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Netmonkey Weekly Report
Issue XLIX
June 3rd, 1999
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God damnit, we are still late again. I swear we are the biggest bunch
slackers I know. Because of hectic work, the Tdpriest Journal is not
yet completed, but it's near finished so next week I promise. (again)
Seems we have a new webpage designer who actually will put up his
page after designing it. So that is always a plus. Anyhow, we are
late and it's goin on 2:30am. So just read the damn mag.
-Lester [Co-Editor/Head Writer]
Hey hey hey.... its faaaaaaaattttt ndetroiiiiiittt....
I got rolled by a bunch of bitch phillipino gangstas this weekend,
while i was playin' ball... so no offense, but if you are in a
phillino gang in the greater vancouver area, i am probably going to
own you within the next 2 weeks... fair warning... we'll keep score
here in NWR... the "How-Many-Bitches-NDT-Has-Beaten-Up-This-Week" Top...
It will be leet.. ... you can play along at home, too, if you like,
but only if you live in the vancouver area...
Blitz is back, and his home will now permanently be called
"Blitz's slightly biased games report"... welcome to blitz, hope you
enjoy the nwr family.. (read: you have no choice, like it or i will
beat YOU up too...) ... HAHAHAHAH
Got a new jesspic this week... pretty much speaks for itself..
jesspic11.jpg is the title..
Prozac's ppgr #5 is included in the zip.. pretty cool.. read the interview
with blitz.. is somewhat interesting..
Ryche is back doing his shit.. bud's got 2 for the price of 1.. and
lester and i got our regular crap going on.. sorry no stats again this
week.. but i am quite tired, and didn't get enough wkups, and blah, blah
blah, blah..
Have a safe week, kiddies... ;p
ndetroit [Co-Editor/Head Fatass]
-----------[ index ]-----------
I.) Intro
a) Lester
b) ndetroit
II.) Quotes of the Week
III.) Stats - Ndetroit's Weekly Stats, and comments on Sites.
IV.) Lester's Biased Courier Report
V.) Articles
a) Blitz's Slightly Biased Games Report
b) Bud's Biased Utils Report
c) Lesters Moview Reviews
d) VCD Group and Movie Reviews
e) RiSE Recap
VI.) Scene News - All the news that's fit to print
VII.) Rumors!
VIII.) Closing
---------------------[ Quotes of the Week! ]---------------------
-<Blitz> I feel like a courier now. I'm scared to take a shit
because maybe some huge util will come out.
-<ndetroit> my new trading client is PHAT!
<ndetroit> linux$ ./resftp
<ndetroit> REStart FTP version 0.23 by ndetroit
<ndetroit> Connecting to ...1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10 sites
<ndetroit> BaDiSk Manufacturer Module Enabled
<ndetroit> resftp>
-<_bwound> i'm not nice
<_bwound> =/
<_bwound> someoen gimme a shell
<_bwound> now
-<tdpriest> do not doubt your sexual prowess... I have to fight to contain
myself from jumping your bones everytime I see you
<tdpriest> it's quite a struggle, let me tell ya
200- | 02 tc [PFT] Pres For Tc [PFT] 421.411.840 212K/s
200- | 03 cedric TROOPS OF PENIS 35 359.395 megs 210.90 |
200- | 04 tirre sup 52 334.558 megs 3460.47 |
200- | 05 redman maybe its maybelline 7 283.912 megs 227.66 |
06 mrpumpkin working w/o pres, bugger it 222.713.856 138K/s
08 glen m00 tANG cLAN fO' LiFE 147.795.968 86K/s
-<skimp> my dad is better than me in quake3 demo =/
-<Devestato> SJ wanna do some multiplayer of nsf4?
<S^J> i need a game pad
<S^J> nah i suck
<S^J> and i gotta hold meeting in 30 min
<S^J> ;-)
<Devestato> bah
<S^J> play with ][ce
<Devestato> he drives on the wrong side of the road
<Devestato> I hate driving with him.. ;p
-*** jroger is now known as gayroger
*** _nutcase is now known as gaycase
<|K-BOT|> good ur ass ^^
-<mgoh> I'm setting up Sound / Lighting for the Britney Spears Concert at
the Corel Centre next weekend ;)
-(from ppgr) <Blitz> People like to read about themselves
-<B_REAL> hey moon u cercumcised ?
<MoonSabre> i was stabbed 2 weeks ago dumbass :P
<B_REAL> in your dick!"?!?!?!?!
<B_REAL> holy crap dude
<B_REAL> man u gotta piss sitin down or somethin hu ?
-<elociN`> i think my jeans are going from blue -> pure white
-<lokeesh> im a damn male ;|
<lokeesh> but i can be a shemale for you
-<[trite]> anyone know of any chicks willing to be porn stars? im starting
a porn prod company.. already bought a $12000 camera
-----------[ ndetroit's sites and stats section ]-----------
Blah.
Heh.. I read that "USCR" report the other day.. nice work guys..
They ranked "EVL" as the 3rd best site in the US... very cute.. except
for the fact that EVL will probably go down in a week, and will be just
another series of wasted credits.. beautiful..
*Sigh*.. thats what you get when you leave the rankings to the kiddies..
How about we leave things to the pro's... shall we? ;p
Contrary to popular belief, ATX was not narked, or otherwise.. The site
was temporarily down due to bouncer problems, but that was not the reason
for its death
TOS also has to be looking good.. at least giving ATX a run for its
money in the US site division..
Did you guys know that FUBAR was CLS and not RZR??.. wtf??... man.. they
should have stuck with RiSC/RZR/DOD, like the old days.. at least with DOD
they would get some decent AV utils, as opposed to that ass-fuck utils
affil they have now.. ;p
No, *I'M* Ken Griffey Jr....
Woooo... what the heck happened to VDR?.. ;p does anyone support their
any more?.. now that dms (and all of its 2 active traders) has fled the
coup, the site is being grouptopped by CrC and iND... *sigh*
If i see another siege/dev/cls site, i am going to start winnuking
jaydee... ;p
ATX is down and out for good.. What a bummer.. what a huge bummer..
argueably the best site in the US at the time of its death..
VGC WHQ, OGN WHQ, PHASE WHQ, KAC WHQ.. a nice set of affils..
Had decent curry support too, even without an curry affil.
Site went down after "the dvniso pricks tried to run the show",
and basically abused the shit out of it.. lame stuff..
Another yo-yo effect us site... good luck to mgoh, blitz, and the
rest of the ATX staff.
Siteops!! send your weektops to: nwr@netmonkey.org... Thanks
to all those that support us every week... ;)
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------=
Sites are rated on a 3X and 2X scale.. if you want to know why we
do it that way, read an old issue. Couriers get 10 points per site they get
#1 on, 9 points for 2nd place, 8 points for 3rd, etc, etc.
Sites are rated by us. If you don't like the ratings, then....
heh... fuck off and die..
=--------------------------------------------------------------------------=
The Top Ten sites for this week are:
x3 FS -*- STH -*- ET -*- FH -*- CAT
x2 DLS -*- HOG -*- TOS -*- DF3 -*- BB4
Sorry.. will have rankings next week..
=--------------------------------=--------------------------------------=
-----------[ Lester's Biased Courier Section ]-----------
Biased Courier Report
Shit, I am not prepared for such a task!
AOD: Well, AOD has been damn busy this week. First the EQL box coord
decides to drop EQL and bring all their boxes to AOD, then Hawkeye and
the VGN boys, just 3 weeks after merging with Ambition, decide to head
over to AOD, citing they "couldn't handle that prick Marbz as leader".
So an interesting situation is that West23 and Darkwolf are now in the
same group, for those of you who remember the log we included of Darkwolf
trying to threaten West23 if he didn't join VGN. Should be interesting
for a little while to see how all the egos collide in AOD. But as of now,
they are lookin pretty sharp.
