Recent news.

Raindance!

April 11, 2012

Tribes Ascend is officially releasing Tomorrow, and includes some minor updates, and a new map. A remake of the Tribes 1 classic map, Raindance.
Click on the kitty for a short video of me llaming around the new map and discussion. Image

-Plasmatic
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Tribes0.com - halp

Tribes0.com had been virtually unchanged for years, and desperately needs a facelift. I would like to make it an information site based on the Tribes series, with a strong leaning to the original Tribes, but including the new game. If you're interested in guiding and helping with the transformation, the line starts here. :cat:

-Plasmatic
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Tribes: Ascend VIP Starter package and beta

October 12, 2011
The Tribes: Ascend Closed Beta is currently scheduled to start on November 4, 2011.
To ensure a spot in the beta, HIREZ is offering a 'VIP' package for $29.99 that will guarantee access.
While this price does not include full access to all features in the game, it does feature a 30 day 'booster' that will increase leveling speed to unlock items in the game faster.

-Plasmatic
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Tribes: Ascend Prepares for Beta, Accepts Applications

September 14, 2011
ATLANTA – September 14, 2011 — Hi-Rez Studios, developer of AAA free-to-play online games, today announced that the first phase of Tribes: Ascend closed beta will begin within the next few weeks. Players can apply for this initial phase at the Tribes: Ascend website as Hi-Rez Studios will be granting access to thousands of hand-selected players worldwide.

-Plasmatic
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Open Call 3

July 1, 2011
Open Call 3 has just been released, and contains a pack of new client maps for Tribes 1, with new terrains textures and shapes. You will need to download these to play.

Follow this link for more information.

-Plasmatic
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Tribes Ascend gameplay and video.

June 27, 2011
IGN did a short write up on Tribes Ascend today that included a game play video and more information on their business model. The game will be free to download and play, but loadouts beyond base armor and weapons will be purchased with in game currency or real money.

Click this link for more information.

-Plasmatic
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1.40.655 patch

March 26, 2011
I've put together a patch with all known fixes for Tribes 1.40.655
Tribes 1.40.655 sp1

Click the cat for more information
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-Plasmatic
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Tribes Ascend

Tribes Ascend was announced today, Friday March 11 at the PAX East game festival, along with a trailer featuring Blood Eagle and Diamond Sword warriors.

Tribes Ascend is based on the Unreal engine and will be available as a digital download later this year. Developer Hi-Res studios is continuing development on the Tribes-Universe project.

Click on the Image for more information.

-Plasmatic
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Torque, IA and GG shutdown.

Today, InstantAction informed employees that it will be winding down operations. While we are shutting down the InstantAction.com website and Instant Jam game, Torquepowered.com will continue to operate while InstantAction explores opportunities with potential buyers for Torque. We thank all of our past and current customers for their support. - Torque Management

http://www.torquepowered.com/community/blogs/view/20495
What Lou Castle plans for what's left of the company has yet to be seen.

-Plasmatic
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List of Site Contributors

I hope to have something more permanent but for now this will be a running tally of those who contribute to the site. If your PayPal email differs from your forum email, let me know what your username is when you donate. Thanks for the support!!

1: Jinzo
2: DaJ4ck3L
3: Plasmatic (as if his contributions weren't already enough...)
4: Quimica
5: Treshnell
6: ?

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