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Game Guides

Mortyr
What would've happened if the Allies had lost World War II? Uh... just get the guide

Planescape: Torment
No possessions, no name, and no memories. All you have is your fists and this floating skull that won't stop following you. You'd best get ahold of the Planescape: Torment game guide to walk you through the mysterious City of Doors, or be doomed to an eternity of... uh, not knowing what to do next

Quake III: Arena
Oh! Almost dodged that rocket. Just like last time. And the time before that. But it won't happen next time if you get the Quake III: Arena game guide, which has everything you need to know about the weapons, strategies and tactics that'll make sure you're the one dishing it out, not taking it

Unreal Tournament
It's tournament time! But up until now, you've been one big moving target. Use our guide's multiplayer strategies and level walk-throughs to improve your game and take that trophy home

Half-Life: Opposing Force
So they sent you in after Freeman. But they didn't mention the assassins or those crazy aliens. Our guide will brief you on the game's weapons and get you out of Black Mesa alive

Official Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation Guide
Right. So you've managed to get Lara behind the wheel of the lorry, then - past the bloke who's pushing the pram. Right. But now you're stuck in the lift, with naught but a packet of crisps, then. Right. Don't give up and flop down in front of the telly, then. Right. Use our game guide to figure out every one of Lara's blinkin' moves and traipse right through each of the game's levels. Right. Are we ready, then? Right. Right

Asheron's Call
Asheron has called you to the enormous world of Dereth. But you're lost - there are so many monsters, in-depth quests and complex magic spells. Use our guide to build a character that can not only survive in this exotic land, but also thrive

Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Crack that whip! Step on a trap!... uh-oh. Better get GameSpot's guide to The Infernal Machine, which has explanations of all of Indy's tricks plus a complete walk-through

Age of Empires II
Elliott Chin pulls out all the stops and explains every last detail on how to develop your civilizations, complete the campaign, and dominate in multiplayer

Gabriel Knight 3
Uh-oh! How will Gabe and Grace ever get out of this one? With the Gabriel Knight 3 game guide, which includes a complete walk-through of the game, that's how

Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear
No failures, no casualties, no regrets. Get the low-down on how to keep your missions nice and clean, and make sure everybody gets home safe and sound

Homeworld
Seeking your Homeworld in the infinite reaches of space isn't exactly easy. Use our guide's mission strategies, unit descriptions and campaign walk-through to make sure you're the one that makes it home

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Raziel is out of luck - he's been cast out of his circle, and must seek revenge against his brethren and his creator. Thankfully, our guide includes gameplay tips and a complete walk-through

Tiberian Sun
Our guide comes complete with full campaign walk-throughs, unit analysis, multiplayer strategies for both the NOD and GDI factions... and much more!

System Shock 2
Get proven survival tips; detailed weapons, psi powers, and items information; career training guidelines; comprehensive level walk-throughs; and cheat codes for the ultimate advantage

Kingpin: Life of Crime
The world of Kingpin isn't a pleasant place, but you can handle the job with the help of proven strategies for staying alive on the streets

Dungeon Keeper 2
Your task is simple: carve out your empire from the very rock itself, coaxing your minions out of even deeper hellholes to join your quest for total evil

Might and Magic VII
In this guide, you'll get a complete breakdown of the units and structures that compose all four races, a full walk-through, and a rundown of multiplayer strategies

Total Annihilation: Kingdoms
In this game guide, we'll give you a tour of Darien and detail all the things you must know to make your adventures there as fun as possible

Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast
Desslock is back with complete descriptions and solutions to all the new quests as well as a brief walk-through for the entire expansion pack

MechWarrior 3
Take command against the Smoke Jaguar Forces for a multiwave assault on their heavily fortified installations. Like any field commander, you'll need proven tactics and strategies to rule the battlezone. We have the guide for you

Star Wars: Episode I Racer
You'll need more than the Force to emerge victorious. Fortunately, you can get all the tips, tricks, and cheats for Racer in our in-depth strategy guide

Descent 3
Learn all there is to know about Descent 3, an exciting new vehicular action game from Interplay

Aliens versus Predator
Master the moves of the aliens, predators, and marines with the help of our latest strategy guide

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
Even the best Jedi Knights need a little help once in a while. That's why we've assembled a game guide worthy of the Jedi

Team Fortress Classic
With this guide you'll be more than prepared to lead your team to a commanding victory, coordinating effective offensive units, and setting up an impenetrable defense

RollerCoaster Tycoon
Our game guide for this wildly popular game covers it all with advice for designing the best rollercoasters, tips for keeping your guests happy, and hints on how to manage your employees

Civilization: Call to Power
Avoid being a footnote in history by mastering the many elements that compose Call to Power

Starsiege
Welcome to the 29th century, where giant mechanized robots are the weapons of choice. Survival isn't always easy, but that's where our guide comes in

EverQuest
Where do you turn when it's 3:00 am, and you need some role-playing tips? To our EverQuest game guide of course, which is meant both as an aid to new players and a reference for even the most experienced adventurers

Ages of Myst
This guide package completely covers Myst and Riven with proven walk-throughs and the solutions to every puzzle - two stories of treachery, mystery, greed, and revenge await you

Heroes of Might and Magic III
Heroes III is filled with towns to play, creatures to command, and spells to cast. With a game this big, you're bound to need a little bit of useful advice

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
This guide covers the game's weapons and enemies, offers a walk-through, and has a rundown of the cheat codes

Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate is not only one of the best computer role-playing games to be released in years, it's also one of the biggest and most difficult games you'll ever confront. This comprehensive guide will help you find the best equipment and survive the toughest battles unscathed

SimCity 3000
GameSpot and Sybex Books' SimCity 3000 strategy guide outlines the big picture and shows you how to take care of business and handle city management

Myth II: Soulblighter
Gather round, survivors of the Great War and new recruits alike, as GameSpot's strategy guide prepares you for Myth II's epic battles

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
GameSpot's strategy guide will help speed you along your way to world domination or technological superiority

Starcraft: Brood War
Three races. Three paths to victory. One huge game guide written by Greg Kasavin, the author of GameSpot's original Starcraft guide

Thief: The Dark Project
Stealth and cunnning are valuable allies - as is a proven walk-through. Let our guide show you how to use these to your advantage as you assume the role of the thief, Garrett

Star Wars Rogue Squadron
As the aces of the Alliance, Luke and cohorts must engage in a variety of military operations, and that includes everything from escort missions to search and destroy to rescue missions. This guide will provide you with the inside scoop you'll need to get through the game in one piece

Tomb Raider III
Lara's back, and she needs your help finding the serpent stones. The challenge won't be easy, but we're here to help with a detailed walk-through and everything you need to know about her weapons, items, and enemies

Fallout 2
If you're looking for an express ride through Fallout 2's post-apocalyptic Northern California, look no further than GameSpot's strategy guide

Half-Life
Navigate the Black Mesa research facilities, defeat your enemies, and continue online with multiplayer deathmatches after the mystery has been resolved

Unreal Deathmatch Maps
Get a comprehensive map overview, a strategic tour of the entire map, and expert tips for emerging victorious in DM-Loxi, the Unreal multileveled castle environment

Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome
Let GameSpot help you guide the Romans from an obscure nation state to the most glorious empire the world has ever seen in Microsoft's Age of Empires expansion pack, The Rise of Rome

Grim Fandango
You're looking for Meche. You want to expose those crooks in the Department of Death. You want to set things straight in the afterlife. At last, help his here. Inside you'll find solutions to all the obstacles that stand in your way. Rest assured. You'll find her. You'll make them pay

