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November 22, 2001

Louie loves turkey!

by Billy Berghammer - 12:09 am EST

Turkey, GameCube, Golden Sun, turkey, watch the Packers dismantle the Detroit Lions on TV, turkey, destroy the Lions as the Packers in Madden 2002, turkey. Burp. The gaming is just delicious.

Ah yes, it’s Turkey Day once again here at Planet GameCube. Most of you out there are on vacation, hanging out with the family, and feasting on delicious GameCube games right now. Admit it, you’re playing monkey fight and pounding the living daylights out of your little sister.

It’s a beautiful thing.

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November 21, 2001

Miyamoto hints at a Pikmin sequel GC

by David Trammell - 8:41 pm EST
Source: GC Inside

At least, we think that's what's going on here!

Can you make any sense of this? It's a bit difficult to tell exactly what's going on, but it seems that Mr. Miyamoto is hinting at a sequel to Pikmin. Judging by the Famitsu review of Pikmin, a sequel will certainly be welcome over there.

The American debut of Pikmin will be on December 3rd along side Super Smash Bros. Melee.

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200,000 GameCubes on the way.... GC

by Billy Berghammer - 1:03 pm EST

GameCube shortage in your area? More cubes are on the way to retailers.

Nintendo has released a press release explaining they have shipped 200 thousand more GameCubes to retailers. Here's the juice.

Nintendo to Ship 200,000 More NINTENDO GAMECUBE Consoles

REDMOND, Wash.--Nov. 20, 2001--Nintendo of America today announced

it will increase North American shipments of the new NINTENDO

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Sonic to join Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade! GBA

by Max Lake - 10:47 am EST
Source: Gaming-Age

Sega’s famous hedgehog will take part in the festivities tomorrow! Updated Yet Again!

Today Sega announced that Sonic the Hedgehog has been invited to march in Macy’s 75th Anniversary Parade. This year is also Sonic’s 10th anniversary and the blue blur remains one of the most popular video game characters the world over. What’s even more exciting is that Sonic’s next video... Read more...

Still need controllers? GC

by Billy Berghammer - 10:08 am EST
Source: The Nintendo Store

Have you been searching all over for Nintendo brand GameCube controllers? You just want spice or jet black? We have the store for you.

Actually Nintendo has a store for you. It's the same store we told you about more than a week ago. Nintendo's online store has plenty of Spice and Jet Black controllers for you to order, as well as the clear/indigo, and the indigo controllers. Prices are the usual $34.95, plus shipping.

Need controllers? Click here!

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A Smashing Debut! GC

by Max Lake - 1:54 am EST
Source: Famitsu.com

Yes, Super Smash Bros. DX has hit Japan along with Jet Black and Spice color GameCubes!

Today is November 21st and that means the Smash Brothers sequel has finally arrived in Japan, where it is know as Super Smash Bros. DX. Premiering alongside the long-awaited Smash Bros. DX come two new colors of GameCubes, Jet Black and Spice. Famitsu.com reports that their arrival was greatly anticipated... Read more...

November 20, 2001

Nuby Announces GameCube Hardware Lineup

by Jonathan Metts - 3:21 pm EST
Source: Nuby Press Release

The third-party peripheral company will have its full lineup of GameCube products out within a month of the system's launch.

All the major third-party hardware companies are jumping onto the GameCube bandwagon, and Nuby Interactive is no exception. Nuby says their products will include a few surprises for gamers...should be interesting to see what that means. Here's the press release:

NUBY ANNOUNCES GAMECUBE PERIPHERALS LINE

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Hot Wheels Burnin' Rubber ships for GBA GBA

by Jonathan Metts - 3:07 pm EST
Source: THQ Press Release

THQ's newest GBA racing game has shipped to stores, and yes, it includes a battery to save your game.

Burnin' Rubber is the first Hot Wheels game from THQ, but certainly isn't the company's first racing title on Game Boy Advance. Players will be able to race over 25 Hot Wheels cars through 16 tracks, and you can upgrade and customize each car. There is also a two-player feature in which you can race against a friend with your customized ride. Here's the full press release from THQ:

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European GBA Dates

by Karlie Yeung - 2:40 pm EST
Source: http://www.uknside.com/cgi-bin/news/fullnews.cgi?n...

Some release dates! From Nintendo of France! For first party titles! Don’t get too excited now, these are all GBA games.

Nintendo France have announced the dates for three Game Boy Advance titles, all for the beginning of next year. European gamers will be pleased to know that Advance Wars will be hitting their shores on the 11th of January and Golden Sun on the 22nd of February, with Super Mario Advance 2 following on the 22nd of March.

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Miyamoto Speaks with Mainichi

by Max Lake - 1:04 pm EST
Source: Mainici

Shiggy talks to Japanese publication Mainichi about the GameCube launch in Japan, NGC’s online future, game design and more in this delightful translated chat!

