News for 07 / 2002

News: Robotech: Battlecry CE

TDK have announced that they will be releasing a Collector's Edition of Robotech: Battlecry. All the details inside.
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Preview: Timespiltters 2

UPDATED: Chris has updated his original preview. Everything (and I mean everything) you would possibly want to know about this game is inside!
Written By: Chris
>>> Preview

News: Mario US commercial

Haha! I have never seen such a cool Nintendo commercial. I just can't stop laughing! Head inside the full story to see the Super Mario Sunshine commercial.
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News: Nintendo Signs Network Deal

Is this what we online gamers have been waiting for?
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Site News: Mario Sunshine Contest

There are only a couple of more days to register for the Super Mario Sunshine contest! Enter the contest now and win Freeloaders, Super Mario Sunshine and a Wavebird
>>> GameCube Europe Conest!

News: 1 Million Cubes Shipped

Yep, Europe is being invaded by the GameCube!
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News: European Release Dates

We have got some new info on European release dates. (Wavebird, Doshin, Mario, Memory Card 251and more!)
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Forums: 100 000 posts!

The cube-europe forums are about to hit 100 000 posts!! Come in and see what all the fuss is about... Resistence is futile!
>>> Cube-Europe Forums

Feature: Challenge Club #2

With a new month approaching a new set of challenges arise. So here is the next set of challenges, including the all-new retro challenge.
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Feature: Challenge Club Results #1

Here is the updated leader board for this months challenges. See if you have kept your posistion or been knocked off the top spot. Full Story

News: Velocity X Media

We have got the a new batch of screens and some other stuff of Hot Wheels - Velocity X for you to enjoy!
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News: Top 10 GC Titles in the USA

Head inside to find out what games have been sold most in the states, June 2002!
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News: Fake Nintendo Products in EU

Nintendo game consoles were the runaway favorite of smugglers!
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Review: Crazy Taxi

The good old arcade racer makes its way to the Cube. Is it worth revisiting? Find out inside.
Written By: Franklin
>>> Review

Q&A; Bag: Closed

The Q&A; bag is full up. Check back on Thursday for the answers to your questions.

Feature: Eye Candy - Bounty Hunter

In todays Eye Candy we cast a look over some of yesterdays Star Wars Bounty Hunter screens.
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News: Nintendo Games Day

Next week we will be attending the Nintendo Games Day in the Netherlands. Want to know more...?
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News: ECTS 2002 Exhibitors

Electronic Arts, Acclaim, Infogrames, Midway, Rage and Codemasters have now also signed up to exhibit at ECTS 2002.
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News: Land of the Rising GC Sales

GameCube sales went up in Japan! How much? Wouldn't you like to know?
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Feature: Eye Candy - Pro Rally `02

In todays Eye Candy we check out the latest Pro Rally 2002 screens. And you should too, so click.
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Q&A; Bag: Questions Answered

The next batch of questions have been answered, so get in there and read 'em! Also, it's time to fill the Q&A; bag again, so send in any questions you have.
>>> Q&A; Bag

News: Aussie Sales Charts

The latest aussie sales charts are up. Come see what's been selling down here in Australia
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Feature: Eye Candy - Timsplitters 2

In Eye Candy we`ll be looking at newly-released screens from games. This time, it`s yesterdays Timesplitters 2 shots.
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News: European GameCube Sales

Breaking News: European GameCube sales numbers have leaked! Head inside for the numbers...
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News: GC goes Indigo and Platinum!

Fancy a platinum or indigo GameCube?
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News: Return of Luigi?

Strong hints that Luigi is back.
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News: Tony Hawk got Stuck

Activision announced today that the company has extended its successful partnership with Tony Hawk until 2015.
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News: Blood Omen 2 for the GC

Eidos has announced it will release Blood Omen 2 for the GameCube!
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Feature: DIY Games

Ever laughed at the plot, storyline or gameplay of a game? Ever bought a game and thought you could do better? Of course you have. And here`s your chance to prove it, we want to hear your ideas for games. Name, concept, genre, plot, worlds, characters, levels, start racking that grey matter of yours and mail what you come up with to Will . We`ll run it every fortnight.

