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September 14, 2005

NoA Announces New VP of Sales

by Robert Graves - 1:23 am EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: Nintendo Press Release

Kevan Wilson, come on down!

NINTENDO ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE PROMOTION

Kevan Wilson Promoted to Vice President of Sales

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 12, 2005 – Nintendo of America Inc. today announced the promotion of Kevan Wilson to vice president of sales, effective Jan. 2, 2006. An 11-year veteran of Nintendo, Wilson will be responsible for overseeing and establishing the strategic direction for the Nintendo of America sales department.

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NoA Executive Announces Retirement

by Robert Graves - 1:15 am EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Nintendo Press Release

Randy Peretzman calls it a day after 20 years.

LONGTIME NINTENDO EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

20-Year Veteran Randy Peretzman Helped Launch Every Nintendo Game System

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 12, 2005 – Nintendo of America Inc. today announced Randy Peretzman, vice president of sales, will retire at the end of this year. After 20 years of dedicated service, Peretzman has decided to step down due to health reasons.

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September 13, 2005

EA Announces SSX On Tour Song List GC

by Robert Graves - 9:39 am EDT
Total comments: 4 Source: EA Press Release

Hit the virtual slopes to the sound of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and The Hives among others.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., September 12, 2005 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the 41 songs that will propel players through SSX™ On Tour. The in-game soundtrack delivers a fast-paced and energetic mix of music that builds on the popularity of the SSX™ 3 soundtrack which was adored... Read more...

September 12, 2005

From Russia With Love Website Goes Live GC

by Karl Castaneda - 5:09 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Electronic Arts

Make sure your internet connection is shaken, not stirred.

Anticipating the release of From Russia With Love from Electronic Arts?

Head on over to the official website and check out screenshots, gameplay details, and news updates.

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Sega Announces Sega Casino for Nintendo DS

by Jonathan Metts - 11:00 am EDT
Total comments: 3 Source: Press Release

Sega springs a surprise game on us.

SEGA RAISES ANTE WITH SEGA CASINO

DS Title Offers 11 Games of Casino Action

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON (September 12, 2005) SEGA® of America, Inc.

and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that they will publish SEGA

Casino™ for the Nintendo DS™ System. SEGA Casino deals out plenty of

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IBM Game Executive To Speak on Next-Gen Processors

by Jonathan Metts - 7:33 am EDT
Total comments: 6 Source: Press Release

Will his keynote touch on IBM's upcoming "Broadway" CPU for Revolution?

IBM TO KEYNOTE GAME TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION MEETING ON OCTOBER 26, 2005,

DISCUSS NEW PROCESSORS

Austin, Texas - September 12, 2005 - The Game Technology Association (GTA),

a peer networking group specifically serving companies involved in producing

hardware, software and network enabling technologies for video game

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September 9, 2005

THQ Confirms Revolution Support Wii

by Karl Castaneda - 8:34 pm EDT
Total comments: 7 Source: IGN Cube

Company president Brian Farrell had more than a couple nice things to say about Nintendo's newest console.

During THQ's year-end press event, IGNCube spoke with Brian Farrell about THQ's plans for Nintendo's Revolution. The company president had more than a couple positive things to say, including "We are commited to Nintendo's [Revolution]."

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September 8, 2005

Prize Team Trivia at 9:30 Central!

by Michael Cole - 10:30 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.planetgamecube.com/specials.cfm?action=...

Grab a partner, becuase it's Team Trivia night, with stylish Split Reason T-Shirts on the line!

Last week Javy64 won a T-Shirt from Split Reason. This week we're giving away two more shirts in a round of Team Trivia!

Winners may choose among Split Reason's entire T-Shirt selection, which celebrates the gaming and internet cultures. Here are some examples of what you could win:

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News Corp Announces Purchase of IGN

by Jonathan Metts - 7:21 am EDT
Total comments: 21 Source: Yahoo! News (AP)

Nintendo WiFi Connection is brought to you by GameSpy, Rupert Murdoch, and the letter Q.

In the latest gaming media acquisition, the Associated Press is reporting that News Corp intends to purchase IGN Entertainment for $650 million. Last year, IGN swallowed GameSpy Networks, and Nintendo recently announced that the upcoming Nintendo WiFi Connection service will use technology from IGN's GameSpy division, similar to the GameSpy matching service for online PC games.

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September 7, 2005

EA Ships NHL 06 GC

by Jonathan Metts - 3:32 pm EDT
Total comments: 1 Source: EA Sports Press Release

Hockey is still alive on GameCube.

The season begins WITH NHL 06

The Rush is Back in the Latest Hockey Videogame from EA SPORTS(tm)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 7, 2005 - NHL(r) 06 has shipped from

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world's leading interactive software

company. Hockey fans can start the season early and test their skills in

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Super Monkey Ball Rolls onto DS DS

by Jonathan Metts - 10:28 am EDT
Total comments: 10 Source: Famitsu Weekly

The new issue of Famitsu reveals a touch-controlled sequel to Sega's popular series.

We've seen the future of Super Monkey Ball, and it's on the Nintendo DS. The latest issue of Famitsu Weekly in Japan has the first information and screenshots of Super Monkey Ball DS.

The game displays a fully polygonal engine on the top screen, with a 2D representation of your character on... Read more...

September 6, 2005

Gamers Unite for Hurricane Relief

by Jonathan Metts - 4:58 am EDT
Total comments: 9 Source: GamersRelief.com

Spread the word, get involved.

In the wake of devastation caused in the Southeastern U.S. by Hurricane Katrina, GamersRelief.com is a website created by Advanced Media Networks to spread the word and promote action among the online gaming community. We highly encourage our readers to visit the site, spread the word, and most importantly, get involved.

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September 2, 2005

Prize Radio Trivia Tonight at 9:30 Central

by Michael Cole - 12:33 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: http://www.planetgamecube.com/specials.cfm?action=...

Special host Jonnyboy117 is giving away your choice of T-Shirt tonight! Click the link for details!

After far too long, Jonathan Metts is reprising the role that made him famous: host of PGC (and Nformant's) Radio Trivia!

If that weren't enough to celebrate , Jonny is also giving the winner his choice of T-Shirt from Split Reason. Split Reason has all sorts of shirts and other goodies that sing to video game fans and online enthusiasts. Here are some examples of what you can find on Split Reason:

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September 1, 2005

Nintendo Announces Big Nintendogs Sales DS

by Robert Graves - 6:57 am EDT
Total comments: 43 Source: Nintendo Press Release

250,000 puppies homed in the first week. Oh, and Advance Wars is not doing too badly either...

VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY GOES TO THE DOGS – LITERALLY

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 1, 2005 – With sales of a quarter of a million units in its first week of availability, Nintendogs™ is not only America's hottest-selling video game, but the best-selling new game franchise ever for a portable system.

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