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President of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi recently announced that there is to be NO! DVD playback for the Gamecube…what is the world coming to?
The console that had no name, the Gamecube - originally classified as the Dolphin...
President of Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi has very unexpectedly struck us with the following news. Nintendo have finally confirmed that their next generation console, the Gamecube, will not be compatible with DVD discs. Yes…the console will provide us with DVD gameplay, but not so for DVD movies. This outlet is going to disappoint so many fans across the world.
But why have Nintendo mentioned this to the press? Well…Nintendo said that the games industry is being pushed into the wrong direction. They say that Sony is a prime example of this, and very soon, the XBOX. Sony’s PlayStation 2 has the ability to play both DVD games and DVD movies, straight out of the box. The XBOX on the other hand will have an add-on for DVD playback. The point here is that Nintendo are telling gamers that they want the Gamecube to play games, and only games…nothing else. They want to keep the games industry at its depth and not lead it to a different universe. But why? Sony and Microsoft are the one’s making next generation closes something else…not Nintendo. Why should Nintendo get the upper-hand in this matter?
Yes...it is very thoughtful of Nintendo to keep the games industry at its original home, but to be honest…Sony and Microsoft are giving gamers everything they ever wanted.
Okay, Nintendo may have Broadband connection, but Microsoft and Sony both have a Hard Disk Drive and DVD playback, not to mention Broadband connection to the Internet as well, plus a variety of third-party peripherals in development as we speak.
This is Street Fighter, live from Shadaloo City, signing off...
Just look at this history ladies and gentleman...
Grand theft Auto was one of the best titles on both the PC and the PlayStation. It was all about stealing vehicles, killing people, robbing places, doing jobs around the city, you name it.
Then they made GTA London, which was a great display of carnage throughout the London roads. It was not much of a difference to that of the first instalment, but it was great and another big hit title to grace the console world.
Then came GTA2. It was more or less the same. Like GTA London, there was not much of a difference in this one either.
Now, there’s something even better. Something even greater, something spectacular, something...something different in fact.
GRAND THEFT AUTO III…
This time it’s on PlayStation 2 and in a 3D environment. Forget the old birds-eye-view of the Grand Theft Auto universe. Prepare for a stunning 3D display if levels, taking your missions to the limit.
It’s time for Grand Theft Auto III!
The best hit-and-run type of game there will ever be. Until of course GTA4 is released…
A game only for adults…
This is Son Of Liberty reported 10 minutes ago at the desk of my bedroom, in London, UK.
Se you all next week, for another Special New Bulletin…
Konami are also on the piste, bringing ESPN Winter X Games Snowboarding to the Gamecube. It will join the likes of SSX Tricky, Dark Summit, and possibly the sequel to Nintendo's own 1080 on the platform, but promises to take a more realistic approach to the sport.
Does this mean no more dazzling tricks? Knowing Konami they have a trick or two up their sleeves to make this a title to keep our eyes on. That's if they're not blinded by the sun reflecting from the snow.
Interestlingly-worded Nintendo press release claims victory over Xbox "Hurah!"
Nintendo are claiming that Gamecube is "the fastest-selling home video game console of this generation outselling both the overhyped x-box and ps2"
In its first week (Stateside), over 500,000 Gamecubes were sold, at a rate nearly double that of Microsoft's Xbox and at least 25 per cent faster than the launch of Sony's Playstation 2 last year.
Nintendo also say that Luigi's Mansion has also become the most popular console launch game ever (now is'nt that a surprise!), with the rate of sales beating even that of Super Mario 64 (Yes you heard right!), which launched with N64 in 1996.
Around 590,000 Gamecubes made their way to shops in the US (with approximately 100,000 going to Canada and Latin America and another 75,000 to US rental outlets), virtually all of which are now sold out.
well done Nintendo! lets hope that we have just as good a launch when the gamecube reaches Blighty!
By slik ~_~
In an official press release Sega Europe have finally confirmed once and for all that it will be replacing existing Dreamkey 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 browser software for its Dreamcast console with a new version that will allow European users to select their own Internet Service Provider when going online with their favourite Dreamcast games.
As an extra incentive, their DreamArena portal service, previously only accessible to Dreamcast users, will have new content added and be merged with their main internet website making it accessible to PCs and other platforms too.
Only Spain and Portugal are still in doubt as Sega works on discussions with local ISPs to provide service to Dreamcast users in those countries, but who cares when you can now play Phantasy Star Online against the Germans at no cost if you connect with a free ISP of your choice?
No date has been set by Sega for the release of the Dreamcast's new browser software, but as soon as we know, you'll know.
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(Source: http://www.sega- europe.com/english/press/000014/000014.php)