by Thomas on June 15, 2002 @ 3:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. Chief Executive Brian Farrell said on Friday cuts in the price of PlayStation, Xbox and GameCube consoles have spurred sales of its video games, and should keep demand vibrant throughout the year. "For product that was on shelf as of May 1 ... there has been about a 20 percent lift," Farrell said in an interview with Reuters. THQ's games include "Tetris," "Red Faction" and titles related to characters from the "Nickelodeon" television network and World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.
by Rainier on June 12, 2002 @ 10:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Kemco brings stealth-based animation and detective elements to their highly anticipated Batman: Dark Tomorrow. Based on an original storyline written by Batman writer Scott Peterson and Kenji Terada from Final Fantasy I, II and III, Batman must stop the gang war, infiltrate Arkham Asylum and rescue Commissioner Gordon while facing evil foes such as Black Mask, Scarface and the Ventriloquist, Killer Croc, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and the Joker.
by Thomas on June 10, 2002 @ 6:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. today announced the release of their newest World Wrestling Entertainment licensed video game, "World Wrestling Entertainment WrestleMania X8" exclusively for Nintendo GameCube. "WWE WrestleMania X8" is backed by a multi-million dollar marketing campaign that includes national television, print support and point-of-purchase advertising. "WWE WrestleMania X8" features an original grapple-based engine that emphasizes simulation-style gameplay, accenting reversals and strong counter moves that Nintendo fans have grown to expect from past WWE videogames.
by Thomas on June 6, 2002 @ 7:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Gamers can now embark on a magical quest, where beasts are summoned to battle evil foes, in Activision, Inc.'s Lost Kingdoms, the first real-time action- RPG for the Nintendo GameCube. Set within visually stunning 3D worlds, players will be enveloped into a rich storyline that takes them on a mystical journey through the Five Kingdoms of Argwyll as they discover, collect and summon Guardian Creatures cards to battle an invading evil force, while uncovering its terrible origins. Lost Kingdoms for the Nintendo GameCube is currently available at retail outlets nationwide at a suggested retail price of $49.99 and is rated "T" (Teen - contains comic mischief and violence).
by Thomas on June 5, 2002 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The beloved Bomberman is back and explodes this month as Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment software, announced today that it has shipped the highly anticipated Bomberman Generation for Nintendo GameCube, and Bomberman Max 2: Blue Advance and Bomberman Max 2: Red Advance for Game Boy Advance.
by Thomas on May 31, 2002 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Today we received 38 tiny screens from Capcom and their upcoming horror game for GameCube, Resident Evil 0.. Check them out!
by Thomas on May 30, 2002 @ 3:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Delivering a unique entertainment experience for fans of puzzle-solving games, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has shipped ZooCube for the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance. ZooCube has been heralded for its innovative design and is the first true 3-D puzzle game available for the next-generation systems.
by Rainier on May 30, 2002 @ 2:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"Eggo Mania" has all you need for fun: falling blocks, a time limit, a competition mode, rising water, and Eggos! The Eggos, eight (plus five secret ones) egg-shaped heroes, catch the blocks, rotate them, and use them to build towers on little islands. Their aim is to escape the rising water and to be the first one to reach the goal far above. A wild race begins, and it is a lot of fun thanks to the many weapons, funny characters, and a lot of items. Witness water and lighting effects done with enhanced particle systems, multiple levels of translucency, and a beautifully presented, multi-layered and animated backdrop for each level.
by Rainier on May 29, 2002 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BAM! Entertainment today announced that its action title, Reign of Fire, based on Spyglass Entertainment's upcoming film is also to be released on Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance in addition to the previously announced PlayStation 2 and Xbox™ versions.
by Rainier on May 29, 2002 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Halloween night… a group of children enter a strangely quiet deserted run-down house to look for sweets. Ann, a clever young girl dressed up as a witch, and Greg, a solid young boy dressed up as a devil, are squabbling and lagging behind the others. Suddenly, as they turn a corner, they discover that all their friends have been turned to statues! Lying inanimate on the ground along the corridor, they are frightening and grotesque. Njoy the screens!
by Thomas on May 29, 2002 @ 7:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Launched across Europe on May 3rd, NINTENDO GAMECUBE units have barely had time to rest on shelves as a phenomenal 400,000 units were snapped up in launch week alone - that's 80% of the consoles that were in stores across Europe for launch. Many stores sold out during launch week, however more NINTENDO GAMECUBE units are being delivered daily from warehouses to replenish stocks in store, and another 500,000 are being shipped across Europe over the next seven weeks.
