Gamespot has reviewed Dirt Track Racing 2 by Ratbag, and summarises the title with..
"Dirt Track Racing 2 has its share of high and low points, same as any game, but the most important complaint you can raise against it is that it's essentially the same game Ratbag has been making for years now...
..If, on the other hand, you've never played any Ratbag games and are looking for a solid racer with an unusual subject and unusual quality for a budget game, Dirt Track Racing 2 is well worth trying…
It might not get as much coverage as other titles, primarily because it is a kids game, but IGN has a review of this game by Evolution games.
"In the end, Rocket Power junkies will probably still find the play experience in the game enjoyable. There are, to the title's credit, a number of entertaining events to compete in, the world itself is large and full of recognizable characters and the variation is commendable. But potential buyers should be warned that there is nothing extraordinary…
I've updated the forum today - it's completed now so you can all continue using it. Unfortunately some of the old pages are still being sent by the server (shakes fist at cache), so until the server is reset or whatever, you won't be seeing much of the new functions. ;) ** if you're having problems logging in the forum, make sure you delete your cookies.. the new forum requires new cookies to be set!
Haven't heard much news from Microforte recently, but I did find this interesting page on the team that developed their game Fallout Tactics : Brotherhood of Steel, released last year.. The site managed to get an interview with EVERY single one of them! :) Anyway, if you're planning to work at Microforte, here are some of the people you're likley be sitting next to. (I wouldn't want to piss off that Tariq guy though!)
New developer added to our database.. Two Headed Software, from Tasmania!
"TwoHeaded Software develops video game software for the Nintendo Gameboy Advance (GBA). Based in Hobart, Tasmania, the company was founded by three gaming industry veterans, each with over 15 years' professional experience."
Have a look at their games list. They certainly have quite a long history with games! Anyway, click here to visit their site.
Avault has an interesting article about the past, present, and future for game developement. So, what's in store for us? Games increasingly geared towards developing engines and tools for 4th part developers (the modding community), online distribution of games and add-ons to just name two. Read the Avault article here. Slashdot also has a discussion on it.
Eve.stelledanzanti.sm has an interview with ?sgeir J?n ?sgeirsson, the concept artist for the MMORPG, Eve : Second Genesis. Some very creative and inspirational concept designs there. Check out the screenshots as well! Certainly a title worth looking out for :) concept art, screenshots.
I'm updating the database today to accomodate the Sumea mod, and to also streamline and add some more things, so members - don't add any news today or else it'll get lost :) ** Update completed. Carry on!
"The Australian Effects & Animation Festival is proud to announce that a full day of the conference program will be dedicated to the digital creation of Stars Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
Tuesday, December 3 has been earmarked as a special "Star Wars Day". This is an opportunity to gain an insider's view of the techniques behind the creation one of the biggest effects blockbuster's of the year. The Star Wars Day will be a forum for learning the processes behind George Lucas'…
Zdnet reports that AFL Live 2003 has been delayed.
"We wish to advise that the current delay in the launch of AFL Live 2003 on X Box has been brought about by a unique technical issue.
Microsoft and Acclaim are working closely together to solve this issue and effect the launch of this much anticipated game as soon as possible.
We understand the frustration this situation has caused and ask for the continued patience of our customers with this delay as we cannot and will not release a product…