Hooray!
Just so you know, I sent Vuefire the Apathic Red Virus, and Jerry the Shy Yellow virus to save Akemi. The yellow and red aren't random. Anyways, they saved her! Yippee! Now, you can stop sending Viral Speaks and E-Mails about it. (Oh, my!) -PAW-

Adrock: Don't worry, Vuefire and Jerry are tame. They don't make ice cream either.
Akemi: VUEFIRE BIT ME!  I think I have rabies..
Philip: Naw.. Vuefire was tasteing you.. he always does that when he's planning on... oh, no!
 

Important stuff you need to know.
In less than 10 days.. Dragon Warrior 1 & 2 will be out. I'm busy playing Lil' Monster and Blaster Master: Enemy Below to review them and my early impressions are that you should get either one of these. Lil' Monster is pretty creative. (Honest!) Blaster Master: Enemy Below is a great game. (Darn Sweet.) I fully reccommend you run out and get either of these titles. Oh, IGN had some "little known facts" about the GBA. Let me explain those in shorter paragraphs and more down to earth stuff.

1. The Game Boy Advanced normally plays old GBC/DMG (Game Boy Color/ Game Boy) games with a bordered screen. BUT, if you hold the L button as you turn it on; it will play the old games full-screen. See the -somewhat out-dated- GBA concepts special for an excellent graphic example. If you don't want to read that great article and set your mind spinning.. umm.. click HERE for a good example of what I'm talking about.
 

2. The power light glows GREEN when your batteries are good; RED when you need to change batteries. Got it? Green for GO, Red for STOP!
 

3. With a complicated trick, you can play Game Boy Advanced games in Link Play with only one copy of the game. This feature looks like it won't be used much. Oh, well.
 

4. The Game Boy Advanced will NOT turn on if you have no game in it. Can I get an "AMEN!" from those people who've accidentally left their Game Boy on without a cartridge before and discovered the batteries died. No more worries about it turning on in your pocket.
 

5.Snowflake updated as well!

6. Reviews was put under for tommorrow because of technical difficulty.

7. This awesome game may end up getting pushed into October. Hey... what a better month to release a game like Alone in the Dark. But, that's just speculation.

8.Viral Speak owns Boardwalk and Park Place with two hotels. And, you lucky person, you were on Shortline and rolled a four.

9. The latest issue of Famitsu 64 stated that Sega's in-house team. or rather, SONIC TEAM was working on a game for a third party device. Or in this case... Nintendo and it's Game Boy Advanced. Take that as you will. It's base rumour though.

Peace! -PAW-
 

Adrock: Another little known Game Boy Advance fact, is that it's much more powerful than a Wonderswan Color. Someone please tell Square this!
Jazz: Square hast sinnethed against the almighty Gameboy! REPENT! Only the sacred 2D rpgs will lead you to the light!
Akemi: I don't know about buying handhelds named after waterfowl...
Philip: Oh, I decided to help out.. I'm going to parade around with old articles. Here's a good one!
 

I wonder if Pikachu lights the Menorah? What religion is that thing anyways? I mean, Pikachu doesn't have the arms to cross himself. Pikachu also doesn't have the hair to be a Hare Krishna. And I'm pretty sure Pikachu would fall asleep halfway through Genesis. Maybe Pikachu is into Scientology? Naw.. that's not a religion anywhere but the USA. Maybe Pikachu is into Sub-Genius. I mean, he literally practices the Tao of Slack. *snickers*

It's raining reviews!
Oh, yeah! LOTS of new reader reviews. Dragon Dance, Asteroids, Warlocked, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, Blaster Master: Enemy Below, all good. Oh, a note to Pikamom: I heard you're getting Great Greed soon! Great choice! That's one of the best old style RPGs. I consider it one of the best things Namco has put out. (And since they put out Pac-Man, Tekken, and Ridge Racer... that's saying a lot.) Click on the dancing Cukeman to check it out! -PAW-

Jazz: But not too hard.
Philip: Although, Cukeman likes rough clicks.
Akemi: Wowie-Kerplowie, Pikamom is SPECIAL!  *grins*

Once more into the bleach!
It gets you tidy. It brings out the sparkles and destroys tough stains! It's Viral Speak! -PAW-
 

Jazz: And part of this complete breakfast.
Philip: Now Injected with Vitamins and Yum!
Akemi: Is there a toy in the bottom of the box?