Charts: European game sales

The latest games charts from ELSPA. Hit this link now!
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News: 400.000 Mario's Sold!

See the subject of this news article? I think you want to read this... Click!
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News: NFS Release Date

EA has again shifted it's Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 release date for Europe.
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News: Undiscovered Treasure

The Bangai-O developers have a secret title in development for the Cube, but it's not what you'd expect.
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Contest: Super Mario Sunshine

Wohaa! This month we are again going to giveaway a pile of prizes including the ultra famous Super Mario Sunshine, a Wavebird and two Freeloaders! Head inside to win, now!
>>> Super Mario Sunshine Contest

News: Conflict Series to Expand

SCi has announced today it will develop two new games for in their Conflict series.
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News: Mario Hits the Charts!

Inside we have the first Japanese sales charts!
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News: Special Pikmin Soundtrack

France will get a Special Edition of the Pikmin soundtrack. Click for details!
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News: Spy Hunter the Movie

Universal Pictures has optioned a feature film based on the game, Spy Hunter. Guess who is going to star in it?
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Feature: Cube-Europe Roundtable #7

Unless you`ve been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks you`ll know the latest (proper) Mario game has finally been released. So join our staff as we recollect on gamings most famous series.
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Feature: Board Roundtable #4

Come check out what interesting topic our board members discussed tis week!
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Feature: RE & ED Comparison

Wondering which of these horror titles is the one for you? Dan has all the answers inside with this nifty little comparison. Check it out. -- Written By: Dan
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Review: NBA Courtside 2002

Nintendo's basketball game. Does it stand up to the competition? Freddy puts the game to the test.
>>> Review -- Written By: Freddy

Feature: Challenge Club #1

Well, 3 weeks have passed and the results are in! Find out if you made the top 5 in the first ever Cube-Europe Challenge Club!
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News: Mario Sunshine Website

Nintendo has launched the official Super Mario Sunshine website!
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Breaking News: RE Zero demo

Breaking news! Capcom have announced that a Biohazard (Residend Evil) 0 demo disc will be handed out to all Japanese gamers who preorder the latest title in the series. *UPDATED*
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Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

Super Mario Sunshine gets released today. Oh, and there`s some other news this week. I think.
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News: Minority Report

Readworthy details on the videogame incarnation of Spielberg's hit sci-fi flick, Minority Report.
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News: Sunshine scorcher

Super Mario Sunshine has been selling superbly in Japan. Find out the full story inside.
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News: Release dates

European and Australian future releases update.
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Q&A; Bag: Closed

She's full up once again. Your questions will be answered next Thursday, as promised! For now, go and have a read of last weeks questions.
>>> Q&A; Bag

Site News: Newsletter

The GameCube Europe newsletter is back online. We will be sending out the free newsletters on a weekly basis again. Don't want to miss any Nintendo news? Join the thousands of subscribers and sign up for 'Nintendo Europe Updated' today.

News: Turok Queue Record

Remember the obbsessive queuer Jason Read who will attempt to break the record for longest time spent queueing? Inside we now have some pictures of his 'queue'.
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News: Radio Controlled Cars

What? Nintendo has released radio controlled cars in Japan. Head inside to for the full scope!
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Feature: Advance Weekly #4

Max is on hols at the moment, so Ben is here to fill you in on the latest goings-on in the GBA world.
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Interview: Yuji Naka talks

Xengamers spoke to Sonic Teams Yuji Naka about Sonic, Phantasy Star Online and more.
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News: Soul Calibur 2 site opens

The official site for Namcos Soul Calibur 2 has opened.
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News: Nintendo shares drop

