We learned something interesting today from Sega...

Today, we heard from a reliable source within Sega who stated that in addition to preparing Sonic Advance and Columns for GBA, it is also making a Smash Pack for Game Boy Advance. We were happy to hear this information, though Sega would not give up a list of games that would appear on the first Smash Pack for GBA... That's right, we said first Smash Pack for GBA.

Rumor Alert! Soul Calibur and Tekken 4 for GameCube? After seeing these demo's fighters would love em...

I visted the Namco booth today and a man, who we will call Mr. Illtellyoulotz answered my one of my questions rather strangely.

Me: Is Namco developing any games for the Nintendo GameCube?

Mr. I: We're not talking about anything for any of the next generation platforms. But if you look to the screen on my right, you'll see videos of Tekken 4 and Soul Calibur. I think you'll like them.

If you missed the keynote debate between Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, here it is!

At the start of this year's E3EXPO, there was a keynote debate. It invloved Peter Main of Nintendo, Kazuo Hirai of Sony, and Robert J. Bach of Microsoft. The three debated on many topics including the finer points of their hardware and software, sa well as other topics. It was a great debate and if you missed it Planet GameCube has found a transcript of it. Just click Source link up top. Happy reading!

Curious about a technical summary of the Gekko and Flipper and the process behind their development? Here's the place for you...

While it is all fine and well to hear Nintendo executives and other somewhat biased folks summarize the process behind the planning and development of the two key components that make the GameCube go, this may be the place you want to look for something a little more accurate.

An interesting read no doubt, though it may a bit on the dry side for the less technical folks in the audience.

Could it be?

Near the end of our official Nintendo booth tour today, Billy pointed up at the huge video screen and said "Look, F-Zero!" They were showing a video of a racing game with futuristic hovercraft vehicles zooming around tunnel-like tracks. The cars looked very much like those in F-Zero: Maximum Velocity... Read more...

What's up with some of the E3 GameCube demos having load times and stuff? Here's the good news.

An NOA rep at the Star Fox Adventures display told me today that only three games are running on actual, final GameCube hardware here at the show. Not surprisingly, they are arguably the best-looking games: Luigi's Mansion, Rogue Leader, and Pikmin. The other games are running on incomplete development kits, though the units in surround-sound booths have mock GC units for interface purposes.

Just a small teaser for one of the things you'll find on the PGC E3 video...an exclusive interview with a certain GameCube developer...

Planet GameCube sat down with Denis Dyack and discussed everything Eternal Darkness, as well as looking to the future with Too Human.

Over an hours worth of footage from this Q&A session will be available in our E3 2001 package. If it will be on the Video tape or the CD (or both) is still to be determined. We have video and audio of this exclusive meeting.

It's not called GnG4 and it's not on GameCube. Still, we think Nintendophiles have reason to smile. Meet Maximo!

Prior to E3, we ran a rumor that Capcom was working on a new Ghosts n’ Goblins and that it could very well appear on GameCube. As soon as we hit E3, it turned out that part of this was true. The long rumored 3D Ghosts n’ Goblins finally made its appearance as Maximo: Ghosts to Glory though it... Read more...

Looks like Nintendo has begun its marketing campaign against the likes of the X-Hea... Box

Check out this very simple and yet completely humorous ad Nintendo had on the back of today's E3 Show Daily. Nothing more to say, the ad speaks for itself.

It's dark and you have a GBA, what the hell do you do? Grab one of these new sweet lights for the GBA!

I stopped by Nyko's booth today, and they showed me their new products for the Game Boy Advance. I've been a fan of their Worm Light for the GBC, so I've been rather looking forward to their new lights.

Nyko's new lights will blow you away. Particularly their new "Ufo Light". It has interchangable... Read more...

Rumors were floating around the net about Saffire pulling support for all GameCube projects. PGC uncovers the wonderful truth.

I talked with Dave Rushton of Saffire earlier today and asked him about the rumors about Saffire cancelling all of their GameCube titles and supporting XBox.

Dave laughed and completely denied those rumors. He stated that there were still a couple of GameCube titles in the works, and that you shouldn't always believe what you read on the internet.

With E3 upon us, the world has been bombarded with beautiful GameCube shots, but they have a few jaggies.

Anyone who's been following this chaotic story, is probably wondering what is going on with GameCube and SPAA (sub-pixel anti-aliasing). Well, we're wondering too actually. None of the games on the show floor were using any anti-aliasing (but they still look fantastic). In any case, Nintendo's... Read more...

It isn't GameCube related but I can't imagine any Nintendo fan wouldn't find it at least somewhat entertaining...

OK, people were waiting for it to happen... praying for it to happen... Well, apparently it has now officially happened.

Here's the quote you'll want to see:

There were also indications that the hardware is not entirely stable yet - a crash during Nightcaster revealed a familiar looking... Read more...

You already wanted to name your children after him, now find out how Steven Kent feels about the major contenders after the opening of E3...

I won't delay you long, you'll just want to dig in and see what Steven thinks of the show so far. He sums up his thoughts on all three major contenders with statements about Nintendo's control of the crowd, Sony's marketing muscle, and Microsoft's seeming failure to do what it has to... oh, and a little about PC games as well.

Want to see more of what may be shaping up to be one of the must-haves for GameCube launch. Check it out...

Hoo boy, since we hate it when people leech our pics from another site I won't do it to the fine folks at NCL but these pics have to be seen. Many of them may be renders (it is getting hard to tell), but there are some gameplay shots as well that are worth taking a gander at.

For a game to move that fast and still look THAT good? Nintendo has an easy million-seller in this package.

Could Luigi's Mansion be just one world of a much larger game? Is this indeed just part of the new Mario? PGC investigates.

In discussing the Luigi's Mansion demo shown at the press conference yesterday, our man Billy Berghammer expressed that he still thinks Luigi's Mansion is just part of a much bigger Mario game. This morning, after about half an hour on the show floor, Andres (BreakyBoy) told me that he already beat... Read more...

Rick has just returned from the Keynote Address to kick off E3. Get his impressions inside ...

Well, the keynote address has just concluded, and PETERMAINCO was in top form, inciting the crowd to applause on several occasions. For the most part, the keynote was fairly dry, just the heads of the companies talking about what the plan is for the next year. But since we are a Nintendo-site, we’ll just give you the notes from the Nintendo end of the conference, covering the bases not covered at the Press Briefing yesterday.

Check it out... the wacky Brits have completely revamped their site just in for the new era of Nintendo gaming.

With the exception of their Forum (and the fact that I can't find Mr. Pants as of yet) it appears no major features were sacrificed in the push to give the site a slick new look. Old favorites like Scribes and Ask Uncle Tusk are still kicking around so don't fear losing your chance to pick up some occasional humor from the site.

Sega has commited to developing 10 different tiles for the GameCube. What will we see on the E3 floor today?

According to the article, Sega is prepared to show off Super Monkey Ball, Virtua Striker 3 Ver. 2002, and Phantasy Star Online, which will debut next Spring.

A very short news piece that confirms that the GCN/DVD Player is U.S. bound.

A short and concise news article revealed that Matsushita's GameCube enabled DVD/CD player will ship in Japan shortly after the September 14th launch date. More noteworthy is the fact that the unit will indeed be coming to the U.S., though not until their 2002/2003 business year (which probably means... Read more...