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   Advertising revenue for the latest issue of Dorimaga comes from a variety of sources, notably Sega who promotes Shenmue 2, Outtrigger, and other D-Direct games already on sale. Capcom supports the DC cause with a two-pager for both Gaia Master and Street Fighter II Revival on the GBA. 
   A 12-page check on Sega's studios reveals new plans for the Sakura franchise, K-Project (aka Rez), Gamecube plans, etc.
   The reviews section grants straight 7's to Princess Maker Collection, an 8 to Comic Party, 7 to Fate of Heart, 6 to Secret, and an 8.33 to Outtrigger. 
   Previews of upcoming DC software are largely made up of dating adventure games with names such as Candy Stripe, Virgin on Meggido, and Memories Off 2nd. Zero Gunner 2 breaks from the norm and offers top-notch helicopter shooting action later this year.
   A look at Culdcept II checks out the stages in the game and offers some playing tips on winning the "real estate" challenges. A fanpage dedicated to Phantasy Star Online v2.0 offers minor tips and updates. Near the end of the magazine, a preview of Do Don Pachi II peeks at the new characters in the shooter but the game screens look run of the mill with impossible buck shot filling the screen. Gun Survivor 2 also makes the cut for this issue's arcade previews.  

   The mischievous Dejiko from the anime Digi-Charact wants to become a J-Pop idol but has to settle for a job at video game store Gamers for the time being. Her Dreamcast star turn appears in August. 

   Big-mouthed bass hunger for your lure in Get Bass 2. 

   At a doujinshi convention, otaku fanboys and artists meet in the game Comic Party.  

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