\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 \line \line \f1\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u160 \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 \line \line \line \line \line \line \line \line \line \line \line \f1\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u160 \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 \line \line \line \line \line Duke Nukem Forever Screenshot\f1\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u160 \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line The next installment in the Duke Nukem \line franchise from 3D Realms, "Duke Nukem \line Forever," will feature a fully-3D environ-\line ment using a modified version of the Quake \line engine. The first screenshot of this very \line early game has been unveiled by Next-\line Generation Online. Click on the thumbnail \line to see the full image.\line \line No word on whether this game is due for \line a Mac port but it seems likely given the blistering sales of "Duke Nukem 3D" and the existence of an already-ported Quake engine. We'll let you know. \line \line http://www.3drealms.com\line http://www.next-generation.com\line http://www.next-generation.com/previews/pc/dnf/dnf1.jpg\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Warbirds Update Coming Soon\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Interactive Magic OnLine (iMOL) is due to release the highly anticipated upgrade to their real time, MEGAplayer flight-simulator, Warbirds on Wednesday of this week. v2.0 of Warbirds major new feature is the implementation (or re-implementation, depending on how far back you go) of rolling terrain. Warbirds has been based on Graphic Simulation Corporation's Hornet graphics engine for over a year and when GSC upgraded Hornet to v3.0 and included rolling terrain, the implementation of that feature in Warbirds wasn't too far behind.\line \line In addition to rolling terrain, Warbirds v2.0 will feature several new aircraft, including the Spitfire MkI, two versions of the Messerschmidt Bf110, two version of the Hurricane (the MkI and MkII), the Bf109E "Emil", and the Grumman/Eastern TBF/TBM Avenger. Also on the docket for upgrade will be an improvement to iMOL's MEGAvoice technology that allows players to talk to a limited number of other players while flying. Sun glare and some other effects have also been added.\line \line Warbirds v2.0 will feature a free Macintosh arena for an undisclosed amount of time after release. The development of the Mac version is a little bit behind schedule from the PC version, and iMOL will offer this arena to work any final problems out of the Mac version before going "live". Mac users will be able to fly in the "main" arenas as well, but iMOL is offering this free arena in case any problems crop up.\line \line On tap for upcoming versions of Warbirds for the Mac is 3Dfx (Power3D) support, manned gun emplacements, tanks, PT boats, and a host of other fun stuff. \line \line For more information and a full list of v2.0's features, see iMOL's web site. \line \line http://www.imagiconline.com/\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 We REALLY need a QuakeWorld client for the Macintosh\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line At work, I have both a PC and a Mac on my desk. I am a very loyal Mac fanatic, but for the past year, I have been very thankful to a Windows machine on my desk for one reason: Quake. I have been an avid Quake player since it first came out on Windows. All of my Quake playing had been done online.\line \line I was *REALLY* looking forward to the day that Quake was released on the Mac. The very first thing that I did when I got it was to hop on the Internet for some multiplayer Quake. I was pretty disappointed by MacQuake's Internet performance when I first played it, but I soon realized that this was only because I was used to playing QuakeWorld.\line \line I went back and did some tests. I compared MacQuake to standard DOS Quake, and found that they both gave equally poor Internet performance. I then compared to standard DOS Quake to QuakeWorld. The difference in incredible! QuakeWorld gives MUCH better Internet performance over the exact same connection.\line \line I don't think many people realize how much a difference it really makes until they actually try it.\line \line What Is QuakeWorld? The full description can be found on Quakeworld.net:\line \line "QuakeWorld is an Internet multi-player specific version of Quake. While the original version of Quake can be played over the Internet, many users modem users - the majority of players, had less than satisfactory play. Symptoms like excessive lag - actions actually happening much later than you did them; packet loss - the game would freeze and resume several seconds later; and various other difficulties plagued users. \line \line "After realizing how many people played Quake on the Internet, and how many wanted to, but couldn't due to the play being unsatisfactory, John Carmack of id Software decided to create a version of Quake that was optimized for the average modem Internet player. This Internet specific version does only 1 thing, play deathmatch games over a TCP/IP network such as the Internet. It has no support for solo play, and you can't do anything with out connecting to a special server.\line \line "Now in it's second generation, QuakeWorld has been sculpted by countless hours of user feedback and tweaking to provide the best multi-player experience that can be had from the equipment the average gamer will have. All that is required to use QuakeWorld is registered Quake, and one of the installer files off the QuakeWorld site."\line \line There is really only one thing that I see as a major road-block to getting QuakeWorld ported to the Mac: It is freeware. Not many people would be willing to work on it if they aren't going to get paid for it. This might be less of a problem if the Mac version was shareware, to help recover some of the development costs.\line \line Is there anything that we (as loyal Mac users and Quake players) can do to help get QuakeWorld ported to the Mac? Is there anyone out there who might be willing to spend time working on a Mac QuakeWorld port?