Team17 Looking for Alien Breed: Evolution PC Beta Testers
Posted in In Development by Squirminator2k at 21/01/10 5:59pm CST

Team17 are looking for people to beta-test the Windows version of Alien Breed: Evolution. From the forum:

Team17 are pleased to announce that we will be conducting a limited closed beta programme for the PC version of Alien Breed Evolution, to commence within the next two weeks. Specifically, the beta will be focusing upon hardware compatibility and network performance.

The beta version of the game will consist of the single player trial level and the first co-op multiplayer level which can be played online with a friend. If you’d like to have a chance to play the game early and help us shape the Alien Breed experience for the PC then follow the application instructions posted below. We’re looking to get the game tested on as many different hardware configurations as possible, so please do get in touch!

Application Process

If you would like to take part, you will need to use the application form which can be found at: http://www.alienbreedevolution.com/closedbeta/files/Alien_Breed_Beta_App.doc

Please download it, fill it out electronically and send in an email to alienbreedbetaapplication[at]team17.com.

You will need to attach a DirectX diagnostic report to this email for your application to be considered. More information about this can be found below.

DirectX Diagnostic Report

When applying, please attach a DirectX diagnostic report to the application. Applications that do not have a DxDiag report attached will not be considered for the beta programme.

To obtain a DxDiag report, click Start, and select the menu item Run. Type DxDiag.exe and click Ok when the window appears. The report can then be obtained by selecting Save All Information, and can be attached to the email as a text file.

Team17 Forum Account

To participate in the beta programme you will also be required to have a Team17 forum account to allow you to gain access to the beta forum. You can sign up for a forum account at http://forum.team17.com/register.php. Applications that do not provide a Team17 forum username will not be considered for the beta programme.

Steam

You will need to have a Steam account and the Steam client installed to participate in the Alien Breed beta programme. We’ll be using Steam to provide the beta build to you, with the client allowing us to provide updates to the game on the fly, effectively streamlining the beta process for all involved.
For more information please visit http://www.steampowered.com.

Caveat

Please remember that the game is in a pre-release state which has not been optimised for all systems, and will in no way reflect the quality of the final released product. Participants will be required to agree to an NDA preventing the discussion of the game until after the beta programme has ended. The beta programme will be active for a limited period only and Team17 has the right to withdraw the beta programme at any time without explanation.
All personal information collected by Team17 during the beta programme will be stored locally, used only for the purposes of conducting the beta programme and will not be disclosed to any third parties.

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Worms 4: Mayhem Re-Released on Sold-Out Budget Label
Posted in Worms by Squirminator2k at 02/12/09 5:23am CST

Mastertronics have re-released Worms 4: Mayhem on their "Sold Out Software" budget label, priced at £3.90. That's pretty bloody cheap.

Oh, and also: Hello!

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Worms 2: Armageddon - Hands-on Preview
Posted in Worms by Bonz at 19/04/09 1:48pm CDT

Russ Frushtick posted his hands-on preview of Worms 2: Armageddon from the Games Developer Conference here at UGO.
A good read with details about weapons, items and modes. Nothing new about the release date, it's still in certification from Microsoft.

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Upcoming Worms PC title via Steam
Posted in Worms by Bonz at 05/03/09 10:32am CST

In this discussion post [#18] on Team17's Facebook page, it is revealed that the upcoming Worms title for the PC platform will be digitally distributed via Steam.

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New Worms screenshots
Posted in Worms by Bonz at 03/03/09 10:56am CST

Team17 have released the first screenshots for the upcoming Worms game for XBLA, which seems to be called "Worms 2: Armageddon" now. At least for the XBLA version.

I wonder if the PC version that'll come out later will be called the same, because that might cause some confusion with Worms 2 from 1997 and Worms Armageddon from 1999.



Also, there are screenshots for the new Worms PSN title.


In addition, Spadge confirmed to VG247 that the PSN title will contain the Holy Handgrenade.

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Team17 official Facebook community
Posted in Team17 Company News by Bonz at 27/02/09 9:17am CST

Team17 have recently set up a Facebook community to provide exclusive news and content for the fans and to create something different than classic corporate websites. Spadge has announced it in this forum post.

