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3.11.10- Tahi and Advanced Daisenryaku 2001 Update
11.24.2009- GOAT Store Announces Irides: Master of Blocks releasing 12/12
10.7.2009- Play-asia.com - Rush Rush Rally Racing Pre-order
9.9.2009- Rush Rush Rally Racing Official Release
9.8.2009- Happy 10th Birthday Dreamcast! 9/9/09
9.2.2009- Last Hope: Pink Bullets Ships Sept. 4
8.25.2009- DC-Downloads Down For Good
8.22.2009- Rush Rush Rally Racing Almost Finished
8.22.2009- DC Evolution Releases NOIZ2SA
7.22.2009- New Dreamcast games in 2008-2009
1.15.2009- Little Ninja
9.20.2008- Space Channel 5: Part 2 - English Version
9.8.2008- PC-DC Server modem Update
8.5.2008- PSO Hunters License Server Down
8.2.2008- New Dreamcast Games
3.11.10
Tahi - The Arocean War and Advanced Daisenryaku 2001 Update
A new and exciting Dreamcast game is in development, Tahi - The Arocean War. A tentative release date has been set for August 2011. To learn more about this game and follow our discussion, check here: http://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1382.
Advanced Daisenryaku 2001 is a Japanese only war strategy game that was released for Dreamcast in 2001. It is widely regarded as the best strategy game for Dreamcast and is a must play. Being that it is in Japanese, most people would never get the chance to experience the game. Nebelwurfer has undertaken an English translation of of the game. A patch has recently been released that translates up to mid 1942. This is an on-going project. The patch and more information can be found here: http://www.knology.net/~mackdraper/DC_AD2001/Patch.htm.
-Impulse
11.24.09
GOAT Store Announces Irides: Master of Blocks releasing 12/12!
Straight from the Goat's mouth:"Irides: Master of Blocks Limited Edition will contain:
- New cover art
- Full color expanded instruction booklet
- Disc art denoting the game as a Limited Edition copy
- Mini-Poster for the game individually numbered and signed by the game developer
- Two inch diameter Irides: Master of Blocks collector's coin, also individually numbered
Once these special editions are sold out, we will never re-make them. On top of that, a certain number of copies will be held back to go on exclusive sale at the Midwest Gaming Classic event being held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this upcoming March. If you want to ensure that you get one of the Limited Edition copies of this game, act now! Since we are emailing the mailing list first, it is possible that these will sell out before they ever officially go on sale!
Here are the links to the two versions of the game:
Limited Edition - $35.90:
http://www.goatstore.com/Products/Sega/Dreamcast/?product=372075
Standard Edition - $21.90:
http://www.goatstore.com/Products/Sega/Dreamcast/?product=372070
For more information regarding the release of Irides: Master of Blocks and to preview the official press release for tomorrow and get screenshots of the game, you can also head here: http://www.goatstore.com/News_Irides_Release/"
-Impulse
10.7.09
Play-asia.con - Rush Rush Rally Racing Pre-order
You guessed it, play-asia.com is now taking pre-orders for Rush Rush rally Racing which is set for release sometime this month.Time to get yourself a copy.
-Impulse
9.9.09
Rush Rush Rally Racing Official Release
The Senile Team has officially announced the release date of Rush Rush Rally Racing to be in October 2009.From Senile Team Newsletter:
"Dear fans,
We are proud to officially announce the release of Rush Rush Rally Racing for Dreamcast!
Published by redspotgames, it will be available in October. You can already pre-order the game at redspotgames' web site: http://www.redspotgames.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=10
For more info and a gameplay video: http://www.senileteam.com
Sincerely, Senile Team"
That's a great announcement to make on the Dreamcast's 10th Birthday. Follow our discussion of this game on the forums: http://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1385
-Impulse
9.8.09
Happy 10th Birthday Dreamcast!
The date is almost here: September 9, 2009. 10 years ago on 9/9/99 the Sega Dreamcast was released in North America. A decade has passed and it's still thinking.To celebrate this momentous occasion, http://ihaveadreamcast.com and http://gamingvisionnetwork.blogspot.com/ will be holding gaming events on 9/9/09. They will also be streaming the game play on their website's. Be sure to check them out and if you live close drop by and have some fun.
Get out there and celebrate. Happy 10th Birthday Dreamcast!
