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At $149 for America, £149 for the UK, and $399 for New Zealand, now is
the time to buy a Dreamcast! The online revolution is beginning, and in
particular for racing fans, this month is just insane! With six very
different racers due out this month (Rally, Futuristic, Demolition,
Simulation, Mission based, and the Extreme), plus Daytona USA CONFIRMED,
it's a drivers dream. Oh and you won't believe the HOT news and rumors
we've got on Daytona in this issue. Fans of the arcade style racer
better have a change of underwear ready after reading this! (ewww...)

Then more good information for driving fans as Colin McRae Rally 2.0
might not have been canned. For full details, along with talk of a
certain Toy based sequel, and PlanetWeb 4 browser specs, check out our
rumors page.

Finally look out for the second part of releases for September feature
tomorrow, a feature celebrating a year of Dreamcast next week, and
then later this month... our 100th Issue! Until next time remember,
The Game Is Never Over!

- Graham "Tails" Parker (Editor)

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HOT QUOTE from this issue: ""

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>>>> Games For September 2000
     - Written by Tails

Fighting games take a back seat this month to racing and sport. There's
actually a different style driving game for everyone, from simulation to
the extreme. Then sports fans have their pick with the online NFL 2K1,
International Track & Field, and NFL Blitz 2001. Finally amongst the
other software due out this month (17 titles in total) is Bleemcast! The
Playstation emulator is due out just after the middle of September.

>>>> NFL 2K1 - Wednesday 6th
    /- $49.99
    \- Players: Online
    /- Genre: Sport

Almost a year ago today football fans nationwide were knocked off their
feet with a game so hot it was hard to imagine how Visual Concepts could
possibly improve on. Two words that will change the entire game...
Online Play. There's nothing like going up against a human opponent, and
with no lag Sega proves once and for all the wait for Sega.net was worth
it. Of course if you haven't signed up to an ISP (not a free ISP) you
can use 50 free hours of online gaming that comes with the disc.

But those who know all the details about the online side of things won't
need to read this, you've probably got the game reserved already. For
other fans of NFL however, the improvements go just as far for the one
player game. Fixing all the problems that came up from the previous
version, and adding extra modes like Franchise and Fantasy Draft games,
more animation, improved graphics, a better running game, amazing
commentary, new play calling and play books, and finally improved
presentation. The greatest football game in history just got better! If
you like the sport you WON'T be disappointed. A full 10/10 for
anticipation!

-- Anticipation 10/10

>>>> San Fransico Rush 2049 - Wednesday 6th
    /- $39.99
    \- Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Racing

During my last trip to the arcade, I was shocked to see Daytona USA 2
had been removed! Desperate for a race I looked left, quickly looked
right, and saw a futuristic game called "San Fransico Rush 2049". After
playing I can say it certainly doesn't compare to the legend that is
Daytona, but it's an impressive racer never the less.

With super hi-resolution and clean graphics, giving the title that very
futuristic atmosphere, there's certainly no lack of eye-candy in the
year 2049. You won't believe how much scenery is flying past you, and
the Dreamcast pumps it all out at a beautiful 60 frames per second. Then
if you thought your Dreamcast console was being pushed to the limit with
that, a four player split-screen mode will make this a truly hot title.

If the rally driving, extreme racing, demolition derbies, Ferrari
simulations or crazy power slides with Super Runabout that are all due
out this month don't take your fancy... perhaps San Fransico Rush 2049
will.

-- Anticipation 8/10

>>>> The Ring - Wednesday 6th
    /- $39.99
    \- Players: 1
    /- Genre: RPG

Infogrames take a stab at the survival horror genre, and actually
manages to improve upon Capcom's efforts in some respects here. The
story of The Ring is based on a popular Japanese comic book, movie, and
television series, and goes that you've been infected with a deadly
computer virus! You have just seven days to find a cure for yourself,
and save the world before the virus spreads out of control.

Naturally there's a unhealthy dose of evil creatures after your blood in
The Ring, but these aren't zombies, even though the virus concept will
remind you of Resident Evil. The game uses real-time 3D environments
like RE: Code Veronica, but adds to the popular series with innovations
like a first person view, and improvements to the door/loading screens.
When a door opens for example, you can actually see into the next room.

Overall if you enjoy the survival horror genre, or are waiting to see
what Capcom have for us next, or for Infogrames Alone In The Dark, The
Ring could be more than a good stop-gap game for you.

-- Anticipation 6.5/10

>>>> Street Fighter III: Third Strike - Wednesday 6th
    /- $34.99
    \- Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Fighting

If you thought Marvel Vs Capcom 2 was as good as 2D fighting gets,
perhaps it's time to return to the classic Street Fighter series and
give Third Strike a round or two.

Starring 19 characters, including the return of Akuma, and re-defined
battle systems, Capcom pushes the second dimension of fighters further
ahead yet again. Also packed with lots of hidden secrets waiting to be
unlocked using the Grade Judge System, you have plenty of reasons to
return and improve your skills.

Finally being the only fighter due out this month, Street Fighter III:
Third Strike is a must for fans looking for a battle.

