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3D Action Games

The 3D Gaming Scene

http://www.pol.umu.se/html/ac/mainpage.htm

Describes in detail every 3D action game available, beginning with the original—Wolfenstein 3D. Download working demos and shareware versions from this page, or just read a helpful description of each game. Includes a screen shot from each game, the type of 3D engine used in the game, and provides cheat FAQs and walkthroughs.


The All-Time Best Doom Levels

http://doomgate.cs.buffalo.edu/~williams/

The best DOOM and DOOM II add-on levels are now available in one place. You no longer have to hunt far and wide for add-on DOOM levels, only to find that they stink. This page, provides dozens of the best levels available. Most of these levels include new monsters; new textures, lighting, and sound; and even new weapons. Get ready to die!


CyberMage

http://www.ea.com/origin/english/prod-info/pc-cd/current-titles/cybermage/index.html

Download screenshots of the shareware version of Origin's CyberMage, meet the designer, or check out the steep system requirements of this highly acclaimed futuristic sorcery game.


Dark Forces Editors and Utilities

http://www2.best.com/~dalton/DarkForces/utils.html

Provides level and monster editors, math coprocessor patches, graphics file converters, and screen savers for LucasArts' Dark Forces 3D action game.


Djinni's Hexen-Editing Page

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/2298/

A well-organized site for fans of Hexen, one of the best-selling 3D action games ever. This sword and sorcery follow up to Heretic can now be customized using a number of different utilities. This site provides the best MAP editors, Lump tools (for adding your own graphics), and notebuilders available. Also included are FAQs, technical specs, sound lists, and parts inventories.


Doom and Doom II Secrets

http://www.cen.uiuc.edu/~mb9530/secrets.html

A complete description of every secret area in every version of Doom, Ultimate Doom, Doom II, and Heretic. Click on one of the listed games to see a text description, or choose to see a map of each level.


Duke Nukem 3D Resource Page

http://www.3drealms.com/duke3d.html

Contains every conceivable piece of information on Duke Nukem 3D, the hottest action shoot 'em up since Doom II. This site provides a comprehensive FAQ (which you are encouraged to read before sending e-mail to 3D Realms), a list of bug fixes in the latest software update, and fixes for problems with different CPUs. Also included in this site is a list of every ftp site containing Duke Nukem's shareware and updates, and links to every available Duke Nukem and 3D Realms Web site.


NOTE: Access this site first because the other Duke Nukem sites are always busy, which means snail's pace access times.


GameNet

http://www.gamenet.com/

A Mac gamer subscriber service. Provides 24-hour access to BBS and server (for play) devoted to Mac games such as Marathon, Power Poker, and Chuck Yeager's Air Combat. Subscribers can order games at discount prices.


id software

http://www.idsoftware.com/

Home page of the creators of Doom, Doom II, and the long awaited Quake. The success of id software's games is so great that accessing this site is almost impossible. Check out similar sites first to see if the softare updates, levels, or patches you need are available.


Mech Warrior 2 and Clan of the Ghost Bear Page

http://www.lookup.com/Homepages/69636/Mech/mech_text.html

Complete resource for the 3D battle simulator MechWarrior II, from Activision. This site includes detailed information on the best way to fight different 'Mechs and all the cheat codes for Mech-warrior II and the expansion pack. In addition, an invaluable list of utilities includes 'Mech editing software, patches for version 1.1 and Windows 95, information on running the game from the hard drive, and custom .AVIs.


Quake

http://www.texas.net/~wise/quake.htm

A comprehensive site for id software's long awaited sequel to Doom II. Quake is a true 3D MUD that uses FTP/IP and runs on a server. Access this site to find a lengthy description of the game's new tech-nology, proposed features, and design history. This site also includes a number of documents listing console commands, technical specs for level editor programmers, and release notes from id. Find out what makes Quake so different from Doom and the Doom engine.


The Tenth Planet

http://www.bethsoft.com/cgi-bin/10thplanet.cgi?Lite

Bethesda's team-up with Centropolis Entertainment, the producers of Independence Day and Stargate, promises to be a breakthrough in 3D science fiction action games. Find out about the storyline for The Tenth Planet, the game's development (it isn't finished yet), and download screen shots and sounds from the game.


Terminator Future Shock

http://www.bethsoft.com/cgi-bin/futureshock.cgi?Lite

What's the third installment of the Terminator series like? Download an awesome demo (19 MB!), check out screen shots of the game, view movies of the intro, or upgrade the commercial version. This site has a little something for every Terminator gaming fan.


3D Strategy Games


Crusader No Remorse

http://www.ea.com/origin/english/prod-info/pc-cd/current-titles/crusader/index.html

Meet the designer of this 3D action shooter from Origin with an interface similar to Command and Conquer. Download a video demo (.AVI or .MOV), or check out the sound clips. Click on Product Demos to access Origin's game demo software


Diablo

http://www.blizzard.com/diablo.htm

What's all the fuss about the most anticipated RPG game of 1996? Check out the awesome graphics of this game, read the storyline, and see if your system can handle Blizzard's RPG jauggernaut.


