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[You could win your very own copy of Fire Emblem with a brand new Flame GBA SP to play it on!]

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TalkBack / Prize Radio Trivia Friday at 10:30 CT

« on: December 11, 2003, 01:52:19 PM »

You could win your very own copy of Fire Emblem with a brand new Flame GBA SP to play it on!

Last week Planet Trivia winner Rimmer won himself a Flame GBA SP and Intelligent System's hot new strategy game, Fire Emblem.  You could win too--that is, if you know your Nintendo music!

TYP will play songs from five games released on Nintendo systems--all you have to do is name the game in a PM to TYP!  We'll also have a bonus trivia question for each game, so don't let all that preperation for last week go to waste!

To familiarize yourself with the rules and how to connect to the radio stream, we ask that you read the official rules.  Since competitors will be playing for a very substantial prize, we will be strictly enforcing them.

As Radio Trivia regulars already know, there is a limit of 30 standard listeners on our Live365 radio stream when broadcasting live.  As a large turnout is expected for this Radio Trivia session, we recommend you arrive in the chatroom early.  TYP will begin the live broadcast at 10:15 PM Central (8:15 Pacific, 11:15 Eastern).  Contestants may want to sign up for a Live365 Preferred Membership, which includes a 7-day free trial period, to be assured a spot.  Anyone signed up for this service will be able to listen even if the station is "full".

[The operation in question? "Ditch the GameCube!"]

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TalkBack / Mission Impossible GBA Ships

« on: December 09, 2003, 04:56:00 PM »

The operation in question? "Ditch the GameCube!"

ATARI RELEASES MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE® - OPERATION SURMA

IMF Agent Ethan Hunt Infiltrates PlayStation®2, Xbox® and Game Boy® Advance

LOS ANGELES - Dec. 9, 2003 - Infiltrating stores nationwide today, Atari's Mission: Impossible® - Operation Surma brings all the action and intrigue of the Mission: Impossible movie franchise to the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and the Game Boy® Advance.  Developed by Atari's Paradigm Entertainment, Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma presents players with a true mission impossible as they become IMF agent Ethan Hunt in an effort to stop the diabolical plans of the Surma Corporation.

"With Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma, players will be thrust into an authentic Mission: Impossible experience, complete with the latest spy gadgets, stealth action, incredible combat and plot-twisting suspense fans have come to expect from the franchise," said Steve Allison, vice president of marketing, Atari Inc.'s Los Angeles studio.  "The stealth action category continues to surprise gamers with new and innovative game play experiences and Operation Surma is no exception.  Our unique connection to one of today's strongest Hollywood movie franchises, will complement our focus on delivering incredible game play with all of the powerful lead characters, fascinating villains, elaborate double-crosses and cunning treachery of a real Mission: Impossible."

In Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma, players step into the role of Ethan Hunt as he traverses the globe uncovering the insidious mysteries behind the malevolent Surma Corporation and its newly developed virus, the Ice Worm, which allows Surma to break into any computer system in the world. Armed with the hyper-cool, super spy technology and weaponry inspired by the Mission: Impossible movies, such as miniature remote-controlled devices, micro cameras, tranquilizing darts and character disguises, Hunt must lead his elite team in preventing Surma Corp. from taking over the world.

Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma features groundbreaking gameplay that empowers players to choose the tactics and game play style they wish to use in tackling mission objectives.  For example, as Hunt, a player can forge an uneasy alliance with questionable characters in order to gain the upper hand against an overwhelming enemy force; or, the player can charge in, blasting away with the latest top secret IMF weapon; or, the player can slide silently in and out of the shadows, penetrating enemy lairs unnoticed. Ultimately, the nature of the adventure lies in the player's hands.  Ving Rhames, who played Luther Stickell in both Mission: Impossible feature films, reprises his role by lending his voice and likeness in the game.  As part of the IMF team assigned to assist Ethan Hunt in his efforts, Luther will provide critical mission intelligence, hack security systems and generally sweep target areas clear of enemy detection devices, thus allowing Hunt to penetrate more effectively.

Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma Features: . Open-Ended Gameplay:  Players will be empowered to play the game the way they like.  Take out a guard and dispose of his body, sneak behind the guard and slip by unnoticed, distract the guard to another area, tranquilize the guard remotely or even take him prisoner are just a few options at the players disposal for nearly every situation. . Super Spy Gadgets:  As with any Mission: Impossible, the gadgets are where it's at.   Operation Surma will put dozens of super-cool gadgets at players fingertips, including: The Wasp, a miniature remote-controlled "bug" with a devastating "sting"; a directional microphone used to overhear distant conversations; binoculars featuring a digital camera for evidence gathering; Electronic Warfare darts for disabling critical electronic devices; and, much more. . Agent Moves and Abilities:  As Ethan Hunt, players will have at their disposal all the moves that any respectable super agent has spent years perfecting, including: vaulting and mantling of objects; hand walking on ledges; wall hugging through tight spaces; crouching and creeping to keep a low profile; hand-over-hand maneuvering on pipes and girders.  In addition, players will be able to execute numerous stealth disabling, restraining and finishing maneuvers on enemy characters. . Gameplay Locations:  Led by Mission Commander Swanbeck, players will follow clues and undertake missions in exotic locations around the world, including: the Los Muertos research facility in the southwestern United States; Sansara Prison in Northern Africa; and, Yugaria, a fictional eastern European country.

Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma is now available at retail stores nationwide with an estimated retail price of $49.95 and an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen.  Additional information about Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma can be found online at www.mi-game.com.

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TalkBack / RE:Happy Birthday Dan!

« on: December 08, 2003, 01:44:12 PM »

LOL, no Ian.  Dan has been over the legal drinking age in the U.S. for some time now.

[Anime ninjas and huge robots always work.]

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TalkBack / I-Ninja for GC Ships to Retailers

« on: December 04, 2003, 02:26:35 PM »

Anime ninjas and huge robots always work.

NAMCO HOMETEK INC. SHIPS I-NINJA TO RETAIL OUTLETS NATIONWIDE

Action-Adventure Character Game Now Available For the Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox®

San Jose, Ca., (December 4, 2003) – Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that I-Ninja, the company’s action adventure character-based game, has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide for the Nintendo GameCube and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.  The game, also currently available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, is rated T for Teen and carries an MSRP of $49.99.  Consumers purchasing Nintendo GameCube versions of I-Ninja may also receive a free copy of Pac-Man vs., the new multiplayer game exclusively for Nintendo GameCube with connectivity to Game Boy® Advance.

