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Then why not show the games with cords going into a wall? Or show a tape of the software? No one would directly answer that question. Sources have stated that their U64 version of Killer Instinct is over 80 percent done, as are a couple of other carts. Nintendo has shown beta versions of games before, so WHY NOT NOW?

It has been my opinion for several months now that it has to do with Nintendo of Japan (NOJ). New hardware introductions (NES, Game Boy, Super NES, Virtual Boy) have always appeared in Japan first ... normally at their Shoshinkai Trade Show. Several months ago when NOJ moved the Shoshinkai dates back from August to November something was up. It could only be because the Ultra 64 was to debut there. And, as we know now, it will.

win te DEBUT. PUSHED BACK « November, in Japan there is just no way it would launch here the very next month. That’s why we have been stating for months that it would мне .. 2 not be coming out in the U.S. this year. Others naively continued to say that it would make it out this fall and one even picked a Sept. 29 date. Oh well.

As to the real launch of the Ultra 64, as expected, it will be in JAPAN FIRST. While Mr. Lincoln was very specific in his speech лог to say anything about the launch of the system in Japan ... only North America and Europe (April 1996), his people later admitted that the Japan launch will be before April, and possibly as early as December.

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IS THE ULTRA 64 DOOMED? PRESS START HAS ALL THE UPDATES ON THE NEW SYSTEMS.

In Press Start, newly released information on the Ultra 64, Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn systems is causing a stir. First, the Ultra 64 release date has been pushed back to April of 1996! Is this disastrous for Nintendo? Or are they hoping gamers will wait that long for their new technology? Take a peek at the exclusive pictures of the system. Also, the Sony Play- Station offers tricks and cheats with their Ultimate Game Buster Action Replay memory card. Plus, Sega Saturn's release date has been moved up to now! The story begins on PAGE 26.

“Industry insiders have been speculating for some time that the Ultra 64 project was in trouble.”

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Dick Grayson (Robin) teams up with Batman to stop Two-Face, the man responsible for the death of Grayson's folks. However, Riddler is waiting to seek his own justice on Batman! Acclaim Entertainment will be bringing Batman Forever (based on the summer box-office hit) onto the Super NES, Genesis, Sony PSX, Sega Saturn, Game Gear and Game Boy systems. With more than 125 moves, weapons and attacks, this cart will not lose its game-play value! The story begins on PAGE 54.

"There are rendered interactive back rounds and scenarios including the Batcave, Riddler's ‘Claw Island’ as well as Two-Face's hideout.”

EGM RETURNS FROM Е AND BRINGS EXCLUSIVE MK3 HOME VERSION PIX BACK!

The editors return from the Electronic Entertainment Expo with 14 pages filled with all the games and information. The most noteworthy pictures are the shots of the MK3 home versions for the Super NES, Genesis and Sony PlayStation! Although preliminary, the pictures will amaze Mortal fans! As well, check out the coverage on soon-to-be-released games, like Donkey Kong 2 (Super NES), Dracula X (Super NES), Casper (3DO), Viewpoint (PSX), Killer Instinct (Super NES) and many more! The story begins on PAGE 58.

"The PlayStation has such a close reproduction (of МКЗ) that you could be easily fooled into believing this was the actual arcade game!"

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ARCADE GAMERS TORN OVER МКЗ QUALITY

Dear EGM,

| know I’m gonna get some complaints over this but here it goes: As soon as I got ЕСІМ #70, | turned directly to the МКЗ section. The game looked awe- some, and the fatalities looked great. The next morning 1 got up and headed to the local arcade. | saw a large crowd of people around a game, and | imme- diately knew that it was MK3. | went to see it for the first time, and when | final- ly did, the first thing that | thought of was MK2. | was really disappointed to find out that this game was almost identical to its predecessor. The game played exactly the same, and | immedi- ately mastered many moves using the same old patterns. The only new thing that | really enjoyed was the combos. There are other downsides to МКЗ, too. | don't mean to totally bash this game, because 1 do think that it is still a decent game, it's just a little too similar to MK, that's all. Mortal З just was not all | was expecting it to be.

A Mortal Fan

via Prodigy

Dear EGM,

Every week І spend about $20+ on Mortal Kombat 3. While I'm playing | am constantly asking myself, "Why am | playing this game?" Is MKS really а good game, or am | playing it because it's part of the Mortal Kombat series? l've come to the conclusion that I really am playing it because it is part of the series, not because | think that it is a quality game. | think that the whole fatality thing has gotten boring. The

* Yup, it's Mortal Kombat alright. But people seem to disagree on this one.

Alexander Husband

Age: 11 Sex: Male

Occupation: Video Junkie Manchester, NH

Favorite Games: MK3, Demon's Crest, Killer Instinct

characters really aren't that exciting. The Bosses are way too easy. | was hoping that the MK series wouldn't turn out to be another Street Fighter-like game. Please tell Ed Boon and John Tobias to worry more about the game than putting their names in the back- grounds. | hope any subsequent ver- sions will show some improvement. Derek Koziol via America Online

Dear EGM,

THG BTE Although it has some new features, the ЕСІМ editors are split down the middle.

by my friends for saying this!) | was totally disappointed! New fatalities, yippee. New characters (the riot cop looks ridiculous), oh boy. Improved graphics, yawn. | know that many of the people who play this game are gen- uinely crazy about it, but | just didn’t think it was that great. Am | missing something? Hello? Oh yeah, there must be some people who feel the way | do because I’ve heard other guys in the arcade bashing it. What do you think? Are we spoiled, or should we expect more from game companies than the same old games regurgitated over and over again?

Chad Comiski

Tallahassee, FL

Well, we've gotten bunches and bunches of let-

ters about MK3. Everyone seems to agree that

the game itself is good, but many of our readers ауе expressed some disappointment. Taking

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the side of Midway, one could argue that maybe we expected a little too much. There were already two Mortal Kombat games out there, how much different could you make it? I'm also sure that a 101 of hard work went into making МКЗ. On the other side of the coin, you could argue that because we (the gamers) give Midway a lot of our hard-earned dinero (cash, money, scratch, coinage, whatever) they should he expected to come out with a quality product. We could go on forever! At this point we'd like to encourage you to write us and tell us what you think. Be honest. There are no right opin- ions, there are no wrong opinions. I'm sure that this is a debate that will continue for some time. In the meantime, if you like MK3, you'd better keep those fingers limber. If you don't like it, maybe it's time to find a new game.

PERSISTENT LETTER WRITER GETS PUBLISHED!

Dear EGM,

І have sent you many hundreds of let- ters. None of them have ever appeared in your magazine. Due to today's tech- nology, І can have a hope of you actu- ally publishing one of my letters. Because the Internet can help me send a letter to you at lightning speed, could you answer one question? What is the probability of having a letter published? Derek Potts via the Internet

Today is your lucky day, Derek! Because | try to read all of the letters that come our way (not an easy feat!) | actually recognized your name! Geez, | guess perseverance really does pay off! Our advice to all of you has always been the same—Keep those letters coming! ЇЇ you have а good idea/comment/gripe we just may include it within our pages!

David Monsottri

Age: 17 Sex: Male

Occupation: Permanent fixture at local convenience store.

Pittsburgh, PA

Fav Games: MK3 until my eyes burn!

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Q: I was just wondering. is the Ultra 64 really going to be cartridge based? I’ve heard that it is going to be CD-ROM like the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn. Also, if a tree falls in the woods and no one is around, does it make a sound?

Brian Hackberth

Berwick, PA

А: Yes, the U64 is going to be car- tridge based. As for the tree ques- tion, what are you trying to do, make me think? I try not to think too much—it hurts.

SEGA SATURN DEBUTS IN STORES EARLY!

Dear EGM,

What's the deal here?! | just went into a local toy store and (to my utter disbe- lief), they were selling Sega Saturns! Wasn't the Saturn supposed to be released sometime in the fall? Roscoe Markley Chicago, IL

Yes, the Saturn is out! For more information on its early release check out the Press Start section in this issue.

WILL U.S.-JAPAN TRADE WAR AFFECT GAMING?

Dear EGM,

І was watching the news and they were talking about a trade war between the U.S. and Japan. It sounds as though the U.S. is talking about imposing heavy sanctions on some Japanese products like some makes of cars. My question is: Will this have any effect on game/system prices? Brian Flores Los Angeles, CA

That's a very difficult question to answer at this time, Brian. Whether or not the actions of the American government toward the Japanese car makers will bleed into other products produced hy Japan is uncertain. At this time, there is а possibility that some Japanese car prices may actually double! How could this affect us video game players? Well, one possible scenario (worst case) is that Japan might retaliate һу increasing prices on things like electronic com- ponents. We all know what this would mean— much higher prices for things such as game systems. But as I've already said, this is а worst-case scenario. Let's just hope our gov- ernments can work something out, pronto!

GOING TO THE POOR- HOUSE IN CANADA

Dear EGM,

I'm writing to the almighty god of gam- ing mags to address a problem. You see, I’m Canadian, and Гуе been sitting up here in Canada reading all the cool stuff about the Ultra 64's incredible $250 price tag. Now here comes the bad news. One day І decided to find out how much $250 in American money is in Canadian money. I called the local bank to find out what the current exchange rate was, dragged out my calculator and found that it came to just

over $350! Wait! That's not all! You're forgetting the tax! Adding that on, my shiny new U64 will cost me around $400! Does this mean І should start selling my internal organs? Sean McKinnon B.C., Canada

If you do start selling your organs, make sure to give me a call—1 could sure use a new spleen. Yes, Canadian gamers will definitely pay a higher price for the same systems than U.S. residents do. As a matter of fact, it is a distinct possibility that Sega and Sony will be making more of a profit on а per-unit basis in Canada than they will in the U.S. I guess it only goes to show that it's not who you know, it's where you live. (Or who you know in the States who can get you a better deal!)

WORRIED READER VOICES CONCERN OVER NEW SYSTEMS

Dear EGM,

First of all, | just wanted to tell you that issues #69 and 70 looked great. Don’t change a thing. However, like most of your readers, | have a question, too. After looking at the Sega Saturn games and seeing that they aren't quite the “Next Level" we've all been expecting, | have become worried. Do you think the first U64 games are also going to be below par? | ат ап МК fanatic, and | am worried that MK3 and other early releases aren't going to look so hot. 1 would appreciate your opinion. Jake Masters via the Internet

I wouldn't worry too much about it, Jake. If you remember, some of the early games for the Super NES and the Genesis weren't all that good. Remember Super R-Type for the Super NES? Slowdown city! As the designers learn more and more about the system, we will see the games improve in overall quality.

* Here is an actual frame grab of the Sony PlayStation version of MK3. Looks okay to me!

ROAST А FEW WEENIES TONIGHT.

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ANGRY GAMER BLASTS “WEIRDO” ADS

Dear EGM,

The new format is a tremendous improvement. | love the new look. | still disagree with most of your reviews, but | can’t tell you which games to like. (Although I’m sure many people try!) The main reason | am writing this letter is to complain about the ads in your magazine. Specifically, | am writing about ads like the Secret of Evermore ad in your April issue. This ad consists only of two black pages with a red dot on each page. | don’t know what Squaresoft wished to accomplish with this ad, but it tells me that they’re so ashamed of their game that they will not display any screen shots or even a description of the game. There were three such ads in that same issue, including Mortal Kombat 3 and Warlock. Those ads had one or two screen shots with the remainder of the page filled with crap not related to the game itself. Ads like these seem to be increasingly polluting your otherwise fine magazine, and seem to be severely diminishing its informative value. Tell your advertisers, “If you want to sell the games, show the games.” Shawn Rader via the Internet

Sorry you don't like the ads, amigo! | guess our advertisers are trying to catch your attention, and it looks like they did. It is a shame that some of these companies don't show more screen shots in their ads. You're right—they would probably sell more games!

• Geez Ken, what took ya so long? ЕСМ” Ken Williams finally "ties the knot" with girlfriend Kim.

Riddle me this...

What has The Riddler” and Two-Face’, Sugar’ and Spice, and more villains than Gotham City” can handle?

What has the Dynamic Duo’ battling from Arkham Asylum" and Claw Island" to abandoned subways and the Batcave 7

What has the most amazing arsenal of weapons the Batman Utility Belt can hold— from Batarangs and Bat Cuffs’ to Bat Grenade Launchers’ and Bat Bolas 7

What has digitized graphics, interactive backgrounds and the first-ever teaming of Batman and Robin’ in duel fighting action?

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SEPTEMBER 1995

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РБҮСНО LETTER OF THE MONTH

Now for that part of the show where the truly insane get a chance to shine. This month's letter comes from Charles DelMorte, who won our Psycho Letter contest for obvious reasons!

Dear EGM,

Recently І have started reading your horrid little magazine and І know what you're doing. You are the ones who talk to me in my sleep. 1 know you are them, because the orange clown has told me so. Please stop pleading with me in the realm of dark sleep. My head

hurts and the web is growing on the loins of destiny. Make them stop the spiders in the day of my reasons.

Have a nice day, Charles DelMorte

Sure, hop on in! I pick up hitchhikers all the time!

You are a true psycho, Chuck your T-shirt is in the mail.

ELO PHOTOCOPY CONTEST!

We've dug up a mean one this month, readers, guaranteed to turn your brain to toast! Get your lit- tle fingers moving because somewhere in the 148 pages you now hold in your hot little hands is the screen shot to the left. Let us know what game it is and you can be entered for a drawing to score some cool game wear from your buds at ЕСІМ. Put your answer on a 57 postcard and get it to us at: EGM's BAD PHOTOCOPY CONTEST, 1920 Highland Avenue, #222, Lombard, IL 60148. Be sure to include your name, address, age and the month you are entering for.

IT'S TIME TO CALL THE INTERNET POLICE!

Dear EGM,

І don't see how Midway thinks that they can keep the Internet clean of MK3 info. The fatalities and moves will get out eventually, and if they're that des- perate to keep this information off the information superhighway, they should make an upgrade chip. Heck, they could even downgrade games in cer- tain areas. They would also have to make a complete sweep of the Internet every day (yeah, right!) because the message boards are updated daily. If Midway is going to attack the Internet, they might as well bug all of the phone lines, send in a SWAT team if the word "Kombat" is mentioned, screw steel masks with eyeholes onto people play- ing the game so they can't talk to oth- ers, use blindfolds on the people watching so they can't see joystick movements and put secret agents into all of the arcades. If they're having Such a cow over the Internet, why do they let video game magazines publish the moves? Geez Midway, get real. Scott Sanborn via the Internet

NEXT-GENERATION SYSTEMS AND LOAD TIME

Dear EGM,

With all of the hype surrounding the upcoming release of the Sega Saturn and the PlayStation, no one has really said anything about access time for these two machines. I’m assuming that because they're both CD-ROM, there will be some amount of time that it takes for the machines to load their games. Is there a lengthy wait for these games to get loaded into their respec- tive systems? Just wondering.

