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July 12, 2004

New Soccer Game by Dino Dini Announced

by Lasse Pallesen - 11:07 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Frazer Nash Communication

The legendary soccer game creator is teaming up with DC-studios to produce a game that will revolutionise the genre, apparently.

VIVA FOOTBALL

DC-Studios teams up with Football guru Dino Dini and promise a Revolution In

Football Videogames

Frazer Nash Communications is pleased to announce an agreement between games

developer DC-Studios and games guru Dino Dini is set to show football

videogames the red card.

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Pokemon Emerald Revealed GBA

by Jonathan Metts - 10:44 am EDT
Source: Game-Science

In the tradition of Yellow and Crystal...

According to Game-Science, the new issue of Koro Koro Comics in Japan has revealed the first information on Pokemon Emerald for Game Boy Advance, to be released in Japan on September 16. (Non-Pokemon fans should stop reading now to avoid dizziness.) Like Pokemon Yellow and Crystal, Emerald is a... Read more...

July 11, 2004

One-Cart Wireless Play Confirmed for DS DS

by Michael Cole - 11:59 am EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Gamasutra

Game Developer Magazine now has its E3 interview online, and Miyamoto confirms what we’ve all expected.

Gamasutra, Game Developers Magazine’s online division, recently posted its E3 interview with legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma, and lead DS hardware designer Kenichi Sugino. The article is an interesting read, with discussion of game and hardware design, Four Swords, and the competition, but most newsworthy is Miyamoto’s comment on Nintendo DS’s multiplayer:

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July 9, 2004

Resident Evil 4 Delayed? GC

by Jonathan Metts - 10:50 am EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Online Retailers

Online retailers are indicating an early 2005 release for the GameCube-exclusive horror sequel.

Numerous online retailers, including EB Games, GameStop, and Amazon, have recently updated their Resident Evil 4 information with release dates in early 2005. GameStop is predicting a release on January 3, while EB Games and Amazon have listed February 1.

Capcom's official release date has never... Read more...

July 8, 2004

Hangin' with the Atlanta Nintendo Street Team

by Jon Lindemann - 9:27 pm EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: http://www.nintendostreetteam.com/index.jsp

Jon visits with the Nintendo Street Team in Atlanta and seriously contemplates grand theft auto.

I have a summer job proposition for you. Now, hear me out before you start protesting and telling me that you want to relax and kick back all summer. Here's my offer: you'll work three days a week, get paid good money, and at the end of the summer you may very well get to split a massive jackpot... Read more...

Goku Gets More Handheld Games GBA

by Michael Cole - 8:32 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Atari

Atari announces two new action games not based on Dragon Ball Z.

According to Atari’s own web site, Atari has two more Dragon Ball games in the works for the GBA. The first, Dragon Ball: The Red Ribbon Army Saga follows the memorable adventure of young Goku as he overcomes an entire army to reclaim his grandfather’s heirloom—a dragon ball. The site mentions no further details.

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Swingin' Ape Takes Over Starcraft: Ghost GC

by Jonathan Metts - 2:25 pm EDT
Total comments: 11 Source: Blizzard

Blizzard hands over the game's development to the studio behind Metal Arms.

Blizzard has released a brief note to the media, stating that Swingin' Ape Studios has been hired to complete development on Starcraft: Ghost. The game's previous developer, Nihilistic, parted ways with the project a couple of weeks ago. The agreement with Swingin' Ape Studios also means they will be working on other multiplatform games once Ghost is completed, which amounts to confirmation of more upcoming console titles from Blizzard.

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Nintendo Street Team Kicks Off Today

by Jonathan Metts - 6:13 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Nintendo Press Release

Kids show off Nintendo's games all summer and win big bucks.

YOU'RE HIRED! 48 NINTENDO FANS WIN THE ULTIMATE SUMMER JOB

Troy McClain of The Apprentice Offers Street-Smart Tips as Teams Battle for a $40,000 Team Bonus

REDMOND, Wash.--July 8, 2004--Forty-eight Nintendo fans heard the

sweetest news today: You're hired! Chosen from hundreds who auditioned

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July 7, 2004

Yu-Gi-Oh U.S. Division Finals This Month GBA

by Michael Cole - 7:18 pm EDT
Total comments: 2

Never before has America been so scared of a Japanese animation.

KONAMI HOSTS YU-GI-OH! U.S. FINALS AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2004 TOURNAMENTS

Thousands of Fans From Around The World To Participate in the Largest Yu-Gi-Oh! Events in History

U.S. Finals Take Place in San Diego, Calif. July 22 and 23; World Championship 2004 Tournament Event in Anaheim, Calif. on July 25

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Round 3 of Famicom-Mini for Japan

by Mike Sklens - 9:10 am EDT
Total comments: 17 Source: Nintendo.co.jp

Including everyone's pal, Pit!