“With gravity-defying game play at every turn, no enemy is safe from the wit and attitude of young Ninja,” says Jon Kromrey, Senior Producer at Namco Hometek Inc.  “This ultimate warrior will have you shredding, swinging and kick jumping well beyond the holiday season.”

I-Ninja offers a high intensity action adventure experience in five exquisitely detailed environments, each strategically designed to test rookie protagonist Ninja and his unique skills.  Challenged by the evil villain Master O-Dor and his army of evil Ranx, Ninja travels from beaches to mountains and beyond, taking on a cast of fearsome enemies with an assortment of weapons, rage-based power-ups and a host of gravity-defying moves. Armed with years of training and a giant ego to boot, he earns new Ninja belts, recovers lost relics and comes to face his nemesis in an ultimate showdown.  While graceful in honor, Ninja proves deadly in combat.

With the destiny of the world resting on his big head, Ninja challenges the powers of gravity to traverse and succeed in any situation.  Utilizing specialized manga-style ninja moves, Ninja runs on walls, swings from chains, grinds rails, kick jumps and turns his sword into a helicopter.  Along with his abilities, Ninja has many weapons at his disposal, including shurikens, swords, blowguns, rocket launchers and guided missiles.  Combined with high-end CGI graphics, hand-painted environments and six cinematic movies from renowned animated filmmakers Don Bluth and Gary Goldman of Don Bluth Films, Inc., no stone is left unturned in I-Ninja.

For more information on I-Ninja, including downloads, art assets and games, visit www.ininjagame.com.

[Game 1: M.C. Kids (NES)]

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 11/28/2003

« on: November 28, 2003, 06:25:38 PM »

To keep things fresh, StrikerObi and his lovely girlfriend Ashley hosted Radio Trivia tonight.  Classic old-school games and crazy comedian partners were the theme for tonight as the two hosts laughed through the entire game.  There was some healthy competition, but SS4Gogita out-guessed the rest for a win!



Game 1: M.C. Kids (NES)

Point to: TheYoungerPlumber

Q: What are the kids names and which is which?
<SS4Gogita> Mick white, Mack balck


Game 2: Megaman X2

Points to: toxa, mumbo, gaimeguy, ffantasyfx

Q: What weapon works best aganist Sigma's Final Form?
<Mumbo> STRIKE CHAIN


Game 3: Ikari Warriors

Point to: carlos_

Q: After you beat the game, how do you keep playing?
<Toxa> Go in the staircase


-----HALFTIME-----
Everybody to the Limit (Fhqwhgads)
Sklar Bros - KSHE Radio
-----HALFTIME-----


Game 4: The Lion King

Points to: SS4Gogita, Mike_the_warrior, Nikjam, Carlos, TheYoungerPlumber

Q: In which three levels do you fight Hyenas?
<SS4Gogita> pridelands, elephant graveyard, be prepared


Game 5: Disney Adventures in the Magic Kingdom

Points to: Sharparoni, Carlos, Gogita

Q: What rides can you ride in Disney Adventures in the Magic Kingdom?
<Sharparoni> space mounjtain pirate of the caribeean haunted mansion autopoia big thunder



-----RESULTS-----

SS4Gogita: 4

carlos_: 3

mumbo: 2

TheYoungerPlumber: 2

toxa: 1

gaimeguy: 1

ffantasyfx: 1

Mike_the_warrior: 1

Nikjam: 1

Sharparoni: 1  

[VideoGame.Net and Penn State University team up for simple game-making (and playing) fun!]

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TalkBack / Summer Videogame Class Announced

« on: November 19, 2003, 01:19:21 PM »

VideoGame.Net and Penn State University team up for simple game-making (and playing) fun!

THINK SPACE CAMP SOUNDS COOL? WELL WAIT UNTIL YOU CHECK OUT THE VIDEOGAME.NET EXPERIENCE HOSTED BY PENN STATE

Fun And Exciting Program That Teaches Kids And Adults How To Make Video Games

PHILADELPHIA, NOV 19, 2003 - VideoGame.Net and Penn State University announced today the VideoGame.Net Experience. A 13-week interactive education program focused on teaching kids and adults how to make videogames.

The VideoGame.Net Experience was conceived by Ed Fleming, President and Founder of VideoGame.Net, as an educational and entertaining program designed to help folks learn about the videogame industry and to help them make their own games. Started as a youth summer camp, the VideoGame.Net Experience has expanded into a year-round programs for both children and adults.

"The 2003 summer camp was very successful and attracted hundreds of gamers from across the country," said Ed Fleming. "The VideoGame.Net Experience concept gets people to understand what it takes to make videogames. To continue the success of the summer programs, we are teaming up with Penn State University to deliver the program again this fall, in a unique Saturday format."

The VideoGame.Net Experience provides gamers first-hand experience with the tools needed to develop videogames. The VideoGame.Net Experience fall program teaches gamers how to use Flash, Photoshop, Game Maker and other software for designing 2D-based games.

Penn State Great Valley and Penn State Delaware County will offer the VideoGame.Net Experience fall program. The schools will host an Introduction to 2D Game Design class for new students, and for returning gamers, they will offer an Intermediate 2D Game Design class. For kids in 6th through 12th grades the Introduction to 2D Games classes start December, 6 2003 and January 17, 2003, and run for 13 Saturdays. The adult version of Introduction to 2D Games starts in April 2004 and will run on Monday and Wednesday nights for seven weeks.

While in class gamers use the VideoGame.Net website as a one-stop-shop resource for all of their game development needs. The site provides game development tips, program templates, tutorials and Tribes - an online gaming community where budding developers can work with their friends to create some cool games. During the week, when the gamers are at home, they have access to the VideoGame.Net website where they can work on their games, chat with their gaming buddies or look up review information on anyone of 11,000 games published in the US since 1972.

Once participants in the VideoGame.Net Experience have completed a game they can have it posted on VideoGame.Net for anyone on the Internet to play. In addition to providing development services and game hosting, the VideoGame.Net website also provides gaming enthusiasts with scavenger hunts and contests, daily news, A.I. robots, and discussion boards.

