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[Planet GameCube is hiring! We’re looking for a few new staffers to join our team. Check the positions that we have available…]

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TalkBack / Do YOU want to work at Planet GameCube?

« on: August 06, 2002, 06:14:17 PM »

Planet GameCube is hiring!  We’re looking for a few new staffers to join our team.  Check the positions that we have available…

Do you want to work at Planet GameCube?  Before you submit your credentials, please keep a few things in mind. 

 
1. This     job can entail long hours of work
 
2. You     are working for free
 
3. You     really need to love Nintendo to work here
 
4. If     you weren’t reading these job applications you’d be playing your     GameCube or Game Boy Advance.

If you really think you have what it takes, let us know!  Here are the current positions we have available on staff.  Please do not submit resumes for other positions, or send repeat applications.  They will be deleted.

Artist/Designer

We’re looking for a new staff artist to help with the daily artwork, as well as other web design elements.

Job Requirements:  

 
• Extensive     Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator experience
 
• Previous     website or graphic design experience
 
• Flash     experience helpful

Send resume and samples of work to <a href=”mailto:jobs@planetgamecube.com?subject=Artist Designer”>jobs@planetgamecube.com[/url].

Japanese Correspondent

Planet GameCube is looking to hire a staff writer that lives in Japan.

Job Requirements:

 
• Previous     writing experience
 
• Full     knowledge of the Japanese and English languages
 
• You     currently live in Japan and are constantly following the Japanese gaming     scene
 
• You     are able to travel to Video Game Shows, events, and game launches
 
• You     have access to a Digital Camera, or Video Camera

Send resume and cover letter to <a href=”mailto:jobs@planetgamecube.com?subject=Japanese Correspondent”>jobs@planetgamecube.com[/url].

European Correspondent

Planet GameCube is looking to hire another staff writer that lives in Europe.

Job Requirements:

 
• Previous     writing experience
 
• You     currently live in Europe
 
• You     are able to travel to Video Game Shows, events, and game launches
 
• You     have access to a Digital Camera, or Video Camera

Send resume and cover letter to <a href=”mailto:jobs@planetgamecube.com?subject=European Correspondent”>jobs@planetgamecube.com[/url].

[Why two discs you say? It's not just the game that takes up the space.]

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TalkBack / Freaky Flyers: Two Discs

« on: August 06, 2002, 10:28:18 AM »

Why two discs you say?  It's not just the game that takes up the space.

In speaking with the game's producers at the Midway Gamers' Day, Planet GameCube learned that Freaky Flyers will be the next GameCube title to be spread out over two discs.

Each character has a separate storyline that has accompanying FMV.  Due to the fact that Freaky Flyers will include a whopping 90 minutes of FMV, they needed the extra space to cram all the video in.

More details to follow in our extensive preview.

[We've had screens and a profile up for a couple days, but now Activision finally sets the record straight. Did someone say Co-op?]

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TalkBack / Doom II now official

« on: August 06, 2002, 08:55:10 AM »

We've had screens and a profile up for a couple days, but now Activision finally sets the record straight.  Did someone say Co-op?

ID SOFTWARE'S LEGENDARY ACTION GAME DOOM II(tm) soon to hit GAME BOY® ADVANCE

Mesquite, TX - Aug. 6, 2002 - The ultimate battle is in the palm of gamers' hands with the development of id Software's DOOM II(tm) for the Game Boy® Advance.  Published by Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), the game is a joint development effort by id Software(tm) and Torus Games, and follows the epic saga of one marine against the demon hordes of hell with non-stop action, terrifying enemies, fluid graphics, and outstanding multiplayer carnage.  

"DOOM II is a gaming icon and a must-play for any game fan," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "Whether you prefer taking on the hell-scum alone, cooperatively with a friend, or going head-to-head in deathmatch, DOOM II is the perfect handheld action-fest."  

DOOM II takes the terror planet side as the entire forces of the netherworld have overrun Earth.  As the lone survivor of a doomed mission, players must make use of an awesome array of deadly weapons and descend into the stygian depths of Hell itself to rid Earth of the invading demon horde.    

