Official Dreamcast Magazine (US magazine)

The Official Dreamcast Magazine (commonly abbreviated as ODCM and formerly known as Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine) was a video game magazine for the Dreamcast published in the United States. The magazine's initial issue "0" was released in June 1999, a full 3 months before the launch of the system. This issue featured Sonic the Hedgehog on a black cover, along with the launch date and some of the system's unique features. The magazine then ran for twelve issues from the September 1999 Dreamcast launch to March/April 2001, shortly after Dreamcast was discontinued. Starting with issue 2, each issue came with a GD-ROM with demos of Dreamcast games. The final issue did not come with a disc. This was explained as Sega looking for a new way to distribute demos. The cancellation was apparently unexpected as the magazine promised more information about demo distribution in future issues and had a preview for the next issue where Phantasy Star Online was to be reviewed. Many of the staff went on to work for Official Xbox Magazine.

Official Dreamcast Magazine
February 2001 issue
EditorSimon Cox, Chris Charla
CategoriesComputer and video games
FrequencyMonthly/bimonthly
First issueSeptember/October 1999
Final issue
Number
March/April 2001
13
CompanyImagine Media Inc.
CountryUSA
ISSN1525-1764

The magazine was published bimonthly, but during the 2000 holiday season, issues were sold monthly due to additional relevant content being available for the shopping season.

References

    Archived Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) on the Internet Archive


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