NFL Blitz
GameSpot's Vince Broady and videogames.com's Jeff Gerstmann show you how to pick your teams, which plays to call, and offer offensive and defensive strategies for one of this year's most exciting sports games

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Tiny, Spooky, Inferno, Duke, Sid, and Fins are awaiting your command. Don't let them down. Our guide to every mission in Commandos will help you lead your men to victory

Dune 2000
Dust the enemy Houses with the help of this strategy guide, containing walk-throughs for every single-player mission

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
To protect the lives of your team members and the innocent civilians they fight to save, you need a rundown on the weapons and equipment, proven tactics and techniques, detailed briefings for each mission

Final Fantasy VII
With Sybex's trusty guide, you'll discover surefire ways to defeat the toughest monsters, the strongest bosses, and the ultimate evil: wicked Sephiroth himself

Unreal
Anthony Lynch gives you gameplay tips, mission walk-throughs, and cheat codes for Epic's epic shooter

X-COM: Interceptor
Sybex's official guide gives you everything you need to master base management and combat prowess in your battle against the aliens

Army Men
Sybex's official guide helps you command soldiers and order air recon, strike, and paratrooper drop sorties. Give Sarge the edge he needs to win the war with step-by-step walk-throughs, multiplayer strategies, and killer cheat codes

Panzer Commander
Don't miss comprehensive strategies, multiplayer tactical analyses, and detailed tables in this official Sybex guide

Soldiers at War
Take control of SSI's tactical WWII game with general play tips, expert troop deployment advice, detailed maps, and winning strategies for all 15 missions

Starcraft
Terran, Protoss, or Zerg, this humongous guide has complete, detailed race overviews, multiplayer strategies, and complete mission walk-throughs for all 30 missions

M1 Tank Platoon II
Take command of the most technically advanced arsenal on the planet - but don't squander your forces until you read our expert guide

Battlezone
If this real-timer has you backed into a corner, call in our guide for support

Star Wars Rebellion
Our guide gives you the specific strategies to command the Rebels against the evil Empire or join the Dark Side and crush the pesky Alliance

Tomb Raider Gold
Get expert strategies and tactics to find every secret, solve every puzzle, acquire every item, and destroy every enemy

Deer Hunter
GameSpot's own Great White Hunter Ryan Mac Donald dons his cammies and helps you get the trophy buck of your dreams

Wing Commander: Prophecy
The Kilrathi are gone, but the universe isn't devoid of threat. Check out our expert advice on combat, flying missions, destroying enemy ships, and more

Ultima Online
Michael E. Ryan tells you how to build a full-fledged adventurer, then take on the world of Britannia

Age of Empires
This massive guide has everything you need to build, maintain, and defend your empire

Quake II
Shane Mooney give you everything you need to know to beat the ultimate Quake killer

Tomb Raider II
Step right up, courageous adventurer! The greatest treasure and peril await! Are you up to the task? Lara is, and you will be too with GameSpot's Tomb Raider II Survival Guide

Jedi Knight
In our complete guide to Jedi Knight, you'll find tips, strategies, cheat codes, and more

Dark Reign
Desslock's guide to Dark Reign gives you all the info you need to defeat the Imperium or dispose of the Freedom Guard

Total Annihilation
Andrew Griffin brings you battle-winning tactics, detailed analysis, the keys for reclaiming metal and energy, and more

Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Riven is finally here for the millions of Myst fans. Let GameSpot's Guide to Riven help you with all the game's puzzles

Hexen II
Tim Soete takes a break from Quake to help you navigate Activision's Hexen II

Starfleet Academy
Master weapons, missions, and diplomacy with Senior Cadet Stephen Poole's Unofficial Cadet Training Manual for Interplay Production's complex Star Trek sim

X-COM: Apocalypse
The X-COM Apocalypse aliens might look different, but your job is the same: Get rid of them! Hints, tips, and information to help you vanquish this E.T. menace await

Dungeon Keeper
GameSpot's ultimate guide will have you running your rooms and ruling your minions with a magic hand. It's all here: the best strategies and tips to help you build the perfect dungeon, master traps, spells, powers, and more

X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
GameSpot's complete guide for getting through all the missions in the game

MDK
Kurt has a tough job to do, but Max needs his help. Steve Smith provides general tips on playing MDK, weapons and armament information, and walkthroughs of all the levels. Make haste for Max awaits!

Interstate '76
The Interstate '76 Guide is finally complete! Here's all the help you'll need to get through the entire game. We have now added solutions to Episodes Seven through Seventeen and all of the Auto Melee Scenarios

Magic: The Gathering
The minions of evil have run amuck in the land of Shandalar! And they're fighting with...CARDS!? Shane Mooney takes you through boot camp in the land of the Wizards

Obsidian
Solve the mystery of Obsidian in ten easy steps! Well... a few more than that, but here is all the help you should need

Tomb Raider
Steve Smith chronicles Lara Croft's expedition from start to finish

Diablo
Practically everything you need to know about Blizzard's Diablo! GameSpot has Desslock's famous guide to help you fight your way to the dark lord himself

Toonstruck
Let our guide to Toonstruck help you manuever through the Malevolands and solve the conundrums of Cutopia

Master of Orion II
Shane Mooney reveals that you, too, can master MOO2

Red Alert
Make the Soviets shake and annhiliate the Allies with our comprehensive guide. Featuring detailed mission walk-throughs, unbeatable tactics and thorough analysis of every unit

Star Control 3
Defeat the Crux and solve the mystery of the Eternal Ones with Jason Parks' complete guide to Star Control 3

Neverhood
Make your way through the world of clay with Steve Smith's guide to The Neverhood

Circle of Blood
Running in circles trying to unravel the mystery of the Knights Templar? Steve Smith takes you on globe-trotting tour of Circle of Blood

Mercenaries
Bernie Yee helps you contend with the clans and collect the cash in Activision's MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries

Quake
Steven Schwartz and Ron Dulin seismically renovate your Quake game. Includes every secret of every level, and Quake designer John Romero's Top Ten DeathMatch Tips

Crusader: No Regret
Storm the Consortium compounds with our own Greg Kasavin

Lighthouse
Jeff Sengstack sheds more than a little light on Sierra's illuminating adventure

WarCraft II
Blizzard insider Florian Mueller reveals WarCraft II's most intimate details

 
Behind the Games

Behind the Games: Millennium Gaming
Geoff Keighley interviews 23 of the greatest game designers ever and gets their input on the future of gaming

Haunted Glory: The Rise and Fall of Trilobyte
In the 80's Trilobyte was golden: millions of dollars rolled in The 7th Guest was heralded as a new age in gaming. But behind the scenes, the friction in the partnership between co-founders Graeme Devine and Rob Landeros was taking a heavy toll on the company. Geoff Keighley digs deep into the past and present of Trilobyte and the people who made, and lost, an empire.

The Final Hours of Tiberian Sun
Relive the last hours of development and discover where C&C is headed next!

Molding the Myth - The Games of Star Wars: Episode I
Geoff Keighley snagged an exclusive interview with Jack Sorensen, president of LucasArts, and reveals secrets about the development of the Episode I games. Along with this exclusive invterview, check out in game screens and never-before-seen movie stills

SIMply Divine: The Story of Maxis Software
Geoff Keighley gets the inside story on the rise, fall, and rise again of Maxis Software. Find out how an idea about city planning became one of the best-selling games of all time. Then, learn what Maxis has planned for the future

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Question of the Week

Browse all the Questions of the Week at the
Question of the Week Archive

Why Are Games So Often Delayed?
You asked us. So we explain how and why so many games seem to come out late... or not at all

Is The Adventure Game Genre Dead?
Special guest Tim Schaefer, the designer of Grim Fandango, joins our editors to answer the question: Are adventure games dead?

