News for 11 / 2003

Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

Mark loves Superstar Saga. More inside!
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Preview: Bond: Everything or Nothing

Everyones favourite MI6 agent is back once again in yet another attempt by EA to create a Goldeneye beating shooter..well they're changing they're approach slightly this time, find out what they're up to in our preview..
-by Tom
>>> James Bond: Everything or Nothing Preview

News: Zelda Disc In Stars Catalogue

Just a reminder, the Zelda bonus disc containing four Zelda games will be available for 4500 stars in Nintendo of Europe's star catalogue tomorrow.

Special: Two Years On: Adventure Games

Zelda, Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness all feature in this week's look at Gamecube's adventure games.
>>>Two Years On: Adventure Games

News: The Prince Of Old

In what seems to be gaming trend, you'll be able to unlock the original Prince of Persia game in the Gamecube update.
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Review: Gladius

Craving an action, strategy RPG? If so, you for one should know the Cube hasnt thus far delivered anything overwhelming to satisfy your needs..not yet anyway. That looks to change however, from the fine minds over at Lucas Arts, this could be what you're looking for..
-by Bas Oosterveld
>>> Gladius Review

News: Miyamoto made famous!

Nintendos very own pint-sized perfectionist wins at the Golden Joystick Awards.
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Feature: Advance Weekly #23

Get the skinny on the more feminine Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town, and more, inside this week's edition of Advance Weekly.
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News: Warp Pipe Beta Launched

Now you can enjoy Mario Kart and Kirby online!
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Charts: UK Software

Here are the latest charts for the week ending 22nd November 2003.
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News: EA to publish R: Racing

Electronics Arts have annouced that they will publish Namco's next Ridge Racer game across PAL regions.
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News: Spaghetti Announces Blue Angelo

Game Boy Advance is to get a new RPG
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Q&A;: Thursday update!

The bafflin world of games too much for you to handle? Well if you have a question ask the pros!..or us, er ahem. Anyway we have a brand new Q&A; update!
- by Chris Smyth
>>>Q&A;

GameOff #7: The Waiting Game

Pissed off about game delays and the apparent slowness of Nintendo's recovery? You shouldn't be.
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News: Vanilla Gamecube

Nintendo go Zelda crazy with the new Vanilla 'cube bundle.
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News: New Terminator Game Announced for GCN

Atari have announced the release of a second game based on the recent Terminator 3 movie. Come inside, if you want to live...
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News: Nintendo Hire Marketing Magician

Nintendo have hired a new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North and Latin America. Click on to get the scoop.
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News: GameCube In Deep Trouble

A study completed by a respected market forecast company has revealed that "Nintendo faces the biggest challenge in its corporate history". Click on for more.
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Charts: Japanese Hardware & Software

Surprisingly there’s a GameCube title at number one, find out which one it is inside. Charts are for the week ending 24th November.
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News: Warp Pipe Progress

The Warp Pipe team are making progress and are preparing a beta version of the software.
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News: Mario Kart Movie Maker

Nintendo VIP are offering a Mario Kart Movie Maker!
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News: Game Boy A-go-go!

Big things things from a little console this christmas!
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Giveaway: Broadband and 1080 Winners!

We have drawn the winner of the two popular giveaways we had running during the last seven day at Cube-Europe! Click to see if you have won...
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News: Nintendo Get Online Makeover

Nintendo have had the decorators in, and they've revamped their site with new features and a sleek new look.
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News: Australian Sales Up

Nintendo have sold 65% more GameCubes in Australia in October compared to September.
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News: Square Enix Sales

Square Enix sales figures for the first half of the fiscal year 2003 make for some encouraging reading.
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Review: Finding Nemo

Aw the cute lil fishes..ahem. Ah the Disney licence, by reputation it should be replaced by a big red cross but nevertheless can Finding Nemo deliver more than what we've come to expect?..
-by Bas Oosterveld
>>> Finding Nemo Review

Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

More fun than repeatedly slapping your brother with a dead fish - it's the Weekly Digest.
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Feature: Staff Roundtable #72

