The /newstuff Chronicles #406 ReX on Base Ganymede: Complete: The level design varies from competent to superb, the architecture is uniformly well-done, and the gameplay is often inspired. Overall, there is a good balance between opposition and weaponry, ammo, health and armor, and powerups. Traps abound, but few are truly cruel, and the author generally provides a "back door". The Jupiter sky lends an otherworldly air to the game, and the new music provides a decent-enough backdrop for the slaughter at hand. (more)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Doomsday 1.9.8 released (7:28 am)
Classic Doom - Posted by Vermil - 0 Comments

Doomsday 1.9.8 has been released. The main change this release is a revised, Qt-based application core, window manager, OpenGL drawing surface management, keyboard/mouse input, and low-level networking (including master server comms). Antialiasing (FSAA) and monitor vsync can now be toggled in the control panel or console rather than having to be set on the command line, and the game window can now be dynamically resized in windowed mode. Download it here, and check the release notes here.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

New maps, sprites, sounds and music. Lots of GENMIDI stuff added. FreeDM is now 100% vanilla compatible including a handful of new maps with many tweaks to existing maps. There is a massive changelog with 2 1/2 pages of commits. Download here.

The Multi-engine server browser, Doomseeker, has added support for Odamex 0.6 with a new plugin. The new Odamex plugin can be downloaded directly by by clicking here. Doomseeker runs on a variety of platforms including, but not limited to, Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux. It also features wad fetching support by utilizing the Wadseeker API, written by the same team.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

The first Saturday Nitro to be played on the new Odamex 0.6, DarkGoth is a cohesive deathmatch compilation set filled to the brim with action.

WAD: DarkGoth
Maps: 22 (02-04, 07-10, 12, 14, 16-18, 20-21, 23, 25-30, 32-33)
Mode: 16-Player DM
Server: CoffeeNet - MWI1
Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Times: Eastern US (8:00 PM), Western US (5:00 PM), UK (01:00 Sunday)

The Europeans aren't far behind with their own event on Sunday which will feature a CTF wad for the first time. The relatively new and highly acclaimed Velocity CTF will be running on Sunday Thunder.

WAD: Velocity CTF
Maps: 22 (02-04, 07-10, 12, 14, 16-18, 20-21, 23, 25-30, 32-33)
Mode: 6 vs 6 CTF
Server: LiquidDoom
Date: Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Times: UK (19:00), Central Europe (20:00), Russia/Moscow (22:00), Eastern US (2:00 PM)

The multi-engine server browser and launcher, Internet Doom Explorer, has released version 5.14. This new version adds full support for Odamex 0.6 servers. In addition to the Odamex support, it fixes and adds some options for GetWad, adds further support for Skulltag and ZDaemon features, and adds ping coloring to the player column. Download it now.

After much anticipation, Odamex has officially released version 0.6. This major version of the multiplayer centric source port introduces a slew of new features including GPL compatible slopes, a robust voting system for players, a netdemo system that allows playback control and the ability to start and stop recording mid-game, improved networking, and much more. You can view the abbreviated changelog for a more complete list of changes and additions.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Risen3D v2.2.14 is available for download. This is a point release that fixes a few things left from the previous release.

In tribute to Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Wolfenstein 3D can now be played online at wolfenstein.bethsoft.com, but that's not all! John Carmack recorded himself playing Wolfenstein 3D, commenting on the various technological advances and glitches in the game. The video can be viewed here.

Friday, May 4, 2012

If you're even a little bit claustrophobic, you might want to stay home for this one. Although it was never officially released, Toke managed to combine the intricacies of a teamwork-based game mode with a fast and hectic style of mapping to create a unique set of maps. I can't say this will be a favorite for everyone, but what it will be is fun. See you there!

WAD: Toke CTF
Maps: 12 (01, 03-11, 13-14)
Mode: 7v7 CTF
Scorelimit: 5
Server: CoffeeNet - MWI1
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 8pm EDT