-- Anticipation 8/10

>>>> Demolition Racer: No Exit - Tuesday 12th
    /- $39.99
    \- Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Racing

Road Rage. The term certainly applies to Infogrames latest Dreamcast
title, Demolition Racer. Speed around one of the games twelve tracks
at 60 frames per second and slam into as many opponent cars as possible.
You get the idea.

The game was released last year on both PC and Playstation, but the
Dreamcast version is certainly at the top. Adding weather, new tracks,
new cars, and several extra power-ups to the mix, drivers with a little
anger to work out of their system at the end of the day wouldn't go
wrong picking this title up.

Providing there aren't any major bugs that come up in reviews,
Demolition Racer is a solid looking game you can look forward to this
month.

-- Anticipation 6.5/10

>>>> Test Drive V-Rally - Tuesday 12th
    /- $39.99
    \- Players: 1-4
    /- Genre: Racing

If you've seen the PAL reviews of V-Rally 2: Expert Edition, you'll know
this Infogrames title ranks right up there with Sega Rally 2. Now the
game finally hits the states and aside from a slight name change,
Americans have the chance to drive power slide around the world like the
rest of us.

With 86 tracks spanning 12 countries, there's no shortage of courses. But
if you do happen to get board of the true-to-life tracks, you can create
your own and save it to your VMU. The track editor is surprisingly good,
and takes up just 11 blocks of space on your VMU, which also includes a
ghost car too!

With 26 cars, four single player modes, the ability to play all those
with three mates by your side (yes the 4-player split screen racing Sega
Rally 2 was lacking is here), and then different weather and time-of-day
effects... Test Drive: V-Rally is no slouch in the gameplay department.
Once you get used to the slightly different controls, you won't find a
finer rally experience to date on the Dreamcast. If there was one
complaint about the game it would have to be the poor collision
detection, but that's nothing compared to the slow down in Sega Rally 2,
and may have been fixed for the American version.

-- Anticipation 9/10

>>>> NFL Blitz 2001 - Wednesday 13th
    /- $39.99
    \- Players: 1-4
    /- Genre: Sport

You might think with NFL 2K1 being released earlier this month NFL
Blitz 2001 doesn't have a hope. But Midways title is about as different
to Sega's game as say Crazy Taxi to Ferrari 355. NFL Blitz 2001 is pure
arcade action at heart.

With the latest version however comes improvements right across the
board. New mini-games, the ability to create your own character and
team, much improved graphics, action replays, multi-player season modes,
and plenty more. Overall this years edition adds depth to the mix, while
keeping true to it's arcade roots.

So if your after some insane football where penalties are out the
window but still want that TV presentation look, NFL Blitz 2001 is well
worth a look.

-- Anticipation 7/10

>>>> Caesars Palace 2000 - Thursday 14th
    /- $44.99
    \- Players: 1-4
    /- Genre: Simulation

This is the latest in Interplay's gambling series, and has been delayed
countless times to date. Caesars Palace is the virtual casino, including
games such as Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Slots, Video Poker, Mini-
Baccarat, Keno, and Poker Challenge.

If you really enjoy Casino's, this is the only title on the Dreamcast
for you. But for most people however, the $50 is almost (almost?)
certainly better spent somewhere else.

-- Anticipation 2/10

>>>> Ferrari 355 - Friday 15th
    /- $49.99
    \- Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Racing Simulation

Yu Suzuki has a touch that can re-invent a genre with a single game. Be
it moving fighting games into 3D with Virtua Fighter, or role playing
games with Shenmue. Now he moves onto driving with his latest arcade
title, Ferrari 355.

Throw away anything you associate with the words "arcade game" however,
and strap in for a ride so realistic you'll literally have to learn to
drive like never before. Every aspect of driving a real Ferrari except
for the insane price tag has been re-created on your Dreamcast, and
make no mistake, this game is for professionals only. If your hoping
to power-slide your way to victory and extra tracks here, stick to the
other racers due out this month. If your looking for possibly the most
satisfying and rewarding driving game out there however, this Acclaim
published Sega game is your ticket.

Words of wisdom to those who aren't sure about this game: TRY before you
buy!

-- Anticipation 9.5/10 (Simulation Fans)
-- Anticipation 4/10 (Arcade Fans)

>>>> Gunbird 2 - Friday 15th
    /- $29.99
    \- Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Shooting

Can 2D shoot 'em ups still deliver the excitement they once could on
todays 128-bit consoles? If so you'd think Capcom would be the company
to bring it out... but after Gigawing and now Gunbird 2, you have to
wonder.

Starting with the fact the game is all in low-resolution (I thought we
were past those days) and half the screen is black (borders on either
side, given it's an arcade conversion) Gunbird 2 certainly doesn't leave
the best first impressions.

Seven characters, each with different routes, and some huge bosses do
pump up the games playability, but in the end Gunbird 2 is seriously
only for fans of the classic shoot 'em ups, and even then I imagine you
can find better on other consoles. Just because it's on the Dreamcast
doesn't make it next generation, unfortunately.