Shares in Nintendo reached an all-year low in Japan.
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News: Pierce to Star in JB Nightfire

Pierce Brosnan plays Bond once again...
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News: Resident Evil 60Hz

This is for all you hardcore gamers out there!
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Q&A; Bag: Questions Answered

This weeks questions are now answered. So check in to see 'em! Also, the Q&A; Bag is ready to be filled again, so send in your questions!
>>> Q&A; Bag

News: Aussie Sales Charts

A few changes this week, however none of them too good for Nintendo. Latest Australian sales charts inside.
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News: Minority Facts

Inside we have some new facts on the upcoming game, Minority Report.
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Feature: Industry Giants - Nintendo

In Industry Giants we will be looking at the biggest companies in the games industry, their history, track record with games, games released on Gamecube and games in the pipeline. And who better to start it with than Nintendo?
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News: US release dates galore

Nintendo of America have announced some release dates for several key upcoming titles, on both the NGC and GBA. More inside.
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News: Driver 3 Cubed!

Infogrames is going to release Driver 3 for the GameCube!
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Feature: Gaming Guru

After a short absence of questions, Will returns with a new batch of problems and answers.
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News: European Software Charts

Head inside to check out what games topped the charts last week in Europe!
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News: Freeloader

Always wanted to have a region free GameCube? Lucky you! Now it is possible with Datel's Freeloader. To order one for the best price available on the internet visit our partner GoblinDirect! get it now before it is sold out! Note: It has now been confirmed that the Freeloader can make both the PAL and NTSC GameCube region free!
>>> Click here to order the Freeloader

Boxart: We Keep on Wrestling

After bringing you a wacking great amount of screens of this game, we now also have the box art of WWE WrestleMania X8!
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News: Rally Fusion Facts

Activision has released it's official Rally Fusion fact sheet today, and apparently "it's time to get real".
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News: Starsky & Hutch

Empire Interactive today announced that it has signed an extension to its licensing agreement with Sony to bring the Starsky & Hutch game to the GameCube.
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Q&A; Bag: Closed

The Q&A; bag is overflowing once again. Check back on Thursday to see if your question got answered!

News: Swing! Trailers

Swing! has released a Trailer with it's new three GameCube Highlights Hidden Invasion, Soul Fighter and the Flitstones.
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News: Worms 3 on the web

We have all the juicy details on the latest website from the Worms creators, Team 17. More Worms 3 info revealed? Find out inside.
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News: Euro Doshin logo

We have the official logo for the European incarnation of Doshin the Giant. Hit this now!
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Feature: Italian Magazine Review

All you Italian game fans should keep your heads up for this new magazine. More information inside!
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Temp. Job Opening: GBA Writer

Dissapointed you didn`t get that GBA Writer position? Hope remains.
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News: Queue record to be broken?

Obsessive queuer Jason Read will attempt to break the record for longest time spent queueing for a game. How? By queueing for Turok Evolution for 50 days!
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Boxart: Star Wars Clone Wars

We brought you the latest screens from this ace-looking Star Wars game. Now see the boxart.
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News: Dokapon heading to GC

Asmik-Ace are reportedly bringing an installment of its RPG series, Dokapon, to Gamecube.
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Q&A; Bag: Open!

Yep, that's right! Finally, the Q&A; Bag is making its long awaited come back. So head inside and ask your questions! The first update will be this Thursday, and only the first 30 questions will be answered... So be quick!
>>> Q&A; Bag

News: Infogrames goes Zapper

Infogrames today reveals its newest game character, Zapper. Zapper will star in his own game destined for all next-gen consoles.
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Boxart: Star Wars - Jedi Outcast

Inside we have the Boxart of LucasArt's upcoming shoort, Jedi Outcast.
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News: Super Smash Surprise.

