1.   Is the future in gaming consoles rather than in games for personal computers?

2.   On the other hand, Connectix Virtual Game Station does a darn good job of turning any late-model Mac into a Sony PlayStation gaming console.

3.   Some of the luster, however, has already worn off this holy grail of gaming consoles.

4.   The game, called Atelier Marie, was produced by the Japanese company Kool Kizz, for use on the Sega Dreamcast gaming console.