AV: Heh, well we all knew this wasn't gonna last right?
DEV: I heard Norseman retired from box recruiting, well gee I guess Dev
will just have to live with the 35 boxes or whatever ridiculous amount they
have now. Least maybe now we won't have to putup with Norse joining every
channel when he gets a new fucking box. Otherwise, Dev is still riding
the Pre train along to #1.
DMS: Not alot happening here. With the additions of Citizen, Bud and Nailz
some expected a resurgence in DMS, but so far this has not been the case.
Although they have taken a Risc-esque turn in that they are owning their
US sites. Grumblings of internal conflict and disorganization seem to keep
this group bubbling around #3.
Risc: Hmm, so instead of ThePep abusing the DOD/Risc relationship, we now
have Bandido doing it. Mossyoak tries to lend a hand and give a box to DOD,
only to have Bandido steal it off to Risc from the SUPERIOR MNM. So Mossy
having been in DOD for years and doing very little there, left them. I don't
know when Risc is going to learn that they are extinct.
Well shit, who else do I report on still? Oh ya..rumor is that EQL & MNM
are discussing a merger. I guess since they saw how successful Amb+VGN
combined to form a semi-idle group out of 2 idle ass groups..they
figure they should try it?
Peace out kids
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-----------[ Articles ]-----------
=----------------------------------=--------------------------------------=
-----------[ Blitz's Slightly Biased Gaming Report]-----------
THE BLITZ REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF 05/23/99 - 05/30/99
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The final week of May was a time of big titles and controversy. With all four
groups within striking distance of group-of-the-month honors, competition was
fierce for every game, patch, and trainer. Game of the week is a tossup
between Aliens vs Predator and Mechwarrior. I think the nod here goes to
Mechwarrior, but it's really too close to call. Star Trek was a huge
dissapointment. I'm a real TBS guy, and this one was supposed to be Master
of Orion 3 set in the Star Trek universe. A clunky interface and some poor
game mechanics aren't saved by the excellent combat simulator. Read on for
all the dirt.
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After last week's rest, Paradigm got back down to the business of winning
with another big week. Star Trek is a 4.0 game, but I've decided to split
the points between CLS and PDM, since this one was really too close to call.
There were good arguments on all sides. The CLS release was definately out
first, but the PDM release made it to more sites. Game groups locate their
best sites in Europe, but the end users get the games from the trickledown
from the USHQ's. The PDM release dominated on the USA sites, and won on all
WHQ's except FS. PDM claims their release was in the predir on ET long before
Class put theirs out, but I doubt that .nfo file was intentionally made that
way. What probably happened is that snap had all the disks except the first
out, and they were waiting on the nfo file. Seems snap quickly saw the CLS
release out and saved the day with a quick pre. Nice work, you stole a draw
for your group. CLS's version being out first definately deserves them no
less than a draw, but the PDM release made it further.
Nascar Road Racing, Curse You Red Baron, and PGA Championship Golf are all
mediocre titles for true fans of their respective gametypes. Each recieved
average rankings. The need for speed trainer/patch contained features already
included in a CLS trainer, and was thus docked half a point. Nice week all
around from the PDM team.
Points Release Title
~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2.0 Star_Trek_Birth_Of_The_Federation-PARADiGM (140.7M)
0.5 Aliens.Vs.Predator.Plus.4.Trainer-PARADiGM (0.1M)
3.0 Nascar_Road_Racing-PARADiGM (53.0M)
3.0 Curse_You_Red_Baron-PARADiGM (44.6M)
3.0 PGA_Championship_Golf_99-PARADiGM (140.4M)
1.0 PGA_Championship_Golf_99_In_Game_Analysis_Speech_Addon-PARADiGM (48.9M)
0.0 Official_Formula_One_Racing_Storecopy_Final-PARADiGM (73.1M)
-0.5 [NUKED]Need_For_Speed_High_Stakes_ALL_CARS_ALL_TRACKS_PATCH-PARADIGM
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11.0
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Origin finally wins on a big USA title with Aliens vs Predator. Class once
again got this one out first, but their release was so poorly ripped that
there's really no question who wins this title. Origin has always done their
best to rip properly, not racing a sloppy release like so many other groups.
Ripping sound when there are movies to cut just isn't acceptable. The Origin
release was smaller to boot. Sorry Class, no soup for you. The other two
games of the week were pretty soft. The Rubiks is ok, but Kotobuki is pure
budget. Barely english, I don't know why they bothered with this one. A
pair of patches round out the week for this group. Origin seems to be hitting
their stride now, the team looks better than ever. Apologies to the OGN team
for forgetting Evil Core last week. It was a 3.0 title.
Points Release Title
~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5.0 Alien.vs.Predator.FINAL-ORIGIN
0.0 Alien.Vs.Predator.Movie.Addon.FOR.OGN.RELEASE-ORIGIN
1.0 Kotobuki-ORIGIN (91.1M)
0.5 Battle.Of.Britain.V.1.02.Patch.Cracked-ORIGIN (1.0M)
2.0 Rubiks.Games-ORIGIN (98.9M)
0.5 Sports.Car.GT.V.1.551.Patch.Cracked-ORIGIN (2.4M)
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9.0
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My own group came through again with the long-anticipated Mechwarrior 3. Now
I'm not really a fan of the Mechwarrior series, but I did enjoy this one for
a few minutes. It's definately a major title, one worth checking out. Jeff
Gordon is not bad, but I'm still playing Midtown Madness... no room for
another racing game yet. RZR fixed their botched trainer for TPM, putting
out an update and a final? The trainer does work, get the final version.
No points for these, just the half point deduction from last week.
Points Release Title
~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5.0 MECHWARRIOR_3-RAZOR (113.6M)
3.0 JEFF_GORDON_XS_RACING-RAZOR (22.3M)
0.0 Star.Wars.The.Phantom.Menace.UPDATED.TRAINER.PLUS.4-RAZOR (0.1M)
0.0 Star.Wars.The.Phantom.Menace.FINAL.TRAINER.PLUS.4-RAZOR (0.1M)
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8.0
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Class had some bad luck this week. They really should have won, but a few
mistakes and some bad luck left them bringing up the rear. They say they
had Star Trek from one of their own suppliers, and that they didn't rip
the ISO. Now, it really does not matter where they got the game, but I
have to wonder why it took them so long to rip it if that is the case.
Seems everyone except Origin was ripping this one off the ISO
(<][ce> What ISO?). See the PDM section for my reasons behind splitting
the points. I'd like to know who in Class decided to rip sound effects
and leave in movies in Aliens vs Predator. This is obviously unacceptable,
and their release of AVP is void. Need for Speed was another big title
for the week, but in addition to a fix, we saw a repacked speech addon.
Laughable quality control from a major release group.
Points Release Title
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2.0 Star_Trek_Birth_of_the_Federation-CLS
0.5 StarTrek.Birth.of.the.Federation.Trainer-CLS (0.1M)
4.0 Need_For_Speed_High_Stakes-CLS =Empty=
-2.0 Need_For_Speed_High_Stakes_Quick_Fix-CLS (0.0M)
0.0 [NUKED]Aliens_VS_Predator-CLS (47F/127.8M/8d 0h)
0.0 [NUKED]Need_For_Speed_High_Stakes_SPEECH_ADDON-CLS
0.0 [NUKED]Need_For_Speed_High_Stakes_MOVIES_ADDON-CLS
0.0 Need_For_Speed_High_Stakes_SPEECH_ADDON_Repack-CLS (33.6M)
0.5 Jeff_Gordon_XS_Racing_ALL_CARS_AND_TRACKS-CLS (0.0M)
0.5 Jeff_Gordon_XS_Racing_CHEAT_CODES-CLS (0.0M)
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5.5
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-----------[ Bud's Biased Utils Section ]-----------
Bud's Biased Utils Report #21
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here we go again!
