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]]> 08 Aug 2007 06:26:00 Tank Universal Are you in the real world? Or the virtual?

Whatever your answer, you need to run and gun to survive! Take part in tank battles involving scores of units both friendly and not so friendly.

Bombard the enemy from a distance or close the gap and dodge those shells at point blank range!

Try the new 3 level demo and become the virtual tank commander you were meant to be!
]]> 10 Jul 2007 04:27:00 Kung Fu: Deadly Arts In the province of Hunan, in ancient China, a village has lost its leader and four brothers have lost their father. A tournament of hand to hand combat has been arranged to decide his successor. The four brothers, each deadly in their own style of fighting, must also compete against other Kung Fu artists who have also stepped up to claim the title of village elder. Now it is not only a fight to decide who rules, but a fight… to the death.
]]> 15 May 2007 06:43:22 UFO: Afterlight UFO: Afterlight is the third in the UFO series from Altar Interactive. Set fifty years after the war on Earth, the people of Earth have been forced by the Reticulans to leave. Some of them were sent to the orbital station above the Earth, and their story is told in UFO: Aftershock. Another group were tranported to Mars, and this is their story. With 10,000 cryogenically sleeping people in their care, a group of about 30 talented humans have to carve out an existance on Mars. The terraformation of Mars as well as defending territory from alien invaders are all part of their mission. Not only do you have to manage the day to day operations at the base - such as research, production and construction - You also have to fight out battle in pausable real-time with many levels of intricacy such as the ability to make detailed plans for your soldiers. As the game progresses, new avenues of research opens up which in turn opens up new skillsets and weapons for your soldiers. You will get to know your personell intimately as they progress, and with a strong RPG-element you can mould them into a fighting force with diverse abilities.

This game contains many different types of gameplay which, as a whole, creates something that is a lot more than the sum of its parts.
]]> 09 Mar 2007 09:06:20 Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Based on the blockbuster online multiplayer war Battlefield franchise, EA and developer Digital Illusions are taking the battle to another realm with a modern-war era edition somewhat similar to Battlefield 2 for PCs but developed exclusively for console gamers. Players from the United States, China and the Middle East Coalition will all be represented in harrowing 24-player battles. Command tanks, choppers and any other of more than 30 military vehicles, and make use of more than 70 kinds of weapons.
]]> 07 Mar 2007 01:13:10 Silkroad Although both civilizations, Roma in the west and China in the east, had an inkling of each other, the direct contact did not occur due to hardship natural environment between them. However, intermittence contact had been made via small countries located in the middle.

In 2 B.C., Janggeon who was ordered from Wu Di (Muje), emperor of Han (One of ancient China's countries) explored up to the outside of India for the first time. Due to that, safer route which could be connected with each other had been opened. Via that road, the Chinese silk began to flow to Roma in Europe.

'SilkRoad'

The road that Janggeon had exploited was called 'SilkRoad' by the posterity.
It was crowded with a lot of people including adventurers who mooned over the new world, merchants who made a fortune for a stroke and heroes who contrived the territorial expansion. The road opened by Janggeon's small steps was regarded as the dawn of the new world to realize their respective dreams in the mixture of desires of various people.

In 8th century when several centuries were passed,
Tang (One of ancient China's countries) fell into disorder by Anroksan Rebellion and in the Arabian area, Islam occurred and set up Islam Empire under the slogan of 'the sword in one hand and the Koran in the other hand', and the conquest war under the cloak of Allah was in full swing. Besides, in Europe, the confused times showed up after West Roma had been collapsed.

These troubled times...
The peaceful hand to protect the Silk Road could be naturally neglected and outlaws who tyrannized over many travelers appeared. The Silk Road became in the turmoil of disorder...
]]> 05 Mar 2007 09:09:38 Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War Sand Island military base in the middle of the Ceres Ocean, dividing the two superpowers Osea and Yuktobania. After attempting intercept of an unidentified aircraft, most of the 108th Tactical Fighter Squadron was destroyed. As the base scrambles its defenses and goes on red alert, you and your fellow elite fighter pilots are called up to protect your home nation of Osea. Take flight in the 5th installment of Namco’s landmark air combat series, featuring ultrarealistic graphics, over 50 licensed aircraft and the Wingman Command.
]]> 18 Feb 2007 02:51:47 Darkfall Online Darkfall is a fantasy online world in development at Aventurine, a Greek-based company that absorbed the originator of the project, a Norwegian team called Razorwax, and has advanced it to the stage where preparations are currently being made to begin beta. Set in a world known as Agon, it features six playable races. Humans, Dwarves and the elven Mirdain maintain generally friendly terms among themselves, while Orks and the wolf-like Mahirim, although not quite so amicable, usually aren't hostile to each other. The same cannot be said of the Alfar, pale outcasts who openly loathe all but their own kind.