What Is Your Favorite Real-Time Strategy Game Of 1999?
1999 saw the release of some of the most highly-anticipated real-time strategy games ever. GameSpot editors discuss their favorites

Which Upcoming Holiday Release Are You Looking Forward To The Most?
The year is drawing to a close, and GameSpot editors have their sights set on games. Find out what they're looking forward to the most this holiday season

 
TenSpot

Reader's Choice: Best Endings
When you saw these endings, you cried, you laughed, you cried, and you cried. Boy, did you ever cry. Here are the ten best endings you chose

The Ten Best Endings
It's not often that games have good endings... but here are ten of our favorite exceptions to that rule

Reader's Choice: Top Ten Monsters
You told us about your favorite monsters, and we agreed on a lot of them. But your #1 choice took us by surprise... in a good way

The Best Games You Never Played
Some of the best games ever made never received the credit they deserved. Here are ten of the best games you never played

Horror Movies That Should Be Games
Of all the spooky movies ever made, which would make great games? Here's our ten recommendations

Reader's Choice: Top Ten Heroes
Despite popular belief to the contrary, we didn't name our top heroes under the influence of drugs. Oh yes, and here are your picks for the top ten heroes

Top Ten Monsters
To make it into a TenSpot, you've got to do better than just go "bump" in the night. These ten monsters are the best PC gaming has to offer

Top Ten Heroes
Good games are even better if they've got a great star. Here are our ten best game heroes

Reader's Choice: Top Ten Villains
We presented you with our top ten villains, then asked you to talk back. Here are the villains that you chose

Ten Games That Should Be Remade
Check out some old favorites and some forgotten classics we'd like to see remade

Reader's Choice: Top Ten Soundtracks
We asked you what your favorite game soundtracks were - and you told us. Here are your choices for the best soundtracks of all time

Top Ten Computer Game Villains
Our ten favorites didn't conquer worlds and kidnap fair maidens like any old boring villains - they did it with gusto!

Top Ten Soundtracks
Check out our ten favorites, listen to the MP3s, and then share your opinions in the feedback section

 
The PC Gaming Graveyard

Warcraft Adventures
Find out why the adventure/RPG spinoff of Blizzard's hit real-time strategy series never made it to the shelves

Champions
Whatever happened to that one superheroes game? The one that was based on that pen-and-paper RPG? Read here and find out

 
Special Reports

GameSpot's Best and Worst of 1999
Read up on 1999's nominees for best games in their respective genres, best game of the year, and fill out your very own ballot. And the awards go to...

GSAT '99
Yes, it's that time of year again. Sharpen your virtual pencils and put on your virtual thinking caps... and get ready for GSAT '99!

Games That Will Change Gaming: Part V
Ron Gilbert's Good & Evil will be an interesting hybrid of adventure and RPG marked by the same brand of humor and character interaction that made Maniac Mansion such a success
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Games That Will Change Gaming: Part IV
Maxis, the company that brought you the SimCity series, is working on The Sims - a game that won't simulate a city, but rather the virtual life of a real family
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Games That Will Change Gaming: Part III
Lionhead Studios' Black & White is an intriguing hybrid of strategy and simulated life. It's not a "god game." It's a role-playing game, and the role you play is that of God
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Games That Will Change Gaming: Part II
Bungie's Halo has stunning terrain, beautiful effects and very, very realistic animation. In fact, it may redefine just how beautiful a game can be
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Games That Will Change Gaming: Part I
CGW casts its eyes on games that could very well change gaming as we know it. First up: Freelancer
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GameSpot's Holiday Gift Guide
Have a look at our picks on the best stocking stuffers this season... and use our e-mail form to send some not-so-subtle hints to your favorite gift-givers

The History of Tomb Raider
Right. So know you know how to drive Lara's lorry and ride the lift in the Croft Mansion. Right. Now let's look at Lara's history, in games, merchandising and more

Tactical Simulations Situation Update
CGW takes to the field with some real-life specops teammates to scout out the exciting world of squad-based action shooters

The Inside Dope
We hit up the top names in game design and asked for their winning game-playing strategies

Third-Person Shooter: Enter the Second Age
Computer Gaming World looks at upcoming action games, including Oni, Messiah, and Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine

Blood Feud
It's a no-holds-barred deathmatch between the hottest upcoming multiplayer shooters: Quake III, Team Fortress 2, and Unreal Tournament

Three Days of AD&D - Day Three: Wizards of the Coast
The company that now owns TSR talks about its continuing strategy for bringing AD&D onto the PC

Three Days of AD&D - Day Two: Interplay
Interplay reinvigorated the AD&D license with Baldur's Gate and inspired a new hope for the future of AD&D games

Three Days of AD&D - Day One: SSI
Day One of our Advanced Dungeons & Dragons celebration begins with an interview with SSI's Jon Kromrey

The History of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
AD&D has been a holy grail for computer game designers. Here we present a history of the paper and pencil game and the PC games that followed

GSAT Answers
At long last we present the answers to the GSAT, and a Hall of Fame for the brainiacs who scored 1400 or higher

PC Pirates
Pirates pay nothing for software and sometimes get games early. So why isn't everybody doing it?

GameSpot's History of Star Wars Games
Help us celebrate past favorites and take a peak at the upcoming first-person Episode I action game Obi-Wan

GameSpot's Best of E3: The Ones to Watch
After much argument, GameSpot's editors picked the ten most promising games at this year's E3

CGW's The Horror, The Horror...
Nihilistic Software will be unleashing Vampire, while Werewolf will escape from the minds that brought us Sanitarium

The Hottest Games at E3 1999
Find out what the GameSpot editors are most excited about seeing at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo

CGW's 1999 Premier Awards
Find out what the editors of Computer Gaming World ranked as the best games of 1998, including genre awards, special awards, and the annual favorite - Coaster of the Year

Alpha Centauri Week
Check out our week-long coverage of Alpha Centauri, including new multiplayer strategies, favorite units, and an exclusive downloadable scenario

Wing Commander
To celebrate the movie's release, GameSpot offers a retrospective that covers the movie, the games, and our own trivia contest

Dis-Illusioned!
How come Illusions, the small independent company that came up with Beavis and Butt-Head Do U., is floating belly up? The answer lies in a story called When Brilliant Licensing Ideas Go Bad

GameSpot's Best and Worst of 1998
1998 was one of the most remarkable years ever for computer gaming. Join us as GameSpot celebrates the best and worst - and announces its choice for Game of the Year

Take Command
CGW brings us early intelligence on a new wave of strategy games, including Homeworld, Shogun, Close Combat III, Dungeon Keeper II, TA: Kingdoms, Jagged Alliance II, and Machines

How to Start Your Own Game Company
Computer Gaming World offers advice on how to maximize your chances that someone will actually play a game you design

CGW's Holiday Hot 100
The CGW editors wish you a Mayhem Christmas... a Harrowing Hanukkah... and a Sinister Saturnalia! Check out this guide, pick the games you'd most like to unwrap during the holiday season, and pass your list along to your favorite gift giver

Legends of Game Design: Peter Molyneux
Populous, Magic Carpet, Syndicate, and Dungeon Keeper may never have come to pass had it not been for the fortuitous case of a spelling error

1998 Holiday Gift Guide
With mountains of gaming goodness to look forward to this season, GameSpot brings you its 1998 Holiday Gift Guide in hopes of spreading as much holiday cheer as possible

Creepy Games for Halloween
The GameSpot editors have enticed a few ghouls and goblins into their computers and come up with the creepiest, spookiest, and scariest games for Halloween, including Resident Evil, Grim Fandango, Sanitarium, and more