A bit about this weeks NWR, and about last weeks, and what you're going to
be reading here (assuming you aren't skipping this). Last week was a double
issue of NWR... sort of. It had two weeks worth of games reports, some extra
news... basically we were lazy. But hey, laziness is a virtue - just not a
very good one. My report in that issue (#48) was not a double report - it
covered only the week in utils ending on Monday May 17th. Which means I
missed a week, since NWR was delayed a week and released as a double issue.
No big deal I figured, I've missed a few weeks in the past, and usually I
just let them go. However, Loke pointed something out to me recently... and
that is in missing a week I tend to make groups who were idle the week I
reviewed but active as hell the week I missed look bad. Last week it was
2KAD, as well as a few others... so I've decided to make up for lost time
and do a review for last week (18th to the 24th) which I missed.
So after you read this report, you can go on to report #22... assuming I
haven't bored you to death after this one. And if you still aren't bored to
death of me... something is really wrong with you, get a life!
Now for some fun stuff... this report, #21, marks 20 weeks of points for
groups which have been alive and reviewed since my very first issue. For
those groups who've been alive and kicking since my first report I'll give a
total score score for all 20 weeks reviewed (Keep in mind I've missed a few
weeks, and one week with guest writers wasn't scored). And I'll give a short
blurb as to my feelings on a given groups overall performance. Other groups
will just get the usual weekly rating with no grand total.
Ok. There. I've put half of you into a coma... those still with me, read on.
Disclaimer: It's BIASED moron. My opinion. So don't send me a bunch of mail
& messages bitching about this or that. If you don't like
it... SCREW YOU =]
Rankings: Groups get a score out of 10. Points are given for amount of
releases, but QUALITY titles will give a group a much higher score.
Nukes for duping, broken releases and just plain CRAP will lower
a groups score. However on the occasion that a title is nuked which
I don't feel should have been, MY OWN JUDGEMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.
Cuz I'm writing this. Groups can also get points for any other
reason I see fit.
Week: Week is based from 05/18/99 to 05/24/99. I'm in the EST time zone so
dates/times run according to it.
Groups: (In no particular order)
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PIRATES WITH ATTITUDE:
Releases:
ACT_2000_Beta_2-PWA
Imagebook.Pro.2.5-PWA
PcAnywhere_v9.0-PWA
Sirenet.1.6.cracked-PWA
StarAcoustics.5.23.32.Keygen.Only-PWA
StarAcoustics.v5.23.32.cracked-PWA
Not a whisper out of PWA until the 23rd, when we saw six apps
go out. A mixed bag, with some highs (kudos on pcANYWHERE 9), lows (Keygen
only? come on, leave that to TNO/CORE and the other cracking groups), and
in betweens (Sirenet, Act 2000 beta). Act 2000 is a beta some people will
actually want... which is why nuking all betas bothers me... but I won't
get into it. As I said, good work on Symantec's pcANYWHERE 9.0, one of the
best connectivity/remote access apps out there, and probably the most popular
for the average user. I won't get into keygens, other than to mention that
I come from BBS times when hundreds of these things didn't clutter the
upload conferences... yeh whatever I also haven't updated my wardrobe in six
years. I am going to count the KeygenOnly/KeygenIncl as one release though...
I'm not giving points twice for the same work.
Total: 6/10
Total to Date: 106/200
Some major titles brought PWA's total score up, and a few weeks of decent
work of late helped out. Still, if not for the MS ownage, which is being
really challenged for the first time in a while of late, we would see a very
different picture.
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THE CORPORATION:
Releases:
FastCopy.Desktop.Win.NT.V2.0-CORP
Remedy.Link.For.SAP.R3.V2.0-CORP
Chem.Office.Pro.Suite.2000-CORP
Morph.Master.V2.2-CORP
Symantec.Norton.HelpDesk.Assistant.V1.0-CORP
Namo.Webeditor.v.3.0.faq-CORP
Namo.Webeditor.v.3.0.Final-CORP
Humminbird.HostExplorer.V.6.1.1.Win9X-CORP
Coming off an excellent week, The Corporation slowed a bit but still
showed a decent effort. While I'm not sure why they didn't just include
the FAQ for Namo with the original release (might as well get all the
explanations out of the way in the first place, or pull a TRPS and put
"PLS.DONT.NUKE.OH.PLS" in the dir name <g>), it's still a nice little
package. Morph Master is pretty nice, and they collected on the most recent
Symantec offering.
Total: 7/10
Total to Date: 137/200
Consistancy and good, middle of the road releases - and a fair amount of
them. They realize that you can't be a release group if you don't release -
something a few other groups should keep in mind. Quality control has
become something of a concern of late however.
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Releases:
JOBBOSS.SOFTWARE.JOBBOSS.V4.1.FINAL.CRACK.FIX-RiSE
SEAGATE.SOFTWARE.BACKUP.EXEC.V2.0I.FINAL.ENGLISH-RiSE
SILVERLAKE.COMMUNICATIONS.AIRSOURCE.PRO.V2.1-RiSE
SPECIALIZED.SOLUTIONS.INC.A.PLUS.TRAINING.EXAM-RiSE
JOBBOSS.SOFTWARE.JOBBOSS.V4.1.FINAL.CRACKED-RiSE
ASCEND.NAVIS.ACCESS.v.4.2.CRACKED-RiSE
Rough week for RiSE... first of all, the Adobe Go Live 4 RiSE release
was not approved by RiSE, CORP's is the real deal. I have no idea why Ascend
Navis Access was nuked and couldn't find Toth for a comment, so I left it in
there... then we come to Jobboss 4.1 - if you read NWR last week you know
the story, so I won't repeat it... if you didn't, go read it. Basically,
RiSE seems to be in a bit of trouble these days, although they did get a
few good rels out.
Total: 5/10
Total to Date: 106/200
A quality group that's in a bit of hot water these days. They've definately
hit a snag, and it seems the future of RiSE could be in jeopardy - but I'm
hoping they pull through.
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Releases:
LOTUS.DOMINO.5.0A.SOLARIS.X86-SiEGE
3DSMAX.R3.0.PRE-RELEASE-SiEGE
ESPRINT-W.V3.1-SiEGE
NEWTEKS.AURA.V1.0D.WORKING-SiEGE
IBM.VIAVOICE.V5.3-SiEGE
LOTUS.NOTES.DOMINO.DESIGNER.AND.ADMINISTRATOR.V5A-SiEGE
Another week of name titles from SGE... total Lotus domination, and they
threw in the Solaris edition of Domino, which I've heard is one of the most
popular platforms as far as Lotus sales for Domino go. ViaVoice is a great
release as always... also the 3DSMAX 3 Pre-release will give an early look
at the much anticipated final package. SGE would have scored higher except
the discounted Solaris app and the fact that I never give full points to
betas.
Total: 6/10
Total to Date: 149/200
Well, what can I say. Quality, anticipated releases on a steady basis for
almost all of the twenty weeks I've reviewed them. A model for other groups,
at least in they're releasing. One of if not the top cracking crew in the
utils scene doesn't hurt, and combined with excellent suppliers...
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Releases:
INCITE_V2.0_CRACKED-XFORCE
METROWERKS_CODEWARRIOR_PRO_V4_LINUX-XFORCE
KAYDARA_FILMBOX_V1.5_SP1-XFORCE
NUMEGA_DRIVERSTUDIO_RC3_INCL_SOFTICE_4-XFORCE
C-FORGE_V1.2-3_COMMERCIAL_FOR_LINUX-XFORCE
XF continues to pretend to be alive by putting out some Linux titles mixed
in with a few other apps... XF has been fairly consistant with Numega
titles, and they once again win on Filmbox. Discounting the Linux titles,
my pick here is Incite, simply for being the only major version update XF
got for the Windows platform this week.
