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Today's Special Archives: February 2005
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Ubisoft Entering Sports Gaming [ Ubisoft ]
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Ubisoft has announced that they will begin to publish games in the sports genre, and has purchased Microsoft's array of sports title properties, including NFL Fever, NBA Inside Drive, MLB Inside Pitch, and NHL Rivals - including source codes. The first game to come from Ubisoft's new sports division will be a golf game headlined by world #1 Vijay Singh, top rival to Tiger Woods, who is currently contracted by EA for their series of golf titles. Indeed, this move looks like yet another scene in the ongoing Ubisoft/EA drama, as Ubisoft is once again sticking it to the company that owns a large percentage of them. No word on release dates on any of Ubisoft's sports games, but we'll keep you posted on this and future developments.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, February 28 2005 16:42 PM
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GBA2 at E3? [ CNN ]
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That's what's being said: The Game Boy Advance 2 will debut at E3 and launch at the end of the year. Apparently Nintendo will evolve the DS into a PDA and gaming machine both (what the recent licensing of a PDA OS), and continue the third pillar deal by launching the GBA2--successor to the GBA. Not only this, but the GBA2 seems like it will be a heck of a monster, being based around GameCube hardware. The system will have a high-quality, back-lit screen, and Revolution connectivity. Oh yeah, and it would launch at the mind-blowing price point of only $99. CNN is claiming confirmation could come as early as March 10. We'll keep you updated.
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Monday, February 28 2005 16:14 PM
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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory [ Previews ]
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With the latest installment of Splinter Cell due at the end of next month Will lays out what we know about the game. Keep watching the Café for more video updates of Chaos Theory.
Will Szwagiel
-- Posted on Sunday, February 27 2005 2:28 AM
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TimeSplitters Future Perfect marks the return of one of the most critically acclaimed console first-person shooters, where victory is in the hands of the player’s past, present, and future selves in a battle that stretches throughout time. In TimeSplitters Future Perfect, humanity is on the brink of destruction from the malevolent TimeSplitters. Cortez—the tough-as-nails hero from previous installments—finds himself in a frantic race against time in a desperate bid to trace the origin of the TimeSplitters. With the help of some familiar faces Cortez must chase a mystery foe across different time periods to trace the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day. TimeSplitters: Future Perfect will be released on March 21st. Hit the links to stream the trailers or right click and save them to your computer.
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TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Trailer 1 (14.0 MB)
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect Trailer 2 (13.3 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Saturday, February 26 2005 3:35 AM
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Pennant Chase Baseball Screens [ Nintendo ]
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Nintendo's newest baseball title will be released on GameCube April 4th. Pennant Chase Baseball is Nintendo's attempt to break into a a genre that they have ignored for the past ten plus years. Below are screenshots of the game taken off of a television, so they don't look all that spectacular. The final build of the game will have graphics comparable to the other baseball games out for the 2005 season. Gameplay dynamics are sketchy as Nintendo has yet to really release anything. Click the links to view the images.
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Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 1
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 2
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 3
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 4
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 5
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 6
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 7
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 8
Pennant Chase Baseball Screenshot 9
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Saturday, February 26 2005 3:09 AM
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Nintendo has announced that starting this weekend, Japanese DS owners will be able to go to their favorite game retailer and try out new software by downloading it onto their DS systems by way of special kiosks. The first downloadable content Nintendo will offer includes demos of puzzle games Meteos and Chokkan Hitofude (known in the States as Polarium), as well as new playable songs for Dagasso! Band Brothers (known in the States as Jam with the Band). The demos will be playable until the DS's power is turned off, except for the new Band Brothers songs, which will remain in the game permanently. This sounds amazingly cool, and hopefully Nintendo will consider bringing this innovative idea to North America soon.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 21:56 PM
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New Fire Emblem Screenshots [ Nintendo ]
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Near a mercenary stronghold in Crimea, a kingdom on the continent of Tellius, a soldier named Ike rescues a woman he discovers to be the princess of Crimea. She reveals to him that the neighboring Daein kingdom has invaded, and she must travel to Gallia, home to the half-man/half-beast demihumans. War spreads across the continent as Ike and his swords-for-hire fight to protect the princess and confront headlong the racial tensions and prejudices that have torn a rift between humans and demihumans. As they fight, they learn the true reason for the war, as well as the mystery behind the very creation of their divided world. Fire Emblem is set to release sometime in quarter two of 2005.
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Fire Emblem Screenshot 1
Fire Emblem Screenshot 2
Fire Emblem Screenshot 3
Fire Emblem Screenshot 4
Fire Emblem Screenshot 5
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 13:37 PM
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Japanese Sales Figures (2/20) [ Media Create ]
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Software
1. Devil May Cry 3 - PS2 - 194,530 - 194,530
2. Dragon Ball Z 3 - PS2 - 90,911 - 517,807
3. Rumble Roses - PS2 - 73,935 - 73,935
4. D1 Grand Prix - PS2 - 26,286 - 26,286
5. Gladiator: Road to Freedom - PS2 - 14,336 - 14,336
6. Gran Turismo 4 - PS2 - 12,863 - 956,720
7. Popolo Crois Monogatari - PSP - 11,956 - 45,715
8. Yoshi Touch & Go - NDS - 11,591 - 120,69
9. Shinseiki Yuusha Taisen - PS2 - 10,487 - 10,487
10. Hot Shots Golf Portable - PSP - 10,353 - 10,353
Hardware
1. PlayStation 2 - 38,954 - (432,091)
2. PSP - 38,314 - (400,669) - [882,921]
3. Nintendo DS - 22,363 - (328,042) - [1,823,638]
4. GameBoy Advance SP - 10,849 - (148,726)
5. GameCube - 3,256 - (55,408)
6. GameBoy Advance - 399 - (4,421)
7. Xbox - 295 - (3,595)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 0:04 AM
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Unlike the previous two games in the Splinter Cell series, Chaos Theory will in fact be rated M. Given the official rating a few weeks back I was still unsure if the game deserved such a rating. However, now viewing the new NSA Training video has shown me that this game is definitely for Mature gamers only. Pandora Tomorrow sold quite well but Ubisoft has obviously seen that these days, Mature games sell better. Just look at Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. It sold more copies than Sands of Time in its first week on shelves. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory will be released across all platforms on March 29th. Hit the link to stream the video or right click and save it to your computer.
