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December 29, 1999
Dead or Alive 2 Arcade Revision
Tecmo has listened to fans and are releasing a revised version of their arcade-hit, Dead or Alive 2. Although nothing has been confirmed, but this is probably the version that will make it to the Dreamcast in February.

Dreamcast A-OK for Y2K
Many people were curious as to what would happen with the Dreamcast and the whole Y2K issue, but Sega wants to reassure everyone that the DC is fully compliant for the next millenium.

Virtua Cop 2 Announced
It seems that Sega will release Virtua Cop 2 for the Dreamcast on March 2, 2000 in Japan for a reduced price of ¥2800. Not a bad deal, but unless they pump up the graphics of this aged title, we're left to wonder why, when they could port newer shooters like Jurassic Park: The Lost World. Let's hope Sega comes through for us.

December 28, 1999
Sega GT Preview Update
Sega has released a brief, albeit informative car list that shows what we can expect when the game hits in Japan this coming February. Check out the updated preview here.

December 25, 1999
Merry Christmas!
It's Christmas Day, and on behalf of the Underground, I'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

December 23, 1999
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Details
Capcom has announced that they will be producing a sequel to their popular 2D arcade game, titled Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. They've also stated that MvC2 will be made on Naomi hardware, meaning a Dreamcast translation should be speedy and arcade-perfect. Released in arcades during the Spring of next year, the game will feature 3 on 3 fighting, as well as a VMU slot, allowing DC owners to save their arcade data.

December 22, 1999
Shen Mue Rated by Famitsu
The picky crew from the Japanese Dreamcast magazine called Famitsu have reviewed Shen Mue Chapter 1: Yokosuka.Their score stands at 33/40 (8, 8, 9, 8), but before you all get your panties in a twist, consider that, first, few titles even make it into the 30s, and second, the Famitsu crew is pretty tough on new genres.

Castlevania: Resurrection Delayed
Adding to the string of delays is official word from Konami that their biggest project, Castlevania: Resurrection will be postponed until Fall 2000.

Site Update
I've recently undergone surgery, so I'll be out of the loop for about a week or so. Expect a few previews to come soon, but the news section will stay pretty dry. In the meanwhile, have a safe and happy holiday!

December 17, 1999
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Confirmed
Rumors have brewed for a while on this game, but finally, the critically-acclaimed PlayStation game is coming to the Dreamcast, courtesy of Crave Entertainment. Along with a graphical boost, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater will add a four player mode to the DC version.

Dreamcast Shortages
Even with all the factories working overtime, Sega of America simply cannot keep up with retailers' demands this holiday. They have issued a warning to customers that they should buy Dreamcasts while they can in order to beat the rush, so little Johnny doesn't end up being disappointed this Christmas.

Dreamcast Parent Pack
To help parents overcome holiday headaches, Sega has created a special Dreamcast 'parent pack' which  bundles all the necessities and extras in one convenient package priced at $399. The Parent Pack includes:

Sega Dreamcast videogame console
1 red controller
1 green controller
1 red VMU
1 green VMU
Keyboard
Sonic Adventure software
Rippin' Riders software
NFL 2K poster
Demo disk
Cables
Sonic gift card
Wrapping Paper

Soul Calibur Sells a Million
Namco announced that Soul Calibur has sold a million copies world-wide. To commemorate this event, they are making a VMU game, which will be available in the US pretty soon.

December 13, 1999
Ecco Gets a Date
Ecco the Dolphin developer Appaloosa has announced an April 7th release date in Europe, so expect the game in the states no later than Summer 2000.

New Games Hit Shelves
Both Incoming and Worms Armageddon have become available in stores today. Also, Fighting Force II by Eidos will hit the shelves next week.

December 11, 1999
Shen Mue Subtitle Options
Yu Suzuki announced that Shen Mue will feature five subtitle options:

Cinema: Voices are on, subtitles are off
Shen Mue: Voices are on, subtitles appear when you cancel voices
Game: Voices are on, subtitles are on
Text: Voices are off, subtitles are on
Kids: All Kanji (Chinese) lettering will appear as Japanese

Dreamcast Given Prestigious Award
In the December 20, 1999 issue of Business Week, the Dreamcast was named one of the "Best Products of 1999." Games like NFL 2K and Soul Calibur are cited as proof of the revolutionary and innovative games that the DC spawns.

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