Miles Blackstone

Detroit, МІ

Surprisingly enough, the access time for both the PlayStation and the Saturn isn't that bad. Sure you might have to wait for about 20 sec- onds for your game to load, but so what? Ridge Racer for the PlayStation even lets you play a round of the old arcade classic Galaxian while you're waiting. (Yes, there is a trick you can do hy beating the round before Ridge Racer Starts.) All in all, | guess it just boils down to whether or not those 20 seconds really bother you. It’s kind of a weak argument against these systems if you refuse to buy one because of the load time. | actually know people who feel this way, however. Poor souls.

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SAVVY READER DIVULGES FAVORITE GAMES!

Dear EGM,

| was thinking, you guys should have a

tribute to the best games—not just of

the year, but of all time! Games that

just blow you away and are still great

even after all this time. Here’s my list:

Mega Man 2 (NES)

Ninja Gaiden (NES)

Zelda Il (NES)

Sonic 2 (Genesis)

Gunstar Heroes (Genesis)

Y's | and II (Turbo)

Dracula X (PC Engine)

Street Fighter ІІ Turbo (Super NES)

Axelay (Super NES)

Final Fantasy Ill (Super NES)

Strider (Genesis)

Samurai Shodown ІІ (Neo*Geo) Name Unknown via the Internet

We here at ЕСІМ love making lists! Here are a few other possibilities to add (in absolutely no particular order):

Super Metroid (Super NES)

Super Bomberman (Super NES)

Madden "94 (Genesis)

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* > 7

John D. Snead 9 Siler City, NC

Matthew McGinn • Alexandria, VA

Viewpoint (Neo Geo)

NBA Jam (Genesis and Super NES)

Ghouls and Ghosts (Genesis and Super NES) Mario Kart (Super NES)

Contra (NES)

Contra 3 (Super NES)

Super Mario World (Super NES)

Quantum Fighter (NES)

Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)

Earthworm Jim (Genesis and Super NES) Mortal Kombat Il (Genesis and Super NES) M.U.S.H.A. (Genesis)

Super Adventure Island (Super NES) Super Monaco GP (Genesis)

Castlevania IV (Super NES)

Parotious (Super Famicom and PC Engine) Space Megaforce (Super NES)

Streets of Rage (Genesis)

Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis)

Magical Quest (Super NES)

Super Star Wars (Super NES)

Nam ‘75 (NeoGeo)

Shinobi Ill (Genesis)

Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)

Zombies Ate My Neighbors (Super NES) Tetris (NES, Game Boy, etc.)

Donkey Kong (Game Boy)

Mega Turrican (Genesis)

The list could go on and on. If you have a list of your all-time fave vids, send it in! We'd love to

see it. (Really, we promise we won't laugh!)

Who says that MK3 makes it hard to keep your lunch down? Congrats to Jose Hernandez of Santa Ana, CA. While not artistically exciting, it got a good laugh from us!

David Houser 9 Willits, CA

Christopher Bryan е Orlando, FL

Josh Reno • Denver, CO

SEGA TO DISCONTINUE SUPPORT FOR 32X?

Dear EGM,

A friend of mine told me that he heard from a reliable source that Sega is secretly planning to discontinue support for the 32X. He said that Sega had two reasons for this. The first was that the 32X was a big flopola and that Sega could no longer afford to support it. The second was the fact that the Sega Saturn was coming out and no one wanted 32X games.

Joseph Allesti

Rockford, IL

Your friend is wrong. Sega has many new games (some of which were shown at F in Los Angeles) for the 32X. They include Spider- Man, Web of Fire, Primetime NFL, Virtua Fighter, X-Men and Rachet and Bolt just to

This month's letters column was brought to you by Mike Forassiepi, ЕСІМ assistant editor. Mike is hav- ing a hard time handling all of the stress from the NBA playoffs, so he's crawled under his desk and assumed the fetal position, The poor guy just lays there mum- bling something about Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen being the kings of the known universe.

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DON'T COUNT O 3DO's NEW M2

The gaming industry is abuzz about 3DO's new М2 technology.

At the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, movie maker Steven Spielberg stopped to chat with Trip Hawkins and take a look at 3DO's new technology. The entire industry is excited about its capabilities and its ramifica- tions in terms of the way games are designed, made and played.

One of 3DO's partners showed off a new 64-Bit 3DO unit with the M2 tech- nology built in.

Dave Needle and R.J. Mical, two designers of the original 3DO unit and now the M2 technology, are confi- dent about what the M2 will bring to the gaming table for both game players and designers.

“It seems as though every- body is talking about the Sega Saturn and the Sony PlayStation, but many inside the gaming industry are tak- ing notice of our new M2 technology,” said R.J. Mical, a vice president with the 3DO company. “Our technol- ogy will allow ЗОО users to upgrade their systems with- out having to trash their ini- tial investments. This is something that we said we would do when we first launched the ЗОО system. We said it would be back- ward compatible with future hardware upgrades and we stuck to our word.” meet their expected $250

Some are speculating that : price point, Nintendo contin- the M2 technology will be : ues to say that itis”... on released in September fora 2 schedule.” In his press con- price of $149-199 but that : ference, Howard Lincoln, has not been confirmed. :

intendo has just

announced that

the North

American and

European launch

for their new

flagship 64-Bit

gaming system,

the Ultra, will be

: delayed until April 1996.

: Citing reasons of wanting to

} give third-party licensees

; extra time to fine tune their

* software, Nintendo has

: decided to take а pass on the

* lucrative 1995 Christmas

* shopping season and con-

? centrate on 1996 instead. While rumors abound

about the hardware being

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ULTRA 64 “DELAYED” UNTIL APRIL 1996?

America, would only say that the hardware is ”... essential- ly complete.” His staff expanded on this statement by saying that everything is done and that the hardware now only has to go through the typical shrinking-down process to get everything to fit into the system case (see below).

Upon further investigation, ЕСМ has learned that it is quite possible that the rea/ reason the Ultra 64 is being delayed in North America

could be due to orders from Nintendo of Japan (NOJ).

Every product that Nintendo has ever made (Game Boy, NES, Super NES, Virtual Boy) has made its debut in the Japanese marketplace.

Even though the Ultra 64 is essentially an American- made product, it will make its first official appearance at the Shoshinkai Show in Makuhari, Japan. The show is scheduled for the end of November.

ULTRA 64 SPECS

PRELIMINARY)

CPU: True 64-Bit MIPS RISC cus- tom R4200 MIPS processor that will run at 105.9 Mhz and will have a through put of 500 MB per second.

GRAPHICS: The Ultra 64/5 resolu- tion will exceed NTSC and Pal. The graphics engine will have a 64-Bit reality immersion graphics processor running at 80Mhz in its enhanced mode and will have a resolution of 1,200 X 1,200 or HDTV standard in 24-Bit color.

SOUND: 64-Bit DSP chip that will run at 44.5 Khz and will have 64- sound channels—{CD QUALITY) PERFORMANCE: 100,000 polygons or 50 pixel meshed triangles per second ant will exceed 100 MIPS (millions of point operations per second) and the unit will allow for real-time anti-aliasing, real-time ray tracing, real-time tri-linear interpolation and real-time load management and will come packed in a nice polystyrene box.

As to when the system will see the light of day on store shelves, Howard Lincoln was very specific when he said that the Ultra 64 will come out in North America and in Europe in April 1996. What he didn’t say was when the

unit will be released in Japan.

His staff added to his words by stating that it would come out in Japan before April, and quite possibly as early as this December!

With that type of time schedule the system wil have to go into production within the next few months.

“After 19 months of intense development, we have attained our two main goals for the Ultra 64: to develop a chipset capable of delivering the world’s best video game experience, and to do it ata price that can deliver a hard- ware set below $250 retail,” Howard Lincoln said. “However, we have made a conscious decision not to rush the Nintendo Ultra 64 to market. Instead, we've decid- ed to give our software

developers additional time to maximize the power of this System in their game creation."

In addition to that, if the U.S. roll-out is indeed some- time in April, Nintendo will have to be handing a com- pleted unit over to the FCC to test sometime before the end of this year.

The FCC tests all electron- ics products for RF emissions (that is why there is so much metal shielding inside U.S. gaming systems), and this process takes a few months. Japan does not have similar emission testing and that is why it can come to market over there so soon.

Nintendo's main competi- tor, Sega, was fairly reserved in their reaction to the delay of the Ultra 64.

"We knew that the Ultra 64 wasn't coming out this year for some time now," said Tom Kalinske, CEO of Sega of America. "We've shown in the past that we can take advantage of Nintendo's delays in the release of their hardware units and we plan to take full advantage of the extra time they have allowed us."

By postponing the U.S. launch until April, Nintendo is taking a risk that the dollar/yen rate will rise from its present all-time low. With the rate currently at about 85 yen to the dollar, a return to the 100 yen/dollar rate of last year would mean Nintendo could feasibly lower their price to under the $250 announced price. Should the yen/dollar rate continue to fall Nintendo may not be able to meet their price goal.

Nintendo has not officially announced any Japanese software licensees. This announcement is expected to be made at the Shoshinkai Show. Rumors have it that Squaresoft may bring out their long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 for the Ultra. Should that be true, Nintendo just may move from 16-Bit domination to 32/64-Bit domi- nation in that country.

Don't count Nintendo out quite yet!

“THE BAND PLAYS ОМ” XBAND GOES NINTENDO

band will soon be up and running on the Super NES and gamers will be able to experi- ence multiple player gaming on the Super NES Catapult modem. The Super NES | Xband network will be up and running in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta and Dallas in June. The rest of the country should be on-line in August. If you want to get hooked up to the service or order an Xband for the Super NES or Genesis, call 1-800-X4-XBAND.

You can order the Xband for the Super NES for $29.99, but you'll have to pay $8.75 for shipping. That will get you the modem device—you still need to con- nect up to the service. To do that you must subscribe to Xband for $7.95 a month. For that you will get 32 connections to the network, or 32 chances to play your favorite games. If you go over your 32 plays each additional play will cost you 15 cents.

You can play against players in your local area or across the country. As a user you can choose to have long-distance play turned on or off, because when you play its just like a long-distance phone call. Games that will be up and running on the network will include: Mortal Kombat 3, Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball, NBA Jam Tournament Edition, NHL Hockey and John Madden Football.

Starting next month in Team EGM the Iceman and I will be printing the names of Xband's top sports gamers in what we will be calling Team EGM's XBAND Box Score. Are you tough enough?

hiny entertainment and Activision have entered into an exclusive agreement to develop a state-of- the-art, next-generation action engine that will drive games produced for the Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Ultra 64 platforms.

The engine will enable Activision to increase its development of action titles and develop high-quality products for all platforms.

"Our video game engine has been responsible for generating over $1 billion in retail sales," added Perry. "As consumers become more accustomed to higher quality, 3-D entertainment, the next-generation plat- forms will have to deliver compelling game play and visuals that not only com- pete with CD-ROMs but actually set new stan- dards."

Under a separate agree- ment with Shiny, Activision was given the license for the worldwide rights to Earthworm Jim for the Windows operating system.

Goldstar U.S.A., now called LG Electronics, recently announced a sum- mer rebate for the GoldStar : ЗОО system. Consumers will : receive $50 off the ЗОО unit : if purchased before Labor — : Day, bringing the price down : to $349.95. :

"This is a wonderful one- : two-three package for game : enthusiasts of all levels who :

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are considering an advanced : CD interactive video enter- : tainment system," says Jim :

Lerton, vice president for the HiMedia group at LG Electronics. "You get one of the most technically advanced CD gaming sys- tem on the market today; two, top-notch titles and three, $50 back! This is an : excellent opportunity for 3 people to experience the : most powerful system on the : market without damaging : their pocketbooks." : The unit will come bundled : with FIFA Soccer and Shock : Wave, a $129 value.

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EGM: What is your favorite game?

ROB: I enjoy playing anything that has been done well. | like playing Daytona at the arcades along with all versions of MK and MK2.

What games are you the most proud of?

I've been in the gaming business for nine and а half years and I’m very pleased with the way the

home versions of Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II

came out. As well, | was very pleased with the Quarterback Club game that we brought out across all platforms.

What games are you currently working on for the new systems?

I'm working оп a boxing game for the next-generation systems that

Acclaim producer will feature George Foreman. We are tying together our motion- capture technology with our ultimatte technology for the project.

The greatest number of gamers to log onto the Xhand Genesis network in one day. Users log on and challenge others

By Todd Mowatt

across the U.S. up to 50 times per Week.

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SONY ТО DELIVER KNOCK-OUT PRICE POINT TO PSX CONSUMERS

ony is ready to rum- ble and they have trimmed down their price to a competi- tive fighting weight. It's round one of what will surely be one heck of a heavyweight fight. Sony Computer Entertainment of America jumped into the ring recently by announcing that Saturday, Sept. 9 is the day they will officially launch the PlayStation for $299 and $349. The $299 announce- ment made by Sony at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles took Steve Race two seconds to announce and months to determine. At $299, the unit may or may not come with a game packed in, but at the $349 price, one game will be packed in with the unit, although no formal announcements were made as to what the game may be. Sony is keeping all of their options open, and it could be any one of three games depending on what their competition does.

; PlayStation like Canadian

2 geese heading south to avoid the impending cold of a fero- cious winter. Sony has added a number of game develop- ers and publishers to their ever-growing PlayStation licensee list. The number is now over 300 and that could hinder rather than help the launch of the system. Too

and confident about our launch."

Some of Sony's big-name licensees include Acclaim, Capcom, Crystal Dynamics, Electronic Arts, Imagesoft, Interplay, Konami, LucasArts, Mindscape, Namco Hometek, Psygnosis, SSI, Time Warner Interactive, Viacom and Virgin.

good titles in development. It's going to force one of the fiercest marketing match-ups in gaming history. We will be ringside giving you the blow- by-blow account of what's happening in the fight.

It shouldn't take Sony too long to put their punches together.

Also available at the launch ¢

of the system and sold sepa- rately, will be the Play- Station's unique and highly innovative memory cards. These portable cards plug into the front of the system

and will allow players to save :

their games at any time. Each memory card allows the user to swap characters, teams and levels with friends—creating an entirely unique game play experience that no other system current- ly offers.

According to Sony, nearly 1 million units of the game system have been sold in Japan since its intro- duction five months ago, and its aggres- sive pricing for the North American mar- ketplace should pique everyone's interest.

Third-party software developers are migrating to the Sony

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many software titles could

: prove to be as damaging as not enough, and Sony is developing a strategy to stem

: the flow of games heading

* into the marketplace.

"To become the most popu- : lar game system, you need

more than the best hardware. ; You also have to offer the

: Race, president of SCEA.

