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30 January 2001 |
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| DDump Update |
CD Media World |
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The latest DDump v1.10� to has been added the CD/DVD Utilities page @ CD Media World!
New Features/Updates:
- Added option DUMMYFILES for CDs with damaged dummyfiles (e.g. MB Truck Racing)
- Improved compatibility for non-MMC drives
- Greatly improved jitter correction, some bugfixes of bugs introduces in 1.09
- Made code more compatible with non-MMC drives.
- Fixed some bugs relating to Plextor drives.
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| CD/DVD Utilities/Updates |
CD Media World |
| CD/DVD Utilities: |
- DiscJuggler 3.00.762
- Feurio! 1.57�
- Nero Burning Rom 5.0.3.9
- RSJ CD-Writer 2.01 [WinNT]�
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Console Backup World
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Currently the servers of Console Backup World are being upgraded as the old ones are getting too small, so expect some downtime during this upgrade! Everything should be up-and-running by the end of the day!
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28 January 2001 |
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| FAKE Diablo 2 v1.04 BATTLE.NET Patch |
Game Index |
Last week the following patch was released: Diablo 2 v1.04 [ALL] BATTLE.NET Play Fix
This file is a FAKE which only modifies the windows registry so Diablo 2 will look for this server: diablo2.web.za
This is the affected windows registry key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Diablo II]
"BNETIP"="diablo2.web.za"
We don't know exactly if this fake was used to get CD-keys or passwords from valid players as diablo2.web.za is currently not working... So if you have installed the patch go into the windows registry (using RegEdit) and remove the diablo2.web.za entry just in case!
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| GCW User Services |
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27 January 2001 |
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| PlayBackup - SecuROM & SafeDisc v2 Tool! |
GameFix |
| GameFix has posted Playbackup v2.1 from CrazyCowz
which can be used to play SecuROM & the latest SafeDisc v2 protected games from a backup CD! It works similar to DAEMOn Tools but this tool works in combination with CloneCD!
PlayBackup does not crack the application, it alters the CD Protection delivered from the CD-ROM "on the fly":
- SecuROM Patch:
If the application tries to read subchannel data from the CD-ROM, the PlayBackup driver delivers altered data. Result: The copy will be identified as an original.
- Hide CD-Writer Patch:
When the application checks, if the inserted media is a CD-R or CD-RW, the PlayBackup driver will always deliver "This is a pressed, silver CD". Result: Backups will run from CD-Writers and combo drives.
- SafeDisk v2 Patch:
This is the really cool one. As a lot of writers can't write special "SafeDisk2 Sectors", PatchImage replaces these sectors with "literal descriptions" of the sector content. These replacement sectors can be written by all writers.
When playing the backup, the PlayBackup driver converts these sectors to the original content. Result: The backup will run!
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| Console BackupWorld News |
Console BackupWorld |
| PlayStation Patches |
- Harvest Moon [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Looney Tunes Racing [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- AeroDive [PSX/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch
- Championship Surfer [PS1/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch & License Fix
- Dragonball GT Final Bout [PS1/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch & License Fix
- Ducati World [PS1/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch & License Fix
- Incredible Crisis [PS1/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch & License Fix
- Lion King: Simba's Mighty Adventure [PS1/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch & License Fix
- Persona 2 [PS1/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch & License Fix
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| PlayStation 2 Patches |
- RC Revenge Pro [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- Ridge Racer 5 [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- Smugglers Run [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- Tekken Tag Tournament [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- Time Splitters [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
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21 January 2001 |
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| Console BackupWorld News |
DC CopyWorld |
| Dreamcast Patches |
- Fighting Vipers 2 [DC/JAP/NTSC] +16 Trainer
- Ready 2 Rumble [DC/US/NTSC] Selfboot Fix
- Sega GT [DC/US/NTSC] Internet Fix
- Sonic Adventure [DC/US/NTSC] Internet Fix
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| PlayStation Patches |
- Blade [PSX/GERMAN/PAL] +6 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Metal Slug X [PSX/JAP/NTSC] +6 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Puzzle Star Sweep [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Ducati World Racing [PSX/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch
- Kart Racer [PSX/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch
- Lion King: Simbas Mighty Adventure [PSX/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch
- Road to Eldarado [PSX/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch
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| PlayStation 2 Patches |
- F1 Championship Season 2000 [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- SSX Snowboarding [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
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20 January 2001 |
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| CD/DVD Utilities/Updates |
CD Media World |
| CD/DVD Utilities: |
- CDmage 1.01.3
- CDR Identifier 1.62
- CloneCD Database Live Update
- Dart CD-Recorder 4.0.30
- DiscJuggler 3.00.757
- Feurio! 1.56�
- Hotburn 2.1.5
- WinAmp 2.72
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16 January 2001 |
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| PatchFX Update |
| Added PatchFX v1.30 - Thanks Perfx!
