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GERMAN `PTW` PATCH TOMORROW
(2 December 2002, 10:39 | Civ3) As first reported by Civ3.de, Infogrames Germany has declared that a patch for Civilization III: Play The World will be made available tomorrow, December 3rd, but it is not yet known what version it will be.
The German variant of the aforementioned expansion pack was released with v1.01 included, and therefore the said pending update could be v1.04 or v1.14. - DanQ
SN HOLIDAY GUIDE INCLUDES...
(1 December 2002, 23:54 | MoO3) Shacknews` "Holiday Buying Guide 2002" includes Quicksilver Software`s Master of Orion III. Writes Jason "loonyboi" Bergman:
Old school strategy gamers probably are already salivating at the thought of a new [MoO3] game, but this new one adds enough to the core formula that it should appeal to newcomers as well. [..] [W]hereas the first two games in the series limited you to a small section, [this instalment] takes things to the next level...
Bergman also makes a comment at the end of his summary of the game consistent with earlier indications as to the turn-based strategy title`s anticipated release date:
Note that this game has been bumped back to the week before Christmas, so it’ll have to be a last-minute gift for many of you.
MoO3 appears third on SN` list after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind/Tribunal and Neverwinter Nights, the latter of which is also being published by Infogrames. For additional MoO3 release date coverage of recent, click here. - DanQ
ELITED TAKES LOOK AT GALCIV
(1 December 2002, 23:30 | GalCiv) The most recent known Galactic Civilizations preview credit goes to Elited, written by site staffer `-ViX-`. The brief one-page article is accompanied by two screenshots.
GalCiv from scratch for Windows users, complete with a few tweaks to make it even better, the said reviewer writes. GalCiv is looking at a February release and has just reached beta 3. From what I have seen it is looking promising for 4X fans. - DanQ
WP`S NEW GALCIV SCREENS
(1 December 2002, 23:18 | GalCiv) Worthplaying yesterday posted have a dozen screenshots from the current beta of Galactic Civilizations being produced by Stardock Systems.
Thanks to Blues News for the news tip. - DanQ
DATE SET FOR GC BETA 4
(1 December 2002, 23:10 | GalCiv) Friday, December 13th is the anticipated release date of the fourth beta of Stardock Systems` Galactic Civilizations. Amongst the significant changes, as announced by Project Lead Brad "Frogboy" Wardell on the game`s official website today:
* Fleet grouping (put ships together into "fleets" that can be moved as a single unit).
* Terror Stars
* Vastly more United Planets Issues
* Vastly more Random events
* Completed End Screens
* Updated Computer AI
* More music and one of the completed cut scenes
* Lots of game balancing.
The most previous beta, 3E, was released just last Wednesday. - DanQ
GUIDE REPORTS, ROUND THREE
(1 December 2002, 15:40 | MoO3) The third in an ongoing series of Master of Orion III strategy guide reports is here. This time, we have indications that both Electronic Boutqiue and Best Buy stores, at least in parts of the United States, have also placed the book on their shelves. This data feed is again first presented with geographical location followed by store name, price (if relayed) and name/handle of submitter in order of receipt:
Pleasanton, California, United States: EB store in Stoneridge Mall, $19.99US. -- Jeff Griffiths
London, Ontario, Canada: EB store, $27.95CA. -- Tiercellus
(City Not Given), Ohio, United States: Best Buy, $19.99US. -- Randal J. "playshogi" Andrews
For those who do not have an EB location in their hometown, do not have time to get to one or the one nearby is not yet carrying the guide, you can order it from EB`s website for $19.99US. According to EB, the title usually ships within twenty-four hours indicating plentiful stock at present. The publisher is renowned outfit Prima Publishing. BestBuy`s website is only offering the game itself for purchase at $49.99US with free shipping.
Thanks to three individuals above who have taken the time to write in. Should others also come across the MoO3 strategy guide being sold in their area, please let the Apolyton News Department know and include a) your geographical location, b) the store(s) name(s), and c) the guide`s price(s). For two related stories, click here. - DanQ
