UT 2K4 looks like it is gonna be a winner, if the game play is right....

Check it out:


Land and air and space based vehicles – from lightweight attack craft to behemoth tanks


New weapons, including Mines, Rocket-propelled grenades, stationary gun turrets and more


New Arenas and battlefields – planet-bound mayhem and the cold vacuum of space


Assault mode returns – you asked for it…here it is!


The mighty Skaarj return as a playable race and prepare for the return of the ultimate opponent - Xan Kriegor


Demo recording – record something special and show others who’s got the skills


Onslaught mode – a brand new mode of play that takes warfare to the next level


New UI – clean, mean and lean. This new customizable User Interface gives you a clear picture on the body count.


Full support of software rendering for those with lower-end video cards or unreliable drivers


Live chat over LAN and Internet with 3D audio (on supported cards), using a microphone and headset (included)


A wealth of new textures, static meshes and music – a field day for mod makers!


UnrealTV broadcast system – allows hundreds of people to log on and watch famous combatants or rival clans duke it out


UT2004 will ship over 20 brand new maps along with the original UT2003 maps and the official bonus pack maps. This will allow 2004 owners to jump into any 2003 server and compete!


Numerous tweaks and refinements including a completely redesigned user interface (UI) (including the ability for mod makers to design their own UI), unique crosshairs for each weapon, the ability to wield dual assault rifles, improved bot AI and optimized network bandwidth usage and much, much more

The live chat will be totally cool....and compatible with 2k3. Sounds good to me. Now I need to make a green and black skin....