-Impulse
9.2.09
Last Hope: Pink Bullets ships out on September 4, 2009
Game Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlIjjVnrarYFrom Play-asia.com:
"Exclusive Dreamcast Game Modes:
* Adjusted difficulty (Reduction of shoot frequency and flight velocity of enemy bullets / no rank)
* Explosions / particle effects reduced for more clarity on screen
* Better hitting response for hit enemies
* Improved visualization of boss hit zones
Pink Bullets specific features:
* Six credits and instant respawn during one credit
* Higher ship speed from beginning
* Five difficulty levels
* Overall easier difficulty
* Altered stage color theme for higher visibility
* Pink enemy bullets"
For more information on the game: http://www.lasthope.ngdevteam.com
Available for pre-order at Play-Asia.com
-Impulse
8.25.09
DC-Downloads Down For Good
http://dc-downloads.com It looks like DC-Downloads is down forever! It is a sad day for us DC fans being this is was a great site that had the fastest downloads and all directly from the site.The former site mostly supported only official Dreamcast games, mostly NTSC. The closing of the site is strange being the site had just been "renovated" a few months prior.
Article by: Bob Dobbs
8.22.09
Rush Rush Rally Racing Almost Finished
This is an excerpt from the Senile Team:"Rush Rush Rally Racing is an old school 2D racing game for SEGA Dreamcast. No sponsored cars, no realistic environments - just plain old fun!
Originally intended as a small coding exercise, the project soon grew to such proportions that it compelled us to turn it into a complete game.
The title makes sense because the four R's represent the number of players that can simultaneously enjoy this game."
FEATURES:
* Single-player grand prix mode with four difficulty levels
* Three multi-player modes to enjoy with up to four players
* Five race cars to choose from
* 10 Grand Prix race tracks
* 9 additional multi-player race tracks
* Awesome soundtrack by Black Device
* Autosave to VMU (any port, file uses just 2 blocks)
* Region free
* Rumble pack support
* Compatible with original Dreamcast pads, arcade stick, and third party controllers
* Supports PAL (50/60 Hz), NTSC and VGA displays
* Configurable controls and many other options
* Animated cut scenes
* Plus even more unlockable content!
It is to note that this is the team that was responsible for "BEATS OF RAGE".
http://www.senileteam.com/rushrushrallyracing.html
Article by: Bob Dobbs
8.22.09
DC Evolution Releases NOIZ2SA
This is an excerpt from DC Evolution:"NOIZ2SA is an abstract-style Shoot 'em Up game developed by Kenta Cho and ported to the Dreamcast by Chui, the game can be fully customized with user defined barrage patterns and alternative music to accompany the onscreen mayhem.
This CD Image features the Dreamcast port of NOIZ2SA, an alternative CD Image is also available with a completely new CDDA soundtrack. All the music featured in the CDDA version is either released under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license or resides within the Public Domain.
There are 10 Levels to the game, an additional 3 stages - Endless, Endless Hard, and Endless Extreme are available, and finally an Endless Insane stage is also included. Control your ship to avoid the barrage, fire on all enemies (slow your ship down for accuracy), a green star contains the bonus item (the item score is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen)."
This is available for download (free): http://www.dcevolution.net/index.php?id=noiz2sa
This is a link to the various cover options: http://dchelp.net/artwork/v/covers/DC+Evolution+covers/noiz2sa/
Article by: Bob Dobbs
7.22.09
New Dreamcast games in 2008-2009
Isn't it amazing how things work out? In the year 2002 the Dreamcast headlines read. "DREAMCAST DEAD!" but year after year new software, homebrews, and emulations continue to appear for the Sega's last white hope. Its hasn't had an official Sega release in over two years. The last official game was Karous but since then worldwide Independent developers have discovered a soft spot for our little dream machine. On November 5, 2008 Wind and Water: Puzzle Battle was released for the Dreamcast. Developed by Yuan Works and published by Redspotgame, this puzzle game came out first for the GPX2 handheld and was later ported over to the Dreamcast with added content, options, and graphics. The story mode plays similar to Super Mario Bros. 3 but based around a puzzle system. The puzzle mechanics are very innovative and different from other puzzle games of our era. Instead of matching up blocks vertically or horizontally you have to match them up in a diamond pattern by what element they are, Water, Earth, Wind, fire, etc.*
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Once you have 4 like elements they and whatever similar elements around them disintegrate. Which then awards you points! Some of the combos can be very fun to pull off. Combos such as chains, full, and dual come in handy to stop the press. The "Press" is what your fighting against in W&W. Its a large black waffle-like thing that pushes up from the bottom. One the press reaches the top you lose but you have numerous combo variations to push the press down so it will not menace you.
