Citadel makes big promises

There’s a new big remake effort a-brewing in the Free Software world, this time for prominent shooter/RPG, System Shock. under the shape of project Citadel. According to project description, the goal is to recreate the original game using the widely known GPLed platform Darkplaces Engine, upgrading the game’s graphics to full 3D but keeping game aesthetics close to the origianl game. Added modding capabilities and … Continue reading Citadel makes big promises

Annex:CTW RTS version 4.0 close to release

The MegaGlest based RTS Annex: Conquer The World is very close to a major update as version 4.0. Strait from the developer’s mouth: Yes! We are so close we can almost taste it. He also posted a game-play video of the current development version: He also recently stated that the new release will be fully FOSS, i.e. not only GPL source-code but also all artwork … Continue reading Annex:CTW RTS version 4.0 close to release

A potpourri of open-source engines for old(er) games

Yep, not much updates on the blog, but I thought I throw up a list of (mostly) obscure open-source news: Original Keen Dreams source-code liberated Also check out: CloneKeen, Omnispeak & Commander Genius CaveExpress liberated (2d physics game) Pixel Dungeon RogueLike open-sourced (Android only) X-Com: Apocalypse engine reimplementation Libre content replacement project for Gish Stein’s Gate Visual Novel Engine reimplementation Less obscure: New version of … Continue reading A potpourri of open-source engines for old(er) games

Air Conflicts Vietnam Game

Air Conflicts Vietnam Game Overview: Air Conflicts Vietnam is an action air fighting game developed by Pivotal Games and published by SCi (EUR) released on September 3, 2013. It is an air fighter jet based game the all ingame features have been upgrated and improved compared to the previous sequel. All the planes are updated with the new fighter jets. The graphics and visuals are stunningly improved, As … Continue reading Air Conflicts Vietnam Game

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Game

Serious Sam The Second Encounter Game Overview:Serious Sam: The Second Encounter picks up moments after the first game left off. Having traveled back in time to ancient Egypt and defeated countless minions of the nefarious Mental, Sam “Serious” Stone has managed to hop aboard an alien spaceship that will take him straight to the heart of his archrival’s domain. Unfortunately, it unceremoniously crash-lands right back … Continue reading Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Game

Assassin’s Creed 1 Game

Assassin’s Creed 1 Game Overview: Assassin’s Creed features one of the most unique gameworlds ever created: beautiful, memorable, and alive. Every crack and crevasse is filled with gorgeous, subtle details, from astounding visual flourishes to overheard cries for help. But it’s more than just a world–it’s a fun and exciting action game with a ton of stuff to do and places to explore, rounded out with … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed 1 Game

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction Game

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction Game Overview: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction’s first full-sized downloadable add-on is a good one; unfortunately, the main game’s continued online problems diminish its value. Broken matchmaking makes finding a match in any mode–and on any map–a time-consuming hassle, and it’s still all too common to run into server errors when entering the multiplayer menu. These problems are heartbreaking, because … Continue reading Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction Game

Assassin’s Creed 2 Game

Assassin’s Creed 2 Game Overview: Assassin’s Creed II is a gorgeous and impressive piece of work, unfortunately undercut by a few notable issues that intrude on the fun. Developer Ubisoft Montreal has addressed many of the original’s flaws by filling its follow-up with fresh and enjoyable mission types while still retaining the joy of movement and atmospheric wonder that characterized the original. The game’s vision of … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed 2 Game

Arma 3 Alpha Game

Arma 3 Alpha Game Overview:ARMA 3 is set in the near-future, during the mid-2030s, where NATO forces deployed in the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea are trying to hold off a massive Iranian military offensive from the east. During the singleplayer campaign, the player will take the role of a British Special Forces soldier, Captain Scott Miller. Initially, the player must survive on their own … Continue reading Arma 3 Alpha Game