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Today's Special Archives: April 2005
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One of the bigger draws of the DS, besides the spiffy touch screen and Nintendo logo on it, is the potential for multiplayer games. Head in to see the rest of what Nick has to say.
Nick Basile
-- Posted on Saturday, April 30 2005 11:52 AM
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We've obtained some new images for the upcoming Legend of Zelda that we'd like to share with you, that you can check out below. Plus, we'd like to give you a little bit of insight into our coverage for E3 this year. In about two weeks, Staff Writer Mike Twomey will check in with a comprehensive preview for Nintendo's showing at the big event, which will touch on things like the new Zelda, new games for the GameCube and DS, as well as the unveiling of Nintendo's next-gen console, codenamed "Revolution". Plus, yours truly will give you a huge preview of the new Zelda, bringing together all the information we know so far, as well as some of my own personal speculation. It all culminates the week of May 15th, when GameCube Café will be live on location from the mecca of gaming to provide everyone with up-to-the-minute details, screenshots, and videos of all the games headed Nintendo's way, as well as exclusive gameplay videos you won't find anywhere else. Not to mention we have a MAJOR SURPRISE that we will reveal next week. Plus, our upcoming DVD will be chock-ful of goodies that will give viewers the ultimate E3 experience. We've said it before, we'll say it again - the Café is where you want to be for E3.
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The Legend of Zelda Screenshot 8
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The Legend of Zelda Screenshot 17
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 29 2005 17:44 PM
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We're Pretty Sure It's Not Link's Baby [ Nintendo ]
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You may be wondering what the title to this news post means. Well, when you click below you might find out. However, I am going to tell you right now anyway. Apparently the new Zelda game will not only feature giant boars, chickens, Zelda with a sword, and lots of animals but it will also feature pregnant villagers in Link's home town. We are pretty sure though that it isn't Link's baby. Yeah that was a bad joke, but you know you're smiling right now. The Legend of Zelda will be shown off at E3 in a few weeks and GCCafé will be on hand to bring you awesome free media. Hit the links to check out the new screens.
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The Legend of Zelda Screenshot 1
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The Legend of Zelda Screenshot 7
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, April 29 2005 14:14 PM
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Not content with just releasing GoldenEye: Rogue Agent for the home consoles, EA has set its sights (pardon the pun) on the handheld market with its release of Rogue Agent for the Nintendo DS.
Will Szwagiel
-- Posted on Friday, April 29 2005 14:01 PM
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Don't let its appearance fool you. Meteos may look like a run-of-the-mill puzzler at first glance, but it's anything but average. As multicolored blocks fall from the sky, your goal is to line up three or more like pieces. Instead of simply disappearing, however, the blocks rocket into space, carrying with them anything that happens to be above. If there is too much weight for the blocks to reach escape velocity, you must quickly put together additional combos to give them a boost. Meteos will be released for the Nintendo DS on June 27th. Hit the link for the boxart.
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Meteos Boxart
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, April 29 2005 9:17 AM
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Nintendogs Gets Perfect Score [ Nintendo ]
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Animal lovers and Nintendo fans in Japan are proving that it's almost impossible to say no to a puppy. Nintendogs, the new puppy simulator for Nintendo DS, hit Japanese stores April 21. In its first week, it boosted daily sales of hand-held Nintendo DS systems more than five times the average daily sales rate of the previous seven weeks. It has become the fastest-selling DS game ever for Nintendo while receiving top marks from critics.
Nintendogs, which launches in North America later this year, lets players pick a puppy from a variety of breeds and train it to chase a ball, go for a walk or learn tricks. The realistic puppies respond to voice commands and to a rub or a tap on the touch screen of Nintendo DS. Nintendogs makes use of amazing artificial intelligence.But the appeal of Nintendogs goes beyond cuteness. Four notoriously tough game reviewers scrutinized Nintendogs for Weekly Famitsu, Japan's leading video game magazine. All four reviewers returned with top scores of 10, for an extraordinary overall perfect score of 40.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, April 29 2005 1:01 AM
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Koei's E3 Lineup [ Koei ]
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Koei has revealed their E3 lineup. Unfortunately, most of the games are Sony titles. The DS will see Dynasty Warriors on the system. However, it will only be in video form. There is no current release date set for Dynasty Warriors DS.
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 20:08 PM
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British developmer Frontier announced today that they are working on a new game starring claymation icons Wallace and Gromit, entitled Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The game will release in conjunction with the feature film of the same name, and will be available for all consoles, including the Nintendo GameCube. This will be the second Wallace and Gromit title for the GameCube, after the critically-acclaimed Project Zoo back in 2003. The player is challenged to unravel the amazing secret of the Were-Rabbit on their day and night journey through the vast locations, pitting their wits against a shadowy adversary and frantically battling his minions in a barnstorming adventure. Naturally help is, as ever, at hand from a superb array of "cracking contraptions" concocted by that master of invention; Wallace. Expect more on this game at E3 in 3 weeks.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 19:44 PM
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That's A Lot of Freaking Pokémon [ Nintendo ]
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With the upcoming release of Pokémon Emerald and the strong pre-order sales of the game so far (over two hundred thousand in North America) Nintendo has announced that since the launch of the franchise in 1996, over 138 million Pokémon games have been sold worldwide. The Pokémon craze is apparently not dead afterall, in fact it is as strong as ever. Nintendo will ship Emerald this Sunday, the 1st of May, and it will be available to buy in stores on Monday. Nintendo also has announced that they will release the dirst Nintendo DS Pokémon games this Holiday season. The names of the games are Pokémon Pearl and Diamond. These games will most certainly be shown off at E3. And by now you should know we will definitely be covering it. Our E3 media coverage is going to be sickeningly awesome.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 12:21 PM
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Electronic Arts today announced the latest installment in the widely successful James Bond videogame franchise, From Russia With Love, starring Academy Award-winner, Sir Sean Connery. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to ship this fall on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCube under the EA Games brand.
