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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 11/1/2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:16:33 PM »
With three stumpers in a row, tonight's Radio Trivia was a challenging one indeed.  TYP (and Wario and Waluigi) reacted with glee as the community scrambled to collectively acquire a meager total of eleven points after a two-week hiatus!  But despite the sparsity of GOOD answers, one player managed to hoard just enough points for the win: Ulanshad.  Congradulations, Ulanshad!


Game 1: Super Monkey Ball 2 (GC)

Points to: Syl_Aran, ulanshad, TheViper

Q: What is so strange about Super Monkey Ball 2's disc art?
A: <ulanshad> Dolby Digital Sound


Game 2: Kirby's Adventure (NES)

Points to: Mike_The_Warrior, ulanshad, Magus-, Drakotan

Q: When Kirby has multiple special power-providing enemies in his mouth, what does the "current power" panel initially display?  (Remember, this is the NES version)
A: <Mike_The_Warrior> He wears a tuxedo, and has a martini shaker.


Game 3: Darius Force (SNES)

(No points awarded)

Q: Zone B's mini-boss looks like what type of animal?
A: <Moeror> Snail


---Halftime---
You Can Do Anything (Sonic CD JP Theme)
Legendary Wings - Legendary Strings (Rize)
---Halftime---


Game 4: Lode Runner (NES)

(No points awarded)

Q: Lode Runner is copyright 1983 by whom?
A: <Moeror> Doug Smith


Game 5: Hal's Hole In One Golf (SNES)

(No points awarded)

Q: Where is the hole on the driving range?
A: Just off the screen on the far edge. (No correct answers)


---

WINNER - Ulanshad: 3

Moeror: 2

Mike_The_Warrior: 2

TheViper: 1

Magus-: 1

Drakotan: 1

Syl_Aran: 1

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Score Report for 10/11/02
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:12:09 PM »
(Written by Jonnyboy117)

Host: Michael "TYP" Cole, <TheYoungerPlumber>

Game #1 - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC)
Q: Who collects vases again?
<SS4Gogita> ingop

Game #2 - Gauntlet Legends (N64)
Q: Name every console that has received a version of Gauntlet Legends and/or its expansion, Dark Legacy.
<Moerer> dreamcast ps2 gamecube, n64 xbox ps1

Game #3 - Sonic Advance (GBA)
Q: Exactly what animation is shown while music plays in the Sound Test?
<NikJam> Amy dancing with maracas

Half-time:
"Super Sonic Racing" - Sonic R
"You Can Do Anything" - Sonic CD (JPN/EURO)

Game #4 - Gauntlet (NES)
Q: The Gauntlet series is widely known for its four-player mode.  Plenty of people know about the NES Four Score, but what was Nintendo's other, wireless four-player adaptor for the system?
<Moerer> Satelliete

Game #5 - Adventures in the Magical Kingdom (NES)
Q: In the real Magical Kingdom, what food item does the Space Mountain's queuing lobby use to simulate an asteroid?
<Approx01> Cookie

Dessert:
"Brown Sugar" - Bob Dylan (Live Rolling Stones cover from 10/07/02 concert)


Moerer: 4

NikJam: 3

Magus-: 2

dextro: 2

SS4Gogita:1

Zaxx__: 1

FyreWulff: 1

TKnHappyNess: 1

robageejammin: 1

Jyn: 1

TheViper: 1

Approx01: 1

(Thanks NikJam -TYP)

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for October 4th 2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:08:37 PM »
Hosted by Jonnyboy117, tonight's Radio Trivia was slightly harder than usual, with many games only getting a few (or no) correct answers.  Although it was close, Moerer pulled into the lead with the final bonus question for the win.  Congratulations, Moerer!


  Game 1: Super Mario Kart (SNES)

FyreWulff, TKnHappyNess, gamer_2002, Moerer, TheViper, NikJam, MarioLinkSamus, Kazooie074, KalaeVandros, Tavir, Vidotmike

Q: What's the code to shrink yourself?
A: <Magus-> Y A


  Game 2: Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (N64)

Nintendo_Natecube, MarioLinkSamus, ulanshad, Kazooie074, Moerer

Q: What was the official release date, including year, of Turok 2 in North America?
A: <TheViper> december 10 98


  Game 3: Bebe's Kids (SNES)

ulanshad, FFantasyFX, FyreWulff


Q: What comedian created the Bebe's Kids story?
A: <SupremePikmin> Robin Harris


  ---Halftime---

Trey Anastasio - Money, Love, and Change
Steely Dan - Reelin' in the Years

  ---Halftime---


  Game 4: ShadowRun

Tavir

Q: Who is the main villain for most of the game, and what kind of creature does he turn out to be?
A: <NikJam> drake, half human-half dragon


 Game 5: Wizards & Warriors 3

(None Correct)

