This disc is quite unique in that it is designed to work on both Apple Macintosh and IBM Personal Computer compatible machines. With that said, there are unfortunate instances where certain applications designed for both platforms only work under one operating system. Please keep in mind that we are aware of these so-called "bugs", and that future discs will be void of such frustration. However, we believe that these discs will add to the quality of Next Generation, and serve as a catalyst for future, more impressive projects.
You will have many questions that a simple ReadMe(.txt) file cannot answer. We invite you to e-mail us at the address below, and be sure that we will respond in a reasonable amount of time. We want your reaction to this disc. Your recommendations and comments will be seen by our disc editors. Feel free to write us at: ugp_ng_discs@imagine-inc.com
Installation for Macintosh Computers*:
1. Insert Next Generation Disc in your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click on the NEXT icon.
3. Choose your computer platform. "Start68k" for 680xx machines, "StartPPC" for Power PC machines.
4. The full interface should launch at this point in time.
Installation for IBM compatible personal computers*:
1. Insert the Next Generation Disc in your CD-ROM drive.
2. In Windows95 open "My Computer". In Windows3.1 open "Main" and then "File Manager".
3. Double click on your CD-ROM drive; usually noted as Drive D:
4. Double click on "Start95" for Windows95 users. Double-click on "Start31" for Windows3.1 users.
5. The full interface should launch at this point in time.
*You must have Apple QuickTime installed on your computer to view the Preview movies. Apple QuickTime is provided in the Setup folder at startup. To install QuickTime for Windows, do the following:
1. Insert Next Generation Disc in your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click on the NEXT icon.
3. Double-click on the "Setup" folder.
4. Double click on "qt211".
5. Double click on either "QT16" for Windows3.1 users, or "QT32" for Windows95 users.
6. The installation should begin at this point in time.
Please note the following known difficulties for Next Generation Disc Edition 3:
Q: "I can't see any movies."
A: You must have Apple QuickTime installed on your computer to view the Preview movies. Apple QuickTime is provided in the Setup folder at startup.
Q: "The sound capability on the Personal Computer side of the disc is somewhat temperamental."
A: Try resetting the sound slider below the Next Generation logo when viewing a movie without sound. If using Microsoft Windows95, check your audio settings if you do not encounter sound when viewing QuickTime movies.
Q: "How do I get back to the Previews screen? (Or any screen for that matter?)"
A: Use the Title Bar (located at the top of the screen) to navigate backward from any location. The Title Bar acts as a reverse button, and also indicates where you are on the disc.
We suggest the following minimum system requirements to those who use our disc:
PC: IBM or 100% compatible; 486DX2/66MHz; 8MB of RAM; 2X CD-ROM drive: SoundBlaster-compatible sound card; Modem recommended (14.4 Kbps minimum)
Macintosh: System 7 or higher; 68040/25Mhz; 8MB of RAM; 2X CD-ROM drive; Modem recommended (14.4 Kbps minimum)
Please keep in mind that some game manufacturers are optimizing for higher system requirements than stated above, therefore certain titles may not be accessible to persons with system requirements similar to those suggested by Imagine Publishing. Check the ReadMe file of each demo in order to clarify individual system requirements.
PC DEMOS
BattleSport
Demos
PC
We have been advised that you must first copy the BATTLEDM folder to your hard drive, and then run INSTALL.EXE You cannot install this demo from the disc. Peer into the future of televised sports and prepare yourself for nonstop action. Select a uniquely equipped battle-tank, choose an opponent, and prepare for the most ruthless 3D arena combat sport since the Roman gladiators. Bring a bristling array of high-tech weaponry to bear against the leagues vicious competitors, or take on a friend in sizzling split-screen action. Score goals while avoiding destruction in the ultimate battle for the ball.
BATTLEDM\INSTALL.EXE
Bug Too!
Demos
PC
Go Hollywood as the worlds action hero returns in a totally new adventure! Bug is joined by two new stars, the Supersuave SuperFly and the lightening tongued Maggot Dog. Flea and jump into high speed in this unstoppable three dimensional gaming world. Bug Too! features 2player mode delivering all new competitive action. Strut along with then as they sass and wise crack their way through knock down drag outs with Sandanistan Worms, Amazon Ant Women and Space Vampires.