Ishi Press

http://www.portal.com/~rww/pub_ishi.html

Complete information, including software, for the ancient Japanese game of GO. Links to tutorials, books, software, game sets, etc.


Justin's Command and Conquer Web Page

http://www.cam.org/~jlee06/cc.html

A detailed site dedicated to Command & Conquer, voted by many as the best PC game of 1995. This site is filled with tips for beating your opponents, getting out of messes, and multiplayer tactics. Invaluable is the files section, which includes the latest patches and a new level editor, CCEDIT. Includes links to other interesting sites dedicated to Command & Conquer.


Player's Lists

http://www.zorda.com/playlst/

Join a players list for Hexen, DOOM I/II, CivNET, Command & Conquer, and Warcraft II. Simply choose the game, click on Add Yourself to the <game> List, then fill out the form. A great resource for 3D game strategists.


Raptor's Warcraft and Warcraft II Page

http://www.accent.net/jsdurand/war.htm

Page provides links to Warcraft II leagues, downloadable demos of Warcraft (I and II), screen shots, the Warcraft newsgroup, the Kali patch for playing over the Internet, and a PUD area, where you can download battlefields made by other Warcraft fanatics.


Welcome to Dave's Warcraft 2 Page

http://www.teleport.com/~conrad/war2/war2.shtml

A good fan page for Blizzard's Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness strategy game. Includes reviews of the game, cheats, screen shots of the game, strategy guides, software add-ons, newsgroups, and links to related pages.


Adventure Games


Activision Zork Nemesis

http://www.activision.com/zorknem/zorkhome.html

Activision's Zork page introduces the latest chapter in the Zork saga. The page describes the game, discusses its connection with the Zork legacy, provides screen shots of each of the puzzles and more.


Daggerfall

http://www.bethsoft.com/cgi-bin/daggerfall.cgi?Lite

The latest 3D adventure game is the sequal to Bethesda Software's The Elder Scrolls: Arena. This site describes the game in detail, provides a downloadable demo, includes hundreds of screen shots, and even MIDI files from the game.


Dungeon Keeper

http://www.bullfrog.co.uk/games/dungeon/index.html

Read about Bullfrog software's first role-playing adventure game—Dungeon Keeper. This page includes a description of the game (you are in control of monsters that must guard a treasure) and images.


The Myst Hint Guide

http://www.astro.washington.edu/ingram/myst/index.html

Clues to solving those vexing puzzle problems in Myst are now available. This site, one of the top 5% visited on the Web, provides hints organzized by world. There is no walkthrough at this URL, but the hints should help you solve traps when you're completely stumped. If you ever wondered why such a mentally torturous game was ever created, FAQs near the end of the page will answer your questions.


Prepare to Get Maxxed AutoDesk 3D Studio

http://server1.autodesk.com/prod/mm/3d.htm

Ever wonder what game designers use to create the beautiful virtual worlds seen in such classics as Myst and Buried in Time 2? 3D Studio is one of the most popular 3D packages for digital artists in the gaming world, and is also used in television, movies, and even the courtroom. Check out the demos link to download .MPEG movies and stills of works created with this amazing 3D animation package.


Return to Krondor

http://www.7thlevel.com/sevlinfo/pressrel/krondor.htm

The sequel to the successful Betrayal at Krondor is under wraps, but this press release might give you some clues to how it will play. Stay tuned at this site for more info on this anticipated sequel.


Review of Phantasmagoria

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~larme/phantas.html

Detailed Web site for Sierra On-Line's mysterious, beautiful, and controversial adventure game Phantasmagoria. This site includes all the hints, cheats, and walkthrough information you'll need if you get really stumped. More interesting, however, is a detailed account on why this game has been banned in Australia! If you haven't played the game yet, this site will certainly pique your interest.


Welcome, to the Shrine of Zork

http://www.bf.rmit.edu.au/~s9205250/Zork_Shrine.html

All things Zork, from the very beginning, when Zork was a text-only adventure. FAQs, complete solution guides to every game, interviews with Zork creators, game maps, and a guest sign-in book complement this site.


Companies


7th Level

http://www.7thlevel.com/

These guys have been busy, and it shows. Read about the latest gaming project, check out their Free Demos section, visit the Company Store, or try out their Chat feature, where you can communicate with other gaming fiends.


Aristoplay, Ltd.

http://intergalactic.com/aris.htm

Provides company information and a catalog for this maker of educational computer games. Also provides Aristokids, a free newsletter that offers games and fun facts.


Bethesda Software Current Projects

http://www.bethsoft.com/cgi-bin/upcoming.cgi

This unusual home page for one of the best-known gaming companies provides a number of links to other pages at the bottom of the home page. Descriptions of current projects appear before the links. Click on the current project of interest to learn more about each game, to see screen shots, and to download playable demos.