"The fall program focuses on 2D game development and the history of game making," said David Kramer, VideoGame.Net's Director of Art Programs. "One of the other really cool parts of the program is our Arcade. We offer kids the chance to play some of the very best new and pre-released games as well as retro-classics for the old NES and even Atari. This gives the kids a well rounded idea of where videogames came from and where they are going."

In 2004, the VideoGame.Net Experience will be extended to additional colleges and universities. In addition to the new locations, the VideoGame.Net Experience will also extend its class offerings with an Advanced 2D Game Design program and an Introduction to 3D Game Design class. In 2005 and beyond, VideoGame.Net expects to offer additional 3D game classes, XGameStation design and even videogame journalism. "I really love where VideoGame.Net is going with the Experience program. The kids are having a blast and the parents really like it too," stated Ed Fleming, "I had one of the kids tell me that he and his father went to Space Camp(TM) and had a great time, but he said, the VideoGame.Net camp was an even cooler experience. That made my day!"

[My computer is full of system glitches.]

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TalkBack / Metal Arms Shipping to Stores

« on: November 19, 2003, 01:14:25 PM »

My computer is full of system glitches.

THERE'S A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM

Third Person Shooter Metal Arms(tm): Glitch in the System Ships To Retail Stores Worldwide

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 19, 2003) - Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced today that Metal Arms(tm): Glitch in the System for the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(r) video game system from Microsoft, and Nintendo GameCube(tm) has shipped to retail stores nationwide.

The non-stop action title, Metal Arms, has over 40 missions set in multiple destructible environments.  With 17 lethal weapons to dismantle enemies, multiple power-ups and seven multiplayer modes, players are guaranteed hours of fun.  In addition, Metal Arms' unique hijack feature enables the player to take control and play as one of ten other friendly and enemy robots, including bosses.  The ability to hijack into other robots in the game opens up a number of possible ways the player can approach each level in the game.

"We're very excited about this game.  The action-packed missions provide a variety in gameplay not seen in other third-person shooters out there," said Philip O'Neil Sr. Vice President Sales & Marketing, Vivendi Universal Games.  "Metal Arms is a breakthrough title which has already piqued the interest of gamers worldwide."  

Metal Arms has already garnered positive media attention and awards from the gaming press.  What the critics say:  §       "Great non-stop, in-your-face action" 9 out of 10 & Editor's Choice Award - Official Xbox Magazine, November 2003

§       "...we smell a sleeper hit."  8 out of 10 - PSM, December 2003  §       "Here's an overlooked, unpretentious little game that is more fun than half the big-budget blockbusters out there..."  8.5 out of 10 - Game Informer, November 2003

In Metal Arms, players assume the role of Glitch, a gun-slinging, half-ton fearless robot of Droid City.  Found as scrap metal, but transformed into destructive machinery, Glitch is determined to free his people from the evil clutches of General Corrosive and his maniacal army of Mil bots. Players unleash a world of pain as they set out to annihilate the General's sinister plan to dominate the world, and salvage the robot race.

Metal Arms: Glitch in the System will be available for a suggested retail price of $49.99.  The game has been rated Teen by the ESRB.  To download more "bot" data, log on to the game's official website:  www.metalarms.com.

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General Gaming / RE:Burn out 2 progresive scan woes

« on: November 16, 2003, 12:00:58 PM »

I don't own the game, but when I was watching Windy play a year or so ago, I remember something about having to go through the menu...though that may have been activating widescreen, not progressive scan.  Just a possibile suggestion.

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General Gaming / RE:Game Cube to DVi connector, ¿it's possible?

« on: November 15, 2003, 05:44:09 PM »

Londonner: good luck with the TFT monitor search.  I wouldn't try to find a monitor that has a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio with the GameCube's signal.  Instead, try looking for a monitor with a good set of display options, such as a native through option (just using 640x480 or 640x768 pixels of the tft screen) or some integer multiple (1280x960 pixels of the tft screen).  That sort of information is hard to hunt down, unfortunately :-/

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General Gaming / RE:Game Cube to DVi connector, ¿it's possible?

« on: November 15, 2003, 04:55:54 PM »

I just reopened the VGA connector in the cable I reviewed.  If V-sync and H-sync ground is pin 10, as online documentation leads me to believe, it does have grounding for Sync.  (Thin metal wires connect a few pins together to ground to one bigger wire.)   I guess that means it IS the insulation.  It makes sense: it's a D-Terminal cable, not a VGA cable, after all.

[TKnHappyNess]

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 11/14/2003

« on: November 14, 2003, 06:56:27 PM »

TYP playing recognizable games?  A 3-way tiebreaker resolved with only one tune?  Check out how TKnHappyNess squeaked by for another win!



Game 1: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES)

Points to: StrikerObi, MarioLinkSamus, Carlos_, uniquefreakx, CHiphead, FFantasyFX

Q: Which towns in Zelda II are NOT “named after” one of the sages in Zelda: the Ocarina of Time?
<Elzie_Ann> New Kasuto, Old (Dead) Kasuto, Mido


Game 2: Harvest Moon (SNES)

Point to: ulanshad

Q: Ellen’s father is of what “profession”?
<TKnHappyNess> Drunk


Game 3: Bad Dudes (NES)

Points to: Gorillaz87 Carlos_ StrikerObi uselessend Chiphead

Q: Bad Dudes features a cameo boss appearance from what character, and which game is he from?
<SimBen> karnov, karnov


------HALFTIME-----
Donkey Kong Country 2 Simian Symphony Pt. 1 OC ReMix (Protricity)
-----HALFTIME------


Game 4: Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES)

Chiphead, TKnHappyNess, uniquefreakx, NikJam, Br26, robageejammin, StrikerObi, Bario, FFantasyFX

Q: In which level (by correctly spelled name) does Rare pull the old reversed-controls trick on players?
<TKnHappyNess> Poisonous Pipeline


Game 5: Time Slip (SNES)

Q: Who developed Time Slip for the SNES?
<robageejammin> sales curve


3-way Tiebreaker among StrikerObi, Chiphead, and TKnHappyNess

<TKnHappyNess> The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask


-----FINAL RESULTS-----

TKnHappyNess: 3 + Tiebreaker

StrikerObi: 3

Chiphead: 3

Carlos_: 2

FFantasyFX: 2

robageejammin: 2

uniquefreakx: 2

MarioLinkSamus: 1

Elzie_Ann: 1

ulanshad: 1

NikJam: 1

Br26: 1

Bario: 1

TKnHappyNess: 1

Gorillaz87: 1

uselessend: 1

Simben: 1
 

[Billy and Jimmy return for more brawling action!]

