MOTD Famitsu Weekly [Aug 15 1997] allGone

Cover: Target Mascot p8-14 Famitsu Express news on the successor to the 3DO, dubbed the M2, which never made it to market. Kenji Eno offers his thoughts on D2 which was originally slated to be an M2 game. There also tidbits on a Sakura promotional event, the VCD card for the Sega Saturn, and Tokimeki products. p21-23 Meltylancer Re-inforce characters and game system. p26-29 Famitsu visits the USA and checks out the controllers offered by Naki, speaks to reps at E3, checks out a video game shop, and gauges fan reaction to the offbeat Parappa the rapper. The editors also trek down to an FAO Schwarz store to evaluate the Tamagotchi phenomenon on this side of the pond. p31-36 Review Crew ranks 28 new releases including Panzer Bandit (6/7/8/8), Metal Slug (7/7/8/8), Fighting Network Rings (6/5/5/5), Ganbare Goemon (8/7/7/6), and Marvel Superheroes (8/7/7/7). p73-75 Tokimeki Memorial goods such as telephone cards, pins, figures, and other assorted products. p80-84 Moon back story and game events depicted in a special three page fold-out with an advert on the flipside. p166-169 The latest in bath salts, Tamagotchi clones, assorted handheld toys, new books, music, and vids. p186-187 Pocket Fighter coin-op details and character info. p190-192 Neo Geo news and interview with Kouno Kazuto of SNK. p196-197 Roommate in Summer Vacation interaction scenes and possible scenarios. p204-205 Bloody Roar fighting system and transformation details.