ISSUE: 94Content
FEATURES
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Cover Story: Metal Gear Solid 2
Partake in an assassin's delight with an in-depth look at Metal Gear Solid 2. Destined to eclipse its older brother, this sequel will strive to run, shoot, and snipe its way to the top of your PlayStation 2 wish list.
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GI Examiner
The Game Informer staff explores the dark side of the home gaming world. Mostly accurate retelling of stories that will curl your nostril hairs abound as friend turns on friend, and machine turns on player. Your life may never be the same.
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Here's to the Losers
Finally a forum for all the offensive lineman of the gaming world. Games that never got their fair shake get the spotlight as Game Informer reveals the best games you've never heard of. Dig out that old console, and get ready to fall in love all over again.
DEPARTMENTS
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Editors' Forum
It's go time as editor-in-chief Andy McNamara gets crabby, and the Game Informer editors make a hash of trying to write creativly.
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GI Spy
The Game Informer paparazzi stalks the video game industry, bringing you candid photos of all the action.
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Dear GI
Mushy fan mail, a How to Dump a Friend guide, and the skinny on PS9 are only a few of the things crowding the hallowed pages of Dear GI.
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News
All the news you'll ever need on the video game scene. Find out what's wrong with Angelina Jolie's butt, and get the 411 on the EA/Microsoft deal. Also, check out the controversy surrounding the latest PS2 online fraud.
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Previews
It's time to plan your budget for the next six months as we clue you in on PS2 powerhouses Onimusha, Zone of the Enders, and Devil May Cry.An appearance in the PC world from Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and a run-down of Pokemon Stadium 2 is sure top leave your mouth watering.
Games previewed:
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ATV Offroad Fury (PS2)
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Zone of the Enders (PS2)
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Devil May Cry (PS2)
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Sonic Adventure 2 (DC)
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Blade of Darkness (PS2/PC)
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Illbleed (DC)
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Pokemon Stadium 2 (N64)
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Unreal Tournament (DC)
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein (PC)
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Red Faction (PS2/PC)
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The Adventures of Cookie & Cream (PS2)
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Kengo: Master of Bushido (PS2)
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Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil (PS2)
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Onimusha: Warlords (PS2)
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Project: I'm Going In (PC)
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18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker (DC)
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MLS ESPN Extratime (PS2)
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Commandos 2 (PS2/DC/PC)
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CMX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael (PS2)
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Worms World Party (DC/PC)
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Time Crisis: Project Titan (PS)
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Aqua Aqua: Wetrix 2 (PS2)
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Unison (PS2)
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Kao Kangaroo (DC)
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Reviews
* All games rated on a scale of 0-10 *
Christmas is over, so it's time to check out what's around the corner. We'll tell you what's good, what's not, and what's worthy of being shot out of a potato gun. We brave the gaming rapids and bring you in-depth looks at Evil Dead: Hail to the King, The Bouncer, and our game of the month - Giants: Citizen Kabuto.
GAME OF THE MONTH: Giants: Citizen Kabuto (PC)
PlayStation 2
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The Bouncer 8.5
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F1 Championship Season 2000 7.75
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Driving Emotion Type-S 8
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RC Revenge Pro 5.5
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NBA Live 2001 8.25
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NCAA Final Four 2001 3
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NCAA Gamebreaker 2001 3.25
PlayStation
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Evil Dead: Hail to the King 4.5
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Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael 6.5
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Mega Man X5 7
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Persona 2: Eternal Punishment 8
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HBO Boxing 3
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Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters 8.5
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The Grinch 5
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The Road to El Dorado 1
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The Mummy .75
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NASCAR Heat 6.5
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 8
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102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue 6.5
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March Madness 2001 8.25
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Ducati World 7.75
Dreamcast
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Project Justice 7
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KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child 4.5
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Surf Rocket Racers 5.5
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Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 8
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Typing of the Dead 9
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear 7
PC
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Giants: Citizen Kabuto 9.25
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Hitman: Codename 47 6.75
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Gunman Chronicles 8.25
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American McGee's Alice 9
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Sheep 7.5
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Timeline 5.75
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Tomb Raider Chronicles 4
Nintendo 64
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Paper Mario 7.5
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Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers 7.5
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 4.75
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Cruis'n Exotica 6
Game Boy Color
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Road Rash 6
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Aladdin 7
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Q*bert 6.5
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Mario Tennis 8.75
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Galaga Destination: Earth 2
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Pokemon Puzzle Challenge 8.5
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Charts
What's hot? What's not? What's up? What's down? It's not NASDAQ, it's the Retail Sales Data and the GI editors' Top 10 Games.
