Today's Special Archives: July 2005

News Archives Index World of Mana Coming to DS [ Square-Enix ] A while back, we reported that Square-Enix had trademarked the name "World of Mana", and, since the company had announced it was bringing a Mana game to the DS, figured that this would be said game. However, it was revealed two weeks ago that World of Mana, which would be shown at Square-Enix Party 2005, would only be for the PS2. However, it turns out Square was pulling our legs a bit. It was revealed today that World of Mana will not only be coming out for PS2, but there is a DS version in the works as well. Only some concept art and a short trailer were shown for the upcoming title, but it was revealed that World of Mana will hit both platforms, as well as possibly others with the promise of "multiple genres". We hope to learn more about World of Mana, including a possible release date, when Square-Enix makes that information available. Eric Jones -- Posted on Saturday, July 30 2005 19:49 PM [Top] Prince of Persia Screens/Concept Art [ Ubisoft ] The Prince of Persia makes his way home to Babylon, bearing with him Kaileena, the enigmatic Empress of Time, and unspeakable scars from the Island of Time. But instead of the peace he longs for, he finds his kingdom ravaged by war and Kaileena the target of a brutal plot. When she is kidnapped, the Prince tracks her to the Palace - only to see her murdered by a powerful enemy. Her death unleashes the Sands of Time, which strike the Prince and threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. Cast to the streets, hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that the Sands have tainted him, too. They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Prince of Persia 3 will be released this November. Hit the links for the new screens and concept art. Images: Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 1 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 2 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 3 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 4 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 1 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 2 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 3 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 4 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 5 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 6 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 7 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 8 Prince of Persia 3 Concept Art 9 Matthew Silver -- Posted on Saturday, July 30 2005 16:47 PM [Top] Feel The Magic 2 Website Opens [ Sega of Japan ] Confirming reports that a second Feel the Magic game would be coming to the Nintendo DS, Sega of Japan has opened the official website for Akachan wa Dokokara Kuruno?, which translates to "Where Do Babies Come From?". The site featues various items of note such as print ads for the game and downloadable wallpapers. According to the site, the game will feature the same unique visual style as the first Feel the Magic, as well as the same unique yet mind-numbingly catchy music. Check out the site by clicking the above link. Feel the Magic 2 will hit stores in Japan in September, and we can expect Sega to reveal a US release date soon. Eric Jones -- Posted on Friday, July 29 2005 16:27 PM [Top] Viewtiful Joe US Name [ GameStop ] GameStop is listing what appears to be the official US name for Viewtiful Joe VFX Battle Red Hot Man Carnival (or whatever the current Japanese name is). The name Viewtiful Joe Red Hot Rumble is listed for $39.99 and with a release date of October 18, 2005. Looks like it's about to be a busy time for Cube-goers starting next month, but especially in October. Joe McCollum -- Posted on Thursday, July 28 2005 15:54 PM [Top] Metroid Prime Pinball Release Date [ Nintendo ] Samus Aran's entry into the bumper-and-flipper world is a sleek, sci-fi classic gaming adventure that has her careening into gigantic boss monsters and bouncing through a variety of exciting pinball tables. Play tables across two screens at the same time using the touch screen to nudge the pinball table. Battle deadly enemies and experience a number of special modes such as Clone Machine Multiball and the Wall-Jump Challenge while you blast and bomb your high score into a state of pure pinball pandemonium. Watch for Prime Pinball to hit the DS on October 24. Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Thursday, July 28 2005 10:36 AM [Top] New Boxarts From Nintendo [ Nintendo ] Nintendo has released boxarts and a logo for Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Batallion Wars, and Trace Memory. Batallion Wars and Trace Memory are both due out in September, on the 19th and 26th, respectively. Fire Emblem hits North America on October 17. Check the new images below. Images: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Logo Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Boxart Batallion Wars Boxart Trace Memory Boxart Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Thursday, July 28 2005 10:33 AM [Top] Polarium Hits the GBA [ Famitsu ] According to the latest issue of Famitsu, the popular DS puzzle game Polarium will be receiving a version on the Game Boy Advance later in the year. Called Tsuukin Hitofude in Japan, the game will omit the challenge mode present in the DS version of the game, but will feature all new challenges within the game's puzzle mode, featuring new tiles to add new strategy to the gameplay. Also included is a brand-new Time Attack mode. Polarium for the GBA will hit stores in Japan on October 13th, and no U.S. release date has been announced. Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 28 2005 0:13 AM [Top] Shrek SuperSlam Screenshots for GameCube [ Activision ] Shrek SuperSlam pits the characters from the Shrek franchise against each other in the only game that combines the twisted humor and pop culture parodies of the Shrek universe with the fast-paced action of a melee fighting game. Signature fighting moves like Shrek’s “Green Storm,” Donkey’s “Juggle Punt,” and Puss-in-Boots’ “Love-Stun” bring variety and personality to the game. Fully destructible arenas like the Poison Apple Inn and Dragon’s Gate have walls toppling and debris flying while a multitude of weapons, potions, and magical items spell endless melee action for up to four players. Players can hurl opponents through walls and windows and throw debris at their opponents. All 16 arenas are totally destructible and loaded with weapons, potions, magical items and environmental hazards. Characters can pick up more than 20 different weapons, potions, and magical items throughout the game to pound opponents with the Giant Ham Hock, become a battering ram with the Horned Viking Helmet, increase quickness with the “Speed of the Gato” potion, or enjoy many other unique power-ups. Check out the latest screens of this game below, and check out Shrek SuperSlam for the GameCube when it hits stores in the fall. Images: Shrek SuperSlam Screenshot 1 Shrek SuperSlam Screenshot 2 Shrek SuperSlam Screenshot 3 Shrek SuperSlam Screenshot 4 Shrek SuperSlam Screenshot 5 Shrek SuperSlam Screenshot 6 Eric Jones -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 22:48 PM [Top] Shrek