Newsletter: Sega World Weekly issue 34 (then Dreamcast Weekly)
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======| ABOUT THE MAGAZINE |==============================
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======| EDITORS COMMENTS |================================
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Well, this week we have plenty of launch details for the
US! These include a release list for games, prices and
more. Most exciting, is the December date for Shenmue!
Also we've got impressions from Sega's newest Naomi game,
Crazy Taxi, cheats for games like Get Bass and House Of
The Dead 2, trivia and more.
Ok, until next week, Happy Gaming!
~ Tails (Editor)
O Page 1 - Cover Story O
O Page 2 - Importing O
O Page 3 - The News O
O Page 4 - Red Hot Rumors O
O Page 5 - Arcade Zone O
O Page 6 - Tips & Cheats O
O Page 7 - Sega Trivia O
O Page 8 - Best Of The Web O
O Page 9 - Credits & More O
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======| COVER STORY |=====================================
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>>>> US Launch Information Announced
>>>> Written by Tails
Here is the OFFICIAL release list from the Electronics
Boutique. This may change of course (except some more
titles to be added at the E3). For example where is
Sega Rally 2 and Floigan Brothers? However, most
impressive is a December release date for Shenmue!
September:
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9/09/99 Dreamcast System - $199.99
9/09/99 Super Speed Racing - $49.99
9/09/99 Castlevania - $49.99
9/09/99 House of the Dead 2 - $49.99
9/09/99 Hydro Thunder - $49.99
9/09/99 Mortal Kombat Gold - $49.99
9/09/99 NFL Blitz 2000 - $49.99
9/09/99 Ready 2 Rumble Boxing - $49.99
9/09/99 Sega Sports NBA 2000 - $49.99
9/09/99 Sega Sports NFL 2000 - $49.99
9/09/99 Sonic Adventure - $49.99
9/09/99 Soul Calibur - $49.99
9/09/99 Street Fighter Alpha 3 - $49.99
9/09/99 Virtua Fighter 3 TB - $49.99
October:
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10/02/99 Geist Force - $49.99
10/02/99 Marvel vs. Capcom - $49.99
10/02/99 Power Stone - $49.99
10/02/99 Slave Zero - $49.99
10/02/99 Trick Style - $49.99
November:
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11/02/99 NBA Showtime - $49.99
December:
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12/02/99 Resident Evil: Veronica - $59.99
12/02/99 Shenmue - $49.99
Also rumours about a non-modem package for $150 were
destroyed, as Sega announced there will be just one,
$199 Dreamcast, with the modem.
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======| IMPORTANT MATTERS |===============================
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>>>> US$25 Puru Puru Packs!
www.extreme-imports.com have plenty of official Puru Puru
packs in stock right now, for AUS$39 (almost US$25). This
is the cheapest price you'll find anywhere in the world.
>>>> Redline Racer - Preorders Now Open
Redline Racer will be the next title available for Sega
Dreamcast. Stock will be available on or before April
28th. Pre-orders are now being taken for this Motorbike
simulation.
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======| NEWS |============================================
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>>>> Something Huge From Eidos At E3
Eidos (best known as the publishers of the Tomb Raider games)
have said, "there's going to be a huge announcement at the
show." (E3). No more information was given, except that it
is "something very, very exciting," according to a company
spokesperson. Could it be Dreamcast related? Maybe.
>>>> Act Labs Racing Wheel To Work With Dreamcast & PC
Thanks to Dreamcast.net
ACT LABS, developers of cutting-edge gaming peripherals,
announced today that they will be showcasing their new
Dreamcast add-on cartridge for their award-winning racing
system this year at E3. The new accessory utilizes their
patent pending cartridge technology, which enables
end-users to purchase one wheel for use on both PC and
console gaming systems.
The Dreamcast RS will support Sega’s VMS (Virtual Memory
System) technology in the form of a separate cradle unit
that extends from the wheel cartridge. The cradle can be
desk mounted or attached to the wheel itself for convenient
viewing and/or use.
"We are excited to launch this new cartridge and back
our commitment to providing the gamer with the latest
technology and system compatibility. We feel strongly
that the user should not have to purchase a separate
racing system for each platform." commented Jesse Callejo,
Sales Manager for ACT LABS. "We are very impressed with the
quality of the current Dreamcast titles such as Sega
Rally 2 and look forward to the release of the other
announced racing titles in the near future."
The new Dreamcast RS cartridge is for use with the ACT
LABS RS and Force RS products, which have won numerous
awards in the past 6 months. The cartridge will be
available this summer as an accessory (SRP: $29.99) or
included free with their Dreamcast RS package (SRP: $99.99).
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>>>> Crazy Taxi Impressions
>>>> Written by David Calla
The arcade near me (State College, PA) got Crazy Taxi today
and I was able to check it out for a little bit. I only put
in a couple of bucks (thing costs $1 to play, kinda high for
a NAOMI game around here) but it was worth it, and I'll try
to share with you what I remember.
Well, the fist thing that comes to mind is LA Riders. The
feel of the environment is kinda the same, but in this case
it is more refined. There looks to be only one "course", a
city with real traffic, in which you can drive pretty much
anywhere you want. The environment is richly detailed with
all kinds of roadside stuff to hit outa the way (boxes,
tables, umbrellas, etc) and quite a large number of people
on the sidewalks (who scatter when you get close enough)
and cars on the road.
