Nintendo has been diving for oysters, it seems, because here are two new pearl-colored systems.

Available September 5 in Japan, there will be two new colors available for the few people that haven't yet bought a Game Boy Advance SP system.

That's Pearl Blue on the left, and Pearl Pink on the right. These two new shades add to Japan's Cobalt, Platinum and Jet tones already available, and will go for the standard GBA SP price of ¥12,500.

Fresh new movies of MK:DD from the Toy Test. Captured in PGC's patented "ShakyCam GX" process!

Updated with two more movies from the Toy Test. Details are below.

Fresh from the Toy Test, we've got a couple of videos from the updated version of Mario Kart: Double Dash for you. We apologize in advance for the quality, but these were taken with a mid-range digital camera as opposed to a camcorder ... all we had on short notice. Regardless, even at 15fps, the sense of speed should be noticeable.

The 11th Annual Toy Test is on, and Nintendo unleashes a few surprises for the last round!

Every year, the Today Show (NBC Mornings) holds a "Toy Test" at Seattle's Pacific Science Center (the place with the Space Needle), where kids of all ages get to test a selection of video games that are all due to be released for the holiday season. The kids are given a game at RANDOM to play, and... Read more...

A shocking announcement, considering that it was scrapped two days ago.

We all make mistakes, and perhaps Nintendo of Europe made one too, when it basically canned the e-Reader and all e-Reader related items, as revealed by CVG last monday. After hearing the public outcry over this event, NOE has kissed and made up.

It turns out the the release of the e-Reader... Read more...

C|Net finally figures out what we've been trying to tell people all along ...

C|Net's John Borland is a brilliant, brilliant man. In his editorial covering the happenings at QuakeCon, John manages to figure out what gamers have been screaming at the top of their lungs all along ... that so-called "violent" games do not MAKE gamers violent.

Effectively, it's the adrenaline... Read more...

The Kirby creator isn't ruling out creating games for Nintendo some time down the line.

In the recent issue of Japan's Nintendo Dream magazine, Kirby creator and recently turned ex-employee of HAL, Masahiro Sakurai, said in an interview that he and NCL president Satoru Iwata have parted on good terms. Iwata was a bit disappointed with the decision, but understood Sakurai's position and decided that it was the best for all around that he moved on.

Go Speed Falcon! Go Speed Falcon!

Following in success of Pokemon and Kirby, F-Zero is the next Nintendo franchise to get the royal treatment. Today Nintendo revealed its partnership with TV Tokyo, Reed Productions and Dentsu to create F-Zero: Falcon Tradition. Set in F-Zero’s vision of 2201 A.D., Falcon Tradition follows the... Read more...

The Atlanta Thrashers star isn't on the next Wheaties box, but it's the next best thing.

Atlanta Thrashers All-Star Right Winger Dany Heatley Joins the EA SPORTS Team with NHL 2004 Cover

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2003--Atlanta Thrashers all-star right winger Dany Heatley has reached an agreement with Electronic Arts, the world's leading interactive software... Read more...

Screw those lame wallpapers and screensavers, Europeans can now use their Stars on shirts and games.

Nintendo introducing a customer rewards system to North America may be new for us, but for Europeans, they've had something in place for quite some time now. The European Stars Catalogue has been offering meager wallpaper and screen saver downloads exclusively for those who have purchased Nintendo products.

A shocking announcement, considering that Australia is getting the device in October.

CVG is reporting Nintendo of Europe has confirmed to the British magazine that the e-Reader accessory has been removed from all of NOE's release lists. This is despite the fact that it was confirmed for a Euro release back in May, with a plethora of e-Card games to go with it.

The Nintendo rep... Read more...

Gloria Estefan was right. Eventually, the rhythm IS going to get you.

Import retailer Lik Sang is reporting today that Satoru Iwata, NCL President, has confirmed the development of Donkey Konga with the help of Namco.

The game will use a drum peripheral, similar to the one Namco used for their last Conga game, Taiko no Tatsujin.

As strange as it sounds, the... Read more...

Even though it's one of the world's piracy hotspots, Nintendo still wants to enter the Chinese market.

Nintendo's total worldwide GameCube shipment total is around the 10 million mark, which is on pace with Microsoft and far behind Sony, which has PS2 shipments upwards of 50 million. Because of the GameCube's lackluster sales, Nintendo is looking to enter a new market to help make up some sales.

This October, if you buy a regular GBA, you'll get an e-Reader and some nifty e-Cards.

NIN-TID-BIT: GAME BOY ADVANCE & E-READER RETAIL BUNDLE

Nin-tid-bit n. A choice morsel of information regarding Nintendo®

Although summer is in full sizzling swing, Nintendo is bundling up! Bundling up with one of its most popular and successful franchises that is … Game Boy®.

For... Read more...

Ty's having another birthday, and he has DSL too so watch out punks.

Perhaps our most in-shape staff member *cough*DDR*cough* Ty Shughart has now become 22, which is the same backwards as forwards. It's hard to say whether the Internet has greatly influenced his speech or whether it's his presence that's corrupted the rest of us. @_@

Anyways Ty, we've harped on trivia and DDR skills every year, but just know you're a cool d00d to have on staff. I'm dedicating this weekend's F-Zero hair rock to you!

We’ve grabbed 37 tracks from F-Zero GX for your listening pleasure. Connection details inside.

F-Zero has always had great soundtracks, mixing fast techno beats with ripping electric guitars. F-Zero GX has continued the tradition, and we couldn’t resist the opportunity to bring the sounds to you as we gear up for the US launch.

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Giacchino shoots, Giacchino scores.

Michael Giacchino Signs To Score Activision's Call Of Duty Franchise

Activision, Inc. announced today that film, television and award-winning interactive game composer Michael Giacchino has signed-on to score its new line of first-person action games - Call of DutyTM for the PC and Call of Duty:... Read more...

The publishing giant can't be contained to a single language. It's going French-Canadian!

EA CREATES NEW DEVELOPMENT STUDIO IN MONTREAL

East Coast Studio Will Attract Talent for New Game Franchises

Redwood Shores, Calif, August 13, 2003 – Electronic Arts – the world’s leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment -- today announced an initiative to create... Read more...

The most popular football title of the year is now available in stores nationwide.

MADDEN NFL 2004 FROM EA SPORTS IN STORES TODAY; EA'S BEST-SELLING FOOTBALL FRANCHISE OFFERS REVOLUTIONARY PLAYMAKER CONTROL AND NEW EA SPORTS NATION ONLINE PLAY

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-Aug. 12, 2003-Madden NFL 2004, the most anticipated football title of the year and the top North American sports... Read more...

...just in time for Animal Crossing 2! Ha ha. Also, Nintendo Australia's release schedule for the rest of the year.

Nintendo Australia today confirmed that Animal Crossing would be coming to Australia. Here's the official word from Nintendo:

Nintendo Australia is pleased to confirm the October 2003 release of the anticipated Nintendo GameCube title Animal Crossing*.

Australian consumers will also see the simultaneous launch of the Card e-Reader* in October 2003.

THQ has sent over the final version of WrestleMania XIX, and we've captured the Intro Movie for you!

We've got the final code for WrestleMania XIX sitting here at the Seattle PGC office, and it's looking to be fantastic. The game gets off to a great start with an intro package similar to the "Desire" spots that WWE would run that serve to explain that this isn't just a "rigged sport", but that it's a lot of hard work and determination that leads up to a huge show like WrestleMania.