The FamilyPC Game Guide '98
After three weeks of solving puzzles, planning strategies, kicking field goals, and even catching virtual trout, 1,096 family testers reported back on 31 games in five categories

Pigskin 98 Roundup
Whatever you're looking for in a football game, you'll find it here. Tasos Kaiafas goes deep and looks at eight permutations of the pigskin, from serious sims like Football Pro 99, to far-from-serious brawlers like NFL Blitz

Apple II Reunion
Starstruck executive editor Ron Dulin mingles with the legendary pioneers of the computer game industry at John Romero's Apple II party in Dallas and meets the creators of Choplifter, Wizardry, and Easter eggs

Get on Track!
Tasos Kaiafas looks at the present and future of driving games, with more than a dozen games, the best controllers, and racing advice from the pros br>
The Bubba Factor
The success of Deer Hunter has spawned not only hundreds of quizzical looks, but dozens of imitators as well. CGW's Joe Vallina looks at the current crop of hunting games

Tomb Robbers
Thirteen new 3D action-adventure games are stealing Lara's look but adding their own brand of gameplay. See for yourself in this roundup of 13 games, including Tomb Raider III, Drakan, Space Bunnies Must Die, and Starship Troopers

The Right Stuff
Playing an advanced flight sim without a good controller setup is a major disadvantage for the virtual pilot. Loyd Case reviews the control gear you need for your next serious dogfight

The Sid Meier Legacy
Terry Coleman examines the career of one of gaming's true legends - from Solo Flight to Civilization, and to Gettysburg and beyond

1998: The Year of the RPG?
Will 1998 finally be a year to remember for computer RPG fans? Desslock takes a look at the plethora of titles currently in development, proving that the drought might finally be over

CGW's 3D Shooter Roundup
Watch your back! The 3D action game is in its glory, and everyone's taking advantage of it. Computer Gaming World rounds up the best and bloodiest releases this year

The Best of E3
The GameSpot editors spent the last week debating over the most promising games shown at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Inside you'll find the 10 most promising original games and the 10 most promising sequels

Web Warfare
Test your piloting skills against other human aces in the Internet skies. We pit the three most popular flight sims against each other to see which one stays in the air

Bandits at 12 O'Clock!
CGW's Denny Atkin rounds up 12 WWII flight sims, including Luftwaffe, Fighter Duel 2.0, Fighter Squadron, Warbirds 3D, and more

CGW's Warp Speed
Computer Gaming World gives you a rundown on the next generation of Star Trek games speeding toward a galaxy near you

Ten Great Online Multiplayer Games
If you're looking for some great online games, we've got ten of the best, like Tanarus, Legal Crime, Quake II, Acrophobia and more

CGW's Wild World of Sports
Computer Gaming World rounds up some sports games that are off the beaten track

Batter Up!
The 1998 baseball season is underway, and CGW runs down this year's lineup of baseball games

Chariots of Fire
Check out screenshots and detailed information for three upcoming tank sims: iPanzer '44, Panzer Commander, and Panzer Elite

3D Level Design, Level Editors
GameSpot reviews three of the more popular retail editors and helps you choose the one that's right for you

3D Level Design, Expert Advice
Find out how expert 3D level designers, including John Romero, American McGee, and The Levelord, approach their craft

CGW's Quake II Deathmatch Guide
CGW's V. Long and Elliot Chin give you tips and tricks to make you a deathmatch muscle man

Online Gaming Service Roundup
We take a close look at eleven popular services, including beZerk, DWANGO, Kali, Mplayer, TEN, Yahoo! Games, and more

1997 Reader's Choice Awards
Find out what you picked for 1997's game of the year, genre awards, and most disappointing

The Games Girls Play
The computer games industry is becoming less male-dominated as game publishers begin to realize what kinds of games girls want to play. Joyce Slaton looks at this growing segment of the market

Best and Worst Awards 1997
GameSpot's editors and contributors pick the diamonds and dogs of the past year

New Year's Resolutions
The GameSpot staff came up with ten resolutions that should make computer gaming a whole lot better

GameSpot's Best of 1997
Co-founder and editorial director Vince Broady honors the best features, strategy guides, reviews, and previews of 1997

GameSpot's Holiday Gift Guide
If you can't decide what to buy that certain special gamer this holiday season, maybe GameSpot can help. Check out our recommendations before your fight the crowds at your local software retailer

GameSpot's Guide to Baseball Sims
A number of good baseball sims came out in 1997, but which one is right for you? Check out our guide to baseball sims before you buy

CGW Real-Time Strategy Games
Real-time strategy game are growing faster than ever. To help you sort things out, CGW's Elliot Chin takes an in-depth look at 40 upcoming titles

Playing for Real: The Military in Sims
With the end of the Cold War, the military is opening up and letting out more secrets to sim developers. The result is greater realism in what can sometimes be hardly characterized as a game.

The Ultima Legacy
GameSpot reveals the long history and promising future of Ultima, one of the longest running computer game series of all time. Includes behind-the-scenes commentary by creator Richard Garriott, a.k.a. Lord British, himself

The Most Influential People in Computer Gaming
Many people have found success making computer games, but few have influenced the industry more than this group of people. Here are the GameSpot/CGW Most Influential People in Computer Gaming

How to Become a Game Reviewer
Do you want to be a paid game reviewer? If so, here's your chance to learn the realities of playing games for a living - and get no-nonsense, expert advice for breaking into the business

GameSpot's Guide to Online RPGs
Will the resurgence of online RPGs reawaken this sleeping giant of computer gaming? Stephen Poole examines some that are now available and others that will be available online between now and Christmas

Witchfinder's Quake for the People
GameSpot's own Witchfinder has sorted the men from the boys and delivers you the best software add-ons in all of Quakedom

GameSpot's Guide to Golf Sims
Summertime is golf time - unless it rains, that is. But duffers have options galore this season in the form of a raft of new sims. Steve Smith plays a round of seven

Lighten Up!
Summer's here and the time is right for playing lighter games! Steve Smith has compiled a list of twelve titles, ones that can be learned in minutes and played for as long as you like. Try out the demo for each, too

The Future of the Adventure Game
Some adventures are true gaming classics, but the genre itself may be resting on its laurels. As the gaming world embraces new technologies, can adventures keep up?

The Road to E3
As E3 nears, some of the GS and CGW editors set out to visit companies around the country to find out what games they were planning to show in Atlanta. Here's what it was like and what they saw while they were there. Updated 6/12/97

Reader's Choice
Here are the results! There were few surprises, and some great comments, so check it out

Cheaters Always Win
Are you tired of getting stabbed in the back in online games? Andrew Leonard examines the malevolent world of cheaters and pkillers

Guide to Buying Games Online
Stephen Poole takes a look at web sites selling games online and how they compare to each other as well as some of the major retailers

GameSpot's Best & Worst of 1996 Awards
It's GameSpot's inaugural Best and Worst Awards! 1996 brought us some clear-cut winners (and losers) and a few surprises. Check out our choices and vote for your own favorites

GameSpot's Guide to Downloading
Get the most out of our vast library of demos with this step-by-step guide. Includes a troubleshooting section featuring some of the most common technical problems you'll encounter

Vaporware Hall of Shame
Stephen Poole investigates the Top Ten casualties of slipping ship date syndrome

Online Multiplayer Gaming Survey Results
More than 2,700 gamers answered our call for opinions on online gaming. Here's what you had to say

 
Hardware

PC Workshop: How to Throw a LAN Party
Aw man, another internet multiplayer game? That means you gotta go look for a server and play against a bunch of people you don't even know. Hey, throw a LAN party instead! Loyd will show you how (updated 1/27/00)

Millennium Hardware
What kind of fancy gadgetry will the future bring? Virtual actors? Digital living rooms? Loyd Case has the answers

Controller Roundup
What's the best joystick for your money? What if you're looking for a gamepad? Or a really good yoke? Never fear, Loyd's here, and he's got all the info you need

Gear Hunter: Online Hardware Shopping
Shopping for a computer seems to get more complicated by the minute. Let Loyd be your guide through the confusing world of online hardware shopping

Intel 820 Roundup
Loyd Case has tested the 700's, and tested the 820's. Now it's time to round everything up

Serious Competition - AMD's Athlon
We pitted AMD's Athlon against Intel's Pentium III - stop by and find out who won

Linux: OS of the Next Generation?
Linux has been touted as the operating system for the next generation - but what does it offer gamers?

