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.
Motocross Madness Holiday Collection of Tracks: Microsoft announced they released a special holiday collection of tracks for Motocross Madness.
The important bit: SegaSoft Networks released the Vigilance Version 1.1 patch.
The important bit: Critical Mass Communications released GameSpy 2.06 shareware. GameSpy now supports more games than ever.
The important bit: Microsoft announced Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, Monolith Productions' first-person 3D shooter, is now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN Gaming Zone.
The important bit: Mirabilis released ICQ 99a Build 1690 to the public. This is the first public release of ICQ 99a, so if you still are using ICQ 98a this is your chance to upgrade.
The important bit: Monolith released the Shogo v2.1 Patch Fix. If you downloaded the Shogo Patch right when it came out (before 12/16/98), be sure to download this Server.dll FIX that solves multiplayer problems.
The important bit: Just days away from their gold date, the Starsiege TRIBES team at Dynamix is taking their last major step in development, establishing rogue servers throughout the country to host the multiplayer squad game.
Anachronox Team Update: Ion Storm Daily Informant asked members of Tom Hall’s Anachronox team to tell them about their progress on their upcoming epic RPG.
StarCraft: Brood War goes Gold: Blizzard Entertainment announced the highly anticipated StarCraft: Brood War released to manufacturing.
The important bit: Electronic Arts announced unparalleled demand from consumers has catapulted ORIGIN Systems' Ultima Online to yet another record the largest paying online-only game community in the world.