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18:14 February 1st, 2005

Nintendo Gamecube sponsors Clio Racing

Posted By: swordstalker

while watching the tv i saw that nintendo gamecube was on a side of one of the cars

why dont nintendo do this more often

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20:36 February 4th, 2005

The Revolution is coming - new details !

Posted By: wraggster

Just how revolutionary is Nintendo's Revolution going to be? Already we've heard whispers of tilt-sensitive controllers, wireless connectivity with GBA 2, and a whole new way of playing games that relies on feel.[br]We're so eager to speculate because Nintendo has been keen to point out that it's working on something totally different to what we expect from a games console. Now recent comments by the Japanese giant's head of PR have put the rumour cat in amongst the speculative pigeons once again.[br][br]Speaking to Japanese website ITmedia, Nintendo's chief of public relations Ken Toyota revealed a few snippets of info about how he was planning to promote the enigmatic new console to the public. "We don't have the slightest intention of making a machine that follows the same path as conventional game hardware," said Toyota-san, whirring our speculation gears into action.[br][br]Luckily, we won't have to wait to long for the truth. "E3 will be the starting point for the Revolution," Toyota-san said, echoing earlier reports that the next-gen machine would turn up in LA in May. "It remains undecided whether we will show the real machine, videos, or unveil the concept. Right now, we are thinking of how we can accurately convey to people at E3 the different path that the Revolution will take and how it will change the way that games will be enjoyed." [br]Toyota-san also spoke of his worry that showing too much of the Revolution's new features could cause Sony or Microsoft to snatch ideas. "We want to receive some level of feedback from consumers," he said, "but releasing too much information is also another issue."[br][br]Nintendo seems determined to turn the way we play games upside down. It's widely expected that the Revolution will include innovative gameplay features similar to the DS's touchscreen and microphone, and a recent tip-off we received gave the following clue about the next-gen console's revolutionary feature: "Touching is good but feeling is better."[br][br]What remains to be seen is whether Nintendo's unique approach to gaming will win them mass-market support in the upcoming battle with Sony's PS3 and Microsoft's Xbox 2. All three consoles are expected to debut at E3, so we'll bring you all the statistics and impressions from there.[br][br]More Revolution news as it spins onto our desks.

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20:41 February 4th, 2005

Nintendo still keen to Revolutionise E3 !

Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has confirmed that it plans to unveil its next-generation console, codenamed Revolution, at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in May, but the company is still considering how best to announce it without giving too much away.[br][br]Speaking in a recent interview with Japanese magazine ITmedia Games, Nintendo of Japan PR Office Manager Toyoda Ken said, "we are still looking at E3 as a launching pad for the 'Revolution' platform, and are deliberating if we should feature the actual console, visuals, or simply illustrate the concept behind it".[br][br]However the Nintendo man said the company was cautious about saying too much. "While we are aiming to make some form of positive impression, we also want to avoid giving away too much, and are therefore currently in a dilemma about the situation," he added.[br][br]Still on Revolution, he said Nintendo had "absolutely no intention of approaching our new hardware with the intent of making it an extension of the line of hardware we've released up to this point," which almost certainly rules out "GameCube 2" as the official moniker-to-be.[br][br]"The fundamental approach to making things at Nintendo will not change," he said when asked about external pressures, before adding it was safe to say Nintendo was "embarking on a different direction than our competitors."[br][br]E3 is definitely the target though, as Nintendo is not considering any Nintendo-only events "at this stage".[br][br]As a final word on Revolution, Ken took a minor swipe at competitors Sony and Microsoft, both of whom have made stat or tech-heavy announcements in the past, by saying, "fun isn't something that can be expressed in figures, and we are ever mindful of how we can illustrate the difference offered by our particular brand of fun".[br][br]Toyoda Ken also said that the DS would feature prominently at E3 - particularly on account of the show's proximity to its 11th March European launch date. "Following the upcoming release of the DS in Europe, we are looking to use E3 as a means of generating additional momentum for the platform," he said.

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21:22 February 6th, 2005

Viper GC

Posted By: Goku

Does the Viper GC mod allow the GC to run regular mini-DVD's or mini-CD's?

