Post by: Jonnyboy117 on March 07, 2004, 06:34:03 AM
The N2000HQ was born on March 7, 1999. In five years, we’ve undergone two name changes, at least three redesigns, two site directors, hackers, DVDs, insane trips to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Japan, and elsewhere, and thousands of news stories, previews, reviews, impressions, and editorials. There have been some amazing highs and dismal lows, and sometimes we’ve begged for help from the readers just to survive. Today, Planet GameCube is alive and well, and we’re five years old.
When Billy Berghammer started this website on his personal web-space on a boring winter weekend, he probably didn’t think it would last more than a month. He certainly didn’t expect it to become a premiere independent Nintendo site, or that it would eventually lead to a real job with Game Informer. Personally, I always knew the site would be great, and that’s why I joined up with PlanetN2000 after meeting the staff at my first E3 Expo. I didn’t think I would ever become Director, of course, but I felt ready for the job when Billy handed over the reigns last year. What followed was a great trip to E3 and, later, an abysmal period of senseless DOS attacks and database hacking. Sometimes I felt more like the leader of a rescue team than the editor of a website. But we came through the storm and emerged anew on the other side, and now we’re poised to reclaim the title that we held so long: The Best Damn Nintendo Site in the World.
We’ve got the drive. We’ve got the talent. We’ve definitely got the experience. So keep your eyes firmly glued to PGC in 2004, because this is only the beginning.
Jonathan Metts
Director, Planet GameCube
Hopeless Nintendo Fan since 1987
P.S. If you’re wondering when we’ll be announcing the big birthday contest, don’t worry, it’s coming in just a couple of days. We’re almost set for it, but we need to get confirmation on some of the prizes. We didn’t want to promise cool stuff and then not be able to get it, so please bear with us just a bit longer. It’s gonna be great!
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 07, 2004, 07:11:13 AM
"I rove Pranet Gamecube!"
Happy Birthday PGC! The big oh-five! hurrah! =D
I'm guessing a fair amount of skill or knowlege will be needed to win this contest, so i'm pretty much out of the race. =P
Post by: nickmitch on March 07, 2004, 07:19:11 AM
HAAAApy BIRTHday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
HAAAApy BIRTHday, planet gaaaaaamecuuube!
HAAAApy BIRTHday toooooooooooooooooooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
Cha cha cha!
Post by: SuperLink666 on March 07, 2004, 07:23:17 AM
oh yah you should fix the Screen shots page and give us thumbnails of the shots
Post by: Berto2K on March 07, 2004, 07:25:21 AM
There were times where I thought about doing what probably many readers have done when the DOS attacks and hacker stuff was going on...stop visiting. But I had faith in the staf that they would be able to get the site back on its feet. You guys have had a tremendous job at getting this back together.
It's been 4 years for me visiting, here's hoping for at least another 4!
Happy Birthday PlanetGameCube!
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 07, 2004, 08:37:10 AM
~Meow!~ ^_^
Post by: vudu on March 07, 2004, 09:25:41 AM
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Post by: soracloudtidus on March 07, 2004, 09:56:24 AM
Post by: Caliban on March 07, 2004, 10:23:37 AM
WOW, you guys had Todd McFarlane show him himself on a pic with a "I love PlanetGamecube" sign, that gives me a big grin.
Btw, who is the lady?
Post by: Berny on March 07, 2004, 10:54:02 AM
arty;...OK, that last one wasnt an emoticon. Poo.
Post by: The Omen on March 07, 2004, 11:20:47 AM
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Btw, who is the lady?
That lady is Perrin Kaplan, blowhard for everything Nintendo, an annoying minx if you ask me.
But anyway, Happy Birthday PGC. I still remember the day i discovered you. Shortly after i was banned from Gamespot, 3 years ago. Their loss and my gain. All i ask is for more rumor/Louie type columns. I assure you, by posting some interesting rumors you will not turn into Spong or Nintendojo.
Post by: ThePerm on March 07, 2004, 12:30:22 PM
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Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 07, 2004, 01:58:35 PM
BTW, since when were images allowed in posts?
Post by: ruby_onix on March 07, 2004, 02:26:44 PM
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Originally posted by: PGC NewsBot
Personally, I always knew the site would be great, and that’s why I joined up with PlanetN2000 after meeting the staff at my first E3 Expo. I didn’t think I would ever become Director, of course, but I felt ready for the job when Billy handed over the reigns last year.
Aha! I've figured out PGC's dark secret!
The Newsbot is your leader! Your leader is the Newsbot!
Ah ha ha!
*runs away*
Post by: Djunknown on March 07, 2004, 03:34:04 PM
Bon Aniverserre!
Feliz Cumpleanos!
Break out the Strippers!
Seriously, thanks for being one the premier independent gaming sites for all things Nintendo. For not stooping to the lowest common denominator, and giving us news, previews and reviews, as well as a place to vent our rants, incessent babbling, etc.
This one's for you
Post by: nitsu niflheim on March 07, 2004, 03:34:08 PM
Happy Birthday, *don't feel strange for wishing happy birthday to innanimate digital object*
Now back to writing story about, not like I'm gonna tell you here.
Post by: Mario on March 07, 2004, 03:41:44 PM
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Post by: louiesezwhat on March 07, 2004, 04:26:10 PM
Wow, I can't believe it's been 5 years! Lordy, it's just amazing all that has happened in just one year.
I just want to give a big hearty congrats to all you guys. You've kicked some serious ass this past year through thick and thin. You've made it through some serious crap, and I want you all to know that I'm proud to see you guys persevere though everything. Jonny, you've done one hell of a job with the peeps, and the rest of you guys have done a great job of keeping TEH SEXIE in line.
