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Cover Story: Rogue Trip
Twisted Metal 1 &2 are still top titles on PlayStation. Fans

Nose G u n n e r
everywhere have been screaming
already here. SingleTrac, developer of the
titles, has parted ways with Sony to deliver Rogue
. Inside, Gl totally
for TM3, but lew
first

blows out this explosive,

realize it's

two Twisted Metal

Trip, and it's

non-stop deathfeast of destruction.

you 'RE OH THE EDGE OF OES TRUCTIOIil .

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all my lime al Game Informer have never I games aren't any good - they rock. How-
Inhad a more ditficull lime choosing a game having so many reviewable games to chi
for the cover of the magazine than did this I from for the cover is a rare occurrence ir

I month. On one hand, this brought me numerous video game world, and leaves us to pick the
headaches, but on the other hand, it made the game we can (which isn't bad most of the
gamer side ol me very happy. but sometimes we do pick a real stinker).
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WCW/NWO Revenge for N64, Rogue Trip for important point of Ihis whole article
PlayStation, Blitz for N64, and Tenchu for December, Game Informer is going to st
PlayStation. How for those of you who aren't massive push to put our magazine on e
loyal followers of Gl, we have for many years newsstand from New York to Los Angeles. \
followed the rule (with a few unavoidable we won't be everywhere in the beginninc
exceptions) that no game goes on the cover that should be a lot more accessible to YOU
reviewable. We have always felt putting a Game Informer reader (sorry, jusl had to
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article is both sick and wrong. So when the Should Game Informer continue to put
companies involved told us that getting reviewable games on our cover, or shouli
reviewable copies of their games would be easy, start doing massive previews for our c
it all came down to a judgment call for us. stories? Now this is a big step for G
Now making this kind of decision isn't easy. Informer and didn't want to I make any decis
I A lot of different factors come into play (our own without hearing from YOU, the urn.. .sorry,
secret recipe), so that we can deliver the best get the point. So please drop me an em:
possible cover to YOU, the Game Informer [email protected], or send it stan
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determine the display options. We hate and most likely to fly off the handle.
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PlayStation with the Di
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had in your E3 section a paragraph
Arts has purchased U.S. rights to way back to Atari's 2600. The Video
about Sony and the PlayStation. Any way. n.:il/i'la game. In Japan, To! io contr( Jukebox allowed players to put about a
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questions. Is the new Dual Sic:«
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confirm acquisition of the Godzi nobody wanted to pay $60 to avoid
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The Specials are lerocious.

The vehicle phvsics, character I

BOttOIH Ult&
s slowly being forged.
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fall
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head over heels

of people out there.
lor Vigilante 8.
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ANDY
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was something
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looked nice, there
thai just wasn't quite right. And
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Metal series. Right now, this brother
other and crown
is

king of the vehicular

trying to
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re.
. called fun. Rogue Trip is what Graphics
vehicular combat games are about -
Trip is one most explosive games on
of the
all 8.5
lots and lots of destruction. You car tation. It doesn't hit you in the gut with
Sound
blow up almost everything. Plus, the Letters and email storytelling or graphical breakthroughs, it

Tourist is a fantastic addition. II really _ gushing in by

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lly and says, "C

adds a game, Overall, the
lot to the
J, asking about „ "
Almost everything in Rogue Trip can be
J -TrAitr;. c t niid'iojs s r ici the weapons
of destruction (especially the prowler) are
- ny multiplayer levels and utterly obliterated (and we mean
just awesome. While Vigilante 8 may J. If you're not tailing an enemy, or
'
e Setter graphics. Rogue Trip is the shuttling a tourist, then go shoot a missile at the I

iplete package and definitely the best I

.The gaming i
te House or Washington Monument. Heck, you can
combat game since Twisted Metal 2." ""
riy anticipated moi Monica Lewinsky and free Willy you want to. il

ling to be found, and !

Of course, each level holds many secrets and
completely shut out the whines of the that tie into the destruction. To find these
: still kno'* a lot ot players who can i _. . ., nd needy. To this day. these gamers ;
you will need to thoroughly explore each corner
rAUL
part with Twisted Metal 2, hut
the wayside when they get wind
i; will

of
go by
Rogue
leir

but
search tor the whereabouts of Twi
little do they know.. .the game they truly
COMPLETELY shoot a missile
rig in one of the levels
at almost everything. Destroy a
and it will fall on top of a
Trip. With Twisted Metal 3 nowhere In

sight, it's hard not to think that this game just hit retail shelves. "ructure, which in turn creates a hole that
_
would have had the Twisted Metal name So call off the dogs. You're not searching for the ten of the levels feature sc
.„.'. All
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if Sony and SingieTrac wouldn't have
parted ways. Like the previous game. _
video game
pursuit of a
version of Bobby Fisher. You should be In
Bobby Fisher clone who is wearing a mask.
t TWISTED? and all are great for multiplayer matches as well.
us, you haven't played this game until you've
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there's a crazy variety in vehicles and

That's right. You may have been barking up the wrong tree all against a buddy. The experience will knock you off
intents. I can bet that Oscar Mayer
~ along. If you want the next Twisted Metal, then you shouldn't
i a little upset with Mr. Richard
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The weapons are great, but what necessarily monitor the Twisted Metal series itself; bul r""~ ' r game in Rogue Trip is equally impressive. The |

It all comes down to Is playcontrol and _

tricky as all heck, and the amount of
Rogue Trip rocks. The niuitiolayer action new
crave so dearly. The from is excellent. Do you want to whack a big
s outstanding, so much so that you may
created by SingieTrac,
KTTIi.T^liiili^Uati
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forget about the 1-player game." i

t
.„_ or launch a chicken coop at the enemy with Gator
Metal 1 and 2. And yes, your assumption is correct. This The personalities for all of the characters are absolutely hysterical,
vehicular combat title is more or less the real e'san Elvis impersonator, a schoolbus drivin' nun, a comic book geek,
i a completely insane doctor. The vehicles suit these personas
ww.,.,ng to this conclusion wasn't necessarily as do the exclusive Special Weapons for each.
; Trip is yet another stellar release
We simply pfayed the game for a minute, laughed the king of the strip
from SingieTrac. There are several REINER of the similarities, and said. "This is just like Tv
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though. Well, maybe a little,

uncanny similarities
previous series. Twisted Metal, but wha
to SingleTrac's all
T — didn'1 hide the Success in this game will come
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gives a flyingrip?! Twisted Met.nl mrke.l :

accumulated
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In the shape of
hard, and so does Rogue Trio. Explosive I Everything must be blown up!!!
combat, great single ana mulaplavei
modes, and some seriously inventive .... ins and outs of basic
characters and vehicles await all who gameplay, and memorize the
challenge. The game pi ay is well balanced
""tional special moves - like
and is loaded with swarming enemy A!,
intuitive controls, awesome Special "'^vauikiv
jwesome Shield and 2-Wheel
Weapons, and hidden moves and areas
L-4. ".- Twisted Metal 2
game, but Rogue Trip crushes It in play
and look. The teitures are no longer
Is still a top-rate
8.75
Entertainment
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washed out, and the effects are ten

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ROCK N RULE
DRIVER: Elvis D. Kang
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BASIC TRAINING
=
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wonders. Of course, cash i

DRIVER: Necrobot
SPECIAL WEAPON; Poodle Poi
SPEED: 8 Basically,
TS I

you'll need to pick up

SPECIAL WEAPON: Vapor Cloud
Cover Story
HANDLING: 7 tourists you want to stand a c
if

ARMOR: 6 There is one tourist per level. All of the

MASS: 5 combatants are gunning for this sole
being. Heck, they'll kill ya' if you interfere
kmntuie is iu-.i anojhet all-aryrl I with their pursuit. The purpose of getting
I definitely looks pretty in pink. Her Sr, Tins the
I has acquired itia name
ISWff^rar featuring an Elvis
| to tourists first is simple: If you give them a ride, they'll
it
SPECIAL WEAPON: Zoomy Rockets
'"The Wet Poc
I impersonator as the pilot. II also packs a pay you cab fare. Take them to or '
SPEED: 4
I from the Gl Staff. This strange we
I nasty punch with its Special, you are ;
I
If
Ops, and they'll reward you with HANDLING: 5
blasts three pups across the plain of d
I fan ol the Stinger, then check out this
The puppies ARMOR: to
land, then chase the er
I weapon. The Glitter Rocket mimics thel IS
self destrucl on impact. The Bi
I Stinger perfectly and delivers the same I WgMm MISS: to
I Car may not be the best vehicle In R
I Trip, but certainly is one of the
it

I entertaining to drive
I results. Some people may say the king is I
I dead, but Rogue Trip proves he's MORE LIVES PLEASE
xc
I fast and handles *£^^^
It's
^^^^ I rockm' dude (and fat too). To add an extra life to your stash you will

finish a level with over 330,000 in

I quite well. .^ib^H
THE RUBBER BURNIN' MISSILE PACKIH'
$£<.-, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
i they are
compete in this year's vehicuU
need lo clean out your piggy bank. If
first i as Roque Trip. As
you have the SSS, then these booths will be
'
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VERMIN
Check out the quirky little BIOS we
DRIVER: Francis Legs McGt '

DRIVER: Ra
SPECIAL WEAPON: Disrupt-O-R;
SPECIAL WEAPON: The
SPEED: 10
just like the Repair Station. Simply SPEED: 8
HANDLING: 8
highlight the weapon you want to HANDLING: 7
This guide reveals many of
Rogue Trip's secrets and ARMOR: 7
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may spoil your enjoyment w-m
I The Sidewinder is basically nothing m of the game. I It's not Batman...but close. Ratman ca
Bug), but it really moves out. The Vermin is I
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an a souped-up go-cart with i

the fastest vehicle In the game, but (hat's I

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! A I summed up in two words - major geek. He I
Inordinary country design. Yep, it ever I I wears the fashionable superhero tights I
about all it's good tor. Its Special is also a
I features the classic Texan trademark of I | I and drives around in a vehicle similar to I
big disappointment. The effect it renders is
I bull horns on the dash. Yee-haw! Thel I Batman's very first big-screen vehicle. The I
Interesting, but landing the hit is the! ? When an opponent grabs a tourist, use this
I Special is even more ridiculous. Thel I Intruder has decent armor and speed, but I
I Sidewinder shoots out a dynamite arrow. I
problem. The Disrupt-O-Ray is nothing I ) you might actually pick '.
Surprisingly though, this
I its special weapon is weak. When you use I
I complete with fuse and all. The Sidewinder I
more than a missile without any kind I of (via a pick-up)
This the vehicle you hope the CPU I
short-range I
I this attack, two blades emerge from the I is

I may look weird, but it's a

guidance system. [Note: For «} it fires two shots instead of one.
R|_ B
_ ms TNT barre[ is most powerful weapon in the
devastating, and the
I hull of the Intruder and furiously spin. The I doesn't pick. Ozone features a great I
use only!) As the picture shows. Vermin I - Each character has an exclusive Special Weapon. These game. If an enemy grabs one of these, then flee, because Ihis little wooden
I great vehicle ' I vehicle itself bounces up and down making I Special that has lull 360 capabilities. Ill
himself
I surprisingly we s cannot be picked up. They regenerate within your inventory on a death-dealer could end your game with one hit. Just wait until you see the I control a serious pain. Plus, to land a hit or doesn't matter where the opponent is. I'"

cross-dressin' freak
I balanced. j timely basis. [See BIOS for descriptions of each Special Weapon.] firepower behind this badboy with the Weapon Enhancement. Another great I two with Ihis attack, you will nearby, the Shock Treatment will latch or
with curls.
about this wea P° n H wortts ot* a tn'99e<. Tnrc,w H out lnere ,hen and take a good hunk of damage
STINGER - This weapon is basically three energy bursts
fact is '"
I need to be right next to off
that home in on the <
|
I enemy Schiz O' Manic may just be
enemy. The Weapon Enhancement version the si

Ht
MEAT WAGON
Richard "Dick" B DESTROYING ANGEL
extremely powerful and a must-have
dealing with tons of enemies
quarters. It will pick the enemy
in

apart very
when
small u/rfl)nw^ - This missile is guided by
another Dr. Giggles
off,

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I of art.
but his car
a work
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SPEED: 6 ;
- This weapon is extremely powerful, but it

2 again initiates both of these

HANDLING: 7 when you have
s-sy • it mostly when
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trailing DRIVER: Daisy

SPECIAL WEAPON: Chicken Lickin
June McCoy
BLACK HELICOPTER
(HIDDEN)
If you've played the l-player game, then you've probably been hit by a few of SPEED: 7 DRIVER: Agent XQJ-37
already. They are secret and require "fighting game motions'' HANDLING: 9 SPECIAL HEAPOIt Ptonlet
i the A button and input the SPEED: to
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shoot halos out of Iheir vehicle's exhausi

Mine - Left, Right, Down
letti And a
pipe. Sister Mary Lascivious is one mean
who determined to
i is interesting. You i
| she does! Oh Daisy!!! She could be out I
mother, is purify the Cash Suck - Left, Right, Up I wraslin' gators, but she's decided to leave I
world via means
want lo use il too often though. We found its
of vehicular combat (and
id on a drive-by. All it is, Sfun - Righl, Left, Up I the swamp haven to tickle your exhaust I
an occasional death or two). Her Special is
is a simple ffameburst that will start the Reverse Stun - Right,
I pipe for a while by sending a little Chicken!
nothing more than a halo that emits light
Left, Down
enemy on fire and take a I Lickin' your way, This Special is extremely I
vn, Left I wacky; but more important, incredibly I
off over a greater time period than usual.
On Two Wheels (Left) - Up, Down, Left I frustrating for the opponent threatens. [ it

this
- Up, Down, I The Chicken Lickin' stuns the enemy, then I
Ride On Two Wheels (Right) Right
|. takes off a little damage. Gator Bait is

I one of our favorites for m

Jump - (Doesn't Requite A) L i * R1
 I the Repair Stations, then use the
move (L1 + R1| to
buildings. Al the top of (his level, blast the
jump
hop up onto the
From the get-go
eifher the main drag
you'll be dropped on I
(wifh all of the
;

I
a£
Imade structures reveals
weapons and power-ups
and Machine Gun upgrades], The Repair
^ some
(like
useful
Prowlers
% JL^
we can give for beating up on the
opposition is keeping yourself in Ihe
stage has many tight comers
clear. This
technique works quite well against
the enemies. Simply
fire off a few shots, then circle
hit Ihe turbo,

gale, then use the turbo again to reach Stations are a good haul away from the and areas. Stay out of these and give around for anolher run.
casinos), or in the rubble pit below. The I
iHROUGH the rooftop of the building. Otherwise, Feelingcramped? Yep. this level is tiny
and hard to maneuver in. For some
place you want to be is on the strip. There I
Photo Ops. So make sure you're ready yourselfsome room to maneuver. warned though, the baddies are
have fun and
features easy-to-reach
kill 'em all. This stage
weapons and awesome firepower, blast the windows
aretonsofweaponsup here and several I
* loo deep
le serious battles before

into the war zone. You can

you stray
also
rnrrr extremely deadly on this stage.
weapons lying around to be used. This
key objects lo destroy. The pit coesn"
cash planted in almost every corner. A and doors on all the buildings thai you total the helicopters carrying supplies. level is enormous in size, but actually
feature loo much, except for a tew I
cakewalk lo say the least. see. Also, on the far ends of the area, go quite easy to beat. Memorizing the
we a do -s and a Weapon Upgrade
behind the Alien Inn and the strange solar location ol weapons and Repair Stations
Station. Bu: the pit is great for cornea I
spacecrafl to reveal more weapons. is the only strategy to ensure a swift and
Botn levels el tnis area are vas" anc 1
Blowing the heck out of the Alien Inn and just victory. Have fun!
comoletcly ooen. A good strategy s to 1
any unidentified flying objects will land
ure a single enemy down and crown I
you some serious jing. Lastly, head for
them with ''repower and cu ok I Here it is! The grand tinalel As with the
the weird blue thing in the center of the
TS'e.^e-ng :it your vehicle permits I last boss, this one appears on Ihe last
stage. Use the buildings as ramps to get
oo*i „o too - the casinos and Cesfcy I
on lop of it. then use the teleporter to
:
level, so you know where the power-ups
everything Inside. This stage i a'so I
warp to Ihe moon. The driving physics on and weapons are. But don't think you can

lju
home to the world's largest slot mac- -e t outrun this goon. He's fast, and fully
this nearly weightless area are all out of
And yes. you can gamble away youi [ loaded with tons of weapons including
whack, so be careful. If you're gunning
precious cash on it. If the slof machine I
for all 01 the Photo Ops, then you'll have the dreaded Meteor. The best technique
posts all bombs, ihen the machine will till I
we found fhe and run. you do get
to come Jump up on the
into Ihis area. is hit If

and be rendered unusable. away from him a few seconds, launch

teleporter to leave this area. Once you kill for

all of the enemies, or atter a certain a Prowler or two at him. In total, this guy
amount of time expires, a mini-boss will
will transform into three different forms.