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18:23 February 10th, 2005

Thinking of getting a Mod-chip

Posted By: iq_132

I hope this is an ok topic here (since the gc section talks about/links to Modchips...)

Anyway, I'm thinking of getting that Viper chip, and I was wondering if anyone has a reliable site to get it from.
I see this page Here is linked from http://gcemu.dcemu.co.uk/. Has anyone made any purchases from there and how was the service?

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11:30 February 20th, 2005

Star Fox Assault US blasts onto GameCube !

Posted By: wraggster

Great news for Gamecube owners from Lik Sang [br][br] Since Team Star Fox first followed the beckoning stars into space opera action on the SNES in the nineties (with the FX chip built-in the cart!), the series has seen many a console's incarnation. For fans, it took perhaps too long after the latest installment, Star Fox Adventures from Rare (now a Microsoft subsidiary), until Namco finally let their take on the popular Nintendo franchise loose. Our stock of Star Fox Assault has been received in Hong Kong from the USA a couple of days ago and preorders have been all cleared by now. We tested this US version for Freeloader compatibility and you'll be happy to hear that it works fine on both Japanese and PAL consoles as well. Preordering folk, rejoice - your copy of Star Fox Assault is on its way to you already. New orders are welcome for only US$ 59.90, all Free Shipping Worldwide of course! The US version is definitely the game of choice right now, since the Japanese one is still some way off release-wise and (for those language conscious ones) perhaps won't prove that import friendly after all.[br][br]Movies etc [br][br]Who has time to enjoy the views when engaged in fierce space combat? Believe us, if you find a moment to take your breath, you'll gape in astonishment at the visuals, before the driving orchestral soundtrack worthy of a sci-fi stint like this will push you further. Ready to open fire yet? Since moving pictures tell more than a nuked blackhole chock-full with screenshots, we serve you eight cool movies and TVCMs below, that let you worship the superb glory of Star Fox Assault in action, before your copy will arrive at your door:[br][br]• Star Fox Assault Intro 1[br]• Star Fox Assault Intro 2[br]• Star Fox Assault Air Footage[br]• Star Fox Assault Ground Footage[br]• Star Fox Assault US TVCM[br]• Star Fox Assault JAP TVCM[br]• Star Fox Assault E3 2004 Trailer[br]• Star Fox Assault E3 2003 Trailer[br][br]Storyline and features[br][br]Fox McCloud, along with his loyal sidekicks, defends the Cornerian fleet once more against the evil Andross' forces, now led by his nephew Oikonny. Read on to find out what's great about this highly anticipated Action-Adventure, plus view a myriad of movies to get a glimpse of an universe struggling with combat, crying out to be saved by a hero like you.[br][br]The near-disaster episode on Dinosaur Planet behind them, classic Star Fox team members Fox McCloud, Slippy Toad, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi and General Pepper join forces with some fresh faces to fight a newly emerged threat to the solar system. Lylat Central Command sents the just formed Star Fox Armada in to deal with this enemy, which turns out to be almost more of a menace than they are able to handle.[br][br]New character Rob, an analysis droid, updates you on your mission status during the game, while we see a return of Krystal (from Star Fox Adventures) who takes Peppy's place in the cockpit, the fighter pilot bunny himself acting as an advisor this time around. The game in essence blends traditional on-rail aerial shooter design with third-person perspective, on-foot missions. As expected, players will rely heavily on the trusty Arwing Strikefighter. Planetside though, you will thank the scorched earth for the existence of the Landmaster Tank, as well as a weapon arsenal that delivers good old-fashioned, relentless "if-it-moves-hit-the-trigger" gameplay.[br][br]Available modes include Mission, Survival and Versus. Mission mode will find you entering a story-based experience, where throwing laser and missile salves at targets is on top of your intergalactic To-Do list. Tear trough hostile skies (not to forget space stations and planets) and do your best as the team leader to complete objective-based tasks. Unlocking Survival mode requires you to finish Mission first. The name says it all: survive all of the stages in mission mode without saving your game, a real challenge cut out for those who like a tough ride and are capable of staying in the zone until the rewarding end. [br][br]At the start of each stage, you will see which vehicles will be available to you. If you begin on foot, the Landmaster and Arwing will sometimes be near you, allowing you to use them at will and change between them as needed. Fox's Arwing maneuvers still perfectly and barrel rolls are easily performed using the L button. Need to speed up? Hit the Y button and engage the turbo, while pressing X will cause you to slow down.[br][br]When pounding the pavement, controls are pretty straightforward as well, with the A button firing your gun and the B button responsible for jumping. Holding down the R button lets you aim in any direction, handy for shooting down any flying enemies. Certain foes which you defeat will drop their weapons along the way. Pick these up to use them yourself and switch from one to another with the C stick.[br][br]In the upper right corner of the screen sits a special gauge which tells you the strength of airborne enemy forces. It's time to focus on helping out your fellow pilots whenever this meter fills up. In addition, you'll be kept up-to-date via audible clues on the level of danger present skywise and on ground.[br][br]Assisting your comrades when flying follows a more obvious structure compared to times when you're out of your beloved Arwing fighter. Bad guys use the surroundings for cover, thus getting a clear shot in needs quite some skill. If you actually fail and loose one of your teammates, you won't be awarded a special "Ally Medal" at the end of that particular stage, but this won't affect the mission or make level progression any harder.[br][br]Dodging asteroids and annihilating swarms of enemy fighters feels satisfying as ever, which has become a trademark for the Star Fox line of games. It's brilliantly executed in a true NextGen format now. Boss encounters mean old school favorites and new additions, most of the times calling on you to target specific spots on the opponent's body. All bosses go through several forms, each phase harder than the one before it, but thankfully delivering something original and different regarding gameplay every time.[br][br]If your friends want to join the action, they certainly can: Namco has included two multiplayer modes, versus deathmatch and team deathmatch. You are free to allow only certain weapons and customize which vehicles will be available for a given match. Up to four players choose between several arenas and stages unlocked from the main story mode. Run around on foot or use the Arwing and Landmaster, at your disposal depending on the battleground you're in. [br][br]Lik Sang

