3rd June 2007

I'm back from Canada, had a really good time. Vancouver is very beautiful. I'd like to go back sometime. Anyways, back to business...

24th June 2005

Catchup With Phil Steinmeyer

As you may, or may not know, the founder of Poptop, Phil Steinmeyer left Poptop last year to pursue new interests. Well, for anyone interested, he now has a website so you can keep up with him! Click here to access

Railroad Tycoon 2: New Maps

Today, we've got a few new Railroad Tycoon 2 maps for you! Click the links below to download: (they all need TSC or later to play)

Arizona

California

Montana

Remember to keep sending all your maps to us at expressworld@hotmail.com 

28th February 2005

Archive

With today's update it was incredibly clear to me it was time to clean this page up a little. So I've moved all the pre-2005 news to the Archive News section.

Please bare with me over the next two months, I will update as often as I can but I'm reaching the final stages of my final semester at university, so as you can imagine its rather hectic. But update will continue, and after May 6th 2005, very regular updates! So stick with us, we are not going any where.

If you have any news, or maps etc to be posted just drop me an email at expressworld@hotmail.com 

Messageboards

Just a friendly reminder to everyone to join in the fun on the Messageboards!

Railroad Tycoon 2: New Map

Here is the first of THREE new maps we have for RT2. Today we have a map based on the Southern Ontario region. 

Click here to download Southern Ontario

The second map is coming soon!

Railroad Tycoon 2: New Map!

A brand new map for RT2 is now out! It was in production for over a year, and its now ready for you!

Click here to download Susquehanna (RT2)

Send your maps, RT2, Tropico or Rt3 to expressworld@hotmail.com 

Messageboards

Just a quick reminder to everyone to head over to the Messageboards and join in the fun. Here are the quick links to each board:

Main  - Railroad Tycoon II  - Railroad Tycoon 3   - Tropico Series - Railroad Tycoon 4

All Quiet

There is still little news to report, but the long delayed new look for Express World is shaping up well (though slowly) and should be here towards the end of the year!

Send any news, maps, files etc to expressworld@hotmail.com 

We're working on new content for the site, new sections etc (including new content for Tropico, and an additional game) and they will launch soon! Meanwhile don't forget to go and sign the RT4 Chat Board with your wishes for the fourth Railroad Tycoon game.

And head over to the Messageboards to join in the fun.

Railroad Tycoon 2: New Map

Though RT2 maps are running dry, we have a new one today, a map of France!

Click here to download France Map

Any RT2 map we are not currently hosting, please send along (with any new maps you might have) to kingjambo@gmail.com or expressworld@hotmail.com (both address can now handle larger files)

Progress

Good news on the front of the Scenario Centre... the new user upload/download service should be entering the full testing phase any time now. To use the service, you must be a registered member of our Messageboard. Although the Messageboard allows guest posting (at this time), only registered users will be able to use this service.

To begin the signup service, click here

As of the moment, there isn't a great deal of news, but the new scenario service should help things! The much delayed new look (so it could incoporate the scenario centre) will launch shortly.

Railroad Tycoon 2

I've noticed now, that bar a few small sites, pretty much all of the other RT2 sites are out of action! So, this means new maps are drying up. If you have an RT2 map, send it to us at kingjambo@gmail.com or expressworld@hotmail.com and we will host it!

Soon you will be able to upload them on your own time! But please help us keep RT2 alive, send us a map or anything related to te game!

- click here to enter Express World: RT4

New Address for Map Submissions

I've now got a GMAIL account better suited for larger files, so if you have an RT2 or RT3 map (or any Tropico map), send it to the new address of kingjambo@gmail.com. 

I know some of you have had to pass on sending files due to their size so far, but that is no longer a problem, so get sending your maps to kingjambo@gmail.comand we will host them ASAP! 

TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE Closes The Gathering

Poptop's long standing publisher Gathering (also known as Gathering of Developers) which Take 2 owns (as well as Poptop) is to be shut down. All of its operations will be folded into Take 2's publishing subsidiary  Global Star. It is unclear if Poptop's future games will be published on this label or another section of Take 2's operations (maybe Rockstar). Here is further info from the Take 2 Games site:

To streamline Take-Two's publishing operations, the Company is reorganizing its publishing business into two labels: Rockstar Games and Global Star Software. Rockstar will continue to focus on premium priced, groundbreaking entertainment, while Global Star's portfolio will be significantly broadened. In addition to publishing the ESPN Videogames sports line and all value priced titles, Global Star will publish both premium and value priced licensed properties, as well as the products that were formerly under the Company's Gathering label.

Site Upgrades

Just a quick note to say that the site is currently undergoing some changes, and we will be implementing a new (revised) look for the site over the next week or so, so there may be a few disruptions to some pages while the work is carried out. The site will not be offline fully at any point.

I apologize in advance for any disruption that you may encounter.

RT2: New Maps

As well as new maps for RT3, we have a few new maps for RT2! We still plan to support this game, so please continue to send your maps to maps@express-world.co.uk 

Lala Land (Isle of Mann)

Vulcano

All Quiet

There is still little news to report I'm afraid. I was hoping that Poptop's "good news for all of the RT3 fans out there" would come as part of this week's E3 event, however no such news has yet surface. As soon as there is news to report, we will post it! In the meantime checkout the Express World Shop & Messageboards.

And if you have any maps, RT3 or RT2 (or even Tropico!) send them to us @ maps@express-world.co.uk. 

I've got exams next week, so the next update isn't likely to be until after 21st May, unless there is so big news to report!

Keep on Rolling

There little news to report, but I have got loadsa maps to get out to you, not got much time today, but I will post them over the next few days!

We will have RT3 maps for you tomorrow!

RT2: New Map

Got a new RT2 map today: Michigan

Click here to download Michigan (RT2 Map)  

Railroad Tycoon 2: Patch Repost

I often get requests for download links for many of the RT2 patches, therefore I've decided to repost the links to all of the latest versions RT2 patches

Railroad Tycoon II (PC)

Railroad Tycoon II: The Second Century (PC)

Railroad Tycoon II: Gold (PC)

Railroad Tycoon II: Platinum (PC)

Railroad Tycoon II (MAC)

Railroad Tycoon II Gold (MAC)

I hope this helps you all. 

So Long

Its been 2 weeks since I last updated, so here goes for an update... its been so long since I've had a hectic (and very un-fun) return to uni (god it sucks). Hopefully the time until the next update will be less! Anyway, here is the update:

RT2: New Map

We've got a brand new Rt2 map for you today!

Click here to download Majode Map

Break Any One?

The exams are over (two went well, one didn't) and I'm on a nice little break before I go back! So here is an update, including an RT3 patch I forgot to post... ooppps!

We still want your Rt3 maps! Send them to us at maps@express-world.co.uk. A map section for RT3 will open shortly! Any RT2 maps can still be sent to the same address!

RT2: New Map

We're keeping up our commitment to continue to support RT2 despite the release of RT3! Here is a new map (from Ray's RT2 Website).

Click here to download Wellsville, Addison & Galeton

Any RT2 maps can still be sent to @ maps@express-world.co.uk

RT2: New Map - Scorpius

I've actually had this map for awhile, but I delayed it's release due to recent problems. But its here at last... a new map courtesy of Alistair N. Roberts.

Click here to download Scorpius (214k)

Railroad Tycoon 2: New Map

We've a new RT2 map for you today, this one is called Binar... and it requires RT2 TSC or better to play.

Click here to download Binar (788kb)

Peeps lets have some new RT2 maps to post or something! Attach them to an email and send them to maps@express-world.co.uk...

Everything Still Quiet

The massive void of silence surrounding RT3 is still continuing, theres very little to report... very little on the other games we cover either! Peeps lets have some new RT2 maps to post or something! Attach them to an email and send them to maps@express-world.co.uk...