Q: Who developed the Wizards & Warriors series?
A: <Moerer> Rare


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 Moerer: 3

MarioLinkSamus: 2

FyreWulff: 2

Kazooie074: 2

TheViper: 2

Tavir: 2

NikJam: 2

Ulanshad: 2

FFantasyFX: 1

Nintendo_Natecube: 1

Magus-: 1

TKnHappyNess: 1

gamer_2002: 1

KalaeVandros: 1

SupremePikmin: 1

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for September 27, 2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:05:55 PM »
(Written by Jonnyboy117)

Host: Michael Cole a.k.a. TheYoungerPlumber

Kazooie074        12
Magus-                1
NintendoPower        1
dilbert627        12
Tavir                12
DR_EGGMAN        1
cell84                12
NikJam                1
kureransu        12
gamer2055        1
SuperPokeExpert        1
Deguello               1
GorillazFan87        12
FyreWalff         123
TKnHappyNess        12
Kwaza                1
TheViper          12
console                12
robageejammin        1
ulanshad        1

WINNER: FyreWulff

Game #1 - Diddy Kong Racing (N64)
Q: How do you unlock T.T. as a playable character?
<FyreWulff> Beat all Time Trials

Game #2 - Skate or Die 2 (NES)
Q: Who made the OC Remix of the Skate or Die song in the PGC E3 2002 DVD?
<console> subliminal labs

Game #3 - Actraiser 2 (SNES)
Q: What two items does the Master have in this game that he didn't have in the original?
<TheViper> wings and shield

Game #4 - Pac-Man World 2 (GameCube)
Q: The original Pac-Man was published under what brand in North America, and what was that brand’s parent company? (ONE LINE)
<dilbert627> midway, bally

Game #5 - Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (GBC)
Q: What does the “Extremely Unlucky” card referring to music state?
<console> Favorite tunes never fade

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Score Report for 9-13-2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:01:17 PM »
Wario says: What's-a matter? Too many didn't get any points?! That's-a what happens when you forget about WARIO's games! NOW HURRY UP AND BUY WARIO LAND 4 BEFORE I-A GIVE YOU ANOTHER PILEDRIVER! NYAHAHAHAHHA!!!!11!1

Luigi says: OOooh. Such a scary date to be playing at night! I'm-a just happy Radio Trivia went-a Okey-Dokey! Now where did I put-a that old Poltergust. . .

TYP says: It was a crazy night. Games meant to be hard got more points than those meant to be easy. Players witnessed a rare example of when second guesses actually matter with Kirby's Blockball. I went full out with my Wario impression a la the Wario World E3 booth while playing Wario Land 4 live with direct feed audio. Those not present missed two TYP Moments. And let's not forget how Planet Trivia was effectively canceled thanks to ISP woes on Windy's end! I suppose nothing less is to be expected on Friday the 13th!  

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Score Report for 9-13-2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:00:43 PM »
(Written by Jonnyboy117)

Game #1 - Killer Instinct (SNES)
Q: Killer Instinct was known as what other name for most of its early development?
<Rimmer> brute force

Game #2 - Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES)
Q: In the new GBA version of Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts, what factor determines your path through the game?
A: The armor you're wearing at the end of the first level. (No points awarded.)

Game #3 - Wario Land 4 (GBA)
Q: What is the name of the only collectable CD/song that can also be heard unaltered in the main game?
<Tavir> soft shell

Game #4 - Bomberman Generations (GC)
Q: When can you hear the Standard Battle theme music in the single player game?
<DR_EGGMAN> when boss is near death

Game #5 - Kirby's Block Ball (GB)
Q: What does level 4 introduce into the gameplay?
<Scorpedo> many balls


Tavir                1234
DR_EGGMAN        12
Tizoc                12
FFantasyFX        1
Magus                1
SS4Gogita        1
Vilespawn        1
MarioLinkSamus        1
Jyn                1
GarillazFan87        1
Rimmer                1
Mumbo                1
Scorpedo        1

Winner: Tavir with four points!  Congratulations!

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 9/06/2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 08:55:22 PM »
  Tavir cleaned house tonight, winning both Planet Trivia AND Radio Trivia (as well as that amazing T-shirt!) Lots of people showed up tonight, and many did quite well! Here are the results:


  Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES)

MarioLinkSamus, dilbert627, ulanshad, SS4Gogita, Kwaza, StrikerObi, Approx01, TheViper, Br26, Sharparoni, Deguello, gamer_2002, NT, Tavir, NikJam, TKnHappyNess, TheYoungerPlumber

Q: Sometimes the giant DK coin is used by enemies as what?
<Tavir> shield



  Castlevania for N64

SS4Gogita, dilbert627, Nathanp, Jaiven, JinSuzuki, Tizoc, Kwaza, Deguello, FFantasyFX, Tavir, TheViper, NT, DR_EGGMAN, Rimmer, TheYoungerPlumber

Q: What was the name of the similarly 3D Castlevania for Dreamcast, which was eventually canceled?
<NP-Jon> Castlevania Resurrection