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TalkBack / Double Dragon Advance Ships

« on: November 12, 2003, 09:38:46 AM »

Billy and Jimmy return for more brawling action!

ATLUS U.S.A., INC. SHIPS "DOUBLE DRAGON ADVANCE" ON THE NINTENDO GAME BOY® ADVANCE

  Billy and Jimmy Lee are back!

 

Irvine, CA, November 12, 2003 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. announced today that is has shipped "Double Dragon" for the Game Boy® Advance to retailers nationwide. This enhanced version of the game will feature stages, modes, techniques and enemies not seen in the original arcade game.

 

Story:

A global nuclear war has left the world in ruins.  There are no laws, and no authority to enforce them.  It is a world in which violence rules and only the strong survive.  Amidst the chaos, gangs emerged as the new elite.  Several gangs eventually joined together to form a larger organization known as the Shadow Warriors, which seized control of the city and now rules it with an iron fist.

 

On the outskirts of town, twin brothers Jimmy Lee and Billy Lee contemplate their future in the aftermath of the war.  Their beloved Kung Fu gym is now nothing but rubble.

 

Although they managed to survive the cataclysmic event, they were left with nothing but their martial arts abilities.  And so, the two brothers practiced their Sou-Setsu-Ken training day and night.

 

But one day, Billy's girlfriend Marian is kidnapped off of the streets, and the brothers receive a letter.  It reads, "We have Marian.  If you want to see her again, bring us the secret book of Sou-Setsu-Ken by 10a.m. tomorrow morning."  Billy is both angry and confused by the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.  Little does he know that his own brother also has feelings for Marion…

 

"We are very pleased to have secured the publishing rights to this well-known classic," said Jim Ireton, VP of Sales at Atlus U.S.A., Inc. "This Game Boy Advance game is the first step in the return of the fabled Double Dragon franchise.  We look forward to bringing future Double Dragon titles to other home consoles."

 

Features:

·         All new game modes created specifically for this enhanced version, including a two player cooperative mode, vs. mode and a one player mode where you can control both brothers with the aid of the computer.

 

·         Double Dragon Dojo Survival mode will let you test your skills against an unending number of enemies. Play alone or with a friend!

 

·         Never before seen stages containing all new enemies and boss characters!

 

·         Use new techniques and weapons to get the girl and beat the bad guys!

 

Double Dragon Advance has been rated "T" by the ESRB. For more information, visit the official Double Dragon Advance web site at www.atlus.com/dda

[Everybody salute your governor as he ships to stores!]

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TalkBack / Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Released

« on: November 11, 2003, 04:17:19 PM »

Everybody salute your governor as he ships to stores!

ATARI SHIPS TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES

Arnold Schwarzenegger Likeness and Voice Make First Ever Videogame Appearance; Exclusive Film Footage Available

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 11, 2003 - Atari today announced that it has shipped Terminator®3: Rise of the MachinesT, for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system, the XboxT videogame system from Microsoft and Game Boy® Advance, to retail stores nationwide.  Based on this summer's blockbuster motion picture from Intermedia, IMF and C2 Pictures, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a first-person action game that allows players to become Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator.  Developed by Black Ops, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines marks the first time Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice and likeness has ever appeared in a videogame -- the involvement of Claire Danes, Nick Stahl and Kristanna Lokken rounds out the stellar videogame cast.

"With both the Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines movie DVD and videogame releasing today, fans can watch the Terminator in action on their home theaters and one minute later become the Terminator on their favorite game system," said Steve Allison, vice president of marketing, Atari, Inc.'s Los Angeles studio.  "The Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines videogame takes the movie to an entirely new level.  Not only do players get to play through the plot of the feature film nearly line for line, but they'll also be able to experience first-hand everything that happened just prior to the feature film's start.  How was the Terminator sent back this time?  How did he kill John Connor?  And, what does SkyNet really look like?  All of these questions, and more, are answered in the game."

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines continues Atari's trend of bringing outstanding film properties to life in the interactive realm complete with Hollywood talent, feature film footage, dramatic plots that interweave with the movie, authentic sound tracks and much more.  Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines features 15 minutes of footage taken straight from the blockbuster film that helps set up key situations and story-related game elements.  An additional five-minute segment, filmed by director Jonathan Mostow, exclusive to the DVD and videogame features Arnold Schwarzenegger and sheds new light on the mythology behind the origins of the Terminator.  Players will also be treated to extensive behind-the-scenes footage from both the videogame and feature film, including an eight-minute segment detailing the entire making of the game.

The Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines videogame storyline will weave in and out of the movie script as players encounter scenarios similar to those faced by the Terminator where John Connor must be protected from the threat of the T-X and the initial rise of the machines, to the apocalyptic future where the War of the Machines is waged on all fronts.  While following the feature film's plot closely, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will go one step further by providing fans of the Terminator series with a deeper look into the movie's universe and the role of the Terminator, a futuristic fighting machine reprogrammed to save humanity from the SkyNet Armageddon.

As the Terminator, players will face swarms of enemies in first-person action from the wastelands of the future to present-day Los Angeles. Military bases, laboratories and downtown Los Angeles are just a few of the more than 20 unique locations found in the game, which have been taken straight from the current Terminator timeline of events.  In addition, more than 20 futuristic and modern-day weapons will be at the player's disposal for use in terminating any enemy in the most efficient manner possible, including the SkyNet Arc-Laser, Tech-Com Micro Rocket Launcher and the SkyNet Assault Cannon.

Much like the feature film, when Terminators clash in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines all hell is sure to break loose.  Terminators are designed to utilize the most readily and efficient means available to eliminate any particular foe -- when that enemy is a Terminator this leads to absolutely brutal hand-to-hand combat.  Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will allow player's to engage in true movie-like Terminator combat as they repeatedly face the ultimate killing machine, the T-X, throughout the single-player game.  Smashing opponents into walls, massive two-handed chops and crushing kicks are just a few of the dozens of moves in the Terminator's arsenal.