NPD Top 20
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Pokemon Gold (GBC)
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Pokemon Silver (GBC)
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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)
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Final Fantasy IX (PS)
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WWF No Mercy (N64)
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS)
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The World Is Not Enough (N64)
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NBA 2K1 (DC)
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Driver 2 (PS)
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Super Mario Bros. DLX (GBC)
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Shenmue (DC)
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (PS)
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Madden NFL 2001 (PS)
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WWF SmackDown 2 (PS)
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Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS)
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Madden NFL 2001 (PS2)
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Hey You Pikachu! (N64)
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Gran Turismo 2 (PS)
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Driver (PS)
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (N64)
Japan Top 10
(Source: Game Japan based on monthly used units sold)
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Tale of Eternia (PS)
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Mega Man X5 (PS)
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Banjo-Tooie (N64)
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Tenchu 2 (PS)
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Mobile Police Patlabor Game Edition (PS)
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Goddess Quiz (PS)
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Custom Robo V2 (N64)
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Love Hina 2 (PS)
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Devil Children (Black Print) (GBC)
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J-League Jikkyou Winning Eleven 2000 2nd (PS)
Game Informer Top 10
(The staff's favorite picks)
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2)
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS, DC)
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The Bouncer (PS2)
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Final Fantasy IX (PS)
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Banjo-Tooie (N64)
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Typing of the Dead (DC)
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NHL 2001 (PS2)
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ATV Offroad Challenge (PS2)
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WWF SmackDown 2 (PS)
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Madden NFL 2001 (PS2)
PC Top 10
(Based on monthly units sold, Source: NPD Interactive Entertainment)
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
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The Sims
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Roller Coaster Tycoon
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Roller Coaster Tycoon: Loopy Landscapes
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The Sims: Livin' Large
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Barbie Pet Rescue
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Sim Theme Park World
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Diablo 2
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 2
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Play to Perfection
Banjo-Tooie (N64)
Our poor, unappreciated, overworked, and underpaid website drone, Justin Leeper, wades through Banjo-Tooie to bring you the most comprehensive guide to a game, ever.
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Secret Access
GI's legendary codebreakers unleash a fierce torrent of codes and tips. This month features our first sighting of PS2 codes, including SSX and X-Squad. Also, we have a Medal of Honor: Underground code that's a Game Informer exclusive!
Codes:
PlayStation 2
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Sky Odyssey
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Super Bust-A-Move
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Dynasty Warriors 2 [Code of the Month]
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Unreal Tournament
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NFL GameDay 2001
PlayStation
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Micro Maniacs
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Colin McRae Rally 2.0
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Looney Tunes Racing
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WCW Backstage Assault
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Tomb Raider Chronicles
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007 Racing
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Star Wars Demolition
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Moto Racer: World Tour
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Driver 2
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WWF SmackDown2: Know Your Role
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Ready 2 Rumble: Round 2
Dreamcast
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Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
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Shenmue
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Sonic Shuffle
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Star Wars Demolition
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
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Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles
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Looney Tunes Space Race
Nintendo 64
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WWF No Mercy
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Spider-Man
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Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber
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Ready 2 Rumble: Round 2
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WCW Backstage Assault
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Banjo-Tooie
PC
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Zeus: Master of Olympus
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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Hitman: Codename 47
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Gunman Chronicles
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Escape From Monkey Island
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American McGee's Alice
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Midtown Madness 2
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Sea Dogs
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Quake III Arena [Download of the Month]
GAME SHARK
PlayStation
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Blade
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HBO Boxing
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Incredible Crisis
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Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball
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Evil Dead: Hail to the King
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Breath of Fire IV
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WWF SmackDown 2: Know Your Role
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The Mummy
Dreamcast
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Who Wants to Beat Up A Millionaire
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Max Steel
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Grandia II
Nintendo 64
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Pokemon Puzzle League
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Classic GI
Put on your pink leg warmers and get ready for a blast from the past. GI takes a look back at the laserdisc craze of the '80s. We even give you a strategy guide on the arcade blockbuster, Dragon's Lair. That's a heckuva deal, then!
