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May 1999

12 May
New Release Linux
Half-Life Linux Server Released

Valve has announed that they just released the Half-Life dedicated server for Linux, v.1.0.0.9., which includes Team Fortress Classic support.

12 May
New Release
Ubi Soft Web Site Revamped

Ubi Soft Entertainment is delighted to announce a total revamp of its main web site.

12 May
Hardware
Might and Magic VII for Blood and Honor supports Aureal’s A3D

Might and Magic VII For Blood and Honor will include support for Aureal's award-winning A3D standard for high-quality 3D positional audio.

12 May
Industry
NVIDIA and Acclaim Entertainment Form Strategic Alliance

NVIDIA and Acclaim Entertainment announced today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) that the two companies have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at leveraging...

12 May
New Release
Acclaim Studios evolves into a Single Entity

Acclaim Entertainment a leading worldwide interactive entertainment company, announced the unification of all internal studios under the umbrella of Acclaim Studios.

12 May
New Release
NFL Em@il Game Announced

Hasbro Interactive announced today a new licensing agreement with the National Football League to create an NFL Em@il Game based on America's favorite sport.

12 May
Hardware
Logitech’s WingMan Gaming Mouse Shipping

Logitech is now shipping its WingMan Gaming Mouse, announced earlier this year at the Computer Game Developers' Conference in San Jose, California.

12 May
Industry
IBM and Nintendo Announce Technology Agreement for Dolphin

IBM and Nintendo announced a multi-year $1 billion technology agreement to support Nintendo's next home video game console, code-named, Dolphin.

12 May
New Release
HEAT.NET Rocks E3

The hottest place for fast, free online gaming is also the hottest attraction of E3 '99.