  Clu Clu Land (NES)

Deguello, Tizoc, dilbert627

Q: On what three non-arcade systems can you play Clu Clu Land in America?
<Rimmer> gba, gcn, nintendo


 --Halftime--
"Blizzard Rock" by David "Rize" Trammell
"GCN (People's Choice)"
 --Halftime--


  Golden Sun (GBA)

DK745, SS4Gogita, RedDwarf, Tizoc, NikJam, StrikerObi, Tavir, Deguello, Bloodworth, DR_EGGMAN, Rimmer, GorillazFan87, DarkDraco2K2, ulanshad, TheYoungPlumber

Q: What Overall score did I give Golden Sun in my review of it?
<FFantasyFX> 7*



  A Boy and his Blob (NES)

TheViper, MarioLinkSamus, NP-Jon, Tavir, NT, Deguello, Tizoc

Q: On what platform did this game's sequel appear?
<Br26> gb


 --Final Results--

Tavir: 5

Tizoc: 4

Rimmer: 3

Dilbert627: 3

SS4Gogita: 3

TheViper: 3

Deguello: 3

NT: 3

TheYoungerPlumber: 3 (*lost due to DQ)

Deguello: 2

DR_EGGMAN: 2

FFantasyFX: 2 (*)

MarioLinkSamus: 2

Ulanshad: 2

Kwaza: 2

StrikerObi: 2

NikJam: 2

GorillazFan87: 1

Bloodworth: 1

RedDwarf: 1

DK745: 1

JinSuzuki: 1

Jaiven: 1

Nathanp: 1

Approx01: 1

Br26: 1

Sharparoni: 1

Gamer_2002: 1

TKnHappyNess: 1

DarkDraco2K2: 1

NP-Jon: 2 (Thanks SS4.  It's easy to miss a bonus Q point when trying to keep track of everything)

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TalkBack / Peter Moore Resigns
« on: January 18, 2003, 05:48:08 PM »
Nintendo isn’t the only company losing executives named Peter, or losing employees to Microsoft ...

Update: It appears that Peter Moore is now Vice President of Retail Sales and Marketing at Microsoft.  Congrats to Peter for hitting the ground running, and we hope that his new position finds him happy.


On Friday, Sega of America announced that its president and chief operating officer, Peter Moore, has left the company after four years of dedicated work.  Tetsu Kayama, the Japanese division’s chief executive officer, has assumed all of Moore’s responsibilities.  Sega would not elaborate on the circumstances of this sudden departure, although the report suggests Sega’s poor performance may have been involved.


"We thank Peter Moore for his four years of service at SEGA and wish him well in his future endeavors," Kayama said in a statement.


All of us at Planet GameCube second Mr. Kayama and wish Mr. Moore the best.


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TalkBack / NOA Wind Waker Interview
« on: December 20, 2002, 11:24:18 PM »
In case you didn’t notice, Nintendo.com has released an interview concerning The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker...

Nintendo of America recently published an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma, Producer and Director of Link’s latest adventure, respectively.  While much of the information contained within is old, the two provide more thorough explanations and a few interesting tidbits.  Be warned, though: Miyamoto and Aonuma do reveal what some might consider minor spoilers!  Below is a brief excerpt from NOA’s Interview.


The wind plays a large role in this game. Where did the idea come from, and how is it used?


Mr. Aonuma: This time we decided to set the stage out on an ocean. We began talking about how you would travel on an ocean. Obviously, the best option was a sailboat. So that's how we ended up with a game where the wind is blowing constantly through the land to let the player sail around.  


Mr. Miyamoto: Actually, for a long time we've wanted to be able to use wind in games. We've had windy stages in the Super Mario games before, but really it wasn't until we were able to use the technology of the Nintendo GameCube and some of the visual styles possible with it that we were able to really show wind blowing in a videogame. So, that was one of the things we decided to challenge ourselves with, which made it a driving force behind The Wind Waker.


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TalkBack / Frogger Hops into Stores
« on: December 10, 2002, 03:36:17 PM »
Konami's Frogger Beyond for the GameCube ships to stores.

KONAMI'S FROGGER BEYOND LEAPS ONTO THE  NINTENDO GAME CUBE(tm) AND MICROSOFT XBOX(tm)


REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. - December 10, 2002 - Leading video game publisher Konami of America, Inc. announced today that Frogger Beyond for the Nintendo GameCubeä and Microsoft's Xboxä has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. With classic hop 'n dodge gameplay, pick-up-and-play controls, colorful graphics and brand new features, Frogger Beyond is a fun-filled adventure that the whole family can enjoy.    


 


Frogger Beyond drops the famous amphibian into 8 expansive environments where players must use the series' signature hop-n-jump gameplay and innovative new abilities to win. Frogger will encounter 40 ruthless adversaries whose main goals are to thwart his efforts to fulfill his rite of passage into "teenage-hood". In addition, players will complete a series of fast-paced challenges such as navigating through unpredictable asteroid fields in outer space, steering a rickety mine cart through treacherous lava caverns and riding a snowboard over slippery and dangerous ice-covered mountains.  


