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March 1999
177 posts · Newest first · ← All NewsMarch 15, 1999: Less than a year since unveiling its landmark 3D graphics measuring system, Computer Gaming World, a Ziff-Davis publication, unveiled 3D Game Gauge Version 2.0.
Accolade revealed a new action racing game, Demolition Racer. The game lets players participate in fast action demolition derby races with 16 cars on 12 tracks.
March 15, 1999: Diamond Multimedia Systems revealed the new, high-performance Viper V770 graphics accelerator based on NVIDIA's RIVA TNT2 Ultra graphics controller.
Diamond Multimedia Systems revealed its next-generation Stealth graphics accelerator, the Stealth III S540, with support for AGP 4X technology and S3 Texture Compression (S3TC) for piercing image quality.
Developer-driven computer and video game publishing company Gathering of Developers revealed it will publish the Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 mission pack for the PC.
Berkeley Systems, a division of Sierra On-Line, revealed the Austin Powers Operation: Trivia CD-ROM game will hit stores this spring to coincide with opening of the film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.
ELSA revealed Synergy II, an AGP 4X 2D/3D graphics accelerator that redefines entry-level workstation performance by offering professional-quality graphics acceleration for a compelling low price.
March 15, 1999: NVIDIA, revealed the RIVA TNT2 3D processor, the fastest 3D graphics processor for the mainstream market.
March 15, 1999: Gravis revealed its first game pad designed specifically for Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports is planned for release in stores late March.
March 15, 1999: Interplay Productions is giving the chance for gamers to ask Kingpin development team Xatrix Entertainment questions on gameplay, graphics, music and storyline.