Thursday, December 18, 2003 |
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #18
Posted at 9:43 pm by John
There's just one week to go until Christmas day, and we continue our countdown of the 25 Games of Christmas with day 18.
Shaman King to Reach the GBA
Posted at 8:04 pm by Dan
Konami has licensed the Shaman King anime series and is already well underway with a Game Boy Advance version. The game will put players in the role of Yoh in a side-scrolling adventure that requires making use of his ability to control ghosts and spirits to defeat enemies. Expect more news on this title soon as Konami will be showing it off in video form at the upcoming Jump Festival in Japan.
Limited Edition Two-Tone GBA SP
Posted at 7:48 pm by Dan
Nintendo will release a two-tone GBA SP on February 9th, the same day as Metroid: Zero Mission, in the US. This limited edition unit will have a Platinum base with an Onyx top, and will retail for $99.
Grand Theft Auto - Still Coming
Posted at 5:25 pm by Dan
Take-Two Interactive has reaffirmed its plans to release a Grand Theft Auto title for the Game Boy Advance in its 2003 financial report. The game is currently scheduled to ship during its 2004 fiscal year, which ends October 31st, 2004. That's all the news we have for now.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003 |
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #17
Posted at 8:25 pm by John
Hit the link in the headline for today's 25 Games of Christmas update.
Review: Scooby-Doo: Mystery Mayhem
Posted at 5:53 pm by John
An enthralling adventure or another substandard platformer? Unfortunately, the latter is the best description of this latest Scooby Doo game from THQ. Find out more inside.
Screens: Sabre Wulf
Posted at 5:52 pm by John
THQ have released a new batch of screenshots from the up coming release of Rare’s Sabre Wulf. The title will finally be released in March next year, so click the link in the headline and enjoy these latest six screens.
Other European Release Info
Posted at 1:52 pm by John
Also in today's press release from NoE, the following dates have been confirmed for upcoming European GBA releases:
Need for Speed Underground - 16th January 2004
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards - 30th January 2004
Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town - 15th February 2004
Sword of Mana - 18th March 2004
Sabre Wolf - March 2004
Sonic Battle - Q1 2004
Metroid Zero Mission - April 2004
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Q2 2004
F Zero 2 - Q2 2004
Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand - Q2 2004
Shining Soul 2 - Q2 2004
F-Zero 2 comes to Europe
Posted at 1:49 pm by John
Since the originally announcement of F-Zero: Falcon Densetsu from Nintendo of Japan, we’ve been waiting for an official confirmation that the game will be released in western territories. Today that announcement has finally taken place, and Nintendo of Europe has confirmed the title for release in Europe during Q2 2004. No news on an official English title yet, NoE simply referred to it as F-Zero 2.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Announced
Posted at 1:45 pm by John
In a press release today, Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that Rare's classic Donkey Kong Country 2, originally released on the SNES, is currently being ported to the Game Boy Advance. The bulk of the game will remain largely unchanged, although we should expect the visuals to be brightened so that they look better on the GBA's screen. Much like the port of Donkey Kong Cuntry, Nintendo has also stated that the port will also feature the new DK Attack mode, which challenges players to rush through each level as fast as they can. The two minigames; Funky's Fishing & Candy's Dance Studio, will also be featured in the title. We have no screenshots or other information yet, but the title is currently scheduled for release in Q2 2004.
Tuesday, December 16, 2003 |
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #16
Posted at 11:08 pm by John
Another update of the 25 Games of Christmas. Just eight more to go!
Review: Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Posted at 3:49 am by Dan
Our new staff writer Roger has written up his take on the sequel to Advance Wars. Check it out to see how it stacks up to its predecessor.
Monday, December 15, 2003 |
Mailbag #25: 15th December
Posted at 10:28 pm by John
It must be a GBA Central world record; two mailbags in two weeks! It seems the return of the rarely-updated feature has proven to be quite popular and the mailbag is once again busting will all your questions and concerns.