The only bit of news I have to report is that RT3 is due in shops in the UK & Ireland on Halloween (31st October 2003). Nothing else to report... enjoy the quiet time! (or help stop by sending some RT2 maps) 

Passage

I'm Ill, joy... and I've got work till 1am later, aren't I lucky! Anyways, I'll press on with today's update, as there is some interesting stuff for you today! 

Today marks two years since I started my job... god that has gone quick!

Railroad Tycoon 2: New Map - Happy Valley!

I've added a new map to Express World! The map is Happy Valley 1.0, and comes in at 162kb

To Download Happy Valley Click Here (162kb)

Thanks to Ray's RT2 Webpages for the maps! More coming from that site soon!

We are STILL accepting RT2 maps, if you wish to send one to us, just email it to maps@express-world.co.uk! 

RT2: Multi Site Forum

I'm delighted to announce that Express World has taken over administration of the RT2 Multi Site Forum! Its been running for over four years, and is still a great place to post about RT2! Click here to access it

If you run an RT2 site, and would like to join the multi-site forum, just send an email to expressworld@hoitmail.com and we'll sign you up!

7th July 2003

17th May 2003

12th April 2003

Express World Under Re-Construction!

Through April, Express World will be introducing a brand new look for the site. This will mean there will be some big changes for the site. Please bare with us as we makes these changes. Trust me there for the better!

The new look will be introduced in stages during the next two weeks. It will involve some major stuctural changes to the site, which means as the work is in progress, some thing may not work. We will do out best to get stuff working ASAP!

Work may begin tomorrow night.

RT3 Announcement: Poptop's Announcement

Poptop has finally announced RT3 directly on their webpage, with the following information released there. (from www.poptop.com)  

News, news, news. As many of you have already heard, there are some big things to announce in this post.  As anyone interested can read here, the official word on Railroad Tycoon 3 is finally out.  You can read the official press release here.  For everyone who doesn't want to give the entire thing a read, here are a few bullet points for you to enjoy:

• Features an all new cutting edge 3D graphics engine with massive scalability (from eye in the sky views down to close-up train detail).

• 25 scenarios featuring locations and challenges from around the world.

• Extensive track building features including bridges, tunnels, and overpasses.

• Over 40 featured locomotives from the infants of steam power to modern day electric bullet trains.

• 35+ cargo types produced from over 150 different buildings operating in a dynamic economy.

• Improved stock market with margin buying, short selling, takeovers, and mergers.

• Multiplayer support with integrated chat and matchmaking services.

• Authentic music soundtrack features blues, bluegrass, and Americana tunes.

• Game on schedule to be released this Autumn.

These are of course just some highlights from the press release, and we urge anyone interested to give it a good look for details.  We'll have a new webpage for the game with more details and screenshots very soon.  For anyone who can't wait to get their hands on more information about the game, check out this month's Computer Games Magazine that is out in news stands now.  So from this point on, be sure to keep checking back here for the latest information and development for Railroad Tycoon 3! 

We'd also like to remind people that Tropico 2 hits stores this week!  So don't forget to run out and pick up your copy of this sequel to our top-selling Tropico. As always, be sure to check out the official homepage for the game if you want any additional information or just want to download the free demo.

That's all for now, but be sure to keep checking back in for the latest and greatest news on RT3!

Thats all the new info for today! 

5th April 2003

Take-Two Interactive announced that Pop Top Software is hard at work on Railroad Tycoon 3 for the PC and plans to unleash it to North American retail this fall. Take-Two says that the latest installment will be powered by a brand new 3D engine offering 3D environments and game objects combined with the gameplay that made Pop Top Software's first endeavor in the series so popular. Take-Two hopes that this latest game will capture the flavor of the Golden Era of Railroading, up to modern day railroading.

Players begin the game with a modest of cash at the beginning of the Golden Era of Railroading and expand their empire into major cities, purchase the latest locomotives, force competitors into bankruptcy, and exploit the stock market to become the ultimate Railroad Tycoon. The game will offer 25 single player scenarios, 40 locomotives, 35 different cargos, 150 buildings, and a stock market system lets players with margin buy, short sell, partake in hostile takeovers and mergers. Railroad Tycoon 3 will also offer a multiplayer component that integrates chat and online matchmaking services.

