Electronic Gaming Monthly articles from April 2003

Electronic Gaming Monthly archives from April 2003

Death to Pikachu?(Yu-Gi-Oh! v. Pokemon)
April 1, 2003... That Charizard Pokemon sticker your kid bro' lovingly stuck on his Trapper Keeper two years ago has likely been ripped off and replaced with the spikey-do'd dude you see below. Meet Yu-Gi-Oh!, the current playground king who's pooping all...

This Month in Previews.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... This month marks my last issue as EGM's previews editor. In fact, it's my final month working in San Francisco with the EGM crew. I'm off to the homeland in order to start EGM Canada. OK, I'm not really that ambitious. I'll be too busy...

Silent Hill 3 (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Konami Developer: Konami CET Players: 1 Genre: Terror-Horror % Done: 80% Release: Summer 2003 The Good: The creature designs in the latest Silent Hill look even more #$%$ed up than before. And the game...

Pitfall Harry (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Activision Developer: Edge of Reality Players: 1 Genre: Action % Done: 65% Release: Fall 2003 Also On: GC, Xbox The Good: The new Pitfall has vines, crocodiles, pits, and everything else we loved in...

Clock Tower 3 (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Players: 1 Genre: Survival-horror % Done: 80% Release: March 2003 Also On: None Web Address: www.capcom.com The Good: Resident Evil meets Eternal Darkness The Bad:...

Auto Modellista (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Players: 1-2 (2-8 Online, broadband only) Genre: Racing % Done: 85% Release: March 2003 Also On: None Web Address: www.capcom.com The Good: Race against gearheads all...

Resident Evil Online (PS2).(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Capcom acents Fall 2003 acents Also On: None--How the hell will Capcom take Resident Evil online? That's been our question since this project was announced years ago: How can Resident Evil's traditionally awkward combat system and solitary,...

Fear Effect: Inferno (PS2).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Eidos acents Spring 2003 acents Also On: None--Hana Tsu-Vachel has finally earned enough money to buy her contract back from the Triad. But they're not ready to let her--or her companion, Rain--go. Take control of the four-character team once...

Remember Muscle?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... If you were a kid growing up in the '80s, you probably remember MUSCLE, the Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere. We knew them only as little, mostly pink figures. But in Japan, MUSCLE (known as Kinnikuman) was also a comic...

Ultimate Muscle: Legends Vs. New Generation (GC).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Bandai Developer: Aki Players: 1-4 (2-16 in Tournament mode) Genre: Wrestling % Done: 80% Release: April 2003 Also On: None Web Address: www.bandaigames.com The Good: An arcade-style wrestling...

In EGM You Trust.
April 1, 2003... We're an opinionated bunch. We can't help it. Our magazine was founded on the principles of tell-it-like-it-is gaming journalism, so we're going to speak our minds. This no-BS attitude isn't without its drawbacks. Naturally, it means some of...

Contributors.
April 1, 2003... Scott Steinberg Our people did lunch with Mr. Steinberg's people to negotiate our interview with celebrity gamer Vin Diesel, whose people promptly threw our people out a window. Jon Dudlak Only a mathematical genius like Jonny...

Continuing Classics.
April 1, 2003... ACROSS 1. NBA 2K3's 76er state (abbrv.) 3. The Wind _ 9. Arcade classic with insects and shrooms 11. One of the Bubble Bobble (NES) pair 13. Pokemon that evolves into Pidgeotto 14. 34 down is the master of this ...

Starcraft: Ghost (Xbox).(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Blizzard acents Fall 2003 acents Also On: PS2, GC-- Yes, it's a StarCraft game, but no, it doesn't feature any real-time strategy like the original game (PC, N64). The gameplay in Ghost can best be described as a mix of elements from Metal...

Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (GC).(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Sega acents Summer 2003 acents Also On: None--Thank goodness. We were worried we'd never get a GC version of the original Adventure, the best next-gen Sonic game (this blows Sonic Adventure 2 out of the water). What's more, this is not just a...

Dino Crisis 3 (Xbox).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Players: 1 Genre: Adventure % Done: 65% Release: August 2003 Also On: None Web Address: www.capcom.com The Good: Free-roaming adventure unhindered by the crappy RE-style...

Dramatis Personae.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... SOMA CRUZ The futuristic hero of Aria won't win any masculinity contests, but at least he's a snazzy dresser--fur-collared coats and bellbottoms are all the rage in 2035. He's not your traditional Castlevania leading man, though, as he...

