The most important games machine ever has been launched in Japan and it's gone down a storm. You'll find extensive news coverage on Sony's PlayStation2 launch in this week's issue. Also in the news this week, and arguably more important to the average UK gamer right now, are the reports of the recent rushes by several companies to get people online for next to nothing. Exciting times, eh? Future Gamer's got some exciting times ahead too - I can't spill the beans just yet, but I will tell you that we're about to become a whole lot bigger, and I mean really, really big. Hopefully I should be able to tell you more about our plans next week, so stay tuned... Andy Smith - Editor

In this issue:
Preview: Need for Speed: Porsche 2000 (PC) Electronic Arts roll out the latest in the popular Need for Speed range, and this time you're stepping back to 1948 as a driver for prestigious German car manufacturers Porsche. We've had an early look at the game.
Review: Superbikes 2000 (PC) This week we've reviewed both PC and PlayStation versions of Electronic Arts' latest attempt to slake the thirst of speed-hungry gamers. Have they sacrificed fun in the name of realism, or ably mixed the two very different ingredients? Find out here.
Feature: Import Round-Up Ben Davies continues his monthly round up of what's hot on the import games scene for PlayStation, Dreamcast and N64. If bizarre Japanese train-driving simulations light your candle, this one's for you.

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