-DEMOS\BUGTOO\BUGTOO\SETUP.EXE
Heroes of Might & Magic II
Demos
PC
Having crushed his enemies, consolidated his power base and eliminated dissent at the end of Heroes of Might and Magic, Lord Ironfist settled down to rule the land of Enroth. After 25 years of peace, the land is again thrust into turmoil. Lord Ironfist is dead and the ensuing struggle for power between his sons, Archibald and Roland, has led to a state of civil war. Players must choose sides and gather their armies as they use all of their strategic wit and tactics to join in the battle for domination of the lands.
HEROES2\SETUPEX.EXE
NBA Jam Extreme
Demos
PC
NBA Jam Extreme is not an evolution, its a revolution! With an all new 3-D engine and incredibly lifelike player movement, NBA Jam Extreme brings basketball action to life... then pushes it to the extreme. Players who look and act real will jam three stories high and come down through the hoop. Is it real? Its extreme!
JAMX\SETUPEX.EXE
Personal Arcade
Demos
PC
BEAM RIDER The Restrictor Shield, 98 sectors deep, now surrounds the Earth. You are the Beamrider, on a mission to clear the Shield. There you must demolish an onslaught of alien frights as you dodge from beam to beam. Sector after sector, the deluge deepens... CENTIPEDE One glorious spring day you hike into a dense forest that youve never before explored. As you push deeper into the woods, the trees close up behind you and the forest grows increasingly dark and ominous. You get a creepy feeling and decide to go back. A chill plays up and down your spine when you turn and realize youre lost. You collapse onto a flat rock beneath an enormous spreading tree and try to regain your sense of direction. A grey squirrel chatters at you. How do I get out of here? you sigh out loud. Plus a lot more classic games come to the PC!
PA_TRIAL\PA_TRIAL.EXE
Privateer 2: The Darkening
Demos
PC
Privateer 2: The Darkening is a pure DOS demo. This means that you cannot install nor play the demo from inside Windows. You need to exit this application, restart your computer and access your DOS prompt. The directory fro Privateer is CDROM:\PRIV2\INSTALL.EXE Privateer 2: The Darkening, youll decide what challenges each day should include: scouting a dangerous sector, hunting down a wanted criminal, defending an embattled planet, escorting a vulnerable transport, delivering a valuable cargo, flying recon for the local military, or following clues to progress through the structured plot. Its adventure the way you want it! Fight, trade and explore to get your hands on eighteen different ships and a wide variety of technology upgrades - youll need them in whatever career you choose.
PRIV2\INSTALL.EXE
Net:Zone
Demos
PC
It is year 2016. Your father, Managing Director of the mysterious CYCORP Corporation, went missing a year ago. It is believed that his disappearance was linked to the tp-secret research on artificial intelligence life forms carried out by the corporation. On finally cracking you fathers virtual reality interface, you are
shocked to discover an e-mail message from him. Something is terribly wrong and he is desperate for our help.
NETZONE\SETUPEX.EXE
Vampire: The Masquerade
Demos
PC
Note: We have linked to the installer for Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 Upon installation completion, you can go to Vampire: The Masquerade at CDROM:\DEMOS\VAMPIRE\VampireKit.pdf in order to view.
Vampires have walked among us from prehistoric times. They walk among us still. They have fought a great and secret war since the earliest nights of human history. And this eternal struggles final outcome may determine humanities future - or its ultimate damnation. Vampire: The Masquerade To experience The Masquerade first-hand, look inside the Demos\Vampire PDF folder on theMacintosh, Demos\Vampire folder on the PC. Inside you will find a 24-page quick-start sample describing the lords of the night and their World of Darkness. Go ahead - Invite us in. You will need Acrobat Reader 3.0, which is provided, in order to view the quick-start sample. We have linked to the Windows95/WindowsNT version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, however a version for Windows3.1 is provided via CDROM:\DEMOS\VAMPIRE\WIN31\ar16e30.exe
DEMOS\VAMPIRE\Win95Nt\ar32e30.exe
XS
Demos
PC
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Note: We have been advised that it is best to first copy the CDROM:\XSDEMO folder to your hard drive, and then follow the instructions below. If you decide to run the demo off the disc, you sound settings will not be saved. We are linking the executable XS.EXE, however, it is in your best interest to copy the application to your hard drive. Over 60 inter-galactic Gladiators, some human, some cyborg, some machine, have come from all corners of the galaxy to the planet Veridia, to take part in the ultimate Gladiatoral Tournament. Once unzipped, go to the directory you unzipped the demo to (either by Explorer or via the My computer Icon) and double click on the SETSOUND.EXE file to set up the sound card, when this is done double click on the XS.EXE file. In the XS directory you will also find an XS Icon file which you can use if you want to create a shortcut. For information on creating and setting up a shortcut please consult your Windows 95 documentation.