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Konami Developer: Konami CET Players: 1 Genre: Adventure % Done: 80% Release: May 2003 Also On: None Web Address: www.konami.com The Good: Another cool-looking Castlevania so soon after the last...

The Crew.
April 1, 2003... Shane Bettenhausen Reviews Editor Shane's either still reeling from the godly brilliance of Zelda or he's re-creating his scene-stealing performance in one of this summer's upcoming blockbusters. Which one? Tune in next month to...

High Heat Baseball 2004 (PS2).(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... EGM GOLD Publisher: 3DO Developer: 3DO Players: 1-2 (2-4 w/ Multitap) Also On: GC, Xbox Supports: C. Schilling's charity Website: www.3do.com ESRB: E Best Feature: Amazing gameplay realism Worst...

DEAD? YOU'RE S.O.L., SON.(Scenario Overlay System)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Scenario Overlay System (SOL) is paramount among Dragon Quarter's wacky innovations. When you die (and you will die), you're given two choices: You can either continue from your last save point minus most of your earnings, or you can SOL...

Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom Players: 1 Also On: None Featured In: EGM #157 Best Feature: Deep battle system Worst Feature: Bizarre gameplay concepts Website: www.capcom.com ESRB: T Longtime...

Def Jam: Vendetta (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: EA Sports Big Developer: EA Canada/Aki Players: 1-2 (2-4 with Multitap) Also On: GameCube Featured In: EGM #163 Best Feature: Can Ludacris beat up Method Man? This age-old question is answered. Worst...

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven (PS2).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Activision Developer: K2 Players: 1-2 Also On: None Featured In: EGM #163 Best Feature: Badass stealth kills Worst Feature: Easy boss fights Website: www.activision.com ESRB: M Almost three...

Yu-Gi-Oh! the Duelists of the Roses (PS2).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Konami Developer: KCE Japan Players: 1-2 Also On: None Featured In: EGM #164 Best Feature: Cool-lookin' monster fights Worst Feature: Impossibly difficult for beginners Website: www.konami.com ...

Combat: the Smorgasbord of Pain (Or, How to Kill in Four Easy Steps).(Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker)
April 1, 2003... Link may look like he couldn't take on a Care Bear, but when it comes time to throw down, enemies better step off. The Wind Waker takes all the standard Zelda slashes and combos, adds new special moves (hit Attack at just the right time), a...

The Other Gamecube Zeldas.(Ocarina of Time)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Those of you who took advantage of the Wind Waker preorder campaign came home with a bonus disc featuring the Nintendo 64 classic Ocarina of Time and its never-before-seen follow-up, Ocarina of Time: Master Quest. Here's our take on exactly...

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC).
April 1, 2003... EGM GOLD Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Players: 1 (2 with GBA Link) Also On: None Sailing: Takes me away, to where I'm going Best Feature: Slick graphics (yes, the graphics!) Worst Feature: Sailing...

Review 1.
April 1, 2003... What the hell were we all so worried about? The Wind Waker's toon-shaded look once seemed like a daring risk, but after actually trying the finished game, it's hard to imagine it any other way. In short, Nintendo achieved its goal--playing...

Review 3.(Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
April 1, 2003... Playing The Wind Waker for the first time is kind of a lot to take in. First of all, Link looks downright creepy. Huge head, freaky eyes, and stumpy legs don't remind me of the cool little dude I liked so much in the last two N64 games. But...

Driving Game of the Year:.(Need for Speed: HP2)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Superfast arcade action, kickin' tunes, and hot rods the gods would kill for come together in this superb racing game that has our resident speed freaks shaking and sweating. Well, at least for the PS2 incarnation--the other versions are less...

Sports Game of the Year:.(Madden NFL 2003)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The latest Madden is as close as you can get to playing football without actually having to, you know, stand up and stuff. Along with the finely tuned true-to-the-gridiron gameplay, new Minicamp and Football 101 modes will have rookies and...

Action Sports Game of the Year:.(THPS4)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... With amazing rail-tastic levels, intense Pro Challenges, and a new game structure that lets you play any skater on any unlocked level with no time limit, the latest Hawk is as fun as it is challenging. There must be something in the coffee...

THE OTHER AWARDS...(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Hottest Babe: What's-her-name from Eternal Darkness (GC)--You know, that hot chick with the ponytail? She has a Linda Hamilton thing happening. And she wears slacks--that means she's classy. Hottest Hunk(s): UFC: Throwdown...

