News Shorts 3/14/2000

IGN Dreamcast: Shenmue was the big thing @ GDC. We now have learned that the next Shenmue will be creatively titled “Shenmue 2”. Why? Because it will contain the next four chapters, and not just chapter 2.

IGN Dreamcast: Have you heard of a Model 2 emulator being planned? Well, some have said that it’s almost done, but a Japanese mag says it’s just not true, and it developed on Japanese Message Boards. And besides, the mag interviewed a developer for the Dreamcast title Fighting Vipers, and he said that even if there were such a thing, he would not work on it.

Sega X: Well, after Sonic being in the Menu BG of the page for quite a while, the KapuKapu from ChuChu Rocket! will be showcased this week. Next up: DOA 2 girls, according to the site. Which leads us to…

General: Guess what all gaming guys in the US are completely hyped for this week? Yup, it’s Dead or Alive 2, home of the (in)famous ‘bounce’! We should see it in stores by this weekend. WOO HOO!