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #15
Posted at 10:27 pm by John
Ten days to go until Christmas! If you’ve still not decided which games you want to buy, click inside for another recommendation.
Screens: Wade Hixton's Counter Punch
Posted at 10:16 pm by Dan
We've got a few screenshots from DSI Games' upcoming and outlandish boxing title. The game doesn't have a firm release date, but it's expected to ship within the next few weeks.
Sunday, December 14, 2003 |
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #14
Posted at 10:10 pm by John
Christmas day draws ever closer, and we have added one more excellent game to our 25 Games of Christmas feature.
Saturday, December 13, 2003 |
Screens: Max Payne
Posted at 11:16 pm by John
Rockstar Games has released a new batch of screenshots of Max Payne. Developed by Mobius Entertainment, the GBA version of Max Payne will feature twelve levels, in-game narrative, ten different weapons and the trademark bullet time that made the original PC title appeal to the masses. Expect to see the game in US stores before the end of next week.
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #13
Posted at 11:00 pm by John
Click the headline and check out today’s 25 Games of Christmas update.
Screens: Mega Man Mania
Posted at 6:12 pm by Dan
Capcom has just revealed another new Mega Man title for the GBA, and as it stands this will be the ninth out for the system. Mega Man Mania is a compilation of Mega Man 1-5 for the original Game Boy, but now they appear in full color. Players will also be able to unlock original artwork and learn about Mega Man's history. Mega Man Mania is currently set to ship in North America on March 23rd.
Info: Eclipse
Posted at 7:46 am by Dan
The third upcoming title from Orbital Media that's has thus been revealed is Eclipse, a science fiction action/adventure game. A bioresearch facility has been attacked, and in the aftermath a new lifeform awakens with no memories or any sense of identity. Players take control of this lifeform, Aletha, and set out to discover the mystery behind its origin. To do so Aletha will have to absorb the abilities of its enemies to evolve and survive. The gameworld is said to be absolutely huge, and will be seen from an isometric perspective. One interesting feature is how bosses will roam the gameworld and hunt you down, giving you the option to pick your fights when and where you'd like them. Aletha will have four different fighting styles to use against the game's 45 different enemy types, and there will be 16 environments to explore. Eclipse is currently set for release during the second quarter of 2004, and we'll have screenshots and more information as soon as possible.
Info: Jukka's Treasure
Posted at 7:38 am by Dan
Another upcoming title from Orbital Media is an action/adventure called Jukka's Treasure. The game throws players into a fantasy world where a magical wand that can grant wishes may have fallen into the wrong hands, and it's up to you to retrieve it. Multiple characters will be available to play as, and the game boasts over 40 different quests to reach 7 different endings. Along the way you'll interact with over 80 characters and make use of 40 tools to solve puzzles, and combining tools to create new ones will be an important factor. Thankfully there's a save feature that will let players save their quest at any moment in the game's twenty environments. Jukka's Treasure is currently set for release during the second quarter of 2004.
Screens: Racing Gears Advance
Posted at 7:27 am by Dan
New to the scene is GBA publisher and developer Orbital Media Inc, and the first game that should be released from them is a new overhead racer entitled Racing Gears Advance. The game features 25 tracks and 12 drivers with custom vehicles and skills. By winning races money is earned that can be used to repair, buy, sell and customize your car's components and an automatic save feature will maintain your career. The tracks contain many shortcuts and in order to win you'll also have to make use of the offensive and defensive power-ups that are available. There is also a four player mode available. The game is set for release soon, and we'll keep you informed as a hard shipping date becomes known.
Friday, December 12, 2003 |
Another Friday, Another Chat
Posted at 9:29 pm by Dan
It's time again for a chat, so head on into our IRC channel and get the discussion rolling. We should be around for the next couple hours, so pop in, say hello, and have some fun. Follow the headline for the technical details.
25 Games of Christmas 2003: Day #12
Posted at 1:09 pm by John
Check out today's 25 Games of Christmas 2003 update for one more game to add to your Christmas present list.