: “Just one look at who we are partnering with makes it clear why we are so enthusiastic

The PlayStation is a CD- based game system built around a custom-made pro- prietary chip created exclu- sively for the PlayStation. Multiple specialized proces- Sors work in tandem.

Some insiders are suggest- ing an early release of the PlayStation at between $249- 299, now that Sega has unleashed the Saturn price tag.

The PlayStation is one powerful machine with some

They have an exclusive win- dow for Mortal Kombat 3. They purchased the rights from Williams for the PlayStation and the game looks great. Secondly they recently purchased Toh Shin Den from Takara. Either Toh Shin Den or Ridge Racer are rumored to be the games being considered as the pack-in for the system. Sony just тау send the competi- tion to the ropes gasping

for air.

A $299 price tag and some hit software like Toh Shin Den

: hottest games,” said Steve

and MK3 could send Sony's main comp

SEGA HOPES ТО RUN RINGS AROUND THE COMPETITION WITH EARLY RELEASE OF THE SATURN

ega recently threw

a curve at both its

third-party develop-

ment community

and their largest retailers when they first announced a nationwide launch for the Saturn on Saturn-day Sept. 2, then launched the system on May 11.

The Saturn appeared on some in-store inventory com- puters on April 17, and Sega tipped its hand about an early release. No one thought the Sega Saturn would be on store shelves May 11 with an impressive launch lineup of hit titles: Daytona USA, a hit Sega arcade title that has been converted over to the Saturn; Panzer Dragoon; Bug!; Clockwork Knight; along with a couple of killer Sega Sports titles such as Worldwide Soccer and NHL All-Star Hockey will enthrall sports gaming enthusiasts.

The early launch of the Saturn was fueled by con- sumer demand and ignited by phenomenal sales in Japan, according to Sega of America.

In Japan, 500,000 units of

the Sega Saturn were sold in :

the first month the unit was on sale and more than 1 mil- lion units have been sold to date. In the first seven days the U.S. version of the Saturn shipped, it was sold out nationwide.

Sega Enterprises antici- pates more than 3 million units will be sold worldwide by this Christmas. Sega of

merica is projectin s of : En A исе : was a matter of servicing

: those outlets with healthy supplies now, and we will be : adding more retailers in the

more than 600,000 units by the end of this year.

The only thing that may not be too much of a hit with gamers and parents alike is the price. The Sega Saturn sells for $399-499 and is bundled with Virtua Fighter.

"Consumers have been extremely anxious to get their hands on Sega Saturn," said Tom Kalinske, CEO of Sega of America. "Many Americans

have gone to the extent of : paying $800 and more for

* Sega Saturn units from

* Japan. We've decided to

: bring the product to market * earlier than scheduled to

* meet the high consumer

: demand, to refine our mar-

* keting strategy over the sum- * mer, prior to the important fall 2 season and to get a head-

* start on the competition."

і The unit is available in lim- ; ited distribution around the

: U.S. and Canada in

: Electronics Boutique,

: Software Etc., Babbages and : Toys ‘R’ Us.

* As production ramps up,

* additional retailers will be

: added as quickly as possible * according to Sega.

* "We don't have the invento- 2 ry right now to include all of

2 the retailers. We're not trying * to alienate any of them. It

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near future,” said Kalinske. Sega is dubbing the Saturn the Ferrari of video game systems. Close to 20 titles are already on store shelves in some locations, and more than 80 first- and third-party software titles are expected to hit retail shelves by Christmas this year. According to Michael Ribero, Sega’s executive vice president of marketing, the Sega Saturn was specifically designed for the growing population of interactive entertainment consumers ranging in age from 12 to 40. “The Pong generation— now 15 to 20 years older—is demanding new, immersive gaming experiences that are not only entertaining, but compelling and challenging, and Sega Saturn delivers just that,” according to Ribero. “In addition, Sega Saturn casts a net over a broader consumer demographic, reeling the mainstream into new worlds

The Saturn has been launched with Virtua Fighter as

the pack-in, but that could change.

of interactive entertainment, Sega Saturn will be a regular in-home entertainment option for the mass consumer along with watching TV and renting movies.”

Some of the more popular titles that will be available later in the year will include: Alien Trilogy, Big Hurt Baseball, Mortal Kombat 11, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, Myst and Revolution X, Darkstalkers, Street Fighter: The Movie, Basketball ‘95, Off-World Interceptor, 3-D Baseball ‘95, The Horde, Gex, Dark Legends, Defcon 5, Minnesota Fats Pool Legend, Alone in the Dark, Caesar’s World of Gambling, Casper, Cyberia, Descent, Virtual Pool, Castlevania, Parodius, SimCity 2000, Cybersled, Water World, Monopoly, Skeleton Warriors, Mickey Thompson’s Supercross, Brain Dead 13, Dragon’s Lair 1, Kingdom O’ Magic, Virtua Cop, Virtua Fighter Il, Prime Time NFL Football, Prime Time Baseball, Eternal Champions, Primal Rage, The 11th Hour: The Sequel to the 7th Guest and Spot Goes to Hollywood. These titles are scheduled to be released before the end of the year.

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"Jaguar strategy fans should be stoked. One of the best Jaguar games.’—Game Players

“More than 50 missions of mayhem and mob activity.” -GamePro

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“One of the most intense video gaming experiences ever.’—Next Generation "Further proof that the next

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"This game sets a new standard for intensity.’"-Die Hard Game Fan "10-Editor's Choice Gold Award."-EGM “Best sound and best shooter-

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ALIEN Vs. PREDATOR™

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` "AVP's graphics are stunning.” -GamePro \ "Best Jaguar action adventure game." \ -Die Hard Game Fan ` “Jaguar game of the year"

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"Blows Sega's 32X version away!"

"The best version of DOOM for any home system."-VideoGames

"Doom is a gaming milestone." “10-а mega hit!" -GamePro

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"Features superior level design... the visuals are truly gorgeous."-Die Hard Game Fan. "Zool has everything...

once you play, you're hooked." -EGM

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“My adrenaline is pumping-I'm blown away!" "The best skiing and snowboarding game ever created."

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“...a sardonic strategy game that honors the unique design of SimCity and Populus.”

“It's worth the price of admission."-GamePro

“Anyone who enjoys designing things is gonna love this game.” -бате Players “Recommended.” -VideoGames

WOLFENSTEIN™ “The best on any platform, including the PC.”

“If you want riveting action, intense graphics, lots of blood and tons of glory, Wolfenstein delivers.”

"It's candy for your senses." -GamePro

ЖАТАРГ Game tips and hints: 1-900-737-ATARI. 95€ per minute. If you are under 18, be sure to get a parent's permission before calling. А touch-tone telephone is required. USA only. Atari Jaguar information is available in the Atari батіг frotin The usa Forum оп CompuServe. Туре GO JAGUAR to access this area 24 hours a day. Atari Jaguar information is available in the Atari Roundtable Forum on GEnie. Type JAGUAR to access this area 24 hours a day. * Includes Jaguar ar one controller. ATARI, the Atari logo, Jaguar, the Jaguar logo, Burn Out, Fight for life, Iron Soldier, Tempest 2000, Hover Strike are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atari Corporation. Copyright 1995, Atari Corporation, Sunnyvale, C 94089-1302. Made in the U.S. of domestic and imported components. All rights reserved. Troy Aikman NFL Football © 1994 Williams Entertainment Inc. Tradewest™ and Troy Aikman NFL™ Football are trademarks of Williams Entertainment In

IRON SOLDIER™

“The best game of its kind.”

“Simulation game of the year, among all hard- ware platforms.’—Die Hard Game Fan “Gripping first person game with edge-of-the- seat excitement" -GamePro

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FIGHT FOR LIFE™

“Its super smooth graphics... texture- mapped polygons... gives Virtua Fighter a one-two punch."-VideoGames

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“Redefines the term hi-octane.

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show should definitely try it out. good blend of hunt and shoot! want to check it out. Not a great RPG but still fun. Best Feature: Kinda like the show Best Feature: Lots to kill Best Feature: It's an RPG Time To Complete: Long Time To Complete: Long Time To Complete: Long

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Judge Dredd doesn't come off all too well on the Genesis. Like ihexother two gamessthatusedithis И engine, hitting enemies on the ground is difficult, although it isn't_as bad here. Judge Dredd is a good/Side-seroller With lots of mísslonsxoraecom- plist. The graphics аге much дагке than they should bene Bossespare preallyeeheap, and instead of using" skill to defeat them, your must trade hits Until one of you dies. Judge Dredd is an okay game. Play the Super NES one instead.

Judge Dredd offers the same thrills and chills on the SupersNESsassitwloes on this Genésis,ver- sion. The action 15 nonstop, and there is always someone or/Something to 5һооМа The Bosses, although pt Big, thankfully, arg areal ра її the neck to Rill While not frustrating/@nough 10 send the controller on angumexpectedmflight, teal patience and timing аге required, The levels are large, and alas, do repeat themselves. As it stands, this one is decent.

Cool comic! Cool movie! So-so video game. Acclaim takes.asmajor license and createsiapfair- ly good garfie отте graphics@re good; ара the soufid 18 Standard Genesis fate, Nalso like the overly large levels and the cleverly hiddeny out- of-th-Way areas ІП each level All аге yery cool features, Бике problemplies Withinitne game's play "Control. IS rather difficulttattimes»to get Dredd to do what you Want. A button configura- tion would have been nice.

This is very similar to the Super NES version with an equaksensejofigame play. The hugedevels are filled with tricky areas to reach as Well as puizzle- like situations; Tbe graphics апа sounds ale slightly inféfiof te the Super NES but still dO a good jobs Where this one diffefsiis in the playa- bility. just Seemed to теза! if Wasiasbit difficult to get the character 10 реһогт the Way | Wanted him to. That is not to Say the game didn't play well. It's just a bit harder to control.

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Star Trek: DS9 should be a treat for Star Trek fans. The,graphiesare fairly simple butadequate. The sond needs alittle work, buf the датем pretty ool; | máta that familiar with 259, 50 | was а |Ше lost If took some (Ше 10 find my Way around, andthe control was |181100 |0056. Still, | think DS9\will appeal (огапуоп6 Who watches’ the ѕпо 5 опе of the better Side-serollers lve seen this year. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is fun once you get into it.

Basically, I'll have to reiterate my Super NES reviewsbeeausesthisyone is very closedosthabyer- sion. Aside from minor graphic differences, Which we've comedo expect these dayê, DSS also һа5 nicely detailed "backgrounds fight from: the show—all the Characters in great detail and mis- sions һа! are downrightafun. The Control could һауа Usedva bit тоге tweakings but it isn’t horri- ble. Again, this game Isn't only for Star Trek fans: Any adventure lover will dig it.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is pretty much like the Super NESaversion in terms ofsplaysmechan- ics. The ovement and tasks are slow and tediousgand they, made it difficulffor me to really get intuit, resultingjin my losing interestailihe dif- ferehees betwéenithis and the Super NES areithe graphics; which take asslightadropsif Color and clarity J think thet anyone) who is into the Series will get into this game. But if you Want nonstop action, | suggest you move on.

This is very close to the Super NES version with the usual dropsin color that is associatedawith some Supgf NES-to*Genesis versions, Basically the game is idéntical, filled withyadVenture-type missiOns Using the\characters and Scenes,from Stag Tek? Deap Space Nine. Fans of the Series with а bit\more patiencesmay find. оге enjoy- able, “out бога іе tired of it; perhaps due to the lack of involvement in the show. If is a good adventure game, but it would appeal to fans.

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Exo Squad starts off with some cool cinemas but quickly сһапдевтіоза poor first-personsperspec- tive shootes@This element of thafgame needs work. Thefside=scrolling level isfit that бая, but the play mechanics really пева tWeaking, For еха@ріевуой һамело press back to сгойей. Not the/way it should be. „Exo, Squad isıcool in the aspect thatit Mas different typeS of game play to it, but they really aren't all that good. Jack of all trades, master of none. Rent this one first.

I'll tell you one thing: | was really excited about Exo Squad whenheard it would havedh@imechs from the Robotech) series. Sorrygto Say, that's about the#best part of Exo Squad: The graphics аге thefirst thing 10 strike your eye as being bad, almOst 8:Bit, if youwwill. The opening/cingmas are nice and'get you hypedsor the\gamepbut its just a letdown When the qamê hits. 4 trip баск^о the drawing board is seriously in order for this game. Sorry Playmates, this just doesn’t work.

Оһ... NO! I wasn't pleased with this game at all. Exo Squadis@hampered by someihingsisalso complain=about every month: bad play control. This i$ quite evidentin the stage Where you are іп a first-person perspective. You fly throughjabom- bardment’of Shots and enemies. The poor control makes, it difficult to dodge, jand. уой һауе no chaiee but to take some hits / Unfair! Тһе graph- ics аге also done poorly resembling that of an 8- Bit game. Not a good action game.

Well, from the start of the intro screens, | wasn't expectingstoojmuch. The graphicssonsthescinema and game=sereens are pretty plain and simple. Once’you agtually get into the game, | found it frustrating to play апа simply not enjoyable, The controPtook а While to get used to, bÛ if still was сіштізу.. | Ке the Storyeline andthe mech-type games, but this*gameé simply Wasn't fun to play. There are tons of mandatory hits Where you don't feel like you are in total control.

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I've played the arcade game extensively and con- sider тусейігатізігіу good player. Thesgraphics don't compare'to the arcade, andgthe controls sluggish. Үбі: |40 a move and û while later, ІШІ happen оп Sereen. Га like to/have/ it be more responsive. The computer сай do unbelievable combos, Ones that fio human сап 00-145 ап okay translation from the coin-op, andthe audios top- notch. VF should have fad endings added. Virtua Fighter is okay, but it's certainly not the best.

| must admit that | despised the arcade version when | firstetriedpit,. but after playingsitsensthe Saturngl've grown to like it. First off, this is а near-

perfect translation from the arcade. All the char- acters‘ moves and techniques have Deeminclud- ed. Being able to play as Dural is а bonus, It's also а Donus thai itssbundled. with the Sega башт. Either way you Win! This Sega Saturn version ÎS а little more glitchy, but you never real- ly notice. Don't leave this one on the shelf!

Fans of the arcade original can finally start saving those quastersybecause Virtua Fightergfon, the Sega gatum has arrived! At first¢glance, you'll notice that the visuals are nearly identical to the arcade All the moves are һеге, along with their lethal combos: and the lifelike ‘animation’ that madê the,game Stand,out!, Тһе options config- ure the бате to-yourtiking is ам added bonus— even а neW mode after you beat the game! This is a leap above the arcade!

Basically, this is the arcade game on a home sys- tem. | wassneverithatibig on Virtua Fightemwhen it was ІП the arcade” | don't parti¢ilarly like the slow fightingStylé: V prefer the fast-paced MK and SF дате Yet this game has 4 lot of moves and сотроѕ youygive it a change, There/is Some breakup in the gamewatptimes, ОШ isnt’ too mugh, 1 just can’t help but think this 15 Old hat when you compare it to VF2, Tekken or Toh Shin Den. It's good but old technology.

