Just so you know... a version 4.1 upgrade is in the works.

Erik who is working on it damn near day and night is upgrading the forums in a big way (they need it) as far as in function.

A new video module that will allow videos from gametrailers, ign,embed code,  etc.

An improved profile page for members.. tabs with more sections including a gallery.

Top games will show a picture, a decription, and a rating next to it along with links to media.

improved link frame when clicking links.. more options.

A point system... you earn points for posting, rating items, comments, etc.  You lose points for having post deleted, etc.  You will be able to use points to buy items from a "store"  like changing the color of your name, changing your name title, etc.

A member video submit system ( you most likely have not noticed you can submit news, links, etc to the current website at the bottom of the home page)

Also there will be a new skin with different colors available.... I will post a picture of it here and let you guys decide by vote whether or not to change the website look.

It all sounds good.  I know the forums could use a good overhaul.  I get a little lost at times trying to do certain things.  Good luck with it all.  I know how upgrades can sometimes go.

yeah... I want to get in on the beta... but then again I want to wait, lol.

k..... found some support that I can actually include a ladders system into the website....

so things to add:

Gaming Ladders system

Roster for PC,Console games

Calendar for gaming dates and contest

Calendar is on server.... now to fit it into template.

Update on progress of 4.1 from the developer:

quote:

"It痴 never a good idea to announce a "release date" for a program because you never know how long it痴 really going to take. Like yesterday there was a problem with the code I was working on... it took me 30 mins to figure out I had a random character that was causing the problem (`). Stupid setbacks and things like that are frequent.

However.... after I get a few things I知 working on right now out of the way, I値l have a much better idea of how much longer it will be and perhaps I値l even make the awful mistake of posting that eta.

I can post an update on what I知 doing and have been doing over the past few days ... I知 working on the new user profile page, which has turned out to being a large undertaking. The current (v4.0) one is garbage and completely useless compared to the new user profile page:

(Note: mind the style and template... still using the 4.0 default. Also, the .gif made the colour funky so don稚 worry about that)

- Lists: Shows members collection and wishlist. If I get the time I値l probably add in now playing.
- Blogs: Displays all of the members blogs. Displays the latest 10 in detail (with preview, # comments, views etc.) and the rest with just the link and rating image.
- Posts: Displays the latest 5 comments (from every section) and the 5 latest forum posts.
- Gallery is a facebook style "update" type thing where it displays both the members latest added images and videos. For images/screens/media it displays a link to the category and individually selects and link to 4 random items from the items uploaded.
- Stats: You can see for yourself, and you can also see that it痴 currently what I知 working on.
- Messages: Kinda like your "wall" on facebook. Other members can leave you messages while you can delete posted messages and prevent certain members from posting on yours. I値l be working on that part of the user profile after the stat section is done (tomorrow)."

this all sounds ****in sweet. nice one mate

yeah.. I am excited.  So far the update is still not finished... and we will probally be a voluntary guinea pig with our test website, and once we get everything stable we can make the changes to this website.  We have upgraded a LOT of things, and most will have to be redone also once we add this new version.