• Postal 2: Share the Pain - Linux Multiplayer Demo - Running With Scissors has released a Linux demo for Postal 2: Share the Pain, allowing you to try out the multiplayer expansion to this FPS. As before, the demo includes the single-player Milk errand along with the Ponderous level to play in Snatch (CTF) mode, as well as the Cemetary and Orion's Ghetto maps for the Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Grab modes. Mirrors: 3DGamers, WorthPlaying.
• Prezzemolo Demo - Microids and Prograph (developers of Tony Tough) have released a playable demo of Prezzemolo, allowing you to try out this funny cartoon adventure
• Science & Industry 0.97b Half-Life Mod - Science and Industry is a teamplay mod (download) for Half-Life, in which players assume the role of Security Officer in one of two rival corporations striving for domination in the cutthroat world of chemical and weapons research and development.  This new version adds new map, gameplay modes, weapons, etc.

TECH NEWS:

• Hynix and Taiwan DRAM makers slash 256Mbit graphics DDR prices - South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor and some Taiwanese DRAM makers have recently slashed contract prices for their 256Mbit (16Mbit×16) graphics DDR 266MHz and 333MHz chips by 12-13% from about US$4 per chip currently, according to a source with IC distributors. The price cut can encourage the migration of graphics chips from 128Mbit to 256Mbit graphics DDR chips and helps Hynix and the Taiwanese companies gain market share in this segment, the source explained.
• Prolink PixelView GeForce FX 5700 review - Where the 5600 series, in my eye, lacked performance.. the 5700 makes it up for it. With this graphics card you'll be able to play any game to date without any big performance issues. New DX9 titles are already running out of strength with this card though. If you don't care about that then this product is for you.
• ATI Radeon 9800 XT Review  - The 9800 XT should last well into the next generation of games and if you have a large wad of cash this is the card to get. If the budget is a little less forgiving a 9700 or a 9800 Pro would still be an excellent buy.
• Multimedia Speaker System Round-up  - THG has posted an article that looks at six different multimedia speaker systems - Creative Inspire T5400, Creative Inspire T7700, Creative GigaWorks S750, Logitech X-620, Logitech Z-5300 and Terratec Home Arena TXR884.
• Nero Vision Express 2.1.0.4 - NeroVision Express 2 (download) easily leads you through the whole process of making video CDs, Super VideoCDs or high-value DVDs. Now you will be able to develop your own perfect home video without any difficulty. Be creative and share the results with your family and friends. Store your memories safely on CD or DVD so that future generations will be able to enjoy them too.
• MyIE2 v0.9.12 - MyIE2 (download) is a multi-tabbed browser based on the IE core (IE5.x or above required). It can open multiple web pages within one browser window, and uses little system resources. MyIE2 has a greatly integrated & customizable interface which supports Skins, Plug-Ins, IE Extensions, & specific toolbars (example: GOOGLE Toolbar).
• LiteOn Firmware - LiteOn has released some new firmwares for the Combo drive LSC-24082KX and for the DVD burners LDW-411S and LDW-811S.