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TalkBack / Stadium Games Released
« on: March 24, 2003, 10:27:32 AM »
Stadium Games for the GBA is in European stores.

Stadium Games - Play The Field!


WALTHAM ABBEY - 24th March 2003 Ignition Entertainment Ltd, a worldwide publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment software has launched a range of games for the Game Boy® Advance platform.  A total of nine games have been released all with a very aggressive recommended retail price point of £14.99 inc. VAT.  Each title is the perfect companion for the forthcoming  Game Boy® Advance SP console.


Stadium Games is arcade sports genre for players 6 years and up.


Participate in six exciting and challenging events and use your skills to become the winner of the Stadium Games:


· Clay pigeon shooting · Archery · Javelin · Football kick · Pole vault · Hammer


Enter the practice mode to hone your skills on a particular event, or enter straight into the Championship and hope you have what it takes to go for gold...


Second place is for losers...


Stadium Games is now available in leading retail outlets and on line stockists.  


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TalkBack / Animal Snap Released
« on: March 24, 2003, 09:54:22 AM »
Ignition Entertainment's biblical puzzle game is out in Europe.

Animal Snap


WALTHAM ABBEY - 21st March 2003 Ignition Entertainment Ltd, a worldwide publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment software, has launched a range of games for the Game Boy® Advance platform.  A total of nine games have been released all with very aggressive recommended retail price points of £14.99 inc VAT.


In Animal Snap, a puzzle based game, the animals are lost and need your help to get back home....  


Animal Snap features ten characters across ten stages, each level being different every time it is played.


In order to help the animals and progress further into the game, you must pair up and remove the patterned tiles from each of the varying locations, each one getting a little harder as you progress. The BONUS game hidden in each level awaits those who are clever enough to find it.


Addictive and fun - Noah never had it this good!


For ages 6 and up.


Animal Snap is now available in leading retail outlets and on line stockists.


For Game Boy® Advance


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TalkBack / Sonic Adventure DX to Feature Game Gear Titles
« on: March 23, 2003, 01:51:05 PM »
Yeah, I thought Sonic CD would be the game included in Sonic DX.  We may see that in Sonic Adventure 3 now.  Who knows?  Maybe that rumor about a 3D update of Sonic 3 is actually a 3D update of Sonic CD!

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TalkBack / SP Headphone Adapter and Headphones Found
« on: March 23, 2003, 12:44:39 AM »
I doubt it.  Trust me, digital audio wouldn't help at all with the GBA's 8-bit output.  I doubt you could call this "monopoly" tactics, since they DO offer an adapter for standard headphones at a CHEAPER price!

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TalkBack / Industry Giants Behind UGE 2003
« on: March 19, 2003, 04:38:08 PM »
Trade show and industry veterans Bernard Stolar, Rob Dyer and Don Vaughn offer their expertise to make the first Ultimate Gamers Expo a success.

ULTIMATE GAMERS EXPO NAMES GAME INDUSTRY LUMINARIES BERNARD STOLAR AND ROB DYER TO ADVISORY BOARD


LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2003 – The Ultimate Gamers Expo (UGE) has named Bernard Stolar, Rob Dyer and Don Vaughn to its advisory board. Stolar and Dyer are widely recognized game industry luminaries and will play an integral role in UGE’s success. Vaughn’s vast experience in the convention and conference sphere adds valuable knowledge to the physical launch of the Expo itself in its first year. UGE will offer the general public the opportunity to “test drive” some of the latest pre-launch game titles and will make its debut August 15-17 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.


“We’re thrilled that Bernie Stolar, Rob Dyer and Don Vaughn have joined our advisory board,” said Wayne Pepper, Co-Founder of the UGE. “Their insights into the gaming industry and the evolving consumer body are enormous assets as we ramp up to launch the first Ultimate Gamers Expo.”


With a career in the gaming industry spanning over 20 years, Bernie Stolar has become a household name in the business. As executive vice president at Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA), Stolar was a key player in the management team that launched the Sony PlayStation. Following his success at SCEA, Stolar joined Sega of America and Sega Entertainment as president and COO where he was responsible for Sega’s console and PC gaming business in North America and the successful launch of the Sega Dreamcast. Stolar went on to become president of Mattel Interactive where he was responsible for all of Mattel’s software, online and computer-enhanced toys. Stolar currently serves as an exclusive consultant in the interactive entertainment industry.


Rob Dyer has served as president of Eidos Interactive, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Eidos, PLC, since November 1998. Prior to assuming his position at Eidos Interactive, Dyer was president of the highly regarded Crystal Dynamics, Inc. Prior to joining Crystal Dynamics, Dyer worked for Disney Home Video International as Director of Sales and Business Development.  


Don Vaughn currently serves as executive vice president of The Freeman Companies.  Prior to Freeman, Vaughn was president of BillCom Exposition & Conference Group, a trade show management company in the Washington, D.C. area. Before joining BillCom, Vaughn was president and CEO of The Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, with complete responsibility for all operations. In addition, Vaughn's previous experience includes three years as Vice President of the Astrodomain Corporation, responsible for all conventions and trade show events in the Astrohall and Astrodome and 15 years of involvement with the Convention Liaison Council, the umbrella organization of the convention/trade show industry.


Attendees of UGE will have a chance to buy games, equipment and gear at the event.  In turn, exhibitors will be able to conduct market research and consumer testing on their most desirable target demographic – young, passionate game enthusiasts as well as families with multigenerational players.  Projected attendance is 100,000 + participants of both genders ranging from 12-34 years old.  Admission to the festival is $20 for adults and $10 for anyone under the age of 17.


