News.
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.
Gangsters: Organized Crime Shipped: Eidos Interactive announced its PC CD-ROM mobster simulation Gangsters: Organized Crime is shipping.
The important bit: Sierra released the demo for NASCAR Racing 1999 Edition. It creates an authentic racing simulation for drivers of all ages.
The important bit: This holiday season, Activision is offering North American game fans a special Buy 1 Get 1 Free game promotion that includes many of the company's top-selling titles.
The important bit: Matrox released new drivers for the Matrox MGA-G200. This product includes a display driver and the Matrox PowerDesk for Windows 95/98 for the G200 only (including G200 PCI).
The important bit: Derek Smart, who is the Designer/Lead Developer of the The Battlecruiser Series passed along that the he uploaded a single patch that goes directly from the main v1.01D7C patch, to the latest v1.09D.
Microsoft 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.
The important bit: 3Dfx Interactive announced it has shipped more than 1 million Voodoo Banshee chips, the company's acclaimed high-performance integrated 3D and 2D graphics chip designed for mass-market applications, which began shipping in August.
The important bit: GT Interactive Software announced it has reached affiliate label agreements with Sega PC and SegaSoft Networks, for the North American sales and distribution of PC titles from both companies.
The important bit: Voodoo: Unlimited Power posted an interview with 3Dfx's Brian Bruning. In it they talk about a variety of subjects, but the main focus of course being Voodoo 3.
The important bit: SegaSoft announced that there were several new games which recently went live on HEAT.NET, the free multi-player gaming service with the largest selection of games.