Continuing the recent retro revivals, classic-oriented digital distribution outfit Good Old Games now carries some old Rebellion-published games as part of its catalog.

Massive Entertainment's Ground Control and Elixir Studios' Evil Genius represent the initial offerings, with the strategy games respectively selling for $4.99 and $9.99.

More titles are due in the coming weeks, including Stainless Steel's Empire Earth: Gold Edition ($5.99), Impression's Lords of Magic ($5.99) and unspecified others.

The first Evil Genius patch has been released, updating the US retail edition to v1.01. Fixes several game bugs, though to completely fix them you need to start a new game instead of loading a saved game. Thanks 3D Gamers.

There's an Evil Genius Q&A on EuroGamer today, talking to Elixir founder Demis Hassabis about this recently released strategy game. Questions are about the board game aspects, comparisons to Dungeon Keeper, the humor aspect, development time and a few other things.

Evil Genius Fan site Evil Planet is hosting an Evil Genius "design a henchman" competition, to celebrate the release of the Elixir Studios world domination game. First place prize is hanging out at the Elixir office for a day / meet the developers (though you'll have to get to London yourself) and you'll get a signed copy of the game and a poster. The first four runner-ups will win just the signed game, and another four can win a poster. More here.

And also up at GameSpot today is the fifth and final Evil Genius development diary. Producers Pete Gilbert and Adrian Bolton write about the last few days of development.

GameSpot has a new Evil Genius Q&A posted, asking Elixir's Demis Hassabis about the finished product. A preview of the game can be found at Games Domain.

A playable Evil Genius demo is now available, allowing you try out the new world domination strategy game from Elixir Studios. The 195mb demo comes with a tutorial and an early mission in the game. Evil Genius ships to stores late September. Thanks GameSpot.

Game Chronicles has an Evil Genius Q&A, asking assistant designer Mike Rosser about the strategy game where you play an evil mastermind bent on world domination. The Elixir Studios game recently went gold and will be in stores late September.

PC.IGN has a new Evil Genius preview, taking a look at the world domination strategy game which recently gold. New media is included as well. Anothe preview can be found at HomeLAN.

GameZone has the first part of an Evil Genius interview with composer James Hannigan, who answers questions about his work on the recently completed strategy game as well as game music in general.

VU Games has sent along word that Evil Genius has indeed just gone gold. Here's the announcement straight from them including a description and the official website:

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 18, 2004) – Vivendi Universal Games announced today that the PC strategy/simulation game Evil Genius has gone gold and will ship to retail stores worldwide on September 28th.  A trial version of the game will be released on the Internet on Monday, August 30th. More information about Evil Genius can be found at the official website: http://www.howevilareyou.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="external. In Evil Genius gamers assume the role of a wicked mastermind bent on achieving global domination through the construction of the ultimate doomsday device.  A tongue-in-cheek take on the 60's spy thriller genre, Evil Genius offers the chance to be the villain and control a secret island fortress complete with powerful (and strangely dressed) henchmen, mindlessly loyal minions and a wide range of hilarious gizmos.

A new Evil Genius movie is now available, offering 1 minute and 25 seconds of footage from the strategy game where you are "a malevolent mastermind bent on achieving global domination". Thanks Blues News.

Over at Action Trip you can find an Evil Genius preview, taking a preview build of the Elixir Studios strategy game for a spin.

The fourth Evil Genius development diary has been posted on GameSpot. This time audio director Richard writes about the creation of sound and music for the game.

HomeLAN Fed has posted four new screenshots from Evil Genius, the upcoming Elixir Studios strategy/sim game where you play as a villain.

A new Evil Genius development diary has been posted on GameSpot. Siku and Matt Clark of Elixir Studios talk about the creation of characters for this wacky strategy game.

The third Evil Genius development diary has been posted at TotalVideoGames. This time Derek dela Fuente writes about the technology powering the game.

Over at GameSpot you can find the second Evil Genius development diary. Lead designer Sandy Sammarco talks about the humor in the game.

TotalVideoGames has posted the second Evil Genius development diary. Various team members talk about the story and characters in this upcoming strategy game.

TotalVideoGames has started a new Evil Genius development diary series. Members of Elixir Studios talk about the game itself and the things they learned from the development of Republic.