At its launch in Los Angeles, UGE will host a game design workshop that provides an opportunity for aspiring young designers to be taught by the best in the business.  In addition, a “Mobile Gaming Pavilion” will draw attention to the newest downloadable games for cellular phones and other devices.  In order to create a complete festival atmosphere, the company will provide live entertainment – including extreme sports demonstrations, martial arts combatants and musical talent, celebrities and athletes.  


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TalkBack / Batman: Dark Tomorrow Released
« on: March 18, 2003, 08:47:34 AM »
The long-awaited Batman game from Kemco ships to stores!

THE DARK KNIGHT HAS ARRIVED


Kemco Ships Batman: Dark Tomorrow To Retail Outlets Nationwide


Seattle – March 18, 2003 – Kemco U.S.A. INC. has shipped the highly anticipated Batman: Dark Tomorrow for the Xbox videogame system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube to retail outlets nationwide.  Developed internally by Kemco, Batman: Dark Tomorrow is rated T (Teen) and has an SRP of $49.99.    


Batman: Dark Tomorrow is the first modern Batman videogame to date that is based on the DC Comics comic book license, and not on the feature films or animated television series.  Batman comic book writer, Scott Peterson, and writer Kenji Terada, known for his work on the Final Fantasy videogame franchise, created the original storyline for the game.  Kemco has stayed loyal to the world famous comic book character’s roots by exploring a darker, grittier Batman.  


Batman: Dark Tomorrow will feature an all-star cast including some of Batman’s most infamous foes: Black Mask; Killer Croc; Scarface and the Ventriloquist; Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze; as well as fellow super heroes such as Batgirl, Robin, Oracle and others. With music performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, over 25 hours of gameplay and 60 minutes of FMV and soundtrack music, Batman: Dark Tomorrow is the ultimate videogame for Batman fans.


Kemco and DC Comics have also created a limited edition, two-part comic book that will serve as a prequel to the storyline in the game.  The first of two collectible comic books will be included as a pack-in within top-tier platform-specific gaming enthusiast publications, distributing over 1.4 million comic books nationwide. The second, digest-size comic book will be included in the retail game package and limited to the first production run of the game.  


About Batman: Dark Tomorrow Explosions echo throughout the mean streets of Gotham as rival gangs battle for control of the city.  Anarchy reigns supreme with the sudden disappearance of Police Commissioner James Gordon and the lockdown of Arkham Asylum, home for the criminally insane.  By using all of his skills, both mental and physical, as well as a variety of gadgets, Batman must stop the gang war, infiltrate Arkham Asylum and rescue the Commissioner.  During this time, Batman must also piece together clues to discover the mastermind behind these seemingly unrelated events and stop an evil plan that threatens the fate of the entire world!


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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 3/14/2003
« on: March 14, 2003, 08:19:12 PM »
The Younger Plumber hosted a bi-polar round of radio trivia, with two stumpers and one 15-pointer!  It all came down to a three way tie, which Tavir eventually won!



Game 1: Mach Rider (NES)

Points to: carlos, tavir, nikjam, ulanshad

Q: Who conducted the Super Smash Bros. Melee concert?
A: <noj3> Taizo Takemoto



Game 2: Eternal Darkness (GC)

Points to: tomspug, Elzie_Ann, NikJam, TKnKappiness, Arrow, FFanatasyFX, TheViper,
PowderedToastMan, SimBen,  Uaio, Magus-, Tavir, carlos, Br26, cell84

Q: Which chapter/character is Denis Dyack’s favorite in Eternal Darkness?
A: < FFantasyFX> paul luther



Game 3: Super James Pond (SNES)

(No points awarded)

Q: In Super James Pond (SNES)/James Pond II (Genesis) who are you trying to save?
A: < FFantasyFX> santa claus


-----Halftime-----
Song 1: Yoshi’s Island Yoshi’s Rag OC ReMix (McVaffe)
Song 2: Blizzard Rock (Rize)
Song 3: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon – I am Impact! (Arranged version)
-----Halftime-----



Game 4: Game & Watch Gallery 2 (GBC)

Points to: SimBen, Tavir

Q: What instrument does Luigi play?
A: < Arrow> trumpet



Game 5: World Heroes (SNES)

(No points awarded)

Q: Which fighter is from Mongolia, and what is his occupation
A: < NikJam> JENGHIS CARN, Marauder.



-----Tie-breaker among NikJam, Tavir and FFantasyFX-----
Super Mario Bros. DX (GBC) (Tavir, FFantasyFX)
Pikmin (GC) (neither)
Star Tropics (NES) (Tavir, FFantasyFX)
Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland (GBA) (Tavir)



-----Results-----

tavir: 3 + Tie-breaker

FFantasyFX: 3

nikjam: 3

carlos: 2

Arrow: 2

SimBen: 2

ulanshad: 1

noj3: 1

tomspug: 1

elize_ann: 1

TKnKappiness: 1

TheViper: 1

PowderedToastmn: 1

Uaio: 1

Magus-: 1

br28: 1

cell84: 1

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TalkBack / The Lost Viking Demo
« on: March 14, 2003, 01:11:13 PM »
Blizzard releases a playable demo of its upcoming GBA conversion of the SNES classic.

Blizzard’s hopping into the handheld realm with a bang by re-releasing the 16-bit classic The Lost Vikings under the “Blizzard Classic Arcade” brand.  To prepare fans for its March 26th release Blizzard has posted a playable demo on its site.  Players must coordinate all three Vikings to succeed—the controls can be found on the site.  The Lost Vikings Demo requires http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash">Macromedia Flash to run.