Feature: The Laser Daze of the '80s
This Month in Gaming History: Vectrex
Greatest Game of All Time (readers pick): Streets of Rage 3 (GEN)
Classic Reviews
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Lunar Lander (ARC) 7
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Castle Wolfenstein (APPII) 9.25
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (A2600) 8
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Aztec (APPII) 9
Classic Codes
Sega CD
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Earthworm Jim Special Edition
Atari 2600
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Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Missle Command
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Bump 'N' Jump
32X
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Cosmic Carnage
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Spider-Man: Web of Fire
SNES
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Kid Klown In Crazy Chase
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NBA Give-N-Go
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Sink or Swim
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
Classic Strategy: Dragon's Lair (ARC)
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ETC
Sour grapes abound when the results of an Am I Hot Or Not experiment ruffle delicate feathers. We also check out the Princess Mononoke DVD, a really expensive Discman, and a joystick that looks like it's been taking steroids for six months.
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Website: www.amihotornot.com
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Creative Labs: Nomad Jukebox
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Miramax/Disney: Princess Mononoke DVD
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Mad Catz: Panther DC
FEATURES
- Cover Story: Metal Gear Solid 2
Partake in an assassin's delight with an in-depth look at Metal Gear Solid 2. Destined to eclipse its older brother, this sequel will strive to run, shoot, and snipe its way to the top of your PlayStation 2 wish list.
- GI Examiner
The Game Informer staff explores the dark side of the home gaming world. Mostly accurate retelling of stories that will curl your nostril hairs abound as friend turns on friend, and machine turns on player. Your life may never be the same.
- Here's to the Losers
Finally a forum for all the offensive lineman of the gaming world. Games that never got their fair shake get the spotlight as Game Informer reveals the best games you've never heard of. Dig out that old console, and get ready to fall in love all over again.
DEPARTMENTS
- Editors' Forum
It's go time as editor-in-chief Andy McNamara gets crabby, and the Game Informer editors make a hash of trying to write creativly.
- GI Spy
The Game Informer paparazzi stalks the video game industry, bringing you candid photos of all the action.
- Dear GI
Mushy fan mail, a How to Dump a Friend guide, and the skinny on PS9 are only a few of the things crowding the hallowed pages of Dear GI.
- News
All the news you'll ever need on the video game scene. Find out what's wrong with Angelina Jolie's butt, and get the 411 on the EA/Microsoft deal. Also, check out the controversy surrounding the latest PS2 online fraud.
- Previews
It's time to plan your budget for the next six months as we clue you in on PS2 powerhouses Onimusha, Zone of the Enders, and Devil May Cry.An appearance in the PC world from Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and a run-down of Pokemon Stadium 2 is sure top leave your mouth watering.
