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''10 Jul:'' [ | ''10 Jul:'' [[User:Tatsur0|Tatsur0]] from [http://zombiepanic.org/ Zombie Panic: Source] is kick starting a new [http://www.mod-hq.com/ Mod HQ] column, the [http://www.mod-hq.com/?page=devblog Developer Blog], by explaining what in his experience is the best way to coordinate a team working on a [[Half-Life 2]] modification. Read it [http://mod-hq.com/index.php?page=viewpost&topic_id=900 here] & stay tuned for more entries by other respected community members. | ||
==[[Half-Life 2: Episode One|Episode One]] Critique== | ==[[Half-Life 2: Episode One|Episode One]] Critique== | ||
Revision as of 13:42, 16 July 2006
Nigredo After some Aussie Developers
16 Jul: Nigredo Studios are after some Australian Source SDK users to help build the prototype game to their first upcoming commercial Source title, Prime. All work is paid and will be done from their Norwest Office in Baulkham Hills Sydney. For more information on the game and employment, please check out http://www.nigredostudios.com/work
Work will be a minimum of 2 months on the prototype, and then up to 18 months of full time development, once we receive a publisher.
Valve make multiple announcements at EA conference
14 Jul: Source
- Team Fortress 2 is back, and will ship as the multi-player component of Episode Two.
- A new single-player game, Portal, will also ship with Ep2.
- Ep2 will launch simultaneously on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.
- A former WETA employee is building a "cinematic physics" system for Source
- Source is also receiving "new particle systems, better foliage, and more".
The Atharon Conspiracy
13 Jul: From May to November 2005 a shady group of con artists ran an attempt to trick modders into developing a game for free. ModDB investigates the twists and turns of The Atharon Conspiracy.
After a month-long hiatus, The Atharon Conspiracy is now back online for anyone who didn't get the chance to see it the first time.
http://moddb.com/images/features/25/251/promo.jpg Read the article at steamreview.org
HL2 Mod Team Coordinating
10 Jul: Tatsur0 from Zombie Panic: Source is kick starting a new Mod HQ column, the Developer Blog, by explaining what in his experience is the best way to coordinate a team working on a Half-Life 2 modification. Read it here & stay tuned for more entries by other respected community members.
Episode One Critique
9 Jul: Don't miss this 45-minute critique of Episode One by "Mark", covering various aspects of the episode's story, presentation and meaning.
The Battle Grounds 1 Final released
4 Jul: Battle Grounds, the long awaited revolutionary war mod for Half-Life 1 is now complete. The so called Battle Grounds 1.0f (final) has been released on Independence Day. Go to the official Battle Grounds Website for more information and the live mirror list.
Note:This mod is for HL1, not Source!The Ship for Preload
26 Jun: The Ship (Source), eagerly awaited by many, has been made available for purchase and pre-load on Steam. See the store page for more information.
SiN: Episodes Arena Mode
26 Jun: SiN Episodes Patch Released - Arena Mode Out Now! http://www.ritualistic.com/
Wikipedia updates
26 Jun: The Wikipedia article for the 
Source engine has recently undergone some large improvements. You may be interested in reading about some of the new technologies in development at Valve. As ever, feel free to make your own additions or corrections if you spot any errors!