Best Feature: Good translation WorstFeature: — Tons o' glitches Time To Complete: Medium Also Try: Any other fighting game

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Clockwork Knight is a first-generation game and it shows. Jistriesstesshow off a little toosmueh,with lots of 3*Dieffects and polygons 931076. The video is rather boring, апа the quest itself Seems pretty relaxed, Тһе Bosses, while big; aren't animated all that МӨ! The Colors are bright; and/most/of уо Opponents 100k cool» Knight's Control Could havê Bee tweaked a Dif, but it plays Каут an average game, but | do recommend picking this one up—give it a chance.

Welcome to round one of Sega Saturn games. Clockworksinightemust have been insdevelop- ment jas the Sega Saturn was being developed because it seems’ everything the Sega Saturn can do isdn this’ game. The 3B perspective is practically shoved down your/throat: There аге enought Colors here tosblind уби forire and’ the contfol could use sOme tightening, The” game gets repetitive almost Immediately, but at least there are some secret areas to check.

Clockwork Knight tries too hard to impress with all the Sega Saturn's new capabilitieszitsalmost worked, exéeptithiathere were а few things that could have made. that game бейе FOF one thing, it would be logicalto have youf Charactemmove into/different Scrolling planes like the enemies and\backgrounds. Anothenis better control, espe- cially the jumping, which was difficult af times. Outside of that, it's ап okay action game.. But stay away from the music. Eeeww!

At first glance it looks very impressive, but the problem is yousean’t actually gosintosthezother fields. Тһе 3D perspective is ISON Of Wasted becaus@ of thisdimitation. The graphies are good, and it Ras а Very New and clean rendered,|ook. Тһе/дате play is Sort of Mario-like, БИИ jumps and controls bit Sloppilyalt’s full ofeye-catching effects and plays more fo the eyes than the hands. Overall, it’s а good game With some cool graphics that try to show off the system's stuff.

Best Feature: | Opening cinema Worst Feature: Мау too easy

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With the recent interest in first-person games, some poorlymfashioned games weresbound to come oUt МІПй050 IS one such game, The Visu- als arê Somewhat choppy, and Objects аге diffi- cult td 866. Tieygame play suffers a lot from hits coming froma Blade you can’t react fast enouigh to see. The 2090 doesnibfit, and рагу Con- sistentin the types of levels it has: The ЗО сап do much better than this. Virtuoso TS at best only an average game.

Whoa. Virtuoso tries to jump on the bandwagon of first-person games, but this one doesnityeome close. The sheer Choppiness of she movement when уои Walk 15 enough to drive you batty. 105 also yéryannoying the way your character ducks whe hesshoots, which adds a delay in the reac- tiontime Repetitive is.aiso a word that Comes to mind. Grafted; this style of game isn’t the most creative, but at least others were fun. Not so with Virtuoso. Sorry, it's not the game for me.

This is a very good example of how not to make а game;«Virtuoso»tries too hard to besDoom, but falls маў пой Тһе most significant Boo boos the game’s choppy Scrolling. Youftum around and because f ће сборріпеѕѕ, you Can't tell/how far you tum sometimes, so you end 0р tuming too mugh»Add4o that bad, animation andypoor music, and you've gota game that really suffers. The only redeeming quality of the game TS that ... well | can’t think of one, but I'm sure it's there. RIGHT!

Aweird sort of Doom wanna-be. This game adds characters to thesfirst-person perspeetivemand | don't like ital get;really tired of seeing the rock star/cowp6y/ duck and shoot althe time. The biggest drawback 15 the fact that you can’t see anythingumfrontofyou and yol must rely оп the Map: Sereen to go anywhere. Also, thé music is corny, but if does go along with the game’s theme. There are better Doom rip-offs out there. For the desperate Doom fans only.

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| loved the first Kirby, and the second game total- ly beats thesoriginal. The graphics arexthiesbest you cam/expect on the Game Boy, and the contro! is tog-noteh. Тһе alidio is standard ’8-Bit fare. Тһеге 15 а lot.of technique to Kirby's Dreamland 2. Кігбў Сап 50сК ала blow, иѕід9 all of {не орро- nents’ attacks: Kirby isane, of thé better CaS out thers Of the’ бате Boy. Hatd-core gamers shouldn't pass this опе Up. While YOU Te at it, try the original as well.

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When Nintendo likes something, they sure stick with itgiinbyisslatesteadventure issswellzsjustsliike his firt опе ТӨГӨ are loads of ІШІ tidbits to learn and techniques to master) Interacting with the епетіё 16 give you new abilitieSsissalways cool, and IFS something you don’t 566 100 Often these days: The musicsissstandard GB fare, with simple Beeps and pops, but Ілеге IS а definable tune. Kirby is a blast, But you find that you can beat this rather quickly.

Kirby 2 is a continuation of Nintendo's immense- ly sucgessfulegamesfeaturing the cuteglittlespink guy. Like the Original game, Kirby 2125 awesome levels and 9000 graphics. Сге game play a Nintendo trademark, is also іпсійдед ас уви сог- trol Kirby апа Піс eating һай: А5 far as the audio goes; they're justebleeps and biis Noth- ing 10 00 Grazy аро | highlyfecommend this

first game. This is good stuff!

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RANKING: £1 Nintendo

Super NES

Donkey Kong Country

This game outperforms a lot of the 32-Bit games out there. It also toasts all of the 16-Bit competition. DKC really shows what the 16-Bit systems can

do—both in sheer graphic abili- ty and a killer soundtrack that makes you wonder if there's a CD inside your cartridge. It's a winner. (Nov. '94)

AVG. RATING: 9.25

RANKING: #2 Sega

Genesis ;

Sonic & Knuckles

With fantastic graphics, sound and game play, this is one of the best games around for the Genesis. The use of loc technology even helps you

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Alone in the Dark

Another excellent PC translation for the 3DO, featuring excellent graphics and sound. Also, it's much more strategy-oriented. Playing as а man or woman is a nice touch. (Sept. “94,

Super NES Animaniacs

If you love the cartoon, you'll love the game. It has everything: great graphics, killer sound, challenging levels and of course, Yakko, Wakko and Dot. (Nov. '94)

RANKING: 28 AVG. RATING: 8.0 |

Interplay

Super NES BlackThorne

This is the perfect blend of mystery, strategy and action. The animation is excellent and the graphics are superb. The dark background adds to the mystery.

RANKING: 36

АУС. RATIN' Philips CD-i Burn: Cycle Burn: Cycle is a great interactive mystery that must be seen to be believed. It's hard-core

cyberpunk with nothing left to the imagination. (Nov. '94)

Its a must for the CD:

Taito Super NES

Bust-A-Move

This is a thoroughly enjoyable, addicting puzzle game that relies on reflexes and timing. Bust-A-

Move contains solid play instead of flashy

[graphics and effects. (March | 95) ‘RANKING | Computer West

Cannon Fodder

As one of the best games out for the Jag, Cannon Fodder is a humorous look at war. The graphics are better than the average Jag

Jaguar

Genesis

Crusade of Centy

Crusade of Centy is one of the best action/RPG games for the Genesis (like the Zelda series on the other system). The control is less refined,

and there are many plot twists ‘95)

RANKING: 45: АУС.

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Demon's Crest will probably be one of those Sleeper games. The graphics are beautiful and the game control is top-notch. Also, the back-

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ground music really draws you in.

Nintendo

Donkey Kong is back in this Game Boy varia- tion that gives you more levels, cool cinemas

and color using the Super Game Boy adapter. Takes you right back in time.

Playmates

Earthworm Jim

One of the coolest games of the year, EWJ has it all. The warped jokes and stunning visual effects place this game in a field of its own. Its

Playmates Earthworm Jim

Super NES

Earthworm Jim is a totally unique character, with plenty of animations and characteristics. With huge, challenging levels and hilarious Bosses, this is a must-have. (Oct ‘94)

Crystal Dynamics

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Gex is for the ЗОО what DKC was for the Super NES. The animations are excellent, and

the voice-over by comedian Dana Gould adds [some great one-liners.

Super NES Ghoul Patrol

Aworthy sequel to Zombies Ate My Neighbors, the game play is the same, but a few new

options are included, like Boss characters and the abili (Dec. 22

RANKING: 50.

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Super NES

Ignition Factor

In Ignition Factor, you play as a firefighter trying to rescue people. IF is both a strategy- and action-oriented game with decent music and effects. (March '95)

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As the only fighting game in our top eight, Samurai Shodown 11 earns its ranking. It is a total improvement over SS1. The graphics and sound are simply amazing, while the playability is unmatched. (Jan. ‘95)

AVG. RATING: 9.0

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Super NES Final Fantasy Ill

Undoubtedly the best RPG on the market, Final Fantasy III has caused insomnia in some of our editors. RPGs with this much depth and realism come once in a blue moon, so don't pass this one up. (Oct. '94)

AVG. RATING: 9.0

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NBA Jam

As one of the most popular games in the arcades, NBA Jam has made its way to the

home systems. NBA Jam offers great graphics and cool soun See if you can hoop it up wi

the best of them! (Feb. '94) AVG. RATING: 9.0

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Neo-Geo

The King of Fighters ‘94

Another totally awesome fighting game from SNK. With 24 characters and tons of special

moves, this game is bound to keep you up late on many occasions. (Nov. '94)

RANKING: П AVG. RATING: 8.5

Psygnosis Super NES

Lemmings 2

Those lovable critters are back for more action. This title adds some nice twists, like Lemmings with different skills and better-looking graphics. It's a must for Lemming fans. (Feb. 95) RANKING: 48 AVG. RATING: 7.75 Virgin Genesis The Lion King

An excellent movie-to-game translation, and once again, this one does the animated feature

justice. It has knock-out graphics and sound plus challenging game play.

RANKING: 29 AVG. RATING: 8.0

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Konami Super NES

Metal Warriors

Mechs, mechs, mechs. Metal Warriors offers up а mech lover's delight. Lots of Mechs to choose from, lots of weapon power-ups and huge chal-

lenging levels. (April 95)

RANKING: 24 AVG. RATING: 8.125

Sony Imagesoft Sega CD Mickey Mania

This game was totally unexpected. Its graphics and effects will blow you away. It has good play mechanics and great sound. If you love old Disney classics, get this (Nov. 94)

RANKING: 30 AVG. RATING: 8.0 Acclaim Super NES Mortal Kombat Il

This is the version of Mortal Kombat II to get. It plays almost the same as the arcade with all of the secrets and combos, and most of the audio

included. (Oct. '94) RANKING: 18 AVG. RATING: 8.25 Г Electronic Arts 3D0 Need for Speed

Drive any one of eight supercars like the Viper or Diablo. Race on three types of track from the

mountains to the congested freeways of a city.

This game is action-packed! (April '95) RANKING: 25 AVG. RATING: 8.0

Enix

Super NES

Ogre Battle

One of the best RPG/military sims out. Ogre Battle offers large maps, lots of units, and excellent sound and graphics. The interface is a

little peculiar but easy to work. (May 95)

RANKING: 41 AVG. RATING: 7.75 Aa ё

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Pac-In-Time

Pac-In-Time has the makings of a great game. It combines fast-paced action with puzzle-solving abilities. The graphics and animation make this

the best-looking Pac-Man yet. (March '95) RANKING: 44 AVG. RATING: 775 Sega Genesis

Phantasy Star IV

This is the fourth installment in the Phantasy Star series. It features an improved magic sys- tem that allows you to combine magic spells for more (April. '95) RANKING: 42 AVG. RATING: 7.75

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Super NES

Another excellent puzzle game, this one’s unique ploy is putting jigsaw pieces together. The Two-player Mode really makes this game

shine. (Jan. 95) RANKING: 15 AVG. RATING: 8.25 3# Natsume Super NES Pocky & Rocky 2

This is one of the best adventure sequels out.

The graphics are really good, and the music is

cool. The new people are a nice touch: Finding

out what they do is half the fun. (July 94)

RANKING: 39 AVG. RATING: 8.0 Ё

Working Designs Popful Mail

This is a side-scrolling action/RPG. The story is very humorous with the help of spoken text.

Sega CD

The animated cinemas are excellent and quite funny. (March '95)

RANKING: 46 AVG. RATING: 7.75

Super NES

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R-Type Ill

R-Type III is one of the best shooters ever

produced. Huge levels, deadly Bosses and

an overall difficult game make it an excellent (Sept. '94)

AVG. RATING: 8.0

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RANKING: 37

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Mega Man X

As the first Mega Man game for the Super NES, this one blows

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ing levels and lots of secrets to find. If you’re a fan, don’t pass

this one up. (Jan. 94) AVG. RATING: 9.0

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Sega CD Earthworm Jim: SE

The special edition of Earthworm Jim contains new levels, new music and more great animations. If you don’t

already һауе EWJ or just love it, this is the version of EWJ to get. (April ‘95)

AVG. RATING: 8.875

RANKING: #8 Titus

Prehistorik Man

Prehistorik Man has excellent graphics and sound. The con- trol is excellent and the levels

have lots of secrets. The hang glider scene is one of my favorites. The opening scene is

hilarious, too. (May, 95) AVG. RATING: 8.875

Prolific Software 3D0 Return Fire

Return Fire is a great game that has it all: mass destruction, driving, flying, a classical sound- track and still more mass destruction. It's a

great buy for the 3DO. RANKING: 26

AVG. RATING: 8.0

Konami Sega CD

Snatcher

Snatcher is a great title for older audiences. An adventure game with nice graphics and an intri-

cate plot, this one is sure to keep you rooted to

your seat. (Dec. '94)

RANKING: 17 AVG. RATING: 8.25

Konami Super NES Sparkster

This one has it all: huge levels, large Bosses, outstanding graphics and excellent music. There is plenty of technique to learn, and you (Oct. 94) AVG. RATING: 8.0

won't master this in one sitting

Bullet Proof

Spike McFang

Spike McFang is a huge adventure game simi- lar to Zelda. The twist is that you can pick up

Super NES

partners along the way, but the perspective takes some getting used to. (June 94) RANKING: 22 AVG. RATING: 8.25

Crystal Dynamics зро Star Control ЇЇ

One of the best games out for the ЗО, Star Control Il is a transition that surpasses the PC version. Excellent graphics and sound make this an absolute must-have. (Oct. 94) RANKING: 20 AVG. RATING: 8.25 ^

NC А Super NES Super Return of the Jedi

All of you Star Wars fans look out because Vader's back. This game has excellent graphics and sound plus some very hard levels that you can't just run through.

