News for 01 / 2002

GDCE dates confirmed

GDCE? What's that? It's the Games Developer Conference Europe, held for the first time last year. This year will be the second time, prior to ECTS.
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Maximo for GameCube?

Maximo: Ghosts to Glory is, according to Capcom, not a sequel to the Ghosts and Goblins or Gouls and Ghosts series, but rather a homage to those great games. Unfortunately, Capcom will only bring this game to PS2. However, we might see a GameCube version after all some day.
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Baldur's Gate Gets Cubed

What used to be a rumour... has now been confirmed!
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Tomato Frenzy!

Nintendo has gone Tomato Frenzy in Japan! Read about it inside. . .
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Chinese GameCube's?

Nintendo Co said on Wednesday it was considering starting production of its GameCube console in China this summer...
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2 Discs for Resident Evil

Nintendo announced some interesting Resident Evil information yesterday. Nintendo revealed the game's Japanese release date, but that wasn't the most important thing. The most interesting announcement was that Resident Evil will use two discs.
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CE Digest -The Day Nintendo Fought Back

Gary sums up last week's news, he does a forum roundup and he talks about the N64/RPG game of the week!
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CEX Abandons GameCube

Computer Exchange or CEX, the popular UK-based games retailer, has withdrawn all of its Nintendo GameCube stock! Why? Read about it inside!
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Nintendo's Director of Global Planning Speaks

Will Mario Sunshine be ready for a release this summer? Read abnout that and more in the interview in our full news story!
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Australian Launch Details

And the news is bad, shocking, and worse. May 17th, 2002. But it doesn't stop there. Yep, it gets even worse...
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First Look: Burnout

Burnout takes the white-knuckle, foot-to-the floor action often associated with track racing, and brings it to major highways and densely populated city streets. Want to know more?
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First Look: Toxic Grind

We have gathered some details and screens of the recently announced BMX game, which will be released on the GameCube this summer. Head inside for the full scope!
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Dragon Ball Z for the GameCube

It has long been rumoured, but now Infogrames have finally released some information on what promises to be an excellent title.
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European Launch Details

Yep it's all here, everything you want to know! Colours, games, prices, read all about it!!! You won't be dissapointed.
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Nintendo Europe Webcast: Nothing new

The broadcast Nintendo had this morning at their website at 10.00 AM was the same one that we aleady had at our website for the last couple of days. So, unfortunately, nothing new. Release date is still May 3rd.
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Import Review: Rogue Leader: RS II

The sequel to the ever-impressive Rogue Squadron on the N64 and a game that some would say single handedly sold the console at launch. Truely a great game, but is this a slight over exaggeration? Find out this and more inside!
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' Scooby-Doo ' Frenzy!

The first batch of Scooby-Doo screens of the GameCube version have arrived!
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Batman: Dark Tomorrow Screens

We have two new Batman: Dark Tomorrow screens, the second batman game being developed for the GCN!
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Need an extra GCN controller?

Nintendo is lowering the price of the GBA in Europe! Buy Frenzy!
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WWF Wrestlemania X8 Screens

Fresh from the press! Head inside for the first ever screenshots of the upcoming WWF game!
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THQ announces MX game for GameCube

THQ announced yesterday that they'll bring a game from their MX series to GameCube. And it is set to hit the stores this summer already!
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Q1/Q2 GameCube promotions in US

Nintendo of America has revealed their promotional plans today for the GameCube and GBA. Full details inside.
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Launch date: May 3rd - Staff opinions

So now it's official, the GameCube will launch in Europe on May 3rd with at least 20 games. What do we think of it? Head inside to read the staff's opinions.
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*Updated* We still have the Official Broadcast!

Yes you read it right... We still have our hands on the official broadcast which was supposed to be aird on Monday! Head inside to see it! *we still have it!!*
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GameCube PAL Upgrade (Aren't we lucky!)

