Newsletter: Sega World Weekly issue 105 (then Dreamcast Weekly)
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((( DREAMCAST WEEKLY INFO ))) | Page 1 |
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((( EDITORS COMMENTS ))) | Page 1 |
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STOP PRESS: We'd just like to help put an end to the rumors of Sega
going multiplatform this week. Aside from games on Cellphones and such,
don't take this rumor with a grain a salt.
The launch of a new console always puts an interesting spin on the
industry, and the Playstation 2 is no different. Depending on where you
read it, every American is either disappointed in Sony and it's
"revolutionary" console, or all but half a million Americans are
disappointed in Sony and the fact they didn't have enough of their
consoles to go around.
Never the less it's a great excuse to do some console bashing, and Daily
Radar have taken that excuse quite literally. If you thought IGN's movie
of Dreamcast Vs Playstation 2 was funny, you have to see this!
http://www.dailyradar.com/features/directhit_feature_page_1715_1.html
Then in this weeks cover feature we take a more scientific look on the
console wars, in the Foolproof Prediction of Videogame Future. Another
must see!
Thanks to everyone who applied for the Q&A job at DC Weekly, and we're
currently in the process of reading them all through. This weeks Sega
On The Web page brings details on a Sonic fansite looking for some
help with graphics. If you like that side of work over writing, this
could be for you!
Until next time then, Happy Gaming, don't forget to check out the
cheats page for Quake 3 Arena and Rush 2049, and finally... The Game Is
Never Over!
- Graham "Tails" Parker (Editor)
.oO Page 2 - Cover Story Oo.
.oO Page 3 - The Weeks News Oo.
.oO Page 4 - Prima Games Corner Oo.
.oO Page 5 - Sega On The Web Oo.
.oO Page 6 - Cheats Oo.
.oO Page 7 - Our Support Sites Oo.
.oO Page 8 - Credits Oo.
HOT QUOTE this issue: "... to unlock a maze mini-game on the VMU."
-- This Weeks Cheats - Page 6
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((( COVER STORY ))) | Page 2 |
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>>>> Foolproof Prediction of Videogame Future
- Written by Crimson
Recently at work we were in a lull, so we decided to use our powers of
prognostication to determine the ultimate victors in the coming console
system cataclysm. Other soothsayers and sages have different methods,
tossing bones, looking at swirling sands, etc. We decided on a more
appropriate one.
The key elements:
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1 Nintendo 64 system box (empty)
1 Oversize display NFL 2K1 box (empty)
1 MS Windows Millennium Promo Upgrade box (empty)
1 Fantavision DVD PS2 case (empty)
1 The World is Not Enough N64 Box (with a hook for hanging items inside)
The setup:
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The nintendo box was upright on the bottom. On top on one side was the
NFL2K1 box leaning over precariously. On the other side receiving the
same treatment was the Windows ME box. Balanced on top of these two was
the empty Fantavision case. All of these were on a raised table. The
TWINE (The World is Not Enough) box was in my hands.
The event:
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After some careful breathing exercises to achieve a complete of mind and
body I prepared to throw the TWINE box at the picture of Ken Griffey
Jr.'s Slugfest on the back of the N64 box. Then the throw, perfect, and
the results amazing...
The results:
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When the EA box hit the nintendo the N64 box shook back and forth,
teetering on the edge of collapse. On top the three boxes, MS Windows,
NFL2K1, Fantavision, lost all hold and began to fall. The EA box was
denied, quickly falling to the floor, broken and rejected. The Windows
ME box and the Fantavision box both tumbled to the floor like the dead
weight they were. The NFL2K1 box fell but landed safely on the table
next to the N64 box.
The prediction:
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Clearly when the hired gun EA tries to put its games on the future
Nintendo Gamecube they will not achieve the success they anticipate.