RANKING: 32

AVG. RATING: 8.0

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SNK Neo-Geo

Super Side Kicks 2

Here’s another great sports game from the guys at SNK. The control is dead-on with

intense action. Soccer fans won't be disap-

pointed. Listen to the crowd roar. (July '94) RANKING: 40 AVG. RATING: 8.0

Panasonic зро Super Street Fighter Il Turbo

A near-perfect translation for the 3DO with arcade-quality graphics and sound, near-perfect control even on the normal 3DO controller, and

yes, you can even play Akuma! (Jan. '95)

RANKING: 27 AVG. RATING: 8.0 A 4

Atari Jaguar

Tempest 2000

The best game out for the Jag, Tempest 2000 takes you back to your arcade-hopping days. With a cool, techno score and great graphics,

it's a must. (April '94)

RANKING: 13 AVG. RATING: 8.5

Nintendo Super NES Tetris 2

More of the same Tetris fun. If you loved the first, then this is the sequel for you. The Two- player Mode is an absolute addictive blast and (Oct. '94) AVG. RATING: 8.0

will keep a pair up all night.

Natsume Super NES

Wild Guns

One of the best shoot-'em-ups for the Super NES. The Two-player Simultaneous Option and

very challenging levels make this one a real blast. It’s a good product overall. (Oct. '94)

RANKING: 34 AVG. RATING: 8.0 SNK/Alpha Neo-Geo World Heroes 2 Jet

This is another great fighting game for the

Neo*Geo. The tons of special moves, excellent graphics and top-notch sound make this one of the best fighters around. RANKING: 22

(July '94)

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Capcom Super NES

X-Men Quite possibly the best X-Men game out there. The characters are detailed and have Street

Fighter-type control for their special attacks.

This game requires lots of skill. (Jan. 95) RANKING: 49 AVG. RATING: 7.75 Sunsoft Genesis

Tero, the Kamikaze Squirrel

Zero has great graphics with vibrant colors, cool sound, awesome play mechanics and all

the moves of Bruce Lee. This is one of the best

action carts out for the Genesis. (Dec. (94) RANKING: 16 AVG. RATING: 8.25

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... The show was abuzz with rumors that the Ultra 64 chip set was too hot as well, causing unwanted melting in test units. The О is here to tell you that this is not the case. Yours truly got a sneak peek at the system and it looks great. Other rumors were circulating that Nintendo plans on changing the Ultra 64 from a cartridge-based system to a CD-based system, but the white shirts at Nintendo deny this plan. After doing some digging, the Q discovered that although it is possible, no one looking to live should start holding their breath waiting for Nintendo to make the big change. However, my Q-sources have revealed that while Nintendo of Japan isn't comfortable with current CD technology, they are rumored to have someone working on a CD-based peripheral in conjunction with a readable, writeable optical drive peripheral that we talked about in a past episode of the Q. Yours truly hears from these same sources that you won't have to play Galaxian or Space Invaders while the game is loading, but such enhancements won't come cheap. ...

... The Saturn went on sale Мау 11 in certain retail outlets and took everybody in the gaming world by surprise—except the Q-Mann. On April 17 the Saturn appeared on the computer terminals at one toy store in particular and their store policy dictates that any item that appears on the computer can go on sale anywhere from 14 to 60 days later. In this case, the Saturn went on sale 24 days later in limited quantities across the United States and Canada. Q hears that 50,000 units sold out in less than a week. The unit is priced anywhere from $399 to $449 and is packed with Virtua Fighter. Did anyone notice that the Virtua Fighter logo is only a sticker on the outside of the box, suggesting that Sega may change the pack-in and the sticker at any time. Could be! ... The gaming public weren't the only ones taken by surprise with the early launch of the Saturn. Several Sega third-party licensees had planned to have their products ready for the original system launch on Sept. 2. ...

... RARE was at the show in force with Killer Instinct for the Super NES and Donkey Kong 2: Diddy Kong's Quest showing on the floor. One game that they didn't unveil included a Donkey Kong game for the Ultra 64, as well as a Battletoads adventure suiting up on the U64 some- time next year. ... Ninja Gaiden fans will be rejoicing as Tecmo intros all three Gaiden 8-Bit classics on one 16-Bit Super NES cartridge! Be forewarned Gaiden fans: This may be the last Gaiden game to hit the market, with another upgrade or sequel showing up only if interest in this cart is strong. If it does well, you could see a Ninja Gaiden game for the Sony PlayStation, so go out and relive what has to be one of the best gaming adventures of the prefighter era. ...

... The О also saw an all-in-one 64-Bit ЗОО with the M2 technology built-in as well as info on a portable ЗОО in the works for gamers look- ing for a real experience when hitting the road. ... Speaking of handhelds, Sega's project Venus has been officially named the Nomad. The Nomad will be a portable unit that will play Genesis games, but won't be compatible with 32X cartridges. It looks similar to NEC's Turbo Express, and it will have a high-rez screen. The Q also hears that Sega is working on a Super Game Boy-type device that will allow users to play Game Gear games both on the Nomad and on their Genesis systems. ... Mortal Kombat fans get ready! MK3 on the PlayStation looks incredible and plays like a dream. As we speak, Williams is getting the Ultra 64 version of Mortal Kombat 3 and Doom ready for that sys- tem's spring 96 U.S. launch. ...

... In the Sony corner, everyone was drooling over the PlayStation. While the unit looks impressive, here's a little bit of inside info straight from the Q: There won't be a pack-in game, but don't be surprised if you see a demo sampler packaged with the machine! ... | love the Demolition Derby game from Psygnosis—a flat-out racer where the only objective is to absolutely destroy the competition. ... The Q has also heard that a version of Mega Man is in the works for the Ultra 64 and the Sony PlayStation. ... In other news, Namco is working on versions of Ridge Racer 2 and Tekken 2 for the PlayStation. They wouldn't give the Q much in the way of details, but a few more tracks, some new cars and all-new fighters are expected to be added to these two great titles. ... As for the goings on off the show floor, the Q and about 5,000 other attendees of the Sony party got to moonwalk with Michael Jackson. The real one. He walked around the Sony lot shaking hands and playing Tekken and Ridge Racer with partygoers. People competed with the Great Gloved One (who made his own video game intro on, ahem, a Sega system), although his competition was hand selected and played like they wanted to lose. ... At the Spectrum Holobyte party at the Paramount lot, | brushed up on my Klingon as real actors dressed up as their Star Trek characters made their rounds. As far as other celebrities are concerned, Kevin Costner, Steven Spielberg and Geena Davis were spotted at the show. The Q even overheard Steven Spielberg chatting with 3DO President Trip Hawkins! One 3DO game caught Spielberg's eye and he asked who the designer of the game was. Just as Trip told him, Spielberg told his assistant to write his name down and hire the person immediately! So there was some big-time cherry picking going on. ... All in all, the first E* was a great show that may just have finally put the stake in the heart of old CES. Tune in

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Saturn, Game Gear and Game Boy. Harvey "Two-Face" Dent has escaped from the mental asylum and is

bent on getting even with Batman. He robs the Gotham bank, joins the

circus and manages to plant a bomb on the main tent before making "i

his escape. Dick Grayson, gymnast and circus performer, foils the

attempt by throwing the bomb into the water. In the process, his par-

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Let's break tradition here and start with a disclaimer: The games featured on the following pages are not the best games as rated by the Review Crew. These pages are a compilation of the favorites from the show as determined by the EGM edi- tors who attended. As of yet, there are no official endorse- ments by the Review Crew praising these games as the best. Got that? Good ... on with the show.

If this show is any indica- tion of what the future of video gaming has to offer, you might as well pack up your 16-Bit systems now. They're dead, baby! Aside from a few notable standouts, the 16-Bit market is getting pummeled by the incredible, new 32- and 64-Bit machines.

After a hot and sweaty flight on a 'vacation' airline, sans airvents, no less, we arrived in Los Angeles on May 11 with visions of bad airline food dancing in our stomachs.

Everyone was anxious to see what the PlayStation had to offer, and we're glad we weren't let down. Many impressive games like Mortal Kombat 3, Razor Wing and Twisted Metal from Sony; Legacy of Kain from Crystal Dynamics; Project: Overkill from Konami and many oth- ers were displayed. For those

This popular arcade game is coming to the PlayStation.

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who thought the PlayStation could never make it, Sony was ready and willing to toss every bit of that doubt out the window.

Sega was proudly showing off their wares, notably the Sega Saturn. With numerous titles up and running, Sega had one surprise after anoth- er. Games like Bug!, Astal, Virtua Cop and Grand Slam Baseball are ready to take you beyond the next level.

Where was Nintendo dur- ing all this? Well, not showing the Ultra 64, that's for sure. Instead, they were happily showing Killer Instinct and Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Super NES. There was plenty of attention paid to the Nintendo area with the іп credible Killer Instinct models strutting around. (I think I’m in love.)

Atari had quite a showing as well. The latest fighting game for the Jaguar, called Thea Realm Fighters, stars

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Blast the bad guys in true virtua-style with Virtua Cop for the Sega Saturn.

many of the cast members from Mortal Kombat | and Il. How will it compare? Stay uned for more. Also in the works were Nerf, Highlander, White Men Can't Jump, Battlemorph and Flip Out.

As always, 3DO had a arge display area to show off heir wares. Many of the hird-party companies had some spectacular titles to show off like Ballz: The Directors Cut from Crystal Dynamics; NHL Hockey “96 and Foes of Ali from Electronic Arts among others. Where does all this leave the 16-Bit systems? Based on the rather slim showing of titles for the Super NES and Genesis, it looks like compa- nies won't be supporting them for too much longer. The E? show was truly a showcase of what the future has in store for video gaming, and that future looks good. Enjoy the following preview of your future.

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* In this early demo from Sega, Wolverine searches for evil.

Take over the world in this awesome sequel for the PSX.

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Yes! Here it is. Killer Instinct for the Super NES. This соп- version looks pretty good and appears to have all the same moves as the arcade version, but will it be able to match

it ... or beat it? According to information FOS TI Ш 4

acquired at the show, players can TURN expect it to be the closest conver-

sion from the arcade possible. Will | the home version draw in as many play- j ers as the arcade version did? Do you

want to see the finishing moves, humil- iations and the killer combos that made the arcade game such a

the date when this game comes out in the stores . on your calendar and B reserve your сору!

Welcome back all you kombatants! No sooner had Mortal Kombat 3 hit the arcades, when play- ers asked: "Will this be converted for any home systems?" That question was answered at Е?. The arcade smash is going to rocket itself onto three sys- tems: the Super NES, Genesis and most notably the PlayStation. Other ques-

all the graphics be ported over?" and "Will all the moves be included?" The pic- tures shown here were from an earlier version of MK 3 that didn't have all the Special moves (like Sub-Zero's old ice blast), but you can be sure that all the moves and secrets will be transferred to the home systems as much as the hardware can handle. The home version is supposed to have a few things that will separate it from the arcade and vice versa!

The Super NES version had several of the backgrounds and all of the characters. Fatalities and such were not the same as the arcade (or may not have been in this preliminary copy). Still, it looks very impressive when you consider the amount of information you need to store MK 3. Super NES fans won't be disappointed.

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This particular version of Mortal Kombat 3 had all the stages and most of the moves in incredible detail. It was such a close reproduc- tion that you could be easily fooled into believing this was the actual arcade game! From the sights and sounds, it was extremely close.

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The Genesis version only had two levels when we played it, but the characters had their moves and combos. Although this version may be a little behind the Super NES, it still shows promise for Genesis fans.

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Nintendo’s got a hot new Super NES sequel to one of their most impressive titles ever: Donkey Kong County. DKC2: Diddy Kong’s Quest will blow you away. Donkey Kong has been captured by Kaptain K. Rool, and now Diddy must save him. Along with his new friend, ж Diddy must face all-new dangers. There are more secrets, 6 EON 4 (me =

different enemies and brand-new animal friends.

After a little time playing, | was pleased to find that this game is even harder than the first. The traps are deadlier, and you'll need a lot of technique. ы

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The first level Diddy has to get through is called Pirate Panic. In this level, you will have a chance to get used to the control, as well as the new play mechanics. Did you know you can throw the other character at enemies and icons? This level is relatively simple. You'll have a chance to find your Ram buddy here. There are lots of rats and Krocs hidden in barrels. Don't let them surprise you. Have fun.

Kaptain K.Rool

Look for secret areas everywhere in the game. They’re all around!

Ё Jump on the target to exit the level. Can you get the bonus?

Diddy must brave a terrible storm, plus learn how to climb up and around ropes. Watch out for the bugs that take several hits before they die. If you're smart, г Ж i you'll use them as weapons. You ^ ; 1 can get the snake in this level. , я Can you find the secrets strewn Climb up ropes and dodge throughout this level? enemies in a whole new way!

In this level, the pair of pri- mates must negotiate careful jumps using the hooks that are scattered about. One wrong move, and you'll end up in a watery grave. You'll meet some : nasty new Krocs who will try to : : У mess you up. Your best bet is to Diddy and his pal can han avoid them altogether, if you can. from hooks. More techniques!

This new adventure is even

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_ game. Here's a sneak preview of

| some of the levels yet to come. You will find new friends and

. deadlier enemies. Nintendo went all out to make this the best side- scroller on the Super NES yet. Are you ready for what lies ahead

A friendly parrot will give you a lift through the honeycomb.

Giant Bosses will challenge you throughout the game. Look for their patterns.

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Swanky’s Bonus Bonanza will give you an opportunity to win 1-Ups.

. H e . ELECTRON | Dracula x, ЕИ the popular [9] Japanese PC Engine game, is finally making its way to the Super NES. It is still very early in development, but we managed to get a hold of a sneak pre- view! Check out some of these pictures. The game looks and sounds great. If you're interested in seeing more, check out next month's issue of EGM? for a lot more coverage on this long-awaited title from Konami.

Does this enemy look familiar? Many of Just like the other Castlevania games, When you run into the half-decapitated the characters from the previous games you can gain hearts and weapons by bull, don't bother trying to defeat it. Just are back! using your whip on the candles! run as fast as you can!

EARTH IS URTH: MAN rs GRUB.

Before try- ing to cross the water, grab the invincibility potion, then hop on the log!

These ene- mies may take awhile to defeat.

M Be careful, they can attack from above, too.

On the log you'll be safe from the attack- ing bats. Make sure to duck for the spikes!

The whip isn't as strong as the special weapons, but it

Е works great nonetheless.

Richter has a new back- flip that will help you get to those difficult, hidden areas.

When leap- ing from the stone pedestals don't waste any time— they will collapse.

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VECTORMA

In this game for the Genesis, play as Vectorman, humanity's last hope to save the planet before the "re-arrival" of the humans. The story goes like this: Humans polluted the Earth so completely that they fled to outer space. They knew that Earth needed to be cleaned so they left “orbots” to repair the planet while they were gone. An accident occurred, though. One of the orbots was hooked up to a salvaged nuclear missile. This caused a malfunction in the orbot and it ү began turning the Earth into a military surprise for the returning humans. But there is hope: Making a

routine load dump, Vector-

man returns to find Earth in

a state of military upheaval.

