Ubi Soft's tactical espionage game is releasing a month earlier than expected.

Today Ubi Soft announced that Splinter Cell for GameCube has been moved up from its original May release date. The game will now be released April 8, along with the PS2 version. That's in two weeks! The GBA version, which links up to the GameCube version for several connectivity features and modes, will be out April 24. (These are all North American dates.)

ATI has released its quarterly earnings and added a couple more pieces to the ATI-Nintendo relationship puzzle.

ATI reported a 20% increase in quarterly revenues today, according to a story in the Toronto Star. ATI, as smart PGC readers should know, is the maker of the "Flipper" graphics chip for the GameCube. This relationship with Nintendo is credited as part of ATI's growing success. Two-thirds of its... Read more...

Gamers in Europe will finally be able to get a Platinum GameCube, as part of a bundle with The Wind Waker.

A couple of days ago, Cube-Europe reported that European fans will finally be able to purchase the Platinum GameCube. It seems that the popular color will initially only be offered as part of a bundle with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and the Zelda bonus disc (which is being packaged directly with The Wind Waker in Europe).

Get your Tom Clancy love right here with an all new trailer of Raven Shield!

Ubi Soft has dropped off a nice new trailer of

Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield on our doorsteps today, and we've added it to our

media server.  Gawk at over 2 minutes of new footage of this highly

anticipated squad based shooter.

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We've got it, and duct taped it to our C64 and capped off a few direct feed movies for your viewing pleasure!

Our brand spankin' new Game Boy Player

has arrived from our good friends at

Video Game Depot today and we've got some direct feed video of the player in

action.  Check out the interface, the skins, and what it's like to exchange

game paks.

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Mad Catz has a wealth of accessories for Nintendo's new hand-held.

MAD CATZ UNVEILS FULL RANGE OF ACCESSORIES FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE SP LAUNCH

Mad Catz Inc., the world's leading third party manufacturer and marketer of video game accessories, today unveiled their extensive range of accessories for the Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo's latest handheld console. All... Read more...

Worried about spoilers before the launch of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker? Read this quick warning.

If you want to keep yourself from seeing any BIG Wind Waker Spoilers, DO NOT open the latest Nintendo newsletter sent by E-Mail.

Inside this e-mail is a picture that gives major clues into part of the story line which should be avoided if you're trying to go spoiler free. We suggest deleting it.

Another UK retailer cuts the price of a GameCube with a game.

Another retailer has made a significant reduction to the price of a GameCube console. Last Christmas Argos stores drew attention by cutting the price of all Playstation 2 games to £29.99 (usual price £40 - £45). A GameCube including a game is now available for £80 (around $126). This equates to a 30% decrease from the launch price.

If you Yanks are interested in playing some Aussie Rules Football, Acclaim wants to hear from you.

Acclaim officially cancelled the original GameCube release of AFL Live 2003 in the Australian market, citing lack of time as an excuse. Even though Aussies are getting the GC version later this year, there has never been a chance of the game coming up to the US. However, that's going to change, now that the publisher is thinking about giving the game a shot in the United States market.

The next Star Wars game from Factor 5 will be unveiled in next month's issue of EGM.

According to Gamers.com, the online extension of Electronic Gaming Monthly, the next issue of EGM will feature the first-ever information on Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III, Factor 5's newest game. LucasArts will be the publisher, of course. The website offers no further information except that the game will debut at E3 in May.

Now for that extra incentive to purchase Sonic Adventure DX - every single Sonic Game Gear game.

Are you a bit iffy about purchasing Sonic Adventure DX? Well then how about the added incentive of being able to have every single Sonic Game Gear game as well? It's no Knuckles Chaotix, but still...

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The Headphone Adapter and Stereo Headphones designed for the Game Boy Advance SP are available for purchase - if you know where to look.

After various problems in locating the Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter, they can finally be found for purchase. If you go to the Nintendo Online Store, under the section 'Parts and Accessories, Manuals' there will be a 'Game Boy' section. There is now a 'Game Boy Advance SP' section, which has the Adapter for purchase at a price of US$4.25.

The second GBA title in the King of Fighters series will be released in North America by Acclaim.

Acclaim has announced that it will publish King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood for Game Boy Advance. The game will be released in North America sometime in April. Like its handheld predecessor, EX2 was developed by Marvelous Entertainment. The game will include these features:

· Gain experience with each new match - refine your skills, unlock

Our friends at Play-Asia have received the Game Boy Player and put it through some tests.

The Game Boy Player was just released in Japan, and importers will be happy to know that the peripheral is fully compatible with modded U.S. GameCubes. Also, U.S. GameCubes using the FreeLoader work fine. Additionally, PAL GameCubes can use the Japanese Game Boy Player with the FreeLoader and RGB... Read more...

Despite the early shipment of the Game Boy Advance SP, the Headphone Adapter is nowhere to be found. Here's why ...

Update: We've been contacted by people from both Nintendo of America and Nintendo Australia, and both companies are choosing to NOT distribute the Headphone Adapter in retail channels. Much like the Component Video Cable, this means that they will only be available Online through Nintendo's store.

Thanks to the many readers who've sent us the info, we can confirm that the GBA SP is on sale at select retailers...

Update: We've gotten word that GameStop has been authorized to sell the SP as soon as it arrives. Sure enough, I just returned from picking up mine. Remember, your mileage may vary, so please be respectful when dealing with your retail employees. Thanks.

Also, it seems that many chains that allowed pre-orders are getting just enough to cover those pre-orders, with big chains getting a few extras. Be forewarned!

Do you see? Because Tom Nook owns a store...and...oh, forget it.

The Animal Crossing code hunts are back! This time, it's Tom Nook giving away the goodies, with a little help from his friend (and blatant sponsor) Nintendo Power. While this code doesn't give you a NES game, it gives you something just as cool - here's how to get it.

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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... Read more...

ITV are running a contest to find the greatest gamer in the UK. Trials begin this weekend!

Beginning this Saturday there is an ITV Game Stars tour to find the "Greatest gamer in the UK". Regional heats will take place in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Belfast. These will involve playing three games at random from a selection of 11 on GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox with times or scores recorded.

Breaking bottles over heads is good fun, even if it's cel-shaded.

Ubi Soft has a new trailer of their cel-shaded

FPS, and we've slapped in on our media server.  Witness the many different

weapons you'll have at your disposal, as well in the environments you'll be

wreaking havoc in.

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