Author: Sandro Necchi
Date: 09:37:28 05/15/04
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On May 15, 2004 at 12:16:49, John Merlino wrote: >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 I was thinking about the SSDF people that may would like to test it...so the answer is: no:-(( I personally do not buy any chess program without the auto232 as I think it is a MUST option today. This means I will not buy it no matter what...how...etc... Sandro
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