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....

A very different interview with the big M...but extremely interesting. What's this about not reading gaming sites? Huh? Louie's crying!

The LA times talks to Shigeru Miyamoto about very little concerning games. Personally I thought this was one of the most interesting article I've read on Shiggy in a long time. From questions dealing with what kind of hardware he has, to where he surfs. Ironically, Game sites are not a place he normally visits....

Billy got a sneak peak of Mario Kart Super Circuit and Advance Wars! First ever Mario Kart Cartridge shots, and much more!

Today I was extremely fortunate to get a sneak peek of two of Nintendo's upcoming Game Boy Advance titles, Advance Wars, and Mario Kart Super Circuit. My buddy Ben and I got to have at them for a couple hours. I'll have an interview, plus previews and impressions coming shortly. Here's some Ultra super quick impressions....

The third-party peripheral company says that the handheld market has become a major portion of its business. Also, new info on the GBA GameShark.

InterAct Accessories released a statement today claiming 29.3% of North American peripheral sales for Game Boy Advance, more than any of its competitors. The company's PowerPak, PowerPak EX, and PlayLine Link Cable were all in the top ten best-selling GBA accessories during the system's first month on American shores.

As expected, Matsushita has lowered the price of the SD Memory cards, compatible with the GameCube.

With the .5 MB digicard as the GCN standard, many will find it necessary to purchase a larger SD Memory card to store information. The only potential problem is the price. Thankfully, Panasonic has lowered its prices, making the cards a more realistic alternative to the "byte-size" standard.

The 16MB card is lowered from $69.95 to $39.95, while the 64MB one has been reduced by $60 to $99.95.