Sign this.
It's old, dead news to other people; but still sign this. Go on. If you haven't.. I hope you can't sleep until you've signed it. If you didn't sign it yet. You will miss out on a good thing. You deserve to sign it. It deserves your signiture. -PAW-
 

Sega flips the Peter.
I know this is a Game Boy site; but I would like to shout out to Sega, right now. Of all the companies that start with S (SNK, Sony, and Square); Sega is the best. This Wednesday, Peter Moore of Sega of America will appear before Congress to say that video game makers do NOT intentionally market violent games to children. Peter Moore is a brave person. I truly respect him. Bernie Stolar would never do this. Neither would any one at Sony. I think Peter Main probably wouldn't know what to say. But Peter Moore will be in Washington tommorrow to defend YOU. I fully support him in his mission. On a minor note; there was an.. article in Famitsu 64 that mentions a recent rumor around Japan and Developers that Sonic Team is working on a Game Boy Advanced game. Considering the splits in the team lately, and the up-coming September 22nd announcements that are pending.. we shall see.. we shall see. Cross your fingers and hope for the Fastest Thing Alive. -PAW-

Jazz: Oh please. Just give the hedgehog a gun.
Philip: That would be cool.. "Eat LEAD, Eggman!" Sega is no stranger to violence though.. the original Sonic the Hedgehog series was one of the most violent cartoons of it's time. Right under Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the time. One of the Top Five.
 

Props!
Poor Jeff.. oh, a shout out to Star64's Matthew Durrant. I probably wouldn't have opened it; but thankfully, I got your e-mail and I didn't open that e-mail. So therefore; I think you should get a link right here. -PAW-

Philip: And for more behind the scenes bits.. Jeff.. I'm wrestleing with that thing.. expect it to go this Weekend. And say hello to Stephanie and Jim for me; if you see them. And for the readers.. it isn't all fun and happy behind the scenes. It's hard work. Especially since I've got to weed through nearly hundreds of Viral Speak submissions a day and I don't use faceless CGI! I love you people. You read dmgice.. even when we go through uneventful times. You have no idea how awesome you people are and I'm glad you enjoy the site. A little surprised; but glad. ^_^
 

Listen up!
Are you paying attention? Good. Tonight is a special update. The update is combined with Wednesday's update. Why? Because. I felt like it! Actually, I was working on the reviews and Viral Speak and ran late! So, you'll see new reviews, Snowflake, and Viral Speak pop up on Wednesday.. anytime during the day on Wednesday! Better keep checking back! Oh, I decided to make something quite nifty! Look! A highlights drop box is below. Most everyone should be able to see it. It is good. Anyways, I was working on this nifty highlight box; so I'll get you the most awesome content at your fingertips. I'll also switch stuff daily. For example. M2M.. we were one of the FIRST news places to interview that great Musical Girl Duet. And I think you should read that interview.. it's good! It's also in the box. Another awesome bit is that it's updated every day so you don't miss out on it and stuff. Write to Viral Speak if you think I should also highlight awesome Viral Speak issues in the Highlight Box! -PAW-

Philip: I know.. lazy Philip bad! Oh, sign this!

It's raining reviews!
Macross 7 Magic Color Cards!
A long time ago. Reviews roamed the planet. Here are two reader reviews that have been unleashed! Although.. they are for a game and a device; you might never actually see! They're Import Reviews! Niftyous! Yeah! Oh, yeah! Click the Angel Cukeman. -PAW-

Adrock: Our reviews are medina rope. We get respect. We don't deserve all this fan affection but we love it. Who would have thought we would make it to 800? We're just on one big harmony joy busride.
Jazz: Kinda like edible underwear.
Ice Blue who is scared to death by these guys: Exactly...
Philip: What flavor?

