Wednesday 16th August 2000
Another review from Thug_Daddy today.

-Mazeworks 1on1: Nothing appealing

More reviews soon, and just in case you didn't notice, I'd just like to point out that the download link for "Blood and Bones" is now working.

Monday 14th August 2000
Another two debut reviews today. Monqui has reviewed a new single player episode, Blood and Bones, whilst Thug_Daddy has reviewed a DM map, Epidemic.

-Blood and Bones: Blocky
-Epidemic: Possibilities

More soon. Please note that at time of posting the "Blood and Bones" download is not working, it will be in a few hours though.

Saturday 12th August 2000
I'm pleased to announce that we have a review by the first of our new reviewers today - check out MapSlayer's review of "Arena Deathmatch". FalleN has also whipped up a review of "Bad Taste".

-Arena Deathmatch: Shows potential
-Bad Taste: Demanding

I appreciate everyone mailing about becoming a reviewer, but please no more as we have already lined up a few new ones.

Thursday 10th August 2000
Another new multiplayer map review today - Architechure experiment 6.

-Architechure experiment 6: A spelling mistake?

Thanks to all those who mailed about becoming a reviewer!

Tuesday 8th August 2000
A week since our last review! Sorry about that, but we're back now with a review of the very accomplished, Fatal Curves.

-Fatal Curves: Curvy

We're currently looking for a few new reviewers, so don't hesitate to mail me if you're interested.

Tuesday 1st August 2000
The sequal to what is widely regarded as the best custom single player episode for Half-Life (just check out our poll results from yesterday!) has finally arrived - They Hunger 2. Can it match the original? Check out our review below...

-They Hunger 2: Rest In Pieces: Pure brilliance

No e-mail asking when TH2 is available for download please (read the note in the review), and don't forget to vote in the new poll.

Monday 31st July 2000
Another brief update today - just to say that we have a new poll. Our sister site Ghoul Reviews recently ran a poll asking the question "what is the best first person shooter?". Soldier of Fortune came out on top, beating HL by some 4%... so, we're going to see what our readers think when faced with the same question. Our beloved Half-Life is up against some fierce competition, Quake III Arena, Unreal Tournament, Deus Ex, Daikatana and of course, Soldier of Fortune. So get voting :-)

In our last poll we asked the question "what is the best custom SP episode for HL?". Unsurprisingly, Neil Manke's "They Hunger", has won... just wait till you play the sequal is all I have to say. Another single player episode by Neil Manke, USS Darkstar, came second incidentally. Heres the previous results in full...

Saturday 29th July 2000
FalleN has whipped up a review of another decent DM map that we'd certainly recommend you take a look at, Deja_Vu_2 by [DRS]Orpheus.

-Deja_Vu_2: Recommended

Nothing else for now, except to say that I'll be updating with a new poll in the next few days.

Tuesday 25th July 2000
After the mass birthday update yesterday, just a little one today. In response to the release of a new version of Gustavo's "Leadworks" I've revised that review, and we also have another one of Jake's four hour 'joke maps' available for download - Emu burgers.

-Leadworks: Alternative version released
-Emu burgers: One of Jake's couple of hour jobs

If you missed our birthday update, then be sure to check it out below! Oh and I've added a section showing the previous poll results to the site as well.

Monday 24th July 2000
Welcome to the now one year old HKUK! Yep, thats right its this sites first birthday... and what do we have to celebrate? Why some reviews of course. Not only that though we also have some exclusive new They Hunger 2 screenshots (six of em'), the latest version of Jake's CS map for testing, AND we are releasing the official HKUK model for HL (by Jubilee, with help from Jake). Phew! Check it all out below...

-Catharis: Erm... somewhat radical lighting
-Ethel the Frog: Nice name, shame about the map
-Hippodrome: Pick of the bunch
-Holiday: Pretty dire

Now I am pleased to announce the release of the official HKUK Half-Life model, click the image below to download it. It was made mostly by Jubilee, with a little skinning assistance by Jake.

Now onto Jake's CS map... click the image below to download and bare in mind that Jake is looking for people to test it/for test servers. So be sure to contact him if you can help out.

Well thats it, the first year done with... now for the second :-)

Wednesday 19th July 2000
Reviews of two maps that are a decent size for a small LAN today - and both are probably worth a try.

-Boston_Arena: Better than "Killing_Floor"
-Renegade: Interesting gameplay

More soon.

Tuesday 18th July 2000
Today I have a review of the latest map from the man behind the classic, Devious. Be sure to check it out :-)

-Sputnik: Great gameplay, stunning visuals

If I get the time I'll have another review up later today.

Monday 17th July 2000
Sorry about the lack of reviews in the past few days - but today I'm back with a review of Gustavo's latest creation, Leadworks.

-Leadworks: Gustavo's latest

There will definately be more reviews tomorrow.