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February 25, 2003

Network Play in Pikmin 2? GC

by Jonathan Metts - 9:15 pm EST

The screenshots are trying to tell you something.

Multiplayer has been just about the only sure thing regarding Pikmin 2 since the game was first confirmed a few months ago. Most people assumed the feature would manifest in a split-screen mode, and sure enough, the first set of screenshots released include a look at the horizontal split-screen mode... Read more...

THQ needs your help to help shape WrestleMania XIX GC

by Rick Powers - 8:57 pm EST
Total comments: 4 Source: THQ

Did you find WrestleMania X8 for GameCube disappointing? If so, put your mind to work and tell THQ how to make the game better!

THQ is asking for WWE fans to help out, and give constructive feedback to help shape future WWE Wrestling games.

Specifically, they want to you to rank the importance of certain features in wrestling games, which features you liked best in SmackDown: Shut Your Mouth (for PS2, if you played it), What you thought of certain new features in the game, and what you'd like to see most in the future.

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What's going on with Zelda Pre-Orders GC

by Rick Powers - 5:43 pm EST
Total comments: 14

Rumors are swirling that stores are running out of Bonus Discs and that Nintendo is ending the pre-order campaign. What's going on?

We've heard for the past week and a half all of the rumors and complaints from gamers and retailers alike that Nintendo is ending the pre-order campaign for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and that retailers like GameStop have run out of the bonus disc and are being told not to expect any more.

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Konami Ships Evolution Snowbarding

by Steven Rodriguez - 2:28 pm EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Get some GameCube snowboarding action for a good price!

KONAMI'S EVOLUTION SNOWBOARDING BRINGS FAST-PACED ACTION TO NINTENDO GAMECUBE™

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. - February 25, 2003 - Leading video game publisher Konami of America, Inc. announced today that Evolution Snowboarding for Nintendo GameCube™ has shipped to retail outlets nationwide.

Evolution... Read more...

Analysts Recommend Nintendo Turn Third-Party

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:40 am EST
Total comments: 51 Source: Press Release

The numbers never lie. Also, analysts recommend that pigs should fly in the very near future.

Strategy Analytics: Nintendo Likely to Lose GameCube Gamble

Microsoft's XBox Will Gain Ground In This Year's 36 Million Unit Console Market

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2003--The number of users of advanced games consoles soared by 128 percent in 2002, reaching 56.3 million worldwide,... Read more...

Nintendo down for the count? Not even close.

by Rick Powers - 10:02 am EST
Source: The Inquirer

Nintendo may be in second place in sales, but no one is making more money.

Pundits are quick to proclaim that Nintendo is on the ropes, that they'll pull out of the hardware market and focus on software like former rival Sega. Nintendo denies the possibility, and a new report has been released that proves just that.

In a 600 page report released by DFC Intelligence... Read more...

Konami Gets New Logo

by Billy Berghammer - 6:58 am EST
Total comments: 18

To celebrate their 30th birthday, Konami shows a new skin.

Konami Corporation will renew its group brand logo design to mark its 30th anniversary on March 19th, 2003.

The new brand logo was chosen as Konami's internal and external brand identity to symbolize the expansion of Konami Group's business field and its scheduled shift to becoming a holding company. The new logo will take effect worldwide from April 1st, 2003.

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Tune Your GameCube Games

by Billy Berghammer - 6:54 am EST
Total comments: 1

SN Systems to exhibit their new GameCube development tools package.

"ProDG Plus" for Nintendo GameCube

BRISTOL, UK: 24th February 2003 SN Systems will be exhibiting on stand 1022 at GDC 2003 where they will be presenting their latest product "ProDG Plus" for Nintendo GameCube.

Going one step further than its ProDG predecessor, ProDG Plus unites two of SN... Read more...

February 24, 2003

Capcom to Deliver a New GBA Zelda

by Ed Shih - 9:53 pm EST
Total comments: 5 Source: Power Unlimited

An interview in Power Unlimited reveals more Zelda GBA goodness coming thanks to Capcom. There's another reason to go to E3 this year!

Dutch gaming magazine Power Unlimited recently sat down with Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma for an exclusive interview to discuss the upcoming Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. In the interview, it was revealed that Capcom is making another handheld Zelda game for the GBA and that this new game... Read more...

DigiPen Profiled in Rolling Stone Magazine

by Jonathan Metts - 11:57 am EST
Total comments: 19 Source: Rolling Stone

The Nintendo-supported game development school is featured in a revealing full-length article.

The Feb. 20 issue of Rolling Stone magazine features a detailed look into DigiPen, the famous game development school located just down the street from Nintendo of America headquarters. The school has deep ties to Nintendo, and many graduates go on to be hired by NOA's internal development firm, Nintendo Software Technologies (which is run by the school's president, Claude Comair).