On the 15 June 2009, YET ANOTHER Independently produced Dreamcast game was released. This time from Hucast. Which is a German indie studio. DUX is a horizontal shooter which draws much of its inspiration from R-Type. The whole game is in full CGI graphics and the music is a cool techno melody. The game oozes futuristic space combat sci-fi action! There are 6 levels to the game all of which are very long and well done. Some have commented on the difficulty but once you get the hang of the soaking ability the game won't be overly difficult but it will still give you a challenge.
Both games are now bundled on Redspotgames.com or separately on Hucast.net and Play-Asia.com
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Article by: TheCoolinator
http://the-coolinator-lounge.blogspot.com/
Details on upcoming game Little Ninja
Yesterday on the Dreamcast-Scene forums the creator and developer of the unofficial Dreamcast title Wind & Water: Puzzle Battle has announced some more intimate details on how the new game “Little Ninja” has been progressing.YuanHao post
Well, back to work, the engine needs a bit more polishing!”
This title will be a traditional side-scroller that has taken a good amount of inspiration from early 2-D plat formers such as Ninja Gaiden and Strider. This title may look simple but the in depth game engine will allow the player to perform somersaults, slides, and even hang on walls. If that’s still not enough to grab your attention Little Ninja boasts a wonder natural environment that captures the look and feel of mountain streams, canyons, and clear blue skies.
So the real question is: Are you ready for Little Ninja? Well we have to wait and see. People over at the Dreamcast-Scene can’t get enough of the quality that YuanWorks has placed into their products and rightfully so. Traditional game development seems to be alive and well but will it come out for the Dreamcast console?
YuanHao has stated previously
As dubious as this statement may sound many believe the reason for it is that it may be tied to the sales figures of the Dreamcast version of Wind & Water: Puzzle battle. As of today Play-Asia.com has sold out of the title. With that in mind there may be hope for our little Ninja friend as well as for the decade old underdog console.
Dreamcast-Scene Forums
http://www.dreamcast-scene.com/communit ... sc&start=0
Yuan Works
http://dev.yuanworks.com/category/little-ninja/
Redspotgames
http://www.redspotgames.com/
Play-Asia
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-cn-49-en-70-31d9.html
Article by: TheCoolinator
9.20.2008
Space Channel 5: Part 2 - English Version
In 2007, the Dreamcast homebrew community released an English language version of Space Channel 5: Part 2. This version was created by replacing the Japanese Dreamcast audio track of the game play with the audio track from the North American PS2 version. The movie/non-game play segments were captured from the North American PS2 version and aptly replaced the Japanese Dreamcast segments. One redeeming note is that the instructions during the first phase of game play refer to the PS2 controller. This is not even remotely a problem as long as you know how to play the Dreamcast version, however.Before you download the game, you must have 7zip loaded. 7zip, for those who do not know, is another program like WinZip or WinRAR. It is freeware, so do not worry. There is also a PAL patch included for Europe DC fans. This must be ran prior to burning. Download it at the following:
http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?p=281715
The actual game play and load time is great even with the CD-ROM. It is self-booting, so no boot disc is required (i.e. no Utopia or other "help" needed). There seems to be no delay between the video and audio track. As stated before, the movie segments are not at the same graphic level as the original version being these were captures, not just an "audio replacement" as was done in the game play segments. Hey, it's not hideous or the end of the world, so every DC fan should be happy that someone did this.
9.8.2008
PC-DC Server Modem Update
Major update regarding the Dreamcast 56k modem for use with the PC-DC server. Multiple revisions of the Dreamcast 56k modem were produced. Some models do not need a line voltage simulator, depending on the revision of the DC modem.
For North American Dreamcast modems, the revision 670-14140B modem requires a line voltage simulator, where-as the 670-14140A does not require one at all.
To determine what revision your modem is, look on the CAUTION sticker located on the silver inner side of the modem.
8.5.2008
PSO Hunters Liscense Server Down
Sega again has dealt a mighty blow against those who supported it by removing access to the hunters license (HL). This is a quote from Schthack by Aleron Ives, administrator (below):
"USv1/EUv1/EUv2 are the only online-capable Dreamcast versions at this point. The Gamecube versions aren't affected though since Sega reduced the HL security for PSO GC."
This is another blow to the DC community by Sega. This affects the following Dreamcast PSO versions:
1. PSOv1 NTSC/J
2. PSOv2 NTSC/J
3. PSOv2 NTSC/U
Well, I guess this is how little the Japanese giant, Sega, thinks of it's loyal supporters. Another sad day.