-- Anticipation 5/10 (Shoot 'em up fans)
-- Anticipation 2/10 (Everyone else)

>>>> To Be Featured Tomorrow:

-- MTV Sports: Skateboarding - Monday 18th
-- Bleemcast! - Tuesday 19th
-- Super Runabout San Francisco Edition - Thursday 21st
-- Urban Chaos - Tuesday 26th
-- EPSN International Track & Field - Tuesday 26th
-- Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 - Tuesday 26th
-- Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command - Tuesday 26th

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For daily news check out Sega X at http://www.segadreamcast.net

>>>> D A Y T O N A    O N L I N E     C O N F I R M E D !

Yes it has been confirmed at the ECTS show this past weekend, Daytona
USA is coming, and it's online! Reports have had little to say on the
game so far, and even less to show (nothing), but it is on it's way,
and under the development of one Yu Suzuki.

We've managed to find a little insider information however, and it seems
the entire staff of Sega Of America wanted Daytona on the Dreamcast. I'd
have been very happy with a conversion of the original, even happier
with Daytona USA 2, and would even look forward to a conversion of the
Saturn remix: Daytona CCE. But Sega may have gone all out and included
ALL THREE games in the Daytona Online Pack! Sega Of America not only
wanted their most famous arcade racer to be produced, but for Sega to
make the greatest racing compilation in history... all online!

Please note the last paragraph isn't fact, but it is indeed information
from someone at Sega. Can you imagine... all those tracks, all those
cars, all that Dayttttooooonnnnna singing... - Tails

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 (((  RED HOT RUMORS  )))                                     | Page 4 |
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Each week here we'll keep you up to-date with the latest rumors going
around, but please remember these are only rumors.

>>>> The Toys Are Back!

No it's not Toy Story, but a sequel to the popular game of 1999, Toy
Commander. A mission based game with toy cars, planes and choppers
which was a great show of the Dreamcast's next generation graphics, and
had a brilliant four player mode which I still play to this day. Now
rumors have come out from the ECTS show that the developers, No Cliché
said they are working on a sequel.

Hoping Toy Commander will soon become one of the Sega All Stars - Tails

>>>> PlanetWeb 4.0

In an interview with PlanetWeb, it was stated that a new web browser would
support many new features. The new features it might support are,
Dreamcall, IM support, copy and pasting, MPEG movies, and a demo of a
game that can be played online.

The PlanetWeb4.0 web browser was rumored to support the above features,
and maybe more. These features can enhance the experience of going on
the net with the DC and make it much more cool. Now lets review the
above features.

Dreamcall is an Internet phone service that connects to the Seaman
microphone for the DC, you can call anyone for free from DC to DC
anywhere in the world for free. When it comes out you can buy a different
mic. Dreamcall is rumored, and almost a fact that it will be released in
the next issue of ODCM, but it should support more features in V4.0. For
more info on Dreamcall visit www.innomedia.com. Of course you know what
IM support is, abbreviated for instant messaging. If you don't know what
it is you should go see a doctor. That should be a cool feature. Copy
and pasting is another cool feature that you can do in the upcoming
web browser It should work even better with the new mouse support. MPEG
movies are the movies you download off of the internet, or find on movie
computer discs. You can watch softdec movies now on the DC, but there
aren't a lot. The MPEG feature might not work out to well because the
Dreamcast only has about 6 megs of local mem, so you can't download a 3
min movie. The new Zip drive for the DC should fix this problem if it
even comes out. The last known feature is the Demo game that can be
played online against other people using Seganet. The game should be
like segaswirl in which you can play on the net, but not email. I don't
know what the game is that they will have, so I can't tell you what it
is. By: Michael Monahan

>>>> Colin McRae Rally 2.0 Back On Track

In contrast to the recent news of Codemasters scrapping all Dreamcast
development, including their hit racer Colin McRae Rally 2.0, it now
seems the game was perhaps just delayed. As Codemasters work hard to
get the PC version out before Christmas, the Dreamcast game has been
pushed aside and delayed until next year, but not canned. This also
looks good for those hoping for much more than a quick PC port. - Tails

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>>>> Go, Golden Girl!

Primagames.com had the great pleasure recently to snag an exclusive
interview with US Olympic Track and Field Team member, Stacy Dragila.
What she has to say, not just about winning, but about trying, is enough
to make you pause your game for a few minutes. We're proud to present
this special feature to you, so please click the headline.

http://www.primagames.com/news/interview/2110/

>>>> Lock and Load, Grandma!

You think PC gaming is just for the young, male, slightly perturbed
population? Think again. This gem of a Primagames.com interview will
change the way you think about gamers. If you have no problems with us
turning your pre-conceived notions of grandmothers on their collective
ear, please read the full article.

http://www.primagames.com/news/interview/1823/

>>>> 20,000 Cheats

Prima Games, the company responsible for those brilliant strategy guides
launch their cheats database... and they feature more games than you can
shake a stick, no a whole danged tree at!

http://www.primagames.com/strategy/codes/

>>>> Check out these hot new Dreamcast titles that recently received
     Prima Official Strategy Guides(tm):

Resident Evil: Code Veronica

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4572

Super Magnetic Neo

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4965

Space Channel 5

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4909

Rainbow Six

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4942

>>>> Dreamcast Collection Strategy Guide Book:

All the classic Sega Dreamcast games in one guide! AeroWings, Blue
Stinger, Flag to Flag Racing, House of the Dead 2, Hydro Thunder, Mortal
Kombat Gold, Monaco Grand Prix, NFL 2K, Power Stone, Ready 2 Rumble
Boxing, Sega Bass Fishing, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Online, Soul Calibur,
and many more!

http://www.primagames.com/strategy/guide/1205/

Remember, Primagames.com has more than 250 Prima Fast Track Guides
online for you to check out right now. For the best, fastest, and most
up-to-date game strategy you'll find, Prima's the ticket. Click the
link below for the Fast Track Guide index:

http://www.primagames.com/guides/pftg.php

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 (((  INTO THE WEB  )))                                       | Page 6 |
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After receiving plenty of great feedback from our readers, this "Into
The Web" page was created. Each week it gives you the latest on the
popular import store, Lik-Sang, and a great source for hi-quality
gaming movies, NextGenVideos.

>>>> Lik-Sang Update:

-- VGA Box Feature

Ever had questions about the VGA Box? Look out for a full feature here
in Dreamcast Weekly soon. - Tails

-- New Products! Including $13 Dance Mat and $45 Maracas!

Want to play Dance Dance Revolution but can't afford the $75 mats? Lik
Sang now have a great deal on 3rd party mats, selling them for $13 each.
The same goes for Sonic Team's upcoming Samba De Amigo, it's a great
game, but the Maraca controllers are simply too expensive. 3rd party
"Cha Cha Controllers" are on sale now for $49, and feature a new
detection system along with flashing lights.

Other products include a fishing rod for $28, a Bio-Gun with built-in
vibration for $18.90, and finally a Dreamcast replacement lens (incase
your console is in need of repair) for $52.

http://www.Lik-Sang.com

>>>> NextGenVideos:

-- Giant Gram 2000 Movie

See some Japanese Pro Wrestling with Sega's Giant Gram 2000.
NextGenVideos has the movie online now. Plus a full review of Capcoms
new fighter, Spawn. Scary stuff!

http://www.NextGenVideos.com

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Dreamcast Weekly goes out to around 40,000 gamers every week. How did we
get so many people signed up? With the help of these websites, that's
how. Thanks to them Dreamcast Weekly has become the huge e-magazine it
is today.

>>>> Sega X - http://www.segadreamcast.net

A website with plenty of news, and always the latest game reviews, but
also a IRC Java chat room where you can chat about all the latest Sega
topics. THE must see Sega site each and every day.

>>>> Sega 2000 - http://www.sega2000.net

Sega 2000 is back online! Come see our new design and meet many of the
new faces on the staff.

>>>> Game Ireland - http://www.game-ireland.com

Begorrah! Are you Irish? Half Irish? Enjoy a pint of Guinness from time
to time? Whatever your connections, visit Game-Ireland, the premier
source of Irish gaming on the Net. We cover everything from Dreamcast to
the Game Boy with the best Irish writers in the business.

>>>> The Next Level - http://www.the-nextlevel.com

The Next Level is a multi-platform gaming magazine focused on current
and upcoming next-generation systems. We provide up-to-date news,
in-depth reviews, reader reviews, intriguing editorials, and more.

>>>> Perfect Zero - http://204.30.23.21/

The Perfect Zero server is in trouble! Because their host server has
died, the staff have put an emergency version online at the above
address. Help support their comeback by visiting Perfect Zero today.

>>>> The Sonic Zone - http://www.suneet.com/soniczone/

Updated daily with a HUGE amount of Sonic content that is sure to blow
you away! From Fan Fiction to Chatting, and even Fan Created Games, this
is your one stop Sonic site.

>>>> Gaming Central Starpath - http://www.startpath.com/gamingcentral

This site contains hundreds of links for anything a gamer might be
interested in, no matter what format, including some game specific
links.

>>>> Future Games - http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Fortress/6831/

What used to just cover Dreamcast now covers Playstation 2, Dolphin, and
X-Box platforms too. A great site to visit for keeping an eye on the
competition, but also for the latest in Australian Dreamcast news.

>>>> Dreamcast Weekly - http://www.DreamcastWeekly.com

The official website for the Dreamcast Weekly is right here. It
includes our history, back issues, and more. Then in the future... who
knows, we might start up an HTML version, and hopefully be a print
magazine one day (Hint to any publisher that may be reading this   )

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O Editor: Graham Parker "Tails" - Madcow@ihug.co.nz
O Q&A: David Altschul - Webmaster@vg2.net
O Red Hot Rumors: Michael Monahan - Mikelad1@aol.com

Thanks goes out to all our support sites above, along with our sponsor,
PrimaGames.com, all for helping make Dreamcast Weekly as big as we are
today!

>>>> http://www.DreamcastWeekly.com - Our Official Website!
>>>> http://www.PrimaGames.com - Our Sponsor

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Copyright 1998-2000 Graham Parker - Madcow@ihug.co.nz

Written and edited by Graham Parker. No parts may be copied without
prior permission or correct credit where due. There should probably be
a pile of other legal lines here, but please just play nice and don't
steal. Thanks for reading DC Weekly!

This issue was first published on August 13, 2000. The magazine was written by Graham Parker and used to be available from http://www.dreamcastweekly.com/. The original TXT file containing this issue is available for download from our archive. This issue has not been edited in any way, except to add links where appropriate.

