News.
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.
The important bit: MOD Central posted their Q&A with Valve about TF2 being standalone. Old code, old engines, and old tools do not stay useful by accident.
The important bit: The Unreal Technology Page was updated with the following (among other things): ...221 will be out any day, right now I'm the only dude here in the offices and while I could release the patch, I need word from Tim on whats up first.
New SimCity 3000 Site: Noted on Telefragged that Maxis has opened a new site for Simcity 3000 at http://206.132.59.130/.
The important bit: LucasArts released a patch to Grim Fandango. That is the kind of practical news that actually helps. Either grab it, patch it, or mark the date before the next flood of downloads buries it.
Descent 3 Demo v1.1: Outrage Entertainment has update their website with the following on the Descent 3 demo patch: Testing is still being conducted on the latest 1.1 patch.
The important bit: That's right folks at the time of this post (8:30 PM CST) Chips & Bits is allowing you to pre-order Valve's Team Fortress (TF2) for the low, low price of $24.99.
Microsoft Buys FASA Interactive: It seems that FASA Interactive, developers of the MechCommander and the MechWarrior line of games, has been bought by Microsoft.
The important bit: Ice Pick Games has launched the official Bank Heist website. It is not as fun as a new demo, but these moves decide what games actually get made, sold, patched, or buried.
The important bit: Blue Byte released a demo of Settlers III. In Settlers III most of the basics from the first pair of titles remain untouched.
The important bit: Firaxis released a demo of their highly anticipated Alpha Centauri.