XS\SETUP.EXE
SetupMS
Demos
PC
This program was created by David Thielen, Software Developer, Author. David graciously provided us with this all in one driver installer. Statement: I created a setup program that has DirectX, WinG, Win32s, VC++ & MFC run-time DLLs for VC++ 1.0 - 4.2, and Intel's Indeo. This installs everything needed for Windows 3.1, Win95, and Win/NT. It's also in a single EXE file (setupms.exe) so there is no danger of files becoming mixed up. (The files are extracted from setupms.exe). For more of David's work, go to http://www.windward.net
SETUPMS.EXE
MACINTOSH DEMOS
Bonkheads
Demos
Macintosh
Deep below the surface of the earth, deeper even then the belly of hell, the citizens of Trollsville were in a state of emergency. A massive earthquake had just ripped open a passage from the earths crust all the way to Trollsville. The elders of Trollsville had quickly called a meeting to discuss the impending danger of an invasion of surface creatures. Armed with only an incredible tolerance for pain and rock solid craniums, Grag & Thog make their way toward Surfaceville.
NEXT\Demos\Bonkheads DEMO Installer
Flight Commander 2
Demos
Macintosh
Take tactical command of jet-powered aerial warfare using your brains, not your joystick. Lock on target with Big Time Softwares award-winning Flight Commander 2 and command a squadron of cutting-edge warplanes as they tear into the supersonic air combat arena of missiles, ECM, stealth technology, and smart weapons.
Since its from Bungie, Myth will also deliver outstanding network gaming. Cross-platform networking will allow players to battle with small strike teams or mighty legions, while Bungies MetaServer makes playing over the Internet as easy as over the office LAN. Myth will include maps designed specifically for network play, and alternate networking scenarios like Assassin, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill and more.
NEXT\Demos\Myth Slideshow\SlideShow
Obsidian
Demos
Macintosh
It is the year 2066. Pollution has rendered the planet barely livable. A crack team of scientists has created and launched a satellite called the Ceres Project. Onboard Ceres is a the worlds first practical application of nanotechnology. The nanotech system detects hot-spots in the atmosphere and sends cellular-sized robots to interact with the toxins and neutralize them...
Next\Demos\Obsidian.sea
Vampire: The Masquerade
Demos
Macintosh
Note: We have linked to the installer for Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 Upon installation completion, you can go to Vampire: The Masquerade at CDROM:\DEMOS\VAMPIRE PDF\VampireKit.pdf in order to view.
Vampires have walked among us from prehistoric times. They walk among us still. They have fought a great and secret war since the earliest nights of human history. And this eternal struggles final outcome may determine humanities future - or its ultimate damnation. Vampire: The Masquerade To experience The Masquerade first-hand, look inside the Demos\Vampire PDF folder on theMacintosh, Demos\Vampire folder on the PC. Inside you will find a 24-page quick-start sample describing the lords of the night and their World of Darkness. Go ahead - Invite us in. You will need Acrobat Reader 3.0, which is provided, in order to view the quick-start sample. We have linked to the Macintosh version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
DEMOS\VAMPIRE PDF\arws30e.sea
ONLINE
America Online
Internet
Macintosh
See for yourself why over 6 Million people have made America Online our countrys first choice for online news and information the fastest, easiest-to-use e-mail powerful Internet access personal finance entertainment live chat free software shopping games and much more.
Next\America Online\Installer
America Online
Internet
PC
See for yourself why over 6 Million people have made America Online our countrys first choice for online news and information the fastest, easiest-to-use e-mail powerful Internet access personal finance entertainment live chat free software shopping games and much more.