Young. Vivacious. Edible.
Those are the qualities of a good Viral Speak. Just add some Chemical X on the way out. -PAW-

Adrock: Sugar and spice and everything nice. That's us alright. Except for Philip. He's evil.
Jazz: Eh, who isn't.
Ice Blue: Umm... Jerry isn't evil...
Philip: I'm selling EveryFlavor Underwear.. any buyers?

That portable portable site.
We've got this bad habit of setting standards. hmm... that sounds like good 'company mission statement'. Anyway, if you've been in #Gameboy the past few days, you've probably hear the buzz about our little (no pun intended) Avantgo channel. I.E. - DMG Ice, on your handheld computer. I've finally made it publicly available, and will update with the main site from this day on. Tap... er... I mean, click the Palm to see what the deal is. -JPC-

Sign this.
It's old, dead news to other people; but still sign this. Go on. If you haven't.. I hope you can't sleep until you've signed it. If you didn't sign it yet. You will miss out on a good thing. You deserve to sign it. It deserves your signiture. -PAW-

Recap it!
Today was a phenomonal week. Amazing. Just.. amazing.

1. We launched "DMG Ice: Mobile Edition". A way to take some of our content with you on the go and a way to deliver exclusive content to owners of portable AvantGo capable products. Click HERE to view details on this new thing.

2. Mark your calanders! November is going to be a month to buy. I mean, Donkey Kong Country early on in that month; and Capcom's Offering. Capcom will place it's offering to us on Novemr 30th. The offering consists of Mega Man Xtreme, Dragon's Lair, and Metal Walker. That's an Action Game, an RPG, and an FMV game. Dragon's Lair is the first and only game it's class for the Game Boy Color. It will be quite interesting to see the FMV Laser Disc Classic on the GBC.

3. Like Reviews? Oh, I know you do! Check back later this weekend for some tasty reviews, and *maybe* a sweet update to Area DMG.
 

4.Snowflake updated! With a burst of color added to an old favorite. My applause to Josh Nickerson, and HBomb.
 

5. Want some news? Okay. I'll preach to the choir now. Members of the company working with Pinobee for Game Boy Advanced are former members of Sonic Team. At Sega's "Anti-ECTS" event on the 22nd; we may(or may not) see the progress on Sonic Team's rumoured Game Boy Advanced Sonic game. And for those longing for Square. Think for a moment. Remember Brownie Brown? That ex-Square employee Nintendo second party development team? They aren't the only members of Square teams that have defected to Nintendo. With Square's current stock woes in Japan, a number of employees are rumoured to be defecting soon. Not just to Brownie Brown, and *ouch* Enix. But also to Media Factory, and Game Freak. Quite interesting.
 

6. Philip tries to stay funny and stay out of ranting today in Viral Speak. Will he prevail? Or will the Sock Monkey on his shoulder persuade him to rant? Stay GOOD, Philip! Stay GOOD! But, alas he can't! Philip has a cold and is too grumpy! So.. Viral Speak will also arrive later; when I'm feeling better and not like a rabid wolverine. I would however like to apologize to anyone who has been offended this week. Now I will go tend to my olympics.. umm.. cold.

7. We also broke 800 reviews! Just less than 200 away from 1,000. I would like to say that. Our readers are the greatest readers ever. They're amazingly special. I was snooping around the UBB the other day.. and well.. you people are incredible. I mean it, really. How many times have some of you posted in there? I mean.. in the 1000! Pat yourselves on the back and get a cookie from the fridge. And for all of you who  debate with me in Viral Speak and give criticism about the site. I admire you too. 800 reviews, thousands of posts. You're darn cool. I mean.. wow. Look in the mirror, point to yourself and say "I'm so cool. I'm Sofa King Cool!". Or rather.. don't do that around siblings or parents.. might get in trouble.

And that's it for now! Check back soon for more! -PAW-

Ice Blue: I'll mark my calender for no good reason... (I'm broke)
Philip: This week was actually TOO busy...
 