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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Close Combat Training 3 (18.7 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 0:04 AM
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Finally we have gotten our hands on some actual gameplay trailers of Homeland. The new RPG for GameCube that will be released in Japan later this year. No word on if Chunsoft will bring the game to North America yet. However, Chunsoft will probably test their North American audience by presenting the game to them at E3 this May. Stay tuned to the Café up to and during E3 for all the news regarding this very interesting looking game. Click the links below to stream the trailers or right click and save them to your computer.
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Homeland Gameplay Trailer 1 (18.5 MB)
Homeland Gameplay Trailer 2 (6.9 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 0:04 AM
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WarioWare: Touched recently released for the Nintendo DS in North America and if you haven't seen the TV commercial that has been airing you can now watch it right here at the Café. Here is a little bit about the game: Touch the latest fruits from the bizarro developers of WarioWare Inc. (GBA and Nintendo GameCube). Expect to make lots of spins and whirlpools to win Dr. Crygor's Slightly Unscrewed microgames. Kickin' kindergartners Kat and Anna return with a dojo's worth of Ninja Scribble microgames. Scooter girl Mona has made a career move from the gelateria to the pizza delivery business, but she's also found time to become a pop diva and, of course, develop a whole new set of extremely awesome microgames. Click the link to stream the commercial or right click and save it to your computer.
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WarioWare: Touched Commercial (3.7 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 0:03 AM
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Clint Eastwood's Malpaso and The Tehama Companies have announced an agreement to produce video games based on the "Dirty Harry" film franchise, introducing the legendary character "Dirty Harry" Callahan to the interactive world for the first time on next generation consoles. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is currently overseeing development of the first installment of the game franchise, with Academy Award winning director, producer and actor Eastwood consulting on key creative aspects of the game design. Eastwood will also lend his voice and likeness to his renowned role of police detective Harry Callahan.
"This will be an opportunity to satisfy the many requests over the years to continue the 'Dirty Harry' legacy, only now in the video game medium," said Clint Eastwood. "Creating 'Dirty Harry' video games will also introduce this memorable film character to new generations on a medium they appreciate."
"Mr. Eastwood is both an incredible performer and an amazing creative talent, and it is an honor to work with him to bring the 'Dirty Harry' franchise credibly to the video game space," said Jason Hall, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "The character and content of the 'Dirty Harry' films perfectly lend themselves to telling new and compelling stories to both established and new gameplaying audiences."
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 0:03 AM
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From Nintendo Dream, we have our first look at Space Invaders DS for the Nintendo DS. Coming from Taito, this new version of the legendary arcade title will feature touch screen controls and make use of both screens for the action. The game will release in Japan next month, with no U.S. release date announced.
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Space Invaders DS Scan
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 23:07 PM
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Nintendo Dream magazine gives us our first look at Caduceus for the Nintendo DS. This game combines an adventure title with a surgery simulator...those crazy Japanese. The game will see release in Japan later this year, with no U.S. release plans announced.
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Caduceus DS Scan
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 23:03 PM
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By way of Nintendo Dream magazine comes out first look at Devilish for the Nintendo DS, a remake of the popular Sega Genesis game of the same name. Devilish is a survival horror game from Japanese developer Starfish which will make use of the touch screen and feature wireless multiplayer. The game will release later this year in Japan, with no North American release scheduled.
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Devilish DS Scan
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:58 PM
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From Nintendo Dream magazine comes our first look at Naruto for the Nintendo DS, a side-scroller based on the popular anime currently airing in Japan. The game will be released later this year, with no North American release plans announced as of yet.
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Naruto DS Scan
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:53 PM
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Kirby returns in an all new side-scrolling adventure for the Nintendo DS in Kirby's Magic Paintbrush, a game where players actually don't control Kirby himself, but draw a path for him using the DS's stylus and touch screen, allowing him to smash enemies, destroy obstacles, and capture items. This game seems to be a very addictive addition to the DS game lineup, and will hit stores in Japan on March 24th, with a US release (and possibly a new title) coming soon.
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Kirby's Magical Paintbrush Scan 1
Kirby's Magical Paintbrush Scan 2
Kirby's Magical Paintbrush Scan 3
Kirby's Magical Paintbrush Scan 4
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:44 PM
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From the latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine we have obtained scans of the upcoming animal simulator for the Nintendo DS, Puppy Times (Nintendogs in Japan). The game places you in the role of caregiver to three young pups who you must care for, using the touch screen to accomplish such tasks as feeding, playing with, and rubbing bellies. Puppy Times will release in Japan in April, with a US release coming soon.
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Puppy Times Scan 1
Puppy Times Scan 2
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:35 PM
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The cult-favorite Harvest Moon series of farming RPGs will make it's way to the Nintendo DS later this year when Marvelous Interactive releases Harvest Moon DS. The game will feature dual screens for easy inventory control, as well as various tasks using the touch screen such as milking cows. Harvest Moon DS will hit stores in Japan on March 17th, with a US release date not announced as of yet.
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Harvest Moon DS Scan 1
Harvest Moon DS Scan 2
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:29 PM
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From the latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine, we have a look at the new DS Adventure game Another Code. In this game, players will play as Ashley, who lands on an island to unravel the mysterious disappearance of her father and the project codenamed "Another". The game will make use of the DS touch screen to solve puzzles, and the top screen for conversations. Another Code released for the DS in Japan this week, but we can expect Nintendo to announce the North American plans for this unique title soon.
