Ian’s Blog

[Fiesta] New Cypion Server Open!

The new Cypion Server opened just moments ago and it is quite crowded! The server is full of new players reserving names and also competing at the “Race to 105″ event where the first adventurers to reach 105 will receive 1,000,000 sparkcash (Approx. value: 1428.57 USD)! To view more information about Fiesta, visit http://fiesta.outspark.com. Enjoy!

Fiesta's New Server- Cypion

Perfect Dark Coming To Xbox Live Arcade!

Just got a tweet from MajorNelson at E3 2009.
“In the booth. Just saw Perfect Dark on XBLA running 1080p. It is coming to XBLA this winter. Free theme coming tomorrow!”

THIS is thew news I’ve been waiting YEARS for!

Project Powder OBT 2 and Fiesta Cap Raise Out Now!

Fiesta’s new content update is looking awesome! Unfortunately at the time of this post, I am on Windows 7 which is currently incompatible with Xtrap and Outspark’s games. I will be reformating by this weekend to get back in the game!

Project Powder has also released a new update with an extra character and a few edits. Hit the more button for details on Fiesta and Project Powder’s content updates.

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Project Powder & Blackshot

I have noticed there are a few out there who hate Outspark’s guts for not spilling any info on the release dates of the major Project Powder updates as well as Blackshot. Though I may have more precise information on said topics, I do not have the liberty to discuss them. All I have been able to provide to you guys is the dreaded word- “soon”.

Project Powder has had a UI change already and I am looking forward to seeing many more players hop into ProPow! This time, we mean “soon” the way it was intended. You won’t be waiting another 6 months this time! I will update you all as I am given more information to relay.

As for Blackshot, Rider is calling the shots I believe and he had made a recent post on April 1st (What a bad time to make an announcement?) stating that Blackshot’s targeted Open Beta date is somewhere mid-June. Ouch. It has been around half a year since Blackshot went into the first Closed Beta. I just hope the Blackshot team can give us something worth waiting this long for.

For more information- visit www.playblackshot.com and www.project-powder.com today!

New Theme, New Version, I’m back. :D

I have a lot of things to say since I last posted, so here goes:

• I found this Vista-esque theme on the Wordpress main site and I LOVE IT. It even has an awesome functioning Start bar!

• As for the site, I’ve returned to using a blog since I have bought a new domain for my friends to use on our “project.”

• I also have been working on this site for the past week- http://www.gamer-universe.net/web101 It’s due Tuesday and I still have a ton of content to put on. I also have to find out what I’m going to use to fulfill my Flash requirement. It’s a site devoted to helping new players interested in Outspark’s Fiesta

• I would also like to congratulate Celtic_Princess on joining the CL Team at Outspark. She’s going to be a huge help for us!

• I have nearly completed my Server Status and Player Stats apps for use on the Outspark Forums

Outspark Character Stats

Outspark Server Status

Blackshot CBT Starts Today!

Those who have received their Blackshot CBT beta codes in email, from Fileplanet, or the PAX event, be sure to redeem them and join us at 10:00am Pacific Time! (1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central)

Blackshot Closed Beta Coming Soon!

If you guys haven’t signed up already, be sure to hit up http://www.playblackshot.com and enter your email to apply!

Although I am not allowed to give an approximate date, I can say the closed beta test is coming within the next couple weeks, and this game looks quite promising with the customization, excellent range of weapons, and pve feature for teaming up with friends!

A Few Things

Though I haven’t posted too much lately, it doesn’t mean I’ve been slacking off. I’ve been tied up being  a Community Leader for Outspark, working on hosting a game server for Ferria, another Outspark CL; doing work such as writing a control panel for the game server, managing the entire backend of the game server, and trying to add things to the game client.

It makes me feel like I’m really a GM. Problems pop out of nowhere and I get everyone trying to contact me about the same thing… but not to worry, I do get to relieve my stress by chatting on ventrilo and playing Project Powder, which is now in Open Beta. For more information on Project Powder, or if ya wanna play with me, my in-game name is “Ian” and you need to download the client at http://www.project-powder.com.

The next thing I am VERY excited to test out is Outspark’s new FPS called BlackShot. Although this game might not have Unreal 3 Engine graphics, its gameplay makes it look very promising and should be a great asset to the Outspark arsenal. It even has 4-player co-op/PvE! I even watch a long video on youtube that shows a tournament in Korea for the game. BlackShot has not yet been released, so you can still sign up for the Closed Beta test at http://www.playblackshot.com.

Stay tuned for further updates!

~Ian

WordPress

I definitely like the simplicity and how easy on the eyes WordPress is, but I have to say I shan’t be using it once I finish writing my own blog script. This is because I know how my blog script works and how I can integrate anything I know how to program into it without worrying which files do what.

If you want, you can look at my WIP, but I’ve got registration disabled for security reasons.

http://www.gamer-universe.net/testing/

-Ian

Project Powder Closed Beta Coming Soon!

On June 19th, Outspark had announced their newest game, Project Powder. This game looks quite promising from the screenshots and video, but only playing will reveal the final verdict of whether or not it is a great game or not.

Users may sign up for the closed beta by visiting http://projectpowder.outspark.com and clicking the “Sign me up” button. The closed beta is scheduled to start on Tuesday, June 24th. There is a countdown clock for those who are at great distances from the PST timezone.

Click the link to view: Outspark’s Project Powder Trailer

and don’t forget to visit http://www.outspark.com today!