The texturing is quite sharp for the most part (what would
you expect from NAOMI :) but I did notice some ugly trees
in some areas (down near the beach). Pop-up does happen
every so often, but it is really not noticeable unless
you are looking for it, and I only noticed slowdown once
in an area with about 15 cars and loads of people. Oh,
and there are some real life locations in the city like
KFC, and Pizza Hut which add to the believability of the
environment. Overall I came away quite impressed with the
graphical presentation.
Control was quite simple, maybe even too simple for my
taste. The arcade unit itself has a shifter but it is only
used to put your car into forward and reverse so there
seemed to be only automatic transmissions on the 4
selectable cars. Also I don't know if this specific arcade
decided to turn it off (I don't even know if that is
possible) but there wasn't any force feedback on the
steering wheel (rather disappointing). The cars overall are
very responsive, making it easy to weave in and out of
traffic and pick up and drop off passengers. The only
problem I have is that when you stop to pick up a passenger
on any other surface besides pavement, my car sat and
peeled out for a rather long time, killing precious
seconds from the clock (could just be bad driving on
my part though :).
If you didn't already know, the gameplay involves picking
up passengers and dropping them off at specific locations
in the city. The faster you get them there, the more
money you earn (points) and the more seconds you get
added to the clock. There is a helpful little arrow in
the top center of the screen that keeps you heading in
the right direction, so you can drop off your passengers
with high efficiency. Thankfully, there are a large
number of people looking for a lift, so the downtime
between passengers is minimal, keeping the excitement
high. The main idea behind the game works well, and
will most likely attract a wide variety of players.
Overall I had a great time playing the game, and would
suggest that if you get a chance, to check it out. I'll
probably go blow some more money on it soon, so maybe I'll
see ya there :)
--- Also in related news, SOJ has just opened a Crazy Taxi
Website at http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/arcade/arcade/taxi/
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======[ TIPS & CHEATS ]===================================
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O If you've discovered a secret on a Dreamcast or O
O Arcade game, and would like to share it with the O
O world, please e-mail me on Webmaster@sega2000.com O
>>>> Get Bass
In 'Consumer Mode' press UP or DOWN to change the color
of your lure. This definitely plays a role in how
"attractive" the bait is to the fish. - Thanks to suBXes.
>>>> House Of The Dead 2
Thanks to Sages.Ign.Com, and Fritz Schober, here is a
translation for all the items in House Of The Dead 2...
http://sages.ign.com/codes/hot2_items.gif
Very useful!
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>>>> Weekly Sega Trivia
>>>> By Alex
1: Which game on the Mega CD contained excessive violence
and full frontal nudity?
2: Who is Shinobi?
3: Shud Di uses what kind of fighting?
4: Raxal has what weapon?
5: What was Alex the Kidd originaly designed for?
>>>> Answers
1: Night Trap
2: Joe Musashi
3: Drunken fighting
4: A guitar
5: To be better than Mario
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======| BEST OF THE WEB |=================================
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There are sooooo many Sega sites across the web, wouldn't
it be great if one place listed the most interesting bits??
Presenting the "Best Of The Web" section...
>>>> Sega X - www.SegaDreamcast.net
Plenty of news added every day, and the best coverage of
the US Launch details your'll find anywhere.
>>>> Sega 2000 - www.Sega2000.com
Sega 2000's new news system means our staff can put news
online any time of the day, and from anywhere in the world.
>>>> Media Site - http://media.seganet.com
They have the biggest collection of video game mp3's, video's
(including some Saturn video's you've probably never seen
before) and more. Also don't forget to vote for your favorite
staff member.
>>>> Dreamcast.net - www.Dreamcast.net
Updates daily, to keep you up with the latest on all things
Sega.
>>>> Gaming Central Starpath - www.startpath.com/gamingcentral
Our newest support site and provides hundreds of links for
anything a gamer might be interested in.
>>>> SegaDC - www.segadc.co.nz
Updated daily with lots of news, a forum and more, this is
a must see site for any Sega fan.
>>>> Dreamcast Australia - www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Fortress/6831/
Dreamcast Australia has gone undercover to find out the
latest in release dates, prices and titles for the
Australian Dreamcast launch. Add in some of the best
previews, reviews, news and other info and this is one
hell of a site. Have a look.
>>>> The Sonic Zone - 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 to
Cheats and even Fan Created Games this is your one stop
Sonic site. You can now send online postcards too!!
The official website for the Dreamcast Weekly is now open at
www.dreamcastweekly.com :) We've got the history of the
magazine, daily news and plenty more. Specially if your a
webmaster, there is lots of great information about how
you can be involved as well! Then in the future... who knows,
hopefully we'll be a print magazine one day :)
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======[ CREDITS ]=========================================
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O Writer: Graham Parker "Tails" - webmaster@sega2000.com
O DC Questions: Please send to - Steve@sega2000.com
>>>> www.DreamcastWeekly.com - Official Website!
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Oh and finally...
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You'd think after writing a funny little comment at the end
of every issue, I'd run out of funny little things to say.
Well... yes, yes I have. Until next issue... Happy Gaming :)
