NewsOct 26, 1998Microsoft’s Pinball Arcade Trial VersionThe trial version of Microsoft's Pinball Arcade is available for download.→
NewsOct 26, 19983DMark 99 ReleasedFuturemark Corporation today, released 3DMark 99 The Gamers’ Benchmark. 3DMark is the world’s first 3D benchmark that is aimed directly at the 3D gaming community.→
NewsOct 21, 1998AOE: Rise Of Rome Trial Version ReleasedMicrosoft put out the trial version of the Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome. The Age of Empires Expansion Pack trial version is standalone.→
NewsOct 20, 1998Myth II to support 3D HardwareBungie Software¹s upcoming real-time strategy title Myth II: Soulblighter is shipping later this year, its presentation of a totally immersive fantasy world will be enhanced with the best hardware in…→
NewsOct 20, 1998Pinball Arcade Trial VersionIn honor of All Hallows Eve, Microsoft today said that the trial version of Pinball Arcade, the Halloween themed table Haunted House, is expected to be available for download this…→
NewsOct 20, 1998AOE: Rise Of Rome MovieGameStats posted a downloadable movie in AVI format of The Rise Of Rome, an add-on pack for Age Of Empires from Microsoft and Ensemble Studios.→
NewsOct 19, 1998Ants on MSN Gaming ZoneMicrosoft said that Ants, a free, Internet-based multiplayer strategy game in which gamers compete against each other as ants, is available for free download and play on the MSN Gaming…→
NewsOct 19, 1998GameStorm on Microsoft CDKesmai Corporation today said that the company's online games service, GameStorm, will be represented on Microsoft's Games Sampler CD to be shipped with new Windows 98 PCs.→
NewsOct 15, 1998MS Pinball Arcade gone GoldMicrosoft today said that Pinball Arcade, a collection of seven licensed pinball table games that represent the evolution of pinball in America, has Gone Gold.→
NewsOct 14, 1998Flight Simulator 98 with Bonus CDMicrosoft today said that its popular Flight Simulator 98 is available with a bonus free CD, World of Flight, a multimedia exploration of aviation history.→
NewsOct 9, 1998Fighter Ace TournamentMicrosoft today said that on Sunday, October 11, from noon to 4 P.M. PDT, gamers can participate in the first Fighter Ace War Room event, "Operation Victory," on the MSN…→
NewsOct 8, 1998Close Combat III Web SiteMicrosoft said that the official Web site for Close Combat III: The Russian Front, the latest game in the award-winning Close Combat series, is now live.→
NewsOct 8, 1998Two New Games on MSN Gaming ZoneMicrosoft said that two new games, Dominant Species from RedStorm Entertainment and European Air War from MicroProse, are available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN Gaming Zone.→
NewsOct 7, 1998Combat Flight Simulator gone GoldMicrosoft today said that Combat Flight Simulator, the highly anticipated World War II historical air combat simulation game, has Gone Gold.→
NewsOct 5, 1998Close Combat III Beta TestMicrosoft said that on Friday, October 9, gamers will be able to sign-up for the chance to be beta testers for Close Combat III: The Russian Front.→
NewsOct 2, 1998Age of Empires Expansion Trial Version AnnouncedMicrosoft said that the trial version of Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome, is expected to be available mid this month, marking the one-year anniversary of the original…→
NewsOct 2, 1998MSN Gaming Zone AnnouncedEffective next Tuesday, October 6, Microsoft's Internet Gaming Zone will change its name to . The name change will reflect its role as THE gaming destination for MSN, Microsoft's comprehensive…→
NewsSep 30, 1998Bicycle Card Games in the ZoneMicrosoft said starting Thursday, October 1, five Bicycle card games from Expert Software will be available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the Internet Gaming Zone. The.→
NewsSep 23, 1998Fighter Ace Squadron EventMicrosoft said the Internet Gaming Zone is hosting a unique Fighter Ace Squadron event, code-named Route 66, on September 24 and 25 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm PDT. One of Fighter.→
NewsSep 22, 1998PA70 Accelerator Card announcedTeaming up to deliver a high-end 3D AGP accelerator card, S3 and AOpen Incorporated announced the Savage3D-based PA70 accelerator. Utilizing Savage3D's advanced 2D/3D engine,.→
NewsSep 18, 1998Axis & Allies on the ZoneMicrosoft said Axis & Allies, the popular WWII strategy game by Hasbro Interactive, is now available for free* multiplayer matchmaking on the Internet Gaming Zone. It's 1942.→
NewsSep 11, 1998UltraCorps Weekend Warrior MarathonHere is another piece of the September 1998 PC gaming mess. Microsoft said the UltraCorps Weekend Warrior marathon, a 36-hour, 36-turn game, will begin with the first turn tomorrow, Saturday,…→
NewsSep 10, 1998The Game of Life and Hexplore on the ZoneMicrosoft said two new games, The Game of Life and Hexplore, are now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the Internet Gaming Zone. The Game of Life is one of…→
NewsSep 8, 1998Combat Flight Simulator Release DateMicrosoft announced the official retail shelf date for the much anticipated Combat Flight Simulator. Reaching software resellers' stores on November 5, 1998, Combat Flight.→