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It's like living inside your gym shoes.

The various areas you will have to pass through are beautiful graphically speaking, but are extremely long. You will travel through a number of different terrains rang- ing from a hydropon- ics lab to the polar icecaps! Each area poses a threat that must be overcome. No one else can take on the challenge, so it's up to you! Start with three lives, but there are 1-Ups hidden in each level. There are also the various items Vectorman can pick up. These items can be very helpful in a time of need. Watch out for those baddies, though. They just get rougher and tougher as you continue in the levels.

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Я Shoot the overhead TVs for hidden power-ups. Get ready to charge up your guns and go in blaz-

У ing. That may be what it

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Welcome to the won- derful world of insects! Bug! is the first fully ani- mated 3-D character for the Sega Saturn. He's an actor with a huge ego. Help our tiny friend make it through all six kingdoms and 18 levels of Bug Island. Here you will encounter a wacky cast of creatures like Daddy-O-Long-Legs, Bee-52, Fire Ant and some of the most ferocious dung beetles you have ever | crossed. Whew! Your ultimate task is to stay alive long enough to defeat the evil widow Cadavra. She is spinning a sinister web and must MI be stopped at all costs. Jump and Ё spit your way through without get- ting squashed if you want to save і all of Bugdom.

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E so tron iy Search everything xi 4 thoroughly. The ; answer might be hidden right under your nose. Sometimes it could be as easy as hitting a switch on the wall to get you moving through the level. Other obstacles might not be so obvious—keep your eyes peeled. If you find yourself getting stuck, do everything you can think of, because even the most absurd action can produce grand results. Keep tabs on what keys you have at any given time so you know what doors can and can't be opened at the present time. Is Casper really a friendly ghost? Let's find out.

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This is your Item Screen where everything you collect is kept. This game definitely has an RPG element because you must find certain items.

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This game is something that has to be seen to be believed. It is graphi- cally intense and animates smoothly right down to the pixel. The detail on every item is very cool and sound effects are top-of-the-line. The music has an eerie feel to it that adds to the overall enjoyment. With the summer movie and the video game coming out simultane- ously, it is a double whammy for Casper fans.

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NeoeGeo and then was found on the Genesis. Now, we get a texture-mapped ver- sion of it for the Sony PlayStation. It has the same game play that we (who have played the game) have all come to love. This game is pretty tough, which is good because many zm games nowadays don't pre- | sent too much of a chal-

lenge. Control on the

PlayStation is pretty darn

good. Shooters come and

go—most go pretty fast,

purely out of stupidity. This

is one that has weathered the test of time and still is a favorite among many

of the EGM editors. The enemies have been redone well, and with the new

look, it almost feels like a new game. This may be new to a lot of people and

it is great that it’s being brought out on the

PlayStation. If you have not had the chance to

play it and are a fan of shooters, then this one

is definitely worth your time. The music and

sound effects weren't in yet, but you can bet

they'll be great!

Press and hold your Fire button to charge it for a second or two. Then, when released, your

Î ship will project a more powerful blast.

This is a map of half of the first level.

You will find these stationary turrets throughout the level.

Don't : They fire slow bullets and are

let ene- а” 4 pretty easy to spot. Don't pass mies get away. 2 them by, because they will If there is a string of - »-- shoot at you from behind them, press the Fire button |6 ЖИ UA ^ С (unbeknownst to you). rapidly to beat them all.

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Some people like to make things ... some people like to break things. The latter will be found playing Destruction Derby on the PlayStation, yet another title from the geniuses at Psygnosis. The object of the game? Run your opponent into a barrier wall! Ultra-smooth, realistic explosions, dents and smashes will keep your adrenaline pumping as you search for your next victim. This is stock-car racing on steroids!

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Air Combat 22, the latest offering from the folks at Namco, is an impressive new flight sim that should have virtual pilots pumping in credits left and right! Take a seat, pick your mission then choose your plane ... it's then on to the vast blue skies for a little target practice. Your oppo- nents are not so cooperative, howev- er. They'll bob and weave, dive and drop and just generally avoid you all together! In later stages, they'll even fire off a flare in order to deceive your heat-seeking missiles. Each plane you shoot down earns you extended time. Should you run out of time, you'll need to pop in more credits to continue. You won't get that option on the Dogfight Stage, however. Once you're out of time, your game is definitely over! Overall, this is an excellent offering from Namco.

—Jason Morgan

The opening sequences for each mission are quite impressive. Depending on which mission you choose, watch your plane take off from an aircraft carrier or finish its midair refueling and prepare for combat. Fasten your seat belt, here we go!

Air Combat 22 has impressive graphics, clear sound and is easy to sit down and start playing. Things get a little monoto- 4 nous, howev- er, as your only objec- tive is to hunt down enemy fighters.

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You have four skill levels to choose from. The first Cadet level is geared toward rookies. Pop-up help will appear often. The second Cadet level encourages gun usage. You'll have to use them if you run out of missiles, which is likely. Top Gun level is for veterans who are ready for a stiff challenge. The enemies make a concerted effort to fire back, and they are now much

harder to tail. Dogfight level is for the truly skilled—only ace pilots will survive. Your opponents will use flares, causing you to use more than one missile. Good luck!

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run out of those, you have cannons, Your guns are rapid fire but don't do much damage and аге hard to target on a fast-moving foe. You'll need to use them eventually, because your opponents will divert your missiles with flares, leav- ing you with just your twin cannons. Lead your opponents in the direction they are flying, and maybe you'll succeed. Also, you have a throttle control; allowing you to speed up or slow down rapidly. That helps a great deal in chasing that last bogey. You can even have fun with barrel

rolls and upside-down flying. Remember

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So you couldn't quite catch the last fighter, and you ended the mission a missile short and a second late. At least you'll get a chance to see how well you really did. You'll be presented with a list of what you shot down and how (missile or gun) plus what you missed. You get more points for a kill by cannon rather than by missile, and then you'll get your overall score. A

brief cinema will be shown depicting your escape via parachute from your plane, and then you'll get a ranking. Anything from a sergeant on up is pretty good. Are you officer material?

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SPECIAL MODES

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Yow gang, let me tell you I was blazed and amazed that Nintendo of America actually granted us а peek at the hump- backed Ultra 64 during Е. Why? Because Nintendo hasn't come close to talk- ing about an official release date for the sys- tem in Japan, let alone showing us a mock-up like the one they have on their Internet Web page (http://www.nintendo.com). That's really strange since it used to be that Japan always got priority for a look at their new systems. Oh well, at least they're Still sticking to their guns about a year-end release in Japan, even though they claim the stateside and European release won't be until April. We shall see, but until then, satisfy your tastes with what we have.

By Nob Ogasawara Edited By Mike Vallas

Stay tuned to the next issue of EGM? for a most excel- lent Fact File on Mystic Arc, the sequel to 7th Saga!

Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan

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Sony held a major press confer- ence to announce this cool RPG with full 3-D graphics. The team putting this title together is Camelot, a new group headed by Shugo Takahashi, one of the key figures at Sony who developed the Shining Force series for Mega Drive, Mega CD and Game Gear. Manga artist Ami Shibata, best known for Tropical Boy Papuwa TV anime series, lent her artistic skills to design the char- acters for this epic adventure.

The greatest feature of this game is its astounding looks. By relying on

3-D graphics, battle scenes between What's an RPG without a huge landscape to traver:

the hero's party and rampaging mon- sters are depicted with amazing ani- mations and special effects. Even better, the views automati- cally change to cap- ture the action in the most exciting way possible.

When high-caliber RPGs like this come out, look for PSX to surge for- ward in a big way!

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Hey, an RPG that's not time not far from the pre- You don't need me to set in a fantasy setting of sent day. It stars a young write about this do you? swords and sorcery! Similar boy who triggers an incident If you've never played to Nintendo's Mother 2 that comes back to haunt B-man, well here's an (Super NES Earthbound), him 10 years later with dis- excellent, inexpensive G.O.D. takes place in a astrous consequences. way to get acquainted with one of the most exciting and hilarious multiplayer games avail- able. Using a tap, up to four players can join in a massive blastathon pret- ty much anywhere. Or play at home on a Super Game Boy adapter for partial color. New traps should keep fans happy.

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darkness of the wicked netherworld to fight an army of mystical enemies that has been sum- moned by an evil warlock. Zenki has a wide repertoire of special moves that will help lead him to complete victory.

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PLAYER'S NOTES: FIRST IMPRESSION

It's Gunstar Heroes with the addi-

tion of hundreds of sprites and bul- lets flying in your direction with no

slowdown!

BEST FEATURE

They keep the screen full of things to shoot at!

WORST FEATURE

A two-player capability would have been nice, as well as some real cinema displays!

WHAT'S MISSING

Cinemas. All of the time was spent on the game (which isn't necessari- ly a bad thing), and the cinemas really are a bit of a letdown—with just the character standing there not moving, and you hear the voice.

IS IT AS GOOD AS GUNSTAR HEROES?

Well, yes and no. Yes, there's a lot to shoot at, but it doesn't have the personality of Gunstar. Overall, it is more than enough to challenge anyone! —Mike Vallas

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Do more codes to choose

characters and be invincible! ters. (Magneto is not includ- ed in the character select; you must capture him when you fight him.) For invinci- bility, pause the game and press UP+B simultaneous- ly, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, DOWN, UP, B. You will hear another f sound. Unpause the game and pause it again. Press UP+B simultaneously to be invincible!

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System

CHEAT SHEET.

Play as the Secret Horse

You must place first in all three tracks, then you will get to choose the horse from the Mission Select Screen and race it.

To race as the horse in Daytona USA, go to the Options Screen and choose Normal difficulty level. Exit

on the Mode Select Screen. You must win first place in the Beginner, Advanced and Expert tracks. After finishing first place in the third track, go to the Mission Select Screen and scroll your way through the cars until you see the word, “Horse.” They

loping and whiny noises!

This trick will let you play with a floating rider and no dragon! Pop open the Saturn’s Data Memory Menu (with no CD inserted) and

CHEAT SHEET:

Harrier Mode

Change the language to Deutsch and enter UP, X, RIGHT, X, DOWN, X, LEFT, X, UP, Y, Z. You'll play as а Harrier with no dragon! EN ТТТ

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The brown horse is the "Automatic" shifting one.

change the language to German (Deutsch), then load the game CD. When the Title Screen appears, press UP, X, RIGHT, X, DOWN, X, LEFT, X, UP, Y, Z. You'll hear a sound like the dragon get- ting hit. When you begin the first level, your dragon will be missing!

0п the title, nress START and

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These incredible tricks will give you the ultimate advan- tage for the fun platform game, Clockwork Knight! Each one of these tricks can be done separately. But if you're quick enough with entering the commands, you can put in the Stage Select, Final Stage and 999 lives code to use all in the same game! This will help you defeat the last Boss by warp- ing straight to it, with 999 lives, making it much easier. The codes are as follows:

Stage Select: At the Title Screen (while “Press Start Button” is showing), press LEFT, UP, RIGHT, DOWN, DOWN, RIGHT, RIGHT, UP, R button. The stage name

CHEAT SHEET:

Stage Select, Final Stage, 999 Lives

All tricks (except for Million Point Bonus) must be entered at the title while “Press Start Button” is showing.

will appear in the middle of the screen. Press Up or Down to choose the stage you want.

Final Stage: After entering the above code, press LEFT, RIGHT, RIGHT, UP, RIGHT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, RIGHT, RIGHT, UP, R button. After you do this, press Up two times to find the stage that says, “Last Boss.”

999 lives: At the Title Screen (while “Press Start

When “Press Start Button” is showing, do the codes.

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Combine two codes to warp to the last Boss of the game!

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Button” is showing), press UP, RIGHT nine times, DOWN six times, LEFT seven times, 2, Х, Y, Ү, Ү, 2. You will know the trick worked if you hear the open- ing theme song play from the beginning again.

Million-Point Bonus: Finish stage 2-2 (the train stage) in under 30 seconds. Make sure you get the clock item if you want to make it, and time yourself.

Gain an awesome 999 when you do one of them!

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CHEAT SHEET:

As soon as you begin your game, go to the Game Setup Screen. Press and hold but- tons A, B and C on controller

one. While holding these,

press DOWN. The Sound

Test Screen will appear! Justin Ramey; Franklin, NY

ба to the Game Setup Screen. Press and hold A, B and б. While holding these, press DOWN. The Sound Test will appear.

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When you reach the Game Setup Screen, hold A, B and C.

Sound: 98. Dane: Sharp Ponch

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CHEAT SHEET.

Play a Practice Golf Game

Pick any team. When you get to the Player Setup Screen, press DOWN. Choose “Start New.” Enter for your name. Press Start.

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Here are some great passwords that will give you some new options in the game! From the Title Screen, choose Option. Then, get to

CHEAT SHEET.

Boss Rush, Time Attack, Onchi System

At the Title Screen, pick Option. From Option,

choose Password. Enter any one of the codes (іп red) for different results.

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You must play all the way through the game until you reach Level 10. There is а huge moon base (bigger than the others) right at the begin- ning of the level. Blow it up and then fly over it again. You will see Elvis with his

yellow cape waving his arms! This sure isn't Graceland!

CONTRA: THE ALIEN WARS

the Password Screen from the Options and enter any of these codes (in red) for many various results:

: You will fight only titor the Bosses. Еш ©.

: Onchi System ҸЕ cane зулйт : Setup (Tone deaf sounds). + OPTION. `

: Time Attack Mode At the Title Screen, choose where you'll get the treasure! Option and press START.

iei PÁSSWORD- E BOSS RUSH E MODÉ 2”

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CHEAT SHEET:

Access Secret Mission

Start your game and at the Mission Select Screen, press 2+3+6+UP on the keypad. Now you can access the secret mission.

3 Press button A for а new Choose any difficulty level game at the Title Screen. and press B to start.

8

At the Mission Select

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We probed into his past and got his views on.some of the most pressing issues facing sports today.

Team EGM goes from the top of the rim to behind the plate to give you some insight into the man behind the voice of Crystal Dynamics Championship Sports brand name.

Crystal Dynamics is build- ing a sports dynasty and Van Earl Wright will bring you along for an exciting ride.

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We've just come back from seeing some of the sports games that will be offered this fall. We'll give you an exclusive first look at NHL ‘96 for the 3DO. This game should be just what the doc- tor ordered for 3DO users. Can you say FIFA Soccer boys and girls? | know you can. NHL ‘96 for the 3DO will be a landmark title for EA Sports.

Road Rash fans won’t want to miss our inside look at Road Rash for the Play- Station with some new tracks and bike features that will leave you playing long into the night.

Sony Imagesoft had some interesting games that they

let us see. One we will be talking about in this month’s Inside Look is ESPN Extreme Games.

