"Hello everyone! Today we are happy to offer up the demo for the second Strategic Command 2 expansion, Patton Drives East. This exciting new expansion explores the various what-if's of an alternate outcome to the events of World War 2 including how a war between Stalin's armies and the Allies would play out.

Strategic Command 2 Patton Drives East Expansion is currently available for Pre-Order via our online webstore with an official release date occurring in early May."

Changelist

• Added Voice Chat Support
• Pressing F5 now refreshes the match search list
• Fix for spawn camping
• Switch weapon is now faster in adversarial
• Lower respawn timer for deathmatch and team deathmatch
• Added Team balance XP penalty
• Enabled outfitting option in observer mode.
• Team Leader respawn modification: Respawning with the leader is now the default option

• Fixed hang time when playing matches on certain graphics hardware
• Fixed delays for clients when using the custom face feature in-game
• Fixed game crash when the user would click in a certain area from the Leaderboards menu
• Fixed textures corruption when changing antialiasing repeatedly on certain graphics hardware
• Reviewed some achievements unlock when playing online
• Fixed game mode selection bug after being kicked from a dedicated server
• Fixed online problem of client being thrown out of a game when host uses Alt+Tab
• Fixed problem related to weapon templates switch when using only a keyboard
• Fixed the map update in the games list when the SADS uses map cycle
• Fixed issue with The Ace Always Wins! reward
• Fixed malfunction with mouse/keyboard uses in menus
• Fixed a client crash releated to host changing server for the Comcast Event map
• Fixed issue with the Face Scan on certain camera hardware
• Added fix to prevent opening console while chatting
• Fixes allowing better support of ATI Crossfire configuration
• Fixed HUD problems when using all of the Rainbow's grenades
• Fixed issue when the host would get stuck in the pause menu by kicking the clients while he is respawning
• Fixed a black screen issue when client would join a game in progress.
• Fixed problems related to weapon restriction configuration in Terrorist Hunt
• Fixed experience boost exploit in the first act in single player
• Fixed issue of the crosshairs that disapear when taking cover and aiming simultaneously.
• Fixed sound issue when Bishop's weapons are lost if the user shoots and kills Dennis Cohen.
• Fixed the wrong behavior of a hand gun after changing it from Outfitting menu.
• Fixed issue where client gets stuck in the respawn screen at 0 seconds while in observer mode
• Fixed respawn issue when playing terrorist hunt game at realistic difficulty
• Fixed issue of the laser beam shifting off target after shooting with a pistol

Patch Changelist:

The Module Edition Upgrade package updates the Witcher to version 1.3 and adds the functionality of running a user editable module. The sample module has been provided, offering a couple of hours of additional gameplay, which can be altered by the user using the Module Editor. The New Game main menu offers two options now: starting the regular game, or starting new adventure (new module).

WARNING! The Witcher 1.3 Module Edition is only partially compatible with saved games from previous versions (1.0, 1.1a, 1.2). Loading older saved games is still possible but may lead to unexpected behavior and other problems. The players are advised to restart the game from the beginning using The Witcher 1.3 Module Edition.

• Fixed various localization issues for English, French, Italian, German and Spanish languages,
• Fixed combat abilities 'Patinado' and 'Sinister' issue when proper modifier has not been applied correctly under given circumstances

• Fixed a few random crashes in Prologue and Chapters 1, 2 and 3
• Fixed crash in Act 4 when running near exit to lakeside from village to inn
• Fixed game crash when using Alt+Tab, especially while loading location or game
• Fixed dialogue camera shots on standing up characters
• Fixed issue with 'Game Paused' text disappear occasionally after exiting game panel when game was paused during opening of a panel
• Fixed issue with disabled attack when player holds block for a long time and then immediately tries to strike
• Fixed various issues regarding mousedrive steering and pathfinding
• Fixed weapon enchants not updating properly when switching weapon slots or dropping weapon from inventory panel
• Fixed issue with Geralt not attacking immobile creatures or not approaching objects from a certain distance
• Fixed issue with blocking middle mouse button during some cutscenes and when fistfight starts
• Fixed occasional issues with sheathing weapon after combat and on Alt+Tab
• Fixed issue with breaking meditation mode if Geralt is attacked when entering meditation

Changelist

Hunter

• Tranquilizing Shot no longer incorrectly restricts use of other Hunter abilities in specific situations.

