We received the following e-mail from LucasArts today:

LUCASARTS RELEASES STAR WARS(r): X-WING(r) ALLIANCE (TM) DEMO VERSION.

FULL GAME EXPECTED IN STORES NEXT WEEK.

LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC is pleased to announce that the Demo version for STAR WARS: X-WING ALLIANCE, the exciting new space combat simulator, is now available.

Go to the URL below to find the download path:

http://www.lucasarts.com/products/alliance

The single and multi-player game, developed for the Window 95/98 CD-ROM platform, is expected to appear on store shelves next week (week of March 22, 1999.)

COMPANY STORE PRE-ORDER OFFER REMINDER

Customers who place their pre-orders now will receive X-WING ALLIANCE in a limited edition box (featuring Lawrence Holland's signature) as well as an X-WING ALLIANCE magic cube (approx. 2 inches wide/high) featuring 9 game images that unfold before your eyes! Reference source code WINGMATE when ordering to receive this special offer.

Note that quantities of these special premiums are running low, so place your order today. Offer valid to United States addresses only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires March 31, 1999.

Go to http://www.lucasarts.com/companystore to place your order today.

-- The LucasArts Express Club