Capstone Software

http://www.intracorp.com/capstone.html

Provides home site for Capstone Software, producers of Witchaven II, Chronomaster, William Shatner's Tek War, and the original Witchaven video games. Includes downloadable demos and screen shots. Also includes ordering information and technical support.


Cosmic JamStain

http://uptown.turnpike.net/~Makari/CJS/

Producers of "Attack of the Schmoog" video game and the upcoming "The Fall." Includes game background, producers history, and suggestions page.


Epic Megagames

http://www.epicgames.com/

See some examples of why Epic's motto is "Only for Pentium. Only for Windows 95." This site provides information on Epic's latest releases and tantalizing upcoming products. Download demos of their latest 2D and 3D shoot 'em ups, contact Epic employees, or read the latest news on their collaboration with other game companies.


InterPlay Productions

http://www.interplay.com/website/default.html

Hot site from the creators of Descent II, Virtual Pool, and Stonekeep. Download new Interplay demos, read about their game ports to Sony Playstation and Sega Saturn, see what's brewing with their Hollywood connections, or check out the company store. This colorful site also includes The MUD List, a lengthy list of MUDs on the Net.


LucasArts Entertainment Company Presents

http://www.lucasarts.com/menu.html

If you've got a few minutes, enter this page's URL, then go grab a cold one. Although the graphics are a little ambitious for a 28.8 connection, the page provides unique, useful links not found at other sites. Check out LucasArts' Entertainer magazine, shop the company store, or download demos from their library of games. The Recruitment Center is for all those who dreamed of working in the gaming business.


Microprose Software

http://www.microprose.com/mpshp.html

Creators of the award-winning Civilization and X-Com strategy games. This humorous site includes info on future projects, Cool Stuff—Microprose products—and technical help.


Pop Rocket, Inc.

http://www.poprocket.com/

Provides home site for Pop Rocket games, producers of Total Distortion. Includes game background, links to the Shockwave Game Arena, Rocket Shop, press releases, and interviews with the game designers. Also includes online contests, merchandise, and ordering information.


Shadow Island Games

http://www.pbm.com/

Play by electronic mail (PBEM) Olympia and Arena at this site. Provides game background, dice server services, and information about PBEM games.


Sierra On-Line

http://www.sierra.com/

This opening page and the Guest page for Sierra On-Line is small compared to the Welcome page you can access if you join their "club." Click on Join to sign up for Sierra's club; click on Members if you are already a member. If you can find their Demos link, you will have hit paydirt. This site is updated daily.


Sony Electronic Publishing

http://www.sepc.sony.com/SEPC/index.html

Do you want to get the latest information on Sony PlayStation and Psygnosis games and products? This site provides upcoming game information, technical specifications, and previews.


Virgin Zesty Bytes

http://www.virgin.com/

Virgin Interactive's home page provides a number of snack treats for the gaming addict. Dip into the Tasty Samples to read about Virgin's current product line and to download several working demos. The pub-lisher of the immensely popular 11th Hour sequel to 7th Guest, provides links and information for this salty brain stumper.


Virtual Entertainment

http://www.cts.com/~vrman/

Provides information about VR Slingshot interactive virtual sport games. Includes detailed descriptions, pictures, and ordering information. Provides online test version of VR Slingshot.


Flight Simulators


Air Havoc Controller for Windows

http://com.primenet.com/rainbow/

Instead simulating flying the plane, this time you simulate being an air traffic controller. Air Havoc utilizes 3D graphics at 640×480 resolution along with 28 different aircraft. Site provides sample images and video clips of the game.


Battlecruiser 3000AD Unofficial FAQ and Home Page

http://lookup.com/homepages/55306/battle.html

Find out the status of Take 2's Battlecruiser 3000AD. Read the gossip on its delays and beta pirates, download the demo, check out screen shots and the latest FAQ, and read e-mail from the game's principal developer.


Embry-Riddle Flight Simulation Links

http://macwww.db.erau.edu/www_virtual_lib/aviation/flightsim.html

Can you think of a better place to access flight simulator links than from the largest flying school in the country? This page includes dozens of links to the best Web sites on flying games and flight simulators.


First Eurofighter Air Wing

http://www.ef2000.com/

For pilots of the flight simulator Eurofighter 2000, published by Ocean Software. Visit with other pilots in the Officer's Club, find that cheat code you've heard about in the Pilot Forum, download the latest patch and FAQ file, or ask for technical help in the Maintenance Hanger. A thorough site for Eurofighter fans.


Flight Unlimited

http://www.lglass.com/flight.html

Considered by many to be the most realistic flight simulator to date, the home page for this amazing program provides screen shots and descriptions of different planes and courses in the game. Really only an introduction to Flight Unlimited.


