 July 7, 1999 08:20 EST
Magazine mention
 haraoh got a mention in the current issue of PC
Zone here in the UK (the one with a pic of the Horned Reaper from DK2 on the cover).
It was given a full page preview article which, overall, was pretty unrevelatory -
it was basically a short reprise of stuff that we know about anyway, and there were a few
screenshots in there (once again though, nothing new). Still, the article gave a
good impression of Pharaoh, and made it clear that the writer was looking forward to it
hitting the shelves.
Good to see that the gaming
press are picking up on Pharaoh. Remember, if you see any mention of Pharaoh or
Pharaoh Heaven anywhere on the Net, then I want to
hear about it so that I can add it to the previews
page.
 Gamestats are running another contest for you
lucky punters out there this week. Seems like JT had too many unclaimed prizes
sitting around in the office and decided to give some away. As usual, the link is
behind the pic.
Angel
Reckless Rodent
July 6, 1999 06:00 EST
Abu Simbel
  ere's the latest picture
posted by Angel Jayhawk in the Pharaoh Heaven
forum demonstrating the wonders of ancient Egypt. This time, it's the temple of Abu
Simbel built by Ramses II (the Great). The 2 figures you see here sit on the left
hand side of the doorway (there are 2 more on the other side), and are 60 feet (18m)
high. The temple was rediscovered in 1813 by the Swiss explorer Louis Burckhardt and
first entered on 1st August 1817 by the famous Egyptologist Giovanni Belzoni. In the
1960s, the whole temple was moved away from the rising waters of the Nile brick by brick
and rebuilt at a higher level, complete with a reinforced concrete dome to protect it.
Angel
Reckless Rodent
July 5, 1999 15:34 EST
Want a job, guv'nor?
ave you ever wanted to work for Impressions?
If so, there's a vacancy available which is waiting to be filled. Here's the
blurb from their site.
| Impressions Games Seeks
In-House Tester Mature,
detail-oriented individual sought by Impressions Games for temporary full-time testing
position. Responsible for testing, evaluation, reporting on and failure analysis of
strategy games. Must be able to articulate testing work in a clear, precise, and
constructive manner. Windows experience and a strong interest in PC games is essential.
Professional game testing experience a plus. Please note that the position requires the
applicant to work in-house at our Cambridge, MA site.
Go to our "Employment
Opportunities at Impressions" page for more information. |
Sounds like
an opportunity not to be missed - getting paid for playing games? Wow! ;).
Angel
Reckless Rodent
July 4, 1999 14:12 EST
No News Is Good News?
 quiet day on the forum again, it seems that most
of our visitors read but don't write...however, they do keep visiting as we are steadily
approaching the 20k hits mark.
The longest thread on the
forum, the Barge
Journey is reaching the "sprite limit" as ET Flavius put it. The question
is, will the story continue..?
Angel Jayhawk
July 3, 1999 14:27 EST
The Sphinx' Head
 he exact age of the Sphinx remains a mystery. In
answer to Incontinetia's question about current (alternative) theories, I posted one of
the more controversial in the pyramid
thread.
Some speculation started on
the beta
testing, probably triggered by the current poll.
Have you filled in our poll yet?
I just had a quick peek at Heaven Central where Angel Alexander is having fun
again. I also noticed that we have a neglected corner in Heaven. A corner where goblins
and wizards rule.
Have you ever been to Majesty Heaven?
Angel Jayhawk
July 2, 1999 14:43 EST
Pyramids and Invasions
yramids are forever on the mind of our forumers. Now
I know Sierra and Impressions promise us the opportunity to build them, but there are
still a lot of questions and suggestions going round, right here.
Apart from that invasions seem
to be on the tip of our tongues. There's a bit on it in the screenshot thread, but the
thread that was meant to be used can be found here.
It seems Angel Alexander was
exposed to the trials and tribulations of a high-school movie, not the Mummy.
I don't know how he survived but he did...
Angel Jayhawk
July 1, 1999 15:03 EST
So You Want To Be A Beta-Tester? Or Don't You?
he new poll is asking you precisely this question.
My answer?
"I'd love to, but the question would be: When?"
It would be a choice between playing the game or being an angel...
It seems the Mummy(hawk?) ate
Angel Alexander as the HGS Main News is still
not updated. Could this be the end of our favourite news purveyor?
The forum travelers have moved
down the Nile and are planning a visit to Abu Simbel. As soon as they've caught their
breath after some godly encounters.
No idea what this is all about?
Then read up on the Barge
Trip.
Angel Jayhawk
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