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   Faced with a flagging Dreamcast console and sleepy user base in Japan, Dorimaga takes another tack and goes multi-platform. Covering the Gameboy Advance, Gamecube, Playstation 2, and X-Box in addition to the Dreamcast may not necessarily ensure survival but it will stave off extinction a little longer. 
   Dreamcast games reviewed in the issue include Air 7, 10, 10; Garou MOTW 7, 8, 8; Memories Off 2nd 6, 6, 8 and Typing of the Date 7, 8, 9. 
   The Gamecube launches with six pages dedicated to Nintendo's new world beater. Comparisons between the DC console and the Gamecube are shown side by side and the orange and black shell models are shown. Software-wise, we get a peek at Luigi's Mansion, Super Monkey Ball, and Wave Race. Over on X-Box coverage, some delicious photos of Dead or Alive 3 are shown.
   An assortment of interesting toys in the Hobby section of the magazine include a new Devilman figure, Final Fantasy ~Spirits Within~ figures, and the usual Gundam mech toys. An mighty tall 18m Zeon MS-06S Zaku 2 with articulate detailing stands taller than a show girl in the page. A photo of the Zaku shipping carton also looks imposing and freight charges from overseas would probably pay a king's ransom. Pricing stands at Y198,000 or roughly US$1690.00.

   X-Box Dead or Alive 3

   1/12 scale Zaku II model

   Happy bloke with new Gamecube

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