 


Frogger Beyond is rated E for Everyone and is available at an SRP of $29.99.  


 


A version of the game for PC CD-ROM will be available in Spring 2003. Read more about Frogger Beyond at: http://www.konami.com/froggerbeyond.


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TalkBack / Career Advice for the Gaming Industry
« on: December 10, 2002, 02:56:37 PM »
Codemasters shares its wisdom with those eager to become part of the Video Game industry.

WANT TO WORK IN THE GAMES BUSINESS?


Codemasters Launches Career Advice Guides For Aspiring Programmers, Artists and QA Technicians


New York - December 10, 2002 -  For many gamers, the chance to work in the games business and shape the way future titles are created is a real career goal. Now Codemasters has launched a series of career guides, available online at http://www.codemasters.com/jobs/careers for those seeking advice on the background, education and skills needed to get a job in the gaming industry.


Aimed at helping people to take their first step towards a career in the video games industry, the guides are an ideal reference point for people still in school and deciding which courses to take.  The series focuses on attaining graphics, programming and quality assurance (QA) positions. Prepared by people working in those areas at Codemasters, the advice is both practical and inspirational.


The guides also detail different positions within each field; for graphic artists it discusses options from 2D and 3D artists and animators to more specialized roles such as concept artists, GUI (Graphical User Interface) artists and marketing artists.  For aspiring programmers, the guide details which programming languages are important, the software skills required and web links to further informative and practical resources.  For those with personal love for video gaming and already have an understanding of what actually makes a video game special, the QA Technician guide is a great starting point. QA Technicians test video games in production and have direct involvement with a game’s development team to ensure the finished game is perfect.


“The online career advice guides have been launched as a response to the thousands of emails and letters we receive from students seeking recommendation on which courses and qualifications are required to enter the games industry,” said Stephen Harrison-Mirfield, Codemasters’ Group Human Resources Manager.  “We have a great record of taking graduates and making them an essential part of game development teams. We hope the guides will help more people to get the best grounding in education and inspire them to further develop their interest in particular fields.”


Codemasters’ career advice guides are featured on the company’s web site at: http://www.codemasters.com/jobs/careers


 


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TalkBack / Happy Hanukkah!
« on: November 29, 2002, 01:53:38 PM »
Bust out the candles and grab your frying pans, 'cause it's that time of year again!

Thanksgiving isn’t the only reason to celebrate this week!  Tonight, marks the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, togetherness, chocolate guilt (money), latkes (potato pancakes), and—of course—presents.  It may not be a religious holiday, but it is certainly one of the most enjoyable!


Businesses don’t close on Hanukkah, and that includes PGC, so don’t forget to click the refresh button between Driedel spins!  Aso, be sure to check out our Holiday Buying Guide, just in case you're still searching for that eighth present.


On behalf of the Planet GameCube staff, I wish all of our Jewish readers a very happy Hanukkah and hope another huge meal doesn’t leave any permanent damage!


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TalkBack / BMX XXX Out for GameCube
« on: November 25, 2002, 01:12:28 PM »
Bike-tastic fun with topless women on the side.

AKA ACCLAIM RELEASES 'BMX XXX' FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE


Hottest Title of 2002 Available Now In More Than 15,000 Stores Nationwide; Hilarious Cast of Characters, Outrageous In-Game Events and Scenes, BMX Action  and Beautiful Women of 'Scores' Mark Exciting New Era in Interactive Entertainment


GLEN COVE, NY, November 425, 2002 - The hottest and most humorous video game of the year will be expanding its reach among consumers this weekend, as AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM), today announced it has released BMX XXX for the Nintendo GameCube.  Currently available in more than 15,000 stores nationwide, BMX XXX is a satirical romp in the style of such popular films as "American Pie" and was designed specifically for today's predominantly mature gaming audience.


 


"BMX XXX is a hilarious gaming experience that is perfectly suited for today's older gaming audience," said Ben Fischbach, Brand Director for AKA Acclaim.  "Delivering hours of entertainment which is on par with feature films and television, BMX XXX will be a 'must-have' for Nintendo GameCube owners this holiday season."


 


From the pages of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and USA Today, to the national broadcast audiences of "CNN" and "The Howard Stern Show," BMX XXX has quickly become the hottest video game of the year.  BMX XXX combines outrageous Hollywood humor and characters, beautiful women from New York's famous Scores club, incredible arcade action and a dynamic soundtrack from today's top recording artists to deliver an unparalleled interactive entertainment experience.  The version for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has been edited to eliminate the topless nudity, while versions for Xbox and Nintendo GameCube do contain topless nudity.   BMX XXX is currently available for the Nintendo GameCube, Xbox and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system at suggested retail prices of $49.99.  For more information on BMX XXX, including retail locations where the game can be purchased, please visit www.bmxxxx.com.


