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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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25 Dec
New Release
Gangsters Demo

The important bit: AGN3D has a demo of Eidos' Gangsters. 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.

23 Dec
New Release
Redline Beta Demo Released

The important bit: Accolade released an open beta, multi-player only version of Redline. That is the kind of practical news that actually helps.

23 Dec
New Release
Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 Ships

Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 Ships: Word from game designer Derek Smart,is that Interplay shipped Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 on Monday.

23 Dec
New Release
Close Combat 3 Goes Gold

The important bit: Microsoft announced Close Combat III: The Russian Front has gone gold. Expect to see it in stores in late January 1999.

23 Dec
New Release
Swords & Sorcery Announced

Swords & Sorcery Announced: Westwood Studios announced Swords & Sorcery, a classic RPG complete with statistics, spell casting and character classes.

22 Dec
New Release
Rage of Mages 2: Necromancer Announced

The important bit: Monolith has announced Rage of Mages 2: Necromancer. In Rage of Mages, you slew beasts, put your mind to the test and unleashed your mystical magic prowess to conquer your foes.

22 Dec
New Release
Wheel of Time Development Update

Wheel of Time Development Update: The Official Wheel of Time web site has been updated with a development update.

22 Dec
New Release
BC:3020AD Movie Trailer Released

BC:3020AD Movie Trailer Released: Derek Smart from 3000AD, Inc passed along that they released the first BC:3020AD movie trailer released.

22 Dec
New Release
Dawn Of Darkness Site Online

Dawn Of Darkness Site Online: Ward Six Entertainment officially announced the grand opening of it's Dawn of Darkness site today.