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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.

New Release

07 Dec
New Release
New Games on HEAT.NET

The important bit: SegaSoft announced that there were several new games which recently went live on HEAT.NET, the free multi-player gaming service with the largest selection of games.

07 Dec
New Release Windows 95/98
Sega PC and SegaSoft Affiliates with GT Interactive

The important bit: GT Interactive Software announced it has reached affiliate label agreements with Sega PC and SegaSoft Networks, for the North American sales and distribution of PC titles from both companies.

07 Dec
New Release Windows 95/98
Microsoft Releases Year 2000 Update for Windows 98

Microsoft Releases Year 2000 Update for Windows 98: Microsoft announced it has identified and addressed minor year 2000 issues in the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.

07 Dec
New Release
BC3K v1.01D7C to v1.09D Patch Released

The important bit: Derek Smart, who is the Designer/Lead Developer of the The Battlecruiser Series passed along that the he uploaded a single patch that goes directly from the main v1.01D7C patch, to the latest v1.09D.

05 Dec
New Release
Baldur’s Gate Chat

The important bit: Interplay is going to have chat event with the developers of Baldur's Gate.

05 Dec
New Release
Rage of Mages Level Editor

The important bit: Monolith Productions released the Rage of Mages Level Editor. Build your own Rage levels. That is the kind of practical news that actually helps.

05 Dec
New Release
BATTLECRUISER 3000AD v2.0 Ship Date

The important bit: Interplay had moved back the ship for BATTLECRUISER 3000AD v2.0 to Dec 4th which was yesterday according to the official site, Galcom News Network.

04 Dec
New Release
Holidays on HEAT.NET

Holidays on HEAT.NET: HEAT.NET is promoting the most outrageous, out of control series of online events to commemorate the 1998 Holiday season.

04 Dec
New Release
Lands of Lore III Public Showing

The important bit: Westwood Studios announced the first public showing of the role playing game Lands of Lore III, will take place on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30 PM at Manhattan's Neutral Ground gaming club.