I've put my order in. I can't wait. I've been playing the demo and think it rocks. Much better than UT2003. Look at a list of the features...is this common among games? It seems like a lot of great stuff. http://gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=645577 * DVD 1 - Unreal Tournament 2004 on one DVD * DVD 2 - Hours of expert video tutorials * Logitech Microphone-headset - bark your orders to your bots, no keyboard commands needed; Communicate with your squad or trash talk to your enemies * Commit Vehicular Slaughter:Handle virtually indestructible tanks, gut-twisting space fighters and other war machines. * Go On Point: Experience the return of Assault Mode, with bone-crunching new additions. * Make Your Mark: Create mods, movies and even full games, with the included UnrealEd toolset, using loads of new textures, static meshes and more. * Team Up: Join your squadron for the multiplayer mayhem of Onslaught Mode, complete with live voice chat in true 3D audio. * Know Your Enemy: Battle infamous Unreal characters including the relentless Skaarj and the ominous Xan Kriegor. * Demo recording – record something special and show others who’s got the skills * Onslaught mode – a brand new mode of play thattakes warfare to the next level * New UI – clean, mean and lean. This new customizable User Interface gives you a clear picture on the body count. * Full support of software rendering for those with lower-end video cards or unreliable drivers * A wealth of new textures, static meshes and music – a field day for mod makers! * UnrealTV broadcast system – allows hundreds of people to log on and watch famous combatants or rival clans duke it out * UT2004 will ship over 20 brand new maps along with the original UT2003 maps and the official bonus pack maps. This will allow 2004 owners to jump into any 2003 server and compete! * Numerous tweaks and refinements including a completely redesigned user interface (UI) (including the ability for mod makers to design their own UI), unique crosshairs for each weapon, the ability to wield dual assault rifles, improved bot AI and optimized network bandwidth usage and much, much more!
