NEWS: Posted June 29, 2002 by Webmaster
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During a shareholders meeting on Thursday, Sega of Japan announced that by the end of the fiscal year, March 31st 2003, they will have released 89 titles accross four platforms. 42 of those titles are for the PlayStation 2, 20 titles for the GameCube, 15 titles for the Xbox and 12 titles for the Game Boy Advance. Sega also stated that the most important market for them is North America and because of that, they will be continuing their support for the Xbox. During the meeting, Sega also announced that due to difficulties with collecting pay-to-play funds, Phantasy Star Online will remain exclusive to the GameCube and Xbox.
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NEWS: Posted June 26, 2002 by Webmaster
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Capcom has announced today the continuation of the Resident Evil series headed for the GameCube. Scheduled to be released sometime this coming winter, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis are being developed by Shinji Mikami, Capcom's executive producer and creator of the Resident Evil series. Both titles will be available for at the suggested retail price of $19.95(US).
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NEWS: Posted June 22, 2002 by Webmaster
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Famitsu has released the Hardware sales for June 3, 2002 to June 9, 2002. The first number is the number of units sold in the week and the second number, which is in brackets, is the varience in sales from the previous week.
PlayStation2:; 43.999 (- 12.773)
Game Boy Advance: 33.123 (- 1.974)
GameCube: 13.229 (+ 9.111)
PSone: 4.041 (+ 312)
Xbox: 2.836 (- 3.076)
PWonderSwan Color: 2.161 (+ 137)
Game Boy Color:; 1.086 (- 490)
Source: Famitsu
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NEWS: Posted June 21, 2002 by Webmaster
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According to Nintendo, the company will not be running their Space World event this year. The event, which normally takes place once a year, is intended to allow the public to try out the latest games and hardware made by Nintendo. Instead of running the event, Nintendo has chosen to attend smaller show. No details are available, however, as to what shows they plan to attend.
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NEWS: Posted June 19, 2002 by Webmaster
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Ubi Soft has announced that they will be releasing a new game in The Settlers series to the PC and home consoles. The Settlers series is well known for its rich art, hand-painted textures, and sharp color schemes. Gathering the original team that helped make Setlers IV a reality, Ubi Soft plans to add all new strategic elements to the game with the intention of making the title an internationally known strategy game. Reports suggest that the development team intends to make the conflicts between tribes will be displayed like no other title and the latest 3D technology will be used to enhance the gameplay. It is not yet known if the game is to be developed for the GameCube.
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NEWS: Posted June 18, 2002 by Webmaster
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The winners of the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2002 have been announced. They are:
Best of Show
- DOOM III (PC)
- Runner-up: The Legend of Zelda (GameCube)
Best Original Game
- Psychonauts (Xbox)
- Runner-up: The Time Sweeper (Xbox)
Best PC Game
- DOOM III (PC)
- Runner-up: Neverwinter Nights (PC)
Best Console Game
- The Legend of Zelda (GameCube)
- Runner-up: The Getaway (PlayStation 2)
Best Console Hardware
- WaveBird Wireless Controller (GameCube)
- Runner-up:
Steel Battalion Controller (Xbox)
Best Action Game
- DOOM III (PC)
- Runner-up: Metroid Prime (GameCube)
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Splinter Cell (Multiple Platforms)
- Runner-up:
Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
Best Fighting Game
- Tekken 4 (PlayStation 2)
- Runner-up:
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (GameCube)
Best Role Playing Game
- Neverwinter Nights (PC)
- Runner-up: Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC)
Best Racing Game
- Auto Modellista (PlayStation 2)
- Runner-up: Colin McRae Racing 3 (Multiple Platforms)
Best Simulation Game
- The Sims Online (PC)
- Runner-up: Simcity 4 (PC)
Best Sports Game - NFL 2003 (Multiple Platforms)
- Runner-up: Madden NFL 2003 (Multiple Platforms)
Best Strategy Game
- Command and Conquer Generals (PC)
- Runner-up: Age of Mythology (PC)
Best Puzzle/Trivia/Parlor Game
- Super Monkey Ball 2 (GameCube)
- Runner-up: Chu Chu Rocket (GameBoy Advance)
Best Online Multiplayer
- Star Wars Galaxies (PC)
- Runner-up: The Sims Online (PC)
Special Commendation for Sound
- DOOM III (PC)
Special Commendation for Graphics
- DOOM III (PC)
SOURCE: www.e3awards.com
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NEWS: Posted June 18, 2002 by Webmaster
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Titus Interactive's GameCube port of its PlaySation 2 hit Top Gun: Combat Zones will be delayed for a few months. Originally slated for a Summer 2002 release, the title will now be released sometime in Septermber of 2002. Top Gun: Combat Zones is being delayed so the development team can make improvements in the graphics by increasing the draw-distance to allow for larger play areas. Also, players will now be able to choose between arcade and realistic flying.
