Described by its creator as a game where players go “really fast and jump a lot,” Tasty Static is actually a clone – an homage, if you will - to the classic Skyroads game created by BlueMoon Interactive. Oh and the author also wants players to know that “you’ll probably get really annoyed along the way too” in addition to the speeding and the jumping. Grab the game directly from www.tastystatic.com.
The game comes in three flavors: Windows, Mac and Linux. There is also a level editor, though it is only available for Windows. Sorry Mac and Linux users.
Tasty Static is freeware, but if you enjoy with the author probably wouldn’t mind getting a check in the mail or even a thank-you card. Consider making a donation to help pay for web hosting and bandwidth costs. Check out the video below to get an idea of what you are in for.
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EGOSOFT releases X3: Terran Conflict 2.1 update
EGOSOFT has released the 2.1 update patch for X3: Terran Conflict. The update includes a community-developed mission, a performance upgrade, several bug fixes and the continuation of the regular X3 competitions that feature prizes for those players that use the UPLINK facility.
The new mission added in 2.1 is entitled “Treasure Hunt” and was created by the user Ketraar using X3’s Mission Director plug in. Players will have to trek across the X Universe looking for clues to lead them to the ultimate prize.
“The Mission Director is a great tool and as an X-veteran,” said mission creator Ketraar. “I wanted to bring a little nostalgia. I hope that gamers will find it fun to play.”
The performance upgrade streamlines graphics rendering to produce better frame rates and a generally smoother gameplay. The patch will also bring further improvements to Tractor Beam towing, the Universe Trader, a number of scripts and the “mine minerals” command. There is also a new “Run in Background” ability that allows you to chat or surf the web while the game is running. Some minor bugs have also been addressed with this patch, most notably some graphical and turret configuration issues and the patrol and defend sector commands.
Find out more about the patch or download it by visiting egosoft.com.
The games we're pulling together in this feature won't appear on any of those best-of lists and get confused looks when you mention them in conversation. Just because time has forgotten these titles, though, doesn't mean you should forget them, too.
EGOSOFT has released the 2.1 update patch for X3: Terran Conflict. The update includes a community-developed mission, a performance upgrade, several bug fixes and the continuation of the regular X3 competitions that feature prizes for those players that use the UPLINK facility.