Now officially confirmed with exact square footage! We know, because we were there! Our live E3 coverage begins RIGHT NOW!

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We took a trip over to the Los Angeles Convention center today and got to see the official floor plans blueprints.

Here's the breakdown of who's the biggest....

Sega - 12,100 square feet

Microsoft - 25,000 square feet

Sony - 38,000 square feet

Nintendo - 40,375 square feet

It's all about the blocky things in life.

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All New Look and Feel for Lego Interactive Games to Debut At E3 2002

LONDON, May 17, 2002: Edgy New Style and Tone for Games Based on LEGO Toys and New TV-Based Intellectual Property to be Distributed by Electronic Arts

Three new titles from LEGO(R) Interactive... Read more...

Take-Two Interactive announces their E3 lineup, including a few titles for the GameCube and GBA.

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"Take-Two's titles have taken the world by storm and in the process we have successfully built some of the industry's most successful franchises," said Kelly Sumner, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software. "We pride ourselves on knowing what our audience wants and we are certain that we have brought to E3 a diverse, exciting and above all, fun lineup."

Amusement Vision's president and star takes time to chat about F-Zero and more.

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Recently, Arcadia Magazine printed an interview with Toshihiro Nagoshi about F-Zero and more. XenGamers has kindly posted a translation of the article for the English-speaking population. Below are some excerpts.

Arcadia: Can you explain how Sega became involved with F-Zero?

We told you about it last week and even brought you the first pictures and a preview, but now LucasArts has officially announced Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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Starting right where the movie ends, Star Wars: The Clone Wars from LucasArts and Pandemic Studios (developer of BattleZone on PC) will literally let you fight in the Clone Wars. You'll be in all the major battles and plenty of minor ones too, participating in various... Read more...

Activision has also unveiled their slate of Games for the 2002 E3. Tony Hawk, Matt Hoffman, X-Men, Minority Report, and more.

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Activision Unveils Blockbuster Slate of Games at 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2002--Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) will debut its strongest and most compelling game slate to date at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on May 22 - 24, 2002.

THQ and SEGA will unveil Altered Beast, Space Channel 5, and The Revenge of Shinobi for the GBA at E3 next week.

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THQ and SEGA to Unveil More Titles in Game Boy Advance Co-Publishing Agreement at Electronic Entertainment Expo

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2002--

ALTERED BEAST and THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI to Release in Late 2002;

SPACE CHANNEL 5 to Release in Early 2003

TDK has announced a host of games coming for Nintendo platforms, focusing on their Robotech, Shrek, Aquaman, Dinotopia, and Masters of the Universe licenses.

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TDK Mediactive, Inc. is set to debut its 2002 product lineup, its strongest and most impressive to date, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles May 22-24, 2002. The company will showcase games of all styles across multiple platforms and genres, including titles created with some of the biggest licenses in the industry.

A change in date, location, and what consumers will be able to see this year.

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A while ago it was announced that the European Computer Trade Show would be open to the public this year.

It is now known that it will take place in Earl’s Court from Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st August and the consumer hall opening alongside the show will be exclusively hosted by Sony.

PGC has uncovered a shred evidence that Nintendo intends to drop the price of the GameCube sooner than later…

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We’ve just heard from one of our long-term retail reporters with some exciting news! Our retail-reporter friend, (we call him “Neosabre”) works at a major games-retail chain and just got in a new in-store display for GameCube. Not just any in store display either; one that advertises the Cube with “NEW LOW PRICE!”

Get ready for some Hong Kong-style driving and shooting, because you are one pissed-off cop.

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Today Activision announced True Crime: Streets of L.A. for all next-gen consoles. It follows the "hard-boiled" exploits of Nick Kang, a Los Angeles cop who takes on the Russian and Chinese mobs. Developer Luxoflux is bringing their expertise from the Vigilante 8 games... Read more...

Microsoft cuts the Xbox to $199. Only Nintendo has yet to show their full hand ...

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We're still a week out from E3, and all the big news is happening. This is just ODD.

Not to be outdone by Sony, and largely out of necessity, Microsoft has matched Sony's $100 price cut which brings the Xbox to $199.

Despite recent reports to the contrary, Nintendo said back in April that if Sony and Microsoft cut their consoles to $199, they would have to consider cutting the GameCube's price.

Steve Kent's latest article goes over the frantic price drops by Sony and Microsoft and whether the same is expected in Nintendo territory.

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There's lots of interesting quotes from people in the industry, the article covers the most recent price drops by Microsoft and Sony as well as a little history about the same events in 1995 when Nintendo, Sega and Sony were in the same situation.

EA has announced their lineup for games for the big show.

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E3 is just a little more than a week away. With the show quickly approaching, publisher EA has announced the titles they will be showing off in LA at the show. The list includes titiles from EA Sports, EA BIG, EA Games, and EA Distribution.

EA Sports

Madden NFL 2003 (PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC, GBA)

In the first week of the GameCube's release 400,000 consoles were sold. That, and more statistics inside.

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400,000 GameCubes, that is 80% of the launch shipment, were sold throughout Europe during the week of launch. The average tie-in ratio was 2.3 games for each console sold and 23 years is the average age of a GameCube owner.

The next two first party games to be released are Super Smash Bros. Melee on May 24th, and Pikmin on June 14th. 50 games released by summer!

EA signs former University of Oregon QB, and top NFL draft pick Joey Harrington as spokesperson for NCAA Football.

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Joey Harrington Joins the EA SPORTS Lineup for NCAA Football 2003

Electronic Arts Signs 2002 Heisman Trophy Finalist as Spokesman

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 14, 2002: Electronic Arts(TM) (Nasdaq:ERTS) announced today that the company has reached an agreement with former University of Oregon quarterback and top NFL(TM) draft pick Joey Harrington, naming him spokesman for EA SPORTS(TM) NCAA(R) Football 2003.

TDK teams with Mattel on Masters of the Universe License for next generation consoles. He-Man cometh! Just don't forget She-Ra!

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TDK Mediactive Announces Licensing Agreement With Mattel On Masters of the Universe

CALABASAS, Calif., May 14, 2002: TDK Mediactive, Inc. (OTCBB:TDKM), a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced a worldwide, multi-year exclusive licensing... Read more...

Nintendo's bringing their hamster love fest over from Japan! No, we're not kidding. Get ready for Hamtaro!

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ShoPro USA Introduces Japan's Hottest Hamsters with the June 3rd Premiere on Cartoon Network

Hasbro, Nintendo and Viz to Play Major Role in U.S. Launch

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 -- Adorable and heart-warming Hamtaro and his hamster pals, the Ham-Hams, are coming... Read more...

Nintendo slashes the price of the unreleased Wave Bird controller, as well as bumping up the release date ...

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UPDATE: Nintendo has issued a second press release changing the wording to make it clear that the $24.95 drop of the standard controller is effective IMMEDIATELY. If you like the corded controllers, go get one NOW! Electronics Boutique has already sent out a news blast stating that they are in compliance with the new prices.

Getting the jump on the impending Xbox price cut, Sony cuts the PS2 price by a third ...

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Not content to make an announcement at E3, Sony slashed $100 off the price of its PlayStation 2 console, making the price $199 effective immediately.

It has been rumored that Microsoft was going to cut the Xbox price by $100 during next week's E3 conference, either... Read more...