A unique twist in the Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines story will also allow players to operate the Terminator before it was reprogrammed in the future to save John Connor.  As a result, players will be able to test their terminating skills against battle-hardened Tech Com special forces from the future as they fight alongside and utilize SkyNet's advanced weaponry, including Future Killer tanks and flyers, fixed gun emplacements as well as other Terminators in an effort to crush the last remnants of mankind.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is now available at retail stores nationwide with an estimated retail price of $49.95 and an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen.  Additional information about Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines can be found online at www.t3game.com.

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General Gaming / RE:Game Cube to DVi connector, ¿it's possible?

« on: November 09, 2003, 07:17:28 PM »

The modified D-sub cable for VGA use works very well, though only for progressive scan games.  I also fell victim to a poor soldering job on the VGA connector and had to ask my roommate for a quick repair.  (Never trust a computer scientist such as myself with a soldering iron!)

I'll actually be looking into another professional GameCube VGA solution soon and will be posting my impressions, so keep an eye out!  As for DVI input, I really can't help you out.  I'd have bought a TFT screen with a VGA port for just such versatility, myself.  DVI isn't the universal standard yet, after all.  Playing your GC on a LCD monitor may not look as good as you hope, either: LCD screens often stretch non-native resolutions  

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Free Hobbit Movie(s)! Help test the media server.

« on: November 07, 2003, 03:46:39 PM »

I think Wario needs to give our media server a good SMACK!

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General Gaming / RE:GC freezes up while loading games.

« on: November 06, 2003, 04:33:09 PM »

If it were only one game, I'd say it was a defective disc.  But yeah, it sounds like your GameCube is starting to go.

However, I must comment on smilingpsycho's Metroid statement: it is a fairly well known fact that Metroid Prime has freezing glitches.  I've seen it happen on many GameCubes with many copies--even at Dolby's GDC booth!  Although it is a recurring problem for me with Metroid Prime, I have never had similar problems with any other game.  So for those having problems with Metroid, and only Metroid, don't do anything drastic.

[Get ready for sinfully long lists of game titles coming to a mall near you!]

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TalkBack / 2003 Holiday Preview Tour Announced

« on: November 05, 2003, 12:52:11 PM »

Get ready for sinfully long lists of game titles coming to a mall near you!

THE GAME LIVE 2003 HOLIDAY VIDEOGAME TOUR BIGGEST EVER

Third Annual  "Holiday Game Preview Tour" Debuts Unreleased Titles such as NFL STREET, Beyond Good & Evil(tm), SpyHunter(r) 2, The Lord of the Rings(tm), The Return of the King(tm) and Legacy of Kain: Defiance(tm)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 5, 2003 - Game Live Events, the leader in live Video Game and PC touring events, today announced their "2003 Holiday Preview Tour." The third annual Holiday presentation will reach more than 25,000 gamers in some of the country's largest mega malls throughout the US. The 12-stop tour begins on Friday, November 7th in San Diego, CA and runs through Sunday, December 7th in Charlotte, NC.

Young adults, families and gamers will play the holiday season's most anticipated videogames for the first time on the tour. Attendees may preview many unreleased games and this year's hottest new titles. New titles on display include major releases from EA SPORTS(tm) such as NCAA(tm) March Madness 2004(tm), EA SPORTS BIG(tm)'s  NFL STREET and EA GAMES(tm) Medal of Honor(tm), Rising Sun, UBISOFT'S Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time(tm) and Beyond Good & Evil(tm), as well as the entire new Tom Clancy's line of games including Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon(tm): Jungle Storm(tm), Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon(tm): Island Thunder(tm) and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(r) 3 will be exclusively featured on tour. Midway(r) will be previewing the highly anticipated SpyHunter(r) 2.  Also, Eidos' breakout titles Legacy of Kain: Defiance(tm) and Whiplash(tm) will be on the Tour. The U.S. Army will feature America's Army: Special Forces (SFAS), the latest release from the hit America's Army game series. Mythic Entertainment will be providing free demo discs of Dark Age of Camelot.

More than 20 titles will be featured on a state-of-the-art, 50-screen Game Live interactive 'GamePort' system from publishing partners Electronic Arts(tm), Midway, Eidos(r), UBISOFT(tm), Mythic Entertainment(tm), and the US Army. PC partners include ATI Radeon 9800, RIO MP3 and Alienware. The NYKO Air Flo EX is the Official Controller Partner of the Tour. G4(r), the cable TV network dedicated to video games, has signed on again as the Official Broadcast Media Partner, and Game Informer Magazine re-signed as the tour's Official Game Magazine Partner. RIO, the country's top selling MP3 player, is the Official MP3 Partner of the Tour. Demos from RIO, Dark Age of Camelot and G4 will be taking place at all events.

"There is no denying the popularity of video games during the holiday season. The Holiday Preview Tour is the perfect venue to showcase our current and upcoming titles in a fun, interactive environment to consumers who may be looking for a great gift," stated Patrick Dillon, Product Manager for Midway.

Admission is free and game play is unlimited. For complete details of the tour, including tour locations, event times, and the latest list of games included on the tour, visit www.gameliveevents.com.

 Game Live 2003 Holiday Tour Schedule

Friday, November 7th San Diego, CA Mission Valley
Saturday, November 8th Los Angeles, CA Glendale Galleria
Sunday, November 9th Ontario, CA Ontario Mills
Saturday, November 15th Las Vegas, NV Galleria at Sunset
Sunday, November 16th Phoenix, AZ Arizona Mills
Saturday, November 22nd Dallas, TX Town East
Sunday, November 23rd Houston, TX Katy Mills
Friday, November 28th Philadelphia, PA Franklin Mills
Saturday, November 29th New Jersey / NY Garden State Plaza
Sunday, November 30th Boston Natick Mall
Saturday, December 6th Baltimore White Marsh Mall
Sunday, December 7th Charlotte Concord Mills

Friday Shows: 12 Noon to 8 PM
Saturday Shows: 12 Noon to 8 PM
Sunday Shows: 12 Noon to 6 PM

