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New ways of having free fun together!

More and more fun stuff on cafe.com with our new 1.3.3.27 version!

We added two more games in that version!! They are still in beta but you can already play with your friends.
Not one, but two new games:

- Same not Same: spot the differences between two pictures before other cafe players.

- Egypt Quest: this dazzling "match 3" game will hook you in it's pharaoh's world.

Of course these two games come with lots of maps and items you can use to enhance your powers and defeat your opponents.

As usual these new games are totally free! You can play hours alone or with your friends and we will not ask you for any fee.

More cool games will come soon, our studios and partner studios are currently creating, developping or finalizing them.

Even more MiniMe choice: let me introduce Anna, Daniela, Bjorn and Steve. Check how cool their clothes and accessories are! 

Critical bugs in the client software have been squashed, and we performed other minor enhancements and corrections. Have a look at our brand new start page (HOME tab in the client software), thanks to it you are one click away from your favorite games :o)

See you soon, on cafe.com!

PS: Thank you all for the great reports you are sending. PLEASE create reports every time you encounter issues in this new version. We’re happy to get as much feedback as possible on the product.

-- Fabrice

Another crazy update

Version 1.1.1.25

You know what? We added two more games in that version!! And this is only the first surprise, we also improved the UI and added lots of cool features.

Not one, but two new games:

- Music Connect: a dazzling puzzle game where you just step into the world of sound.

- Space Dhoom: become a starship captain and rule the galaxy in the best action puzzler around.

Of course these two games come with lots of maps and items you can use to enhance your powers and defeat your opponents.

Ok, so this is a big surprise, but guess what? These two new games are totally free! You can play hours alone or with your friends and we will not ask you for any fee.

Here’s a list of improvements in the client software:

- Most annoying bugs have been squashed!

- The application has a new, sexier skin.

- New game list interface with direct access to game related options.

- The game update and launch interface has been improved.

- Removed some of the steps here and there for a more fluid transition between actions.

- Messages and texts improved, they are much more clearer.

- You will not be asked to install Asian character support when you install.

- Export 2D avatar snapshots of your gorgeous 3D avatars. Use, abuse, send to your friends, publish on your blog!

- Other minor enhancements and corrections.

See you on cafe.com!

PS: Thank you all for the great reports you are sending. PLEASE create reports every time you encounter issues in this new version. We’re happy to get as much feedback as possible on the product.

-- Fabrice

New version - 1.0.4.20

This version is mostly about improving the stability and reliability of the software.

Lobby
- Fixed: Inability to open the welcome page if IE7 is installed.
- Fixed: Players had to wait 30 seconds when they select a certain game.
- Fixed: The room icons in the game lobby cannot be refreshed as expected.
- Fixed: The info pop-up after a normal download or update is corrected.
- Fixed: The window minimize and maximize buttons appear correctly.
- Known issue: Error messages appear in case of network lag.
- Known issue: The auto-update dialog uses an older skin.

Avatar Store
- New: In the Style tab, the preview zooms to the head and shoulders of your avatar.
- Known issue: The “loading” status in incorrect if the network connection is very slow.

Game Store
- Fixed: Crashing in certain circumstances.
- Fixed: The payment amount is correctly deducted for in-lobby purchases.
- Fixed: Various stability issues.

Game Frame
- Fixed: Incorrect Error message when launching a game before the avatars finished loading.
- Known issue: Avatar animations can’t play in games.

Swordfish
- New: Better AI when playing with the computer.
- New: First version of a playable tutorial.
- Fixed (partially): Some items are not working as expected.
- Known issue: An incorrect score may be displayed in team-play mode.
- Known issue: If a player minimizes the window while a game is loading, the game cannot start.
- Known issue: UI glitches.

Ironsides
- Fixed: UI issues and wording.

Web site
- New: Improved the presentation of web pages in the client.

Backend
- New: More logical organization of .cfg files.
- Fixed: Server behavior when a user was kicked out.
- Fixed: Various stability improvements.

That's it.

