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Release dates, announcements, and anything else worth noting. No PR fluff, no embargoed opinions. If it matters to people who actually play the games, it's here.

August 1998

19 Aug
New Release
Deus Ex Interview

Daily Informant over at Ion Storm interviewed Deus Ex designer Dan Rubenfield about his background in gaming, what he looks for in a game, and Deus Ex.

19 Aug
New Release
Motocross Madness Demo on Friday

Microsoft has announced now that the trial version of Motocross Madness, the award-winning stunt driving and racing game that captures the daredevil spirit of world-class.

18 Aug
New Release
Wheel Of Time Development Update

The official Wheel Of Time website has been updated with a development update. This week they talk about 2 new level designers joining the team.

18 Aug
Hardware
3Dfx Interview

Voodoo Extreme did an interview with with Steve Schick from 3Dfx. Alot of good information is discussed about 3dfx including the upcoming Banshee.

18 Aug
New Release
Sierra Attraction Fall 98 Lineup

Sierra Attractions, part of Sierra's entertainment software family, brings together the games that appeal to people in every home, everywhere.

18 Aug
Industry
3Dfx New Director of Marketing

Wallace as the new director of marketing communications, responsible for extending the consumer brand and continuing toposition 3Dfx Interactive as the leader in 3D graphic accelerators.

18 Aug
Deals
Piranha Level Design Contest

Piranha Interactive Publishing, has announced now that it, along with its co-sponsors, is giving away over $17,000 in cash and prizes including a $10,000 first place prize to contestants who create the best new levels for Piranha'ssoon-to-be-has released 3D action game, Dead Reckoning.

18 Aug
New Release
Nightlong Release Date

Nightlong, the new adventure from Trecision & Team17 is going to be available in stores in October '98.

18 Aug
New Release
Motocross Madness in Stores

Microsoft has announced now that Motocross Madness, the stunt driving and racing game that captures the daredevil spirit of world-class Supercross racing, is starting to show.