AOL\SETUP.EXE
Mplayer
Internet
PC
Mplayer is the leading multiplayer game service on the Internet, offering the hottest titles, the fastest game play, and the most exciting tournaments and events. Mplayer currently supports Quake, Command & Conquer, The Covert Operations, Red Alert, MechWarrior 2, Deadlock, Diablo, Big Red Racing, Terminal Velocity, Warcraft, with many more to come. If youre not already on Mplayer, install Mplayer from this CD today and receive a 10 hour FREE trial! To run Mplayer, you must live in the Continental United States or Southern Canada, and your PC must have the following minimum configuration: Pentium processor; 16 MB of RAM; Windows 95; 14.4 kbps or faster modem; Internet service provider account* CD-ROM drive *America Online, CompuServe, GNN, and Prodigy do not yet support a required Internet standard (TCP/IP). Want the fastest game play on Mplayer? Sign up for PSINet. The software is on this CD. Questions? www.mplayer.com; email: support@mplayer.com; phone: (408) 342-8844
Online\MPlayer\SETUP.EXE
TEN
Internet
PC
Grab the Flag on TEN! Install TEN and the Capture the Flag mod to transform your Quake experience from a regular ole fragathon to a gibfest with a purpose.
Capture the Flag, the worlds most extensive Quake C modification, has been optimized and customized for play exclusively on TEN. Log on, snatch the rocket launcher and grab that flag! INSTRUCTIONS: The Quake C Mod file ctf.zip can be installed when you choose to install the TEN software. The TEN software installation program will ask you if you would like to install this file. Place this file in your Quake directory. NOTE: You must have the full version of Quake to use this mod. IMPORTANT! Not all Quake maps are enabled for Capture the Flag play. When creating a game, ONLY choose one of the following maps from Episodes 1, 2, 4 and Deathmatch. (Note: No map from Episode 3 will work with Capture the Flag.) Episode 1: Slipgate Complex, Castle of the Damned, Necropolis, Grisly Grotto, Gloom Keep, Door to Chthon, Ziggurat Vertigo. Episode 2: The Installation, Ogre Citadel, Crypt of Decay, Wizards Manse. Episode 4: Elder God Shrine, Palace of Hate, Hells Atrium, Pain Maze. Deathmatch: Abandoned Base, The Bad Place. In addition, there are 8 custom maps that may get randomly spawned when a time/frag limit is reached or someone exits a level. Watch for these bonus levels!
Online\TEN\SETUP.EXE
The Palace
Internet
Macintosh
The Palace virtual world chat software intuitively combines pictures and sounds with chat. Create stunning personal avatars by importing your own graphics or use the images included with the download. Upon registering, you can quickly set up and run your own Palace server on the Internet! The Palace is Next Generation Onlines real-time chat engine. In conjunction with your Internet Service Provider, The Palace software allows you to chat and interact with other gamers in Next Generation Onlines Palace. The Palace software provided on Disc 2 is the shareware version of The Palace. You may use it freely to visit Next Generation or any one of the hundreds of other Palace sites on the Net as a guest. To become a Palace member, please read the documentation included with the software for how to register. After running the installer, simply connect to your Internet Service Provider and double-click on the executable icon. Once launched select OPEN CONNECTION from the FILE menu in the menu bar. In the HOSTNAME field of the resulting dialog box enter: www.next-generation.com Leave the contents of all other fields as the defaults and click on the CONNECT button. You should then be connected via TCP/IP to the Next Generation Palace. You should find yourself in the Next Generation Welcome Room. There are a variety of rooms in The Palace where different gaming topics are discussed. There are scheduled conferences with industry figures and the Next Generation editorial staff. Be sure to check Next Generation Online frequently for the schedule of events. To learn more about The Palace or receive technical support, please refer to: http://www.thepalace.com/ We look forward to seeing you there.
Next\Online\The Palace\PalaceInstall 2.0W
The Palace
Internet
PC
The Palace virtual world chat software intuitively combines pictures and sounds with chat. Create stunning personal avatars by importing your own graphics or use the images included with the download. Upon registering, you can quickly set up and run your own Palace server on the Internet! The Palace is Next Generation Onlines real-time chat engine. In conjunction with your Internet Service Provider, The Palace software allows you to chat and interact with other gamers in Next Generation Onlines Palace. The Palace software provided on Disc 2 is the shareware version of The Palace. You may use it freely to visit Next Generation or any one of the hundreds of other Palace sites on the Net as a guest. To become a Palace member, please read the documentation included with the software for how to register. After running the installer, simply connect to your Internet Service Provider and double-click on the executable icon. Once launched select OPEN CONNECTION from the FILE menu in the menu bar. In the HOSTNAME field of the resulting dialog box enter: www.next-generation.com Leave the contents of all other fields as the defaults and click on the CONNECT button. You should then be connected via TCP/IP to the Next Generation Palace. You should find yourself in the Next Generation Welcome Room. There are a variety of rooms in The Palace where different gaming topics are discussed. There are scheduled conferences with industry figures and the Next Generation editorial staff. Be sure to check Next Generation Online frequently for the schedule of events. To learn more about The Palace or receive technical support, please refer to: http://www.thepalace.com/ We look forward to seeing you there.
