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September 19, 2003

Message from the Director

by Jonathan Metts - 7:18 pm EDT
Total comments: 12

What's going on with the site?

Hi everyone, glad you could get to this page. Please share this message with any of your friends who aren't having any luck viewing the site.

You've probably noticed that PGC has been having technical problems for the past week or so. The server is currently operating under temporary fixes, which is why it is not very stable. We are working on implementing a permanent solution to the problem.

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September 18, 2003

Mya to Open Next Bond Game

by Steven Rodriguez - 2:31 pm EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Press Release

Most people will just mash the Start button and skip the intro anyway.

Mya to Perform Original Theme Song For the EA Videogame James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2003--Electronic Arts announced today the music lineup for the upcoming videogame James Bond 007(TM): Everything or Nothing(TM). Recording star Mya will... Read more...

September 17, 2003

Mario Kart 16 Players! GC

by Rick Powers - 10:44 am EDT
Total comments: 19 Source: Nintendo

Mario Kart was just demoed at the Gamers' Summit with 16-player cooperative play!

The news from Europe about Mario Kart being 16 players was correct. Nintendo has just demoed Mario Kart: Double Dash with co-operative play. One player drives the kart, while the other controls the items and sliding (as well as attacking other players to steal items). Eight GameCubes can be connected for LAN play, and with co-operative play, this means up to 16 people can play (there is an eight kart limit).

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September 16, 2003

Nintendo Plans F-Zero GX Online Championship GC

by Mike Sklens - 6:33 pm EDT
Total comments: 15 Source: Official F-Zero Website

Gentlemen, start your plasma engines!

Nintendo has updated the Official F-Zero Website with some new information on the first F-Zero GX Championship. Starting September 25, players will be able to post their top times on the F-Zero GX Global Leaderboard to determine who is the best F-Zero player in the world.

The first available... Read more...

Boktai can now be in your hand GBA

by Mike Sklens - 4:59 pm EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Konami

Konami has shipped its new adventure game, Sun not included.

KONAMI SHIPS BOKTAI(tm): THE SUN IS IN YOUR HAND FOR NINTENDO GAME BOY® ADVANCE

Ground-breaking Videogame Technology Uses Natural Sunlight During Gameplay

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. - September 16, 2003 - It's time for some fun in the sun! Leading videogame publisher Konami of America, Inc.,... Read more...

New Mario Golf Tournament GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 12:53 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.mario-golf.com

The Peach Invitational has just been revealed by Nintendo. Get the details here!

If you're a subscriber to Nintendo's game newsletters, then you most certainly already know about the new Nintendo Mario Golf tournament. For those who have the game and are unaware of it, here are the details.

To open up the Peach Invitational:

Hold Z and press Start on the Mario Golf title screen.

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September 15, 2003

Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green Revealed

by Michael Cole - 9:27 pm EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: Dengeki Online

As if you hadn’t played it enough the first two times, Pokémon Red & Blue/Green is getting a facelift for the GBA!

First released in Japan in February of 1996, Pokémon Red and Green (Blue overseas) was the Game Boy game that triggered a worldwide phenomenon. Dengeki Online has revealed that Nintendo and Game Freak are remaking the genre-defining twosome for the GBA in Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green. The sibling titles will feature updated graphics similar to those found in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire and, most likely, enhanced audio as well.

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Konami & Playmates Toys Unite GC

by Michael Cole - 3:17 pm EDT
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Playmates Toys and Konami team up for a Ninja Turtle cross-promotional campaign! Radical!

Konami and Playmates Toys Sign Strategic Cross-Promotion for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(tm)

Deal Promotes Videogames in over 1.2 Million Action Figures and Introduces Three New Characters

REDWOOD CITY , CALIF. - September 15, 2003 - Leading videogame publisher Konami of America, Inc.,... Read more...

Mad Catz Invades British Retailer

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:34 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

The U.K. version of Wal-Mart becomes the newest outlet for the accessory giant.

MAD CATZ SIGNS DEAL WITH ASDA AS PREFERRED THIRD PARTY ACCESSORY PROVIDER

Mad Catz Inc., the world's leading third party manufacturer and marketer of video game accessories, announced today that it has struck a deal with leading U.K. based supermarket chain ASDA, a subsidiary of Wal-Mart, to... Read more...

September 10, 2003

Zelda Bonus Disc ver. 2.0 GC

by Jonathan Metts - 10:30 am EDT
Total comments: 26 Source: Game Informer Online

You won't even have to wait for the Wind Waker sequel to get it.