Military Simulations Inc.

http://www.military-sim.com/

Professional-type flight simulators for your personal computer. Check out their newest title, "Back to Bagdad—The Ultimate Desert Storm Simulation." Other products and ordering information also provided.


Military Simulations Back to Baghdad

http://www.military-sim.com/

Can Falcon Gold be eclipsed? Find out if Back to Baghdad's F-16 is more accurate. This page describes the game's development, provides a contest for registered users, and includes links to companies that helped develop the game, including SPOT satellite imagery, Thrustmaster, CH, and Digital Workshop.


TekMate Home of the Skunks

http://rampages.onramp.net/~tekmate/

The makers of Virtual Skunks, plane add-on software to Microsoft Flight Simulator and Flight Sim's Air-craft Factory includes free downloadable airplanes, a gallery of aircraft, and a "plane locator." If you're interested in flying your favorite WW II bomber, Thompson Trophy classic, 90's jet airliner, or any-thing else, chances are good you'll find it in one of TekMate's 23 plane collections.


Terran Confederate Underground

http://cray-ymp.acm.stuorg.vt.edu/~bryantpe/underground/

Covers the Wing Commander series of games by Origin. Download patches, mission profiles, ship and weapon editors, and many other files for tweaking Wing Commander I-IV. Read the story for each game, learn about the characters and view every ship, and search the index for information on other elements of this series.


Thrustmaster Home Page

http://www.thrustmaster.com/

The manufacturer of the most advanced flight controls available provides help setting up controllers in Windows 95, patches and updates, technical support, FAQs about Thrustmaster products, developer support, and the latest news.


U.S. Navy Fighters The Unofficial Home Page

http://wwwedu.cs.utwente.nl/~kamps/usnf.html

This highly detailed fan page for Electronic Arts' U.S. Navy Fighters provides secret key codes and cheats for the game, lengthy help and information on the Ukraine 1997 Campaign and Marine Fighters add-ons, information on EA's ATF flight simulator, and files that let you fly any plane. This page also contains a number of custom missions.


The USENET Guide to Falcon 3

http://cactus.org/~knutson/UGF3/UGF3.book.html

Incredibly detailed listing of USENET threads about Spectrum Holobyte's famous Falcon 3.0 flight simulator. This well-organized site has ten sections, including Trivia, Setup, Tips and Strategy, and Quirks and Bugs. These categories are broken down into hundreds of subcategories. If you can't find it here, you dreamt it!


Warbirds Internet Multi-Player Flight Simulation

http://www.icigames.com/

Download the Warbirds software, then sign up to fly against other Internet gaming fanatics. This site provides a FAQ to answer all your questions (a must read), the demo for downloading, and rates for playing on the Warbirds Internet network. Exciting!


Welcome to CRC and the Air Warrior Community

http://www.cris.com/~Flitesim/index.shtml

The place to link up with other Air Warrior pilots who want to fly with or against each other using the CRC network. Download Kesmai's multiplayer game—Air Warrior—, find out about Upcoming Scenarios (simulated WWII battles), read how to subscribe to CRC, or check out links to Military, Aviation, Gaming, and WWII sites.


Werewolf vs. Commanche

http://www.novalogic.com/wvsc.html

Novalogic's head-to-head helicopter action game/flight simulator is described in detail at this site. If you're looking for a complex deathmatch with an opponent in helicopters, this game is it.


Game Developer Sites


3D Engine List

http://www.cs.tu-berlin.de/%7Eki/engines.html

Check out the Special Categories sidebar on this page; it includes dozens of demos, shareware engines, and even a full working engine for developing your own 3D action game. This nicely organized site includes tons of 3D gaming information.


Commercial 3D Graphic Game Engines

http://www.cs.tu-berlin.de/~ki/game_eng.html#dnukem

Provides simple, informative information on the type of 3D game "engine" used by 3D games, such as DOOM, Hexen, and Duke Nukem. Simple page is helpful if you need specific info on the capabilities of each game.


Digital Dialect

http://www.primenet.com/~mcase/

Develops 3D game engines and 3D games for Sega, Sony Playstation, and the PC. Read about Digital Dialect's latest 3D game engine, CANCUN, which boasts sloping walls, correct perspective at all angles (even looking up and down), 6 degrees of camera movement, dynamic lighting, and 3D monsters.


EVPA

http://market.net/gaming/ev/index.html

Provides home site for EVPA, an association that concentrates on game play-testing and demonstrations. Includes membership information, provisions, and contact information.


G.A.C. Computer Services

http://rampages.onramp.net/~campbel/

Develops games for BBSs, PCs, and Web servers. Provides catalogs and demos of products, which you can download and pay for via credit card. Game modules include Lucky Star Casino Ship, InterLORD, and the Realm of Vanadia.


Gray Design Associates

http://delta.com/gda.com/gda.htm

Provides educational (typing tutors) and entertainment programs for teachers, parents, game enthusiasts to download or purchase. Specializes in 3D action-adventure games and jigsaw puzzle games. Provides links to game demos, pricing, and ordering info.


