Author Topic: Is the GameCube Dead? (Read 34617 times)

zakkiel · « **Reply #25 on:** April 17, 2005, 07:37:03 AM »

I have on my list Baiten Kaitos, Timesplitters 3, next Zelda, Killer Seven, Geist, RE4, heck I don't even have Mariokart yet. WoW has been taking most of my gaming time during the school year. So I'm not at all dissatisfied with the lineup. But yeah, the release schedule is slow - because we're all under the shadow of the next generation now. Such is life.

OT, but does anyone else get pissed by the list of games coming out for PS2 and Xbox but specifically not GC? How hard is it to port, really?

ThePerm · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2005, 01:06:12 PM »

you know iv bought 30 gamecube games..and iv only beaten a few of them...so really....gamecube's alive nad kicking because i still have alot to do on them. I heard dk jungle beat did poorly in sales..well guess what i can't afford a new game right now.

edit...and what ever happened to filler sequals....

Savior · « **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2005, 03:01:02 PM »

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other than Doom 3, I doubt the others will sell very well.

Jade Empire?

Anyways the GCN is lacking right now. Definetly. I still need to buy Time Splitters 3... but im hoping Nintendo will reveal some GCN stuff left in the tank at E3.

Luigidude · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2005, 03:02:00 PM »

I sold all of my GCN games for DS game credit

IceCold · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2005, 05:03:03 PM »

Damn Luigi - all of them??

IceCold · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2005, 05:04:16 PM »

Damn Luigi - all of them??

Ian Sane · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2005, 07:53:35 AM »

"MS is really in a good position to get GC-but-not-Xbox owners for the next generation. MS is cutting its own Xbox's life short, and PS2 fans can probably wait for the PS3, but with the right software near launch Xbox 360 could punch Nintendo in the stomach. If the first party support in 2006 is as horrible as I expect, I know I'll need another console unless the DS is brimming with good software."

So realistically it could be the Gamecube launch all over again only instead of bored Nintendo fans going to Sony they go to MS. You figure Nintendo would learn from their mistakes. This is very literally history repeating itself. Replace a few names here and there and it's the year 2000. When you look at the situation it's becoming very clear that the console market is a two man race and there's no room for number three. Sega got squeezed out by Sony, the Turbo Graffix-16 never had a real chance, and now Nintendo is facing being squeezed out by MS. Nintendo has to force one of the others out or they're not going to last.

So what can Nintendo do? They're kind of stuck. They can't just flick a switch and suddenly the Cube has enough games to keep the userbase from jumping ship and they can't launch before Microsoft. I think the best solution is to launch in North America in June or July. I'm assuming they would launch in Japan before that (unless they want another DS launch). This way they can still show off some stuff at E3 before the launch and they get ahead of Sony and they launch quick enough to kill off any drought with the Cube that would get fans looking elsewhere for new games. Ideally summer is a pretty cool time to launch. School's out so all of the elementary school, high school, and college students have free time to play. Plus it allows enough time to get some of the better looking post-launch software out by Christmas. That means this E3 needs playable games which isn't really something that can just be popped out of the air. They may need to hold their own show later to better showcase the new titles. Of course they also just can't make a great launch lineup for June out of nowhere either. In order for this idea to work it has to have been Nintendo's idea all along. They don't have time to make big changes in plan. So they already either have a good plan or a bad one.

vudu · « **Reply #32 on:** April 18, 2005, 09:48:00 AM »

Luigidude - you really need to get a new avatar. Everytime you post I think it's TYP.

Pale · « **Reply #33 on:** April 18, 2005, 10:15:03 AM »

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Originally posted by: Luigidude
I sold all of my GCN games for DS game credit

for using Typ's avatar.... Way to try and confuse everyone. =P

couchmonkey · « **Reply #34 on:** April 18, 2005, 01:52:53 PM »

The GameCube isn't dead, but yes, it is entering it's autumn years. And I have to say the Xbox and PS2 are having fairly remarkable first halves this year...I don't think the Xbox has ever had a first half this good. Having said that, there are so many games available for the GameCube that you should be able to find some good stuff. There have been about 400 releases for the console.

Also, don't forget that Fire Emblem, Kirby, and Advance Wars are probably still coming to the Cube this year! I mean, everyone should be excited about AT LEAST one of those games.

ThePerm · « **Reply #35 on:** April 18, 2005, 03:35:38 PM »

the odd thing is the xbox has had some shallow years....so really its jsut now getting some content....the thing though is a shallow yeaqr towards the end of a gen seems so much worse then a shallow bit in the middle. At the end of the year however we will be saying different things. With pokemon xd and Zelda coming out. One wonders hwoever whats going to come out to keep gamecube afloat in 2006. However Revolution might have a summer release.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #36 on:** April 18, 2005, 06:08:31 PM »

The Gamecube MUST be dead, because when I play it I'm in heaven...