The character development system is intended to allow for a high degree of customization, offering a vast array of skills and spells. The objective, an appealing one to many observers, is to make it possible for players to follow virtually any type of career path they might want, becoming a de facto explorer, hunter, mercenary, smith, magician, fisherman or almost anything else by making the appropriate choices, with optional prestige classes such as Paladin, Assassin, Gladiator, Enchanter also available. All will adventure in an environment that differs from most others in its clearly stated emphasis on player vs. player combat.
]]> 16 Feb 2007 02:07:31 Master of Orion II: Battle at Antares Master of Orion II is like Civilization. Rather than take over the world, you focus on the galaxy, taking worlds instead of cities. Pick or create your own race, pursue technologies, employ strategic fleet deployments, and engage in extremely advanced diplomacy.

Various paths to victory.
]]> 02 Feb 2007 04:54:21 Armed Assault Armed Assault (ArmA) is a first person tactical military shooter from the creators of Operation Flashpoint - a game with large elements of realism and simulation. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle. The player will find himself thrust in the midst of an engaging and expanding storyline, fighting against smart, aggressive enemies who will continually provide a challenge over a massive landscape.
]]> 01 Feb 2007 10:42:15 Valkyrith: Sector Strike Valkyrith: Sector Strike is a fast paced, multiplayer, space combat simulator which focuses heavily on dog fighting skills, ship customization, and teamwork to succeed and win.

The game is based in a universe where the majority of mankind has been wiped out by war, and those that have survived, are still at it. Living off of scraps, and with barely no new resources to work with, the remaining colonies fight among themselves to survive.

Game is currently being developed with TGE 1.5 with a goal of being released fall 2007.
]]> 27 Jan 2007 09:50:00 Jane's FA-18
Gamespot said,
The flight model is excellent, and if the F/A-18 seems to be having difficulty exiting controlled flight for an extended period, it's because of the fly-by-wire nature of the aircraft in which the control surfaces are adjusted by computer. Weapons are plentiful and are accurately modeled. The avionics appear simple but are comprehensive, because the cockpit displays contain a deceptively large amount of information.

In the near future an economic collapse and extreme poverty lead to a civil war in northern Russia. The moderate democratic forces are threatened with a takeoever by those who would revert to the old days of the iron fist of communism. You are stationed on the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, tasked with defeating the radical "Red" Russians to help preserve democracy for the embattled Blue Russians.

Pilot the legendary F/A-18E Hornet in this modern warfare classic, one of the last of the "Jane's Combat Simulation" brand games published by Electronic Arts. The Hornet, one of America's most capable aircraft, is designed for both ground attacks and air-to-air combat, and is yours to master in multiplayer combat, or in the extensive campaign of single player mode.

T. Byrl Baker said,
Newcomers can turn down all of the realism settings for some quick action, but seasoned sim jockeys will love the game's attention to detail when all the bells and whistles are enabled. The fully functional cockpit is almost a game in itself, considering it simulates most of the real aircraft's radar modes, navigation modes, and other critical-information displays. This is one of those games where every key on the keyboard corresponds to some function within the simulation, and you'll have to learn them all if you want to get the most out of F/A-18.

Additional Game Features:

  • First and Third person perspective.

  • Single player missions and campaign, and multiplayer over internet or LAN with up to 8 players in a highly detailed simulation of the F/A-18E Hornet.

  • Direct 3D and Glide support on the game engine adapted from that used earlier for Jane's F-15, which dates it a bit, but also enabled users to eventually import content from the former game.

  • Addictive (tactical) gameplay, good graphics, solid flight physics, yet a Steep learning curve can challenge those not familiar with flight or flight sims.

  • Challenging and exciting carrier landings and combat, as well as the thrill of flying under beautiful sky graphics.