PC Workshop
Working on your PC to get good performance out of your games or to get them to run at all can be intimidating. Let Loyd Case help in this monthly series (Updated 8/22/99)

Macworld Expose
Features Editor Anne Feld reports how problems continue to keep Apple at the back of the gaming pack

The Benchmarking of the Macintosh
GameSpot's hardware editor Loyd Case pits the Macintosh G3 against Wintel. Guess who won?

From Slowpoke to Screamer: Speed Up your PC for Free
Discover free (or at least really cheap) ways to speed up your PC

Built for Speed: 3D Card Roundup
GameSpot's hardware expert clocked 23 of the latest 3D graphics cards, testing chipsets from Nvidia, S3, 3dfx, ATI, Matrox, and 3Dlabs

Audio for Gamers
Loyd Case and Dave Salvator report how online gaming is getting personal through voice-comm software

E3's Hottest Hardware
Exciting new hardware was on display at E3, including new mice, joysticks, 3D cards, and speakers

The Future of 3D Graphics
Games from all genres make use of 3D graphics now. So what will we be seeing on our screens in the next couple years?

Are You Connected?
We'll get you straight on what's the best home network for gaming, what's your best Internet connection choice, and how to get the whole contraption humming like a well-oiled machine

Technology, The GDC, and You
Loyd Case wraps up the Game Developer's Conference with a look hot technology and cool companies

CGW's Speed Freaks 3D Card Roundup
Some fresh cards are now on your local store shelves; it's time to strap in, hold on, and put another set of contenders to the test

DirectX 7.0 Takes Shape
What new features could possibly be added to DirectX? Turns out Microsoft still has plenty up its sleeve

The Hardware Primer
3D accelerators, sound cards, and external hard drives have forced fun-loving gamers to become technical wizards. GameSpot's Hardware Primer complements the PC Workshop and explains each and every component in your system (Updated 3/1/99)

Gunfight at the 400MHz Corral
Loyd Case takes the bull by the horns and compares a trio of 400MHz CPUs: Intel's Pentium II and its new Celeron, as well as AMD's K6-2

The Ultimate Game Machine 1998
CGW's Loyd Case and Dave Salavator update the ultimate game machine with reviews, comparisons, and performancs stats for 12 killer year-end systems

Macintosh: A Gamer's Perspective
GameSpot thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the Macintosh computer gaming experience, as things have been looking up for Apple lately

CGW's 3D To Die For
GameSpot and Computer Gaming World compare 16 of the latest 3D graphics cards, including the new low-cost cards with 16MB of RAM, and determine which ones are taking us to the next level in acceleration

CGW's Aural Fixation
Computer Gaming World's Loyd Case reviews ten speaker systems and six PCI sound cards with the gamer in mind. Find out how to get your PC rockin' and rollin'

Windows 98: The Gamer's View
CGW's Denny Atkin takes a look at Microsoft's new operating system and the possible benefits and drawbacks it holds for gamers

That Voodoo2 Magic
Get complete performance results and help with choosing the card that's right for you

CGW's Next-Generation 3D Cards
Read these eight expert reviews from Computer Gaming World's Dave Salvator and Loyd Case

CGW's 3D Exposed
Denny Atkin gives you an insider's look at the world of 3D graphics and finds out what 3D hardware means to the future of gaming

The Ultimate Game Machine 1997
If you're in the market for a new gaming rig, look no further. We put a variety of PCs through a battery of tests to help you make a sound purchase decision

3D Showdown
Don't miss 24 complete reviews of the latest and greatest in 3D acceleration

Modem Madness
If you're looking to upgrade that old modem, let CGW's Loyd Case and Dave Salvator give you some insight into the latest technology

What Exactly Does AGP Bring to the Party?
Intel's Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) promises substantial performance boosts over PCI graphics cards. CGW's technical editor Dave Salvator explains this new technology and what it can do

DirectX 5.0: Into the Breach
Microsoft promised nirvana for gamers and developers with DirectX. As many know, it's been much less. DirectX 5.0 promises to fix all that. Loyd Case takes a close look at this next version of DirectX

PC 97: Progress or Microsoft Juggernaut?
What is Microsoft's PC 97 initiative and what will electronic gaming in the home be like in the future? Mike Mathog takes a look at what Microsoft has planned, and Tasos Kaiafas envisions the future of PC entertainment

MMX: Much Hype for Little Gain
If you're in a quandary about whether to go for that new 3-D video card or take the plunge into MMX, Michael Mathog should help you decide

3-D Accelerators: Making the Right Choice
Z-Buffering. Bi-linear filtering. Gouraud shading. Confused yet? Mike Mathog helps you make sense of it all and pick the graphic accelerator that's right for you

 
Previews

High Heat Baseball 2001
Last year, Team .366 and 3DO took the title of GameSpot's Sports Game of the Year 1999. They're looking to go on a streak this year, and they've got Sammy Sosa on deck

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
Amer Ajami takes a good look at the next Need for Speed game. He didn't have to look much farther than the epitome of style and speed: the Porsche

Metal Fatigue
Sam Baker reports on Psygnosis' upcoming rock 'em sock 'em robot real-time strategy title

Shadow Watch
Shadow Watch's colorful comic book art belies its hidden depth and amibitious scope. Elliott Chin explains

Jane's F/A-18
Bruce Geryk takes a look at Jane's upcoming study sim based around the F/A-18E Super Hornet multirole fighter jet

10Six
The folks at SegaSoft are hard at work on the internet's first online million-player game

Soldier of Fortune
Raven Software leaves behind the fantasy worlds of Hexen and Heretic to develop a gritty and gory military action shooter

Nox
Amer Ajami takes a look at Westwood's upcoming isometric RPG. It might look a bit like Diablo, but it promises to be more...no really, it does

Battlezone II
The first Battlezone game wasn't too successful despite its combination of great graphics and solid first-person real-time strategy gameplay. The sequel aims to improve on the original in both respects

Baldur's Gate II
Baldur's Gate was one of the most popular RPGs of 1998. The sequel promises more monsters, more dungeons, more levels, and more treasures

Ultima IX: Ascension
Ultima: Ascension will be the very last of the Ultima series. It's got a brand new fully-3D graphics engine, recorded speech and a third-person perspective, but it will also have the spells, weapons, and characters of Ultima games of old

Star Trek: Hidden Evil
Activision's new action/adventure Star Trek game follows the story of both the Insurrection movie and a few classic TV episodes

MDK 2
Everyone knows that when Kurt Hectic and his buddies embark on a new adventure, wacky hijinks are soon to follow. Wallace Poulter explains

Age of Wonders
Age of Wonders' fantasy-themed combat and resource management systems seem poised to further the turn-based strategy renaissance started by Heroes III and Disciples

Revenant
Eidos' Revenant may look like Diablo, but Diablo didn't have any sword-slinging, kick-boxing, pro-wrestling monks

Abomination
Squad-based strategy action, a post-apocalyptic future world scarred by a hideous viral plague and elite government agents - Abomination has everything except Charlton Heston

Asheron's Call
Do publishing giant Microsoft and developer Turbine have what it takes to dethrone EverQuest and Ultima Online?

