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Halo Reach Gameplay Screens

Lonewunk — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:43:46 +0000

EB Games posted 11 gameplay screenshots for Halo Reach on the Xbox 360 earlier on today. The validity of the screenshots is still questionable as nothing has been announced so we’re unsure as to if these screenshots were posted with our without permission however they do look like the real deal. What we can see from the screenshots below is the promised spartan squad taking on the covenant and the use of non standard UNSC vehicles. Some of the screenshots also hint at the possibility of close quarter finishing moves and the use of stealth, see for yourselves.

The Screenshots

Searching for hidden Spartans?

New melee animations or finishing moves?

Covenant sure look nastier!

Hint, stealth missions, hint.

Civilian vehicles?

Mass Effect 2 Review Scores

Lonewunk — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:08:53 +0000

Over the past week or so reviews have started popping up for Mass Effect 2 but its hard to find all the information without literally going out and buying a magazine which depending on what country you live in, could be pointless anyway. So, we have decided to collect together the review scores so you can see for yourself how Mass Effect 2 has scored and not base it all on a single review, we doubt you’ll be disappointed!

Official Xbox Magazine – 9.5/10
Edge Magazine 10/10
PC Gamer – 90/100
Games TM – 10/10
GameAktuall (German) – 91%
Xbox 360 Gamer – 9/10
CD-Action (Polish) – 10/10
Xbox 360 World – 90%

Now, that should put all your doubts to shame. Pre-order Mass Effect 2 now or miss out!

Star Wars Starfighter Cheats

Lonewunk — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 03:14:18 +0000

Bonus multi-player missions
Successfully complete all 14 regular missions with a gold medal to unlock the Canyon Race and Capture The Flag bonus missions. In the Canyon Race mission you and another player race down the canyons of Naboo using a split screen. In the Capture The Flag mission you and another player battle it out in the skies of Naboo. Rules follow basic Capture The Flag rules where players try to steal an opponents “flag” and return it to their own airspace.

Multi-player mode
Successfully complete all 14 regular missions on any difficulty setting with any medals to unlock two player mode.

Charm’s Way bonus mission
Successfully complete The Royal Escort, Contract Infraction, Piracy Above Lok, Taking The Offensive, The New Resistance, and The Final Assault missions with a bronze medal to unlock the Charm’s Way bonus mission. In the Charm’s Way mission you must defend a fleet of escaping freighters from waves of Trade Federation Droid Fighters. The lead freighter is captained by Reeve Dallows, Rhys’ father. You play as Rhys in the Naboo N-1 Starfighter.

Canyon Sprint bonus mission
Successfully complete Naboo Proving Grounds, The Royal Escort, Taking The Offensive, Midnight Munitions Run, Rescue On The Solleu, and The Final Assault missions with a silver medal to unlock the Canyon Sprint bonus mission. In the Canyon Sprint mission you play as Rhys in the N-1 Starfighter and you’re in a race through the canyon on Naboo. You get to race against the other main characters in the game, Vana, Nym, Essara, and Reti. Depending on who you beat to the finish line at the end will depend on the medal you receive. If you beat Essara and come in first you will get a gold medal.

Outpost Attack bonus mission
Successfully complete all 14 regular missions with a bronze medal to unlock the Outpost Attack bonus mission. In the Outpost Attack mission you must defend an outpost from swarming droid fighters. It is a timed land based mission where you lose points for losing buildings and gain points for destroying droids. Medal ranking depends on the score you achieve.

Space Sweep bonus mission
Successfully complete all 14 regular missions with a silver medal to unlock the Space Sweep bonus mission. In the Space Sweep mission you are in the middle of an asteroid field and you get points for blowing up asteroids, mines, and flying saucers.

Guardian Mantis ship
Successfully complete Contract Infraction, Secrets On Eos, and The New Resistance missions with a gold medal to unlock the Guardian Mantis ship in all missions.

Havoc bomber
Successfully complete Piracy Above Lok, Valuable Goods, Eye Of The Storm, The Crippling Blow, and Last Stand On Naboo missions with a gold medal to unlock the Havoc bomber in all missions.

N-1 Starfighter
Successfully complete Naboo Proving Grounds, The Royal Escort, Taking The Offensive, Midnight Munitions Run, Rescue On Solleu, and The Final Assault missions with a gold medal to unlock the N-1 Starfighter in all missions.

Darth Maul’s Infiltrator ship
Successfully complete all 14 regular missions with a gold medal to unlock the Infiltrator ship in all missions.

