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May 6, 2001

Ghouls n' Ghosts for GameCube? GC

by Max Lake - 7:58 pm EDT
Source: Cloudchaser Nintendo

Rumor has it that the fourth installment of Capcom's Ghouls n' Ghosts is currently underway for GameCube.

In a report from our partner Cloudchaser Media comes some very exciting Capcom news! Apparently, Capcom have been working on a new secret project for the GameCube that is being referred to as GNG4. What could this be? Probably Ghouls n’ Ghosts 4, a long rumored sequel to the series we haven’t... Read more...

GBA Commercial Online! GBA

by Billy Berghammer - 7:21 pm EDT
Source: Tendo Box

Wow! Did you see the commercial? The beauty of the digital age, you can watch it again and again!

The fine fellows of Tendo Box have captured the first GBA commercial! There's a couple versions floating around on the net, but this one's the best version I've found.

Skeedaddle on over there to check it out! And then hop in the forums and let us know what you think? Love it or hate it...Life Advanced is hitting the US in a couple weeks!

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May 5, 2001

Dino Planet = Star Fox? RumorGC

by - 4:26 pm EDT

Dinosaur Planet for N64 has been cancelled but is coming to Cube and getting a complete makeover. Rumors have suggested it could re-emerge as a Star Fox game. Louie breaks it on down.

Dinosaur Planet is coming to the NGC and is getting a complete makeover. It is also possibly going to become a game called “Star Fox Adventures” featuring Fox McCloud & other characters from Miyamoto's Star Fox series.

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Nuby Announces its GBA Peripherals GBA

by Max Lake - 1:47 pm EDT
Source: PR Newswire

Nuby Interactive has announced a full line of accessories in preparation for the U.S. GBA launch.

Longtime peripheral company Nuby announced its plans for the Game Boy Advance, which will essentially extend its “Cobra” line, currently being utilized on Game Boy Color.

``We have seen such a tremendous response to the current Cobra theme that we are carrying it over to our Game Boy Advance line, where we expect similar, if not better, results,'' remarked Paul Chen, vice president of sales and marketing.

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Retro Rare on GBA? GBA

by Max Lake - 1:01 pm EDT
Source: Rareware.com

Once again, Rare proves it's most vague comments are something to take note of - maybe.

Rareware is certainly one of the more cryptic and playful game companies out there but also one of the most talented. Fans of the almighty company’s work hang on their every word & every obscure clue in trying to discover what will come next.

With E3 approaching, we’re sure Rare has some... Read more...

Dinosaur Planet Disappears at Rareware.com GC

by Max Lake - 12:38 pm EDT
Source: IGN Cube

Dinosaur Planet has disappeared without a trace from Rare's website. What's going on then?

Rareware has removed all traces of Dinosaur Planet from its website –there are no longer any active links to the Dinosaur Planet section, nor any mention of the game, anywhere on the page. No explanation was offered, though the reason is clear: the game is no longer a N64 project and has rumored... Read more...

May 4, 2001

Life Advanced begins SUNDAY! GBA

by Billy Berghammer - 6:08 pm EDT

Nintendo will be airing it's first "Life Advanced" commercial this Sunday. PGC's the first to tell you where...

This Sunday during the season finale of the Simpsons you'll be able to see the first 60 second commercial for the Game Boy Advance.

Set your VCR's!

Don't worry, if you miss the show, you'll be able to catch the commericial on FOX and WB shows that air during primetime (meaning 7-10p). Feel free to hang in our chat room Sunday night with fellow Nintendophiles and announce your reactions!

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May 3, 2001

Be at E3 with atE3.com!

by Max Lake - 6:35 pm EDT
Source: http://www.ate3.com

PGC is happy to announce its partner in Nintendo E3 coverage, atE3.com! Come get details on what this new site is all about.

Does anyone remember The Nintendo Project? It was a site run by long-time (but ever so young) Nintendophile Brian Stetler. Recently, the site closed down due to various reasons. But Brian hasn’t withdrawn from the scene yet. He is all too happy to unveil his latest project “atE3.com” (that’s... Read more...

Another Advanced FPS

by Michael Cole - 6:03 pm EDT
Source: IGN Pocket

Telegames has revealed JV Games' FPS for GBA. Third time's the charm....

Telegames and JV Games has announced the third FPS for the handheld. Although somewhat remnicent of Doom, this title seems quite promising--it even has textured ceilings and floors (despite what other developers say.) The atmosphere is quite refreshing, too--instead of hailfire and brimstone, this game seems to have more of a sci-fi feel to it. Go over to IGNpocket if you want some pictures of the baby in action.

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Iridion 3-D Interview w/ Shin'en GBA

by Jonathan Metts - 10:10 am EDT
Source: Ngenres

Those zany lads at Ngenres have scored a sweet interview with Shin'en's Manfred Lizner. New details on Iridion 3-D within...

Shin'en's premier designer discusses difficulty, framerate (60fps!), GAX music, and more. Plus, there are a few rumblings of Shin'en's next GBA game, which will fall more into the adventure category. Check out the interview, it's good stuff!

