Vic Viper is flying straight towards GBA in a totally new adventure!

The old-school 2D shooter market was always dominated by two major series: R-Type and Gradius. Now Konami is bringing the latter to Nintendo's infant handheld, with vastly upgraded graphics. Gradius Galaxies is a completely new game with new levels, new bosses, and judging from screenshots, new weapons and enemies too. Shooter fans definitely have much cause for rejoice with this announcement. Here's the official press release:

Did the videos ship? No. Find out why and all the gruesome details. Still, it won’t be long now –so please don’t hate us too much! ;)

OK, so we said our E3 video would ship on the 15th. Obviously, that didn’t happen, because the 15th was a Sunday. It is now the 16th and the post office opens in a few hours. Yet, the videos aren’t ready quite ready and I’ve been fumbling with what to tell you all.

All I can say is... Read more...

As Space World & the Japanese GC launch draw near, PGC’s mainstream media hero, Steven Kent returns! Steve touches on PS2, pimps the GameCube & gives reviews on the GC launch titles!

Steven Kent is one of the few levelheaded voices in the mainstream game media and has been at the forefront of the developing next-generation of consoles for some time. Despite a critical eye, you’d think Steven Kent to be quite the Nintendophile; at least, he certainly seems impressed with what... Read more...

Box art, too!

Super SF2 Turbo Revival (or SSF2X) is now out in Japan - check your friendly neighborhood importer for the goods!

There's also very nice box art scans in the game profile that I nabbed from NCSX (credit where credit is due!).

Noting the game title I used means that it's in Japan. BOO! Well, the winners get to compete in the finals at Space World!

After the release of Mario Kart Advance (Mario Kart Super Circuit here in the states) on July 21 in Japan, there's going to be a tourney to see who's the best of the best!

This tournament begins on July 22, and is taking place in 4 different parts of Japan. The winners of the qualifying rounds get to compete in the finals at Space World 2001!

Did you scratch your beloved GBA's screen? Don't cry little Timmy. It's all good! Plus other official Nintendo goodies that'll make GBA gaming better!

Nintendo has opened up their online store for official GBA accessories. Here's a complete list of what you can order online right now...

AC Adapter Assembly $15.00

AC Adapter Set $19.95

Battery Cover $1.00

DC Power Module $4.95

GB Advance Game Link Cable $9.95

We all know about Virtua Striker and Super Monkey Ball, but the guys at Amusement Vision have a 3rd GameCube game planned as well.

Sega's Amusement Vision is supporting the GameCube like mad. They've only made 2 Dreamcast games and they are already working on a third GameCube title. Already announced have been Super Monkey Ball and Virtua Striker. Now, the word is that Amusement Vision is working on a third GameCube game.

Luigi's Mansion already popping up in Japanese advertisments? Oh do tell!

The fine folks at Core Magazine have posted a scan of a new advertisement featuring one of your favorite plumbers.

The advertisement is actually promoting two things...Luigi's Mansion, and NEC's computer graphics workstation, interestingly dubbed the "Nintendo Express". These were the computers that were used in the development of Luigi's Mansion for the GameCube.

Nintendo has announced prices for all kinds of GameCube peripherals, including controllers, memory cards, and hookup cables. DigiCards for ten bucks, OH MY GOD!

Thanks to a fantastic tip from reader Ethan Pearson, we now know the prices (in yen) of several GameCube peripherals. Nintendo Company Ltd.'s website now has the following information (as translated by Excite, with yen-to-dollar conversions by XE.com):

The GameCube controller will cost 2,500 yen, which is about $20 in U.S. currency. One will be included with the system.

The creator of Final Fantasy is interested in Nintendo and says FFXI needs to be on ALL consoles.

In Thursday's edition of the LA Times, an interview with Final Fantasy guru Hironobu Sakaguchi reveals some interesting things about Square and Nintendo.