IBM OS/2 Games Home Page

http://www.austin.ibm.com/os2games

IBM home page for OS/2 game developers and game enthusiasts. Includes product announcements, demos, press releases, a developer's corner, and gaming tips.


Jeff Lander's Home Page

http://www.lainet.com/~jeffl/

Showcases the Dagger 3D engine, which is being used to develop a new game called Varuna's Forces for Sega, Sony Playstation, PC, and other platforms. Examine the technical specs on this engine and several utilities included with it, such as the Havoc renderer and Height Mapping Terrain System.


Pie in the Sky Software

http://www.catalog.com/psky/

Provides sales of Pie's 3D GCS (Games Creation System) software. Includes detailed product background, links to games created with GCS, downloadable demos, and ordering information.


Hardware


CH Products

http://www.chproducts.com/

If you're a die-hard flight simulator fanatic, check out the F-16 Series link on the Gaming Gear page. CH's F-16 Fighterstick, Pro Peddles, and Pro Throttle will turn heads (watch your six!). This page also lets you leave messages for the company, download CH drivers and other free software, and get technical specs on all CH "sticks."


Creative Zone

http://www.creaf.com/zonemenu.html

Creative Technologies' Web site provides three publications: Music Pub, Entertainment Arcade, and Business Center. Check out these publications to see the latest in gaming and sound technology. The Creative Zone also includes links to a directory of every Web page they have, information on anything you'd ever want to know about their Sound-, Modem-, and VideoBlaster products, and an online newsstand. This is a huge Web site.


Diamond Multimedia

http://www.diamondmm.com/

Click on Entertainment and Visual Systems to read about Diamond's newest 3D graphics accelerators and video cards. Read about their next trade show, employment opporunities, and product specs.


Forte Vfx1

http://www.fortevr.com

VR headsets are hot these days, and Forte's Web site shows why the Vfx1 is one of the hottest. Download the newest drivers for their headset, play with beta drivers for Windows 95, see how you can use this headset with VRML, and find out which games are compatible with this device.


head on by Eiger Labs

http://www.eigerlabs.com/headon.htm

Read about Eiger's modem, which lets you talk to your opponent while you play modem games against each other. Find retailers, locate opponents with their directory, and see if your favorite game is compatible.


Mag zine

http://www.maginnovision.com/

Tired of your 14" monitor you bought with that AT back in 1990? Check out Mag's DX17T monitor or choose the perfect monitor using their Select-A-Screen decision maker. This site also lets you contact tech support, learn more about monitors using their Glossary of Monitor Terms, and e-mail Mag employees.


Virtual I/O

http://www.vio.com/

See what free stuff is available for the Virtual I/O glasses, locate retailers, see which games are com-patible, talk to developers, and read company info. Currently these glasses are the leader in VR headset sales.


Welcome to the SpaceTec IMC WebKeep

http://www.spacetec.com/Hard%20Disk/WEB_SITE/Spacetec.html#imc

Home page for the Spaceball Avenger, a 3D 6-axis game controller that is a hit among 3D action gamers. Read about the Avenger and SpaceTec's other products, check to see if your favorite game is compatible, get tech support and FAQs, or click on Cool Quotes to see what other game players have to say.


Horror Games


Computer Games Rating Guide

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~larme/phguide.html

Read what it takes to get an RC, MA, M, or G rating on a computer game. This measuring system is similar to the National Motion Picture Rating Association's movie ratings. This page also discusses the possible reasons why Phantasmagoria was banned in several countries.


Fade to Black

http://www.atw.fullfeed.com/~jkrutke/f2b.htm

A violent, nerve-wracking 3D game with villians and monsters that resembles the older, less sophisticated Alone in the Dark. This page provides hints, lets you download the demo, displays screen shots taken from the game, and provides technical information.


Gabriel Knight Help and Hints Home page

http://www.westga.edu/~jgibson/gk2/

Reviews the original Gabriel Knight game and the sequal: The Beast Within. Download patches for the original Sins of the Fathers, sign the Guestbook, and download the complete walkthrough. This site also provides e-mail help. If you get stuck, send off an e-mail to the Webmaster of this page. Very helpful!


Into the Void

http://www.playmatestoys.com/pages/pie/itv.htm

Will you survive against alien races bent on your destruction? Read about this space simulation that takes place largely in the nebulous void of empty space. This page provides a detailed sysnopsis of the game and screen shots.


Psychic Detective

http://www.ea.com/eastudios/psychic/psychic.html

What's so frightening about this Electronic Arts game? Check out the screen shots on this page to see the types of characters you'll be dealing with to solve this murder mystery. This site also provides a down-loadable film of the intro (it's 10 MB!).


Shivers

http://www.iinet.net.au/~quandary/issue5/shiv.html

Provides a lengthy review of Sierra's spooky horror game for teenagers.


