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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

22 Nov
New Release
Need For Speed 3 Patch Released

Electronic Arts has released the new Need For Speed Auto-Patcher. This application will allow you to automatically update your copy of NFS3 PC with new functionality and features while connected to the Internet.

22 Nov
New Release
Delta Force Update Released

NovaLogic has released the Delta Force maintenance update. This version enhances multiplayer capabilities of Delta Force.

21 Nov
New Release
SiN Patch Released

Ritual has released the v1.01 patch for SiN. The patch has several bug fixes which include, long reloads after dying are fixed.

21 Nov
New Release
Urban Warfare Domain Launched

SiN Post, which is one of our network sites announced that they hosting the new Urban Warfare web site.

20 Nov
New Release
Zone adds Civilization II and Heretic II Support

Microsoft announced Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition and Heretic II are now available for free multiplayer matchmaking on the MSN Gaming Zone.

20 Nov
New Release
Fighter Ace Trial Sign Ups

Microsoft's Fighter Ace promotion is now live and accepting sign-ups for the free two-week introductory offer to the game.

20 Nov
New Release
Cendant Selling Software Unit

Cendant Corp., seeking to focus on its franchising businesses, said Friday it was selling its video game and consumer software business to French media company Havas in a deal that could fetch as much as $1 billion.

20 Nov
New Release
The Settlers III Demo Released

Blue Byte Software announced that they released the single player demo of The Settlers III which is a real-time strategy game.

20 Nov
New Release Windows 95/98
Interplay’s Action Hall of Fame Shipped

Interplay Entertainment is pleased to announce their newest action packed compilation which includes Crime Killer, Interstate 76, Redneck Rampage, Carmageddon and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries.