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| Pay for PSO | |
| On the eve of SegaNet's new pay-for-play plan, FearTheClown looks at how the pay-for-pay plan has affected PSO v.2 on DC. Is pay-for-play really such a bad thing? PSO v.2 - Is Pay-to-Play Really so Bad? | |
bonestormer :: Wednesday, October 31 @ 1:51PM EST | |
| Custom Robo on GC? | |
| It seems likely now that its developer, Noise, confirmed that they are currently experimenting with development. The staff has a strong desire to continue the Custom Robo series. For all of you that don't know, Noise was a contract developer for Marigul but it's rumored that the contract has expired. The US never got a custom robo game even though it had a ton of potential to sell well on N64. Think of it as a customizable Virtual On RPG. | |
hybrid :: Tuesday, October 30 @ 5:24PM EST | |
| GameCube Hard Drive Card | |
| The publication Genken Ascii has revealed that there will be portable IBM hard disk card for the Nintendo GameCube, which can be inserted into the NGC’s high speed port. The IBM card is about the size of a floppy disk with a max capacity seemingly of 1GB. The device can act as an expansion of A memory. | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 29 @ 6:22PM EST | |
| Memory shortages? | |
| The standard Nintendo Memory Card 59 will be shipping in a 1 to 1 ratio with the GameCube. What does that mean, exactly? Well it means that for every GameCube shipped, one Memory Card 59 will be shipped. According to Tendo Box, most retailers will also only be selling the Memory Card 59 on a one to one basis. So unless you plan on buying more than 1 GameCube, you won't be able to get more than one Memory card 59. More memory cards will become available a week or two after launch. Do not buy 3rd party cards! | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 29 @ 6:12PM EST | |
| Tony's final headline here... | |
| Yes it was confirmed by Activision today, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 WILL make launch. Of course a lot of you will be getting this on PS2 but the GC game is a direct port. | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 29 @ 6:04PM EST | |
| TMNT (NES) | |
| The TMNT were arguably the most popular and lucrative franchise in the late 80's and early 90's. It expanded into almost everything it possibly could, and this included videogames. The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) game was quite different from the TMNT Arcade games most of us know. | |
bonestormer :: Monday, October 29 @ 5:25PM EST | |
| Bundle Woes | |
| In this latest edition of the Evil Pasture, poisoncow looks at bungling..err bundling the latest consoles and gives you a reason why some must suffer because of those greedy retailers. | |
hybrid :: Saturday, October 27 @ 10:51PM EST | |
| Demo in Luigi's Mansion? | |
| GameSpot has just received final GameCube packaging from Nintendo for the system and games and posted several pictures of them. In one picture of the Luigi’s Mansion box, many readers noticed on the back, in the bottom right hand above the UPC Code is a small box with the following caption: "Includes demo rated E by the ESRB" It’s not unheard of for developers to include demos of upcoming games on an additional disc bundled along with the game. This would be the first time a demo was actually packaged as part of the game, like an “extra” feature seen on movie DVDs. | |
hybrid :: Friday, October 26 @ 10:09PM EST | |
| Fan Art - Shiek - Jube3 | |
| NBrid is honored to add to its collection an art piece from the legendary sig artist Jube3. Simply titled "shiek-promo" (medium: gif), it is a look into the many faces of Princess Zelda. If you would like more information on Jube3 and his works, consult Jube3. | |
bonestormer :: Friday, October 26 @ 12:06PM EST | |
| Black Hole #6 | |
| You know Sega's cancellation of Shenmue 2 in the US is a big deal when it even irked Wade into writing a rant. The Hole takes a short break from retro... Sega: From Altered Beast to Anal Feast. | |
bonestormer :: Friday, October 26 @ 11:58AM EST | |
| Rogue comes too early | |
| No need for the BS, Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2 is finished and will actually ship early. November 7TH to be precise. | |
hybrid :: Thursday, October 25 @ 9:02PM EST | |
| Say goodbye to online DC gaming... | |
| Sega has announced starting Nov. 1 they will charge a flatfee of $10/month to play games on its SegaNet servers. This applies to any DC game that is played on a SegaNet server (which is most). PSO is on separate servers so it won't be affected (PSO will still be free and PSO v.2 will still have its own pay-for-play plan). This just adds fuel to the fire to those still miffed over Shenmue 2's cancellation. | |
bonestormer :: Thursday, October 25 @ 4:44PM EST | |
| Xcast? | |
| Last fall the Xbox was rumored to become sort of a "Dreamcast 2". Sega claimed it was false, but with Shenmue's defection to Xbox we have to wonder if this is really isn't true... Xcast - Xbox: Dreamcast Incognito?. | |
bonestormer :: Wednesday, October 24 @ 7:35PM EST | |
| Xbox damage.. | |
| Once thought of as an Xbox exclusive, Cel Damage will now appear on the GameCube as well. Around mid-December, gamers will be able to tackle the cel-shaded, car-combat game. Included in the game will be 10 different characters, 30 weapons, and 12 levels that should take advantage of the GameCube's hardware. | |
hybrid :: Tuesday, October 23 @ 10:38PM EST | |
| Green's Dream | |
| Greenday is the true NBrid member. He sleeps, eats, and dreams NBrid. However that isn't always a good thing. Check out what his strange and fragile mind has created in honestly...his first article. | |
hybrid :: Sunday, October 21 @ 8:19PM EST | |
| TGIF I | |
| No, Thank Goodness it's Funny! Who doesn't remember ABC's great Friday night lineup? Ah the memories. In part 1, klam takes a look at that cop from Die Hard, er the Winslows... TGIF part 1: The Winslows. | |
bonestormer :: Friday, October 19 @ 4:04PM EST | |
| Activision support rises | |
| Publisher Activision held a conference call today to discuss its fiscal quarter 2002 plans and projects for next year. The company announced that it was under development with 65 projects for release between April 2002 and March 2003, of which 16 would ship for Nintendo's next-generation console. The firm noted that 16 would also be released for Xbox, and 19 for Sony's PlayStation 2. The company said that going into 2002 and 2003 it would continue to develop its extreme sports franchises, with probable sequels to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX, and others. The company also said it would release games based on the Spider-Man, Blade and X-Men movies. Source: IgnCube | |
hybrid :: Thursday, October 18 @ 7:22PM EST | |
| Now is the time to preorder folks | |
| Well I got confirmation that my measly 10 bucks from last december WILL gurantee me a GameCube at launch (midnight) and I dont have to get a gay bundle. The fact that this is GameStop makes it even more surprising. However, the guy told me the obvious in saying youve gotta preorder games now because they will be going fast. My suggestion is preorder everything you plan on buying at launch. And if you plan on getting melee or pikmin, try to preorder it before the end of October unless you like camping out (well that DOES sound fun but getting a game at midnight seems better). I plan on picking up waverace and rogue leader at launch. If Tony Hawk 3 is a launch game, I'll get that too. I'd think hard about getting Luigi's Mansion because it really doesnt seem like it will last you more than the standard 2 weeks. Super Monkey Ball would be a good buy if you plan on getting 3 controllers with your GC or you happened to play the arcade version. I'll save my opinions on it for later. Speaking of controllers, preorder an extra one. Even if you camp out, getting an extra controller will be one pain in the ass. I remember waiting like 2 months to get a 1st party DC controller and I got that one online. The word of the month: preorder! Oh and save some money for Xbox if you wish. *snicker* | |
hybrid :: Wednesday, October 17 @ 7:50PM EST | |
| What's on Tap: Buyer's Guides | |
| With only a month to go before these system launches, NBrid is shifting into overdrive. Expect updates galore! Including both articles relating to these new systems, and all the articles you have grown to love:) We have also added two buyer's guides: Gamecube. (They can also be found to the right under "Features".) They will grow and expand in the coming weeks! | |
bonestormer :: Wednesday, October 17 @ 2:02PM EST | |
| Sega's Message | |
| Do you feel used by Sega? Tork sure does! It's quite obvious with this latest move that Sega has only one message for its fans... (First of many Tork ports.) Hey Sega Fans! Sega has a Message for You... | |
bonestormer :: Wednesday, October 17 @ 1:17PM EST | |
| Meeting Minutes 10/13 | |
| If you missed the meeting for some reason (ie most of you) then check out the meeting minutes. There are some policy changes coming this November and you may want to read more about what's going on if you intend to stay a member:). Please also note that our chat room has moved back to: irc.sega.com/#nbrid | |
hybrid :: Tuesday, October 16 @ 8:53PM EST | |
| TGS never really was that fun... | |
| Here are the somewhat interesting details of the GC pressence at the Tokyo Game Show this year. Note: I'm only posting new info. Wow Entertainment is developing Major League Baseball 2003 and the game will be published by Sega. From Software showed off Gold Star Mountain to the public for the first time. Not much is known about this game yet. Ascii's controller/keyboard combo for GameCube is planned to ship at or near the same time as Phantasy Star Online ver. 2 on GameCube. It looks funky. Sega of Japan has announced that it will release a port of Skies of Arcadia (called Eternal Arcadia in Japan) for the GameCube as well as the PlayStation 2 sometime in 2002. | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 15 @ 8:21PM EST | |
| Galleon Semi Exclusive | |
| I'm sure no one is really talking about this game right now but, by the original developer of Tomb Raider, it should be a pretty original title. Publisher Interplay told IGNcube this week that the Confounding Factor developed Galleon: Islands of Mystery has been rescheduled from its tentatively set 2001 debut to March 2002. The game will appear on GameCube before any other console and remain exclusive for two-to-three months before an Xbox version is released. No PS2 incarnation is currently planned. | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 15 @ 8:15PM EST | |
| Arcades' Downfall | |
| When was the last time you went to an arcade? Maybe you haven't been there lately because you don't need to show off your dance moves. What?! Klamkilla explains in his latest editorial: The Downfall of Arcades. | |
bonestormer :: Sunday, October 14 @ 1:56AM EST | |
| TGS News... | |
| You wont see any Tokyo Game Show news here. I intend to put everything and sum it all up in the TGS feature early next week. So please check the site in a few days for a wrap-up. | |
hybrid :: Saturday, October 13 @ 2:45PM EST | |
| Sega says goodbye to DC, and hello to XBox! | |
| It's official! Shenmue 2 has indeed been cancelled for DC (US) and will instead be made as a first party game for XBox. This is just the latest and greatest insult by Sega to its loyal fans on the DC. They also announced PSO for XBox to go along with the already announced JGR Future, Gun Valkyrie, Sega GT 2002, Panzer Dragoon, and the Sega Sports games. There is an interesting interview on IGNDC where a Sega rep tries in vain to explain their move from DC to XBox. | |
bonestormer :: Friday, October 12 @ 12:32AM EST | |
| MrBot IX | |
| Best MrBot ever? Or just the longest? MrBot looks into three chat personas: Romancer, Clanner, and the Lifer. Yeah, heavy stuff:) MrBot Presents Chat Personalities. (Warning: Explicit Content and Hybrid obsessing over GC again) | |
bonestormer :: Thursday, October 11 @ 6:33PM EST | |
| More on Square | |
| Recent quotes suggest that Square will be exclusive to PS2 in their new agreement but still intend on making games for GBA and WonderSwan. They do not believe developing for handhelds will conflict with developing for consoles or A console. However if Sony made a portable system, that would be a different story. So anyone see Will Ferrel playing Kessen on Undeclared tonight? Pretty good ep...err go GameCube. | |
hybrid :: Tuesday, October 9 @ 8:29PM EST | |
| Square sells out | |
| Well not exactly but Sony has just invested in Square, planning to pay 14.9 yen ($124 million) for 19 percent of Square. This investment helps Square bounce back from terrific losses following the Final Fantasy movie but also practically ensures Square games won’t be appearing on anything but PS2. So much for multi platform gaming. However we don't know all the details of their contract yet... | |
hybrid :: Tuesday, October 9 @ 2:43PM EST | |
| Conversation Art | |
| The art of conversation. Is it dead? One look at most message boards these days and you have to wonder if it really isn't. Hybrid takes a deeper look into this disturbing trend on message boards. The art of posting. | |
bonestormer :: Monday, October 8 @ 11:15PM EST | |
| Another delay... | |
| Well its not too bad because its a game that comes out the same day as Pikmin and Smash Bros Melee (easily the 2 best 1st party games coming out this year). Yes Eternal Darkness has internally been delayed from its previously rescheduled December 3 release date to "late February or early March," according to insiders. Silicon Knights is expected to use the extra time to polish the game up before its 2002 debut. Speaking of Smash Bros though, some very interesting news has been posted at IGNCube today. But if you dont want to hear it, all I will say is "Nintendo has created a virtual archive of all its past work and thrown it into Smash Bros. Melee. It is by definition a retro Nintendo lover's dream come true." | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 8 @ 9:54PM EST | |
| To the Amazon and back in 5 minutes. | |
| Amazon.com started to take GameCube preorders earlier today and by all accounts sold out of its supply in less than five minutes. They're asking its customers to "check back on October 18" to try and preorder again. Amazon is selling a GameCube bundle that includes the indigo or jet black colored system, a memory card, and copies of Luigi's Mansion, Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2 and Madden NFL 2002, for approximately $399.99. | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 8 @ 9:35PM EST | |
| Bloody Roaring | |
| Bloody Roar Extreme has been confirmed for GameCube in 2002. It's not yet clear whether Extreme will be an enhanced version of Bloody Roar 3, which was recently released for PS2, or a completely new sequel to the series. Veteran Nintendo supporter Hudson is apparently the publisher. | |
hybrid :: Sunday, October 7 @ 9:05PM EST | |
| Q | |
| The GameCube/DVD combo will officially be marketed under the brand name ‘Q’. The company is presently partaking in the CEATEC expo, a Japanese event which allows participants to demonstrate and reveal their current and latest incarnations revolving around technology and IT systems. It will be on display in the Panasonic booth under the slogan "play or view" obviously meaning play movies or view games...it should retail for the yen equivalent of $291. | |
hybrid :: Sunday, October 7 @ 9:04PM EST | |
| Starfox not as much like Zelda as it appears | |
| Source: IGNCube Earlier this week at Nintendo's Gamers' Summit show in Los Angeles, company gaming guru Ken Lobb told IGNcube that the versions of Star Fox Adventures: Dinosaur Planet in rotation since E3 are barely representative of the final product. "It's not as much of a Zelda game as people think," Lobb noted, and went on to liken the game to Contra, saying that Rare's action-adventure similarly features many different modes of varied play -- some that we still haven't witnessed. | |
hybrid :: Saturday, October 6 @ 12:12AM EST | |
| NB Meeting | |
| Yes we have moved to another server (irc.ggn2k.net), but now you may be able to see some old friends again. There will be a meeting there Sat. the 13th at 11pm EST. Click for information. | |
bonestormer :: Friday, October 5 @ 12:13AM EST | |
| Conn's Corner | |
| With all the impending system launches, Conn takes the time to Samus vs. Alucard clash! | |
bonestormer :: Wednesday, October 3 @ 1:08PM EST | |
| Portable cubin | |
| Today InterAct announced its Mobile Monitor 5.4 and companion battery pack for GameCube. The monitor is 5.4 inches diagonally and hooks into the back of the GC (helping make a little more sense of that handle in back). The battery will power both the system and the screen for about 2.5 hours. The screen will hit store shelves at launch with a $150 price tag and the battery retailing for $50. With GameCube itself costing $200, I doubt it will even do as well as PS1's LCD screen but over time it could be interesting. | |
hybrid :: Wednesday, October 3 @ 12:43PM EST | |
| We have moved... (IRC Chat) | |
| No one is in #nbrid on ETG? Not surprising since we have moved #nbrid to the new GGN (irc.ggn2k.net), a server home to many Dreamcast clans. Quick Links: DC users, PC (mIRC) users (or in mIRC: /server irc.ggn2k.net). More information soon, including an upcoming meeting. | |
bonestormer :: Monday, October 1 @ 6:02PM EST | |
| SA2 More than just a port | |
| The GC version of SA2 will be renamed "Sonic Adventure 2 Battle" mainly because the GameCube version will have completely reworked multiplayer modes. Add to that an improved framerate of 60 fps over the DC's 30 fps, improved graphics, and the ability to link up with Sonic Advance on GBA for chao breeding and kart racing. The game will hit Japanese shelves December 20th. | |
hybrid :: Monday, October 1 @ 4:18PM EST | |
| Last Updated July 31, 2001 |
October 2001