So, who else was wetting their pants at the footage of online Mario Kart? What? Just me? Oh well. Time for that inevitable argument to arise then...
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News: World Championship Pool 2004

The game should have been out this month but has been delayed till Febuary 2004. Also publishers Jaleco have sucured the rights for the world's biggest players and competitions.
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News: Harvest Moon Gets Girly

Marvelous Interactive are making a female version of popular series Harvest Moon.
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Special: Two Years On: RPGs

Role-playing games haven't been one of the top genres for Nintendo fans in recent years, but that is starting to turn around. Find out more in this week's spotlight on the RPG.
>>>Two Years On: RPGs

News: Mario Kart Online Footage!

Our good friends over at GameCube Advanced have got their hands on footage of Mario Kart being played online via the Warp Pipe software. Click on to watch the videos!
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News: Kirby Back on 'Cube?

Japanese gaming publication Nintendo Dream has revealed that a new Kirby game is under development- courtesy of HAL and Nintendo. More details inside.
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News: iQue Movies and Screens

Our sponsors Lik-Sang have got their hands on the mysterious iQue console. We bring you images and movies of the console in action.
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News: Phantastic News For Sega

Sega have revealed some interesting statistics regarding the amount of players playing Phantasy Star Online since it's release. Intrigued? Delve into this article.
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News: Nintendo Showcase Baten Kaitos

The kind guys and gals over at Nintendo of Japan have uploaded another Baten Kaitos trailer to their website. You can view the cut-scene-filled trailer here. The title is set to hit Japan on December 5th.

News: Nintendo Launch Online Game

I know, I know, not strictly GameCube news, but you might want to know that Nintendo have launched an Internet game to celebrate the releases of their 3 big GBA games.
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News: System Glitch on December 5th

Vivendi Universal have revealed the European release date for their robot-shooter, Metal Arms: Glitch In The System. Find out the elusive date inside!
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News: New Event for London

ELSPA revealed today that London is set to host yet another gaming festival, an event which is set to mark London as the video game city of Europe.
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Review: True Crime: Streets of LA

Theres something pleasing about running around, stealing cars, inflictin violence where you see fit..GTA come to mind? Well maybe True Crime can take the limelight away from GTA in this type of game, its had alot of work put into it and anticipation is boilin nicely, can it deliver?..
-by Wouter Lammers
>>> True Crime: Streets of LA Review

Pause: Losing The Edge

There comes a time for all of us when we question our gaming skill, especailly in comparison with the 'gold old days'. Same for Matt.
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Feature: Advance Weekly #22

A weekly round-up of handheld news and media awaits you inside. Yu-Gi-Oh fans are well advised to head inside.
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Review: Freedom Fighters

Another addition to what is now quite a well represented genre. I am of course speaking of Action games. Freedom Fighters promises to be a violent escapade of explosions and what-not, get C-E's verdict on how successful it is!..
-by Bas van de Burgh
>>> Freedom Fighters Review

Charts: UK Software and Hardware

Here are the latest UK software and hardware charts. Slightly late off the mark - sorry - but better late than never!
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News: Mario Kart Tops Aussie Charts

Yep, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! is also a success in our PAL-region sister, Australia!
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News: True Crime Warm-Up!

Tomorrow, on the same day that True Crime: Streets of L.A. hits the shelves throughout Europe, Cube-Europe will post a full review. Today, we already bring you an interesting cheat...
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News: Atari Announces Holiday Line-Up

Atari today announced its 2003 Christmas season line-up.
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News: Namco Profits Through the Roof

Namco's earnings soar on video game sales!
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Affiliate News: The New GCA

Our friends and affiliates over at GCAdvanced have relaunched their site with a brand new look. Click for that, and more...
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Feature: Staff Roundtable #71

Imagine buying the new Zelda. Now imagine buying an extra dungeon a few months later. Then a new, smaller quest a while after that. Could it happen?
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News: Donkey Konga Bundle

Nintendo are apparently set to launch a Donkey Konga GameCube bundle when the game launches in Japan.
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News: You Are The Law...

