A new update for Raven's mystical World War II shooter Wolfenstein is now available from FileShack, addressing stability issues and bringing the game up to v1.11.

The 44.5MB download resolves an issue with the game crashing after breaking too many breakable objects, as well as a few other show-stopping problems:

• Fixed issue resulting in user receiving gamex86.dll error
• Fixed issue that caused crashes when users broke numerous breakable objects during a Single Player Campaign
• Fixed issue that corrupted a save file after restarting a mission
• Updated the Wolf2.exe with a SecuROM fix that prevented users from launching the executable properly

A demo for Raven's shooter Wolfenstein was released today on PC. We're not sure what it contains yet, but Nazis and green-hued supernatural ghosts are a good bet.

Grab the 685MB demo now. The game also just hit Steam, if you deem it worthy of a buy.

A flurry of minor Xbox 360 tidbits emerged from platformer holder Microsoft this morning, so, in the interest of efficiency, we're rolling all of it together into a big news katamari. First up is word that a 578MB demo for Raven's Wolfenstein, which hit stores back in August, is now available in the Xbox Live Marketplace. As usual, it's exclusive to Xbox Live Gold members for a week--Silver folk will be able to give it a go on September 30.

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A number of employees at Wolfenstein multiplayer developer Endrant Studios have been fired on the day of the game's release, according to GamesIndustry.biz.

Endrant has confirmed the news, though a spokesperson did not comment on the number of cuts made. The studio employed 17 people as of yesterday.

"We have recently completed a development cycle and have regrettably been forced to make adjustments to staff and headcounts," said the spokesperson. "Those affected are valued members of our team who have worked incredibly hard on our latest title. We hope that they land on their feet quickly."

The UK-based Endrant was responsible for the multiplayer component of Wolfenstein, while Raven tackled the singleplayer campaign. Details on the multiplayer portion were first revealed just weeks ago.

As Raven's mystical WWII shooter Wolfensetin makes its premiere at North American retailers today, the studio has issued a launch day patch for the PC edition.

Now available on FileShack for players and server administrators, the 1.1 update packs a smattering of fixes, including balance tweaks and the addition of menu sound.

The change log follows below, with the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game now in stores.

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After getting our first glimpse of Raven's shooter Wolfenstein at last year's QuakeCon, the game is now shipping just five days after the start of this year's convention. To celebrate, a final launch trailer was rolled for attendees earlier today, and is now posted below for your viewing pleasure.

Look for the game to hit stores August 18 on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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This short vignette teases the ghouls, ghosts and Nazis you'll encounter inside the Raven rendition of Wolfenstein's infamous castle. It's less scary or creepy, and more action-packed and... green.

Wolfenstein arrives August 18 on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Developer Endrant Studios is working on the multiplayer component of Raven's Wolfenstein, and has now revealed all the details on what to expect when going online with the shooter.

"Players can enter the veil dimension and use veil powers much like the ones BJ has access to, as well as all the standard weapons and items," said Endrant's Matt Wilson to GameSpot.

Multiplayer veil powers won't include the slowing of time, as they do in the single-player campaign, but will instead work as more traditional class-based powers. For example, the medic's veil power is a simple healing ability.

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Raven's animated Wolfenstein series history lesson has concluded with the release of another two motion comics, the first of which retells Return to Castle Wolfestein.

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The second sets the stage for the series' new PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 entry--simply titled 'Wolfenstein'--which has been delayed until August 18... Read more

It's been over 60 years since VE Day, and we're somehow still offing Nazis, which begs the question: did the Romans play games where they killed Carthaginians? And what does that have to do with this new Wolfenstein developer diary from Raven?

Wolfenstein, a game that is "still about using your guns," hits the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on August 18.

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Update: Publisher Activision has now confirmed Wolfenstein's two week delay.

"In order to facilitate a simultaneous global release window for id Software's Wolfenstein, Activision has realigned the game's release date for the week beginning August 17th," the company told Shacknews of the Raven-developed, id-produced game in a statement.

Original: It's starting to look like Raven's Wolfenstein won't make its promised August 4 release, as retailers are now listing the mystical shooter for a slightly later debut.

All three versions of the game--PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360--now have a hard "street date" of August 18, going by GameStop, with many other retailers also listing that date. As recently as last Thursday, July 9, GameStop was still expecting the game on August 4.

We're checking in with Wolfenstein publisher Activision and producer id Software for confirmation, but it's looking extremely likely, especially considering that id has promised "exclusive looks" at Wolfenstein during QuakeCon, which runs August 13-16.

Thanks to frdranger for the heads up.

Following up on BJ Blazkowicz's legendary battle against Mecha Hitler, we now have the second of the four motion comics that retell the history of the Wolfenstein shooter series, as publisher Activision prepares to unleash the latest entry come August 4.

Developed by Raven, Wolfenstein is due out on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Activision is putting out a video graphic novel series to promote Raven's upcoming shooter Wolfenstein. The first of four videos has protagonist BJ Blazkowicz battling a ferocious mechanical Hitler in a retelling of the hero's historical conquests.

Wolfenstein hits the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on August 4.

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Further lifting the veil on Raven's mystical revamp of the classic World War II shooter Wolfenstein, id's Peter Sokal has revealed the minimum system requirements.

Sokal prefaced his forum post with "bam," calling to mind that endearing remix of Microsoft's E3 conference. Don't know what I'm talking about? Well bam, there it is.

Wolfenstein is slated to hit PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on August 4.

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Wolfenstein dutifully follows the rule that hospitals in supernatural-tinged video games must hold creepy medical experiments, the torturous trials here producing magic Nazis.

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We have an inkling that we might also discover a wheelchair which mysterious rolls by itself, the distant sound of crying children, and a murderous surgeon when Raven's Wolfenstein arrives August 4 on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, published by Activision.

At first, you may find Wolfenstein's Assassin enemy somewhat disconcerting, what with his mystical ability to materialize out of thin air and all. Just be glad you know want it wants--i.e., your death. I'm not going to name names or anything, but if someone "knows when you've been bad or good" and you have no idea why they're watching, well...

Developed by Raven, Wolfenstein hits PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on August 4.

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The supernatural horrors the Nazis have raised might be huge trouble for BJ Blazkowicz back in World War 2, but here in 2009 we can easily freeze them in a box. Screenshots.

Raven's Wolfenstein arrives August 3 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Activision today nailed down a release date for Raven's upcoming shooter Wolfenstein, scheduling the game for an arrival on August 4. Wolfenstein puts players in the shoes of series regular BJ Blazkowicz as he blasts his way through occult-obsessed Nazis.

The shooter is set to ship simultaneously PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

"The particle cannon in Raven's summer-bound shooter Wolfenstein looks to be a cross between the alt-fire mode of Unreal Tournament's pulse gun and a Ghostbusters proton pack," I said.

"I have to go to the bathroom," she replied.

She never came back.

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Continuing the post-Game Developers Conference media blitz, a handful of new videos and screenshots from Raven's Wolfenstein have been released by publisher Activision. The latest supernatural revival of the id's classic shooter series arrives on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this summer. The three new videos follow below.

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