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Despite most reviewers thoughts about the game, World Series Baseball
2K1 is a hit! Sega seem to have hit the ball right out of the park with
this title in fact, as it's the number one selling game in America...
that includes all consoles, even the PC. (NPD Group 7/23/00). Plus
reports in this weeks rumors page suggest the title is responsible for
putting the Dreamcast console sales back on track.

If only all the news was so good this week... Unfortunately several
titles were canned during the past few days, and two companies have
scrubbed all Dreamcast development. Full details in this weeks news.

Next there's cheats for Ferrari 355, rumors on Seaman 2, and the second
part of our "Games Of August 2000" feature. Then tomorrow in Dreamcast
Weekly Extra... a huge round of Q&A, plus a review or two of Acclaims
latest releases.

Until next time remember, The Game Is Never Over!

- Graham "Tails" Parker (Editor)

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HOT QUOTE from this issue: "Even if you have to grab people off the
street and sit them down at your Dreamcast, you simply have to try
battling against three human opponents."

-- Power Stone 2 - Games Of August 2000

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>>>> Games For August 2000
     - Written by Tails

You can already feel the Christmas season drawing nearer. Big name
titles like Power Stone 2, Sega GT, D2, Ecco The Dolphin, Sydney 2000
and Seaman are all due out this month. Almost twenty titles to be exact,
so we've had to split the Games Of August 2000 over two issues again.
Presenting part two, with the dates provided thanks to EBWorld.com

>>>> Test Drive V-Rally - Wednesday 23rd
    /- $39.99
    - Players: 1-4
    /- Genre: Racing

If you've seen the PAL reviews of V-Rally 2: Expert Edition, you'll know
this Infogrames title ranks right up there with Sega Rally 2. Now the
game finally hits the states and aside from a slight name change,
Americans have the chance to drive power slide around the world like the
rest of us.

With 86 tracks spanning 12 countries, there's no shortage of courses. But
if you do happen to get board of the true-to-life tracks, you can create
your own and save it to your VMU. The track editor is surprisingly good,
and takes up just 11 blocks of space on your VMU, which also includes a
ghost car too!

With 26 cars, four single player modes, the ability to play all those
with three mates by your side (yes the 4-player split screen racing Sega
Rally 2 was lacking is here), and then different weather and time-of-day
effects... Test Drive: V-Rally is no slouch in the gameplay department.
Once you get used to the slightly different controls, you won't find a
finer rally experience to date on the Dreamcast. If there was one
complaint about the game it would have to be the poor collision
detection, but that's nothing compared to the slow down in Sega Rally 2,
and may have been fixed for the American version.

-- Anticipation 9/10

>>>> The Ring - Wednesday 23rd
    /- $39.99
    - Players: 1
    /- Genre: RPG

Infogrames take a stab at the survival horror genre, and actually manages
to improve upon Capcom's efforts in some respects here. The story of The
Ring is based on a popular Japanese comic book, movie, and television
series, and goes that you've been infected with a deadly computer virus!
You have just seven days to find a cure for yourself, and save the world
before the virus spreads out of control.

Naturally there's a unhealthy dose of evil creatures after your blood in
The Ring, but these aren't zombies, even though the virus concept will
remind you of Resident Evil. The game uses real-time 3D environments like
RE: Code Veronica, but adds to the popular series with innovations like a
first person view, and improvements to the door/loading screens. When
a door opens for example, you can actually see into the next room.

Overall if you enjoy the survival horror genre, or are waiting to see what
Capcom have for us next, or for Infogrames Alone In The Dark, The Ring
could be more than a good stop-gap game for you.

-- Anticipation 7/10

>>>> D2 - Wednesday 23rd
    /- $49.99
    - Players: 1
    /- Genre: Adventure

The first game ever revealed for the Dreamcast finally gets a US
release, Warps D2. The original D was a mixture of Myst and Resident
Evil, and one that proved to be very popular. Starring virtual actress
Laura, the interactive CG movie was enough to send shivers down even the
toughest spine.

Now Laura is back, and as you'd except these days the game has come leaps
and bounds over the original. So much in fact that if it wasn't for the
famous atmosphere Warp are so good at creating, you'd be hard pressed to
compare the two games. D2 takes place in Canada, all in real time 3D, and
with plenty of outside daytime action.

But that doesn't mean it's missing the darkness you'd except from Warp,
as even the now-famous tentacle scene from the Japanese version has been
left in the US conversion. Spread over four (yes FOUR GD-ROMS) D2 is an
adventure Warp hopes you won't forget for a years to come. But after such
a long time since the release in Japan, can the game still hold it's own
against the other titles due out this month? I wouldn't expect a smash hit
from D2, but if you don't mind it being a little out-dated, or are a fan
of the adventure/horror genre, by all means give this a go.

