Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Computer and Video Games Editor, Michael Ryan FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * A Note from the Editor * It's here! A First Look at the Sega Dreamcast Console and Games * New Games and Books: Sega Dreamcast Official Preview Guide, Pokemon Snap, NFL Blitz 2000 * What's Hot? Bestselling Computer Games Books at Press Time * Almost Published: Guides That Are Selling Before the Games Have Even Hit the Streets A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR ********************** Lots of exciting things are happening in the gaming world over the next few months. Even better than Sega's long- awaited Dreamcast debut, Amazon.com will be selling video and computer games. So, in future editions of this mailing, we'll feature sections on the latest and greatest video games, computer games, and strategy guides, with maybe a few other highlights as appropriate. As always, we'd love your feedback. If you'd like to see us doing something differently, let us know! Of course, if you feel that this mailing no longer responds adequately to your needs, please follow the link at the bottom to unsubscribe. Now, play away. IT'S HERE! A FIRST LOOK AT THE SEGA DREAMCAST CONSOLE AND GAMES *************************************************************** Sega Dreamcast Console (Dreamcast) by Sega of America, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K2R4/entertainmentsit The long-awaited Sega Dreamcast is a gamers' dream come true. It's got the best new games, better graphics than you'll find in an arcade, and immediate Internet connectivity. And that's just for starters. Sonic Adventure by Sega of America, Inc http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K3X9/entertainmentsit Sega's most recognizable character is back for his biggest adventure ever. Help Sonic the Hedgehog thwart Robotnik once again in this lavish 3-D title. NFL 2K by Sega of America, Inc http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K4C9/entertainmentsit Football season is here, and with it comes the absolute best football video game ever produced. Unbelievable 3-D graphics, great game play, and a sleek interface make this game a must-have for any football fan. House of the Dead 2 by Sega of America, Inc http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K4BU/entertainmentsit Reviving a Sega classic, House of the Dead 2 challenges you to fight past hordes of zombies while saving as many hostages as possible. Blue Stinger by Activision http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001P4Y6/entertainmentsit Guide Eliot around the dangerous turf of Dinosaur Island, fighting mutants and solving puzzles as you go, in this gorgeous action-adventure game from Activision. Blue Stinger is sure to capture the hearts and minds of Dreamcast owners everywhere. Sega Bass Fishing by Sega of America, Inc http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K4BX/entertainmentsit A lot more fun than it might sound, Sega Bass Fishing is another stunning 3-D game in which you can choose your fishin' hole, pick a lure, and then sit back to reel them in. Addictive and enjoyable, Sega Bass Fishing could be the surprise hit of the Dreamcast launch! NEWLY RELEASED COMPUTER GAMES AND BOOKS *************************************** "Sega Dreamcast Official Preview Guide" by BradyGames http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1566869293/entertainmentsit Dreamcast is due out any day now, but you can still beef up on all the vital stats with this handy book from BradyGames. With a full description of Sega's killer console and all of the games due to ship at the Dreamcast launch, this book includes everything you need to know about this next-generation video game system. "Pokemon Snap--Prima's Official Strategy Guide" by Elizabeth M. Hollinger http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761522751/entertainmentsit Those plucky Pokemon are back in a unique new game for the N64. This time, you're not after them--you're trying to capture their images on film. Prima's guide will help you snap the best photos for your Pokemon album and guide you through the various locales on Professor Oak's island. "NFL Blitz 2000 Official Strategy Guide" by Tim Cox and Michael Owen http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1566869129/entertainmentsit The sequel to last year's outrageous football game is bigger, better, and even more over the top than ever. This guide tells you which teams pack the most punch, which plays yield the most yardage, and which moves bring on the most mayhem. WHAT'S HOT? BESTSELLING COMPUTER GAME BOOKS AT PRESS TIME ********************************************************* "Total Annihilation Kingdoms: Prima's Unauthorized Strategy Guide" by Steve Honeywell and Joe Grant Bell http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761521011/entertainmentsit With four distinct civilizations and a horde of units, Total Annihilation: Kingdoms is a tough game to master. From individual unit tips to battle tactics to a guide to the Mission Editor, Prima's book has it all. "StarCraft Multiplayer Strategies & Secrets" by Gamers Extreme Staff, Bryant Fong, and Bob Colayco http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0782122671/entertainmentsit StarCraft has recently jumped back into the 10 topselling games, and the surge of new gamers has sparked renewed interest in this fantastic game. This unauthorized guide, authored by the experts at Gamers Extreme, focuses exclusively on multiplayer StarCraft. "Star Trek: Starfleet Command Official Strategies & Secrets" by Doug Radcliffe, Paul Schuytema, Chris Jensen, and David Chong http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0782126014/entertainmentsit "Finally, a starship naval combat game worthy of the name Star Trek," proclaims the cover. Interplay's Starfleet Command is based on the table-top Star Fleet Battles, which has been tweaked and adjusted for well over a decade. The game is complex; you're not going to be able to get out of a jam by simply reversing the polarity of the primary shield array. Consider this guide essential reading. AlMOST PUBLISHED **************** Computer and video game guides that have garnered the most pre-orders from Amazon.com customers--before the games have even been released. "Dino Crisis: Official Strategy Guide" by BradyGames http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1566869064/entertainmentsit Dino Crisis improves on the survival horror genre pioneered by Resident Evil with a few tricks of its own. Learn them all with this as-yet-unpublished guide from BradyGames. "Cutthroats: Terror on the High Seas: Prima's Official Strategy Guide" by Michael Knight http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761523367/entertainmentsit With heavy compliments to Sid Meier's classic 1980s computer game, Pirates, Cutthroats is set to pillage the sales charts. Prima's guide details tips for exploration, battle, politics, and more. "Prince of Persia 3D: Prima's Official Strategy Guide" by Rick Barba, Prima Development, et al. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761517294/entertainmentsit Those familiar with the original Prince of Persia game will no doubt remember its dozens of cunning traps, hidden passages, and astounding secrets. That game came out over 10 years ago. Now imagine what perils await the prince in 1999, now that game designers have access to 3-D programming technology. For the Prince's sake, you'd better get this guide. ****** You'll find more great games, strategy guides, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Computer & Video Games section at Games & Puzzles
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