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Weekly AM2 Volume 13 [7th March 2000] - DreamFlyer Announcement


Vol. 13: 7th March 2000

Hello! Recently, I started my second playthrough of Shenmue, and I've been spending most of my time practicing the Elbow Assault move.

I'm actually about to reach the advanced level.

My Ryo's days are filled with endless Elbow Assault practice - and plenty of time spent turning the dial on capsule toy machines. Elbow Assault, capsule toys, Elbow Assault, capsule toys...

I'm sure he'll end up both strong and with a massive collection of capsule toys!

Okay then, let's get started!

This week's contents:
  • Shenmue Director Mr. Okayasu's TV Appearance Information
  • Chance to Win Tickets to Watch the TBS Radio Show Anime Donburi Recording [not translated]
  • DreamFlyer Download Announcement
  • Hazuki-chan's Internet Show Appearance Information!
  • Virtua Fighter National Tournament Announcement [not translated]
  • Special Interview to Celebrate the Release of Virtua Cop 2 for Dreamcast [not translated]


Shenmue Director Mr. Okayasu's TV Appearance Information


Shenmue Game Director Mr. Okayasu will make a TV appearance.

Program Name

Rainbow Café (Tokyo Metropolitan Television)

A talk show that features prominent figures from various industries as guests, sharing their experiences and insights.

Broadcast Schedule

March 14 (Tuesday)

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Tokyo Metropolitan Television Website:
http://www.mxtv.co.jp/

A behind-the-scenes shot from within Sega's office. Even though he was recording for TV, Mr. Okayasu didn’t seem nervous at all, and he spoke as naturally as he always does.

DreamFlyer Content Download Announcement


The Dreamcast software DreamFlyer* makes emailing 100 times more fun (?!?). The homepage, "DoriFura Hour", offers downloadable character-themed items like envelopes and stamps.

Announcing a new character item download service! Here are the details:

<Service Start Date>
  • Shenmue Chapter One: Yokosuka Edition: initial release on March 8
    (Further updates planned twice a month)
  • Virtua Fighter: initial release March 14 - 17
    (Further updates planned every Friday thereafter)
You can send them to friends who have Dream Passport 2 or a PC (viewer download required). So why not send fun Shenmue or Virtua Fighter character-themed emails to your friends?

Click here for DoriFura Hour [link disabled]





*Note from Switch: the DreamFlyer software allowed you to send a "visual email" by selecting graphical elements and entering text. We'll look in more detail at the Shenmue content that was available through this software in a companion blog post.

Creating a visual email in DreamFlyer: decorations and text can be added over a main graphic.


Hazuki-chan Internet Show Appearance Information!


We've got news that Hazuki Ishigaki will be appearing on the internet show Girl's Station!

Girl's Station is a talk show that features cute girls as guests.

What's more, this is going to be a live public broadcast!

If you head to the JVC "Nippers Ginza" Showroom in Shinbashi on the day, you'll get to meet Hazuki-chan in person.

Sounds like a must-see event!

<Live Broadcast Details>

Date: March 16 (Thursday) 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: JVC "Nippers Ginza" Showroom
Entry is free, and you can watch the recording in person.

Public Broadcast Show – Girl's Station
Every Thursday, 18:00 – 19:00
http://www.dbits.co.jp/gstation/ [link disabled]


Source: archived page (Japanese)


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