...in this new trailer of Judge Dredd: Dredd Vs Death!
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Review: Black and Bruised

The Cube hasnt come by alot of Boxing games in its time so its good to see the genre getting some more attention. Dont expect a real life sim with this one though, this ones all about the fun!..
-by Andy
>>> Black and Bruised Review

News: USA Console Sales Figures

Latest USA console sales are in for the month of October.
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News: US Console Sales Peaked

According to a market analyst the US has peaked in terms of console sales.
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Charts: Japanese Hardware & Software

Find out what has topped the charts for the week ending November 17th.
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Q&A;: Tuesday Update

Try and pull yourself away from our giveaways to catch on with the latest GameCube facts in the brand new Q&A; update, right here at Cube-Europe.
- by Chris Smyth
>>>Q&A;

News: Aussie 1080º and Broadband Date

Nintendo of Australia has shed some light on its release dates for 1080º Avalanche and the Broadband Adapter.
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News: IBM To Produce for All Systems

IBM has announced it will also be supplying the processor technology for Nintendo's next games system. Click for details...
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News: Metal Gear Twin Snakes Screens

A batch of new Metal Gear Solid screens are awaitig you inside!
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Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

If you can tear yourself away from Mario Kart for a few minutes why not check up on what's been going down as of late?
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Special: Two Years On: Shooting Games

This week shoot-em-ups get the Two Years On treatment. Join us, if you will.
>>>Two Years On: Shooters

Special: Quidditch Dutch Championships

Electronic Arts and Nintendo have teamed up to bring children in Europe the Harry Potter Quidditch Championships. Cube-Europe attended the Dutch championships to bring you a full report!
>>> Harry Potter Quidditch Dutch Championships

News: Zelda Disc Details

After recent details on how the Zelda disc can be obtained new information about it has been announced.
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News: Capcom Predicts Game Output

Capcom has revealed how many games it expects to sell for the year ending March 2004 on all platforms.
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News: Zelda Disc Catalogue Details!

Recently we announced the Zelda Collector's Edition will be coming to Stars Catalogue. Today we have new details...
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News: Goblin Commander Cinema Ad

Goblin Commander is to be launched soon, so to promote it a cinema advert has been created.
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Feature: Advance Weekly #22

Just like every week, Dennis informs you of what happened in the Gameboy Advance scene during the past 7 days. Head inside for the wrap up, including a preview of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga!
>>> Advance Weekly #22

News: EA Nabs Spawn Distribution

EA will be publishing Namco's Spawn: Armageddon in Europe. Head inside for this, and more...
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News: Mario Kart Double Dash Released!

Some of you might have already picked up the game yesterday. But today Mario Kart: Double Dash!! officially hit the stores throughout Europe. Be sure to get it while stocks last! If you are not sure whether this game fits your needs, check out our full review: MKDD!! Review.

News: Conan: The Dark Axe Screens

A new batch of Conan screens have slashed their way onto the World Wibe Web.
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News: New Nintendo Product Next Year

Nintendo want to release a brand new product next year, and they want a worldwide simultaneous release!
UPDATE: 14-11-2003 8.34 AM
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Q&A;: Thursday Update!

Yep, it is thursday! Rush inside for a bunch of new answers. Also, don't forget to submit your new questions for next week's updates.
- by Chris Smyth
>>>Q&A;

News: Pool Paradise Images

Ignition Entertainment has today released the first console screen shots for Pool Paradise.
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News: US Final Fantasy Pre-Order Deal

Americans will be getting a freebie when pre-ordering Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles.
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News: Mario Kart Rages Through Japan!

Mario Kart tops the sales charts in Japan!
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News: Nintendo iQue Images and Details

Head inside for the first iQue images, release dates, and games!
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GameOff: Get Off The Casual Back

Last week Matt defended NOE, this week I defend casual gamers? Blimey, must be something in the water.
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News: Viewtiful Joe Popular Edition

Capcom are to launch a new 'Popular Edition' of Viewtiful Joe in Japan.
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News: Screens of the Rising Sun

EA has released new screens of Medal of Honor: Rising Sun, which will be available alongside Mario Kart this friday!
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News: Dutch GameCube Commercial

Nintendo Benelux has posted its new TV commercial on the web.
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News: Viewtiful Joe Nominated

Viewtiful Joe has been nominated for three BAFTAs (that's 'British Academy of Film and Television Arts').
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News: Gundam Bundle Packshot

The packshot of Bandai's Gundam GameCube bundle and the first screen of the game have hit the web.
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News: Acclaim Grabs The Bard's Tale

Acclaim has announced it will publish The Bard's Tale in Europe.
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Q&A;: Tuesday Update!

