Two original games will be released for GameCube and GBA, then expanded into multimedia franchises by Nickelodeon. Licensing in reverse!

THQ and Nickelodeon are already putting their newly strengthened relationship to work with a "Videogame First" program. With Nickelodeon's input, THQ will publish original games on next-gen systems, with the purpose of creating an audience for those properties that Nickelodeon can later utilize by creating TV series and movies based on the games.

THQ will handle all interactive Nickelodeon properties through 2005 across all platforms.

THQ and Nickelodeon announced today that their current licensing agreement has been expanded to include every Nickelodeon property and extended through 2005. In addition, the two companies are developing a new strategy called "videogame first", in which THQ will develop and publish a game specifically... Read more...

Check out three wicked character art pieces from Star Fox Adventures, courtesy of Dengeki GameCube!

The latest issue of Dengeki GameCube features a new look at Star Fox Adventures, and while PGC has screens and info galore, you need to check out this excellent character art! Click on the images to view them on the Game Art page!

Many thanks to Dengeki GameCube for these images of Fox, Krystal and Tricky (it looks like Ricky but the 'T' is just hidden)!

Nintendo's new Doubutsu Banchou flyer contains some great game info, plus has a cut-out design to fold and glue into your very own cubic Animal!

Although some great GameCube software flyers have graced the internet recently, Planet GameCube now brings you the full Doubutsu Banchou flyer! The full flyer folds out revealing a continuous pattern adorning the front and back which when cut out and assembled makes a Animal Leader cube, complete with Panda and Hyena faces and including Bone and Paw flesh items!

Want to see some cool and weird looking flyers? Read on.

GameCube Inside has posted scanned images of Japanese flyers for Virtual Striker 3, Doubutsu Banchou, Animal Forest+, and more. Click here to see them.

A few brief details have been given regarding the game's title, developer, and release date.

CVG reported a few new details on EA's Harry Potter game for GameCube today. It seems that the project is actually based on "The Chamber of Secrets" and is being developed by British developer Eurocom. Potter fans may be somewhat disappointed to hear that the game still won't see release until November 15 of this year.

Is Sega's first GameCube soccer effort worthy in the eyes of the Cross Reviewers?

Virtua Striker 3 ver. 2002 wound up coming just short of a dendo award with a score of 29/40 (7 7 7 8). It's by no means a bad score, but it would have been nice to see GameCube games continue their hot streaks of dendo awards.

Also reviewed this week was Konami's WTA Pocket Tennis, which recieved a meager 25 (6 5 7 7).

Now you can spend Christmas as a Who.

Beloved Characters And Stories Scheduled To Debut on Next-Generation Systems In 2002

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002--NewKidCo International Inc. announced today a worldwide multi-year agreement with Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. to publish interactive entertainment software based on the timeless characters and stories of Dr. Seuss, the best-selling author of children's books in the world.

Everyone likes cartoons, and everyone likes videogames. Why not get the best of both?

The two companies are continuing their publishing deal with four GameCube games and five Game Boy Advance games (as well as PS2 and PC games), due out before this year is up. Read on for all the details.

Popular Characters Jimmy Neutron, The Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Wild Thornberrys and Rocket Power to be Featured in Interactive Adventures Scheduled for Release Across Multiple Platforms

Sega will be showcasing its latest games for GameCube and other platforms in March.

According to Dengeki Online, Sega will be holding its “Game Jam 2 in Tokyo International Forum ~ Spring Collection” event in Tokyo on March 30 and 31. The exposition, which is opened to the public, will showcase Sega’s latest games for PCs, cell phones, Dreamcast, XBox, PlayStation 2, GBA, and GameCube.

Tomy has announced at new GC game slated for a summer Japan release! Zoids fans rejoice!

Weekly Famitsu has announced that Tomy will release a new GameCube game scheduled for a summer release in Japan, tentatively titled 'Zoids Vs.' Although shown in an early form, this Zoids themed mecha combat action game is looking nice.

Gameplay will revolve around multi-mecha combat in a variety... Read more...

It’s time to mark your calendars. The first GameCube “card action RPG” is coming to Japan in two more months.

GameCube Inside reported that Rune’s official release date in Japan will be April 25. It will be priced at 6800 yen (around $55) and take up 2 blocks of one memory card.

At the Jisedai World Hobby Fair, Nintendo has been giving out these promotional handouts on Fire Emblem: The Sealed Sword. Check them out here!

GC-Inside has managed to scan the Fire Emblem: The Sealed Sword handout that was distributed at the recent World Hobby Fair.

Fire Emblem: The Sealed Sword comes out on March 29th for a suggested retail price of 4800 yen. A manga based on the game (but set from a different perspective) is currently running in Shounen Jump.

A new RPG from ex-Chrono Trigger team member?

According to Quiter, Skip Ltd., a start-up game company is currently working on an untitled RPG that is set to be released in Japan around Christmas 2002.

Mr. Kenichi Nishi, who has worked with Square on such games as Super Mario RPG and Chrono Trigger is said to be leading the project.

Following the footsteps of Animal Forest+, Nintendo will include a memory card with Kyojin no Doshin.

According to GameCube Inside, Nintendo will include a memory card with Kyojin no Doshin. The price (6800 yen) will not change.

On a side note, GameCube Inside also reported that the release date of Koei’s Battle Houshin will be delayed a week, and instead be in stores on March 29. Kemco’s Batman Dark Tomorrow has also been postponed till summer.

We'll spare you the "Eight is Enough!" pun.

3DO has released its financials for last year in the form of a press release. Aside from all the boring "we made this much money" stuff, the company spilled the beans on GameCube development. You can check out the whole release with the link above, but we've nabbed the important, Nintendo stuff below.

In a press conference in Korea last week, the Sonic Team commented on GameCube’s version of PSO.

Last week Sega held a press conference for the release of Phantasy Star Online (PSO) PC version in Korea. Yuji Naka of the Sonic Team was there to answer questions from the media.

During the Q and A session, Yuji Naka commented that currently the Sonic Team is more focused on the GameCube... Read more...

Now you can bond with Pikmin by singing or playing their song.

Collaborating with Nintendo and Toshiba Emi, KMP released the musical score of "Ai no Uta" last month in Japan. "Ai no Uta" is the theme song played in Pikmin's commercials in Japan. The musical score costs 500 yen (about four dollars), and includes three versions: piano solo, guitar accompaniment, and duet with piano accompaniment.

If you are in Japan, you get to play the latest GC games, and hear game developers speak about game development.

Nintendo will hold “The Nintendo GameCube in Shibuya” event on February 16 in Japan. The event will be held in Shibuya District’s Tsutaya (think of it as the Japanese Blockbuster), and allow gamers to play Nintendo’s latest offerings: Pikmin, Doubutsu Banchou, and Kyojin no Doshin. New screenshots... Read more...

Things get goofy this week as five debut titles take top ranks, all Sony!

Game Title

System

Maker

Last Week's Rank

Week Before Last's Rank

This Week's Sales

Total Unit Sales

1

Sangokushi VIII

PS2

Koei

-

-

74,027

74,027

2

Tokyo Majin Gakuen Gehouchou

PSX

Asmik Ace

-