Giant hotrod
In the Canyon Sprint bonus mission, finish before Essara and get a gold medal. A giant hot rod will appear when the canyon opens up after the finish line.

Cheat Codes
Enter one of the following codes at the options menu to activate the corresponding cheat function:
RESULT CHEAT CODE

All cheat options unlocked : overseer

James’ day of work : james

Spaceship and cast pictures : heroes

Pre-production art : planets

Enemy ship gallery : ships

Christmas FMV sequence : woz

View programming team : lateam

View programming team : slteam

Pictures of Simon : simon

View credits : credits

Secret spaceship for bonus missions : bluensf

Jarjar mode; reversed controls : jarjar

Invincibility : minime

Director’s cut mode : director

Bonus features unlocked : nohud

Programmer message : ltdjgd

Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars Patch

Lonewunk — Wed, 20 Feb 2002 23:37:54 +0000

The v1.05 patch contains two new Federation missions, two new Dominion missions, one new Klingon mission and one new Maquis mission.
These missions are released as-is and are unsupported by both Gizmo Games and Simon & Schuster Interactive.

Star Trek Bridge Commander Demo

Lonewunk — Wed, 20 Feb 2002 05:48:16 +0000

Star Trek Bridge Commander is the first space simulation set in the Next Generation universe that truly puts you in command of your own Starfleet starship and crew.

While on duty in a remote area of space, a nearby sun suddenly erupts releasing a deadly blast that damages your ship, kills your Captain and threatens nearby colonists. Now you must take control of your ship and lead your crew to solve the mystery. Your mission is clear — discover the cause of the devastating explosion and prevent it from happening again. During the race you will battle the Cardassians, ally with the Klingons, investigate the unpredictable Romulans and reveal a secret plot that threatens the Federation itself.

The excitement and the challenges grow as you and your crew race to find the cause through over 30 different missions. These will include many of Star Trek’s most fundamental elements – defense, combat, diplomacy, exploration, rescue, and scientific discovery. For the first time you will be able to command both Galaxy and Sovereign class ships much like the U.S.S. Enterprise-D and U.S.S. Enterprise-E.

The question is — can you keep your cool while bulkheads fail? Will you save your crew, save the colonists and defend the Federation from a new threat?

Neocron & Jumpgate Free Download

Lonewunk — Tue, 05 Feb 2002 15:12:00 +0000

A post to the Official Neocron Forums has word that this upcoming science fiction MMORPG will be available as a free 1.2 GB download when it’s ready. Also, the Jumpgate website has word that, as was previously announced, the client software for Jumpgate, NetDevil’s space-based MMOG, is likewise now available for free download.

Space Empires IV Demo

Lonewunk — Tue, 22 Jan 2002 05:07:42 +0000

Space Empires IV is a massive space strategy game for Windows. You control your empire in an ever changing and hostile galaxy. Design your starships and use them to explore new solar systems throughout the galaxy. Hundreds of different components are available to place on your ships, and giant facilities to build on your planets. The GOLD edition offers a ton of more great features.

New Features:

Full TCP/IP Support.

Drones fully implemented in code.

New System Graphics and Types: stellar core fragments, organic infestations, comets, stars forming, spacial ruptures, red giants, and more!

All sounds reworked from 8 bit to 16 bit 44.100 khz Stereo.

Along with updated old sounds an entire new set of sound effects and a game option to choose either for game play.

New 120+ page manual written by experienced computer game industry technical writer, Mark Walker.

Map Editor included on CD.

200 megs of user created “mods” for the game – new technologies, new components, new race styles, and more.

Mod Selection utility on CD.

Expanded info and support for SE: IV PBW (seiv.pbw.cc).

PDF of original HTML manual included on CD.

Additional features requested by modders – data file changes history, satellite and weapon platform range bonuses, more empire settings in the AI files, increased number of system types, control over number of starting AI players, more facility families, multiple bitmaps per vehicle size, and more.

Improved AI tactics.

MechWarrior 4: Black Knight Demo

Lonewunk — Wed, 09 Jan 2002 22:09:01 +0000

MechWarrior 4: Black Knight, the highly anticipated expansion pack to the award-winning MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, takes you back into action on Kentares IV with new ‘Mechs and vehicles, more ways to modify your ‘Mechs, several new multiplayer modes, and a new single-player campaign where you can play a Black Legion mercenary fighting for House Steiner.

A collaborative effort combining the expertise of Cyberlore (creators of Majesty and the WarCraft II Expansion Pack) and the guidance of FASA Interactive, MechWarrior 4: Black Knight continues the award-winning tradition established by MechWarrior 4, with players exploring a new, darker chapter in the conflicts of Kentares IV.

