Issue 5 of PSM2 magazine saw the introduction of the free PSM2 DVD. These discs were originally released in full size DVD boxes with complete wraparound covers but would later move to small cardboard covers. The inclusion of the DVD also coincided with a magazine price increase from £2.99 at the previous issue to £3.99 from here on.

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PSM2 Issue #05 January 2001

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2001 Preview Special! - 117 Brilliant new PlayStation 2 Games! Including:

Resident Evil Code Veronica - First details of the horrific new version coming to PS2!

Crash Bandicoot - Gran Turismo 3 - Tomb Raider: Next Gen - Silent Hill 2 - Half-Life - Z.O.E. - Devil May Cry - Unreal Tournament plus loads more!

The Bouncer - Exclusive: Over 50 new shots of Square's revolutionary fighting game.

Metal Gear Solid 2 - Exclusive: Awesome new images of Snake in action!

Timesplitters Every Level: Cracked! - Discover the BEST sniping places, how to beat EVERY mode and how to unlock ELVIS - only in our pro player's guide! Pg 108

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Contents & Features

Defining Moment #05: The Third Place - Small editorial about the iconic David Lynch advertising campaign for the PlayStation 2.

PSM2 Global (News) - The UK launch of the PlayStation 2, info on the BASIC program for PS2, New details on Final Fantasy movie, advertising campaigns for Tekken and Dead or Alive analyzed

The Year of the Snake - News and preview feature on Metal Gear Solid 2. Includes a MGS A-Z, a timeline of the series and information on the characters complete with concept art.

2001 Special - Previews section complete with movie previews for Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy films. Following the previews, Industry Bites is a section in this feature where various creators discuss their plans for the new year.

Pro Tips - Hints & cheats section with multi-page TimeSplitters guide.

Technology Laboratory - Technical information including a PS2 FAQ and a look into what Tri-Linear Mip-Mapping is.

Bog Read: When Sequels Attack - A feature looking at whether sequels are a product of wanting to improve or cashing in or preexisting IP and assets.

Interview: Mark Rein - A three page interview with the vice president of Epic games, mostly revolving around the porting of Unreal Tournament to PS2.

Editorial, Contents, Letters, DVD contents, Incoming! (Release dates), Charts, Peripheral Reviews, Subscriptions, Back Issues, Next Issue, last Laugh

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Title	Release Year (UK)	Genre
Onimusha: Warlords	2001	Action Adventure
Silent Hill 2	2001	Action Adventure
Red Faction	2001	FPS
Wipeout Fusion	2002	Racing
Unreal Tournament	1999	FPS
Star Wars: Starfighter	2001	Action
Dark Cloud	2001	RPG
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec	2001	Racing
The Bouncer	2001	Beat 'em up
Zone of the Enders	2001	Action Adventure
The Getaway	2002	Action Adventure

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