Publisher Electronic Arts released some twenty flight simulation games between 1995 and 2000 under the brand "Jane's Combat Simulations". They obtained license from Jane's Information Group (aka "Jane's"), a private corporation founded in 1898 by John Fredrick Thomas Jane. Jane's is widely considered the definitive reference group for military hardware, technologies development and strategic analysis, and their association with EA during this period created many of the greatest flight sims yet produced.

Developer: Jane's Combat Simulations
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Released: December 31, 1999

Minimum System Requirements
Intel Pentium III, 580 MB HD, 8x CD-ROM, 16MB DirectX 7 3D Accelerator, Windows 95/98
]]> 25 Jan 2007 06:05:52 CALL OF DUTY 3 In Call of Duty 3, get closer than ever to the fury of combat as an Allied soldier in World War II's most harrowing military operation, the Normandy Breakout Campaign. Melee combat and destructible cover bring you face-to-face with German forces. Multiple attack routes mean you decide whether to flank your enemy or hit him head on. Varied terrain, next-gen graphics and sound, and a dramatic story deliver Call of Duty's signature cinematic intensity.
]]> 24 Jan 2007 10:37:34 Combat Cars An older top-down racing game for the Genesis in the spirit of Micro Machines, but with a variety of characters, all with unique vehicle statistics and weapons. It's a thoroughly entertaining multiplayer game, and can be played cooperatively against the A.I. or competitively against each other.

The game has a catchy musical score by John Carehag, who formerly earned his fame on the Amiga.
]]> 23 Jan 2007 08:00:37 Heresy War Currently in development, Heresy War is a combat space simulator that focuses on delivering a completely immersive experience for both casual and hardcore gamers alike. The player plays a role of a space fighter pilot that gets thrown in the middle of a raging civil war. While trying to put an end to the civil war, a third ,mysterious force gets involved in the conflict and threatens to destroy everything that the humanity stands for.
]]> 23 Jan 2007 12:53:58 Outpost 2: Divided Destiny Outpost 2 is a real-time strategy game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra, released in 1997. Outpost 2's relation to the original Outpost is little more than a namesake.
]]> 16 Jan 2007 06:24:38 Torque Combat Torque Combat is a game StarterKit included with the TorqueX game engine by GarageGames. It is bundled with full source code and demonstrates:

  • TorqueX 2D Framework
  • Local multiplayer capabilities with keyboard or Xbox360 game pad
  • Two different types of game play: Assault and Sumo
  • Playing a TorqueX game on a retail Xbox 360 through the XNA Creator's Club
]]> 10 Jan 2007 02:52:18 Counter Strike: Condition Zero With its extensive Tour of Duty campaign, a near-limitless number of skirmish modes, updates and new content for Counter-Strike's award-winning multiplayer game play, plus over 12 bonus single player missions, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero is a tremendous offering of single and multiplayer content.
]]> 03 Jan 2007 03:08:16 The Divine A hundred years ago Earth became uninhabitable from the impact of a asteroid. Those that escaped Earth fled to the few space colonies available. The overcrowding and lack of resources made the colonies reject some of the survivors. Only the DIVINE were granted access. The rest of the survivors fled in search of a new planet that they could call home.
]]> 02 Jan 2007 06:55:01 Ground Control Note: Don't fail to notice that the full Ground Control game is now a free download!

Speedy3d said,
At the beginning of every mission the units are pre-selected before play so that concentration can be put on the battle rather than the base. This opens up a whole new can of possibilities and ways of expanding just the gameplay itself rather than the management. The need for detailed battle plans and increasingly deceptive and cunning tactics suddenly grows tremendously.

Two political factions have gone to war over a distant world and the secrets it holds in Ground Control, a visually stunning and frenetically paced action/real-time strategy game from Sierra and Massive Entertainment.

By combining strategic combat with fast-paced 3D action elements, Ground Control promises to deliver a fresh experience that will appeal to a wide audience, including online gaming enthusiasts.

At its core, Ground Control is a frenetically paced RTS played out in a visually stunning 3D world. During the course of the game, players will be challenged in an intense arena of battle- effectively managing tactical squads of foot soldiers, mobile units, air craft and support units as they vie for control of a distant planet.