Total: 4/10
Total to Date: 86/200
A decieving score... many releases for non-win operating systems were
not counted, but many will enjoy them. If you're running a *nix system
you'll likely appreciate X-FORCE a hell of a lot more than I do.
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SHOCK:
Releases:
Sonic.Foundry.ACID.Style.v1.0.build71-SHOCK
SYSTAT.Standard.v8.0.3-SHOCK
Bill.Power.Plus.v6.1.107-SHOCK
SITEFORUM.Communications.v2.4.for.Win9xNT-SHOCK
SITEFORUM.Communications.v2.4.for.Java-SHOCK
Internal.Web.v2.1.for.Java-SHOCK
The mass releasing domination of Shock has slipped quite a bit in the past
while... at the beginning of the year they had a huge output and looked
kinda like the SHK of old in the mass category. Of late they've slowed
considerably, although they've made a bit of a presence in store apps and
shown some new cracking talent... not bad for a group who mainly had a
carding reputation in past years. This week was a mixed bag, with two apps
off the shelf (ACID Style and SYSTAT 8), a raiding of SFS Software's new
editions of SITEFORUM Communications and Internal Web, and the often
released Bill Power Plus. The SFS stuff is decent, and SHK benifited from
the idleness of PRM in not having to race them for those titles, but without
a doubt the only app really worth mentioning here is Systat 8.0.3 Standard.
Something tells me (perhaps the fact that I'm writing this so late) that
next week will be better.
Total: 5/10
Total to Date: 130/200
Another example of consistancy. While not leading in quality/anticipated
titles, releases on a regular basis has helped their cause. By throwing
in the odd top title they keep in the public eye. Although they've actually
dropped a few points in the last ten weeks, a recent focus on store apps
should benefit them greatly.
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Releases:
Internet.Scanner.5.8-PFT
QARun.4.6.271.100.Percent.Real.and.Cracked.Unlike.TRPS-PFT
WebFOCUS.4.2.WinNT-PFT
InstallShield.Java.Edition.v2.51-PFT
Paradigm.Vega.v3.2-PFT
WebLogic.Server.4.0.2-PFT
Lawdesk.5.1.Suite-PFT
PRE-EFF-TTT!! :)
So I said I wouldn't rag on groups for issues not directly releated to the
utils they release... so what?!? :)
PFT does it's usual splurge of releases within a few days. As usual what we
get is made up of average to good web apps, the best of which include
Installshield, Internet Scanner, and Web Logic server. PFT also put out a
working version of QARun from Segue, stating that the earlier TRPS release
was unworking. QARun is a nice rel in any case, although a minor update
(v4.6.2 could be found in SHK's earlier Quality Works 4.6.2 release), and
will appeal to those developing client/server applications.
Total: 7/10
Total to Date: 123/200
Another groups that's dropped a few points in the last ten weeks, this time
due to lack of consistancy. With their pre-whore tactics they may actually
be scaring some potential members away, who may question the groups
commitment to releasing for quality as opposed to quantity. A strong
presence in the web app area, however their store team is lacking greatly.
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Releases:
MASTERCAM.v7.2B.FULL-LND
ArchiSITE.v5.6.Cracked-LND
HYPERMILL_V4.5.1_FOR_MECHANICAL_DESKTOP-LND
Another week, three excellent releases... LND seems to have MasterCAM all
locked up, now putting out the full package of v7.2b shortly after releasing
the upgrade edition. If your're a CAD/CAM user (and might I add CAE/FEA/FEM)
LND is your horse, otherwise...
Total: 6/10
Total to Date: 123/200
One of the most improved groups of recent months. They've gone from
the group everyone loved to hate to the position of total domination
in the CAD/CAM field. Appealing to a small niche market which has in the
past been neglected aside from a few high profile releases, they've
almost completely rebuilt their reputation, with the exception of the
usual verbal jarring with some old "friends".
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PINNACLE:
Releases:
CamRunner.v1.02-PNC
Lex.Polaris.v2.36.REPACK-PNC
WebWhacker.2000.v4.0.0.34-PNC
Metacreations.Canoma.v1.0-PNC
Compress.Mail.Enterprise.Edition.for.WinNT-PNC
CompressMail.Enterprise.Edition.for.MS.Exchange.WindowsNT-PNC
Satori.PhotoXL.v3.02-PNC
PNC continues to suprise many simply by staying alive... seems they can pull
a rabbit out of a hat when needed. They beat several groups to
MetaCreations' new app, Canoma, one of the top releases this week. They also
put forth some decent offerings from the web, with PhotoXL, CamRunner, and
others.
Total: 6/10
Total to Date: 81/200
Making me very sea-sick is the consistancy of PNC (I'm talking in backwards
Yoda-talk here), or lack of it. PNC looks like a yo-yo... currently on an up
stretch, but it's been a long time since they've been able to run a stable ship.
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DRINK OR DIE:
Releases:
Acii.EDGAR.Port.4.0.Win9xNT-DOD
Acii.WordPort.v8.0.Win9xNT-DOD
A pair of releases shows that DOD is still alive, if not much
more.
Total: 3/10
Total to Date: 61/200
Total lack of consistancy and an very high number of completely idle weeks
puts DOD is dead last. I hate to do it but...
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REBELS:
Releases:
HI-TECH.PIC-C.Compiler.Version.7.83-RBS
MAXSOFT_PRO_v7.11_CRACKED-RBS
MaxStat_Session_Viewer_v2.86a-RBS
SearchGen.v1.6-RBS
MyEureka_Report_Designer_v6.1.302_Cracked-RBS
Dial.Up.Magic.1.9.0-RBS
Electronics_Workbench_V5.12_Registered-RBS
Imageman.ActiveX_Suite.v6.02-RBS
Stingray_Objective_Views_v6.1-RBS
LP.Ripper.v2.2-RBS
Seagull.Bartender.Pro.v5.42.295.cracked-RBS
RS_Logix_500_Cracked-RBS
RBS released a wide variety of tools this week, with apps like Electronics
Workbench, Imageman ActiveX Suite, and Stingray's Objective View 6.02,
which is the best in the above selection. After a long period of being
fairly silent, the RBS cracking and release teams have begun to pick up.
Total: 6/10
Total to Date: 102/200
Is the party starting again? A few recent weeks on the up-swing...
They lack the name titles to really put them up at the top, and will likely
have to make some additions before they get them.
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Teknorage & Pirasoft:
Releases:
Netmosphere.Project.Home.Page.v2.0.Action.Plan.v3.2.EnterpriseEdition-TRPS
IConnect.IDT.v5.0.0.2-TRPS
IConnect.iSMTP.5.0.1.47-TRPS
Intelligent.SMTP.Gateway.v5.0.1.89-TRPS
Intelligent.Sync.for.VINES.v5.0.30.0-TRPS
Migration.Director.v2.0.0.148-TRPS
Netmosphere.Project.Home.Page.v2.0.Action.Plan.v3.2.WorkGroupEdition-TRPS
Adaptec.Easy.CD.Creator.Deluxe.v3.5c-TRPS
QA.Run.v4.6.274-TRPS
Living.Trust.Maker.v2.0-TRPS
DNS.Commanderv2.0.0.52.WINNT-TRPS
IP.Commander.2.0.0.51.WINNT-TRPS
Proxy.Report.v1.0.WINNT-TRPS
DynamicAccess.Mobile.Connection.Manager.v1.1-TRPS
IntelliFIX.2000.Pro-TRPS
Coming off a DREADFULL stretch of releasing, TRPS gets it together and gets
to releasing real apps. They did hit a few bumps along the path however...
