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September 17, 2000
by Billy Berghammer - 10:26 am EDT
Source: Nintendo of Europe
Nintendo of Europe has some startling news.
Looks like there will be no need for a Wide Boy 64, or more commonly used, Super Gameboy. It was never a known fact that you would be able to play your GB, GBC, or GBA games on your GameCube...until now.
According to the official Nintendo of Europe site, "...you can play all existing Game Boy... Read more...
September 16, 2000
by Jonathan Metts - 3:27 pm EDT
Source: JohnRomero.com
John Romero, the developer of classic Id games such as Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake & unforgettable Ion Storm failures like Daikatana, is interested in NGC.
Well this just kind of fell into my lap, but it's pretty cool nonetheless. A friend of mine mentioned JohnRomero.com to me this morning, so I went and had a look around...and ended up emailing him, just for the heck of it. What do you know, he replied! Of course, I asked him what he thought of GameCube, and here's what he said:
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September 15, 2000
by Jonathan Metts - 6:16 pm EDT
Source: Videogames.com
Square says good things about GameCube to the folks at Videogames.com.
The bad news: Square still hasn't confirmed anything regarding GameCube development. The great news: they haven't ruled it out, and they even think the GameCube is good for the industry. Videogames.com took the initiative to call up the famed developer and ask just what's up. The rep told them, "...Square... Read more...
September 14, 2000
by Jonathan Metts - 9:46 am EDT
Source: FGN Online
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is announced for the Gameboy Advance, and the masses rejoice!
It looks like Konami's classic franchise Castlevania is on its way to Game Boy Advance, thanks to a report by "we're ultra-cool because we update in the morning" FGNOnline. The game is slated to appear at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show in about a week. No word yet on whether the gameplay will be set... Read more...
September 13, 2000
by Jonathan Metts - 8:42 pm EDT
Source: IGNcube
The 2nd half of IGNcube's 2 part interview with Perrin Kaplan and Jim Merrick of NOA.
IGNcube has put up Part 2 of its big interview with Perrin Kaplan and Jim Merrick of NOA. There a few juicy bits amidst all the banter and dodging...
- It seems that the GameCube's mini-optical disk may be used in future systems...maybe even a handheld. While not confirming anything, of course, Merrick asserts that "...Nintendo doesn't want to invest in a media format for the short term."
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by Jonathan Metts - 8:10 pm EDT
Source: PlanetGameCube
The Planet unveils its secret weapon. The competition has yet to recover.
Hey folks, Billy asked me to introduce myself to everyone. I'm Jonathan Metts, also known as "Jonnyboy117" at various chat rooms and message boards, and I'm the newest addition to our happy little big Planet N2000 staff. My official job title is Staff Writer, which means I'll probably be doing a little of everything...
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by Kosta Andreadis - 5:09 am EDT
Source: IGNcube
German publisher swing is bringing Knights, Creatures, The Land Before Time, Tiny Toons and Animaniacs to the GameCube.
German publisher Swing! Entertainment Media AG have bought the rights to two furthar games that will make an appearance on Gamecube apart from several other titles. The first, Knights is a 3D action/adventure title that will also appear on other platforms. Creatures, the next title, is a pet simulator... Read more...
September 12, 2000
by Max Lake - 7:47 pm EDT
Source: IGNcube
Part one of an IGNcube interview with NOA's Jim Merrick and Perrin Kaplan (two very important people).
IGNCube has just posted the first part of an interview with Nintendo PR "Jedis" (as the IGN boyz "affectionately" call 'em) about Space World, Game Cube and games. The duo are obnoxious and silent as ever but help clarify a few things, including that the GC will have oh, somewhere between 10-15 launch... Read more...
by Max Lake - 4:54 pm EDT
Source: GameSpot
The GameSpot editors have each spoken on what games they'd like to see on the GameCube. Readers put their two cents in via a poll.
The folks at Gamespot have whipped up an extensive article for their question of the week: "What games do you want to see on Game Cube?" Each editor answers, with some interesting responses! Kid Icarus & Star Tropics are mentioned and there's even a poll which includes both those games an others. (I'm voting Kid Icarus!) Worth looking at.
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by Max Lake - 4:38 pm EDT
Source: GameSpot
German developer Cytek plans to bring Egalius and X-Isle to all next-gen consoles including the GameCube. Both titles are first person shooters of some sort.