Thank you for trying out the beta, and please report any issues you find on the cafe.com contact form.

-- Mike, project manager

New Version – 1.0.2.18

A new version of the Cafe.com software is available, labeled v1.0.2.18.

The most exciting change is the addition of three brand new avatar characters: Claire, Pierre and Ajax. Try them out, play with the cool or casual outfits and enjoy the original animations.

A lot of work has been done to fix bugs and improve the UI, and you will notice that the quality of cafe.com has improved.

This new version will be installed automatically when you start your cafe.com client. The automatic update system is activated starting with this version, meaning that upgrading will be much easier in the future.

Here is what to look for in this update:

** Content **
- New: new characters Claire, Pierre and Ajax
- Change: the list of avatar and game items is more logical
- Fix: avatar and game items have fancy titles

** Store **
- New: progress bar for item download
- New: alert for save failure
- New: open the web page when buying gold coins
- Fixed: bug in cart system
- Fixed: various UI issues
- Known Bug: Duplicates appear in the avatar shop, bringing the total to more than seven. A workaround is to close the application and delete the folder C:\Program Files\Cafe.com client application\Shopping.

** Client UI **
- Fixed: flashing screen bug
- Fixed: various UI issues
- Fixed: score update
- New: game level pop-up page in game frame
- Fixed: gold coin problems in store and lobby windows
- Fixed: pop-up web page when item store closes

** Ironsides Game **
- Change: better AI behavior
- Fixed: incorrect win and lose alerts
- Fixed: client freezing
- Fixed: incorrect display of items when joining a game
- Fixed: score bar error
- Fixed: various UI issues

**Swordfish**
- New: special visual effect for attacks
- New: added item functionality
- Fixed: various UI issues

** Other **
- Various fixes and improvements to the Cafe.com web site.

See you on cafe.com!

PS: Thank you all for the great reports you are sending. PLEASE create reports every time you encounter issues in this new version. We’re happy to get as much feedback as possible on the product.

Fabrice P, product management director

New ways of having free fun together!

More and more fun stuff on cafe.com with our new 1.3.3.27 version!

We added two more games in that version!! They are still in beta but you can already play with your friends.
Not one, but two new games:

- Same not Same: spot the differences between two pictures before other cafe players.

- Egypt Quest: this dazzling "match 3" game will hook you in it's pharaoh's world.

Of course these two games come with lots of maps and items you can use to enhance your powers and defeat your opponents.

As usual these new games are totally free! You can play hours alone or with your friends and we will not ask you for any fee.

More cool games will come soon, our studios and partner studios are currently creating, developping or finalizing them.

Even more MiniMe choice: let me introduce Anna, Daniela, Bjorn and Steve. Check how cool their clothes and accessories are! 

Critical bugs in the client software have been squashed, and we performed other minor enhancements and corrections. Have a look at our brand new start page (HOME tab in the client software), thanks to it you are one click away from your favorite games :o)

See you soon, on cafe.com!

PS: Thank you all for the great reports you are sending. PLEASE create reports every time you encounter issues in this new version. We’re happy to get as much feedback as possible on the product.

-- Fabrice

Another crazy update

Version 1.1.1.25

You know what? We added two more games in that version!! And this is only the first surprise, we also improved the UI and added lots of cool features.

Not one, but two new games:

- Music Connect: a dazzling puzzle game where you just step into the world of sound.

- Space Dhoom: become a starship captain and rule the galaxy in the best action puzzler around.

Of course these two games come with lots of maps and items you can use to enhance your powers and defeat your opponents.

Ok, so this is a big surprise, but guess what? These two new games are totally free! You can play hours alone or with your friends and we will not ask you for any fee.

Here’s a list of improvements in the client software:

- Most annoying bugs have been squashed!

- The application has a new, sexier skin.

- New game list interface with direct access to game related options.

- The game update and launch interface has been improved.

- Removed some of the steps here and there for a more fluid transition between actions.

- Messages and texts improved, they are much more clearer.

