Wireplay

Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

admin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:32:16 +0000

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

Fixed a startup crash for some users who were unable to load client.dll
Fixed a “status” command regression in the dedicated server console

Team Fortress 2

Added a missing material for the Scotsman’s Stove Pipe
Fixed a server crash caused by the server triggering a nextlevel vote
Fixed the kicking of coaches for being idle as soon as they stop coaching
Fixed a coaching exploit

All Wireplay public servers are in the process of being updated.

Wireplay’s Unexpected Downtime

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:57:27 +0000

Apologies for the current downtime we have/currently are experiencing.

Please be patient whilst we work to restore our web services.

L4D SDK leaves beta

JamesBPK — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:47:03 +0000

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:

When creating or searching for a lobby, a new option named “Add-on campaign” will let you select from among the add-on campaigns that you have installed. You can then find games or lobbies as well as create a lobby for that campaign. You can invite your friends, too. If they do not have the campaign installed, they will automatically be offered and an option to download it.

This is all going to be made possible via the release of the game’s SDK (source development kit), which are going to be officially rolled out to the userbase next week. This update will include the source files for all original campaign maps, making both the creation of new maps and the editing of existing ones a lot easier for the general population.

Get your own dedicated server

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:37:33 +0000

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.

Reliable and fast

Many dedicated servers are hosting in data centres which are rented from other companies. But one of the reasons we decided to join forces with Webfusion is that each of their servers is located in a datacentre which they own and manage. With their own staff on site, Webfusion can fix problems fast.

All Webfusion’s servers are located in the UK too, and connected to the internet through a tier one, superfast connection – so you get low latency and enough bandwidth for everyone to enjoy high performance. If you ever run into a problem, there’s 24/7 UK support too, so help’s never far away.

We’re talking serious performance too. Average ping times are as low as 20ms (depending on your own internet connection) and our high-end servers can support 10 – 15 simultaneous games with over 50 players.

We’ve put lots of information about our server range online. Just see the dedicated servers page for the full lowdown. And once you’ve had a look, give our sales team a call on 0800 0317 001. They’re happy to answer your questions and ready to hear from you.

LEFT 4 DEAD 2

JamesBPK — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:28:26 +0000

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.

We will post more details on this as we get them.

New IP’s for Game Servers

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:41:42 +0000

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.

Game Servers Downtime

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:50:32 +0000

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.

New sponsored Team for Wireplay Counter Strike

JamesBPK — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:57:34 +0000

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.

New HLstatsX on servers

JamesBPK — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:59:16 +0000

Wireplay have added HLstatsX to some of the Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat, Day of Defeat: Source and Counter Strike: Source Servers. The new stats can be accessed in game by using the command hlx.

More detailed stats can be found here.

Coming Soon: Left 4 Dead Ladder

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:57:59 +0000

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.

Vist Left 4 Dead Ladder Site