Trilobyte Software

http://www.tbyte.com/digs/door.htm

This graphically intense (read: slow) site for the company that created 7th Guest and 11th Hour includes a number of "rooms" to explore (access |the Map page). Check out the Gallery, Theater, and Music Room for neat images, movies, and sound. The Table of Contents link has e-mail addresses for every employee of Trilobyte.


Humorous Games


Cannon Fodder II

http://happypuppy.com/games/link/canfod2.htm

Download a working demo of one of the silliest "strategy" games made. The only instructions that come with this game are "Kill all enemies." Black humor at its finest in the gaming world.


Earthworm Jim II

http://www.playmatestoys.com/pages/pie/ewjpc.htm

Download the demo to this hilarious weirdfest with Earthworm Jim and his sidekick Snott. This page includes .WAVs of Jim's infamous expressions, screen shots from the game, and the storyline. Fun!


Gearheads

http://spider.media.philips.com/media/games/cat_rom/games/gearheads/gh_main.html

Find out how violent wind-up toys can be in this crazy 3D strategy game. This page describes the game and includes screen shots, a downloadable demo, and Gearheads merchandise.


Information about Lemmings 3D the Demo

http://www.cs.umu.se/~mnlchm/l3demo.html

This fan page provides links for downloading Pygnosis' latest Lemmings adventure—Lemmings 3D. You can also download the cheat codes and the walkthrough, or contact other Lemmings nuts at the Lemming newsgroup.


Orion Burger

http://www.sanctuary.com/cgi-bin/htimage/conf/EntProducts.conf?64,291

See screen shots of Sanctuary Woods' latest children's game, read the press release, or order it on the spot. At press time, the only way to get a demo of this was to buy the PC Gamer Magazine's CD-ROM.


You Don't Know Jack

http://www.berksys.com/www/products/ydkj.html

The hottest game on the party circuit has a Web page with info on question packs, a free demo, system requirements, and press releases. If you think one of the answers is in error, you can e-mail the Webmaster. If you do, be funny!


Life Simulators


The Civilization Page

http://www.lilback.com/civilization/

A detailed Netscape 2 Web page for the Microprose simulation Civilization. This Web site discusses in detail the purpose of the computer game and Avalon Hill's original board game. You can also download FAQs, files from sections for the Mac, Amiga, and PC, and get information on CivNet and Civilization II, the sequal to this popular game.


Jerry Moore's Sim Stuff Web Page

http://www.vcnet.com/jmoore/simstuff.htm

Download cheat programs written in Visual Basic for SimCity 2000, Simlife, SimAnt, and other Maxis simulators. A description for each program is provided. This page also includes different winning cities created by Jerry Moore and other SimCity addicts.


Maxis, Inc. Home Page

http://www.maxis.com/index.html

If this page doesn't look right and you become a little concerned, you probably need to be playing more games. This detailed Web site for the largest computer "simulation" gaming company includes a company store, tips and hints, the latest Maxis news, and game demo downloads.


Magazines


Coming Soon! Magazine

http://www.megatoon.com/~t15/index.html

This Web e-zine provides dozens of reviews for all the gaming platforms, monthly articles about gaming hardware compatibility, and sneak preview articles for games that haven't been released. Other gaming industry news appears at the bottom of the page.


Computer Gaming World

http://www.zdnet.com/gaming/

This popular gaming magazine provides tons of reviews of the latest games, an online archive of back issues, a library of patches and demo files, and the latest Features stories and cover articles. The What's New link also provides daily industry news. The only way to get to this page was through the Ziff-Davis Home Page.


Electronic Gaming Monthly

http://www.nuke.com/egm/egm.htm

This busy site has everything imaginable for gaming fanatics. Like the magazine, this site is organized into topics. Read the latest feature articles, check out reviews on games EGM considers hot, and see who in the gaming world is in the spotlight in the Interview section.


Game Guide

http://techweb.cmp.com/ng/gameguide/gameguid.htm

Find out about interactive games on the Web, see what Game Guide considers the best.


Game Informer

http://www.winternet.com/~gionline/

You can subscribe to the real "paper lovers" edition of this video gaming mag (the kind you get by snail mail), or just peruse the links on this page. Check out the Back Issues link for select articles found in the magazine. The Secret Access: Codes of the Week choice is a must see if you think you've done everything possible on that Playstation game you wore out.


hyper@ctive

http://hyperactive.com/games/index2.html

E-zine out of Australia that provides previews of new games, reviews, a download area, a cheats section, and the vault, a collection of reviews of "older" games (it seems anything over 6 months).


NEXT Generation Magazine

http://www.next-generation.com/

A busy site filled with live chat, the latest reviews of games for every PC, Mac, and video gaming platform, and a number of downloadable videos of gaming in progress. Their well-organized archives let you search by platform: hundreds of reviews and news flashes are available. This site is updated daily.