QARun was not cracked properly... while they won on the Netmosphere product
line, they could have released those apps seperately and given users some
choice as to wether or not they wanted both apps. It also seems they're
releasing German apps now (I didn't list it above). Still some decent,
if minor, titles here, and a somewhat major app in the Netmosphere titles.
I haven't checked out the Workgroup Edition so if you want to know the
difference in features check out the release for yourself. IntelliFIX
2000 is also worth noting. I knocked off a point for the QARun incident.
Total: 6/20
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VERSUS:
Releases:
Clicknet.Veridate.v5.0-VERSUS
Where have VRS gone the past two weeks? Once nice release... but not much
else to be said.
Total: 2/10
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SCUM:
Releases:
Xbase.Plus.Plus.v1.20.178.REPACK-SCuM
Scholars.Aid.99.Library.v2.1.0.0-SCuM
PeopleSoft.PeopleTools.v7.54-SCuM
Excellent work on XBase++, even if it did require a repack, and two
lesser releases to go with it this week. Scum seems poised to step
up and really compete... they have good quality, but are lacking
the consistancy to really make it as a top group - lets hope this
changes with time.
Total: 5/10
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Releases:
V-Communciations.Autosave.Beta.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
e-POP.2.0.beta2.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
BytesBak.1.16c.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
Planet.Iridium.v0.97.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
VEGA_v3.2_FOR_WINNT-2000AD
LOTUS.ADMINISTRATOR.AND.DESIGNER.40.BIT-2000AD
Animation.Master.99.v7.1.Beta20.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
Hyena.2.0D.For.WindowsNT-2000AD
LOTUS.DOMINO.5.0A.40.BIT.NT-2000AD
LOTUS.NOTES.5.0A.40.BIT.WIN9XNT-2000AD
OCAD.7.0.Final.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
PC-Duo.4.14.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
ShipIT.Enterprise.Edition.2.0.Addon.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
ShipIT.Enterprise.Edition.2.0.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
2KAD was busy this week after just one release in the previous report
week. Some good stuff here, with store apps in ShipIT and OCAD, plus
they picked up the 40Bit versions of some Lotus releases which SGE
declined to release. Throw in their usual mix of betas and minor
apps and you get a pretty good week.
Total: 7/10
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FATIGUED COURIERS NETWORK:
Releases:
ActiveC_Server_v2.3_Unlimited-FCN
AdRock_Software_Date_Time_Suite_99_For_Delphi-FCN
CodeBase_Components_II_v2.53-FCN
NWLib_v4.5_Vcl-FCN
Wise_For_Windows_Installer_v1.0_FINAL-FCN
Dbi-Tech_Component_Toolbox_OCX_v4.0_Final-FCN
Titan_Btrieve_v4.08F_For_Delphi_and_Cpp-FCN
Varian_Led_Studio_For_Delphi-FCN
FCN this got some nice little releases out... they won on Wise
Solutions new Wise for Windows Installer final, which supports
Windows 2000. They also got out a new version of BTrieve,
and NWLib 4.5 VCL. And the usual selection of other good development
apps. With no black marks and some nice work they come off the week
looking very good.
Total: 7/10
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Releases:
Steinberg.ReCycle.v1.71.working-Radium
Audioactive.MP3.Production.Studio.PRO.v1.55b-Radium
DSP-FX.v6.110-Radium
Making.Waves.v1.90-Radium
Vaz.Modular.v2.0-Radium
VS-Transfer.v1.025-Radium
Well DSP FX and MP3 Production Studio Pro are my choices here
(since I'm actually somewhat familar with them). More active than
last week, but Radium has missed some oppurtunities by choosing not
to release titles under a certain price ceiling. And the Radium
ceiling is higher than most (I believe 80$ or there abouts) - creating
a large window of oppurtunity for other groups to pick up on lower cost
audio tools, some of which are in very high demand.
Total: 6/10
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Releases:
Replic.Action.v5.1.3.For.LotusNotes.NT-VGC
NTP.QuotaManager.Enterprise.Edition.v4.0-VGC
Virtus.OpenSpace.3D.Author.v.1.0-VGC
Asna.Acceler8DB.r4.6.v5.332-VGC
EMAP.v1.0-VGC
IBM.NetWork.Station.Manager.v3.06-VGC
Inscriber.CG.Xtreme.v3.4-VGC
PowerQuest.Savant.v6.0.Suite-VGC
Site.Director.v4.2.For.NT-VGC
Global.Directory.Server.v.2.31r3.WinNT-VGC
CheckPoint.Account.Management.v1.1-VGC
Xerox.DocuShare.v2.0-VGC
Yeah yeah so I droned on and on about VGC. Well, while they aren't exactly
owning the scene, and they've lost a few races to LND, but they are still a
respectable group, and one to watch out for. In only a month they've matched
the output of most of the best groups, and while the quality isn't at par
with some others (due only to a lack of top-notch big-name yada yada tiles)
they're still a force to watch out for. Speaking of force, I FINALLY SAW
STAR WARS!!!@&*!%#&@!%@&%&%#@&!@%!&!!!! I just had to add that in, since I
waited almost two weeks due to a hectic schedule.
This week they actually pick up the quality a fair bit, with apps from
PowerQuest, CheckPoint, IBM, and Xerox. Thry also did ISOCOR's Global
Directory Server, and a nice app in EMap.
Total: 7/10
New this week: None
Idle this week: PRM
Quote(s) of the Week:
<Novocaine> LEAFS OWN U!
<Novocaine> damnit ;/
SGE dominates the last twenty weeks, and I'll mention LND as my pick
for most improved group. RiSE hits a speed bump or two... a lot of good
efforts this week, nothing really stellar sticks out so it's kind of hard
to choose. The Corporation or Vengeance for mainstream (well fairly
mainstream) releases, FCN should get noted (as always) for work in the
programming/development field.
- Bud
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Bud's Biased Utils Report #22
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Still alive and at least half awake?
Lets get going then...
This week saw a lot of releases in the utils field, and with summer fast
approaching, the younger segment of the scene will soon find some more free
time on their hands. So perhaps some more activity will follow. With TK4
back in Corp they're making a move at challenging SGE with a ton of releases,
meanwhile it seems no one is going to make an attempt at challenging LND
in the niche CAD/CAM market, at least not for the time being.
Disclaimer: It's BIASED moron. My opinion. So don't send me a bunch of mail
& messages bitching about this or that. If you don't like
it... SCREW YOU =]
Rankings: Groups get a score out of 10. Points are given for amount of
releases, but QUALITY titles will give a group a much higher score.
Nukes for duping, broken releases and just plain CRAP will lower
a groups score. However on the occasion that a title is nuked which
I don't feel should have been, MY OWN JUDGEMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.
Cuz I'm writing this. Groups can also get points for any other
reason I see fit.
Week: Week is based from 05/25/99 to 05/31/99. I'm in the EST time zone so
dates/times run according to it.
Groups: (In no particular order)
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Releases:
Digital.Atmosphere.2.2-PWA
Pretty much absent after a fair week last time around.