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Samus To Invade Europe GC

by Billy Berghammer - 11:43 am EST
Total comments: 4

Europe to receive exclusive Metroid bundle!

INFAMOUS BOUNTY HUNTER SAMUS RETURNS!

METROID PRIME launches on NINTENDO GAMECUBE in a €5 Million European Marketing Campaign

Nintendo and Retro Studios have combined their creative genius to bring the video game event of the year, the long awaited release of Metroid Prime, exclusive to... Read more...

Ignition to Distribute Budget GBA Titles

by Steven Rodriguez - 10:51 am EST
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Europe will start getting some ­£15 GBA titles from the company, with games on other platforms in other regions to follow.

IVP Technology Corporation's Subsidiary Ignition Entertainment Announces International Distribution Agreements for Nintendo Game Boy­® Advance Titles

Distribution Agreements for North America, UK, Spain, France and Benelux

TORONTO and LONDON, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IVP Technology... Read more...

February 22, 2003

New Info on Made in Wario GBA

by Jonathan Metts - 7:38 pm EST
Total comments: 6 Source: Nintendo Dream

Who wants some two-second mini-games?

The latest issue of Japanese magazine Nintendo Dream contains shocking new information on one of Nintendo's newest GBA titles, Made in Wario (the North American version is called Wario Ware, Inc., Mega Microgame$). Previously it was known that the game would be a collection of mini-games, but we didn't know what they would involve or what kind of structure tied them all together.

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February 21, 2003

New Sonic Anime!

by Michael Cole - 4:28 pm EST
Total comments: 6 Source: Sonic Team

Sonic! He can really move! Sonic! He’s got an attitude!

Sonic Team has posted a new web site concerning an upcoming Animated series entitled

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Golden Sun: The Lost Age Transfer Details GBA

by Louie the Cat - 3:56 pm EST
Total comments: 22

A sequel to the fabulous Golden Sun is on its way, and you can move your characters to the new game. Hope you kept your cart!

It seems like it's taking forever, and some of you have probably forgotten that a sequel to Golden Sun is coming. Here's the beef on what you'll need to do to transfer your characters. That's right ... you'd better have kept your cartridge, because your stats and gold can go with you into the next game. That is, if you’ve already completed Golden Sun.

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F-Zero AC at AOU ARC

by Bakudan Yoshinoya - 12:38 am EST
Discuss in talkback!

First details about the arcade version straight from the show floor.

The AOU 2003 Amusement Expo kicked off today in Tokyo. The AOU is an annual event sponsored by the All Nippon Amusement Machine Operators' Union to show off the latest amusement machines including arcades, prizes, UFO catchers, and related equipment from several companies. Sega, Capcom, Konami, Sammy, Namco, and other well known entertainment companies were present at the show.

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February 20, 2003

F-Zero GC/AC Japanese Website Online GC

by Daniel Bloodworth - 10:30 pm EST
Total comments: 1 Source: http://www.f-zero.jp

As Nintendo shows off the arcade version of F-Zero at the AOU 2003 Amusement Expo, they've also opened up the official website with full details on the game. NOW WITH MOVIES!

Nintendo has pulled the covers off the arcade version of F-Zero and opened the official website to the public. There are full details on both GameCube and arcade versions of the game, videos, pictures of the arcade cabinet, and details on how the games connect.

There are also several wallpapers... Read more...

Platinum SP Warning GBA

by Billy Berghammer - 5:49 pm EST
Total comments: 18

Drooling over the Platinum (silver) GBA SP? There's something you may want to be aware of.

I received my brand new Platinum GBA SP from Video Game Depot last

Friday, and was absolutely thrilled.  I picked Platinum because it's one of

my favorite colors, and out of the 3 Japanese launch colors, I thought it looked

the sexiest.

That evening I carefully put my GBA SP and two game paks in a cloth GBA sack I

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Important Game Boy Player Info! GC

by Louie the Cat - 12:03 pm EST
Total comments: 22

Louie the Cat's at it again. This time uncovering some big news about the Game Boy Player. Don't you wanna know...

We’ve just learned that The Game Boy Player will not in fact have a boot disc. What does this mean? The Game Boy Player could be just as region free as the Game Boy Advance.

Whether the Game Boy Player’s menu will display your region is unknown, but I’m predicting that the hardware will... Read more...

February 18, 2003

Pre-Order Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, get change back! GBA

by Rick Powers - 2:58 pm EST
Discuss in talkback!

PGC Reader Mickey was kind enough to send us some scans of his pre-order bonus for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. Check them out!

Gamers that pre-order Pokemon Ruby or Sapphire from participating retailers will receive special holographic collector's coins as a bonus. While not quite on the level of two free games, these coins are pretty cool.

Thanks to reader "Mickey" for sending us these scans! Make sure you get your pre-orders in soon!

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