This will be caused by their over committment to Sony that will limit
their profitability and lead to their fall of power. This too will be
the result of the overconfident Sony who quickly fell. The weight of
too much software like Fantavision will bring them down when compared to
the software of others. MS will also feel the sting of videogame failure
as their system will be unsuccessful in capturing the casual gamers that
currently drive the market. Nintendo will have a surprisingly successful
entry into the market and will continue to sell large numbers of
software. Sega, our favorite, will be shaken, but eventually draw close
to Nintendo to lead the market.
(Heh, well there you have it people. The future of videogaming and the
console wars has been revealed. - Tails)
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((( THE WEEKS NEWS ))) | Page 3 |
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For daily news check out Sega X at http://www.segadreamcast.net
>>>> Sega Confirms Next Console
Chris Gilbert, Vice President of sales at Sega Of America has confirmed
Sega is indeed working on a new console, helping to put those rumors of
them leaving the hardware business to rest. While he refused to give
any more details, he did say Sega are in the "preliminary stages" of
designing their next console.
As the Dreamcast is just getting going itself, I wouldn't expect any
further announcements or juicy tidbits for awhile to come... but it's
nice to know another machine is coming.
>>>> Three Racing Games Canned For Australia and New Zealand?
After the online functions of the Dreamcast were given the boot before
they even had a chance in New Zealand, I was wondering how games like
Speed Devils Online would work. Alas, the news is not good for those
who live down under in Australia and New Zealand.
Firstly Ubisoft have cancelled the release of Speed Devils Online and
POD: Speedzone, another online racer. This is a huge blow to gamers,
and makes us wonder if Sega published titles like Daytona Online, Quake
3 Arena, and Phantasy Star Online will see the light of day here.
But the bad news isn't over yet for racing fans as Acclaim, the
publishers of Sega's Ferrari 355 have hit a brick wall on the games
Australian release. Other Ferrari games were canned months ago as
Acclaim cancelled their deal with the world famous sports cars factory,
but this game was set to continue... Until a few days ago, when
Acclaim discovered the license never actually extended down into
Australia, instead just covering America and Europe.
So while Acclaim is working to find a solution, at the moment the
Ferrari's hand brake is on, the petrol tank drained, and the car locked
in the garage until they can sort things out.
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((( PRIMA GAMES CORNER ))) | Page 4 |
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>>>> Shenmue Preview - Lots Of Character Info
Those of us fortunate enough to own a Dreamcast will be treated to a
revolutionary gaming experience when Sega's Shenmue releases this Fall.
The game is unlike any other and combines some of the best elements
from many of Sega's other smash hits into one mind-boggling adventure.
You may have read Shenmue previews before, but this is a must see. Read
all about the main characters in great depth at Prima Games.
- http://www.primagames.com/
>>>> Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 Strategy Guide
Let’s get ready to rumble... again! With all the pizzazz of the
original, not to mention seven new boxers, new secret moves, additional
combos, improved training, and Arcade and Champion modes, you’re gonna
need help... again. Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 Prima's Official
Strategy Guide has just what you need to knock your way through the
glitz and glamour of the best boxing game in town.
- http://www.primagames.com/
>>>> Hot titles that received Prima Official Strategy Guides:
Quake 3 Arena (PC) - http://www.primagames.com/strategy/book/4296/
Ready 2 Rumble 2 - http://www.primagames.com/strategy/book/5405/
NFL 2K1 - http://www.primagames.com/strategy/book/5096/
>>>> 250 Fast Track Guides - http://www.primagames.com/guides/pftg.php
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 above for the Fast Track Guide index.
>>>> 20,000 Cheats - http://www.primagames.com/strategy/codes/
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!
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((( SEGA ON THE WEB ))) | Page 5 |
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Each week we print the best of Sega around the web. From videogame
movies, to import stores, VMU developments, to collectibles on Ebay!
If your starting to sell any interesting Sega related on Ebay, give us
an e-mail on Madcow@ihug.co.nz and we'll list it here.