Hidden trophies in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
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Interview: Princess Toadstool

Due to Zelda having unforseen commitments in Hyrule, Peach (aka Princess Toadstool) said she'd happily give us an interview in her place. Exclusive and uncut - pics inside!
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Feature: Cube-Europe Roundtable #6

No doubt all you Sonic fans are relished the upcoming Sonic Mega Collection. But do we really want retro games on Gamecube? Our staffs thoughts.
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News: Replay and Freeloader date

Datel have confirmed that Action Replay GC and Freeloader GC will be released at the beginning of August (on or around the 5th). This is the first time that Datel have officially gone on record to announce a date. Lets hope for no further delay.

News: Zoonami online

Zoonami, the game-development company founded by Goldeneye and Perfect Dark project lead Martin Hollis, has launched its own website.
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Feedback: More Rare views

Like the pun? What pun? A lorry-load of more views on the Rareware situation inside. Quality assured.
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Site News: Downtime

C-E has been experiencing some downtime the last two days. We are aware of the situation and would like to apologise for the times you desperately needed Nintendo news and C-E wasn't there for you.

Feedback: Rare situation

More comments from readers on Rare 'situation.' Some good reads inside. Thanks for the great response.
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News: Game rental for less

The first online game rental service has arrived. Check out the where, how and why inside.
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Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

Another Friday, another DIgest. The weeks main news in one handy bitesize article.
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Interview: Krome talks Ty

IGN recently sat down with Krome Studios John Passfield, leader designer on Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. Hear what he had to say on the platformer.
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Feature: Peripheral Performance

Sure, they may be half the price, but are 3rd-party peripherals really reliable? Paul gives his thoughts.
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Preview: Super Monkey Ball 2

Those little monkies rolling around in balls are set to amuse us for hours on end once again. Check out what the sequel to Super Monkey Ball has to offer.
>>> Preview -- Written By: David

News: Beach Spikers Date

Sega has announced it's European release date for Beach Spikers!
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News: Freeloader @ GoblinDirect

Always wanted to have a region free GameCube? Lucky you! Now it is possible with Datel's Freeloader. To order one for the best price available on the internet visit our partner GoblinDirect!
>>> Freeloader @ GoblinDirect

News: Sony VS Mario

In an attempt to draw the attention away from Mario, Sony will be spending 1 Billion yen in advertising.
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News: 3DO announces Army Men

The 3DO Company today announced the development of the Army Men: Air Combat “The Elite Missions” game for the GameCube.
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News: Reign of Fire site launches

Bam! has launched the Reign Of Fire website, as an additional promotion to the movie that comes out today.
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News: X-Men Fact Sheet

X-Men: Next Dimension plunges players into a powerful enemy's plot to rid the world of mutants. Leaving traditional arena-based fighting games in its wake, X-Men: Next Dimension is the only console fighter game that carries epic super hero showdowns across expansive 3-D levels.
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News: Shox for 'Cube

EA have confirmed that the previously PS2-exclusive rally title Shox is coming to the GCN.
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Feature: Challenge Club rule change

We are now accepting scanned images of normal photos for the Challenge Club. Head there to find out more.
>>Challenge Club

Newsbite: Mario Sunshine

Cube Europe can reveal the infamous backpack in Mario Sunshine can talk! The Brooklyn plumber can use the backpack for tips and handy hints. Another innovative idea from Nintendo.

News: Rare keep loyal *UPDATED*

NGC Magazine has sent out the strongest indication yet that Rare are not jumping ship. Head inside for more. *UPDATED*
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Feature: Advance Weekly #3

So what`s been going in the world of the GBA this past week? Max is here to tell all.
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News: Japanese Hardware Sales

Japanese Hardware Snails... er... Sales!
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News: Phantasy Star Delayed

Sega’s hotly anticipated Phantasy Star Online has been delayed in its home-land for another month.
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Hardware: Wavebird Report

Sick of having tangled wires? Of having to pull your GameCube as far across the floor as possible so you can just about play from the comfort of your bed? Well, no more thanks to the Nintendo Wavebird: Wireless controller.
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Site News: Downtime

Sorry folks! We have been down for a bit more than an hour this morning. We are back!