Keep on kickin' ass. We'll see you in the trenches
Word.
B
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on March 07, 2004, 04:56:54 PM
Letter from the Editor
It's an editorial that Billy posted to the readers right after the site originally launched.
Post by: Pale on March 07, 2004, 06:33:00 PM
Thanks for keeping the site so cool for so long guys. Your humor and knowledge makes it the best site on the net, free or not free. Huzzah!
Post by: Ian Sane on March 07, 2004, 07:34:52 PM
Pretty much dead on with that prediction.
Anyway congratulations on five years and keep up the good work.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 07, 2004, 11:38:31 PM
I've been at PGC for two years now; in the forums for a year and a half, and heaps of people here are my mates.
I don't really remember how I found out about PGC (remember the old grey and green design?
) but it was either from IGN64 or the long-since-defunt Tendo Box wesbite.Then after a while of internet monotony, i made a 'life-changing' decision to finally join my first forums.
The PGC forums.
Attack of the Clones had been out earlier that year, and my hate for Anakin Skywalker grew to greater heights. And in the interests of using sms-style text, came up with the name 'Termin8Anakin', a nice, symmetrical name
And thus started my new, internet e-life.
Ahhhh, the memories......
Happy 5th Birthday, Planet Gamecube!!!!
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 07, 2004, 11:45:41 PM
Five years is impressive for a video game site these days, what with new ones popping up all over the place every three seconds. Not only has PGC kept providing the latest Nintendo news (often getting it before other places
), but the forum is the best thing ever, because I've met so many awesome people here. KEEP ON ROCKIN' PGC. HERE'S TO ANOTHER 400 GA-ZILLION YEARS."What is this card?"
Post by: DrZoidberg on March 08, 2004, 03:08:58 AM
pgc
Post by: WackerJr on March 08, 2004, 04:13:25 AM
I discovered the site towards the end of it's N2000 days (I think it was), and I have to admit I have been worried about your future a couple of times (especially the pleas for donations a couple of years ago), but I'm glad that you guys have survived and continue to be one of my favourite sites!
Here's to another 5 years!!!
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 08, 2004, 09:28:00 AM
copy and link into browser doowab
My songs seem to suck.
Mostly because I usually keep my first try no matter what happens. Like my mom walking in on me and calling the song "cute."It's tyme for Infernal to sing, and for Termin8 to make a funny picture (cough::allofthestaffasbabies::cough)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on March 08, 2004, 10:15:24 AM
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on March 08, 2004, 02:27:28 PM
Post by: Pale on March 08, 2004, 03:46:03 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 08, 2004, 05:51:37 PM
I'll record something in a sloppy, screaming manner tomorrow. ONLY THE BEST FOR PGC!!11forgot!!1to11hold!!!11!shift
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 08, 2004, 08:00:13 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on March 08, 2004, 09:35:36 PM
* I refuse to use "an" before an "h"
Post by: Oldskool on March 09, 2004, 05:12:09 AM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 09, 2004, 11:51:39 AM
Quite seriously, I had 'some' sort of lyrics planned out, but it fell to bits when the song started. And I think that's a good thing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The BGM is 'Star Base - Turtles in Time' for those playing at home.
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 09, 2004, 01:48:30 PM
Infernal: Cool song. =) Planning is for little sissy boys. =P (I did plan for MC's first one though. But no one cares. =P)
I wish I had an accent like that. I know! Next song I make, I'll pretend to be an Aussie (and disgrace the entire culture)!
my song was "Cheese Wheels of Doom" from Bubsy fir the SNES
oh, and ocarina, why would you put an "an" in front of hotmail anywho? CONFUSE'DEDIT???
PaleZero: ooooooooooooooooh! alright then, didn't think of that (even with me talking about accents)=P
Infernal: I don't think if IE has a "copy link location" feature, so I would assume it would be difficult for IE users to copy the actual address (they'd have to mouse over it and type it in the address bar, I believe) Anyhow, here's the actual address just to make it a bit easier:
Infernal's Song, yo
http://www.geocities.com/infernalcomics/PGCbday.mp3
Post by: Pale on March 09, 2004, 02:05:26 PM
"I think i'll go sign up for an 'otmail account, cheerio"
Post by: Ocarina Blue on March 09, 2004, 08:45:47 PM
Not that any of that was relevant here, it's just become a habit of correcting my friend's unholy, deluded ways ^_^
P.S. My accent is so strong people from Auckland (that's a city up North here) tease me about it. I can barley speak English sometimes, but it's awsome anyway
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on March 09, 2004, 10:12:12 PM
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 10, 2004, 12:52:58 AM
Maybe Miss Understanding is standing upon you....I put that link there to make it easier to listen to Infernal Monkey's song. So you just called it weird =P (no, I can't fake an aussie accent THAT well
) And yes, we do so "an hour" because you don't pronounce the "h". Well, that's what they tell me, but I have the sneaking suspicion that it's a government cover up...........they don't want us to know that "h" is really another vowel.
Why sometime's "y" though? Isn't a vowel long only sometime's? What's up with that?
Post by: Pale on March 10, 2004, 03:02:00 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 10, 2004, 03:09:26 AM
And KN, you just confused me with "Isn't a vowel long only sometimes?" If something is "only," it is only that, not "sometimes"
Post by: KnowsNothing on March 10, 2004, 08:49:08 AM
Yeah, and Bill, I can't imagine that what I said confused you more than what you said confused me.
i tried to make that sound confusing. you had to read it twice didn't you? HMMMM?