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TalkBack / Yu Suzuki Wins Award
« on: March 03, 2003, 08:47:29 PM »
The president of Sega’s AM2 development team is inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame.

SEGA'S LEGENDARY DEVELOPER YU SUZUKI HONORED WITH HALL OF FAME AWARD AT 2003 INTERACTIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS


LAS VEGAS - D.I.C.E. Summit - (March 3, 2002) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced that Yu Suzuki was awarded the coveted Interactive Achievement Hall of Fame Award from the Academy of Arts and Sciences (AIAS), a non-profit member organization dedicated to recognizing the art and science inherent in videogames.  The Interactive Achievement Awards were presented in conjunction with the D.I.C.E. Summit (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) on Thursday, February 27, 2003 in Las Vegas.


The Hall of Fame Award is decided by the Academy of Arts and Sciences board of directors and embodies the highest standards for consideration including: pioneering a new genre or redefining an existing genre with significant advance; influencing other designers and products; demonstrating the highest level of creativity and innovation which results in ongoing cultural significance and influence; and consistent product success of a scale that expands the scope of the industry.


"Yu Suzuki's video games have helped to enhance awareness and appreciation for this interactive art form and we are pleased to honor him for his leadership and innovation with this year's Hall of Fame Award," said Paul Provenzano, President of AIAS.


Widely recognized as one of the forefathers of console video gaming, Yu Suzuki has made significant contributions to the interactive entertainment industry. Suzuki is best known for his many industry firsts and genre breaking games including "Outrun(TM)," "Space Harrier(TM)," "Shenmue(TM)," and the "Virtua Fighter(TM)" series.   The "Virtua Fighter" series is recognized for its contributions in the fields of Art & Entertainment and is the only video game on permanent display in the Smithsonian Institution's Permanent Research Collection on Information Technology Innovation, at the Smithsonian's Natural Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.


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TalkBack / Judge Rules in Mad Catz's Favor
« on: March 03, 2003, 08:35:53 PM »
Pelican loses its law suit, allowing Mad Catz to finalize its first GameShark product for release.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Denies Electro Source Request to Prohibit Mad Catz from Selling Its GameShark Product


SAN DIEGO & TORONTO--March 3, 2003--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSE: MCZ), the world's leading third party video game accessory manufacturer, announced that a Los Angeles Superior Court judge today denied the request of Electro Source, which does business as Pelican Accessories, to prohibit Mad Catz from selling its GameShark product. The ruling clears the way for Mad Catz to release its first GameShark product offerings as scheduled this month.


In reaching its decision, the Court questioned the basis for Electro Source's lawsuit against Mad Catz and Fire International, Ltd.


Morris Perlis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., stated "We are delighted by the Los Angeles Superior Court's ruling. We have always believed that Electro Source's action was brought solely to intimidate our retail partners and today's Court decision eliminates any uncertainty with retailers and consumers alike as to whether GameShark will ship on time."


Jason Cooper, President of Fire International, Ltd., added, "The Court's decision confirms our belief that this is simply a case where Electro Source is trying to obtain a result in Court that they could not achieve in the marketplace."


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TalkBack / Video Enhancement for Consoles
« on: February 26, 2003, 10:59:12 AM »
NUWAVE's technology can make Nintendo's technology look better!

Go Direct International Ltd. to Manufacture and Market NUWAVE's Video Game Enhancement Products


FAIRFIELD, N.J., Feb 25, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NUWAVE Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: WAVE), a developer of leading edge analog and digital image enhancement technologies, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Go Direct International Ltd. ("Go Direct") for the manufacture and marketing of products utilizing NUWAVE's proprietary video processor technology. Go Direct develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes innovative consumer retail products in conjunction with leading brands or custom branded products for the global marketplace. The Go Direct manufacturing group consists of eight factories with over 6,000 employees (www.godirect.com.hk). The two Companies' engineering and design teams are jointly working on the first products to be released under this arrangement and expect completion of this process within the next forty-five to sixty days. The Companies also expect to finalize negotiations and enter into a formal agreement during this time frame.


Under the terms of the proposed agreement NUWAVE will sell to Go Video its NVP 1104 video enhancement ASIC chips and grant to Go Direct the rights to manufacture retail gaming console products utilizing this technology. NUWAVE will also grant to Go Direct exclusive marketing and distribution rights for sale of these products in North America, Europe and parts of Asia. During the start-up period (the first six months) the Companies will establish minimum annual purchase quantities in order to extend the exclusive nature of the agreement for a longer period. Separate from the retail gaming products NUWAVE has developed and is marketing a line of products for the Security/Surveillance marketplace as well as other video enhancement set-top boxes for the consumer retail marketplace.


The first products to be released under the proposed arrangement would be a NUWAVE enabled series of Video Game "Hook-Up" cables that are designed to provide gamers with a trim, lightweight enhancement solution that would allow for quick and easy connection to any Sony(R) PlayStation, Microsoft(R) XBox or Nintendo(R) GameCube gaming console. These video enhanced cables would replace cables currently required for hook-up at a comparative price point. Go Direct would market and distribute these products to the retail marketplace in North America through Unical Enterprises' National sales rep organization with which NUWAVE had recently announced a strategic alliance to market gaming and accessory products under the Sylvania brand.


