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.
The important bit: SegaSoft Networks announced SiN, the new first-person action shooter developed by Ritual Entertainment and published by Activision, is now available on HEAT.NET, the free Internet gaming service with the largest selection of games.
The important bit: GameStorm announced that you get FULL unlimited play of legendary WWII air combat sim Air Warrior, including access to 16 arenas and 50 different aircraft, as well as 3D accelerated gameplay, historically accurate WWII missions and real-time voice.
Mike McHale Interview: ActionXtreme posted an interview with Mike McHale, who is the Quality Assurance Engineer for Eidos Interactive.
Top 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.
Virtual Deep Sea Fishing Announced: Interplay Sports, the sports division of Interplay Entertainment, announced its newest title, Virtual Deep Sea Fishing.
Blood II: The Chosen Released: GT Interactive Software announces the release of Blood II: The Chosen for PC.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Demo Released: LucasArts Entertainment released the demo for Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.
The 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.
The important bit: Activision announced it is offering a free Sin update disc v1.01 and an additional bonus Deathmatch level to all gamers who e-mail their name and mailing address to sinupdate@activision.com.
The important bit: THQ announced Wednesday that it has purchased Rushware Microhandelsgesellschaft mbH and its subsidiaries, Softgold Computerspiele GmbH, which focuses on publishing and localizing PC and console products, and ABC Spielspass GmbH, which is the console product.