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.
Quake II 3.20 Final Released: id software released Quake II 3.20, which for all intents and purposes, will be the last official release of Quake II.
The important bit: Outrage Entertainment posted the Descent 3 Demo Mini-FAQ Version 1.0. The FAQ is brought to you by Outrage, Tantrum, and Interplay Productions.
The important bit: Blood II Chat 3DGN is going to have a chat with the creators of Blood II, Monolith.
Heretic II Game Tips: Activision posted the Heretic II Game Tips page so they can add to their growing collection of Tips and Tricks from the Source.
The important bit: THQ announced Wednesday that it has purchased Rushware Microhandelsgesellschaft mbH and its subsidiaries, Softgold Computerspiele GmbH, which focuses on publishing and localizing PC and console products, and ABC Spielspass GmbH, which is the console product.
The important bit: Activision announced it is offering a free Sin update disc v1.01 and an additional bonus Deathmatch level to all gamers who e-mail their name and mailing address to sinupdate@activision.com.
The important bit: Microsoft announced the availability of a free downloadable Mission Editor for Combat Flight Simulator, the current best-selling World War II air combat simulation game.
The important bit: Quake II enthusiasts will be able to blast through id Software's favorite gamer-created modifications and deathmatch levels when id and Activision release QUAKE II Net Pack #1: Extremeties this week.
Wicked3D eyeSCREAM Announced: Metabyte, announced its exclusive Wicked3D eyeSCREAM stereoscopic eyewear system.
Thief: The Dark Project Ships: Looking Glass Studios announced its first-person 3D action/adventure game Thief: The Dark Project has shipped to retailers.