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NEWS: Posted June 16, 2002 by Webmaster
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Its time once again to submit your letters to the Mail Box. The Mail Box is opened every Saturday, so start sending those questions or comments in. Just click on the "Mail Box" on the side bar to send in your submission.
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NEWS: Posted June 15, 2002 by Webmaster
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Eidos Interactive announced their second title for the Nintendo GameCube console, Swingerz Golf. The game, which is scheduled to be released this fall is Eidos' first title to be released under the Japanese-developed Fresh Games brand. Swingerz Golf is to be a fast-paced golf game that combines comical characters with real-world golf physics and interactive gameplay.
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NEWS: Posted June 14, 2002 by Webmaster
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Nintendo has posted the price and release dates for both the Modem Adapter and the Broadband Adapter on their web site. The GameCube Modem Adapter will be available on September 16, 2002 while the Broadband Adapter will be released a little later, on September 30, 2002. Both adapters will have a MSRP of $34.95(US).
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NEWS: Posted June 14, 2002 by Webmaster
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On June 3, 2002, Nintendo cut the price of their GameCube console in Japan to $157.50(US). Since then, Nintendo has sold more than three times the amount of units sold a week earlier. After releasing the console in Japan in September, Nintendo has sold 3.8 million units in Japan and North America as of the end of March. This figure fell short of Nintendo's targeted 4 million units due to the lack of available software for the console. Nintendo plans to manufacture 14 million units and sell 12 million world wide by the end of March 2003.
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NEWS: Posted June 13, 2002 by Webmaster
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4Gamers have announced the launch of the SPC602 2.1 Speaker System designed for the GameCube. The system offers unparallelled sound through 2 dedicated satellite speakers and a deep bass sound through a central subwoofer which resembles the GameCube console in both size and looks. The subowoofer houses the power, volume and bass controls and is very easy to set up. The SPC602 2.1 Speaker System is geared towards European buyers as the power input is 230 volts. The system has a price of £39.99 or $58.85(US).
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NEWS: Posted June 11, 2002 by Webmaster
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THQ and JAKKS Pacific announced today the release of their latest World Wrestling Entertainment licensed video game, World Wrestling Entertainment WrestleMania X8 exclusively for the GameCube. The release of the game is backed by a multi-million dollar marketing campaign which includes television, print, and point-of-purchase advertising. WWE WrestleMania X8 features an original grapple-based engine that focuses mainly on simulation-style gameplay and strong counter moves that Nintendo fans expect from past WWE games.
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NEWS: Posted June 10, 2002 by Webmaster
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Nintendo has shipped the long awaited wireless WaveBird controllers. Some of the more impressive features of the WaveBird controller is its capability to function perfectly up to 30 feet away, even through walls. It is powered by two AA batteries and is supposed to work up to 100 hours without having to replace the batteries. The only shortcomming to the controller is its lack of a rumble feature. The WaveBird controller is selling for $34.95(US).
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NEWS: Posted June 10, 2002 by Webmaster
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Ubi Soft has announced that they are expanding their line-up of tactical action-adventure games with a completely new franchise, Far Cry, a fast paced tactical first-person shooter. Originally titled Exhile, the game has been in development since December of 1999 by the German videogame developer CryTek. Far Cry features some exciting new elements and 3D worlds set in both vast detailed outdoor and indoor areas. Some of the latest AI and Physics-Technologies are utilized to recreate the most believable character movements and also a realtime 3D atmospheric Sound-Rendering to hear their screams, weapon bullets and footsteps as if you were actually apart of the game. Far Cry is scheduled to be released in North America some time in 2003.