\line \line John Carmack has turned the Windows QuakeWorld source code over to a third party to maintain and upgrade it. If a person or team was found to work on the Mac port, what are the chances that they could get their hands on the source code to MacQuake and Windows QuakeWorld? \line \line quakeworld: http://quakeworld.net/\line id: http://www.idsoftware.com/\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 New Shareware Game\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Sevensquare has recently announced the Mac release of their shareware title, "Swap 'em Over," a puzzle game with a character all its own. \line \line System requirements are:\line \line Power Macintosh with at least 2 MB of free RAM\line Display capable of showing 256 colors in 640x480 pixels or larger\line 1 MB of free hard drive space\line \line The demo, containing 3 of the 40 levels and 1 of the 5 music files is now available. \line \line http://www.sevensquare.com/\line feature page: http://www.sevensquare.com/products_swap.html\line download: http://www.sevensquare.com/swap-em-over-151.hqx\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 MacSoft Reports Big Sales\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line We reported back in July about the success story that was the Mac release of Duke Nukem 3D. MacSoft reported that the game turned a profit on its first day in stores and convinced many retailers of the real health of the Mac game market. Many retailers noted to MacSoft how pleased they were with the game's performance.\line \line Now, there is even better news. According to MacSoft president, Peter Tamte, retailers report that the MacSoft's port of Civilization 2 has sold 75% more units than Duke did in its first two weeks. \line \line If the trend continues, Civ2 will be a huge hit for MacSoft and a victory for all of us. Well done folks! \line \line http://www.macsoft.com\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 New Links LS Game Finder\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line The multiplayer option of Links LS by Access Software makes the game much more enjoyable. Assuming, of course, that you can find someone else willing to play.\line \line Mark Onelatte has created a solution to the problem of finding other players. He set up the Links LS Chat Page, a Java-based chat site where fellow golfers can meet and set up matches. \line \line If you have a Java-enhanced browser you can participate in chat and find online matches. {McQuillan]\line \line Links LS: http://www.accesssoftware.com/products/golf/engines/linkslsmac/\line Access Software: http://www.accesssoftware.com/\line Mark Onelatte: mailto:onelatte@aol.com\line Links LS chat page: http://members.aol.com/onelatte/maclinks.html\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 by Design Inc. Signs Distribution Deal with MacZone\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Thanks to an agreement between Mac catalogue retailer MacZone and by Design Software, maker of quality Mac-only strategy games, all of by Design's "Musket Fire" and "Cannon Fire" products will be available through MacZone. \line \line To order these Napoleonic and American Civil War simulations, go by MacZone or contact by Design by phone (800-527-7472) or by e-mail. \line \line mailto:DesignInc@aol.com\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Warbirds 2.0 Delayed\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line After posting recently that Warbirds v2.0 would be out on today, Interactive Magic Games Online has had some additional problems crop up. As such, they've decided to open the v2.0 arenas to the public on Wednesday (as scheduled) without a Mac version. As reported earlier, the Mac version will still be given a free beta arena as soon as it's ready. This free arena will be open long enough to work out any final problems that may escape internal testing.\line \line IMG will keep you posted on this highly anticipated upgrade as soon as it's released. Until then, visit iMOL's Web site for screenshots and more information. \line \line http://www.imagicgames.com/\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Newsflash: Quake Released\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Ok, you knew this already, but MacSoft has just officially announced the launch of one of the most eagerly and impatiently awaited Mac titles of all time. Quake, from Id Software ratchets up the ante for both game intensity and graphics technology in a massive leap forward in the realism of gaming environments. \line \line If you haven't tried Quake, download the demo. If you've played the demo, trust us that net play is even better...consider buying the game. \line \line And, dare we say it, if you've bought the game, go get yourself a 3D card. It's worth it. The game is so smooth, it looks almost like hand-drawn animation. On that same note, IMG Online's new correspondent, Jim McQuillan, will be filing his first impressions on the new Power 3D card from Techworks on Monday, after an intense weekend of Quaking. Tune back in for that. \line \line http://www.wizworks.com/macsoft\line http://www.techworks.com\line demo: http://www.imgmagazine.com/demos.html\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Scott Kevill's MacQuake Utilities\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Scott Kevill just completed a big list of updates on QuakeFinder, the Macintosh Quake server locator. This most recent round of updates includes the following:\line \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Sort in ascending and descending order \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Add an individual server manually (resolves names if necessary) \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Improved interface for querying a master list (eg. Stomped) \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Cut/Copy/Paste/Clear (delete) servers \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Paste any text into a window to extract servers from it \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Window zoom box now zooms to fit (rather than full screen) \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Window sizes are now remembered \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Filter lists are now saved with the document \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 You can have a default file that automatically loads at startup \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Revert to saved version \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Filter lists can be deleted \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Added cool "Chasing arrows" :) while querying servers (like in Finder 8.0) \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Add "begins with" and "does not begin with" to name & map filters \line \line Scott posted a new screenshot of QuakeFinder showing the current version including its filtering capabilities.