Author: John Merlino
Date: 09:16:49 05/15/04
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On May 15, 2004 at 03:57:03, Sandro Necchi wrote: >On May 14, 2004 at 17:16:03, John Merlino wrote: > >>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 > >Hi, > >will this new version include the auto232 option? > >Sandro I'm pretty sure that Johan said that it would not. jm
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