The homebrew community over the years has had its fair share of fun and site wars including PS2 Newz vs PS2 Ownz and Tehskeen Vs MaX-console, DCEmu vs QJ and DCEmulation vs Consolevision all quite vocal on all sides and from a neutral standpoint rather funny i suppose.

But now the homebrew scene enters a new era with one site split down the middle with a battle between DCEmulation.Org (The Admins, Staff and Coders) vs DCEmulation.Com (Webmaster and Various Members)

The battle may be on the Dreamcast Communitys turf but its interesting to all homebrew fans to see how things progress.

On one side you have the webmaster who created DCEmulation and although used some rather shady tactics ie naughty roms, fake News did actually create a very good Dreamcast Site and Community which at its time was one of the very best anywhere with so many great staff and coders, sadly most have moved on now. Now for the Negative about the Webmaster, for years and thats at least 3 years he has had little to no time spent on DCEmulation and thats where the breakaway group came in, the group of admins, staff and coders have worked on the site for the last 3 years rebuilding it all.

There are rights and wrongs on both sides and to be honest if your not going to work on a site then maybe you should pass the site over to others, i myself did this with DCEvolution and i knew it was in better hands than i could manage at that time. A good webmaster will do that but on the other hand the webmaster created the site and the final word lies with him.

Now this brings me to the present day last week the database and site were moved to a new domain ie DCEmulation.Org and the old site on .com deleted but 007 Cheater responded by reinstalling the database and the site at DCEmulation.Com.

At this time you have 2 sides both who are very strong in their beliefs, i do not know the legalities of it all but it makes for one of the most interesting site wars for a long time, will either side prevail, that i dont know, myself i favour the breakaway .org folks because they have the scenes interest at heart but was it a good idea to move the forum database/site without asking, im sure it wasnt.

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DCEmulation.org - Official Statement

About dcemulation.com

DCEmulation.com is now DCEmulation.org

I must stress to all that DCEmu UK has nothing to do with any of the actions going off at DCEmulation but some of our staff are staff there so its very much of interest to us here and the Worldwide Homebrew Community at large.

I am happy for anyone to discuss the merits from both sides of the argument and hopefully the issue can be resolved as quick as possible. ...

darc posted a public statement at http://dcemulation.org

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Unprecedented unit and faction customization give players the ability to change units and research in the middle of combat to overcome any challenge
Unique multiplayer achievements that improve players' online avatars
Unique multiplayer game modes
Environmental destruction and manipulation in a persistent world
Dual-layered gameplay featuring intense tactical battles and a strategic global mode where players manage resources, consolidate territories, and maneuver armies
Real-world, modern-day environments
Three unique factions with different play styles and abilities
Special hero units with unique abilities
Massive-scale units that dwarf conventional RTS units
On-demand UI that doesn't clutter your view of the battle
Developed by Petroglyph, makers of Star Wars: Empire at War.

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Universe at War: Earth Assault is the next sci-fi real-time strategy game from Petroglyph, the award-winning studio comprised of team members that developed the original Command & Conquer and C&C: Red Alert. The latest strategy game from these RTS pioneers features unprecedented levels of customization and an epic storyline set on near-future Earth.

Powerful forces from across the universe have brought war to our planet. In Universe at War, you take command of several unique factions with awesome powers and spectacular units. Control massive-scale alien war machines that are fully customizable. With "Tactical Dynamics," Universe at War's on-the-fly customization system, you can dynamically swap out weaponry, rework your tech tree, and retrain units in the middle of combat to thwart your foe and seize the advantage.

Universe at War features large-scale environmental destruction in a persistent world - level a city and when you come back, the area will still be a smoking ruin. Here, though, the environments you fight for are close to home, as you wage war across familiar Earth cities and landmarks.

Universe at War also introduces numerous innovative new multiplayer features inspired by today's top MMOs and competitive online games, giving players achievements, rewards, and medals in a balanced environment with intelligent matchmaking.

