MOTD Dreamcast Magazine Vol. 25 (2000)

   A stunning Langrisser V cover by artist Satoshi Urushihara showcases today's MOTD. Langrisser V closed out the series on the Saturn and developer Masaya eventually published Langrisser Millenium on the Dreamcast.

   Saturn Fan 12 starts the issue off with a Lunar 2: Eternal Blue article which reintroduces the characters in Lunar to a new generation and also talks to the developers of the game. The interview takes place at a restaurant and photos of the creators at a dinner table laden with food are shown. In one of the photos, a big bottle of Asahi sits at the center of the table. The interviewer goes  over the improvements in the Saturn version and the developers give their thoughts on the updating of an RPG classic.

   The Sega Dynamic Preview section of the issue checks out Wachenroder, Deep Fear, and Galaxy Force II. A good amount of screenshots for each game are published for a well-rounded look at each title.
 
Notable coverage in the issue
p34-41  Complete Attack and Analyze feature for Langrisser V. Read up on the characters, troop movement and scenarios. Detailed maps and mission onjectives are also included for the first eight scenarios.
p50-51  Shadows of the Tusk gameplay tips and tactical skills.
p65-69  Cone Head Club fan section where a bunch of reader art submissions are featured along with some Q&A.
p73-78  D2 piece which shows cinema captures from the intro, screenshots from the game and character profiles. An interview with WARP's Kenji Eno caps the article.  
p118-119  Black Matrix artwork and character sketches
p122-123  Falcom Classics II preview
p128-129  Game Basic for Sega Saturn article which shows off some of the possibilities of the programming language.
p136-137  Another part of the continuing Dracula X coverage with level information and some nice screenshots.

   The back cover of the issue hypnotizes readers with the familiar DC swirl which would ship on November 20, 1998 in Japan. It's hard to believe that nearly six years have passed since we unpacked our first Dreamcast console. Time flies...nay, it zooms. Price: $6.50 shipped with USPS Media Mail.
 
Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS Samurai Spirits Zero Special preorders, Evangelion G-Shock preorders, RPG Controller from OEM manufacturer, Nintendo Storage Case preorders, Japanese import outlook, More sales
Tuesday NEWS Puyo Puyo Fever preorders for Mac OS X, EVA G-Shock presold out, Espgaluda delayed to Jun 24
Wednesday DC Cherry Blossom Regular and Limited Edition  GBA Koutetsu Teikoku, Naruto Daikesshu 2  PS2  Chou Saisoku! Zokusha King B.U., Getbackers Dakkanya Ura Shinjuku Saikyo Battle, Orange Pocket, Taisen Hot Gimmick Cosplay Mahjong, Xenosaga Freaks
Thursday GC Pikmin 2  PS2 Kaiketsu Zorori Itazura King, Karaoke Revolution: Kids Song Selection, Waku Waku Volleyball 2: Superlite 2000 Series  NEWS Silent Hill 4 Limited Edition preorders open
Friday NEWS Three GBA preorders shipping in July, Hotmail relay error, More sales
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