Newsbits Roundup

[CSN NewsBot]

After a long unfortunate newsbits drought as of late, let us start fresh with a new batch of those delectable bits!

• for those residing in the midwest, specifically in the chicago land area, an anticipated lan event will take place at haywire on february 7, 2004. some notable and underrated teams will compete from all around the midwest area, and a $1,000 grand prize is up for grabs. if you live near the windy city and think you have what it takes to win it all (with your 4 other teammates of course), then by all means go ahead and compete for your chance at some prize money.
  
  
  
  
• gamers.nu has written up a great article on the life of the "first truly successful swedish professional gamer". it focuses on lakerman, a once great quake player, who has now turned up to become a professional gambler. it is intriguing to see a great player, although not exactly a cs gamer, that has become something all of our mother's would be proud of. interested? click right here for the article (with free registration of course).
  
  
  
  
• cyber x games has finally released their official press release. the release simply states their apologies, reasons for the demise of their big name tournaments, and other factors. read up.

That is all for this time around my friends. Now go off and quickly look up debacle for you incognizant ones out there.

[CSN NewsBot]

Newsbits Roundup

These things never seem to stale over no matter how hard I try.

• GW Films, creators of Militia II, and CN Productions, makers of Blue Screen of Death and Packet Loss, are pleased to announce the ClanWars trailer is no longer a FilePlanet exclusive, and now available on numerous other available hosts. Waiting list? What's that?
  
  
  
  
• Have you ever wanted a backup utility wizard for your Steam related files? If so, this helpful forum posting found at HL Fallout describes the method in doing so. Have at it! Please note, the current backup utility isn't finalized and may still contain bugs.
  
  
  
  
• Fragbite has updated the Swedish rankings with criteria ranging from "Best Clan" to "Best Pistol Player". Is SK-Gaming still on top? Who in the world is Walle? Only one way to find out.

[CSN NewsBot]

Newsbits Roundup

Another beautiful day comes another gorgeous batch of newsbits. For this session, the more important items include intriguing writeups that advocate change and highlight a problem respectfully. So sit down on your chair in your dark, wretched room as your monitor gleams hellishly bright like a portal to the underworld as you laugh uncontrollably in a demonic nature. Or not.

• GotFrag? has featured an article written by Jason "Alchemist" Baker from Team Sportscast Network and MFVAP. In it, Baker addresses the difficulty of a gaming community, in this case Counter-Strike, when it is forced to deal with major change such as the switch from the comfortable Counter-Strike 1.6 to the alien Counter-Strike: Source. There is much uncertainty and ridicule, especially within major eSports forums, regarding the change, but this article highlights that while change is common to arise fear and hesitancy, change, at times, is needed. Click here to read the article.
  
  
  
  
• Infinity-Zero has an eyebrow-raising article entitled "How Valve Cheated Some Legitimate Gamers". Before you assume this is a poorly structured argument from a young and angry fledgling who has not yet seen the outside of his room, this addresses a fairly unknown problem within the Steam system if you are not careful. Read all about it.
  
  
  
  
• E-Sports Entertainment Association has featured "The Demo Show", where it showcases some entertaining Counter-Strike demos of different professional teams and players for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.
  
  
  
  
• Amped eSports gives word that Quark, a popular map editor, has announced support for Half-Life 2. Therefore, mappers now have an alternative to Valve's own mapping tool, Hammer. Click here for the full scoop.

Was it as good for you, as it was for me?

[CSN NewsBot]

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An article written from the perspective of a female gamer, Team 3D videos, a CT walkthrough of cs_compound, oh my!

• Female gamers deserve the same amount of respect, not more and not less, as the next gamer. Said message is the theme of an article hosted by GotFrag written from the viewpoint of a female gamer. Respect is what the gamers from the distant Venus asks for, and this article tries to convey that message clearly. Read all about it.
  
  
  
  
• Team 3D has released another Team 3D Week In Review segment, a video highlighting Team 3D and their performance in online matches. A new video segment releases every Sunday, and if you have not viewed said videos, you may play catch up by clicking here.
  
  
  
  
• To complete their fine walkthrough of cs_compound after the release of a helpful overview covering the Terrorist side, CS Evolution finished with the Counter-Terrorist walkthrough of the recently released cs_compound. Finally, your fantasy of an informative guide to a Counter-Strike: Source hostage map has been fufilled! Rejoice!

Newsbits are my babies.

[Nathan D.]

You have a rich terminology...Gives me a headache but tastes good with a lovely, delicious bowl of newsbits.

[GrimmyD]

it's wednesday, where's the steam update?

[Simplex]

de·ba·cle

1. A sudden, disastrous collapse, downfall, or defeat; a rout.

2. A total, often ludicrous failure.

3. The breaking up of ice in a river.

4. A violent flood.



in·cog·ni·zant

Lacking knowledge or awareness; unaware: incognizant of the new political situation.

[JRules]

"In addition to the attempts to correct the existing issues we do want to make it clear that certain competitive organizations, venues, and game publishers went out of their way to interfere with the operations of the Las Vegas event. We have numerous documents and statements available that will substantiate a direct attempt to sabotage the production of the Las Vegas event and we intend to pursue all available legal remedies in an attempt to disclose these efforts to the gaming community.



Based upon the actions taken by some organizations affiliated with this year's event we have decided that all future CXG events will not include the presentation of Counter Strike or any other game maintaining a direct promotional partnership with the CPL organization. "



the CPL sabotaged the event? Is that what they are saying? Anyone know if these claims are true? Also what games will they play that do not have a promotional partnership with the CPL?

[NyaR]

gunbound amd fifa...



maybe starcraft

[RaptorRage]

Perhaps CXG is implying that Valve or the CPL somehow intentionally screwed up their poorly planned event...



Just read the comments to that article and it gets pretty much summed up nicely...

[Relica Religia]

Yeah, where is the Steam update?

[DeAceShooter]

Relica Religia wrote..

Yeah, where is the Steam update?

Steam updates will be released on Wednesdays does not mean there will be a Steam update on Wednesday.

[Electronic Punk]

Erik did actually say every wednesday.

[Saint_K]

I was just wondering about it too, he did say every wednesday... But there issnt even a "there wont be a update' message or so

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Rofl at CXG, that's the most pathetic excuse, honestly. How could CPL possibly screw up their event?