In what could only be described as 'unexpected' it looks like the worlds most favorite (or world's most hated) bandicoot is heading to Gamecube. Through a new deal between Universal Interactive and Konami, a new five-year partnership has begun where the two companies will bring three major franchises to all next-generation platfroms including Gamecube. The three franchises are The Thing, based on the 1950's sci-fi classic, Jurassic Park III, the upcoming sequel to the popular series, and finally Crash Bandicoot, the once Sony exclusive that supposedly was their "Mario". Crash on a Nintendo console? It does come as a bit of a shock but either way it looks like Sony has one less exclusive under its belt. Universal Interactive and other companies will develop the titles with Konami handling the marketing and distribution. Game Boy Advance versions of these titles are also expected.