\line \line He also added information about his latest work his Quake level editor, "Quiver." Scott said, "it shouldn't be too hard for me to add a light-sourced preview. This means you will be able to perfect all the lighting and shadows from within Quiver instead of having to repeatedly quit the editor, compile the maps, and run Quake until you get it right." \line \line Quiver looks better than even any of the Windows Quake editors currently available.\line \line Stay tuned to Inside Mac Games for updates on QuakeFinder and Quiver coming soon to a Macintosh near you! \line \line Scott's MacQuake Utilities: http://www.curtin.edu.au/~scott/macquake/\line Scott Kevill http://www.curtin.edu.au/~scott/quakefinder/feedback/\line QuakeFinder http://www.curtin.edu.au/~scott/quakefinder/\line Quake: http://www.wizworks.com/macsoft/quake.htm\line screenshot: http://www.curtin.edu.au/~scott/quakefinder/screenshots/\line Quiver: http://www.curtin.edu.au/~scott/quiver/\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 MacLedge on IMG\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line With humble thanks to Mike Dixon, we at IMG are pleased to add to our current news lineup, news reprinted from Mike's Mac Gamer's Ledge. Every day, some hand-picked stories from Mike's excellent page will be posted to the IMG news site right along with the homegrown IMG news you have come to know and love. \line \line Remember, there's more to be had at Mike's site so, if you like what you see, click on through to the Ledge...remember to come back though. Welcome Mike and thanks. \line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Insignia Solutions ships RealPC\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line According to MacWeek, Insignia Solutions last week began shipping "RealPC," its PC compatibility software aimed at gamers. \line \line RealPC boasts all kinds of benefits over compeditor "VirtualPC," including support for joysticks, better Windows performance (including Direct-X support), bi-directional copy and paste, and Rhapsody "blue box" support. \line \line Priced at $79, the package includes DOS 6.22 and a "Best of 3D Action Games" CD-ROM. This CD has 15 popular PC game titles including Dark Forces, Descent, Doom 1.666, Alien Carnage, and Rise of the Triad.\line \line RealPC mimics an Intel Pentium PC with MMX technology as well as full SoundBlaster and joystick support for both DOS and Windows programs. \line \line RealPC does not include any version of Windows, but if you install your own, it will then optimize it for use with RealPC by using its own drivers.\line \line System Requirements\line \line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Any Power Macintosh computer\line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 System 7.1.2 or later\line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Minimum 16 MB RAM (24MB recommended)\line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Free disk space: 45 MB\line \f2\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \u8226? \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 Any Macintosh-compatible CD-ROM drive\line \line We will be providing a full review soon in IMG. \line \line article: http://www8.zdnet.com/macweek/mw_1135/nw_insignia.html \line MacWeek: http://www.macweek.com/\line Insignia Solutions: http://www.insignia.com/\line RealPC: http://www.insignia.com/SoftWindows/Mac/Products/RealPC.html\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Ready To Save The Earth? Alien Attack Is Upon Us!\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Flying Macros Brothers has just released their shareware game, "Alien Attack" for Mac. The game requires a 68040 or PPC Mac, 256-color monitor, and 8 MB of RAM (5 MB available). Choose between single player, two players on one machine or up to 4 players over a local network. Visit Fanasoft's web site for more info and downloading. Support Mac shareware developers: please pay if you play! \line \line http://www.flyingmikros.com/\line http://www.fantasoft.com/HTML/Alien_Attack/AA.html\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Maverick Software says Hexen II for Mac would be cinch to port\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Mac Requests' David Bisset, clued us into Mark Adams' comments on Hexen II. Here's what Mark said:\line \line "Hexen would be an almost simple port to the Mac. Since its based on the Quake code that already exists on the Mac, it would be much easier to just put in the changes for Hexen II than writing something from scratch. I'm definitely pursuing it as a project, although I think Bruce (the main Quake programmer) has dibs on it first. I would say there is a very good chance someone will do it for the Mac, and it should be a relatively quick conversion (3 months or less)."\line \u8212-Mark Adams, Maverick Software\line \line It was widely expected many months ago that someone would port Hexen II to the Mac. Now we just need to see WHO will do it! We'll keep you updated.\line \line You can read more from the pen and the mind of Mike Dixon and company at Mac Gamer's Ledge! \line \line http://www.macledge.com\line http://members.aol.com/mavsftwre/\line http://macrequests.pair.com/\line \line \line \f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf0 \expan0 \ul0 Activision Acquires Rights to More Classic Games\f0\b0\i0\outl0\shad0\fs20 \cf1 \expan0 \ul0 \line Activision announced today that it has acquired publishing rights for two of the most influential games of the early arcade game era. This agreement gives Activision to right to develop and market titles based on the classics "Asteroids" and "Battlezone."\line \line No word on what Activision plans to do with these rights or whether any of the fruits of this agreement will fall near the Mac. \line \line http://www.activision.com\line }