Total: 2/10
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THE CORPORATION:
Releases:
AutoDesk.QuickCAD.Millenium.Edition-CORP
InterSpace.VR.Community.Builder.v2.41-CORP
Netscape.Client.Customization.Kit.for.Nav.and.Comm.v4.5-CORP
Visio.Accident.Reporting.v5.0-CORP
DesignCAD.LT.200-CORP
Ostream.Migrator.v.1.5-CORP
Visio.Professional.Shapes.and.Addons.v.5.0-CORP
Visio.Technical.Shapes.and.Addons.v.5.0-CORP
ViZfx.GA.Pro.v1.0.Win9xNT-CORP
Vorton.Techs.Financial.Tools.v1.0-CORP
JP.Systems.BeamLink.v2.0-CORP
Modaka.Desktop.Integrated.Browsing.System-CORP
Accute-Date.Year.2000.Fix-CORP
Axtive.JCertify-CORP
Encomium.Data.International.Pro.v4.0-CORP
ROAD.BeanBox.v2.0-CORP
SearchPad.AI.v1.2-CORP
VisualSoft.WebProject.WinNT.v1.0-CORP
Visio.Technical.Plus.v5.0-CORP
This weeks activity from Corp was a result of a lot of enthusiasm -
a bit too much at times. Three releases of the above won't gain points
here as they're all nukes (only two actually got nuked from what I see).
Incredible sloppiness on the part of Beck in releasing QuickCAD Millenium,
a dupe of LND from a few months back. Credit to Beck, he owned up on it,
no excuses. More sloppy work in Vorton Financial Tools 1.0 - this is actually
v2.0, and a dupe of Shock from a few days back. Finally, DesignCAD LT 2000
isn't really valid - the Pro version gives users 2D/3D capabilities, and was
released quite a while ago, where as the LT version gives only the 2D
capabilities found in the Pro edition - so why bother with it?
Even with all that, there's an awful lot of decent titles here, and some
excellent ones. The Visio Plus releases, for example, as well as ViZfx GA Pro.
Corp seems to really want to focus on the mass releasing of late, hopefully
they'll be a tad more careful with quality control in the weeks to come. A
good week marred by some sloppy research, which cost them a few points.
Total: 7/10
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RISE:
Releases:
COREL.PHOTO.PAINT.v9.0.RETAIL.FINAL-RiSE
BITJAZZ.PHOTOJAZZ.v1.0.6.FOR.PHOTOSHOP-RiSE
RiSE did a retail final of Photo Paint 9, which was nuked on some sites
as a dupe... still a good release imo. Aside from that they have only a
PhotoShop plugin to show for their efforts.
their efforts.
Total: 4/10
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Releases:
SPEEDRENDER.V2.002-SiEGE
AVID.MARQUEE.V1.0-SiEGE
CLOTHREYES.V3.0-SiEGE
METAREYES.V5.0-SiEGE
ON-SCREEN.TAKEOFF.V1.6-SiEGE
SERIF.3D.PLUS.V1.0-SiEGE
VIRTUAL.GIBBS.V5.06-SiEGE
LOTUS.ORGANIZER.V5.01-SiEGE
ESPRIT.W.V3.1.MISSING.CRACK-SiEGE
PTY.STRUC.PLUS.V14.01.FOR.AUTOCAD.V14-SiEGE
KINETIX.3DSMAXR3.PRE-RELEASE.CODE.GENERATOR.V2-SiEGE
ULTIMATTE.V2.21.FOR.ADOBE.AFTER.EFFECT-SiEGE
SGE get back to their releasing basics this week, controling the art/design
scene. They also continue their healthy assault on Lutus products. New
version of Virtual Gibbs, SpeedRender stand out.
Total: 7/10
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Releases:
COOL_JEX_SUITE_V1.0-XFORCE
DISCREET_LOGIC_EDIT_V4.513-XFORCE
NUANCE_V6.1-XFORCE
C-FORGE_V1.2-5_COMMERCIAL_FOR_LINUX-XFORCE
CHARACTER_STUDIO_2.2.11RC_FOR_SHIVA-XFORCE
ULTIMATE_TOOLBOX_FOR_MFC_3RD_EDITION_MAY_1999-XFORCE
ALIAS_WAVEFRONT_MAYA_UNLIMITED_V2.0_RC-XFORCE
C-FORGE_V1.2-4_COMMERCIAL_FOR_LINUX-XFORCE
Two versions of C-Forge that close together? Even if i gave points
for Linux I wouldn't score for both of those. WaveFront Maya Release Candidate
gets half the points a final would, good job on it however. Same goes for
any RC, Beta, Pre-Release, etc. (I thought I should clear that up, it's not
JUST betas I do half points for). Ultimate Toolbox 3RD Edition... yeesh.
Character Studio, which is an RC again, although another decent one. Nuance,
Discreet Logic Edit, and Cool Jex Suite are the only releases here to get full
points.
Total: 5/10
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SHOCK:
Releases:
Dynacom.Accounting.2000.Basic.Edition.v3.0.2-SHOCK
VersaCheck.Pro.v2.42.REPACK-SHOCK
VersaCheck.Web.Commerce.Deluxe.v3.0-SHOCK
Primecom.Quicksite.Gold.Edition-SHOCK
NetworkCharter.PRO.v3.0.116.WORKING-SHOCK
Farpoint.Input.Pro.v3.0-SHOCK
IGrafx.Professional.2000-SHOCK
Office.Timesheet.2000-SHOCK
PageKeeper.Pro.v3.0.FINAL-SHOCK
ScriptEase.Desktop.Win32.v4.10c-SHOCK
Vorton.Financial.Tools.v2.0-SHOCK
Vorton.Soft.Karaoke.Lite.v3.1-SHOCK
IRIS.Antivirus.v22.20-SHOCK
The store crew was extremely busy this week, with 9 cd-rips as a result.
They won on some Vorton Tech titles, got Caere's new Pro edition of
PageKeeper 3 done, and threw in the excellent new iGrafx Pro from
Micrografx. Dynacom Accounting 2000 is a decent package, and they also
released a working, cracked version of Network Charter Pro (neither
the ISO release nor the Harry99 ISO rip was working). Mixed in
were some lesser web apps, most notably Office TimeSheet 2000.
This has been Shock's strongest week of May, and only the need for
a repack of Mips Dataline's VersaCheck Pro daunted them.
Total: 7/10
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Releases:
CATIA.CADAM.DRAFTING.v4.2.1-PFT
Demoshield.6.00.009.ESD.Edition-PFT
ERWin.3.5.2.436.SP2-PFT
FOCUS.Desktop.v4.2.1.for.Win9xNT-PFT
BPWin.2.5.SP2.Fixed-PFT
StarTeam.Enterprise.Suite.4.00.451-PFT
PFT again not quite releasing the mass we've come to expect. Still,
some nice titles. Good job on StarTeam Enterprise Suite, since the earlier
ST Server 4 was botched (some unknown group, I've forgotten), and no one
even bothered with the client. The PFT crew also gets out a new version
of Cadam Drafting, which is a fairly popular package. While some of the
releases are fairly minor, it's a decent showing - although far from PFT's
best.
Total: 5/10
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Releases:
DP.TECHNOLOGY.ESPRIT.98-LND
UNIGRAPHICS.V15.02.UPGRADE-LND
FLO_PLUS_PLUS_V2.30-LND
I saw Grad compare LND to Radium this week, in comparison to
the total domination of each in their given field. Well, I don't
fully agree, but LND has the CAD/CAM market in a stranglehold of sorts.
Now on to the releases. They pick up the most recent upgrade of Unigraphics,
release Espirit 98, and Flo++ (which I'm not familar with).
Total: 6/10
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PINNACLE:
Releases:
Instant.Converter.v1.2.for.Java-PNC
Instant.Installer.v1.3.for.Java-PNC
SoftCD.v2.02-PNC
SurveyEase.v3.2.01-PNC
A few Java apps, SoftCD, and SurveyEase make up a basically unimpressive
week for PNC, but a release is a release when you get right down to it,
and they got them out.
Total: 4/10
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PREMIERE:
Releases:
HiDoctor.98.v6.0.38-PREMiERE
QuikLink.Explorer.v4.0.92.Gold-PREMiERE
Speak.Lite.v1.04-PREMiERE
Submission.Wizard.v5.1-PREMiERE
After twenty days of idleness PRM put these four apps out. All are
titles we've seen before from Premiere, all are web apps. If I had to pick
the best... well I probably couldn't. Nothing impressive, and PRM has once
again gone idle.