SuperSlam Screenshots for DS and GBA [ Activision ] Shrek SuperSlam for the Nintendo DS and the Game Boy Advance pits the characters from the Shrek franchise against each other in a fast-paced action melee fighting game. Signature fighting moves like Shrek’s “Fume of Dume,” Donkey’s “Dronkey Summon” and Puss-in-Boots’ “Cute Kitty Attack” bring variety and personality to the handheld platform. Up to four players can crumble walls and use a multitude of weapons, potions, and magical items in destructible arenas like Gepetto’s Workshop and Dragon’s castle for endless melee action. Both games are capable of multiplayer play up to four players making use of the wirelss features of the DS and both the link cable or wireless adapter for the GBA. Shrek Superslam for the GBA and DS will hit stores in the fall of 2005, and you can check out some new screens below. Images: Shrek SuperSlam DS Screenshot 1 Shrek SuperSlam DS Screenshot 2 Shrek SuperSlam DS Screenshot 3 Shrek SuperSlam DS Screenshot 4 Shrek SuperSlam GBA Screenshot 1 Shrek SuperSlam GBA Screenshot 2 Shrek SuperSlam GBA Screenshot 3 Eric Jones -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 22:29 PM [Top] Nintendo to Keynote Tokyo Game Show [ Famitsu ] According to an update at Famitsu's website, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata will deliver a keynote speech at this year's Tokyo Game Show on September 16th. This announcement is surprising given that Nintendo has no plans to showcase their company's products at this year's event (as usual). Initial speculation would point to this keynote speech finally being the event where Iwata finally divulges all Revolution details, including videos, games, and of course, the ever-mysterious controller. Either way, you can expect GameCube Café to offer full coverage of this speech when TGS rolls around. Eric Jones -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 18:49 PM [Top] Feel The Magic....Again [ IGN DS ] According to IGN and reports from Japan, Sega's Sonic Team is hard at work at a sequel to last year's Feel The Magic: XY/XX, the quirky DS launch title that proved a surprising hit. The new title will be called "Akachan wa Dokokara Kuruno?". The translation? "Where Do Babies Come From?". Yeah. Apparently the game will follow the story of the hero from the last game and his girlfriend as they adventure through the joys of having a child. Expect more information on the game soon, including a possible release date. Eric Jones -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 18:47 PM [Top] Third Annual Fusion Tour [ Nintendo ] The country's best blend of cool music, hot video games and raw energy soon will visit a city near you. The 2005 Nintendo Fusion Tour kicks off its fall tour on Sept. 28 in Detroit, and will play nearly 40 other U.S. dates before the tour wraps up on Nov. 23. Each venue on the tour will be outfitted with video game stations, where concertgoers can check out new Nintendo products like The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess for Nintendo GameCube, the hot new Game Boy Micro and games for the hot-selling Nintendo DS. "We're giving both music and video game fans an incredible fusion of entertainment," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. Fall Out Boy headlines the tour, and joins other bands The Starting Line, Motion City Soundtrack, Boys Night Out and Panic! At the Disco. Fall Out Boy's new album, From Under the Cork Tree, has recently been certified gold since its release two months ago. The first single, "Sugar, We're Going Down," has been racing up the modern rock charts, while the video has been getting heavy play on MTV, including a No. 1 rank on TRL. Chicago's favorite sons have come a long way since their indie debut on Fueled by Ramen Records in 2003. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 15:02 PM [Top] New Sonic Rush Screenshots [ Sega ] One of the biggest DS titles revealed for the first time at E3, Sonic Rush combines the 3D graphics of recent Sonic titles and mixes them with the legendary high-speed 2D platforming gameplay of classic Sonic titles - this time with two screens! Playing as both Sonic the Hedgehog and a new character, Blaze the Cat, gamers will race through lush forests, sunken cities, and other classic locales as they do battle with the evil Dr. Eggman. Check out the latest screens of this awesome-looking DS game below. Images: Sonic Rush Screenshot 1 Sonic Rush Screenshot 2 Sonic Rush Screenshot 3 Sonic Rush Screenshot 4 Sonic Rush Screenshot 5 Sonic Rush Screenshot 6 Sonic Rush Screenshot 7 Sonic Rush Screenshot 8 Sonic Rush Screenshot 9 Sonic Rush Screenshot 10 Eric Jones -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 2:26 AM [Top] New Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Trailer [ GameCube Café ] Tony Hawk's American Wasteland combines a fully open-ended world with every single aspect of the extreme lifestyle. As both an aspiring skater or BMX biker, take missions from some of today's top pros as you skate to be the best around. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland fully captures the lifestyle of skating, and is set at the center of it - Los Angeles. Check out the latest trailer of the game below by downloading it to your hard drive. Video: Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Trailer (15.1 MB) Eric Jones -- Posted on Wednesday, July 27 2005 0:24 AM [Top] DRIV3R Hits the GBA [ Atari ] Atari announced today that DRIV3R , the action-driving game that sold more than 3 million copies worldwide on PS2 and Xbox in 2004 , is currently in development for Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance to release fall 2005. Developed by G. Dubail and F. Velez, the talented development team behind a string of best-selling Game Boy Advance titles including Stuntman and V-Rally 3 , DRIV3R provides a very unique gaming experience to the console and PC versions. DRIV3R for the Game Boy Advance features huge environments, character and vehicle control, and intricate collisions, to create the ultimate Hollywood driving adventure for a handheld device. The game consists of a single enormous ‘Undercover’ game mode which encompasses missions and driving mini-games. The 25 missions tell the tale of a jaw breaking, no-holds-barred undercover cop and master “Wheelman” , Tanner, as he infiltrates the local and international underworld. The first 12 missions take place in Miami with the remainder set in the French city of Nice . With over 30 miles of streets to explore in each city, the player is free at any time to take a rest from the missions and go for a casual ride around town, gun in hand, in one of the more than 25 vehicles available. Alternatively they can chose to test their mettle playing one of the driving mini-games, including Slalom, Checkpoint, Trailblazer and Destruction. DRIV3R for the Game Boy Advance will be released fall 2005. Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 26 2005 22:37 PM [Top] EA Signs a Most Wanted Model [ Electronic Arts ] EA announced today that model and actress, Josie Maran, will star in Need for Speed Most Wanted launching in November 2005. EA has created a new process that takes Hi-Definition footage of live actors and coverts them into synthetic-looking videogame characters. This revolutionary new process delivers never-before-seen character, motion and facial fidelity with seamless integration into true 3D game environments. Maran has played supporting roles in hit films including Van Helsing, The Aviator and Thelma. She is currently the Maybelline cover girl and has graced covers for Glamour, Self, Vogue, Marie Claire, Seventeen and Lucky Magazine. In Need for Speed Most Wanted, Maran takes on the role of a local street racer named Mia. Maran’s character pulls players deeper into the illicit street racing world of Need for Speed Most Wanted as they try to earn respect by beating the top racers on the scene to rise to the top of the Blacklist. Need for Speed Most Wanted will hit pretty much every console you can think of, including versions for the GameCube, GBA, and DS when it hits stores this fall. Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 26 2005 22:32 PM [Top] Happy Birthday Joe! [ GameCube Café ] Today is the birthday of our always-awesome Senior News Editor Joe McCollum, who turns 18. As he says, as of today, he can smoke, gamble, call phone sex lines, go into sex shops, vote, die for his country, and order neat stuff off informercials. Unfortunately, he still can't drink. Damn. Anyway, head to the forums to give Joe your best wishes. Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 26 2005 22:29 PM [Top] Ten New Nintendogs Screens [ Nintendo ] Players purchase one of several breeds available at the beginning, then start spending time with their pup. They throw flying discs and balls to improve the pup's agility, bathe it when it gets dirty and use their own personal voice commands to train the dog to do tricks. If players train it well enough, they will excel in obedience and agility trials and disc competitions, which will earn money that they can use to buy other supplies and puppy breeds. When players earn enough cash, they can buy even more puppies to live with their original pup. Nintendogs hits stores in North America on August 22. Images: Nintendogs Screenshot 1 Nintendogs Screenshot 2 Nintendogs Screenshot 3 Nintendogs Screenshot 4 Nintendogs Screenshot 5 Nintendogs Screenshot 6 Nintendogs Screenshot 7 Nintendogs Screenshot 8 Nintendogs Screenshot 9 Nintendogs Screenshot 10 Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Tuesday, July 26 2005 12:36 PM [Top] First GUN Media [ Activision ] Announced this year at E3, GUN is a fully-loaded shooter set in the unpredictable world of the Wild West. Developed by Neversoft, the company behind the Tony Hawk series, GUN blazes a new trail in the action genre combining both 1st and 3rd person gameplay with a fully-developed story and characters. Playing as cowboy Colton White, players will seek to unravel the mystery behind a mysterious medallion and a group of men who want him dead. In this game, there is no way of good or way of evil, there is only the way of the gun. Check out the very first screens of this awesome-looking new game below, as well as the first trailer which you can click on to view in your browser or right-click to save to your hard drive. GUN will hit stores for all consoles, including the GameCube, this fall. Images: GUN Screenshot 1 GUN Screenshot 2 GUN Screenshot 3 GUN Screenshot 4 GUN Screenshot 5 Video: GUN Trailer (34.1 MB) Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 26 2005 4:19 AM [Top] EGM Interviews Iwata and Miyamoto [ Electronic Gaming Monthly ] Both Nintendo President Satoru Iwata and Executive Producer Shigeru Miyamoto were interviewed by Electronic Gaming Monthly recently to discuss numerous topics, and reveal a few more choice details about the upcoming Revolution console. According to Iwata, although the system will not support high-definition games, all Revolution games will be required to support 480p Progressive Scan, so games will still be playable on high-def TV sets in a widescreen format. Also, the attachment announced at E3 to give the system DVD-playing capability will be inserted inside the machine, so players won't notice it. In regards to the system's online capability, the Revolution will be Wi-Fi compatible out of the box, but will initially not have a Ethernet port. However, an adapter will be sold that will make use of the Revolution's USB ports to connect to an Ethernet system. Nintendo is also looking into DS-to-Revolution connectivity via Wi-Fi. In regards to games, Miyamoto states that Nintendo is considering making a DS version of the ultra-popular Super Smash Brothers series. Miyamoto is currently hard at work at both the new Mario game for Revolution (which he confirms is the game that was Mario 128) as well as his new project, which was announced at E3. Miyamoto says he would like to use the much-overlooked Luigi in a new game, and is considering making a new Pikmin title for Revolution considering that the still-mysterious controller would be perfect for the game. Plus, he's looking into doing something with the long stagnant GameCube tech demo Stage Debut, which allowed players to map their faces into games. Also, Iwata states that the company is looking into adding online play into many of the downloadable Nintendo games that will be available on Revolution, and also confirms that the Revolution controller, since it will be able to play 4 generations of Nintendo console games, will not be so vastly different that it alienates developers and third-parties. Some good stuff here, but Nintendo is still keeping its trap shut on the big mystery - what the hell the Revolution's long-enigmatic controller actually IS. Hopefully we'll get that question out of the way in the coming weeks. Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 24 2005 1:24 AM [Top] Ubisoft Announces Battles of Prince of Persia for DS [ Ubisoft ] Ubisoft has announced Battles of Prince of Persia, a new game developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Taking place in between Sands of Time and Warrior Within, Battles of Prince of Persia is a turn-based tactical game driven by a collectible card system set in the Prince of Persia universe. Developed by Ubisoft’s Montreal studio, the game puts players in control of large armies from different regions that are battling for supreme power. All the action is regulated through the use of cards that players collect when going through the single player scenario. The game also features multiplayer modes that allow players to battle it out with friends or trade cards to customize their decks. Battles of Prince of Persia is scheduled for release in the holiday season of 2005. Check out the game's first screens below, and then you may commence crying, screaming, or just generally being in shock that Ubisoft is taking one of the coolest franchises in recent years and turning it into a freaking card-battle game. Images: Battles of Prince of Persia Screenshot 1 Battles of Prince of Persia Screenshot 2 Battles of Prince of Persia Screenshot 3 Battles of Prince of Persia Screenshot 4 Battles of Prince of Persia Screenshot 5 Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 24 2005 0:58 AM [Top] New Screens of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland [ Activision ] The latest game bearing the name of the god of skateboarding, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland evolves the concept created by Tony Hawk's Underground. In a fully open-ended world, players take on various missions in order to gain fame (and occasionaly infamy) by pulling off the craziest tricks and most insane stunts. Create your own skater (or biker, this time) and prepare to thrash, or be thrashed. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland will hit stores for the Nintendo GameCube this fall, and you can take a look at the latest screens below. Images: Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Screenshot 1 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Screenshot 2 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Screenshot 3 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Screenshot 4 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Screenshot 5 Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 21 2005 17:57 PM [Top] First Screens of Tony Hawk DS [ Activision ] Revealed at E3 during Nintendo's press conference, Tony Hawk for the Nintendo DS will pack all of the console version's power into a neat portable package. Tony Hawk DS will feature all of the moves and abilities of the console versions with vivid toon-shaded worlds, as well as using the touch screen to make tricks easy. Also, it will be one of the first third-party DS titles to make use of Nintendo Wifi Connection, allowing players to compete against other boarders all over the world. Tony Hawk DS will hit stores this fall, and you can take a look at the first screens below. Images: Tony Hawk DS Screenshot 1 Tony Hawk DS Screenshot 2 Tony Hawk DS Screenshot 3 Tony Hawk DS Screenshot 4 Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 21 2005 17:46 PM [Top] Various Nintendo Release Dates Announced [ Nintendo ] Nintendo has announced North American release dates for the following games: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness - 10/03/05 Return to Orre for a new role-playing game in an expansive setting with a sinister plot and characters the likes of which have never been met before. With Eevee as their companion, players seek to unravel the mystery of Shadow Lugia. The fate and welfare of Pokémon lies in their ability to Snag and Purify them before it's too late. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - 10/17/05 The turn-based strategy series Fire Emblem takes on a new dimension in its first Nintendo GameCube title! The continent of Tellius is divided into humans and half-man/half-beast demi-humans. These two races have battled for centuries and only recently established an uneasy peace. Now, a new force threatens to tear apart the seven kingdoms and reignite the flames of war. Joining the Fire Emblem ranks are new units, such as the shape-shifting laguz who transform into beasts to attack their foes. Additionally, characters can now learn unique skills as they gain experience, giving players even more ways to customize their strategy. With the addition of beautifully animated cut scenes and 3-D battles, Fire Emblem looks and plays better than ever. Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix - 10/24/05 Someone has stolen the Music Keys and released the music they held. Without the Music Keys, the unstable power of the music is wreaking havoc on the land. Mario must recover them before the chaos destroys the entire Mushroom Kingdom! The path to the keys is simple: Left, Right, Up, Down, Right, Down... Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Thursday, July 21 2005 15:43 PM [Top] Site Explanation Update - July 20, 2005 [ Café Notes ] The Café celebrates its third birthday by letting the readers in on the most important events that have occurred for us in the past few months. Read on for the only continuing feature among Nintendo websites to offer insightful, detailed info on the inner workings of the site. Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Wednesday, July 20 2005 23:30 PM [Top] Nintendogs Boxarts and ESRB Rating [ Nintendo ] Players care for and train their puppy by petting it, walking it and buying it supplies to play with. As a puppy competes in obedience and agility trials, owners can win money to purchase other puppy breeds. Players purchase one of several breeds available at the beginning, then start spending time with their pup. They throw flying discs and balls to improve the pup's agility, bathe it when it gets dirty and use their own personal voice commands to train the dog to do tricks. If players train it well enough, they will excel in obedience and agility trials and disc competitions, which will earn money that they can use to buy other supplies and puppy breeds. When players earn enough cash, they can buy even more puppies to live with their original pup. Nintendogs is rated E for Everybody, in one of the least shocking moves the ESRB has ever made. Nintendogs will launch in North America on August 22. Images: NIntendogs Chihuahua and Friends Boxart NIntendogs Dachshund and Friends Boxart NIntendogs Lab and Friends Boxart Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Wednesday, July 20 2005 13:01 PM [Top] Miyamoto and Aonuma Reveal More on Zelda [ RESET Magazine ] In an interview with Swedish gaming publication RESET, Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Eiji Aonuma revealed some more choice details on the biggest title to come out this year, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. First and foremost, they admitted that many of the things that were tried with Wind Waker were mistakes, such as the massive ocean, lack of dungeons, and the tedious Triforce hunt. For Twilight Princess, the game will have a long and complex storyline, a varied atmosphere (some parts of the game will be darker than usual, while some will be very light-hearted in tone), and "more dungeons, many more" according to Miyamoto. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will hit stores at the end of the year for the Nintendo GameCube, and you can be sure that GameCube Café will be your home base for all things Zelda in the coming months. Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 17 2005 3:16 AM [Top] Official Lunar: Dragon Song Site Opens [ LunarNET ] Lunar fansite LunarNET has announced that they have reached an agreement with Ubisoft to act as the official site for the upcoming RPG Lunar: Dragon Song, the first RPG for the Nintendo DS. The site features a detailed overview of the game's storyline, character profiles, gameplay details, brand-new screenshots, and (coming soon) gameplay videos. Check out the site by clicking the above link, and check out Lunar: Dragon Song when it hits stores this September. Eric Jones -- Posted on Saturday, July 16 2005 0:16 AM [Top] Nintendo and Capcom Teaming Up for DK Arcade Game? [ The Magic Box ] According to The Magic Box, Capcom of Japan has announced that they are working with Nintendo to release a brand-new arcade game starring everyone's favorite simian, Donkey Kong. The new title is supposedly entitled Donkey Kong Jungle Fever, and will debut for the first time at both Capcom's media event and Nintendo's Dealer Fair event, both to be held in Osaka, Japan at the end of this month. No other information about this new game was released, however we expect to hear more by the time the end of the month rolls around. Eric Jones -- Posted on Friday, July 15 2005 20:39 PM [Top] Worms Squirm Onto DS [ THQ ] THQ has officially announced they will be bringin the classic military series Worms to the Nintendo DS, in conjunction with developer Level 17. While little is know about the game, both companies promise that the game will take advantage of the DS's unique capabilities, such as the touch screen and wireless multiplayer. The Worms series has always gravitated towards the tongue-in-cheek within the military sim genre, as players will gain control of a batallion of worms with the objective of defeating enemy worm armies with such weapons as exploding sheep. Expect Worms for the Nintendo DS to hit stores sometime next year. Eric Jones -- Posted on Friday, July 15 2005 18:44 PM [Top] New True Crime: New York City Details and First Screens [ Activision ] Activision's upcoming True Crime: New York City is poised to deliver the most authentic depiction of New York ever portrayed in a video game. In the game, players take on the role of former gang member turned cop Marcus Reed as they fight crime on the GPS-accurate streets of Manhattan, complete with subways, hundreds of interiors, internationally recognized landmarks and real neighborhoods from Harlem to Chinatown to Times Square. Players will navigate the city the way New Yorkers do, by taking cabs, riding subways, walking and driving cars and motorcycles. Players will experience all the sights and sounds of New York, complete with the energy and architecture authentic to the city’s diverse neighborhoods, the voices and likenesses of real New Yorkers, and the cacophony of ambient traffic and bustling noises unique to the city. Check out these images of the famous Flatiron Building in both real-life and in the game to see for yourself. The game also includes character concentrations specific to each neighborhood. For example, the player will find a plethora of tourists amidst the lights and large buildings of Times Square, but predominantly locals near the brownstones of Harlem. True Crime: New York City is being developed by Luxoflux and is scheduled to release this fall for all systems, including the Nintendo GameCube. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Take a look at the first screenshots below. Images: True Crime: New York City Screenshot 1 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 2 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 3 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 4 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 5 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 6 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 7 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 8 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 9 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 10 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 11 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 12 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 13 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 14 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 15 True Crime: New York City Screenshot 16 Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 14 2005 22:55 PM [Top] EA Teams Up With Top Comic Talent [ Electronic Arts ] Electronic Arts announced today that acclaimed comic writer Mark Millar will be joining the roster of top comic book talent on the development of the upcoming fighting game Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects. Millar, whose past works include the hit Marvel Comics’ series, Ultimate X-Men, The Ultimates, and Ultimate Fantastic Four, will pen the game's story, while Jae Lee, a famed comic artist also with Marvel, will work on the artwork for the game. Marvel: Rise of the Imperfects will hit stores for the Nintendo GameCube this October. Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 14 2005 22:09 PM [Top] New X-Men Legends II Screenshots [ Activision ] In the sequel to one of the best multiplayer games of 2004, the X-Men return in X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse. In this new game, the X-Men must do the unthinkable: join forces with their archenemy, Magneto, and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to do battle against the greatest evil they have ever faced - the awesome power of Apocalypse. 4 Players will be able to hook up in multiplayer combat against a host of enemies, playing as legendary X-Men members like Cyclops, Storm, and Wolverine, as well as evil mutants such as Juggernaut and Magneto himself. X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is developed by Raven Software and will hit stores for the Nintendo GameCube this September. Click the links below to see the new screens. Images: X-Men Legends II Screenshot 1 X-Men Legends II Screenshot 2 X-Men Legends II Screenshot 3 X-Men Legends II Screenshot 4 X-Men Legends II Screenshot 5 X-Men Legends II Screenshot 6 Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 14 2005 21:54 PM [Top] New Ultimate Spider-Man Trailer [ GameCube Café ] One of the world's greatest superheroes returns to his roots this fall, as Spider-Man steps back into the pages of the comics for Ultimate Spider-Man, set for release this September. Developed by Treyarch, the latest Spidey game features the web-slinger in a new cel-shaded, comic book-style look, with an even bigger city to play in. Activision is promising a ton of new missions, several new moves, and of course, a slew of arch-enemies ready to stomp out a spider, not to mention a chance to play as the biggest Spider-Man villain of all: Venom. Ultimate Spider-Man is set for release on all consoles, including versions for the Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. Take a look at the trailer for the game from this weekend's San Diego Comic-Con by right-clicking the link below and saving it to your hard drive. Video: Ultimate Spider-Man Comic-Con Trailer (9.9 MB) Eric Jones -- Posted on Thursday, July 14 2005 21:16 PM [Top] Mario Baseball Japanese Commerical 2 [ GameCube Café ] This is another Japanese commercial for Mario Superstar Baseball which gives you a lot of flexibility in filling out your lineup card. The 50-plus available characters include all-arounders like Mario, Luigi, Daisy, Shy Guy and Koopa Troopa. Technical players include Peach, Boo, Toadsworth and Dry Bones (swinging a bone for a bat, Dry Bone makes his first appearance in a sports title). The speedster squad stars Yoshi, Diddy Kong, Baby Luigi (good field, lousy bat) and Paragoomba (a Goomba with itty-bitty wings). The roster of power players has expanded beyond the usual heavyweight suspects -- Wario, Donkey Kong and Bowser -- to include Blue Pianta (from Super Mario Sunshine) and King Boo. Mario Superstar Baseball will be released on August 22nd in North America. Hit the link to play it in any browser or right click and save the video to your computer. Video: Mario Baseball Japanese Commerical 2 (3.2 MB) Matthew Silver -- Posted on Wednesday, July 13 2005 16:41 PM [Top] From Russia With Love Screenshots [ Electronic Arts ] The year is 1963. Your name is Bond, James Bond. And your mission is to slip inside the dangerous and debonair world of the original 007 played by none other than Sean Connery. Travel to exotic destinations such