If an ISO (cdi) of PSOv1 NTSC/U, PSOv1 PAL or PSOv2 PAL becomes available, we will post it ASAP! Sega turned it's back on us, so we are on our own. Also, if there is a way to get the PSOv1 NTSC/U to work with the BBA, we will post it (yes, there are rumours on SHCTHACK as we speak).
8.2.2008
New Dreamcast Games:
1. Elfen Lied - This game is based on the Japanese comic created by Lynn Okamoto, which later became an anime TV show. The main character is from a race known as diclonius, a mutation of the human being with horns, and their violent relationship with the rest of humanity. The TV show contains scenes of nudity and a generous dose of blood, gore and psychological violence with the typical cute Japanese humour and a love interest integrated within. As far as the game goes, it's a legit free BOR variant. Our staff was not successful at burning a copy of it as of yet, so we cannot comment about the game play or graphics.
http://dreamcast.dcemu.co.uk/elfenlied-bor-game-125122.html
2. Wind & Water : Puzzle Battles - Unlike the original GP2X version, there are added new features for the Dreamcast version, including the new Mr. VMU character, Danger Break system, faster/better gameplay, new difficulty levels, dual-language packaging and game software (English and Japanese), new ending, rebalanced 2-player battles, tons of new graphics, high-quality CD Soundtrack music with new songs, arcade stick support for the Dreamcast, and much more!
It reminds me of the Dreamcast Super Puzzle Fighter 2 game. I am happy to see there are still games out there being released. I do not believe it is a GD-ROM, so beware of the incompatibility issue with the last of the DC's produced.
This one you have to purchase (link below to check it out).
http://www.wind-water.net/whats_new
3. Counter-Strike - A tactical First Person Shooter which originated from Half-Life. This is the original game has been expanded into a series since its original release on Xbox. Counter-Strike pits a team of counter-terrorists against a team of terrorists in a series of rounds. Each round is won by either completing the mission objective or eliminating the opposing force.
The game is almost entirely based on the dynamically streamlined multiplayer experience activated via Steam, and is currently the most played Half-Life modification in terms of players, according to GameSpy (the @$%* guys who took UT away from us). The DC version does not have online support as of yet (it's up to Beta 1.5 at press time).
Counter-Strike was developed first as a Half-Life modification. Therefore named "Half-Life: Counter-Strike." The original version was a 3rd-party Half-Life modification, but since then it has grown into a commercial mod and later advertised as separate game in itself. It still uses and runs on the Half-Life game engine and is based on its unchanged structure. We are proud to have this game in our world mostly because it is one of the only post-DC ports that was originally released on the Xbox (released in 2004). We are aware that it was released for the PC years before the Xbox, but the Xbox is a sixth-generation game console, the PC is not.
Beta 1.3 link:
http:/www.csdc.dcfan.net.ru/
Beta 1.5link:
http://www.dcisozone.com/downloads.php?catid=4&page=2 http://www.csdcbrasil.xmb.com.br/
4. IntellivisionDC - Editor's choice Retro-game! This is not exactly the same as DC-Evolution's version - this one is fully functional. As a current owner of the Intellivision Game console with a load of cartridges, one of the "Intellivision Lives" for PC and one of the more recent "Intellivision Direct-to-TV" units. It's a pain to use my old museum console because it sometimes freezes up after a couple of hours. Playing it on the PC sucks, my favorite games I already bought are not present (All three Tron games, etc...). Astrosmash never looked and played better than the DC being the Direct-to-TV version sucks (awful sound and changed game play).
Link:
http://www.snesorama.us/board/showthread.php?s=092defb0b8289bfa9511c5a090893ee3&t=34237
Impulse (admin)
12.10.06
Phantasy Star Online Worldwide Server Shutdown: 3/31/07
On March 31, 2007 the official Phantasy Star Online servers for all versions of PSO for Dreamcast and Gamecube will be shutdown. Dreamcast versions 1 and 2 and Gamecube Episode I and II, III CARD and Episode I and II plus.
News was posted on the official Japanese PSO webpage on December 8, 2006:
http://pso.dricas.ne.jp/pso_dricas.html
The server termination affects all regions of PSO for Dreamcast and Gamecube.
Versions that are unaffected and will continue Online operation, are Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst for PC, Phantasy Star Universe for PC, Xbox 360 and PS2 and Phantasy Star Online Episode I and II for Xbox.
This is sudden bad news, but there are and will be alternative methods of getting online with at least Dreamcast PSO. To learn more about current ways to get online visit here: http://schtserv.funurl.com Upcoming methods will be posted in the Online info section of this site.
