Nintendo presents the GameCube and the GBA in Europe as they did at Spaceworld.

Spaceworld Re-gurge? Well, just being in the presence of Shiggy, even if it is a sort of repeat performance, is an incredible experience as it is. Nintendo of Europe held a pre-ECTS press show and debuted the GBA and Gamecube for the first time in Europe. It was basically a rehash of everything Spaceworld.... Read more...

After a horrible accident and a bad scare, Trevor from RareNet is getting better, slowly but surely!

I really freaked out when I heard my buddy Trevor from RareNet was in a really bad car accident a couple weeks ago. Dan has been doing great about keeping all of us friends & fans posted on RareNet. Now it looks like Trev's outta the hospital & even has an article up on RareNet! Yay! Welcome back Trev!!! Why not scoot over there & check it out?

Lots and lots of GC are promised during Nintendo's pre-ECTS conference.

During the pre-ECTS Nintendo conference, Jim Merrick, technical director for NOA, confirmed that several second- and third-party GameCube games are already well under way. Merrick did not announce specific games or time of release, but admitted that there are over 20 games in development for the console.... Read more...

Learn about some of the games shown during the ECTS!

Straight from ECTS, the Nintendo Project has a correspondent (heck, Brian, do you have an international army of media assasins?) who reports that compared to the ten Gameboy Advance titles shown at Space World, there are only four at ECTS. Which four? Mario Kart Advance, Konami's All Star Racing (known as Waiwai Racing in Japan), Kuru Kuru Kuruin and Pinobee: Quest of Heart (known as The Adventures of Pinobee in Japan).

Konami's long running & legendary soccer series is coming to the GameCube! Wahoo!

Great news folks! In a C&VG interview with Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka, a version of International Superstar Soccer has been confirmed for Gamecube.

"We haven’t received any development tool yet, but [there are plans to bring ISS to Gamecube] because this is one of the strongest titles for Konami KCEO," said Mr Katsuya Nagae, Executive Vice President and General Manager of KCEO. "So we will definitely have ISS for Gamecube."

A link to a more "mainstream" look at the industry from MSNBC's Stephen Kent.

While not everyone likes articles by MSNBC it can still be interesting to take a look at what a more mainstream outlet has to say about the games industry. (Plus it's an article from our good friend Steven Kent!)

If nothing else you're seeing what many more people are going to be learning about the GameCube than what we in the know folks who peruse all the sites will know. Take a look..

...This interview with Shiggy!

You definitely do not want to miss this interview! Some new and interesting tibits out of this translated interview with Miyamoto that covers a few new wrinkles and info bits from the master himself concerning Gamecube and development for it. Just the right thing for Sunday night reading...

Here's a Picasso comic... AND new screens!

In a joint venture with Promethean Desgins, the developers behind the upcoming Gamecube bound Picassio, Gamecomics.com have launched their website with an online comic based around their upcoming espionage based game. Episode 1 of the comic is now online, with the series expected to update in monthly... Read more...

Mr. Okada talks with Core Magazine about the GBA's capabilities... and more.

Satoru Okada, a general manager at Nintendo, talked with Core Magazine about everything Game Boy Advance, from the handheld's inception to its possible lifespan. Mr. Okada clearly pointed out that plans for the Game Boy Advance existed long before the Game Boy Color was released, in fact he said that the late Gumpei Yokoi envisioned a handheld like the GBA years ago, but both technical and financial restrictions hampered its development.

Never give up! Never surrender (Mother 3)!

Ty made some pretty slick Wallpapers from some of my Space World pictures! We've got seven of these sweet thangs up for you to download in a variety of desktop size flavors.

Time to dump that tired David Hasslehoff backround and hook yourself up with one our new Wallpapers! Enjoy 'em! A couple more coming your way soon! Just a little gift from your friends from the Planet...

You don't have to play Mario Tennis for fun, you know! There are other forms of ent--oh, wait... You can play for prizes!

You think you've got mad Mario Tennis skillz? Prove it & win cool stuff! Starting today, Blockbuster Video kicked off a contest to celebrate the U.S. release of Mario Tennis. Apparently, you can get a code from your local Blockbuster store that will unlock the "Blockbuster Cup" in the game. Log your... Read more...

Billy defends the GC's design...

The GameCube is NOT ugly! I am so sick of people saying this thing is F&*king ugly. Guess what! It's really hard to explain this, but once you see a GameCube up close, I think you'll be impressed.

I will admit, when they first showed everyone the GameCube, I was kind of shocked. Almost Mortified.... Read more...

In a suprising move, Sega has developed a new French perfume!

Interesting, and funny news story that UKResistance posted about Sega releasing a new Fragrance! It's another "funny-ha ha" story Ty dug up. Man I wish I had that much time to dig up things like this. I would be playing Mario Tennis! Here's the slop...

To capitalise on the massive success* of... Read more...

The little green men come to the GBA.

The ever popular Army Men series of videogames, published by 3D0, have made appearances of a variety of platforms, everything from GBC to N64 and Playstation. 3DO, looking to continue the success of the series, have made plans to bring the Army Men franchise to the Game Boy Advance. The specifics... Read more...

I bet this Spyro Dragon news story could fit right here!

The fourth Spyro the Dragon title is hitting GBA, and should be available sometime in 2002. No word yet if Spyro will be coming to a GameCube near you. Spyro will also be ported to PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.

Who wants more Spaceworld video coverage? I DO! I DO!

Game Spot has posted the Press Event in almost every flavor imaginable. If you haven't gotten enough of the GameCube - GBA footage, or just want to see it again for the first time...head on over there. Very cool stuff!

Wow! We're like the McDonalds of the Nintendo sites!

Yeah boy! We've had our 1 millionth visitor here at PlanetN2000! Woohoo! Thanks to you the readers for your support! And of course, special thanks to the amazing PlanetStaffers for all of their hard work over the years. If it wasn't for you, none of this would be possible.

In celebration, while... Read more...

Uh oh, Nintendo! Watch out for Bandai!

Just when it looked like the Gameboy Advance had the playing field all to itself, it looks like it may indeed face some competition. Online reports are speculating that Bandai are to unveil a new color handheld to compete directly with the GBA. The system is rumored to be cheaper than Nintendo's handheld... Read more...

Looks like we're not the only ones who are thrilled with the GameCube!

Don't get the wrong idea, this is all in jest. :) Click for the whole, uh, story.

"Look at that, maw! It's like a purdy purple box! Like the box the toaster came in!" exclaimed Eddie "Scooter" McDavis, a stupid ----ing idiot who was recently hospitalized for drinking a gallon of window cleaner.... Read more...

Namco is being completely unbiased with its two main franchises.

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