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Wizznic! 0.7 alpha Updated 18 Mar 10 15:39
submitted by dustedposted by nath
Category: puzzle
Avg. Rating: 4.164.164.164.16

Description: Wizznic is a puzzlegame based on an arcade classic.

Changelog:

  • Many bugs fixed
  • Better controls
  • Content-pack support
  • More levels
  • More bling
  • ogg/mp3 playing support
 

Pioneers 0.12.3 Updated 18 Mar 10 15:07
 posted by nath
Category: strategy
Avg. Rating: 4.314.314.314.31

Description: A strategy game based on the boardgame "Settlers of Catan"

Changelog:

  • No word on what has changed.
 

Regnum 1.0F New 18 Mar 10 12:59
submitted by jrs0ulposted by nath
Category: strategy
Description: Turn based strategy game

Regnum is a turn based strategy game, which takes place in a fantasy like world representing middle ages. You are in control of Lithuania, and you have to win against your enemies in given time using soldiers and strategic resources.

Game requirements:
1Ghz processor and 256MB of RAM.
32MB of video memory and a monitor, supporting 1024x768 resolution.
A mouse and a keyboard.

 

Colossus 0.9.3 Updated 18 Mar 10 12:23
 posted by nath
Category: board
Avg. Rating: 4.174.174.174.17

Description: Colossus is a Java clone of Avalon Hill's Titan(tm) boardgame.

Changelog:

  • bugfixes
 

PyGtkPipes 0.3 Updated 18 Mar 10 10:51
submitted by gluboposted by nath
Category: board
Avg. Rating: 4.084.084.084.08

Description: Rotate pieces so they are all connected

Changelog:

  • New clean design.
  • Few bugfixes.
  • Switchable design.
 

GearHead 2 0.621 Updated 18 Mar 10 9:31
 posted by nath
Category: rpg
Avg. Rating: 4.344.344.344.34

Description: A mecha-themed roguelike RPG

Changelog:

  • Fixed BuildRobot messages
  • Props with undefined sprite now get one
  • Added ERSATZ_MOUSE config option
  • World map working in 2D mode
  • NPCs can tell PC to buzz off
  • Seeking rumors uses SocSkillTarget
  • Added \EXACT_SCENE message formatting command
  • Fixed crashing bug with monologue
  • Mullins is no longer invisible
  • Create New Pilot now works in ArenaHQ
  • Added title screen
  • Added ifGSealed, SayPlotMsg ASL commands
  • Removed unused NUMPLOTS config option
  • Out of scale characters represented by small sprite
  • Updated readme file with config options and troubleshooting
 

CuteMupen 0.0.6 New 18 Mar 10 8:46
submitted by vknechtposted by nath
Category: util
Description: Cross-platform front-end for Mupen64Plus emulator

CuteMupen is a GUI front-end for the Mupen64Plus v2.0 (1.99.3+) Nintendo 64 emulator. It is written in C++ and Qt, and should run on GNU/Linux, MacOSX and Windows. It allows browsing ROMs and common settings.

 

X-Plane 9.42 Updated 16 Mar 10 21:18
 posted by nath
Category: simulation
Avg. Rating: 4.384.384.384.38

Description: X-Plane is a very realistic flight simulator

Changelog:

  • No extra drag for jet engine nacelles, as was always intended.
  • Rain, hail damage, birdstrikes, sun glare on scratches on the windshield should now cover all of the monitor, no matter the screen res... let me know if you find a case where this does not happen!
  • Control-s in Plane-Maker to save the plane... any time.
  • Fixed: Mouse won't jump when fly-by-mouse is selected.
  • Fixed: Draped lit orthophotos become lit all at once.
  • Fixed: Idle speed dataref works on turboprops.
  • Fixed: Landing lights start off - better for panels without lan-light switches.
  • Fixed: Generic text instrument works with "mechanical" lighting now.
  • Fixed: Key frame table works right with generic rotary push button.
  • French translation improved.
 

Armagetron Advanced 0.2.8.3 Updated 15 Mar 10 19:07
submitted by epsyposted by nath
Category: arcade
Avg. Rating: 4.414.414.414.41

Description: Armagetron Advanced is an enhanced version of Armagetron, a 3D lightcycle game

Changelog:

  • new cycle physics settings
  • chat can be moderated
  • new anti-lag code
  • the lag-o-meter now looks correct
  • player authentication
  • friends list and server subcommunities added
 

Dominions 3: The Awakening 3.24 Updated 15 Mar 10 18:43
 posted by nath
Category: strategy
Avg. Rating: 4.384.384.384.38

Description: A complex turn-based fantasy strategy game

Changelog:

  • Eliminated nations are now also shown in the graphs.
  • Spell AI improved regarding when to cast Arrow Fend, Gift of Flight and Legions of Steel.
  • Could get some kind of mine even though all site slots were full, fixed.
  • New monster modding commands: #inquisitor, #shatteredsoul, #banefireshield, #uwdamage, #popkill.
  • Some units like the vampire now actually takes damage from being under water, just like they were supposed to.
  • Description changed for Maggots to better correspond with its true effect.
  • Djinn is now a unique monster.
  • increased maximum number of messages a player can send on a given turn.
  • Fixed crash during turn generation.
  • Support for PulseAudio on linux.
  • New resolutions 1024*600 and 1024*576 (for netbooks).
  • Dominions could crash when changing video preferences, fixed.
 


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