"With Go Direct's long-standing track record of manufacturing for Fortune 500 companies and over 20 years of international retail market experience and product promotion, we are excited to have them introduce our unique video enhanced gaming products into this $15 Billion marketplace," said Gerald Zarin, NUWAVE's President and CEO. "NUWAVE continues to implement its business development strategy of partnering with experienced companies in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of our patented video enhancement technology and products for the gaming, consumer retail and security and surveillance marketplaces."


Robert Treadwell, Chief Operating Officer of Go Direct added, "We are happy to add NUWAVE's proprietary video enhanced technology products to our retail gaming product line. Our international retail marketing experience allows us to introduce and promote leading edge products such as our universal video game hook-up cables powered by NUWAVE's ASIC chips under the Sylvania name to a very large competitive marketplace."


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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 2/21/2003
« on: February 22, 2003, 02:58:39 PM »
No, Jonny, it is correct.  Super Tennis was not a Mario Tennis game.

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for February 21st
« on: February 21, 2003, 07:28:54 PM »
Despite Jing_Ke’s 4-point win, it was a tough round for most in tonight’s game, hosted by Jonnyboy117.  Much to Jonny’s amazement, the night started off with two stumpers in a row!  The final scoreboard was slim pickings by Radio Trivia standards, especially considering some of the games chosen.



Game 1: Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Fighting Edition (SNES)

(No points awarded)

TYP says: Many were close, but you need to be specific, people!

Q: Who be da secrat character yo?
A: <Jing_Ke> Ivan Ooze



Game 2: Castle Excellent (NES)

(No points awarded)

Q: This game was published by Ascii.  That company’s software branch now has a new name, under which it published what oddball racing game in which you could drive an N64 controller?
A: <dilbert627> aeroguage



Game 3: Final Fantasy IV (II in the US) (SNES)

Points to: ulanshad, FoxWing, BIGmog, Jing_Ke, MSTAnon, dilbert627, Uaio, Rip, carlos

Q: At the end of the game, who in your party is left-handed?
A: <ulanshad> Edge, Kain



-----HALFTIME-----
Song 1: Phish - "Mexican Cousin"
Song 2: DJ Clue - "Super Mario Bros."
-----HALFTIME-----



Game 4: Mario Tennis (N64)

Points to: TknHappyNess, Jing_Ke, cell84, Tavir, dilbert627, carlos, Elzie_Ann

Q: Excluding current systems and those before the NES, what is the only Nintendo system that did not get a (Mario) Tennis game from Nintendo in the U.S.?
A: <GorillazFan87> snes



Game 5: Battle of Olympus (NES)

Points to: Jing_Ke, carlos

Q: In Greek mythology, who is the mother of Hercules?
A: <GorillazFan87> alcmene



-----Final Results-----

Jing_Ke: 4

dilbert627: 3

carlos: 3

ulanshad: 2

GorillazFan87: 2

FoxWing: 1

BIGmog: 1

MSTAnon: 1

Uaio: 1

Rip: 1

TKnHappyNess: 1

cell84: 1

Tavir: 1

Elzie_Ann: 1
 

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TalkBack / New Sonic Anime!
« on: February 21, 2003, 04:10:04 PM »
Thanks, Kulock.  I didn't think that sounded right... ;-)

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TalkBack / New Sonic Anime!
« on: February 21, 2003, 01:28:12 PM »
Sonic!  He can really move!  Sonic!  He’s got an attitude!

Sonic Team has posted a new web site concerning an upcoming Animated series entitled Sonic X.  With three animated television series and an OAV to call his own, Sonic is hardly a stranger to the television scene, and come April 6 Japanese Sonic fans can watch their favorite hedgehog every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:00 on Tokyo TV 6!


Loosely based upon Sonic the Hedgehog’s most recent games, Sonic X places the entire Sonic cast in modern man’s world, all thanks to the chaos emeralds, of course.  Sonic X features Sonic, Tails, Amy Rose, Knuckles and Sonic Advance 2’s Cream and her sidekick chao, Cheese, as they confront Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik and his allies, Shadow and Rouge.  Sonic X also introduces Chris, a human boy who joins Sonic’s cause.  There is currently no word on a North American release.


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TalkBack / Sphinx Announced for GC
« on: February 19, 2003, 02:48:25 PM »
Eurocom is hard at work on an original adventure game for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2!

THQ UNVEILS SPHINX – AN ORIGINAL INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE  


Game Design Veterans Eurocom Take the Character-Based, Action-Adventure Genre to New Heights With Superior Technology and Refined Gameplay


CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. – February 19, 2003 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today unveiled Sphinx (working title) –an original interactive adventure game. Developed for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo® Gamecube™ by game design veterans Eurocom Entertainment Software, Sphinx takes the character-based, action-adventure genre to new heights with sophisticated gameplay mechanics, original character designs, amazing visuals and superior technology.  Eurocom has created successful titles based on some of the strongest intellectual properties in the world of entertainment including Crash Bandicoot, James Bond, Hercules and Disney’s Tarzan.  Sphinx is an entirely original property inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt and is Eurocom’s most ambitious project to date.  Sphinx is scheduled to ship in fall 2003.  


 


“It is THQ’s goal to partner with the top creative talent in the interactive entertainment industry and the team at Eurocom is exactly that,” said Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American publishing, THQ.  “Sphinx has the potential to be something very special. With its incredible visual style and unsurpassed gameplay, we feel that Sphinx could be one of the defining games for this generation of consoles and beyond.”


