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: AGN3D has a demo of Eidos' Gangsters. That is the kind of practical news that actually helps. Either grab it, patch it, or mark the date before the next flood of downloads buries it.
The important bit: Version 1.60 of Kali has been released. This version adds support for NBA Live 99, the Ancient Conquest Demo, Brood Wars.
The important bit: Firaxis released a demo of their highly anticipated Alpha Centauri.
The important bit: Blue Byte released a demo of Settlers III. In Settlers III most of the basics from the first pair of titles remain untouched.
The important bit: Ice Pick Games has launched the official Bank Heist website. It is not as fun as a new demo, but these moves decide what games actually get made, sold, patched, or buried.
Microsoft Buys FASA Interactive: It seems that FASA Interactive, developers of the MechCommander and the MechWarrior line of games, has been bought by Microsoft.
The important bit: That's right folks at the time of this post (8:30 PM CST) Chips & Bits is allowing you to pre-order Valve's Team Fortress (TF2) for the low, low price of $24.99.
Swords & Sorcery Announced: Westwood Studios announced Swords & Sorcery, a classic RPG complete with statistics, spell casting and character classes.
The important bit: Microsoft announced Close Combat III: The Russian Front has gone gold. Expect to see it in stores in late January 1999.
Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 Ships: Word from game designer Derek Smart,is that Interplay shipped Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 on Monday.