appear. Stay oul of his way and blast him The changes in appearance come when
from the distance. One hit from that roller his hitpoint meter changes colors (green,
of his will send your lifebar tumbling down yellow, red). All three forms feature the

to one hftpoint. Be careful 1

And good luck! same attacks, but Big Daddy can only fly

Whatever you
bridges. Yes, this
do, don't
sounds
|ump
like
otf

a stupid
the .llPit.'-'l,
1

3 in green
transformation
and
is
yellow.
fhe easiest to take
The last

mistake that would never happen, but in

down. Just stay out of his way and blast

this game, it does happen. And the result

him!" Defeat the fat pig, then watch Ihe

is instant death. Try to keep the battles

ending and get your code!! 1

away for these sections. Above the

bridges, though, a Blaster and Prowler
await. Grab these if you dare. The best
area for combal is down on the plateau
holding a Repair Station and resort. The
only downfall to Ihis scenario is that the
enemies can dodge out of combat and
I Welcome to XLAX, the busiest and repair themselves. You know how much
This bonus level Is more like a normal
I smelliest airport in the world. Planes the CPU loves to use the Shield with one
level lhan anything else. The differences
I launch and land by the second, and utility hitpoinl left. Even with this one flaw, it's
being; you don't need to finish it, and you
I trucks motortrom runway to runway ona the best spot to wage war. For cash,
don't lose a life if you die. The goal is the
I constanf Oasis. The great thing is. all of shoot the hot-air balloons and resort. In
same as in Funtopia: Slow up all ot the
I this stuff is destructible, even the entire the area containing Mt. Rushmore. blast
cars and buildings and you could very
I airport. If you think a terrorist may be the General Store to unearth a Machine Beating the game with each character
well earn $20,000. There are eight
I inhabiting a flight, then by all means. Gun upgrade, and zap Rushmore

2hj Mt. delivers a different valuable code. There

enemies to kill, wifh plenty of firepower
I blow the heck out of the plane. For Ihis and anything else you can lor some are two hidden vehicles (Black Helicopter
available to gel the job done. If you have
I shameless act, you'll get a bundle of additional dough. And for fun. the far side and UFO) and three differenl bosses to
a keen eye, Ihen you'll notice there are a
I cash. You can also destroy the utility of this si age contains a bridge that is out. be unlocked lor play. There are also
few platforms hovering way out in the
I trucks for nothin' other than kicks. As for You can turbo and jump across Ye hah' it. several other codes to enhance the
background. Yes. you can get to these by
I the airpon itself, shoot down the jetways Save your game before continuing on lo This jump makes you want to scream like gaming experience. Here's who gives
perfectly liming (urbos and jumps. Good
I (fur. tunnels) on Ihe terminal to reveal a this bonus stage. The goal here is to I This level is great for so many reasons. the good of Duke boys I
what
luckl You're not required to hit these
I path leading
will find
up to the snack area. Here
weapons, cash, and some
This level is

independence from America and

fun. First off. declare
blast
collect

the lime
as much cash as possible within
limit. The total amount that can be
I
•
For starters, most of the level can be
destroyed. The tall factory in the center of
l.'HltBHHimM platforms, but we highly

There are some good weapons and cash

recommend it. Bitchn'

Rock
Car = Boss
N' Rule = Boss 2
1

I windows to bust up. The jetways on the gathered is $22,000. To achieve this you the stage completely destructible and
First, blow up the huge skyscraper at the
the Washington Monument. Waich it
I is
pick-ups out on these three areas. We Intruder = Boss Battle!
I far left of the terminal will lead to the roof. will need to be quick, extremely quick, in The great thing about the bosses in this I
even the whale tank ready
top of this level. Doing this will cause the
blow up, then head for the water. Here I killer is to
also found that grabbing the Prowler (by
I A 2X Machine Gun awaits. The enemies destroying everything. Most of the targets game, is they appear on a level you I lop portion of the scraper to fall on top of Sidewinder = UFO
you will find the Prowler Missiles. Finding I blow. Shoot the sign in the middle of this
destroying the water tower), then Biohazard = Helicopter
I on this level are very passive, but easily need to be shot up. Use the Jump for the already know (ot should). This strange I
watery home and you'll unlock a Machine another building. This awesome
was dumb luck on
Ihe next trick our part. I
heading out to the platforms, is a sate
I aggravated when provoked. you're Ferris wheel and spinning cups and trains. vehicle is cake. Take down to the pil spectacle also unlocks a secret area Vermin = Gulch Bonus Level
If
How we managed to pull off a
it I
I Gun upgrade. Jump into the tank to grab
it is still
(withm the building that got crushed). Not
way to deal some serious damage to
Meal Wagon = Funtopia Bonus Level
'

ig to take them down, then make sure As for the carousel, simply drive on the and blast away. After half its health is lost, I
I this piece, but move quickly, because Ihe
mystery. Okay, drive over to the White ihe enemy.
I you have plenty of weapons and armor. ride and smash all the little horses. this combatant transforms into a n
whale doesn't want you heme.
many power-ups are here, but something Destroying Angel = Double Pick-Ups
House and shoot Ihe newly acquired killer in its

aa
I

I Also, don't forget to snag the tourist and Prowler Missile. Angle your shot jo and
Destroying everything is very difficult, but if aggressive form - so be careful. Lastly, I
I and will knock you out with its sail But if
can be done. you look out the only
II Tl Pyro = Infinite Turbo
I hif all the photo shoots. For your car be done (trust us). Don't be afraid to try to keep it away from the Repair window you'll see Alcalraz. Now. shool Gator Bail = Infinite Jump
into the girl's buttocks. Doirg this will I Ihe whale is kind and lets you get your Is this great or what?! All of the
I convenience, there are also two Repair continue on even if you don't blow it all up, Siatjons. It has enough cash to fin most I
is done, you can him into Ihe
the watchtower in the center of this new Ozone = Increased Health
remove some clothing. Reoea: fhs blast skyscrapers can be destroyed and
I

I
Stations
going doesn't get
folks

i. ia" sum
on both sides
much
of Ihe airport.

easier lhan this

The
process, and the fireworks win
blast the
Memorial.
head, it
head
If

will
you don't
follow
off Abe

you
'ly

at the Linccl"

blast the
for the re!
oo.-cc
|
\em\

if It*
of its

«
damages once.

There are seven enemies on

i i
this level, I
I

I
ocean by throwing an
You'll find

the Machine
the
RLB

Gun Upgrade. Next, look

ocean and shoot the planes
'

3
in

RLB in his tank just below

the tank.
section.

on its
The tower
destroy Alcalraz, and leave a few items
launch pad. The rest of
basically consists of downhill
will take oft

this level

melee and
and
knocked down. KABLAM1I! What a
spectacle' Some

destruction. Try no! to use

of

require multiple hits to achieve complete

these structures

alt of your
but things never gel hectic. This level is I not much more. Al the very base ot this
level Also, don't forget about re easy I holding advertisements to receive a weapons on them. Each scraper holds
f you're looking for building-bustin huge. Everywhere you look there is a hill, level jump on the crumpled building and
target - the helicopters. These sitting [ I quick two grand. If you need repairs, look some kind of weapon or pick-up beneath
I carnage, then look elsewhere. This level and vast green fields. At one end of this I shoot ihe crane to get the Machine Gun
targets are worth two grand each, You I to the beach and left-hand pier for it. But hear our cry. Only go after these
I doesn't feature much in terms of area is a cavern holding a Weapon I upgrade. On the paths within the
can also launch off pieces of the s. As for weapons, the golf course power-ups if you find peace and quiet,
I destruction. The trees can be shot up, but Enhancement Station and a few e: buildings, and hidden within the parked
Washington Monument io reach the I and waves within the ocean itself are the allowing time to hack away on Ihe
I that's about it. On the lower potion of the weapons. Most of the firepower is found I cars, are most of the weapons.
rooftops. Snag as much cash as you can, I keepers of Ihe latest and greatesf structure with your Machine Gun.
I level, blow away the two gales to reveal on top of the hills. Blasting the few man- f I firepower on this level. The best strategy Otherwise, fhe good of hit and run
Otherwise, there are plenty of other
 the game, Jason had to open house. Jason changed to Game Informer
the front door and shoot from Robir.. anc Andy was lost for-

The ever n the psychedelic world

the apartment hallway.
neighbors thought the boys Of GOOI Feature
were shooting kinky adult Crash sales went thrag*
flicks. ve 'co
-
SO the nexl game In

Even worse, Naughty Dog the contract was a no bra nor

couldn't afford costumes for tor Naughty Dog. Crash 2 was Anotlei 10 1/2 Hontls
the combatants, so pillow bom "ce"s..res..ccess again, Game Informer is infamous for stirring up trouble
cases and sheets, various Andy perfected a new GOOL 2 at development houses (it just happens), but

items within the apartment, McDonald's happy engine that was three times as fast, that could han- Naughty Dog was ready and awaiting our arrival,

meals, and inexpensive knick knacks were used to dle 10 times the animation frames, and twice Ihe The only game in visible sight was Crash Bandicoot
create the costumes. To round out Ihe experience, polygon count. This sequel was going to rock, and 3. The other project, which happens to be the first

Jason joined in and participated as two of the char- a year later gamers found was one mean piece
it of time in Dog history that two games are being devel-

acters in the game. Mosl fighting games, especial- software. Crash 2 was completed and even more ol oped simultaneously, was nowhere to be seen. The
ly those using motion -capture, require a fairly large the world played. Today, the Crash series has sold morale of the team was extremely high, making us
team. Jason and Andy did it all by themselves once more than 6 million units worldwide (2.8 million in believe that Rubin either just awarded raises that

again. But the game was made, and like before, the U.S.) and counting, yet morning, or handed out
Naughty Dog lucked out and found a good oub- Naughty Dog is faced with the mandatory sugar sticks just

lisher, which in this case, happened to oa 'Jnive"sa- lough chece ol what tc co before we rolled in the door.
Interactive Studios. next. Yes. 't has established Upon meeting a couple of
Pleased with tVay ot the Wamr Universal tself as a powerU deve oper the new Dog additions like
Interactive Studios signed on Najghty Dog 'c and coud very wei: achieve Dan Arey and Evan Wells
three additional games. Apparently. Jason ano ihe sane s.ccess wth any (who both happen to have
Andy had impressed somebody, a-d that seme other product it ceates. but worked on Gex: Enter the
body was Mark Cerny - game design guru cf Cra?h s a sure hit, and Gecko), Rubin whisked

touch anyone, but he freed Rubin from the industry. For Jam Software, this progression was Universal. Now they had the funds ar d p.ol s-e' :o Naughty Dcg sill has one us away to Ihe confer-

shackles of defeat. Long ago, Jason (who like going from tee ball to the Major Leagues. So to back them, but what game was next 'or mo Dogs? game el under coitract with ence room for Crash

wasn't known as Rubin quite yet) teamed up start off fresh (and dissolve the relationship Enduring a cross-country trip by car. A-rjy and UlFversa 101. Here, he offered

with his best friend Andrew Gavin to create games. between them and Baudville), Jason and Andy Jason devised a plan to create a 30 a:t or p'at lr ..a-ua'y of tms year Naughty us a soda and jumped

Both lads were in high school at the time, experi- renamed Jam Software as Naughty Dog. If Keel did form game. But they came across one orcDlem Cog began c-eat ng Crash 3. But right into presenting the

menting with every gaming drug from LISP to C++. well. Naughty Dog would probably have a great the player would be forced to constancy loo< at the what exactly can Naugnty Dog oo game Before we could

But even under the heavy hand of high school, they future. But to much dismay, Keef was a si character's rear. Instantly, the game was jokingly differently this ! me? Crasn 2 was ask what we'd see. or

still managed to press on into the game develop- retail shelves. codenamed "Sonic's Ass Game." Ancy and Jason a/es'ly iTorci/ed ova the v'a'.i even ask a lew simple

ment industry and create Jam Software in 1 986 - a At this point, we come to a time most gamers knew this game was going to be da bono ' b„i otts'ng out what else can questions, Rubin got to

two-man corporation with dreams to take over the are familiar with - the early nineties. Naughty Dog they had no idea things would exoicde ike tney they do to keep .s hooked the point - and quick.

video game world. creates its second title, a classic in its own right, did. We've aheady repeated from He said, "With Crash 2
At the time, the Apple ][ was the Rings of Power. Years of hard In 1 994, Naughty Dog began deveioomon: of its roBing bo. de-s. coilecwo thought we made the ulti-

r pussycat of the industry. work went into this massive strate- 3D endeavor. Unlike previous games, this ore the ^s and s of boxes, ana tan- mate Crash game, and then
A whole gled with a wart hog. What the question after that was.
This machine purred with power gy game, and the ever-consuming couldn't be finished by just two people. is

and Jason and Andy jumped at the Electronic Arts bought into Jason network of artists and programmers was needed, Ihe next step in the evolution what do we do lor another

chance to make software for it. The and Andy's work for the second so Naughty Dog began to expand. The first person of Crash'' Rubin is more than sequel 7 Additionally, what

first game out ot Jam's mouth was time, publishing the game for the hired on was one of Andy's buddies trom MIT - willing to tell us. can we do in 10 1/2 months?

a skiing title. Jason slaved on this Sega Genesis in 1991. This time, Dave Baggett, a programming wonder with a brain And the answer could have
Tie Han in tie project and put everything he had though, their product actually the size of a basketball. Together, he and Andy cre- certainly been, just go back
Andy made an impact on shelves. ated the development tool for "Sonic's Ass Game" and make more levels of the
Wooden Mask into

dentally
it, but unknowingly,
copied some bootleg
acci- ijij

and surprisingly,
retail

is still talked known as GOOL, or Game Oriented Object LISP.

Deciding who deserves Ihe spotlight at Naughty
games over the only copy they had about today for its secret title Basically, it's what the Dogs used to create the
Dog was a tough choice indeed. All of the Naughty
screen sequence that featured a characters and gameplay platformer.
of the title. Jason may have been for their
Dog staff are craftsmen in their own right, and all
woman, and seemingly never Fearing a geek takeover, Jason immediately hired
knocked down, and a tad angry at his partner, but topless its ability to
play a major role in the development of Naughty two Bob Rafei and Taylor Kurosaki. At
he wasn't out tot the count. He got right back up end. artists, this
Dog games. But we have lo choose someone as
and created a new skiing game called Ski Crazed Rings of Power gave occasion lor these two lads point, there was a lot of excitement in the air, but
the leader of the virtual outback community (and but the good times soon turned sour. As game was missing a lead character, So
(originally titled Ski Stud) within a weekend, It was to rejoice, the still

even more importantly as the focus of this allele),

most small developers, Naughty Dog was famed cartoonists, Joe Pearson and Charles
really slow though, so Andy, the programming nut, with
so we go to the top ot the list and bang on the door
tightened a few bolts and it played better. In fact, it broke, and to make things worse, both of these Zembillas. were enlisted to create the characters,
of Naughty Dogs president, Jason Rubin. Yes, guys were So cash How was being and a few weeks of knocking heads with
played well enough to be picked up and published. in college. Ihe after
Rubin (the Jason may be the big cheese.
is silent)
Baudville bought this game trom Jam Software for sucked out of every orifice ot Naughty Dog, yet Naughty Dog's original ideas and concepts, the
the prime mover, and the man with the fastest car character known as Crash Bandicoot
exactly $250.00. somehow, the company managed to stay afloat, was born.
at the Dog pound, but unlike most men in power, Development game
Knowing there was cash buried within this indus- creating a new title. In 1993. Naughty Dog caught ol the immediately went into
this guy deserves all that has come to him. He also
try, Jason and Andy began digging again with a new the Mortal Kombat bug and began to develop a overdrive.
knows Crash better than anyone. And yes. being Dream Zone. This graphic 3DO title which we know so well, entitled Way of Within weeks, a slew of new employees was
Apple I|GS title called all

close to a video game character does sound silly, Naughty Dog was bankrupt hired, ranging from computer wizard Justin Monast
adventure was released in 1988 and was the Ihe Warrior. Seriously,
but over the last tour years. Rubin has animated and barely had enough cash to artist Charlotte Francis. For 14 months
strangest game these two individuals ever made. to finish it. For the it's busi-
every move, death, and twitch Crash has per- and even ported game's combatants, friends the company were ness as usual at Naughty Dog, until the game
But Baudville wasn't afraid of it, it ot is

