by Thomas on April 3, 2003 @ 9:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ today released "Disney Princess" for Game Boy Advance. Based on the Disney Princess characters in Disney's animated classic films "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Sleeping Beauty," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin," the game is now available at retail outlets nationwide.
by Thomas on March 25, 2003 @ 12:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Mad Catz Inc., the world's leading third party manufacturer and marketer of video game accessories, today unveiled their extensive range of accessories for the Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo's latest handheld console. All accessories, comprised of ten innovative products, will be available in Europe at the end of March. Mad Catz has timed the introduction of these accessories, retailing from £3.99 - £19.99, to coincide with the launch of the Nintendo GBA SP.
by Thomas on March 8, 2003 @ 2:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When Nintendo began development of the Game Boy Advance SP in June 2001, the 20-strong team at the headquarters of Nintendo Co., Ltd in Kyoto, Japan decided to take a new approach. The sleek Game Boy Advance SP has been developed using the powerful engine already found inside the Game Boy Advance, but the addition of a screen light, a compact silver metallic casing and flip top design have combined to create something sexy & stylish. The result is a truly pocket-sized console that sits shoulder to shoulder next to the latest mobile phones, PDAs & minidisk players, providing the ultimate in handheld portable entertainment.
by Thomas on March 5, 2003 @ 7:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As the country gears up for Spring Break, Nintendo heightens the anticipation for Nintendo's Game Boy Advance SP (GBA SP) through a marketing initiative targeting teens and college students, as well as an advertising program highlighting the "Brilliance" of GBA SP. In advance of its March 23 launch, GBA SP will begin to make appearances via extensive print and broadcast advertising, plus consumer sampling cameos at some of the nation's coolest "hot spots."
by Thomas on Jan. 18, 2003 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami of Europe will take action gaming on the Game Boy Advance to new heights in February, when the incredible Contra Advance is released for the Nintendo handheld. Based on Konami's best-selling SNES game and incorporating a number of all-new stages, Contra Advance is a no-holds-barred action title wherein one or two players are charged with blasting their way through alien-laden zones. Set on a shattered Earth of the future, bio-mechanical aliens rule the world and only Contra's athletic heroes can save the day as they shoot, somersault and climb their way through 2D and 3D scrolling stages.
by Thomas on Jan. 16, 2003 @ 7:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ Inc. today announced that Disney Princesses for Game Boy Advance is currently in development and is scheduled to release in Spring 2003. The game is based on the Disney Princess characters in Disney's animated classic films "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Sleeping Beauty," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin."
by Thomas on Jan. 14, 2003 @ 6:56 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Radica UK Ltd, manufacturers of the market leading Gamester peripherals have announced that they will be launching a complete range of accessories Game Boy Advance SP. Details of the line up are due to be confirmed over the coming weeks, but will continue to uphold the strong Gamester brand values of high quality and innovation.
by Thomas on Jan. 7, 2003 @ 6:47 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo today unveils the latest incarnation of the Game Boy Advance, the Game Boy Advance SP. Guaranteed to meet the needs of the hippest gamers who demand premium quality both in design and technology, this sleek new addition to the range is set to launch in Europe on 28 March 2003.
by Thomas on Dec. 3, 2002 @ 11:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The early leader in this season's favorite holiday high-tech gift is Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. Initial checks with U.S. retailers indicate the world's only handheld video game system sold through to approximately one million shoppers in the 10-day period running through the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
by Thomas on Nov. 19, 2002 @ 1:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The most successful video game system in history is finally ready for its debut on the big screen. Nintendo today announced it will introduce the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Player in Europe in 2003, allowing a library of more than 1,000 games designed for the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and the current Game Boy Advance to be displayed on home televisions through the Nintendo GameCube console.
by Thomas on Aug. 7, 2002 @ 12:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Confirmation from Id that they are indeed doing a GBA version... The ultimate battle is in the palm of gamers' hands with the development of id Software's DOOM II for the Game Boy Advance. Published by Activision, Inc., the game is a joint development effort by id Software and Torus Games, and follows the epic saga of one marine against the demon hordes of hell with non-stop action, terrifying enemies, fluid graphics, and outstanding multiplayer carnage.
by Rainier on July 13, 2002 @ 7:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tonight we have a collection of some upcoming Gameboy Advance titles .. Sonic Advance 2 (Sega), Disney Sports Skateboarding (Konami), and Disney Sports American Football (Konami). Njoy
by Thomas on July 5, 2002 @ 4:45 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Handheld developer Logik State has developed 3D technology for Gameboy Advance. Read more below for some key features of their 3D technology!
