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: GT Interactive Software has shipped Powerslide for Windows 95.
Rumble for Rome Tournament Finals: The online gaming world elite will gather in Seattle for the finals of the Rumble for Rome tournament, sponsored by the MSN Gaming Zone.
The important bit: Online computer gaming news magazine GameStats announced Games of Encouragement, a program the site has initiated to invite gaming developers, publishers, publications, and individuals to donate computer games and hardware to the Ronald McDonald House at.
S3 .18 Micron Design: S3 Incorporated and UMC Group announced they have successfully produced the graphics industry's first 0.18 micron design.
The important bit: This holiday season, Activision is offering North American game fans a special Buy 1 Get 1 Free game promotion that includes many of the company's top-selling titles.
The important bit: Sierra released the demo for NASCAR Racing 1999 Edition. It creates an authentic racing simulation for drivers of all ages.
Gangsters: Organized Crime Shipped: Eidos Interactive announced its PC CD-ROM mobster simulation Gangsters: Organized Crime is shipping.
The important bit: Head Games and Remington, America's oldest gun maker and one of the world's leading firearms manufacturers, has delivered great upland hunting action onto the PC with the release of Upland Game Hunter.
The important bit: Derek Smart, who is the Designer/Lead Developer of the The Battlecruiser Series let me know Interplay will not be releasing BC3K v2.0 until the end of the month.
Wheel of Time Development Update: The Official Wheel of Time web site has been updated with a development update.