Web Updates for August '98 NEW!
In the wake of our E3 coverage, we would be remiss to rest on our laurels and simply await the dazzling achievements of tomorrow. Why wait when there is a treasure trove of games at our doorstep? Sure, Ocarina of Time may look awesome, with Link's 3-D adventure topping anything we've yet seen on N64, and the massive time-traveling quest leaving us positively drooling for its imminent release this fall, and... What was our point again? Aside from our overstuffed Snapshots featuring yet another 15 quickviews, including our final round-up of Saturn titles, we will be taking a look at the hottest net sensation: AOL Instant Messenger!
Web Updates for July '98
Brace for a new Bruce Willis action flick - It's Summertime! Now that the much-anticipated Electronic Entertainment Expo is all wrapped-up, our team is prepared with loads of highlights to share. This issue, our featured Spotlight shines on E3 to reveal all the major announcements from the festivities in extensive fashion, supplemented by a super-stuffed PPM Previews update containing six of the hottest upcoming games. On the release front, all eyes are glued to Rare's premier 3-D platformer, Banjo-Kazooie, as it makes waves as a potential Mario-killer. Learn all about the mysterious Project X system over at our In The Box article, too!
Web Updates for June '98
In late breaking news, Sega made a monumental announcement during a surprise press event held in late-May. Leapfrogging the competition ahead of the much-anticipated E3 Conference, Sega's New Challenge Conference unveiled to the world the inner-workings of their next home console. This machine will officially be called the Sega Dreamcast, and it will feature a powerful 128-Bit processor as well as built-in network capabilities for internet connectivity and multi-player options. Woah! Check out our full peek at the Sega event in our Spotlight Feature, containing every smidge of info and a few images of the system shipped straight from overseas!
Web Updates for May '98
The Great Console Wars have claimed a new victim. Sega will officially retire the Saturn and refocus all efforts toward its upcoming "Katana" system. Sega COO Bernie Stolar recently revealed an ambitious $100 million ad campaign, seeking to recapture its once-massive market share in the next gen. In turn, a scant few Saturn titles are slated to emerge in 1998, Shining Force and Burning Rangers highlights among them. As Saturn fans ourselves, it's a sad sight to see. Rest assured PPM will continue to cover Sega softs until the well dries up. In the transition, expect to see a greater number of PSX and N64 Snapshot picks to fill the void.
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