Tues - Oct 9, 2001
Max Payne v1.02 Patch Released!
Remedy has released a new patch for the registered version of Max Payne - v1.02 (a 6.1Mb download). This is a small update to the game, and it fixes this issue, according to Remedy's notes: "The clock and other desktop icons are no longer randomly flashing during the game.". This patch also includes all the fixes that were in v1.01 of the patch. You can download the patch from 3D Realms directly by using this link.

Tues - Oct 9, 2001
Max Gets "EDITOR'S CHOICE" Honor by CGW
The Nov. 2001 issue of Computer Gaming World is on shelves and contains a glowing review of Max Payne. Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars (Editor's Choice award).

Tues - Oct 2, 2001
New Max Payne Interview
The gaming site Ferrago has put a new interview online with Petri Jarvilehto from Remedy, the folks who made Max Payne. This interview covers things like Remedy's reaction to the game's reception, what's going on with Remedy now, as well as how Remedy could improve upon Max.

Thurs - Sept 13, 2001
Max Payne & Avault
The Adrenaline Vault has given Max Payne it's Seal of Excellence award in their August 2001 Review Wrapup. See what they had to say about Max.

Mon - Sept 10, 2001
Max Payne is Game of the Year!
At least according to the folks who voted for it over at the ECTS awards! This link is a news story that shows Max Payne was voted PC Game of the year. Check it out for details (although there's not many).

Fri - Sep 07, 2001
Max Payne Demo Available!
posted: 03:38 pm by: 2prong
The much anticipated demo is finally available! Check out the great list of mirrors at 3drealms.com.

Mon - Jul 09, 2001
Max Mega Preview
posted: 12:45 pm by: San
GameSpy presents a fantastic preview of the very much anticipated action adventure and crime story, Max Payne.

Thu - Jul 05, 2001
Blues Updates Max
posted: 12:12 pm by: San
Blues News notes an update to 3D Realms' George Broussard's .plan file that covers some last-minute info on the much-anticipated action adventure, Max Payne.

Tue - Jun 19, 2001
How Much Horsepower for Max?
posted: 11:11 am by: San
You've asked and we've got the answer for you. The long-awaited system requirements for the upcoming action adventure and crime story Max Payne are now available. Check out the FAQ on the Official Max Payne Web site for all the details.

Mon - Jun 18, 2001
Tech Radio Honors Max Payne
posted: 10:10 am by: San
The incredible action adventure Max Payne has garnered yet more praise for its 2001 E3 appearance, earning the Best Action Game of Show title from Tech Radio.

First Look at Max Payne
posted: 10:10 am by: San
3D Action Planet takes a marvelous preview look at the upcoming crime story and action title, Max Payne, calling the game "quite possibly one of the coolest and greatest action games ever."

Wed - Jun 13, 2001
Max Site Blows Cover, Goes Live!
posted: 02:00 pm by: 2prong
The Official Max Payne Web Site is now live and ready for a little clandestine commerce. Check out the latest news and details of this stunning third-person action adventure. And sneak a peek at fantastic screenshots, images so real you'll swear you're there! Make the Official Site your number-one informant for all things Max Payne.

Wed - Jun 06, 2001
3D Realms Max Mailing List
posted: 05:10 pm by: San
3D Realms is signing up anticipatory gamers for email notification of when they begin accepting pre-orders for the third-person crime story, Max Payne. As a bonus, the first 50,000 pre-orders through 3D Realms will receive a free Max Payne mouse pad.

Wed - May 30, 2001
Max Payne Doubly Blessed
posted: 05:12 pm by: San
The 2001 Game Critics Awards nominees are in and Max Payne has a choice spot in both the Best PC Game and Best Action Game Categories. Winners will be announced June 18 and we all have high hopes for our favorite big city crime story.

Max Faces Firing Squad
posted: 05:08 pm by: San
Firing Squad has a fantastic preview of the upcoming third-person action and adventure title. "Graphically, Max Payne is nothing short of astounding," they report. Check out the latest on this E3 darling.

Mon - May 28, 2001
GameSpot Declares Max Tops
posted: 05:15 pm by: San
The editors of Gamespot have selected the upcoming third-person action adventure Max Payne as one of the top games of the 2001 E3 Expo.

Thu - May 24, 2001
GamePC: Payne Best of E3
posted: 05:08 pm by: San
GamePC heralds the much-anticipated action adventure crime story Max Payne as the 2001 E3 Best of Show.

Wed - May 23, 2001
Max Payne on the Road
posted: 05:06 pm by: San
Future Games Network notes the release of a mobile phone pre-release promotional game based on the upcoming action title Max Payne. Gamers with mobiles equipped for Short Messaging Service should check it out at the Max Payne Web site.

Tue - May 22, 2001
Max Payne Goes Legit on CNNfn
posted: 05:04 pm by: San
Chris Morris writes about PC versus console gaming in an article for CNNfn. Morris recognizes the upcoming action game Max Payne as one of this year's most anticipated titles.

Max Payne Wows MSNBC
posted: 05:02 pm by: San
Steven Kent finds himself significantly impressed by the upcoming crime-story action adventure, Max Payne, in his coverage of E3 for MSNBC.

Thu - May 17, 2001
Max Shots Got the Voodoo
posted: 04:59 pm by: San
Voodoo Extreme has some fantastic new screenshots of the upcoming crime story and action experience, Max Payne.