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Sega Prez Speaks Out! GC

by Max Lake - 8:49 am EDT
Source: Ngenres

Ngenres spoke with Sega’s President Peter Moore & we’re pretty happy with what he had to say. Sonic on GameCube, Sega’s views on NGC and more! We’ve got highlights & comments!

While Ed Shih was getting his grubby mitts all over a GameCube controller at GDC 2001, one lucky fellow, Andrew Weatherton of Ngenres, got to interview Sega’s President, Peter Moore. Not surprisingly, it’s chock full of Nintendo love.

The interview is four pages long and has more... Read more...

Help us mirror E3!

by Billy Berghammer - 2:40 am EDT

So you're sitting on a server with some bandwith you would like to donate? Help Planet GameCube HaX0R teh E3!

Planet's getting all geared up and ready to blow apart E3. Due to nasty server costs, and not asking for subscription fees we're turning to our readers & asking for a little Planet love.

If you have a server, or access to one and/or would like to help host some of the Planet's Multimedia, please... Read more...

New Final Fight Advance Wallpaper GBA

by Andres Rojas - 1:38 am EDT
Source: http://www.planetgamecube.com/media.cfm?action=art...

You know you want it.

Capcom of Japan has worked up a couple of Final Fight wallpapers for your desktop! Enjoy them in a variety of sizes courtesy of GC!

Also be sure to check out the artwork we have in the Super Street Fighter 2 art gallery!

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May 2, 2001

Eternal Darkness and Dinosaur Planet N64 Canned! GC

by Rick Powers - 6:56 pm EDT
Source: IGN

If you needed any more reason to believe they've moved to Gamecube ...

Electronics Boutique is returning pre-order monies for Eternal Darkness and Dinosaur Planet, saying that the games have b een cancelled.

However, it's been pretty well assumed that the games have just been moved to Gamecube, a fact that has seemingly eluded the retailers.

While our contacts refuse to confirm that either title is now slated for Gamecube, we've got it on pretty good authority that this is, indeed, the case.

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Midway hits Nintendo GC

by Mike Sklens - 6:50 pm EDT
Source: IGN Cube

Midway is brining its hard hitting sports titles to the GameCube(for launch!) and GameBoy Advance.

Midway announced today that they will have 9 GameCube titles out. But only 2 of these 9 will be available at the system launch. The two titles are NFL Blitz 2002 and NHL Hitz 2002. You've probably heard of Blitz before. It's a hard hitting intense football game. It's more of a game than a football "sim" like Madden is.

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RS2 playable at E³ and more! GC

by David Trammell - 5:30 pm EDT
Source: MIPS

Did anyone have any doubts that Rogue Squadron 2 would be playable at E³? Well how about another Star Wars title?

You heard correctly. Now, our source MIPS has been wrong before, but he is usually right on target.

According to his inside source, not only has Rogue Squadron 2 been confirmed as a playable GameCube title at E3, but there will be other games from Lucas Arts as well. PGC sources indicate... Read more...

Die Hard on GameCube GC

by Mike Sklens - 3:18 pm EDT
Source: FGNonline

The popular movie will be making its way to the GameCube later this year.

The United Kingdom based development studio, Bits Corp, struck a deal with Fox and Vivendi Universal Publishing to obtain the rights to the Die Hard license. Bits will be making an entirely new game with a totally new Die Hard story line. No release date has been set but the game will probably not... Read more...

The sweet sound of the GBA Vol. #1 GBA

by Billy Berghammer - 12:32 am EDT

Billy has transformed into Macguyver! He took a Mr. Microphone, duct tape, a Commodore 64 (word), a gum wrapper, and a GBA and mix mastered a few GBA tunes and stuff for you!

I've jacked my GBA into my Commodore and recorded a couple music delights and

some in game sound footage to give you a better idea of how good the sound

is. This is volume #1 of a few sound demonstrations I'd like to do with

some of the import games I've got. All mp3ed for you! Here's the

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May 1, 2001

Dog Fights on the GBA!

by Michael Cole - 10:56 pm EDT
Source: EAGB

Thanks to Majesco, classic aerial combat will be plentiful on the new portable.

Majesco's PipeDream Interactive is working hard on a WWI-style aircraft combat GBA game titled Aerial Aces.

The appeal of Aerial Aces is sure to be widespread due its winning combination of classic aerial combat, arcade appeal, and multiplayer functionality," said Dan Kitchen, Vice-President of Handheld Development for Majesco, Inc. "High-flying humor adds flavor to the game’s competitive action."

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3D Racing on GBA!

by Max Lake - 9:14 pm EDT
Source: Small Rockets

Small Rockets have announced a new 3D racer for GBA - 4x4 Off-Roaders! Learn all about this ambitious handheld title!

Today, London based developer Small Rockets announced it will release the first true 3D racer to the Game Boy Advance, which will also serve as the company’s first project for the new handheld. The game’s working title is "4x4 Off-Roaders" & it is described as an arcade-style off-road racing game with realistic physics and graphics. Voxel technology is used in order to creat fully 3D environments on the GBA.

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