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TalkBack / Dave Mirra BMX 3 on GBA
« on: November 25, 2002, 12:02:54 PM »
Sorry.  No boobies on your GBA, I'm afraid!

ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT'S 'DAVE MIRRA FREESTYLE BMX 3' BRINGS


BMX FUN TO GAME BOY® ADVANCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON


 


GLEN COVE, NY, November 25, 2002 - For owners of the Game Boy® Advance, this holiday season will certainly be filled with great BMX action as Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM) has shipped Dave Mirra Freestyle BMXÔ 3.  The third installment in the Company's award-winning Dave Mirra franchise, which has sold more than three million units worldwide, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 offers all-new new tricks and features that takes the genre to new heights on the hand-held system.


 


"Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 is the best portable game in this series and delivers even more countless hours of fun and excitement," said Ben Fischbach, Brand Director for AKA Acclaim.  


 


Developed by Full Fat, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 is all about big air, grinding rails, riding ramps, jumping gaps and pulling the sickest tricks imaginable.  Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 offers an exciting array of features, including:  


 


·        The "King of BMX" Dave Mirra plus Ryan Nyquist, Colin Mackay, "Luc-E" Englebert and Mike Laird;


·        11 huge levels, spanning different environments from airports to oil tankers;


·        Everyone's favorite BMX disciplines, including vert, dirt, street and flatland.


·        Create-a-Rider - from new bikes to buy to an upgradeable trick book;


·        More tricks than any other hand-held BMX game;


·        Awesome in-game soundtrack, featuring New Found Glory, Greenday, Saliva and Ten foot Pole.  


·        Super-competitive, link-up multiplayer mode will pit you against your friends in a number of different games of skill.


 


Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 is currently available for Game Boy® Advance at a suggested retail price of $29.99.  For more information on AKA Acclaim's BMX games, please visit www.acclaim.com.


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TalkBack / Cute Monkeys on GBA!
« on: November 21, 2002, 07:20:23 PM »
AiAi and friends are rolling their way to your GBA!

THQ SHIPS SUPER MONKEY BALL™ JR. FOR GAME BOY® ADVANCE


THQ and Sega Unleash Portable Follow-up To Nintendo® GameCube™ Favorite


CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. - November 21, 2002 - THQ® Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today shipped SUPER MONKEY BALL™ JR. for Game Boy® Advance. AiAi, MeeMee, Baby and GonGon are back to keep the fun rolling, but this time handheld game enthusiasts can take their monkeys “to go” on Game Boy Advance. A great handheld follow-up to the hugely popular Nintendo GameCube release, SUPER MONKEY BALL JR. is available now at major retail outlets nationwide.


“THQ is excited to bring the Super Monkey Ball franchise to the handheld market,“ said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ. “The graphic capabilities of the Game Boy Advance insure that Super Monkey Ball Jr. is as good as SEGA’s console property.”


“Super Monkey Ball’ is one of SEGA’s recent hit franchises,” said Charles Bellfield, vice president of strategic planning and corporate affairs, SEGA of America, Inc. “With its easy to pick-up-and-play, yet challenging gameplay and addictive party games, ‘Super Monkey Ball Jr.’ is the perfect addition to the SEGA/THQ lineup on Game Boy Advance.”


About Super Monkey Ball Jr.


Based on SUPER MONKEY BALL for Nintendo GameCube, SUPER MONKEY BALL JR. challenges players to maneuver AiAi and friends across 60+ stages filled with barriers, bumps and dangerous drops. Play as AIAI, MEEMEE, GONGON, or BABY as they make their Game Boy® Advance debut! Includes four party games from the original SUPER MONKEY BALL- Monkey Duel, Monkey Race, Monkey Golf, and Monkey Bowling. Multi-player madness supports up to 4 players with the Link Cable


For more information about SUPER MONKEY BALL JR. and the rest of THQ’s holiday line-up, please visit: www.thq.com


 


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TalkBack / Evolution Worlds Released!
« on: November 18, 2002, 12:41:01 PM »
Traditional RPG gameplay finally comes to the GameCube.

EVOLUTION WORLDS FOR THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE GOES GOLD!  


First traditional RPG for the GameCube embarks gamers on an epic RPG adventure


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 18, 2002 - Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced Evolution Worlds for the Nintendo GameCube(tm) has gone gold.  Evolution Worlds is the highly anticipated, epic RPG adventure exclusive to GameCube, which combines the stories from the best-selling Dreamcast RPGs, Evolution and Evolution 2.  Evolution Worlds is scheduled to ship December 2.  