Games previewed:
- ATV Offroad Fury (PS2)
- Zone of the Enders (PS2)
- Devil May Cry (PS2)
- Sonic Adventure 2 (DC)
- Blade of Darkness (PS2/PC)
- Illbleed (DC)
- Pokemon Stadium 2 (N64)
- Unreal Tournament (DC)
- Return to Castle Wolfenstein (PC)
- Red Faction (PS2/PC)
- The Adventures of Cookie & Cream (PS2)
- Kengo: Master of Bushido (PS2)
- Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil (PS2)
- Onimusha: Warlords (PS2)
- Project: I'm Going In (PC)
- 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker (DC)
- MLS ESPN Extratime (PS2)
- Commandos 2 (PS2/DC/PC)
- CMX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael (PS2)
- Worms World Party (DC/PC)
- Time Crisis: Project Titan (PS)
- Aqua Aqua: Wetrix 2 (PS2)
- Unison (PS2)
- Kao Kangaroo (DC)
- Reviews
* All games rated on a scale of 0-10 *
Christmas is over, so it's time to check out what's around the corner. We'll tell you what's good, what's not, and what's worthy of being shot out of a potato gun. We brave the gaming rapids and bring you in-depth looks at Evil Dead: Hail to the King, The Bouncer, and our game of the month - Giants: Citizen Kabuto.
GAME OF THE MONTH: Giants: Citizen Kabuto (PC)
PlayStation 2
- The Bouncer 8.5
- F1 Championship Season 2000 7.75
- Driving Emotion Type-S 8
- RC Revenge Pro 5.5
- NBA Live 2001 8.25
- NCAA Final Four 2001 3
- NCAA Gamebreaker 2001 3.25
PlayStation
- Evil Dead: Hail to the King 4.5
- Championship Motocross 2001 Featuring Ricky Carmichael 6.5
- Mega Man X5 7
- Persona 2: Eternal Punishment 8
- HBO Boxing 3
- Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters 8.5
- The Grinch 5
- The Road to El Dorado 1
- The Mummy .75
- NASCAR Heat 6.5
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 8
- 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue 6.5
- March Madness 2001 8.25
- Ducati World 7.75
Dreamcast
- Project Justice 7
- KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child 4.5
- Surf Rocket Racers 5.5
- Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 8
- Typing of the Dead 9
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear 7
PC
- Giants: Citizen Kabuto 9.25
- Hitman: Codename 47 6.75
- Gunman Chronicles 8.25
- American McGee's Alice 9
- Sheep 7.5
- Timeline 5.75
- Tomb Raider Chronicles 4
Nintendo 64
- Paper Mario 7.5
- Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers 7.5
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 4.75
- Cruis'n Exotica 6
Game Boy Color
- Road Rash 6
- Aladdin 7
- Q*bert 6.5
- Mario Tennis 8.75
- Galaga Destination: Earth 2
- Pokemon Puzzle Challenge 8.5
- Charts
What's hot? What's not? What's up? What's down? It's not NASDAQ, it's the Retail Sales Data and the GI editors' Top 10 Games.
NPD Top 20
- Pokemon Gold (GBC)
- Pokemon Silver (GBC)
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)
- Final Fantasy IX (PS)
- WWF No Mercy (N64)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS)
- The World Is Not Enough (N64)
- NBA 2K1 (DC)
- Driver 2 (PS)
- Super Mario Bros. DLX (GBC)
- Shenmue (DC)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (PS)
- Madden NFL 2001 (PS)
- WWF SmackDown 2 (PS)
- Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS)
- Madden NFL 2001 (PS2)
- Hey You Pikachu! (N64)
- Gran Turismo 2 (PS)
- Driver (PS)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (N64)
Japan Top 10
(Source: Game Japan based on monthly used units sold)
- Tale of Eternia (PS)
- Mega Man X5 (PS)
- Banjo-Tooie (N64)
- Tenchu 2 (PS)
- Mobile Police Patlabor Game Edition (PS)
- Goddess Quiz (PS)
- Custom Robo V2 (N64)
- Love Hina 2 (PS)
- Devil Children (Black Print) (GBC)
- J-League Jikkyou Winning Eleven 2000 2nd (PS)
Game Informer Top 10
(The staff's favorite picks)
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS, DC)
- The Bouncer (PS2)
- Final Fantasy IX (PS)
- Banjo-Tooie (N64)
- Typing of the Dead (DC)
- NHL 2001 (PS2)
- ATV Offroad Challenge (PS2)
- WWF SmackDown 2 (PS)
- Madden NFL 2001 (PS2)
PC Top 10
(Based on monthly units sold, Source: NPD Interactive Entertainment)
- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
- The Sims
- Roller Coaster Tycoon
- Roller Coaster Tycoon: Loopy Landscapes
- The Sims: Livin' Large
- Barbie Pet Rescue
- Sim Theme Park World
- Diablo 2
- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire 2
- Play to Perfection
Banjo-Tooie (N64)
Our poor, unappreciated, overworked, and underpaid website drone, Justin Leeper, wades through Banjo-Tooie to bring you the most comprehensive guide to a game, ever.
