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September 30, 2005

Frogger Games Ready for the PickingGC

by Daniel Bloodworth - 10:28 P.M.
Source: Konami Press Release
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Frogger: Helmet Chaos for DS and Frogger: Ancient Shadow for GameCube now at retail.

KONAMI SHIPS TWO NEW TITLES FROM ITS BELOVED FROGGER FRANCHISE TO RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE

Frogger Helmet Chaos Jumps To The PSP System And Nintendo DS

While Frogger: Ancient Shadow Hops Onto PlayStation 2, Xbox, And Nintendo GameCube

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 27, 2005 - Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today shipped two new titles from its Frogger franchise. One of the most popular video game icons of all time, Frogger makes his debut on the Nintendo DS(tm) with the release of Frogger(r) Helmet

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Lost in Blue Hits StoresDS

by Daniel Bloodworth - 10:18 P.M.
Source: Konami Press Release
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Build, hunt, eat, and find your way off a deserted island.

KONAMI SHIPS LOST IN BLUE TO RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE

Konami Releases Innovative Survival RPG For The Nintendo DS(tm)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 27, 2005 Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today shipped Lost in Blue for the Nintendo DS(tm). The innovative RPG takes players on a journey of survival, adventure and mystery as they take part in numerous activities -- such as fishing, hunting, trapping and cooking -- that make living on the island fun. Additionally, throughout the journey, players will encounter innovative mini-games that utilize the technological capabilities of Nintendo DS -- including the touch screen technology, microphone, and, for the first time, the ability to close the lid during gameplay.

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Lunar: Dragon Song in StoresDS

by Daniel Bloodworth - 10:12 P.M.
Source: Ubisoft Press Release
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The DS sequel has been released in North America.

UBISOFT'S LUNAR: DRAGON SONG FOR NINTENDO DS SHIPS TO RETAILERS

SAN FRANCISCO September 27, 2005 Today, Ubisoft announced that Lunar: Dragon Song for Nintendo DS is releasing and will be available at North American retailers this week.

Lunar: Dragon Song is the first original game from the Lunar franchise in over a decade and the first traditional fantasy RPG for the Nintendo DS, says Tony Kee, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. These are two incredible milestones, and Ubisoft is excited to bring the highly anticipated and latest installment of the much-loved series to the Lunar fans.

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September 28, 2005

G4 Interview with Iwata Reveals New DetailsWii

by Michael "TYP" Cole - 2:00 A.M.
Source: G4tv.com
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Nintendo is proposing ideas to publishers? Revolution will be targeted as a secondary system to hardcore gamers? Iwata spills the beans on these topics and more in G4's twenty minute interview.

On Tuesday G4 ran an interview with Satoru Iwata, conducted by Geoff Keighley during Tokyo Game Show 2005. The aired interview was severely edited and came across as mostly useless; fortunately G4 has posted a lengthy unedited version on its website. While much of what Iwata discusses about Nintendo DS and Revolution is familiar, he does add a few surprising (and troubling) comments on the Revolution and the company's strategy.

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September 27, 2005

PGC Hiring Announcement

by Jonathan Metts - 8:28 P.M.
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PGC is looking for a few good men or women…no prior experience necessary, but we're looking to fill specific positions. Details inside!

The Planet GameCube staff is made up of hard-working volunteers who love Nintendo. Many of us had nothing else to go on when we first joined the website; we learned the rest along the way. Now many of us have been at it for years and have gained tremendous experience in all aspects of the website’s operation. It’s time for some fresh blood to learn the ropes and kick up the energy level – and that means you!

We have two positions open at this time. Please do not submit applications for any positions other than these two. Other positions will open up in the future.

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September 23, 2005

Official Castlevania Website Goes LiveDS

by Karl Castaneda - 7:48 P.M.
Source: Konami
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Check out the latest information of your favorite Konami franchise!

Can't get enough Castlevania? Do you hunger for more info on the latest iterations of the series as well as the classics? Feel the need to check up on the latest screens and videos for Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow? Want a place to discuss the franchise with other fans? Well, all of your problems have now been solved; Konami has just reported that The Official Castlevania Website is now live!

Check it out today!.

September 22, 2005

Miyamoto to Visit New York This Sunday!DS

by Michael "TYP" Cole - 12:38 A.M.
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The famous video game creator will be signing autographs and playing with Nintendogs at the Nintendo World Store in New York!

To promote Nintendogs, Shigeru Miyamoto (of Mario and Zelda fame) will make a special appearance in New York on Sunday to sign autographs, meet fans and let his Nintendog play.

The event takes place from 11am to 1pm, and the first 200 fans in line are guaranteed an autograph. The first ten will also have the opportunity to play with Mr. Miyamoto and his virtual pet in Bark Mode. Nintendo will also give away Nintendo DS skins featuring Mr. Miyamoto's signature.

If you're in the NY area, you don't want to miss this! The Nintendo store's address is:

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September 21, 2005

Prince of Persia The Two ThronesGC

by Robert Graves - 7:16 A.M.
Source: Ubisoft Press Release
Total Comments: 6

Struggle with the boundaries of good and evil once more in December 2005.

Prince of Persia The Two Thrones

Ubisoft reveals the official title for the third installment in the Prince of Persia® franchise

London, UK -21st September, 2005 - Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced the official subtitle for the next video game in the critically-acclaimed Prince of Persia franchise, Prince of Persia The Two ThronesTM. Scheduled to release in December 2005, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features of Prince of Persia The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia Warrior WithinTM, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat racing and more. With such elements, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones is poised to take the action-adventure gaming experience to a new level.

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September 19, 2005

True Crime: New York City Voice Cast AnnouncedGC

by Robert Graves - 9:11 A.M.
Source: Activision Press Release
Total Comments: 4

Yes, they are talking to you.

An Arresting Line Up of Voiceover Talent Brings Activision's True Crime®: New York City to Life

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 19, 2005: Further bringing True Crime®: New York City's authentic cop drama to life, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) has signed on a cast of seasoned actors to lend their distinct voice talents to the game's main characters. The cast includes Christopher Walken as FBI field agent Gabriel Whitting; Laurence Fishburne as drug kingpin Isaiah "The King" Reed; Mariska Hargitay as New York Police Lieutenant Deena Dixon; Mickey Rourke as New York Police Detective Terrence Higgins; Esai Morales as New York Police Organized Crime Unit chief Victor Navarro; Traci Lords as madam Cassandra Hartz; and up and coming actor Avery Waddell as former gangster turned cop Marcus Reed, the game's main character and Isaiah Reed's son.

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Battalion Wars Rolls OutGC

by Robert Graves - 9:01 A.M.
Source: Nintendo Press Release
Total Comments: 8

Real-time strategy marches into town and orders you to bring freedom to the nation.

Battalion Wars for Nintendo GameCube Features Thrilling Real-Time Strategy

With more than 20 elite missions, Battalion Wars(TM) for Nintendo GameCube(TM) truly tests a player's ability to improvise and maneuver troops. A single button press summons the soldiers, while a second press sends them off to fight. But think twice: Crafty AI enemies will adapt to every move.

What began as a border dispute has escalated to a frightening global conflict. Only an army commanded with precision and cunning could bring the seemingly endless war to a close.

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