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After reading the latest NGC magazine, I was relieved to hear that a spokeswoman from Nintendo of Europe said that the GameCube's release date has not been announced, but has been stated as Spring so that European customers aren't disappointed by any delays.
How wrong could I be?
Not only is what she said a load of rubbish, but it looks like Nintendo are delaying the release of the GameCube to September next year!
According to Codejunkies, who develop game enhancers for nearly every console said that a games publisher has revealed that "Europe is not a priority for Nintendo".
Tell us something we didn't already know!
I'm sure most of you already know how Nintendo treat us like dirt. The only exception being the release of the Game Boy Advance being released just after America had them. Ever since Nintendo have made videogames, they have been delaying European and sometimes American release dates. It happened with the N64, and with top games like 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time'.
So why delay the console this time?
Well it's not been confirmed by Nintendo themselves that they are going to delay it's release, but part of Grant Hughes article on Codejunkies says this:
"A spokesperson for Nintendo told MCV that no Euro launch date will be given "until after we have seen how the launches have gone in Japan and the US"."
Well the launch in Japan was a success (considering what had just happened) and I can't see Nintendo failing to reach audiences in the United States. However Nintendo will use anything to put off their launches in Europe.
The trouble with Nintendo, especialy Yamauchi (think that's how you spell his name), is that they are too confident. Nintendo keep having arguments with top developers like Squaresoft, and they keep delaying and rising the prices of their software, and yet they expect us all to be buying their consoles and games with no complaints. I will still be getting my GameCube, but if there is a massive delay as predicted, I wont be too happy with Nintendo about it.
So if you are excited about getting your GameCubes and seing all the new games and innovations, all I can suggest is: Don't hold your breath.
How wrong could I be?
Not only is what she said a load of rubbish, but it looks like Nintendo are delaying the release of the GameCube to September next year!
According to Codejunkies, who develop game enhancers for nearly every console said that a games publisher has revealed that "Europe is not a priority for Nintendo".
Tell us something we didn't already know!
I'm sure most of you already know how Nintendo treat us like dirt. The only exception being the release of the Game Boy Advance being released just after America had them. Ever since Nintendo have made videogames, they have been delaying European and sometimes American release dates. It happened with the N64, and with top games like 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time'.
So why delay the console this time?
Well it's not been confirmed by Nintendo themselves that they are going to delay it's release, but part of Grant Hughes article on Codejunkies says this:
"A spokesperson for Nintendo told MCV that no Euro launch date will be given "until after we have seen how the launches have gone in Japan and the US"."
Well the launch in Japan was a success (considering what had just happened) and I can't see Nintendo failing to reach audiences in the United States. However Nintendo will use anything to put off their launches in Europe.
The trouble with Nintendo, especialy Yamauchi (think that's how you spell his name), is that they are too confident. Nintendo keep having arguments with top developers like Squaresoft, and they keep delaying and rising the prices of their software, and yet they expect us all to be buying their consoles and games with no complaints. I will still be getting my GameCube, but if there is a massive delay as predicted, I wont be too happy with Nintendo about it.
So if you are excited about getting your GameCubes and seing all the new games and innovations, all I can suggest is: Don't hold your breath.
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Mr TBN RE may appear on PS2/PC/x-box after the 6 but they'll also be on the Gamecube as Capcom don't want to force fans of the series to buy multiple consoles so RE5 or any other future spin off may well appear on the PS2 but the Gamecube as well and combined with the initial 6 games 2 brand spanking new i know what i'd prefer.
GTA3 is a violent game and it was fun but the friend who owns it claims the novalty wears off like Crazy Taxi i want to know is this true??????
GTA3 is a violent game and it was fun but the friend who owns it claims the novalty wears off like Crazy Taxi i want to know is this true??????
Resident Evil is more "adult" but GT3 is more "mature".
I know which one I'd rather play.
Anyway Turbo, is that statement about getting Resi after Dringo your admittance that you're getting a Gamecube?
Well there's no other way you'll be playing Capcom's survival horror.
I know which one I'd rather play.
Anyway Turbo, is that statement about getting Resi after Dringo your admittance that you're getting a Gamecube?
Well there's no other way you'll be playing Capcom's survival horror.
Dringo, Resi doesn't even compare to GTA3 in terms of sheer adult content. Also, we will be getting Resi, just after you.
Slaveunit wrote:
> Dr Gonzo wrote:
According to Edge magazine, the sales of the
> GC were 450,000 on launch day in japan. The PS2 sold 900,000 on launch day, and
> it was then that they ran out of machines.
You can still get a GC off the
> shelves in japan at the mo.
Contrast that with the European release though. Couple of consoles to feign a release in November, actually launched around three/four months later.
> Dr Gonzo wrote:
According to Edge magazine, the sales of the
> GC were 450,000 on launch day in japan. The PS2 sold 900,000 on launch day, and
> it was then that they ran out of machines.
You can still get a GC off the
> shelves in japan at the mo.
Contrast that with the European release though. Couple of consoles to feign a release in November, actually launched around three/four months later.