  "Eurocom have been privileged to work with many of the richest characters and worlds in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to partner with publishing powerhouse THQ and use our experience to create our own successful entertainment franchise,” said Mat Sneap, Company Director, Eurocom. "Sphinx will engage players with rich and compelling gameplay, and our proprietary animation system brings a level of expressivity to the characters and worlds not seen before in an interactive experience."  


 


About Sphinx


Sphinx is an enchanting adventure filled with mystery, action and a deep, compelling storyline. The game is set in an entirely original universe that is styled upon ancient Egypt where players will embark on an epic quest exploring new worlds, uncovering dark secrets, interacting with hundreds of fantastic creatures and discovering new abilities. Traveling the world via magic portals to foil the evil plans of Set, players will guide Sphinx on a journey requiring all his wits, agility and special powers in an attempt to find the stolen mystical crowns of Egypt.  


To view the first screenshots of Sphinx visit www.thq.com/sphinx.


 


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TalkBack / Zelda Bonus Disc Details
« on: February 12, 2003, 10:01:47 PM »
Still waiting for your Zelda bonus disc?  Come check out what freebies you get with the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker when you pre-order!

The Wind Waker pre-order bonus disc contains full versions of The Ocarina of Time and its previously unreleased expansion, Master Quest, but the American version also comes with a handful of additional Easter Eggs.

As you can see from the photos, the bonus disc is treated like a full-fledged GameCube game and comes with its own instruction manual to help those unfamiliar with the N64 classic.  Also enclosed is a teaser “special preview” manual for the Wind Waker, which is roughly 10 pages in length and introduces some of the game’s characters, mechanics, items and locations.  This mini-manual contains spoilers, though knowing Nintendo, everything mentioned is undoubtedly encountered near the beginning of Link’s new quest.

Since N64 games hardly take up 1.5 GB of data, the U.S. disc also contains seven promotional videos.  As to be expected, one shows gameplay of The Wind Waker.  This contains footage already seen online and on the PGC E3 2002 DVD as well as some brand new footage revealing a few new enemies.

Another video features showcases some hi-quality footage of Amusement Vision’s F-Zero title in action with a bit of E3 demo footage on the side.  The following selection is for 1080 Snowboarding, which features little more than a brief glimpse of what was already seen at Cube Clubs.  Finally, the disc holds footage of a much improved Wario World, boasting smoother graphics and added Wario commentary along with one or two added features, most notably Wario’s ability to inhale coins (like Kirby).

The other three videos feature games already on store shelves: Metroid Prime, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and a medley of clips from various 1st and 3rd party titles—all of which are already released or featured in the other four videos.

But don’t forget, this disc contains a full N64 game (and a half), so have fun revisiting one of the best games ever made!  

 

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TalkBack / Wario Ware Website Launched
« on: February 05, 2003, 09:23:40 AM »
Wario Ware, Inc. of Japan is open for business.

Nintendo of America recently published a http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=3850”>list of games for 2003 which included a few surprises—one of the bigger ones being Wario Ware, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ for Game Boy Advance.  Left undisclosed for three weeks, Nintendo has finally posted the beginnings of its Japanese web page for this unexpected GBA SP launch title, known as Made in Wario overseas.


Currently the site sports a movie of the intro sequence and little else, and since the footage doesn’t really touch on the gameplay itself, we thought we’d share what little we’ve uncovered about the title.  Wario Ware is a collection of simple, ultra-quick, quirky and VERY Japanese mini-games for the GBA—the sorts of games you might find on, say, a cell phone.  Wario’s zany attitude will no doubt contribute to the package, but it isn’t really a Wario game.  Exactly what mini-games the cart will contain is still a mystery.


Wario Ware comes out in North America right alongside the GBA SP on May 26th.  


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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 1/24/2003
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:40:33 PM »
Jonnyboy117 came back to the microphone with his shiny new PC, bringing with him the gift of easier songs.  It all came down to a tie between Jing_Ke and MSTAnon, two Radio Trivia veterans, which Jing_Ke gracefully won.  Congratulations to Jing_Ke, who identified all of tonight’s games!



Game 1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)

Points to: MarioLinkSamus, SimBen, Tricube, fudge, dilbert627, TheGSpot, BIGmog, tman, PowderedToastMan, MSTAnon, raypou, Gigabowser2003, Doerr, Nintendo-Natecube, tomspug, Marc-N-finity, carlos, Muad-Dib, Jing_Ke, TKnHappyNess, Sswan17, SS4Gogita, Stu

Q: Which boss can be beaten with Donatello simply by attacking downwards from the top of the screen?
A: <TKnHappyNess> Rocksteady

Random Quote: <tomspug> Jonny you look burnt... or dead!



Game 2: U.N. Squadron (SNES)

Points to: Stu, MSTAnon, Jing_Ke, Sswan17

Q: Who is the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, recently elected governor of New Mexico?
A: <FFantasyFX> Richardson

Random Quote: <Muad-Dib> I THOUGHT IT WAS A MEGAMAN GAME


Game 3: Sim City (SNES)

Points to: BIGmog, carlos, dilbert627, PowderedToastMan, FFantasyFX, cell84, Mumbo, Rachtman, Sswan17, Shanic, gcgp88, MSTAnon, Jing_Ke

Q: One special gift from the city is a statue of which non-EA character?
A: <MSTAnon> Mario Statue

Random Quote: <Matt|> Billy bought DOAX?  <Cooper> [DOAX is] ASS



---------HALFTIME----------

Song 1: Nintendo (Saint Dragon)
Song 2: Super Mario Bros. 2 SuperBuckJazz (Estradasphere)
Song 3: The Legend of Zelda Theme (Nine Inch Nails)

