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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.

June 1999

23 Jun
Deals
System Shock 2 Contest Winner Announced

Looking Glass Studios announced Brian Norris of St. Louis, MO, is the winner of the System Shock 2 "Get Killed By SHODAN" contest.

23 Jun
New Release
Babylon 5: Into the Fire Announced

Sierra Studios today announced the official name of its upcoming space combat simulator, Babylon 5: Into the Fire, based on the big science fiction television show.

23 Jun
New Release Nintendo 64
South Park: Chef’s Luv Shack Announced

Acclaim Studios today announced the development of South Park: Chef's Luv Shack, a new multiplayer-style trivia game that will challenge players to both outwit and out-play their opponents.

23 Jun
Hardware
AMD Athlon Processor Shipped

AMD announced it has commenced shipments of its new seventh-generation microprocessor, the AMD Athlon processor, to computer manufacturers.

22 Jun
Hardware
Gravis Destroyer Joystick Announced

Gravis, a world leader in game controllers, now arms the novice with an easy-to-use, high-quality yet value-priced joystick for beginners, Destroyer PC joystick.

22 Jun
Industry
S3 to acquire Diamond Multimedia Systems

S3 Incorporated announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Multimedia Systems.

22 Jun
New Release
Ultimate 8 Ball Released

Ultimate 8 Ball is now moving into players' hands. THQ Inc chalks up its cue for the release of its newest PC simulation, Ultimate 8 Ball.

22 Jun
New Release Windows 95/98
Field & Stream Ultimate Fishing Trip in Stores

Sierra Sports' Field & Stream Ultimate Fishing Trip arrives in stores this week throughout the U.S. and Canada, luring anglers indoors to test their skills at Field & Stream Trophy Bass 2 Deluxe and Field & Stream Trophy Rivers.

22 Jun
New Release Windows 95/98
Heavy Gear II Ships

Players will enter the 62nd century when Activision's Heavy Gear II blasts into more than 10,000 North American retail outlets the week of June 18, 1999.