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Last week the following patch was released: Diablo 2 v1.04 [ALL] BATTLE.NET Play Fix This file is a FAKE which only modifies the windows registry so Diablo 2 will look for this server: diablo2.web.za
We don't know exactly if this fake was used to get CD-keys or passwords from valid players as diablo2.web.za is currently not working... So if you have installed the patch go into the windows registry (using RegEdit) and remove the diablo2.web.za entry just in case!
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GameFix has posted Playbackup v2.1 from CrazyCowz
which can be used to play SecuROM & the latest SafeDisc v2 protected games from a backup CD! It works similar to DAEMOn Tools but this tool works in combination with CloneCD!
PlayBackup does not crack the application, it alters the CD Protection delivered from the CD-ROM "on the fly":
SecuROM Patch: If the application tries to read subchannel data from the CD-ROM, the PlayBackup driver delivers altered data. Result: The copy will be identified as an original.
Hide CD-Writer Patch: When the application checks, if the inserted media is a CD-R or CD-RW, the PlayBackup driver will always deliver "This is a pressed, silver CD". Result: Backups will run from CD-Writers and combo drives.
SafeDisk v2 Patch: This is the really cool one. As a lot of writers can't write special "SafeDisk2 Sectors", PatchImage replaces these sectors with "literal descriptions" of the sector content. These replacement sectors can be written by all writers.
When playing the backup, the PlayBackup driver converts these sectors to the original content. Result: The backup will run!
MasterTimer v2.0 - Thanks Master Ultima.
This tool is for use with actiongames like Unreal Tournament or Quake Arena 3 to get the most out of PowerUps and timed item respawns!
GameFix has posted unSafedisc v2.05.30 from r!sc & DAEMON Tools V2.47a from VeNoM386.
unSafeDisc v2.0.30 v1-v1.05 Updates:
WinNT/2k 'dumper bug' / 'random error' found & fixed
Safedisc 'level 5' api doesn't unwrap under win2k here.. (alice.exe)
no cd required for dll or exe
tiny bug fix for delta force land warrior
fixed breakpoint timing bug in 'exe' api code (actually rewrote the code to be more 'friendly') works 15/15 times with alice.exe now (instead of 8/15 times)
Fixed bug in exe multiple crypted code chunk code thingy
support added for multiple crypted code chunks (safedisc api) for *.exe/*.dll .
multiple api thingy only tested with *.dll, don't have *.exe using multiple crypted code chunks
dumper/rebuilder coded and tested using win98se . should be 95/nt/2k/me compatible ..
DAEMON Tools Updates:
Fixed a bug in daemon.sys causing a crash when trying to uninstall under Windows 2000.
Preliminary Safedisc 2.0 support for non-perfect copies (see info on our Homepage) - emulation of bad sectors and pregap.
Laserlok support of non-perfect copies added.
Enhanced Securom support. Securom crash problem (especially in Diablo2) on some CDROMs fixed.
Support for last Safedisc 1.0 loader (e.g. used in AoE 2: Conquerors) added.
Last weekend Bill Gates showcased the long awaited Xbox at the CES in Las Vegas, demonstrating 2 game demos: Munch's Oddysee & Malice
A few months ago Microsoft showed a silver colored, X shaped console design but in the end Microsoft has opted for a more conventional back-box design, which brings back memories of the original Sega Saturn & the current Sega Dreamcast!
The front of the Xbox is kept simple, showing 4 controller slots, a power button, and a large CD eject button. The back of the Xbox shows a fan, an audio/video output similar to the DC & PS2, a power cable connection and an Ethernet port for instant broadband access.
The console design may seem similar to a variety of past & current console systems, but the controller will look incredibly familiar to Dreamcast gamers, especially the button arrangement and shape of the Xbox gamepad is exactly the same.
Xbox Console [Click to Enlarge]
Xbox Controller [Click to Enlarge]
Xbox Controller features:
Eight-way D-pad, similar to the Sidewinder design
Two analog sticks
Two shoulder triggers (not pictured)
Six pressure-sensitive analog buttons
Dual slots for memory cards and other peripherals (not pictured)
Built in rumble ability
9.5 foot cord
The cord length, rumble feature and analog buttons all point to the PlayStation 2 controller, but overall the look is striking in its resemblance to Sega's Dreamcast gamepad.
The Xbox still has a release date of "2001" but knowing Microsoft this "date" will be moved further in the future for sure!
A Japanese guy called Bero contacted us with some VERY exciting news that he has developed a working solution, called DreamRip, which can rip the data & audio tracks from a Dreamcast GD-ROM to an ISO image using a PC-DC serial cable!
Because a serial port is being used it can take up to 1 full day to download an 1 GB GD-ROM at 115kbps to your PC!
Added the Fixed EXE for: Diablo 2 v1.04c [US/ENGLISH] (PC) / - Thanks Lord Crass & Ren.
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Have a look at the very interesting articles CD Media World is currently featuring:
The New CD Copy Protection... The SafeDisc v2 protection has been out for a few months now and still there is a lot of confusion about which CD-Writer is capable of making a working backup...
DVD Video Recording Philips is currently advertising it's DVD+RW technology which will replace the VCR. The DVD+RW discs which are being used are dual-sided with a capacity of 4.7 GB per side and which can be played on ANY DVD-ROM or Consumer DVD Player...
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