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Having a quick browse through some of the best sites on the world wide web, most of which are Nintendo ones, i 'stumbled' across Nintendo's website (http://www.nintendo.co.uk) for my usual check up of News, as always, and it appears Ninty of Europe has geared themselves up for the future games that you could very well be putting into your Gamecube in 2004!

Here's a little summary of the release dates for the best Gamecube games of 2004:

Quote:From Nintendo.co.uk
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (Electronic Arts)
20th February 2004
The safety of the world rests in the hands of the world's greatest secret agent - you. Pierce Brosnan stars as Bond alongside a stellar cast of Shannon Elizabeth as Serena St. Germaine, Heidi Klum as Dr. Katya Nadanova, and Mya as Agent Starling. Employ the latest Q gadgets, drive Bond's Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, and fight villains with a new hand-to-hand combat system as you cover four continents on a journey to save the world.

Kirby Air Ride (Nintendo)
26th February 2004
Exclusive to Nintendo GameCube
The little pink ball is back! This is Kirby's first racing game, exclusive to the Nintendo GameCube and will definitely get hearts and pulses racing. The easy to manoeuvre controls ensure players can really speed round the tracks, or even glide through the air at top speed with no acceleration button. Kirby retains the special skill that allows him to steal enemy abilities and use them to his advantage. Players also have a choice of numerous different Warp Star vehicles, each with specialist racing properties. Three distinct play modes push the racing genre in new and exciting directions.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (Nintendo)
11th March 2004
Exclusive to Nintendo GameCube
The blessed crystal is in severe danger of losing its sparkle and power and without this the people will die. Embark on a dark and dangerous adventure, into the depths of a far off dungeon, in search of the sacred Myrrh Droplets. Along with three friends players take on the long and perilous trek through a wilderness overrun by monsters, fighting through this epic role-playing game with the story and graphic quality fans have come to expect from the Final Fantasy series. With the exclusive new multiplayer connectivity with the Game Boy Advance, players can work together to solve the complex puzzles and defeat the fearsome enemies on their quest. This truly is a magical game for existing fans of the Final Fantasy franchise and newcomers to the wonderful world.

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (Konami)
March 2004
Exclusive to Nintendo GameCube
Metal Gear Solid®: The Twin Snakes thrusts players into a stunning 3D world of espionage and stealth action. The first Metal Gear® experience to debut on the Nintendo GameCube™, Metal Gear Solid®: The Twin Snakes combines the thrilling story of the original Metal Gear Solid® with the spectacular graphics and extraordinary gameplay from Metal Gear Solid® 2: Sons of Liberty™. Playing as legendary videogame hero, Solid Snake, gamers will infiltrate an Alaskan nuclear missile disposal facility occupied by a terrorist organization called FOXHOUND. While the mission is simple - infiltrate the base, seize the terrorist cell and neutralize the weapons of mass destruction, a.k.a., Metal Gear, it is the gameplay that is unforgettable. Only in this game will players truly feel like they are in the heart of the action, as if every step taken leads them closer to danger. Metal Gear Solid®: The Twin Snakes is an exercise in stealth manoeuvres, covert operations and special ops. Metal Gear Solid®: The Twin Snakes will feature all-new CG sequences led by Japanese film director and writer Ryuhei Kitamura as well as new character voiceovers, including the voice of the renowned screenwriter (X-Men) and actor, David Hayter as Solid Snake.

Sonic Heroes (SEGA)
Q1 2004
Sega's legendary mascot Sonic The Hedgehog makes his historic multi-platform debut and embarks on his biggest adventure ever, with his trademark blazing speed and a new gameplay twist in "Sonic Heroes." Sonic and his friends have evolved, adopting a configuration feature that lets gamers control three playable characters simultaneously, for example; Team Sonic comprises of Sonic's speed, Knuckles' power, and Tails' ability to fly, to conquer huge, challenging new worlds. This team-based gameplay marks the next evolution in Sonic's gaming career, taking platform gaming to a completely new level. Using the three formations and the powerful moves that each team member has, Sonic and his friends combine forces to battle the ultimate evil in an all-star cast.

Pokémon Channel (Nintendo)
April 2004
Exclusive to Nintendo GameCube
This is the ideal game for kids, introducing them to the wonderful world of Pokémon. This unique and original game allows kids to interact with the characters through a number of interesting and highly amusing Pokémon Channels. Kids can watch news shows, purchase items on the Shopping Channel or experiment with some new regimes on the fitness channel. Players can also tune into exclusive animations featuring the popular Pichu Bros, Pikachu plus many more.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (Nintendo)
Q2 2004
Exclusive to Nintendo GameCube
Choose to play on a conventional course or an all-new course designed from the ground up to be all about Mushroom Kingdom! Players have to avoid warp pipes and beware of numerous all-new hazards like Piranha Plants, Chain Chomps and Thwomps when playing on Mario inspired courses. The multiplayer function in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour means that players can tee-off together and get ready for some friendly competition! Players can also connect up with the upcoming Mario Golf: Advance Tour for the Game Boy Advance and transfer characters back and forth.

Pokémon Colosseum (Nintendo)
Q2 2004
Exclusive to Nintendo GameCube
What do you get if you combine the most intense Pokémon battles ever witnessed, a full RPG adventure, and the awesome power of the Nintendo GameCube? Pokémon Colosseum, the next game in the multi-million selling franchise, that's what! Not only can players transfer their Pokémon from their Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire games and battle on their TV screen, but now they can embark on an adventure every bit as detailed as the GBA titles, in full 3D! With the possibility of catching Pokémon, many not seen in Pokémon Ruby or Pokémon Sapphire, and featuring full connectivity between the GBA and GCN consoles, Pokémon Colosseum is the ultimate Pokémon game and must buy for fans everywhere.

Phantasy Star Online III: C.A.R.D Revolution (SEGA)
Q2 2004
Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution expands the Phantasy Star Online (PSO) universe, offering a new style of strategic combat, team-based battle tactics. PSO Episode III allows users to chat in the lobby about status upgrades and tactics, and then journey to the planet surface to engage in strategic combat using a turn-based Card system. The game continues the story arc of the previous PSO games, as players once again become Hunters and explore the mysteries of the planet Ragol. Featuring both online and offline play, as well as multiplayer modes, PSO Episode III adds new content and players to the ever-growing PSO community.

Gamers can also look forward to Puyo Pop Fever from Sega, Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life from Natsume/ Ubisoft, World Racing from TDK, Spawn Armageddon and R: Racing from Namco/EA and Scooby Doo! Mystery Mayhem from THQ, all coming to stores near you in Q1 2004.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm *drools*

For the full article on Release dates, including the GBA games, go to:
http://www.nintendo-europe.com/NOE/en/GB...6a1dca228e

Aren't i nice to be passing all of this information onto you all

Its bloody nice to know that SEGA has confirmed PSO, Episode III for European release, after speculation that due to lack of sales of Episodes I & II in Europe, they may not bother with 3 for the EU, but thats all behind me now, ive been re-assured, cheers SEGA, i can now sleep at night!

Mind you, after reading that lot, i suppose you've all decided to take a little nap after chrimbo until the next hot titles are released, thats if you've got any money left from ravenous spending on the many titles the lovely cubed machine has seen brought out for it in the run upto chrimbo 2003!