In addition to the epic single-player game, Ground Control's extensive multiplayer component features several unique multiplayer modes including deathmatch-style drop-in games - a first for RTS.


Additional Game Features:

  • Command your squads in a variety of formations, across rugged terrain, and to victory in several different mission objectives.

  • Focus on the strategy and action. Ground Control eliminates many of the tedious aspects of typical RTS games and focuses its gameplay on tactics, strategy, and the art of battle.

  • Choose your troops. Various types of tanks, hover bikes, airplanes, and soldiers will be at your disposal, delivered to the battlefield by orbital dropships. However once you are in battle you won't be able to make more, so proper troop selection will be key to success.

  • Arm your troops. Each unit type has special weapons, abilities, and armor. Players can choose to custom fit each unit or let the game auto-select the proper load out for each mission. Special equipment can include medikits, repair kits, image intensifiers, afterburners, various stationary turrets, or repair stations. Most specials can usually be used two or three times during a level, although the most powerful special abilities, such as the bomber's tactical nuclear warhead, are limited to a single use.

  • Advanced artificial intelligence makes your troops and your enemy's troops act and fight realistically.

  • A gripping story line will unfold as you command your troops through 30 single-player missions.

  • Take the battle online. Battle your friends or enemies via the Internet or LAN in traditional RTS multiplay, as well as in multiplayer modes new to the RTS genre.

  • Control the camera to get a better view of the action. A free-floating camera allows you to zoom in and out and view the action from any angle.

  • Ground Control completely does away with resource and economic management, expanding the conventional focus from real-time strategy into real-time tactical combat.

  • Ultra high quality 16Bit textures and amazingly detailed units and buildings. Ground Control employed relatively new 'Rendering Distance' code features that control the level of polygons you can see by the distance at which they are. A character seen at great distance may consist of only a few polygons, but zooming in reveals gorgeous detail.

  • Hands-on tutorial gets you up to speed for your role as a battlefield commander by tasking you with various and comprehensive objectives and enemy engagements.

Developer: Massive Entertainment
Publisher: Sierra
Released: June 1, 2000

Minimum System Requirements
233 MHz CPU, 32 MB RAM, 4 MB video card RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, DirectX 7.0a, 306 MB available hard disk space, Windows 95.
]]> 01 Jan 2007 09:10:23 Aces High Over Verlor Island The airspace over Verlor Island is a hot spot for fantastic dogfights, and you're one of the pilots! Battle the computer or up to 7 other people online! Will you emerge from the fury of bullets and explosions as the best pilot in the sky?

Featuring detailed 3D environments, fast and easy online play, and an assortment of special moves and different ways to score, Aces High Over Verlor Island has something for everyone.

The final build features a tutorial mode, 3 single player modes, and online multiplayer for up to 8 players, so dust off your flight gloves and start practicing your maneuvers!
]]> 01 Jan 2007 04:47:06 Over Over is an MMORTS set in a sci-fi environment where, as the commander of your space fleet, you will lead it during missions against the antagonist factions dwelling the galaxy. As the game progresses, you will increase your commander skills and expand your fleet by trading the earned points with new units.
]]> 01 Jan 2007 04:02:06 Seal Team Realistic simulation of the Vietnam War, take a tour of duty as a SEAL team member and take your squad in to combat.

Missions range of such as recon, demolition, espionage, rescue, and straightforward assault.

Features authentic weapons, situations, medals, uniforms, and even hand signals. The missions themselves are realistic and take a long time to plan out to complete.

Call in your LZ, helicopter/F4 strikes, EVac's.

This game has some of the most realistic aspects and control of your support craft through radio. No one man army, or helicopter pilot/special forces/rambo, as seen in many newer games.
]]> 29 Dec 2006 08:23:10 Hover Tank 3D HT3D is a tank arena combat game, with missions, versus CPU play, online multiplayer, and much more. It features many different types of gameplay, and is customizable to look and play how you want it to. The game is made in Game Maker's D3D, and is a fully 3D game.
]]> 27 Dec 2006 05:52:39 Freespace 2 Freespace 2 is a space combat simulator published in 1998. Long heralded by fans as the epitome of the genre, it was also sadly one of the last truly great games of its type.

In the game, you play as an anonymous pilot of the Terran Alliance, fighting for galactic peace. However, the plot quickly turns, as it appears that the Shivan threat (thought defeated in Freespace: the Great War) has returned.

