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Two articles on a 1998 European import. Plus: download the original demo here!

In Computer Games, Downloads, Game Demos, PlayStation, Retro, Reviews, Technology, The Magazine on August 26, 2008 with Popularity: 6% [?]
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Red Bull BC One demo released

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Ignition Entertainment launched an online demo for the upcoming puzzle-strategy title Red Bull BC One for Nintendo DS.
“Red Bull BC One is one of the most important B-Boy competitions in the world. The legendary battle hosts 16 of the world’s best B-Boys in a one-on-one, knock-out-battle to determine who is The One,” [...]

In Downloads, Game Demos, Gaming News, Technology on July 30, 2008 with Popularity: 4% [?]
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Download the Penny Arcade game demo

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Starting today, the Windows, Mac and Linux demo versions of “Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One” are available for download. [...]

In Downloads, Game Demos, Technology on May 21, 2008 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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Download Doom 95

By John Guilfoil

From id: “Doom 95 continues the hyperviolent exploits that propelled the original Doom to infamy. Face the onslaught of demons and specters that populate this terror-filled underworld. Slip a few shells into your shotgun and get ready to kick some demon butt.”
Doom 95 was Doom’s first foray into the native Windows world. It let you [...]

In Doom, Downloads, Game Demos, Programs, Technology on March 22, 2008 with Popularity: 5% [?]
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The Old Shoebox: Download the Hardball 5 demo

By John Guilfoil

One of my all time favorite PC sports games was High Heat Baseball 1999. It was behind its time and had sub par graphics, but it was a smooth playing game that was insanely customizable. It had replaceable graphics, importable stadiums (real Citgo sign for Fenway) and custom sound effects and player musical anthems you [...]

In Downloads, Game Demos, Retro, Technology, The Old Shoebox on February 28, 2008 with Popularity: 5% [?]
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Retro: Knights and Merchants

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This article originally appeared on Reviewcenter.com in 1999 during an explosion of real-time strategy games.
After many battles, a former kingdom has been divided into many small principalities and earldoms. The king’s troops were pushed back into one last royal province, and the rulers of the other provinces waged terrible, destructive wars against one another. The [...]

In Computer Games, Downloads, Game Demos, Retro, Reviews, Technology on January 14, 2008 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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The Old Shoebox: Download the original Tomb Raider demo

By John Guilfoil

There once was a magazine called Launch.
Oh what a magazine it was. Launch was mainly a music publication, which offered a Macromedia-powered CD-ROM magazine in the 90s. It was an early form of convergence journalism, and we pay homage to them and their efforts.
Like just about every other good thing in the tech bubble years, [...]

In Downloads, Game Demos, Retro, Technology, The Old Shoebox on January 3, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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Download the Switchball demo

By Blast Magazine Newsroom

We have a review of Switchball coming 1/1/08, but for now, here’s a chance to get the demo.
Switchball is an intricate puzzle game set in a stunning 3D world. Control an ever-changing ball along a narrow winding course suspended in midair. Solve your way through challenging levels jam-packed with obstacles, traps and mazes. This one [...]

In Downloads, Game Demos, Technology on December 30, 2007 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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Download the Darkness Within demo here

By Blast Magazine Newsroom

Official demo released for horror adventure game “Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder” inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. Download it here! We also have the latest screenshots.

In Downloads, Game Demos, Gaming News, Previews, Technology on October 18, 2007 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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Avencast demo released

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