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NEWS: Posted June 9, 2002 by Webmaster
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Recently, during a press conference held in Japan by newly named Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, it was announced that the company would be focusing on the development of better games rather than new hardware. On the hardware side, Iwata stated that technology had come to a point where upgrading isn't a necessary option. "We can't be optimisitic about the game market. No matter what great product you come up with, people get bored," he said. "I feel like a chef cooking for a king who's full." Iwata also said that the company would not be focusing on the online market, that it was too early to tell if the online model would be profitable. Nintendo will instead be working on expanding the link options between their GameCube console and the handheld Game Boy Advance in future projects. Former Nintendo president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, said that original games could become extinct. "The element of surprise is critical. But delivering surprise is becoming extremely difficult. Game Developers are running out of ideas." he said. "The effort to produce machines with better technology has reached its limit," Iwata said. "If things continue, they may lead to the decline of the entire game industry."
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NEWS: Posted June 9, 2002 by Webmaster
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Nintnedo has advertised the game Eternal Darkness in the latest issue of Playboy magazine. While this may surprise some, others are aware of the game's mature nature so advertising it in a magazine geared towards an adult audience isn't too surprising. The advertisement consists of a closet containing normal clothing with one straight jacket hanging on a hook. The caption on the bottom which is written in messy handwriting reads: "Insanity. You'll learn to live with it." Below this it says: "Witness insanity through the eyes of ten amateur filmmakers at Eternal Darkness. Then experience the madness firsthand in Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, only for Nintendo GameCube." followed by the url: eternaldarnessfilms.com.
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NEWS: Posted June 9, 2002 by Webmaster
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Many have heard the rumors explaining why there isn't a demo mini-DVD included with the Nintendo Magazine. Some said it was because of the high cost, others have said it was due to the difficulty of design, while some analysts have said it is because Nintendo likes to be secretive about their games. The real reason is now out. During a recent interview with Shigeru Miyamoto by Nintendo Magazine, he was asked, "Many of our readers asked us: why don't we get GameCube demos with the official magazine?" In response, Shigeru Miyamoto said "I do not want the players to have a false idea of a game. In a demo, the game is under development and never reflects really what you will feel with the final version of the game. It is thus so that the players do not have false ideas about a game which can still change, that I am not favorable to the demonstrations."
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NEWS: Posted June 8, 2002 by Webmaster
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During a short news briefing held on thursday, Nintendo explained a few of their recent managerial changes to the public. While Satoru Iwata (who takes over the position long held by Hiroshi Yamauchi) will be acting as the public figure head of the company, all key decisions will be made by a committee of 6 people, with advisory support coming from Hiroshi Yamauchi. The decision to create the comittee was made to ensure equal consideration is taken with regards to all business matters. The committee consists of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, Atsushi Asada, Shinji Hatano, Genyo Takeda and Yoshihiro Mori.
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NEWS: Posted June 7, 2002 by Webmaster
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During the E3 2002 event, Microsoft announced that they had sold 500,000 Xbox units in Europe. However, Nintendo Europe's David Gosen responded by saying that Microsoft's figure of 500,000 Xbox units sold is not true and that they had sold only about half that amount.
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NEWS: Posted June 6, 2002 by Webmaster
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Nintendo's former president Hiroshi Yamauchi announced that Square's subsidiary Game Developer Studio will be releasing a new Final Fantasy title for the GameCube sometime next year. The title will feature the ability to interact with the Game Boy Advance.
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NEWS: Posted June 6, 2002 by Webmaster
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Nintendo has announced that they aim to sell a total of 50 million units of their GameCube console globally by March 2005. The company, which made its announcement during a briefing for analysts, said last week that they aim to ship 12 million consoles this year. Currently, the GameCube is locked in a three-way battle with Sony's PlayStation 2 and Microsoft's Xbox.