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NeoAngelique breaks off from the original Angelique series by introducing RPG elements into this dating game classic. The stage is set in Arcardia, an Utopian world modeled after medieval Europe. However, this world is under siege by monsters called Thanatos and because of them, people live in fear.

Angelique, the heroine (the player character) is a normal girl studying in the Melrose academy for girls. Her parents were killed by the Thanatos when she was young, but instead of falling into despair, she strives to help all people in need. And on one fateful day, she is informed that she has the power to defeat Thanatos with the help from a cast of charming men. Fight Thanatos, save the world and develop relationships with the charismatic cast the game promises hours of fun and heart felt scenes to make you swoon.

In this version, even the previously silent scenes are acted out by a star studded cast of seiyuu to provide you with the most realistic dating simulation experience. The game is powered up by adding more original events and illustrations. After fulfilling certain conditions, you gain access to some hidden stills, all these additions make the engaging plots even more dramatic.

Koei's Neo Angelique Full Voice for PlayStation2™ is in stock today, shipping as NTSC J encoded Japanese version for US$ 39.90 only.

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In 1931, Winston Churchill was hit by a taxi in New York. In the real world, he survived, and went on to rally the British people to fight the Nazi threat. But what if he hadn’t?

It’s from this premise that Fall Of Liberty takes it’s theme - without Churchill’s leadership, Europe and the United Kingdom have fallen to Hitler’s forces. By 1951, using crushing technical superiority, the United States is invaded and defeated by the Third Reich.

With this setting, Fall Of Liberty will be an FPS experience like no other; a game that’s both a World War 2 FPS and something different. Fighting not as a soldier, but a resistance fighter in a United States of America that’s under the rule of a foreign power.

Exclusive to next-generation platforms and PC, Fall Of Liberty breathes new life into the FPS genre.

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The bargain of the week is New Super Mario Bros. 300 Pieces Jigsaw Puzzle - 002. This colorful jigsaw puzzle set is suitable for all beginners and children older than three. Because the pieces are large they are not only easy to put together, but there is less risk in losing a piece.

Although the pack consists of 300 pieces alone, the finished product is as large as a standard 500 pieces puzzle. As seen in the above picture, the jigsaw puzzle charts out Mario's closest friends and foes along with their names, glue the finished product together and hang it onto a wall to make a lovely poster. This pack is now sold at a discounted price of US$ 5.99 only and the maximum purchase is limited to 5 units per customer.

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Welcome to this week's toys update. Check out the wonderful collectibles we just got in stock and all the new products made available for preorder.

As toys, especially collectible ones, are produced in limited numbers and are often sold out prior to the actual release date, we strongly recommend to preorder the figures of your desire as early as possible.

The bargain of the week is New Super Mario Bros. 300 Pieces Jigsaw Puzzle - 002. This colorful jigsaw puzzle set is suitable for all beginners and children older than three. Because the pieces are large they are not only easy to put together, but there is less risk in losing a piece.

Although the pack consists of 300 pieces alone, the finished product is as large as a standard 500 pieces puzzle. As seen in the above picture, the jigsaw puzzle charts out Mario's closest friends and foes along with their names, glue the finished product together and hang it onto a wall to make a lovely poster. This pack is now sold at a discounted price of US$ 5.99 only and the maximum purchase is limited to 5 units per customer.

Cool products that came in this week include One Piece Chara Fortune Non Scale Pre-Painted Mini Mascot key chain that allows you to tell your fortune with it. Together with the cute super deformed mascots, the pack comes with a slip, printed with the show's many motif's as well as advice of the day from the characters. Follow their advice and every day is a happy day.

While the one piece mascots are adorably deformed, Cool Girl Appleseed 2 EX Machina 1/6 Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Deuman Knute in CG is made with great care such that her proportions and weightings are as life-like as possible. Figures from the Cool Girl series are known for their flexibility as well as sexiness. Deuman is carefully structured with joints that allows her to balance herself on the most acrobatic of postures.

