12/15/2010

New Patch Details:

PC Patch 1.04
* Improved threading performance on computers with only 2 cores.
* Additional performance optimizations
* Added an option to pre-cache all shaders during load time. This fixes hitching related to shader compiling on some video cards when viewing an area of the map for the first time.
* Fixed random freezes in certain computer configurations.
* Allow Team Change on Ranked servers when it does not unbalance teams (this is a server admin option).
* Allow Team Change grace period at start of match (server admin option).
* Added 4 more reserved slots (server admin option)
* /connect
* Improved quickmatch results (server side change)
* Fix for watching films through Combat Record
* Fixed compassSpectatorsSeeEnemies exploit
* Fixed 3rd person fov exploit
* Fix for infinite supply drop exploit.
* Fixed crosshair flickering when stereo is active.
* Various spawn improvements
* Various sound improvements
* Fix for Zombies - Teammate shadows not displayed properly.
* Fix for radar not staying on in One in the Chamber when it should.
* In a Domination match, the Position Secured medal is no longer delayed.
* 'Hardened: Equipment Shot' Challenge can now be completed by destroying a 'Camera Spike'.
* Fix for choppy final killcam in dedicated servers.
* Various map glitches fixed.
* Weekly and Monthly leaderboards will now track all kills, deaths and assists properly (All Time leaderboards were not affected by his)
* Added mixed hardcore playlist
* Added mixed barebones playlist
* Added 12 player versions of all playlists

Rcon notes:
BlackOpsRcon
Version 1.0.2.0


* Reduced timeout values. Connect (or failure to connect is faster).
* Added all white-listed dvars for Ranked and Unranked. Admins have rcon access to ALL available dvars.
* Added Settings and Console tabs for Ranked servers.
* Fixes a bug where the "Server" tab doesn't update values when connecting to a new server.
* Added version number to the title bar.
* Fixed a bug where UI state didn't persist after switching to another server.
* Added "disconnect" button.
* Fixed map "set" to not use admindvar.
* Changed all dvars which could be possibly float, to float. Mostly these are time-type dvars.
* Fixed bug where entering a value of zero for Message Duration would cause a unhandled exception error.
* Truncated all message fields to 140 chars.

So lots of games next year. Many sequels. (I didn't cross check many of these becuase once I realized how many there were I didn't want to spend all night. Some dates may be incorect.)

- LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3) Jan 18
- Dead Space 2 (PC, PS3, XB360) Jan 25
- Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (PS3, XB360) Feb 15
- Killzone 3 (PS3) Feb 22
- Bulletstorm (PC, PS3, XB360) Feb 22
- Dragon Age II (PC, PS3, XB360) March 8
- Homefront (PC, PS3, XB360) March 8
- Yakuza 4 (PS3) March 15
- Crysis 2 (PC, PS3, XB360) March 22
- F.E.A.R. 3 (PC, PS3, XB360) March 22
- Portal 2 (PC, PS3, XB360) April 20
- MotorStorm: Apocalypse (PS3) April ?
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (PC) May 17
- Red Faction: Armageddon (PC, PS3, XB360) May ?
- Resistance 3 (PS3) Sept 6
- Rage (PC, PS3, XB360, Mac) Sept 13
- Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3) Nov 1
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC, PS3, XB360) Nov 11
- SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (PS3) Q1
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC, PS3, XB360) Q1 or 2
- Duke Nukem Forever (PC, PS3, XB360) Q1 or 2
- Mortal Kombat (PS3, XB360) Q1 or 2
- Torchlight II (PC, Mac) Q1 or 2 (Multiplayer bitches)
- Brink (PC, PS3, XB360) Q2
- Pokemon Black/White (DS) Q2
- Batman: Arkham City (PC, PS3, XB360) Q3
- Forza Motorsport 4 (XB360) Q3
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (PC, PS3, XB360) Q3
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC) Q3 or 4
- Gears of War 3 (XB360) Q4
- The Last Guardian (PS3) Q4
- Mass Effect 3 (PC, PS3, XB360) Q4
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (?) ? (not even slightly excited for this)
- Dota 2 (PC, Mac) ?
- Infamous 2 (PS3) ?
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) ?
- Max Payne 3 (PC, PS3, XB360) ?
- Silent Hill 8 (PS3, XB360) ?
- XCOM (PC, XB360) ?
- Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (PC, PS3, XB360) 2011 or 2012
- Guild Wars 2 (PC) 2011 or 2012
- Hitman 5 (PC, PS3, XB360) 2011 or 2012


Possibly (there's hope)
- Battlefield 3 (PC, PS3, XB360)
- Diablo III (PC)
- Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3) (I know the FF series has gone downhill very fast, but I still included this)
- Metal Gear Sold: Rising (PC, PS3, XB360)

Oh ya and the Nintendo 3DS comes out sometime in March. I can't find much info on all the games for it and which games are launch titles. I do know that there will be two Resident Evil games, The Legends of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Paper Mario, and Star Fox 64 3D.

And also the new PSP successor is supposed to by out by Q4. I'm unsure about whether that's in the US or just Japan.

So next year will be amazing. Many movies coming out also. If you know any other games worth mentioning then just post it in the comments.

I purchased the Lead and Gold 10-pack during the Thanksgiving sale still have 4 more copies left. If you are truely interested in playing the game just message me.

We are going to try using this group page as sort of like a forum for posting videos and news related to video games. It's going to be a bitch using the comments section so try to make your comments organized. I wish we had a site to do this on, but I'm not even sure if anyone is interested enough so we will see how it goes.

Also don't be an asshole and post anything that would be considered offensive. I'll leave that vague for now.