From Russia With Love, the game, will be based on the classic Bond film but will also feature some new plot twists, gadgets and characters. Sir Sean Connery, appearing in his first-ever videogame, lent his voice and likeness to the project. “As an artist, I see this as another way to explore the creative process,” said Connery. “Video games are an extremely popular form of entertainment today, and I am looking to seeing how it all fits together.” From Russia With Love will be released later this year. Watch the Café during E3 week for more screens and gameplay videos. Hit the links for the screens and video.
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From Russia With Love First Ever Trailer (5.1 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 12:00 PM
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Medal of Honor European Assault is the latest video game from EA's acclaimed Medal of Honor franchise, which has been credited with pioneering the WWII first-person shooter genre when it debuted in 1999. Against all odds, the leadership choices you make before and during the heat of battle will define your legacy as a hero in this highly anticipated addition to the franchise.
In Medal of Honor European Assault, the story line is the star. Europe 1942. These are desperate hours for Allied forces as the Nazi war machine rages across a devastated European landscape. You are US Army Lieutenant William Holt, hand-picked by William "Wild Bill" Donovan to be the first field agent of the newly formed Office of Strategic Services -- the OSS. Medal of Honor European Assault makes you the driving force in the struggle to liberate Europe. European Assualt will be released on June 6th. Hit the links for the screens.
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MoH: European Assault Screenshot 1
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Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 11:58 AM
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Japanese Sales Figures (4/24) [ Media Create ]
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The release of Nintendogs and Naruto for the Nintendo DS have sky rocketed the hardware sales of the popular hand held system. In recent weeks, Nintendo had failed miserably to get even two software titles on the top ten list. This week, they have dominated both the hardware and software charts with six titles in the top ten for software and sales for all their hardware up. Nintendogs released with three versions, selling an awesome one hundred and eighty thousand units sold. Surely the perfect score in Famitsu weekly helped boost the sales of the game over there. Nintendogs releases here in North America on later this year, although it does not have an official release date yet. Be sure to watch the Café during E3 week for awesome gameplay videos of Nintendogs. Hit the links for the sales figures.
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Software Sales 4/24
Hardware Sales 4/24
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 8:00 AM
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Because we love you all so very much, we've got some more new Zelda art for you we want to share. Now, these images are ones we've shown you before, however they are of a much better quality, and aren't actually magazine scans - they show off both of the characters in full, being Link and Princess Zelda. There's also another, better quality image of the EGM cover (minus the EGM logo and writing) featuring Link and a mysterious cloaked figure. Check them out below, and definately stick with us for E3 - the Café is where you want to be for videos and news for all the goings on around gaming's most anticipated title of the year.
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Link Art 1
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Zelda Art
EGM Cover (Clean)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 28 2005 1:39 AM
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According to Gamespot and various sales figures, the Nintendo DS has surpassed Nintendo's own predictions even earlier than expected. While Nintendo planned to sell 5 Million DS's worldwide by the end of March, they actually reached the milestone number in the middle of the month. The PSP, on the other hand, has sold a little more than half that amount, Sony announced today, with 2.87 million units sold in both the U.S. and Japan to date. The handheld war looks to be heating up, and it will be interesting to see what fuel both Nintendo and Sony add to the fire next month at E3.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 21:19 PM
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Bandai Announces E3 2005 Lineup [ Bandai ]
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Bandai has announced its lineup for E3 2005. Check out the list of games below, with the titles coming Nintendo's way in bold.
One Piece: Grand Battle (PS2, GCN)
One Piece (GBA)
Zatch Bell (GCN)
Inuyasha: Feudal Combat (PS2)
DICE – DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises (PS2)
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow (PS2)
Digimon World 4 (PS2, XBox, GCN)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PSP)
Expect a full rundown of Bandai's presentation at E3 2005 in 3 weeks.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 21:06 PM
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Namco Announces Namco Museum for GameCube and GBA [ Namco ]
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Namco announced today that Namco Museum 50th Anniversary is coming this August to the Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance. In honor of the company's 50th anniversary, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary introduces 14 exciting, classic games from the 70's and 80's to a new generation of gamers. The titles included on the GameCube version are Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig-Dug, Pole Position, Pole Position II, Rolling Thunder, Rally X, Bosconian, Dragon Spirit, Sky Kid, Mappy, and Xevious. However, the GBA version will only include Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug and Rally-X. Expect the title to be playable at E3 next month, where we'll be sure to check out all the classic arcade fun.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 20:40 PM
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Namco Announces Atomic Betty for GBA [ Namco ]
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A mission-based game with puzzle solving elements, Atomic Betty features a three character control scheme that allows players to enjoy all of their favorite characters at once, utilizing their individual skills to save the universe. Developed by Breakthrough New Media/Big Blue Bubble, Atomic Betty is scheduled for release in November 2005 with an anticipated “E” rating. Betty has a lot more to handle than most little girls. To her friends and family, she is your average, girl-next-door, but when the galaxy beckons, she becomes Atomic Betty, Galactic Guardian and Defender of the Cosmos. With the help of her trusty sidekicks, Sparky and X-5, Betty must save the galaxy from the evil Maximus I.Q., while at the same time saving her reputation on Earth from the scheming of her archrival, Penelope. Atomic Betty’s five playable characters, rocket ship travel, selectable gadgets and weapons, and fast-paced story bring the cartoon hit to life.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 20:28 PM