And now we finish with www.ve3d.com  

PopTop Software (developers of Tropico and Tropico 2) has announced the development of Railroad Tycoon 3 which will be thrilling locomotive nuts come Christmas:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced another sequel in the award winning Railroad Tycoon series.
Published by Take-Two's Gathering label and developed by the Company's internally owned PopTop Software studio, Railroad Tycoon(TM) 3 for the PC will be available in Fall 2003.

The third game in this series is building steam for its launch this autumn. This time the graphical locomotion driving the game will be in stunning 3D, creating breathtaking environments and a true flavor of the Golden Era of Railroading right through to modern day railroading enterprises.

"The Railroad Tycoon series continues to evoke the passion people have for steam and modern day locomotives, as well as the strategy gamers' desire for a significant challenge," said Kelly Sumner, President of Gathering. "Railroad Tycoon 3 builds on the popular features and successes of the franchise, and will deliver one of the best Tycoon experiences in the market."

Express World Five

Just a quick note to say that Express World will be celebrating it's fifth birthday on April 26th 2003, and to mark this, the release of Tropico 2, and the announcement of Railroad Tycoon 3, we will be launching a brand new look for Express World in April, no exact date is yet available!

The new look will see a lot of content reworked, and the site's navigation is being redesigned! All new Express World launching soon

RAILROAD TYCOON 3 OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED: CGM Article

http://www.cgonline.com/cgm/ has released an article in it's latest issue about RT3, it is currently availible in the shops across the USA. 

I found someone who posted some scans of the pages, it's not easy to look, but you can get a glimpse of the new graphics engine, it looks amazing! And it seems to use the same on screen menu layout as Rt2. The pictures are from www.trainsim.com, specifically in the thread on their messageboard loacted @ http://www.train-sim.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/4653.html#1. 

To view the picture, click here  (it takes u to a quick make shift page I put together!)

For more info on RT3, read on...

3rd April 2003

29th March 2003

Tropico 2: Gamespot Preview

The Gamespot preview of Tropico 2 is now up! Click here to read

Here is an extract:

The easiest way to learn Tropico 2 is to play the single-player campaign, which at first consists of quick tutorial missions that teach the basic elements of the game. There's a loose story presented in the text briefing for each mission: You're a convicted gambler sent to the colonies who's escaped on a ship with Charlotte De Berry, and the two of you divided things up so she captains the ship and you're in charge of building a hideout. The first mission introduces you to the basic elements of an island economy: timber camps and a sawmill for wood, the main building resource, and corn farms and a sea biscuit factory to create food stores for the ships and to keep the local captives feasting on slop. But soon Charlotte will return, and you'll not only have some basic control over the ship, but will have to keep the sailors happy when they're on shore.

Since you're not running a legitimate colony, you don't have the option of making money by time-consuming, ordinary methods. Simply send a well-equipped ship out to cruise the seas, and with some luck it'll come back with gold, pirate recruits, and captives. But equipping a ship is a challenge in itself. The campaign will soon introduce you to weapon-making, which will require you to set up an iron mine, a smelter, and then one of three shops to produce cutlasses, muskets, or cannons. The trick is that you'll need enough captives to keep these labor-intensive operations running, and if you don't have the weapons to go hijacking ships on the open seas, then you'll either have to hope for captives to wash up on shore from sea wrecks (this happens pretty often at the start) or explore the map with your defenseless ship to find an unguarded trading settlement to raid.

Railroad Tycoon II Platinum: Patch V1.56

RT2 Publisher Gathering has released a new patch for RT2 Platinum addition. 

Railroad Tycoon II - Platinum 1.56 Patch PC Version [Express World]

Note: this patch is for use only with the Platinum additon of RT2 and if you try to use it with any other additons, it won't work! For patches for other versions goto the newly reopened Downloads page.

Railroad Tycoon 2: Downloads Page Back

Just a quick note to say after an extended period of being away, the new RT2 Downloads page is back complete with the latest trainers, patches, and the demos!