Game Titles on Tour

EA SPORTS(tm)
NCAA(tm) March Madness(tm) 2004
NBA LIVE 2004
NHL 2004
Tiger Woods PGA Tour(r) 2004
NASCAR Thunder(tm) 2004
FIFA Soccer 2004

EA SPORTS BIG(tm)
SSX 3
NFL STREET

EA GAMES(tm)
The Lord of the Rings(tm), The Return of the King(tm)
Medal of Honor(tm), Rising Sun
Freedom Fighters

UBISOFT(tm)
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time(tm)
Batman(tm): Rise of Sin Tzu(tm) XIII
Beyond Good & Evil(tm)
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(r) 3
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon(tm): Jungle Storm(tm)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon(tm): Island Thunder(tm)
Tom Clancy's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon(tm)

MIDWAY(r)
RoadKill(tm)
SpyHunter(r) 2

MIDWAY SPORTS(tm)
NFL(r) Blitz(r) Pro
NHL(r) Hitz(r) Pro

EIDOS(r)
Whiplash(tm)
Legacy of Kain: Defiance(tm)

THE U.S. ARMY
America's Army: Special Forces

MYTHIC ENTERTAINMENT
Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS INCLUDE:

ATI RADEON 9800 - Official Graphics Card
NYKO AIR FLO EX - Official Controller
GameInformer - Media Partner
G4 - Media Partner
Alienware - Official PC Partner
RIO - Official MP3 Partner

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:GameBoy Player Problem?

« on: November 04, 2003, 06:28:38 PM »

Yeah, fool around with the sharpness settings.  I've only seen that happen on my GBP once, when I was fooling with the sharpness settings.

[It features metal AND alternative metal. With diversity like that, how could it go wrong?]

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TalkBack / True Crime Soundtrack Announced

« on: November 03, 2003, 01:32:10 PM »

It features metal AND alternative metal.  With diversity like that, how could it go wrong?

ACTIVISION ANNOUNCES COMPLETE SONG LINE UP FOR THE TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF L.A.™ VIDEO GAME

Santa Monica, CA – October 31, 2003 – Over 80 tracks including 50 all original west coast hip hop performances and an eclectic collection of tunes ranging from, funk, rap, metal, rock, alt metal and Spanish rock fuel Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) highly anticipated True Crime: Streets of L.A. The upcoming mission-based driving and action game, which is scheduled to ship to retail outlets worldwide on November 4, 2003, will be available on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.  The game has been rated “M” (“Mature” – Blood and Gore, Mature Sexual Themes, Strong Language and Violence) by the ESRB.  

In addition to an extensive in-game song line up, a True Crime: Streets of L.A. CD soundtrack will be released on November 11 by Vybe Squad Records and distributed by Koch Entertainment.  The CD soundtrack will feature a variety of music from the game including original tracks from Snoop Dogg, Westside Connection (Ice Cube, Mac 10 and WC), Warren G., KAM, Jayo Felony, Boo Yaa Tribe, Easy-E Jr., among others.   Songs from the upcoming soundtrack can be previewed at www.truecrimela.com.   Following is a list of tracks:

LICENSED TRACKS Deftones – “Minerva”
Taproot – “Poem”
Funkadelic – “(Not Just) Knee Deep”
Parliament – “Flashlight”
Megadeath – “Peace Sells” and “Symphony of Destruction”
Ice T  - “6 ‘N The Morning “ and “I’m Your Pusher”
N.E.R.D. –“Lap Dance” and “Rock Star “
Plastino Mosh – “Afro Man” and “Saint Tropez Is Not Far “
Unloco – “Bruises”
Systematic – “Not Like You”
Bone Thugs N Harmony – “For Tha Love of $ “ and “Thuggish Ruggish Bone”
Mack 10 – “Foe Life”
The DOC – “It’s Funky ENUFF “ and “The Formula”
Grade 8 – “Let Me Know “
I Mother Earth – “Levitate “ and “Rain Will Fall “
AudioBullys – “The Snow”

ORIGINAL TRACKS
Snoop Dogg – “Dance Wit Me” and “Flick Wit You”
Warren G. featuring RBX  - “What You Wanna Do?”
Westside Connection (Ice Cube, Mack 10 & WC) – “Terrorist Threat”
Westside Connection featuring Nocturnal – “Lights Out”
E-40 – “In And Out “
KAM feat. Cavie and Above The Law – “True Crime”
Boo Yaa Tribe – “Legends”
Bishop – “True Crimes”
Coolio – “Life”
Suga Free – “Angry” and “Don’t Fight The Pimpin”
Jayo Felony – “Let Me See Sump-Thin’ (Thug Night)” and  “Don’t U Feel Like a Mark”
Mausberg – “Ring King”
Damizza feat.N.U.N.E. – “I’ll Do Anything “
RBX and Mr. Tan feat. S. Class – “Please Believe Lights Out”
Bishop featuring Trek Life & Bokey Loc – “Let’s Get It Poppin“
Shade Sheist – “Somebody Steal the Show”
Lil ½ Dead, Showtime, Kontroversy and Quick-2 Mac – “This is How We Live in L.A. (Heeey)”
South Central Cartel featuring Tha Flock – “Thug The Club”
Bad Azz, E-White and NONSTOP – “Tha Truth”
Kam – “Yu Who”
Big Tray Deee, Threat, Short Khop and Kokain – “Fu-k With Us”  
Lil ½ Dead, Showtime – “Gotta Get Away”
Lil Eazy E – “Consequences”
Dee Dimes, Bishop, B-12, Caviar, Lil Eazy E – “In Da Streetz “
Hollywood (Unique, Janelle and Bigg Swoop)  - “Drinks In The Air” and “Hollywood”
Hollywood featuring Tad Baddlez and Ill Gates – “Pop A Bottle"  
Soul Star  - “We Don’t Stop”
Pomona City Rydaz – “Do Time – True Crime,” “Back Seat Driver” and “Breath On Um”
Pomona City Rydaz. featuring Big Tray Dee – “T.R.U.E.”
Dee Dimes featuring Bigg Swoop – “They Don’t Know”
Big Tray Deee  - “G’Z Movin“
Sly Boogy – “Flow”
Young Billionaires (Mista Bo & T-Bone) feat. Unique/Hollywood– “Roll With Me”
Styliztik  - “Cali Folks”
Brown Liquer – “Is It Gonna Be Alright”
Casino Mafia featuring Baby S. – “Play Like We Do”
Cavie – “Compton”
Chyneezy featuring Ms. Toi and Sylk-E-Fyne – “Watch Out Now!”
Dr. Stank – “Dangerous “
Goon Squad – “Crimies”
Goon Squad (Mano, Cavie, N-M-E) – “Bitch A$$ NI – AZ “ and  “Good Squad”
Goon Squad (Mano, CornBread, Cavie, Mobo-Ced) – “Royal Blunt”
Ha Loco Pomona City Rydaz – “Live and Learn”
Mano, Cavie, Kontroversy, B-12 – “Murda Murda”
N.U.N.E. – “Hey Baby”
NONSTOP featuring Mainshflatz – “WAR”
Pimpin’ Young – “Don’t Blame Me”
Reservoir Dogs – “Soo Woo”
S. Class & Black Chill – “Ass & Titties”
Styliztik featuring Dirty Rat – “Mo Money”
Young Billionaires featuring Hollywood– “Uh-Oh”
Young Billionaires (Mista Bo & T-Bone) – “Doing it Big”