Like the original PC game, players must blast their way through over 30 levels filled with 17 unique and deadly enemies.  To help push back the scourge, players will have access to nine different weapons including the legendary chainsaw, double barrel shotgun and BFG.  Additionally, DOOM II supports co-operative play so gamers can team-up to rid the world of hellspawn, or go head-to-head with up to four other players in classic Deathmatch mode where it's every marine for himself.

id - Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of the hottest game shops on Earth - has been rocking the gaming world from Mesquite, Texas since 1991.  As a renowned leader in the industry, id Software forged such frenetic titles as Wolfenstein 3D®, DOOM®, DOOM II(tm), QUAKE® and QUAKE II(tm).  With intense graphics and mind-blowing action, id's games have helped redefine the modern video game, continually setting industry standards for technology and gameplay.  And, in keeping with tradition, id Software has amplified the world of adrenaline pumping 3-D gaming with the release of their latest action titles, QUAKE III Arena(tm), QUAKE III: Team Arena(tm) and Return to Castle Wolfenstein(tm).  id's advanced QUAKE III Arena engine is leading the next revolution in 3-D interactive games with both single and multiplayer technology.  Check out more about id Software at www.idsoftware.com.

[Ubi Soft announces today that Super Bust-A-Move 2 will head to GameCube this December! You better get your little dinosaur ready!]

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TalkBack / Super Bust-A-Move 2 comes to GameCube!

« on: August 05, 2002, 03:29:15 PM »

Ubi Soft announces today that Super Bust-A-Move 2 will head to GameCube this December!  You better get your little dinosaur ready!

Ubi Soft® To Bring Seriously-Addictive Gameplay to the PlayStation®2 and Nintendo GameCube(TM) With Super Bust-A-Move® 2

Easy to Pick-Up and Impossible to Put Down, Super Bust-A-Move 2 is Fast-Paced, Arcade Puzzle Action at Its Best!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 5, 2002 - Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced it is publishing Super Bust-A-Move 2, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube.  Super Bust-A-Move 2 is the latest version of the hugely popular Bust-A-Move franchise featuring challenging puzzles, a fun cast of characters and highly-addictive gameplay appealing to gamers of all ages. Super Bust-A-Move 2 for the PlayStation 2 is scheduled to ship to U.S. and Canadian retail shelves in October with the Nintendo GameCube version following this December.

Super Bust-A-Move 2 is a highly-addictive screen clearing puzzle action game for one or two players.  Play it at a party, with a friend, or by yourself as you compete in four challenging modes, including the new edit mode where you design your own levels for almost limitless replayability!  With all of your favorite classic characters plus two new ones, more than 10 stages for each character to clear in their own unique story modes, and the ever popular head-to-head battle mode, Super Bust-A-Move 2 is destined to be a fan favorite.  

"Since the first Bust-A-Move game launched in 1993, more than 3 million people have picked up a version of the game and have been instantly hooked by its fun and challenging gameplay," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubi Soft Entertainment. "Super Bust-A-Move 2 advances the franchise to a new level with more characters, better graphics, new modes and nearly limitless replayability."

About Super Bust-A-Move 2 With thousands of new puzzle boards and 2 brand new game modes, fans of the Bust-A-Move franchise and new players alike will be hooked by Super Bust-A-Move 2's arcade-style action and immersive environment. Super Bust-A-Move 2 is easy-to-pick up and impossible to put down once you've experienced the captivating gameplay, cute characters and extremely fun game modes.