It Was a Good Year For...(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... ... retro games Shinobi, Rygar, and Contra all made triumphant returns to the great relief of many diehard fans. The new Defender, although not too shabby, didn't quite live up to the olden days when men were men and side-scrolling 2D...

Adventure Game of the Year:.(Grand Theft Auto: Vice City)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... If working your way from lowly ex-con to crime lord of Miami circa 1986 isn't the definition of a great adventure, then we'll eat our mullet clippings. Moment of Greatness: Nabbing your first copter and realizing how absolutely huge the...

It Was a Bad Year For...
April 1, 2003... ... games gettin' blamed for society's ills "Those nutball snipers played Doom once, eight-odd years ago! GTA: Vice City is a game about beating up prostitutes! We don't understand videogames, so they must be evil!" Please shut the hell...

THE OTHER AWARDS...(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Best Game None of You Heartless Bastards Bought: GitarooMan (PS2)--This story of boy-meets-girl-meets-guitar-and-saves-the-universe warmed our hearts (cockles included), but it didn't warm enough of yours, so now we can kiss a sequel...

Action Game of the Year:.(Super Mario Sunshine)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Except for those few killer new moves--courtesy of his chatty, H2O-squirting backpack--Mario didn't bring many novel tricks to his first real game in six years. But Mario Sunshine's state-of-the-art platforming gameplay still doused the...

First-Person Shooter of the Year:.(Medal of Honor: Frontline)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Our last great war made for a great ol' time in EA's Medal of Honor series, but this latest edition goes beyond the call of duty in terms of wow factor and stinkin'-Nazi body count. Moment of Greatness: Storming Normandy's beach is...

Online Game of the Year:.(SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... As four-star General George S. Patton once said, "The only thing more fun than killing the enemy is killing the enemy online and with voice communication." SOCOM's cool headset, broadband compatibility, and intense, realistic team-based...

THE OTHER AWARDS...(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Best Ad for the Worst Game: Barbarian (PS2)--We got misty-eyed for the old-time Ahnold when we saw this fun ad. Too bad the game turned out to be more Fabio than Conan. Best $5 We Ever Spent: Excitebike-e (GBA e-Card)--Anyone...

Handheld Game of the Year:.(Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... OK, so Juste Belmont looks a bit like a girl. But Castlevania fans didn't care. We were just happy to have a new game we could actually almost see (unlike the superdark Circle of the Moon). Moment of Greatness: When you realize the castle...

Role-Playing Game of the Year:.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Whether you'll be crying, "Hey, you got your Mickey Mouse in my Final Fantasy!" or, "Nope, you put your damned spiky-haired Cloud Strife in my Little Mermaid!" you're in for an awesome, epic adventure when you put away those preconceptions...

The First Annual Tobias Bruckner Memorial Awards for Excellence in the Field of Crapulence.(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Tobias Bruckner (right), the arch villain of last year's Turok: Evolution, wears many hats. A cowboy hat, certainly, but also the racist-half-cyborg-U.S.-Cavalry-Captain-who-rides-a-half-cyborg-tyrannosaurus hat, and the...

Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (Xbox).(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: LucasArts Developer: The Collective Players: 1 Also On: PS2 Featured In: EGM #163 Best Feature: Nazi-walloping fisticuffs Worst Feature: Nonsensical boss battles Website: www.lucasarts.com ESRB:...

Experience Point.(Final Fantasy II tips)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Final Fantasy II features a unique experience system we would need pages and pages to explain. Instead, here's a quick hint to build up your hit points (we also suggest visiting www.gamefaqs.com for a more in-depth guide): Enter a battle with...

Final Fantasy Origins (PSOne).(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Square EA Developer: Squaresoft Players: 1 Also On: None Featured In: EGM #164 Best Feature: Two great RPGs on one disc Worst Feature: Two really old RPGs on one disc Website: www.squaresoft.com ...

Disaster Report Card (PS2).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Hey! Eyes up here, please! There are seven different endings to Disaster Report, and two of them are "good." Here's how to get Karen's ending. Give her water whenever you drink. Encourage her when she sees the choppers leaving. If you get to...

Clash of the Titans.(Shaquille O'Neal and Bill Gates promote Midtown Madness 3)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... At this past January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, monster-of-the-basketball-court Shaquille O'Neal (left) squared off Xbox Live-style against monster-of-the-megacorporation Bill Gates in a game of the upcoming Xbox racer, Midtown...