Answer flying around everywhere, inside. Clicker the click, click, click. - Chris Smyth
>>>Q&A;

News: GC Euro Market Share Increases

The market share of the Nintendo GameCube has increased five fold across Europe!
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News: Return of the King Screens!

We have nine brand new screens of The Lord of the Ring: Return of the King to warm you up for friday's release.
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News: Mario Kart Japan Sales

The Japanese release of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! went extremely well, details inside!
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News: 1080° Avalanche Trailer!

We have a new trailer and images of 1080° Avalanche ready for you to download, inside!
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News: Zelda Bonus in Stars Catalogue

The Zelda Bonus disc that was previously announced to be given away exclusively through the limited edition Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Bundle will make its appearance in the Stars Catalogue after all!
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News: True Crime GameCube Delay

Couldn't find True Crime for the GameCube in the stores this weekend?
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Review: Worms 3D

Die worms die!!..ahem..A PC favourite but nevertheless a game series thats earnt its props on consoles too. Can it be pulled off in 3D? Well thats what we're here for! Click away and find out...
-by James
>>> Worms 3D Review

Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

Not much news today - to make up for it why don't you take a look over the news of the past six days?
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Feature: Staff Roundtable #70

"To be free, or not to be free." That is the question we discuss in this week's Roundtable. Well, more or less.
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Season Preview: Winter 2003

We are taking the ‘Video Preview’ one step further and give you a ‘Season Preview’ containing footage of some of the games hitting the Cube during Winter 2003!
- by Dan Odgers
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Special: Two Years On: Platformers

We continue our Two Years On special with a look at the plaforming genre. How long do you think it'll take for the word 'Mario' to appear?
>>>Two Years On: Platforming

Review: Dragonball Z Budokai

Who would've thought a crazy Japanese cartoon could spring such an incredible fan base over here? It has more than enough fans, dedicated ones at that. Probably the best manga out there...(dont hurt me manga fans)...
-by Bas Oosterveld
>>> Dragonball Z Budokai Review

Charts: Japanese Hardware & Software

Find out what games entered and what games left the charts for the week ending November 2nd.
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News: 35 Million Euro Campaign

Nintendo unveils an innovative pre Christmas Marketing Campaign.
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News: New Return of the King Trailer

A new trailer has been released for The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Download it, inside!
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News: Medal of Honor Rising Sun Media

Head inside for some new Medal of Honor: Rising Sun screens.
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News: Gundam GameCube Bundle

Remember the red GameCube from the Tokyo Game Show? Bandai is bundling it with Gundam!
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News: Gotcha Force Screens

Capcom Europe released ten new screens of its upcoming action game Gotcha Force!
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News: Activision Drops Ten Titles

Activision's revenues have dropped 30 percent. Ten titles have been cancelled to compensate...
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Feature: Advance Weekly #21

Not a massive amount of handheld news this week - but still worth checking out.
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News: No Mario 128?

According to NoA, Mario 128 might not come to the GameCube.
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News: Official Mario Kart Website

There are now two websites worth visiting on the internet. Cube-Europe and...the new Mario Kart: Double Dash!! website.
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Q&A;: Thursday Update!

The Q&A; has been updated with tons of answers and...a Mario Kart: Double Dash!! giveaway! - by Chris Smyth
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Pause: [Cancelled]

This week Matt does the unthinkable - he defends NoE. Shocking, I know.
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News: GC Production Restarts

Nintendo are continuing to produce GameCubes once again.
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News: USA Zelda Bonus Disc

All the ways Americans can get the Zelda bonus disc, seems easier than for us Europeans!
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Review: SSX3

Anxiously awaiting 1080? Well SSX has always been there to fulfil your snowboardin trickster needs, it hasnt always had much to say for itself in comparison but EA has tried again and it looks like they might be onto a winner this time around...
-by Tom
>>> SSX3 Review

News: Mario Tennis in Sight?