IGNcube has recieved word via sources that the PAL GameCube will see a minor change in the way of hardware.
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WWF Wrestlemania X8 Cube Bound

THQ and JAKKS Pacific Unveil `WWF Wrestlemania X8' Exclusively for Nintendo Gamecube!
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Spy Hunter Date and Info

NintendoNG has dug up some new info regarding Spy Hunter.
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Inside Look at Monday's Broadcast

We have exclusive screens, quotes and the broadcast for you to drool on! Head inside for the full scope!
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*Updated* The Official Release Broadcast: Availabl

We have got the The Official Release Broadcast, which was supposed to be aired on Monday!! Rush inside to see the movie!! (windows mediaplayer required)
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News: GCN to Launch on May 3 for just €249/

We can reveal that the Gamecube is to launch in Europe on May 3 for just €249/ £150! Head inside for more details!
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Wallace and Gromit To The Cube!

In a surprise announcement, BAM! Entertainment have announced that they are releasing a Wallace and Gromit title on the GameCube! Press release inside.
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Official European GCN Website Launched

Nintendo of Europe have opened the doors to their new offical European GameCube website. Be sure to check it out!
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No GTA3 for GameCube after all?

According to cube.ign.com, publisher Rockstar Games denies that they are working on GTA3 for the GameCube.
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European Launch Announcement - Monday!

Nintendo stated in an official press release that they will announce the details concerning the European Launch on Monday through a Webcast! Head inside for all the details!
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Cool Mario Movie

We have found a cool mario flash movie. It has nothing to do with upcoming mario games, it is just for entertainment!
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Milia, here we come!

Yes you read it right, we're going to Milia! We will have two tickets for the show, that allows Tim and me to give you full coverage.
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New THQ game announced

THQ Inc. yesterday unveiled "Toxic Grind(TM)," a story-driven, mission-based BMX game for the Nintendo Gamecube.
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Preview: Duke Nukem Forever

He's big, bad, buff, and he wants the babes! You know who we're talkin' about! The Duke is back, and at his best in his latest outing - Duke Nukem Forever!
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Logitech racing wheels?

Logitech is going to produce peripherals for the GameCube. Head on in for the details . . .
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Indiana Jones on the GameCube

LucasArts, publisher of Rogue Leader, has announced that their are going to create a new Indiana Jones game.
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GCN Interview: Extreme G3

NintendoNG had the opportunity to interview Harvey Elliott from Acclaim about Extreme G3 for the GameCube.
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Feature: Nintendo, are they to arrogant?

"I love Nintendo and I believe that apart from Capcom and Square no other games developer comes close to Nintendo for making great games. However only a fool would say that Nintendo are doing everything right. . ." Head inside for the full scope!
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Ubi Soft shows 3 GCN games at Milia

Ubi Soft announced today that they'll be showing 3 games at Milia, which will be held in Cannes (France) from 5-8 February. No new games unfortunately.
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New Nintendo Developers

Nintendo has made a list of over 25 new developers that have signed on to develop for either the Gamecube or Game Boy Advance. Check 'm out!
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First Look: Spiderman - The Movie

Spiderman: The Movie is going to be released on the cube. We have six screens and game info of the game for you to enjoy!
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News: Gamecube to Launch in Europe on 15.04.02?

Playcom Online have 15.04.02 listed as the date for the Gamecube release. Whether the date listed is just a guess on Playcom's part or indeed the actual release date is unknown. For those who are interested the fifteenth of April is a Monday - seems like a strange day for release (a release later in the week would seem more sensible).
Check out the website yourself on http://www.playcom-online.de

New games show for Europe

A new show only about games is coming to Europe, and we'll see the first one this year already. Wanna know the details? Then read the full news story.
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New Rune Media

Developer From Software has released two new screenshots and a movie of their upcoming RPG Rune. Especially the movie looks really good.
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Dress your Nokia 3310 in style!

UKNside has the latest fashion tip for you. Check for details inside!
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New Pac-Man Screens

We have got some fresh new GameCube version Pac-Man screens for you to enjoy!
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Half Life?

