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Subject: Re: Chessmaster 10th Edition Announced

Author: John Merlino

Date: 14:16:03 05/14/04

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On May 14, 2004 at 15:42:13, Terry Giles wrote:

>On May 14, 2004 at 15:07:54, John Merlino wrote:
>
>>Finally, there's something to see about the next version of Chessmaster
>>(apparently officially called "Chessmaster 10th Edition"):
>>
>>http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/chessmasterx_pc.htm
>>
>>As expected (by me), the interface is entirely new, since the program is being
>>developed by the same team that did the PS2 version.
>>
>>From what I can glean from the info on the website, it sounds like the majority
>>of the work has gone into redesigning the UI and improving the online play. I
>>don't see any new exciting tutorial/analysis features, other than Johan's new
>>version of The King.
>>
>>So it sounds like they're going to sell the program based on the merits of the
>>new interface.
>>
>>I also see a hint that there is an Xbox version in the works as well.
>>
>>As for an official release date, there isn't one mentioned.
>>
>>Enjoy!
>>
>>jm
>
>
>Thanks for the info John, sad to say that all the screenshots shown are of
>'arty-farty' chesspieces and board combinations. I'm currently running CM9k on a
>PII @ 400Mhz, so unless I go for a major upgrade PC wise, the CM10th anniversary
>program will prove too demanding for my computer!
>
>tag

Yep, the min spec says P3-450, so I don't think this will be for you.

But I would definitely say it's time to upgrade, especially if you are a fan of
computer chess!

jm



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