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: Bungie announced the following today: Before Myth II: Soulblighter hit the shelves, Bungie discovered a problem which warrants a recall of the title.
New SimCity 3000 Site: Noted on Telefragged that Maxis has opened a new site for Simcity 3000 at http://206.132.59.130/.
The important bit: The Unreal Technology Page was updated with the following (among other things): ...221 will be out any day, right now I'm the only dude here in the offices and while I could release the patch, I need word from Tim on whats up first.
The important bit: MOD Central posted their Q&A with Valve about TF2 being standalone. Old code, old engines, and old tools do not stay useful by accident.
Descent 3 Demo v1.1: Outrage Entertainment has update their website with the following on the Descent 3 demo patch: Testing is still being conducted on the latest 1.1 patch.
The important bit: LucasArts released a patch to Grim Fandango. That is the kind of practical news that actually helps. Either grab it, patch it, or mark the date before the next flood of downloads buries it.
The important bit: AGN3D has a demo of Eidos' Gangsters. That is the kind of practical news that actually helps. Either grab it, patch it, or mark the date before the next flood of downloads buries it.
The important bit: Version 1.60 of Kali has been released. This version adds support for NBA Live 99, the Ancient Conquest Demo, Brood Wars.
The important bit: Firaxis released a demo of their highly anticipated Alpha Centauri.
The important bit: Blue Byte released a demo of Settlers III. In Settlers III most of the basics from the first pair of titles remain untouched.