Gamespot recently reported that German developers Cytek have two new games called Egalius and X-Isle that are planned for PS2, DC, X-Box and you guessed it, Gamecube. Egalius is a first-person action/shooter game aimed at the "moderate gamer" with various game play modes. It features the struggles... Read more...
by Ed Shih - 6:36 am EDT
Source: FGN Online
Ubi Soft to publish Disney titles on the GameCube. Titles include Donald Duck's Quack Attack and Dinosaur.
FGN Online has gotten word that a couple of Disney titles, published by Ubi Soft, will be heading towards Gamecube, possibly in time for launch. Check out the related link to see for yourself. Now it's certainly nice to have as many third party games as possible for Gamecube, these two Disney titles,... Read more...
September 11, 2000
by Max Lake - 3:33 pm EDT
Source: FederalTradeCommision.com
According to an official FTC report, the entertainment industry (including games) is actively marketing mature material to the underage audience.
Hot on the heels of the recent story of K-Mart IDing consumers trying to buy mature games comes another indication that the Video Game Industry is heading for more scrutiny. Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed this report which encompasses findings that the Entertainment Industry almost... Read more...
by Kosta Andreadis - 6:48 am EDT
Source: Gamers.com
In an interview, the creative team behind the GBA talk about everything from batteries to dev kits.
Nintendo Of Japan's interview with the entire team behind the GBA's creation appeared on their official site. The interview is of course in Japanese but luckily the great people at Gamers.com translated the entire interview for you reading pleasure. Below are some of the best excerpts.
On size and battery placement
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by Kosta Andreadis - 6:33 am EDT
Source: N-Sider
Yuji Naka (Sonic Team) talks about how one possible name for the Dreamcast that should sound very familiar to Nintendo fans.
Yuji Naka, famed Sega designer behind the Sonic and Nights games recently made some interesting comments on the Sonic Team webpage. Translated By N-Sider.com here's what he had to say:
"It was at that instant that the name "Gamecube" was revealed, but the moment I heard it I thought "Huh? I think... Read more...
September 10, 2000
by Billy Berghammer - 1:43 am EDT
Source: Game Center
A killer article on GameCube development costs with quotes from Peter Main and the master, Shigeru Miyamoto himself.
Some interesting notes on developing for Gamecube. It should be a lot cheaper for developers to make games on the Gamecube. Hopefully Nintendo will realize that they should re-think their wallet scheme, and get as many developers on the bandwagon as they can. CNET did a great piece on Development... Read more...
September 9, 2000
by Kosta Andreadis - 10:19 pm EDT
Source: Nintendo Web
Silent Hill movies for the Gameboy Advance.
Want to see first hand how the interactive-storybook that is Silent Hill for the Game Boy Advance looks like in motion? Well head on over to NintendoWeb and check out the very first online movies of the game. The FMV in this title looks absolutely georgeous and will certainly re-kindle some peoples interest in the title. You know the drill, watch, return and discuss.
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by Kosta Andreadis - 10:05 pm EDT
Source: CVG report
Capcom confirms that ALL of its major franchises will appear on the GameCube.
When CVG asked a Capcom rep if any of their other popular game licenses such as Street fighter would make their way onto Gamecube he responded, "You can expect all major Capcom franchises to appear on Gamecube..... I can't confirm the actual projects, but we certainly knew Resident Evil 0 would be... Read more...
by Kosta Andreadis - 3:12 am EDT
Source: EETimes
Genyo Takeda comments on the GameCube's design and purpose in in an interview/report.
The Gamecube, since its inception, has always been geared towards being the most "developer friendly" console around as well as being the best for games. Its quite a bold move on Nintendo's part and in what can only be described as a MUST READ, EETimes have a great new expose on the Gamecube's design... Read more...
by Kosta Andreadis - 2:41 am EDT
Source: Nintendo.com
I nice comparison shot of the GameCube next to the N64 from Nintendo's official website.
We all know that the Gamecube will turn out ot be a very small (in terms of size) console, but really how small is it? Well short of actually holding one in your hands (no offence), Nintendo have done the next best thing. On their lovable homepage they revealed some new pics that try to give us a picture of the system and controller's actual size.
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by Kosta Andreadis - 2:24 am EDT
Source: Core Magazine
Nintendo begins recruiting help to setup an online service in Japan.
In the homeland (ie Japan) Nintendo has begun recruiting network administrators to help design, set-up and maintain an online service. The service is said to be compatible with 'multiple devices' which indicates Gamecube and Game boy Advance as the primary suspects. Those lucky people who get the jobs will straight out of Nintendo's headquarters in Kyoto. Nice work if you can get it.
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