Nuke InterNETWORK

http://www.nuke.com/

Check out the great interface of this online maga-zine and magazine publisher that strives to use the hottest technology available. Sendai, the parent company of such popular gaming magazines as Electronic Gaming Monthly, Computer Games Magazine, and Cinescape, provides a number of unique features at this Web site. Their Chat forums on gaming let you communicate in real time with anyone else. Register for their monthly contest.


PC Gamer Online

http://www.pcgamer.com/

Check the contents of the latest issue of PC Gamer, contact PC Gamer staff, or read about their new CD that comes with the magazine. The Demos area lists a number of game demos you can download that aren't on the monthly CD-ROM.


MUDs: Multiple User Dungeons


The Angel's Roleplaying Bookmarks

http://www.io.com/~lange/mudlists/mudlists.html

A lengthy list of dozens of MUDs, MUSHes, and MOOs organized by science fiction, horror, fantasy, superheroes, and more.


Arcadia MUD

http://www.arcadia.net/

Find out if you would like to join this detailed MUD by reading the FAQ and history of Arcadia. See a list of all the characters, contact the game administrators and Web page designers, and check out 3D maps of the Arcadia world.


Kingdoms

http://www.dd.chalmers.se/~kingdoms/Kingdoms.html

A straightforward page that describes this medieval-esque fantasy MUD. Connect to Telnet by clicking on A Telnet Connection to Kingdoms, see who's currently playing, or read the Kingdom's documentation for Wizards (the FAQ).


Mortal Realms

http://192.216.48.20/

If you have Windows, download the MrTerm Terminal Package so that you can play this extensive MUD with a simple command interface. Experienced players can also download utilities to add areas to this world.


The MUD List

http://www.interplay.com/mudlist/mud/list.aph

The most complete MUD list on the Web, with over 600 MUDs listed. The list is alphabetical and includes the MUD name, address, IP number, and port. Updated quarterly.


The MUD/MUSH/MOO Catalog of Catalogs

http://www.educ.kent.edu/mu/catofcat.html

This simple site provides links to the largest MUD and other Internet game lists in the country.


Outer Space

http://mud.stack.urc.tue.nl/

Check out a new MUD out of the Netherlands. This site provides info on the MUD's setting, FAQs on joining as a Wizard and signing up to play, information on usable domains, and a connection for beginning the game.


The Realm

http://www.realmserver.com/

Sierra On-line's graphical MUD promises to be the future in Internet MUD gaming. Create a 3D character and enter him or her into the fantasy world. You can also chat and solve puzzles using this service.


Welcome to the World Wide Web Dungeon

http://www.cling.gu.se/~cl0polau/3wd/3wd.htm

This isn't really a MUD, but is an interesting 3D dungeon you navigate through on the Web. Eventually all MUDs might look like this. The interface provides six arrows; click on the direction you want to go, wait a few seconds, and you're closer to your goal.


Shareware/Freeware Game Directories


Gamer's Inn

http://www.gamersinn.org/

Click on the Levels link to access Deathmatch levels for DOOM, DOOMII, Descent, and Heretic. The Files link takes you to an easy to use page with Arcade, Adventure, and Simulation games for the Mac and PC. Click on GPB to see a list of gamers who want to play deathmatches over the Internet. A well-organized site.


Games Domain

http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/

The oldest gaming resource on the Web now has sites in the U.K., U.S., and Russia. You can search for a particular game using the search engine at the top of the page. This page also provides the latest news on additions to the Domain, information on GD Magazine, ,


Happy Puppy's PC Hit 100 Game Downloads

http://happypuppy.com/games/link/index.html

Your one-stop HQ for demos/crippleware/ shareware of the 100 hottest games on the market. Scroll through the candy aisle and click on your game of interest. Stop by the Boneyard for downloads of slideshows and demos of older games. This well-designed site should be bookmarked if you're addicted to gaming.


Intel Software Showcase

http://pentium.intel.com/procs/homepc/software/index.htm#ent

Intel's shareware/freeware page contains entertainment, productivity, and educational software that "...take advantage of the powerful multimedia capabilities of today's fastest PCs." Although the game section is limited, the demos included mostly contain 3D graphics and full motion video.


Moonlite Software

http://www.synapse.net/~moonlite/welcome.htm

Shareware computer games to download, such as Clyde's Revenge, Taking Care of Business, Crazy Eights, and more, with complete downloading instructions.


shareware.com

http://www.cnet.com/Resources/Software/

Part of the excellent c/net electronic magazine, this well-designed site provides over 100,000 programs for downloading. To see the latest and greatest shareware, demos, and freeware for PCs and Macs, try to find the c/net selections choice. This Web site is considered by many to be the shareware and freeware resource.


Welcome to the New Guru Online

http://www.anime.net/~go/

Site devoted to rating video games, game machines, and magazines. After you register, you can vote on a number of different topics. Although this is purely for video games and has no downloads to speak of, the Vote and Sponsored Pages links may give you ideas about your next game purchase.