ONLINE\PALACE\PAL-20W.EXE
Doom 64
Previews
Special
Doom, the mother of all first person shooters comes to the Nintendo 64. This long awaited title has its own distinct feel on the N64. See this clip for details, and go to http://www.n64.com for another take on Doom 64.
doom64.mov
JLeague Perfect Striker
Previews
Nintendo 64
This clip is part of our extended editorial coverage of Nintendo 64 titles. Go to http://www.n64.com for more codes, cheats, reviews and previews of the latest Nintendo 64 titles.
jleague.mov
NBA Hangtime
Previews
Nintendo 64
This clip is part of our extended editorial coverage of Nintendo 64 titles. Go to http://www.n64.com for more codes, cheats, reviews and previews of the latest Nintendo 64 titles.
nba.mov
Rebel Assault 2
Previews
PlayStation
A PC title ported to the PSX, Rebel Assault 2 brings Star Wars to your Sony console.
reb2.mov
SPQR
Previews
PC
Here is a peek at this nicely rendered PC title.
spqr.mov
Thunder Truck Rally
Previews
PlayStation
An OK from Psygnosis brought us this great clip. Check out this new twist on off road racing... a helicopter?
thundtr.mov
Carnage Heart
Previews
PlayStation
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
carnage.mov
Codename: Tenka
Previews
PlayStation
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
tenka.mov
Fighters MegaMix
Previews
Saturn
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
megamix.mov
Hexen
Previews
PlayStation
Hexen is a Doomlike first person shooter, however it has a certain RPG feel that some cannot resist.
hexen.mov
Hexen
Previews
Saturn
Hexen is a Doomlike first person shooter, however it has a certain RPG feel that some cannot resist.
hexen.mov
Open Ice
Previews
PlayStation
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
openice.mov
Open Ice
Previews
PC
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
openice.mov
Open Ice
Previews
Saturn
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
openice.mov
Peak Performance
Previews
PlayStation
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
peak.mov
Soul Blade
Previews
PlayStation
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
soul.mov
TigerShark
Previews
PlayStation
tiger.mov
The Divide
Previews
PlayStation
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
divide.mov
Vandal Hearts
Previews
PlayStation
This colorful RPG awaits your perusal.
vandal.mov
Diablo
Previews
PC
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
diablo.mov
Kings Field II
Previews
PlayStation
kf2.mov
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
Previews
Nintendo 64
turok.mov
Atari 2600
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
2600.mov
Atari 7800
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
7800.mov
Atari Arcade Greatest Hits
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
atari.mov
ColecoVision
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
coleco.mov
IntelliVision
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
intelliv.mov
Namco Museum Movie 1
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
namco1.mov
Namco Museum Movie 2
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
namco2.mov
Namco Museum Movie 3
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
namco3.mov
Namco Museum Movie 4
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
namco4.mov
TurboGraphics 16
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
turbogfx.mov
Williams Arcade
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
williams.mov
Tempest X
Previews
Retro Gaming Special
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding retro gaming.
tempestx.mov
Area 51
Previews
Saturn
We are committed to extensive Saturn coverage. For more details, codes, cheats and the like, check out http://www.saturnworld.com
area51.mov
Bug Too!
Previews
Saturn
There is more! See this issue, NG 28, for editorial material regarding this title.
bugtoo.mov
Robotron X
Previews
Saturn
The only retro game to make it to the 32bit platform, Robotron X is the same as it ever was... well, there are a few great changes.
robotron.mov
Jack Nicklaus 4
Previews
Sponsors
A special visit from Accolade brought this clip to us; check out the course builder feature in this up and coming golf PC title.
