Post by: NewsBot on August 07, 2003, 06:11:40 AM
Revealed in a management meeting Thursday in Japan, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that the company has several games in the works, as well as a new product "which will be surprising and unique" to be revealed in the spring. This mention was made in conjunction with discussion of Sony's PSP project, but it's not yet clear if it will be a hardware product, such as a new handheld device. It's suspected that this may be Iwata telegraphing when they will make their announcement of specifications for the successor to Nintendo's GameCube console.
Among the announcements this morning was the revelation that the Donkey Kong franchise for GameCube is being developed in partnership with Namco, the same company Nintendo is working with on the next Star Fox game. Also announced was a GameCube version of "Made in Wario", known as Wario Ware: Mega Microgame$ in the US. The quirky title was an instant hit on GBA, due to its fast and furious gameplay and simple controls.
Finally, Nintendo announced a rewards program, similar to airline frequent flyer miles, called "Club Nintendo". Similar to a system employed by Nintendo in Europe, you earn points buying Nintendo products and are able to trade in these points to earn limited edition Nintendo products, such as unique controllers that will not be sold in stores. Nintendo says that the program will commence by the end of the year in both the United States and Japan.
Post by: BlkPaladin on August 07, 2003, 06:47:10 AM
Here's a little tidbit that most may know, Nintendo was the one company that helped E3 out when it first was introduced. The planners didn't recieve much support until they said they were ditching the CES for support of E3.
Post by: Ian Sane on August 07, 2003, 07:06:35 AM
I'm not too excited about hearing that Namco is working on Donkey Kong. I've been very disappointed with what I've seen of Star Fox so far and if they can't cut it with that game then I don't want them working on a bigger Nintendo property.
I think it's a possibility that Nintendo may show off their new console at E3 2004. Realistically they don't really have anywhere else to debut it since they don't have Spaceworld anymore and E3 2005 is cutting it too close for a full out debut.
Post by: SuperLink666 on August 07, 2003, 07:33:00 AM
Namco gets Star Fox, Donkey Kong, and Link in Soul Calibur II exclusive for GCN
Anything else I missed? Seems like a fair 3 for 3 trade
Post by: Fammy2000 on August 07, 2003, 07:40:34 AM
Sounds like this was teh MEGADUD!!!111
Post by: thecubedcanuck on August 07, 2003, 07:48:46 AM
I also wonder if the 17 games I already own will count towards it?
Post by: RickPowers on August 07, 2003, 09:25:41 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 07, 2003, 09:32:01 AM
I have like 1000 stars, and I don't even live in Europe.
Post by: joeamis on August 07, 2003, 11:19:04 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
I'm not too excited about hearing that Namco is working on Donkey Kong. I've been very disappointed with what I've seen of Star Fox so far and if they can't cut it with that game then I don't want them working on a bigger Nintendo property.
I think it's a possibility that Nintendo may show off their new console at E3 2004. Realistically they don't really have anywhere else to debut it since they don't have Spaceworld anymore and E3 2005 is cutting it too close for a full out debut.
Can't cut it with Starfox? Are you living on the moon or something, the game was so early at E3 it didn't even have single player mode shown. Looking at the game it was very obvious it was an extremely eary build. Namco is quality, just look at the other games they're making for GCN- SC2, BK, TOP. Besides, Namco is working with Nintendo, not alone. Don't have Spaceworld anymore? I wish I had some of what you're smoking. They have Spaceworld, they have just chose not to hold it the last two years. If they wanted to debut their next console in that timeframe, they would just hold another Spaceworld again...
Post by: ruby_onix on August 07, 2003, 11:46:50 AM
I have no idea how many of those stamps I've accumulated over the years.
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 07, 2003, 11:53:25 AM
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I thought NOA (and Canada) already had a "rewards" system. Those "Super Power Stamps" and the Power Supplies catalog that comes with Nintendo Power.
I have no idea how many of those stamps I've accumulated over the years.
This is different. You get rewards based on the number of games that you buy.
Post by: joeamis on August 07, 2003, 12:24:35 PM
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Post by: Knoxxville on August 07, 2003, 02:09:59 PM
....but that's just what I think......
Post by: ruby_onix on August 07, 2003, 02:20:26 PM
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Originally posted by: ruby_onix
I thought NOA (and Canada) already had a "rewards" system. Those "Super Power Stamps" and the Power Supplies catalog that comes with Nintendo Power.
I have no idea how many of those stamps I've accumulated over the years.
This is different. You get rewards based on the number of games that you buy.
Why not just start putting the stamps inside games?
Post by: Grey Ninja on August 07, 2003, 02:21:36 PM
Post by: cubedcinder128 on August 07, 2003, 04:03:52 PM
And it'll be interesting to see a GC version of Wario Ware. That game is infinite amounts of fun on the GBA!
Post by: Internet Nomad on August 07, 2003, 09:08:11 PM
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Post by: Super Mekman on August 08, 2003, 04:38:04 AM
Especially with the announcement of Wario Ware for Game Cube!
I could not be happier as a Gamecube owner .
Finally! Nintendo is bringing some of the GBA's "heat" to the GC.
Advance Wars and Golden Sun will follow hopefully someday!
If Nintendo is hell bent on getting some of their Gameboy Fans to adopt a GC, this is how!
Not simply through connectivity.
Of course connectivity for GC versions of Nintendo's more popular GBA titles wouldn't be such a bad idea, and very likely few players would complain about using the GBA's limited button layout as a method of control.
Cool beans!
Post by: ruby_onix on August 08, 2003, 12:11:47 PM
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Advance Wars and Golden Sun will follow hopefully someday!
Actually, it would be "GameCube Wars" if it was on the GameCube.