The best thing for Team17 fans is, that they now have a new source for pictures of Teamsters demonstrating their favourite pasture: drinking beer at the pub.

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New game titles revealed
Posted in In Development by Bonz at 25/02/09 6:37pm CST

Apparently the Australian Classification Office has revealed the title for a new Worms game called Worms Armageddon Decade.
Worms Armageddon has its 10th anniversary in 2009.

The game is stated as multi-platform and Microsoft is listed as the publisher, which most likely will be the XBLA title that Spadge mentioned here.
This will also later get released for PC, which marks the return of a 2D Worms title to that platform since Worms World Party in 2001.

The Worms version for the Sony's PSN will be an enhanced version of the current XBLA version with additional features and content, as revealed here.

Also, in this same article "Alien Breed Evolution" has been confirmed as the name for the upcoming Alien Breed title, a digital download only release.

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Alien Breed Obliteration - Custom DVD cover artwork
Posted in Fan Stuff by Bonz at 18/01/09 11:53pm CST

A friendly fan from Germany called 'The Bitmap Brother' has sent us this nice looking custom DVD cover artwork that he made for the great remake Alien Breed Obliteration by Flashjesterpunk.

See a 3D render here:


Download the high-resolution printing version from the Art Fan-Stuff section.

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Goodbye, and Thank You
Posted in Dream17 by Squirminator2k at 16/01/09 12:46am CST

It is with some sadness that I announce that, from today, I'm no longer the Man In Charge of Dream17. Between writing Jump Leads and trying to forge a career as a writer and actor, I don't have the time I'd like to devote to the site anymore.

I started work on the site back in 2003. There were a ton of Worms fansites, but only one or two fansites covering Team17's other titles. I decided not only to develop a one-stop site where people could find out about all of Team17's games past and present, and when I shared this idea with some of the Team17 Forum community they encouraged me not only to set up the site, but to try and seek permission from Team17 to put up their older Amiga titles for download. I was surprised and pleased when Martyn Brown, Team17's Creative Director, gave me the go-ahead.

Both the Team17 Forum and Amiga communities have been incredibly supportive of the site. There are a ton of people I owe thanks to, and I'll forgo listing them because I know I'll only end up leaving people out.

The site isn't going anywhere, however. I'm leaving the site in the very capable hands of Bonz, who has promised to look after her, and feed and bathe her every day, and not give her any treats after 6pm because otherwise she gets a tummy ache. There are very few people I'd trust this site with, and Bonz is at the front of that list. I'm sure he'll do a great job.

Thank you very much for your support over the past five years.

~Ben

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Andy Davidson launches ibar Music Blog
Posted in T17 Staff & Former Staff by Squirminator2k at 14/01/09 2:55am CST

Our friend Andy Davidson (you know, the creator of a little game called Worms) contacted me today to let me know that he's launched the ibar's new musicblog, Music Is My Radar. He'll be posting what he's described as "some VERY big exclusive mp3's from the bands/DJ's I now work with." Which is awesome. Bonus points to Andy for naming the blog after the song by Blur.

For those of you not in the know, Andy Davidson opened the ibar almost two years ago in Bournemouth, England. A second ibar is due to open in Camden this Easter. Which is awesome.

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Jamie Woodhouse opens Forum on QWAK website
Posted in T17 Staff & Former Staff by Squirminator2k at 16/12/08 10:52am CST

Jamie Woodhouse, developer of Team17 titles QWAK and ATR: All Terrain Racing, has opened a forum on his official QWAK website. As well as being a good place to discuss the recent GameBoy Advance and PC remakes of the game, you can also discuss ATR and his previous Psygnosis-published racing game, Nitro.

Pop over and check it out.

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Alien Breed possibly coming to 360, PS3 in April
Posted in In Development by Squirminator2k at 15/12/08 11:31am CST

I have recently been contacted by a source claiming to have an in with Team17 that we can expect the new Alien Breed title to grace both the Xbox 360 Live Arcade and PlayStation3 Network stores in April. According to my source, we will start to see the first real screenshots and video footage trickling out from Team17 during January.

I've also been informed that the game will not be released on the PC because of "piracy concerns". A potential kick in the teeth, there.




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