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The latest issue of Famitsu Weekly is jam packed with information on upcoming Nintendo games. Among the games previewed is MaWaRu Made in Wario. This all new Made in Wario (known as Wario Ware in the states) has a special motion sensor built in that will detect how you move the Game Boy system around.

Now we know how it plugs in and still allows for all four controllers.

The new issue of Famitsu Weekly, Japan's premiere gaming magazine, shows the GameCube Microphone first mentioned a couple of weeks ago in conjunction with new Mario Party 6 information.

As you can see in this picture, the microphone is handheld, not attached to the system or controllers, and it plugs into one of the GameCube's memory card slots. This feature allows it to be used while still having four controllers plugged in.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles' lead man says he's preparing for a TGS showing, but will give no details.

Square Enix’s Akitoshi Kawazu, producer of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, mentioned he is finishing up a demo for the Tokyo Game Show in an interview with Japanese game site Gpara.

Although he refused to provide any solid information, his branch of Square Enix, Game Designers Studio, was... Read more...

TV Tokyo intends to release the show in North American and European markets.

On Monday, TV Tokyo and Capcom held an exhibition of the new Viewtiful Joe anime, which is set to begin airing on October 2nd. TV Tokyo producer Susumu Matsuyama commented that since the original game has been highly praised overseas, they do want to release the program outside of Japan, centering on the North American and European markets which are already familiar with the franchise.

Those who aren't familiar with the music should have a fun time laughing at these guys' names. C-N-N what?

EA AND DEF JAM UNVEIL IN-GAME TRACK LIST FOR DEF JAM FIGHT FOR NY

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 7, 2004 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Def Jam® today announced the explosive in-game soundtrack that will fuel Def Jam® FIGHT For NY™, the blazing-hot sequel to Def Jam VENDETTA™,... Read more...

The team has posted some impressive new screens, and even a trailer, but are forced to stop development.

The small development team behind fan game Chrono Trigger: Resurrection has posted some very disappointing news: they have received a Cease and Desist letter from Square Enix demanding they stop making their game. It seems after years of looking the other way, Square Enix has changed its policy on independently-created games honoring their own.

Capcom launches its Japanese VJ2 website, revealing the (Japanese) Subtitle and more details on the anime.

Capcom’s new Viewtiful Joe 2 website has divulged the Japanese subtitle: Burakku firumu no nazo, which translates to “Secret of the Black Film,” which will likely be at least close to the English version’s subtitle.

The site also reveals details on the anime announced a few days ago.... Read more...

Midway is setting up a new internal development team, and they're looking for talent at the Austin Game Conference.

MIDWAY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIO IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

CHICAGO, September 2, 2004 - Leading interactive entertainment developer

and publisher, Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) today announced plans to

open a new internal development studio in Austin, Texas. Midway is

The publisher behind XGRA and Turok is drowning in red.

After years of less than favorable “profit” margins, Acclaim has filed bankruptcy.

Local paper New York Newsday reports that the once-mighty 3rd party publisher filed Chapter 7 at Central Islip’s US Bankruptcy Court in New York. To pay its debt breaching $100 million, the company will liquidate its assets of between $10 and $50 million.

Capcom’s crazy franchise spices up Japanese TV.

According to Game Informer Online, an anime based on Capcom’s Viewtiful Joe series will air on TV Tokyo starting in October, with 52 episodes planned. It seems the pink-clad hero is too charismatic for just one entertainment medium.

There is no word on whether Joe will Mach Speed to overseas... Read more...

Industry veteran Marc Bennett becomes head of the North American branch.

Codemasters Names Marc Bennett President, North America

Bennett charged with all Game Publishing and Business Development

Functions for North America

New York, NY (August 31, 2004) – UK-based interactive entertainment company, Codemasters, promotes Marc Bennett to the position of President,... Read more...

Final Fantasy I&II: Dawn of Souls will reach European GBAs on the 10th December.

RELIVE THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME!

Final Fantasy I&II: Dawn of Souls coming to Game Boy Advance

01 September 2004 - The role playing genre has evolved phenomenally over the last twenty years and now Nintendo is bringing back the two games that started it all. Final Fantasy I&II:... Read more...

Real bongo drums, tattoos, duck fishing and jelly beans await you.

After some technical problems Nintendo Pier opened to visitors of Game Stars Live today. The seaside themed booth is decorated with painted boards dividing it into different areas. The first is the Nintendo Arcade with most of the games in the booth. Tales of Symphonia, Wario Ware, WWF Day of Reckoning,... Read more...

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