Overview

Full Name: 3DO Alive(KR) Jan 1996
Issue January 1996
Date January 1996
Region: KR
Barcode: Supplement
Cover Disc No
Notes: Supplement of GameChamp

News

3DO Alive World Cup Finals - Article about 3DO esports! It was a FIFA tournament held on the 5th November at the weightlifting stadium at Jamsil Olympic Park, it was hosted by LG Electronics, Hankook Ilbo and Ilgan Sports. About 2,000 players took part. The tournament was hosted by a Lee Sang-Woon and Heo Nam-Jin, entertainment was provided with people doing tricks with footballs. The tournament until the last 16 was run on golden goal. With the remainder matches being 2 mins each way. The winners were given an all expenses trip to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. There were prizes given via a lottery and quiz, and all participants were given a tshirt. Also, 3DO consoles and games were sold at a 45% discount on the day. (Page 4)
Fun and Games - Article about how the educational title will be released and the mini games that are on the disc, it will be sold for 49,000 Won. Also mentions that Strahl, Icebreaker and Mist are all rumoured to be released on the 10th Dec as well as educational titles Putt Putts Parade, Putt Putt Goes to the Moon and Fatty Bears Birthday Surprise (Page 4)
Education System Using Networked 3DO - How Panasonic and TG Information Networks developed a networked CAI system. Its a network that connects students machines with a teachers. The software to use this is called “Learning for Independent Firefighting Activities.” This software was used for personnel training at the Disaster Prevention Education Center in Japan, and it is made so that you can learn the know-how of firefighting activities in an easy-to-understand way through videos and quizzes. (Page 4)
Hand in hand with the Japanese Defense Agency and 3DO - Article about The Japanese Defense Agency has created the 3DO Soft "Self-Defense World" with the intention of informing the organization operations and activities of all self-Defense forces on land, sea, and air. Because it consists of a quiz and a game format, it was created so that you can know about the self-defense force for fun This software will be installed in SDF bases and garrisons all over Japan, along with 3DO, because it is non-for-sale and is designed for events. (Page 4)
Matsushita Holo Show on the M2 Stage - Article about how Panasonic have brought the rights to the M2 technology, other companies can still licence it but all royalties will go to Panasonic rather than 3DO. It also mentions how Sega have pulled out to licence the 3DO, and it will be released in the middle of 1996. There is a picture of a M2 demonstration at the Electronics Show in Tokyo in October 1995 (Page 5)
M2 Expectations - Article doing a poll on what type of game they would like to see on the M2, Results were: 1. 3D Fighting Game 2. Animne Game 3. RPG 4. Racing Game 5. Movie Tie in.....There is a 3D basic fighter picture, but this states it isnt an M2 image just for illustration (Page 5)
First Release of M2 Control Pad - 3 pictures of Goldstar's M2 Control pad, its can twist and has 6 buttons (Page 5)
Armageddon Release - Article on how Armageddon (An anime made by Lee Hyun-se) will be released on the 3DO in March 96 in Korea, but it will also be exported to the US, Europe and Japan (Page 11)

Features

Interview M2 Design Team - The design of the M2 (And all gaming related products) is run by LG's Hi-Media Design Team, there is a picture of the LG M2 Machine that the dedicated team of 3 (Byun Hee-yeon (은 변희연), Park Seung-joo (박승주씨), and Lim Jae-hyung ( 임재형씨 )) were working on. It states it takes a month to design the console with another 2 months to debug it to create a complete model. Mr Lim was in charge of the design of the M2 himself (Which is is quoted he wanted a masculine and instrumental atmosphere with the shape of the universves. The picture isnt the final LG M2 model but was the last one they showed publically. (Page 6)
LG Joysticks - Picture of 5 Joysticks designed by the Hi-Media Design team, it doesn't state though if they are for the 3DO or M2 (Page 6)
Alive 2 Release - Article about the LG Alive 2 upcoming release, and how its a cheaper model than the original Alive 1 and people have been hesitate to buy the next generation due to the price point, it has a comparison chart between the 2 machines, but seems to be missing info (Such as Alive 2 being able to play Music CD's etc) (Page 6)