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Another Code DS Scan 1
Another Code DS Scan 2
Another Code DS Scan 3
Another Code DS Scan 4
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:23 PM
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From the latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine we have obtained scans from the latest installment in Marvelous Interactive's farming RPG franchise, Harvest Moon. In Harvest Moon: Poem of Happiness, gamers will once again take control of a farm, socialize with townsfolk, and make as much money as possible. The game will hit stores in Japan on March 3rd, with no U.S. release scheduled at this time.
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Harvest Moon: Poem of Happiness Scan 1
Harvest Moon: Poem of Happiness Scan 2
Harvest Moon: Poem of Happiness Scan 3
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:10 PM
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From the latest issue of Nintendo Dream magazine in Japan, we have scans of the upcoming Nintendo GameCube strategy RPG Fire Emblem: Souen no Kiseki. The latest installment of one of Nintendo's most popular franchises in Japan, Fire Emblem for the GameCube will feature battles on an immense scale using beautiful 3D graphics. These scans reveal some new screenshots as well as some new character art. Fire Emblem will hit stores in Japan on April 20th, with a U.S. release to follow in June.
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Fire Emblem Scan 1
Fire Emblem Scan 2
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 22:03 PM
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Pokémon Emerald Screenshots [ Nintendo ]
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Collecting, trading and battling is what traditional Pokémon games are all about. This game offers players an opportunity to hone their skills and prove their abilities. Pokémon Emerald is an extension of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, and shares the ultimate goal of stopping the expansion of either the Team Magma or Team Aqua realm. Players must keep balance in the world of Hoenn, where Team Magma or Team Aqua is trying to use Groudon (ground) or Kyogre (water) to try and take over. Rayquaza (sky) will help maintain this balance. Trainers will need to use their best battling strategies ever, because this game offers the most challenging Battle fields presented in a Pokémon game. Pokémon Emerald is the first Hoenn Pokémon adventure to allow players to trade and battle wirelessly.
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Pokémon Emerald Start Screen
Pokémon Emerald Screen 1
Pokémon Emerald Screen 2
Pokémon Emerald Screen 3
Pokémon Emerald Screen 4
Pokémon Emerald Screen 5
Pokémon Emerald Screen 6
Pokémon Emerald Screen 7
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 13:25 PM
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Nintendo Announces Four Major Games for May [ Nintendo ]
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E3 won't be the only major video game event in May. Nintendo has four highly anticipated games launching in May featuring a powerhouse franchise, hot new rhythms, out-of-body experiences and sacred stones.
May 1: Pokémon Emerald for Game Boy Advance SP offers a new, more challenging Battle Frontier where players will face a fierce new lineup of competitors that is certain to test the skills of even the best Pokémon Trainers. The game features compatibility with five previous Pokémon titles, and up to four players can battle wirelessly.
May 9: Donkey Konga 2 follows last year's Nintendo GameCube smash hit with a new selection of modern, bongo-bashing songs. Donkey Konga 2 has dozens more songs in every genre to help you find your groove.
May 23: Geist for Nintendo GameCube will help you scare people senseless. Wander as a ghost and possess people, animals and objects in your path to help you unravel the mystery of your condition and get back to your human form.
May 23: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for Game Boy Advance SP lets you take advantage of your strengths and exploit your enemy's weaknesses. The role-playing game features new character classes and epic battles.
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 13:05 PM
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Atlus Announces Puyo Pop Fever for Nintendo DS [ Atlus ]
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Atlus has announced that they will bring the unique Puyo puzzle series to North American DSes with the release of Puyo Pop Fever. The game will feature touch screen controls and numerous modes of play, including a wireless 8-player multiplayer mode making use of the DS's single-card download technology. Watch for the Puyo Popping to begin in April.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 1:13 AM
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Atlus Announces Riviera for GBA [ Atlus ]
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Atlus has announced they will be releasing the RPG title Riviera: The Promised Land in North America for the Game Boy Advance. The game, created by Japanese developer Sting, is a turn-based RPG featuring more than 30 hours of gameplay and anime-inspired graphics. Watch for the game to hit stores this summer.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 24 2005 1:07 AM
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Eric sits down and does some research on what Fire Emblem for GameCube will be all about. Check back during E3 to catch his impressions of the game from the show floor.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 23 2005 23:18 PM
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Nintendo is set to release a strong software line up for the second quarter of 2005, with games such as Star Fox Assault for Nintendo GameCube, WarioWare Twisted! for the Game Boy Advance and Yoshi Touch and Go for the Nintendo DS among the selection of fantastic titles on offer. With all these games to choose from you won't want to leave the house until summer!
GameCube
-Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean (Namco) - 1st April 2005
-Viewtiful Joe 2 (Capcom) - 1 April 2005
-Star Fox Assault (Namco/Nintendo) - 29th April 2005
-Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade (temporary title) (Nintendo) - 3rd June 2005
-Batman Begins (EA) - June 2005
-Madagascar (Activision) - June 2005
-Killer 7 (Capcom) - 27 June 2005
-Medal of Honor 4 (EA) - Q2 2005
Game Boy Advance
-Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (Nintendo) - 22nd April 2005
-Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (Disney/Square Enix) - 6th May 2005
-Herby Fully Loaded (Disney / Buena Vista Games) - May 2005
-Care Bears (Game Factory/K.E. Media) - May 2005
-Koala Brothers (Game Factory/K.E. Media) - May 2005
-Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Ubisoft) - May 2005
-WarioWare Twisted! (Nintendo) - 3rd June 2005
-Mario Party Advance (Nintendo) - 24th June 2005
-Batman Begins (EA) - June 2005
-Madagascar (Activision) - June 2005
Nintendo DS
-Yoshi Touch & Go (Nintendo) - 6th May 2005
-Need for Speed Underground 2 (EA) - 29 April 2005
-Cocoto Card Racer (Neko) - April 2005
-Space Invadors Revolution (Marvelous/Rising Star Games) - April 2005
-Ultimate Brain Games (Telegames) - May 2005
-Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Ubisoft) - May 2005
-Madagascar (Activision) - June 2005
-Ultimate Card Games (Telegames) - June 2005
-Pac-Pix (Namco) - Q2 2005
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 23 2005 12:47 PM
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Beware that this trailer could be considered a spoiler. But even if you decide to skip over my babbling you are properly warned at the begining of the video as well. This is the entire Xbox game demo that is floating around out there (I believe it came with Official Xbox Magazine or something). The gameplay might be that of Xbox but the Cube version will be almost exactly the same, which is why this got posted. Hit the link to stream it or right click and save the video to your computer. The video is about eleven minutes long. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory will be released on March 29th. Make sure to catch Will's full preview of the game which will be up late tonight.
