Left 4 Dead - noLonger@thisAddress
L4D DLC2 Expands Award-Winning Game

September 29, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced that <a href="http://www.l4d.com/crashcourse/">Crash Course</a> -- the second downloadable content (DLC) update for its zombie thriller, Left 4 Dead (L4D) -- is available now for Xbox 360 and PC. To celebrate, <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/500">Left 4 Dead is available via Steam for 50% off its regular price until Oct 2</a>.

Entitled "Crash Course," the latest DLC delivers new single-player, multiplayer and co-operative gameplay to both platforms. Targeted for release in September, "Crash Course" bridges the gap between the end of the "No Mercy" campaign and the beginning of "Death Toll" in the original game, expanding the game universe with new locations, new dialogue from the original cast, and an explosive finale.

While containing both Survival maps and a Co-operative Campaign, the primary goal of "Crash" is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game's existing Versus campaigns. A recharge timer for infected teammates has also been added, and item spawn behavior has changed for more balanced gameplay.

Left 4 Dead is an action horror game from Valve that blends the social entertainment experience of multiplayer games such as Counter-Strike and Team Fortress with the dramatic, narrative experience made popular in single player action game classics such as the Half-Life series of games. Released in November of 2008, L4D has earned over 50 industry awards from outlets around the world and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.l4d.com/crashcourse">www.l4d.com/crashcourse</a>. Xbox 360 players may also obtain Crash Course via <a href="http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/0ccf0001-0000-4000-8000-000045410830?cid=ValveL4DSP">marketplace.xbox.com</a>.
Left 4 Dead - noLonger@thisAddress
L4D DLC2 Expands Award-Winning Game

September 29, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced that Crash Course -- the second downloadable content (DLC) update for its zombie thriller, Left 4 Dead (L4D) -- is available now for Xbox 360 and PC. To celebrate, Left 4 Dead is available via Steam for 50% off its regular price until Oct 2.

Entitled "Crash Course," the latest DLC delivers new single-player, multiplayer and co-operative gameplay to both platforms. Targeted for release in September, "Crash Course" bridges the gap between the end of the "No Mercy" campaign and the beginning of "Death Toll" in the original game, expanding the game universe with new locations, new dialogue from the original cast, and an explosive finale.

While containing both Survival maps and a Co-operative Campaign, the primary goal of "Crash" is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game's existing Versus campaigns. A recharge timer for infected teammates has also been added, and item spawn behavior has changed for more balanced gameplay.

Left 4 Dead is an action horror game from Valve that blends the social entertainment experience of multiplayer games such as Counter-Strike and Team Fortress with the dramatic, narrative experience made popular in single player action game classics such as the Half-Life series of games. Released in November of 2008, L4D has earned over 50 industry awards from outlets around the world and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

For more information, please visit http://www.l4d.com/crashcourse. Xbox 360 players may also obtain Crash Course via http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/0ccf0001-0000-4000-8000-000045410830?cid=ValveL4DSP.
INSURGENCY: Modern Infantry Combat - Spielmann
Due to an unexpected number of teams joining the German INS Bundesliga, a 2nd Division has been started. Teams can qualify for the 1st Division by playing in the German 5on5 Ladder. Only the most successful teams will make it to the top!

You can check all the information (in German) at

http://www.esl.eu/de/insurgency/news/100470/1-Bundesliga-Jetzt-qualifizieren-/
INSURGENCY: Modern Infantry Combat - Spielmann
Due to an unexpected number of teams joining the German INS Bundesliga, a 2nd Division has been started. Teams can qualify for the 1st Division by playing in the German 5on5 Ladder. Only the most successful teams will make it to the top!

You can check all the information (in German) at

http://www.esl.eu/de/insurgency/news/100470/1-Bundesliga-Jetzt-qualifizieren-/
Sep 25, 2009
AudioSurf - Dylan
So I know you get asked this question often, but how do you like your Spanish/celtic ska hybrid music? If you prefer heavy on the bagpipes, I'd recommend Ness' instrumental track "Balboa." If you prefer to emphasize the screaming Spanish vocals, I'd suggest "Fiesta". Both flavors are served up on Radio this week.

We're also featuring two instrumental acoustic guitar tracks from Kazakhstan's Alexandr Fillipov. "Friday" has a jazzy feel with lots of trills and flourishes, and "Tango" is true to its name. Watch out for crazy bumps since they're using the tag [as-steep].
Sep 25, 2009
AudioSurf - Dylan
So I know you get asked this question often, but how do you like your Spanish/celtic ska hybrid music? If you prefer heavy on the bagpipes, I'd recommend Ness' instrumental track "Balboa." If you prefer to emphasize the screaming Spanish vocals, I'd suggest "Fiesta". Both flavors are served up on Radio this week.

We're also featuring two instrumental acoustic guitar tracks from Kazakhstan's Alexandr Fillipov. "Friday" has a jazzy feel with lots of trills and flourishes, and "Tango" is true to its name. Watch out for crazy bumps since they're using the tag [as-steep].
Killing Floor - [TW]Yoshiro
A new update for the Open Beta was released last night. All servers will need to run the hldsupdatetool with the -beta kfwebwhitelist command to remain compatible.



This update fixes the color correction system (so mappers might want to work off this build).



Added note: The beta also includes map fixes for stock maps (forgot to mention in original post)
Killing Floor - [TW]Yoshiro
A new update for the Open Beta was released last night. All servers will need to run the hldsupdatetool with the -beta kfwebwhitelist command to remain compatible.



This update fixes the color correction system (so mappers might want to work off this build).



Added note: The beta also includes map fixes for stock maps (forgot to mention in original post)
Left 4 Dead 2 - noLonger@thisAddress
Valve today announced an update on the ratings status of Left 4 Dead 2. The title, targeted for release exclusively on XBOX 360 and PC November 17, has been rated in the majority of the world and awaiting final ratings in the UK and New Zealand, where final ratings are expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, the ruling in Australia from the OFLC has been appealed by Valve.

Here is a look at the status of L4D2 ratings are of this moment far:

COMPLETED RATINGS
PEGI (continental Europe) - 18+
ESRB (North America) - M
CERO (Japan) -Z (corresponds to Mature in US)
IFCO (Ireland) - Approved the title for classification.
USK (Germany) - 18+
Singapore - Mature 18
FPB (South Africa) - 18+
KGRB (Korea) -18+

PENDING RATINGS
OLFC New Zealand - In progress.
BBFC (UK) - In progress.
OFLC Australia - Refused to rate on September 17. Appealed September 23.
Left 4 Dead 2 - noLonger@thisAddress
Valve today announced an update on the ratings status of Left 4 Dead 2. The title, targeted for release exclusively on XBOX 360 and PC November 17, has been rated in the majority of the world and awaiting final ratings in the UK and New Zealand, where final ratings are expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, the ruling in Australia from the OFLC has been appealed by Valve.

Here is a look at the status of L4D2 ratings are of this moment far:

COMPLETED RATINGS
PEGI (continental Europe) - 18+
ESRB (North America) - M
CERO (Japan) -Z (corresponds to Mature in US)
IFCO (Ireland) - Approved the title for classification.
USK (Germany) - 18+
Singapore - Mature 18
FPB (South Africa) - 18+
KGRB (Korea) -18+

PENDING RATINGS
OLFC New Zealand - In progress.
BBFC (UK) - In progress.
OFLC Australia - Refused to rate on September 17. Appealed September 23.
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