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SMAC FOR MAC EXTRAS (4 April 2000, 18:07 EST) If you get the Aspyr newsletter, you would remember reading the following in the last issue a few days ago: "A SMAC extras folder is now available through our web site's support page (www.aspyr.com). This folder is a collection of alternate art files for SMAC. These files can be used to modify the look and feel of the game, as well as optimizing colors for those with red/green color blindness. There are also two new scenarios folders, as well, to keep you glued to your monitor." At that time though the files were not posted on the site. We contacted Aspyr and today we got a note that the files had been posted(donwload). As some people noted(and Brad Oliver confirmed) on our forums, the issue is only for the US version. The German(and the upcoming French) versions contain the extras folder. -MarkG
 (2 April 2000, 16:12 EST/Misc)  It's the best game that has never been publicized, according to C|Net's GameCenter, and it's called Sid Meier's Sand Baron. A perfect 10 out of 10 rating, of all things. "Sand Baron is simply the finest game in any genre to be released this year and is surely an early contender for 2000's Game of the Year", says reviewer Timothy Patrick Butler. "A highly original, addictive and fun way to electronically collect, organize, and defend many interesting types of sand". And this is a highly elaborate but pretty-easy-to-see-right-through April Fool's joke that is enough to bring tears of laughter to your eyes. As the so-called review continues, it just keeps getting better. "Sand comes in distinctive grades, and you'd be well advised to collect high-grade sand as early and often as possible if you are to survive to the later levels. Gravel and coarse kitty litter are at the low end of the sand scale, but white Hawaiian beach sand is grainy gold". The "review" even treats you to a screenshot of the environment. Read it today, and see if you can convince someone that this bogus title is... otherwise.  -DanQ
(4 April 2000, 9:17 EST) Remember all the late nights and early mornings CivII gave you, emersed in its unforgettable gameplay? Now is your chance to give a little something back. GameSpot is continuing to accept votes for gamers' Favourite Game Of All Time. At present, Starcraft currently has almost double the votes of CivII (35% and 18% respectively) with nearly 2300 ballots cast and submitted. Vote for CivII today and help tip the scales in Sid Meier's favour! -DanQ
(4 April 2000, 9:20 EST) This morning GameSpy inducted Sid Meier's Pirates! into their Hall Of Fame. As Lee "Grignard" Haumersen put it, "a complete game could easily be played in the course of a Saturday afternoon, but you would still find yourself wasting an entire week playing game after game. It is this mild addiction you find for the game, in a time when graphics and sound were childish in comparison to those of today, that truly give credit to its subtle greatness". Chalk up another success for the man who has been credited with bringing strategy gaming into the mainstream. -DanQ
(5 April 2000, 22:56 EST) The deadline has come and gone for applications for the Alternative Civs. Webmaster position, and the the successful applicant has been notified, and has accepted the appointment. To find out who it is, and what is to come, click here to read the full press release; in addition, the Team page has been updated accordingly. -DanQ
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