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November 18, 2004

Prize Radio Trivia at 9:30 Central

by Michael "TYP" Cole - 10:19 P.M.
Source: http://www.planetgamecube.com/specials.cfm?action=profile&id=135
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Win tonight's radio trivia and you'll earn a copy of the hot GameCube import Naruto 3 courtesy of PGC's import partner, Lik-Sang!

The anime-inspired Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 3 is finally out in Japan, and PGC import partner Lik-Sang has plenty in stock. In celebration, Lik-Sang is providing us with a copy to give away during Radio Trivia this week! Likened to the Power Stone series, Naruto 3 brings the popular Japanese series to life in a fast-paced, four-player melee boasting sharp, cel-shaded graphics.

The rules for Radio Trivia remain the same, and anyone may win the prize (regardless of age or location). If the winner cannot play Japanese import titles, PGC will even throw in a Freeloader so the victor may enjoy his or her reward. (If you do not own a GameCube, you are out of luck. Sorry.)

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Prince of Persia Feature on Spike TV TonightGC

by Michael "TYP" Cole - 7:47 P.M.
Source: Ubisoft Press Release
Total Comments: 8

Ubisoft is giving Spike TV viewers a sneak peek at its upcoming Prince of Persia game tonight, with reruns this weekend.

At 11:00 PM ET/PT Spike TV will run an exclusive feature on Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. The special will feature thirty minutes of in-game footage, developer interviews and other information about the game.

Spike TV will re-air the special November 20th at 2:30 PM, November 21st at 9:30 AM and November 29th at 12:30 AM. Warrior Within comes out for Nintendo GameCube and other platforms on December 2nd.

New Nintendo DS Ads Begin AiringDS

by Daniel Bloodworth - 7:38 P.M.
Source: Leo Burnett / Nintendo
Total Comments: 15

Nintendo's full promos for the DS launch hit the airwaves today, focusing on wireless communication and touch screen.

Nintendo begins broadcasting their three big DS spots today and Leo Burnett, the agency responsible has them hosted for viewing online.

"Breath" sets a snowy scene. A man walks up to a window, blows on it to fog it up, and writes a message on it. Then the pane above it fogs up on its own, and a reply appears. The window transitions into a DS with a voice-over saying, "Chat wirelessly. Play wirelessly."

"Dust" features a similar concept. A man walks up behind a van covered in dust. He writes "GO" on the back window, and watches as the van drives off on its own.

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November 17, 2004

Shockey, Xzibit to Grace Cover of NFL Street 2GC

by Jonathan Metts - 9:40 A.M.
Source: Press Release
Total Comments: 2

Hey, whatever helps X to the Z sell more records.

EA Announces NFL STREET 2 Cover Features Jeremy Shockey and Hip-Hop Artist, Xzibit

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2004--Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that All-pro New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey and hip hop artist Xzibit will share the cover of NFL STREET 2 from the EA SPORTS BIG™ brand. Both will serve as spokesmen for the title, due in stores on December 26. The original NFL STREET debuted in January 2004 and sold over a million copies.

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November 16, 2004

Ignition Announces Zoo Keeper for DSDS

by Lasse Pallesen - 11:14 A.M.
Source: Press Release
Total Comments: 3

The plot is said to be highly relevant involving an actual zookeeper.

IGNITION SIGNS NINTENDO DS(tm) TITLE

IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT THE ZOO!

GLENVIEW, IL-November 16, 2004-Ignition has secured North American and European rights to publish Zoo Keeper, a puzzler from developer SUCCESS Corporation that will be one of the first Japanese launch titles for Nintendo's highly-anticipated new handheld video game system - the Nintendo DS(tm).

Using the Touch Screen, players tap the Nintendo DS stylus to swap the positions of animals on the screen to create lines of three or more of the same type. These animals are then "captured," allowing other animals to fall into their place. This easy-to-pick-up and intuitive system is complimented by a unique look designed by the popular the Japanese developer.

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Baten Kaitos ShipsGC

by Lasse Pallesen - 10:56 A.M.
Source: Press Release
Total Comments: 3

Namco's second exclusive GameCube RPG is heading to stores.

THE TIME HAS COME TO EMBARK ON AN EPIC JOURNEY. BATEN KAITOS SHIPS TO STORES

Namco's Newest RPG Now Available

San Jose, Calif., Kalas is awaiting your guidance. Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced

today that their most breathtaking role-playing adventure yet, Baten

Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean, has shipped to North American

retail outlets.

Available exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube, Baten Kaitos takes players

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Nintendo Outlines Their Holiday Lineup

by Brendan Gallagher - 7:02 A.M.
Source: NOA Press Release
Total Comments: 13

Nintendo is the 'stuff' in 'stocking stuffer'.

Here's the No-Nonsense Master Shopping List

REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 16, 2004 - Just like snowflakes, no two press releases are alike. Except during the holidays, when they're all exactly the same. So Nintendo is taking a break from decking the halls and is opting instead for the straightforward approach to tell you about all the great stuff available for the holidays. From the innovative new Nintendo DS™, to Metroid® Prime 2 Echoes and a high-value bundle for Nintendo GameCube™, to new styles for the best-selling Game Boy® Advance SP, Nintendo delivers holiday delight on three separate game platforms this year.

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EA Steps into Music Industry

by Lasse Pallesen - 5:58 A.M.
Source: Press Release
Total Comments: 6

EA is teaming up with Cherry Lane Music to create a music publishing company.

EA AND CHERRY LANE MUSIC ENTER JOINT VENTURE TO CREATE NEXT LEVEL MUSIC

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. Nov. 16, 2004. Electronic Arts and Cherry Lane Music Publishing today announced that the two companies have teamed up to create Next Level Music LLC, a music publishing company that will sign established as well as emerging new artists, acquire publishing catalogs, produce original music and further develop EA's rich catalogue of music. EA will promote the music through its games while Cherry Lane Music Publishing will administer the compositions and master recordings worldwide. Under the exclusive co-publishing partnership, the company will also license EA's existing music assets to commercials, films, film trailers, ring-tones and other commercial media.

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November 15, 2004

Official Mario 64 DS Webpage LaunchesDS

by Mike Sklens - 6:50 P.M.
Total Comments: 10

There're tons of goodies awaiting.

Nintendo has recently updated their web page for Super Mario 64 DS. The site is now fully available and it loaded with tons of information on the game. Each of the four characters (Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Yoshi) has a profile detailing their special moves, attributes, and minigames. There are tons of movies that show off each of these character features. Some of these videos showcase brand new abilities and areas. Also included is a video of a four-player match, which looks like a ton of fun.

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November 13, 2004

Nintendo Releases US Game CommercialsGC

by Ben Kosmina - 1:54 A.M.
Source: Nintendo
Total Comments: 16

Nintendo enlists the help of a metallic woman and a SWAT team to flaunt their latest products.

Nintendo has recently updated their site with a couple of promotional spots for two of their games: the recently released Mario Power Tennis and the upcoming (and eagerly anticipated) Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

The Metroid Prime 2 commercial is the one that was described by Reggie Fils-Aime when Planet GameCube had the opportunity to speak with him. This commercial features a woman walking down a dark street. As she walks along, metal is attatching itself to her as though forming armour. While she walks, you see the view alternating between her looking normal and covered in metal. Finally, she stands and poses, covered in metal except for her head, and points an arm cannon up at the sky, towards skittering creatures. Then gameplay footage is shown.

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