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Telegames Annnounces Ultimate Puzzle Games for GBA [ Telegames ]
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Telegames has announced their latest installment in the long-running "Ultimate Games" series for the Game Boy Advance, featuring such titles as Ultimate Brain Games, Ultimate Card Games, and Ultimate Pocket Games. Ultimate Puzzle Games, set for release in the fall, will feature numerous legendary puzzle games like crossword puzzles, wordsearches, cryptics, and other stuff usually relegated to the back page of your local newspaper. Look for the game to be on display at E3 next month.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 20:24 PM
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Hiroshi Yamauchi, Nintendo's venerable former president and current boardroom director, has announced that on June 29th, he will retire from the company after 55 years as part of the Big N. He made the decision due to his age (77 years old), as well as a "lack of stamina", and also he feels that the company is stable enough to leave in the hands of current president Satoru Iwata. Yamauchi will stay on board as an advisor, however, and will retain ownership of his stock in the company. He also refused his retirement benefit from the company (calculated between 1 and 1.5 billion yen) saying he believed it would be better used as part of the company's assets. Yamauchi is best known for Nintendo's first steps into the gaming industry, from the creation of the Famicom and NES to Nintendo's steps into the arcade market.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 17:45 PM
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Get rolling! Kirby's been turned into a ball, and it's up to you to paint a rainbow path with your stylus to lead him through an adventure spanning seven massive worlds! Draw loops to make him speed up, make ramps to jump danger, and draw walls to block laser beams and cannon blasts! By dashing into enemies, Kirby will copy their abilities. Try tough challenges in all seven worlds, take on bosses in unique battles, or play mini-games. Unique game play and excellent level design have produced an extremely fun adventure that truly takes advantage of the Touch Screen. Kirby Canvus Curse will be released on June 13th. Hit the links to check out the boxart and logo.
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Kirby Canvas Curse Boxart
Kirby Canvas Curse Logo
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 9:33 AM
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Even MORE Zelda Images [ EGM ]
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Yesterday we had a bunch of Zelda scans from the recent issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly and today we have even more of the scans from the magazine. Originally we thought we had them all but upon further inspection there were in fact a few that we overlooked. Best images from the following set is Link relaxing in a boat fishing in a lake as the sun is setting in the background. With E3 less than three weeks away we just cannot wait (although we have to) to get our hands on this game. Need I remind you we'll be at E3 and have crap tons of free media (including Zelda gameplay trailers) for you guys? Well, I just did. Hit the links.
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Zelda Image 1
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Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 7:45 AM
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Yeah I know I said there wouldn't be any new banners before E3 but I just had a really good idea for my Advance Wars: Under Fire banner that I had been thinking about for a while. Now when I say this time there won't be any new banners before E3 I think I am telling the truth. Either way, from now on, new banners will not be getting their own news story. This way it's all the more fun for you guys, the readers, to be surprised when you come and see a new banner. This banner features my favorite fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor, the newest fighter in the United States Air Force. Currently the F-22 is not in service but it will be beginning next year. Hit the link to check it out.
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Advance Wars: Under Fire Banner
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 27 2005 7:23 AM
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In Killer 7, 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. Killer 7 is set to release on June 7th. It will be playable for the first time ever at E3 this year (and yes we will have gameplay video for you guys). Hit the links to check out the new trailers. This video specifically focuses on Harman's personality Coyote Smith.
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Killer 7 Trailer: Coyote (17.8 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 23:21 PM
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In what should surprise no one, Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the critically-acclaimed adventure game for the Nintendo DS, Another Code: Two Memories, will be making its way to the PAL territories on June 24th. Considering that there is still no American release date as of yet, one being announced soon is inevitable. Also, you can expect Another Code to be shown off at E3, where GameCube Café will assuredly supply details, as well as exclusive videos.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 22:23 PM
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EGM Zelda Scans [ EGM ]
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Yesterday, we reported on the new info on the new Zelda as reported in the latest Electronic Gaming Monthly. Now, we have obtained scans from the magazine, that reveal, among other things, the fact that Link will be able to fish, a massive boss Link will duel on horseback, and our very first look at the artwork for Princess Zelda herself. You know you want to check these out, so get to clicking below. The new Legend of Zelda WILL be playable at E3 2005, so make sure to stick with the Café around E3 time for all the exclusive videos and features you could ever want.
UPDATE: We've added 5 more scans for your viewing pleasure below. Enjoy.
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EGM Legend of Zelda Cover
EGM Legend of Zelda Scan 1
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EGM Legend of Zelda Scan 5 (First Look at Princess Zelda)
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Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 17:31 PM
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Following its record breaking UK launch of 87,000 units in two days, the Nintendo DS continues its phenomenal sales success with UK gamers having snapped up over 200,000 units of the dual screen handheld console in just over six weeks since launch. Games sales also continue to be outstanding with Super Mario 64 DS and WarioWare Touched! proving to be firm favourites. There are over sixteen titles now in stores and this initial success will be followed by the release of more great games including Yoshi Touch & Go from Nintendo on 6th May, Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA on 27h May and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith from Ubisoft also in May, along with many more to follow throughout 2005.
