Newsletter: Sega World Weekly issue 106 (then Dreamcast Weekly)
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((( DREAMCAST WEEKLY INFO ))) | Page 1 |
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> For daily game news, over 200 Prima Fast Track Guides(tm) online,
codes, downloads, and contests every day, be sure to visit Primagames.
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((( EDITORS COMMENTS ))) | Page 1 |
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The big names come out to shine this week, as we mention Toejam & Earl 3
in the Sega On The Web page, and new Streets Of Rage and Shinobi games
in the Red Hot Rumors. You can read all about the Shenmue strategy guide
book in the Prima Games Corner, and there's some more cheats to try on
Quake 3 Arena in page 7.
Speaking of Quake 3, it's sitting right behind me now, and I'm just
dying to play it... look out for a full review next issue! This weeks
cover feature is a tale of fun, frustration, and falling over.
Presenting "How Jet Grind Radio Nearly Killed Me..." written by Morphix.
Want to win a Tokyo Gameshow VideoCD? Check out the contest page to
enter today, or for details on how you can win any five Dreamcast games
of your choice in the near future!
Finally, where's the Games Of November feature? Mostly due to the fact
40+ games are hitting the shelves this month, we've decided to put a
weekly roundup in each issue of Dreamcast Weekly Extra instead. Find out
every game coming out, the dates, and prices later this week.
Until next time, Happy Gaming, and if your on Quake 3 and play against
"DCWeekly"... go easy on me ok? :)
- Graham "Tails" Parker (Editor)
.oO Page 2 - Cover Story Oo.
.oO Page 3 - The Weeks News Oo.
.oO Page 4 - Red Hot Rumors Oo.
.oO Page 5 - Contest Oo.
.oO Page 6 - Prima Games Corner Oo.
.oO Page 7 - Sega On The Web Oo.
.oO Page 8 - Cheats Oo.
.oO Page 9 - Our Support Sites Oo.
.oO Page 10 - Credits Oo.
HOT QUOTE this issue: "Rouge Spear, the sequel to snipering action
game, Rainbow Six has received a four-player death match mode"
-- Rouge Spear Deathmatch News - Page 3
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((( COVER STORY ))) | Page 2 |
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>>>> How Jet Grind Radio Nearly Killed Me!
-- Written by Morphix
This story is totally true and I have not exaggerated or embellished at
all. So I give you:
How Jet Grind Radio almost killed me...
Well yesterday after a weekend of battling the flu I decided to pull out
my new copy of Jet Grind Radio and give it a spin. After about an hour I
was up to the part where you have to race the guy with the "Garfield
face" in the Noise Tanks level. Well after missing the last jump about
30 times in a row I got a little annoyed.
Now I am not going to throw a fit or anything, but I told my brother if
I did not beat it this one last time the Dreamcast was going through the
window. So I selected Gram (the one that looks like Snake Eyes from
GIJOE) as he is my fav character, and the race began. As usual I was
whopping arse but when it came to the point that I had to grind around
that big water tower thing I started to get nervous. I missed that jump
the last 30 or so times but I was determined to get it this time.
So I held my breath and jumped, the camera shifted slightly so I
compensated, and bam! I land the jump. Now I don't know if it was the
flu or my overjoyed state but I start to dance around like a fool and
tried to copy Gram's win pose! Big mistake...
If you haven't seen what Gram does during his win pose let me explain. He
kicks one leg back and forth a few times, then extend one leg straight in
front, and the other he leans back on and dose a cool little thing with
his hands (just rent the game and see for yourself!). Well as I was going
for the finish my back foot slips and my right knee pops! It made an
audible popping noise! Suffice it to say I went down like a ton of bricks
while the DC controller (clear blue Millennium version) flies up, and
came down hitting me on the head.
Now I know that does not seem too life threatening but if I would have
fallen a good 5 inches to the right I would have been impaled on a pair
of scissors that were left out from wrapping a birthday present earlier
that morning.
So a day latter I could barley walk due to fact my knee has swollen to
nearly twice it's size, but all I can say it was worth it because Jet
Grind Radio rocks.
Hope you found this little tale amusing (I know my brother was laughing
his arse off). As of right now my knee if feeling 100x better and I am
sure I will be up and around tomorrow to pick up my copy of Shen Mue
and try out the kung fu moves :-) (Oh boy... look out for Part 2 next
week then, "How Shenmue's Kung Fu Moves Almost Killed Me... heh - 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
>>>> Rouge Spear Goes 4-Player
Rouge Spear, the sequel to snipering action game, Rainbow Six has
received a four-player death match mode just before it's due for
release, along with eight brand new levels to kill each other on.
"Rogue Spear is an ideal example of our in-house development teams
pushing the boundaries of existing technology to deliver the most
compelling, feature-packed game possible," said David Elmekies,
Director of Game Development for Pipe Dream Interactive. "The four-
player deathmatch component adds an exciting element to an already
robust single-player game, and provides Rogue Spear with virtually
unlimited replay value."
