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Alright, here's the new thread all for the new Zelda game!

I think for now we can just post who has pre-ordered it so far.

First off, after checking various places, I find that Software Etc. does indeed do pre-orders, and the manager confirmed that indeed they are also going to give out the free OOT and URA disks the second they come out. So, I got me some preorder goodness.

In fact, by the time I got there, about 50 or so people had already been to that store and pre-ordered it themselves. I'm certainly glad I did this early.. OB1 is just trying to make sure none of us pre-orders before him with all these scare tactics!

This week we have the:

PORSCHE 911 GT2!

(2002 model shown, 2003 is same)

Wow! 0-60 in 3.85 seconds, quarter mile in 11.9 seconds. Top speed 196 mph. (With quick gear ratios changes howver, that could go 200 for sure, but the acceleration would be slower)

Powered by a 3.6 liter flat 6 cylinder engine with twin turbochargers. The engine makes 456 horsepower, which is a lot. More than a shitty Corvette or Viper (except the 2003 Viper, although this car is still faster)
A cool thing about it and all 911 Porsches is that the engine is houses in the rear of the car. Luggage goes under the normal hood. Plus direct power given to the rear axle without a drive shaft.


NOTE: (in a V6 the cylinders are lined in two groups of three like this \ /. in a flat they are fallened sideways like so _ _)

Here it is:

Honestly, I hate Microsoft. They have to create they're own file for their operating system in time for the boom of the internet so they can further attempt to take control.

*sigh* Is there a program out there that can convert wma files into mp3s?

...and takes over as the new European Marketing & Networks Director of NOE. Misleading headlines are fun. The press release:

Quote:(6th January 2003) Leading global gaming company Nintendo has announced today that it has appointed a new European Marketing & Networks Director, Jim Merrick, effective from January. He will be responsible for all pan-European marketing activities across 18 countries and will co-ordinate the top-line strategy across advertising, promotions, online, direct marketing and retail.

A longstanding employee of Nintendo of America, the role sees Jim Merrick transfer his skills to Nintendo of Europe, bringing with him a wealth of marketing management experience from his previous role as Nintendo Network Marketing Director, based in Seattle. In this capacity, Merrick was the chief technical member of an international innovation and product development team for two years, in addition to working closely with other divisions and partners in Japan, North America and Europe to explore the potential of various networking opportunities. Prior to this, Merrick spent six years as Technical Director for Nintendo of America, a key member of their management team with numerous responsibilities including defining, creating and implementing systems to support Nintendo's software quality assurance.

Prior to joining Nintendo, Merrick spent seven years as a Software Engineer at CAD/CAM software developer, 4D Graphics in Washington. As a core member of the product design and management team, he was responsible for determining release content, timing and overall strategic direction. From this position Merrick joined Nintendo of America.

Merrick will continue to build on the success of Nintendo GameCube, and will be focusing on the major upcoming games such as Metroid Prime, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and 1080° Avalanche. He will also continue to drive the phenomenal success of Game Boy Advance, which is the fastest selling console ever. Merrick will work closely with Nintendo's subsidiaries, distributors and agencies to ensure a continued integrated brand presence for the company's biggest franchises including NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Game Boy Advance, Pokémon and Mario.

David Gosen, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing for Nintendo of Europe comments: "Nintendo is moving into a very exciting, creative and innovative time. Jim brings with him a wealth of brand experience and understanding of the market that will ensure a fully integrated marketing drive as Nintendo looks to its next era of gaming."

Planet GameCube sez:
Rumors have been floating around the Internet that Nintendo is holding a press conference in New York this upcoming Tuesday.

While we can confirm that there will be a press conference, we’re not exactly sure what will be revealed at this time. We’ll have up to the moment updates within the next 48 hours.

Replacing the AotC vs Nemesis thread lost when the board was reset.

I like both... but Star Wars is better. Any Star Wars movie (except maybe PM) is better than any Star Trek movie... the Trek movies are fine movies, but just don't compare to the greatness of the Star Wars series...
Oh, and if Star Wars ships fought Star Trek ones the Star Wars ones would win easy...

This game rocked too, except nobody played it :D.

So then, first to post after this is the host, next 4 to post become the players, then they all do various stuff that the host tells them to. The host can make special rules, using the spoiler tag for hidden stuff for instance, and if the players can't read the spoilers, it's all based on the "honor system". I'm sure we can abide by that. It goes on until the host decides to stop, then it starts with first to post after that being new host, and next 4 being the new players. Okay......begin!

Quote:According to Nikkei Keizai Shimbun, Nintendo will release a Pokemon game for GameCube by the end of summer. The GC version of Pokemon will require a GBA and a copy of Pokemon Sapphire or Ruby.

The price of the game is expected to be cheaper than Pokemon Sapphire and Ruby (around $40 US in Japan).

You know the rules. I come up with an acronym, you come up with its meaning, yadda yadda yadda, let's get this show on the road like the impatient Americans that we are.

SHIGGITYSHWA