Key features include: - Single Player Puzzle Mode - Play through multiple stages, a multiple game types as each characters unique story is explained and information is gradually revealed - NEW Edit Mode - Now fans of the Bust-A-Move series can create their own mind bending, bubble busting puzzles, play them, and save them to memory card to challenge their friends - Battle Mode - Challenge your friends or the computer as you compete in a best of three match to prove you've got mad skills  - Strong Cast of Characters - With 12 different characters, each with their own abilities and skills, there's a character for every player's style - NEW Special Bubbles and Effects - With more shapes, rainbow bubbles, exploding fireworks and more Super Bust-A-Move 2 is more challenging and more fun - Training Mode - Hone your shooting skills and strategy to become the baddest player around - Scalable Difficulty - From Normal, to Expert Mode, to Chain Reaction players of all skill levels can enjoy the game - Upgraded high-resolution graphics - Thousands of new puzzle boards - New animations

[Nintendo's family of sites get a new home. Note: This has nothing to do with network gaming.]

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TalkBack / Nintendo selects new ISP

« on: August 05, 2002, 09:44:53 AM »

Nintendo's family of sites get a new home.  Note: This has nothing to do with network gaming.  

Cable & Wireless Service Selected by Nintendo for Internet Services

Financial Strength Cited as Determining Factor in Re-Signing With Cable & Wireless

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cable & Wireless (NYSE: CWP - News), the global telecommunications group, today announced it has been selected by Nintendo of America Inc., top-seller of video game systems such as the Nintendo GAMECUBE, and producer of the world's #1 handheld system, Game Boy Advance, to provide Internet services for the company's Nintendo.com site through its Internet Services business, branded Exodus in the US.

A former Exodus customer, Nintendo was looking for a stable provider with significant hosting experience and staff expertise. Nintendo decided to return to Exodus based on its positive previous experience and also because as a Cable & Wireless service, Exodus is backed by the company's longevity and financial strength.

Nintendo was able to successfully migrate Nintendo.com and many other Nintendo sites like Zelda.com, gameboy.com, and gamecube.com that showcase Nintendo's products and games, from the company's former service provider within two days, without any service disruption to customers. Nintendo uses the redundant site hosted at Exodus, as a real-time business continuity site. The fully active redundant site ensures Nintendo.com remains fully accessible and retains high performance levels for customers despite any unplanned events like a natural disaster or planned events such as seasonal spikes in activity.

"Exodus has the expertise, track record and solid future we are looking for in a hosting provider," stated Dan Lambert, Network Architect, Nintendo of America. "With all of the consolidation going on in the marketplace among hosting and managed service providers, we are looking not only for technical expertise but also a company that offers longevity and financial strength. Cable & Wireless is one of the few companies that has all of the above."

During the past two months, significant change has taken place in the hosting market. Analysts believe that the rapid consolidation of the hosting market will make financial strength a more critical factor in the decision making process for customers.

According to David Willis, Vice President of Global Networking Strategies, Meta Group, "The hosting market has fundamentally changed over the past two years. The leading vendors have moved far beyond basic commodity infrastructure into high-value outsourcing services. Customers are seeking a long-term strategic partner with a global presence, a broad spectrum of services, and a strong financial position."

Marketed as Exodus in the US and Cable & Wireless in the rest of the world, Cable & Wireless offers a complete suite of Internet services including managed hosting, business continuity, managed security and managed storage services, as well as content delivery and streaming technologies. Cable & Wireless services offer customers a comprehensive set of managed and professional services ranging from simple hosting to complex outsourced Internet operations management, so businesses can leverage internal resources without having to invest in additional talent or capital expenditures.

[At today's Gamers' Summit in Las Vegas, Midway announced a pile of new games for GameCube and GBA! Check it out...]

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TalkBack / Loads of new Midway titles announced

« on: August 02, 2002, 05:06:40 PM »

At today's Gamers' Summit in Las Vegas, Midway announced a pile of new games for GameCube and GBA!  Check it out...

Midway and announced and previewed some of their new games coming out in 2003.  Here's a quick list of what you can look forward too from Midway in the first half of 2003!

GameCube:

Gladiator: The Crimson Reign (2003)
Crank the Weasel (2003)
Doomsday Rescue (2003)
Justice League: Injustice for All (2003)
NBA Ballers (2003)

GBA:

Defender
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
Dr. Muto
NHL Hitz
NFL Blitz

(***all GBA titles should be out this year)