formed. Saying Rubin has, so to speak, walked in

their friends have any martial arts shown to Sony behind closed doors. A few
to the Atari ST, Amiga, and PC. After this release. enlisted. Did
Crash's footsteps wouldn't be too far from the truth.
training? Not exactly. Naughty Dog couldn't even ations Sony signs on to publish the game.
Jam Software squeaked out another title in 1989. later.
The road to fame couldn't have been any There much A month
The game was called Keet The Thief, and to every- afford a blue screen, or any kind ol motion-capture is rejoicingl later the public
bumpier for Rubin, but he made it to the top, where
one's surprise, Electronic Arts published this title for backdrop, so a yellow sheet was glued to a wall in sees it (or the first time at E3 and the rest
appears he will stand for years to come. Crash Naughty Dog had matured
the Dogs' apartment. But as bad luck would have
it
the Apple ][GS, Amiga, and PC. To have EA publish it, is history.
Bandicoot is probably the strangest angel to ever moves a development
a game was the dream of every developer in the the apartment was too small. To film the in Into full-fledged
 ' '

same type, but we decided not aeginning, you are dropped 3 through our minds, but soon the answer
beating Tiny
Belly Flop.
we received a new move
Wowl
- the Super
Game Informer
to do that, and instead traded nto a circular warp room (just
Rubin explained that for beating each boss, a
sleep for a better
Rubin continued, "So Greg,
title." ike in the last

time, the warp

game], But
room
this

is we
Immediately after returning to the warp room,
noticed that we just received a Silver Relic (like
new move will be awarded
beating the last boss (which happens to be Crash
to Ihe player. Even alter Feature
Stephen, and Andy (the three restrained to just one level. You the one listed in the slat screen). Plus, there was a
and Aku Aku versus Cortex and Aku Aku's evil
programmers) began work on I need to use an elevator newly added item on the stat screen. To the right
brother Uka Uka) a new move is granted. First, you
new engines. And you'll see in in the center of the room side of the screen three different times were listed,
start with the Super Belly Flop, then you acquire The Naughty Dog guys love technology, and when we "Crash 1 had this method of unassisted subdivision.
this game that there are three to get to the other levels. each with a different Relic ranking and time. Rubin
asked Rubin Ihe simple question ol, what have you done When Crash jumped in Ihe river, he moved quickly
completely new gameplay The warp room contains explained that we just completed a Relic Time Trial
to improve this or thai? he flew off the coop, rolled his through the surface, so the jagged subdivision was not
engines. They are kind of mini live different exits (basi- Race, and that to unlock this mode you must first eyes back, and spit a wad of technical jargon, Here's too obvious. But we couldn't let him walk through water,
engines that don't play like the regu^ cally five worlds), and grab the Crystal on the level. We had received the what that wad contained or stay split by Ihe surface for a long time. Then the
lar Crash levels that you are used to only one is accessible Silver Relic for beating the easy time, but to grab "The Nintendo 64 has a z- buffer. When everybody limits of the PlayStation would be obvious.

They make up about a third ot the from the start. The others the Gold we would need a faster time. And to nab found out aboul it, everyone said that the PlayStation "In Crash 2, we improved upon this by allowing Pixel
would never be able to do a z-bulfer. Well, in Crash.? we Perfect subdivision by a FLAT PLANE. II is important to
game, and they do fit however, into are blocked by electrical the Platinum Relic we would need to beat a time
proved them wrong by making a flat plane z-buffer. But realize that any water surface, or Ihe mud in the jungle,
the bigger Crash world. We're not fields. So we walked to set by Sony's testers or Naughty Dog, Can you say
had
we didn't want to stop there and we wanted to top that in to be a Hal plane, and had be exactly flat on the
to
making a Die Hard Trilogy the only available exit replay value 7 Because you want to unlock extra
if
Crash 3 and make an arbitrary plane z-bulfer. We In shod, there could be no waves, and Ihe
here. We're not making a and crossed over a tiny secrets and possibly different endings you will succeeded. A z-buffer is one of the standard methods subdividing plane could not be at a weird angle. This
game where you're kind ol bridge leading to a smaller need lo get every one ol the different Relics. that graphic engines use to decide depth when drawing worked fine for still water. Also, Ihe effect only worked on
the Double Jump, Death Tornado Spin, the awe- a 3D the Nintendo 54. as well as many the foreground (objects) and not on Ihe background.
going off and doing something room. In this room a large Amazed by this new addition to Crash we scene. In of
some Laser-Guided Bazooka (which you use to kill the PC graphics cards, z- buffering is Mainly, we only used on Crash, a it
else thai is completely and reflective sphere (just like the pressed forward through a few more levels, then
As you might
the chickens), and lastly Running. done automatically in hardware. On enemy or two, and a lew boxes at the
utterly unrelated. There's one in Michael Crichton's book came face-to-tace with the Infamous jet ski level
the PlayStation, because it came oul same time.
have guessed, the Run move will help you score
always a Crystal on every Sphere) greets you. In front of we've heard so much about. Of course, being the before these systems, there is no hard- In Crash 3. to make the jet ski and
better in the Time Trials.
level. There are always box the sphere are five buttons cool cats that we are, we thought "nah, this thing ware support for the z-buffer. ihe Egyptian flooded level work, we

completion Gems on every labeled 1 -5. When you step on won't be as fabulous as everyone says." We were
At this point, we were really excited about Crash "Therefore, you draw a character
if had to work much harder. The jel ski

And
3. But we sfill hadn't seen everything quite yet. To like Mario on Ihe N 64. and he is stand- level demands a true z-buffer, bolh on
level. there's always a pro- a button, a level name is pre- wrong.
keep our enthusiasm high, Rubin showed us Ihe ing in a pool of water, his upper body the foreground and background ele-
gression through the levels, sented at the top of the screen Right now, we are still debating whether these
WW fighter plane stages. Simply Crash looks will be drawn above ihe water, and his ments. The waves can subdivide
I put.
regardless of what lype ot level it is, in the same way with the necessary stais of what you need lo col- levels look better than they play, or play better than
(eel will be drawn below. There will be Coco in any direction, and Ihe back-
like a big dork in the big plane, but we played along
as the previous Crash games. So these levels do tit lect (which In this case was two White Gems, a they look. Either way though, these levels show off a clean split ot his legs where the ground elements like the ramps.
and kept on smiling. The planes themselves (one
into the overall gameplay ol the world. But in terms Crystal, and a Relic}, So we jumped up into the some of the finest work to grace the PlayStation water surface subdivides him. This islands, and the buoys have to work
for Crash and a different one for Coco) are happens automatically on a pixel by too. To make matters worse, ALL of
of standard Crash style ot levels, they are no longer Sphere and warped to the level, [see Crash 101], The waves move realistically and
extremely large in size and quite noisy. In this stage pixel basis. That means that each time the boxes, and multiple enemies had
that style." The theme of this first stage was medieval even have realistic lighting highlights that swim by « c*ot:
you only have three key moves: (1) quick roll, to the N6i draws a pixel of Mano (or the
Bjull
"^P* 5
to work at the same time as Crash
And he went on, "However, we have returned times.Way oft in the distance. Rubin's technical as each wave breaks. And the movement of the jet
background), ~"
and the background, meaning that it wasn't only a neat
evade enemy fire, brake, to welL.slow down,
it asks itself if that pixel is in front ol, or
(2)
with two-thirds of the game that is the classic levels. speak of LOD [see Crash 101] can be seen in a ski is amazing as well. II bobs in and oul of fhe
behind every other pixel it has drawn at that point on the effect, bul an actual, fully operational z-buffer that could
and (3) shoot bullets to kill and maim enemy fight-
And the reason that we've done this is because castle. II looks great and surprisingly isn't flickering water and even produces an animated wake in its screen. II it is in front of Ihe other pixels drawn al operate as well as a hardware z-buffer. and still allow
Crash and Crash 2 are the number two and num- or popping in and out The enemies range path Amazing! The gameplay on these levels is
er craft. Two of the plane stages require that tar-
thai location, draws. is behind, does not. Mo the game lo work at 30 frames per second. It was
7 at all. it If it it

gets be taken down (one as Crash and the other as matter whether Mario or the background is drawn a bitch
ber three best- selling character-based platform from simple goats (like the one in Quantum & just like the original Crash levels... except 3D. This
games on untouchable invincible chickens, to And we mean, Coco). The other stage is like PilotWings where first, everything gels sorted out by the hardware. "In terms of Level of Detail (we call it LOD. you Gl
the next generation systems [Mario 64 is Woody) to aspect really surprised us. it really
you have through rings Transparency complicates matters, but let's ignore ihat, guys call it: crap you use for
'thai live levels of detail
#1]. So, were we to abandon that style of gameplay, sword-wielding knights. This level is much more surprised us.
will to tly in a certain
"On the PlayStation, the besi the hardware can do is hiding pop'). Naughty Dog has worked hard to create a
amount of time.
that would mean that we would be abandoning a difficult than the first one in Crash 2, but it is still a The goal of this level is one in the same, collect draw a full polygon. It never checks to see whether or not level of detail swapping methodology that is invisible to
Lastly, we moved on to Ihe motorcycle stage.
significant proportion of the gamers out there. There cake walk for the seasoned Crash veteran. When the boxes, grab the Crystal and Gems, then com- it should draw individual pixels. Because of that, the A tree might be 20 polygons in the distance.
the player.

was certainly ample opportunity replace the we started to run wifh the orange platform star. pete in the Time Trial to get the Relics, The great
Again, we expected the world, but were greeted by scenes in all PlayStation games are drawn trom the back 40 as gets closer, and 300 by the time is nexl to you.
it il
to first

Crash style of gameplay. [Gamers) could have we noticed one thing. The animation and moves thing is. the ski has a ton of moves under its belt.
a bandicoot looking like a fool on top of a fantastic forward. The farthest distance is drawn and then
first, We sometimes use live levels, sometimes more. The
piece of machinery. This time, we tried to keep a everything else is drawn a polygon at a time towards the point is not thai we discovered the technique, jusl thai
immediately jumped on Gex; Enter the Gecko. They are identical to those in Crash 2. This wasn't a bad It can flip lorward and back, spin to the left or right,
straight face, buf the Bandicoot just looked too front. There are standard sorting methods for the we have struggled to use it more transparently than
didn't. They could have eaten Croc. They didn't. thing necessarily, but it made us think this game and even dive below the surface. Sometimes there other games."
polygons, but once the decision to draw a polygon is
games was more we To get them wacky to not to laugh at. How can you not giggle at
There are plenty of out there that they could of an update than anything else. But are free lives laying on the ocean floor. made, Ihe polygon will wipe out anything it is drawn on We iried to understand all of Rubin's insightlul
a marsupial wearing a custom leather jacket with a we
have jumped on the bandwagon with. They didn't," pressed on with an open mind (slightly jaded you will need to hit a ramp and dive below the lop of, regardless of whether or not il is closer to the banter, but with our short gaming attention spans,

So the gaming nation didn't bile on the complete though], grabbed the Crystal, fhen the White Gem water. Does this water look as nice as as the water
big "C on the back of it? Anyway, these stages camera or not. So if Crash is drawn on the PlayStation were for the most pari losl, and only asked one queslion

3D in Gex and Croc. So why exactly is Naughty Dog for box completion, and exited through the level in Nintendo's classic Wave Race 641 Not quite,
move fairly slow, but are loaded with great chal- with water subdividing him. the best fhe unassisted m response. "So is that why Crash is orange?" Rubin

lenges and exciting turns and obstacles to avoid. PlayStation can do is to decide which polygons are frowned and shook his head.
trying to change the Crash experience by adding the exit warp hole. but it's an impressive breakthrough for the
The goal 'mostly below the surface' and which polygons
3D element' Of the three new engines, two are After leaving the level, Rubin forced us to play PlayStation.
is to beat a series of opponents, who hap-
'mostly above the surface. The ' resulting split
pen to all be riding in cars. The control is slick and
completely three-dimensional. The other engine pits it again. We agreed (bul were slightly confused). We could have played this level tor hours, but edge, nol a smooth subdivi;
the animation is great. Perhaps the best part of the
Crash on a hie kin' red motorcycle against a testos- What? Are we supposed to do backflips for ya Rubin quickly pulled us away and made us com-
stage, though, is the inclusion of the Dual Shock.
terone-laden gang of roadsters. Basically, it's a dri- sandwich boy? Bul, back to the level we went, and plete the last two levels in the warp room. As with
<Si.iri<1'M>'> From Left to
The Dual Shock delivers a constant rumbling sen-
ving simulator. The new 3D engines, however, lake upon arrival, we noticed something quite different. the last game, completing Ihis task brought about Kijijiv: And} Gavin, Uric
sation that leaves your hands numb after playing.
Crash to the air and out lo sea. Well, Naughty Dog's At the very beginning of the stage, a stopwatch a boss. The sinister, nasty, crude, and rude boss Iwasaki, Mark Cerny,
Naughty Dog even added in pitfalls, jumps, and tur-
10 1/2 months are over and it's time to play the was sitting idle in front of Crash. As the curious we faced was none other than Tiny the ferocious L).iv( B,i •/.>'.<' < I (no longer
we bos to make this sensation even more speciacular.
game. It's time to see Crash 3 in action. beavers we are, ran up and hit the watch. At kitty. This time around though. Tiny has given up a "Dog"), lot' Labbe.
You gotta love it! Crash is back on the hog, boys Milralm Danny
that moment, we jumped back, and a timer began the platform jumping that he did so well in Crash 2 He*.
and girls I
r'fi.in, lusTin Monast,
to tick at the bottom of the screen tallying how and has gone completely Romanesque. Naughty
Finally... Tlie Came!!! much time we'd spent on the level. Rubin barked Dog even dressed him in Roman gladiator garb, We could talk your ear off, which we think we've Stephen White; Evan

Now you know about some of the technology that command moving We did. And a Roman coliseum,
done already, but there's so much more to Crash 3 Weill (Kneeling or
out a to get our butt
1
So the setting w s that of
and Naughty Dog we haven't mentioned or Sitting*. Ericli
went into making Crash 3, and just what kind of we raced to the end of the level as quickly as we complete wifh ai animated crowd and Julius
that
PaDgilman. Jason
sequel it is. But making new engines is a risky busi- Rubin Cortex, Tiny was easy beat
gotten to yet, A few good examples are: What
could, fearing that
^^^^^^ to
Rob
ness, especially with a deadline as short as 10
months. So below you will find the answers to
would whip us if we sat back R again (the poor
We simply dodged his
guy just
about Coco and the tiger' And how much exactly
does Gavin's brain weigh? Don't tear though, well
Ririiin,

Mor ;;.tn (Dog)

Titus,

and got a breather. At the end sucks).

exactly what's new, what's not. and how all the new nothing happened though. bouncing assault, avoided be back in the next month or two with some of Nni Pidureit: Greg (Irai,

stuff plays. Read on, enjoy, and in Game Informer We these answers and much much more. Perhaps a Chstliiin- Francis, Pan
lumped through the warp the lions he sent after us,
fashion, expect to be surprisedl review? Otherwise, stay tuned and expect Crash 3 \<-y Boll Halei
hole and exited. Lame! Was then whacked him when he
When we first started playing Crash 3, we Rubin technically insane? was ready for a whacking
to hit retail shelves on November 3 - no later.

thought Rubin was just blowing smoke, and this Would we have to do the level After Ihis, something surpris-
sequel wasn't all that was promised. At the very again? So many thoughts ing happened yet again. For

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Who Is Link's Buddy? A

Second Hero Blue Is Back Again! Are Loudmouths
The conflict between the developers of GameDay
Sonic Adventure
Joins the Zelda 64 Adventure and Madden has escalated
In na other genie of gaming do
into a

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see such disre-

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report
Nintendo Co., Ltd's 1998 annual
in

and reveals a new character in Nintendo's Zelda

Unmasked spect for fellow

other's framerate. while the other

developers. One side will berate the
will call itself the

universe. This masked character is known only as Sheik. His

On August 22, Yuji Naka and Sega revealed the innovator. In fact, in another publication, a studio
<D Tenchu-PS-X much-anticipated (and much overdue) return of Sonic
overall role in this adventure is still a mystery, but we do executive even referred to the competitor's Al as
O Final Fantasy VII -PS-X
know that he aids Link at some point in time. We've seen
The Hedgehog. Sonic Adventure, the Team latest Sonic
some kind of bodily excrement C'mon...do I have to
Q Hot Shots Goll- PS-X actual gameplay footage where the two characters meet on a
project, is the flagship title for Sega's new Dreamcast.
listen to two act ion /platform producers Picker
Featuring 640x480 resolution and gameplay speed of 60
Q Banjo-Kazooie - N64 tiny wooden bridge and play music together. Link plays an
frames per second, it's being touted as a "high-speed
about whose character is cuter? No. I think this kind

