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Hi All Just to let you know that I have updated the forums & gallery this morning to the latest versions available. There's a few bug fixes and changes, so please let me know if you find any problems. Thanks.

nice - I'm still waiting to see how it plays on my current system before looking to upgrade... and where can we get this "Day of Sex" game from?!!

Yes - Samsung Galaxy S is an Android phone you noob!

Yep the new venue looked good, and just round the corner from you! I take it you didn't go along for the day to check it out?

Not bad price for a 2nd hand xbox360.

Happy Birthday old fella. Hope you have a great day! Beers on you...

I have this installed on my HTC Desire phone and my Asus Eee Pad Transformer and it works just great! Details below: TeamSpeak, the popular voice chat client used by everyone from online gamers to small businesses, has now landed in the Android Market. With the TeamSpeak app, you can connect to your preferred server and chat it up with your guild, clan, family, or coworkers while on-the-go, just as if you were sitting in front of your computer. Features: Local bookmarks Multi-server connectivity Push-To-Talk (PTT) and voice activation Identity management Channel and player information Player status notifications It's worth mentioning that this app will only work with TeamSpeak 3, and is not compatible with TeamSpeak 2. The app is free while it's in beta, so grab it and give it a go. Android Market Link: Teamspeak3 Beta Client

So the Alpha Test is now finished. Time to wait until September for the BETA!! I really hope its early september it starts, as the game is due out on 25th october!

lol - Its because you created another .TuG.ApeX account recently I think as you forgot your login/password or something like that. I'll have a look at the userlist and see if I can merge your accounts together! And yes - looking forward to some BF3 TuG Action! Ok Nigel - have now merged your old '.TuG.APE X' account into the newer '.TuG.ApeX' account - so all your posts, etc are showing for the new account!

ah yes I remember now - i did buy MoH with the BF3 beta invite - pretty sure it was. Will keep an eye out then.

Yep it does - glad you like it.

Hi Guys, Just to let everyone know that I have today, done a major update to the forum software and upgraded it to the latest IP.Board 3.2.0 release along with updates to the Calendar & Gallery. There are major changes across the frontend and the backend which I am still playing with, but the main this is, that if you do find any problems - then please post them here so I can look into them and get them fixed. Thanks Ian.

I havent seen anything - I cant even remember how we were supposed to sign up for the Beta??

I applied for the BETA and got my email the other day saying i was on the "waiting list", so fingers crossed it will be here soon.

Time for a new 'uber' pc jj - new gfx cards are out - new Sandy bridge chips are out.... go for it! You know you want to.

holy crap - that clip was awesome - cant wait for this game...

Yay - I finally got into a server and it started ok - game is pretty good fun - will just take a little time to get used to everything. Is very fast paced as Wizzy said - but shame its only 6v6 max. I suck at remembering all the cool nano-suit stuff I can use!! Only issue I saw was a little bit of tearing/graphical glitches now and again. overall so far after 15mins play i'd certainly look at buying the full game as it has all the ranking up stuff that people like and the unlocking of weapons & kit, etc.

Well, not a good start - looks like they didnt think it would be so popular and its overloaded alot of the backend servers etc. I finally remembered my old login for GameSpy - .TuG.Beaver - used in many an old game we've played I went to find a server, joined it - then got a win7 pop-up saying that crysis2 demo had stopped responding.... balls! Will try again tomorrow evening once thing have calmed down I think. Only thing i DONT like at the moment about the game is the interface - dont like to stupid way it all moves from side to side as if its 3D when you move the mouse around - makes me feel sick!

yep it does. unfortunately i'll have to wait until this evening to get it installed on my gaming rig at home! boo.