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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Gameplay Trailer (36.9 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 23 2005 10:47 AM
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With Donkey Kong Jungle Beat less about three weeks away Mike gives us the lowdown on the second Cube game to make use of the DK Bongos.
Mike Twomey
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 23 2005 3:07 AM
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We have obtained scans from the latest issue of Nintendo Power which reveal our first look at Nintendo's upcoming MLB-licensed baseball title exclusively for the GameCube, Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball. While the scans reveal nothing much in the way of gameplay or features, this game does certainly look graphically promising. Take a look at the scans below.
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Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball Scan 1
Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball Scan 2
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 23 2005 1:42 AM
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According to the latest issue of Shonen Jump magazine, Naruto, one of Japan's most popular animes, will be heading to the Nintendo DS platform. The game, entitled Naruto: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshuu 3, will be a sequel to the two previous Naruto games on the Game Boy Advance, and will be a side-scroller making use of the bottom screen for special attacks. The game will hit stores in Japan on April 21st, with no word of a North American release, but due to the Naruto anime's recent licensing in the US, it may very well happen.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 23 2005 1:35 AM
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Nintendo Enjoys Number 1 Game of January [ Nintendo ]
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Capcom's pulse-pounding Resident Evil 4, made exclusively for Nintendo GameCube beat all other video games in January sales. It's also one of the best-reviewed games in years. The sales boom no doubt has been driven by reviews that call the game "an absolute must-have," "an amazing achievement" and "early contender for game of the year." Resident Evil 4 boasts no fewer than 30 perfect ratings from magazine and online reviewers, and some 55 others that rate it at 90 percent or higher.
But if crazed townsfolk and monstrous creatures aren't your thing, Nintendo has plenty of other top-selling games to keep you occupied. According to the NPD Group's January sales tracking report, each Nintendo video game system had at least one game in January's top 10 sellers. In addition to Resident Evil 4 at No. 1, Nintendo continued its dominance of the hand-held market with The Legend of Zelda®: The Minish Cap for Game Boy Advance SP at No. 3 overall, Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for GBA SP at No. 9 and Super Mario 64 DS for Nintendo DS at No. 10.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 22 2005 11:55 AM
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The DS Gets Ready to Catch 'Em All [ PokéLord ]
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Apparently in the newest Nihon Keizai Shimbun magazine in Japan, Eizo Nakano of The Pokémon Company gives a projected launch date for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl on the Nintendo DS. For Japan, the two games would release before the end of this year in November. As is typical with Pokémon games, there's a lag of a few months for translation and other things. With that said, the projected date for North America is March 2006. A year from now isn't too bad of a wait, right?
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Monday, February 21 2005 14:22 PM
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Melee [ Previews ]
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Despite the rather lackluster (and I’m being generous here) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus, Konami is out to show that you just can’t keep a good turtle down.
Will Szwagiel
-- Posted on Sunday, February 20 2005 14:01 PM
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New Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Gameplay Trailer [ GameCube Café ]
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I will spare you from reading the same old plot summary for Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory again. You guys should already know the story and if you don't you can just look two news stories below and read what Sam Fisher will be up to in this installment of Splinter Cell. We got two trailers for you today. This first is a gameplay trailer of a cave area of the game and the second is an official teaser trailer for the game which will start to appear in movie theatres across the country more closer to the release of the game. Speaking of the release of the game, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory will be released on March 29th. Click the links to stream them or right click and save them to your computer.
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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory - Cave Gameplay Trailer (13.2 MB)
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory - Lighthouse Teaser (13.1 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Saturday, February 19 2005 15:10 PM
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More Mario Kart Arcade Goodness [ Namco ]
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Eric reported to you late last night that Mario and crew would be taking their racing adventures to a new medium: the arcade. Nintendo has teamed up with Namco once again to bring us this awesome new arcade game that will surely be a hit in Japan and hopefully it has the chance to become a hit in North America. More than likely this arcade game will make an appearance at E3 this May and depending on its success there will more than likely determine if the game makes it to North American arcades. Hit the links below to check out the new screenshots of the game.
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Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 1
Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 2
Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 3
Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 4
Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 5
Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 6
Mario Kart Arcade Screenshot 7
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 16:01 PM
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Japan's creation of an Information Self Defense Force is deemed a violation of international law and of their own Constitution and ignites rising tensions between Japan, China and North Korea. Facing North Korean and Chinese blockades of shipping across the Korea Strait, Japan requests US assistance in accordance with American obligations under Article 9 of the Japanese Post War Constitution. Mounting evidence gathered by the I-SDF indicates that the devastation of the Japanese economy on the now infamous ‘Black Gold Day’ may have been caused by intentional Information Warfare attacks.
As nations begin to mobilize and the United States activates the USS Clarence E Walsh, the world’s premiere Electronic and Information Warfare platform and dispatches her to the region, Third Echelon gets wind of a small and seemingly unrelated incident that may end up having global repercussions. Click the link below to watch the trailer in any browser or right click and save it to your computer.