The gameplay is mission based, with each mission giving you a set of often-changing objectives to be accomplished ranging from interception to recon to patrol. Just like others in the genre, the game takes place completely from the cockpit of your ship, although your ships and the scale of the forces you command change over the course of the game -- eventually orchestrating full fighter wing engagements.

The game has an amazing plot and beautifully rendered enviroments, with a truly epic sense of scale. Couple that with an intense and fun multiplayer experience, and you have one grand game in your hands.
]]> 19 Dec 2006 04:49:25 Freelancer Freelancer is a space-based combat simulator/Extremely open-ended Role playing game. Spanning several star systems, and easily 100 hours of gameplay, the game was a marvel of its time. It has an excellent plotline, set in the same universe as Starlancer, and it will keep you engaged for quite awhile.

You play as a freelancer, or mercenary, out to make his way in the universe, and you eventually become entangled in a plot of galactic importance.

The controls are awkward at first, being one of the few mouse based games rather than WASD for control, but it quickly becomes intuitive.

One of the first non-MMORPG games to sport an online mode that could handle up to (in one case) 100 players in a persistant universe, the game is almost considered to be an MMORPG. It really is the NWN of Space RPG's.
]]> 19 Dec 2006 04:36:49 Terminal Velocity Earth sends you as the pilot of it's finest spacecraft to defend against aliens that were once your allies.

Written by Mark Randel of Terminal Reality, Inc, the lead programmer of Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.0, Terminal Velocity was the first game ever to be released by 3D Realms, the 3-d game division of Apogee. TRI would soon after release Duke Nukem 3D.

Originally available on floppy disks or CD, the disk version was discontinued in March of 1997. Terminal Reality later made two sequels to Terminal Velocity, both for Windows, both distributed by Microsoft: Fury3 in 1995, and Hellbender in 1996. In late 1995, there was also a Fury3 add-on pack called F-Zone. Fury3, Hellbender, and F-Zone have all been since discontinued by Microsoft.

Developer: Terminal Reality, Inc.
First published by 3-d Realms May 1, 1995.
Subsequently commercially published by Formgen, Inc.

Additional game features:

  • Weapon power-ups, engine upgrades and craft improvements, music and sound effects.

  • Well developed flight model in an early entry of a 3D engine using realistic texture mapped terrain over various planets, as well as through subterranean tunnels.

  • Single player only.

System Requirements: A 486 computer with VGA, CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM and 14MB of hard drive space.

MS-DOS/95

Trivia! Terminal Velocity was the first Shareware game ever featured on a major gaming magazine cover prior to it's release when it made the cover of "Computer Player" in April 1995.

Tip: A user suggests that DosBox users are suggested to up the cycles to around 16.000 for smooth performance
]]> 15 Dec 2006 11:04:09 IL-2 Sturmovik The Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik was a legendary Russian ground attack aircraft, and appears in this WW2 combat flight sim in 10 variations representing 1941 through 1943. The game also features a host of other allied and enemy aircraft, many of them flyable.


IL-2 Sturmovik was developed by Maddox Games of Russia's software giant 1C, who published the game there. Ubisoft published the game in the rest of the world in 2001.

Most IL-2 players opt to include the subsequent expansions Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack and Pacific Fighters in the installation, as it's become nearly a requirement for many of the remaining game servers.

Additional Game Features

  • 1. Fly 31 types of Russian, German and American planes. See them in different camouflage and paint schemes for different times of the year (at least summer and winter)
  • 2. Fly pilot or rear gunner (IL-2 plane types only)
  • 3. Choose between realistic and simple flight models with many adjustments to various realism settings.
  • 4. See 40 other types of aircraft engaged in large air battles.
  • 5. Engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground battles
  • 6. Destroy any ground object, such as buildings, bridges, airfields, etc...
  • 7. Play quick missions using full mission parameter settings
  • 8. Play different types of single missions
  • 9. Play campaign missions and track your career (with ranks and awards)
  • 10. Fight against intelligent AI opponents
  • 11. Play two different multiplayer modes: dog-fighting or cooperative missions across a LAN or the Internet with dedicated servers for online play
  • 12. Multiplay: with up to 32 players in dogfight and 16 players in cooperative missions. Use custom paint schemes, squadron nose art, numbering on wings, and national markings for each single plane.
  • 13. Record a flight track of any of your flights and edit these tracks. Then play and enjoy or send this track file to others.
  • 14. Use Network and Internet voice communications for multiplayer sessions
  • 15. Build new missions and scenarios with an easy to use mission builder. Use missions for single or multiplayer sessions
  • 16. Play new scenarios designed by other players
  • 17. See exceptionally high quality aircraft and ground unit graphics
  • 18. See massive air and ground battles between German and Russian airplanes and tanks
  • screenshot19. See realistic dynamic damage modeling
  • 20. See realistic 3D world environment, including terrain, sky, unique clouds and weather conditions
  • 21. See realistic smoke, explosions, fire and other special effects
  • 22. Hear immersive radio chatter