by Thomas on June 21, 2002 @ 12:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JOYTECH, Europe’s biggest 3rd party peripheral manufacturer, performs a gaming miracle, and bestows light to the masses! Some said it was just a dream, others that it was impossible, but once again, JOYTECH have proven them wrong, with the release of the extraordinary ‘Illuminator Pro’ for Gameboy Advance!
by Rainier on May 7, 2002 @ 9:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. today is revolutionizing the portable NASCAR experience with the release of NASCAR Heat Advance for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Utilizing the power of Nintendo’s handheld video game system, NASCAR Heat Advance lets players strap themselves into a 750 hp stock car and enjoy all the thrills and spills of NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing anywhere.
by Rainier on April 16, 2002 @ 7:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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From Infogrames, Inc straight to a Nintendo Game Boy Advance near you comes Blender, a mutant dog with super long ears, in his first adventure for a handheld video game system: Blender Bros.™ Blender, leader of the Cosmos Keepers, must battle to save the universe from the evil Zooligans with the help of his allies the “Mini-Bros.” Blender is looking for new Cosmos Keeper recruits as Blender Bros. ships to game software retailers today.
by Rainier on April 1, 2002 @ 7:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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With “Opening Day” right around the corner, Infogrames has announced that Backyard Baseball will be the first game in the best-selling Backyard Sports series to debut on Game Boy Advance system. Backyard Baseball for Game Boy Advance as well as a new Backyard Baseball 2003 for Win/Mac will both be available in June. Both games will include the 30 Backyard Kids found in each of the Backyard Sports games as well as 30 Major League Baseball pros featured as kids, including New York Mets All-Star Mike Piazza.
by Rainier on March 18, 2002 @ 7:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ubi Soft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced that it has shipped Mike Tyson Boxing for the Game Boy Advance, offering fans and critics alike the opportunity to climb into the ring and show Iron Mike who's boss. Featuring more than 100 different heavyweights, and a full arsenal of rib-crunching body shots, brain-rattling roundhouses, and jaw-busting uppercuts, Mike Tyson Boxing for the Game Boy Advance gives players the chance to build a boxer and take him to the top. Mike Tyson Boxing has an MSRP of $29.99.
by Thomas on March 14, 2002 @ 2:28 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Since its June 2001 debut, more than 5 million Game Boy Advance hardware systems have been sold in North America, making it the most successful new hardware introduction ever. To celebrate the first anniversary of America's favorite boy wonder, Nintendo is releasing a limited edition, platinum-colored Game Boy Advance on June 3, 2002, with a suggested retail price of $79.95.
by Rainier on Feb. 22, 2002 @ 10:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Crystal Interactive today announces the upcoming Gameboy Color and Advanced compatible title, Crouching Tiger - Hidden Dragon, based on the award-winning martial arts film. The game, just like the movie, is filled with dramatic action and adventure surrounding Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen and the legendary Green Destiny sword. Players will enter a land of ancient beauty and take part as the adventure unfolds in their hands. Combining the compelling story and high-flying martial arts action that made the movie so exciting, Crouching Tiger - Hidden Dragon is sure to be great addition to anyone's Gameboy Color/Advanced library.
by Thomas on Jan. 28, 2002 @ 10:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Nintendo today announced a global price drop for its best-selling, hand-held video game wonder Game Boy Advance, effective February 1, 2002.
by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2002 @ 6:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Yesterday we announced that UbiSoft was working on a GBA version of its world-renowned Chessmaster franchise. So we had to get our grubby hands on some screens to show you what it'll be all about .. Njoy!
by Thomas on Dec. 27, 2001 @ 7:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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A Bluetooth wireless adapter that allows Game Boy Advances to play multiplayer games without leads and access the Internet is to launch next year.
by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2001 @ 11:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Crave Entertainment announced today its new extreme sports racing game, "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" for Nintendo's Game Boy(R) Advance. Based on in-line skating, one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, "X-Bladez: In-Line Skater" takes players on international in-line skating adventures, rolling through some of the hottest tourist spots in the world. The game is scheduled to ship in Q1 2002.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2001 @ 10:03 a.m. PST | Filed under
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GRAND THEFT AUTO has topped the polls in online games retailer gameplay's latest poll to find which classic game gamers would most like to see released for the Game Boy Advance (GBA). Following the superb conversion of Doom onto the GBA, Gameplay has been asking visitors to its website which other classics they are craving to see on the GBA.