-- Anticipation 6/10

>>>> Deep Fighter - Wednesday 23th
    /- $44.99
    - Players: 1
    /- Genre: Adventure

See http://www.dreamcastweekly.com/archives/issue93.txt

-- Anticipation: 7/10

>>>> Caesars Palace 2000 - Thursday 24th
    /- $44.99
    - Players: 1-4
    /- Genre: Simulation

See http://www.dreamcastweekly.com/archives/issue93.txt

-- Anticipation 3/10

>>>> Power Stone 2 - Thursday 24th
    /- $49.99
    - Players: 1-4
    /- Genre: Fighting

The original Power Stone almost re-defined the entire 3D fighting genre.
Giving total freedom to move around each level, along with original
features such as the gems to turn your character super, and being able
to pick up scenery and throw it at your opponent, Capcom delivered a
fighter literally like no other. Who would believe they could do it
again so soon.

Power Stone 2 adds almost as many hot features into the mix as the
original did. With huge (H U G E !) levels, a fine tuned super-character
system, and most importantly four player mode... this game almost puts
all other titles who call themselves a 'sequel' to shame.

Of course if you don't have enough mates around to play the crazy mode
that is four player, some of the characters can be controlled by the CPU.
But to be honest even if you have to grab people off the street and sit
them down at your Dreamcast, you simply have to try battling against
three human opponents.

The only down side to the game is that there are just five levels. True
they are huge, and just have to be seen to be believed, but the
adventures will get a little repetitive. Still with all that's good about
Power Stone 2 that's no reason to turn down the game. If your at all
interested in the fighting genre, you should, nay MUST, check out this
title!

-- Anticipation 9.5/10

>>>> Demolition Racer - Wednesday 30th
    /- $39.99
    - Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Racing

Road Rage. The term certainly applies to Infogrames latest Dreamcast
title, Demolition Racer. Speed around one of the games twelve tracks
at 60 frames per second and slam into as many opponent cars as possible.
You get the idea.

The game was released last year on both PC and Playstation, but the
Dreamcast version is certainly at the top. Adding weather, new tracks,
new cars, and several extra power-ups to the mix, drivers with a little
anger to work out of their system at the end of the day wouldn't go
wrong picking this title up.

Providing there aren't any major bugs that come up in reviews,
Demolition Racer is a solid looking game you can look forward to this
month.

-- Anticipation 7/10

>>>> Ultimate Fighting Championship - Wednesday 30th
    /- $49.99
    - Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Fighting

Due out less than a week after Capcom's Power Stone 2, our most highly
anticipated game of the month, you might except Craves Ultimate Fighting
Championship to be hard pushed to stay in the ring. But the game is far
from going head-to-head with Power Stone 2, and is a true simulation
of fighting as opposed to an arcade style game.

Career mode is really where it's at, which shows just how deep this
game goes. Taking a page of out of the Role Playing Games book, skill
points and levels are used here. For each fight you win you gain extra
points, which in tern can be spent on improving different aspects of
your character, or learning new moves. Going through career mode with
all 22 fighters should take some serious playing time.

The game also features UFC Mode, Tournament Mode, Championship Road, an
Exhibition Mode, and finally a Training Room. Add to that five different
fighting styles, including Sumo and Wrestling just to name two, and
extra details such as a FMV intro for each character, and you have what
looks to be a fighting game which can really packs a punch.

If Power Stone 2 isn't for you, and you really want a long lasting
fighter, check out Ultimate Fighting Championship late this month.

-- Anticipation 8/10

>>>> Sega GT - Wednesday 30th
    /- $39.99
    - Players: 1-2
    /- Genre: Racing

What Ultimate Fighting Championship is to fighters like Power Stone,
Sega GT is to racers like Sega Rally 2. If you've played Gran Tourismo
on the Playstation you'll know what to expect here, and despite the
title, this game certainly lacks Sega's arcade style touch from the
gameplay.

That's not a bad thing however, as there's plenty of arcade racers on the
Dreamcast already. This is a driving simulation (but not at the level of
F355), and one with stunning graphics at that. The amazing textures and
realistic cars will hit you first, then you'll notice there's no pop-up
what so ever, and a super smooth frame rate without slow down.

While the game might feel a little slow paced at first, that's because
your starting on the lowest class of car. Once you've mastered those,
you can take a test and earn your license and keys to a better class of
vehicles. Getting through this championship mode should give even the
most skilled of racers something to do for awhile, and naturally after
you've finished that there's always two player mode, and the ability to
tinker with just about every aspect of your favorite car.

Sega GT is highly recommended for driving fans this month, even if it's
just to show off to your Gran Tourismo loving friends. Also it's a bonus
that Sega GT comes in at just $39.99.

-- Anticipation 8.5/10

>>>> Super Runabout San Francisco Edition - Thursday 31st
    /- $44.99
    - Players: 1
    /- Genre: Driving

Still playing Crazy Taxi? I am. But for those who want to drive around
San Francisco some more, Climax's Super Runabout: San Francisco Edition
might be just what you need. Packing the same crazy driving style as
Sega's own arcade hit, and also being based in the same city you might
think it's almost too similar to be worth the $44.99. But not to worry.

Instead of being a cab driver, your giving missions ala Grand Theft
Auto or Driver. They range from serious jobs as a cop, to the totally
bizarre missions of running around the city delivering Hot Dogs! Expect
lots to do in this game, and plenty of different vehicles to drive in,
even a farm bike!