The success in the UK follows in the wake of exceptional sales in the US and Japan where over three million Nintendo DS units have been sold worldwide since launch. The three million number is being a bit conservative though. Two million DS have been sold in Japan and two hundred thousand in the UK, that would mean less than a million have been sold in North America and we know for a fact that isn't true. The North American sales for the Nintendo DS are closer to the four million mark. Nintendo of Japan has stated that their goal of six million sold worldwide by April had been achieved so apparently the left hand (NOE) is not talking to the right (NOJ). Either way, Nintendo DS sales are smashing the competition; the Playstation Portable.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 12:43 PM
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Announced [ Nintendo ]
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Nintendo of America, distributor of both video and trading card games for the Pokémon franchise, detonates a new expansion of the card game with the announcement of the May 9 release of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: EX Emerald. Legendary Pokémon come to life once again to create some of the strongest forces to date.
EX Emerald bursts with over 90 new cards, including holographic basic energy cards, creating new strategic options. Powerful new Trainer cards wield abilities that will speed up the game and challenge the use of many of the Evolved Pokémon's Poké-Powers and Poké-Bodies. The Legendary Regice, Regirock and Registeel are just three of the new Pokémon-ex available. EX Emerald offers players the opportunity to battle Legendary Pokémon of the Hoenn region, as well as discover a new forme of the popular Deoxys. Finally, the set offers even more of the popular and powerful Pokémon-ex cards. The expansion will be available in two 60-card theme decks, Pokémon TCG: EX Emerald Wildfire and Pokémon TCG: EX Emerald Hydrobloom, as well as nine-card booster packs.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 12:34 PM
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Pokémon Trainers Take Over Seattle [ Nintendo ]
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Fourteen finalist Pokémon masters will meet on April 30 at Seattle's famous Space Needle to determine who will be crowned the Pokémon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Battle Brain. The United States and Canada have been divided into seven competitive Battle Frontiers for a monthlong series of knowledge tests of Pokémon characters and their abilities. Two finalists from each Battle Frontier bested more than 36,000 contest registrants during the Pokémon Emerald Frontier Battle Brain competition online. Entertainment industry veteran and Emerald City ambassador Grant Goodeve will host the final battle as the finalists compete to win a trip for two to the new Pokémon Park in Nagoya, Japan.
"These competitors represent the best of the millions of Pokémon fans," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "The Battle in Seattle will put their skills and brains to the test and crown the Pokémon Emerald Ultimate Frontier Battle Brain."
The Pokémon Emerald Frontier Battle Brain competition is being held in anticipation of the May 1 release of the Pokémon Emerald video game for Game Boy Advance SP. More than 146,000 Pokémon fans already have placed a deposit to pre-register to buy the game.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 12:33 PM
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Prince of Persia 3 Officially Announced [ Ubisoft ]
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The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast out on the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Game features include: Play and master two distinct characters: Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories.
Choose your way to fight: Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style; strangle enemies from afar with the deadly Daggertail; or surprise them with full-speed one-shot kills using a brand new stealth art. The choice is yours. Hit the links for the screens. Prince of Persia 3 will be at E3 this year and you can be sure that we will cover it. Ubisoft has said it will not be playable on Cube but that doesn't mean we can't show you media from the Xbox or PS2 version, which will be almost identical. Prince of Persia 3 will be released later this year.
Update:
Another screenshot has surfaced. Hit the link to check it out.
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Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 7:43 AM
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So now you guys know what I do when I get really bored. I made two new banners last night and I reworked the Fire Emblem banner simply because I did not like it. It's probably worth it to note that the old Fire Emblem one was not done by me but by Carl. I know what you're saying, I didn't like it because I didn't make it myself. Maybe that is part of it, but I really just didn't like the feeling of. It didn't have my style and it stuck out from all the other ones (and not in a good way). The other banners I added are Geist and Killer 7. I really love how the Killer 7 banner turned out. Right now we have all Nintendo themed banners and two Capcom ones. In the future we will have other third party banners. There probably won't be a new banner until after E3. The total number we are up to now is thirty! And to think when we originally had this idea I was thinking we would never have more than ten. Click the links to see the new banners in the rotation (or just keep hitting refresh until you get them).
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Killer 7 Banner
Geist Baner
Fire Emblem Banner
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2005 1:43 AM
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The only game based on 20th Century Fox’s upcoming feature film, Fantastic Four is a team based action adventure in which players harness the Marvel superheroes’ unique and amazing powers through a compelling single-player mode or two-player co-operative gameplay experience. Authored by Zak Penn, the writer of the movie X2: X-Men United, the game’s storyline follows the Fantastic Four movie plot and expands the adventures by letting players stretch, control fire and use invisibility and brute force to defeat evil super-villains in new environments and familiar comic book locales. Challenged to master each super hero’s individual powers and combine them to level even more devastating attacks, players must battle the never-before-seen enemies and the ultimate evil – Doctor Doom -- to save the human race from disaster. Hit the links for the box arts and videos. Another video will be up later, stay tuned for it.
Updates:
As promised, the other video is now up on the site.
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Fantastic 4 Box Art (GameCube)
Fantastic 4 Box Art (Game Boy Advance)
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Fantastic 4 Trailer 1 (4.4 MB)
Fantastic 4 Trailer 2 (7.3MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Monday, April 25 2005 20:58 PM
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More New Zelda Info [ EGM ]
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More info has surfaced on the new Legend of Zelda from the latest issue Electronic Gaming Monthly. The magazine features an interview with game director Eiji Aonuma, who details some more tasty tidbits on 2005's most anticipated game. First off, Link will not actually come from Hyrule, but from Taoru Village, the village mentioned in the article from Hobby Consolas. Hyrule has formed an alliance with the village, whose workers send crops and livestock to the kingdom in exchange for rupees. Every year, the village mayor must go to Hyrule in order to continue to build upon the relationship with the kingdom, but this year, the mayor cannot go - so Link is sent in his place. On the way there, something occurs to send our hero on his latest adventure, but exactly what was not revealed.
