Smeys told me about this story. This could be cool.
IGN has now confirmed that a new MechWarrior game is indeed in the works at Vancouver-based Piranha Games but under the supervision of the game's current owners Smith and Tinker. The article is describing the new game as a "reboot" of the MechWarrior franchise and indeed the game is just being called MechWarrior. Anywhoo here is the link to the story.
http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/07/09/new-mechwarrior-game-officially-announced/

MechWarrior 4 along with its expansions is being offered as a free game as well sometime in the near future.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/09/mechwarrior-4-free-on-battletech-com-soon/

I think I posted a story to that effect on the front page.

You can't empathize it enough. BTW MechwWrrior 4 and its expansions will be free soon.

Wow thats awesome, somebody should post that.

The Mech Warrior games were pretty fun, and any game the is free is worth trying.

echWarrior 4 Free Re-Release is a Go

http://www.co-optimus.com/article/3811/mechwarrior-4-free-re-release-is-a-go.html

A few weeks back we told you how the re-release of MechWarrior 4 was in legal limbo, and MekTek had pleaded with the internet to help out to some degree. It appears the plea was enough, as Microsoft has given the green light for the game's re-release.

"After nearly a year since the announcement came, MekTek Studios is pleased to announce, that Microsoft Legal has given the all clear for the free release of Mechwarrior4. This hallmark movement by Microsoft Games couldn't come at a better time, as the Mechwarrior community is attempting a rebirth, amidst announcement of a Mechwarrior Reboot. Thank you Microsoft."

The re-release will include all the expansion packs as well as the base game. The original title didn't include co-op play, but it was instead patched in as a user modification. Mercenaries, Black Knight and Vengeance all support co-op play.

You're also going to want to check out the excellent MekPack 3.1, which was just released for the MechWarrior 4 engine. This content, created by MekTek, introduces widescreen and high-definition support as well as upgraded and new Mech models and textures.

There's no word yet when the free release will be available of MechWarrior 4, but we imagine it's soon.

It sure has taken long enuff. Wonder when they will ever get around to actually releasing it?

Looks good, the last one was fun. My vote for best Mech game still goes to Armored Core, the Gran Tursmio of Mech games

Its Finally out!

http://www.mektek.net/projects/mw4/download.html