Steve could have sworn he was going to meet Datadyne today...

I visited Cal State Northridge today in the hopes of finding a massive PR event run by Nintendo promoting the upcoming Perfect Dark .. but they were nowhere to be found.

I walked almost the entire campus, and I drove around it several times. No luck.

Perhaps, I was late .. as a certain representative of Nintendo's suggested, but he offered no information further than that.

Steve gets an interview with Datadyne -or so he thinks!

I will make this brief, as I have just been informed that I have personal interview scheduled with the Datadyne corporation today. My previous millitary experience should make me an excellent candidate.

Watch for updates later to follow.

Check it out!

Yeah yeah, I know. Finally. Well we've been a bit busy here. So to make up for it, we are putting up the biggest mailbag yet! So hop on over there, and if you want to send us a question for the next 'bag feel free to send it to us at mailbag@planetn2000.com.

There is some indication that Nintendo is working on online plans for Dolphin...

The Online capabilities of the Dolphin make me drool just thinking about it. Fragging people in the next version of Perfect Dark, or Playing Wave Race or Mario Kart in an online tournament is a dream that I hope Dolphin will make happen. Well Applied Microsystems is looking for an online whiz for work on getting the Dolphin online.

Sandbox Studios let it be known that they are making plans for Dolphin

Texas based developer Sandbox Studios recently stated their position concerning development for the next-generation consoles, which includes Dolphin. "Oh, we've already started working on our Dolphin stuff," and "Sandbox Studios will develop some awesome multiplayer games for next generation consoles... Read more...

Nyah nyah nyah! We were right!

Dev Kits in the hands of developers for 6 months??

The Dolphin is still on being planned for a end of FY 2000 launch??

Nintendo will take on Microsoft's X-box and the Sony PS2 in one shot??

No real announcements at E3?? (Gosh, I hated writing that part!)

A couple of weeks ago,... Read more...

The Planet turns one year old. Will it survive another year? Who knows! Let's party!

Right on! Bring on the Strippers! Cocktails for everyone!! (if you’re not legal you get Fun Dip and Pixie Stix…and well, no strippers either) Woohoo! Officially the original concept of this site is one year old. I don’t mean to toot our own horn, but since it is our Birthday, I felt it was worthy of noting. And hell, I didn’t get Pokemon Stadium yet so I have some time to kill.

New deatails on Dolphins licensing fees suggest that they may be higher than those for PS2.

Most Nintendo fans out there were recently saddened by IGN64 somewhat when they reported on how the Dolphin's licensing fees are looking to be comparible to the N64's according to publishers. This came at a time when we were assured that Nintendo were correcting the mistakes they made with the Nintendo... Read more...

N64HQ founder Scott McCall joins the Planet!

I'd like to welcome the newest member of our Staff, Scott McCall! You may remember him as the webmaster of Guide 64, as well as the venerable Unofficial Nintendo 64 Headquarters (N64HQ)! Uh, yes he was my (and a couple other of our staff members) boss a few years ago. If you are unaware of his fine... Read more...

Saffire is preparing to show off its game engine at the GDC...

The Game Developers Conference is this week, (March 8th - 12th) and the people out there want to know if any Dolphin information will be revealed. Well Saffire will be showing off SAGE, a high end game engine used in developing games for Project Dolphin. SAGE will be shown there this Friday, and Planet N2000 will be there! Here's more about SAGE.

Looks like Lego is building something for the Dolphin...

Could be! Possibly a sequel to Lego Racers? Not half bad weekend news! :) Well okay...weekend speculation. Lego Media announced that they will be supporting the next generation consoles. Dolphin is predicted to be one of them. Here's the skinny.

MCV has learned that Lego Media has two sequels... Read more...

Harry Potter conjures up some video game news...

Weird news week? The Harry Potter series will hit the Dolphin. Aimed at young kids? I think so! Check it!

According to inside sources, Nintendo is looking to develop a game based on J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, the popular line of young-adult novels. For those not familiar with the books, the series follows the education of a young wizard in a world where magic is a powerful force.

No, we're not going to tell you exactly what... but it's the coolest!

Those who clear Animal Leader completely (for further details [re: spoilers] please see PGC's guide) will find a very special surprise. No, we won't tell you what, but beyond the obvious extra bonuses one would get for clearing a game, a special treat that will bring a grin to almost any Nintendo fan is your reward.

GBA testing seems to be well underway...

Dojo reports that GBA dev kits have been out in developers hands for 5-6 weeks already, and that there is already a shortage of Kits. More kits are on the way soon. If anyone needs play testers I'm sure I could find a few takers.

Game Boy Advance development kits have been exceedingly hard to... Read more...

Donald Duck will be coming to Dolphin & every other system too!

Donald Duck is doing the Dolphin! Ewww..that doesn't sound right. :) Oh well....Ubi Soft is bringing Donald Duck to every system it possibly can. A Dolphin version is already in the works, and could be ready by launch? Hmmmmm....

GameSpot News has learned that Ubi Soft has big plans for its license... Read more...

Billy explains some of the technical hoo-hah happening here of late...

Whew. Well hopefully by tonight, all of the problems I have been having will be fixed. Fortunately the forums are back up and in full force! (see below) My cable modem has been down since Sunday, so that's why you've seen me rather absent. Not good. IMO, I may switch to DSL. I have had rather Sh$tty service from Media One.

First information on Game Boy Advance, Metroid, Zelda...

Metroid even! Well a GBA version is implied. Drool on Samus lovers! The 64Dream Mag has some sweet news in a little interview with Nintendo of Japan's PR chief Yoshio Hongo-san. How clear will the GBA screen be? Read on!

Nintendo of Japan's PR chief Yoshio Hongo-san recently spoke with overseas... Read more...

Could the lovely Lara Croft be raiding tombs on Dolphin?

After reporting about a dissapointing financial loss during the last quarter, Eidos chairman Ian Livingstone was confident that things are looking brighter for the company. He said that the Tomb Raider game shipping for Dreamcast along with their plans to release another Tomb Raider game (looks like... Read more...

Dolby labs technology is being incorporated into the Dolphin's audio capabilites...

We knew all along that the sound on the Dolphin is going to be something special, as Factor 5 and IGN64 have stated. Now Dolby Labs is actively looking for people to work on the next-generation consoles, here's the release:

"As part of Dolby Labs commitment to customer support in the consumer... Read more...

Nintendo invests in a new company.

"Separately, Nintendo and advertising agency Dentsu Inc. said

they will establish a joint venture to develop software for mobile

game machines. "

Sounds like another Mobile 21-ish company. We'll see when the news is more circulated. Now to sleep....