Neo4all RC2

February 2nd, 2007, 02:05 Posted By: fox68k

Hey,

here is the 2nd release candidate of Neo4all

This new version features the lastest FAME core and the new FAZE (Z80 emulator for DC). Basically, the emulation speed in some games have been improved, specially in Metal Slug 2 (i recommend to overclock the m68k and underclock the z80 for this game), Art of Fighting 2 and Pulstar among others.

Downloads:

Dreamcast scrambled binary: http://www.m68k.com/neo4all/releases/neo4allrc2.zip
Sources: http://www.m68k.com/neo4all/releases...c2-src.tar.bz2

I hope you enjoy it as much as me.

Greetings.


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Last Hope Shipping Now! (at last)

February 2nd, 2007, 14:16 Posted By: Darksaviour69

I just got confirmation from Play-asia.com that the regular version of Last Hope has been posted to their pre-order customers.

Unfortunately there is a delay for the Limited addition version, but it should be ready next week.

Once you get your copy, please post what you think on the game in the forums, and also reviews are well come for our review site (www.reviews.dcemu.co.uk)


You can still order Last Hope for $ 39.99 (£20.55 GBP) from Play-Asia

DEMUL Pad plugin update

February 3rd, 2007, 11:48 Posted By: wraggster

The new Dreamcast emulator for Windows has seen a new update with the release of a updated plugin for the emulator, heres the release info:

Better late than never! By numerous requests we have added support of old gamepads, which don't support Event Notification, to the PAD plugin. We hope that all PADs can now be used with our emulator. Of course, not a big change for "long-awaited" new build, but this is better than nothing.
To install, just replace default padDemul with new one.

Biohazard2 DC

February 9th, 2007, 12:27 Posted By: Darksaviour69

Eskematico has released a new version of Biohazard2 DC.

Screen shot from psp version

Magic Mario

February 16th, 2007, 11:48 Posted By: Darksaviour69

Michael McCann is working on a 2D scrolling (Up/Down and Left/Right) bump and run platform game written for the Dreamcast. Magic Mario will play as a standard Mario game, but with some newer concepts adapted into the bump and run style of play.

DreamShell NG v3.0.0.800

February 17th, 2007, 08:19 Posted By: аlex

New version of project DreamShell =)
In new version, are corrected the mistakes and some gedanken ideas.
Download Here http://www.dc-swat.net.ru/ds/

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Project: Encounter Zone gameplay engine demo available

February 17th, 2007, 09:12 Posted By: Atari



Project: Encounter Zone (formally Crystals Of Xaz), a Fenix for Dreamcast game, is now available for download as a playable engine demo. You can get the selfbootable CD image at http://atari.vg-network.com/ezalphasb.zip. The game is unfinished, as it still needs new graphics added, new enemy AI written, and other work done. The concept hasn't been finalized as of yet, but I'm looking to making it a character-based game with a theme other than space. A readme is included that explains the gameplay and controls. Gameplay comments are appreciated.

EDIT: I discovered a gigantic bug with the last build and fixed it, so if you downloaded the demo over the past day, please download it again. I also fixed a little misinformation with the readme. Sorry for any inconvenience and wasted CD-Rs

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Sega Dreamcast Proto Dev Kit - NEC ARC1A PowerVR PCI + Demo Vids (Incl. Scud Race)

February 19th, 2007, 04:54 Posted By: Mark30001




Via SEGAKatana.com

A piece of Dreamcast history has been unveiled today, the NEC ARC1A PowerVR PWH-6032 prototype PCI board. This PCI board (also known as the Set 2.1 Dreamcast Development Kit) is one of the oldest prototype Dreamcast development hardware.
This PCI board can be connected to a computer running the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system and can be programmed with Microsoft Visual Studio 5.0.
It also has a VGA and video composite output ports to view demos on a television set or a computer monitor.

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Shipping today: Trigger Heart Exelica (Regular & Limited Edition)

February 21st, 2007, 15:03 Posted By: Darksaviour69

Trigger Heart Exelica is coming from the small Japanese developer Warashi (possibly known to some from the shooter 'Shienryu' and numerous Mahjong games) and is a Naomi Arcade port, originally released in Japanese Arcade not long ago -- in early 2006. It's a vertical shooter with intense single-player shooting through realtime 3D worlds and AI-adjusted boss challenges.

What's unique about Trigger Heart and distinguishes itself from other shmups is the three button system. Next to the usual shooting and bomb button, there's an "anchor shot", which allows you to capture enemies. Once captures, you can use your foes as shield or throw them back at other enemies as sort of special bomb.

A few weeks after Respotgames's Last Hope comes another great Dreamcast™ shooter. Don't miss out Warashi's Trigger Heart Exelica, shipping today as Regular Version (US$ 59.90) as well as Limited Edition (US$ 79.90). Both versions ship in a DVD type case (just like Sega's Cosmic Smash) and the Limited Edition contains a bonus soundtrack CD.

Both versions of Trigger Heart Exelica are shipping in DVD type cases with different artworks. The regular version artwork is green colored and identical to the one we have seen on Warashi's promotional flyer. The Limited Edition artwork is pink colored with different background.

Edit:

Also check out the Trigger Heart Exelica (w/ Phone Card Segadirect Edition) version for $ 79.90/£41.32

via Play-Asia.com

Trigger Heart Exelica: First Day Sales

February 27th, 2007, 10:44 Posted By: Darksaviour69

Enterbrain (Famitsu) has published sales figures for the games that were released on February the 22nd in Japan. Please notice #5!

1. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd (incl. Bundle) (PSP, Capcom): over 500,000 pcs.
2. Fire Emblem: Akatsuki no Megami (Wii, Nintendo): approx. 50,000 pcs.
3. Naruto Shippuuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX WII (Wii, Takara Tomy): approx. 20,000 pcs.
4. Sim City DS (NDS, EA): approx. 20,000 pcs.
5. Trigger Heart Exelica (DC, Warashi): approx. 10,000 pcs.
6. Riot Act [Crackdown] (Xbox 360, Microsoft): approx. 10,000 pcs.
7. Metal Slug Complete (PSP, SNK Playmore): under 10,000 pcs.

(source: Enterbrain, via GameFront.de)

via Dreamcast-scene.com

Nice to see a Dreamcast game out selling PS3,PS2 and Xbox 360 games, 6 years after its "death"