Total: 3/10
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DRINK OR DIE:
Releases:
Novell_NetWare_v5.0_Unlimited_Connection_Licenses-DOD
NTP_Software_File_Archivist.v.2.0_WinNT-DOD
Norton_Antivirus_1.52_Microsoft_Exchange-DOD
Norton_AntiVirus_5.02_NT_Workstation-DOD
Norton_AntiVirus_v1.04_For_Firewalls-DOD
Norton_AntiVirus_v5.02_Win9x-DOD
Norton_AntiVirus_v5.02_WinNTServer-DOD
DOD comes alive with a new release of Norton AV... seems that's about
it for DOD these days, a few Symantec apps are the best things they've
seen in some time. If AOD wasn't taken i'd say DOD should rechristian
itself AOD (antivirus or die <g>). Kudos, however, for the unlimited licenses
for Netware, and nice to see groups ignoring the Novell ban, a ban which
half the scene doesn't even understand.
Total: 5/10
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>> RELEASING WITHOUT PERMISSION <<
REBELS:
Releases:
MyEureka.Report.Designer.v6.1.305.Cracked-RBS
Minisoft_92_v5.2.12-RBS
Addsoft_v2.30_REGGED-RBS
Max_Surf_HullSpeed_Professional_V2.15_Cracked-RBS
Max_Surf_HydroMax_Professional_V7.15_Cracked_REPACK-RBS
Max_Surf_HydroMax_S_Professional_V7.15_Cracked-RBS
Max_Surf_Plus_V7.15_Cracked-RBS
Max_Surf_S_V7.15_Cracked-RBS
Max_Surf_T_V7.15_Cracked-RBS
Max_Surf_WorkShop_Professional_V2.15_CRACKED-RBS
Max_Surf_Work_Shop_S_V2.15_cracked-RBS
Neoform.v2.15.CRACKED-RBS
Prefit.v7.15.CRACKED-RBS
Span.Professional.v7.15.CRACKED-RBS
Installshield_Install_From_The_Web_v3.0.14.0-RBS
HydroMax.Professional.v7.12-RBS
Stingray_Objective_Grid_v7.01-RBS
Stingray_Objective_Toolkit_Pro_Addon_v6.02-RBS
Stingray_Objective_Toolkit_v6.02-RBS
RBS's cracking crew was busy again this week. Ok negative bitches first.
MyEureka Report Designer 6.1.302 was released last week, so I'm not giving
full points to 6.1.305 this week. A repack on Hydromax, Pro, plus two versions
in the same week :P
On the positive side, they get a crack in at XF by taking Objective Toolkit,
XF generally dominates Stingray's (a division of Roguewave) product line.
While some stuff is minor, they prove they're still in the hunt... somewhat.
(Ever notice how much I flip-flop on these issues? <g>).
Total: 6/10
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Teknorage & Pirasoft:
Releases:
Dataflow.v2.14.1-TRPS
UltraEdit.32.v6.10b-TRPS
PolyView.v3.30.3-TRPS
Millennium.v4.12-TRPS
Nice.Label.Suite.v2.1-TRPS
Application.Scanner.v1.1-TRPS
Cactus3.v6.40C-TRPS
NetSwitcher.v2.98-TRPS
Greenfield.OK2000-TRPS
Linear.PolyTherm.PolyCAD.2.0.Serial.FiX-TRPS
PolyView's been released what, 349 times this year? UltraEdit is a nice little
Hex Editor which actually does a lot more. Most of these apps fit more into
the cracking side, but it seems TRPS has decided to drop the unnecessary
CRACKED/REGGED/etc tags it's dir names (when I leech a program I expect it
to be full, how doesn't really matter).
Total: 6/10
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VERSUS:
Releases:
Inspiration_V5.0c-VERSUS
Second week of just one rel from the normally busy VRS... come on guys,
release when I actually report! :)
Total: 1/10
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SCUM:
Releases:
Mentor.Graphics.Renoir.v99.1-SCuM
Only one release, but Renoir is pretty sweet so I'm satisfied :)
Total: 2/10
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2000AD:
Releases:
TeamWARE.Dolphin.2.0.1.Server.For.WindowsNT-2000AD
Visual.Setup.0.0.2.83.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
Vpop.1.3.2.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
TeamVizor.Developer.1.0b.For.WindowsNT-2000AD
Timbuktu.Pro.32.v2.0.650.For.Windows9x-NT-2000AD
Slowing from last week, 2KAD's top app here is TeamWARE Dolphin Server.
They put out the most recent version of Timbuktu Pro (Farallon's remote
connectivity app), but it's extremely minor.
Total: 3/10
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FATIGUED COURIERS NETWORK:
Releases:
Creature_Creator_v1.5_For_3DSMAX-FCN
Thtml_v7.02_For_Delphi_N_C-FCN
VideoSoft_ActiveX_Suite-FCN
Youseful_v4.0h_For_Delphi_C-FCN
DAO.Components.v2.8.for.Delphi.and.CPPBuilder.With.Full.Src-FCN
ImagN.v4.00.For.Windows.32-Bit-FCN
Two releases here that really appeal to me, Creature Creator for 3DSMAX and
ImagN 4, both nice pickups for FCN, as is VideoSoft's ActiveX Suite. They
also do yet another DAO Components release.
Total: 5/10
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Releases:
Samplitude.2496.v5.20-Radium
Samplitude.2496.v5.20.addons-Radium
T-Racks.v1.10-Radium
Ummm.... someone get me Xing Mpeg... oh yes the apps ;)
Nothing I'd use but I'm sure some will... jeez I get repetitive.
Next week I promise I'll test every app I can from Radium and
give a full report on em, since I seem to skim over so many of
these audio tools.
Total: 4/10
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Releases:
Extreme.DNC.v4.0-VGC
Neon.Wizard.4.1-VGC
Sign.Estimator.1.3-VGC
Replic.Action.v5.1.3.For.LotusNotes.NT-VGC
Some trouble for VGC this week.. not much of a showing period, and
Sign Estimator was nuked for being from 1997... I haven't checked it
out, going by my sites here, but ummm... yeesh type "dir" in DOS and
fucking look, or use Win Explorer, or type ls -als ... this type of
thing should never be missed. Extreme DNC was nuked on some sites, I missed
why, and Replic Action was nuked as well.
Total: 3/10
New this week:
Idle this week:
Quote(s) of the Week: <Solar> i want it badly ...
<DuMbSLuT> and hey bud tell dms to lick my ass k? :)
<data-> oh man i got like some bad ass cramps right now
<[Sketch]> hehe
<data-> it herts big time
Blah I deleted my logs so I have no good quotes... :P
SGE and SHK both had good weeks. Corp had a stellar week for mass releasing
but blew it with some sloppiness. LND did a few good things...
I checked out Grad's monthly utils report today (check it out on the TCA
forum)... I'm all for competition, and you should read it, if just to get
a second opinion. Since I don't do a monthly tally, I'll give my comments
on what I feel a top group is. Any group that can be truely considered a
top ranked group should have the ability to not only dominate in their own
preferred field, but in all areas. While they don't need to win every title
and release mass amounts every day, they should have some consistancey, and
be able to win on races and anticipated titles when required to. Which
is why groups such as FCN, LND, Radium, etc, don't always appear to be
in the top ranks even though they are decent groups - they appeal to niche
markets, and simply appealing to a small segment of the user base lessens
the competition they face. This isn't true 100% of the time of course...
but I just thought I'd mention it, as we seem to throw the "Top Groups"
term around frequently without thinking of what makes an excellent
release group.
Ok, that's it... I haven't had to write this in months, and boy are my
wrists tired... from the writing I mean!!