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Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Close Combat Training 2 (16.4 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 15:53 PM
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With every new video or trailer I see of this game it continues to get more freaky and look more entertaining. Although this game is no longer GameCube exclusive it will still be released on Cube first this summer in Japan and then later this year in North America. Click the link below to stream the video or right click and save it to your computer. Here is a little bit about the story.
Players take on the role of Harman Smith an unlikely assassin who leads a life as the intermediary link between seven alter egos. Switching between his seven different personalities, Harman employs each character's abilities to terminate targets he deems "deserving to die." Now a powerful underworld kingpin has unleashed violent creatures called 'Heaven’s Smile.' These crazed soldiers, affixed with horrific smiles, have started to wreak havoc on city streets destroying anything unlucky enough to cross its path and overtaking the minds of the populace. It is up to the player to interchange Harman’s seven 'partners' and utilize the special powers that dwell within them in order to assassinate Kun Lan, the notorious criminal overlord behind all the madness.
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New Killer 7 Official Trailer (30.4 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 15:50 PM
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You have probably heard of this unique and whacky RPG that Chunsoft has been released news about now for a couple of weeks. We had some screenshots up last week of the game and I stated it looked like a mixture of Animal Crossing and Giftpia (as far as graphical style anyway). Nowe we have the first ever video of the game in action. It looks quite interesting indeed and any RPG fan must take a look at this video. The video is in Windows Media Player format so you can just click the link and stream it or right click and save it to your computer if you want. Make sure you are up to date with Windows Media Player. If you don't have Windows Media Player 10 you can download it here.
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Homeland First Ever Trailer (2.5 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 15:46 PM
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Japanese Sales Figures (2/13) [ Media Create ]
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The PSP finally got a game in the top 10 for software sales as it continues to take home top selling system for the fourth week in a row. The Nintendo DS though continues to sell strong in Japan and is still a good nine hundred and fifty thousand units sold ahead.
Software
1. Dragon Ball Z 3 - PS2 - 426,896 - 426,896
2. Popolo Crois Monogatari - PSP - 33,759 - 33,759
3. Shinsengumi Gunraw Den - PS2 - 22,273 - 22,273
4. Shin Bakusou - PS2 - 21,654 - 21,654
5. Yoshi Touch & Go - NDS - 18,009 - 109,078
6. Radiata Stories - PS2 - 17,405 - 230,472
7. Super Robot Battle - GBA - 15,841 - 133,717
8. Another Century - PS2 - 14,827 - 235,405
9. Gran Turismo 4 - PS2 - 14,766 - 943,857
10. Biohazard 4 - GC - 13,491 - 184,124
Hardware
1. PSP - 45,972 - (362,355) - [844,607]
2. PlayStation 2 - 39,889 - (393,137)
3. Nintendo DS - 26,205 - (305,679) - [1,801,275]
4. Game Boy Advance SP - 10,372 - (137,877)
5. GameCube - 4,499 - (52,152)
6. Game Boy Advance - 573 - (4,022)
7. Xbox - 262 - (3,300)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 15:35 PM
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Eiji Aonuma recently gave an interview to Libération magazine and explained some upcoming things about The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo DS and GameCube. Right now this is simply speculation and rumor but when we confirm this we will notify you. Aonuma said that Nintendo was definitely working on a DS version of Zelda and that the success of the Four Swords has really made them go for a full-out handheld version of the game (like GameCube's Four Swords). The dual screen style of the Nintendo DS makes a Four Swords game ideal for the hot new handheld. Aonuma also stated that the new Legend of Zelda for GameCube was practically finished and that it would continue the Wind Waker storyline. Other than that no story or title was revealed but he assured us that the game would release in Japan for the Holiday season of 2005, and that the game was "very beautiful" (as if we didn't know that already). If that is true, we can expect the game to hit sometime in February or March of 2006 in North America.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 15:00 PM
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Nick lays down the law as to what makes a well balanced gamer. Head in and check out if you've got what it takes to make the grade.
Nick Basile
-- Posted on Friday, February 18 2005 1:11 AM
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Mario Kart Arcade Game Announced [ Namco ]
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Namco and Nintendo are teaming up once again, and this time it will be for the Japanese arcade market. At the AOU Arcade show in Japan, the companies revealed Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix, a Mario Kart game exclusively for arcades. The game will feature all of Nintendo's timeless characters, plus the appearance of Namco legends like Pac-Man, as well as 24 tracks spanning 6 different worlds. Also, the game will make use of memory cards for data saving, as well as the "Nam-cam", a Namco-developed technology which allows players to place themselves in the game with a special camera. The game will hit Japanese arcades in the fall, with no word of a North American release.
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Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix
Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix First Screenshot
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 17 2005 23:56 PM
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Thanks to GamesAreFun, we have obtained a scan from an upcoming issue of Famitsu magazine of an advertisement for Camelot, the highly-touted Nintendo 2nd party developer. The advertisment is recruiting would-be game designers to work on a brand-new RPG the company is making for next-gen consoles, and considering Camelot's relationship with Nintendo, this naturally means the Revolution. Also considering this is an RPG, this could finally be the new Golden Sun game fans have been waiting quite a while for. Stay tuned to the Café for all the news as it breaks.
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Camelot Famitsu Advertisement
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 17 2005 22:20 PM
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On this day 20 years ago our own wookiee brother Mike was born (we think in a Wyoming cave...). Since joining the ranks here at the GCC Mike has proven himself time and time again what an invaluable asset he has become. Feel free to drop a line in the forums to wish him a happy birthday. I can't wait until he sees that I got him a copy of Harvest Moon for his birthday...
Happy day, brother man. Keep it real, just one more year until all the legal Guinness in the world.
Kevin McGinnis
-- Posted on Thursday, February 17 2005 19:53 PM
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Mike lays it down about the past and what Nintendo has coming up for the next generation of games.
