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: 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.
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.
The important bit: 3Dfx Interactive announced it has shipped more than 1 million Voodoo Banshee chips, the company's acclaimed high-performance integrated 3D and 2D graphics chip designed for mass-market applications, which began shipping in August.
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.
The important bit: Voodoo: Unlimited Power posted an interview with 3Dfx's Brian Bruning. In it they talk about a variety of subjects, but the main focus of course being Voodoo 3.
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.
The important bit: Interplay is going to have chat event with the developers of Baldur's Gate.
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.
Shogo and Anime Giveaway: 3DGN has recently received a ton of anime movies from ADV films, so they are holding a big contest to give all of them out.
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.