Vin Diesel: Actor, Geek, Game Developer.(Interview)
April 1, 2003... CELEBRITY GAMER Celebrities are people, too--just incredibly rich ones. You like games; they like games. Each issue, we talk to a different celebrity who plays games, is involved in their creation, or is lucky enough to be in one. Actor...

GBA SP Sound Off.(Game Boy Advance SP)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... So, what do you, our readers, think of the upcoming GBA SP? We went to our message boards at www.egmmag.com and asked. Here's what people told us: Justinbaily comments, "This version of GBA seems aimed at an older audience with its...

Create the Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth and Become the Perfectly Geeky Gamer.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... When you defeat Weevil (your first opponent), be sure to capture his Cocoon of Evolution card. Combine that card with a Larvae Monster card and flip it upward in the Defense position for six turns. Once that hatches into a second form, flip...

PlayStation 2 Game of the Year:.(Grand Theft Auto: Vice City)(Software Review)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Whoever says crime doesn't pay has either 1) been convicted and now clings desperately to the soap during every shower, or 2) never built their own criminal empire in this anything-goes adventure. We assure you: Cruising around town...

Xbox Game of the Year:.(Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell )(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... How many games let you sneak around military installations, evading security cameras, knocking out guards, and employing all kinds of fancy hi-tech gadgets to accomplish your mission? Well...actually, we can think of a few, but none did it as...

Ps1 Game of the Year:.(The Italian Job)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... This Driver clone, based on the classic 1969 Michael Caine film of the same name, is one of the best movie-inspired games ever to hit PS1. On top of that, it'll cost you just 10 bucks to buy it new. Moment of Greatness: Reliving the...

Fighting Game of the Year:.(Virtua Fighter 4)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Two broken joysticks, 50,000 matches, and countless hours of smack-talk later, Sega's VF4 still reigns as our favorite one-on-one PS2 fighter. It's simple to pick up, yet profoundly deep. Moment of Greatness: Playing through Kumite mode...

GameCube Game of the Year:.(Super Mario Sunshine)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... All Nintendo systems come with a guarantee: You will get at least one great Mario game. It's true that Mario Sunshine's water backpack action didn't make the splash everyone was expecting, but the plumber's latest adventure still packed...

Game of the Year:.(Metroid Prime)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... It's hard to remember just how sure we all were that Metroid Prime was going to be crap. Here was Nintendo taking one of gaming's most beloved franchises, turning it into a first-person shooter, and giving it to a new, American developer (in...

Game of the Month.(The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker pg. 122 The jury delivers its overwhelmingly positive verdict on Link's cuddly new look--the beautiful animation and unique style fit the game perfectly. Like every Zelda before it, The Wind Waker oozes...

Introduction.(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... The newly cutesy Link cleaves the competition this month, but he's not the only gaming winner in town--Def Jam: Vendetta raps 'n wrassles its way to good marks, MGS2: Substance successfully milks the Snake on PS2, and Final Fantasy: Origins...

All Aboard the Soul Drain.(Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Once in a while, a defeated enemy will drop a glowing gem: its soul. Snag this bauble and Soma can absorb the inherent powers of the beast he just bested. Souls fall into one of four different categories, depending on what type of effect they...

Get Equipped.(Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Aria of Sorrow features a full inventory for Soma, including a plethora of weapons for him to wield. Longswords, lances, and even landmines are all part of the arsenal. (You might even find a whip if you search hard enough.)

Low-Cost Symphony.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... For the past few years, copies of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (widely considered one of the top PS1 games ever, and one of the best Castlevania titles in history) have routinely fetched sky-high prices on eBay. Finally, the market has...

Soul 2 Soul.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Tracking down every last enemy soul will be a massive undertaking. Have your friends help. Grab your GBA Link Cable and prepare for some soul-swapping action by linking up systems. Don't worry about giving your pals an unfair start,...

A Question of Character.(RE Online characters)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Each of the eight characters you can play in RE Online possesses different strengths, speeds, and special abilities based on their occupation. Unfortunately, Capcom didn't have much info for us outside everyone's name and job, so we decided...

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (PS2).(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... EGM GOLD Publisher: Konami Developer: Konami CET Players: 1 Also On: Xbox Featured In: EGM #164 Best Feature: Incredible gameplay Worst Feature: Lame story Website: www.konami.com ESRB: M Here we...

