I'd like to make a short but very, very, sweet announcement.. One of our very own developers has won the "HPX Day of the Dragon Contest"

Thats right Toshi (Alejandro Argandona) has won himself a brand spanking new top of the line laptop!

HP Pavilion HDX "Dragon" Entertainment Notebook

With his winning entry the Ars Hoplite:

This just adds further credence to the fact that we have an amazingly talented set of developers as a team working on this mod..

Congrats TOSHI!! w00t!

The full announcement of the winner and the original article can be read here at ARS TECHNICA..

ps. Toshi,... I hate you XD

Darth.Hunter - May 13, 2008 Congratulations! Well deserved, with that resemblence to all those "300" pranks around the web, it gets a slightly comedic aspect. At least that prize is better than the LucasFiles contest I once won

ArroW - May 13, 2008 Nice, well done

MadMax - May 13, 2008 Congratz man : ) You r indeed very skilled

grim_mind - May 14, 2008 well.. .congratz :P

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Our tables are fully set up and people are fragging away on the TNE Beta. So far the responce seems quite good but it's still a bit too early to tell.. Heres a few sneak-peek photos we just got back from the con: (Click on the thumbs to see the full-size image.)

There should be more follow up on fedcon soon... Stay tuned.. And feel free to stop by and check us out at the convention ;)

noop - April 19, 2008 Ahhhhh I just can't wait for the release!!!!!! Please Please please do as fast as you can I've been waiting for so long....

Jaze - April 19, 2008 hope it goes well, wish i coulda been there. and i wanna apologize for being an ass about the beta. (and i was drunk when i made the suicide comment)

ArroW - April 19, 2008 impressive setup folks ;-)

MadMax - April 19, 2008 Man I wish I was there..

Brisk - April 19, 2008 I'm guessing in that last pic, they're playing on tantive?

Tavaritj - April 20, 2008 I wanna hear what the people had to say about TNE!

blitzkrieg - April 20, 2008 well, you guys said it would be released April 18 and it is now April 20. when will it actually come out? there is no way you spent 3 days at a convention.

Riku - April 20, 2008 Release date is 30th of April

Brisk - April 20, 2008 That's what moddb says, but the team doesn't have a specific release date.

blitzkrieg - April 20, 2008 if it is April 30, then why did they say it would be released April 18?

Brisk - April 20, 2008 Come on guys, it's all explained here: http://www.invision-games.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=431

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We have finalized our evaluations after the numerous applications we received. First of all: Thanks to every applicant for taking the time to fill our form!
In this first run, we have selected a total of 23 testers. Our decision was based on numerous factors, such as time zones, available time periods, hardware configurations and the overall impression of the application. If you haven't made it in - don't worry! There might still be chances to get in in the second run or later.

And now onto the list of applicants that have made it into the team: TNE Beta Team 

Congratulations to everyone!

alphie - March 22, 2008 Congrats everybody!

Jaze - March 22, 2008 i find it amazing so many people dont even have posts...probably helps to be a devs friend

Dizzi - March 22, 2008 Post count matters very little when testing, it's the appliaction that's reviewed.

Juggernut - March 22, 2008 For example, I have been around here very long but not long ago I decided to actually make an account and reply to some of the parts that I either disagreed or agreed on. So I cant see why the postcount matters.

Darth.Hunter - March 22, 2008 Jaze I would be very careful with what you're writing. There is a very specific reason why you didn't get in. And that has to do with your hostile attitude towards certain other people...

Yzmo - March 22, 2008 Gratz.. maybe it was good that i didnt get in.. considering.. that im already testing MBII and coleading the CMP

Dizzi - March 23, 2008 Well honestly, the comments you're posting here just confirm our decision.

Abel - March 23, 2008 Congrats guys and good luck!

Gnartron - March 23, 2008 Alright! Let's Begin!

manyo - March 23, 2008 Jaze: fair point, im just thinking of all the kiddies "no offence intended" that may feel like their world is ended because they didnt even get a reason why they didnt make it lol. (no example for how hostile you are but i like it !)

Andrew Past - March 23, 2008 Congrats everyone!

Dizzi - March 24, 2008 If people with no posts made got on, it was because we know them personally and trust them. If you consider this as them getting on only because they're friends with the dev team, so be it, but the fact remains that every single tester we recruited, we recruited because we trust them, either from previous experience, or from their application. If you wish to discuss it further, take it to PM on the forums.

MadMax - March 24, 2008 Congrats to the testers ; )

HellRaiser - March 24, 2008 Congrats to everybody. And Jaze... Woot, Get over it. Its not the end of the world and Public beta elease is really soon... not like your gonna miss out a lot.

Nomad - March 24, 2008 Didnt my post get through? my msn doesnt always accept to send emails ;( btw Darth.Hunter how long is it untill the release of the propper full mod?

Juggernut - March 24, 2008 Quit it already. You didnt get in for a very certain reason. You will have to live with that.

Darth.Hunter - March 25, 2008 I actually didn't want to post any public accusations of someone, but it seems like you keep buggering everyone until you get the concrete reason...so, here it is. "didnt this mod die with the emo creator?" saying something like that about a person that has committed suicide - no, we don't want to be associated with such statements, sorry.