Music Label Transformers G1 Convoy iPod Speaker with Dock is another cool product that just came in this week. The body of the truck transforms into an ipod stand and speakers while the head of the truck turns into a robot. The new colors on the robot and designs on the speakers makes the gadget more fashionable than ever. As this is licensed by Apple for the iPod, 100% compatibility with the music player is guaranteed.

Final Fantasy Stuffed Plush Doll: Sabotenda, Moguri and Tonberry are available as preorders. These are hot products that have been sold out previously, and it is precisely because they are so popular, Square Enix decides to give them a rerun. For all those who has missed them on their first release, now's your chance to grab them.

The lists below show what has been released this week and what is available for preordering.


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Toys released this week:

Toys & Figures (15)

Beck 1/12 Scale Guitar Collection 4th Stage JPN N/A
Cool Girl Appleseed 2 EX Machina 1/6 Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Deuman Knute in CG N/A
Doubutu Ne-chan Series Tandem Twin Animal Girls 1/6 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Panther Sharon JPN US$ 89.90
Girls in Uniform Vol. 4 Non Scale Pre-Painted Trading Figure JPN US$ 6.49
Gurren Lagann Vol.1 Non-Scale Konami Collection Trading Figure JPN N/A
Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 3 Figure Meister Non Scale Trading Figure JPN US$ 5.90
Mononofu 1/6 Scale Pre-Painted Trading Weapons JPN US$ 4.90
Music Label Transformers G1 Convoy iPod Speaker with Dock JPN US$ 159.90
One Piece Chara Fortune Non Scale Pre-Painted Mini Mascot key chain JPN US$ 3.90
Sakura War V Scale 1/35 Pre-Painted Figure: Fenics AT-05A Random Star JPN US$ 39.90
Shakugan no Shana Figure Meister Non Scale Pre-Painted Trading Figure JPN US$ 7.90
Zoids Genesis GZ0-13 1/72 Scale Model Kit: Banbrian Panda Type JPN US$ 9.90
Zoids Great Britain GB-001 1/72 Scale Model Kit: Bio Megaraptor JPN US$ 12.90
Zoids Great Britain GB-002 1/72 Scale Model Kit: Bio Tyranno JPN US$ 12.90
Zoids Great Britain GB-008 1/72 Scale Model Kit: Bio Volcano JPN US$ 12.90

New Preorders (26)

B.M.N Strike & Grapple Round 1 Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kaminaru (Grapple Version) JPN N/A
B.M.N Strike & Grapple Round 1 Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kaminaru (Strike Version) JPN N/A
Brighter than Dawning Blue 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Feena Fam (Swimsuit Version) JPN US$ 74.90
Bubblegum Crisis 1/15 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Motoslave with Sylia JPN US$ 64.90
Chubby Series 2 Star Wars Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Ewoks JPN US$ 24.90
Chubby Series 2 Star Wars Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Jango Fett JPN US$ 24.90
Chubby Series 2 Star Wars Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Luke Skywalker JPN US$ 24.90
Chubby Series 2 Star Wars Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Princess Leia JPN US$ 24.90
Chubby Series 2 Star Wars Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Starfighter Pilots JPN US$ 24.90
Chubby Series 2 Star Wars Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure: Stormtrooper JPN US$ 24.90
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Nintendo's WiiWare service has launched in Japan today with nine titles available for download.

The service is scheduled for a US launch on May 12 and for a European launch - where it will be known as Wii Software - on an unspecified future date.

The launch titles, priced from 500 to 1500 Wii Points, consist of:

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
Plonpos
Okiraku Ping Pong
Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan
Dr. Mario
Saku Saku Animal Panic
Star Solider R
Tenshi Solitaire
Pokémon Ranch


In related news, Sega has announced that it will be bringing its Master System games to Nintendo's Virtual Console starting with Wonder Boy and Fantasy Zone.

Sega Mega Drive/Genesis games are already available for download on the Wii Shop Channel, as are TurboGrafx-16, Neo Geo, NES, SNES and N64 titles. Nintendo also announced that Commodore 64 titles will be made available in Europe.

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