News: Aussie Sales Charts

Uh oh, SSB Melee has disappeared from the overall Top 10 sales. Check the latest charts from Australia inside.
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News: Japanese to play games early

As if getting the games released earlier wasn`t enough...
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News: The end is near!

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalyse are coming! Oh wait, it`s just a game...
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GBA Boxart: Yoshi's Island

An interesting look at the US boxart for Yoshi's Island.
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News: Famitsu score Mario

Famitsu have awarded Super Mario Sunshine a mighty score of...
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News: Games Market Value Up

Elspa has presented the half year figures of the video games market in the UK. The value has gone up by 13%!
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News: TDK and Disney team up

TDK Mediactive and Disney Interactive today announced a worldwide licensing agreement for two popular Disney properties coming to movie theaters.
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News: Sega Plans to Buy!

Sega is looking to acquire other publishers in the United States and Europe as part of its bid to to become the largest player in the booming field. Head inside for all the details!
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News: Nintendo shun ECTS

Will Nintendo appear in any form at the ECTS show? All your questions answered inside!
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News: European Software Charts

Head inside to see how the GameCube titles have been doing in Europe last week.
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Hardware: 4Gamers SPC656

4Gamers are pleased to announce the launch of the Cube Controller with 3 x clip-on fascias (SPC656) for use with the Nintendo Game Cube.
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Hardware: Joytech TFT Monitor

Joytech presents the summers BIG screen Blockbuster!
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News: X10 for the GameCube!

A new first-person shooter has been announced for the GameCube today, X10. Click for details and artwork!
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News: Spyro Heats Up the GameCube

Universal Interactive has announced it will release Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly for the GameCube this year! Head inside for the details.
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First Look: Eggo Mania

We have the first screens of last week's announced puzzle game by Kemco, Eggo Mania! UPDATED
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News: Raven Shield Cubed!

Already announced for PC and Xbox, Rainbow Six: Raven Shield will also be coming to PS2 and GameCube!
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Contest: Winners!

This month's contest is over. Head inside the full story to check out who won a Freeloader and Import game! It could be you!
>>> Contest Page

News: SMB2

Sega have released the U.S boxart for Super Monkey Ball 2 on Gamecube. See it inside!
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News: Mario GCN

To celebrate the launch of Super Mario Sunshine, Nintendo are set to release a special-edition SMS Gamecube. Pic inside!
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Feature: Cube-Europe Roundtable #5

The Summer has arrived and that means sun, fun and the inevitable games drought. Find out how the C-E team will cope with the lack of games. *UPDATED*
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Hardware: GC joystick insight

An in-depth look of Big Ben interactive's Gamecube joystick. Jump in and find out more (pics included).
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GBA News: Pokemon date

Not Gamecube news, but this story should provide interest to any devoted Nintendude. Nintendo Japan have announced the release date for Pokemon Advance. Head inside to get the full word!
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News: EA's Nightfire Engine

EA will release it's next game in the Bond series with James Bond 007: Nightfire this fall. This time EA's game will feature a new graphics engine.
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News: Games Concert at E3 2003

While we are still recovering from our E3 2002 experience, the E3 team has already started planning the event for next year.
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News: Nintendo demo discs

Nintendo are set to distribute demo discs in Japan soon.
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News: Egg Maniac from Kemco

Kemco have announced that they are working on a new puzzler for Gamecube, Egg Maniac.
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Comp: Winner chosen

After weeks of deliberation, the winner of the Cube Europe journalist competition has been chosen. To find out if it's you, head inside.
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Feature: Challenge Club reminder

Just to remind you all about Challenge Club, the gaming arena where you compete with your high scores, top kills and quick track times. Wev`e got little response for it, come on people! Show us what you`re made of!
>>Challenge Club