© HFL Blilz-N64 ocarina shell, and Sheik uses a harp. From what we saw. of behavior is alarming, I Ihink it's distasteful, and
action/RPG," by Shoicho Ihmajin, president of Sega
Sheik actually taught Link a new tune to play, It was a ^k tney bhould keep
WWF War Zone -N64 of Japan. The game features six playable characters
I 'h it up.
beautiful sight to say the least, but does Sheik play a
Su-e. ?ho talk can be ridiculous, off-base, and
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bigger role? The picture to the left certainly says so, and
and at least six different environments. Also,
-oio'n ..ntrue. but sometimes the results are
& Madden NFi. 39 -PS-X rumors out of Nintendo hint at the possibility of Sheik
Adventure features one of Naka's trademarks, the ::c

nUirious. A a is with the commentary by the Sgny

A-Life system, which alters gameplay based on it

O Rogue Trip -PS-X being playable, or some kind of new hero who helps Link for a
stud c executive mentioned above. This guy makes
performance. Furthermore, speculations indicate each
majority of the quest.
level will be altered and tailored to the six different e crack about Electronic Arts* marketing term
Stay tuned as we unveil more details concerning The
characters, offering a unique experience each time the known as "Liquid Al" while his own marketing team
Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, coining to N64 on
November 23. game is played with a different character. To add even has just come up with an equally mundane
more replay value, each level will feature an "Action" "Authentic Football Intelligence." Yes, as cool as
© Cnrono TWgger - SWES
style and an "Adventure'' style to complete with YF. so-ncs i don't think I'd use football and
© Tombs'- PS-X each character. Even the Chaos monsters will change in i'V gence .- [fie s,me phrase. And what the
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Ridge Racer Type 4, Ace the game, thanks to a combination of the A-Life system '
' authentic"? I
think It's the same

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the VMS.
fina/FanlasyWI-PS-Jf

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Combat 3 Announced As usual, Sonic's goal is to acquire the Chaos
Emeralds and prevent Dr. Robotnik from taking over the
magazines pa,
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jp the comedic and
we d d with last
sometimes
month's feature,
News has leaked from Japan that Namco will release a new or this montn s raungs. But the rivalry goes deeper
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Ridge Racer game for PlayStation. Titled R4: Ridge Racer Type
world. Bonus stages, including snowboarding and flying,
than that. Some of these same guys have been
O Gran Tutismo - PS-X
4, the game is the next logical step in the Ridge Racer series.
are also in the game. Sonic Adventure is slated to
going at it since the 16-bit days of Montana
3 Teklten III -PS-X Along with more tracks, Namco plans to add championship-style
release on November 23 in Japan, the day of the
vs. Madden.
Dreamcast launch.
© HW War Zone -N64 modes, where players assume the role of an up-and-coming driver. I've witnessed the trash talkin'. the hype, and
In addition, players will select from a huge list of cars, each of Here Is a list of the playable characters in Sonic Adventure: the tierce competitiveness from the teams at EA
which can be custom painted. R4 will release in Japan this • Sonic The Hedgehog • Big The Cat Sports and 989 Studios for many a year. And it

December, while a U.S. release is likely for spring '99. • Knuckles The Echidna • E-102 Gamma has made their games rock solid. Both are truly
Namco also announced development of Ace Combat 3. another title destined • Amy Rose Miles "Tails" Prowler
® Mfh a /idle more wrA, we're
for U.S. shores. Expect Ace Combat 3 sometime in the first half of 1999.
innovators and borrow from each other heavily

toping lo mate f/ie pro lour. RIDGE RACER TYPE 4 (even though both sides claim "they are" and "they
Take a look at the new animations

WCW Lineup
don't"). in
We flunked out of beauty school.
There's nothing good on TV. Changes Come to the Madden or the
GameDay, each was obviously influenced by the
new TV-style presentation in

At

ft
5 a.m., the bar

deeps us sheltered from the

is closed.
New Details on Activision's X-Men THQ has moved two of its WCW titles to a January release. While Nintendo 64 gamers
willstill get WCW/NWO Revenge in mid-October [see pg. 36], THQ's plan to release a
competitor's previous installment. Yet.
look at these two new "borrowed" features, both EA
if you Just

harmful ultraviolet rays ot the sun.

The Game Informer staff was shocked when Activision unveiled X-Men at E3. and to be quite frank, we're PlayStation game and another N64 game by year's end has changed slightly.
and 999 have outdone one another. In GameDay,
stilla little dazed and confused when it comes to this product. It came out of nowhere! At E3, the version was Originally. THQ planned to use Tomy's Toukon Retsuden 3 engine as a basis for the
The Hashing lights suppress our the announcing work of Dick Enberg specifically
urge to chew on tumlture.
only 10% complete, and there wasn't much to see (just Iceman and Wolverine|. Now, the game is taking form PlayStation release WCW/NWO game is very popular in Japan and has
Live. The Retsuden
introducing every stadium location with inane
and sounds quite impressive. So far, only 4 of the 13 characters are in the game. Joining Wolverine-boy and garnered plenty of praise amongst import players, with some judging as the best wrestling it
Women like men with excellent
Ice-guy are Beast, one of this, the Brood. All four of these characters look great. Beast didn't have most of his
facts, like Buffalo is also home to hot Bhiekeri
game ever created. Rather than rush out a product using this engine, THQ decided to call upon
handeye coordination. wings, is eerily realistic, especially when the intro Is
animations yet, but he still looked good and burly. Other characters include Gambit, Mr. Sinister, and Storm [no a game that Inland Productions already had in the works. THQ has dubbed this game
Last night's fortune cookie read; relation to G! editor Jon Storm). And if all goes well, no Liefeld characters will make it in. Let's hope this story WCW/NWO Thunder and it is actually an update
sometimes different. On the Madden side, the

'Play vidsot die." predates Rob's reign of terror and disruption of the X-Men universe. of Inland's previous WCW Nitro release. Thunder variety of animations in the game is phenomenal

There are more women in video We also have a few details on the gameplay. When you get promises a slew of new wrestlers complete with and is punctuated by the "de-cleater" tackle where

games than in our personal lives. attacked and a hit lands, the character shows it. We don't authentictheme music and pre-match entrances. the ball carrier is completely flipped over the

believe that every injury will be shown, but it will be more of a THQ says there will be over 60 wrestlers in all. The
O It's our job.
tackier' s head.

Battle Armor He -Man effect, where only a few spots show after "other" N64 title, WCW Nitro, is a direct transla- The banter from developers of football games
a certain nunoer of hits. This is a great feature nonetheless, tion of this new PlayStation Thunder game. THQ can be unprofessional, annoying, and even personal,
and hasn't been explored except Art of Fighting and has Tomy's Retsuden engine and will
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but I'll be
always been entertaining.
right there in the noise because
I'll even amplify
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it.
has
If it

The game s being developed by Syrox in the U.K., and the end of 1999. means better games, I'm all for it. I can hear the
shoud be re eased
PlayStation in the first quarter of
for Both WCW/NWO Thunder for PS-X and WCW developers now. "For the new millennium our
next year. There be a Story mode feature with real-time
will Nitro for N64 are scheduled to release in January.
game will have unprecedented gelatinous Al..."
cut-scenes for each character as well.
Keep talkin'.
 WWF War Zone Slamming Wu?<£~.
Four games have been added to Success For Acclaim |J5.wi— |

Nintendo's reasonably priced Nintendo 64

Players Choice series. Kobe Bryant in Acclaim's WWF War Zone for the PlayStation, released on

NBA Couttside Diddy Kong Racing. June 24, was initially hard to come by. Many retailers sold out of
the product and had to reorder. According to Acclaim's press
GoldenEye 007, and WCW vs. NWO: World
Tour have been inducted into the Player's release, a buyer for Babbages Etc. said. "The game basically sold

Choice series. All four of these games come out over the first weekend." Furthermore, according to the divisional

with an MSRP of $39.95. GoldenEye 007 is

merchandise manager of Kay Bee Toys, "[War Zone] is currently our
number one title outselling all other games by a huge margin.''
still a hard game to find at $59.95. Let's

hope Nintendo has a warehouse full of 'em.

Gl was initially skeptical of these claims made by Acclaim, so we held our own informal

At $39.95, GoldenEye will go quick.

survey of video game retailers around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. After a hectic day of
phone calls and visits to various locales, we verified that IVWFis indeed a hot commodity

Crave Holds Sack on

The Official Organ of the Amalgamated Association of Automercenaries
Shadow Madness Sega, 3Pfx Settle Lawsuit
Due to the fierce competition that erupts As Dreamcast looms on the horizon for
every holiday season in the bloodbath Sega, the company has finally reached an
known as the video game market, Crave agreement with 3Dfx, resolving a legal battle
Entertainment announced it will delay the lasting nearly a year.
launch of its new PlayStation RPG, Shadow If you recall, Sega had once considered using

Madness, until early 1999. a 3Dfx chip for the new system. But after being
According the game's executive producer wooed by NEC and Video Logic Sega changed its mind and chose to use the Power VR2.
and lead writer, Ted Woolsey, "Although 3Dfx, outraged by the decision, as well as the brush-off from Sega, brought a lawsuit against
Shadow Madness is on schedule for a the company, claiming it had made an agreement with Sega to use the 3Dfx chip. 3Dfx also
November release, we'll definitely take full wanted to protect its technology and felt that Sega, NEC, and VideoLogic were all privy to
advantage of any extra time to add new many of 3Dfx's secrets.
features, refine the overall gameplay, and Although no terms were announced in the press release from 3Dfx, nor any other details
polish the screen text." whatsoever, the dispute is now at an end as Sega has apparently made a settlement with 3Dfx.

Sega Fans To Gather This December

Sega fans should be on the lookout for the Godzilla Eyes Electronic Arts
first annual SegaCon. Tons of Sega-related
Electronic Arts confirmed
it has definitely
events are planned including everything from
for use in the
acquired the Godzilla license
game tournaments to displays of classic and
U.S. No details were available on plans or
future Sega games and systems. The Master
development status for any Godzilla titles.
System, classic arcade titles, and the brand
In further EA news, LAPD 2100 AD has
new Japanese Dreamcaat will all be in
undergone a name change, again. Originally, the game was tentatively titled Future
officially
Wilmington, North Carolina on December 5
Strike. The name was then changed to LAPD 2100 AD. Now, the game is officially called
and 6 for the SegaCon. For more information,
Future Cop: LAPD. Apparently, EA is suffering from the 3D Mega Man syndrome.
check out www.segacon.cDm or email repre-
sentatives at [email protected].

Golgo 13 Returns As Anlme

EA Prepares for WCW, Invests in Developer
Electronic Arts announced it has made a minority investment in Kodiak Interactive
The notorious assassin that's as cold and
Software Studios, Inc. (or, K.I.S.S. Inc.) and has created a long-term multi-title deal with
suave as James Bond returns to the States
the 35-personcompany.
fora brief visit. Golgo 13 will not be stopping
The first games under this agreement will be a series of games for the WCW
by the video game scene though. This
PlayStation and the Nintendo 64. "Kodiak is a dynamic, growing developer with a great
mission is strictly for viewing, not play. Golgo
team of experienced producers, designers, programmers, and artists," said Don Matrick,
13: Queen Bee is the new anime from Urban president of worldwide studios for EA. "The portfolio of games created by
Vision. The film, in fact, is a sequel to the
their industry veterans is impressive. We are looking forward to apply-
Golgo 13: The Professional anime
original
ing the talents of this innovative team to our products."
and Golgo 13 graphic novel. This time his
George Metos, president and founder of Kodiak, is equally a
adventure will take him deep within the hive
enthusiastic. "We are delighted to be partnering with the premie
of a criminal organization. His objective: Kill
publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. The opportunity
the Queen Bee, who (we might add) is quite
to create a whole new EA franchise based on World Championship
the looker. Will he complete his mission or
Wrestling is exciting."
perish?
So, wrestling fans, a new era of games is about to head your
This anime contains violence, nudity, and
way. And as the bar has been raised significantly by WWF War Special FREE Issue for Automercenaries
adult situations, it will retail for $19.95 Zone and the award-winning WCW vs. NWO, you can expect Tips for Snagging Tourists-And How to
[English Dubbed], and $29,95 (English
the games to only get better. The first WCW games from EA
Avoid Premature Ejectulation Once You've Got 'Em
Subtitled). The approximate running time is
should arrive next fall.
60 minutes.
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For pure Auto-mercenary sex appeal, there's
vacation. Next time you pick up a
only one choice - the Meat Wagon. This fuel-injected
vacationer, look him in the eyes as
you than a pair of socks
you grab his hard-earned wad of , ...vT can.
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lire 0' The Month

Action Figures on Horizon: Lara, Turok, $ More!

Playmates Toys Inc. announced a lineup of toys, many of which have video game tie-ins. Witness: Turok
and Tomb Raider will come storming to retail shelves with a full line of action figures, and in the case of
Turok, a diorama as well.
First of all, Tomb Raider's Lara Croft will come in assortments of 9-Inch
collectible figures. Nothing else is known about the poses, or if wild beast figures

will accompany her, but the line will launch alongside the
release of Tomb Raider 3 in November.
Next, a Turok action figure line will launch in October to
coincide with Acclaim's release of Turok 2: Seeds of Evil.
The line includes a diorama, along with 5-inch figures of
Turok characters such as Turok. Joshua Fireseed, Tal'Set,
Campaigner, Primagen, and Adon. Zaeh MestuT] site hoUi nothihq back offering

Also worthy of note: Playmates plans to release a line of frank commentary on the Industry and a

j toys based on the new DreamWorks movie Ante. As Antz patrol of the gaming press If you want to read

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will no doubt become a DreamWorks
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Zach's site is
and have a good
the place to be.
laugh,

Antz the movie will be in theaters starting October 2.

CIU1IUD
O What videogame has spawned two
Eidos Grabs Crystal Dynamics' novels by author S.D. Perry?

© Electronic Arts recently acquired the

The Unholy War rights to what swimming lizard?

Eidos Interactive has acquired the publishing rights to Crystal Dynamics' PlayStation game The © What is the name of the Sony PlayStation

Unholy War. unit that allows home programmers to

Crystal Dynamics had been searching for a publisher/distributor for this game (as well as Akuji The design games?

Heartless and the highly acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver)

has entered the picture, the search may be over.
prior to May's E3show. Now that Eidos © Spyrox Is developing a new X-Men game
tor what publisher?

© Sega used its SVP chip in only one

game. What was it?

{Answers on the bottom ol page 32j

Resident Evil: The Novels

For those of you who can't get enough of the Resident
Evil world. Pocket Books has brought something else to
help color in the dark corners of the franchise. Two
Resident Evil novels are out, and more are on the way. The
first two books, one about the events that happen between
the first and second Resident Evils, and another that
f his fighting game was published by Acclaint for
novelizes the first game, are a must for RE fans. The
the SUES. In addition to a Match nude, the game
novels are written by S.D. Perry, and are not watered down
also featured a Story mode, and told a tale of the
in any way, instead bringing the gruesome details you would
most famous martial artist to ever hit the silver
expect to the table and laying them out for all to
screen. What game is If?
see, Check your local bookstores for these titles, called
j»nswar on the bottom otpage 32}
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Conspiracy and Resident
Evil: Caliban Cove.
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reportedly
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Accolade's Test Drive 4 had plenty to offer the PlayStation

d Poseidon As you may driving enthusiast when it launched last year, and the company
e guessed from the n promises even more with Test Drive 5. The game, due to hit
e racing will take place on, or under, the stores the last week of September, will inciude 28 licensed
t. Game Informer speculates it
cars and a number of bands including KMFDM Gravity Kills.
in PlayStation as early a;
and Pitchshifter.

Actlviston lias ai
Here's the list of ci

vehicular comoat game Vigilante 8, is

1998 Dodge Viper 1966 Shelby Cobra 427SC
coming to the Nintendo 64, No worfl yet 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 1967 Pontiac GTQ
as to new additions o
1998 Aston Martin Vantage 1968 1/2 Ford Mustang 428CJ
expect a few small changes. Vigilante S is
1998 TVR Cerbera 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1
scheduled to hit I he Nintendo 64 in
1998 Jaguar XKR 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1
February of next year. 1998 Sateen Mustang S351-R 1910 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS-6
In an unexpected turn ol events, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS LT4 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
Activision. developer ol Pitfall and Blast 1998 Nissan Skyline 1969 Dodge Charger.
Chamber, has signed an agreement with
Plus, 12 "super-charged enhanced" cars and 12 "secret"
Disney Interactive, developer cf Disney
games, to publish at least six new multi-
cars will be included in Test Drive 5, making a total of 40 cars

platforrn titles. One of the titles

accessible to the player.
will be
based on the upcoming Pluar film Toy
Story 2. The other games have not been
announced yet, but reports show that two
f these titles will be based on upcoming
films, and the other three titles will be
based on past Disney features.

