According to Games Are Fun (article), the upcoming Gamecube port of Skies of Arcadia will feature several additions including secrets, story attachments, and a new playable character. In addition, Electronic Gaming Monthly recently brought to light the rumor of a Skies of Arcadia sequel slated for the PS2.
Matt
Electronic Gaming Monthly reports that the Square/Nintendo lovechild known as Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is currently slated as a Game Boy Advance port. This news is unconfirmed, however.
Matt
Gamers.com reports today of the bugs that continue to plague Final Fantasy XI and of Square who refuses to comply with a fix.
Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos has shattered all previous PC game sales records, most of which were previously held by Blizzard Entertainment. The Sims is currently in the fetal position in a dark corner, fearing for its multi-expansioned life.1
Eric
After months of nothing but dreadful speculation, Stephen Wilson has finally confirmed that the Wonderswan Color version of Final Fantasy III has been officially canned. Source: Stephen Wilson
Matt
That's right. There is absolutely no news to report today. And with that said, here is a link to the weather at my house.
Matt
According to Eurogamer (article), Microsoft recently made an attempt to purchase both Sega and Square, and apparently almost succeeded. The deal would cost Microsoft $1.8 billion to acquire Sega, who would, in turn, use the profits to purchase a controlling interest in Square. The deal fell through however when Sega rejected the proposition, stating conflicting interests.
Matt
Note that there is both an Agressive Inline review and new Rygar screens available on IGN but you're allowed neither because you have to be an Insider to get past IGN's home page.
Matt
... in Japan. Absolutely no word on a North American release (much less European!). Read on
Paul
A federal judge ordered ad-ware company Gator to cease the display of pop-up advertisements over the websites of major media companies, including the owners of the Washington Post. Apparently, Gator's scum-bucket, reason-defying stance in the lawsuit, mentioned in an AP article, is that its invasive, annoying ads are akin to having multiple windows open from web browsers and instant messaging programs. BusinessWeek|article
Paul
A silly British gamer has decided that he will try to break a world record by waiting in line over 50 days for the next Turok. Unfortunately for him, Acclaim says that they're going to give him free Acclaim games to help pass the time. Welcome to hell, British gamer.1
Eric
Yes, it's true. Well, at least the part about The Sims expansion pack. The Sims: Unleashed will focus primarily on pets in the Sim world. Your Sims could soon own a pet, walk it, bathe it, etc as well as visit new locations like markets, parks, and pet stores. TheSims.com|article1
Matt
The latest and possibly sexiest title to be revealed by Square has been presented in the form of Unlimited SaGa. And just when I was getting revved up to bitch about the lack of Square titles in the works... Read on
Matt
Tokyo (Gamespot|article) - According to Akio Mori, professor at Nihon University in Tokyo, prolonged game playing may acually dull brain activity and stress the player.
Matt
In a recent attempt to uncover the truth surrounding the gaming industry's hottest rumor of late, IGN contacted Rare's US division in search of answers. What they came up with, however, is the same fucking information that we've had for the past four months. Regardless, the article has been published for your non-information.
Matt
Sony plans to spend around one billion yen on advertising to quell the Super Mario Sunshine hype rather than using that money to bathe in, as they had previously been doing. Games Are Fun1
Eric
Everquest, or e-crack as it's often referred, is expanding and Sony has yet another way to get you addicted. The Everquest Invasion tour is coming to a town near you so you can meet up with fellow EQ geeks and play more Everquest. Everquest Invasion
BERLIN (Reuters) - German police have launched a manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from prison via cardboard box. A truck driver "unwittingly" transported the box out of jail and the prisoner jumped off the vehicle unseen.
Since we fully advocate anything Contra-related (well, aside from those PS versions that we'll refrain from mentioning), we present to you screens from the upcoming Contra: Shattered Soldiers courtesy of Gamespot.1
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