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Bandai & Sega...again.

Sega Gamer's Day Report

First NetLink Games Arrive

Bandai & Sega...again. Top

Source: Nikkei English News

Bandai Co. will place priority on developing game software for the Sega Saturn home video-game machine, company officials said. Although a proposed merger with Sega Enterprises Ltd. (7964) was canceled, the two companies maintain business ties, the officials said.

The policy applies only to games using original Bandai characters. The first game software developed under the system will be released in March. Versions of games for other machines will not be released until at least several months after the release of Saturn software.

Sega Gamer's Day Report Top

A yearly event, Sega Gamer's day previewed the fall lineup for the Saturn. Sega showed many games, but there weren't many 3rd party games shown. The first party games shown at Gamers Day were: Duke Nukem 3D, Enemy Zero, Last Bronx, NBA Action '98, NHL All-Stars '98, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Quake, Saturn Bomberman, Sega Touring Car Championship, Sonic R, and Worldwide Soccer '98.

Of the few 3rd party games shown, Capcom had the most: Resident Evil, Megaman X4, and Marvel Super Heroes. The US release MSH will still work with or without the RAM cart. Other 3rd noteable party titles included Fox's Croc, EA's Madden '98, and Working Designs port of Sega Ages. Members of the press who attended also mentioned that Sega has several (incredible) suprises coming for the Saturn coming in '98. They mention a "top secret game" that they say is a "huge ace up Sega's sleeve."

Other Gamer's Day News:

Last Bronx will come to the US sans Disc two. Some bug fixes will also be done. It is planned for a October release.

Panzer Dragoon Saga has grown to 4 CDs. Most of the new space will be used for FMV. The interface has also been refined since its E3 showing.

Duke Nukem 3D will be released completely uncensored. The game will be reproduced in full with the exception of a few of the larger levels. The game will also have NetLink support (cooperative and deathmatch) including a special deathmatch level.

Quake is looking extremely impressive with lightsourcing and the enemies implemented. At this time the game is about 80% complete, the original Trent Reznor soundtrack is planned to be included as well as a few new songs. NetLink support will not be in the initial release. :(

First NetLink Games Arrive Top

Sega has begun to sell NetLink versions of Virtual On and Sega Rally. For online play, the two games are direct connect only, that is you will have to call the number to which the other NetLink is connected. For current Sega Saturn Net Link owners, Sega is selling the two games and the new PlanetWeb software (v3.0) for $24.99. You also get a NetLink t-shirt. Stores such as Electronics Boutique will be selling the games in a few days. Note: For the special promotion, Sega will not take orders until August 15th. For more info, go here.

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