NEWS STORIES
(18 MAY 99)
Games news, rumours & gossip from around the world


VIGILANTE 8 SEQUEL
Personally, I think Vigilante 8 is one of the most underrated and under played games on the Playstation. Combining great visuals, fun arcade gameplay and a superb 2 player mode, this driving/ shooting game took the likes of Twisted Metal, and dumped on them from a HUGE height! Finally, the programming team, Luxoflux, have announced they are creating the sequel, called Vigilante 8: Second Offense. This time, the game will appear on the Dreamcast, Playstation and Nintendo 64. Boasting more cars, more weapons and larger battle areas, this could be the ultimate vehicle combat game ever! All versions are due around September, with the Dreamcast one bringing yet another developer to the system.

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Playstation screenshots. Click on an image to enlarge.

DREAMCAST MAGAZINE
The second issue of the Japanese Dreamcast Magazine to feature a 'free' demo disk is now in stock! The disk includes a 1 mission demo of the scrolling fighter, Dynamite Deka 2, a VMS mini game, online interviews with AM R&D dept 1 and movies of upcoming games, and a demo of an old game called Tranquilizer Gun(?). This free game is taken from a very old Sega arcade title, and looks like a top down maze/ shooter. The magazine is to the usual high Japanese standards, with some previews of Dreamcast games which will make you cry! Shenmue is stunning! Think of the quality of the old man demo for the Playstation 2, and that's Shenmue right now! These magazines are extremely limited in quantity, so order now to secure yours!

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ECCO THE DOLPHIN
After looking through a German multi format magazine, I came accross an interesting feature, announcing that the classic Megadrive Ecco the Dolphin is coming to the Dreamcast at the end of the year! After a quick surf of the net, sure enough, it's true! This game should be superb, as the original was a smooth, different and relaxing title, which had a stunning soundtrack even for the Megadrive's weak soundchip! One to certainly watch out for!

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SPROCKET
Crazy game alert! The Nintendo 64 is about to get it's weirdest 3D adventure/ puzzler ever! Sprocket is created by a new team called Sucker Punch, and sees players controlling a character with a unicycle for it's lower body! The game will be heavily puzzle based, as you try to save an amusement park from failure, by fixing and creating your own attractions. Due for release after the Summer in the U.S.

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Feature by: Lee Rowland 18 May 99.