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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.

New Release

30 Mar
New Release
Lore III Marathon Winners

After battling hundreds of monsters and exploring five vast dimensions, the winner of the Lands of Lore III Marathon saved the kingdom of Gladstone Sunday at 10 a.m. after 14 hours and 15 minutes of RPGing.

30 Mar
New Release
New Requiem Demo Released

This interactive demo of the exciting 3D first person shooter Requiem: Avenging Angel contains 3 different difficulty levels.

30 Mar
New Release Dreamcast
MDK2 Announced

March 30, 1999: Interplay Entertainment revealed the development of their first Sega Dreamcast title, MDK2.

30 Mar
New Release
Baldur’s Gate Add-On Pack on HEAT.NET

March 30, 1999: HEAT.NET revealed the exclusive multi-player experience of Black Isle Studios/Interplay's Baldur's Gate is about to get even better.

30 Mar
New Release
MicroMachines V3 Available

March 30, 1999: Midway Home Entertainment revealed Micro Machines V3 for the PC is available now at retail outlets this week.

30 Mar
New Release
Altec Lansing ACS54 PowerPlay Plus Announced

Altec Lansing Technologies, will showcase four new products, including a new sound system maximized for DVD audio and a computer speaker designed for PC gamers, at Spring Retail Vision in San Francisco, CA next month.

29 Mar
New Release
S.P.I.T.E. debuted WON.net

The World Opponent Network, the free online game and entertainment mega-site, revealed the debut of S.P.I.T.E., a new generation in online community interactive entertainment.

29 Mar
New Release
Jack Nicklaus 6: Golden Bear Challenge Available

Now golf enthusiasts can play some of the world's most famous courses alongside, the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus, with the launch of Activision's PC game Jack Nicklaus 6: Golden Bear Challenge.

29 Mar
New Release
Civilization: Call to Power Shipping

March 29, 1999: Activision says the eagerly awaited masterpiece Civilization: Call to Power is in manufacturing and will begin shipping to stores March 30, 1999.