- You will not be asked to install Asian character support when you install.

- Export 2D avatar snapshots of your gorgeous 3D avatars. Use, abuse, send to your friends, publish on your blog!

- Other minor enhancements and corrections.

See you on cafe.com!

PS: Thank you all for the great reports you are sending. PLEASE create reports every time you encounter issues in this new version. We’re happy to get as much feedback as possible on the product.

-- Fabrice

New version - 1.0.4.20

This version is mostly about improving the stability and reliability of the software.

Lobby
- Fixed: Inability to open the welcome page if IE7 is installed.
- Fixed: Players had to wait 30 seconds when they select a certain game.
- Fixed: The room icons in the game lobby cannot be refreshed as expected.
- Fixed: The info pop-up after a normal download or update is corrected.
- Fixed: The window minimize and maximize buttons appear correctly.
- Known issue: Error messages appear in case of network lag.
- Known issue: The auto-update dialog uses an older skin.

Avatar Store
- New: In the Style tab, the preview zooms to the head and shoulders of your avatar.
- Known issue: The “loading” status in incorrect if the network connection is very slow.

Game Store
- Fixed: Crashing in certain circumstances.
- Fixed: The payment amount is correctly deducted for in-lobby purchases.
- Fixed: Various stability issues.

Game Frame
- Fixed: Incorrect Error message when launching a game before the avatars finished loading.
- Known issue: Avatar animations can’t play in games.

Swordfish
- New: Better AI when playing with the computer.
- New: First version of a playable tutorial.
- Fixed (partially): Some items are not working as expected.
- Known issue: An incorrect score may be displayed in team-play mode.
- Known issue: If a player minimizes the window while a game is loading, the game cannot start.
- Known issue: UI glitches.

Ironsides
- Fixed: UI issues and wording.

Web site
- New: Improved the presentation of web pages in the client.

Backend
- New: More logical organization of .cfg files.
- Fixed: Server behavior when a user was kicked out.
- Fixed: Various stability improvements.

That's it.

Thank you for trying out the beta, and please report any issues you find on the cafe.com contact form.

-- Mike, project manager

New Version – 1.0.2.18

A new version of the Cafe.com software is available, labeled v1.0.2.18.

The most exciting change is the addition of three brand new avatar characters: Claire, Pierre and Ajax. Try them out, play with the cool or casual outfits and enjoy the original animations.

A lot of work has been done to fix bugs and improve the UI, and you will notice that the quality of cafe.com has improved.

This new version will be installed automatically when you start your cafe.com client. The automatic update system is activated starting with this version, meaning that upgrading will be much easier in the future.

Here is what to look for in this update:

** Content **
- New: new characters Claire, Pierre and Ajax
- Change: the list of avatar and game items is more logical
- Fix: avatar and game items have fancy titles

** Store **
- New: progress bar for item download
- New: alert for save failure
- New: open the web page when buying gold coins
- Fixed: bug in cart system
- Fixed: various UI issues
- Known Bug: Duplicates appear in the avatar shop, bringing the total to more than seven. A workaround is to close the application and delete the folder C:\Program Files\Cafe.com client application\Shopping.

** Client UI **
- Fixed: flashing screen bug
- Fixed: various UI issues
- Fixed: score update
- New: game level pop-up page in game frame
- Fixed: gold coin problems in store and lobby windows
- Fixed: pop-up web page when item store closes

** Ironsides Game **
- Change: better AI behavior
- Fixed: incorrect win and lose alerts
- Fixed: client freezing
- Fixed: incorrect display of items when joining a game
- Fixed: score bar error
- Fixed: various UI issues

**Swordfish**
- New: special visual effect for attacks
- New: added item functionality
- Fixed: various UI issues

** Other **
- Various fixes and improvements to the Cafe.com web site.

See you on cafe.com!

PS: Thank you all for the great reports you are sending. PLEASE create reports every time you encounter issues in this new version. We’re happy to get as much feedback as possible on the product.

Fabrice P, product management director