Black & Bruised (PS2).(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Majesco Developer: Digital Fiction Players: 1-2 Also On: GameCube Throw In: The towel Best Feature: 3D cartoon characters Worst Feature: Everything else Website: www.blackandbruised.com ESRB: T...

Aero Elite (PS2).(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Publisher: Sega Developer: AM2 Players: 1 Also On: None Highway to: The Danger Zone Website: www.sega.com ESRB: E Best Feature: Way rad guitar-dominated soundtrack Worst Feature: Unforgiving difficulty...

Also on GBA.(Ultimate Muscle: Path of the Super Heroes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Scheduled to hit stores at the same time as the GC version is a portable Ultimate Muscle called Ultimate Muscle: Path of the Super Heroes.

Gimme a Hand.(Pitfall Harry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Pitfall Harry's direct control system, which allows the player to manipulate anything in Harry's hands by using the analog sticks on the controller, is the most notable new feature in the series. "Harry's hands will react to the way you move...

The Lost Pitfall.(Activision Inc.'s never released sequel)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Activision was going to release a sequel to Super Pitfall on the Super NES. It was actually Sunsoft's Japanese game, Atlantis no Nazo (Mystery of Atlantis), licensed and renamed for American audiences. But it was never actually released here....

Gradual Death.(Pitfall Harry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... In many of the previous Pitfall games, the wrong step meant instant death. Pitfall Harry will be a little more forgiving. For example, if you fall into a giant, toothy pit, it will chew on you for a moment, then spit you back out. You'll also...

You Know? for Kids?!?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... After seeing the new Harry, we asked Senior Producer Chris Hewish if the game had gone "kiddie." "We just want to make a fun game that's appealing to everyone," he said. "We're going to infuse a bit more of a light-hearted, whimsical...

There Is No Spoon.(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... We're entering the Matrix next month with a hands-on look at the entire game, plus interviews with the movie's actors and producers. Will this movie-based game that's only kinda based on the movie actually be worth your bullet time? Pick up...

Dynamic...Duo?(Peter Molyneux and Jeff Minter)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... We don't know whether to laugh or cry. Peter Molyneux, the famed designer whose much-hyped Lionhead Studios has promised many console games but has yet to ship one, and Jeff Minter, prolific programmer of multiple versions (on failing...

Bits of Q.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... *Rumors indicate that Nintendo's Mario Golf, Tennis, and Kart will all be introduced at E3 and will sport the prefix "World Smash" (referencing their online playability). *LucasArts' planned massively multiplayer online RPG Star Wars...

The Hot Q: Sony to Enter Nintendo's Turf?(handheld game system)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The rumblings about a handheld game system from Sony have returned. The project, code-named Play Boy (which is not a portable PS1 and won't use CDs as its delivery medium), has reportedly been revived. We could hear something more concrete...

Quartermann -- Game Gossip & Speculation.
April 1, 2003... It's spring again, a time of rejuvenation and contemplation. It's also the time when many game companies are planning their lineups for May's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. And if any of the current gossip holds true, it...

Dreamin' Up Playstation 3.(urban myths )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Wouldn't it be great if everything you read on the Internet was true? Hell, not only could we really super-size our private parts (or get our money back), but we'd also know all kinds of gooey details about PlayStation 3. We know it will...

Overheard.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... "What became the first mass-produced game-playing console with a built-in hard drive and broadband capabilities, in 2001? Answer: GameCube" --Trivial Pursuit's 20th Anniversary Edition gets one wrong (the correct answer is Xbox--but...

Wire-Less Through Your Wiring.(Phonex Broadband Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A company called Phonex offers another minimal-fuss, sorta-wireless way to network gear in your house through the electrical wiring (instead of doing it the way we describe below). We're not going to go into the details here (we've probably...

Wireless Shopping List.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... You should already have: *Game console(s) with network adapters or Internet connectivity activated. *Broadband (as opposed to dial-up) Internet service that works with the PS2 Network Adaptor, Xbox Live, or GameCube Broadband...

Image Problem.(EverQuest Online Adventures )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... EverQuest Online Adventures (Sony Online Ent., PS2) acents Fantasy's classic characters, clockwise from bottom: The Dwarf lord from his hall of stone, the hard-boiled barbarian, the Elf princess of white power, and classic Power Ranger...