Tray Deee appears on the game soundtrack courtesy of TVT Records

True Crime: Streets of L.A. thrusts players into the role of rogue Elite Operations Division operative Nick Kang, a no-holds-barred badass, whose brutal reputation and lethal skills have landed him the nasty task of taking down the Chinese Triad and Russian Mafia cartel that have turned Los Angeles into a war zone.  Gamers take part in explosive gun battles with double fisted firepower, devastating martial arts brawls, and high-speed shootouts across 240 square miles of accurately recreated L.A.  The game’s unique branching missions include locating hostile witnesses, infiltrating criminal-infested locations, taking out evasive informants and busting the heavily armed and deadly bad guys.

[That’s right! The next release of the most comprehensive, free Xbox tunneling software available will support the GameCube!]

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TalkBack / Xlink Messenger to Support GameCube!

« on: November 01, 2003, 09:25:28 AM »

That’s right!  The next release of the most comprehensive, free Xbox tunneling software available will support the GameCube!

Update:  A router is not needed, but the console and PC must be on the same network, and the PC must have access to certain internet ports.  Also, Linux and Macintosh builds of XLink Messenger are planned shortly after Kai's Windows debut!  

The XLink team is hard at work on an overhauled version of its popular Xbox tunneling software, XLink Messenger.  Planet GameCube has confirmed that, despite the “X” in its title, the third major release (codenamed Kai) will fully support the GameCube!

The XLink team says initial testing with the GameCube and their tunneling software ran “nice and smooth.” It seems the packet caching engine originally designed for Xbox games is just as effective with the LAN-capable GameCube games currently available.

XLink Messenger GameCube support is identical to its Xbox support.  The XLink Messenger, which runs on Windows-based PCs, has three modes: messenger,  WGN and Rooms.  Messenger Mode features a personal message interface where you can chat and play 1-on-1.  WGN (World Gaming Network) Mode hooks your GameCube to a worldwide virtual LAN resembling Xbox Live!  Rooms Mode lies somewhere in-between, letting users form and play within public and password-protected rooms organized by game.  The XLink Messenger even boasts real-time voice streaming through a PC microphone!

So, what will you need to play GameCube games online with the XLink Messenger?  Besides a BBA and a GC game with LAN support, you’ll need a PC running Windows 95 or later, a broadband connection, and a network to connect the GC to your PC.

RC3 Kai is still in the coding stages, but it is progressing nicely.  The XLink crew aims to release the software before the end of the year.  You can visit XLink's website for more details on the XLink scene, but PGC will be sure to keep you updated as the release nears completion!

Special thanks goes out to gb_20m for the tip!  

[Henshin a-Go Go Hypergrind, Baby!]

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TalkBack / Go! Go! Hypergrind Website Launched

« on: October 31, 2003, 10:05:17 AM »

Henshin a-Go Go Hypergrind, Baby!

ATLUS U.S.A., INC. LAUNCHES THE OFFICIAL GO! GO! HYPERGRIND WEBSITE  

CEL-SHADED SKATEBOARDING ACTION ON YOUR NINTENDO GAMECUBE!  

Irvine, CA, October 31, 2003 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced the launch of the official Go! Go! Hypergrind website at http://www.atlus.com/gogo. The site will feature exclusive screenshots and video, wallpaper, game information and a dedicated message board. Go! Go! Hypergrind is being developed by the newly-formed Team Poponchi at Atlus Japan in conjunction with Spumco, the creators of The Ren & Stimpy Show and The Ripping Friends and is set for release on November 18.  

 

SYNOPSIS

SPUMCO, the real world animation company responsible for the hit cartoon series, The Ren & Stimpy Show, is holding auditions for an upcoming action feature called "Hypergrind", in which the main character will be an animated skateboarder capable of performing crazy and humorous tricks.  As the character of your choice, you'll enroll in SPUMCO's newly founded stunt school, where you'll compete against other outrageous characters while pulling off insane fantasy tricks and performing extreme "Negative Reactions" on the game's 8 massive themed movie sets.

 

The one to graduate at the top of the class will earn the right to star in the upcoming show.  How well you perform during the audition process and in stunt school will determine how lucrative a contract you're offered.  May the best skater win!

 

"Go! Go! Hypergrind" takes the skateboarding genre and does a complete 180°," states Sonoko Saito, Product Manager of Atlus U.S.A., Inc. "The compelling audition style game progression coupled with the negative reaction combo system makes for a very unique and different videogame skateboarding experience.  If you like skateboarding and crazy off-the-wall humor than this game is for you."  

 

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY FEATURES:

·          Skate as one of 11 crazy, cool competitors, designed by SPUMCO, the world-famous animation studio responsible for The Ren & Stimpy Show and The Ripping Friends!

 

·          Use the new "Negative Reaction" system to score insane points and begin your rise to stardom!  Chain multiple negative reactions together with normal tricks for insane combination points!

 

·          Powerful graphics engine allows for real-time character deformation. The wacky, cel-shaded skateboarders can be subjected to numerous humiliations, such as being set on fire, flattened and covered in paint!

 

·          Perform over 60 never-before-seen fantasy tricks as well as a host of real-world grinds, aerials manuals and lip moves!