Division	3DO Alive 1	3DO Alive 2
Power Method	General Linear Type	SMPS
CPU	32bit RISC Chip (ARM 60)	32bit RISC Chip (ARM 60)
Core Chip	Madam & CL10	Anvil
Memory	3MB	3MB
CD Rom	2x (Sanyo MECHA)	2x (LG MECHA)
Storage Method	Tray Loading	Fliptop
Functions	3DO CD, Music CD, CD-G, Photo CD, V-CD (With Expansion)	3DO CD
Video Output	NTSC, AV RCA Out (V, AR, AL), S-Video, RF	NTSC, Pal, AV RCA Out (V, AR, AL), RF
Storage Manager	No	Yes

3DO Wonkwang University Plaza - Article about a new 3DO plaza being setup at Korea's Wonkwang University, mentions how there is no smoking, a discounted store and a VCD Rental service. The pictures shown show units that are shaped like Arcade units, and the shop seems to contain imported titles (GunGame is on show) (Page 7)
3DO Busan University Plaza - Article about another new 3DO plaza at a University, this time in Busan, very similar set up with branded Goldstar style arcade cabinets, mentions as well that being in the Busan district that game developers can show off their new games (Page 7)
Quiz Competition - Competition were users have to answer two sets of questions, first on Icebreaker and the second on Policenauts, winners get a console, game, wall clock and tshirt (Page 14)
Kenji Iino - Small article regarding the Japanese developer, not much information, he does state that he wants to be moving towards a network sharing information but that will be in about 10 years time (Page 16)
Dr Alive - Feature where readers can write in, One reader writes in about Shockwave being stuck on Level 5, the other states he wants to buy a 3DO but its too expensive, the magazine writes back that its the best time, they just had a 45% discount at the esports competition, there was also a discount to celebrate 1,000 members of its 3DO Club, but he could play at one of the 3DO Plaza's and even rent software and hardware (Page 15)

Preview

Game Title	Publisher	Type	Release Date	Price
NOB-Neo Organic Bioform	Sanyo	Simulation	Nov 95	¥6,800
Battlesport	Studio 3DO	Action	Nov 95	$59.95
Sword & Sorcery	Microcabin	RPG	Feb 96	¥6,800
Defcon 5	Millennium Interactive	RPG	?	?
Dragon Lore	Octagon Entertainment	Adventure	TBA	TBA
Prowler	Origin System	Action	TBA	TBA

Battle Blues - Full page preview of the upcoming game (Feb 96), article mentions about the developer participated in the 3DO University. Article also includes little snippets and cool hand drawn picture of each of the characters (Page 12)

3DO Live Launch

Full page of small square boxes of titles that are out in Korea, also shows the price:

Game Title	Publisher	Type	Price	Notes
Icebreaker	Panasonic	Puzzle	59,000 KRW
Strahl	Media Entertainment	Advisor	64,000 KRW
Myst	Panasonic	Adventure	69,000 KRW
Putt-Putt Joins the Parade	Humongous Entertainment	Educational	49,000 KRW
Fatty Bears Birthday Surprise	Humongous Entertainment	Educational	49,000 KRW
Gex	Crystal Dynamics	Action	59,000 KRW
Daedalus Encounter	Mechadeus	Adventure	99,000 KRW
The Horde	Crystal Dynamics	Simulation	79,000 KRW
Slam N Jam 95	Crystal Dynamics	Sport	65,000 KRW
Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon	Humongous Entertainment	Educational	49,000 KRW
Super Street Fighter II Turbo	Capcom	Fighting Action	99,000 KRW
Shock Wave	Electronic Arts	Shooting	99,000 KRW
VR Stalker	Morpheus Interactive	Simulation	59,000 KRW
FIFA	Electronic Arts	Sports	89,000 KRW
Fun n Games	Williams Entertainment	Educational	49,000 KRW
Guardian War	Panasonic	Action	79,000 KRW
Starblade	Panasonic	Shooting	79,000 KRW
Space Shuttle	Mindscape	Simulation	59,000 KRW
TE Soft-Pebble Beach Golf Links	Panasonic	Sports	89,000 KRW
Fatty Bears Fun Pack	Humongous Entertainment	Educational	49,000 KRW
Dragons Lair	Readysoft	Action	59,000 KRW
Star Control II	Crystal Dynamics	Shooting	99,000 KRW
Burning Soldier	Panasonic	Shooting	79,000 KRW
The Need for Speed	Electronic Arts	Racing	69,000 KRW
Putt-Putts Fun Pack	Humongous Entertainment	Educational	49,000 KRW
Escape from Monster Manor	Electronic Arts	Action	79,000 KRW
Super Wing Commander	Electronic Arts	Shooting	79,000 KRW
Total Eclipse	Crystal Dynamics	Shooting	79,000 KRW
Off-World Interceptor	Crystal Dynamics	Racing Battle	69,000 KRW
Life Stage-Virtual House	Panasonic	Simulation	79,000 KRW
Slayer	Strategic Simulations, Inc	N/A	N/A	Mentioned in the "Other" tiles section
PaTaank	PF Magic	N/A	N/A	Mentioned in the "Other" tiles section
Crash n Burn	Crystal Dynamics	N/A	N/A	Mentioned in the "Other" tiles section
Mega Race	Mindscape	N/A	N/A	Mentioned in the "Other" tiles section
Gridders	Tetragon	N/A	N/A	Mentioned in the "Other" tiles section
Goldie The Dinosaur	Goldstar(LG)	N/A	N/A	Mentioned in the "Other" tiles section