According to Aonuma, the game will have a much larger scope and scale than Ocarina of Time, greatly eclipsing that game in overall size. The combat will be greatly similar, for the most part, to Wind Waker, except for some new enhancements made to the parry counter system, and new moves like the downward stab seen in the GDC trailer.
Also, as expected, both Princess Zelda and Ganon will be appearing in the game. Zelda must be rescued again, as usual - however, that will not be the only task Link is faced with. Link will also gain the ability to speak with animals, which makes sense given all of the animal interaction seen in the latest screenshots and the GDC trailer. And last, but certainly not least: fishing is back. (YAY!)
Aonuma also stated that he has not decided on a title, or where exactly the game will fit in the Zelda timeline, but all of that should be revealed soon. The new Zelda, as has been stated hundreds of times before, will receive the utmost coverage here at the Café at E3 this year, and you can surely bet it will be the cornerstone of what we have to offer on our website and DVD. It's only 3 weeks away, folks.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 25 2005 20:14 PM
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Two recently released Nintendo titles, Nintendogs for the Nintendo DS and Fire Emblem: Souen no Kiseki (GameCube), have opened extremely well. Nintendogs sold eighty thousand copies its first day on selves and Fire Emblem: Souen no Kiseki sold ninety thousand its first day. Official weekly sales will not be released until later this week but those numbers on their first day available should make those two games the number one and two games for software sales. Hardware sales for Nintendo DS and GameCube are both sure to rise. DS should most likely retake the top spot and GameCube sales get a much needed spike as well. GameCube this year in Japan has yet to break the one hundred thousand mark.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Monday, April 25 2005 5:25 AM
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More scans have surfaced dealing with the brand new Legend of Zelda featuring some new screenshots, this time coming from Nintendo Power. Not much new is revealed from these that we didn't already know, except that cuccos will be able to be picked up again, and the fire demon from the original trailer is still a part of the game. Don't forget that the Café will give the new Zelda the utmost coverage when Nintendo shows it off at E3, now almost 2 mere weeks away. Check out the scans below.
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Legend of Zelda Scan 1
Legend of Zelda Scan 2
Legend of Zelda Scan 3
Legend of Zelda Scan 4
Legend of Zelda Scan 5
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 25 2005 3:20 AM
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Konami has announced that the third installment in the unique Boktai series will soon be making its way onto the Game Boy Advance in Japan. Created by Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima, the Boktai series has always involved the unique solar sensor built into the cartridge, making for a unique, innovative way to defeat enemies - and it can be assumed that the latest installment will be no different. The game will be released in Japan on July 28th, and since the first two games made their way to our shores, we can safely assume that the 3rd will be on its way soon enough. Click below for the first, albiet small, screenshot.
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Boktai 3 Screenshot
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Sunday, April 24 2005 15:46 PM
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So where the heck has this game been since last E3? Seems like Nintendo had decided that they were going to keep this game pretty much quiet. However, just weeks away from E3, they have released a new trailer for the game. Hit the link below to check it out. DK King of Swing will be released later this year and will be shown off at E3 next month. Make sure to watch the Café for all the best E3 media. Below is a the plot outline of the game.
The normally quiet jungle is abuzz with excitement today, because it's time for the ceremony to choose the king of the jungle! Or at least it would be if King K. Rool hadn't stolen the special medallion meant for the winner. Donkey Kong and his friends must swing their way through the jungle to get the medallion back and, along the way, rescue Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Funky Kong from King K. Rool's minions.
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DK King of Swing Japan Trailer (6.4 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Saturday, April 23 2005 23:23 PM
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Japanese Sales Figures (4/17) [ Media Create ]
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Well, the sales figures are late this week because I had to redo the templates from scratch. My computer hard drive crashed on me this week and I lost all my data. Yes, I know, it's a sad thing. But anyway, from now on, Japanese Sales Figures will be up either Wednesday or Thursday like usual. This week, Nintendo DS fell a little bit in the sales department but it is still selling extremely well. Like last week, not may Nintendo titles made it in the top ten software sales. Then again, nothing really has been released as of late for Nintendo's systems. Click the links below for the sales charts.
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Software Sales 4/17
Hardware Sales 4/17
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Saturday, April 23 2005 23:06 PM
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Capcom has released the boxart to the upcoming Killer 7, one of the most anticipated titles for the GameCube this year, in both red and white versions, for reasons unknown. Perhaps there are two versions of this game. Either way, the game will be rated M for Mature, which is no suprise given the heavy amount of violent content seen in the trailers we've been posting. Players will play as Garcian Smith and his 6 seperate personalities as they blast their way through hideous creatures to uncover the mystery behind the Heaven's Smile organization. The game will release for the GameCube in June, and you can check out the boxarts below.
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Killer 7 Boxart Red Version
Killer 7 Boxart White Version
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Friday, April 22 2005 19:12 PM
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New Mystical Ninja Trailer [ Konami ]
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Konami has posted a new trailer for Mystical Ninja DS. Mystical Ninja, of course, is also known as Goemon. Click on the link and check out the dual-screen action.
Joe McCollum
-- Posted on Friday, April 22 2005 18:11 PM
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Not only has LucasArts and Ubisoft released a new trailer for us to see of the game, but it also now has an official rating as well. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the second game ever to get the ESRB rating of E10 . Having watched the trailer, I see no reason why this game should not be rated just E. My only guess why it got this rating is because the other day the actual movie was given an official rating of PG-13. Revenge of the Sith DS will be released on May 5th, just in time for the movie. Hit the link to check out the video in any browser or right click and save it to your computer.
