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Chessmaster 9000 finally goes Universal
I thought Adobe and Microsoft were bad, but Feral Interactive has just released a patch for Chessmaster 9000 that brings Universal Binary status to the well known chess application. Other changes in version 1.1.2 include support for the latest MacBooks with Intel X3100 graphics. So now you can finally try the Queen's gambit on your Intel Mac without the distaste of Rosetta.The 1.1.2 Universal patch is a free download from Feral. Chessmaster 9000 retails for about $40.[via MacNN]
Chessmaster LIVE's Hip Hop Weekend
The intensity of chess and the in your face nature of hip hop. They go together almost as well as peanut butter and jelly. That's exactly why the Hip Hop Chess Federation (for reals) is sponsoring an Xbox Live Chessmaster LIVE Hip Hop Weekend full of chess, hip hop and giveaways. The Hip Hop weekend fun kicks off April 11th through the 13th, where gamers can sign up for a Play & Win, grab free Chessmaster LIVE downloads and experience the whole hip hop vibe. Like we said, chess and hip hop ... like peanut butter and jelly.
Rez HD and Chessmaster Live land on XBLA
If you've been waiting impatiently ever since Rez HD was first announced for Xbox Live Arcade, then today is your lucky day because it's finally here. If, on the other hand, you haven't been waiting for the game with bated breath, then we'd say it's still probably your lucky day because Rez just so happens to be a good game. We suggest you crank up the synesthetic, vibratory goodness as soon as possible. If, however, all that sounds like too much stimulation, perhaps you'd rather play a leisurely game of chess. It's still your lucky day then because Chessmaster Live is also available today. Both games can be yours if the price is right. The right price, incidentally, is 800 MS Points each.%Gallery-13037%%Gallery-14900%
Chessmaster Live checkmates XBLA in January
Calling all chess pros and rooks (badum-ching!) Soon there will be a new chess game in town and it's ready and able to challenge you to a few ego-breaking games.Ubisoft just announced that the latest game in their Chessmaster series, Chessmaster Live will be making its way to the Xbox Live Arcade sometime in January. Chessmaster Live will include fleshed out features like ELO rankings, hundreds of AI opponents, complete Xbox Live integration, Vision camera support, various game boards and will even come with five chess variants off the bat (more will probably release later on as paid DLC). So ... Spyglass Board Games what?
Queen's gambit finds Chessmaster on XBLA in January
Chessmaster continues to be one of the longest running video game series around, having first schooled players in 1986 on such computers as the Amiga and Apple II. Games have come a long way since then, but chess is still...well, chess. Even so, Ubisoft has announced plans to being the franchise to Xbox Live Arcade in January with Chessmaster Live. Check.Not a lot of details have been revealed about this latest game to carry the Chessmaster banner, though to be honest we think we have a good idea what to expect. Still, Ubisoft's Peter Helm did describe the game as being a "comprehensive chess program" featuring "hundreds" of AI opponents for Elo-ranked matches, as well as Live play with with voice and camera support, which opens up the opportunity to return to those wild drunken nights spent at college playing 'strip chess.' Your move, baby.
Konami code hidden in upcoming online chess game
Online Chess Kingdoms is going to be unlike any chess game before it. For example, it's one of the only chess games I can think of that has a story mode. As Konami producer Jason Ray wrote in a recent interview with IGN, "There is no reason to have a story mode, but the game is far more interesting with it." Jason's right: chess doesn't need a story. Heck, it doesn't even need a GOOD story. Almost anything will beat staring at the Chessmaster's menacing face.Besides a story mode, there are other things that should make this game appear on your radar. Firstly, it'll support Infrastructure multiplayer, so you can lay down the chess smackdown to people around the world (strangely, it doesn't feature Ad-Hoc multiplayer). Secondly, the game allows you to use the infamous Konami code. What will the code unlock? Wer'e not sure yet, but hopefully, it'll be good as the cheat from DDR Ultramix.