Age of Empires II - The Mongols
History's most infamous raiders were fast, deadly, and carved out their own empire across the Asian continent, eastern Europe and Asia Minor. Sound like a good civ to you?

Wheel of Time
What do you get when you cross acclaimed fantasy author Robert Jordan's novels with the Unreal engine? Ron Dulin explains

SpecOps II: Green Berets
Watch out Delta Force II and Rogue Spear... the sequel to SpecOps is coming, with faster play, better squadmate control and a totally new graphics engine

Age of Empires II - The Vikings
f your other car is a long-boat, and getting tangled up in traffic makes you want to go berserk, maybe the Vikings are for you

Warcraft III
Whether or not the third installment of the legendary Warcraft series will "change the world" is yet uncertain, but it does look like a promising strategy/RPG hybrid

Age of Empires II - The Celts
Historically, the Celts were fiercely aggressive on the battlefield. Age of Empires II will attempt to portray that fierceness with this offense-minded civ

Messiah
What could you possibly get if you were to throw together a baby, a futuristic urban culture and Satan? Interplay and Shiny sincerely hope it's a rockin' good time

Diablo II
Elliott Chin doesn't need no stinkin' rocket launcher. Just hand him his spellbook, his suit of Splint Mail +2, and his trusty footman's mace PreviewBringer... and he'll rescue the princess, recover the treasure and gain at least two levels in the process. Look no further than the massive three-part Diablo II preview for proof

Age of Empires II - The Saracens
These Middle Eastern states formed a strong unified region in the Age of Kings

SWAT 3
Sierra's SWAT series returns with this first-person, tactical shooter
Gabriel Knight III: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned
The Holy Grail and vampires? The shadow hunter returns to solve his strangest case yet

Pharaoh
Sierra's latest city-building historical sim takes us back to the time of ancient Egypt

Freespace 2
Freespace 2 promises some intruiging new features, including improved graphics and gameplay

Age of Empires II - The Byzantines
The most advanced civilization in Age II reveals her greatest secrets

Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
Find out what we think of this sequel after three weeks of intense gameplay

Prince of Persia 3D
Jordan Mechner's swashbuckling action hero returns in this full-3D sequel

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
GameSpot brings you an exclusive in-depth preview of Lara Croft's newest adventure

Delta Force 2
With better graphics and exciting voice-communication, Delta Force 2 should be a successful sequel

Age of Empires II - The Goths
Our eighth installment looks at the barbarians who sacked Rome

Age of Empires II - The Persians
Persia stands tall in AOE II with its magnificent war elephants and bonuses for quick growth and rebuilding

Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear
The upcoming add-on to the popular Tom Clancy game promises to include much more than the ordinary expansion pack

Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade
In this upcoming expansion, the Forge has been swapped out for a more conventional fantasy town known as the Elemental Conflux

Braveheart
Braveheart will win over fans of RTS and empire-building games while creating a new niche all its own

MiG Alley
MiG Alley captures the pinnacle of Korean war dogfighting and has the makings for success

Age of Empires II - The Teutons
Ancestors of modern-day Germany, the Teutons in AOE II come armed with great defensive power and heavy-duty attacks

Darkstone
Delphine's new RPG is light on narrative but heavy on walloping skeletons

Dungeon Keeper II Interview and Screenshot Gallery
Producer Nick Goldsworthy told us all about DK II's new features just as it was going gold. We've included more than 100 screens to go with it!

Age of Empires II - The Franks
The offense-minded Franks will have the most powerful cavalry in AOE II

Planescape: Torment
Where do you go after saving Baldur's Gate? To heaven and hell, and every place in between

Pool of Radiance II
With its return to AD&D gameplay, SSI promises to evoke the magic of the gold-box series that put it on the role-playing map

Age of Empires II - The Chinese
Our latest AOE II showcase turns from the Middle East to the Middle Kingdom

Force 21
Red Storm aims to put the "real" back into real-time strategy gaming with Force 21

Quake III: Arena
Id has set its sights on delivering the greatest multiplayer action game yet made. From what we've seen so far, it may just succeed

Age of Empires II The Turks
The Age II designers have great respect for the Turks and made sure to turn them into a formidable gameplay civilization

Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2
Ritual's F.A.K.K. 2 uses the Quake III engine to bring you action and combat in the Heavy Metal universe

KISS: Psycho Circus
You wanted the best, and you got the best. We have an interview with Psycho Circus developer Third Law, as well as CGW's preview of the game

Max Payne
Max Payne is brimming with attitude and split-second action as gamers explore the seamy underbelly of New York City. As an undercover DEA operative, he's not in the easiest of professions

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Our huge, two-part preview covers story details, units, armored vehicles, and more

Nocturne
At first we thought Nocturne was just another third-person action-adventure game. But that was before we saw the zombie hordes

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War
Combining the turn-based style of Panzer General II with the Warhammer 40K universe, Rites of War looks like the most promising game in SSI's series yet

Starfleet Command
Captain Picard and crew may have called it quits for a few years, but the Star Trek games keep coming. Based on the board game Starfleet Battles, this 3D real-time strategy game lets you command up to six starships simultaneously

Descent 3
With all-new environments, weapons, enemies, and a totally new 3D engine, Descent 3 hopes to make as big an impression as the original. We have information on it all, plus more than 30 screenshots

MechWarrior 3
Find out how Zipper Interactive is making sure the sequel to one of the best sci-fi sims ever will be worth the wait

Might and Magic VII
The tradition of knightly quests and hack-and-slash adventuring continues in the next chapter of New World's venerable RPG series

Homeworld
We've got the biggest Homeworld preview this side of the galaxy, complete with 65 screens spread over 15 pages

Drakan: Order of the Flame
Psygnosis' Drakan: Order of the Flame showcases incredible visuals, combat-filled gameplay, and fire-breathing dragons

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
Don the cloak of a Jedi and dive into this adventure game that parallels the movie storyline. Set to release five days after the film, this adventure promises a rich storyline and an immersive experience

Star Wars: Episode I Racer
Based on the exciting Podrace sequence in the movie, Episode I Racer promises fast-paced 3D racing action. Check out amazing in-game screens and movie stills

Seven Kingdoms II
Trevor Chan and his Hong Kong-based Enlight Software are hard at work on a sequel to Seven Kingdoms, a game that plays somewhat differently than the first

Slave Zero
Imagine a 3D shooter with Mechwarrior-like robotic warfare and Japanese anime and you have Slave Zero, the newest action game from Accolade

Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast
GameSpot brings you the exclusive preview for the upcoming Baldur's Gate expansion from Interplay, Tales of the Sword Coast

Total Annihilation: Kingdoms
Take 1997's Game of the Year, set it in a fantasy world, add a rich story, four distinct sides, and some incredible graphics - and what do you get? A game that should prove that Cavedog isn't just a one-hit wonder

Diamond Unleashes the TNT2
After getting to try out the Diamond Viper 770, Loyd Case clears up some of the confusion surrounding Nvidia's Riva TNT2 chip and discusses performance issues

Star Wars X-Wing Alliance
The newest X-Wing game is only a few weeks from shipping. We've secured 20 screenshots from the game, ten of them are never-before-seen exclusives

Metal Fatigue
Metal Fatigue's anime-style plot is full of betrayal and honor, and sets up the action with an almost King Lear type conflict

Lands of Lore III
If the development team can successfully deliver all the features it's promising, Lands of Lore III will clearly be the first big role-playing game of the year

