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Nintendo News for August 2002
08/24/2002
Super Mario Sunshine ships.
Super Mario Sunshine, Mario's next adventure has been shipped. Expect it to be in stores in a couple of days.
08/24/2002
Metroid Link.
Nintendo has stated that Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion will link to each other via the GCN/GBA Link Cable. Nintendo did not got into may details, simply saying that linking the two games would be, "cool."
Source - IGN Cube
08/13/2002
New releases.
Both Disney's Magical Mirror Staring Mickey Mouse and Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie for the GameCube and GameBoy Advance respectively were released yesterday. Expect the games to be in stores tomorrow.
08/11/2002
Square Support.
In a recent issue of the Japanese Weekly gaming magazine Famitsu, Squaresoft revealed some information regarding its GameCube and GameBoy Advance games in development.
There are 2 square titles due out un Japan by the end of the year: A port of the PlayStation game, Final Fantasy Tactics as well as a game featuring the Chocobo creatures from the Final Fantasy series.
Next year in North America, Square plans to release a port of Secret of Mana and a new Final Fantasy game titled, Final Fantasy: Cystal Chronicle. The Final Fantasy will link to a GameCube game. Square has not announced a Final Fantasy game for the GameCube, but one can assume that one is in the works.
Source - IGN Cube
08/08/2002
Nintendo 'Pioneers' Get First Chance to Preview Animal Crossing.
Some lucky individuals will get to play Animal Crossing early. Here is the press release:
REDMOND, Wash. - Aug. 7, 2002 - Moviegoers get "sneak previews." Book lovers get "exclusive excerpts."
Now, video game players get their chance for a privileged video game experience. Nintendo of America today launches a nationwide contest to find the first video game players to experience its upcoming NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM) title, Animal Crossing(TM), a full month before it becomes available to the general public.
Through Aug. 12, fans can enter in teams of two for the chance to be selected as Animal Crossing Pioneers, the first players in the United States to move into this virtual neighborhood. Nintendo will choose 125 teams via a contest on www.nintendo.com where they will be asked to explain why Nintendo should pick them to be Animal Crossing Pioneers. Winners will receive a pre-released copy of Animal Crossing and be invited into the limitless world of the game.
"Animal Crossing is a unique title that has to be experienced firsthand to be truly understood and appreciated. Its success in Japan, with over 700,000 units sold, inspired us to want to get feedback as soon as possible from U.S. players," says Peter MacDougall, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Nintendo of America Inc. "Animal Crossing Pioneers will be true trailblazers for Nintendo and we're looking forward to hearing about their virtual communities and experiences."
The Animal Crossing Pioneers will work closely with Nintendo to complete game objectives, provide feedback, participate in online chats and post comments on an Animal Crossing Pioneer-only Web site.
These virtual explorers will step into the world of Animal Crossing, where villagers live their everyday lives in time with an actual 24-hour clock and 365-day year. They will carry out their daily routines, build relationships with villagers, celebrate special days, collect furnishings for their homes and just live life in an innovative experience that's a world of its own. And, when team members exchange memory cards they can visit other villages, thus opening up endless possibilities.
For an application or to view the official contest rules, visit www.nintendo.com/animalcrossing. Animal Crossing launches Sept. 16 with an MSRP of $49.95 USD.
08/07/2002
Screenshot blitz: Zelda GC, Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse, Mario Party 4 and Sonic Mega Collection.
Nintendo recently released shots for many upcoming games. Here are the screens:
Zelda GC:
Mario Party 4:
Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse:
Sega has released screenshots of Sonic Mega Collection. Sonic Mega Collection is a new GameCube game that will be released in November to North American markets. It will include several Genesis classics. The following games will be in Sonic Mega Collection:
- Sonic The Hedgehog
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3
- Sonic & Knuckles
- Sonic 3D Blast
- Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Sega has stated that these games are subject to change. Here are the screenshots:
08/01/2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 screenshots.
Activision recently released 3 screenshots of their upcoming GameBoy Advance Tony Hawk game. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is set for a December 2002 release.
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