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=== Maxis Releases SimCity 2000 for OS/2 ===
=== Maxis Releases SimCity 2000 for OS/2 ===
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[[Image:simcity.gif]]
Maxis software has released an OS/2 version of their popular SimCity 2000.  The game puts you in charge of a simulated city, with everything from road and utility building to taxation and zoning.  Highly addictive - and highly recommended.  Download a demo from, or better yet, order the game from [[http://www.maxis.com]].<br>  
Maxis software has released an OS/2 version of their popular SimCity 2000.  The game puts you in charge of a simulated city, with everything from road and utility building to taxation and zoning.  Highly addictive - and highly recommended.  Download a demo from, or better yet, order the game from [[http://www.maxis.com]].<br>  
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=== Bug Eyed Monsters Are Here ===
=== Bug Eyed Monsters Are Here ===
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[[Image:bem.gif]]
Green Lizard Software, a new OS/2 game developer, has released the alpha of Bug Eyed Monsters, a new OS/2 game pitting you against some ugly monsters that have invaded the planet.  Promised in the beta is multiplayer support.  Download it out at [[http://www.nrvcom.com/business/grinliz/]].<br>  
Green Lizard Software, a new OS/2 game developer, has released the alpha of Bug Eyed Monsters, a new OS/2 game pitting you against some ugly monsters that have invaded the planet.  Promised in the beta is multiplayer support.  Download it out at [[http://www.nrvcom.com/business/grinliz/]].<br>  
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=== New Stacker for OS/2 Released ===
=== New Stacker for OS/2 Released ===
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[[Image:stacker.gif]]
Stac Electronics has recently updated Stacker for OS/2.  Release 4.0 brings better than 2:1 compression for FAT drives under OS/2, and now uses the OS/2 disk cache to improve performance by up to 400%.  Native OS/2 utilities now let you check and monitor your drives right from OS/2.  Stacker also makes the conversion from DOS or Windows to OS/2 easy with automatic conversion of DoubleSpace and DriveSpace compressed disks.  Check out the details at [[http://www.stac.com]].<br>  
Stac Electronics has recently updated Stacker for OS/2.  Release 4.0 brings better than 2:1 compression for FAT drives under OS/2, and now uses the OS/2 disk cache to improve performance by up to 400%.  Native OS/2 utilities now let you check and monitor your drives right from OS/2.  Stacker also makes the conversion from DOS or Windows to OS/2 easy with automatic conversion of DoubleSpace and DriveSpace compressed disks.  Check out the details at [[http://www.stac.com]].<br>  
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<br> ''If you would like your new OS/2 product or announcement to appear in Scanner, send mail to [[Scanner]] at WarpOnline.''<br>
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=== Glass House 95 Free Demo ===
=== Glass House 95 Free Demo ===
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MicroLearn Nordic is giving away a free demo game called Glass House 95 to introduce OS/2 users to its popular MicroLearn Game Pack, Volume II.  Billed as the game for every true OS/2 advocate, it gives players the idea of the user interface, graphics and sound in the regular game pack.  Download your copy at [[http://www.microlearn.se/software.html]].<br>  
MicroLearn Nordic is giving away a free demo game called Glass House 95 to introduce OS/2 users to its popular MicroLearn Game Pack, Volume II.  Billed as the game for every true OS/2 advocate, it gives players the idea of the user interface, graphics and sound in the regular game pack.  Download your copy at [[http://www.microlearn.se/software.html]].<br>  
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=== Empire Building at Stardock ===
=== Empire Building at Stardock ===
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[[Image:motelogo.gif]]
Stardock is building excitement for their newest OS/2 game, Master of the Empire.  In the game, you are the master of a great war machine, and must struggle to control and expand your empire.  If you order the final game now, you will get all the betas along the way.  Take a look at [[http://www.stardock.com/mote.html]].<br>  
Stardock is building excitement for their newest OS/2 game, Master of the Empire.  In the game, you are the master of a great war machine, and must struggle to control and expand your empire.  If you order the final game now, you will get all the betas along the way.  Take a look at [[http://www.stardock.com/mote.html]].<br>  
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=== Exciting Times at Cirrus Technology ===
=== Exciting Times at Cirrus Technology ===
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Cirrus Technology, the rulers of Planet Unite, have just announced that a demo version of their Unite CD-Maker for OS/2 will be included with Merlin.  Take a look at this and other CD and imaging products at their website located at [[http://www.cirunite.com]].<br>  
Cirrus Technology, the rulers of Planet Unite, have just announced that a demo version of their Unite CD-Maker for OS/2 will be included with Merlin.  Take a look at this and other CD and imaging products at their website located at [[http://www.cirunite.com]].<br>  
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=== New VRML Browser for OS/2 in Development ===
=== New VRML Browser for OS/2 in Development ===
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Eagen Software is currently developing WarpSpace, a full 32-bit OS/2 virtual reality internet browser.  The program will be the first OS/2 browser fully compatible with the Virtual Reality Modeling Language.  You can download a beta of their current test release at [[http://www.eagen.com]].<br>  
Eagen Software is currently developing WarpSpace, a full 32-bit OS/2 virtual reality internet browser.  The program will be the first OS/2 browser fully compatible with the Virtual Reality Modeling Language.  You can download a beta of their current test release at [[http://www.eagen.com]].<br>  


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Maxis Releases SimCity 2000 for OS/2

Maxis software has released an OS/2 version of their popular SimCity 2000. The game puts you in charge of a simulated city, with everything from road and utility building to taxation and zoning. Highly addictive - and highly recommended. Download a demo from, or better yet, order the game from [[1]].


Bug Eyed Monsters Are Here

Green Lizard Software, a new OS/2 game developer, has released the alpha of Bug Eyed Monsters, a new OS/2 game pitting you against some ugly monsters that have invaded the planet. Promised in the beta is multiplayer support. Download it out at [[2]].


New Stacker for OS/2 Released

Stac Electronics has recently updated Stacker for OS/2. Release 4.0 brings better than 2:1 compression for FAT drives under OS/2, and now uses the OS/2 disk cache to improve performance by up to 400%. Native OS/2 utilities now let you check and monitor your drives right from OS/2. Stacker also makes the conversion from DOS or Windows to OS/2 easy with automatic conversion of DoubleSpace and DriveSpace compressed disks. Check out the details at [[3]].




If you would like your new OS/2 product or announcement to appear in Scanner, send mail to Scanner at WarpOnline.




Glass House 95 Free Demo

MicroLearn Nordic is giving away a free demo game called Glass House 95 to introduce OS/2 users to its popular MicroLearn Game Pack, Volume II. Billed as the game for every true OS/2 advocate, it gives players the idea of the user interface, graphics and sound in the regular game pack. Download your copy at [[4]].


Empire Building at Stardock

Stardock is building excitement for their newest OS/2 game, Master of the Empire. In the game, you are the master of a great war machine, and must struggle to control and expand your empire. If you order the final game now, you will get all the betas along the way. Take a look at [[5]].


Exciting Times at Cirrus Technology

Cirrus Technology, the rulers of Planet Unite, have just announced that a demo version of their Unite CD-Maker for OS/2 will be included with Merlin. Take a look at this and other CD and imaging products at their website located at [[6]].


New VRML Browser for OS/2 in Development

Eagen Software is currently developing WarpSpace, a full 32-bit OS/2 virtual reality internet browser. The program will be the first OS/2 browser fully compatible with the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. You can download a beta of their current test release at [[7]].


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