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October 14, 2003

Metal Arms Developer Site Live

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:00 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.swinginape.com/metalarms/

Hopefully, there isn't a glitch in the website's system.

Swingin' Ape Studios, the developers of Metal Arms: Glitch in the System, have launched a website highlighting their latest creation.

The site features a variety of media for the upcoming GameCube shooter, including screen shots and gameplay movies. The game's characters, weapons and environments are also highlighted.

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October 13, 2003

"Who Are You?" Theater Trailer

by Jonathan Metts - 5:20 pm EDT
Total comments: 15 Source: Nintendo.com

Check out the commercial Nintendo will be airing in movie theaters all over America this fall.

Nintendo's official website has posted its upcoming theatrical trailer for the new "Who Are You?" advertising campaign. You can download the sixty-second trailer in three formats by going to the link above.

The ad takes place entirely in Japan and shows schoolchildren rushing out of class after... Read more...

Nintendo Sued by Wizards of the Coast

by Jonathan Metts - 4:19 pm EDT
Total comments: 14 Source: Seattle Post-Intell.

The creators of the Pokemon trading card game are suing Nintendo of America and Pokemon USA.

According to a weekend article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Wizards of the Coast has filed a suit against Nintendo of America, Pokemon USA, The Pokemon Company, and two executives. Wizards created the Pokemon trading card game and oversaw the product for years until Pokemon USA recently absorbed those operations. Wizards of the Coast produces several other card games, including Magic: The Gathering.

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Konami Creates US Division

by Jonathan Metts - 3:17 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Konami Press Release

Konami Digital Entertainment will make its home in Los Angeles.

KONAMI ESTABLISHES NEW COMPUTER & VIDEOGAMES OPERATION BASED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Konami Strengthens its Global Content Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 13, 2003 - Konami Corporation has established a strong foundation in the global computer and video... Read more...

October 9, 2003

Double Dash Nationwide Mall Tour GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 3:13 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

You know about the bonus disc details already, but you might not know about the mall tour to help promote the game.

Pre-sell Offer and Mall Tour Promote Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2003--Nintendo of America Inc.'s aggressive holiday efforts for its Nintendo GameCube(TM) video game system began with a price decrease to $99.99 and a $100 million marketing campaign. Nintendo... Read more...

Viewtiful Joe Sells Out... Again GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 11:43 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: http://www.capcom.com/xpml/game.xpml?gameid=750044...

It was pretty popular in Japan, and it appears it's doing the same thing here in America.

Capcom's online store is telling those hopeful of ordering Viewtiful Joe some bad news, in big red letters:

Due to overwhelming demand, we are temporarily out of stock for this item. Place your order now to be the first in line for when we have more stock – which will be later this month.

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Crouch and Hide on GBA GBA

by Jonathan Metts - 11:02 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: UbiSoft Press Release

UbiSoft ships Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for Game Boy Advance.

Ubisoft Ships Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(tm) Video Game to Stores Nationwide

Highly Anticipated Adventure Captures Martial Arts Magic of Academy Award ®-Winning Movie

San Francisco, CA - October 9, 2003 - Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today... Read more...

October 8, 2003

Golden Game Boy Advance SP GBA

by Steven Rodriguez - 9:26 pm EDT
Total comments: 5 Source: Famitsu.com

No, you don't need to unwrap thousands of Wonka Bars to get one.

Nintendo loves to mock those who have bought their products early by coming out with new colors after most of the people have settled with one. This time, if one of the dozen or so of available GBA SP colors haven't caught your eye as of yet (Cobalt, Platinum, Flame, Onyx, Famicom, Pearl Pink and Blue, Gundam Red...), Nintendo figures this latest Japanese shade will be impossible to overlook.

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GameCube outsells PS2, Xbox in US GC

by Rick Powers - 5:07 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: Nintendo

Nintendo issues an early morning release touting the success of the GameCube at $99.

Nintendo sent out a media alert early this morning announcing that GameCube has become the top-selling console in America since it's drop to $99.99 on Sept. 25.

Sales data from major retailers documenting sales for the week ending Oct. 4 shows GameCube outselling Xbox by 145%, and PS2 by 20%.

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October 7, 2003

Mario Kart Bonus Disc Contents Revealed GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 9:41 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: GameStop

Once you see what's on it, you might want to pre-order if you haven't considered doing so already.

Online game retailer GameStop has listed the contents of the bonus disc that will be available to those who pre-order Mario Kart: Double Dash. The disc will feature five playable games, seven game movies, and special unlockables for a GBA game. Here's the skinny:

Playables:

Mario Party 5

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October 6, 2003

Gladius Goes Gold GC

by Jonathan Metts - 2:07 pm EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: LucasArts

The strategy-RPG from LucasArts is complete and headed for manufacturing.