- Secret Access
GI's legendary codebreakers unleash a fierce torrent of codes and tips. This month features our first sighting of PS2 codes, including SSX and X-Squad. Also, we have a Medal of Honor: Underground code that's a Game Informer exclusive!
Codes:
PlayStation 2
- Sky Odyssey
- Super Bust-A-Move
- Dynasty Warriors 2 [Code of the Month]
- Unreal Tournament
- NFL GameDay 2001
PlayStation
- Micro Maniacs
- Colin McRae Rally 2.0
- Looney Tunes Racing
- WCW Backstage Assault
- Tomb Raider Chronicles
- 007 Racing
- Star Wars Demolition
- Moto Racer: World Tour
- Driver 2
- WWF SmackDown2: Know Your Role
- Ready 2 Rumble: Round 2
Dreamcast
- Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
- Shenmue
- Sonic Shuffle
- Star Wars Demolition
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
- Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles
- Looney Tunes Space Race
Nintendo 64
- WWF No Mercy
- Spider-Man
- Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber
- Ready 2 Rumble: Round 2
- WCW Backstage Assault
- Banjo-Tooie
PC
- Zeus: Master of Olympus
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Hitman: Codename 47
- Gunman Chronicles
- Escape From Monkey Island
- American McGee's Alice
- Midtown Madness 2
- Sea Dogs
- Quake III Arena [Download of the Month]
GAME SHARK
PlayStation
- Blade
- HBO Boxing
- Incredible Crisis
- Power Spike Pro Beach Volleyball
- Evil Dead: Hail to the King
- Breath of Fire IV
- WWF SmackDown 2: Know Your Role
- The Mummy
Dreamcast
- Who Wants to Beat Up A Millionaire
- Max Steel
- Grandia II
Nintendo 64
- Pokemon Puzzle League
- Classic GI
Put on your pink leg warmers and get ready for a blast from the past. GI takes a look back at the laserdisc craze of the '80s. We even give you a strategy guide on the arcade blockbuster, Dragon's Lair. That's a heckuva deal, then!
Feature: The Laser Daze of the '80s
This Month in Gaming History: Vectrex
Greatest Game of All Time (readers pick): Streets of Rage 3 (GEN)
Classic Reviews
- Lunar Lander (ARC) 7
- Castle Wolfenstein (APPII) 9.25
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (A2600) 8
- Aztec (APPII) 9
Classic Codes
Sega CD
- Earthworm Jim Special Edition
Atari 2600
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Missle Command
- Bump 'N' Jump
32X
- Cosmic Carnage
- Spider-Man: Web of Fire
SNES
- Kid Klown In Crazy Chase
- NBA Give-N-Go
- Sink or Swim
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
Classic Strategy: Dragon's Lair (ARC)
- ETC
Sour grapes abound when the results of an Am I Hot Or Not experiment ruffle delicate feathers. We also check out the Princess Mononoke DVD, a really expensive Discman, and a joystick that looks like it's been taking steroids for six months.
- Website: www.amihotornot.com
- Creative Labs: Nomad Jukebox
- Miramax/Disney: Princess Mononoke DVD
- Mad Catz: Panther DC
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