In addition, MechWarrior 4: Black Knight also introduces a new Black Market mode which will give players more options when upgrading their ‘Mechs. MechWarriors are no longer limited to salvaged equipment from previous battles, and can now trade to get the parts they really need. New multiplayer modes include Absolute Attrition, Strongholds, Siege Assault, Giant Killers and Clan vs. Inner Sphere.

Go ‘Mech-to-’Mech with friends and foes alike in the multiplayer only MechWarrior 4: Black Knight trial version. Fight on a team or go it alone in Absolute Attrition, or team up and try to destroy the enemy HQ in ‘Mech Strongholds. All the action takes place on a Volcanic Map so heat is a big factor.

Featured ‘Mechs include the new Ryoken and Sunder, along with the “jack of all trades” Bushwacker, the deadly Mad Cat Mark II, and the fearsome Atlas. You’ll have all of the weapons, except for Cluster Bombs, at your disposal, so have fun.

Frank Herbert's DUNE Demo

Lonewunk — Thu, 08 Nov 2001 16:38:56 +0000

In the year 10191, the Houses Atreides and Harkonnen are fighting a bloody battle for control of the sand planet Arrakis (Dune). Its only resource: Spice, giving those who possess it a very long life and greater powers. Two Atreides will survive the all-out massacre organised by Baron Harkonnen with the help of the Emperor: Jessica, the Duke’s concubine and Paul, his son and heir to the throne. The Baron now has only one thing on his mind: revenge. The pair successfully escape and find refuge with the Fremen, a native tribe of Arrakis who are nomadic, mysterious and fiercely independent.

Paul spends two years with the Fremen. He must first earn their trust, then demonstrate his courage so that they will recognise him as their Messiah, the one who will bring them true freedom and make Dune a fertile planet.

During these two years, the player takes on the role of Paul. The story line revolves around him and his integration into the very heart of the Fremen tribe. Spies, intrigue and assassination attempts are everyday occurrences for Paul at this time in his life and the atmosphere is clearly felt and perfectly reproduced. To demonstrate his bravery and worth, Paul takes on many missions. He must destroy the Spice smugglers, harass the Harkonnen, sabotage factories, find hiding places for stockpiling Spice, etc. During these missions, he explores all known places on Dune and is able to perfect his fighting techniques, for battle and knife combat, and practise the powers that make him such an exceptional being.

The essence of the game is based on action, but action filled with finesse and discretion. The art of infiltration, of going unnoticed and striking the enemy, stealing plans and information without the enemy noticing… these are the aims of the operations led by the Fremen in preparation for their final attack… and the ultimate fight for Independence.

Anachronox Cheats

Lonewunk — Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:12:00 +0000

Open the file, ‘Anachronox\anox\data\CONFIGS\Default.cfg’, with any text editor (make a backup first). Look for ’set debug 0′ and change the 0 to 1 to enable debug mode. In Debug Mode and during gameplay, press ~ and type any of the following codes:

invoke 1:86 – Cheat Menu
battlewin – Escaping Battles
noclip – No Clipping
map – Change Map
exec noxdrop, exec noxdrop_ai, exec bed, exec envshot – Editing goodies (use at your own risk)

Modify Game Speed
Use the console and type “timescale #” where # = greater than 0 and less than 1 then game slows down equal to 1 then game is running at normal speed greater than 1 then game speeds up (great for long video sequences)

Mapnames:

tours
tours2
bricksb
hovel
rowdys
bricksd
whacks
zordos
mmuseum
onegate
bricksc
casinox
tenements
bricksc2
franks
grumpos
mystech1
mystech2
sewagic1
sewagic2
slounge
museum
vendomart
senderss
scommons
sendormitory
routubes1
routubes2
mugmug
redlight
sexmach
orange
tubbies
slutopia
starport
labbuilding
servicetunnel
sunstrip
votowne
chamber
republic
warshipbay
hephpoor
hephaestus
hephtower1
hephtower2
hephfactory
hephpipes
hephlava
levant1
levant2
levant
kraptonbay
kraptonmaze
kraptonjail
ballotine
baltown
doren
waugees
whitendon
whitecaves
tensil
temple
commiteon
commbase
limbus
crevicelanding
crevice

Binding to a key
You can bind specific commands to a key. Just enter in the console:

bind key_name “action” (for example: bind a “timescale 1″). You can add binding to config file in config directory, and then you can load it by typing in console:

exec _config_name_without_extension