Random Quote: <Bloodworth>  <Cooper> I don't "order people around here",  <Cooper> BITCH PUT UP THESE @#%$ SCREENSHOTS OR I KILL YOU, <Cooper> oops

----------HALFTIME----------



Game 4: Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse (SNES)

Points to: Yhdexan, ulanshad, SimBen, NikJam, carlos, StrikerObi, PowderedToastMan, Jing_Ke

Q: What Capcom / Flagship director was in charge of porting both Magical Quest and Link to the Past onto GBA, not to mention creating the Oracle games for GBC?
A: <MSTAnon> Okamoto

Random Quote: <Nintendo-Natecube> I guessed The hateful adventures of Simon: American Idol the Game



Game 5: Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen (SNES)

Points to: ulanshad, carlos, FFantasyFX, Jing_Ke

Q: Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen’s subtitle pays tribute to what rock and roll band?
A: <SimBen> queen

Random Quote: <Stu> I laugh at Newfoundland at their 10 feet of snow.



Tie-breaker between MSTAnon and Jing_Ke

Tie-breaker 1: <Jing_Ke> Gauntlet Legends (N64)


----------RESULTS-----------

Jing_Ke: 5 (+ Tie-breaker)

MSTAnon: 5

carlos: 4

Sswan17: 3

PowderedToastMan: 3

SimBen: 3

ulanshad: 2

FFantasyFX: 2

dilbert627: 2

BIGmog: 2

TKnHappyNess: 2

Stu: 2

StrikerObi: 1

NikJam: 1

Yhdexan: 1

gcgp88        : 1

Shanic: 1

Rachman: 1

Mumbo: 1

cell84: 1

MarioLinkSamus: 1

Tricube: 1

fudge: 1

TheGSpot: 1

tman: 1

raypou: 1

Gigabowser2003: 1

Doerr: 1

Nintendo-Natecube: 1

tomspug: 1

Marc-N-finity: 1

Muad-Dib: 1

SS4Gogita: 1  

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 1/17/2003
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:38:59 PM »
After far too long, our favorite giant, Bloodworth, made his triumphant return as Radio Trivia host!  And while things started off with a technical snag, the pace quickly picked up, and it was as though Dan had never left us.  To his own amazement, Bloodworth produced two stumpers, while TYP provided him with a bonus Q that almost went unanswered.  But in the end, Planet Trivia regular MarioLinkSamus was proclaimed victor, a title he’s long been due.  Congratulations, MarioLinkSamus!



Game 1: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (GBC)

Points to: PenguinX2000, NikJam, MarioLinkSamus, carlos

Q: Who lives in Lynna Village's wise old man's house in the present (Lynna City)?
A: <Jing_Ke> Mamamu Yan (TYP says: This took too long.  I would’ve called time.)

Random Quote: <PenguinX2000> being smart is for losers



Game 2: Cybernator (SNES)

(No points awarded)

Q: How do you initially obtain the napalm gun?
A: <Muad-Dib> Dont shoot anything on first, only boss

Random Quote: <Shanic> does that mean I have any idea what game it came from? HELL NO



Game 3: Shadowrun (SNES)

Points to: BIGmog, FoxWing, DK745

Q: What are the two ways to escape the Junkyard?(be specific)
A: <BIGmog> kill the boss, earn enuf money to buy freedom

Random Quote: <Muad-Dib> sounds like Cable Guy doing Star Trek



----HALFTIME----

Song 1: Supercross (Every Day Life)
Song 2: Susumu Hirasawa: Gardener King

Random Quote: <sycomonkey> No.   Scooby doo doens't make video games.  And Miyamoto isn't fictional.

----HALFTIME----



Game 4: Kabuki Quantum Fighter (NES)

(No points awarded)

Q: How can you get extra health during the game?
A: <MarioLinkSamus> This cheat can only be used in the boss stage. Press the Pause button, then use the Up and down arrow keys to trade in computer chips for life chips or vice-versa. (TYP says: GO TEAM GAMEFAQ!!!)

Random Quote: <ShadowNeo> so its about people who slap each other around with their hair?



Game 5: Medal of Honor: Frontline (GC)

Points to: Deguello, WingedNightmare, ShadowNeo, MarioLinkSamus, carlos

Q: Where do you start a bar fight?
A: <Deguello> Golden Lion

Random Quote: <MarioLinkSamus> sounds like burger time



----FINAL SCORES----

MarioLinkSamus: 3

carlos: 2

BIGmog: 2

Deguello: 2

Muad-Dib: 1

PenguinX2000: 1

Jing_Ke: 1

NikJam: 1

FoxWing: 1

DK745        : 1

WingedNightmare: 1

ShadowNeo: 1

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Scoreboard January 10, 2003
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:37:44 PM »
(Written by Bloodworth)

Scores

3 - TKnHappyNess - Winner!

2 - BIGmog|Fox
2 - Jing_Ke
2 - SCarrier11
2 - sycomonkey
2 - ulanshad
1 - |]`_|
1 - Bloodworth
1 - kentop
1 - nikjam
1 - Penguinx2000
1 - PowderedToastMan
1 - Sswan117
1 - Syl_Aran
1 - tracer

Game 1: Yoshi (NES)
Winners: TKnHappyNess
Bonus Q: What other two Nintendo-published puzzle games can be found on the NES, SNES and Game Boy?
Bonus A:  <Jing_Ke> Dr Mario Tetris
Random Quote:  <Vegetendo101> hey TYP, do your Samus voice!

