Nintendo has finally revealed which games will be for launch in Japan!

Nintendo has just updated its GameCube software list with release dates. As Peter Main stated, there will be 2 Nintendo games at launch with more in the next few months. For your convenience, we have reproduced the list below:

Luigi's Mansion: September 14

Waverace: September 14

Pikmin: October 26

LucasGames has posted a Q&A with Factor 5 which reveals some cool things about the game and Factor 5’s thoughts on GameCube! May the Force be with you!

LucasGames has just posted a fantastic in-depth interview with Factor 5 regarding Rogue Leader. The interview has a lot of info, including ravings on the GameCube controller and many of the improvements we will see over the original Rogue Squadron (“…the A.I. of the enemies has increased a lot... Read more...

Naka-san speaks about the GameCube version of the über-sweet real time RPG from Sonic Team.

Recently, Core Magazine asked Yuji Naka, the head of Sega's Sonic Team, a few questions about developing for the GameCube and about their upcoming GameCube version of Phantasy Star Online version2. When asked about developing for the GameCube Naka-san responded:

"Nintendo has been dedicated to... Read more...

Enix of America has gone on record to comment about the Dragon Warrior on GameCube & GBA rumors.

Not too long ago, Louie the Cat & other members of PGC dissected the rumor that Dragon Quest (AKA Dragon Warrior) was coming to GameCube & Game Boy Advance. Although any one of us would love to tell you the rumors are true, they are still rather suspect and may be completely groundless.

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Disney's going Mario-style with its cartoon mascots and making a sports series!

Thanks to various Dutch game sites (Gamesen, GameCubers, GCNWorld) PGC is happy to report that EA is publishing a series of Disney sports titles exclusively for the GameCube! These sites have posted a photo taken during E3 of an impressive Donald Duck in an ice hockey uniform.

GCN does cartoon graphics great!

We hope so! Word directly from Tecmo is that the new Ninja Gaiden game is being considered for GameCube. Holy Hayabusa!

IGNCube has done some good investigative work and delivered information on a rumored game, Ninja Gaiden. In fact, Ninja Gaiden is an official title and will feature Ryu Hayabusa, be set in 3D & include all new game mechanics. Yet it is a rumored title for GameCube; after all, according to what we... Read more...

Only a few new specifics have emerged about Zone of Enders for the GBA but hey, we’ll letcha in on ‘em anyway!

Last week we reported on Zone of Enders coming to the Game Boy Advance. Although no gameplay details have emerged, a few details have. First of all, the the game has now been officially confirmed by Konami & will hit Japan on 9.27.01. The game’s final title is Zone of Enders 2173 Testament. There has also been no word of if/when the title will be released outside of Japan. We’ll keep ya posted!

The G.I.A. recently got an interview with Sega of America's Peter Moore. See what he has to say on Sega's new approach to the gaming industry.

Recently, The G.I.A. got to talk with Peter Moore. Peter Moore is the President of Sega of America. The G.I.A., along with Next Level Gaming, spoke with Mr. Moore concerning Sega's new position in the industury. They also spoke about the future of the Dreamcast. It's a really good read. Here are a couple snipits:

Nintendo.com delivers the goods and provides a lengthy interview with two members of the Madden 2002 development team.

Nintendo.com has posted an interview with Rob Moore, Directory of Technology for Tiburon, and Jason Barnes, Assistant Producer for Madden NFL 2002.

Jason Barnes: We want to take what we have for the PS2, and make the Nintendo GameCube version a little bit different if we can, like adding new... Read more...

Denis has always been vocal about the GameCube towards press, but this time he talks straight through Nintendo!

Nintendo has posted Quicktime movies of a Nintendo Power interview with president Denis Dyack of Silicon Knights, as well as a transcript of bits and pieces. Although much of what he says is old information , Mr. Dyack makes some interesting comments on SK's new relationship with Nintendo, impressions of both GBA and GameCube, as well as the developer's overall goals.

GBA has taken over the United Kingdom!

Over the weekend, 81,000 Game Boy Advance units were sold in the United Kingdom, beating out the old sales record made by Sony's Playstation 2 by more than 20,000 units.

Also, Super Mario Advance was sold at a 1:4 ratio with the Game Boy Advance, as over 90,000 units of Game Boy Advance software were sold.

The Webby Awards are in full effect! It's like the MTV Movie Awards for the Web. And we didn't get nominated. CLOWNBOATS! Anyhoo...there are "write in ballots" happening! Vote for PGC!

Yeah, we're looking for your

love people! Just a little love. Not even a HUG! All 3 of you who visit Planet GameCube...we need you to nominate Planet GameCube for a Webby!

It takes only a few seconds to vote, and yes, you have to register...but it's quick and relatively painless. Just in... Read more...

Are Germans that into portable gaming?

Nintendo of Europe expects 1 Million German GBA purchases in the year. Although it may sound like a lot for one European country, keep in mind that this is for the whole year.

According to Gaming Age, insider sources are saying that THQ will buy out Midway.

Gaming Age is reporting that the deal between THQ and Midway has been in the works for months now. The recent restructuring to dump Midway's arcade division and make them a console only company seems to have been part of this. Gaming Age says that official word and more info will be coming Monday. Check the related link for full details.

Yet another company predicts the console rankings at the end of 2004.

Somehow, the European Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) has made its predictions on which console will be king in Europe, North America, and Japan, with some interesting results.

As expected, Sony Playstation 2 will take top spot according to the ELSPA. PS2 is expected to sell:

Holy Balls! Oh c'mon...some one had to say it. One of the first third party Japanese GameCube launch titles revealed! And it's Sega's monkey wackyness!

Sega has announced that their GameCube title Super Monkey Ball will be released alongside the launch of the GameCube on September 14th.

No price has been announced yet, and the title hasn't officially been announced as a US launch game either....but we here at PGC believe it will be available for US launch.

Over the next couple of days, we'll be uploading some music from Castlevania CotM.

The Castlevania series has always been known for its good music. Even the N64 versions had a couple of notable tracks. Today is the last day of music for Castlevania fans, so enjoy!

08 Observation Tower.mp3 (0:38) - 303 KB This track, as any Castlevania fan should know, has been featured in... Read more...

The popular Japanese gaming rag Famitsu speaks to Nintendo’s Peter Main about E3 and what's coming up next.

Core Magazine has translated a Famitsu interview with Peter Main. Main says E3 went better than they had anticipated and also explains the much-ballyhooed pre-E3 statement by Yamauchi about possibly suspending GameCube (“I know Mr. Yamauchi and Miyamoto's comments were only meant to encourage us.”)

Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire (1&2)...OH MY!

Yeah baby! Want some old school love on your GBA? According to EAGB Ubi Soft and Capcom have signed an exclusive publishing agreement for 7 Game Boy Advance titles. They include Super Street Fighter 2X Revival, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Mega Man 1, Mega Man 2, Breath of Fire 1, Breath of Fire 2 and Final Fight for Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

And Michael Jackson is moon walking all over the freakin' place. Wrong game. We're talking about Lionhead's game!

Liongames has spoken to Mark Webley the director of Lionhead Studios about the status of all of the ports of B&W. Nothing is mentioned about GameCube...but looks like there might be a slight possibility for Game Boy Advance...

Black & White coming to Mac, Xbox and PS2 and possibly even Gameboy... Read more...