Developer of Half-Life: Blue Shift and of Half-Life: Opposing Forces, declares that a new version of Half-Life could be developed for the Nintendo GameCube.
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News: Gamecube Launch Worries

If you've been to a videogames shop recently you may have noticed the massive amount of Xbox related propaganda. How come there's nothing on the Gamecube front? Mike Thornton investigates . . .
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Feature: CE Digest

Gary brings you a brand new feature called the CE Digest. This will focus on the week’s news, highlights going on in the forum and more! Head inside his second: CE Digest!
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Three Bam Entertainment titles revealed

Sources close to Bam Entertainment have revealed three titles the company will publish for the GameCube.
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News: Gamecube to Launch in Europe before Xbox?

BBC Ceefax has reported that the Gamecube may launch in Europe before the Xbox.
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Pikmin Sales "Pik" Up In Japan

Get it? *Ahem* Smash Brothers DX is topping the Japanese GameCube's best sellers list, but not far behind is Pikmin, which is possibly heading towards the highest GC seller so far.
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First Look: Sega's 'Home Run KING'

Sega yesterday announced that "Home Run KING(tm)" is coming to the Nintendo GameCube! Game Info and Screens inside!
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Hiroshi Yamauchi Speaks

Nintendo president, Hiroshi Yamauchi spoke candidly about GameCube, his developer fund, the competition and his retirement yesterday… Find out what he had to say!
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Two Screens of Spy Hunter

Midway recently confirmed that its PS2 game and coin-op classic is coming to the GameCube. We have some screens for you to enjoy!
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New Resident Evil Movie

Watch a dog attack Jill, beautiful in a very ugly way.
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Correction: Matrix Screens

We have got quite a load of mail about our Matrix screenshots story. Two were however from important people in the gaming industry: the General Manager of Interplay Entertainment and the President of Shiny Entertainment.
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News: NGC Magazine Issue 64 On Sale in UK!

The latest issue of NGC Magaszine is now on sale. A massive preview of Turok Evolution with exclusive shots and a rather interesting feature involving BBC Holiday presenter Alison Comyn can be found in this excellent magazine. It is priced at £3.30.

Quick Bite: Smash Brothers DX Record

Smash Brothers DX has shipped 1 million copies in Japan alone, and is only 50K away from reaching the ever-awesome 1 million copies sold mark. Smash will be the first million seller for the GameCube in only a short 4 months...it took the PS2 a year :)

New Agent Under Fire Screens

EA has released 3 new screenshots from the upcoming title, James Bond: Agent Under Fire. Check 'm out!!
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Virtua Stiker 3 Movie

Sega released yesterday a brand new movie of their upcoming soccer game!
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Daredevil Cubed

Another title was announced today. Encore, Inc. will publish an action-adventure game based on the popular comic hero Daredevil.
Full press release inside.
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Scorpion King for GameCube

Scorpion King was a character from The Mummy Returns, played by the popular wrestler the Rock. On April 19th, a movie will come out in the US based on Scorpion King.
Universal Interactive, Inc. confirmed today what we already reported in October: they will publish two games based on this movie.
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GameCube Production to Increase in April

Nintendo is planning to produce 1 million Cubes a month starting in April. Why do you ask? I think we all know why...
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ISS 2 Announced For The GameCube

Konami has announced ISS 2 announced for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube! We bring you six brand new screens and game-info of Konami's International Superstar Soccer 2 GameCube version!
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Acclaim's New Game

Acclaim have announced that a new Action/Adventure game is in the works - Vexx. All the details inside.
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Japanese Developers Speak Highly Of Gamecube

Japanese developers and retailers have been quoted about their thoughts on the Cube, and it ain't bad.
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Left Field No Longer 2nd-party?

Planet Gamecube has reported that 1080 2 has been shifted to a different developer and Left Field might not be a 2nd-party any more.
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Feature: Importing

Although I would usually go in to some depth on a Monday, today I am going to be short and sweet, in fact you can hardly even call it an article but full service will be resumed as from Friday. Enjoy!
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The Matrix Confirmed!

