premieres on GameSpot (registration required), where word is: “This demo includes an introductory Jericho video and lets you play as three of the Jericho squad members through the sewers of Al Khali.” The 1.1 GB download is also mirrored on ActionTrip and FanGaming.

PlayStation Store On Your PC but Only For Japan

Gamers can connect their PSP to the PlayStation 3 console to download PSone games to play on the handheld from the PlayStation store. Those without a PS3, however, are shit out of luck – unless they live in Japan.

Sony has announced at TGS, that the PlayStation Store can now be accessed using a PC. Here is the kicker … wait for it ……This currently only applies to the Japanese market *BAM!*, North America *BAM!* and European *BAM!* PSP owners must continue to access the downloadable content via the PS3. *BAM! BAM! BAM!*

Will this option will make it to the North American and European markets, who knows. If Sony is smart they will quickly open this up to the other markets, but who knows.

Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars Demo Download

Grab the 720MB demo from one of the following mirrors and let us know what you think via the comments:

• 3D Downloads
• FileFront
• FilePlanet *Reported As Slow Even Paid Service
  
• Gamershell
• id Software Torrent *Reported As Fast
• Worthplaying
• Yahoo Game *Reported As Fast

Special note for ATI Radeon owners, you will need an updated driver to run the game.