Epic Games have released their complete Unreal Engine 3 (one of the most advanced and powerful game engines around) for free to indie and mod developers. This is a massive step, especially considering that the engine is worth millions, and yet people can now have access to all of the engine tools for nothing at all. The tools have been appropriately named as the Unreal Development Kit (UDK) and can now be downloaded straight from http://www.udk.com/.
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The software side of the project is now complete and is completely ready to roll. Everything has been customised and you can’t actually tell that Windows runs underneath (even replaced the default shell from explorer). Looks pretty sweet. Plans have since been updated and the next step is to start cutting.
Here is the background design for the control panel (still not 100%, but nearly there) and a basic 3D mock-up image of how the completed design will look:
Don’t forget to keep an eye on the Arcade Project page for further updates.
I am currently starting a project which I shall be working on over the next few months. I am planning on building a bartop arcade machine (a smaller, desktop sized version of a full cabinet). It will have a computer built in which will run a number of arcade and console emulators through a front-end, which means that multiple games from multiple platforms will be playable on it.
I have set up a page regarding this project, which will be constantly updated as the project progresses: Here.
The new update for Wii System Menu has been released, and now stands at version 4.0. This update includes a new SD channel, allowing the use of (down)loading Virtual Console games straight to and from your SD card. It now also allows support for SDHC cards (up tp 32gb, instead of the 2gb limit), meaning that loads of VC games can be stored. Additionally, Nintendo have released an update for the Virtual Console, called the Virtual Console Arcade; allowing for extra arcade titles to be downloaded. The current available games include: Gaplus, Mappy, Starforce and The Tower of Druaga, with other titles coming soon. These titles will cost between 500-600 Wii points to purchase.
To get the update, simply turn on your Wii and go to your Wii System Settings. Scroll to last page and click on Wii Update, and let it do its stuff. You will need to make sure that you have an Internet connection however. It may take a good 5-10 minutes to update also, depending on your connection and Nintendo’s servers – it took mine a while to update.
You can find more information on Nintendo’s website, Here.
I am so glad I managed to get Left4Dead after ages of putting off buying it, it is a fantastic game – the co-op gameplay is awesome, especially online. Many people have complained that there are only a few maps and that they have gotten bored with it after a few days, but even though this might be true, I always end up coming back to it. It is always somewhat different each time you play, and I have found myself playing Versus mode quite often as of late. I just can’t wait until the SDK is released, so that people can start making custom maps and mods. Also, the DLC should be available soon, meaning a new game mode and more campaign maps for Versus mode, I can’t wait!
Update: The DLC is now available to download, check your Steam client for updates.
I have always been a fan of Valve’s games, especially the Half Life series, they were amazing (roll on Episode 3!). There is something different about Valve’s engine that seems different than the rest, I don’t know what exactly, but it it is a good thing.
So, does anyone fancy a game of Left4Dead in the somewhat near future? My steam account is jamieoliver22 if anyone wishes to add me.
Woo, I have bought a Wii. 
I have been wanting one for ages, and I have finally got around to buying one. I got one for £165 from CeX, and bought a load of games for it off Ebay – bargain. I have bought Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda: Twilight Princess and Wii Play (for the extra remote). I have also bought Super Mario Sunshine on the GameCube, an got a memory card and controller for it.
If you want to add me on your friends list:
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