Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood PC Modder’s Pack v. 1.1.0.0
This is the first release, version 1.1.0.0, of the Call of Juarez Bound in Blood mod tools. Modders can create maps, mods and models using these tools.

Call Of Juarez: Bound In Blood v1.1.0.0 Patch
This patch will update your Call of Juarez PC installation to version 1.1, and contains an auto-patcher, balance changes for multiplayer, and a number of bugfixes.

This playable demo gives you a chance to try out the westernthemed shooter Call of Juarez Bound in Blood. This single level demo lets you play around 15 minutes of the Prison Break level.

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The new Call of Juarez Enhancement Pack changes the game substantially introducing various changes including gameplay modifications which include:

• Improved Windows Vista support.
• DirectX 10 version with improved visuals added.
• DirectX 10 benchmark added.
• Re-designed stealth levels for better gameplay.
• Improved animations in cut-scenes.
• Many minor fixes.

Requirements:

This Enhancement Pack can be applied only to full version 1.1.0.0 of the game except for version 1.1.0.0 En/Fr/Es-NA published by Ubisoft in North America.

These enhancements will not make the game any better, but at least for those who wasted their money on it, you can get more compatibility for your Vista operating system. Far be it for me to say anything derogatory about Ubisoft, but like everyone else… I know crap when I smell it – but even Ubisoft can be forgiven for releasing sub-par games every once in a while. If you want a great “wild west” game, just go buy GUN.

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FiringSquad has a great story up regarding DirectX 10, how it stacks up against DirectX 9 currently, and if it’s worth it. There’s quite a few benchmarks and comparative screenshots throughout, so whether or not you’re a tech-head, you’ll be able to get something out of the story. If you’re thinking about upgrading your PC or buying a new one anytime soon, give the story a read and find out what’s really worth your money. (Above you can see a side-by-side image I put together – hence the reason it doesn’t have a pretty border – using two of the screenshots FS provided. DX9 on the left and DX10 on the right, in case you couldn’t tell.)

Unlike previous DirectX launches where new games using the technology often trailed the introduction of the new API by a year or more, the transition from DirectX 9 to DirectX 10 has been a swift one so far: already a trio of DirectX 10 games have been released (Lost Planet, World in Conflict, and BioShock), while a pair of games have been patched to take advantage of DX10 – Company of Heroes DX10 patch came in May, while Call of Juarez was patched and released for the US market with DX10 support in June. Other games we can look forward to later this year include Age of Conan, Crysis, EVE: Online, Flight Simulator X (Patch), Gears of War PC, Hellgate: London, and Unreal Tournament 3.

Read the full story here.

Head over to the Xbox Live Marketplace now if you’re looking to try out EA’s latest hockey title, NHL 08, which is slated for release on September 11. There’s a demo that allows you to play a shortened game as either the Anaheim Ducks or Ottawa Senators. It’s nice to see demos come out well before the release of a game – it shows that the developer and publisher are confident in their product – as opposed to, say, when a demo comes out months after the game’s release. PlayStation 3 owners will have to wait a bit, but a demo is headed to the PlayStation Store soon.

About a month after the PC demo came out Call of Juarez is finally available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. This is your chance to check out this wild west action shooter that allows you to play as both the hunter and the hunted. Although the demo is single player the game has multiplayer modes as well.

Content: Call of Juarez Single Player Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All regions except Asia and Mexico
Dash Text: [ESRB: M (Mature) BLOOD,INTENSE VIOLENCE,LANGUAGE,SEXUAL THEMES] Download the demo.
Size: 708.79 MB

via Major Nelson

This Week in Xbox features a newly released English translation from Ubisoft of the western shooter Call of Juarez. The game is unique in that you play from perspective of the 19 year old accused murdered and the gunman hunting him down who’s set to be judge, jury and executioner. Bar room brawls, robbing trains, bare-knuckle brawling, and old fashioned shootouts are the fare.

What caught my eye was this is also a multiplayer game. Players battle in the Wild West on horseback with bows, arrows and six shooters and the ever popular double-barrel shotgun. There are the traditional Capture the Flag, Deathmatch, and Multiplayer Deathmatch modes but you also have 17 maps, historical battles like the Gunfight at the OK Corral, and a Duel Mode for dueling infamous gunslingers to the death.

You can find screens, a trailer and more detailed information on Xbox.com. Call of Juarez for 360 hit stores June 5. (Its been around awhile in other languages) Those who aren’t 360 owners can also find the Multiplayer PC Demo of the game hosted here at Filefront.com. (We also have a DX 10 Benchmark demo for those using Vista)