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Revenge of the Sith DS Trailer (7.4 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, April 22 2005 16:19 PM
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Just like we promised last week, we have added the first of many news banners to the site. The total number of banners right now is at twenty eight and we plan to have at least one new one per month. It was brought to my attention by Eric that we did not have a Super Smash Brothers Melee banner. Well, I just couldn't believe I had forgotten all about the best selling Cube game ever. So I took a few hours and came up with one the my favorite banners to date. I also had some pretty good ideas for a Donkey Konda banner. That one didnt take nearly as long as the Melee banner but turned out awesome as well. Hit the links below to check them out and then look forward to seeing them in the banner rotation from now on.
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Super Smash Brothers Melee Banner
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Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Friday, April 22 2005 16:03 PM
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Hello Kitty Rolling Onto GameCube [ Namco ]
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Namco announced today the upcoming North American release of Hello Kitty Roller Rescue exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube. Developed by XPEC Entertainment Inc. and published by Namco, Hello Kitty Roller Rescue is a 3D action-adventure game filled with endless exploration, whimsical worlds and more than 20 lovable Sanrio characters. In a quest to save Sanriotown from the menacing king of Block Planet, Hello Kitty and her friends must complete missions to thwart Block-O and his legions of evil – yet clumsy – troops from taking over their hometown. Players are immersed in a fully interactive 3D world, complete with beautiful 3D environments, sophisticated AI, zany character interactions and amusing puzzles. Watch for the game to hit stores in August of this year, and check out the first screens below.
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Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 1
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 2
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 3
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 4
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 5
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 6
Hello Kitty Roller Rescue Screenshot 7
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 21 2005 21:16 PM
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Scans have surfaced from Spanish gaming magazine Hobby Consolas, which had one of their editors go to Japan recently, who was able to play what is arguably the biggest game of the year: the brand new Legend of Zelda! From the article in the magazine, we have some new info, as well as some brand new screenshots. Here is some of the info as translated from the magazine:
-At the game's start, Link is 16 years old. As time goes on, Link will grow older in the game.
-The village shots you see where Link is dressed differently are from the game's first village, called Toaru Village. It's kind of like how Kokiri Forest was the initial starting village in Ocarina of Time.
-The pictures that we've seen of Link fighting enemies while on his horse have been shown for a reason - horse combat plays a big role in the new Zelda.
-The game's controls are similar to OoT and Wind Waker - Z-targeting is back, using the L trigger on the GameCube. Jumping will once again be automatic.
-The game is reportedly 2 to 3 times bigger/longer than Ocarina of Time! According to the magazine, up to 70 hours of gameplay is possible.
-According to Eiji Aonuma, "Making the water trasparent in this new Zelda as opossed to Wind Waker will allow us to give a realistic and more beautiful feel to the game and also open the game to a new subaquactic world."
-Aonuma also said that went for a more Shonen Manga style as opposed to a Square Enix CG-type look.
-And last but not least, cuccos are back.
The editor was also able to play what could very well be the E3 demo, including levels where Link must learn his way around the village, round up cows, and defeat mounted beasts while on horseback. Also, the first details were revealed on the new Four Swords game being made for the Nintendo DS, in that it will feature touch screen control, and character interaction will be similar to Four Swords Adventures - plus, the game WILL BE ONLINE. This is some huge stuff, and you can fully expect we're going to give the new Zelda the shakedown it rightfully deserved this year at E3, including exclusive video footage you will not find anywhere else, on both the site and the upcoming DVD. Trust me, you do not want to miss this one.
UPDATE: Thanks to Jeux-France, we've just obtained better quality scans from the magazine. Check them out below.
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New Legend of Zelda Scan 1
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New Legend of Zelda Scan 6
New Legend of Zelda Poster with NEW ARTWORK
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 21 2005 13:07 PM
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Nintendo World Grand Opening Announced [ Nintendo ]
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Nintendo of America today announces the Nintendo World store, located in the heart of New York City's Rockefeller Center, will open on May 14, 2005. Nintendo World will celebrate with a grand opening block party outside the store in Rockefeller Plaza.
The two-story, 10,000 square foot gaming paradise will be open seven days a week to showcase the best of what's new for Nintendo. The store will appeal to Nintendo fans of all ages with its wide range of exclusive merchandise, games and interactive kiosks. Nintendo World is also the new home of Pokémon Center which will feature the best that Pokémon has to offer – exclusive merchandise, state-of-the art demo stations and an Ultra-Pokedex.
"Nintendo chose New York City as the home for the first-ever Nintendo World store as New York has always been the center of non-stop excitement, just like Nintendo," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "2005 has already been a great year for Nintendo – from the continued success of Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance SP, to chart-topping Nintendo GameCube games. The Nintendo World store will continue this by providing a venue for tourists, teens, families, gamers and interactive entertainment fans of all ages to play new games and sample upcoming ones."
To celebrate the launch, Nintendo will host an exclusive "block party" in Rockefeller Plaza outside of the Nintendo World store on Saturday, May 14. Open to all, the event will feature interactive game kiosks, giveaways and gaming competitions, and even the chance to play against a celebrity. Nintendo prizes will be given out throughout the day. More details on the block party will be announced in coming weeks.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 21 2005 11:22 AM
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Brooke Burgess, author of the popular online flash comic Broken Saints, is well-known by Nintendo fans for news that he would team up with Nintendo to put a video game version of his franchise on the GameCube. While this never came to be, Mr. Burgess has returned to the eye of the Nintendo storm with a cryptic post made in his blog earlier this week, saying he's ready to divulge all the secrets behind Nintendo's mysterious new console, codenamed Revolution. The hints will come starting at the end of the week, according to his latest post in his blog, and continue until E3, when Burgess claims he will "proceed stirring a little more poo into the daily pot". What does this mean? Could a Broken Saints game be coming to the Revolution? You can be sure that we here at the Café will keep a close eye on Burgess's blog as all the juicy details that Nintendo fans are aching to hear are unveiled, leading up to what will definately be the biggest E3 of them all.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Thursday, April 21 2005 1:33 AM
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In Killer 7, 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. Killer 7 is set to release on June 7th. It will be playable for the first time ever at E3 this year (and yes we will have gameplay video for you guys). Hit the links to check out the new trailers.
