Archives for October 2007

• Please note that these are publication date on this site, NOT the actual release date of the maps and mods

City 7: Toronto Conflict, is an action packed Half-Life 2 mod with a variety of unique levels and game play. Explore what has become of City 7 in areas like Dundas Square, Eaton Center , Mel Lastman square, St. Michael’s Hospital and TTC system under the Combine rule.

Introduction I’m fascinated by the Roman Empire. Over the last few weeks I have been pondering how cool it would be to play an FPS game where the Roman Empire survived to the present day. Here I present some ideas to discuss.

Introduction I was thinking this morning about all the new features that have ben introduced into Half-Life via maps and mods and thought that it may make an interesting projects for somebody. Don’t worry I’m not going to try and do it and then lose focus on the site.

About Gordon has fallen into a Combine trap. He was walking through some alleyways of the city until he realised something wasn’t quite right. The Combine had sectioned off a part of an abandoned courtyard which he was walking through. Fellow miltia men received forward intelligence of the plan but by this time it was [...]

I’ve been quite vocal in my opposition to episodes in their current form, especially from Valve but I realized yesterday that I haven’t asked you your opinion!

This week’s poll question is:
Would you have preferred Half-Life 3 as a full game or as episodes?

Author’s Note “A map i made during my spare time. The objective is very simple, help your squad get to the last stage. The only weapons you get are the crowbar and the pistol. Have fun! [and i mean it]“ Reader Recommendations3 recommendations, average score: 3 (out of 5), standard deviation: 2.67

Author’s Notes “This mod takes place in a researchs center called “White gate researches center”. This center is similar to black mesa, it is under the ground, and it has security officers etc.. You play as an HECU soldier in this mod and you should search&destroy this center. This center is not filled with zombies [...]

Radiohead have made a bold move regarding selling their latest album. The BBC reports that “Radiohead’s plan to let fans choose how much to pay for their new album.”

This week’s poll question is:
Would an “Honesty” payment system work for PC Games?

About This is a PlanetPhillip Exclusive! This mod has never been released to the public until now. It was designed as more of an engine test than a mod to be released. However, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised. It offers a variety of enemies and some very well executed scripts. With a little [...]

Author’s Note “The Lighthouse is my single player project I did for HL2. I wanted to break out into some larger, more expansive enviroments as well as work in a more realistic environment for a change. The map features a mix of going at it alone as well as working with a small “squad”.” Basic [...]

The Poll Question is one year old today! Your birthday is a normal time to ask questions about life, the universe and everything. SO today’s questions tries to do that!

This week’s poll question is:
What’s the meaning of life for SP FPS gamers?

Caught by the remaining Combine, Gordon Freeman must escape to rescue his imprisoned rebel allies. Aided by the resourceful Dawn and her insurgents, you are sprung from captivity in order to spearhead a staged breakout from the notorious Port Halen Prison.

But before you can get there you must loose your Combine pursuers and make your way through a wilderness long since overrun by the zombified.

This is a mod made by a Korean mapper. The read me is almost empty. It seems to be a remake of Half-Life! It starts with a ram ride, followed by collecting your hazard suit, then pushing the material into the test chamber and watch things go wrong. Basic Details Title: Residual Point File Name: [...]

Author’s Note “A HL2 SP map where Freeman has been dropped in to pick up an artifact of importance. The Combine are also after it and they follow you to it. I’m always looking to improve my mapping so comment. Enjoy” Reader Recommendations5 recommendations, average score: 3 (out of 5), standard deviation: 0

Author’s Note “One of my first HL2 maps. I never released it mainly because it was just to big back then, in file size that is. Anyway I decide to release it since I’m not going to finish Dawn of Terror anytime soon. You should be able to turn your graphic settings up and probably [...]

We buy games and play them. There is a one-off cost and we play it as many times as we want or as little as we want. There are other financial models within video games, but none for Single Player.

This week’s poll question is:
Would you consider paying a monthly fee to play single player games?

Introduction Back in April 2005 I wrote an article entitled A Unique SP/MP Gameplay Idea. The basic concept was to merge SP and MP gameplay modes. In February 2007 Arkane Studios and Valve announced The Crossing: Fusing single player and multiplayer. I’ve been thinking about this a little more and it ties in with this [...]

Introduction I’ve discussed my objections to episodic content in the past but recent events have brought these feelings to the surface again and I have decided the best thing for me to do is rant about it.