Super Runabout San Francisco Edition has the makings of an instant
classic, except for one major problem that arose from reviews of the
Japanese version... the poor control. Lets just hope Interplay (doing
the US conversion) fixes it, but you'd be advised to check out reviews
or give the game a test drive before buying. Because of that the
anticipation is knocked down a little, but we'll see how it turns out.

-- Anticipation 7/10

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>>>> Canned, Trashed, Cancelled

What a week, filled with bad news of games being canned, you just wish
the week would be over already. The Dreamcast has taken quite a blow,
with the following titles on the chopping block:

-- Baldur's Gate (Sega)
-- Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (Codemasters)
-- Croc 2 (Argonaut)
-- Messiah (Shiny Entertainment)
-- The Road To El Dorardo (Ubisoft)
-- Independence War II (Unconfirmed - Infogrames)
-- UEFA Striker 2001 (Unconfirmed - Infogrames)

Both Codemasters and Argonaut have confirmed the news that they won't be
developing any further Dreamcast games in the future. Given up on Sega
already? If you ask me (and even if you don't) I think that's just plain
crazy! Just look at the list of great games coming soon, Sega is FAR
from dead and is going to put up a serious fight against the Playstation
2. Gamers and popular websites are waking up to see past Sonys hype, why
can't developers?

Finally, a US version of the survival horror title from Climax, Illbleed
has been canned. However other 3rd party publishers are currently
considering bringing over the title, which is a little good news.

>>>> John Carmack Loves Dreamcast

Here Codemasters and Argonaut go on about the total lack of developers
interest in the Dreamcast, when gaming legend John Carmack sings it's
praise with the upcoming port of Quake III. "It's by far the best console
port of anything we've ever had", he says to Gamecenter in their
interview this week.

When asked if he thinks the Dreamcast can do justice to Quake 3, he
replies, "I'm extremely happy with the way the game looks and plays. The
only issue, again, is that people that are used to playing with a mouse
and keyboard--their first reaction to playing with a game pad is not
gonna be good. Like with anything, you can sit down and make yourself get
used to it and have a fun time with it. Of course, it's great that you
can plug a mouse and keyboard in on the Dreamcast, but that may wind up
having a really bad class-ization. (laughs) You go online and you play
people playing with joypads, and then people who have gone out and bought
the mouse and keyboard--given equal talent they're going to lay waste to
the joypad people. From all the audio/visual gameplay standpoints and
everything it's an extremely true [port]. It's by far the best console
port of anything we've ever had. Not only does it capture the essential
feel of a lot of the stuff; it really looks great and, in fact--to compare
it to the way a lot of people run it on the PC--you get even more texture
detail on the Dreamcast because of the compression and hardware."

Finally when he was asked if he plans any other ports for the Dreamcast,
John said, "We're certainly giving pretty good recommendations on the
Dreamcast process to other people working with Quake III technology.
There are some of the other licensees that are in the process of some
Dreamcast work."

You can read the full interview at http://www.gamecenter.com/ which is
well worth seeing - did you know he plays console games more than PC
titles?

>>>> Ulala Announces Best Dance Number At MTV Awards

One of the hottest girls in the galaxy, Space Channel 5's Ulala, will
be presenting the award for Best Dance Number at the MTV Music Awards
this year. You don't want to miss this!

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Each week here we'll keep you up to-date with the latest rumors going
around, but please remember these are only rumors.

>>>> Seaman 2 May Be The New Thing

It has been rumored in Japan that a new Seaman game will come out next
year. I'm sure many of you think that this may be the Seaman Christmas
edition, but its not.

Many rumors have been said about this Seaman 2, and some are true and
many are false, but it's almost certain there will be a Seaman 2 by the
end of next year. Read below for information on the game.

Seaman 2 should be kind of like an application to the first version
Seaman. I have heard some rumors that it will load into the local memory
of the DC, almost like how the new Bleem software would. The game is
supposed to have better voice recognition than the first Seaman and many
more phrases. The Seaman creatures should look somewhat like crabs, this
info isn't that clear about the crabs. The game should include some
online expansion, like downloadable voices, or scenery. That would be
like Sonic Adventure, in that game you can download birthday parties and
different enhancements to the game.

Like I said before, if it does come out, it should be before the end of
next year. A price hasn't been confirmed, but it should be around $50
like most games. That's all of the info I have so if I get more I'll try
to keep you posted. By: Michael Monahan

>>>> Dreamcast Sales Up

Could the Christmas build up be starting already? Thanks to "Hawkmoon"
for reporting from a reliable source that Dreamcast console sales have
been up these past three weeks. The reason? Apparently it's World
Series Baseball 2K1, the number one selling video game this month.
Since the game was released, featuring some very impressive graphics,
more people have taken an interest in Sega's console.

With these recent events, Sega/Net launching, and a possible price drop
to $149 at the end of the month... things are looking pretty good.