Shogun: Total War
Combining Risk-style strategy with tactical combat in the vein of Myth: The Fallen Lords, Electronic Arts' Shogun is a promising strategy game set in 16th century Japan

Malkari
Malkari features a complex blend of space exploration, resource management, diplomacy, and tactical combat in the spirit of Master of Orion

Civilization II: Call to Power
After playing an exclusive beta, we're ready to show you just how Activision is trying to update this classic and add its own brand of gameplay as well

WarZone 2100
Warzone 2100's gameplay is designed to be fast and furious, while still offering all the complex decision-making that strategy gamers have come to relish

SimCity 3000
While SimCity 3000 is a return to basics, gameplay has gotten deeper and much of its complexity is hidden beneath a cleaner interface

A-10 Warthog
In this new flight sim, piloting an airplane is simulated in such great detail that it feels like you're really there

Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe
The Screamin' Demons over Europe should stand out in a World War II flight sim market that's quickly gone from desolate to overcrowded

Heroes of Might and Magic III
New World Computing is poised to release the third game in its addictive, beloved, and outstanding turn-based strategy game franchise

Starsiege
The third in the Earthsiege series, Starsiege can be considered both the end of one trilogy and the beginning of a new one

Black and White
Black and White looks to be Peter Molyneux's most ambitious game to date, attempting to create a more complex breed of strategy game

CGW's Star Wars Games Preview
Rogue Squadron and X-Wing Alliance are due to send the classic trilogy out with a Death Star-sized bang

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Alpha Centauri chronicles mankind's discovery of space travel and colonization of the stars and continues the tradition of intelligent gameplay Brian Reynolds nurtured in Sid Meier's Civilization II

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate
The Space Marines go head-to-head with the forces of Chaos in SSI's upcoming turn-based tactical game Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate

Settlers III
The third entry in Blue Byte's Settlers series promises many new features and options, including expanded multiplayer support and more extensive combat

Sin
The GameSpot editors played a late beta and found a game that promises enhanced interactivity within the gameworld and the outstanding level design you've come to expect from Ritual Entertainment

Railroad Tycoon II
We got a first look at an advanced beta of the sequel to Sid Meier's excellent empire-building railroad game, and the news from down on the tracks is good. This labor of love promises to wipe all memories of the word "Gold" from your mind.

Populous: The Beginning
We got our hands on an advanced beta of this long-delayed third game in the popular strategy series. More than a year late, The Beginning promises more variety, a huge multiplayer element, and impressive 3D graphics

Myth II: Soulblighter
The sequel to Bungie's acclaimed real-time tactical game promises more units, more magic, and enhanced graphics

Tomb Raider III
The ubiquitous Lara Croft returns with more than just some new outfits. With nonlinear level design, a rewritten engine, and the return of the dinosaurs, Tomb Raider III may just be the real sequel to the original

Gangsters
Learn why they call it organized crime as you extort, bribe, and murder your way to the top in Hothouse Creations' strategy game

Star Trek TNG: Birth of the Federation
Romulans, Klingon, Ferengi, and evenn the Borg fight over galactic real estate in this upcoming Star Trek: The Next Generation strategy game in the Master of Orion tradition

Half-Life
The OEM sampler of Valve's upcoming shooter gives us a taste of what the full game will be like. Read our first impressions and view two dozen new screenshots

font size=3> Heavy Gear II
One of this year's most highly anticipated sequels, Heavy Gear II distances itself from the original with an all-new 3D engine and more agile, humanoid-looking Gears

Return to Krondor
GameSpot returns to Krondor to preview Sierra's upcoming RPG sequel that features rich storytelling and the creative influence of novelist Raymond Feist

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division
What happens when you combine a newly created 3D-shooter engine with a love for anime? CGW's Thierry Nugyen gets an advance look at this sleeper action game due out this fall

Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome
Return to Age of Empires with Elliott Chin as he reports on the Rise of Rome, an upcoming expansion pack for Microsoft's popular strategy game

F-16 and MiG-29
NovaLogic prepares two simulations that will initially be released as a single game. Denny Atkin takes an advance look at F-16 Multirole Fighter and MiG-29 Fulcrum

Baldur's Gate
Desslock takes an advance look at BioWare's Baldur's Gate, a game that should not only mark the triumphant return of AD&D to monitors near you, but also the convincing return of role-playing games to the forefront of computer gaming

Pro Pilot '99
Can Sierra's second attempt at a civilian flight sim make up for its disappointing predecessor? Jeff Sengstack takes an advance look at the promising Pro Pilot '99

Heretic II
Armed with the Quake II engine and an over-the-shoulder perspective, Raven's sequel to Heretic promises to be more than just a Tomb Raider clone. Find out about the gameplay, the weapons, and more in our extensive preview

Starcraft: Brood War
Elliott Chin gets a hands-on look at the upcoming expansion pack for Blizzard's addicting and comlex strategy success. Don't miss an exclusive first look at new and improved units, campaign details, screenshots, and more

Klingon Honor Guard Update
Elliott Chin got his hands on the most recent build of MicroProse's upcoming Star Trek shooter. Get the story on play testing as well as more specific information on levels, weapons, and monsters

H.E.D.Z.
Lauren Fielder takes a behind-the-scenes look at Hasbro Interactive's upcoming release, which promises to take action and puzzle gaming in an entirely new direction

European Air War
Denny Atkin previews the sequel to 1942: Pacific Air War, Microprose's classic World War II flight sim

Caesar III
The latest entry in Impressions' Caesar series promises to combine the best elements of Civilization and SimCity

Fallout 2
Greg Kasavin finds out what's in store for the sequel to GameSpot's 1997 RPG of the Year, including story details and tons of screenshots

Mech Commander
FASA Interactive is taking the popular mechs and putting them in a real-time arena

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Westwood's upcoming real-time strategy game promises to be the true sequel to Command & Conquer

Dawn of War
Illusion Machine's upcoming real-time strategy game promises, three races, a whacky prehistoric setting, and plenty of humor

X-COM: Interceptor
MicroProse's takes you off of the battlefield and puts you behind the controls of a sleek spacecraft designed with only one function in mind - killing aliens

Trespasser: Jurassic Park
Dreamworks' upcoming dinosaur shooter has lots more going for it than just its license

Panzer Commander
SSI puts you behind the controls of about 40 various armored vehicles in actual WWII battle scenarios

Klingon Honor Guard
CGW's Denny Atkin gets details on MicroProse's upcoming 3D shooter set in the Star Trek universe

Jagged Alliance 2
Sirtech is revamping one of the most critically acclaimed tactical combat strategy games of all time

Deathtrap Dungeon
Eidos combines sex and violence in what it hopes will be the 3D action adventure of the '90s

Final Fantasy VII
We teamed up with GameSpot UK and PC Gaming World to bring you characters, storylines, and more for this epic RPG

Blood 2
Get ready for more violence, more action, and - of course - more blood in Monolith's sequel to its first-person gorefest

Vigilance
Lauren Fielder gets the story on SegaSoft's upcoming mission-based action-adventure game

Jane's F-15
Jane's upcoming F-15 sim promises to be one of the most advanced, realistic, and enjoyable flight simulators yet devised

Descent: Freespace
Trent Ward climbs in the cockpit and finds that Interplay is about to throw would-be pilots into a whole new world

Dune 2000
Trent Ward goes spice hunting with the House Atreides in our preview of Westwood Studios' remake of the classic Dune II

Battlezone
Trent Ward has the story on Activision's update of the classic 80s arcade game

Falcon 4.0
CGW's Denny Atkin test flies the long-awaited sequel to the King of Jet simulation