Join the Adventure!  In Evolution Worlds, players follow Mag Launcher and Linear Cannon, along with friends Chain Gun, Pepper Box, and Gre Nade to set out on a perilous journey to save the world from treacherous evil forces, and uncover the truth behind Evolutia -- an enchanted piece of mechanical body weaponry that is the last piece of an ancient civilization!  Evolution Worlds' unique gameplay utilizes a 360-degree, turn-based tactical combat system new to GameCube, and features over 60 hours of gameplay with more than 100 characters. Additional features include:


  • Randomized Dungeons - randomly generated dungeons allow for a unique experience every time you play  


  • Unique Fantasy Weaponry: magical body weaponry called Cyframes create extraordinary weapons, abilities, and magic unique to the Evolution series


  • Discover Precious Artifacts and Treasures -- characters can earn magical powers and advanced special moves to increase their Cyframe's power


  • New Voice Parts - Evolution Worlds features voices for nearly all 100 characters  


     


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    TalkBack / Rocky Games Shipped!
    « on: November 15, 2002, 11:20:23 AM »
    Games are gonna fly now.  To stores, that is.

    ROCKY(tm) SHIPS ON NINTENDO SYSTEMS TO STORES NATIONWIDE!


    Rocky Knocks Out Nintendo GameCube(tm) and Game Boy® Advance Competition


    San Francisco, CA - November 15, 2002 - Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the world's leading videogame publishers, today announced Rocky for Nintendo GameCube  and  


    Game Boy  Advance has shipped.  Developed by UK-based Rage Games, LTD, Rocky lets gamers relive each dramatic fight and memorable moment from the Rocky through Rocky V movies.  Rocky is rated "T-Teen" on GameCube and "E-Everyone" on Game Boy Advance, and is available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and $29.99, respectively.  


    "Rocky is a pop culture icon for millions of people, now a new generation can experience this memorable hero that made movie history and inspired Americans," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment.  "Nintendo gamers will feel Rocky's emotion and adrenaline-pumping action like no other Nintendo game this holiday!"  


    Undisputed Boxing Champion of the World!  Officially licensed by MGM Interactive, Rocky the videogame is the closest fans can get to the real thing.  The hard-hitting, adrenaline-pumping, sports game holds true to the look and feel of the Academy Award® winning movies with everything from accurate boxing styles to gritty arenas.  Rocky lets players take on the role of the 'Italian Stallion' who must fight against the most infamous opponents in movie history - Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy Gunn.  Rocky features more than 20 individual fighters pulled straight from the movies, plus special hidden characters including Rocky's trainer 'Mickey.'  Rocky also features realistic damage including bruises, facial swellings, blood, sweat and tears as the action heats up.  Additional game features include:


    "       Multiple Gameplay Modes -- a variety of single and multi-player game modes, including: Movie Mode, Knockout Tournament and Exhibition Bout


    "       Build Skills through Training - play through a variety of training modes to enhance your boxer's skill and stamina


    "       Rocky-style Boxing Action -- players can utilize more than 250 fight moves ranging from attacking hooks, jabs and uppercuts through to defensive blocks, ducks and weaves  


    "       Famous Locations - varied fight locations from rundown gyms to the world's best-known arenas  


     


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    TalkBack / Lost Kingdoms 2 = Rune 2
    « on: November 13, 2002, 10:54:17 AM »
    Activision will indeed be publishing From Software's GameCube game in North America.

    ACTIVISION SUMMONS MORE MAGIC AND MAYHEM ON THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE™ WITH LOST KINGDOMS II


    Santa Monica, CA – November 13, 2002 – The fate of a kingdom at war against an evil conspiracy lies in the hands of a lone heroine ready to battle against an army of darkness in Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Lost Kingdoms II, the sequel to the highly acclaimed real-time action RPG for the Nintendo GameCube™. Propelled by a dramatic storyline, players take the role of a new young heroine with the ability to summon powerful creatures using magical Guardian Creature Cards. Like its predecessor, Lost Kingdoms II is being developed by FromSoftware, Inc. The game is expected to be available next spring and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.


    “Lost Kingdoms II’s eye-popping pyrotechnics, explosive real-time battles and a sweeping storyline make the game one of the most fun and unique titles ever,” states Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. “FromSoftware has taken what was great about the original and upped the ante with more monsters to summon, battles to fight and worlds to explore.”


    Set 200 years after the events of the original game, Lost Kingdoms II challenges gamers once again to defend the realm of Argwyll from a new insidious evil plaguing the land. As they explore over 26 unique 3-D worlds, players will be able to find and collect more than 200 Guardian Creature Cards, including 100 all new cards that can be used to summon incredible beings, both mystical and mechanical, to fight the hordes of evil in real-time battles. In addition to summoning creatures to do their bidding, players will be able to transform into various fantastic beasts to launch new attacks, overcome obstacles, or solve diabolical puzzles. Gamers can also take their card collections into unlimited battle arenas for single player action or multiplayer mayhem by challenging a friend to battle in Versus Mode.


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    TalkBack / Jaleco Announces Two for GBA
    « on: November 13, 2002, 10:22:58 AM »
    Jaleco provides more racing and trading for all the GBA junkies out there.