Finally, there's a skateboarding game

989 Studios Runs Wild
coming to the PlayStation. Street If there's a niche that Nintendo has thoroughly locked up,
Boarders, from Microcabln. is a skating it's character-based racers. The U.S. has received very few
game coming to Japan on October 23. games for the PlayStation. But Universal and
cutesy racing
The game features many of the staple 989 Studios plan to change all that with the release of
moves of real skaters, including kick-flips
Running Wild, a racing game where you play as one of six
(yuD. no more stupid 1440s as your only
contestants, each an animal/human hybrid. There's a ram, a
"cool" tricks), and will sport Dual Shock
and analog compatibility. No word yet on
zebra, a panda, an elephant, a rabbit, and a donkey. Basically,

an American release, but who would want you take to the road and race across six different courses and
isms l
three levels of difficulty. Sound familiar? Well, duh. Expect the
leup? game to come out later this year, but don't necessarily expect
> THQ has scrapped any plans to bring
it to be the caliber of Diddy Kong Racing.
SpeedTribes to the PlayStation
Electronic Arts has shelved Its arcade-
styled football game tentatively entitled

Alt It Oat Extreme.. .989 Studios

revealed that both Tobu and Syphon
Filter have been delayed until early
1999, .Psygnosls Is working on G-Police
2 which is rumored to appear as early as
March... DreamWorks Interactive is plan-

ning to re-release a more playable version

of its dinosaur action game. It Is coming
Animaniacs To Go Bowling
back from the dead as Lost World:
Jurassic Park Special Edition. Nintendo on PlayStation
t sold o r 11 n
Boy units last year. That brings the total
ASC is planning to release a PlayStation bowling game
installed base of Nintendo's handheld lo
starring the Warner Bros, cartoon characters from
a whooping 65,8 million. ..Berkeley Animaniacs.
Systems plans to release its hilarious Based on ASC's successful game Ten Pin Alley, the
trivia game You Don't Know Jack, on the game will be aptly titled Animaniacs Ten Pin Alley. The
PlayStation...SNK is anticipating over 7 feisty and wisecrackin' stars of the show - Wakko, Yakko.
and possibly up to 12 games for the
and Dot - will hit the lanes with seven other cast members
launch of Its Neo Geo Pocket hand-
including Hello Nurse, Mindy, and Ralph the Guard. Expect
held, ..Game Informer staff members
enjoyed
plenty of hijinx as the Animaniacs interfere with games or
an afternoon episode of Mr.
yell from the audience.
Roger's Neighborhood while constructing
Animaniacs Ten Pin Alley should arrive on the PlayStation
in November.
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third world for the past
few months, NFL Blitz is
Midway's arcade-stylo
football game featuring
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mnmmm mm some of (he fastest and
mast amusing gameplay
ever found in video >' JWNESOli £ "'•

football. Like Mike Tyson,

or the Three Stooges,
Blitz glorifies the cheap shot. Even if a play has been whistled
dead, it doesn't matter. After sacking Trent Diifer, jump Dn him
one more time and let him know he's a punk even though he
managed to weasel his way into the Pro Bowl. And when
Michael Irvin goes up for a pass, feel free to deck his skull

II I L I I .
" before the ball gets there because there's no such thing as pass
interference. Heck, bite his ear off or stab
scissors. If you can figure out a way to do
him in the
it, it's legal.
neck with

Diehard fans of simulation football games might cringe at

"\W, 4- 21 VMD RETURN
f the thought of no rules, but rest assured, quality competition
can still be found in this game First off, the control is precise,
Sound
7.75
and easy to learn. Ball carriers can stiff-arm, spin, hurdle,
jump, and lateral Plus. Blitz moves fast and smooth. Obviously, Payability

not as impressive as the arcade unit, but when you see Blitz
it's

on the NG4 you will be very surprised at how close it comes.

Dnce in a while you will experience some slowdown hut overall
the game is so fast and crisp you won't give it a second
thought.
There is actually one feature the home version has that the
arcade doesn t - a Play Editor. Each user is allowed to create
up to nine different plays for his or her playback. Choose from
live formations and put the quarterback in either the shotgun REINER "This port of Blitz is phenonoi,!, An ;: in-
action from the arcades has Been
or the regular set. After that, create routes for up to three
transported to [he N64 with very little
receivers. During a route you can also instruct a receiver to variation or flaw, The only noticeable
juke, spin, or turbo to help get open. When finished, give the n>fti;'f-rices are the occasional moments
play a name and you're ready to embark on your coaching of slowdown and the addition of a Season

career. Later, if you Mode. Don't get me wrong, the Season

Mode is great, Cut it needs two things. One
decide a play isn't
- stat tracking far individual players and
effective, you can edit it
league leaders, and two - the removal of
or delete it altogether. the stupid default that automatically
Plus, you can take your makes you lose if you stay tied after three
controller pak to the overtime quarters. For the entire football
scene, would still Madden as my first
pick
arcade and use your I

choice, simply because low having all of

plays in Blitz '99
I

when the players and fantasy options galore. But

eleased. K you only play for 2-player duels, then
Bllb Is the one and only choice.
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It would be easy to write WCW/NWO

Revenge as a simple upgrade of last year's World Tour, but nothing's
off P /
farther from the truth. From the second you pop this game into your Nintendo 64 it oozes with r

all-new textures, all-new moves, all-new

Before you even enter the ring, you can edit any of the
other characters (and even masks for the hooded heroes), and alter the
AVAILABLE NOW.
fs flock, put Larry Zbysko into the NWO - you name il

, including Bash at A
Havok, Starrcade, and Super Brawl. Each wrestler has his own unique entrance
filled with fireworks, smoke, and electronic razzle-dazzle. Goldberg comes in slapping his face, DDP
before the bout, NINTENDO-
comes accompanied by Kimberly. and Hogan has the ever vigilant Eric Bischofl at his side.
Once Ihe wrestling begins it's easy to see how improved the graphics and animations are. Each character has his
jj fit
—
crawls on the floor
'ler of new moves
like the wild animal that he
at
is,

your disposal. After fighting

and Rey Mysterio
in
Jr. climbs like a
the runway outside of the ring, you can
monkey on the ropes.
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,~r~ back into the squared circle. And if you were lucky enough to get one of the many weapons
the crowd, you can bring that in with you too. A couple of smashes to the head, and your opponent's down. Luckily, there's
a new move that lets you easily jump to either side of a downed opponent to set up your most shattering slam. But be

,
in Revenge has a counter. One false move, and you could get your butt s
or by one of the game's new combos (which can only be used by characters, " k~K£3
.,, ....o do them in real life).

During matches, the ring is watched over by referee Mark Curtis, who comes onscreen to count off pins
and ring-outs. But it's a good thing he's there, as other wrestlers will run in during a match to help their JS/% \ fm
cohorts in crime. For instance, say Konnan is getting pummeled by Buff Bagwell; Sting will run in, weapon A
in hand, to equalize the situation.
Winning matches is the key to unlocking many of the hidden
^r
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found in WCW/NWO, but don't worry about saving them I

-as Revenge features battery backup to store [ jjjf .

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unlocked modes. The battery will also keep ~ -'
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track of user records and high l
scores you on overall performance
.J=M!
(to let you s
the title).

Watch out because this October Ihe WCW and NWO ._..
and Ihey got Revenge on their minds. The question is: Are you up

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action genie,
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil stands
unchallenged this holiday season.
Gamers are hungry (or another shoot-'em-up and
(Acclaim's upcoming release will satiate Ihis need. After being
blown away by Turok 2 at E3 [see August '98], we had a chance lo check out the

multiplayer modes, a
peripheral that
Playing a
bunch of new weapons and enemies, and witness the possibilities
works wonders with this title.
"kill or be killed" match-up against one, two, or even three of your
of an upcoming Nintendo 64

gaming comrades has obviously proven

His )5 tfour J<hm Oh lb* tlf^-
successful with N64 games
Mario Kan, GoldenEye, and others. Turok 2's design team plans at least 12 multiplayer
like

environments, boasting that Turok 2's deathmatch will be, "The best the N64 has ever seen." The Blood Lust mode is the
standard deathmatch mode, and options can be set for available weapons and number of players per team. The Frag Tag mode
is slightly similar to a mode in GoldenEye; one player Is "it" and is totally defenseless. This person must escape through a
warp to collect points and make another opponent "it." The multiplayer mode has at
least eight characters to play as, including enemies, and even the original Turok
comic character (who was later swapped for the younger Turok that we all know
from the first game). The multiplayer options and overall quality of the graphics
already make GoldenEye look ancient. An excellent example of what players can
expect is in the bow and arrow fight. When you shoot an opponent with an arrow,
you'll see the arrow stick in the opponent, and the opponent in turn sees it in his
or her field of vision. It's quite a sight to see a guy running around with an arrow
stuck in his ear.

The 1-player game is divided into six separate environments that range from
a castle-like port town to an alien spaceship. Filled within these massive worlds
are some of the nastiest and most gruesome enemies you have ever seen. The
rathermundane human enemies found in the first Turok are gone. Standard
dinosaurs such as the raptor and compy are abundant on some levels, but nasty
dinosaur hybrids called dinosoids run rampant. All of the enemies are very
intelligent. Some will retreat when they see you have a big weapon, or they will

dodge and hide from gunfire. Other foes will attack with ferocity when you get
too close. Especially spectacular are Turok 2's boss creatures. Massive oozing,
pulsating creatures such as the disgusting creature dubbed "Mother" make a huge
impact on the game. The bosses will challenge players, while giving them a visual
treat. As mentioned, the Tek Bow (complete with sniper mode) is an essential, but
you have to see the Cerebral Bore. Think of a lock-on missile that, once it connects,
Dust and dirt can damage your game system. The result? Poor picture5 quality, fuzzy souna
tuzzy sound ana
and slow or
drives a drill straight into the dlnosoid's brain. The blood sprays like a fountain as
^H

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the enemy crashes to the ground. The insane designs of the weapons, and the 'buggy" game play. Cleaning your system and games regularly will maintain
tain high
h quality gaming and ensure
destruction they inflict, are not for the faint of heart (or those under 17). a longer product life. Player's Edge cleaning kits will keep you and
id your
y system in the game. ^^K
Turok 2's graphics are easily the N64's best ever. But the graphics get even
better when playing with the 4 MB RAM expansion pak. What's that, you say? The
RAM pak (as we call it) is a small cartridge that plugs into the small door on top
of the N64 unit, upping the N64's RAM. Although Nintendo has not announced
plans to release the RAM pak, such a device will allow Turok 2 to run in high
resolution. Nintendo would be stupid to keep this RAM pak out of gamers' hands.
The game works fine without the extra RAM, but once you see the difference,
there is no turning back.

Turok 2 will be out at the end of October and is easily Acclaim's hottest
property. Keep on the lookout, as it's going to be one of the flagship games for
the N64.

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developer [guana are still putting the finishing touches on NFL controller, because the c-out1on and
snoulder layout is uncomfortable and
Quarterback Club 99. Luckily, just before this Issue went to press, Game
aitlwanl I simply despiseit. The game
Informer had the chance to playtest the game for the first time. rocte though, and I
tWnk tie extras like

Franchise Mode, Play Editor, and new

graphics and you would think that all Iguana had to do with this graphics make Madden Ihe HV- rnoirviil

have. Acclaim might patch up its

installment would be to touch up and add a few animations. However, the
ai problems with QBC '99, and
team at Iguana completely redesigned the player
QBC '99 looks worlds better than
nearly 450 animations. You'll see linemen dig in Madden, but I'd stick with EA and
into a three-point stance. The OB will fake counters gameplay. You're guaranteed a product

handing off
iliii! works, and in this case. Madden is
(a la Brett Favre). In the huddle, huge lineman huff and puff as they try to catch their breath. There are
exceptional."
even 10 different animations for injuries. Also worth noting is, In snowy conditions, players' footprints dot Ihe fietd
"'
leave larger skids.
Aside from the all-new and extremely detailed graphics package, QBC 99 goes right after sim fans with the I
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anything of QBC '99 at trie time write this.
QBC allows you to play over a number of

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of Madden, I

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with free agent signings and other GM duties. Players' attributes will also change over the course ol time. What do know is that this version of
I

pie, say you were playing as the Vikings and (not that this would ever happen) Cris Carter has only 10 Madden blows away last year's games.
catches for 100 yards in an entire season. This sub-par performance might lead to things such as his speed and "
I
f.
jompute: IS tough. Ihe giaphitb nte
excellent, and the options are endless. I've
catching ability dropping before Ihe next season. To be sure, a slick Player Create mode will allow you to fill the
spent countless hours pet feeling the
in your team, or you can make just one player if you want. The Team Create mode will give you options to pick attack of the Vikes and it's hard
jersey and helmet colors, compile a playbook of 128 plays, and draft the top talent to concoct your fantasy football to set the game down. Downs k; the
team. For the historian, you can go Into the Historic Sim mode and relive key moments from every Super Bowl. graphics .! mis se : Just its PlayStation
s playcontrol and
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Finally, insane football fans will also be able to play as NFL Europe teams
including the Claymores
and features
and the. ..well. .those other guys. The list of n
is long and comprehensive and QBC is definitely keeping up with
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Madden in these departments.

The biggest and most important question concerning QBC 99 is tl
playcontrol and computer intelligence (or Al). Unfortunately, we won't h" a
to figure out the answers to these questions until we see a complete v
What we saw and played of QBC 99 was impressive, let's just see If Acclaim
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Apparently Stan has been "'chosen" by the sword (named Payability in a slow-moving storyline, Super NES-like

Dymlos) to be its master. The sword is sentient, and has

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acquire the swords.
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along with gold, the pany acquires lens -crystals with
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button, while watching
energy properties - that are sold for money. Many people Graphics members hack on some wimpy beast. The
encounter rate
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entertaining way to do the battle scenes, as you will not be