Mike Twomey
-- Posted on Thursday, February 17 2005 12:21 PM
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Resident Evil 4 Best-Selling Game of January [ IGN ]
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According to the NPD Group, Resident Evil 4, exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube, was the hightest selling game for the month of January. Sales are reported at being around 319,000 copies, as compared to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for the PS2, coming in 2nd at 241,000 compies sold. Hopefully the robust sales of RE4 should prove to other companies that there is an audience for mature games on the GameCube, and will bring more mature games to the platform in the coming months.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 16 2005 22:17 PM
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Midway Announces Another Midway Classics Installment [ Midway ]
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Midway has announced yet another installment in their Midway Arcade Treasures series: Midway Arcade Treasures, Vol. 3. This time around, several classic Midway titles will be given a rebirth on next-gen systems in all of their arcade-perfect glory, with confirmed titles Badlands, Hydro Thunder, Off Road Thunder: Mud, Sweat 'N Gears, Race Drivin', San Francisco Rush: The Rock - Alcatraz Edition, San Francisco Rush 2049, S.T.U.N. Runner, and Super Off Road & Bonus Tracks Pack. The new compilation will hit stores in the fall for the GameCube, and we'll be sure to take a look at the title when Midway undoubtedly shows it off at E3 this year.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 16 2005 20:12 PM
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You Liked the Books Growing Up, Admit It [ Namco ]
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Namco has announced that they have signed a deal with Jan and Stan Berenstain to allow the childhood-favorite stars of books and tv programs, the Berenstain Bears, to appeal in video games stretching across all platforms. This continues the kid-friendly approach Namco has been taking with games lately, signing deals to create games based on Gumby and Popeye. No word on when the first Berenstain Bears games will hit stores, but we'll keep you posted.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 16 2005 20:04 PM
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Expand the strike zone with the Hitter’s Eye in MVP Baseball 2005. Master the art of hitting with full bat control, batter’s box movement and the power to read the pitch. If you can't own the plate with these offensive tools, you should go back down to the minors. But to go to the minors, you don't have to go very far. MVP Baseball 2005 expands on its already rich minor-league baseball tradition. This year's game adds advanced Single A squads and more stadiums to its robust minor-league system. MVP Baseball 2005 will be released on March 1st. Click the link to view the video in any browser or right click and save it to your computer.
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MVP Baseball 2005: Create a Park Trailer (11.2 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 16 2005 12:11 PM
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RE4 Chainsaw Controller Going to Europe [ Nuby Tech ]
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Wild Things Interactive Ltd announced the UK launch of the Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller, for use with the Nintendo GameCube console gaming system. The Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller, designed by Californian accessories specialist NubyTech Inc, has already achieved almost mythical status ever since the initial sketches were first released to the press.
The controller is an accurately modelled chainsaw complete with splattered blood effect on the blade, with each unit splattered separately so no two are the same. The collectable Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller comes complete with a display stand and is delivered in eye-catching packaging. Howard Jacobson, MD of Wild Things Interactive UK said; "The hype surrounding the Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller is immense, with the specialist gaming press and Internet already buzzing with rumours. This is one of the most exciting peripherals in the world today and we are absolutely thrilled to be bringing it to the UK market." The RE4 Chainsaw controller will be available in Europe very soon (no date has been set) and it will release in North America on February 28th.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 15 2005 13:29 PM
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Midway Swims With the Big Boys - UPDATED [ Midway ]
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Midway Games , a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that it has signed a multi-territory agreement with Cartoon Network, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, to publish video games based on five of the network's Adult Swim programs: Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Brak Show, Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law, Sealab 2021, and Space Ghost Coast to Coast. Under the terms of the agreement, Midway has the rights to develop and publish games for the console, handheld and PC platforms. The first Adult Swim product is scheduled to ship in late 2006.
Adult Swim is Cartoon Network's late-night programming block of cartoons that appeal to a grown-up sense of humor and adult sensibilities such as superhero lawyers, talking food items and cranky talk show hosts. "Cartoon Network is known for creating programming that is cutting-edge in its presentation and content, and thus perfectly suited for video games," said David F. Zucker, Midway president and chief executive officer. "The built-in fan base and popularity of Adult Swim affords us a critical stepping stone towards success."
UPDATE: It looks like Midway and Cartoon Network weren't done there. Midway has also announced that they have gained the rights to Cartoon Network franchises Ed, Edd, 'n Eddy, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, and Dexter's Laboratory. An Ed, Edd, 'n Eddy title will be released in Q3 of 2005, with games from the other franchises soon to come.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 15 2005 13:24 PM
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WarioWare: Touched! Puts Over 180 Games at Your Hands [ Nintendo ]
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WarioWare: Touched! is the Nintendo DS game you've been waiting for; 9-Volt, Kat, Ana, Dr. Crygor, Jimmy, Mona and, of course, Wario are back. Wario may not always be nice, but he knows how to have a good time. WarioWare: Touched! provides hours of dual-screen fun, as players zip through more than 180 mini-games. "WarioWare: Touched! showcases the unique touch-screen abilities of Nintendo DS," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Players will spend hours mastering the highly addictive five-second games and collecting special souvenirs."
WarioWare: Touched! builds on the success of the wildly popular WarioWare series. But this version offers completely new ways to play. Most mini games will have players tapping, dragging or rubbing the touch screen, while others require them to blow into the built-in microphone. Half the fun is figuring out exactly what each mini game requires the player to do. A mini game might call for a player to use the touch screen to spin a roll of toilet paper, strike a match or chop vegetables. Others ask them to blow into the microphone to tickle someone's ear or to cool a cup of coffee. The further a player progresses, the faster and more frantic the games get. Top players will collect a variety of souvenirs, such as a playable piano, a pet chameleon and a pingpong game.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 15 2005 11:26 AM
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Nintendo of Japan have announced that they are teaming up with Pepsi to bring a contest to the pepsi drinkers that will give them a chance to win a light blue colored Nintendo DS. The contest will begin in mid March and only be open to Japan. This is good news though for North America and Europe to know that Nintendo definitely is going to make good on their promise that there in fact would be more colors for the DS, just like there is for GBA. Although this color DS will probably never make it to the States, the time frame for the contest suggests that North America and Europe will getting new DS colors very soon. Click the link below to see the new color DS as well as a new carrying case and special Pepsi DS headphones.