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>>>> Retrospeculative: Gag The Gamer 

Do videogame adverts these days make you want to rush out and buy the
latest title, or throw up last nights dinner? Mr. News Guy takes a look
at what's happened to the advertising industry in his latest feature...

http://www.primagames.com/news/article/2008/

>>>> 20,000 Cheats

Prima Games, the company responsible for those brilliant strategy guides
launch their cheats database... and they feature more games than you can
shake a stick, no a whole danged tree at!

http://www.primagames.com/strategy/codes/

>>>> Check out these hot new Dreamcast titles that recently received
     Prima Official Strategy Guides(tm):

Resident Evil: Code Veronica

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4572

Super Magnetic Neo

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4965

Space Channel 5

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4909

Rainbow Six

http://www.primagames.com/guides/posg.php?ID=4942

>>>> World Series Baseball 2K1 Fast Track Guide:

When you first see the pitcher kicking up a cloud of dust as he digs
into the mound, you get the feeling that World Series Baseball 2K1 is
more than just another game of roundball. After the first pitch is
thrown, you will experience the sights and sounds of major league
baseball at a level of detail never before seen in a console baseball
game. And, the closer you look, the better it gets. Just wait until
the camera zooms in on your left fielder as he chases down a line
drive off of the Green Monster at Fenway.

World Series Baseball 2K1, however, is more than just a feast for the
eyes, it is stimulation for your baseball mind. In the dugout, you
pull all the strings as you manage your favorite major league team
to the divisional championship, league championship, and hopefully,
the World Series. Along the way, you'll set lineups and pitching
rotations, your defensive alignment on the field, and control your
pitchers and hitters in one tense matchup after another.

The Prima Fast Track Guide for World Series Baseball 2K1 contains some
brief tips and hints to help you play a better game. Pitching,
hitting, and team management are all covered here.

http://www.primagames.com/guides/pftg.php?ID=275

Remember, Primagames.com has more than 250 Prima Fast Track Guides
online for you to check out right now. For the best, fastest, and most
up-to-date game strategy you'll find, Prima's the ticket. Click the
link below for the Fast Track Guide index:

http://www.primagames.com/guides/pftg.php

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>>>> Ferrari 355 (import):

-- Full Pause Screen

Pause the game and press X + Y.

-- Unlock Courses / Password Screen

At the options screen, press X + Y, then choose the "Passwords"
selection. Enter one of the following case-sensitive passwords to
unlock a course:

CinqueValvole
LiebeFrauMilch
Stars&Stripes

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>>>> Lik-Sang Update:

-- Tokyo Extreme Racer 2 & US Rayman 2 - US$30 each

You can now import Shutoku Battle 2 (Tokyo Extreme Racer 2) for just
US$30 from Lik-Sang. The same goes for the US version of Rayman 2. Not
bad prices at all.

http://www.Lik-Sang.com

Lik-Sang don't pay Dreamcast Weekly in exchange for writing about them
each week, after the great feedback we've had for our readers about
them, we just believe they are the best importer on the web.

>>>> NextGenVideos:

-- New Movies

Two movies of Ferrari 355 and a Virtua Athlete 2K movie are online
right now. A great place to visit for hi-quality Dreamcast movies...

http://www.NextGenVideos.com

Why are they featured in Dreamcast Weekly? Because the movies are quite
possibly of the highest quality on the net, that's why. If you haven't
checked them out yet, now's a good time to start.

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Dreamcast Weekly goes out to around 40,000 gamers every week. How did we
get so many people signed up? With the help of these websites, that's
how. Thanks to them Dreamcast Weekly has become the huge e-magazine it
is today.

>>>> Sega X - http://www.segadreamcast.net

A website with plenty of news, and always the latest game reviews, but
also a IRC Java chat room where you can chat about all the latest Sega
topics. THE must see Sega site each and every day.

>>>> Sega 2000 - http://www.sega2000.net

Sega 2000 is back online! Come see our new design and meet many of the
new faces on the staff.

>>>> The Next Level - http://www.the-nextlevel.com

The Next Level is a multi-platform gaming magazine focused on current
and upcoming next-generation systems. We provide up-to-date news,
in-depth reviews, reader reviews, intriguing editorials, and more.

>>>> Perfect Zero - http://204.30.23.21/

The Perfect Zero server is in trouble! Because their host server has
died, the staff have put an emergency version online at the above
address. Help support their comeback by visiting Perfect Zero today.

>>>> The Sonic Zone - http://www.suneet.com/soniczone/

Updated daily with a HUGE amount of Sonic content that is sure to blow
you away! From Fan Fiction to Chatting, and even Fan Created Games, this
is your one stop Sonic site.

>>>> Gaming Central Starpath - http://www.startpath.com/gamingcentral

This site contains hundreds of links for anything a gamer might be
interested in, no matter what format, including some game specific
links.

>>>> Future Games - http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Fortress/6831/

What used to just cover Dreamcast now covers Playstation 2, Dolphin, and
X-Box platforms too. A great site to visit for keeping an eye on the
competition, but also for the latest in Australian Dreamcast news.

>>>> Dreamcast Weekly - http://www.DreamcastWeekly.com

The official website for the Dreamcast Weekly is right here. It
includes our history, back issues, and more. Then in the future... who
knows, we might start up an HTML version, and hopefully be a print
magazine one day (Hint to any publisher that may be reading this   )

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O Editor: Graham Parker "Tails" - Madcow@ihug.co.nz
O Q&A: David Altschul - Webmaster@vg2.net
O Red Hot Rumors: Michael Monahan - Mikelad1@aol.com

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Written and edited by Graham Parker. No parts may be copied without
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