    JALECO ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES RACING, TRADING FOR GBA  


    Buffalo, New York - November 13, 2002 -Jaleco Entertainment™ announces two new titles for the Game Boy® Advance - Karnaaj Rally™ and Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan™ - both due out by the end of the year.  


    Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan is the first commodities trading game for the GBA. Set in the early 1800s on the high seas around the globe, the player captains a ship, chooses a first mate and sets out to explore new worlds. Trade at exotic ports, sell goods on the black market, all the while fending off bloodthirsty pirates, mysterious mermaids and bounty hunters.


    The colorful, comic book art style appeals to all gamers and the sophisticated game play will grab adventurers with six maps to unlock, 36 types of commodities to trade, 30 ports to explore and 25 ship upgrade features. Raise your sails and rouse your crew - Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan enters the North American market in mid-December.  


    Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan is rated T.


    "There's so much more to Sea Trader than commodities trading," said Kirt Lemons, Jaleco Entertainment producer. "It's a very rich adventure game with engaging characters, fantastic encounters, bloody sea battles and many customizable features that put the captain in control of much of their sea-faring ventures."


    Karnaaj Rally is a combat racing game featuring lush 2D and 3D graphics to captivate gamers with this action-packed top-down racer.  


    As the driver wins races and earns prize money, Karnaaj Rally offers car upgrades, new weapons choices and more challenging tracks. The 22 detailed tracks bring realism to the gameplay with spare tires, pylons and other obstacles affecting the race. Karnaaj Rally has a fully configurable multi-player mode with support for up to four players.  


    Race in career, quick race and time trial modes. Save best times on the cartridge for future races. Developed by Paragon 5, Karnaaj Rally races into stores at the end of December. It is rated E.  


    "Karnaaj can stand alone on its gameplay," said Craig Harris, editor of IGN Game Boy. "This game is extremely tight, extremely deep and just downright gorgeous on the GBA screen."  


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    TalkBack / Tiger on GameCube
    « on: October 29, 2002, 10:14:59 AM »
    Another golfing game chips onto store shelves.

    EA SPORTS Ships Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2003 on Three Platforms


    REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - October 29, 2002 - Hit the links with Tiger Woods, 14 of his PGA TOUR® friends as well as 12 original design characters in the new Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2003 from Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS). EA, continuing its exclusive partnership with the PGA TOUR and the world's best and most famous golfer, Tiger Woods, delivers the most realistic golf simulation for fans of console golf on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube.    


    Compete on one of 12 exclusive courses including the home of golf, St. Andrews Golf Links, Pebble Beach® Golf Links, the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale and newly named 2008 U.S. Open site Torrey Pines, or on one of three original design courses. Try your hand at "Tiger's Dream 18", featuring 18 holes hand-picked by Tiger Woods from the courses available in the videogame. You can also create your own course by choosing from the 216 holes included in the game for a customized course, your own Dream 18 that can be named, saved and played.  


    Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2003 has a new online feature that will allow players to compare themselves to the best sports gamers in the world: an online ranking system that prints your golfer's resume on the web and posts your scores and statistics on a Worldwide Leaderboard.  Players can also compete in a new unlockable bi-weekly tournament via a password revealed at www.ea.com. Speed Golf returns in the game, providing a two-player race to the hole and SkillZone debuts, where you can buy a bucket of balls to compete in a series of mini games to earn points and money.


    Play as Tiger Woods or one the 14 other PGA TOUR golfers, including Charles Howell III and Ty Tryon, two of the younger and exciting players on the PGA TOUR, as one of the six new original characters, or as one of the returning favorites like Big Mo or Yosh Tanigawa. CBS Sports' leading golf team, David Feherty and Bill Macatee, provides commentary. EA SPORTSÔ TRAX features the music of Saliva, Paul Oakenfold and Ash.


    Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2003 for the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube are rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.  Consumers may purchase the game directly at the EA Store SM (http://www.eastore.ea.com) or by calling EA Direct Sales at 1.877.324.2637.  The suggested retail price is $49.95. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 2003 is available for the PC on November 1.


    EA SPORTS (www.easports.com) is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world. Its top-selling franchises and games include FIFA soccer, John Madden Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Golf, NHL® hockey, Knockout Kings boxing, NBA LIVE basketball, Triple Play Baseball and NASCAR ThunderÔ racing.


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    TalkBack / Europe to Fine Nintendo?
    « on: October 25, 2002, 09:44:16 AM »
    Nintendo may be punished for its questionable distribution practices in the past.

    Reuters reports that the EU Commission plans to evaluate a statement filed in 2000 against Nintendo and seven distributing companies this upcoming Wednesday.  The companies have been attacked for limiting the flow of product across European boarders during the mid-90’s in an effort to maintain inflated wholesale prices.


    "A formal decision has not yet been received from the European Commission. However, we are aware that a decision is imminent," a Nintendo spokesman in London said.


