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May 16, 2001
by Mike Hrusecky - 7:18 pm EDT
Source: Nintendo.com
Nintendo has posted a complete list of GameCube titles, along with videos, screens, and concept art.
Here's the full list:
Featured at E3
Luigi's Mansion
Star Fox Adventures: Dinosaur Planet
Super Smash Bros Melee
Pikmin
NBA Courtside 2002
Raven Blade
Wave Race: Blue Storm
Eternal Darkness
Metroid Prime
Kameo: Elements of Power
Donkey Kong Racing
Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II
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by Mike Orlando - 5:09 pm EDT
Wonder what it would be like to take part in Nintendo's most important press conference in 5 years? Take a step inside and find out.
How did this happen? How did I get from skipping school for a couple of days last May just to read about the Dolphin and Nintendo’s various attractions to waiting outside a gate with dozens upon dozens of fellow journalists, anticipating what is going to be one of Nintendo’s highest monumental days, and one that I will never forget.
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by Zosha Arushan - 5:04 pm EDT
Source: TEH L33T PRESHOW
Mario and Company are back, the question is when?
On the Preshow demo reel, there was a feature with Mario and Luigi in karts on a plain back backround, and a logo for the game shortly after.
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by Max Lake - 4:56 pm EDT
As expected, Sin & Punishment will be at E3. Will it be released in North America?
Just had to mention this. In Nintendo’s press materials, it mentions 3 N64 games will be shown at E3 “though just one of them is likely to be released in North America.” The three titles are: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, Animal Forest (also now confirmed for GameCube) and Sin & Punishment.... Read more...
by Billy Berghammer - 4:46 pm EDT
It's a little different now, but cordless love is coming your way! Check out the new design inside!
The Wavebird cordless GameCube controller has been revamped and will be on display at E3 2001!
Here's the new design....and note...it's Silver! Check out the added bottom part in comparison to the old Wavebird controller. It's still slick lookin!
The Wavebird will work supposedly between 15-30 feet away from the GameCube!
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by Zosha Arushan - 3:04 pm EDT
Source: NOA Press releases.
What? New information? Flipper upgraded? Hells Yes.
Take a lookie at the updated Spec Sheet.
NINTENDO GAMECUBE hardware specifications:
MPU ("Micro Processing Unit") Custom IBM Power PC "Gekko"
Manufacturing Process 0.18 micron IBM Copper Wire Technology
Clock Frequency 485 MHz
CPU Capacity 1125 Dmips (Dhrystone 2.1)
Internal Data Precision 32-bit Integer & 64-bit Floating-point
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by Max Lake - 2:50 pm EDT
PGC broke first news on Rare’s secret title to be showcased at E3. The show is about to start and we now know its name: Kameo.
Last week, PGC dropped a bombshell: Rare was working on a secret game featuring a female protagonist who could take the forms and abilities of monsters. During Nintendo’s press conference, video footage was shown of a title that was unmistakably the game we reported on earlier. It’s called Kameo: Elements of Power, it’s coming to GameCube and it looks amazing.
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by David Trammell - 2:39 pm EDT
Source: IGN Xbox
Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox aren't just launching close to each other, they are launching 3 days apart, but at what price?
The day we're all waiting for: November 5, 2001. This is the day that Nintendo will unleash the power of GameCube upon unsuspecting throngs of American consumers. However, they won't be alone. Just three days later, on November 8th Microsoft's Xbox will launch at a price of $300. Nintendo's own... Read more...
by Andres Rojas - 2:33 pm EDT
Source: NOA Press Release
Big time surprises for would-be importers!
Nintendo has released an updated release list covering many of the new titles coming to their current and future gaming systems. We have decided to highlight the most surprising, interesting, and down-right orgasmic news for importers and RPG fans.
A Boy and His Blob Advance – TBA – 1 Player - Majesco
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by Zosha Arushan - 2:16 pm EDT
Source: NOA Press Release
Online soon after launch? SegaNET? PGC thinks so.
Nintendo quietly announces plans for Sega to port the revision of their popular Phantasy Star Online game.
According to the press release, it's being released by Sega of America, and will be released sometime in 2002.
This must mean that there will be some form of internet/online play straight... Read more...
by David Trammell - 2:08 pm EDT
Click action in the L and R buttons and info from Miyamoto's hand-on inside!