Rumored long ago, The Matrix is lookin' to be a reality on the Cube.
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Battle Houshin on March 21st

Koei Japan announced today that they will release Battle Houshin in Japan on March 21st 2002.
Surpisingly, this is just one day prior to Resident Evil's release date.
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Import Review: Madden 2002

The first football game for the GameCube. Madden 2002 is more than just a PS2 port, featuring better graphics amongst other things. But is Madden 2002 worth the purchase? Dan tells us all there is to know about it!
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Feature: CE Digest (NEW)

Gary, GameCube Europe's feature writer, will bring you two pieces every week from now on. On a Monday he will have for you a weekly article where he will discuss a topic in some depth and then on Fridays he will bring you a brand new feature called the CE Digest. This will focus on the week’s news, and highlight goings on in the forum. Head inside his first ever: CE Digest!
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Metroid Prime Screenshots

We have got some Fresh and Clean Metroid: Prime Screenshots for you to enjoy!
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First Turok Evolution Screens

Nintendo Co. magazine NGC has printed the first Turok Evolution screens ever. Take a look inside!
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Bomberman Screens

Hudson has released some new screens of Bomberman Generation for Gamecube.
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Perfect Dark Zero In 2004?

Rareware's highest anticipated title for GameCube, delayed.
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Galleon delayed

Interplay has confirmed on their website that they won't release Galleon: Islands of Mystery until Q3 of this year. The game was originally set to release on GameCube in June.
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No James Pond for GameCube after all?

A spokesperson for Swing! Entertainment Media has told Nintendophiles that they only have a release date for a GBA version of James Pond. This might mean that they're not going to release a GameCube version after all.
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Need A Burnout?

Another PS2 game is on it's way to the GameCube. This time it is Acclaim's racing game Burnout.
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Grand Theft Auto 3 for GCN confirmed

Believe it or not... GTA 3 is going to be released on the GameCube! The game that was supposed to be an exclusive for the PS2, has broken his chains ...
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BAM Entertainment presents: Samurai Jack

BAM Entertainment is going to make Samurai Jack Videogames. When/Where/What? Read about it inside!
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Did You Know?

Nintendo sends out a press release with a summary of all the latest facts. Read the Facts in our full News Story!
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New Biohazard video

Capcom has just released a brand new video of the upcoming game Resident Evil: Biohazard.
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News: David Gosen Interview

We have the full transcript to the Exclusive MILIA interview with Nintendo Europe's managing director, sales and marketing, David Gosen.
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Zelda GC and Mario Sunshine for 2002 Stateside

The highly anticipated follow-up to Mario 64 and the first Gamecube Zelda title are destined for a late 2002 release in North America.
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Preview: Bloody Roar: Primal Fury

A highly anticipated fighter, Bloody Roar: Primal Fury is shaping up to be one of the great fighting games of the next-gen consoles. Shane takes us through what should be a great game.
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Sonic Adventure 2 Screens

Sega has released a bunch of new screens of the upcoming Sonic Adventure 2 for the GameCube.
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Nintendo of America Teleconference

Nintendo of America's Peter Main yesterday gave a Teleconference with Bloomberg regarding holiday 2001 sales, 2002 outlook and Nintendo of America President Minoru Arakawa's retirement. Nintendo's Peter MacDougall and George Harrison also speak. Head inside for the full transcript!
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GameCube's European Debut at Milia

GameCube is headed to Milia, the world's premier interactive content event. Here Nintendo will display the gameCube alongside of 20 brand new games. There will also be another announcement at Milia, one that hits a little more closer to home. BIG NEWS inside.
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Arakawa Retires

Minoru Arakawa, President of Nintendo of America Inc. for the past 22 years, today announced that it was time for someone else to have a go. Details inside.
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Eternal Darkness and Star Fox delayed