M1 Tank Platoon II
Microprose's M1 Tank Platoon II is finally coming, and Trent Ward has an exclusive first look

Dark Omen
We've got the exclusive preview on this real-time strategy sequel to Shadow of the Horned Rat

Diablo II
CGW's Elliot Chin give you the scoop on Diablo's upcoming reign of terror

Urban Assault
Trent Ward gets the scoop on Microsoft's latest action strategy game

Wing Commander: Prophecy
Trent Ward gets the exclusive story on the next chapter in Origin's space-combat series

Heavy Gear
Trent Ward gives you an exclusive in-depth, hands-on look at Activision's latest mech simulation

Lords of Magic
Lords of Magic has elements of real-time strategy, turn-based wargames, and detailed character development - and we have the exclusive preview

Tomb Raider II
Lara Croft, adventurer, tackles more enemies with new weapons in the sequel to Eidos' ever-popular Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II - and we've got the inside scoop /b>

Zork Grand Inquisitor
Ron Dulin tells you about the locations, the characters, the humor, and the history that could make Zork Grand Inquisitor the real return to Zork

Blade Runner
Westwood Studios gives us a sneak peak at its real-time, 3D adventure game Blade Runner. Check out our exclusive preview

Starcraft
GameSpot's got the exclusive on Starcraft, Blizzard's hot new real-time strategy title

Riven: The Sequel to Myst
We've got the exclusive inside look at Cyan's graphically beautiful, strangely puzzling, and eagerly anticipated sequel

Quake II
GameSpot editors Trent Ward and Moira Muldoon went down to Texas, where id let them inside the most anticipated game of the year - check out all the art, interviews, and surprises in our comprehensive preview

Dominion
Tactical combat is the name of the real-time strategy game in 7th Level's Dominion, and we've got an inside look at the units, races, structures, and powers that be in our exclusive, in-depth preview

Dark Reign
Activision seeks to perfect the art of the real-time strategy game in Dark Reign. Check out all the details in this exclusive in-depth preview

Starfleet Academy
Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of Kirk, Sulu, and the gang? Find out in our featured preview of Interplay's new sim - Starfleet Academy

 
Designer Diaries

Dark Reign 2
Dark Reign 2 is set to arrive by the end of this year, with an all new, fully 3D engine. In an ongoing series of designer diaries, Greg Borrud of developer Pandemic Studios, will give us insight into the development process. Updated 8/19/99
 
Diablo II
We know how difficult it might be for you to wait for the release of Diablo II. It'll be hard for us too. So to help the time pass, we'll be talking to key members on the Diablo II development team each month about the progress of the game. Updated 8/13/99
 
Nocturne
Production lead Jeff Mills discusses using flight-sim technology to make an action game and how exciting it is to play your own game. Updated 6/17/99
 
Homeworld
Homeworld is a strategy game that promises intense space combat in a truly sprawling 3D world. Relic founder, and one of the Homeworld programmers, Alex Garden, will be writing a monthly Designer Diary for us detailing the development process of this highly anticipated game. Updated 5/20/99
 
Heroes of Might and Magic III
Greg Fulton, the designer of Heroes of Might and Magic III, will be taking time out from his busy schedule to write two Designer Diaries a month. In this installment he jumps right into a description of the daily grind of game design. Updated 3/9/99
 
Close Combat III
Keith Zabalaoui, president of Atomic Games, discusses the history of Close Combat and why they chose the Russian Front as the subject for the third game in the series. Updated 1/26/99
 
Heavy Gear II
Production on Activision's highly anticipated sequel to Heavy Gear is nearing completion. Until its scheduled release in November, Heavy Gear II team members will provide GameSpot readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the game's developement. Updated 1/19/99
 
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Some are calling this new strategy game from Firaxis Software "Civilization in space." Designer Brian Reynolds would beg to differ. And who better than Reynolds himself to take you through the process of his design. Updated 3/15/99
 
Gabriel Knight III
Life after GK2 didn't give writer/designer Jane Jensen much time to relax. She's already started work on Gabriel Knight III and will talk about her experiences to GameSpot readers over the coming months up to its release. Updated 2/24/99

Third World
Game designer Ron Millar (of Dark Reign, Diablo, Starcraft, and Warcraft II fame) keeps you updated on the progress of his new company's first game. Updated 7/1/98
 
Anachronox
Tom Hall hears the wind whistling on the 54th floor in his latest update on ION Storm's upcoming RPG. Updated 7/21/98
 
Battlezone
In the coming months the Battlezone development team will be providing a behind-the-scenes look at this groundbreaking game. Updated 2/18/98

Grim Fandango
Tim Shafer will provide regular updates about the game's progress and shed some light on the process of game design at LucasArts. Updated 6/4/98

Monkey Island
Read about the making of The Curse of Monkey Island written by some of the key team members on the project at LucasArts. Updated 11/25/97

Zork Grand Inquisitor
Director Laird Malamed provides an insider's look at the next adventure title in the Zork series from Activision. Updated 11/5/97
 
Jack Nicklaus
Some may say that the members of the Jack Nicklaus golf team have the best job in the world. Find out how true it is. Updated 10/14/97

Conquest Earth
UK-based Data Design Interactive's Project Manager Eammon Barr fills us in on the features and progress of their action/strategy title for Eidos. Updated 8/12/97
 
Extreme Tactics
Get the latest word on the progress of this new real-time, multi-player war simulation from the developers themselves. Updated 7/29/97
 
Dark Reign
Producer Greg Borrud takes you behind the scenes of Activision's eagerly awaited real-timer. Updated 7/15/97
 
Quest for Glory: Dragon Fire
This sequel to the series will combine elements from various genres. Get the latest on how it's coming along by the team members themselves. Updated 7/11/97
 
 
Interviews

Ray Muzyka on Baldur's Gate II
As part of our Baldur's Gate II preview, we checked in with Bioware co-executive producer Ray Muzyka and talked with him about Baldur's Gate II's new magic, monsters and more

Ten Questions with Warren Spector
Ion Storm's executive producer, and the lead game designer of the highly-anticipated Deus Ex, answers ten probing questions

An Interview with Brian Reynolds
The designer of Alpha Centauri answers a few tough questions, including why he decided to restrict gameplay to one planet and how he would respond to critics who think his game might just be another Civilization II

What Happened to Ultima IX?
CGW and GameSpot team up to interview former Ultima IX team member Mike McShaffry about how Ultima IX, planned as a traditional Ultima RPG, became the action-oriented Ultima: Ascension

Et Tu, Bruce?
CGW's Ken Brown interviews Age of Empires designer Bruce Shelley about everything from changes in AOE2 to becoming a game designer

KillCreek Interview: Master Murderess!
Stevie Case, aka KillCreek, is more than a female Quake player. She's a helluva good Quake player! After all, she beat Romero one-on-one...

The Newest Legend of Quake: An Interview with Thresh
After winning one of John Carmack's Ferraris at E3, Thresh, aka Dennis Fong, is basking in his glory. GameSpot caught up with Fong to discuss his playing style, his new wheels, and more

Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
Chacko Sunny, producer for Activision's Heavy Gear, talks about life after MechWarrior 2 and the new Dream Pod 9 universe that will be the basis for the game

It's Millar Time
Veteran designer Ron Millar talks about why he left the Blizzard band wagon and struck out on his own; and tempts us with inside information on his latest project, Activision's Dark Reign

It's a Beautiful Day in The Neverhood
Designer Doug TenNapel discusses the creation of Klayman and life after clay

Alien Tongue: An Interview with Harry Horse
The creator of Drowned God speaks out about the secret history of humankind
 
Tom Hall
id, Apogee and beyond.
 
George Broussard
3D Realms' president on Prey gains and losses