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18:58 February 22nd, 2005

Gcube discontinued, but source code released

Posted By: Saoshyant

Sad but true. Monk no longer has the means to continue developing this great emulator so the project is over. He did however release the Gcube source with the latest changes that were made for anyone that can find it usefull or for even those that wish to continue Gcube, but in either case please give Monk the credit he deservs.

Source Code available at Ngemu
Direc link: [ http://www.ngemu.com/gc/gcube.php?action=get&id=390 ]

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19:37 February 23rd, 2005

Chaos Field Expanded !

Posted By: wraggster

News From Lik Sang [br][br]Able/Milestone join the honourable ranks of vertical shooter developers like Psikyo, Alfa, Success and Treasure, proving dodging bullets is still the rage. Chaos Field, originally a Naomi arcade title, was released for the Sega Dreamcast last year, and has now made it's way to the GameCube, picking up a few bonuses along the way. This includes a new boss attack mode, plus new enemies.[br][br]Trailer (8.4mb - mpeg)The overall flow of Chaos Field was beautifully designed by its creators, it plays very smoothly with the various weapons available. Gameplay-wise, as smooth as it is, you are definitely in for an experience that will demand lightning-fast reflexes. Players are also rewarded when they take their fingers off the trigger for a second, letting you collect items leading up to special attacks. Other features include the ability to switch between two different modes, "Order" and "Chaos". The later makes your weapons more awe-demanding, but it's no easy life there, since this will also increase the power of enemy attacks significantly. Being invincible for an instant while going from one state to the other helps, but hey, we warned you - you're certainly in for a hardcore shooter ride!

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18:59 February 24th, 2005

Nintendo Revolution Pics ?

Posted By: wraggster

Today two photos have emerged of the possible photo of Nintendos Revolution Development System and the Console itself, heres the pic posted in Nintendos own forums[br][br][br][br]Also heres a supposed mock up of Nintendos new Revolution Console.[br][br][br][br]Fake or not only time will tell.

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