Next week, Valve will be updating Left 4 Dead so that custom maps are easier to download and play.
Firstly, with this update map creators will be able to package their content into a single file (a .VPK). This will make displaying, downloading and installing the campaigns far easier for other users. The game’s matchmaking system will also be updated to reflect this, with “extensive support for custom add-on campaigns”. Valve explains:
We’ve joined forces with Webfusion, one of the UK’s biggest web host, to offer a brand new range of dedicated servers. They’re just what you need if you’re looking to start hosting your own games, with far fewer limitations than if you rely on renting space on someone else’s server.
These high-spec machines are ideal if you want to set up and run your own gaming server. They all come with full root access – that means there aren’t any restrictions on what you can install. Basically, you can use it however you want. Host whatever games you like, restrict access or open it up to the world. It’s up to you.
Microsoft Have just announced LEFT 4 DEAD 2 at their E3 Press conference.
It will feature new weapons such as chainsaws and loads of other cool stuff. The Expected release date for this game is the 17th November.
Please be aware that due to server relocation our server ip addresses have changed.
For general guidance 194.154.191.x have become 94.136.46.x.
The Wireplay Game Servers will be offline from the evening of Saturday 21st March. They should hopefully be back online sometime Sunday Morning.
This scheduled downtime is due to relocation. Upon relocation the servers will have a change in IP addresses. Please visit your community forums for details of new IP’s which will be announced once known.
Wireplay have chosen to sponor team Qube. Team Qube have opted to turn their sponsored Wireplay server in to a Counter Strike: Source deathmatch server [194.154.191.16:27025].
For enquiry’s about sponsored servers for CS:S, please contact red_ned on the forums. Sponsored clans can expect a public CS:S server, and access to Wireplay’s state of the art match server booking system.
For all you left 4 dead players out there, we shall be shortly launch our Left 4 Dead ladder.
Be sure to keep an eye out on our Left 4 Dead website for all the latest infomation, and of course get your clan signed up ready in advance.
Eternal Silence 2 should be release tonight at approx 00:00 GMT on steam. We are currently hosting 2 servers:
194.154.191.21:27019 Wireplay.co.uk ES #01
194.154.191.21:27018 Wireplay.co.uk ES #02
It’s almost that time of year again, the one where we all pig out, drink ourselves silly and then make our New Year resolutions to break before January is out.
So a happy Christmas from all at Wireplay, and we hope to see your continued support in 2009.
Congratulations to ^wotr^ [HA] cR. =TnS= [BM] and Forever. for winning their respective divisions. On the whole the season has been a success, altho we can always hope for a few more clans and a few less drops next time.
^wotr^ & [BM] accumulated the most points and have such won a server for 3 months or so. [HA] also had enough points to win a server but they respectively declined as it was surplus to requirements, so we are able to pass it on to a more needing clan, so wp them.
The sign-ups for the Wireplay Team Fortress 2 7v7 league are now open. For further details head on over to the 7v7 League Website.
Left 4 Dead is finally upon us, and for those who sampled the demo I’m sure we can agree that much fun is to be had. Wireplay of course are suporting the game, so for futher information head over to our Left 4 Dead forum.
We currently also host a couple of servers exclusive to our Left 4 Dead Steam Community group, which should give you a better chance to grab a server slot. If you’re not a member, then join and also receive notifications of our community events.
Tell your friends, shout it from the rooftops, signups for the wireplay fortress forever 4v4 league will open soon. Register yourself, your clan and your members in preparation.
More details will follow soon so please keep an eye on site. For more info and to get ff please visit the Fortress Forever Site.
For those who’ve pre-purchased and therefore eligible to play, we’ve launched some left 4 dead servers.
Initially we have the following 4 servers