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it can be argued
'98's polygon graphics were an industry
that this alone had a lol to do with
first

its

Bottom Line: success. 989 Studios is not resting with last year's graphics
Bottom Line:
J 9.25 "Th.s year's GameDay bites. goes without It
and GameDay '99 improves by more than doubling the
polygon count on player models (with over 350). This gives
the players plenty of detail. Couple this with the huge number
Last year Madden got shot down in the graphics department. It was
saying that pretty much live for football, but
I

constantly cursing GameDay. The

J£!L of motion-capture animations and GameDay boasts a very impressive
blown off Ihe field by the dazzling polygon graphics found in defense is totally stupid, trie season options Concept graphics package on many fronts.
GameDay '98. Not to say ffial Madden 98 didn't please plenty of pigskin e completely worthless, the play clock
Utilizing such NFL talent as Tampa Bay fullback (and last year's cover
eans squat, play selection is annoying,
players, but in the eyes of many video football fanatics Madden had to boy) Mike Alston, and up-and-coming rookie OB Ryan Leaf, 989 has
catching takes zero skill, you can't arrange
come up with big changes tor the '99 season. And EA Sports has
painstakingly used a total of nine NFL players to re-create subtle football
rosters outside of a game, there's no punt
delivered with all new graphics, new playcontrol. and a mothertoad of after a safety, the sound repeats constantly, movements in an attempt to capture the nuances of Ihe game. A healthy
features and options. penalties are insignificant, money plays are
supply of player celebrations, teammates helping each olher off the turf,
The obvious change in graphics comes with Madden 99s ,,;• ""I Then :|»;re everywhere - could go on for hours.
new
I

and other actions you might see on ihe field are all lound in this
polygonal engine. Polygons are great, bul all the triangles and texture Compared to GameDay.
3fiira. Compared to Madden, GameDay never
version. Yel other nuances like a variety of catch animations are
i many more tackles and hits. :n gets out of the backfield. and it's a
maps mean nothing withouf animation. Madden 99 has a huge variety of
WhenvouptaviNi,,* c t.ai>« come up lo
.r, rjT poor effort from 9S9. Nothing's disappointingly absent. However. GameDay '99 does introduce new
animation and nowhere is it more apparent than with the tackles. For
plug the :„..i.-. .iii'.l bt,.ii i1 ilif' .viirkrd-- changed from last year (except it looks stadium models (complete with shade from the bleachers), polygonal
example, linebackers submarine running backs and actually flip the
straight up, it's exactly like real ioutbail. and no thought was put into the
), referees, larger menu and play select screens, and new TV-style camera
runner into the air, comerbacks ride the opponent as the ball Ttiere's a lot to say about tins game, bul aUon aspects. expect much more
I'll 1

zooms and cutaways that are further exploited by the inclusion of NBC
struggles tor extra yards, and the D-line sends the QB flailing with a end by saying Madden 99 rules big and year, and remain extremely
whoops GameDay hard."
commentators Dick Enberg and Super Bowl XX MVP Phil Simms. All
strategic shoulder to the chest. On the other side of the ball, running backs disappointed."
stumble and reach
nicely done, but Ihe voice of Simms becomes repetitive and quite
to the ground to catch their balance, bui they also juke.
and hurdle Throw
annoying as he describes how some slow fullback is going to enter the
spin, in some excellent stadium replicas, deteriorating
"What a difference a yea
and mud on the jerseys, and the looks think the danling graphics tnat
PAUL NFL's fastestman competition.
fields, of Madden 99 are Madden 99 packs so much ni
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iameDay had last year caused me to GameDay has always been an innovator in terms of playcontrol.
exceptional.
Concept verlook a few things that Became introducing footballgames to such things as the swim move, slitf-arm, and
With allnew additions to the graphics, the playcontrol scheme
Ihe freHTout with the Franchise Mode. ~You
nnoyingly apparent with this game. First,
also received some updales. Although the tried and true Madden control other moves. now familiar Total Control package that utilizes nearly
It's the
•assing on every down and marching down
is still apparent. EA Sports added an offensive juke move, Graphics dub's from office to succeed, A
the field is too easy even with thij difficult; every button on the controller. The basic controls from the previous game
9 25 animation, especially the new BcWes a
maxed As ihe remain intact, but 989 has added defensive moves to shift the line, or call
specific pump fakes, line shifts on defense, and a redesigned power out, ball is arriving to ihe
exceptional, you can almost feel Hi
tackle move that also acts as a speedburst EA also gives a little help to Sound receiver, moving toward Hit- bail ;ral liming up Ihe secondary into tight coverage. GameDay '99 unveils a new artificial
when you're Hammered in the backfield or
a jump works nearly every time (especially
intelligence (Al) scheme that its developer has christened "Authentic
the Madden newbies by adding the One-Button option. When turned on, 9 flipped on your Back. The c
with the receiver running fly and post
the option will put control of nearly every move into one button. The Payability playbooks are awesome. It's fun just tc Football Intelligence." We're not exactly sure why 989 used football and
patterns). Not to mention the Pro
computer decides what move is appropriate, be a stiff-arm, juke, jump, it g_5 desier cra;t ;il,ivs in, Mr v them in a game.
Blue/Fade is a money 75% of the
play
intelligence in this phrase, as the Al in this game can be described as
'-

etc. It even selects the open reciever.

7 Madden has passed iis compel ;1 in r: w
time. After the GameDay creators dismal. Sure, defenses will disguise coverages, offenses will exploit your
Entertainment this yea-'a version ,hm1 raised the baron
Off the field. Madden 99 offers more opti crucified Madden 97 for money plays, I tendencies, and wide receivers will run various option routes, but the
future games. Forget about GameDay.
Leading the way is you can create up to
the Play Editor. Here i disgusted with this rushed and general inconsistency as the compuler covers receivers out of Ihe
this Is the football game to have I

halWSSed game. Do yourself a favor and

different offensive and defensive plays that can be added to any team's
piaybook. Choose blocking assignments, coverage, and even 64 different
delivers on every aspect and will k'oo
busy long after it-
w ship
GameDay
GameDay
'97. Now
'99 and
that game
go hack
played."
to rrrfr backtield shoots
average.
down all arguments that this game's Al is anything above

pass routes for receivers. For simulation fans, the Franchise mode allows ended." In terms of options such as season play, roster management, and
multiple-season play where you see players retire, free agents sign on (all creating yourown players, GameDay seems to have continued down ihe
while staying under the salary cap), and yourself getting fired
if your team "Last year GameDay made Madden look "Now tins is one nasty piece of software. same road has for the last couple of seasons. Starting a season with a
if

doesn't perform well. doesn't stop here as Madden 99 also allows you
It like crapola. Ihe fast polygon at GameDay '39 could possibly be the REINER new fullback that has your name is straightforward, but extras such as
to Custom Season using any of the more than 100 teams. You
create a GD delivered W3S just loo much for biggest disappointment of the year. After
more than one learn seasons with
playing in a season, or playing multiple
pick the teams and choose what leagues the teams will be in. Just
Madden's cheesy tittle sprite guys tc losing out last year, Electronic Arts
general manager responsibilities, are sorely needed.
compete with. But even though the look of rebounded and came out with guns a
imagine, you can put all of the Bills Super Bowl teams together to create game do same?
Madden blew, the play w. blazin'. 989 Studios (and GameDay) simply
Last year's game blew us away. Does ihis year's the
the chokers league. impressive. This year though, f stood ihere and took the hits. In other
EA Sports has surpassed move to the polygon realm is nothing words, Madden crushes this game.
expectaiions with all of the short of spectacular. The gameplay GameDay still has the fast arcade-like
new additions packed into football action that we enjoyed su much

the game. Will Madden come st year, but it hasn't improved much at

all. The player models look ten times

out on top in this year's
better, bul Ihe gameplay rs stagnant and
football season? Leave it up lot very entertaining, and pale compared
to the football experts at whai Madden has lo offer. GameDay
to
Game Informer for the scoop. also suffers from money plays (the turn
around jump catch), and extremely limned
fantasy options. This year, give your cash
tc big John and EA."
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Mudnknns In h«ln him in his

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ordered. The "Sympathy" and "Anger" commands are
more complex, When Abe isn't close to a Mudokon and presses
these emotions, he either hisses (scary!), or awws (how
ten close to a Mudokon, Abe will slap the senses back into his
cute!). -^m^gg^s^
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»~ w. w-^y a Gas. or pat him on the back and tell him "sorry"
e "Sympathy" command when a Mudokon is angry. It all sounds
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n the characters Is quite funny. Oh yeah, for fans of
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of new enemies and action
we continue
next month, as
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Tons of games
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"board" craze sweeping America.
Selling to the legions of fans who
march out to buy the next Cool Boarders,
or the next 1080, Is a lucrative niche, since
they go and purchase hordes of these respective games each year. The bad thing is, although the games are very pretty
and handle well, they don't really capture the essence of what drives these crazed amateur stuntmasters. These daredevils monster is going to feature five new environments
want the big a bad way. They want the system to be open-ended so they can make up their own tricks (rather than
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gel bolder. and Improved artificial Intelligence (Al|.

If you have been reading Gl for the last six months, then you already know
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playing like mad through the weekends. While the premise itself seems old, as It think Core Design would agree with us on this point,
is very similar to Jet Moto, nothing could be further from the truth, The control as it went out and hired someone to solely concentrate
itself feels rather different than everyone's favorite bike game, and the collision, . Tigers think I

hit detection, and physics all seem very new. The characters are not nearly as
i away when you splash
aerodynamic or central-weighted as in Jet Moto; rather, in Streak it's a little harder
and then quickly reconverge on
to begin rotations. But when you do launch, you can create massive tricks that will
imans actually try not to get killed
astound and amaze. As you get in the air, you can grab the board and rotate In

any direction. If you take the jump too far, you can even put on the rear fhrusters
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to stall out in mid-air.
in Tomb 3, there will also be lots i

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indigenous lite to encounter - birds and bats
you'll land gaps that have 10 seconds of hangtime with ease. Add this to the cool
fill the air.. .fish school in
characters and interesting story, and GT has a hit on Its hands, a cult classic in the
making.
monkeys hide In the t

The areas are as fresh and entertaining as anyone could wish for. Sure, there's
the typical city level, and the beach level, but there's also the funhouse level, the different; It's been slightly modified to

castle level, and even a factory level complete with hot, molten steel. Although a incorporate Lara's new moves. Lara can now
castle level seems a bit dull, wait until you take the first leap off the top. crawl on the ground (YES!), swing from
And that's only the beginning. There's even a mode that allows the player to vines, unleash a super burst of speed (over
abandon the race for first place and focus on tricks instead. But pulling the tricks
can be dangerous, as there are many "ghost" textures, or solid places that seem
landable. but actually send you falling to your doom, screaming, "NO! THERE :
about in the classic monkey bar
WAS A PLACE TO LAND! REALLY!!!" But nothing's perfect, right? Even so, it's a Now that's a drop.
Thai Ice is slippery. style. Lara even has a knife that she can use
great idea, especially considering in and out of the water for battle, or as a tool to
that many who played Jet Moto 1
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aspect and instead just headed to
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jumps when you push down on it}, and control the
tricks - like blasting off the " i left (which fires her weapon when It is
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Unreal - GT Interactive - 8.5
i
many of you have had a chance hyped Unreal. Rumor has it, even
to play, or at least get a look at, the highly

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future Abe's project will use the Unreal engine. Perhaps you have even decide:) whether or not to purchase this

months, there
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In my opinion, Unreal is a lot of fun and can be a serious challenge. However, consider this: In the coming
.

will be a ton of other first-person shooters rising to the surface like Duke Nukem Forever, Recoil, Requiem,
Half-Life, Vigilance, Sin, not to mention the countless add-ons, the list goes on. It you absolutely have to have a new game
now, then by all means, Unreal is intense. However, if you don't have the economic means to buy all of those games, you
may want to wait and see how the rest of the crop shapes up.
One of the best things about Unreal is the enemies. They're big. fierce, highly trained, and ultimately deadly. The Skaarj

kick butt. These guys are too fast to run away from and are incredibly agile. They can jump very high and flip from side to
side so it's difficult to get a bead on them. Plus, they have both close and long-range weapons. Since you have to work to
bring these bad guys down, you usually won't have to defeat a whole regiment at once, bui rather, one or two individuals.
"If you want action that
The environments are pretty cool too. Although there are a good number of corridors, Unreal also lets you enjoy the great

checks your gut once in a outdoors once in a while, Go outside and enjoy the big blue sky. But don't sit there too long, or you'll get smacked by a

flying lamprey that sucks your innards. And as with most good games, these bloodsuckers don't inflict tons of damage, but
while, Unreal fits the biil" they sure are fast little buggers, If you want action that checks your gut once in a while. Unreal fits the bill.

Dominion: Storm Over Gift 3 - Ion Storm - 8.5

Dominion: Storm over Gift 3. the first game released under the Ion Storm label, is a real-time strategy created by Todd
Porter, who has worked on games such as Ultima VI and Wing Commander. But Dominion is more like Command &
Conquer, especially the graphics and interface. But to say It's a ripoff is like saying one car's design rips off
another's because it too uses four wheels and cylinders. Dominion simply borrows logical choices.
Before I even installed Dominion on my PC was happy came packed
I it in two CD-ROMS. With four races to command
and about 60 missions, Dominion offers mucho playtime. The four races in question are the Humans, Mercs. Scorps, and
the Darken. But behind the cheesy names, each race has its own special strengths and weaknesses in regards to secret
weaponry, armor, unit cost, and more. However, as with most games, the flow chart of structures, vehicles, infantry, etc.
for each race are remarkably similar for alien races that are supposed to be.. .well. ..alien. Everyone has a refinery, a
chassis plant, and a power plant. I know we must keep things fair, but it would be refreshing see an army obtain power
to
by doing something imaginative, like effortlessly tapping the UrSMfid supply ol static energy in a planet's atmosphere or
something like that.
"Explosions are sharp and
however. Dominion is a solid game. Explosions are sharp and colorful and there are a good number of vehicles
Overall,
colorful and there are a
and structures to build and upgrade. The Al shows signs of life and Is usually smart and agressive. When the computer

it seems to always focus on the biggest threat. In one instance, however,

attacks, had one last remaining powersource I
good number of vehicles
was completely exposed and it would have been mission over had the computer simply destroyed my refinery with the
that
two tanks bad parked a stone's throw away. Also, the game has lots of FMV. but it becomes repetitive. If you're going to
ii
and structures to build
make FMV, at least do it right.
and upgrade"
MechCommander - MicroProse - 8

M ech, Mech, Mech!! feels good use that word so freely, FASA, the company that owns the word (if you can own
;

It

a word), frowns heavily upon us ;

the word "mech" in reference to bhpedal powered battle tanks in any game
not licensed by FASA. Last time i used the word mech in reference to an unlicensed game. FASA quickly sent

letter from its lawyer demanding . Therefore, Gl must use the incredibly lame "media," when
discussing an unlicensed game. But not this lime. Mech, Mech. Mech!l!l
MechCommander is a real-time building bases, you build up your own company of mechs.
strategy game, but instead of
Creating your own mech force is a lot minimum. As you complete missions
of fun and, of course, you'll start with the bare
you will to buy bigger and stronger mechs, as well as soldiers to drive them. Mech drivers attain
earn resource points
higher ranks by completing missions and accumulating kills. As far as the mechs go {IS types in all), points can be spent

new weapons, or getting a whole new mech altogether. But that's very expensive. To save money you
repairing them, buying
can capture enemy components and salvage fallen mechs,
"It was challenging, but Up to 12 mechs can be brought to battle: uniorluriyidy. building my mech lorce was more fun than commanding it. Don't
with only 12 mechs under get me wrong, the control. Al, and graphics are all up to par and the strategy elements are extensive, but got bored I

fighting the bad guys, especially without a mid-level save feature. It was challenging, but with only 12 mechs under my
my command, I wanted to command, I wanted to wreak more havoc.
For the most part, MechCommander is a well designed game. And even though didn't get into it that much, have no
wreak more havoc"
I I

doubt that strategy fanatics will love this game. It's long and very challenging. So if you have an interest in

universe and real-time strategy, definitely look into MechCommander. In the meantime. I'll wait for MechWarrior 3.

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history. EA's NK franchise should (eel right at

home on pdygor -friendly N64. Numerous

the
improvements have been made to Al and
skater animation, plus Mark Crawford now
hosts a "Coaching Drills" mode. For serious
season fans, the game includes an expansion
draft for the Nashville Predators, and the 1998
rules changes. Plus, a new Beginner mode has
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newest release in the a

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Buck Bumble offers solid control. Maneuvering
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I Buck's mission layouts get ve^ repetvve.

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1 of endorsements. You can't go 15 seconds because the FMV acting is totally cheezy. In
WWF War Zone -
I

without seeing a Mountain Dew banner, plus the game, you are a member of ULTRA, and
PlayStation
there is gear from Burton, K2, Morrow, Sims, your mission is Global Domination (who
Bottom Une: 9.S
and more. There are nine events, but due to ,
would've guessed?). The game lets you play War Zone is the best
similarities, it's more like six. You can go for big as one of 56 different nations, and the game- wrestling game ever.

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mountain in Freeride, Boarder X. or Midnight arcade twitch skills. You can launch defensive good as the N64 ver-

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Slopestyle, and a Stadium event. The weak I
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|
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serious ESPN fanatic in mind. Trademark bits
Dream World, the Waking World, and the Dual Shock
Irom Sports Center and National Hockey Night Nightmare World. But Bottom Line;
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I

I experience. Whether it's the Sports Center conquer the other worlds. Uh oh, better anything over the pre- I

call
I theme song, Steve Levey's mane comments, or Monkey Hero! Monkey
vious Director's Cut,
is the hero, and it's up
I the "Did you know?" trivia, this game breathes this game only has the rumble and a new
to him to restore balance and save the world.
soundtrack. Don't expect anything more as
the legacy that is ESPN. The control is very
I
The gameplay in Monkey Hero could be far as gory content, A good value it you've
straightforward and responds well. Additionally, described as a Zelda rip-off, especially the never played the game.
in true Sports Center fashion, the frontend is
puzzles. Throughout the deep dungeons,
I statistically thorough, including league and Monkey must find keys, push blocks, kill

I
team leaders.
is well as 1
All of the

6 international ones. The

are World Tourney, Season, Exhibition, Playoff,
NHL teams are present,
six modes & %^ baddies, and make long jumps. A number of
special
gameplay
attacks
fresh.
and
Monkey
abilities help keep the
Resident
Dual Shock
Bottom Line:
Evil 2:

8.5
Hero definitely If you have trie
Shoot Out, and Head 2 Head, from the devel-
can't match Zelda, but it might actually be patience to play
opers of NHL Powerplay, National Hockey fun. Watch for more as the release date through everything |

I
Night comes packed with just about everything.
approaches. again. It may be
wortri your while to get this game. A whole
new Hyper Battle mode will open and you'll he
able to play this mode as Chris from RE 1. For
the true RE nut only.