That portable portable site.
We've got this bad habit of setting standards. hmm... that sounds like good 'company mission statement'. Anyway, if you've been in #Gameboy the past few days, you've probably hear the buzz about our little (no pun intended) Avantgo channel. I.E. - DMG Ice, on your handheld computer. I've finally made it publicly available, and will update with the main site from this day on. Tap... er... I mean, click the Palm to see what the deal is. -JPC-

Sign this.
It's old, dead news to other people; but still sign this. Go on. If you haven't.. I hope you can't sleep until you've signed it. If you didn't sign it yet. You will miss out on a good thing. You deserve to sign it. It deserves your signiture. -PAW-

Oh, yeah!
New reviews. Three new reviews. Three new Reader reviews! Good! Click here! -PAW-

Jazz: Woooooooo  Doggy.
Philip: Who let the dogs out?
 

Pro Job.
Song Pro just released a new Press Release. While It think it's a little.. umm.. low. Here it is! Click the Napster Cukeman. -PAW-

It's cold.
It's very cold. So cold.. it's The Snowflake. It updated. It's good. Clicky HERE. -PAW-

Akemi (Who wonders how many will get this reference): I said BRR... it's cold in here... there must be the snowflake in the atmosphere...
Philip gets it, he thinks.
 

Rant Free VS!
Extra! Extra! Rant Free Viral Speak! Well, sort of. Click HERE! -PAW-

Jazz: Well, I guess anything's possible.
Akemi: Now with 30% less Evil Philip!
Philip: He he he...
 

That portable portable site.
We've got this bad habit of setting standards. hmm... that sounds like good 'company mission statement'. Anyway, if you've been in #Gameboy the past few days, you've probably hear the buzz about our little (no pun intended) Avantgo channel. I.E. - DMG Ice, on your handheld computer. I've finally made it publicly available, and will update with the main site from this day on. Tap... er... I mean, click the Palm to see what the deal is. -JPC-

Sign this.
It's old, dead news to other people; but still sign this. Go on. If you haven't.. I hope you can't sleep until you've signed it. If you didn't sign it yet. You will miss out on a good thing. You deserve to sign it. It deserves your signiture. -PAW-

Love is Expensive and Free
Yeah, that's right. Album references and some expensive free love in the reviews! Philip shows off his BIG, HUMUNGOUS, ENORMOUS Monster. Or rather reviews it. Go see Philip's Monster. Click on the Napster Cukeman who loves free stuff and isn't Philip's Monster to see Philip's Monster. -PAW-

Jazz: My love, on the other hand, will cost you quite a hefty fee.
Philip: So save your lunch money!
 

Dark Street
It's time for some news! Dragon Warrior 1 & 2 should be on it's way to ruin your social life as you read this. Praise be to Enix for their immaculate RPG. Oh, some wild rumours..

Magic Box had this rumour. "- RUMOR: Sega and Nintendo of Japan are teaming up to create a dream team RPG for both Dreamcast and GameCube, tentatively called Sega and Nintendo: The Cosmo Cube (Dreamcast version) and Nintendo and Sega: Dream Come True (GameCube version). The two games will feature popular characters from their flagship characters, including Sonic, Nights, Virtua Fighter Kids, and Virtual ON robots (super deformed), a brand new character named Ages from the Sega side. The Nintendo side will include Mario, Donkey Kong, Pokemons (Pikachu and friends), Zelda and an original character named Odnetnin. The Dreamcast version is planned for a 2001 summer release, and the GameCube version is planned for a winter 2001 release. An official announcement will be made in November."

That's a direct quote.. I think it's odd. Oh, well. -PAW-

Jazz: No Bandicoots allowed.
Philip: Unless they're on the barbeque.
 

Whatever gets you on
Viral Speak is back and good to the last blow... err.. drop. -PAW-
Jazz watches a commercial of a guy being woken up by the smell of Viral Speak.
Philip: Smells like Clovers.
 