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New DS Colored Revealed
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 15 2005 8:04 AM
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He's a Sailor Man, Dammit [ Namco ]
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Namco has announced that they will release Popeye: Hush Rush For Spinach for the Game Boy Advance. The game, which saw release in Europe about a year ago, is a platform-style racing game starring everyone's favorite spinich-gorging sailor, as well as archrival Bluto, main squeeze Olive Oyl, and hamburger man Wimpy. Watch for Popeye's GBA excursion to hit stores this April.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, February 14 2005 22:05 PM
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Meet Your New Addiction: Polarium [ Nintendo ]
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No one does puzzle games better than Nintendo. Come April 18, the latest national obsession will be Polarium, a simple yet deceptively addictive game for Nintendo DS that will have people drawing lines and seeing the world in black and white. Polarium opens the video gaming experience to all kinds of players, and will make Nintendo DS the must-have system of the spring. Polarium can be learned in seconds, but that belies its hidden complexities. Two players can compete head-to-head using the wireless mode of Nintendo DS as they race to be the first to clear the screen or thwart their opponent. Players also can design their own puzzles and send them wirelessly to a challenger.
Players race against the clock as they tap the touch screen of Nintendo DS to flip black tiles and white tiles to make patterns and puzzles disappear. They must clear the board as patterns drop faster and faster from the upper screen to the playing area on the touch screen. It’s simple, it’s catchy, it’s Polarium, only on Nintendo DS. Polarium is rated E for Everyone and will be released on April 18th.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, February 11 2005 11:26 AM
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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap [ Reviews ]
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Eric takes a look at Link's latest adventure for the Game Boy Advance, and while he may get small, this game is definately huge.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, February 11 2005 1:26 AM
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Nintendo Releases Polarium Logo [ Nintendo ]
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Prepare for brain-busting puzzles and fast-twitch action as you draw lines to flip black and white tiles and make patterns and puzzles disappear. Use the stylus to draw lines – as you draw lines, tiles will flip from black to white or white to black. Once a horizontal line is all one color, it will disappear. In Challenge Mode, draw lines to clear the board as patterns continuously drop from the upper screen, falling faster and faster through 10 levels of difficulty. In Puzzle mode, solve 100 single-screen puzzles by drawing a single, continuous line to clear the entire board. Click the link to view the quite plain logo. Polarium will be released on the Nintendo DS on April 18th.
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Polarium Logo
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Thursday, February 10 2005 19:03 PM
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Play-Yan Possibly Revealed? [ IGN ]
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IGN got their hands on an image that is supposedly been trademarked by Nintendo recently. The name is Nintedo V-Pocket, and could possibly be the North American name for the Play-Yan, the video player for the Game Boy Advance which is also compatible with the Nintendo DS. However, seeing that it was supposedely trademarked in Japan it might be for something completely different. Furthermore, the lack of a trademark ™ symbol makes me wonder if this is even real at all. More on this when/if it breaks.
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Nintendo V-Pocket
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 10 2005 15:38 PM
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Electronic Arts have announced that most of the cast from the upcoming Batman film Batman Begins will reprise their roles for the upcoming EA-published video game. The voices and likeness to be in the game include Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred, Katie Holmes as Rachael Dawes, Liam Neeson as Henri Ducard, and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox. Batman Begins will be released for the Nintendo GameCube in June.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 10 2005 15:33 PM
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EB Games Reveals New DS Metroid Info [ EB Games ]
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EB Games have added this listing for a new Nintendo-developed game for the DS entitled Metroid Pinball DS. From the sound of it, it looks like this game will allow players to shoot Samus in morph ball mode around various playing fields. Also, according to the listing for Metroid Prime Hunters, it looks like that game will be delayed until August 22nd of this year. Metroid Pinball DS will ship apparently on December 5th. Stay tuned to the Café for more information on these and other DS titles.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, February 10 2005 15:19 PM
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Looking for another opinion about Resident Evil 4? Will lays it down for all those who are still undecided.
Will Szwagiel
-- Posted on Thursday, February 10 2005 6:59 AM
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Japanese Sales Figures (2/6) [ Media Create ]
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PSP beats out the Nintendo DS again, but once again fails to have any software titles for their hit new handheld on the top ten. So while people continue to gobble up the PSP my question still stands, what on Earth are they playing?
Software
1. Super Robot Battle - GBA - 117,876 - 117,876
2. Another Century - PS2 - 39,694 - 220,579
3. Radiata Stories - PS2 - 38,786 - 213,067
4. Biohazard 4 - GC - 28,608 - 170,633
5. Yoshi Touch & Go - NDS - 27,336 - 91,069
6. WWE SmackDown! vs RAW - PS2 - 25,189 - 25,189
7. Gran Turismo 4 - PS2 - 21,142 - 929,091
8. Death By Degrees - PS2 - 13,915 - 50,598
9. Wario Ware: Touched! - NDS - 13,710 - 371,889
10. Monster Hunter G - PS2 - 13,559 - 167,610
Hardware
1. PSP - 48,781 - (316,383) - [798,635]
2. PlayStation 2 - 47,963 - (353,248)
3. Nintendo DS - 29,552 - (279,474) - [1,775,070]
4. Game Boy Advance SP - 13,459 - (127,505)
5. GameCube - 6,922 - (47,673)
6. Game Boy Advance - 411 - (3,449)
7. Xbox - 388 - (3,038)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Thursday, February 10 2005 6:57 AM
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Ubisoft Announces New DS Games [ Ubisoft ]
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Ubisoft has announced some new games coming soon for the Nintendo DS. As well as confirming the release of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Bomberman, Ubisoft has announced that a version of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory will be released later this year. Also, a version of the upcoming King Kong game (based on the new Peter Jackson movie) will hit the DS as well. Ubisoft also stated that more games based on internal franchises will hit the platform soon. Good to see Ubisoft, arguably the best 3rd party developer going, giving the DS their full support.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 9 2005 15:12 PM
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Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshots and Artwork [ Nintendo ]
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One night, a stork was soaring high in the sky with a precious delivery of baby twins. But then, as the stork flew over Yoshi’s Island, a speeding shadow crashed into it, causing it to drop its precious cargo. The game features two styles of game-play: vertical-scrolling and side-scrolling. In the vertical-scrolling mode, players use the stylus to draw clouds in the sky, directing Baby Mario away from enemies and obstacles as he falls toward the ground. In the side-scrolling mode, players use the stylus to make Yoshi jump and throw eggs as he runs across Yoshi’s Island. There are no complicated controls to master. With simple yet precise Touch Screen controls, players of all ages and skill levels can easily enjoy the action. Yoshi Touch & Go will be released on the Nintendo DS on March 14th. Click the links for the screenshots and artwork.