TOCA Championship Racing Spice World -

you are a fan Monster Rancher, then

ppl
of listen PlayStation
Originally, EA was going to publish TOCA, but
up. Jaleco has come up with some unique when company decided Bottom Line: 3
the to oass on it. 3DO
ideas for its forthcoming breeder/battle sim. If you like setting up
stepped in and took over W:h e gr: tracks and
Dragon Seeds. Play as one of over 100 dance routines and
three modes, including a Champicn=h p ~ode, listening to the Spice
monsters, each with its own attributes
different
TOCA has a lot to offe' rac rg tars "his isn't Girls you'll like this
and attacks. There are many different ways
NASCAH, so many o' tie tracks are ;
airly "game." We don 'tl
to acquire monsters,
such as using old technical and usually 'eqjre a co.pe of
memory card saves from other games, winning
laps to learn the layojt o' the [urns. In the
All-Star Baseball '99
monsters in tournaments, or by splicing genes
beginning, there are eignt cars to choose from, y i
together at the lab, Nearly everything you do - Game Boy "
including an Audi, Peugeot, Nissan, Ford, and
has an Bottom Line: 7
effect on your monster, all the way down Volvo. The downfall of TOCA is the control.
name you choose
It
All-Star doesn't deliv-
a
to the for With creature
f HI :
it.
takes a while to get used to, and even then, the er the caliber of
swapping capabilities and 2-player battle, this
steering can be Sometimes, even a
difficult. gameplay (or the 2-
is one interesting title indeed.
slight turn of the wheel sends the car spinning player mode) that

off the track. Nintendo's Ken Griffey does. But All-Star is

an exceptional game that includes a com-

still

plete season, updated rosters, and a home

Harvest Moon -
Game Boy
PIKACHU Bottom Line: 7.S
Bomberman World MOUSE
«$K& Pokemon (m « u«* vmfMs> Farmers are cool, and
Hudson has found great success with the
:^,i HT 1'04 Pokemon comes two versions: a Red in
so is Harvest Moon.
antics of a single character. Bomberman has This RPG/farm simu-
^Mii^O gS^ WT _ 13 .Olb version and a Blue version. Both colors feature
been chucking bombs for an eternity and he lator allows you to
an identical game, but a different set of
may never cease. Recently, Bomberman fulfill all of your barnyard dreams. Harvest
el eoti*i ci ty oou I
Pokemon. Basically, you will not be able to crops, tend to mated cows, and get muddy
ventured out into the world of action/platform,
150 Pokemon
but only on the N64. On the PlayStation,
build and cause collect all critters simply playing with those darn piggies. Ves, Harvest Moon is
the game by yourself. To accomplish this feat, definitely a classic.
Bomberman is still duking it out in a variety of I gKt ning storms
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arenas, trying to blow everything but himself
the other version) and trade. But the primary
(and the abundant power-ups) to high heaven. World Cup 98 -
use of linking is to wage war. choosing up to six
Over the years, this format has become rather Game Boy
pets to battle your friend's six pets. But first you Bottom Line: 3
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are pretty much the same as they have always
feisty as possible. Pokemon is basically a Game Boy screen. ^3
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virtual pet/RPG/tradmg simulator. It's loaded
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 further into this level the fairies confront more and more steel oco n s
little ways
%. 3 & T_- Work your way across There's another kiss stat-on ust a tow
have been captured again!
again! And again!!! And AGAIN!!! Man!
And then
C ^ this level and you will
meters down, and then another a few
come to a hallway holding several "goon meters down, and so on.
Fairies suck!!! Lastly, don't miss the path
on a balloon" enemies. Use the particle
straight across from the third Dragon.
missing stream to launch high enough to blast
Use the ramps to get to the
have use your these guys (and Ihose stinking fairy
Gems. You'll actually to
cages). Now. use the fairy stream to fly
brain to get here. Here's how to do it.

up to the third Dragon The Key awaits on

Launch off the speed ramp into the
this ledge as well.
brightly colored structure right in front of

you Run around the loop to the left and "|

| ]';i - Save the fairies foi the fifth and
launch over to the blue roof and
final time (thank goodness) and
their particle jetway will lead to the

Level Exit. fU-

^
Maneuver yourselt to the right

and across the tick-tock

Run and jump baby!!!'.
platforms. You'll find the box against a
wall.

^C 1 & iflft- Destroy the

^^v goon on the right
steel
side
Sr
Pto
- From the Locked Box. drop down
the lower level just to the left.

and then use the particle warp to bring Jump out to the large tick-tock platform.
you lo a separate platform, Use the Love Hit both tick-tock enemies and jump up

Fire to destroy the box. The first Dragon onto the newly formed tower, then out to

Is inches away from this once seemingly the cave. The Key awaits inside

Please note though, the lantern jesters you see. then when appears that there indestructible marvel.

WORLD 5 %.
B
2 • From the platform holding the
laser gun, glide over to the nearby
cannot be killed. They trigger the monster is nowhere
it

to go, use the Spyro cam to

|];n| - After hitting the speed ramp,
^j
C
1 - From
structure to
the Locked Box, enter the
the right and descend
Dream Weavers platform holding the Dragon known as
phases by turning their lanterns on and look off the ledge. You'll see a tiny path
fcj i - Save the three fairies (all
you'll find the Level Exit behind down the stairs. At the bottom you will run

Is it something like Freddy Krueger? Il

Zikomo,
off.

on the
If you take them down, they
light revealing the monsters'
will

weak
turn below.
yards
Jump to
off.
it and the Dragon is a few
C located at the beginning) and hit
the right-hand steel door. into this Dragon.

must be, because Ihis tresh new area is

trie particle warp. This Dragon slipstream LEVEL 15 - HAUNTED TOWERS
3 real nightmare. All the stages are filled
tlW 3
C
- Destroy the goon with the gun,
then aim the laser the two guards
form.
quick.
From here you
The jester won't
will

stay
need
dormant
to be
for ^C 5 - Ascend the platforms behind
will bring you to the first Dragon,
(500 TREASURE -3 DRAGONS) jfl&2
^v Box
- The second Unbreakable
is located behind the left-
r^TTl -

first
From the structure holding the
Dragon, walk out the
with difficult

But don't give

vermin and tons of treasure.
inl Press on and fight into
in front
at

of the castle entrance. Blast 'em!!!

long. Most of this stage

the path, then at the circle cavern holding

is linear. Follow
at the
Dragon
end
4. and
of your climb.
you'll find Dragon 5
^C 2 - From the first

across a series of purple and white

Dragon, jump Start Ihis level in a gallop, Run as fast as hand steel door, Don't

gathered from running down the ramp

use the power opposite side and challenge Jacques.
jumping across a great number
Now, go to the second Dragon and drop you can through the doors and to the to After of
the night. Dragon below the platforms you
3, look platforms and you'll come to a new area stream take you
down Run fairy. With one little peek on the nose, you box. instead, enter the platforms, a particle will
to the ledge on the left
J^B - You'll find this Box in the circular destroy this left-

HOME 1300 TREASURE -

through the tunnel on the right and you
are standing on tor a route leading to all w ^^ room holding the Level Exit and that is similar to the very beginning of this will receive the love Use this lo
fire. hand room on the opposite side of the to the Exit.
sorts of goodies and the second half of The Dragon awaits. armored enemies you accomplish
will basically run right into the Haunted Dragons 2 and 3. To release their goods level. destroy the hall and get the Love Fire to
3 DRAGONS! this level.
passed up. Don't forget to blast the steel the feat. There's no better solution than
^r a - Go back to the beginning and
Towers Gate. Look past
and you'll see the third
this level

Dragon.
warp you will

accomplish
need
this feat,
to light

jump
a rocket. To
out and to the ™
ffl| - Look down and to the left when
door and the dead guard at the very lovin'!
C jump up to the second level. Walk
Here's your first order of business. you come to the second Dragon. and hit the tick-tock guy. Now,
to the right
right from the fifth and final Dragon. In beginning. You won't have to keep
Destroy the freak with the laser gun.
nDark Passage Gate - From You should see the mysterious
coming back kisses as you 4k 2 - In the hall holding three wooden run to the left and blast the only tick-tock
Work your way around
blow some smoke and flame
the outer rim and the one and only beginning oi this
this tiny passage you'll find the answers
Locked Box.
for
C doors and two steel doors, blast the enemy. Jump up on the platform that
into this
Home World, destroy the enemies in door at the far end of the room to reveal appears, then down to the platform thai
guy's face. Use the gun to blast whatever tick-tock lowered. Wait until the
front of you then leap to the ledge and a circular pink room and a wise Dragon. the first

needs blasting. Then use your fancy- timer runs out and the platform rises,
schmancy list of moves to destroy all who
Dark Passage Gate on the far right.

^© 3 - Here's the biggest secret in the then jump out to the Dragon.
breathe. Keep
took bell ringers cannot be
simply raise platforms
in mind though, the

when
killed.

the clock on
tick-

They n Lofty Castle Gate

Dragon
and BAM! The Gate
1 walk around the corner,
awaits.
- From game. To get to this

the second half of the level, follow these

instructions carefully. Go
Dragon, and

to the speed
ICY FLIGHT
This looks like an impossible
two doors
(BONUS LEVEL!
their chest is activated. All the booty is ramp and blast through the
jump, but good ol Spyro can

n
'

right out in the open. Haunted Tower a Gate -

make II.
and the steel door on the left (far side).
First destroy all of the Lights and the very
From the second Dragon, launch Don't be fooled by the ramp. Launch off Chest. Now, backtrack and the

*C first hit
to the ledge that's down and to the left,
the Then, use the
1-Runpasttwolantemjestersand this platform to left.
remaining seven Chests. This amazing
The Gate is through the tunnel. Walk to the edge of the plattoim gray ramp (with particle stream) to launch
around the corner Use the particle strategy will line you up perfectly. Now, hit
and you'll see the missing level new area. Use
stream take you to the feet of this wise up to the undiscovered the trains (going head-on), and then take
f*\ Jacques Gate - Walk around to portion.
Dragon. the particle stream on this platform lo get
out both rooms of Copters. Piece of cake.
I I the left side ol the castle and you'll
to the Dragon.
bump your purple arse into this level LEVEL 14 - LOFTY CASTLE (400
<W 2 This guy lives next door to the
C first
•

Dragon. Simply walk into the

TREASURE - 3 DRAGONS) ^D 3 • You jus! passed up this Box.

^^The only way to destroy is with

n
it

Icy Flight Gate - Start from

backyard and blast the dogs out of your This level is freaky as all heck. Even
Love Fire. To do this, enter the castle, go
the third Dragon, then use the tjck-
way. Ascend the stairs and the
Stewart's music is a tad whacked.
up the stairs before the knights awaken.
neighboring Dragon awaits.
addies to create a passage to this Anyway, remember those fat fairies that
and grab the lire. This is a special fire. It

^C 3 &| J|i I j - Would you

we
believe
said this Dragon
it
saved you in the High
you have to save them, Believe
Caves? Well,

us,
now
you
lasts forever.

Gnasty's World Balloon - if

HAVE
^C 1 - Run. Jump, And
platform on the far right (with the
lly over lo the Simply look
Gate.
to the left from the Jacques
was the neighbor of
same technique you used
Dragon 2? Use the
to get to the
them. We
to

saving any (since

save each and every one
tried to finish the level without

we don't like paying

of
DOSS - JACQUES (500
TREASURE -2 DRAGONS)
second Dragon. This guy has a sweet
Dark Passage Gate). Apply your four people back), but there's no way around
pad, complete with Level Exit and all. This level looks easy, but like last level,
purple feet to this somewhal safe ground. LEVEL 13 - DARK PASSAGE it. Darn it! Anyway, all oi the faines are out
Those upper-class reptiles have all the there's a sinister secref waiting to be
then walk to the edge and use the particle the open right
(500 TREASURE - 5 DRAGONS) in at the very stinking
found.The enemies are easy though,
stream to float over to the castle. Walk to beginning of this stage, Free them from
the right side of this gigantic structure and Okay, this level is home to some of the
and the boss doesn't stand a chance
4 their jails and they'll create a particle
^l - In the circular cavern enter the
against your
go behind it. The Dragon awaits. strangest critters in

your horns or flamboyant breath

the game. Simply use
to
C lowest hole in the wall (it has a warp for you that leads to the bulk of this

A
fire.

green tint). From here, gather everything very purple level. Can you believe it?

exterminate these obscure obstacles.

o
 WORLD 6 JB &2 1 - Right from the get-go JHI &% 1 Simply follow Ihe

Gnasty's World
^^you will run into an Unbreakable ^^ C
-

path, take the particle

Box on top of some crates. Simply knock stream, and in Ihe next structure the

This
difference
is it folks. Ihe las!

between
previous ones concerns the levels, In
G nasty and
you like.
I
you can no! go
You'll have
fhis

to
area.

lo

do them
The
World and

any level

all
big

in
the TNT

awaits. Simply

through the
Into

ways down another Unbreakable Box

ram the barrel on the
previous platform so that
air
it with your head.

and lands on the Box.

it
A

launches
little Unbreakable Box and
right oul in

Unbreakable Box you

speed ramp a few
the

speed you need, then race back across

first

open.
will

leet
need
Dragon are
To nail

to

down. Get the

the
use the Zelda 64
order here. Don'! Ire! though, these
*C l • Launch across the platform
the narrow paths to Ihe Box.

stages are really easy, So

GNORC GNEXUS
IHOME)
is the boss.

Box
It's

JB 3
to
holding the second Unbreakable

that easy.
the platform with the

- Go into
first

the ship and pass by

Dragon.
^k 2 - Stay on the path and
Othis
drawbridge.
Dragon right
you'll find

after the

fl & 2 - Work your way around the

aunch Team!
^^»
Don'! get
is nothing
lost. Kidding, This

more than a
Home
circular platform
World
you do. don't
the Unbreakable Box. Whatever
try to bump the TNT barrels
)[\\j - This Exit
at the end
is

of
where
the level.
il should be, outer brim and you'll eventually
come across a blue Thiel holding a Key. never too early!
with a few steel Dragon heads on it. Beat into it. Instead, jump over to the dock,
Chase him and grab Now, walk out to
it.

a level and the others will open. dodge the TNT barrels, then knock the THE LAST ROSS - GNASTV the edge of the platform and jump oul [ video game ever to be released. You can be part
Otherwise, we found jumping into the lonesome silver barrel into the GNORC (500 TREASURE - and to fhe stairs on the right. Another Funcoland make video game history... by joining
water and committing suicide to be Thief awaits.
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equally as entertaining. There
bonus
even
level here, but there is

better: Gnasty's big treasure room.

is no Hying
something *6 2
steel
• Follow the path of boats and
and you'll come
girders,
Whoa! It's Gnorc! Don't be afraid of him.
X, 3 & 4 - Go use the Keys on the two
^doors. and a Thief In a plane will fly

He's a wimp. After you open Ihe doors out of the las! door lhat opened. Fly up
across three enemies standing on
^ l - He's right in front ol you. barrels.

and a lame PaRappa joke

Destroy them and the Dragon
is just a turn
(with the

have taken),
Keys that

trail
those stupid Thieves
Gnorc and blast him
and shoot him down. For Ihis

another Key. Use the Key to open a door

you will get

*B away.
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to move quick to accomplish this. Two
blasts and Gnorc is dead. All of the
treasure on this level
your freakin' (ace.
is right In front of
outer wall. Another "Air" Thief awaits.
Destroy him fo get the fourth Key.

;;j|| - Achieve the highest heigh! and

f*\ Gnore Cove Gate - Again,
Unbreakable Box. Use this same
technique to destroy the two guards. the Level Exit is on the highest
I I right in front of you.
Now. enter the tunnel they were GNASTY'S LOOT - (2000 platform. If you step on this Exit with all of

the Gems, then you'll see the second

nTwUgbt Harbor Gate - guarding. A Key awaits.
TREASURE)
ending. See you in Spyro 2111

Cove Is
Cannot be accessed
completed.
until Gnorc
!- Enter the tunnel with a green There are no baddies on this level. Use
tint and the Box is tucked away the rockets and fly Dragon boyl Fly! Note:

n Gnasty Gnorc Gate

Cannot be accessed until Twilight
Harbor Is completed. At this point you
- behind two enemies.

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You can only
have been. Get higher
you'll fly
fly

higher as well.
to the highest point

in fhe level, and

you

should have all of the treasure for this

haven't hit (it has a purple tint)

and the level Exit is at the other end.

Home World.