Q: The first "Final Fantasy" game came out on the Nintendo platform. In 1996, the games migrated to the Sony PlayStation console. Do you plan to make games for the Nintendo Gamecube or Microsoft's Xbox?

Ice Climbers level revealed, technical info on level design, and more!

Thanks to a tip from mew2baby, we've got NCL's newest screenshots for Super Smash Bros. Melee, which you can find at our image gallery for the game.

Each is a zoomed-out picture of a battle arena. Not all the levels are covered, but these pics show off Melee's intense detail. This is also our... Read more...

Quick anime news for the otakus! Z.O.E. anime is coming to North America, making it even more likely we’ll see Z.O.E. 2173 Testament for GBA heading that direction too…

Hey there anime fans! The GIA has reported that AD Vision have obtained the North American

distribution rights to the Zone of Enders anime and TV series. The upcoming game for GBA, Z.O.E. 2173 Testament is supposedly based of the anime. No release date has been set for either series.

The animated ogre that’s belching up big box office success & starred in a red hot GBC title is now racing to the Game Boy Advance in his own kart-title from TDK Mediactive.

Shrek is an animated movie that has a hysterical take on fairy tales & has many filmgoers and movie critics alike raving. A Game Boy Color based on Shrek by TDK Mediactive, Shrek Fairy Tale Freakdown has already sold really well, so it comes as no big surprise to learn TDK is cooking up a GBA title.... Read more...

Looks like you won't be able to relive the dream with your mates. Read on for details.

FGNOnline got a chance to speak with the co-director of Rogue Leader from LucasArts. Take a look at two of the highlights:

FGN Online: Out of all the Gamecube titles in development, why was Rogue Leader chosen to be the first title revealed to the press in Next Generation magazine?

Brett... Read more...

Nooooooooo! Well they better have Ray Allen in the game, or I'm gonna start throwing things. He's got GAME! At least there is a happy side to all of this...

NBA Street will not hit the GameCube until spring of 2002 says IGNCube. But don't fret you b-ballers out there! There will be more courts, new players, and plenty of extras in the game to keep you slammin'.

Not that these will blow you away or anything graphically...but that's the way it's supposed to be! Honest!

IGNCube has gotten a hold of the first two screens of Dobutsu Bancho, or Animal Leader. I got a chance to play this game at Space World last year, and enjoyed it's simplicity. It is a very Japanese-esqe title...but cool as hell. Check out the screens by clicking here or here.

Nintendo has just posted a survey asking about online gaming! Here’s your chance to see what Nintendo may be considering & tell it what you think!

What do you like to do Online? Tell Nintendo!

Nintendo has just posted a survey asking about online gaming! Here’s your chance to see what Nintendo may be considering & tell it what you think!

Nintendo just posted a survey on its website asking about several questions, including many... Read more...

GameCube is getting pimped in theaters in Japan! Hopefully before Tomb Raider! Early enough so the people are still awake!

According to Famitsu, Japanese theaters are showing quick trailers of GameCube footage....

Overseas magazine Famitsu reports that Nintendo has begun hyping its next-generation GameCube console in Japanese movie theaters. Audiences attending showings of the latest Pokemon feature film are reportedly being treated to a brief preview of the GCN Super Smash Bros. Melee before the cartoon sequel begins.

The results are in. The Nintendophiles want their Ninja love. Big time!

The results are back from Tecmo's poll on which console Ninja Gaiden should go to. More than 2 to 1 for GameCube....

Sony PlayStation 2: 10602 votes (22%)

Nintendo GameCube: 28886 votes (60%)

Microsoft X-Box: 5933 votes (12%)

Game Boy Advance: 2331 votes (4%)

47752 total votes

Sega's bringin' another PHAT puzzle game to the GBA. Release details inside...

According to EAGB, Sega is planning on releasing Puyo Puyo Advance in Japan on October 16th. The only detail that is known about the title are the fact that you only need one cartridge for full multiplayer! Word!

PGC is hoping more developers do this more often. More juice when it hits....