The new version includes some handy new features for the more experienced cracker (not to forget search and replace patches) and a help file. |
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14 January 2001 |
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Game Index |
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| Console BackupWorld News |
DC CopyWorld |
| Dreamcast Patches |
- Jet Grind Radio [DC/US/NTSC] Internet Fix & Costume Change
- Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 [DC/US/NTSC] Save Bug Fix
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| PlayStation Patches |
- Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers [PSX/US/NTSC] +1 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Gold & Glory: Road to Eldorado [PSX/US/NTSC] NTSC-2-PAL Patch
- Gun Balina [PSX/JAP/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Persona 2 [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Spyro 3 [PSX/EURO/PAL] 100% Protection Fix & +3 Trainer
- Turbo Boxing [PSX/JAP/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
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| PlayStation 2 Patches |
- Dynasty Warriors 2 [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- Ready 2 Rumble Round 2 [PS2/EURO/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
- X-Squad [PS2/UK/PAL] Swap Trick Patch
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10 January 2001 |
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Game Index |
- Added the No-CD for: Alarm f�r Cobra 11 v1.0 [GERMAN] (PC)
 - bUd and Wichtel (wArEzGoDz).
- Added the No-CD for: America: No Peace Beyond The Line v1.0 [GERMAN] (PC) - bUd and Wichtel (wArEzGoDz).
- Added the No-CD for: Opposing Force v1.1.0.4 [FRENCH] (PC)
 - The French Cracker.
- Added the Fixed EXE for: Diablo 2 v1.04c [US/ENGLISH] (PC)
 / - Thanks Lord Crass.
- Added the No-CD for: Fargate v.117 [UK] (PC) - Sponge UK.
- Added the No-CD for: NHL 2001 v1.03 [ENGLISH] (PC) - Andrew.
- Added the No-CD for: Submarine Titans v1.10 [GERMAN] (PC) - Schmudo.
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| Xbox |
| Last weekend Bill Gates showcased the long awaited Xbox at the CES in Las Vegas, demonstrating 2 game demos: Munch's Oddysee & Malice
A few months ago Microsoft showed a silver colored, X shaped console design but in the end Microsoft has opted for a more conventional back-box design, which brings back memories of the original Sega Saturn & the current Sega Dreamcast!
The front of the Xbox is kept simple, showing 4 controller slots, a power button, and a large CD eject button. The back of the Xbox shows a fan, an audio/video output similar to the DC & PS2, a power cable connection and an Ethernet port for instant broadband access.
The console design may seem similar to a variety of past & current console systems, but the controller will look incredibly familiar to Dreamcast gamers, especially the button arrangement and shape of the Xbox gamepad is exactly the same.
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Xbox Console
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Xbox Controller
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Xbox Controller features:
- Eight-way D-pad, similar to the Sidewinder design
- Two analog sticks
- Two shoulder triggers (not pictured)
- Six pressure-sensitive analog buttons
- Dual slots for memory cards and other peripherals (not pictured)
- Built in rumble ability
- 9.5 foot cord
The cord length, rumble feature and analog buttons all point to the PlayStation 2 controller, but overall the look is striking in its resemblance to Sega's Dreamcast gamepad.
The Xbox still has a release date of "2001" but knowing Microsoft this "date" will be moved further in the future for sure! |
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7 January 2001 |
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Game Index |
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| Console BackupWorld News |
DC CopyWorld |
| Dreamcast Patches |
- Evil Dead: Hail to the King [DC/US/NTSC] VGA-Box Fix
- Metropolis Street Racer [DC/EURO/PAL] Online/Browser Fix
- Pop 'n Music 2 [DC/JAP/NTSC] RGB Fix
- Pop 'n Music 4 Append Disc [DC/JAP/NTSC] RGB Fix
- Speed Devils Online Racing [DC/US/NTSC] 60Hz Fix
- Vanishing Point [DC/US/NTSC] +6 Trainer
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| Dreamcast GD-ROM Ripping Software! |
DC CopyWorld |
| A Japanese guy called Bero contacted us with some VERY exciting news that he has developed a working solution, called DreamRip, which can rip the data & audio tracks from a Dreamcast GD-ROM to an ISO image using a PC-DC serial cable!
Because a serial port is being used it can take up to 1 full day to download an 1 GB GD-ROM at 115kbps to your PC! |
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4 January 2001 |
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Game Index |
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| CD/DVD Utilities/Updates |
CD Media World |
| CD/DVD Utilities: |
- CDRWIN 3.8D [03-01-01]
- CloneCD Database 2.0.0.2
- DirectCD 3.03
- EasyCD Creator 4.03
- Feurio! 1.54�
- IsoBuster 0.99.6
- Nero Burning Rom 5.0.3.8
- NTI CD-Maker 2000 4.2.65
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1 January 2001 |
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Game Index |
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| Console BackupWorld News |
Console BackupWorld |
| PSX Patches |
- 007 Racing [PSX/US/NTSC] +13 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Colin McRae Rally 2 [PSX/EURO/PAL] +1 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Chicken Run [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- DX Monopoly [PSX/JAP/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Evil Dead 2 [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Kamen Rider Kuga [PSX/JAP/NTSC] +12 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Pocket Jiman [PSX/JAP/NTSC] Protection Fix
- Ready 2 Rumble 2 [PSX/EURO/PAL] +12 Trainer & PAL/NTSC Selector
- Sheep [PSX/EURO/PAL] +1 Trainer
- The Helicopter [PSX/JAP/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2001 [PSX/US/NTSC] PAL/NTSC Selector
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| Official Game Patches |
Previous Patches |
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| Playable Game Demos |
Game Demos |
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- Thanks 
- Thanks Karl.
- Thanks Potsmoke/FHCF.
- Jeff.