Look out for the Rouge Spear mini-preview in our "Games Of November
2000" Feature later this week (Dreamcast Weekly Extra).
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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.
>>>> Streets Of Rage & Shinobi Return
The Streets Of Rage series, and the Shinobi games are without a doubt
part of Sega's rich history, and could quite possibly make a come back
next year. Rumors suggest that after Planet Harriers is finished, Sega
will get to work bringing those former two mentioned titles back into
the spot light.
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((( CONTEST ))) | Page 5 |
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>>>> Win Tokyo Gameshow VideoCD's
We have FIVE Tokyo Gameshow VideoCD's to give away thanks to
NextGenVideos. To enter visit the FAQ page here...
http://www.nextgenvideos.com/cgi-bin/newsarticle.cgi?000917-01
Then e-mail to me a list of any five games on the VideoCD. Please use
the subject "Tokyo Gameshow VCD Contest", and enter only once. On
November 16th 2000 we'll draw five random winners, e-mail you for
further details, and then post off your prizes. Good luck!!
>>>> Win Five Free Dreamcast Games!
Coming very soon we're giving you a chance to win five free Dreamcast
games, any five of your choice! Thanks go to the great people at
Burn.com.au for the prize! So tell your friends now, as you'll have to
get the clues out of each DC Weekly issue.
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((( PRIMA GAMES CORNER ))) | Page 6 |
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>>>> Shenmue Strategy Guide - 144 Pages!
A masterpiece of mystery, adventure, & family honor.
Shenmue is the must-have stunning epic adventure from Sega's creative
genius, Yu Suzuki! Shenmue promises to up the ante for all adventure
games to come. Featuring gameplay elements that include RPG, adventure,
and fighting, Shenmue breaks all the rules as you follow Ryo Hatzuki's
investigation of his father's murder. Shenmue: Prima's Official
Strategy Guide offers complete strategy, including:
-- A rundown of each character's story
-- Step-by-step instructions for each event
-- An inventory of all items, by type and location
-- Strategies for all mini-games
-- Fighting tips and techniques
-- 3D maps with all areas and items mapped out
-- A sealed secrets section which includes the game's dramatic ending
- http://www.primagames.com/strategy/book/4901/
>>>> 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/
>>>> 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 7 |
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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.
>>>> Toejam & Earl Website
Yo Wha'sup! Keep up to date with our main aliens right here on the World
Wide Web. Toejam & Earl Productions includes a story, details on Toejam
& Earl 3 (although nothing we haven't printed early this year), cheats
for the previous games, and even a funky midi theme song!
- http://www.tjande.com/
>>>> Yahoo Sega Clubs
Looking for a good Sega club? Well Yahoo hosts over 200 of the Dreamcast
clubs, and the most popular has over 550 members (the CocaColaCowboys -
one of the clans we listed a few weeks back). There's just about every
name you could imagine, from SOS (Save Our Sega), to Dreamcast Who's
Your Daddy, and the Ulala Fan Club.
Every week or so we get an e-mail from one of these clubs asking to be
mentioned in DC Weekly. So below you can find all the clubs, all in one
place.
http://dir.clubs.yahoo.com/Games/Computer___Video_Games/Platforms/Sega/Dreamcast/
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((( CHEATS ))) | Page 8 |
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>>>> Quake 3 Arena
-- Console Commands:
These console commands are not considered "cheats" but merely alternate
ways to perform certain useful functions in the game. To perform these
functions you will need a Dreamcast Keyboard. Start a game as normal,
while in the game hit the ~ button one time, this will access the game's
System Console. From here enter in one of the following commands to do
the function:
/who
Display a list of players, both AI and Human.
/say
Type your message and have it displayed to every player.
/say1
Speak to player 1
/say4
Speak to Player 4
/say3
Speak to Player 3
/say2
Speak to Player 2
/tell_attacker
Deliver a personal message to your attacker.
/say_team
Deliver a message to your team. (used in team based modes.)
/tell_target
Deliver a personal message to your targeted enemy.
/clear
Clear the game console.
\help
Display the list of commands.
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((( OUR SUPPORT SITES ))) | Page 9 |
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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.
>>>> Absolute Sega - http://www.absolutesega.com
One of the first Sega sites out there with the most up to date news
every 24 hours, 7 days a week. Absolute Sega is not jus famous for it's
news, but also it's reviews and previews. Want to talk about games,
then go to our forums or you can talk in our IRC chatroom.
>>>> PSY Online - http://www.consolereviews.net
PSY Online is a multiformat reviews website specialising in the Sega
Dreamcast console. With 24/7 updated news, forums and chat, its a
great place to hang out online for Sega fans.
>>>> 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 10 |
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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!
