One of the best NS servers is losing it's funding and being brought down. That server is "[CoFR]FR31NS - Alien Infest" (Server IP = 207.44.180.88:27015 ) and is one of the most well-run, highest-performing, heavily-admined NS servers out there, and it's always filled with polite team-players. You may have to wait 20 or more minutes to play, but it's worth it, it's that good.
To help these guys out, there is a special change in Constellation this week: any donations received now through Friday, June 20th, will automatically go towards this organization. Just click the Constellation link to donate (you'll still be a full Constellation member in every way).
For more info, visit this donation and information page here, or go to the NS forums here.
There is an NS interview on InGaming.com, in which some new teaser information about the future of NS is revealed...
Last night, top US players faced top EU players in four NS battles to the death. Two games on ns_caged on UK-based Xtended-play.net, then two games on ns_tanith on Nano-gridlock. These games were dynamic, interesting, and quite possibly the pinnacle of v1.04. Who would've thought LMG/jetpack containment could work? How about gorge rushing?
Great job EU, you deserve your 3 to 1 victory. For the demos, commentated by Flayra, check this forum post. Thanks to everyone that helped organize these matches and NS Radio. This is just a taste of what NS could be like as a spectator sport...
In order to make sure NS v1.1 is as balanced and deep as it possibly can be, the Veteran program is expanding. The team is looking for some clans outside of the US, especially in Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Scandinavia and the UK. The only clans that aren't being sought after at this stage are U.S. clans. Clans that play both FPS and RTS, or that compete regularly in CAL, CPL or other competitions will be given special consideration.
If your clan would like to be considered, please send links to demos, your clan homepage and any other info that shows the team you have what it takes to veteran@natural-selection.org. If admitted, up to 10 of your clan members will be admitted immediately to the program.
Your responsibilities include "scrimming" and "PUGing" as much as possible, at least a couple times a week. You will also need to provide constructive feedback on the forums. Keep in mind that you'll be playing largely on U.S. run servers and will be expected to communicate in English. Clans should be creative, skilled, active and also comfortable with .zip files and using the NS forums.
A few miscellaneous web site updates: - The downloads page has been updated with NS wallpaper downloads and images have been added for many downloads - The FAQ has been updated with anti-cheat measures - The community page has been updated with new resources