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News / 2002 / May /
19 articles
- Square outlines future strategies for investors, reiterates FF as priority
At an April 5 assembly held for investors, several plans and strategies were revealed concerning furture plans Square would partake in. Full Article - Ingressive PS3 development slated for 2005
"The [PlayStation 3] hardware is said to be focused heavily on high-speed fiber optic Internet connectivity, which would make it possible for it to run games without the use of disc-based media. Development of the hardware is currently targeted for completion in 2005". GameSpot - Nintendo hires array of geeks to play games
Nintendo will be recruiting (and paying) 50 individuals to test and play games this summer. If you are a geek of at least 18 years of age, apply at NintendoStreetTeam.com - Nintendo invests healthy amount in Retro
Retro Studios Inc. has officially become a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo with a purchase reportedly of $1 million for 55 million shares. Retro's continued Metroid Prime development will come to a close with the title's release later this year. Nintendo.com - GameSpot launches pay service, offers free month
GameSpot Complete, GameSpot's primo pay service, has launched today with a free month to those who subscribe before the month's close. GameSpot.com - Namco develops new Star Fox, confirms GC, GBA releases
Namco will collaborate with Nintendo to develop a joint Star Fox title for release next Spring while Namco also confirms a complete GameCube and GBA release schedule. Full Article - Orchestrated concert "20020220" released on CD
"20020220," the orchestrated concert featuring music from Final Fantasy, will be released on CD in Japan. Full Article - Gamecube online this fall
"Nintendo has announced that it will sell both the dial-up and broadband adapters for the GameCube in the fall... The first product that will be available for online play will be Sega's Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II... Nintendo will continue to focus on offline gaming but stated that it realizes that there is a market for online products". GameSpot - Capcom sucks, loses money in 2001
Developer/publisher Capcom announced a financial loss of 4.9 billion yen for 2001 despite a 28% sales increase. What a bunch of dumbasses. - Sony apparently hires monkeys to test broadband units, royally fucks up
"When the software is installed on the PS2, the console will no longer be able to use the Memory Card Manager and CD Player. An update patch to fix the problem will be released by Sony via the PS BroadBand, once the online services launch". Madman's Cafe
- Holy shit! He-Man game in the works
By the power of greyskull, TDK will be developing an action title based on the He-Man franchise. That is all. GameSpot
- Famitsu reviews Final Fantasy XI
Famitsu Weekly scored Final Fantasy XI at 38/40 in a recent issue. In related news, Square is a bunch of freakin retards. - Final Fantasy XI launches, PlayOnline crashes, Square associates resort to uncontrollable sobbing
Square made gaming history with one of the most notoriously botched launches of all time. Full Article - Solid Snake Pro Skater revealed at E3 in all its magnificent glory
From the producer who brought you Metal Gear, Metal Gear II: Snake's Revenge, Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - among other titles named METAL GEAR - comes METAL GEAR Solid 2 Substance. Full Article
- Yamauchi steps down, appoints elaborate team of monkeys to succeed
Yamauchi's 53 year reign as Nintendo's president will come to an abrupt end this coming Friday. "Old man Oochi," as he is often referred, is a pivotal Nintendo figure and was a pioneer in shifting the company into the gaming field.
- Lance Bass, other actors of lesser importance flock to voice Kingdom Hearts
Square has managed to recruit various talents such as Haley Joel Osment and Lance Bass to voice in the North American Kingdom Hearts. Full Article
- Procrastination desists; Square Haven launches; world peace, Star Wars on DVD expected to follow
The Square Haven has actually, really, truly launched thanks to the pack of Venezuelan monkeys we purchased for labor and the guidance of Matt's cat, Gump. Full Article
- Tingle to appear in GC Zelda
Oh, yes, and apparently the Gamecube will connect to the GBA version of Zelda via a Game Boy in Link's inventory. When activated, a map will appear on the GBA screen where Tingle can be used drop bombs on Moblins and whatnot. GameSpot
- Sonic Team wants their toys back.
During E3, five PSO Card Battle character models were stolen from their display case. Without the prototypes, Sonic Team's had trouble continuing development of the game. They'd better be given back quick, or somebody's going to have to face my mighty fist of justice. Link
02 May 2002 by 
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