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #37 on:** April 18, 2005, 06:13:43 PM »

Umm the Geymcuub should be in heaven, not the other way around. (you're not the one who ded, see)

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #38 on:** April 18, 2005, 06:17:44 PM »

I've died from gaming bliss!

(You ruined my joke, shame on you...)

McBacon · « **Reply #39 on:** April 20, 2005, 05:25:08 AM »

Dead? I havn't properly played all my old games yet! I'm playing starfox and that is as old as the hills! Metroid Prime, DKonga, Wind Waker, MKDD, Mario Party Series, Sonic Adventure DX, if you havn't played these properly yet, you sohuldn't be worrying about new games.

skyfire · « **Reply #40 on:** April 23, 2005, 05:12:26 PM »

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Originally posted by: RABicle
I'd be ready to call my Gamecube dead when an April release list is full of bullcrap sequels, rehashes, and other assorted rubbish.
I mean if the Gmaecube's April release lsit looked something like this:
> Rise of the Kasai
   > Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay
   > Ford Mustang
   > Stolen
   > Area 51
   > Resident Evil: Outbreak 2
   > Stella Deus: The Gate of Eternity
   > Predator: Concrete Jungle

That's when i'd call it dead

I seriously hope you aren't saying this game is bad. Gamecube can only dream off having such a great game and one I wish Gamecube did have.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #41 on:** April 23, 2005, 05:19:59 PM »

PROVE IT

ProzacMessiah · « **Reply #42 on:** April 24, 2005, 11:37:13 AM »

It's getting snowed under by the competition, but there are some good games other than Zelda to look forward to: Geist, Killer 7, Advance Wars, Fire Emblem, and one or two cross-platform titles. The cupboard is looking pretty bare though, especially when you see how strong the Xbox is finishing and you know the Cube will have to last longer with less.

I think a lot people realize this, which is why some of the replies shift focus to the "prior releases yet to be played angle" or claim we've got more than enough for a person with a diverse schedule to enjoy. There's a fun, if self-destructive, ad campaign in this for Nintendo. "Hey you *******, have you played all the great games we've already released for this damn thing?! Huh? And go outside once in a while, losers!"

MrMojoRising · « **Reply #43 on:** April 24, 2005, 10:35:14 PM »

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especially when you see how strong the Xbox is finishing and you know the Cube will have to last longer with less.

What's so strong about the X-boxes finish? I didn't think it really had anything exciting until "360" comes out.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #44 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:48:18 AM »

I don't know about the "finish" for the Xbox, but right now there are an impressive selection of games coming out. Jade Empire, Doom 3, Half-Life 2 (I think, might be wrong) and Conker Reloaded, to name a few.

As for the GameCube's lineup versus the Xbox, yes, the Xbox is looking stronger right now, but frankly, the GameCube was stronger for about 90% of the three years prior to now. For players that are willing to dig into the systems' past, I think a GameCube would be a much better purchase. No, Nintendo shouldn't market on that, but I'm not a commercial, I'm someone arguing why the GameCube is still a fine console to own that offers plenty of gaming to keep people busy for another year.

Uglydot · « **Reply #45 on:** April 25, 2005, 09:34:41 AM »

:: Pushes his power button ::

whirrrrr

Nope, not dead.

mjbd · « **Reply #46 on:** April 25, 2005, 05:50:40 PM »

If Gamecube is dead, then Zelda is life support. Gamecube is definately worth owning, but mostly because of whats already released. Gamecube has tons of great software available, but I have to admit that the upcoming lineup isnt exactly breath taking, but that can also be said for X-box and PS2. Zelda will probably sell a crap load of copies when it releases, but will it sell Gamecubes? Gamecube has enough good games coming to keep is currect userbase happy until Revolution launches, but beyond that I do believe that the growth of Gamecubes userbase is tapering off.

Rancid Planet · « **Reply #47 on:** April 27, 2005, 12:14:05 PM »

You know, if Nintendo have nothing to release for the cube right now, why not spend the entire month advertising games that didn't get their do? We should be seeing adverts for MP 2 and a slew of others. Get game sales going on titles that maybe, numerous people haven't heard of or thought about.

mjbd · « **Reply #48 on:** April 27, 2005, 01:16:29 PM »

I totally agree. With things being kinda slow right now, Nintendo could air a commercial that showcases Metroid Prime Echoes, Paper Mario, Star Fox, Resident Evil 4, and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. I think it would definately boost sales for all the titles.

Rancid Planet · « **Reply #49 on:** April 28, 2005, 10:26:20 AM »

Yeah RE4 should reallly be getting more adverts right now. IF there was one game that was out for the GCN that could really explode in sales with a new push, that would be it. The game is relatively new and is a recognized franchise. A few heavily rotated tv placements and BAM another million sold. Plus a title like that could help increase slumping cube sales.

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