Nintendo has announced the lineup for the 3rd series of Famicom Mini GBA games for the Japanese market. Unlike the first two series, this one features quite a large number of titles specific to Japan. Here is a rundown of the games in volume 3.

No. 21: Super Mario Bros. 2

No. 22: Nazo no Murasame

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July 5, 2004

The End is Near for Acclaim

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:03 am EDT
Total comments: 29 Source: Various

The once-elite publisher is losing money, losing franchises, and is almost about to lose everything else.

Acclaim has released its financial report for its fiscal year ending on March 31st, and the numbers aren't good: In the past year, the company has lost $56.4 million. (Then again, they lost $84.4 million the year before, so it's not that bad...) These massive losses don't bode well for the credit line, and if Acclaim doesn't find a new source of money to help counterbalance these debts, they'll have to file for bankruptcy.

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Iwata Talks About Online Games

by Steven Rodriguez - 10:27 am EDT
Total comments: 57 Source: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?sect...

Iwata says he has "proof customers do not want online games." Don't throw your GameCube away just yet, though.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata recently met with the Japan Economic Foundation, explaining his view of the current state of the game industry in Japan. One of the major topics brought up during the talks was online gaming.

Nintendo has always been reluctant to make the jump into the field like... Read more...

July 2, 2004

Nintendo Konga Beach Road Trip Coming to the UK GC

by Karlie Yeung - 10:57 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Starting the 24th July, the tour will reach 18 locations in the UK with the chance to play new games and win prizes in the Konga Beach Shack.

Get ready to bang your Bongos!

The Nintendo Konga Beach Road Trip is coming to a town near you this summer

Bored this summer? Fancy doing something different? Well you’re in luck, the Nintendo Konga Beach Road Trip hits the road on 24 July and it’s guaranteed to keep you and the whole family occupied for hours!

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Advance Game Port Now Available GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 7:30 am EDT

It's a mystery how it works, but you can now play GBA games on your TV through your GC's memory card slot, for cheaper than Nintendo's hardware option.

CREATE YOUR OWN POWERFUL GAME BOY ADVANCE CHEAT CODES - JUST LIKE THE PROS!

July 2nd, 2004 - Datel is renowned the world over for providing gamers with powerful, professionally produced cheat codes to beat even the toughest games. Now, thanks to the new Advance Game Port, you can attain the rank of master code creator.

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Hamtaro Invades Europe GBA

by Steven Rodriguez - 7:20 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Ham-Ham Games is coming in two weeks. Prepare yourself as you deem necessary.

HAMSTERS ARE THE REAL GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Join the Ham-Ham team and be a hamster hero

Roll up roll up! Come and stay at the fantastic new sports village, where 15 fantastic sporting games await you! Join the hamster crew as they play a variety of sporting games, chill by the beach or pool and chat to their hamster competitors. Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games launches across Europe on the Game Boy Advance from 16th July.

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July 1, 2004

Camp Hyrule is Coming

by Mike Sklens - 9:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: http://www.camphyrule.com

Gentlemen, start your web browers.

Nintendo's online summer camp is back for more fun! This will be the 10th year Nintendo has done Camp Hyrule. The idea is simple. Nintendo has created a virtual summer camp where fans can hang out and chat with each other. There are also all sorts of contests and games to play. This year's camp will start on August 16th. There is currently no indication of its ending date. In the past camp has run for a week.

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Naruto Special Edition GBA Set for Japan GBA

by Steven Rodriguez - 8:51 pm EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20040702/...

If you're a big fan of the long-running Japanese manga and TV anime series, here's a chance to buy something nice.

For those who don't know, Naruto is one of the more popular manga and anime series in Japan (as well as America, for some ninja lovers). On July 22, Tomy is releasing a Naruto RPG game, along with a special edition Game Boy Advance SP.

It's orange-colored SP with blue buttons... Read more...

Madden NFL 2005 Soundtrack Revealed GC

by Michael Cole - 1:16 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Press Release

EA announces a strong set of performers for their next big Football game.

MADDEN NFL 2005 BUSTS OUT ALL-STAR LINE-UP…MUSIC ALL-STARS

GAME SOUNDTRACK TO DEBUT MUSIC FROM GREEN DAY, CHEVELLE, ALTERBRIDGE, THE HIVES, WILL.I.AM FROM THE BLACK EYED PEAS AND MORE

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 1, 2004 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled... Read more...

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