OrÜega wrote:
maybe it was the best sounding game,
> but thats not what i'm getting at. Sorry if I aint sounding clear, but what i
> meant was that the sound quality is lower than the sound quality of the
> playstation.
Quality yes CD quality is better than Cart but if the music is naff the quality won't matter and as the PS games music never tends to be that good listen to the mighty poo song and uga buga in Conker and youll change your mind with the mp3 thingy.
maybe it was the best sounding game,
> but thats not what i'm getting at. Sorry if I aint sounding clear, but what i
> meant was that the sound quality is lower than the sound quality of the
> playstation.
Quality yes CD quality is better than Cart but if the music is naff the quality won't matter and as the PS games music never tends to be that good listen to the mighty poo song and uga buga in Conker and youll change your mind with the mp3 thingy.
Turbonutter wrote:
What about GTA3? Not only is it incredibly realistic (up to a point,
> obviously) but it's immensley fun. Also, you Nintys have very little chance of
> seeing it on the GameCube, as if Nintendo would allow it anyway.
YOUR NOT GETTING RESIDENT EVIL HA HA HA GTA 2 just came out on GBC.
Sorry just saying that to shut you up and quite frankl;y my favourite PS1 game is RE3 and well thats nothing when compared with classics such as Conker and Zelda.
As for not being fun i didnt mean that PS1 and 2 are fun but in a very differnt way to the mighty N.
As for cooky you leave him alone being biased is no problem i am and he has a point just says it less tactfully i like his style :)
What about GTA3? Not only is it incredibly realistic (up to a point,
> obviously) but it's immensley fun. Also, you Nintys have very little chance of
> seeing it on the GameCube, as if Nintendo would allow it anyway.
YOUR NOT GETTING RESIDENT EVIL HA HA HA GTA 2 just came out on GBC.
Sorry just saying that to shut you up and quite frankl;y my favourite PS1 game is RE3 and well thats nothing when compared with classics such as Conker and Zelda.
As for not being fun i didnt mean that PS1 and 2 are fun but in a very differnt way to the mighty N.
As for cooky you leave him alone being biased is no problem i am and he has a point just says it less tactfully i like his style :)
Dr Gonzo wrote:
The problem isn't that Nintendo hate Europe, it's that they can't make the consoles fast enough. I'm sure they could do a botch, half-hearted "launch" Sony style and have a very small number of Gamecube in the country before Xmas, but disappoint other's who'll have to wait another handfull of months.
According to Edge magazine, the sales of the GC were 450,000 on launch day in japan. The PS2 sold 900,000 on launch day, and it was then that they ran out of machines.
You can still get a GC off the shelves in japan at the mo.
The problem isn't that Nintendo hate Europe, it's that they can't make the consoles fast enough. I'm sure they could do a botch, half-hearted "launch" Sony style and have a very small number of Gamecube in the country before Xmas, but disappoint other's who'll have to wait another handfull of months.
According to Edge magazine, the sales of the GC were 450,000 on launch day in japan. The PS2 sold 900,000 on launch day, and it was then that they ran out of machines.
You can still get a GC off the shelves in japan at the mo.
Like I said in another similar topic - stop maoning and get an imported console then if you can't wait. Order direct fromt he States and then only added cost will be the postage. In my case this is $50 according to the order. That's around £30 so I get my Gamecube at least five months earlier than the European launch.
If you want to pay tha extra £30 too then go for it.
The problem isn't that Nintendo hate Europe, it's that they can't make the consoles fast enough. I'm sure they could do a botch, half-hearted "launch" Sony style and have a very small number of Gamecube in the country before Xmas, but disappoint other's who'll have to wait another handfull of months. That's not going to happen though, there will be a propper launch soon enough - and if it's not soon enough for you get off your bum and sort yourself out with a US console.
If you want to pay tha extra £30 too then go for it.
The problem isn't that Nintendo hate Europe, it's that they can't make the consoles fast enough. I'm sure they could do a botch, half-hearted "launch" Sony style and have a very small number of Gamecube in the country before Xmas, but disappoint other's who'll have to wait another handfull of months. That's not going to happen though, there will be a propper launch soon enough - and if it's not soon enough for you get off your bum and sort yourself out with a US console.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> OrÜega wrote:
"THe N64 has crap sound. You aint serouisly saying that
> the N64 has better sound than the CD based Playstation?"
Conker's Bad
> Fur Day just won an award at that show thingy for best sound in a console game.
maybe it was the best sounding game, but thats not what i'm getting at. Sorry if I aint sounding clear, but what i meant was that the sound quality is lower than the sound quality of the playstation.
> OrÜega wrote:
"THe N64 has crap sound. You aint serouisly saying that
> the N64 has better sound than the CD based Playstation?"
Conker's Bad
> Fur Day just won an award at that show thingy for best sound in a console game.
maybe it was the best sounding game, but thats not what i'm getting at. Sorry if I aint sounding clear, but what i meant was that the sound quality is lower than the sound quality of the playstation.
I think it won because it was good music, not because it was good quality.
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