by Rainier on May 27, 2002 @ 12:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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We got some more screens from a few upcoming Vivendi Universal titles : Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon (Xbox) - The Scorpion King: Rise of An Akkadian (Gamecube/PS2) - Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly (PS2) - Jurassic Park (Xbox) and last but not least 'Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex' (Gamecube)... Njoy!
by Rainier on May 25, 2002 @ 12:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei is working on a Nintendo Gamecube game called "Mystic Heroes". Not much info on it at this time. Developed for Gamecube only and no specific release date as of yet ... at least we got some screens ;)
by Rainier on May 24, 2002 @ 11:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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"UFC: Throwdown is the first "real fighting" game, for the Playstation 2 and Nintendo GameCube, that offers the raw, full contact mixed martial arts fighting found in the pay-per-view phenomenon known as Ultimate Fighting Championship," said Craig Owens, Senior Group Marketing Manager at Crave Entertainment. "Each version of Throwdown has its own subset of exclusive UFC fighters and both have the most in-depth create-a-fighter and career modes to date."
by Rainier on May 24, 2002 @ 11:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Men: Next Dimension begins when Bastion, the leader of Operation: Zero Tolerance, and his legions of Prime-Sentinels have captured Forge as part of their mission to eradicate all mutants. The race is on as Forge’s team mates set out to rescue their captured comrade before Bastion can coax secrets from him that are capable of destroying all mutant-kind. In order to do this, the X-Men must ally themselves with their greatest enemies, the Brotherhood of Mutants and their cunning leader, Magneto.
by Rainier on May 24, 2002 @ 11:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Die Hard: Vendetta is a first person shooter (FPS) where tactics and stealth are as important as having a big gun and being a quick shot. With unprecedented character interaction, superbly rich environments and some amazing in-game cinematics, this game will explode Die Hard into the 21st century. Take on the role of John McClane, probably the unluckiest cop in motion picture history - in this brand new adventure created specifically for Ninentdo GameCube.
by Rainier on May 22, 2002 @ 8:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hold on to your lunches, Nintendo GameCube players will catch some insane air this fall! Infogrames, Inc. dares gamers to get down and dirty with Big Air Freestyle for Nintendo GameCube, slated to wheelie into stores this fall. Featuring outrageous tricks, loads of tracks and spectacular graphics, Big Air Freestyle promises players massive airtime and sick tricks in an over-the-top motocross experience.
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 1:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Acclaim is giving us more features on three of their upcoming releases for Gamecube, Xbox, PS2. "Legends of Wrestling II" will bring you back into the ring with the greatest collection of wrestling icons to ever be assembled in one video game. In "Turok: Evolution" the dinosaur hunter has returned and is armed and ready to reclaim his crown as the king of action video games expected on "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02". With "Dave Mirra BMX XXX" Acclaim builds upon the proven worldwide success of its three million unit-selling blockbuster, expected later this year.
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 2:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ send us a bunch of screens from their upcoming GameCube title Dark Summit "release date May 24". Read more below for 26 screens and game features.. Njoy!
by Thomas on May 20, 2002 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo of America announced this morning that they are dropping the price of their GameCube console system to $149.95, beginning May 21, 2002. Not to bad! Check out full pressrelease over at
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by Rainier on May 20, 2002 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters, one of the leading video game developers and publishers, confirms its commitment to the Nintendo GameCube console with a blockbuster portfolio of titles planned for 2003.
by Thomas on May 15, 2002 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get your cleats on because this soccer game is so realistic you'll have grass stains on your socks when you're done playing. Virtua Striker 2002, the latest installment in the popular Virtua Striker arcade series, makes its console debut on the Nintendo GameCube this spring with some of the best moves around.
by Patrick on May 13, 2002 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Created by PuzzleKings, ZooCube takes puzzlers to a whole new dimension - the third dimension. Around the world, animals have been transformed by shape-altering science experiments and need help in returning to their natural state. Players use their ZooCube to rescue and return the animals to the flying ark.
by Thomas on May 11, 2002 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Since the highly successful introduction of the Mobile Monitor 5.4 at the GameCube launch, GameCube enthusiasts have anticipated a solution that provides a complete mobile gaming experience. It's here in the Mobile Power GC, a lightweight yet sturdy rechargeable battery that fits snugly under the GameCube and powers the console and the screen for over 90 minutes of continuous game play.
by Thomas on May 10, 2002 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The buzz around GameShark has grown for each new video game console that has been introduced since the release of the GameShark for Nintendo 64. For GameCube and Xbox the buzz began even before the consoles launched in November 2001. The wait will soon be over for GameCube owners with the introduction of GameShark for GameCube expected in June 2002.