NewsJan 29, 1999Rainbow Six: Eagle Watch Launch Zone EventMicrosoft today announced that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mission Pack: Eagle Watch, the highly anticipated add-on featuring more missions, operatives, and maps, is featured in a special three-day Launch Zone…→
NewsJan 21, 1999Elite Darts on the ZoneMicrosoft announced today that Elite Darts, the only PC darts game to win the endorsement of the World Darts Federation, is now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN…→
NewsJan 15, 1999The Grand Prix of Hearts and SpadesCards fans can now register on Microsoft's MSN Gaming Zone for The Grand Prix of Hearts and Spades, a tournament to kick-off a month of cool card tournaments on the…→
NewsJan 15, 1999Close Combat III on Store ShelvesMicrosoft today announced that Close Combat III: The Russian Front, the highly anticipated new title in the award-winning Close Combat series, has started to appear on store shelves.→
NewsJan 12, 1999Close Combat III Trial Version on FridayMicrosoft today announced that the trial version for Close Combat III: The Russian Front, entitled Prelude to Citadel, will be available for download this Friday, January 15 at the Close…→
NewsJan 7, 1999Microsoft acquires FASA InteractiveMicrosoft today announced that it will acquire Chicago-based FASA Interactive Technologies, including its parent company Virtual Worlds Entertainment Group, from a group of shareholders including FASA Corp., creators of the…→
NewsDec 25, 1998Microsoft Buys FASA InteractiveMicrosoft Buys FASA Interactive: It seems that FASA Interactive, developers of the MechCommander and the MechWarrior line of games, has been bought by Microsoft.→
NewsDec 23, 1998Close Combat 3 Goes GoldThe important bit: Microsoft announced Close Combat III: The Russian Front has gone gold. Expect to see it in stores in late January 1999.→
NewsDec 17, 1998Simutronics and MSN AgreementThe important bit: Simutronics, the leader in multiplayer online games, announced Thursday an agreement with Microsoft to feature Simutronics' line of massively multiplayer games on Microsoft's industry-leading MSN Gaming Zone.→
NewsDec 17, 1998Shogo: Legacy of the Fallen AnnouncedThe important bit: Aztech New Media has obtained the exclusive North American rights to produce and market an expansion pack for Monolith Productions' Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, a first person…→
NewsDec 15, 1998Motocross Madness Holiday Collection of TracksMotocross Madness Holiday Collection of Tracks: Microsoft announced they released a special holiday collection of tracks for Motocross Madness.→
NewsDec 15, 1998Shogo on the MSN Gaming ZoneThe important bit: Microsoft announced Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, Monolith Productions' first-person 3D shooter, is now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN Gaming Zone.→
NewsDec 14, 1998Grand Emperor of Age of EmpiresThe important bit: After a month of fierce online competition, Matt Scadding, 23, of Guelph, Ontario, conquered hundreds of contestants to win the title of Grand Emperor, the best player…→
NewsDec 13, 1998MPOG Christmas GiveawayMPOG Christmas Giveaway: MPOG has updated and added another 50+ prizes or so and the total giveaway now will give around 60 people prizes.→
NewsDec 11, 1998Combat Flight Simulator Profile EditorThe important bit: Microsoft announced the availability of a free downloadable Damage & Weapon Profile Editor for Combat Flight Simulator, the current best-selling World War II air combat simulation game.→
NewsDec 10, 1998Close Combat III Designer NotesThe important bit: Microsoft announced the official Web site for Close Combat III: The Russian Front now features a new Designer Notes section from Atomic Games, the game's developer, as…→
NewsDec 10, 1998Fighter Ace War WeekThe important bit: Microsoft announced starting Monday, December 14, the MSN Gaming Zone will be hosting the Fighter Ace War Week, five days of aerial combat featuring a grand prize…→
NewsDec 7, 1998Microsoft Releases Year 2000 Update for Windows 98Microsoft Releases Year 2000 Update for Windows 98: Microsoft announced it has identified and addressed minor year 2000 issues in the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.→
NewsDec 3, 1998Top Gun on MSN Gaming ZoneTop Gun on MSN Gaming Zone: Microsoft announced Top Gun: Hornet's Nest, by MicroProse, is now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN Gaming Zone.→
NewsDec 2, 1998Mission Editor for Combat Flight Simulator ReleasedThe important bit: Microsoft announced the availability of a free downloadable Mission Editor for Combat Flight Simulator, the current best-selling World War II air combat simulation game.→
NewsNov 29, 1998Combat Flight Simulator ContestGameStats is having another contest. This time GameStats is giving away 14 copies of Microsoft's Combat Flight Simulator.→
NewsNov 25, 1998Ruthless.com Launch Zone EventTom Clancy's ruthless.com, the second game of Red Storm's Power Plays series, will be featured in a special Launch Zone event this Friday, November 27, on the MSN Gaming Zone.→
NewsNov 23, 1998Combat Flight Simulator DownloadsMicrosoft announced the availability of free downloadable voice files for Combat Flight Simulator, the popular World War II air combat simulation game.→