    The severity of the proposed fine is still unknown, but since Nintendo changed its practices once questioned in 1995, the commission is not expected to give too harsh a punishment.


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    TalkBack / Prolonged Gameplay Strikes Again!
    « on: October 24, 2002, 12:21:50 AM »
    Another gamer loses his life to negligence at an internet café.

    Members of the gaming community were shocked when reports of a 24-year-old male died after http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=3527”>86 hours of pure gameplay at a Korean internet café.  Now another member of the Taiwanese gaming community has fallen victim to a similar overdose after 32 hours straight.  Saturday morning in Fengyuan, a café employee found 27-year-old Lien Wen-cheng dead on the building’s bathroom floor, foaming at the mouth and bleeding from the nose.  It is believed the young man died from exhaustion.


    According to psychologist Peter Watson, certain games induce a feeling of constant danger.  And when such mental stress is combined with prolonged exposure and sleeplessness it can wreak havoc on the body.  Hopefully two incidents in the same month will be enough to raise public awareness on overdosing and help prevent any more of these horrible deaths.


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    TalkBack / Sega Still Struggles
    « on: October 23, 2002, 11:36:23 PM »
    Sega hopes to become the #1 publisher in America, but it looks like America isn’t taking to the idea.

    Sega left the console hardware market in hopes to reclaim the powerhouse title they once owned.  At this year’s E3, Sega boldly announced that it was looking to buy out other publishers and developers in order to become America’s #2 publisher in the short term and eventually blossom into first place, displacing the current powerhouse, Electronic Arts.  But things aren’t going according to Sega’s plan, and due to unexpectedly low sales of Sega’s key title the publisher’s stock is now at 13-month low.


    "Disappointing sales of its key football game in the lucrative North American market have raised concerns about the fate of Sega's revival scenario as a game software publisher," said Takeshi Tajima, an analyst at BNP Paribas.


    How disappointing?  Sega had estimated NFL 2K3 to sell around 1.5 million copies within the current time frame, but has only managed to sell 400,000 discs, no doubt in part to the remarkable success of Sega’s new arch-rival’s Madden NFL 2003.  In response to the poor sales, many analysts have reassessed the stock’s value to a less impressive rating.  Sega isn’t down for the count, but it looks like the company’s “platform agnostic” structure isn’t as bullet-proof as many had originally hoped.


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    TalkBack / GameCube Online Official Help Site
    « on: October 22, 2002, 04:27:49 PM »
    The adapters are shipping to stores, and Nintendo’s here to help those in need!

    Nintendo has opened its GC Online Customer Service page to help consumers get PSO (and future games) up and running.  With detailed information on how to configure the adapters, troubleshooting tips and information on the products themselves, all gamers are advised to look the site over before picking up the goods.


    Worth noting is that some dial-up ISPs do not work with the Nintendo GameCube.  If you use AOL, Compuserve or a free ISP and want Online gaming goodness, you’d best think about changing service providers.  Also keep in mind that the Broadband adapter only supports Ethernet (RJ45) connections, so people using USB connections will need to make some changes.


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    TalkBack / Mario Party 4 is here!
    « on: October 21, 2002, 03:11:00 PM »
    You own footage of it on the DVD--now own the game itself!

    NINTENDO GAMECUBE is Party Central!


    Multi-Player Pandemonium Unleashed In Mario Party 4 For NINTENDO GAMECUBE


        REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2002--The world's favorite plumber is wreaking multi-player madness with Mario Party(R) 4 for NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM).     Up to four players roll the virtual dice and join Nintendo of America Inc.'s favorite bunch of characters to play 50 all-new mini-games and eight new, fully-rendered, 3-D game boards. Mario Party 4 launches its signature Mario mayhem on October 21, 2002.     "Mario Party 4 is the best party in town," says Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "Mario Party 4 is the first NINTENDO GAMECUBE version of one of the most popular franchises in video game history. In fact, Mario's record of more than $7 billion in worldwide game sales knows no limitations in demographic or national appeal, and Mario Party 4 is the perfect party game for all ages, as individual handicaps can be set depending on a player's ability."     Players choose their favorite Nintendo video game characters and compete in a number of contests to collect coins in hopes of buying stars and ultimately winning a coveted birthday present. Now that the party has moved to NINTENDO GAMECUBE, the possibilities are endless -- and so is the fun! Mario dishes up a "party a la mode" offering a party mode, story mode, mini-game mode, present room, option room, and an extra room. As if those weren't enough choices, the unmatched variety of the all-new games pits one player against three, two against two, each player against each other or four players against a common enemy. Advancing through mini-game trickery, players can take advantage of the Mini-Giant system, where special mushrooms allow you to grow larger or smaller in order to access different areas and trigger special events. Tag Battle allows players to pair up in two-man teams and bump, whack, and bang their way through the competition for hidden stars. The frenzied game play, the wide variety of games, the numerous player scenarios and the usual suspects in Mario's line-up make Mario Party 4 the ultimate party game.


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