Nintendo updates with some news you probably didn't know...and some that you did.

If you've signed up for Nintendo Australia's newsletter, you probably received the first one just recently. It links you to a member's page, where it points out some of their latest updates (such as previews of NBA Courtside 2002 and Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader) along with wallpaper and a Pikmin movie. They've also updated their list of playable GameCubes.

A major glitch in Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars could cause you to restart your game. Find out how to avoid it inside.

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The other night, fellow staffer Ben Kosmina rang me up to talk about Broken Sword. He mentioned some bug in the game that could get you stuck, but had to go before I figured out exactly what he was talking about. He left the link above, so I checked it out and found this:

Last year's Heisman Trophy winner has been signed on for Sega Sports' NCAA College Football 2k3 and...surprise! It's coming to GameCube!

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College football is set to appear on a Nintendo console for the first time in many years with Sega's announcement today. (EA Sports previously announced their NCAA pigskin game for GameCube but apparently have changed their mind for now...) 2001 Heisman Trophy winner... Read more...

Ever want to coach a J-League team? Now you have a chance to!

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Sega of Japan has announced on their website that Pro Soccer Club Wo Tsukurou! Advance (Let’s Make a Pro Soccer Club Advance) will be making its way to the GBA by the end of the year in Japan. The GBA version will feature elements from the previous PlayStation and Dreamcast versions such as coaching, training, and managing the team plus some new extra features. The game will feature teams from J-League.

XIII producer Julien Bares speaks on development of Ubi Soft’s cel-shaded FPS.

Ubi Soft recently announced XIII, a cel-shaded First Person Shooter based on a comic book of the same name. Computer and Video Games caught up with XIII’s producer, Julien Bares for a full interview. Here’s an excerpt:

Why make a cel-shaded FPS?

Bares: Our first decision was... Read more...

Are you ready for some football? The first Madden 2003 commercial to debut during this years NFL Draft!

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EPSN.com is hosting an in depth player diary on University of Hawaii wide receiver Ashley Lelie. In the special, he wrote about being filmed for a Madden 2003 commercial which will air on ESPN during the weekend of April 20-21. Here's what he had to say....

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When you see the word pitch, you know we mean soccer. Picture a soccer DDR/NES Power Pad with more sensors and you've got the idea.

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THE FIRST INTERACTIVE FOOTBALL PITCH FOR VIDEO GAME CONSOLES, OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT OF THE 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP KOREA/JAPAN TM

Croydon, April 10th, 2002 – Thrustmaster is pleased to inform you about the 2002 FIFA World CupTM Football Stadium, the first pitch dedicated to soccer games for video game consoles, an officially licensed product of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/JapanTM.

Robotech. Do I need to say more?

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The Saga Begins ... TDK Mediactive and Mattel Take the Wraps Off the Long-Awaited `Robotech' Video Games

Coming This Fall for PlayStation(R) 2, Xbox(TM), Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance

CALABASAS, Calif. April 11, 2002 - TDK Mediactive, Inc. (OTC:TDKM),... Read more...

Nintendo is going to bring 3 GBA games to the US this summer and fall. Check out the surprises!

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According to the N-Sider, Nintendo will announce at E3 that they are bringing three new games to the Game Boy Advance this summer and fall. The three titles are Magical Vacation, Super Mario Advance 3, and Fire Emblem Advance (tentative title). It is currently unknown if Nintendo will be releasing any more titles for the GBA, but it's a safe bet to say they will.

Nintendo is expecting record net profits for the second straight year.

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Nintendo has lifted its net profit forecast today for the fiscal year that ended in March.

The new forecast is a net profit of USD $841 million, which is up from the USD $611 million forecast made in November.

Nintendo's previous record fiscal year (ending a year ago March) garnered Nintendo a profit of $738 million.

The 24-hour gaming network is going to hit your TV soon. Check out the details.

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A couple months back a new TV network was announced. The "G4" network would be a 24-hour network for gamers by gamers. Just recently, G4 announced their show lineup. They're starting with 13 original TV shows. The shows range from a competition show hosted by Wil Wheaton... Read more...

Conflict: Desert Storm is coming to the GameCube via Take Two Interactive. Details inside...

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North American publishing agreements for Conflict: Desert Storm and The Italian Job Announced

(4/8/02) SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG), one of Europe’s leading publishers of computer games, today announces the signing of North American publishing agreements with... Read more...

Famitsu reveals more info about Capcom VS SNK 2 including control setup and its official title.

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According to GC-Inside, the latest issue of Famitsu revealed more details regarding Capcom VS SNK 2. The official title will be Capcom VS SNK 2 EO. The price of the game is not yet announced, but the game is scheduled for a July release (Japan). It is said that development has already been completed.

Amazon Japan is taking preorders for Mario Sunshine. If you live in Japan, check it out.

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According to GC-Inside, Amazon.co.jp (Amazon.com in Japan) started to take preorders for Mario Sunshine. If you happen to live in Japan, preordering now gets you a 5% off, which means you pay 6,460 yen (around $50 US).

Not only can you play Pokemon in English and Japanese, soon you can play it in Korean too!

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According to Dengeki Online, the Korean version of Pokemon Gold and Silver will be released on April 24 in Korea. Nintendo has teamed up with a Korean company to distribute the game.

Due to the popularity of the Pokemon cartoon series, Nintendo decided to publish the Korean version so Korean gamers can fully enjoy the game. Nintendo is expecting to sell 2,000,000 copies of the game.

Motocross games seem to be all the rage lately, and Activision is jumping into the arena with its own title for the Tony Hawk-driven O² brand.

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There's as of yet no info on what platforms this newest O2 title may reach, but there's at least a decent chance that GameCube may be included. We'll update you when we get more info, but for now check out the official press release:

ACTIVISION EXTENDS O2 LINEUP INTO THE

No luck winning tickets for the UK Cube Clubs on the website? Here’s another chance.

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Ferrago have teamed up with Nintendo and have more tickets for each of the remaining Cube Clubs to be won.

They have ten pairs of tickets for each of the remaining six nights. There are over 50 GameCubes at the clubs with many titles playable and GameCube prizes to be won. Another attraction is the “Photo Cube” where you can have your picture taken from six different angles.

That’s right, all those GameCubes in the UK alone.

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BBC News has an article detailing the GameCube pre-sale situation. Around 25,000 GameCubes gave been pre-ordered in the UK and those numbers have been matched across Europe. Nintendo hopes these numbers will have doubled before the May 3rd launch.

Managing Director of NOE, David Gosen said, "We are giving gamers a great offer and it is clear they are responding,”.

Thanks to all who ordered our E3 2001 VHS, and combo packages! So what's up with 2002?

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Thanks to all who have ordered the E3 2001 sets! The VHS sets are completely sold out. No more. Adios! They're gone. If you want the E3 2001 CD sets, those are still available for $10 US.

The Japan Experience 2001, which includes everything Space World, Pokemon Center Tokyo, Akihabara, the NCL visit, and the Japanese GameCube launch...are still available at Video

Spider Man, The Punisher and Captain America - these are but a few characters who will be getting their own games in an agreement between Marvel and THQ.

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THQ PARTNERS WITH MARVEL ENTERPRISES

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) and Marvel

Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) today announced a worldwide agreement naming

THQ exclusive interactive game licensee of some of Marvel's hottest comic

and entertainment properties including Captain America, The Punisher, and