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Tomb Raider Gold Demo
The Tomb Raider Gold demo is now available to download from the MGA (3.9 mb). The demo contains a portion of of Level 2 from Tomb Raider 1.

Tomb Raider Gold should be available in stores now.

Tomb Raider Gold includes the original Tomb Raider I, which has some of the best level design in the Tomb Raider series. Also included are the four Unfinished Business levels, which are very large and a great bonus.

Starcraft at Mac-O-Rama
STARCRAFT IS BACK IN STOCK! MAC-O-RAMA has one of the hottest Mac games of all time for only $35- the BEST price on the web. Price includesFREE Priority Mail shipping in the US. Don't forget... purchasing Starcraft at MAC-O-RAMA automatically enters you to win cool Starcraft action figures! Contest ends April 15, 1999.

Be sure to stop by http://www.mac-o-rama.com

Unreal 2.2.0 b3 Patch Released
Unreal Mac version 2.2.0b3 is now available. This version fixes several crash bugs in 2.2.0b2, particularly with multiplayer hosting and botmatches. Click here for more information and the downloads.

Important- The 2.2.0b3 patch will only work if you already have 2.2.0b2 installed. If you have an earlier version of Unreal, you have to download 2.2.0b2 first before applying the Beta 3 patch.

Railroad Tycoon 2 For Mac on it's way
Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh is heading down the tracks with a hefty boxcar load of game features including a sophisticated stock market, a multitude of maps and special Mac-version only features such as built-in speech support and three additional stand-alone scenarios. Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh, a strategy simulation game, is the highly-anticipated Mac version to PopTop Software's PC smash hit Railroad Tycoon II. Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh is being co-developed by PopTop and Mac gaming specialist Westlake Interactive. Developer-driven computer and video game publisher Gathering of Developers will ship Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh in spring 1999.

Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh places gamers in a world of big business, expansionism and engineering in which all aspects of the railroad industry can be controlled. The game will have 34 types of cargo and 59 train engines from around the world for building and expanding empires in over 30 different industries, such as coal, steel and textiles. Train robberies starring the infamous Jesse James, along with locomotive mishaps ranging from traffic jams to blow-ups, will force businesspeople to carefully choose their routes while maintaining tracks and stations.

Railroad Tycoon II for the PC caused a major commotion with PC gamers and we expect the Mac version to be a blockbuster title as well, said Phil Steinmeyer, CEO of PopTop Software and lead designer of Railroad Tycoon II. We are working closely with the Mac specialists at Westlake to ensure that Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh stays true to the original PC version that brought gamers hours of fun and railway riches.

The action of Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh begins in 1829. Players encounter numerous historical events like the Franco-Prussian War, the eruption of Mt. Krakatoa and the American Civil War. Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh will feature an 18 scenario campaign, including scenarios such as Whistle Stops and Promises (Northwest US circa 1902), When the Walls Come Down (Eastern Europe and Russia circa 1990), and Excess on the Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul circa 1850). Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh will also have 15 stand-alone scenarios and a scenario editor that allows gamers to import maps from satellite photos or create their own.

Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh has a sophisticated economic system and a simulated stock market that allows money moguls to test their entrepreneurial prowess. Gamers must pay attention to the market and rising financial opportunities that could set the stage for an economic sweep. Players can increase their fortunes by issuing bonds, selling stocks or purchasing other companiesí stocks. Through the acquisition of competitor's stock, gamers can oust opposing chairmen from their posts and institute an economic takeover. Furthermore, new companies and railroads can be started through personal cash and investment. With more railroads, increased assets and heightened power, the player will become the ultimate railroad tycoon.

Players can take on real railroad tycoons from the character library. Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh has over 35 famous capitalists, expansionists and leaders to challenge the player. From the accomplished German leader Otto Von Bismark to the shrewd American capitalist Cornelius Vanderbilt, gamers will need to outsmart and outmaneuver these historical statesmen and financiers to gain their own famed position.

Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh is based upon PopTopís proprietary S3D engine, which allows for highly detailed 3D graphics and rendering. The engine, powering 300,000 polygons displayed on the screen at once, generates real-world environments, terrain and a competitive arena. Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh supports 800x600 or 1024x768 resolution. Tycoons can test the building and financial skills of other Mac gamers as Railroad Tycoon II for the Macintosh supports AppleTalk, as well as multiplayer play using a TCP/IP.