Get the latest word on Mario Kart for GameCube...

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During the Nintendo developer's roundtable last week, Shigeru Miyamoto mentioned that the new Mario Kart game is moving along very well. He said it could have been shown in playable form during this year's E3, but Nintendo wanted to focus only on their games due out before E3 2003. Miyamoto also explained that no screenshots of Mario Kart have been shown because they would reveal what kind of game it is.

Apparently, Nintendo doesn't want to share anymore.

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese video game giant Nintendo Ltd said on Thursday it seeks shareholder approval for a scheme to buy back up to 14 million of its own shares -- or 9.88 percent of shares outstanding -- or up to $2.01 billion worth.

The plan requires permission from the company's shareholders at a meeting to be held on June 27.

Miyamoto discusses violence in games, bringing games to wider audiences and innovation in another E3 chat.

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During E3, Shigeru Miyamoto sat down to an interview with Patrick Garratt of Computer and Videogames. Many things were discussed during the interview, though here’s a few of the highlights:

CVG: It's been necessary with GameCube to bring older gamers into the... Read more...

Want a full overview of E3? Then why not see what Steven Kent’s got to say?

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Although PGC provided gobs of Nintendo related content at E3, it was only a fraction of what was happening at the big show. Thanks to MSNBC’s Steven Kent, you can get a great overview of everything happening at the show, and some of the things being said behind the... Read more...

Nintendo Power interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoru Iwata during E3. Check out excerpts on Zelda & next year's show!

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During E3, Nintendo Power sat down with legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and NCL’s new president Satoru Iwata to discuss E3, the games and what’s next. It’s always great to hear what these two have to say, so here’s a chunk of the interview!

On display at E3 with the Nintendo LCD screen, new details have surfaced on this mysterious game…

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During E3, Nintendo showcased its impressive LCD screen with Metroid Prime and another interesting game: a Phantasy Star card game. It now seems that it was no accident the game was shown exclusively with the LCD screen. We had meant to report on this, but now thanks to Nintendo.com, we have info revealing that the new hardware device and game are very much related.

Video Game Advantage has dropped their membership price! Get this limited time deal while you can!

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Want to constantly get the lowest prices on Games and Hardware on the internet? For a limited time Video Game Advantage is lowering the membership fee to $20.00 from the regular of price $35.00. Thats's a $15 savings!

So don’t delay you do not want to miss out on this limited time offer. Become a Member today to get the full Video Game Advantage!!!

After a heap of requests, we've got the staff picture now with names! Find out who's who!

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1. Ed Suzuki

2. Jonathan Metts

3. Billy Berghammer

4. Max Lake

5. Rick Powers

6. Adam Kontras

7. BreakyGirl

8. Matt Hogan

9. Ty Shughart

10. Michael Cole

11. Mike Kielas

12. Mike Orlando

13. Jeff Shirley

14. Nathan Christianson

15. Mike Sklens

A game show, about games, you see. This time for the UK.

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Gamer.tv are in the pre-production phase of a gaming quiz show with some pop culture thrown entitled Hi-Score.

There will be four contestants on each show which is divided into five levels. Competition is for the title of "Ultimate Gaming Legend" and many gaming prizes.

Adam was digging through his E3 pic archive, and what to his surprise he did see? The StarFox box with possibly some new information.

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The below picture is of the back of the StarFox box, shot at E3.

The Memory Card block number is "00" since it is yet to be determined, but is the "1-4 Player" accurate? Is there a bonus 4-player shooter mode in the game, or is it just a placeholder? None of the other game boxes we saw had completed backs. We can hope, right?

The creative force behind Acclaim's hit Dave Mirra series is being bought out by competitor Activision.

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Activision has announced their acquisition of Z-Axis, developer of Acclaim's Dave Mirra FreeStyle BMX series. Presumably Z-Axis will pick up development on Activision's Mat Hoffman Pro BMX franchise, which has consistently sold less than the Dave Mirra series in the past.... Read more...

The Award-winning arcade driving franchise returns this holiday with new tracks, cars, secret game modes, and more realistic crashes.

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LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Returning to the streets in what promises to be the most adrenaline-filled arcade driving game of the forthcoming holiday season, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKLM - News) today announced that it will release Burnout(TM) 2: Point of Impact this fall across all next-generation gaming platforms.

Under the new Infogrames publishing agreement, the first game based on The Matrix has a new name and a new launch date.

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Shiny Entertainment's first game based on The Matrix, now being published by Infogrames, has undergone a couple of slight changes since last we heard about it. First, the game has a new name: Enter the Matrix. Apparently it is still based on the second movie though, The Matrix Reloaded.

The fat lady has sung, and we're outta here. Check out our good-bye message from E3 2002! SHINE GET!

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As I type this, the majority of the staff is on their way home from LA. Rick, Nathan, Mike Kielas, and myself are still here, but leave tomorrow. Whew!

It's utterly amazing how fast E3 goes. You blink, and it's over. Our mission was to be your ultimate E3... Read more...

It seems that Kirby’s Tilt and Tumble has now become Roll-o-Rama. But never fear Kirby fans…

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During E3, the GameCube game Roll-o-Rama took us a bit by surprise. Using the GBA as a controller, players maneuver a ball through levels, a premise identical to the Kirby’s Tilt and Tumble game unveiled at SpaceWorld 2001. After questioning a few folks at Nintendo,... Read more...

Animal Crossing to be first NGC game in North America packed in with memory card.

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While sampling Animal Crossing during E3, NOA reps who helped translate Animal Crossing showed the game off and filled us in on what we could expect. Not only has the game been localized for North America with appropriate furniture and holidays, Nintendo plans to include... Read more...

Nintendo's president Hiroshi Yamauchi stepped down today, and has been replaced by Satoru Iwata!

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Nintendo Names Iwata New President After Yamauchi Steps Down

Osaka, May 24 (Bloomberg) -- Nintendo Co., the world's second- largest video-game maker, said Satoru Iwata will become president at the end of the month, replacing Hiroshi Yamauchi who served in that post for more than 50 years.

A little surprise for GBA and Phantasy Star Online owners ... NiGHTS on your GBA!

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While playing Phantasy Star Online, we discovered something people have been waiting a very LONG time for. Another NiGHTS title. Well, almost.

Using the "N-Link" connection, Phantasy Star Online can download a NiGHTS bonus game to your GBA for portable play. It's not a full NiGHTS adventure, but perhaps a hint towards the future.

Want to know which of the big games are going to be released this year?

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Nintendo of Europe had their E3 press conference today and announced their release schedule for some of the most important games. Super Mario Sunshine is due in October, two months after the US release and Eternal Darkness will be appearing the same month. Other first... Read more...

Latest in critically acclaimed action game series to be available this winter for two Next-Generation consoles.

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- May 21, 2002 -- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi

Outcast, the popular action game predicted by many in the media as a

favorite to win best PC title of 2002, will make its debut on Nintendo GameCube and Xbox this winter. Star Wars Jedi Outcast from... Read more...