That portable portable site.
We've got this bad habit of setting standards. hmm... that sounds like good 'company mission statement'. Anyway, if you've been in #Gameboy the past few days, you've probably hear the buzz about our little (no pun intended) Avantgo channel. I.E. - DMG Ice, on your handheld computer. I've finally made it publicly available, and will update with the main site from this day on. Tap... er... I mean, click the Palm to see what the deal is. -JPC-

I like Wigglytuff more than Jigglypuff..

Bad news?
Alone in the Dark got pushed back to January 3rd, 2001. That's sad; but it's okay. I mean, the first screenshots hit last month. There's already too much going on this Fall/Winter to be arsed with buying another fantastic Game Boy game! I mean, this Christmas alone will see Legend of Zelda: Acorn of the Mysterious whatever, Donkey Kong Country (Rare's apology for Perfect Dark GBC), Mega Man Xtreme, Metal walker, Pokemon 2, Kirby's Tilt N' Tumble, Bust A Move, Dragon Warrior 1 & 2 (Which apparently ships this Thursday, not Tuesday. Yippee!), Cannon Fodder, Dakitana Adventure (I liked it. 300% better than the PC version), TOCA Grand Prix (Any racing game where you can knock down orange cones and leave mud trails is cool.), and more. Let's not forget what's already out too. If you don't have them already, Monster Rancher Battle Card, Lil' Monster, Blaster Master: Enemy Below, and Wacky Races are very good. Think of it this way, the extra time will be used to make it better. Did I also mention that early 2001 is going to be sweet? Lufia: Ruins Chaser, Alone in the Dark, Star Ocean: Blue Sphere (Amen!), we may even see Card Hero announced for the USA. And when Game Boy Advanced hits, you'll still see excellent Game Boy Color titles released. I mean, seriously, the list of awesome games that need to come out before the GBC is done include Dragon Warrior 3, the second Legend of Zelda game thingy, Mythri better come out (You signed that petition yet? I want to be able to buy that game in stores and give a review.), Survival Kids 2, Crusaders of Might and Magic, and more. Peace! -PAW-

Squishy: HAPPY!
Sock Monkey sits there silently thinking Sock Monkey thoughts.
 

Excess is good.
Pokemongold.com, Pokemonsilver.com. What do they have in common? Their up! Go visit and balk in horror at the stupid names they have! If you pre-ordered, check your PIN number! Oh, I won some pokemerchandise. So, it's all good. -PAW-

Jazz searches for the credit cards he stole from Philip.
Philip searches for a gun.
 

Good.
I was worried this would be all news tonight; but (HAPPY!) there are three new reader reviews. Pikamom got Great Greed, and JayGee1 flashes us all while breaking in some codes. Or something like that. Anyways, click Connected to the Matrix Cukeman to see the reviews! -PAW-

Jazz: He's the one.
Philip: Yes. There is no Sony.
 

Last; but not least...
Viral Speak is evil. Like an evil midget or something. Evil. -PAW-

Philip: Scary no da!
 

That portable portable site.
We've got this bad habit of setting standards. hmm... that sounds like good 'company mission statement'. Anyway, if you've been in #Gameboy the past few days, you've probably hear the buzz about our little (no pun intended) Avantgo channel. I.E. - DMG Ice, on your handheld computer. I've finally made it publicly available, and will update with the main site from this day on. Tap... er... I mean, click the Palm to see what the deal is. -JPC-

& dmgice.com presents:
Pokemon Gun Safety.
(A story for the Children!)
By Philip Wesley 2000 (Picture novel coming soon!)

It was a happy day in Pokemonland. Then Pikachu found a gun laying around. Pikachu did not know that the gun was not a toy. Pikachu accidentally shot Togepi. Togepi bled and bled. The grass in Pokemonland got so dirty! Pikachu was sad. Ash was sad. Prof. Oak was sad. Misty was sad. Tracey was arroused*. Brock was sad; but got to meet a cute mortician. Togepi was saddest of all; because Togepi went to Hell. The moral is do not leave guns laying around in Pokemonland or in your own home for that matter. The more you know...
THE END

*Super Mario Therapy 2 reference. Read it here.