Nintendo of America has confirmed that both Eternal Darkness and Star Fox Adventures have been delayed. The games will now release in April.
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Race Of Champions coming to the GameCube

Activision has today announced that it will be bringing its high-octane rally racer, Race of Champions, to the Nintendo GameCube this fall in the states. Check out the full story and screenshots inside!
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Preview: Mario Sunshine

The true sequel to the Mario series, all that has been released so far on Mario Sunshine is a video from Spaceworld 2001! More details will be announced at this years E3, but until then Shane has all there is to know about this game in a handy preview!
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Preview: Animal Forest Plus

Dubbed as a "Communication Game", Animal Forest Plus is like nothing before it. It has the chance to do big things for Nintendo, and takes advantage of GBA connectivity in a most intriguing way. But just what is it all about? Get the low down!
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New GameCube Sales Numbers

CSFB has a new report out, they corrected their last sale report! The GameCube did sell better than they thought...
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1080 Snowboarding 2 still in development

Nintendo has relocated 1080 Snowboarding 2's development to another team, which means that the game will get a release after all.
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Ninja Gaiden for GameCube

We have got a re-confirmation! Website The Magic Box reports that Tecmo has said that Ninja Gaiden will get a release on GameCube.
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Q&A; Page Updated!

Yep it's here and it's MASSIVE! And it's on time for once! But it wasn't easy, I had to get Shane to help me a bit! But nonetheless, we got it done, so check it out!
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International Winter Sports 2002 Screens

We have got four screens for you fresh off the press of the upcoming game ESPN International Winter Sports 2002! Head on inside to check 'm out!
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Eternal Darkness Delayed?

Eternal Darkness, one of the most hyped about games for the Nintendo 64(moved to GameCube), has hit yet another bump in the road or so it seems.
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X-Boxes Sold For The Holidays Didn't Work?

Hundreds of people who bought Microsoft’s hot new Xbox game console over the holidays received defective systems, and some say they waited for weeks before the devices were fixed.
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GameCube-GBA Link Demo Video

Sega's Japan-based Sonic Team has released a new video demonstrating the GameCube-GBA link feature that's supported in the soon-to-be-released Sonic Adventure 2 Battle.
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Gamecube Launch (Last Update - 05.01.02)

We have even more tasty news concerning the Gamecube's European and Australian launch dates.
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First screens ever of 007: Agent Under Fire

We have got the first screens for the GameCube version of 007: Agent Under Fire. Head inside to check 'm out!
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Patience is a virtue with online gaming

My debut editorial is on why Nintendo are wise to wait with online gaming and what they should do when it arrives.
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New GameCube Developer

TriLunar Inc. has officially announced that they are going to be making games for the PC and the consoles PSX2, Microsoft X-Box and the Nintendo GameCube. Read on inside!
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New Nintendo Tribute song

Remember the "GameCube, it come to bless us!" song from sweden? We now have a new Nintendo song for you inside! This time it is a rock song.
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Import Review: Fifa Soccer 2002

The FIFA series has had much success over the years, providing stunning graphics and an official FIFA licence. However they have always suffered a touch in the gameplay department. Have EA sports finally got it right?
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Top Five Game Developers

Famitsu Weekly has published the results of their annual Most Popular Developer poll. See how the results compared to last years'.
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Online Shooter for GameCube

Third party company Metro 3D is said to bring an online shooter to GameCube, Armada 2: Exodus .
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European Developers Talk GameCube

In the latest EDGE magazine, a selection of developers spoke about the system and their predictions on how the console wars will pan out in Europe. Head inside for the full scope!
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Hiroshi Yamauchi talks about GCN and Xbox

NCL President, Hiroshi Yamauchi, gives us his thoughts on Gamecube sales and strategy, as well as the XBox and its upcoming release in Japan this February.
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GC Magazine Awards

With the Gamecube set to launch on European shores in either April or May, we at Gamecube Europe feel that you guys at home would like to find as much information on the Cube as possible. We put a few Gamecube magazines to the test . . .
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