New Mario Tennis details have surfaced! Head inside for the juice...
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Charts: UK Software

Here are the UK charts for the week ending 1st November 2003.
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Q&A;: Tuesday Update!

Remember the mystery Resident Evil announcement that Capcom is supposedly was going to make? Look for info on that and more, inside. - by Chris Smyth
>>>Q&A;

News: US GameCube Market Share Up!

Nintendo of America today announced its market share in the console has doubled! Click for details.
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Interview: Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

Cube-Europe recently attended an interview session with the the director and two game producers of Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Only a select group of members from the European press were allowed to join the session. We were one of the lucky folks and bring you the in-depth interview you have all been waiting for!
>>> The Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Interview

News: The End of Bulletproof Monk?

The developer of Bulletproof Monk has shut down. Does this mean the cancellation of the game?
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Review: Beyblade Super Tournament

Beyblade...if that sounds familiar you'd be right. You know those spinning thingy mabobs you get in cereals and such? Well some clever so and so (or not) thought of making a video game out of it.
-by Bas Oosterveld
>>> Beyblade Super Tournament Review

Feature: C-E Weekly Digest

The Zelda bonus disk (wohoo), delays (boo) and cancelations (boo-er) await you inside this week's Digest.
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News: XLink Messenger For GameCube

The XLink Messenger, which is currently used on Xbox, will be making it's way to the GameCube.
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Special: The Sims Bustin' Out Report

This december will see the arrival of The Sims: Bustin’ Out, specially designed for the consoles and GBA. Cube-Europe went to The Hague, where producer/designer Virginia McArthur talked about and demonstrated Maxis’ latest ‘life-simulating game’.
>>> The Sims Bustin' Out Report

News: Mario Kart Double Dash Bundle!

Yesterday we already broke the news of the limited edition Mario Kart: Double Dash!! bundle. Today we bring you the official announcement and the packshot!
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News: Release Dates Updated!

The release dates list have been given a huge update! Especially, the Japanese list has gotten a major update.
>>> Release Dates Section

Review: Viewtiful Joe

The punchy red fella by the name of Joe certainly is one hell of a character, a rather different one at that. Not only is he cel-shaded, he can tamper with speed and give a good kickin to whoever opposes him, all the while toggling the camera to see his action as best possible. What an ego, what a game! Check it out...
-by Franklin
>>> Viewtiful Joe PAL Review

Feature: Staff Roundtable #69

So, you're stuck on a desert island. Just the essentials; food, water and, of course, a game to whittle away the time. But which game?
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News: Killer7 Video Online

A new video for Capcom's upcoming Killer7 has been released.
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News: Pool Paradise Coming Soon

Ignition Entertainment will launch Pool Paradise on the GameCube in March 2004, for all you pool fans out there.
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News: Zelda Bonus Disc in MKDD!! Pak

GAME is to include the new Zelda Bonus disc in its limited edition Mario Kart: Double Dash Pak!
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News: True Crime TV Commercial

Head inside for a sneak peek at the True Crime: Streets of LA television commercials that will hit the airwaves next week.
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Special: Gamecube: Two Years On

It's now two years since Gamecube saw the light of the world, and to celebrate we'll be taking a weekly look at the software collection that has emerged in those two years.
>>>Two Years On: Fighting Games

Review: NHL 2004

Gangilly guys with barely any teeth, charging up glass walls and beatin the livin daylights out of each other.. sound fun? Yep its the NHL, updated and refined, well so they say...see how good the latest edition is...
-by Bas Oosterveld
>>> NHL 2004 Review

News: Local Sweepstakes Winners!

Did you enter to win a copy of Rebel Strike? Head inside to see if you won...
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News: Mature or Adults Only

A recent study has revealed some worrying news...
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