According to Game Informer Online, Nintendo of America will release a second Legend of Zelda bonus disc this holiday season. It will be included with the purchase of a new GameCube system and may also be available through other offers.

The tentative contents include ports of The Legend of Zelda... Read more...

Roadkill to Offer Choice of Six Radio Stations

by Robert Graves - 8:00 am EDT
Source: Midway Press Release

Now we can all unleash fury while listening to Leo Sayer.

MIDWAY'S ROADKILL FEATURES UNIQUE, WIDE-RANGING RADIO SYSTEM

Radio System Includes 14 Licensed Songs and Seven Hours of Original Programming that Changes as Gamers Adventure Through Different Cities

London – September 9th, 2003 – Midway Games Europe Ltd, a leading software industry publisher... Read more...

September 9, 2003

Rogue Ops Site Goes Live GC

by Michael Cole - 5:13 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.rogueops.com

Find out everything you need to know about Kemco’s stealth-action game!

Kemco and Bits Studios’ recently published their official Rogue Ops website. On it you can find character profiles for heroine Nikki Connors and her team as well as the evil Omega 19. The site also features details on Rogue Ops’ missions, gear, and background story. Various media can also be found on the site, including soundtrack MP3s, desktop wallpapers and movies.

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New Look for Ubi Soft

by Steven Rodriguez - 10:26 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

Dumping the cheerful rainbow arch, Ubi Soft now wants to hypnotize you!

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES NEW LOGO

Strategic milestone accompanies sale of 100 millionth game

London, UK – September 9, 2003 – Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced today that it sold its 100 millionth game in September. The sales achievement took on added meaning... Read more...

Mario Kart Pre-Orders Available Immediately GC

by Rick Powers - 8:11 am EDT
Total comments: 12 Source: Nintendo

Nintendo makes the second Preview Disc official, as well as some changes to the Player's Choice Lineup.

Update: Nintendo clarified at its recent Gamers' Summit that the despite how the news release was worded, that the Mario Kart bonus disc will be packed in with Mario Kart: Double Dash, and will not be available separately at retail. Planet GameCube and Nintendo apologize for the confusion.

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September 8, 2003

Game Informer Online Launches

by Jonathan Metts - 3:46 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Game Informer Online

It's the return of you-know-who...

Although normally we wouldn't be encouraging you to go check out our competitors, it just wouldn't feel right to ignore a special event like this. Today marks the launch of Game Informer Online, headed up by PGC founder and former Director, Billy Berghammer.

The site covers all three console... Read more...

September 4, 2003

Rise of Sin Tzu Collectors Goodies

by Steven Rodriguez - 12:55 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

The new Batman game will offer pre-order bonuses, and exclusively for the GameCube, a Jim Lee lithograph.

Ubi Soft Entertainment, Mattel Inc., DC Comics and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce Exclusive Collector's Items for the Upcoming Videogame Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu Videogames Including the Special Collector's Items Will Be Available Through Pre-Order on September 4

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RoadKill on the Radio

by Steven Rodriguez - 12:00 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Midway is touting the unique radio system in its upcoming car-combat game. There's nothing like tuning in to the golden oldies while you incinerate your opponents.

Midway's RoadKill Features Unique, Wide-Ranging Radio System

Radio System Includes 14 Licensed Songs and Seven Hours of Original Programming that Changes as Gamers Adventure Through Different Cities

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003-- Midway Games Inc., a leading software industry... Read more...

September 3, 2003

Tiny Secret in FFTA Commercial GBA

by Rick Powers - 9:09 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo of America

Nintendo has a little secret for the observant in the commercial for Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.

Nintendo took time during their "Ultimate Fantasy" Summit today (designed to showcase the fantastic GBA RPGs coming this year) to show us several versions of their Final Fantasy Tactics Advance commercial.

The commercial mocks some of the late-night pay telephone commercials you might see, such... Read more...

Tales of Symphonia Sells Swiftly in Japan GC

by Jonathan Metts - 8:34 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: Quiter

And it's actually selling GameCubes!

According to Japanese gaming site Quiter, the new Media-Create sales rankings show both Tales of Symphonia and GameCube at the top of Japanese sales charts during the week of August 25 through 31.

Namco's newest Tales RPG, and the first game in the series to take place in 3D, debuted with an... Read more...

September 2, 2003

Madden 2004 Flies off Store Shelves GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 3:02 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Press Release

Two million in three weeks. Yikes.

...And Boom Again! EA Sports Madden NFL 2004 Shatters Records with Two Million Units Sold in Three Weeks

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003--Electronic Arts, the world's leading developer and publisher of videogames, today announced that based on internal tracking, two football... Read more...

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