lazygecko Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Today a bigass patch 2.0 was released for Unreal Tournament 3. Among a plethora of small fixes it also improves the interface, integrates the game with Steam and adds achievements. After that there's a content pack which adds new maps, weapons and vehicles, player models and game modes. It all clocks in at around 1.2gb and you can download them here: http://www.beyondunreal.com/view_story.php?id=12558 It will also come out for the PS3 version in two weeks or so. Epic knows how it's done. I absolutely loathe this new era of DLC where companies expect you to pay for something as trivial as a few extra multiplayer maps. Had this been released by Microsoft or Activision they would probably have charged as much as a full price game for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I absolutely loathe this new era of DLC where companies expect you to pay for something as trivial as a few extra multiplayer maps. This only seriously applies to console versions of games like TF2. Heck I think they (in this case sony) is charging something around $5 or $6 on just costume changes for SF4. Not sure if the PC version charges anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygecko Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 DLC on PC games seems mostly confined to Bethesda products and Games for Windows Live in general. Microsoft controls content through both GFWL and Xbox Live with an iron fist. Epic couldn't get Microsoft to authorize mod support for the 360 version of UT3, and the Titan Pack probably isn't showing up for the same reason. Guess it's hard to compete with price-tagged multiplayer maps if the fans can release their own maps for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Guess it's hard to compete with price-tagged multiplayer maps if the fans can release their own maps for free. Pretty much makes charging people for downloadable maps moot doesn't it. It also helps to buy games that are not as draconian with others making free content as M$ seem to be with their games; or at least don't expect any from M$ so disappointment isn't as painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skummel Maske Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Would this patch make UT3 worth the purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 eh, it's still the same gameplay as it was way back when with slightly updated visuals. it's fun, yeah, but i never got into that style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skummel Maske Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Personally, I actually loved the gameplay way back when. I used to play UT2004 over LAN for hours. In contrast to the seemingly instant-kills in Counter-Strike, in UT no matter how much of a newb you are it still feels like you're achieving *something*. Vehicular combat is still somewhat new to me though. I've always preferred regular deathmatches. I tested the demo of UT3 once, to benchmark my new computer, and I didn't like the new graphics TBH. In the older games, the graphics were clear. Now they seem to throw in every possible filter, ending up with a blurry bloom-monster where you can't make out what you're shooting at, or whether it's dead yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygecko Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 UT3 is dirt cheap today, goes for about 10 dollars in most places. It's also rumored to be the next Steam weekend deal to coincide with the patch. All the eye-gouging effects were a problem, but in the latest version the video settings have a lot more options to choose from. You can turn off the bloom while keeping everything else on max. eh, it's still the same gameplay as it was way back when with slightly updated visuals I always find this a redundant argument for sequels. You're basically asking for a different game if you don't want Unreal Tournament to play like Unreal Tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 i'm not saying that it should have been different, i'm saying i didn't like it just like i didn't like UT 2003 (or whatever it was). it's a decent 'party' game, but i've never gotten into online multiplayer of fps games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Smoothie Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I've really been looking forward to this. UT3's been pretty much my FPS of choice since I bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFusion Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 This update is enough to make me consider buying UT3 just to support Epic. Although seeing as I missed out on the Christmas sales, I still miss being able to buy it for the $5 I think it was back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricklozen Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 UT3. Haven't touched it in six months. Jumping and moving in UT3 felt like carrying the Tower of Pisa on your head (compared to UT2004). I still prefer the wacky UT2004 gameplay, and there are excellent user mods like freeze tag/freon and team arena master to extend the interest. ..but how Epic managed to completely destroy the UT3 menu experience is beyond human understanding, but hey, I'll give these free, behemoth updates a go anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Haven't touched it in six months. yeah, you know that that indicator is NOT accurate in the least? I've had that thing say that the last time I played a game was three years ago, when I had clearly played it yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skummel Maske Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Heh, the picture confused me for a moment. I haven't noticed any other Norwegian people on the forum yet. So the movement is more sluggish than it used to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricklozen Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 yeah, you know that that indicator is NOT accurate in the least?I've had that thing say that the last time I played a game was three years ago, when I had clearly played it yesterday. That's right. Last used and size can't be trusted in general, from experience. Since I'm the only using this PC, I have some idea of what's being used and when, and could back Windows up--especially considering that I only played UT3 for about a week, and haven't touched it since. (Windows did get the frequency of use right for UT2004 and UT3 in this case.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricklozen Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I haven't noticed any other Norwegian people on the forum yet. Maybe I'm learning Norwegian the retarded way. ..but have you noticed this, then? http://www.play-symphony.com/tickets.php?info=35 So the movement is more sluggish than it used to be? That's about right, and I've also gotten used to the fastpaced action of UT2004. The user interface/flow in UT3 kind of killed it too, and that DM map with a friggin' mecha from War of the Worlds. Wicked idea, but too fckd up to be included in a DM type game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bottle Rocket Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Well if we're splitting hairs over gameplay then UT2004 too was worse than the first UT. I for one am enjoying this new patch, especially that new greed gamemode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygecko Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 This article pretty much confirms Microsoft is blocking a 360 release, because they want you to pay for it. They also wouldn't even let Epic release Gears of War maps for free. http://gamer.blorge.com/2009/03/05/microsoft-wants-you-to-pay-for-titan-pack-on-unreal-tournament-iii/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bottle Rocket Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Oh microsoft, you shameless corporate shills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skummel Maske Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Maybe I'm learning Norwegian the retarded way. ..but have you noticed this, then? http://www.play-symphony.com/tickets.php?info=35 Yeah, considered going, until a friend talked me into attending a show in Germany instead. back to topic. I can't believe the shit Microsoft constantly pulls off. I thought having to pay a subscription to Live was bad enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFusion Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I purchased this (as well as World of Goo). I must say I'm a sucker for Steam and its sales, but hey, after playing like an hour of it during the free weekend, it hooked me in. I loved the original UT, didn't really like UT2004, and found UT3 was my cup of tea. Not to mention that I want a next-gen console but can't afford one atm, so the fact that UT3 runs silky smooth on my decent rig also cemented my purchasing of the game. I know people feel resentment towards developers developing games with consoles in mind (hence making games "consolized") I still felt that UT3 felt at home on the pc. I guess the only thing to make a sadface over is the small online population, but thankfully with the Titan pack, can help alleviate that somewhat. Although I bought UT3 mostly as a fun casual diversion with bots, it would have been cool if there was a large Australian UT3 community presence, but there isn't really one that I'm aware of. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChadlyOC Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 For those who missed the news, STEAM is doing an encore of the UT3 free weekend this weekend, March 13-15. Additionally, the 40% off sale has been extended until March 22. I didn't get a chance to try it last week because I couldn't finish the download until Sunday morning, even though I started on Friday before dinner. STEAM is so awesome. Not many companies give away so much free stuff, and then re-do the free stuff when something goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big giant circles Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 So, I bought the Unreal Bundle on Steam a while back, which included UT3. UT3 is awesome, I loved UT (GotY edition), and this seems pretty much just like it with some more nifty add-ons. But what's the deal with the titan pack? All I can find is the UT: Black thing, which I have to buy? I mean, it's not a huge deal, since I can snag it for like $11 right now, but still, the impression I've gathered from everyone is that it was supposed to be free DLC or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygecko Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I downloaded the titan pack from www.beyondunreal.com , I wouldn't know where to get it on Steam. UT3 Black is simply the full UT3 bundled with the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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