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only
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to open
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the treasure Is spread throughout lower

IEVE1 16 - GNORC COVE (400 number Gems, and the enemies are
more abundant and feature killer
TREASURE - 2 DRAGONS)
distance projectiles. The only
The enemies on this level are one in the noteworthy info we can divulge
same, but require different techniques to deals with the drawbridge. Hit the

kill If they wear an iron smock, then use lever on the bridge itself so lhat it's

your fire to ignite the TNT barrel in their upright, then use the speed ramp to

hands. KABAM!!! If they don't have a launch off the bndge up to a secret area.

metal smock, then the standard flame or It you look out Ihe opposite end of this

barrel launch will work. This level is so new zone you will see three Yellow Gems
linear it hurts. Just follow the path. to capture. Also, make a quick U-turn out

this window and to Ihe right you'll find a

free life.

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to the level exit. Don't exit just yet password screen.

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I hold LI, L2, R1, and R2, then
though. Turn around on the exit I I press Start. While still holding the
bridge and look up to the control I
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room. If you look closely you'll see a I

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open to the
will left, Jump to this I I phrase "Limited Released" will
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new area and hit the button to warp I
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For all of the codes below choose Nintendo 64
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f change his name to the name
[ I
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hold L1,L2,R1, and R2, then touch the USA sign located at the I
I listed below to enable the cheat.
j

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all I

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Left, Left, I I seconds and a sound will
for

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| press
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I then go back into Exhibition,
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to all of the entrances that lead to In Episode 3 enter the level known I
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I Hawaii Track - Enter the name | Toledo, OH I
press Left or Right to change I appear at the Main Menu.
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in Episode 1 access the level
and blast the flaming pots to get to I
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and a secret
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screen highlight the Movie icon,

the Options I
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I overworld (the beginning of the I
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, After entering this, tap I

Off-Road Challenge - phrase "Missions Open'' will

across the screen.

I tountain. Now, pause the game I | Start to activate this code. ••A
Nintendo 64
David "I'm the Greatest Gamer of
I and check your status. Unpause I mission: impossible - Nintendo 61 "lhev"idMan"\ Russia - •• BM AXX
Unlock El Cajon Track - At the
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for
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you on top of the fountain,

be waiting I Uptown. MN I
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and press the Left and Right
Chicago. IL I

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it this

lives
process and gather
as you want.
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all of these
Selection screen.
at the

If game, then wait for the I XX*

Buttons simultaneously. You'll hear
wrench when Duncan "There Can Be Only One"
entered correctly you'll hear, "Ah, Infogrames logo to disappear. At this I

I Hong Kong -BX* AXX

ir this code is I I
that's better." moment, you'll be thrown b
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I entered. Now, highlight El
and hit Z and A to begin.
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Button,
Heads - Down C. Left
Up C. Right C, Left Button
the Embassy level. Here you
able to talk to the development team.
will be I

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I Track Selection screen hold Left
Right Button.
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1
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Heads - Down C. Right
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hear an air wrench when this code I Enter these level codes at the
all of
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Button, Up C. Left Button, Left C
James Hairston I
I Backward Animations Pofynes/3 -X*AXMXM |

is entered. Now, highlight the I Password screen. Jersey City. NJ LAMEBOY LENNY Congo - X*B IXX *x*
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I hit to
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the Track Selection screen hold
I Auto HOTROD
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press the Right Button. You'll IauIoS-BIGEND Button. Right C. Left C. UpC I Screen appears hold R2 and I
hear an air wrench when this code
Enter both of these codes at the I Long Arms-MONKEY MICKEY [ rapidly
press Start.
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:s Menu. Short Arms - SHRIMPY SEAN

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Hey Gl readers, how would you like
these moves. Right + Punch
(o become our all/? Send in your All-Star Baseball '99
codes for Ihe games listed below and
Finishing Moves - To execute Bret Hart - L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 +
one of these moves, your Azure Dreams
help out a fellow reader in a scrape. Left + Tie Up
opponent's energy bar must be !:
Or. ii you're siuck on a game, send us Owen Hart - L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Banjo-Kazooie
a letter requesting codes and we will
red. These work for both the
Left + Block in . : :
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VIDEO GAME ENHANCER
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help you access the secrets right here zone -Nintendo Ahmed Johnson-Li +L2 + R1 +
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Stone Cold - (Must be Tied Up)
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Right. Right, Tie Up |
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The British Bulldog - (Tied Up) Elemental Gearbolt
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Iggy's Revkin' Balls
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Mankind -L1+L2 R1+R2 + Up 800f69ac 0000
- -
NFL Blitz
Up, Up, Tie Up + Block
+ I 99 Wins - Away Team Score 0- Forsaken
hidden characters and modes are B00f69de 0000
+ Tie Up 800fe27f 0063 80084(34 0000
accessed once they've been Goldust - (Behind Opponent) B00f6c98 0000 G. Darius
C: The Contra Adventure Shawn Michaels - L1 + L2 t R1 +
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Kula World R2 + Left + Punch infinite Time - Jersey Devil
Madden NFL 99 Unlock the Goods - To unearth Bret Hart - (At Feet of Fallen 800493bf OOff 80082dQ4 0000
the secrets hidden in War Zone. Opponent) Left, Lett, Up, Kick +
Mosh-L1 + L2 + R1 + R2tDown |
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Mega Man Legends Time - Away Team Score 99 -
all
Infinite
+ Block 800d68d0 0375
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8010511b 0063 8008404 0063 Featuring Ken Grltfey, Jr.
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in a certain way. First Owen Hart - (At Feet of Fallen
Pocket Fighter Medium Right + Kick
800d6934 0000 Home Team Score 99 - Mission: Impossible
Banjo-Kazoote -
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Spyro The Dragon Hard Undertaker-Li + L2 + R1 + R2 + 80082d04 0063
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Thunderforce V Perfect System Nintendo 64 2)
character listed next to the code Right + Block
Hearst "Triple H" Helmsley - 800f6958 0000 NCAA Football 99
Saturn you desire and enter the Challenge Thrasher -L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Note: These codes may erase Mission: impossible -
(Both Characters Standing) Right,
Shining Force III
mode. All you have to do now is Down + Tie Up your saved games and cause Stunned - Nintendo 64 NFL Xtreme
Down, Left. Punch + Tie Up
Game Boy win the WWF title and the secret Triple H- LI + L2 + R1 + R2 +
the game to freak out In weird 800d6934 2394 Infinite Health -
Legend ot the River King
Cactus Jack - (Both Standing) I
Off-Road Challenge
you seek should be available.
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Right, Left, Up, Tie Up Block Stunned (Player 2)
Arcade Unlock Wresttemania Ring - Win Rampage: World Tour
"The Rhino" Master Code (Must Be Entered) - 800f6958 2394
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Street Fighter Alpha 3 the WWF titles and defend the title
Toledo. OH I de000400 0000 - Raystorm
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Send Secret Access Requests To; with any character. The title match 8124c9d81700
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Access S Allies • Gams Marnier Magazine will be held in the Wrestlemania
Kane - 312876a4 1700
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ring.
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Love - Win the title with Mankind 800a8eb7 0063
Password screen. 803S5fSb 0009 Cannot Be Counted Out -
Right, Left, Up, Tie Up + Block 800a8ec7 0063 WWF War Zone
Secret Access Notice: Unlock Sue - Win the title with
800d6988 0000
Bret or Owen Hart
Rocky "The Rock" Maivia - The Break In - • 800a8ed7 0063
Unlock Pamela - Win the title with
(Both Standing) Right, Right, Up, . •. • • • Can Always Be Counted Out 800a8ee7 0063
Sue
Punch + Tie Up Rapid Response - • •. A, |
(Player 2)-
800a8ef7 0063
Send your codes and passwords,
in
Mankind- (Both Standing) Right, • • A I 800f69ac OOff
and if we print them you'll be entered Fart Mode - Win the title with Infinite Red Feathers -
Left, Up. Tie Up + Block Cult Moves - Hidden Characters - Elemental Gearbolt -
in Ihe Game Informer.'ASCIIWARE Mosh or Thrasher 80385f6f 0063
Secret Access Contest. The Grand
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Ego Mode - Win the title with
Gold Feathers - SEGA
Prize an ASCIIWARE product of Characters Standing) Right. Down, The Hidnap - Infinite
3007a0f2 1000 -
is Ahmed Johnson Infinite Health Sega Game Play Assistance
your choice. Up, Kick + Block K. X. X. A 80385f73 0063
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Extra Golds - Win the title with Extra Creation Points
$1 .50 per minute lor
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of
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A SCII Specialized title Tons of Health
ASCII Carrybag Undertaker - (Both Characters • • • WWF War Zone -
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ASCII Grip Triple H or

Big Heads - Win the

Shawn Michaels
with the
Punch + Tie Up • till PlayStation
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Nintendo's Automated Power Lin el
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The Deadline -
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Informer Secret Access T-Shirf to British Bulldog RUN-INS 800d0718 0064 1425-885-7529
800d6934 0000
Enter these codes at any point
A, •. A,
complement No Meters - Win
his/her wardrobe.
the title with the 800d6988 0000 Infinite Power - SONY
during gameplay. Note: Entering M.E.-M, X, X, j
Send To: Undertaker 800d69ba 0000 800cf50c 0168 900 933-SONY(7669)
Secret Access these codes will automatically X, X .95 per minute
No Blocking - Win the title with 800d6c74 00f0
Game Informer Magazine disqualify you. Freeway Racers - X, X, X, X. I

Ken Shamrock or Farooq

10120 W. 7Gth Street
Play As the Trainer - Enter the
Stone Cold - L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 A, •. .
X. X,X
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 + Up + Kick Epilogue (FMV Only) - X. A, • I

Training mode and select Custom.

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Extra Lives - At the Title Screen er Availability: Uncommon
Bring Home The Fun
B, B, up. Up. Down, Lett, Start. Replay Value: Moderate
Similar Games: Super Monaco GP (5G),

Way of the Warrior -3DO Formula 1 (SGi, Nigel Mansell's World

Level Select - At the Kanami logo hit C, Level Warp, Play As Bosses. Play As Championship (SG)
6. B. A, A, A, B, C. Then at the title Hidden Character - Enter these codes Created by: Sega
screen press A. B, B. C, C, C, B. A, on the Names screen. Access Tip: To access the mirror tracks,
Start the game and a select screen hold A - B when the Sega logo appears.

should appear. GARDEN STAGE - TAJ MAHAL. When the title screen appears, press Start
JANUARY 1 1901 and select the backwards Virtua Racing title.

Jungle Booh - Genesis TURBO WORLD - SPEED, AUGUST 8 Overall: 7.76

Change Screen Color - Pause the game 1980 This is quite a unique cartridge as Sega, for

and

Briar

Mowgli
hit A. B. B,

Debug Mode - In
A. C. A, B, B.

the
patch and lump into
dies,
first level

pause the
go
it.
to the

Before
game and
ALLEY FIGHT
1964
PSYCHEDELIC CAVES
S197S
KULL - A GAVIN, JUN 11 1970
- TUGAWAR. APRIL 16

- PARANOID MAY
the
what

found
first

It.

response- to
in
and only time, introduced the world to
called SVP Technology,
Nintendo's FX
Star Fo* and Stunt Race, the
chip allowed Sega to show off
chip

some
in

that
obvious
was
SVP
polygon
ADQUARTERS
Great New Games Now Available
press B A, Down, C, Right. A, B, Left. HIGH ABBOTT - J RUBIN. JAN 6 1970 power. Launched in 1994, Virtue Racing did

A. Right. Down. B. A. Left Left C. Up. GULAB JAMUN - GULAB, not come cheap. The SVP chip boosted the

Right. Left. FEBRUARY 29 1900 price of the game to around $100 initially. It

MAJOR TROUBLE - BAD BOY. was a pretty penny to pay for a game that is

FEBRUARY 4 1908 really rough around the edges. Other than the

VOODOO - EVIL. JUNE 6 1966 novelty of the polygon graphics, which allowed

BLACK DRAGON - WYVERN, for four racing viaws. the game is generally

Reset Lives & Health - Pause MARCH 9 1927 weak in terms of playcomrol. Virtua Racing

the game and press Up. does have the three original tracks and
Up, Down, Dawn, Left. a decent 2-player split-screen, but when
Right. Left. Right. B. A. compared to other racing games on the
Genesis it comes up short. NFL Xtreme
(PlayStation)
Skip End - Pause the game
and press B, A, Down. C. A. Strlder - Genesis NFL Blitz N64 i
I
Madden 99 N64
Right, Lett. A, Right. Down. More Continues - Hit A, C, B, C, A, Start
Alternatively, use the Level Skip code at the intra screen.

on any bonus round.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Dhtrfy's Kong
Flip Game - Pause the game and press Quest - Super NES
Left, A. Right,

C, Right. Up,
Down,
Down
B, A. Lett, Left, Cheat
enable
Mode
the
- To activate cheat

Music Test, then

mode,
press H ,
W MP.IWM.1I»
Down
appears,
repeatedly until Cheat Mode
Availability: Common
39- 95
NFL CameDay 99 I
Replay Value: Moderate
[PlayStation] !
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Right, B, A. it can only he used once. Select. A, Down, Left, A, Down, Created by: High Score Productions for ; Acclaim!
EA Sports
Captain Quazar - 3 DO Bubsy - Super NES Access Tip; For the large ref, pause a game
Disappearing Walls - Pause the
and hit R Button,
Button. L Button. Up.
L Button. B. B. B.
game
R
Password - Enter these passwords

1
gai access
JSSCTS
to each level.
to and press Right, Down.
Down. Resume the game and the ref should
Left. Up. Right.

be gigantic. To see the computer play, pause

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Life Refill - Pause the game and press 3 SCTWMN Overall; 8

1 1D Yard Fight 93 John Madden 96 .... . ..3.93 Bill Walsh Foolball ..43 JohnW adden 9fl . .24.93 John Madden 97 . . ..9.93 1
1 John Elway Quarierfcack John Madden
L Button, R Button. L Button, R 4 MKBRLN Madden Football had already made quite a
College Football ..93 Championship Ediiion .
3 93 NCAA Football 98
Button. L Button. B. 5 LBLNRD name for itself on the Super NES and
1 Play Action Football ... 43 Monday Nighl Football . College Football 2 143 Mike Oitka Football .... 43 NCAA Gamebreaker 1
6 JMDKRK Genesis when EA Sports decided to release Cellos Football USA 96 .. .

Foes of AH - 3D0 7 STGRTN this 3D0 version In 1994. The appearance of College Football USA 97 ....
Cheat Mode - During gameplay, press R 8 SBBSHC Madden (along with EA's FIFA) solidified the 1 icuciidown Fever ..... ...93 NFL Football . .1.93 ESPN Sunday Night NFL . . 1.93 NFL 9B . . .12.93 NFLGameOay ..7.93 I
* L Buttons, C. When the password 9 DBKRRB system's sports lineup. In reirospect, this NFL Quarterback Club .3.93 Joe Montana ,
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,4U NFL Quarterback Club . 93 NFLGameDay 97
screen appears, enter one of the fol- 10 MSFCTS game was quite an advancement from its 1 SUPER NINTE IDO NFL Quarterback Club 96 Joe Montana 2 43 NFL Quarterback Club 96 . .1.93 NFLGameOay 98 1
16-bit counterparts and introduced players 1 Bill Walsh Football .1.93 Pro Quarterback ..3.93 Joe Montana 3 43 Pigskin Footbrawl ,3.93 NFL Quarterback Club 97 2 irj 1
lowing codes: 11 KMGRBS . . . . . .
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team - shows photo of designers 12 SUMBG to features that later became obvious stan-
1 College Foutball USA 97 12.93 Sterling Sharpe . .4.93 Joe Montana 94 43 Prima Time NFL 93 Tecmo Super Bowl ...... : 7 93 1
prebeg - shows ohoto of Ivan Prebeg 13 TGRTVN dards in sports game development. Loads of
1 ESPN Sunday Nighl NFL .7.93 Super Play Action Foolba 73 Jonn Madden 92 ..73 Super High Impact ... .1.43
crowd - removes crowd 14 CCLDSL FMV included pre-game introductions from
1 Fooltiail Fury Tecmo Super Bowl .293 John Madden 93 73 Tecmo Super Bowl . . . NINTENDO 6.
zippy - speeds up game lb BTCLMB Madden itself.. .er... himself, referee calls, Tecmo Super Bowl 2 .14.93 John Madden 94 ..... 7S Tecmo Super Bowl 2 . . ,12.93 John Madden 64 LIS 1
alat - boxer 1 is computer controlled 16 STCJDH and even crowd celebrations. The Instant 1 John Madden 93 ...... Tecmo Super Bowl 3 .19.93 John Madden 95 Tecmo Super Bowl 3 NFL Quarterback Club 9B 1
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99 Lives - At the tiile screen, press and best football game that the 3D0 ever saw,

hold A B + Left, then press Start.

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have called football their favorite.
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