Game 2: Super Monkey Ball (GC)
Winners: SCarrier11, sycomonkey, ulanshad, |]`_|, Bloodworth, kentop, nikjam, Penguinx2000, Syl_Aran, tracer
Bonus Q: What moves in the ice levels’ backgrounds?
Bonus A: <sycomonkey> penguins and snow
Random Quote: <PenguinX2000> bowling is the offical nacho and beer sport

Game 3: Yo Noid! (NES)
Winners: BIGmog|Fox, SCarrier11
Bonus Q: Why did Domino's stop guaranteeing delivery in thirty minutes or less?
Bonus A: <BIGmog|Fox> too many driver wrecked
Random Quote: <RPGFan> THIS SOUNDS SOOOO FROOTY!!!!!

Halftime
Song 1: Illusion of Gaia Will's Journey OC ReMix
Random Quote: <DK745> jay leno doing the happy gilmore swing
Song 2: Beginning of Super Mario Bros.' Super Show  episode: Quest for Pizza
Random Quote: <ShadowNeo> roflmao this sounds so wierd if you cant see whats happening

Game 4: Arcana (SNES)
Winners: None
Bonus Q: What weapon can be used to cast a Heal 1 spell?
Bonus A: <ulanshad> Crystal Sword
Random Quote: <StrikerObi> blame jonny, he's drunk

Game 5: Revenge Of the Gator (Pinball) (GB)
Winners: Jing_Ke, PowderedToastMan, Sswan117
Bonus Q: What happens when you hit all the gators on the lowest room’s left wall?
Bonus A: <TKnHappyNess> Activate kickback
Random Quote: <DK745> how do you get new games each week? take our dumb stupid guesses and find music for it?

6-Way Tie!!

Contestants:
BIGmog|Fox
Jing_Ke
SCarrier11
sycomonkey
TKnHappyNess
ulanshad

Tie-Breaker Game: Sonic Advance 1
Winner: TKnHappyNess

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 12/20/2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:32:01 PM »
It was another crazy night with The Younger Plumber (WHO WAS NOT HIGH).  Sonic 2 in a NINTENDO trivia?!  You bet!  It was close match concluding in a 3-way tie among Robageejammin, GorillazFan87 and Alexander_The_Grater, but Robageejammin won in the end!  Congratulations to Robageejammin!



Sonic Mega Collection (GC – Genesis Emulation)

Points to: kamikazenotakuto, Nikjam, robageejammin, GorillazFan87, Tavir, Fyre, Wulff

Q: Of the 7 advertised games found in Sonic Mega Collection, which were NOT developed by Sonic Team? (ONE LINE)
A: <GorillazFan87> mean bean machine, spinball, 3d blast



Star Soldier (NES)

(No points awarded)

Q: Who made this classic again?
A: <TheViper> Hudson



Tin Star (SNES)

Points to: MarioLinkSamus, Sharparoni, Alexander_The_Grater, Sydonia, Mumbo, GorillazFan87, FFantasyFX, Tavir

Q: Tin Star made use of which SNES player input devices?
A: <Alexander_The_Grater> Super Scope, Controller, Mouse


---HALFTIME
Song 1: Metroid To Brinstar (Avien)
Song 2: Sonic 3D Blast - Green Grove Act 2
---HALFTIME---


Paper Mario (N64)

FyreWulff, NikJam, Sydonia, cell84, Squiggles, Approx01, thehunter1320, Alexander_the_grater

Q: What is Spike’s real name?
A: <robageejammin> lakiluster (TYP says: Lakilester)



Dennis the Menace (GB)

(No Points awarded)

Q: Which company published the Game Boy game, "Denis the Menace," and what company later bought it out? (ONE LINE)
A: <robageejammin> ocean infogrames

--------

3-way Tie: robageejammin, GorillazFan87 and Alexander_The_Grater

Tie-breaker: Pilotwings 64 (Gyrocopter Combat)
Winner: robageejammin

--------

Results:
robageejammin: 3 + Tiebreaker

GorillazFan87: 3

Alexander_The_Grater: 3

Tavir: 2

Fyre: 2

Nikjam        : 2

Sydonia: 2

Wulff: 1

TheViper: 1

MarioLinkSamus: 1

Sharparoni: 1

kamikazenotakuto: 1

Mumbo: 1

FFantasyFX: 1

cell84: 1

Squiggles: 1

Approx01: 1

thehunter1320: 1
 

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Score Report for 12/6/2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:30:14 PM »
(Written by Jonnyboy117)

Final Fantasy III - US (SNES)
Q: What is the earliest place in the game you can obtain a Genji Glove?
A: <Tavir> returners hideout

Star Wars: Battle for Naboo (N64)
Q: What missing element was EGM’s “Worst Feature” of Battle for Naboo, even though the final game did actually include it?
A: <theRPG> NO SAVE FEATURE

Bionic Commando (NES)
Q: Who developed new Bionic Commando for Game Boy Color?
A: <MSTAnon> NST

Half-time:
"Prayer to Allah (Live)" by Group X
"Rollerskaite Date" by Group X
"Mario Twins (Second Version)" by Group X

Metroid 2: Return of Samus (GB)
Q: Name every type of Metroid in this game.  (One line!)
A: <Wang> Metroid, Alpha Metroid, Gamma Metroid, Zeta Metroid, Omega Metroid, Queen Metroid, Metroid hatchling.