Trivia! The Soviet Union produced a total of 36,163 of Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik combined with it's successor the Il-10, making it the most produced aircraft design in aviation history.
]]> 15 Dec 2006 09:46:16 Starshatter Starshatter: The Gathering Storm represents the next generation of space combat simulation games. The Gathering Storm release is a major upgrade to the original version of Starshatter, with all new artwork, music, cockpit voice-over, and animated cutscenes. The Gathering Storm allows you to experience the world of Starshatter with more punch and excitement than ever before!

Starshatter extends the gameplay concepts of the classic sims by combining fighter and starship combat in a single game. You begin the game as either a fighter pilot or the captain of a small Frigate-class starship. As you progress through the game, you can earn promotions and awards until you are commanding a massive fleet carrier with three wings of fighters and a complete escort of warships. Starshatter promotes airborne fighter combat to a first-class game component, allowing you to take-off and land at planetary bases, engage in aerial dogfights, and use air-to-ground missiles to destroy ground targets.

Starshatter also integrates elements of real-time-strategy games by allowing fleet commanders to direct the battle on a tactical level, launching fighters and directing destroyers to defend the fleet and annihilate enemy forces. You will arm fighters for patrol or strike missions. You will send orders to your escorting destroyers and frigates to engage enemy starships or defend the fleet from attack by enemy fighters. You are the admiral, and you decide how to employ all of your forces in battle. It is all up to you.
]]> 08 Dec 2006 11:44:29 Outbound Outbound is a far-future combat shooter set on 8 different planets. Guide your AMV (Armored Mobile Vehicle) over varied and treacherous terrain, destroying enemy units to achieve each mission objective. Fast paced with plenty of action, explosions and powerups, fans of shooters can't miss Outbound.
]]> 07 Dec 2006 06:20:56 Maniac Machines Maniac Machines is an experimental racing battle game, featuring rigid body physics, weapons and anti-gravity racing.
]]> 28 Nov 2006 02:31:37 F.E.A.R. In F.E.A.R. you aren't a soldier -- you are a weapon. A paramilitary force infiltrates a multi billion dollar aerospace compound taking hostages, but issuing no demands. The government responds by sending in its best special operations teams, only to have them obliterated. Live footage of the massacre is cut short by an unexpected wave of destruction that leaves military leaders stunned and in disbelief. With no other option, they send in the ultimate warrior: You.


The multiplayer part of the game, titled F.E.A.R. Combat, can be downloaded and played for free.
]]> 22 Nov 2006 10:16:30 BattleTech Simulator I am building a 3D Real-Time Simulator for the BattleTech/MechWarrior Universe. The rules will follow the role-playing rules and only vary in the conversion from a turn-based system to a real-time system. All conversions will be justified and will result in similar, if not identical behavior, if viewed in a turn-based time frame.

Physics, scale, and interactions will be of highest importance, followed by accurate input/output (i.e external hardware, see MechWarrior Combat Simulator Cockpit for more explanation), and with visual impressiveness being of lowest importance (i.e. I'm not starting out with beautiful models that don't interact with their environment correctly). Network multi-player is not a priority.

The initial project will cover the technology of 2550. It will start in the year 2550 and span to current time of 3070's. Since a game that size would be imposible to create in one shot, it will start with the range 2550 to 3025, a decline in technology. Each faction will be a separate add-on as will steps in time (3025-3050, 3050-3055, etc.). Clan will be an option, but only through participation in the Exodus.