Sports-Related Games


Computer Baseball and Basketball Games

http://www.imsworld.com/somgames/

Home page for Strat-O-Matic's PC-based baseball and basketball simulations. This page describes how each game incorporates statistical game management features, the auto play and schedule packages, and other features. Click on the basketball, baseball, or other games icons to download a working demo of each Strat-O-Matic game.


Trophy Bass

http://www.sierra.com/games/tb/

Check out screen shots of Sierra's fishing simulation or download the 6 MB demo. This site also describes the game and its nine different lakes.


The Unofficial Need for Speed Page

http://www.atw.fullfeed.com/~bix/nfs.htm

This fan page for the road racing simulator by Electronic Arts includes secret cheat codes and hints, technical information on the cars, reviews and e-mail, and the downloadable demo. You can submit your best lap times, download a Track Editor, and contact other fans on the Need For Speed mailing list.


VR Soccer

http://www.vrsports.com/website/products/soccer.html

A 360° field of vision and 20 player network capability make this one of the hottest sports titles available. Download a the demo or check out screen shots from the game.


Welcome to My NBA Live 96 Page

http://www.msilink.com/~solso/nbalive96.html#Hardware

An excellent site if you're researching EA's latest NBA PC game. This site includes personal e-mail and reviews from dozens of NBA Live fanatics. Sounds from the game, troubleshooting, patches, player editors, and more make this site more valuable than EA's own NBA Live 96 site.


Whiplash

http://www.interplay.com/website/sales/whiplash.html

Interplay's road race spectacle lets you duke it out with 15 other racers on a crazy, twisting race track. Download the demo (5.3 MB!), check out screen shots of the game, and see if your machine can handle it.


X-Car

http://www.bethsoft.com/cgi-bin/xcar.cgi?Lite

Bethesda software's hot racing simulation may help cure that lead foot you've had since Night Rider stopped airing. Compare this game's advanced features to other racing simulations, download screen shots of the game, or the upcoming demo.


War Simulations


Avalon Hill Games of Strategy

http://members.aol.com/ahgames/games_page.html

Check out the latest War simulations from Avalon Hill, the father of war games. This page provides descriptions on all of Avalon's current line up. Click on Coming Soon to read about Avalon's soon-to-be-released simulations.


The E-Hawk Cadre

http://www.olcommerce.com/cadre/index.html

Need information on military history, or current desclassified projects at the Defence Department? This site divides Military history and information into three categories: click on Mil-Cat to access Defence Department information; De re militari chronicles military history before the twentieth century; and Mil-Hist, a military history library. Incredibly detailed site for the war game fanatic.


Enemy Lock On

http://www.elo.com/elomag/

Online gaming magazine devoted to combat simulators. Download previous issues of Enemy Lock On!, read the latest rumors, download artwork, or check out their detailed Links page.


The Goat Locker

http://www.mbnet.mb.ca/~moreau/harpoon.html

Web site for the Harpoon and Harpoon II submarine simulation. Information on Harpoon USENET groups, mailing lists, and Department of Defense Web sites are included. You can also download a number of Harpoon (I and II) scenarios created by fans of the game.


Great War Series Aces of the Deep

http://www.mindspring.com/~jphooper/index.htm

A great page for Command: Aces of the Deep, the WWII Submarine simulator from Sierra/Dynamix. A detailed review of the game and an in depth discussion on how to play are available. This page also provides information on Fast Attack, another sub simulator by Dynamix.


HPS Simulations

http://www.cris.com/~sturmer/

Index page for games offered, such as Tigers on the Prowl, Point of Attack, Panthers in the Shadows. Anything for the military game enthusiast, such as the military history calendar.


Multiplayer Games and Simulations

http://www.teleport.com/~caustic/

Provides information on every multiplayer game available. Find out about Internet gaming, online games, commercial and BBS game servers, gaming groups, and network game help. Click on a game of interest in the Games and Resources section to access Web pages and FAQs. Consider adding this to your bookmarks.


The Silent Service Wargaming Club

http://mypage.direct.ca/s/smithd/index.html

Detailed wargaming page devoted to Allied General, Panzer General, and Steel Panthers. After you join, take part in games in progress to see if you can make it to the ladder (hall of fame).


The Tanker's Homepage

http://www.rapidramp.com/tanker/

An excellent resource for the war strategy gaming fanatic. This incredibly detailed site provides infor-mation on computer games and board games. Topics are organized as Gaming, Military History, Movie Reviews, Online Discussions, Free Software, and What's New. The Gaming section is divided in Ground Warfare, Aerial Warfare, and Naval Warfare. The reviews of these games are thorough and helpful.


The War Page

http://www.cs.usm.maine.edu/~burns/war.html

This thorough site lists every known computer war game in the Computer Wargames section. This site also has information on military history, political theory, weapons, and military science. A valuable site if you're looking for a particular war game.

 


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