as Istanbul and the Orient Express, connect with a beautiful Russian double agent, and immerse yourself into an authentic re-creation of the classic Bond world. In missions that combine driving and stealth, delve deeper into the plot of the legendary film in an experience that will leave you shaken... and stirred. Hit the links for the new images. Bond returns this fall on all consoles. Images: From Russia With Love Screenshot 1 From Russia With Love Screenshot 2 From Russia With Love Screenshot 3 From Russia With Love Screenshot 4 From Russia With Love Screenshot 5 Matthew Silver -- Posted on Wednesday, July 13 2005 16:35 PM [Top] EA Signs Madden for More Years [ Electronic Arts ] Electronic Arts today announced that John Madden, football icon and television analyst of ABC’s Monday Night Football, has signed a multi-year agreement to continue to license his name and appear in and consult on the development of future iterations of the blockbuster game that bears his name. Madden NFL 06, the newest iteration of the EA SPORTS best-selling football franchise with the official videogame license of the NFL and its players, will feature the name, voice, likeness and expertise of the celebrated sports personality. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 06 is scheduled for release on August 9, 2005. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “John Madden personifies authentic football in any medium -- television or interactive," said Electronic Arts Chairman and CEO Larry Probst. "We look forward to a great future with John in EA SPORTS Madden NFL.” “I am proud that we started to develop Madden Football twenty years ago,” said Madden. “Each year our goal is to improve the game, and with EA, we have been able to do that.” Madden 2006 will be released on August 9th. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Wednesday, July 13 2005 16:31 PM [Top] Meteos [ Reviews ] Eric plays a puzzle game that doesn't involve Reader Rabbit. See how he did against evil stick-figures and square asteroids. Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 12 2005 12:58 PM [Top] Pokémon XD Preorder Bonus Announced [ Nintendo ] Starting Aug. 28, Pokémon fans who reserve a copy of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for Nintendo GameCube at participating retailers will receive a custom Nintendo GameCube vinyl skin featuring characters from the game. For the dedicated Pokémon fan, there will also be a Limited Edition Bundle featuring a Nintendo GameCube system and controller, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and a Limited Edition Pokémon XD Face Plate. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will be available Oct. 3. Take a look at the skin below. Images: Pokémon XD GameCube Skin Eric Jones -- Posted on Monday, July 11 2005 17:41 PM [Top] New Pokémon Info Revealed [ Serebii.net ] Serebii.net has posted new information from Korokoro Magazine on upcoming Pokémon games. Diamond and Pearl, the upcoming titles for the Nintendo DS, contrary to speculation, will not be released in November 2005, but rather in 2006. Diamond and Pearl will contain no new Pokémon types, but some new combinations of types. Also, Pokémon from Fire Red, Leaf Green, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald can be transferred to Diamond and Pearl. There will be new critters as well, some pre-evolutions and evolutions of existing Pokemon, and of course there will be some totally new ones. Up to sixteen players will be able to connect wirelessly. Also revealed was information on Pokémon Ranger - The Path to Diamond and Pearl, the name of the next anime series and 9th movie to possibly coincide with Diamond and Pearl's release. This is only a project name, however, and it will probably change. There may also be a game to be released with the Pokémon Ranger series, but that isn't quite clear as of now. Lots of great new details. We'll keep you up-to-date as always. Joe McCollum -- Posted on Monday, July 11 2005 13:56 PM [Top] WWE Day of Reckoning 2 [ Previews ] Mike likes to wrestle. Not many people are too anxious to wrestle Mike, though. He must settle for simulated wrestling, but he still does it in a speedo. Think about that and try to sleep tonight. Mike Twomey -- Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 22:14 PM [Top] Gunstar Super Heroes [ Previews ] Will gives you the goods on Sega's GBA offering based on super heroes using stars as guns. Or something. Will Szwagiel -- Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 22:11 PM [Top] Viewtiful Joe: VFX Battle Japanese Commercial [ GameCube Café ] A spin-off of one of the most popular game series in recent years, Viewtiful Joe: VFX Battle is a 2D brawler putting players in control of some of the most awesome characters from the series. Playing as Joe, Sylvia, Alastor, Captain Blue, Captain Blue Jr., and others, battle your way through numerous locations and unleash super-charged VFX moves to put on the best show possible. Check out the Japanese commercial for the game (where it is known as Viewtiful Joe: Battle Carnival) below by saving it to your hard drive. Video: Viewtiful Joe: VFX Battle Japanese Commercial (4.9 MB) Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 18:58 PM [Top] New Nanostray Trailer [ GameCube Café ] Nanostray, developed by Shinen and published by Majesco Entertainment, is a pulse-pounding 2D shooter for the Nintendo DS. The game makes use of the DS's 3D graphical capabilities to provide awesome visuals, plus makes use of the touch screen for seemless weapon-switching. The game will also feature an online ranking system on the game's official website. Nanostray will be released for the DS on July 19th and you can check out the latest trailer below by downloading it to your hard drive. Video: New Nanostray Trailer (7.4 MB) Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 18:50 PM [Top] Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix Commercial [ GameCube Café ] Co-developed by Konami, Nintendo's Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (called Dance Dance Revolution with Mario in Japan) will have gamers shaking their groove things to more than 25 songs, many of which are based off of classic Mario tunes. The game will hit Japanese stores next week, and you can watch for the game when it hits stores in October. You can also check out some exclusive DDR: Mario Mix footage on our E3 DVD, featuring Carl, AJ, and myself busting a move (AJ's the only one who does any good though, as I prefer to make an ass of myself). Check out the Japanese commercial for the game below by downloading it to your hard drive. Video: Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix Japanese Commercial (2.2 MB) Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 18:44 PM [Top] Romance of the Three Kingdoms DS Screenshots [ Koei ] A while back we reported that Koei was bringing the popular strategy series Romance of the Three Kingdoms to the Nintendo DS. Now, Koei has revealed the first screenshots of the new game. Set in Feudal China, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy title using real individuals from China's military history as players must fight wars between armies. Romance of the Three Kingdoms DS will hit stores in Japan in September, with a US