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Killer 7 Gameplay Trailer 1 (16.2 MB)
Killer 7 Gameplay Trailer 2 (16.6 MB)
Killer 7 Gameplay Trailer 3 (15.1 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 16:57 PM
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Mega Man Zero 4 (known as Rockman Zero 4 in Japan) is scheduled to release in Japan tomorrow and with it we get two new videos. One is a gameplay trailer of the game in motion and the other is a TV spot that will start airing in Japan tomorrow. The Mega Man Zero franchise has been a huge success thus far for Capcom and this addition to the franchise will only give it more credit and respectibility. Mega Man Zero 4 will be released in North America later this year and will most likely make an appearance at E3. We will be sure to get some good exclusive gameplay footage for you guys of it as well. Hit the links to check out the videos.
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Mega Man Zero 4 Gameplay Trailer (18.3 MB)
Mega Man Zero 4 TV Spot (2.2 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 16:54 PM
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One month has passed since the battle ended with the Dark Chip Syndicate for the earth's existence. Now an evil organization called the "Nebula" is attempting to take complete control over the global internet. Now players must team up with other cyber heroes to liberate the Nebula-controlled areas of the internet and stop this malevolent organization.
In Mega Man Battle Network 5, players must partake in an extensive liberating mission where they must defeat the cyber enemies that wait, while acquiring and using up to six Navi allies to help progress through the adventure. Each Battle Network version will have a set of specialized cohorts that can be obtained including characters from previous installments of the series. Working as a team will be crucial if you want to liberate the Nebula-controlled areas . Plug into flashbacks of stored digital data and images which will uncover information that may help resolve unanswered questions. Mega Man Battle Network 5 will hit shelves on June 21st. Hit the links for the videos.
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Mega Man BN 5 Gameplay Trailer (17.2 MB)
Mega Man BN 5 TV Spot 1 (2.3 MB)
Mega Man BN 5 TV Spot 2 (2.1 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 16:47 PM
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A novelty racing/puzzle game that will be available for Nintendo DS. Players control Pikachu and race against other Pokémon. The objective is to clear all check points and aim toward the goal. In addition to running the courses, Pikachu can cross water terrain by riding on Lapras' back and can also fly using a hot-air balloon. Most of the control is based on using the unique touch screen of Nintendo DS, making this game unlike any previous Pokémon title. Pokémon Dash released about a month ago and you can pick it up at any store. You should start seeing this TV commercial soon, if you haven't seen it already. Hit the link to check out the video in any browser or right click and save it to your computer.
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Pokémon Dash TV Spot (2.3 MB)
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 16:43 PM
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Namco Gets Nutty [ Namco ]
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Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. today announced that United Media has awarded Namco the interactive entertainment publishing rights to "Peanuts," the renowned comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz. The partnership allows Namco to create and publish games featuring "Peanuts" characters and properties, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, Linus and Pigpen for all current and upcoming game platforms through 2009.
"'Peanuts' is one of the most celebrated comic strips of all time, and Charlie Brown and his friends have firmly cemented their place as American icons of the highest order," said Jeff Lujan, Business Director at Namco Hometek, Inc. "We relish this opportunity to continue these beloved characters' storylines through the medium of games and are honored to introduce this cherished property to an all-new generation of gamers."
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 15:52 PM
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First Look and Info on Prince of Persia 3 [ OPM UK ]
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From the latest issue of Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK, we have our first look at the hotly anticipated third Prince of Persia game, tentively titled Prince of Persia 3. The latest edition of Ubisoft's critically-acclaimed series will be even darker than the incredibly macabre Warrior Within, but in a more mature way in opposition to the heavy metal goth so prevalent in the previous adventure. The title will take place directly after Warrior Within, where the Prince returns home to face another challenge created by the sands themselves. Making its debut in the game will be some Splinter Cell-esque sneaking and stealth maneuvers, as the Prince can use his trusted sword or his new whip to take enemies out before they even know he's there. The game will also be much less linear and far more open, as the Prince must fight to face his final challenge - an evil version of himself. Check out the scan featuring the first image of the game below, and check back here at E3 time to see all there is to see on the Prince's latest adventure. Prince of Persia 3 will be released for the Nintendo GameCube this fall.
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Prince of Persia 3 Scan
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 15:44 PM
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From PLAY Magazine, we have obtained the first look at Sega's upcoming GBA title, Gunstar Super Heroes, developed by Treasure. The title will be a sequel to Gunstar Heroes, the legendary 2D shooter for the Sega Genesis which revolutionized the action genre. Take a look at the scan below for the first screens and info, and expect the first look at this game next month at E3.