If you love sports gaming as much as we do, you won't want to miss our cool fea- tures and inside strategy on some of the most popular games on the planet. Next month we'll hit the hard court and let you know who will win this year's video game bas- ketball championship with an "Around the Rim" look at some of the best basketball games of the year. We'll also shed some light on what companies are working on for next year.

Here we go with this issue's intense Team EGM!

Tournament Edition has finally hit home. In this 32Х version, you'll get to see the closest translation straight from the arcades. Acclaim has finally done it right; it's never too late for the best.

If you have played the other platforms, you'll notice that the new tournament rules allow you to juice-up your players and speed up the action

Let's get ready to rumble! You've seen the WWF Raw on the earlier machines, now take a look at the new-and- improved WWF Raw for your 32X.

The animations have been enhanced to bring you 32X quality. Digitized pictures of wrestlers are more vivid than before. Animations of wrestlers in the ring come alive with more realistic

of the game. With icons turned on, there will be icons lying on the basketball court that you have to pick up. Some will give you defensive and offensive advantages. Thinking of shooting a nine- point layup? Look for the hotspots on the ground.

More players are involved in this one as well. You'll have at least three players on your team. After each quarter has expired, you can substi- tute fresh players for injured

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from the time when he worked the graveyard shift at CNN reporting on the sports highlights of the day, all the while adding his own flavor to the sports news he was reporting.

He is best known for calling deep fly balls when major league home run kings swat- ted the ball deeeeep over the wall in left field or when the NBA's dunksters took the rock and were slammin' and jammin' on the hard court. He had a dedicated late-night following and garnered more attention from sports fans than any other U.S. sports announcer.

From "He gets the roll" to "A beautiful dish with an even prettier finish," Van Earl is well liked and a big hit. He took his show from CNN over to WDIV TV 4 Sports in Detroit and was an instant hit there as well.

Now Crystal Dynamics has started their Championship Sports lineup and gamers can hear some of Van Earl's sayings first-hand in Crystal Dynamics' games such as Slam and Jam for the 3DO.

Van Earl Wright is now the official voice of Championship Sports and you won't be disappointed by the results. He's a great guy and one heck of an announcer. We had a chance to chat with him about sports and a few other related issues.

TEAM EGM: What's your favorite sport?

WRIGHT: My favorite sport has always been NBA bas- ketball, but after following the Red Wings during my first year and a half in Detroit ... I’m now proud to call myself a hockey geek.

Who was your hero as you were growing up? Which sports celebrities did you look up to?

Julius Erving was my number-one sports hero

growing up. Gale Sayers and Dale Murphy come in a close second and third.

In broadcasting, who did you enjoy listening to as you were coming up through the ranks?

My broadcasting heroes have been Bob Costas ... Chris Berman ... and Fred Hickman. Dick Enberg and Marv Albert have always been my favorites as well. Along with the immortal Howard Cosell. My dad dis- liked Howard. | thought that | was supposed to hate him, but | eventually realized that | really liked the guy.

Some of your critics say that your flamboyant calls on home runs and incredi- ble dunks distract from the sport itself. How do you respond to that and what do you try to do witha sportscast?

My response to any type of criticism | might receive for my particular style of sports- casting is ... there is absolutely no way you can please everyone, especially in this type of job. If people don't like it, they can change the channel. It’s sports! I’m just trying to have a good time when I’m on the air. | love sports and that’s why I’m во enthusiastic when I talk about sports on the air.

How do you look upon your stint at CNN Sports? My four years at CNN were great in that | received a lot of exposure not only national- ly, but worldwide as well. It definitely helped me develop

a style that | am now well known for, but it was also very limiting because the atmosphere there was very conservative. In the end, I realized that if | wanted the opportunity to grow and take on new challenges in broad- casting ... it was going to be somewhere else.

Do you play video games? If so, which ones?

I’m embarrassed to say that | haven't been that involved in video games in the past. However, Crystal Dynamics has added a level of realism in their games that has defi- nitely piqued my interest.

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

| don't really have a favorite athlete. There are many peo- ple here in Detroit who are

| good, fun people to be around ... Joe Dumars, Grant | Hill, Shawn Burr, Paul Coffey, Steve Yzerman and Barry Sanders are among them.

Who was your best

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favorite is a person who

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Stealing сап be tricky апа here are some sure-fire ways to succeed. First, take a look at the opposing team's roster to find out what type of arm the opposing catcher has. If he has from a six to an eight rating, his arm is good. With these types of num- bers, he will be very hard to steal against. In terms of speed, any players who have a rating of seven or above are fast. Below a seven, they'll have John Olerud's (Toronto Bluejays' first base- man) snail speed and they'll have a hard time stealing second base. To access the numbers, hit left and C and you'll be able to look at your teams and your opposition's numbers. To steal when your player is on first base, press the B button to get him to lead off and press the directional pad toward first base. Then press B again a couple of times, but be careful, because the artificial intelligence of this game is quick. If you take too large of a lead, you'll get picked off. A sure way to not get picked off is to press the B button to get a good jump as soon as the pitcher chooses the speed of his pitch. Quickly press the B button again to send the runner and press the directional pad in the direction of the desired base. Then you'll be on your own to try and conquer the base paths.

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If you think your opponent won't be able to catch the ball, run to the next base.

back to the bags they started from safely.

If the ball drops unexpect- edly, all you need to do is hold down on the directional pad and press the B button. Everyone will advance to the next base. Be aggressive on the base paths.

Got back just in time. Always watch your men on the bases when there's a flyball.

When playing a two-player game, there's a way you can hide the location of your pitch from your opponent. BlueSky has built a pitch-hiding mech- anism into the AI of the game.

Pick the pitch you want to throw, then move the cursor around to the location you want to throw the pitch to. To hide the location, all you need to do is keep your fin- ger on the D-pad while mov- ing the ball cursor (pitch loca- tion ball) around. If you move it up to the left-hand corner that's where you'll throw the pitch. As the ball goes over the left-hand corner, press the A, B or C button to

choose the location, but don't let up on the direction pad. The ball cursor will keep moving and you've already selected your pitch, but your opponent won't know where the ball is going to go. This will trick your opponent into thinking he knows where the pitch will go, and you can cross him up using this sim- ple controller trick.

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At the beginning of the game, wait for the Stadium Fireworks Screen to begin fading out. Then, press A, B, C and Start simul- taneously. This puts you in the BlueSky Zone. The first screen is a controller function check that also includes the software ver- Sion date. Press the Start button twice to move on. The next screen is a developer's "cheat area" where you can modify vari- ous start game parameters, such as number of innings, Visitors’ score and Home Score. Make the screen read Inning: 3, Visitors Score: 1 and Home Score: 3, then press and hold A, B, C and Start, (the BlueSky Zone Controller Screen again), then press the Start button twice to get to the cheat area. Now access the line that says "BlueSky"—off." Use the controller to select this line and change the "off" to “оп.” At this time you will see photos of the BlueSky World Series 95 development team, (aka the BlueSky Team). To PLAY BALL! Hit the Start button to make the game restart. Choose "Exhibition Game," then select either to play as the BlueSky team or against them. The BlueSky SS team is composed of BlueSky artists and programmers; their statistical attributes are the best in the game—never below a “7.” Look out for the following team members: Try to hit against Chuck Osieja. His 40mph knuckleball is literally Й unhittable, especially when it's followed by his 90mph fast- ball! Jay Panek’s offensive attributes are all “9” or above. Use him to put a hurt on the ball! Or you can discover your own favorite BlueSky all-star player.

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Because of the unusually high demand for Tecmo Super Bowl II last January, Tecmo would like to assist you in obtaining a copy of TECMO SUPER BOWL III: FINAL EDITION from your favorite retailer.

In order to avoid the shortage problems which occurred with Tecmo Super Bowl II, Tecmo is making a special priority shipment program available to retailers and distributors, who choose to participate, from JUNE 15, 1995 TO AUGUST 1, 1995.

Tecmo encourages you to go to your favorite participating retailer and reserve a copy of TECMO SUPER BOWL III: FINAL EDITION by placing a non-refundable deposit between JUNE 15, 1995 AND AUGUST 1, 1995.

In order to assist you, Tecmo suggests that you fill out the reservation/deposit form below and drop it off at any participating retailer.

TECMO SUPER BOWL III: FINAL EDITION CHECK OUT SOME OF THE NEW FEATURES:

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It's part two of Team EGM's Spring Training. baseball fea- ture. We've been scouting the big leagues for all of the baseball news that's fit to print. Let me tell you—there are some very cool baseball games coming down the pipe.

Frank Thomas "Big Hurt" Baseball from Acclaim will

be throwing strikes on a number of systems including the Super NES, Genesis, Sega Saturn, Sony Play- Station and the Nintendo Ultra 64.

A few other game compa- nies are stepping up to the plate as well, with upcoming baseball products. Konami, Interplay (with their new VR Sports brand name) and Crystal Dynamics will all be swinging for the fence.

Just as BlueSky continues to set the standard with World Series Baseball '95 for Sega Sports, new games featuring full SGl-rendered baseball diamonds and poly- gon players will make base- ball even more exciting on the next-generation gaming systems.

The Iceman and | hope you enjoyed our innovative look at gaming’s Spring Training: Baseball edition.

Sporting News Baseball Hudson Soft/Super NES

Get ready to take on the rest of the league for the 168-game pennant race with real-time players and their current stats on hand. Cool zoom effects bring the hits to you.

Sporting News Baseball has some unique features. If you're having problems on the plate or at the pitcher's mound, take some time off and practice your swinging ability and your throwing arm. This is not all that's here. If you like slugging it out

against the computer or a friend, you can enter the Home Run Derby to see who can whack it out of here. Sporting News Baseball has other features and options that you'll enjoy.

Super RBI Baseball Time Warner Interactive/Super NES

Ever since the first RBI game came out, the game play and А! (Artificial Intelligence) have gotten better every year. Also with newer technology being used on these systems, the graphics and sounds have greatly improved.

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Fast-paced action on the field sets the tone of the game.

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Step up to the plate and drive one into the cheap seats! Crisp color graphics and realistic gameplay make RBI Baseball "95 the latest, greatest installment in the best- selling RBI Baseball video game series; Improved artificial intelligence enhances computer opponent strategies like base Stealing, bunting and runner pick-off attempts, Experience an incredible view of those fasthalls, curve- balls; and sliders with the large, realistic batter/catcher, playing view, State-of-the-art digital video, displayed in 256 colors, provides а fantastic look and feel at the plate, Jumping and diving catches, ctolen|basesy,powersal|ome типе, you'll find it all and ТӨГЕ ІП RBI Baseball о, 1

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Time to hit the ice with what should be to hockey what FIFA '95 was to soccer: a landmark game that all others are measured against.

EA Sports has created a 32-Bit wonder. Although the version we saw was not anywhere near complete, it was playable. It was on dis- play for all who ventured into the EA Sports booth, and it looked very impressive. All of your favorite NHL teams, actual players and logos have been included to add to the realism of the game.

EA Sports' popular slogan is, "If it's in the game, it's in the game." They aren't kid- ding! NHL '96 has everything a hockey fan could want. It is EA Sports' first 32-Bit hockey

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title and if it is any indication of what hockey fans and sports gamers can expect, EA has a bright future in hockey games. The realistic sound effects and a great perspective of the rink almost make you feel as if you are actually on the ice with the players.

In this version sprite drop- out was a problem, but that will be cleared up as the game nears completion. We'll let you know when EA Sports launches this game. Look for more coverage in the future.

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Surprise, surprise, surprise—Road Rash on the PlayStation. This game has all of the spills and thrills of the other Road Rash titles. If you love fast-action motorcy- cle racing, then this game is for you.

It will be available for the Sony PlayStation when the system is launched Sept. 9 in North America.

The game has all of your favorite bikes and some new

weapons (five of them in fact) |

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that will help you get back at the guy who just knocked you off your bike or rudely cut you off.

If you're a Road Rash fan, you'll want to kick start your PlayStation library with this game. It's a translation of the ЗОО Road Rash with some | new tracks and a few new twists and turns.

There are no rules. In this version you can buy upgrades to improve your tires, performance and sus- pension. These kits will give you quicker acceleration and help you finish in the money.

There's also a new Snitch | Mode that allows you to rat | on another biker and de- crease your own fine at the same time. When you rat on someone, you'd better have eyes in the back of your head because they'll get you for it | in the end.

This is no traditional racing game. In ESPN Extreme Games, players compete against each other in true 3-D worlds using the hottest new sports gear or vehicles, like in-line skates, mountain bikes, skateboards and street luges over friendly and not- so-friendly terrain.

Sony Imagesoft plans to introduce the PlayStation version close to the launch of the unit in September.

Gamers will be able to choose from six unique courses from around the world, such as San

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Francisco, Lake Tahoe, South America, Rome, Hollywood and Utah. The game will have four levels of difficulty taking gamers on an incredible journey through many challenging scenarios.

Konami will be swinging for the fence with a polygon- based baseball game that will feature all of your favorite players from the Major Leagues.

Some unique game play perspectives add to the look of this game. Remember, this is just a first look and be-

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cause the game was in the early stages of development, we didn’t get a chance to play it. But we just had to show you these pictures from the tape we saw.

Watch for a more complete look at Konami's MLBPA Baseball for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation as well as the inside scoop on a new basketball game they are currently working on.

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Triple Play Baseball touches all the bases and EA Sports has knocked one into the bleachers. Avid fans of baseball will have tons of fun controlling the runners. The advanced Al in this game will keep you on your toes. There's no fooling around on the base path in this game. Even in the One-player Mode, the catch- er will pull the trigger on you, So watch it as you lead off.

The frame rate isn't quite as good as it is in the arcade for obvious reasons. But the game burns rubber in a big way and deliv- ers the same type of exciting racing expe- rience. This is a good translation of the arcade classic, and it plays much better than the Japanese version that was rushed to market. Sega of America polished up the game and it really shines on the U.S. Saturn.

It's time to hit the links, drive for show and putt for dough. The seven different play modes and the ability to create your own players and the three different golf views including the ball cam add to the enjoy- ment of this game. You can even track your hole-by-hole scoring averages and custom select your clubs. If you're a golf fan you'll be teed off at yourself if you don't try this game.

The unique penalty kick perspective and the large player animations will have you bicycle kicking your way to big-time suc- cess. You can perform volleys, flying headers and you can watch a replay of your spectacular goals from a variety of angles. This game is so realistic you'll come away with grass stains on your hands from pounding away on the controller. Give this one a try or two.

How close can you get to the real thing? This is one complete baseball game. You get some amazing animations that you don't normally see in a video baseball game. Cool commentary on the plays as well as crowd reactions are among the many features. | never knew you could put so many in one baseball

game! Electronic Arts has

seriously outdone them-

selves and it has paid off.

