MOTD Famitsu Vol 484 [Mar 27, 1998] allGone
 Cover   Batter-up mascot
p8-14 News on the latest arcade games, Ultraman madness, the original Skeleton Saturn, info on the Playdia, and a look at a Monster Farm model. 
p21-23 Kitty the Kool! dancing information with many screenshots as well as an interview with the creators of the game.
p24-25 Silhouette Mirage gameplay details and a bit of back story.
p33-38 The Review Crew ranks 22 new games such as Salamander Deluxe Pack (4/5/6/5), Doom (5/6/8/6), The Legend of Heroes II (7/6/5/5), etc.
p97-105 Informative feature on game commercials in Japan through the years. From 1983-1988, the Famicom ruled the roost and a number of samples are shown such as one where a grandma and her grandson yell in excitement. Or fear. From the 1984-1985 frame, we witness screen caps from commercials for Mother, Dr Mario, and the Dragon Quest games. As we roll into the current day, Playstation dominates the landscape.  
p180-183 New products such as school supplies for kids (Dog stapler, penguin scissors, colorful markers), toys (Mr Peanut dispenser, old fashioned tops which whirl by string power), and the latest music and videos.
p198-199 Fighting Vipers 2 coin-op moves and tips.

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Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS New Import Schedule for February-March 2005, Import outlook for the week
Tuesday PS2 Suikoden 4 USA  NEWS Gamecube RE4 + Umbrella tomorrow, Akemi Hasegawa PVC figure preorders
Wednesday GC Resident Evil 4  PS2 Yoshitsune Eiyuuden  NEWS One Piece Portrait of Pirates Series 3 Preorder
Thursday NEWS Preorders open for Ys Ark of Napishtim, Shin Sangoku Musou 4 - both shipping on Feb 24
Friday GBA Mario Party Advance  GC Resident Evil 4 [USA] + Umbrella  
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