_{Cover of the March 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine}

The Official Sega Saturn Magazine in the U.K. was relatively short lived but then so was the system. It was however, a beautiful magazine. It's definitely something that I think every Saturn owner would have wanted. The March 1998 issue includes:

Features

• Grandia - A detailed look at the massive RPG Grandia. This article takes you through the authors experience with this game so far.


• Saturn Bomberman: Fight! - A look at this pretty good update of the classic Bomberman. Unfortunately, U.K. residents were forced to import this one if they wanted it.


• Panzer Dragoon Saga - Presented here as "one of the greatest Saturn game ever". But it is a quest emphasizing flying on dragons after all.


• Sega Rally 2 - An in-depth preview of this upcoming Sega racing game.

_{Table of Contents from the March 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine}

Previews

• DJ Wars - Basically a DJ simulator in which you compete with other DJs.


• Shining Force 3 - While the Final Fantasy series may have been taking most of the spotlight, the Shining Force series was excellent and even better depending on your personal preferences.


• Real Bout Fatal Fury Special - SNK made some of the best 2D fighters around and this is a great one for the Saturn.

Reviews

• Winter Heat - This game features several winter sporting events including cross country skiing, bobsledding, ski jump and more. If you liked the old Winter Games series then you might like this one.


• NHL Hockey '98 - Unfortunately, this conversion for the Saturn is probably the worst. The PC and PlayStation versions were significantly better. Probably more a reflection of a rushed conversion than the Saturn's capabilities.

_{Table of Contents from the March 1998 issue of The Official Sega Saturn Magazine (continued)}

Regulars

• News - Rumors of new Sega hardware in 1999 (this would become the Dreamcast); new game releases coming for the Saturn include Gun Griffon 2, Ninpen Manmaru, World League Soccer '98, NBA '98, NHL All-Star Hockey '98, Vampire Savior, D&D Collection, King of Fighters '97, and more.


• Virtua Writer - Letters from readers about Street Fighter vs. Teletubbies, the demise of Saturn Power magazine, Sega advertising, Marvel Super Heroes, FIFA '98, Tomb Raider, and more.


• Q+A - Questions answered about buying import games, definitions of various computer terms, Grandia release, Resident Evil 2, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, and more.

Playing Tips

• Small Tips - Tips and codes for Steep Slope Sliders, Duke Nukem, Command & Conquer, and Mech Warrior 2. Plus a Q&A regarding NTSC/PAL (50/60Hz) switches for the Saturn.


• Croc: Legends of Gobbos - Part 1 of a strategy guide for Croc that covers levels 1-1 through 1-6 plus boss level 2 and secret levels.


• Mortal Kombat Trilogy - A Fatality Guide for Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

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