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Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 1
Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 2
Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 3
Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 4
Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 5
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Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 7
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Yoshi Touch & Go Screenshot 9
Yoshi Touch & Go Artwork 1
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 9 2005 10:49 AM
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Nintendo DS the Star of Maxim's Super Bowl Party [ Nintendo ]
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Nintendo gave celebrities and sports stars the chance to get their games on before the big game. Nintendo teamed up with Maxim to let celebs and athletes play the hottest new Nintendo games at the magazine's pre-Super Bowl party. Nintendo DS was the real star of Maxim's Feb. 5 wedding-themed "Holy Maximony" party. Celebs like Chris Rock, Ashton Kutcher and Jeff Gordon played new and upcoming games for Nintendo DS while partygoers hooked up using the built-in PictoChat instant-messaging feature of Nintendo DS. Guests also signed the "guest registry" using Nintendo DS, and sampled new games for Nintendo GameCube on large-screen televisions.
Other celebrities in attendance at the party included the Black Eyed Peas, Cedric the Entertainer, Katie Holmes, Paul Walker, Bridget Moynahan, Nicole Richie, Adam Sandler, Chad Michael Murray, Ben Rothlisberger and Jerry Bruckheimer (who after leaving, prompty blew the place up).
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That One Nascar Driver Everyone Either Hates or Loves
This Is Bogus! Where's the Hot Girlfriend?!
Bunch of People We Don't Know
The Hot Chick From the Black Eyed Peas
If You Like Video Games, Sony Ain't For You
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, February 9 2005 10:41 AM
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Nintendo Making New Franchise for DS? [ ESRB ]
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According to the ESRB, Nintendo has issued a trademark for a new game entitled "Lineus". While it is possible that this could be a prototype title for the upcoming American version of the puzzle game Chokkan Hitofude (now called Polarium), it is worth a mention. Could Nintendo have another DS title up their sleeve? Stay tuned to the Café for more info.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 8 2005 15:43 PM
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Ubisoft has announced their plans for the Rayman franchise for next month, with two games set for release for Nintendo's handheld consoles. First up is Rayman DS, originally scheduled for release back in December, which will now release in March. Also scheduled for next month, on the same date, is a new Rayman game for the Game Boy Advance entitled Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge. Rayman DS will be a more console-like 3D adventure, while Hoodlum's Revenge will be a change for the Rayman franchise, using a 3/4 top down 3D view as opposed to a side scrolling game. No specific release date was announced, but we'll be sure to bring it to you when it is.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, February 8 2005 15:40 PM
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Yoshi's Universal Gravitation to Come to U.S. [ IGN Game Boy ]
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Nintendo has apparently registered some new titles with the ESRB, and one of them is Yoshi's Universal Gravitation, the quirky GBA platformer making use of an internal gyroscope sensor in the cartridge, and starring everyone's favorite green dinosaur. Of course, the game is getting a new name, and that name is apparently Yoshi Topsy Turvy. The game will more than likely release later this year, and we'll be sure to take a look at it when it is more than likely shown off at E3.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, February 7 2005 22:52 PM
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Sony Reveals Cell Processor [ Reuters ]
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Sony, in conjunction with IBM and Toshiba, has revealed the chip that will power the PlayStation 3, the processor codenamed "Cell". The processor will run faster that 4 Ghz, making it one of the fastest processors ever created. The unit will also have 9 processor cores, and will be able to process 256 Billion calculations per second. Along with being utilized with the PS3, the Cell processor will also be developed for other devices such as televisions and computers.
What's more, Sony has scheduled a media event to be held before E3 to reveal the console, rather than reveal it at E3 itself. We'll be sure to have plenty to offer when Sony reveals their entry into the next-gen console wars.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, February 7 2005 22:47 PM
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Nuby Tech today released several images of the box art for the Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw controller which will be released on February 28th. The chainsaw controller will be priced at fifty Dollars and be available at gamestores across the nation. The details put forth into this controller will surely make this item a hot must have for any collector. Click the links below for the images of the box art. If you haven't bought Resident Evil 4 and are still debating you can check out our reviews of it here.
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RE4 Chainsaw Controller Box Art 1
RE4 Chainsaw Controller Box Art 2
RE4 Chainsaw Controller Box Art 3
RE4 Chainsaw Controller Box Art 4
RE4 Chainsaw Controller Box Art 5
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Monday, February 7 2005 22:43 PM
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Activision Confirms Call of Duty Sequel [ Activision ]
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In an Activision conference call today, Activision confirmed they are hard at work on a new Call of Duty title for both the PC and consoles. It could be a sequel to Finest Hour, the acclaimed World War II FPS released for the GameCube in November. No release date was revealed, or if the game was coming to the GameCube, but everything about the game will more than likely be revealed at E3.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, February 7 2005 21:55 PM
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