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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.

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10 Mar
New Release
Fighter Squadron goes Gold

March 10, 1999: Activision says Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe was code put out on Monday, 3/8/99.

10 Mar
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WON.net Launches QuickGames

The World Opponent Network, the free online game and entertainment mega-site, revealed the launch of Quick Games, a new service offered to customers who are searching for quick and easy entertainment on the Internet.

10 Mar
New Release
Recoil Shipping to Retailers

March 10, 1999: With the fate of the world on the line, and evil forces taking over computers across the globe, the battle to save mankind has begun.

10 Mar
New Release
Chain of Command Beta Released

March 10, 1999: 2AM announces the release of its beta version of Chain of Command, its massively multi-player infantry combat game, created by Israeli combat veterans.

10 Mar
New Release
Infinite Machine licenses Unreal Engine

March 10, 1999: Game developer Infinite Machine, revealed its licensing of Epic Games' Unreal gaming engine for its upcoming third-person 3D action shooter.

10 Mar
New Release
Psygnosis First DVD Game Lander

March 10, 1999: Psygnosis is driving another PC gaming technology milestone with Lander, the company's first DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) game.

10 Mar
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Digital Anvil Unveils New Web Site

Digital Anvil has unveiled its new Web site. The site is filled with tons of gaming and company information, including info on the Digital Anvil team and game artwork, screen shots, and descriptions.

10 Mar
New Release
Game based on WILD, WILD WEST – THE MOVIE

South Peak Interactive has been named the developer and publisher of the PC game based on WILD, WILD WEST - THE MOVIE, it was revealed by South Peak Interactive President Armistead Sapp.

09 Mar
New Release
S3 Announces 36 Customers for Its Savage4 Chip

S3 says it has secured 36 customers for its new Savage4 chip.