Jaze - March 25, 2008 see that wasnt so hard was it like i said i just found it funny how so many had no posts didnt mean anything by it happy beta testing

Aero - March 25, 2008 Congrats to everybody who got in. I didn't get in but oh well, i can wait until the release date. Gratz again.

KillSlayeR - April 13, 2008 when is the release date??

Nomad - April 15, 2008 It should be on April 18th 2008 or a few days after

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We recently gave an interview for Complete Indie Gamers, a blog dedicated to mod development and indie games. We talked about plans for the further development as well as concept and realisation basics of the mod. In addition, the interview features two exclusive, brand-new screenshots of two further playable characters: The Stormtrooper and Endor Rebel Trooper.

You can read the interview here: Complete Indie Gamers interview

MadMax - March 18, 2008 Nice interview.. and those models look great by the way

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Our coder EmielRegis has recently written the first TNE developer diary. In this issue, you can find out a bit about the backgrounds of the coding work behind TNE. EmielRegis introduces you to the dynamic 3D scopes that shall make rifles more realistic.

This developer diary also contains 3 screenshots of the A-280 W.I.P scope in ironsight mode.

Read it here: Creating a 3D scope

During the last two weeks we have received more than 100 applications for our closed beta team. Since we are going into beta phase very soon due to the FedCon release event, we now need to close the application process to review your numerous applications.

Since the closed beta team will work closely together with the developer team, we will be reviewing every application very closely. The decisions are based on numerous factors, so in case you have applied and do not make it - don't be worried. The launch date is not so far ahead and soon, you shall also be able to play the first version of the mod.

We would like to thank all applicants for taking the time to fill the form. Due to the sheer amount of applications, please expect another week until the team is settled down. You will be informed via eMail if you've made it to the beta team. 

Brisk - March 8, 2008 Whew, I got my application in the day before they closed

Jaze - March 8, 2008 well top of the pile lol mines right down at the bottom

Immortal - March 9, 2008 Goodluck everyone.

Geeist - March 10, 2008 If I don't get in I'm going to shoot Jaze! :P

Fire^Stone - March 10, 2008 I though about putting a application in but my I didn't think I'd be able to devote enough time to it. Anyways sounds as if, you guys have plenty of people to help you anyway. And who woudn't want to be part of a beta for such awesome mod.

Slvrbuu - March 10, 2008 I got mine just in time then I can't wait to see the results!

Jaze - March 10, 2008 why shoot me lol

HellRaiser - March 10, 2008 Couse your name is Jaze :O . Lol.

alphie - March 10, 2008 Yeah, there's a lot people willing to help you! It doesn't really matter to me if I'm getting to the beta team or not. The main thing is that the mod goes on and it will release.

Vriff - March 10, 2008 ... not :d

Geeist - March 11, 2008 Cuz! If I get rid of you I just gave myself an extra chance into the mod.

Jaze - March 11, 2008 still doesnt explain why me though lol why not someone else

Nomad - March 12, 2008 Please i realy hope i get in i love beta's and i hope i will be a very big help to The New Era's Team

Zefex - March 12, 2008 How do i request to be one of the beta testers?

Brisk - March 13, 2008 As the title of this article states, the applications have closed. I'm afraid you can no longer sign up to be a beta tester

Geeist - March 15, 2008 Because Jase you'll probably get it, because your awesome like me ;P

Duncan Frost - March 16, 2008 Glad to hear the release date's not far off. I still hope I get into beta though. :P

Jaze - March 17, 2008 Judgment day today :S i always hear about the beta on the monday heard the opening and closing post on the monday maybe today is the day lol

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You have been waiting for this day and now, the time has come. We are starting to put together our beta team. If you are willing to participate, you will be part of our quality assurance. As a tester, you have a direct influence on the quality of the released mod and do have the ability to play early versions.

However, beta testing is a serious task as well if we want to make it a productive effort. Before you apply, there are certain aspects of the beta you should be aware of. You can find this information in addition to the application form in our forum:

Beta Applications 

Jaze - February 25, 2008 Sent mine off hopefully im successfull

Andrew Past - February 25, 2008 Application sent. Good luck to all of those who apply!

manyo - February 25, 2008 Maybe i have no chance but i tried my luck

Smaug - February 25, 2008 Application send! Good luck everyone!

Aero - February 25, 2008 Sent, hope i get in ^_^

Geeist - February 26, 2008 Hmm... I wouldn't mind getting in... I've been itching for some Star Wars for awhile...

MindHunter - February 26, 2008 Application sent.

Nomad - February 26, 2008 hope i get in gl guys App Sent.

Brit_Commando - February 28, 2008 Hope we all get in! Can't friggen wait to play this game!!!

alphie - February 29, 2008 Good luck for all of you! I sent my app too.

Duncan Frost - March 1, 2008 I sent mine. Since I can't play MB2 i've been itching for some action.

KillSlayeR - March 4, 2008 send mine but i hope i aint to late :P

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