Posted 28 Jan 2002 at 09:24 by Gerben
The broadcast Nintendo had this morning at their website at 10.00 AM was the same one that we aleady had at our website for the last couple of days. So, unfortunately, nothing new.
Last Friday night Nintendo had placed their broadcast online at their website http://www.nintendogamecube-europe.com for test. By accident, this had leaked out and the news appeared or many websites very soon.
We were one of the first websites to announce this and to place the broadcast online.
Nintendo's Managing Director Sales and Marketing David Gosen announced that the GameCube will release in Europe on May 3rd for 249 Euros, with more than 20 titles available at launch. 1 Million units will be shipped through Europe.
This morning at 10.00 AM was the official time for Nintendo's webcast. Many gamers were still hoping that Nintendo leaked a fake-movie last friday, but ufortunately, this isn't true. The GameCube is still coming on May 3rd.
Here are some screenshots + interesting lines from the webcast.
"2002 will be the year of the Cube" - Nintendo
More than 2.7 pieces Nintendo hardware sold globally since Japan and U.S. GameCube launchesEU launch of Gamecube will have the largest ever line-up of software titles for a platform launch"GameCube will not be targeted at kids. It will not be targeted at teens, and it will not be targeted at adults. GameCube will appeal to anyone who enjoys being entertained by interactive gaming, and that is because we believe strongly that gaming is an attitude, not an age."GameCube will address the full range of gaming occasionsUniquenessMany titles will only be available on the GameCube, exclusive, not available on any other platformConnectivity between GBA and GameCube is a key to the GameCube's success
Launch
European launch date is 3 may 2002
Nintendo is planning to ship 1 million units across Europe for the launch date
More than 20 software titles will be available for launch day, including several exclusive titles: Luigi's Mansion, WaveRace Blue Storm, Rogue squadron2: Rogue Leader and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
By the summer, nearly 50 titles will be available for the GameCube, with a broad appeal across all genres
GameCube hardware will sell for around €249, €50 less than PlayStation II and nearly half the price of the Xbox
Summary
GameCube offers titles for all players, all ages, and all genres, and an unprecedented level of support for third-party developers.
All in all, it's clear why "2002 will be the year of the Cube"
Video presented by the Nintendo Europe Managing Director, David Gosen.
Screenshots of the broadcast:
To read the staff's opinions, click here
To watch the webcast, visit http://www.nintendogamecube-europe.com