• Combat Log
  • Only the last 300 combat log entries are now stored.
  • Filter settings are now properly saved.
  • Changing zones will no longer reload the entire log

• Fixed a sound engine error that was causing lock-ups on exit.
• Fixed a shader error that was causing kernel panics on Mac PowerPCs.
• Fixed a bug on Mac that was preventing the intro Cinematics from playing.

This new demo contains several hours of gameplay and lets you play as the great detective, hot on the trail of Arsène Lupin, the famous French thief, who plans to steal a precious painting at the National Gallery in London. You will have to gather clues, investigate crime scenes, interview witnesses and display all your reasoning skills to solve the puzzles left by the gentleman burglar and keep him from stealing the painting and embarrassing Scotland Yard.

Sins of a Solar Empire represents the birth of the RT4X genre, seamlessly blending spectacular tactical combat with grand-scale space strategy. Players must conquer worlds, engage in diplomacy and trade with other civilizations, and use the resources at their disposal to enhance their economy, develop new technology and increase military power. They must then test their mettle on a 3D tactical battlefield, where their ships will fight it out in stunning visual glory.

"This Second Edition version scheduled for wide public release, is based on improved versions of the original GameTap exclusive version. The graphics engine, all 3D assets have been upgraded to the latest versions used in the upcoming sequel Talon Elite title. This represents a drastic and dramatic improvement over the older version of the game."

"Tale of a Hero is fantasy adventure with a fairy tale atmosphere, spreading dialog, original characters, elaborate puzzle design and subtle ironic humor."

"Set in space, Lost Empire: Immortals features 6 playable races, each with their own compelling storyline who battle for domination of a vast empire. Players will be able to research technologies from a multilevel science tree as well as use the leaders of their empire as diplomats, space engineers, archeologist and much more."

We are glad to announce that the Patch 1.0.8.1 is available. This patch contains all previous correctives as well as new improvements for the game, including a better cheat protection system…

The list of correctives and improvements is available here.

Patch 1.2 can be applied to both vanilla Crysis (v1.0) and Crysis v1.1 since it will update automatically to Crysis version 1.2.

Changelist

In the first demo you played as the Norse Warrior, a brutal character who goes through the game using massive swords and powerful assaults to defeat enemies. Now it’s time for magic and potent spells with the Egyptian Sorcerer!

In this 1.22 GB demo, you will play as the Egyptian Sorcerer, one of the four characters available in the full game. As the powerful sorcerer you can invoke a vast array of fire-based spells that are particularly suited to fighting enemies at a distance. He is also a master of darkness-based spells which can annihilate enemies or inflict curses on them. You will start this demo with a Level 12 character and can develop along the numerous battles that await you. This allows you to get familiar with the numerous skills and powers available to the Egyptian Sorcerer.

• 36 Updated OOB files
• Upgraded ScenHack
• There was a problem in the game campaign code affecting some players that would prevent them from deleting a campaign core formation after purchase. This has been fixed.
• A bug in ScenHack would prevent players from loading scenarios made with version 2.0. Fixed.
• The OOB changes are mainly the result of correcting discrepancies between some weapons and units in the various OOB's that use them. All OOB's were then put through the cost calculator once again to ensure uniformity .
• Smoke shells will only be issued to land based 60mm - 159mm caliber artillery and mortar units. Rockets will not have smoke issued except for the German Nebelwerfer 41 15cm rockets.

The Warrior is the first of two demos being released for Call For Heroes: Pompolic Wars. The second demo, titled “The Amazon Girl,” is set to be releasing May, 25th, 2007

This latest update brings two improvements to the PBEM system to assure that the World War II-style player vs. player action runs in tip top shape.

• Fixed an issue where form IDs were not being marked as free properly, causing objects to disappear in game.
• Fixed a crash caused by bad form IDs
• Fixed an issue where the game would try to use form IDs that were either restricted or not available yet.