- Bud
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=---------[ Lester's Movie Reviews ]----------=
Sure he's a prominent scene member, leader of the #1 courier
group, and former "Miss Scene 1995".. But did you also know that
in real life, Lester's real name is "Roger", and he hosts a popular
syndicated television show, where he plays a big fatass who has
nothing better to do with his time than go to every single movie
ever released? Well.. now you know..
God damn the pickins are pretty slim out there guys.
Notting Hill
Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant
Rating: 3 Stars
Well, I thought this might be a kind of cheesy romantic comedy
type flick to take a girl to. But in all actuality, the movie
IS funny, and so it's not a horrendous chick flick, but you still
get points for taking her since it is a romantic film. Bonus!
I'd suggest seeing it though, the movie is actually quite good.
American Pie
Starring: A shitload of young kids
Rating: 3 1/2 Stars
NOTE: This movie is not in theatres, only in WP by EViLiSO.
I am reviewing this movie because it is simply the funniest movie
I have seen since probably Something about Mary. 4 seniors in
high school are trying to score before they go off to college
and the stuff that happens is hilarious. I don't want to go into
much detail because it would take away from the moments. But for
a workprint, this is pretty good quality and easily watchable.
It's well worth it, as I hear some parts will be cut for the
official theater release.
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VCD Group and Movie Review
We would like to begin by explaining some of the common terms used in VCD
releasing. These formats are:
CAM - A cam is usually a handheld camera snuck into a full theatre. The base
is shaky, the audio is poor, you can hear people laughing and talking. A cam
is distinguishable by usually having a combination of all three or more of
these flaws. Most sites nuke cams for their general poor quality.
Workprint - An early release of a movie. These are usually stolen or leaked
copies of movies that have made their way onto VCD from VHS or a variety of
other sources. These will usually contain running time codes as well as other
identifying marks used in movie production. The quality on these can vary
from bad to very good depending on the quality of the source material used to
encode the VCD. Note: This category is also used for very bad screeners or
copies of movies that just didn't fit into any of the other categories due to
defects or problems with the quality of the VCD's audio/video image.
Telesync - Basically a very good Cam. A steady base such as a tripod is used,
the theatre is empty or very close to empty, and the audio and video are up
to par. Although, you can usually detect some flaw with a TS. You may see a
random head pop up, the screen edges are noticable, or the audio isn't always
crystal clear. While not perfect, the quality in general of a telesync ranges
from good to very good and is usually the first type of VCD made of a new
movie.
Screeners - These are the top quality VCDs. They can be in either widescreen
(letterbox) or in full-screen (pan and scan) with excellent audio and video.
These are made from video distributors demo tapes, reviewers copies, insider
copies of the film or from any number of sources. Most screeners will contain
"1-800-NO-COPIES" or "Property of.." messages somewhere in the film, but it's
not a requirement to fit into the screener category. These most closely
resemble a VHS or LaserDisc copy of the movie. They're easily identifiable by
their top quality.
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Ryche's Really Biased VCD Group Report #15
Has it been 15 issues already? And Im still not getting paid for this?! ARRGGHH.
Extremely slow week this week with not much to report but you love me and since
your dying to hear my words of wisdom, here they are.
Releases for the Week of May 25th, 1999 to May 31st, 1999
05261999 - Razor Blade Smile - Screener - CENTROPY
05261999 - The Astronaut's Wife - Workprint - EVILISO
05281999 - American Pie - Workprint - EVILISO
05291999 - True Heart - Screener - Kraven
[NUKED] Entrapment - Telesync - PR-EMPIRE
[NUKED] In Dreams - Screener - HighSpeed
(I tried to warn ya, it was a pathetic week)
- CENTROPY -
Sticking to thier strict regimen of one title a week, this time they ring in
with Razor Blade Smile. Its one of those naked chicks kill other naked chicks
flicks that we all know and love.
Total - 1 Point
- Kraven -
Oh theyre still alive? Wow. They released True Heart which has one of the
Tool Time kids in the woods with a Bear and a chick. Disney type crap, on video
June 15th if you dont want to download it.
Total - 1 Point
- EViLISO -
Kind of a letdown week after last weeks dominance, but the workprints are
notable because theyre not in theatres yet. Astronauts Wife has Charlize Theron
and Johnny Depp as an astronaut who comes back infected with an alien presence.
Slated for theatres in July. The other workprint is a movie I DEMAND you go see.
If you like sick, perverted humor then you will LOVE American Pie. 4 Teenage
horndogs make a pact to lose thier virginity before graduation. Youll love it.
Hits theatres in July or August.. not sure exact date.
Total - 3 Points
- VHS -
(Note: I missed a release last week by VHS and didnt give them any points for it,
and I felt so bad, Im giving it to them this week)
Total - 1 Late Point
All the other stuff released this week were dupes or on video already so theyre
not getting any kind of mention here. Group of the week goes to EViLISO for
releasing some movies that we can see before anyone else. Thats a good thing
this week due to the total absence of the other groups and any great releases.
Mesa wanna get paid
- Ryche -
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Quickie VCD Reviews - By Prozac
While I'm not exactly involved in the VCD Scene, I'm a big fan of movies,
and I'll watch just about any movie that sounds interesting to me. I just
prefer that I watch it for free, or it only cost me some CD-R media. I
don't bother writing out long extensive reviews. I get straight to the point,
and let you know if you should see it, or if you should pass it up. Here
are the VCD's I saw lately:
Entrapment - Someone needs to freeze frame the scene of Zeta-Jones doing
the tightropes through the laser.. MMmmm.. Oh sorry.. Anyway, so-so
movie, but Conary & Jones make a good team. Only worth it to see Zeta-Jones
butt.
Blood, Guts, Bullets & Octane - This movie is like a seriously FUCKED
up version of Resovoir Dogs & Pulp Fiction put together. This movie
has a FUCKLOAD of shootings in it. Gets good & bad at the same time, and
the ending is frigging WEIRD. Still worthy of taking a look.
Knotting Hill (Not VCD'd yet, seen in theaters) - Take Pretty Woman,
swap the roles, set it in the UK, and you have this movie. Predictable,
but still funny. It's a good date movie.
The Mummy - Yeah, yeah.. I heard, but I had to see it. Cool special
effects, but a movie script about as processed as Velvetta Cheese. See it for
the special effects.
Lost & Found - Funny at short times, but sappy and boring during most of
this film. David Spade, he's not that good alone, but this did have its
moments. Worth to see for a few laughs, but that's about it.
Psycho - I never saw the original slasher, but if this film is suppose
to be exactly like the original, I'll be damn. I was bored through most
of the film, and actually laughed during one scene. Uhm, not really
worth seeing unless you like bad remakes of slashers.
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-----------[RiSE Recap]-----------
So RiSE kicked elocin last week, as they rightly should have, after the
stunt that he pulled (see: nwr 48). Good work to them. It's nice to see
a group with a shred of integrity in this day and age... in fact, its
very refreshing..
I hope they don't let him back in the group, but.. we'll see what happens
I guess... To all you who wrote hatemail to lester last week, calling him
a traitor and bastard, let me first apologize for forgetting to tag my
name to the end of the article (ndetroit).. The log was lester's, but to
be fair to him, he showed me the log, and my opinions were entirely my
own.. (and nwr's)..
The fact that RiSE put out a release at the potential cost of a supplier's
personal life is ABSOLUTELY INEXCUSABLE..
BUT.. the fact that RiSE had the GUTS to kick their only active cracker
because it was "the right thing to do" says a lot about the integrity of
the leaders of one of the scene's oldest utils group..
Nice work.
For his part, elocin has admitted his mistake, and apologizes for his actions.
Hopefully he has learned something from all this... ;/