The primary focus is a single-player game, multi-player is a separate function with the possibility of tying the two together with Solaris VII. The game will be comprised of a multi-generational character (obvious given the time frame). The game will be a collection of campaigns, divided into battles. Progress through the game will present options to the user allowing them to shape their destiny. All element of the game can be either scripted (pre-determined), randomly generated, or a combination of the two.
]]> 21 Nov 2006 06:10:29 Void War Void War is an indie 3D space combat sim.

Strap into one of six unique starfighters and get ready for the best space combat action to be found in this solar system: Void War. Simple, easy-to-learn controls let you focus on flying and fighting through awesome 3D battlefields. Void War is a unique blend of space-combat simulation, old-school arcade-style action, and run-and-gun thrills of first-person shooters.

The single-player campaign propels you into a tongue-in-cheek story of rescue as you do battle against some of the most lethal weirdoes in the galaxy. Alternately, the "Free For All" mode lets you hone your skills in a no-holds-barred brawl in 3D space.

Two multiplayer modes allow you to jump into battles with friends and strangers to prove who is the best fighter pilot in the galaxy. Online match-making servers let you find games to join quickly and easily. Prepare to join the ranks of the elite...
]]> 13 Nov 2006 02:43:09 Air Ace Online Air Ace is a multiplayer only world war two fighter combat game. Players battle it out for supremacy of the skies. Using high-end shader graphics and a unique physics engine with the Torque Shader engine as its core, the game features intense dogfighting action.

Gameplay is very straightforward, you fly, you fight, you die. Various game modes can be set on the server, dogfight, team dogfight, capture the bases etc. But our aim is to get you into combat within the first 20 seconds.
]]> 25 Sep 2006 01:23:15 Dark Horizons : Lore Invasion DH: Lore Invasion puts the player into the very mind of the most lethal war machines ever to engage combat in the war-torn Earth of 2155. Connected by a remote neural link, you control your Mechanized Assault Vehicle (MAV) in a squad of allied warriors while seeking to claim soil for the faction to which you've pledged your allegiance. Can you lead your people to peace in a harsh universe where reflexes and nerves of steel are the touchstones of victory? Or will your enemy overpower you with superior resolve and unrelenting firepower? How will you write the Lore of the future?
]]> 22 Sep 2006 02:06:04 ThinkTanks

Charge in, take aim and take off!


ThinkTanks is a tank combat game designed to be a blast for the new and experienced gamer alike with lighthearted, fast paced pandemonium. Either battling against brain-hungry bots in solo play or going head-to-head against others online, ThinkTanks has something for everyone.

Solo Play


You find yourself in a ThinkTank... just one of many brain slaves imprisoned by Alien Mind Control-- only you have managed to escape their brain rays. But the moment you are free, you are besieged on all sides by insane bot-tanks. You must destroy or be destroyed and keep on your toes at all times. Luckily you can collect powerups that give you wacky weapons to help you stay alive. As you progress through each level, the bot tanks get smarter, stronger and crazier as Alien Mind Control reprograms the bot tanks to match your wits. Your goal is to beat the bosses, then rescue your brain-brethren and continue the fight on other worlds.

Quickplay Battle Mode


Upon entering, you are immediately engaged by heavy artillery. This is no-holds-barred warfare and to the victor go the points. You can be catapulted or thrust in any direction by rolling over the boost and jump pads to escape attack or rush the enemy. The lush, green hills are scattered with bots on the warpath, bots choking in their own smoke, floating orbs with special powers and ammunition, boulders, trees, AND the dreaded pit of doom. The goal here is to keep your brain intact, and triumph over bots of every shape, size, speed and skill.

Scrum


You are cast into a veritable feeding frenzy of tanks. You need to simultaneously track the position of your tank relative to the scrum ball using your radarscope, while navigating your tank along the bumpy terrain. If you are quick enough to pick up the ball yourself, you must make a mad dash to the goal, evading the thirsty pack of mad bots heavy on your trail. You win by capturing the most scrum balls in the allotted time.

Both On-line BattleMode and Scrum games have team-play variants and online chat that allow players to play together cooperatively.
]]> 22 Sep 2006 01:35:46 Tankbuster Tankbuster! Blow up many different types of targets (2), while evading enemy fire. Defend your homeland from hordes of rampaging tanks!
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