 

·          Skate on 8 gigantic, deviously designed themed movie sets each with their own stage specific traps and negative reaction points!

 

·          Compete in a multitude of head-to-head multiplayer modes!

 

 

Go! Go! Hypergrind™ has a suggested retail price of US $49.99 and has been rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information, visit the official Atlus' Web site at www.atlus.com.  

[Maybe this time it features Mario in a frog suit.]

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TalkBack / Frogger Swims to GC and GBA Again!

« on: October 28, 2003, 03:38:32 PM »

Maybe this time it features Mario in a frog suit.

KONAMI SHIPS FROGGER'S ADVENTURES: THE RESCUE(tm) AND FROGGER'S JOURNEY: THE FORGOTTEN RELIC(tm)  

Beloved Family Videogame Franchise Hops Onto PlayStation®2, Nintendo GameCube(tm), Nintendo Game Boy® Advance and PC CD-ROM

REDWOOD CITY, CA - October 28, 2003 - Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that Frogger's Adventures: The Rescue(tm) for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube(tm), and Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic(tm) for Nintendo Game Boy® Advance have shipped to retail outlets nationwide.  

 

Frogger's Adventures: The Rescue takes gamers beyond Firefly swamp as they embark on a new fairy tale adventure to rescue Frogger's girlfriend from evil henchmen. The newest addition to the popular franchise features the classic "hop-n-dodge" gameplay that has propelled the series to international fame, plus an exciting new four-player mode. Additionally, The Rescue features fun-filled mini-quests, amusing side stories, puzzles, colorful characters, and expansive environments designed for the whole family to enjoy.  

 

For gamers on the go, Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic delivers traditional Frogger gameplay with all new RPG elements, including an innovative magic motion system that enables players to use a variety of moves such as Warp, Time Stop, and Grappling Hook. The new adventure begins as players set out to find Frogger's missing Grandfather and unravel the mystery of his sudden disappearance. Leaping through 18 unique environments, players young and old will enjoy the new characters and fun-filled action in The Forgotten Relic.

 

Frogger's Adventures: The Rescue and Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic are both rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Association. The Rescue will be shipping for PC CD-ROM in December 2003.

 

To learn more about these and other Konami games, go online to: http://www.konami.com/usa  

[Thrustmaster brings 5.1 channels of aural goodness to the European market.]

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TalkBack / New 5.1 and 2.1 Sound System Announced

« on: October 27, 2003, 12:12:07 PM »

Thrustmaster brings 5.1 channels of aural goodness to the European market.

THRUSTMASTER ENABLES GAMERS TO LIVE THE SOUND EXPERIENCE:

LONDON, 27th October, 2003 - Thrustmaster announces the two latest entries in its multi-platform range of accessories: the 5.1 Sound System and 2.1 Sound System. More powerful than the previous speaker kits, these are fully compatible with all video game consoles - including Playstation 2, Xbox and GameCube - as well as with PC, DVD players, TV sets and VCRs.

"Following the success of the sound systems we have released to date and in order to meet the increasing demand from gamers for this type of accessory, Thrustmaster has created two new high-performance sound solutions that are even more powerful and more attractive, both in terms of their design and their price!" states Jocelyn Denis, Product Manager at Thrustmaster.

"Dolby Digital is fast becoming the new standard for games and movies," explains Jocelyn Denis. "Surround sound provides stunning sensations which more and more people are eager to experience when playing games or watching DVDs - not only on a stand-alone DVD player, but also on PC and consoles. Thrustmaster's new 5.1 Sound System has been designed to perfectly meet these consumers' expectations."

Thrustmaster's new 5.1 Sound System, which brings the most competitive price on the market, has been created with design in mind. Even more sleek and stylish than its predecessor, this attractive system perfectly complements any room. The 5.1 Sound System is a premium speaker kit that delivers the finest and most powerful sound, adding a whole new dimension to games and DVDs and bringing them to life.

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic certified, the 5.1 Sound System features a Dolby Digital decoder integrated into its wooden subwoofer, five high-quality satellite speakers, a set of audio cables and an infrared remote control.

The Dolby Digital decoder automatically detects and identifies the sound signals it receives: stereo, Dolby Surround (PS one, PlayStation 2), Pro Logic (GameCube) or Dolby Digital (Xbox, some PS2 games, DVDs). At 30 Watts RMS wooden subwoofer provides impressive low frequency effects for sounds such as explosions, while its five independent 10 Watts RMS satellite speakers enhance 3D effects in games and movies. Now hear the enemies approaching from behind or driving by on either side! Each satellite speaker can be fixed to the wall and includes independent swiveling tweeters, with treble and bass controls for customizable sound.

The infrared remote control provides users with complete control over the entire system - including each speaker's volume - from the comfort of a couch or chair.

Surrounded by the power of Thrustmaster's 5.1 Sound System, you simply won't believe your ears!

Thrustmaster is also pleased to present its 2.1 Sound System: with 50 Watts of total output power and a suggested retail price of just EUR49.99, it is perfect for those in search of a high-quality, truly affordable sound solution.

2.1 Sound System is compatible with all three leading video game consoles on the market - PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube - as well as PC and all DVD players. The system includes a 30 Watt wooden subwoofer for enhanced bass reproduction and a pair of powerful speakers with independent swiveling tweeters, as well as treble and bass controls and a 3D feature for incredibly realistic sound effects in games and movies.

Availability 5.1 Sound System and 2.1 Sound System will be available from September 2003 at recommended retail prices of EUR179.00 and EUR49.99, respectively.

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General Gaming / RE:A/V to S-video adapter

« on: October 25, 2003, 09:57:02 PM »

No, the Monster Cable should work.  According to Monster's site, it is bi-directional.

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General Gaming / RE:A/V to S-video adapter

« on: October 25, 2003, 07:09:34 PM »

This Monster CSVC-1 adapter looks promising.

http://www.monstercable.com/entech/productPageEntech.asp?pin=1038

Of course, Monster cables are very expensive, but it can be found for a cheaper price elsewhere online

This Belkin adapter probably works, but its quality is suspect (very cheap!):

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007KJUK/ref=pd_sxp_elt_l1/103-0020678-5441430
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10336346&hdwt=30506&loc=101&sp=1