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Gaming Roundup for 9/15/06

Written by Aaron Auzins
Published September 16, 2006

Doing another catch-up after a busy week:

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 update available

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 now has a free universal patch available for download by Aspyr Media, Inc.

The official update will revise any version of Tycoon 3 to version 1.2 Rev. A and provides fixes for several minor issues.

The change allows for the program to run natively on Intel-based Macs, fixes a crash when communicating with iTunes to retrieve the “RCT3” playlist and now Cmd+Tab and Cmd+H can be used in fullscreen mode to switch in and out of the game.

The 8.4 MB download is available here.

Commercial version of Shot-Online available

SyNET Entertainment recently released the world’s first massively multiplayer online golf game to the PC – Shot-Online.

After a long period of beta testing, the game is now available in retail stores at the price of $29.99. The game allows players to customize in-game characters and build up experience to increase stats and money to buy equipment while competing against other golfers. Players can also socialize with other golfers while traveling around the country club searching for games and shops.

There is no subscription fee for online play and the retail package includes $20 worth of in-game currency, entry into exclusive tournaments and a lottery ticket with a grand prize of a in-game set of clubs worth $100.

Frogger’s mobile version brings more green

Frogger, Frogger Puzzle and Frogger for Prizes has now exceeded $10 million in gross sales to date on the mobile platform, Konami recently announced.

The releases, along with the 360 Marketplace version, come amidst the frog’s 25 anniversary, which Konami will be marketing as Frogger 25th Evolution this fall for another mobile release.

Atari announces bonuses for NN2

Neverwinter Nights 2, currently in development by Obsidian Entertainment, will take players back to the Forgotten Realms universe, and with a limited edition in the works, players will be able to take advantage of a few exclusive in-game items as well as bonus items included in the package.

Available for pre-order at participating retail stores, the limited edition will grant players a new feat which grants a bonus to all saving throws, two special items and access to a unique weapon. The limited edition also surrounds players with a magical golden aura. The packaging will also include a detailed cloth map showcasing in-game locations, a book of art and two silver antique rings.

Those who pre-order the title from GameStop or Best Buy will get an additional bonus – access to the NN2 toolset one month before the game is released. The pre-order offer will also include The Merchant’s Friend, a feature which enables players to obtain powerful items for each of the 12 classes.

Konami touts pre-order bonuses

Konami recently announced pre-order bonuses for the upcoming releases Elebits and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops through participating retailers.

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Aaron Auzins, better known as "nestlekwik," is an avid gamer and collector who resides in Ohio. He has written video gaming reviews for The Northwest Signal, The Disclaimer, personal Web sites, GameFAQs, BitSmack and on Sony's invitation-only Web log - The Gamer Advisory Panel.
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Gaming Roundup for 9/15/06
Published: September 16, 2006
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