We still have a good amount of time to play out the official servers - about 3 months. Make good use of the time, I know I will. You can find me online going by Shane - FOnewm and Shane - RAcaseal.
Impulse (admin)
2.16.06
Rajirugi releases a few days early
Apparently Lik-Sang and Play Asia shipped out Rajirugi on February, 14 instead of the supposed release date of February, 16. Of course you had to have the game reserved for this to happen.
Currently the game is for sale at Play Asia and Lik-sang. Lik-Sang ships within 1 to 5 days and the game also qualifies for free shipping.
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=4&products_id=8308&
Impulse (admin)
2.15.06
Ferrari F355 Challenge Now Offline
The reason may be becuase of technical issues. F355 Challenge uses a sub domain to operate. That sub domain may have been taken offline for one reason or another due to legal issues.
Many poeple have talked about a Petiton, which would be quite useless and would mostly be a waste of Sega's time to deal with putting F355 back online. Sega knows that people played the game and how much they liked it. The most feasible thing that could happen for us, is Sega releasing some information to the public. Even that is farfetched.
Of course F355 will live on in our memories as a great online game for Dreamcast and then some. Remember, you can still play multiplayer on one console, or Link battle with two DC's using the link cable.
Impulse (admin)
1.1.06
New Helicopter Shoot Em Up: Under Defeat
Under Defeat is a Helipcopter shooter that is sweeping across arcades in Japan. It is apparently so popular that it was deceided to be ported to Dreamcast.
The release date is said to be March. 23, 2006. Expect your favorite game importing stores to start taking pre-orders for Under Defeat.
Playasia currently has it for pre-order:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-x-70-15x1.html
Check http://lik-sang.com from time to time.
For more information and images visit the official arcade website:
http://www.grev.co.jp/ud_ac/index.html
For videos and more information visit here:
http://am.sega.jp/utop/closeup/under_04.html
12.19.05
New Shoot Em Up from MileStone: Rajirugi
Expected release date is, February. 16, 2005. Radilgy is availible for pre-order through http://lik-sang.com and http://playasia.com. As usual, http://segagagadomain.com is doing pre-orders through Sega-Direct. The Sega-Direct package includes a Radilgy phone card and the game.
For more information visit the official website:
http://www.mile-stone.co.jp/product/radirgy/radi_top.html
For trailer videos visit:
http://www.mile-stone.co.jp/product/radirgy/radi_download.html
It is rumored that Sega will be packaging Radligy plus the special edition phone cards with Refurbished Dreamcasts in '06. Check the latest news here on DCT for more info. on this.
Impulse (admin)
12.13.05
Phantasy Star Online 5th Anniversary
December 21, 2000, in Japan marks the day Phantasy Star Online (ver.1) was first debuted. 5 years later on December 21, 2005 the series is still going strong on it's parent console.
Sonic Team has launched an official site in celebration of the 5 year Phantasy Star Online Anniversary.
http://pso5.jp/
Use Altavista Babblefish to translate the page if needed.
The 5th Anniversary should bring new lobby decorations and quests to the more recent versions of PSO on other consoles. Dreamcast online portion of PSO is expected to get no quests or decorations from Sonic Team.
The best things the Anniversary gives us is more attention directed to the Dreamcast and the knowledge that PSO is still going strong on Dreamcast and will be for many years to come.
Impulse (admin)
11.30.05
Cool Herders Availible for Pre-order at The GOAT Store
Cool Herders is a new commercial game release from The GOAT Store. For more information and pics, visit The GOAT Store website.
http://goatstore.com
Impulse (admin)
11.30.05
Dream ON Magazine Pre-orders
Dream ON Magazine will be a professionally printed Dreamcast Magazine. It will include a professionally pressed Dreamcast Demo Disc. To be produced there will be 120 pre-orders needed. The cost is $9.00 including shipping to the Continential United States. $13.00 including shipping to Europe.
For more info, visit the official Dream ON magazine website
http://dreamon.cyberdogcastle.com/Main/Magazine
To pre-order visit the link below
http://dreamon.cyberdogcastle.com/preorder.html
Impulse (admin)
2.23.05
Trizeal Shooter News
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1.31.05
PlanetWeb's Dreamcast Portal back online
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12.20.04
PBA Bowling 2001: Gamespy Server Shutdown
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12.16.04
Chaos Field is Released
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11.29.04
PlanetWeb's Dreamcast Portal Website Comes to a Close
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