News: Zelda transcript

In an interview held by Nintendo Power Magazine, Miyatomo and Iwata revealed a few juicy details on The Legend Of Zelda on GameCube. We have the transcript inside.
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Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

Another week, another DIgest. Join me as I look at this quite uneventful week.
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News: Sonic Mega Collection

The list is endless! All the Sonic titles confirmed for the Sonic Mega Collection.
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News: Starfox memory

We have some interesting info on Starfox Adventure's memory requirements.
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News: Timesplitters online

Free Radical's Goldeneye beater receives the online treatment. For more info head inside.
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Feature: Advance Weekly #2

Max is back with his round-up of the past week of Nintendos handheld wonder.
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News: NFS - Hot Pursuit 2 Details

EA has released new info on it's game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 for the GameCube. Inside you will find a list of the cars featured in the game as well as a new european release date.
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News: Big Names at ETCS

Konami, Ubi Soft, Capcom, THQ and Activision are among the first big names to confirm that they will be exhibiting at the rapidly approaching ETCS. Details Inside.
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Review: NHL Hitz 2002

If you miss this shot, you're not just letting me down, you're letting the whole team down too. Yeeeah, Mighty Ducks rules! So does this review. Yup, i hate writing summaries...
>>> Review -- Written By: Javid

News: Aussie Sales Charts

This weeks Australian sales charts are up! Come see what's hot down here in Australia.
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News: Sonic Adventure confirmed

Although it has already been announced (sort-of), Sega have finally confirmed that Sonic Adventure will be released on the Cube. To dispel any confusion, head inside.
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News: Seven for Mario

Nintendo have revealed the amount of blocks needed for a Super Mario Sunshine save file. Jump in and find out more!
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News: Infogrames has the Terminator

French publisher Infogrames have secured rights to Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and if there is one, Terminator 4.
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News: European Software Charts

ELSPA has published the software chart of the week from June 24 to June 29. Head inside to see how the GameCube titles have been doing in Europe.
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News: Bikes Get Cancelled

Publisher Midway Entertainment announced today that it has cancelled the GameCube version of Gravity Games Bike: Street. Vert. Dirt.
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News: Make It SHiNE

Today, Nintendo and SHiNE launch a nationwide campaign to reach teens in a non-traditional fashion to beautify communities and paint neighborhood murals.
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News: Ninty Starts New Campaign

Nintendo will launch a new marketing program, which will replace "Space World'', a game show the company held annually in an eastern suburb of Tokyo.
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Notice: Journo comp!

The winner of the journalist competition will be decided this weekend and notified soon after. You will be pleased to hear that we have waded through to the last 20 entries!

News: Q for less

Panasonic's GameCube-hybrid system, the 'Q', is to receive a pricecut! More info inside.
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Feature: Gaming Guru

Will is back with the latest batch of your gaming queries.
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News: Mario goodies

A lorryload of Mario Sunshine related goodies. The disc, posters, cards etc all inside. What are you waiting for?
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Review: Rogue Leader

The graphical master on the Cube to date, is Rogue leader just a bunch of eye candy? Or is their a decent game involved aswell? Find out inside!
>>> Review -- Written By: Franklin

News: The Nintendo Street Team

The search is over. Nintendo has selected 50 lucky gamers for the ultimate summer job.
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News: Clue Spree on the GameCube

Infogrames has again added a mysterious game to it's release list. Ever heard of Clue Spree? UPDATED
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CONTEST: Win Prizes at C-E

Always wanted to have region free GameCube? Lucky you! We are going to give away three Freeloaders, which will make your GameCube region free in a second, and 2 Import GameCube games! And winning them is very very easy...
>>> Contest Page

News: Sega Cubes Sonic Games!

Breaking: Sega will release classic Sonic games for the NGC!
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News: Japan Expo in Paris

This week the Europeans will have the chance to play Zelda and Mario!
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