Welcome to our first ever Crysis 2 Map Focus: Skyline! In these articles we'll be looking at all of the maps you will find in Crysis 2 multiplayer, each article will give you a short description along with some tactical advice for in-game. All articles will be accompanied with a tactical overview and an environmental image to show you just what to expect. Make sure to share your feedback in the comments section below! An environmental shot taken in-game on Skyline Skyline Description The Glasshouse dominates the centre of this skyscraper rooftop and from the summit almost the entire area is revealed. Controlling this central high ground gives a major tactical advantage so expect fierce fighting in and around it. The map is small but with extreme verticality, use your Nanosuit abilities to quickly gain the high ground and then defend it against all attackers. The shorter distances mean the Feline is an excellent weapon choice on this map which is particularly well suited to intense Crash Site battles. Skyline Tactical Overview Below is a tactical overview of Skyline, here you can see all levels of the map, entry and exit points, and plan out strategies or identify key tactical points. A tactical overview of Skyline Welcome to our second map focus, this time around featuring: Pier 17! We're moving away from the well known Skyline and this time taking a look at the slightly lesser known Pier 17. Some people may be a little familiar with this map already from previous releases, however I'm sure you'll all find something new with today's article. An environtal shot taken in-game on Pier 17 Pier 17 Description The ruined mall at Pier 17 overlooks the shattered harbour with the ferry terminal opposite on the verge of toppling into the ocean. This U-shaped map has some large open spaces with limited cover so use stealth mode to move unseen and surprise your enemies. With longer range combat opportunities and various high vantage points the DSG1 is an excellent choice here and could make the difference in a close Team Instant Action match. Pier 17 Tactical Overview Below is a tactical overview of Pier 17, here you can see all levels of the map, entry and exit points, and plan out strategies or identify key tactical points. A tactical overview of Pier 17

The download for the Crysis 2 MP Demo has now gone live on the EA Crysis site, with more mirrors going up later today. The file is approx 1.56GB and I've been downloading from EA this morning at about 800kb/s - only took about 30-40minutes. Link: http://www.ea.com/crysis-2/1/demo Demo details: Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo Choose your download location: EA | Nvidia (Live at 12:00AM PST) | Shacknews (Live at 12:00AM PST) | More coming soon! The time has come for PC and Xbox 360 gamers to take their best shot in Crysis 2 multiplayer. Now available for download, the Crysis 2 multiplayer demo includes two stunning maps, two adrenaline-filled modes, and hours of multiplayer action. In the demo, PC and Xbox 360 gamers will master the game’s signature Nanosuit, which allows them to be strong, be invisible, be fast and become the ultimate weapon. Players will compete in six vs. six matches set against a war-torn Manhattan in two maps: “Skyline”, set on top of the rooftops and interiors of skyscrapers, and “Pier 17”, an open environment with limited cover. The demo also features two modes: “Team Instant Action” pits two teams against each other as they kill as many opponents as possible to win the round and “Crash Site,” where players will battle for control of alien drop pods, earning points by guarding their pods and keeping enemies at bay. For more information on the two maps included in the demo, you can check out MyCrysis.com's "Map Focus" feature on Pier 17 and Skyline Mode Descriptions TEAM INSTANT ACTION “Team Instant Action” pits two teams against each other as they kill as many opponents as possible to earn higher ranks. CRASH SITE In “Crash Site,” players will battle for control of alien drop pods, earning points by guarding their pods and keeping enemies at bay. NanoSuit Abilities And Weapons NANOSUIT: The Nanosuit is very powerful and gives you special abilities. Be Strong: This ability will allow you to enable the Nanosuit armor. It will also allow you to take more damage and deal a whole lot more pain to your enemy using melee. Be Fast: You will be able to run faster and jump farther. If you can gain a height advantage on your enemy, jump toward him or her and while in mid-air use the air stomp, which deals severe damage. Also, while sprinting, you can slide on the ground and shoot your weapon simultaneously. Slide to cover or slide into action -- you decide! Be Invisible: Enabling this Nanosuit ability will allow you to become virtually invisible to your enemies. Use this to stalk your prey and they'll never know what hit them. Be careful though -- if you shoot your weapon or use the melee action, you will become visible. Be the Weapon: You are an advanced weapon. Though you will have various guns at your disposal, don't forget that your suit is a viable killing machine. Just watch that battery meter to make sure you're always keeping the suit powered up. WEAPONS: There are four primary weapons available in the demo. SCAR: Introduced in 2018 and manufactured by US-based Scrutch Industries, the SCAR is now the standard-issue assault rifle for all US Forces. Utilizing advanced rifle cartridges that are smaller than the previous 5.56mm rounds, the SCAR offers increased ammunition storage per-magazine with zero impact on combat effectiveness. Field tests confirm that it exceeds its predecessor in almost every area, from muzzle velocity through flight stability to terminal ballistics. Jackal: Designed from the ground up for military purposes by upstart company Bishop Ballistics, the Jackal is a heavy-duty combat shotgun in every sense of the term. While its competitors are based on civilian market models, the main concept behind the Jackal is accurate, low-recoil, rapid-fire delivery of 12 gauge shotgun rounds downrange in an urban combat zone. DSG1: Information forthcoming. MK60: Information forthcoming.