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NEWS: Posted June 5, 2002 by Webmaster
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The judges for the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2002 have announced the nominees for 2002. Nintendo, coincidently, has games present in almost every catagory. They are:
Best of Show
- DOOM III (PC)
- Metroid Prime (GameCube)
- Neverwinter Nights (PC)
- The Legend of Zelda (GameCube)
- The Sims Online (PC)
Best Original Game
- Animal Crossing (GameCube / Game Boy Advance)
- Blinx: The Time Sweeper (Xbox)
- Psychonauts (Xbox)
- The Getaway (PlayStation 2)
- The Sims Online (PC)
Best PC Game
- Age of Mythology (PC)
- Command & Conquer Generals (PC)
- DOOM III (PC)
- Neverwinter Nights (PC)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC)
Best Console Game
- Blinx: The Time Sweeper (Xbox)
- Metroid Prime (GameCube)
- Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
- The Getaway (PlayStation 2)
- The Legend of Zelda (GameCube)
Best Console Hardware
- AirFlo Controllers (Multiple Platforms)
- e-Reader (Game Boy Advance)
- Steel Battalion Controller (Xbox)
- WaveBird Wireless Controller (GameCube)
- Xbox Communicator Headset / Xbox Live Service (Xbox)
Best Action Game
- Dead to Rights (Xbox)
- DOOM III (PC)
- Metroid Prime (GameCube)
- Panzer Dragoon: Orta (Xbox)
- Shinobi (PlayStation 2)
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (PlayStation 2)
- Splinter Cell (Multiple Platforms)
- Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
- The Getaway (PlayStation 2)
- The Legend of Zelda (GameCube)
Best Fighting Game
- Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (GameCube)
- Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (Multiple Platforms)
- Tao Feng (Xbox)
- Tekken 4 (PlayStation 2)
- War of the Monsters (PlayStation 2)
Best Role Playing Game
- Deus Ex 2: Invisible War (Multiple Platforms)
- Kingdom Hearts (PlayStation 2)
- Neverwinter Nights (PC)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC)
- Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (Multiple Platforms)
Best Racing Game
- Auto Modellista (PlayStation 2)
- Colin McRae Rally 3 (Multiple Platforms)
- Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 (Multiple Platforms)
- Pro Race Driver (Multiple Platforms)
- Sega GT 2002 (Xbox)
Best Simulation Game
- Combat Flight Simulator 3 (PC)
- Lock On: Modern Air Combat (PC)
- SimCity 4 (PC)
- Steel Battalion (Xbox)
- The Sims Online (PC)
Best Sports Game
- Madden NFL 2003 (Multiple Platforms)
- NBA 2K3 (Multiple Platforms)
- NFL 2K3 (Multiple Platforms)
- NFL Fever 2003 (Xbox)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 (Multiple Platforms)
Best Strategy Game
- Age of Mythology (PC)
- Command and Conquer Generals (PC)
- Republic: The Revolution (PC)
- Rise of Nations (PC)
- Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (PC)
Best Puzzle/Trivia/Parlor Game
- Super Monkey Ball 2 (GameCube)
- Mario Party 4 (GameCube)
Best Online Multiplayer Game
- City of Heroes (PC)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC)
- The Sims Online (PC)
- Unreal Tournament 2003 (PC)
- World of Warcraft (PC)
The winners of the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2002 will be announced on June 18, 2002.
SOURCE: www.e3awards.com
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NEWS: Posted June 4, 2002 by Webmaster
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Majesco, on of the fastest-growing publishers of video games has announced today that they have shipped the highly anticipated Bomberman Generation game for the GameCube and Bomberman Max 2: Blue Advance and Bomberman Max 2: Red Advance for the Game Boy Advance. Making its first appearance on the GameCube, Bomberman Generation makes full use of the console and lets players experience a whole new 3D adventure as they move throughout the cel-shaded environments in five different worlds attempting to stop the nefarious Hige Hige bandits. Expect the game to be on retail shelves very soon.
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NEWS: Posted June 3, 2002 by Webmaster
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Preorders for all of Nintendo's first-party titles are now being taken by EBWorld. This means that Super Mario Sunshine, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid Prime, Star Fox Adventures and Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem are now available for ordering. Nintendo's Animal Crossing is not yet available for pre-order, which is surprising considering the popularity it has demonstrated in Japan.
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NEWS: Posted June 1, 2002 by Webmaster
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Reuters is reporting that Nintendo is taking top awards from the gaming press after showing off the titles that they hope will give them an edge in the super competitive video game market this holiday season. Nintendo topped the best-of lists on GameSpy.com and IGN.com which both released their lists for the E3 show today. Those lists followed the release by Gamers.com a top-10 list. Gamer's picked The Legend of Zelda as its number one title while IGN.com chose Metroid Prime for their "Best of Show" award.
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