We are happy to announce that our new, much more powerful dedicated server is up and running and we will be rolling out the game servers asap.

Server list inside..

Nvidia on Friday introduced its fastest graphics cards to date, which will be able to play back 3D movies on PCs and bring more realistic images to games.

Based on the new Fermi architecture announced in September last year the 480 is a huge improvement on the current stock of 2xx’s available but not without its issues…

Our Counter-Strike Source public server is undergoing some changes from a “fun” place for us to mess around to a more substantial public server people can rely on.

We are updating the map list and require votes for the rotation, could you please visit this thread on the forums and vote!

A guide for the average gamer to help understand what graphics related settings actually do and what we can do to increase FPS (frames per second) performance in games

A good read if you are interested in increasing your PC’s performance or simply interested in what all the jargon on the video settings page actually means.

Another tutorial covering gaming mice.

This guide helps you to choose between the different techologies and navigate the plethora of gadgets, good and bad, which are available in modern gaming mice.

A good read if you are looking for a new mouse or simply interested in the finer details of this vital bit of equipment.

Covers ATI and Nvidia users.

Also covering switching between the two brands and why you should do this properly.

On the day that Delta Force: Urban Warfare was announced as a remade title for the PS3 another bit of information started circulating the gaming media world.

Sony has hinted via a “reputable” source that they are about to sign a huge exclusivity deal which will see them keeping top spot in the console war after the success of their latest God Of War title. The announcement is set to be made at E3 which is to be expected.

More inside..

Just a quick note to say that the FingerSports forums are back in action, new and fresh and waiting for your input.
Forums here

We are also pleased to announce sponsorship of “Team Flex” who are an excellent, lively bunch of guys who play CS:Source, MW2 and Bad Company 2 amongst other titles. I’m sure they will fit right in. They are in the process of updating their website and we have supplied them with a CS Match server so that they can get back into the leagues.

Details of fixes listed inside as well as short term plans for dedicated servers and stability.

Fixed: Server Browser – Joining a password protected server results in a connection timeout
Fixed: Server Browser auto updating server list when reopened causing a timeout issue
Fixed: Password issue during Friend invites

and many more…

Rebellion today confirmed that analysis of player feedback following the launch of the chart-topping Aliens vs Predator will shortly lead to the release of a patch on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Following updates to the PC, including integration of a Dedicated Server client, the company stated:

“We are aware of and grateful to the community for communicating with us and helping this process along. The updates are going through rigorous QA and we hope to have them available publicly very soon.”