Coming Soon

Korea

Game Title	Publisher	Type	Release Date	Price
BC Racers	Goldstar(LG)	Sports	Mid Dec	?
Primal Rage	Goldstar(LG)	Action	Mid Dec	?
Virtuoso	Data East	Adventure	Mid Dec	?
Immercenary	Electronic Arts	???	Mid Dec	?
Creature Shock	Virgin Interactive	Action	Mid Dec	?
Captain Quazar	Studio 3DO	Action	Late Dec	?

Japan

Game Title	Publisher	Type	Release Date	Price
Doom	Electronic Arts	Shooting	Dec 15	Unknown
Pro Virtual Baseball Stadium	Electronic Arts	Sports	Dec 15	Unknown
AutoBahn Tokio	Panasonic	Sports	Dec	¥6,800
Short Warp	Warp	Variety	Dec	¥2,800
The Tower	OpenBook Co Ltd	Simulation	Dec	¥6,800
Housekeeper	Hummingbird Software	Action	Dec	¥8,800
Princess Maker 2	Microcabin	Simulation	Dec	¥7,800
Royal Pro Wrestling	Natsume	Sports	Dec	Unknown

Charts

Top Charts Korea

1 FIFA/Electronic Arts
2 Daedalus Encounter(KR)|Daedalus Encounter/Mechadeus
3 Gex/Crystal Dynamics
4 Slam and Jam/Crystal Dynamics

Top Charts Japan

1 Sword and Sorcery/MicroCabin
2 Policenauts/Konami
3 F1GP/Pony Canyon
4 Theme Park/Electronic Arts
5 Alone in the Dark 2/Electronic Arts

Tips

Policenauts Pilot Disc - Page 13
Theme Park- Page 13
Gex - Page 13
D - Page 13

Other Media

Tokimeki Memorial Music CD - Small article on a Konami music CD being available for ¥2,800 (Page 11)
Uinbis Biosibima Club 3 Exciting Edition Music CD - Another Konami Music CD this time for ¥3,500 (Page 11)
King of Fighters Music CD - Small article on the KoF music CD for ¥2,500 (Page 11)
Street Fighter 2 Music CD - Small article about a music CD on the Street Fighter 2 Animated Series for ¥2,500 (Page 11)
Riglord Saga Music CD - Small article on the music CD for ¥2,800 (Page 11)
Heros Ambition Photo CD - Looks like an interacctive Photo CD ¥4,800 (Page 11)

Adverts

Publishers

Daedalus Encounter - Full page ad of the game, there are also 3 small screen shots of "Games expected to be released in November", this includes Strahl, Fun and Games and Myst. There is also a competition where the entree needs to put on a postcard what was the message delivered to Casey by the Blue Alien, 100 winners will win a copy of a came of their choice (Page 16)