Who said the GBC sound synth can't churn out some sweet tunes?

The games in the Castlevania series have always been known for their excellent and memorable tunes, and Harmony of Dissonance is no exception. While it's true that the game directs most of the GBA's available power towards graphics rather than music, the composer did an excellent job despite this. After all, some of the best music in video game history was done using the NES's inferior chips.

It's gotta be Melissa Starks....

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Boom!! EA SPORTS Madden NFL and NCAA Football Games Sack the Competition

Retail Data Shows Momentum for NBA Live, NASCAR Thunder and NHL Games from EA SPORTS

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2002--Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS), the world's leading developer and... Read more...

Bubble Bobble - Old and New gets picked up by Empire. It's getting out of Japan, and Bubble Bobble fans are going crazy!

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Empire signs games rights to 'Bubble Bobble - Old and New' for Game Boy Advance ("GBA")

Empire Interactive plc, a leading AIM listed computer games developer and publisher, today announced it had signed the publishing rights to the classic GBA title, 'Bubble Bobble - Old and New'.

No, you don't get to meet the Osbournes, but you do get a chance to tell the world you're a gamer.

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True Life, MTV's documentary series, has a future episode entitled True Life: I'm a Gamer. The cable network is looking for a few good gamers... gamers like you, as a matter of fact. Here's what they're looking for:

Are you heavily involved in video games? Are you... Read more...

Click on to read what Miyamoto has to say about his latest work, The Legend of Zelda GC.

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Nintendo’s latest demo DVD in Japan features a clip of Miyamoto-san’s commentary on The Legend of Zelda (GC). PGC brings you the highlights translated below:

What is The Legend of Zelda?

The first game in the series was made about 15, 16 years ago. It takes

The newest Activision O2 extreme sports series has just launched in North America.

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The newest extreme sports game from Activision and developer Treyarch, Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer, is headed to retail shelves on GameCube, PS2, Xbox, and Game Boy Advance.

Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer gives gamers the chance to experience the surfer lifestyle with the... Read more...

With a protagonist named "Wasa B.", you know the music will be...interesting.

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Music Lineup for Whirl TourT Announced

GAME TO FEATURE TRACKS FROM OVER 25 DIFFERENT ARTISTS

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2002 - Crave Entertainment and Vivendi

Universal Publishing today announced the lineup of musicians slated for

inclusion in Whirl Tour, their upcoming arcade platformer/trick sports game.

Round #2 with Steven Kent on the Rare issue....and look who gets quoted?!

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Steven Kent takes another stab at the Rare/MS buyout in his USA Today article, and Planet GameCube gets a mention. Take a look....

"Rare figured out ways to get the best (performance) out of each machine," says Nintendo senior vice president George Harrison. Nonetheless,... Read more...

Rare may be gone from GameCube, but GBA isn't even close to dead. Steven Kent fans want to read this...

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Steven Kent interviewed Joel Hochberg,

the American Rare co-founder this week, and as we reported before, Rare isn't as gone as people may have thought.

Even though Rare will not be developing any more GameCube titles, Rare will continue to develop Game Boy Advance titles. Here's the goods...

Not bad, considering it was only out for 6 days that month.

Madden, Mario Dominate August U.S. Game Sales

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Madden and "Mario" -- both roly-poly, both beloved and both featured in blockbuster video games -- dominated game sales charts in August, according to data released on Tuesday.

"Madden NFL 2003," published by Electronic Arts Inc., was the top-selling video game in August, based on units sold, according to data released by market research service NPDFunworld.

The Rock wants your candy ass on GameCube.

Based on the successful summer movie, Universal Interactive's The Scorpion King has just shipped for GameCube and PS2, to coincide with the movie's DVD/VHS release. The game was developed by Point of View Software and combines sword-swinging combat with 3D adventuring gameplay. The Rock, star of the movie, provided voice acting for the game.

Now you can take Golden Axe, Ecco the Dolphin, and Sonic Spinball with you anywhere, all on one cartridge.

According to a press release from the game's developer, CodeFire, Sega Smash Pack has just shipped for Game Boy Advance. As with all other Sega handheld titles, THQ is publishing the game in North America. Here's the full press release for more info:

CODEFIRE CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SEGA SMASH PACK

More Nickelodeon-licensed fun is on the way to stores.

THQ SHIPS ROCKET POWERä BEACH BANDITS

FOR PLAYSTATION®2 AND GAMECUBE™

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., September 24, 2002 - THQâ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) and Nickelodeon today announced the release of Rocket Powerä Beach Bandits for PlayStation®2 and GameCube™. Rocket Power... Read more...

Now you can make SUVs roll over from the comfort of your own home!

Universal Interactive Has Shipped Off-Road Racing Sequel '4x4 Evo 2' for the Nintendo GameCube(TM)

Customized SUV's and Monster Trucks Race Onto Video Game Consoles Nationwide

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Universal Interactive, Inc., a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, announced today that it has shipped "4x4 Evo 2," an off-road racing game, for the Nintendo GameCube(TM).

First details of Nintendo's 84 page booklet + game video dvd are released on Nintendo's website.

Coming to various stores in Japan, the Nintendo Book 2002 is a whopping 84 pages of previews of all of Nintendo's upcoming (and some released) games, ranging from Zelda to 3rd party titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. In addition to this book, an included DVD contains videos and multimedia... Read more...

The PS2 role-playing game is headed to GameCube early next year.

While announcing that Summoner 2 had shipped for PS2 today, THQ also confirmed that the game will be released on GameCube in early 2003. The port is being handled by Cranky Pants Games, a division of THQ also working on another, unannounced GameCube title. Check out the press release for more info on Summoner 2:

Sega partners with Michael Crichton on a new title for release in 2004.

SEGA Partners with Michael Crichton to Create New Game Based on an Original Concept

Partnership Brings Together World-Renowned Video Game Developer and Best-Selling Author in Unique Collaborative Venture

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2002: SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced that it has... Read more...

One of our staffers just did over the weekend! Find out which Planet Staffer tied the knot!

On Saturday, September 21, 2002, Planet GameCube staff writer Nathan James Christianson (aka speedrazor in #planetchat) married Elizabeth Christina Wirtz in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Thank God she’s a gamer!

On behalf of the staff here at Planet GameCube I'd like to congratulate Nathan Christianson and his new bride Beth Christianson on their wedding!

GC and GBA titles pop up in the top 10 and Star Fox Adventures receives a medal. Details inside.

Famitsu recently reviewed Star Fox Adventures, which is due out later this week in Japan. The game fared well with Famitsu receiving a gold mark.

In other news, The Legend of Starfy (GBA) and Zoid VS. (GC) takes the second and third spot respectively in the Top 10 sales ranking from September 2 to 8. Super Mario Sunshine slides to the sixth spot behind DC's Ikaruga.

Finally. Get the exclusive first words right here…

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According to our inside sources within Nintendo of America, Nintendo has given the green light to companies to distribute demo discs.

The first demo disc that will be released will be Resident Evil 0. It’s unknown if this will be the same demo released in Japan,... Read more...