Nintendo may be punished for its questionable distribution practices in the past.

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Reuters reports that the EU Commission plans to evaluate a statement filed in 2000 against Nintendo and seven distributing companies this upcoming Wednesday. The companies have been attacked for limiting the flow of product across European boarders during the mid-90’s in an effort to maintain inflated wholesale prices.

Acclaim's wrestling sequel has over 65 old-school grappling giants, including...Andy Kaufman?

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Here's the full roster for Legends of Wrestling II, which will be released in November for all three consoles. In addition to last year's main draw, Hulk Hogan, you can now play as Captain Lou Albano. Finally, you can be Mario from the Super Mario Super Show! Comedian... Read more...

Nintendo had finally given us all the details of how Metroid Fusion and Metroid Prime will link up...oh wait, we already had them.

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Nintendo has finally confirmed the information Louie told you last week. Metroid Fusion and Metroid Prime do indeed have link-up capabilities. Here's the skinny.

If you have completed Metroid Fusion, linking the two games will unlock the ability to play the original NES Metroid in Metroid Prime. Saving is done directly to your GameCube Memory Card.

You can tell the holiday season is approaching when games sneak onto shelves early rather than late ...

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There are a lot of games coming out next week. In fact, over TWENTY in the past two weeks. Sometimes, you need to be a little more aggressive to make sure your games gets seen, and not the competitor. After all, there's nothing better than someone walking into a store intent on getting another game, and walks out with YOURS.

The Vampires are coming.

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HUNTER: THE RECKONING ON THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE™ GOES GOLD

Interplay's hit video game to release on new platform

IRVINE, California, October 21, 2002 - Interplay Entertainment Corp. (OTCBB:IPLY) and the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing announced... Read more...

PGC gives the low-down on what happened in San Francisco.

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It was a rather misty evening as Andres and I walked up the steps of Dolby’s theatre building in San Francisco. After checking in, we headed up to the third floor to check out how well Sega’s first online GameCube venture fared.

Soft lighting and the sweet sounds... Read more...

Even Christina Aguilera! Funny thing is, the GameCube weighs more than she does.

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Nintendo Brings Strobes and Strokes to Hollywood Folks

Nintendo Rolls Out The Platinum Carpet To Celebrate New Platinum Nintendo GameCube

HOLLYWOOD--Oct. 24, 2002--Nintendo America Inc. has gone platinum,

hosting a "platinum-level" Hollywood bash to introduce top celebrities

Hah, and you think Acclaim's marketing ploys are outrageous? Think again!

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Nintendo Redefines "T and A" For College Crowd

National Contest Challenges College Students to Show off Their 'Talent and Adventure’ to Win Metroid Prime-Time Party

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 24, 2002 – Rip roaring parties, all-nighters, caffeine and sugar binges... Read more...

Another gamer loses his life to negligence at an internet café.

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Members of the gaming community were shocked when reports emerged concerning a 24-year-old male who died after an 86-hour game-fest at an internet café in Korea. Now another member of the gaming community has fallen victim to a similar overdose after 32 hours straight.... Read more...

Sega hopes to become the #1 publisher in America, but it looks like America isn’t taking to the idea.

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Sega left the console hardware market in hopes to reclaim the powerhouse title they once owned. At this year’s E3, Sega boldly announced that it was looking to buy out other publishers and developers in order to become America’s #2 publisher in the short term and... Read more...

Nintendo's website now has the Metroid Prime spot up and ready for the downloading. See where it is inside.

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With Metroid Prime (and Fusion) due out in mere weeks, Nintendo has completed production of the commercial that millions will see on TV and in movie theaters across the country. With so many eager to see what the completed product looks like, Nintendo has went ahead and posted the spot on its website.

Know what's bad. Scary pictures of vomiting, and spiders to shy you away from naughty games.

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FIRST EVER PAN-EUROPEAN AGE RATING SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER AND VIDEO GAMES WILL PROVIDE ASSURANCE FOR PARENTS ACROSS EUROPE

Consumers in the UK and throughout Europe will soon see the appearance of new age ratings and symbols on computer and video games, whether bought... Read more...

Rodney Matthews is creating the artwork for Traveller's Tales/Midway's Haven. Find out exactly who he is inside...

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World-Renowned Fantasy/Sci-Fi Illustrator Rodney Matthews Creates Artwork for Midway's Haven: Call of the King

Acknowledged Worldwide as One of the Top Artists in the Fantasy/Science Fiction Genre, Matthews Brings His Unique Vision to Groundbreaking Videogame

Sega showed off the final version of PSO Episode I & II in San Francisco and Los Angeles tonight. Read the full press release inside.

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SEGA TAKES THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE ONLINE WITH PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I & II

SEGA’s 20th Online-Enabled Game is the First Online Title for the Nintendo GameCube

SAN FRANCISCO – (October 22, 2002) – SEGA of America today demonstrated the online capabilities... Read more...

Tune into Planet GameCube's LOUIETEHCAT FM to listen to the Super Smash Bros Melee Orchestral Concert!

Louie finally managed to plug the radio back in and he has a real treat for you! Planet GameCube recently got a hold of the Super Smash Bros Melee Orchestral Concert CD and we're going to play it live just for you.

You'll need a media player like WinAmp, Windows Media Player, or Real Player to listen in. WinAmp is recommended.

Here's how you get it all running:

Miss out on the Mario Sunshine bundle? You're going to get a second chance ...

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Following on the heels of the Super Mario Sunshine Bundle, Nintendo is now offering a bundle for the upcoming Metroid Prime.

Included in the bundle is a 12-month subscription to Nintendo Power magazine, a Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide, a Memory Card 59, and a $10 off coupon for a Wave Bird wireless controller.

The adapters are shipping to stores, and Nintendo’s here to help those in need!

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Nintendo has opened its GC Online Customer Service page to help consumers get PSO (and future games) up and running. With detailed information on configuring the adapters, buying a PSO account, troubleshooting tips and information on what's in the boxes themselves, all gamers are advised to look the site over before picking up the goods.

Watch out for the mutants.

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ACTIVISION'S X-MEN(tm): NEXT DIMENSION(tm) DELIVERS MUTANT MADNESS TO NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL SHELVES

Santa Monica, CA - October 22, 2002 - X-Men fans can now engage in battles of epic Super Hero proportion with the release of Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) X-Men(tm):... Read more...

You can now blow up the wriggly things on GameCube.

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Ubi Soft Ships Worms Blast for Nintendo GameCube(TM) and PC Those Wacky

Worms Are Back In an Addictive New Puzzle Action Game!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 22, 2002 - Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the

world's largest video game publishers, today announced that it has shipped

PlayDate named Sega Sports NFL 2K3 and NBA 2K3 Hottest for Holidays.

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SEGA SPORTS GAMES VOTED AMONG HOTTEST TOYS FOR HOLIDAY 2002 ON PLAYDATE BEST

SELLER LIST

"SEGA Sports NFL 2K3" and "SEGA Sports NBA 2K3" Named Among the Top 10 Video

Games Expected to be Best Sellers by Leading Retailers Nationwide

NEW YORK - PlayDate 2002 - (October 22, 2002) - Building upon its