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MaP | Zone FREE™, integrating the FX-Map concept, is a cutting-edge plug-in for Adobe Photoshop™ and Illustrator™. This ultimate complex pattern modeler enables anyone to both create and edit FX-Maps.

mapzone is basically a texture creator that plugs into Adobe Photoshop. There is a free version for download and it comes with alot of tools. There are also tutorials available on the site. If you are looking to ... [ There's more ]

Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Dec 16, 2004

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Software development firm Spiral Graphics Inc. today revealed a number of details regarding its upcoming seamless texture editor, Genetica 2. The application, slated for release during the first quarter of 2005, is the much anticipated upgrade to the popular Genetica texture editor.

According to the company, Genetica 2 will fully unveil a new "Lab System" that was first previewed by the Wood Workshop, Spiral Graphics' popular seamless wood generator released earlier this y... [ There's more ]

Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Dec 14, 2004

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Now you can start mapping for Splinter Cell 2: Pandora Tomorrow. Ubisoft has released a map editor along with 2 example maps. I found the 20Mb download available at:
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Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Dec 14, 2004

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In a suit brought to court by Valve Software accusing Sierra Online of copyright infringement in 2002, the U.S. Federal District Court in Seattle, WA has granted its motion for summary judgement concerning "Cyber Café Rights and Contractual Limitation of Liability".

The judge also ruled in favor of a motion by Valve to "recover copyright damages for any infringement as allowed by law without regard to the publishing agreement's limitation of liability clause."... [ There's more ]

Posted by RedTiger in Gaming News on Nov 30, 2004

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I found a reprint of a letter to the public from an anonymous spouse of Electronic Arts. This person speaks out against the horrible working hours required by the company. You should check it out and make sure to investigate any of your future imployment with this in mind. I am reprinting it again below....... [ There's more ]

Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Nov 29, 2004

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JoWood has launched a teaser site for the coming game StarGate SG-1 - The Alliance. The site states that this game "is the spectacular interactive game experience that puts players in the action packed universe of the hit Stargate SG-1 television series." I look forward to seeing where they go with this first person shooter.... [ There's more ]

Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Nov 22, 2004

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I received an interesting letter today from the IGDA (International Game Developers Association) Board of Directors. It talks of the horrible working conditions developers are forced to face in the work place and how we need to work together to put this to an end.

I have heard rumors about horrible working conditions. Developers are told to pull over-nighters and work weeks without a break. All this for pretty low pay because there is always another kid out there who can do the... [ There's more ]

Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Nov 17, 2004

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So, HALO 2 is finally out and you should have at least gotten a couple hours of gameplay into it by now. I wanna know what you think of it. To be honest, I don't think it's as good as I was expecting... and perhaps that's what is wrong with the game. My expectations were higher due to the marketing of the game; and good marketing it was.

Let me know what you think in the comments here... and to start it off, I will let you know what I think.
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Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Nov 10, 2004

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Spiral Graphics Inc. has released the Wood Workshop, a powerful seamless texture generator that specializes in the creation of tiling wood textures. The application can be downloaded for free from the company's website.

The Wood Workshop was designed to allow users to quickly achieve a variety of effects simply by adjusting sliders and making selections. The application contains a total of well over 200 sliders and selectable options, meaning that as well as being free, it is likely... [ There's more ]

Posted by foyleman in Gaming News on Nov 4, 2004

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Call of Duty 2 and True Crime 2 confirmed

CEO says to expect a slew of sequels in Activison's 2006 fiscal year, including Quake IV, THUG 3, and Spider-Man 3.

Following today's earnings announcement from Activison, CEO Ron Doornink took part in a conference call with analysts. Apparently unsatisfied with

Posted by StrYdeR in Gaming News on Nov 4, 2004