>>>> VMU Saved Games
Some of the VMU websites have disappeared off the net, others have gone
down hill from forum spammers and such. But that doesn't mean you can't
find VMU files for your favorite game in just a few seconds. One of the
best and easiest collections to sort through is right here at the Sega
Dreamcast VMU Centre, including downloads for European, American, and
Japanese titles.
- http://www.vmucentre.co.uk/vmusaves.htm
>>>> Design Graphics For Sonic 2000 Website
So you think your pretty flash with Photo Shop and such do you? Well if
your looking for something to do, try designing the logos for Sonic
2000. Naturally you get all the credit for your graphical masterpieces,
and while Sonic 2000 certainly isn't the biggest fan site out there,
like I did with Sega 2000, getting good logos is a big help. Plus hey,
he's my best friend and a huge Sonic fan working hard to learn
web design, so lets all check out his site :)
You can see Sonic 2000 at http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/sonic2000
If you think you'd like to take a shot at designing the logos for 10
webpages (Pictures, Links, Downloads etc...) give Andy an e-mail for
more details on Sleepster@zfree.co.nz Please include a sample graphic.
- http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/sonic2000
- Sleepster@zfree.co.nz
>>>> Latest On NextGenVideos:
-- See The Tokyo Game Show on VideoCD!
NEXT WEEK: Details on how to win this VideoCD with Dreamcast Weekly and
NextGenVideos.
Last week we brought you a few details on the Tokyo Game Shows VideoCD,
now we take a look at the price, and where to order this CD from. You
get 60 minutes of professionally edited hi-quality gaming footage,
including Dreamcast, Playstation 2, and X-Box.
For US$9.90 you can order the CD from http://www.Lik-Sang.com/ , or for
those down under it's AUS$14.95 from http://www.blade.cc The disc will
play on your VideoCD/DVD player, or on a PC with a small (and free)
plugin. Including Dreamcast titles, Capcom Vs SNK, Guilty Gear X, Ready
2 Rumble 2, and more. You can read more details through their FAQ:
http://www.nextgenvideos.com/cgi-bin/newsarticle.cgi?000917-01
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((( CHEATS ))) | Page 6 |
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>>>> Quake 3 Arena
-- VMU Mini-Game and more cheats:
Thanks to true@growbiz.com for finding this. Successfully complete the
game on any difficulty setting to unlock a maze mini-game on the VMU.
Successfully complete the maze-mini game to unlock a cheat on the cheat
menu. To access the cheat menu, pause the game and choose the
"Settings" selection, then scroll down past the "Internet" selection and
choose the "Cheats" selection. Depending on what difficulty the game was
completed on will depend on what cheat was unlocked. Complete the game
on different difficulty settings to unlock different cheats.
>>>> Rush 2049
-- Better Brakes:
Highlight Brakes on the cheat menu and then press Y, Y, Y and then press
L + R + A + X.
-- Cheat Menu:
Reveal the Cheat Menu by highlighting the Options and then pressing and
holding L + R + X and Y. This will reveal the cheats menu at the bottom
of the screen. This code does NOT unlock any cheats, it DOES unlock the
Cheat Menu!
-- Increase Car Mass:
Highlight Mass on the cheat menu and then press and hold A while you
press X, X, Y. Release the A button and then tap L, R.
-- Invisible Track:
Highlight Invisible Track on the cheat menu and then press R, L, Y, X,
A, A, X, Y and then press and hold L + R and tap A.
-- Random Battle Mode Weapons:
Highlight Random Weapons on the cheat menu and then press and hold
L + A and then press X, Y. Release the buttons and then press and hold
R + A and quickly tap X, Y.
-- Super Tires:
Highlight Super Tires on the cheat menu and then press and hold R while
you press X, X, X. Release R and then hold L and press A, A, Y.
