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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.

July 1999

06 Jul
New Release Mac
QUAKE II Mac Version Released

Non stop, tilt-fraggin' action is about to invade the Macintosh when id Software's QUAKE II hits approximately 15,000 retail stores in the U.S. and Canada.

06 Jul
Industry
Gathering of Developers Hires David Gershik

Developer-driven computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers says David Gershik is joining the company as director of sales and channel management.

06 Jul
New Release Windows 95/98
Field & Stream Trophy Bass in Stores

Sierra Sports makes a splash in stores across the U.S. and Canada this week with its release of the Field & Stream Trophy Bass 3D fishing simulation.

06 Jul
New Release Dreamcast
Sega adds New Member to U.S. Executive Team

Sega of America has the latest July 1999 move: Sega adds New Member to U.S. Executive Team.

06 Jul
Hardware
Fire GL1 Professional Graphics Accelerator Shipping

Diamond Multimedia Systems says the shipment of the retail version of the Fire GL1 professional graphics accelerator.

06 Jul
Deals
FINAL FANTASY VIII National Pre-Sell Sweepstakes Campaign

Square Electronic Arts, the exclusive publisher of all SQUARE SOFT products, says it has partnered with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. for a FINAL FANTASY VIII pre-sell sweepstakes.

06 Jul
Industry
Radica Games Limited announces Alliance with EA

Radica Games Limited and Electronic Arts says a strategic alliance for the extension of EA brands and game properties in the dedicated electronic handheld game category.

05 Jul
Deals
CogniToy Contest for a New Game Name

CogniToy says that it is looking for a new name for its upcoming 3D strategy/programming game for PCs, and it is asking for help from the gaming community.

05 Jul
New Release
Deadlode II Demo Released

The Coven has just released the demo version of their new Quake II multiplayer mission pack, Deadlode II.