So Crysis 2 is getting released on 25th March and is now available to pre-order from Game. Link to Game Pre-Order @ £24.99 - here Anyone getting it? I think I will probably pre-order it to see how good the cryengine has come along running on my new GTX460 (which is now old, lol) The Multiplayer demo is released on the 1st march - see my other post here for details on that!

Message from publisher Electronic Arts, regarding the upcoming Crysis 2 PC multiplayer demo: The time has come for PC gamers to take their best shot in Crysis 2 multiplayer. Available for download at crysis.ea.com and other partner sites on March 1, the Crysis 2 multiplayer demo includes two stunning maps, two adrenaline-filled modes, and hours of multiplayer action. In the demo, PC gamers will master the game’s signature Nanosuit, which allows them to be strong, be invisible, be fast and become the ultimate weapon. Players will compete in six vs. six matches set against a war-torn Manhattan in two maps: “Skyline”, set on top of the rooftops and interiors of skyscrapers, and “Pier 17”, an open environment with limited cover. The demo also features two modes: “Team Instant Action” pits two teams against each other as they kill as many opponents as possible to win the round and “Crash Site,” where players will battle for control of alien drop pods, earning points by guarding their pods and keeping enemies at bay. Developed by Crytek UK, Crytek’s specialist multiplayer studio, Crysis 2 multiplayer features six gameplay modes and 12 maps set in iconic locations across New York City. Throughout the multiplayer campaign, players earn up to 50 ranks and a variety of different upgrades to their weapons and their Nanosuit. Gamers who pre-order Crysis 2 today will receive an automatic upgrade to the Crysis 2 Limited Edition, available while supplies last. This special edition includes four must-have in-game unlocks for the ultimate multiplayer experience, including: Bonus XP - Players will jump into multiplayer battles with an edge by starting with enough experience points to gain early access to all preset class load-outs. SCAR Hologram Decoy - This special attachment to the SCAR will project a hologram image of the player, allowing them to confuse their opponents with the decoy. SCAR Weapon Skin - This digital camouflage skin will allow players to add a personalized touch to one of the more popular assault rifles in the game. Platinum Dog Tag - This special one-of-a-kind dog tag is one of over 250 that will be collectible in Crysis 2 multiplayer, helping to separate you from the rest of the field Celebrated by press worldwide, Crysis 2 has been named by CNN, GameSpot, Game Informer, PlayStation: The Official Magazine, PC Gamer and IGN as one of the most anticipated games of 2011. The game arrives on Xbox 360 computer and videogame system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC on March 22 in North American and March 25 in Europe. The PC version of Crysis 2 multiplayer will also support dedicated servers, a must-have for PC gamers. For a list of partners, please visit Crytek’s community hub, where gamers can also discuss the demo and provide feedback to the Crytek team, www.mycrysis.com.

After a few months of not doing very much with the side, I have this morning updated the forum software to the latest available from Invision, which includes a number of bug fixes and enhancements, In addition to this, I have also re-arranged the forum layout and 'retired' the BF:BC2 & MoH forums in our Private and Community facing areas. oh and I have also added a new forum for Battlefield 3 which had a teaser trailer and details on the Pre-order for the Limited Edition coming in Autumn 2011! See the news main post about that here! If you find any problems with the update, then please let me know. Thanks.

This is it! We are very excited to announce the first details on Battlefield 3 and to kickstart the preorders for the Limited Edition! Battlefield 3 is the true successor to Battlefield 2. Beyond our signature multiplayer, we have also included a full single-player campaign and a co-op campaign – all straight out of the box. As for fan favorite features, how does the return of jets, prone, and 64-player multiplayer (on PC) sound? All this built with our powerful new game engine Frostbite 2, which you'll hear and see a lot of in the months leading up to launch. For the full reveal on Battlefield 3, stay tuned for links to our cover stories hitting the gaming press throughout February, starting with Game Informer right now. Battlefield 3 will release this Fall. You can preorder the Battlefield 3 Limited Edition at www.battlefield.com now. The exact contents of the Limited Edition will be revealed around GDC. Secure your copy of Battlefield 3 Limited Edition at www.battlefield.com Stay tuned at www.twitter.com/battlefield and follow our Community Manager @zh1nt0 for the latest news and community happenings relating to Battlefield 3