At the press conference this morning, Nintendo's staff revealed a new feature of the GameCube's controller. When you press the analog L or R button down to the base, it meets resistance and you can continue to push resulting in a "click". Apparently, this "click" action is not unlike the click of... Read more...
by Mike Hrusecky - 1:50 pm EDT
Billy got in contact with me and had me provide this brand new list of release dates. Check it out.
18 Wheeler – American Pro Trucker – 2001 – Acclaim
All Star Baseball 2002 – 2001 – Acclaim
All Star Baseball 2003 – 2002 – Acclaim
Animal Forest – TBA – Nintendo
Batman – 2001 – Ubisoft
Crazy Taxi – 2001 – Acclaim
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 – 2002 – Acclaim
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by Michael Cole - 1:34 pm EDT
Source: Nintendo's E3 page
More names to go around. Happy names.... CLICK, DAMNIT!
In addition to the games previously mentioned, Nintendo's E3 page lists a few more notable GCN games...
Phantasy Star Online: Hell yeah! We suspected it, and here it is!
1080 Degree Snowboading 2: We've known about it, but here it is again.
Mario Sunshine: Perhaps Mario's platforming will be coming in 2002?
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by Mike Hrusecky - 11:42 am EDT
Nintendo just completed their Conference and we have the skinny!
Nintendo's Conference lasted approximately 90 minutes and showcased a lot of in-game footage, as opposed to Xbox's outing which was more talk than action.
When Miyamoto took the stage he first demonstrated the GameCube's controller, which has only minor modifications to the controller we knew.... Read more...
by Justin Nation - 11:41 am EDT
Miyamoto's new masterpiece in the making has been revealed with an official press release. Get the scoop and comments...
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2001 - Nintendo sprouts a new kind of fun with Pikmin?, available exclusively for NINTENDO GAMECUBE?. Created by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Pikmin is an inventive life simulation and action-strategy title that pushes the limits of the imagination, offering fast-paced 'thinking' action while teaching players the importance of caring for and nurturing creatures to create a symbiotic relationship.
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by Justin Nation - 11:29 am EDT
For everyone wondering, wonder no more. In essence it appears no Mario for launch. Instead Luigi will be on a quest to save him.
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2001 - Get spooked with your old friend, Luigi, as he navigates his way through the creepy nooks and crannies of Luigi's Mansion?, available exclusively for the new NINTENDO GAMECUBE?. This one-player action adventure is the first title to star Mario's younger brother Luigi, a beloved character who has made appearances in Nintendo video games since 1993.
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by Justin Nation - 11:14 am EDT
Nintendo releases their official press release on the wacky fighter sequel.
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2001 - Favorites from the Nintendo family are lining up for a chance to win it all in Super Smash Bros.® Melee for NINTENDO GAMECUBE?, unveiled this year at E3. As one of the kick-off titles exclusively for NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Super Smash Bros. Melee throws players into an ultimate melee against multiple lethal enemies in which they can experience a heightened level of multi-player action intensity.
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by Justin Nation - 10:04 am EDT
Source: GameSpot Live
Contradictions everywhere in terms of what will be shown at the time the press conference should be going on but worth checking...
In one place you can see an ad promising live coverage of the press conference, on the page itself it seems to be planning Army Men game footage... so which is right? We don't know, we're just here to make sure that if you really want to see the press conference you won't miss this potential opportunity.
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by Justin Nation - 9:47 am EDT
For anyone who missed the live Internet broadcast concerning Microsoft's new console here's the skinny...
While the Nintendo press conference is now less than an hour away the X-Box fans of the world have already gotten their early Christmas present.
What was revealed? Most importantly that the X-Box will launch on Novermber 8 (that's this year for anyone who wanted a delay) and for a price point of $300.
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by Justin Nation - 9:42 am EDT
Source: IGNCube
For Insiders you would have gotten this news last night but now it is public and you don't want to miss it.
IGNCube has updated with their short list of 100% confirmed and real titles they plan to check out on the Expo floor. Among the titles you'll see some known games, some old faces, and some brand new ones.
One particular game of note is Kameo, the background of which we posted a rumored description of a week ago that seems to have been on the mark.
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