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23 Jun
New Release
Total Annihilation: Kingdoms in Stores on June 25

Cavedog Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of GT Interactive Software, today announced the worldwide release of its highly anticipated fantasy, real-time strategy game Total.

22 Jun
New Release
ACS54 PowerPlay Plus Shipping

Altec Lansing Technologies announced it is now shipping the ACS54 PowerPlay Plus, a five piece speaker system designed and engineered for computer game enthusiasts.

22 Jun
New Release Windows 95/98
Heavy Gear II Ships

Players will enter the 62nd century when Activision's Heavy Gear II blasts into more than 10,000 North American retail outlets the week of June 18, 1999.

22 Jun
New Release Windows 95/98
Field & Stream Ultimate Fishing Trip in Stores

Sierra Sports' Field & Stream Ultimate Fishing Trip arrives in stores this week throughout the U.S. and Canada, luring anglers indoors to test their skills at Field & Stream Trophy Bass 2 Deluxe and Field & Stream Trophy Rivers.

22 Jun
New Release
Ultimate 8 Ball Released

Ultimate 8 Ball is now moving into players' hands. THQ Inc chalks up its cue for the release of its newest PC simulation, Ultimate 8 Ball.

21 Jun
New Release
Acclaim Comics Returns To Publishing

Acclaim Comics proudly announces a return to regular publishing with the release of two products in July, the TUROK/SHADOW MAN One-Shot and SHADOW MAN #1, the first issue in a new regular monthly series.

21 Jun
New Release
SimCity Creator made Entertainment Weekly’s It List

SimCity creator Will Wright has made Entertainment Weekly's It List, a listing of the 100 Most Creative People In Entertainment.

21 Jun
New Release
Tundra Madness Tournament Winner Announced

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A and the MSN Gaming Zone announced Shelton Williams of Nashville, Tenn. is the winner of the Zone's Tundra Madness tournament.

21 Jun
New Release
Kasparov vs. the World chess Tournament Kicked Off

World chess champion Garry Kasparov today kicked off the Kasparov vs. the World chess tournament on the MSN network, by making his first move against the world team.