LucasArts announced today that Gladius, their gladiator-themed strategy-RPG for all three consoles, has completed development and is now being printed to disc for retail. The game was originally scheduled for release in spring 2003, but it was delayed several times. The current release date is October 28th.

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Mortal Kombat Gets Cheaper GC

by Steven Rodriguez - 9:44 am EDT
Total comments: 2 Source: Press Release

Deadly Alliance is getting the $20 treatment across all platforms.

Midway's Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance Reaches Greatest Hits, Platinum Hits and Player's Choice Status

The PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System, the Xbox Video Game System from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube, Award Top-Selling Fighting Game Franchise Participation in Respective Programs

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Japanese Price Drop Announced GC

by Daniel Bloodworth - 1:36 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo

Finally, word of the official new price in Japan.

According to Nintendo's Japanese site, the GameCube will be dropping in price there soon as well.

On October 17, the GameCube will be selling for 14,000 Yen (about $120 US). The Enjoyment Plus Pack which includes a Game Boy Player and Memory Card 251 will be reduced a little sooner on October 10th for a price of 19,800 Yen (about $170 US).

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October 4, 2003

Mario Kart: Double Dash Website Goes Live GC

by Mike Sklens - 10:49 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.mariokart.com

Nintendo's gearing up for the launch of racing madness!

In preparation for the upcoming release of Mario Kart: Double Dash next month, the official website for the game has opened. The website, flaunting the tagline "You take the wheel, I'm riding shotgun!" is loaded with screenshots and movies of the game. There is also a download section where a few... Read more...

October 3, 2003

Nintendo Reports Losses

by Michael Cole - 3:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 8 Source: Yahoo! News

Mario isn’t the only thing in red right now.

Nintendo has projected a net loss for the first time in its publicly-owned history. Earlier today, Nintendo regrettably informed its investors that instead of the 15 billion yen profit predicted earlier for the fiscal half-year, the company expects to suffer a loss of 3.0 billion yen (around $27 million). Nintendo is currently 7 million yen into the red.

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New Player's Choice Titles in Europe

by Karlie Yeung - 3:10 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo of Europe

Super Mario Sunshine, Starfox Adventures, Mario Party 4, and Metroid Prime join the Player's Choice range in Europe.

MORE QUALITY NINTENDO GAMES FOR YOUR MONEY!

New titles added to NINTENDO GAMECUBE Player’s Choice Range

The NINTENDO GAMECUBE Player’s Choice range of games is soon to be expanded with the release of more blockbuster titles. On the 10th October, Super Mario Sunshine, Starfox... Read more...

October 2, 2003

GBA SP Ranks with Top Toys GBA

by Jonathan Metts - 7:01 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Yahoo News

Discerning kids say it's one of the top ten things they want for the holidays.

According to Yahoo News (courtesy of Reuters), Game Boy Advance SP is set to be one of the hottest gifts for kids this holiday season.

The annual test, administered by FamilyFun magazine, began with a pool of over 470 toy submissions. The list was whittled down to 66 finalists, which were given... Read more...

Bomberman Jetters Heads to U.S.

by Jonathan Metts - 2:55 pm EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Majesco Press Release

Majesco will publish the latest GameCube title in the series this fall, weird name intact.

'BOMBERMAN JETTERS' BLASTS ITS WAY TO AMERICA AS MAJESCO INTRODUCES LATEST EDITION OF TOP-SELLING FRANCHISE

EDISON, NJ, October XX, 2003 - One of the most explosive franchises for the Nintendo GameCubeTM returns as Majesco, one of the fastest growing publishers of interactive entertainment software,... Read more...

October 1, 2003

EA Gets THX Certification

by Steven Rodriguez - 8:52 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Reuters

The audience is listening, and now it's playing, too.

While some people may think the new Star Wars movies aren't all they're cracked up to be, at least we can give George Lucas a pat on the back for creating THX, the company responsible for giving many movies the once-over in the audio department, making them sound great.

Now THX has extended an... Read more...

Mission: Impossible Website Live

by Jonathan Metts - 5:45 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Atari

Atari has a new website set up for Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma.

Atari announced today that its official website for Mission: Impossible - Operation Surma is now up. The site features screenshots, videos, message boards, and more.

M:I - Operation Surma is set for release before the holidays on Game Boy Advance, while the GameCube version is arriving a little bit later, in 2004.

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