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01 Mar
Industry
id Software Names New Designer

Graeme Devine has been appointed id Software's new Designer. Devine brings his experience as co-founder and CEO of Trilobyte, Inc. and has produced titles such as The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour.

February 1999
26 Feb
Industry
TEN Distribution Agreement With HEAT.NET

TEN Distribution Agreement With HEAT.NET moves into players' hands through a shipment, demo, patch, beta, or gold master in February 1999.

22 Feb
Industry
Motorsims Signs Deal with SCCA

Motorsims Signs Deal with SCCA adds another piece to the February 1999 gaming business rush, from chats and contests to deals and studio moves.

22 Feb
Industry
Rockstar Games acquired rights to use Duke Nukem

Rockstar Games acquired rights to use Duke Nukem adds another piece to the February 1999 gaming business rush, from chats and contests to deals and studio moves.

22 Feb
Industry
EA secured rights to Formula One

EA secured rights to Formula One lands in February 1999 as PC hardware makers keep pushing faster chips, cards, drivers, and gaming peripherals.

18 Feb
Industry
Eidos publishing agreement with Elixir Studios

Eidos publishing agreement with Elixir Studios adds another piece to the February 1999 gaming business rush, from chats and contests to deals and studio moves.

17 Feb
Industry
HEATCIGL Second Season Ad Campaign

HEATCIGL Second Season Ad Campaign adds another piece to the February 1999 gaming business rush, from chats and contests to deals and studio moves.

16 Feb
Industry
Microsoft to publish Soccer Game

Microsoft to publish Soccer Game moves into players' hands through a shipment, demo, patch, beta, or gold master in February 1999.

16 Feb
Industry
Gathering of Developers to publish Darkstone

Gathering of Developers to publish Darkstone moves into players' hands through a shipment, demo, patch, beta, or gold master in February 1999.