release soon to follow. Check out the screens below. Images: Romance of the Three Kingdoms DS Screenshot 1 Romance of the Three Kingdoms DS Screenshot 2 Romance of the Three Kingdoms DS Screenshot 3 Eric Jones -- Posted on Sunday, July 10 2005 17:25 PM [Top] Prince of Persia 3 Media [ Ubisoft ] The Prince of Persia makes his way home to Babylon, bearing with him Kaileena, the enigmatic Empress of Time, and unspeakable scars from the Island of Time. But instead of the peace he longs for, he finds his kingdom ravaged by war and Kaileena the target of a brutal plot. When she is kidnapped, the Prince tracks her to the Palace - only to see her murdered by a powerful enemy. Her death unleashes the Sands of Time, which strike the Prince and threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. Cast to the streets, hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that the Sands have tainted him, too. They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Prince of Persia 3 will be released this December. Hit the links for the awesome new screenshots. Right click the video and save it to your computer to watch it. The video isn't all that special, most of it is from E3, but there is a new scene or two in there. Images: Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 1 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 2 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 3 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 4 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 5 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 6 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 7 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 8 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 9 Prince of Persia 3 Screenshot 10 Video: Prince of Persia 3 Trailer (5.5 MB) Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 8 2005 3:20 AM [Top] A Rare Occurence [ Rareware ] Well, I think for a lot of people Rare support for the DS was looking slim-to-nil. But as it turns out, that's not quite so. Clicking on the "Join Us" section on Rare's site will bring up a couple of ads wanting people to work on DS games. It'll be interesting to see what kind of games Rare creates for the DS, and how many there will be (since we all know Rare has created more games for Nintendo than Microsoft since they were purchased, go figure). We'll keep you informed, as always. Joe McCollum -- Posted on Thursday, July 7 2005 20:46 PM [Top] Possession Confirmed for Revolution? [ Blitz Games ] Blitz Games has announced that they plan to bring their much anticipated zombie game for next gen systems to Nintendo's Revolution. You may have not heard much about Possession but it is a zombie game that allows you to see the action right from the zombie mob. The game is designed to be played both online and off. the player can play as necromantic overlord who orchestrates his undead horde, a hungry meatbag in solo pursuit of flesh or play as a single hero gunning to stop the fleshy army taking over his world. Possession does not yet have a publisher, but with its increasing hype it is sure to get picked up. Below are several older images to get you familiarized with the game. Images: Possession Screenshot 1 Possession Screenshot 2 Possession Screenshot 3 Possession Screenshot 4 Possession Screenshot 5 Possession Screenshot 6 Matthew Silver -- Posted on Thursday, July 7 2005 19:00 PM [Top] Animal Crossing DS Info [ Nintendo ] A recent interview conducted with members from Nintendo of Europe have shed some new light on new and updated features for Animal Crossing DS. First off, Tom Nook's shop will be much larger this time around and will contain a beauty salon to style your characters hair in unique and unusual ways (or you can be boring too I guess). All the buildings have been modfied or completely changed. The game will use an internal clock to record events that happen in real time. Lastly, Animal Crossing DS will be playable both online and offline. Animal Crossing DS will hit shelved this holiday season. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Thursday, July 7 2005 18:50 PM [Top] E3 2005 DVD Wallpaper [ GameCube Café ] We are proud to reveal to you our final box art and disc art for our E3 2005 DVD, which officially begins shipping on Monday. The images are in wallpaper format so you can look at them every time you look at your desktop. The box art and disc art were created by none other than myself. I ran out of banner ideas and moved on to this. No no, actually, the box art has been done for about four months now. It had minor adjustments for finalization after E3. Hit the links and check out my awesome work. Images: E3 2005 DVD Wallpaper 1280x1024 E3 2005 DVD Wallpaper 1024x768 E3 2005 DVD Wallpaper 800x600 Matthew Silver -- Posted on Thursday, July 7 2005 18:41 PM [Top] Kirby: Canvas Curse [ Reviews ] It's another review. Hurray. Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Thursday, July 7 2005 12:07 PM [Top] DVD Official Press Release [ GameCube Café ] GameCube Café is pleased to release our official press release announcing the finalization and shipping date for our E3 2005 DVD. The DVD will officially begin shipping on Monday, July 11th. To read the full press release hit the source link. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Thursday, July 7 2005 2:46 AM [Top] Batman Begins [ Reviews ] And George Clooney is nowhere to be found. Carl DeNovio -- Posted on Wednesday, July 6 2005 18:46 PM [Top] Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones [ Reviews ] Not to be confused with Cheech and Chong's Scared Stoners. Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 5 2005 15:18 PM [Top] WarioWare: Twisted! [ Reviews ] Eric twists and turns his GBA, making himself very, very dizzy. Then he picked up the new WarioWare and actually did it for a game. Eric Jones -- Posted on Tuesday, July 5 2005 15:17 PM [Top] Mario Baseball Japanese Trailer [ Nintendo of Japan ] Mario Superstar Baseball gives you a lot of flexibility in filling out your lineup card. The 50-plus available characters include all-arounders like Mario, Luigi, Daisy, Shy Guy and Koopa Troopa. Technical players include Peach, Boo, Toadsworth and Dry Bones (swinging a bone for a bat, Dry Bone makes his first appearance in a sports title). The speedster squad stars Yoshi, Diddy Kong, Baby Luigi (good field, lousy bat) and Paragoomba (a Goomba with itty-bitty wings). The roster of power players has expanded beyond the usual heavyweight suspects -- Wario, Donkey Kong and Bowser -- to include Blue Pianta (from Super Mario Sunshine) and King Boo. Mario Superstar Baseball will be released on August 22nd in North America. Hit the link to play it in any browser or right click and save the video to your computer. Video: Mario Baseball Japanese Trailer (8.7 MB) Matthew Silver -- Posted on Tuesday, July 5 2005 14:45 PM [Top] RE On DS? [ NGC Magazine ] NGC Magazine has recently had a very interesting article in their most recent issue. The article suggests that the original Playstation Resident Evil will be remade (yes, again), this time for the Nintendo DS. The game will make use of the DS's touch screen by allowing the player to target and fire at zombies and other oddities. You will also get to use the touch screen when using the knife to slash at zombies. The biggest change will be the way the character is controlled. Capcom is said to be thinking about abandoning the classic third person view from the original game and going with a more over the shoulder type view that was featured in Resident Evil 4. Lastly, NGC Magazine has said that some of the puzzles would be reinvented or completely redone to take advantage of the DS touch screen. We will keep you up to date on this in the future. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Tuesday, July 5 2005 14:42 PM [Top] E3 2005 DVD Complete! [ GameCube Café ] I am pleased to announce that GameCube Café's E3 2005 DVD is one hundred percent finished and will begin shipping this week! If you have not ordered it yet, you can get to our store by clicking here. The DVD features over four hours of Nintendo E3 goodness and highlighted by The Legend of Zelda: Twlight Princess (fifty three minutes!), Geist, and Prince of Persia 3 (exclusive interview with the game's lead animator!). We have loads more of interviews and exclusive footage you will not see anywhere. This is truly the ultimate E3 experience you have been waiting for. Our full press release will be released on Thursday night along with a full list of games featured on the DVD. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Sunday, July 3 2005 17:12 PM [Top] Woman Nabbed in Counterfeit GBA Game Scam [ ELSPA ] A 40-year-old Birmingham woman has been found importing counterfeit GBA cartridges and selling them over eBay, following an investigation by Birmingham City Council Trading Standards Department and ELSPA. The seller had been importing the counterfeit cartridges from Hong Kong and bringing them into the country through Coventry airport. Offering them for between $20-45, they far exceeded the typical cost of a counterfeit game. The offender came to the attention of authorities back in December last year after a member of the public complained they had bought an apparently genuine GBA game, only to discover it was a copy. ELSPA's internet investigator subsequently made a series of test purchases from the woman's eBay page, working closely with Birmingham City Council Trading Standards. Trading Standards officers, assisted by ELSPA, searched her house in Sutton Coldfield to reveal a substantial number of counterfeit GBA cartridges, the majority of which were Mario titles. Records showed she had conducted almost 400 transactions over a period of 12 months. The woman made a full and frank admission when interviewed. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 14:50 PM [Top] Electric Blue DS Sparks Sales [ Nintendo ] Major retailers are reporting sales of Nintendo DS units have increased 86 percent over the weekly average. The spike can be attributed to a special bundle featuring the new Electric Blue version of Nintendo DS that comes with a copy of the top-selling DS game, Super Mario 64 DS. Since the launch of Nintendo DS in November, more than 1 million copies of Super Mario 64 DS have sold, making it the most popular DS game available. The Electric Blue DS debuted on June 6 and the special bundle offer runs at select retailers through July 31. Although the bundle focuses on Electric Blue editions of Nintendo DS, retailers also will honor the bundle with the Titanium color Nintendo DS. Strong DS sales are anticipated through the end of the year, buoyed by Nintendogs, which launches on Aug. 22. The pet simulation lets DS owners raise and train a lifelike puppy chosen from one of 18 popular breeds. Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 14:43 PM [Top] Pokémon XD Japanese Trailer [ Nintendo of Japan ] Return to Orre for a new role-playing game in an expansive setting with a sinister plot and characters the likes of which have never been met before. With Eevee as their companion, players seek to unravel the mystery of Shadow Lugia. The fate and welfare of Pokémon lies in their ability to Snag and Purify them before it's too late. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will be released this October. Hit the link for the new Japanese Trailer. Video: Pokémon XD Japanese Trailer (11.6 MB) Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 11:53 AM [Top] Top Gun DS First Ever Trailer [ GameCube Café ] Yesterday we posted about Mastiff Games bringing the very popular movie to the DS laster this year and showed you the first screenshots. Now we have the very first video of the game as well. In the game you of course will get to fly the F-14 Tomcat, which is the premiere fighter for Top Gun. However you will also get to fly F-18 Hornets as well as A-4 (these fighters are used to simulate Russian Migs). We imagine though that since you get to fly an F-18 (which is not flown in the movie) you will also get to fly other Navy aircraft as well. Hit the link for the new video. Video: Top Gun DS First Ever Trailer (4.8 MB) Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 11:53 AM [Top] Dynasty Warriors Advance Box Art [ Nintendo ] The long-running Dynasty Warriors series makes its debut on the Game Boy Advance SP. Players choose from 13 characters from Chinese history, then develop their skills and outfit them with hundreds of different weapons as they battle and brawl their way through 180 challenging battle maps. Players build up their strength to unleash an awesome Musou attack and lead their kingdom to victory. Dynasty Warriors Advance will be released on August 29th and is rated E10 . Hit the link for the box art. Images: Dynasty Warriors Advance Box Art Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 11:40 AM [Top] Advance Wars: Dual Strike Box Art [ Nintendo ] All of the COs from the first two Advance Wars games are here, as well as nine new characters. These include Orange Star's Rachel and Jake, Blue Moon's Sasha, Yellow Comet's Javier, Green Earth's Grimm and the Black Hole Army's Koal, Jugger, Kindle and Von Bolt. Each army receives new COs, each with unique CO powers. In new DS Battles, players fight on both the top screen and the touch screen. Fight one battle on the ground and another battle in the sky, or direct two separate battles, providing support by sending units from one battle to the other. If the top-screen battle needs a boost, send a few tanks up to lend a hand. Advanace Wars: Dual Strike will be released on August 22nd. Hit the link for the box art. Images: Advance Wars: Dual Strike Box Art Matthew Silver -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 11:38 AM [Top] Nintendo Last in Next-Gen? [ IGN Cube ] In a recent shareholder's meeting dealing with numerous Nintendo concerns, naturally questions came to Nintendo President Satoru Iwata on the topic of Nintendo's next console, the Revolution - especially among rumors that it would launch late next-gen after both the XBox 360 and Playstation 3 had established themselves. Iwata responded by admitting that yes, the console may be a little behind, but not extremely late. He also addressed fears that the console would be lacking software from the outset, but stated that most key titles have been decided upon, and release dates are being chosen for each. We'll keep you posted if any new news on the Nintendo Revolution breaks. Eric Jones -- Posted on Friday, July 1 2005 2:16 AM [Top]