Thanks to Fennec Fox, proprietor of the always wonderful Video Senki, a recent Mainichi online interview with Shigeru Miyamoto has been translated into English. Miyamoto talks about the less-than-stellar Japanese launch, the GameCube and its online future and what he feels is important in game design.

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Harrison says, "Virtual Sell Out" GC

by Billy Berghammer - 12:18 pm EST
Source: CNET

Nintendo of America's VP George Harrison says GameCube is selling out everywhere. Are you surprised?

CNET has posted a 5 minute video interview with Nintendo of America's VP George Harrison. Harrison talks about how well GameCube is doing in Japan, and how well he thinks Nintendo will do this year in North America.

Good stuff! Click

here to head over to the page where you can watch the interview!

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GameCube outsells Harry Potter? GC

by Rick Powers - 11:56 am EST
Source: Nintendo

Nintendo proves thast the videogame industry is indeed stronger than even the biggest movie ...

Nintendo has just issued a press release (details below) in which they show sales of the GameCube have exceeded in one day what Harry Potter earned over the same weekend.

But the really interesting part is in the second paragraph: Sales of the GameCube more than DOUBLED the sales of X-Box.

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Hyper Sports 2002 Winter Announced for GameCube GC

by Andres Rojas - 12:43 am EST
Source: GC-Inside

GC-Inside got the scoop on Konami's winter sports entry to the GC lineup.

Konami will release Hyper Sports 2002 Winter for multiple platforms in Japan this winter, including PlayStation 2, XBox, GameCube and GameBoy Advance. The game will feature 10 sports events such as speed skating.

One screenshot accompanied the story, which was scanned from a magazine, so you're going to have to forgive the quality until we can dig up some better shots.

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Super Monkey Ball Plushes! GC

by Ty Shughart - 12:32 am EST
Source: http://www.ncsx.com/ncs111901/ncs1119.htm

They're soooooooo cute!

NCSX has lovable Super Monkey Ball Plushes up for preorder at the pretty darn low price of $15 each. Check 'em out!

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November 19, 2001

Day 1: Nintendo Nets $100 Million GC

by Mike Hrusecky - 10:48 pm EST
Source: Reuters

GameCube nets $100 million on its first day, with an average of 2-3 games per unit sold. Launch numbers inside.

Perrin Kaplan told Reuters that Nintendo netted $100 million in revenue on the first day of Nintendo's GameCube launch, surpassing Harry Potter ($90 mil.)

Though 700,000 units were shipped, she did not say how many were sold. However, Kaplan did tell Reuters that sell-throughs were "over what we think Microsoft's allocation was."

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November 18, 2001

Quiet Launch in Jasper, Alabama GC

by Jonathan Metts - 5:43 pm EST

Big surprise. Read on for Jonny's launch story.

I've been planning for some time to buy my GameCube at Walmart, mainly because I wasn't sure if I'd be at college or back home on launch day, but also because I avoid pre-order bundles like the plague. After our football game yesterday (we lost), I threw the TV and suitcase into my Trans Am and hurried... Read more...

Show us your LAUNCH! GC

by Billy Berghammer - 1:07 pm EST

You got your cube. Your Nintendo dreams have come true! So what's next? Tell us about it!

HAPPY GAMECUBE LAUNCH EVERYONE!!! We're putting together a little launch recap, and we want your comments and stories about your launch experiences!

Did you go thru hell to get your GameCube? Did you get it early? Did you get everything you wanted?

So far we've gotten some good stories about camping, and the like, but we need more!

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Gainesville, Florida Launch Report GC

by Mike Sklens - 7:41 am EST

Mike S camped out all day yesterday to get his GameCube! Check out what he did there.

I knew I was going to camp out at my local Wal-Mart to get my GameCube. Originally I had planned to get there around 7pm. But, I stopped by there early to see how the line was forming and there was already a guy there at 10am. So, I decided to run home and get my stuff. I came back around 1, and there was a 2nd person there by now. The two guys, Ralph and Jon, were REALLY cool. Jon is a HUGE Earthbound fan and he does work for Starman.net.

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GameCube Launch in Dayton, Ohio!

by Max Lake - 6:44 am EST

Just like everywhere else, people can't wait for the Cube!

Believe it or not PGC readers, I’m not getting a GameCube today. I’m a day late and a dollar short or something, so I am going to have to bide my time and save up. I’m planning on getting my Cube on or before Dec. 3rd, provided I can find one! I’m not too worried, as Nintendo will be shipping... Read more...

Baltimore-Area Launch Report GC

by Justin Nation - 3:48 am EST

34 degrees outside, 4:00 AM, and a group of people standing outside shivering their asses off? Must be launch day...

Just got back from the launch at my local Wal-Mart and I must say I was shocked at the turn out. The store had 59 Cubes and they ALL went... easily.

When Ali got me up around 3:15 AM I really originally wasn't going to go. "Nah, who is going to be nuts enough to stand out there ar 3:00 AM?" Well,... Read more...

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