• Fixed James model bug
• CD Key read correctly when starting from Q3A vs TA shortcuts
• Handicap exploit fixed
• Bot routing bug fixed
• Potential 20 FPS increase for some clients
• Sensitivity is back how it was

Here are a few more details on this release from id Software's Robert Duffy:

"One other quick note, this will work fine on top of Team Arena and/or 1.27g ONLY. It will not work on top of 1.17 or prior versions. Once we release a full update in a few weeks there will be a complete installer to go from any version to the latest. This update is primarily intended for server admins to address the handicap exploit and it IS a BETA.

We have just put up 1.27h as a BETA. Since there has been mass confusion in the past, I said >>>BETA<<<. This addresses the handicap/guard exploit and fixes a few other issues. It is a .exe only release primarily intended for server administrators but it should be OK for client use as well. We had not intended to release an update until later this month or early next month but the handicap issue warranted a quick update."
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Strategy First Inc., announced that its real-time strategy game, The Outforce, has shipped and is now available at retail outlets nationwide. The Outforce is distributed exclusively by Infogrames and has a suggested retail price of $19.99. The game has been trickling into stores in both the U.S. and Canada throughout the Christmas period, grabbing the attention of space strategy enthusiasts of all ages. The game is now fully available in major retailers such as Electronic Boutique, CompUSA and Amazon.com are currently carrying the product.

About The Outforce: The Outforce is a futuristic real-time strategy game is set in the 25th century in the far reaches of outer space. Mankind is forced to fight for survival in a distant universe dominated by two rival alien civilizations - the aggressive turtle-like Gobins and the proud warrior-like Crions. After a brutal and destructive war, all three civilizations realize that peace must be made. Leaders from each party meet to negotiate a peace process when suddenly their space station disappears. Without a trace of the leaders, military generals rally their forces into a new offensive attack. War has erupted again...this time peace comes only by conquest!
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3DSpotlight has posted up a new tweak guide for Giants Citizen Kabuto. This guide covers all the bases - graphics, audio, troubleshooting, netplay & even how to backup your configuration settings. [Source: 3D Spotlight]
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Few games in recent memory were the recipients of such wildly diverse critical opinion as was the original Starfleet Command. Some loved it. Some loathed it. Some found it so confusing that they were sure that the real 23rd century would be rolling around before they could master the incredibly obtuse interface. Starfleet Command II remains a deep game, just like its predecessor, but will you love it or loathe it? Find out all the details of this game in our Starfleet Command Vol II: Empires at War Review.

"Well, in some ways. Starfleet Command II remains a deep game, just like its predecessor. If you're looking for a strategic title that will absorb you for weeks while you learn its many complexities, there's no more worthwhile investment currently available at your local software store. At the same time, however, I have to doubt that even the most hardened grognard will bother with the troublesome interface long enough to discover the fulfilling gameplay. The menu system is needlessly complicated in almost every way. At the same time as the designers of other strategy series are tightening things up and streamlining control systems, the team who worked on this one at Taldren has ignored the trend and developed a scheme that's every bit as hard to figure out as the flashing lights on Spock's old science station."
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Gamespy announced that its Arcade software now provides online multiplayer support for three new gaming titles Torus's Carmageddon and the demos for both Starfleet Command and Starfleet Command II Empires At War. Gamers can now find and join online multiplayer games in all three titles with unparalleled speed and ease, all using the revolutionary Arcade software. And, with Arcade's unique DemoSpy tool, they can also download, install and play both Starfleet Command demos without ever leaving the Arcade community. Both the fully registered and trial versions of the GameSpy Arcade software may be downloaded from the Arcade Website ­ courtesy of FilePlanet.
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With help from Bill Gates and The Rock, THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific Inc. announced that the newest World Wrestling Federation (WWFE) licensed video game, WWF Raw Is War, is scheduled to be among the first wave of launch titles for the Xbox video game console. The announcement came on January 6 at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) during the keynote address of Microsoft Corp. chairman and chief software architect, Bill Gates. World Wrestling Federation superstar, The Rock, was also on hand to deliver the news. Set to release in the Fall of 2001, WWF Raw Is War will feature graphics and gameplay never before possible with other game consoles.
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