-- Toggle Demolition Battle Mode:
Highlight Demolition Battle on the cheat menu and press and hold L + A
and press Y, X. Release the buttons, then press and hold R + A and
quickly press Y, X.
-- Track Orientation:
Highlight Track Orientation on the cheat menu and then hold L + R and
press X. Release the buttons, then press A, X, Y. Press and hold L + R
again and then press X again.
-- Unlock Battle Arena 8:
Collect 1000 kills in Battle Mode to unlock the Battle Arena 8.
-- Unlock Crusher:
Collect 16 gold coins in Stunt Mode to unlock Crusher.
-- Unlock Disco:
To unlock the Disco track, enter the Stunt Mode and earn 100,000 points.
This may take you a couple of days, the points are cumulative though. To
view you points, got to the main menu and select "Records". Now look for
your track and it'll tell you how many points you have.
-- Unlock Downtown Battle Arena:
To unlock the Downtown battle arena you must accumulate a score of 100
points in battle mode.
-- Unlock Euro Lx:
Collect 24 gold coins in Stunt Mode to unlock Euro Lx.
-- Unlock GX-2:
Collect half of the Gold Coins in Race Mode to unlock the GX-2.
-- Unlock MINI XS:
Collect 36 Gold Coins in Race Mode to unlock the MINI XS.
-- Unlock Plaza Battle Arena:
To unlock the Plaza battle arena you must accumulate a score of 250
points in battle mode.
-- Unlock Roadkill Battle Arena:
To unlock the Roadkill battle arena you must accumulate a score of 500
points.
-- Unlock The Mission:
To unlock the Mission track, you must first complete the Beginner
Circuit with a placement of third place or better.
-- Unlock The Oasis:
To unlock the Oasis stunt track, you must earn an accumulated score of
250,000 points in Stunt Mode. This may take you a couple of days; the
points are cumulative though. To view you points, got to the main menu
and select "Records". Now look for your track and it'll tell you how
many points you have.
-- Unlock The Obstacle Course:
To unlock the Obstacle Course you'll have to earn 1,000,000 points. This
may take you a couple of days; the points are cumulative though. To view
you points, got to the main menu and select "Records". Now look for your
track and it'll tell you how many points you have.
-- Unlock The Presidio:
To unlock the Presidio track, you must first complete the Intermediate
Circuit with a placemant of third place or better.
-- Unlock The Warehouse:
To unlock the Warehouse stunt track, you must earn an accumulated score
of 500,000 points in Stunt Mode. This may take you a couple of days; the
points are cumulative though. To view you points, got to the main menu
and select "Records". Now look for your track and it'll tell you how
many points you have.
-- Unlock Venom:
Collect all 32 silver coins in Stunt mode
Thanks to "midway2049"
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((( OUR SUPPORT SITES ))) | Page 7 |
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Dreamcast Weekly goes out to over 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. Sega content for each and every day.
>>>> Sega 2000 - http://www.sega2000.net
A new Sega 2000 has been born. Out with the old design, out with the
old webmaster, and in with the new. Including Perfect Zero (another of
our support sites, and THE best place for game MP3s), and naturally a
newer, better, and faster loading webdesign, you have to see the all
new Sega 2000.
>>>> Perfect Zero - http://www.sega2000.net/PZ/
As game music goes well beyond the beeps and bleeps of the past and
into the soundtrack quality tracks we hear today, Perfect Zero becomes
one of THE most important sites for game fans. Hosting hundreds of MP3s
from different games, turn up those speakers and click that link.
>>>> 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.
>>>> Future Gamez - http://www.futuregamez.net
What ever console your looking for, Future Gamez have them all. From
Dreamcast to GameCube, and X-Box to Playstation 2. So get your news,
reviews, previews, and more at Future Gamez, and stay on top of all
systems.
>>> 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.
>>>> 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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((( CREDITS ))) | Page 8 |
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O Editor: Graham Parker "Tails" - Madcow@ihug.co.nz
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!