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Gunstar Super Heroes Scan
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 15:33 PM
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Majesco has announced that they have obtained the license to the ultra-popular Teen Titans series currently airing on Cartoon Network, and will develop games based on the property for the GameCube and Game Boy Advance to be released this fall. Both titles will be action beat-em-ups complete with switching between characters as well as multiplayer play, as players take on the roles of Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven, and Cyborg to do battle against the evil forces of Slade and other TT baddies. No other information was revealed, but if anything Teen Titans turns up at E3 you can be sure we'll give you a look.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Wednesday, April 20 2005 2:17 AM
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Broadcom Teams Up With Nintendo [ Nintendo ]
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Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in wired and wireless broadband communications semiconductors, today announced a strategic partnership to provide wireless technology for Nintendo's next generation gaming systems. Broadcom's diverse portfolio of technology solutions will enable Nintendo to add cutting-edge wireless features and connectivity to its popular line of gaming consoles. Nintendo's next generation console (codenamed "Revolution") will feature an advanced wireless platform that integrates multiple technologies to enable a new and exciting gaming experience.
Broad expertise in both wireless and wired technologies makes Broadcom a unique partner for electronics OEMs who wish to incorporate communications functionality into their products. With solutions that deliver superior performance and ease of use features that make end-products increasingly attractive to end users, Broadcom has emerged as a key partner for a broad range of consumer electronics manufacturers. Broadcom products continue to gain momentum in the home, enabling digital television, broadband Internet access and wireless networking that remain easy to use, while providing the best performance in the industry.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2005 11:19 AM
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Nintendo Announces First New Color For Nintendo DS [ Nintendo ]
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Nintendo introduces the first new color in the Western Hemisphere for its popular Nintendo DS portable video game system. "Electric Blue" debuts in June and will become a permanent color in the DS palette, joining the original silver-and-black model, named "Titanium."
"This eye-catching new color comes at an ideal time," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Nearly 2 million Nintendo DS owners in North America alone have demonstrated they want something new from a hand-held video game system. Soon, consumers will have two popular choices for the innovative dual-screened Nintendo DS, which features touch-screen control, voice recognition and wireless play."
June also will see the release of two exciting new DS games. On June 13, Kirby: Canvas Curse will bring a new touch-screen twist to a popular franchise. Players will draw rainbow paths for Kirby to roll along as he stuns enemies and takes on their abilities. And on June 27, the highly anticipated and highly addictive puzzle game Meteos will have players launching deadly falling meteors back into space with touch-screen precision.
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Electric Blue Nintendo DS
Carl DeNovio
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2005 8:57 AM
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Nintendo has announced that Odama, the military strategy-pinball title for the GameCube announced at E3 last year, has been cancelled. However, it isn't exactly dead - merely switching platforms. Nintendo has announced that the game will now be developed for the Nintendo DS, and released in Japan later this year. No American release was announced, but if Nintendo shows the game off at E3 this year, like they did last year, we'll be sure to take another look.
EDIT: Turns out this was a joke by Vivarium (developer behind Odama). As of now Odama is still on the GameCube. We apologize for the error.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2005 2:20 AM
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Polarium, the addictive new puzzle game that launches today for Nintendo DS, requires players to flip a series of falling tiles from white to black or black to white using the unique touch screen of the dual-screened Nintendo DS. The action starts simple but increases in speed and complexity as players complete more levels. If only one player has a copy of Polarium, the player can use DS Download Play to compete against a friend wirelessly or send a demo game and 10 stock puzzles to another DS. If both players have a copy of Polarium, players can compete head-to-head or share custom-made puzzles. If the players are beyond the wireless range of the DS, one player can create a puzzle, opt to generate a password, then give it to a friend. As long as that friend also has a copy of Polarium, the recipient can type the password into their Nintendo DS and up pops the unique puzzle, ready to play.
Matthew Silver
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2005 1:20 AM
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Electronic Arts has announced that the next generation of Madden will be revealed this Saturday during the first hour of ESPN's broadcast of the NFL Draft, beginning at 12 noon Eastern time. The company also released the first screenshot of the next gen Madden, as well as two commercials advertising the premiere of the game, all of which you can view below.
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Next-Gen Madden Teaser Screenshot 1
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Next-Gen Madden "Contract" Promo (7.1 MB)
Next-Gen Madden "Heart" Promo (10.6 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2005 0:23 AM
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First Trailer for Trauma Center: Under the Knife [ GameCube Café ]
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A few days ago, our E3 DS games list revealed that Atlus was bringing the surgery title Caduceus to the U.S. with the new title Trauma Center: Under the Knife. We now have obtained the first trailer for this game, which shows off some of the unique gameplay features making use of the touch screen. No release date has been announced for the game, but the title will be shown at E3, so you can expect our impressions then. For now, check out the trailer below by downloading it to your hard drive.
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Trauma Center: Under The Knife Trailer (6.2 MB)
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Tuesday, April 19 2005 0:02 AM
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Electronic Arts has announced they are hard at work on a brand new version of the immensely popular Sims franchise. The Sims 2 will not be a port of any titles (unlike The Urbz: Sims in the City) and will be closer in its PC roots. The game will make use of the DS's 3D graphical capabilities, the system's real-time clock, and the touch screen. The game will also make use of wireless functions so that players can trade paintings and music, and will possibly even include online play, as well as be compatible with the GBA version also announced. There will be a GameCube version as well. All of the new Sims titles will be on display at E3, and you can expect we will have full coverage when the event rolls around.
Eric Jones
-- Posted on Monday, April 18 2005 22:25 PM
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Ultimate Games Going Online [ IGN DS ]
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IGN DS has confirmed that Telegames' upcoming Ultmate Card Games and Ultimate Brain Games for the Nintendo DS will both be among the first DS titles with actual online play. Both games will feature a multitude of various card and board games, which can be played against the computer, wirelessly with others, and now, across a Wi-Fi connection. Both games will release this summer. The company will make an official announcement closer to E3, and you can be assured we will check out both of Telegames's DS offerings at the event.
Eric Jones
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