It's finally here, a surprise for everyone stateside. The quality of the game, mainly in the graphics, is quite noticeable from the arcade version. The scaling and scrolling of the tracks need more anima- tions. It was disappointing to watch at first but when you get started you won't want to get off the wheel.

The overall performance of

this translation is well done.

It needs some tweaking.

The Saturn shows off some of its capabilities with this new Pebble Beach golf game. The cinemas (video clips) are superbly done, even the overview of the courses (rendered) are vividly displayed to give you the very best in a video golf game. Lots and lots of features are in this one, so you can play golf at

home without spending a

bundle for some clubs. Good

start for Sega.

This is truly next-generation gaming. It's really hard for a game to capture my interest, but this is one awesome soccer game. The rendered field and players are top-notch; | have never seen such fluid polygon graphics on a.video system. Great rotation and zoom effects on instant] replays. Cool radar feature.

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a long time to come. very cool to look at as you're fighting them.

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When | first got a look at this game, | laughed out loud. It looked like it could have been done on a Nintendo, and that was all the thought | gave it. It wasn’t until | sat down and gave the

game more than a once-over that | realized this was no NES game.

BEST FEATURE

The story line is definitely what makes this one a winner. This game wouldn't be nearly as good without it

WHAT'S MISSING

Graphic intensity! The graphics are nothing to get excited about, and | think that could hurt this game. People might look at the back of the box and then put it down, not giving it a fair chance.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

| think so. This is a game that most people young and old (not too old) can enjoy. This definitely isn't just a kiddie game. If you play this game for more than an hour, you'll most likely be hook: which is a rarity with games nowadays.

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Unlike most movie-to-game adaptati | really enjoyed playing this cart. The levels are large and intricate enough to keep even a skilled player busy for a while.

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In each level there are two objec- tives: the primary and secondary. You only need to complete the pri- mary to go on to the next level, but you also have the option of going for the secondary objective

and any other power-ups or secret rooms you may find along the way!

WHAT'S MISSING

Some cinemas taken straight from the movie would be nice to see in the finished version of Dredd.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

Unlike many other games that are adapted from movies or comic books such as Dredd, this cart has no problem standing on its own. Definitely a good game! —Mark LeFebvre

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The first skill you learn is how to stay alive! Dredd can use punches, kicks and even head- butts to serve justice.

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In the first level, your primary objective is to locate and destroy all ammo supplies. | wouldn't destroy all of them until you search the area for hidden or hard-to-reach rooms!

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In Level Five, your primary objective is to reach the council chamber so you can prove your innocence to the council of judges. Your secondary objective is to avoid or disarm any judge hunters in the hall. To reach the chamber, use the elevators to search for the security cards that unlock the doors to the different areas.

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give hints on the loca-

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The people in the town of Likado will tell you that you need to find the Crest of Stars. It is located in one of the island's north- rn mountains. FIND THE CREST Head to the moun- N tains to find it. A vision of your father appears I says that you must become the А )

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К Е Journey to the ТЕ Jeep Volcano т = together and m venture inside. —— —— David can open == the black gates іп = the volcano and <, you can open the ‚ yellow ones. You will need to take different paths, so don't be surprised when you must split off from David. Your path will lead you directly into the volcano, where you will encounter many extremely tough enemies. Make sure you are at a really high level (like seven or eight) before trying to fight the Boss. It is not essential but will help a great deal. The Boss will spit gas and fire at you, quickly reducing your life. Just keep attacking him and healing up when low. Your per- sistence will pay off. Now reap your rewards!

PLAYER'S NOTES: FIRST IMPRESSION

| felt like | went back in time. | thought | had turned on my NES instead of my Super NES. I pinched myself really hard in order to wake up from my bad dream, but when my eyes opened, the graphics were still the same

BEST FEATURE

The backgrounds in the fighting sequences.

WHAT'S MISSING

Just about everything. I’ve said this before and I'll say it again: An RPG doesn't have to be graphi- cally spectacular as long as the Story line shines. The story line in this game is just so typical and bland that it didn't excite me at all. The graphics and game play don't even help this game.

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If you are really desperate to play a new RPG, then you might not mind playing this one. When there are games out there like FF3 and Shadowrun, this one just doesn't cut it. | can't see any advanced RPGers bragging about this game —John Gurka

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E ۴ а М. Stardate 46870.7: Commander Benjamin Sisko AVAILABLE reporting. A Cardassian has requested docking privileges for shore. leave. | don’t like the idea of so many Cardassians being aboard, but | have no rea- :son to deny their request. However, | һауе a bad feeling about this.

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the captain of the Cardassian ship, wants action taken against the: ` Bajoran: ` terrorists.

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blow up the docking pylon. Search the cargo bay with .. your tricorder to find the hid- den.bombs. Once found, dis- pose of the bombs properly

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Enter the cat- acombs unde! the temple. Danger is lurking around every corner.

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against the Bajorans lie in waitto |} flames to.get ambush.you as you search for the.generator. Blast them with your phaser

before they get you!

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slip and that's it.

Odo beams to the Cardassian ship to try to stop their sinister plans to destroy the space Station.

Odo is.able to mutate into a rat while héis on the. Cardassian ship. Не has the ability to turn to liquid and seep through

the ventilation. system.

The temple оп Bajor is filled with traps and lock- ing mechanisms. You will need to decipher them to get through—if those bats don't get you first. Try to blast them-before they fly in the air for an attack.

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Sisko must face the Borg on the Saratoga їо obtain some needed equip- ment before the ship blows.

Destroy the Cardassians' secret weapon before they can use it оп 059.

Rescue Kai Opaka from the Bajoran Redemp- . . . tionists. She states that there is a generator and weapons replicator in the catacombs. Go beneath the temple.to destroy them. Maybe that will put an end to this madness.

PLAYER'S NOTES: FIRST IMPRESSION

Deep Space Nine is full of awe- some characters. Run into villains, such as the Borg and the Bajoran Redemptionists. The game allows you to play as different characters and has you guiding a ship through a wormhole.

BEST FEATURE The characters move smoothly as they jump and climb. Also, it was good to be able to play as several of the show's characters, instead

of just one.

WHAT'S MISSING

The game isn't lacking a lot. It has you racing against the clock in many of the levels. Sometimes this gets annoying. But if you like a challenge, then | recommend it.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

For all of you Trekkies out there, this game is pretty cool. In addi- tion to the multiple characters you can play as, you also get to face enemies like the Cardassians and the Borg. If you have wanted to see if you could make it as a cap- tain, give this game a try.

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All three Ninja Gaidens in one Super NES cart! This will keep me up for many nights. Being a big fan of the NES games, | started to drool when they handed me this cart.

BEST FEATURE

The best feature would have to be the fact that all three games are included in one cart. Also, the sound effects have been improved since the original NES version

WHAT'S MISSING

The graphics! These games must have been ported straight from the NES. | would have really lik:

it if Tecmo would have improved the graphics as Nintendo did with Super Mario World. Still, it is a great compilation of the three Ninja Gaiden games

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

The original games aren't avail- able anymore. If you haven't played these before, you will defi- nitely want to look into this. They are still some of the best action carts around.

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Exo Squad was first previewed about five months ago. While it looks essentially the same, improved music and sound effects have been added as well as a story line.

BEST FEATURE

Exo Squad does offer a wide variety of missions to play. However, many seem like nothing more than the same level with different backgrounds.

WHAT'S MISSING

The graphics are detailed and are very well animated. Unfortunately the control is not as precise as expected. The later levels get frustrating as a result—perhaps too much for novice players.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

Hard to say. Die-hard fans of the toy line or TV show might enjoy seeing their favorite characters in action. Newcomers may just want to pass this one up—the control is not what it should be, and the level of challenge seems to change from moderate to chuck- your-controller-against-the-wall —Tim Davis

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The computer will tally up your win/loss record as well as the computer

opponent's record.

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In the flying stages, |!

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Your name is Sketch Turner and you are an artist. You and your pet rat Roadkill enjoy sitting at home and drawing. That is until that one night when you are

hard at work sketching your latest comic book.

Now you must battle through the pages of the story you created. You will not be alone though—Roadkill is at your side. Find various helpful items

as your journey progresses. You are going to

АІ of a sudden your book is struck by lightning! need all the help you can get when you reach

Your main bad guy comes to life and teleports you into the pages of your own comic book.

that final Boss who was supposed to be the king of all baddies.

1. Robotic Monsters

2. Sewer Dwellers

3. Roadkill (your pet rat) 4. Floor Switch

5. Flying Menaces

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. Destroyable Items (Barrels, Doors)

Because of the different routes through each level, there are multiple ways to reach either the end of the level or some item you might need for future use. One such item is Roadkill, your pet rat. Depending on the route you take, you will face different amounts of enemies throughout the level. This can save a lot of energy by not taking too much damage from the enemies you would otherwise encounter. As

noted before, there are two ways to receive Roadkill. You will need this little helper!

PLAYER'S NOTES: FIRST IMPRESSION

My first impression when | started playing this game was one of interest. The concept of a play- through comic book was not used frequently in the past and | was interested in seeing how they might have tackled this challenge.

BEST FEATURE

The many different ways that you could solve a puzzle interested me. Also, with multiple paths comes multiple challenges.

WHAT'S MISSING

The graphic power of this game is not exactly top, but is pretty far up there. Also, the game itself is kind of difficult with the way that you lose energy from punching and kicking! Better not get hit too many times or it could mean a quick death.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

If you like the comic-book idea and enjoy adventure-type games you will like this addition. Action, adventure and puzzle-solving are all rolled into one for this game. The humor included in the game will also attract other players. —Scott Augustyn

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. Flying Menaces . Ceiling Hangers . Roadkill (your pet rat) . Robotic Menaces . Combination Puzzle . Destroyable Obstacles . Mid-Boss 6. Final Boss

Now that you have a good handle on the moves your character can perform, you will be offered a real chal- lenge in the second level. If for some reason you lost Roadkill, you can pick him up at the beginning of the level.

{| He will be very useful now.

You will also face an easy puzzle close to the end of the level. Don't worry—it is very

Î simple. All you have to do is

1. Ground Enemy(ies) 2. Destroyable Items 3. Dangerous Scenery 4. Flying Menaces

5. Special Items

The third level is a challenge. It contains difficult goons and some tricky puzzles. This level—with all its dangers and enemies—packs some very useful items. These items are best saved for the last Boss. This level has a very challeng- ing ending. It starts out with you being in an arena in a fight to the death. You start by having to face the familiar robot menace of the first and second pages. After you beat him, you have to beat one of the new ninjas from this level ... but that’s not all! After you beat the ninja you have to

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WHAT’S MISSING

Well, the sound in this game is not nearly as good as the graph- ics. It's very raspy. Sega could have done a better job with it. Finally, whoever cast the part of the father on Level 1 should have his or her head re-examined. He was downright terrible. Oh, well. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

You probably will. Fahrenheit is the proverbial light that shines out from the murky void known as FMV Land. (Whoa.) FMV game designers should take a few point- ers from Sega. They really got their act together for this one. —Ken Badziak

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The first thing | noticed about this game was its smooth control and instant addictiveness. The levels are well thought out and they suck you right into the story. It's hard to pull yourself away!

BEST FEATURE

Kirby is the best feature in this game. The way he controls and the things he can do make this game challenging and fun. The other feature that ties it for first is that you can find some of Kirby's buddies who will help you out in the levels. This also adds a great deal of versatility to the weapons you pick up, giving them new ways to attack.

WHAT'S MISSING

| really can't say that there is any- thing missing from this game. | only wish there were more levels.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

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LEVEL с After you kill the Boss of the first level, you can move on to the next world. In these stages you will find your buddy Coo the owl. Coo will help you through by carrying you around and keeping you off the ground.

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PLAYER'S NOTES: FIRST IMPRESSION

Can this really be a Game Boy game? | was impressed with the conversion of this game to the Game Boy system. It looks good and plays well, making it an enjoyable experience.

BEST FEATURE

Although the game is basically Donkey Kong Country, it is filled with new characters and awe- some levels, including new water levels and a pirate ship.

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WILL YOU LIKE IT?

Donkey Kong Country fans will definitely enjoy this version. As far as Game Boy games go, this is one of the best | have seen. The added levels and nasties you run into really make it exciting. The same kinds of challenges are offered in Donkey Kong Land as were offered in Donkey Kong Country. Get ready to go ape for this game!

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My first impression was that | got what | expected. The technology of today's portables tends to severely limit arcade translations. | expected a fighting game some- what resembling the arcade smash Primal Rage, and that's what | got.

BEST FEATURE

Its best feature is the picture. I rarely had any trouble seeing the action—a problem common to games on the portable systems. Furthermore, there was no prob- lem with blurring.

WHAT'S MISSING

A Boss! After you defeat all of the characters in separate battles, you then fight them all again in one round, but there is no new character as a Boss. Also, the dif- ficulty! Even on the harder set- tings it's too easy.

WILL YOU LIKE IT?

Well, if you like Primal Rage arcade, then maybe you'll want to check it out. Otherwise, there's nothing here you haven't seen before.

The green pictures show

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One of the main attractions of Primal Rage is the fatali- ties. Each character has two, and both are grisly or down- right funny. The red pictures

show Talon's Shredding. —Jason Morgan

Like most of the pop- ular fight- ing games in the arcades nowadays, Primal Rage allows combos. The characters will sometimes "juggle" when hit. allowing for further attacks before he can recover. These pictures show Sauron getting a four- hit ombo,

“Yes, but does it have blood," you ask? Take a peek at the picture to the left to get your answer!

quake stomp. This bounces Talon into the air for three more easy hits!

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New Equation: Summer + Nerf = fun!

football isn’t filled with any goop, but the football does feature a water-filled ring that aids in spiral passes.

On the action side of things, Nerf offers the Nerf Double Crossbow and the Nerf Chainblazer (two per- sonal favorites). The Double Crossbow fires two soft darts at once and has storage for four more! The Chainblazer has a rotating chain that fires a suction dart each time you pull the handle. It holds eight darts

he question that | may come to mind T when Batman is mentioned is, is Batman forever? Until the movie comes out it may be hard to tell, but Fleer Card Company will definitely have Batman sticking around for some time with two new card

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5... But зегі how about O.J?" Brian Kaelin, better known as Kato, will be making his comedy debut in Las Vegas sometime this month. Kato will be accompanying comedian Louie Anderson. Whoa, now that's what I call a comedy team! What's Louie thinking?

Rap star and car basher ...

Tone Loc was recently fined over $1,000 when he became angry and started smashing up a friend's car while Tone's girlfriend was in it. Loc will have to undergo an anger-management program as well as pay the fine. I guess he still hasn't gotten over Bebe's Kids. Poor guy.

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Using their advanced card-making technology, Fleer has developed two sets that will show some of the wonderful art from the upcoming movie, Batman Forever.

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Kooky, sticky Floam rules!

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