Darius Twin (SNES)
Q: Who published Darius Twin and the other games in the Darius series?
A: <Wang> © Taito 1991


Wang                        1234567
Tavir                        1234
MSTAnon                        123
BIGmog                        123
theRPG                        123
TheViper                12
ulanshad                12
the_realtomspug                12
Magus-                        12
RPGFan                        12
hotdogfingers                12
Bario                        1
Dave4988                1
Ecrofirt                1
SuperPokeExpert                1
Nintendo_NateCube        1
Syl_Aran                1

WINNER: Wang, with a pretty huge score by Radio Trivia standards.

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 11/22/2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:28:01 PM »
It was another low-scoring round for contestants in tonight's Radio Trivia with TYP at the helm.  That is, for everyone except our winner, MarioLinkSamus, who had things under control from the start.  One game eluded all contestants, while another was barely identified by a single contestant on his second guess!  All in all, it was another crazy night with Wario & friends.  ONE TWO THREE FORE!!!

---Stats---

Game 1: Blades of Steel (NES)

Points to: MarioLinkSamus, Nintendo_Natecube

Q: After the space-shooter mini-game, what two games are promoted?
<BIGmog|Fox> contra jackal


Game 2: RoboCop (NES)

Points to: robageejammin, Vegetendo101, ShadowNeo, Beowulf, MarioLinkSamus

Q: Who played RoboCop in the third movie?
<MSTAnon> Robert John Burke


Game 3: Commander Keen (GBC)

No correct answers

Q: What company DEVELOPED Commander Keen for the GBC?
<MarioLinkSamus> David A. Palmer Productions


---Halftime---
Song 1: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon – I am Impact (Arranged Version)
Song 2: More and More (PGC Forum Song) (S-U-P-E-R)
---Halftime---


Game 4: Mario Golf (N64)

Points to: Jing_Ke, robageejammin, Beowulf, MarioLinkSamus

Q: What does the third hole on the Mario's Star course resemble, by name?
<FFantasyFX> wiggler


Game 5: Super Bowling (SNES)

Point to: PowderedToastMan

Q: What text makes up the wallpaper/background pattern above the bowling alley lanes?
<NikJam> Athena


Dessert: Luigi's Mansion That Balcony Thing OC ReMix (DJ Carbunk1e)

---Results---

MarioLinkSamus: 4

Beowulf: 2

robageejammin: 2

Nintendo_Natecube: 1

BIGmog|Fox: 1

Vegetendo101: 1

ShadowNeo: 1

MSTAnon: 1

Jing_Ke: 1

FFantasyFX: 1

PowderedToastMan: 1

NikJam: 1

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Podcast Discussion / Radio Trivia Results for 11/15/2002
« on: January 31, 2003, 09:25:37 PM »
There was a special theme in tonights Radio Trivia, hosted by Jonnyboy117.  Thanks to absent-minded TYP, we also had a "fake" tie-breaker series.  Congrats to our winner, Jimberjack, and a VERY special mention to the tie-breaker winner, TheViper, who's a winner in everyone's eyes!

Game 1: Mega Man 7 (SNES)

Jimberjack, Arrow, Beowulf, TheViper, ulanshad, BIGmog|Fox

Q: What was unusual about Mega Man 7's English translation, as opposed to other games in the series (and most other games on the Super NES)?
<really_annoyed_now> Both Megaman and Bass actually cuss in the game. This was probably due to poor translation


Game 2: Milon's Secret Castle (NES)

Magus-, FFantasyFX

Q: In music theory, what does the standard one-point symbol in this game's Music Box levels signify? (Be specific!)
<Arrow> 2 eigth notes


Game 3: Mario Party (N64)

Uaio, TheViper, gamer, cell84, Nintendo_Natecube, NikJam, Arrow, Sharparoni, Vegentendo101, Beowulf, TheGSpot

Q: Mario Party was the first game (released in the US) to feature a polygonal version of which beloved Nintendo character?
<Mumbo> DK


Game 4: Mortal Kombat (SNES)

Tavir, MarioLinkSamus, Nintendo_NateCube, TheGSpot, mak7227, Jimberjack, Magus-, TheViper, Vegentendo101, Marc, q33, wakkawa, GorillazFan87

Q: Adam Sandler once said "Want to touch the hiney..." about which actress, who also portrayed Sonya Blade (poorly) in the first Mortal Kombat movie?
<Jimberjack> Brigett Nielsin


Game 5: M.C. Kids (NES)

MarioLinkSamus, Tavir, Drakotan

Q: Hey kids, hit a floating block on the title screen and change your ____!
<Jimberjack> Race

-----
MISTAKEN Tie between Jimberjack and TheViper
-----

Tie-breaker 1: Resident Evil 2 (N64)
Both incorrect


Tie-breaker 2: Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario World 2 (SNES)
Castle Theme
Both correct


Tie-breaker 3: Super Mario 64 (N64)
Pirhana Plant’s Lullaby
TheViper wins!

-----

Jimberjack: 4

TheViper: 3 (+ tie-breaker)

Arrow: 3

Magus-: 2

Tavir: 2

MarioLinkSamus: 2

Vegentendo101: 2

TheGSpot: 2

Nintendo_Natecube: 2

Beowulf: 1

NikJam: 1

Beowulf: 1

Gamer: 1

Cell84: 1

Ulanshad: 1

BIGmog|Fox: 1

Sharparoni: 1

Drakotan: 1

Marc: 1

Q33: 1

Wakkawa: 1

GorillazFan87: 1

Mak7227: 1

FFantasyFX: 1

Uaio: 1

really_annoyed_now: 1

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