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Notable GameCube games for new Wii owners
For whatever reason, GameCube "best of" lists were all the rage last week on Digg. And since Wii hardware is heavily modified GameCube hardware (with exception to the controls of course) full backward compatibility for Wii comes standard. Hence, new Wii owners could breathe some life back into the all but dead and infamously drought-laden GameCube. With that, the editors over at Wii Fanboy have compiled their top five picks of the best GameCube games over the life of Nintendo's fourth generation console. Top three honors go to F-Zero GX, Eternal Darkness, and Resident Evil 4 (no Zelda or Mario, eh?). Click onward for the full set of recommendations. See also: A real list of the top GameCube games for new Wii owners 40 Essential GameCube Games
Paper Mario says, 'OMG the GameCube isn't dead yet!'
Let's face it, Nintendo's GameCube got smoked in the current-gen console wars. But, that doesn't mean the little-box-that-could isn't going to go down without a fight -- the final nuclear bomb could be Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. There are a smattering of unique and great titles for the little lunchbox and, in October, Super Paper Mario is poised to blind side unsuspecting gamers everywhere. Go Nintendo has found some new YouTube videos -- taken at the World Hobby Fair in Japan -- of this new take on the venerable Paper Mario franchise. They're ... well, they're just beautiful. Really, have a look for yourself. On a side note, since the game is not slated to come out until the fall, wouldn't it be nice if they added a little Wii functionality? [Via 4cr]
Get Paper Mario for free, sorta
The catch, you ask? Well, there's always a catch, isn't there? In truth, the deal will cost you the price of a stamp-currently 37 cents. And yes, you'll end up with a $20 EB gift voucher-but hey, you're bound to spend that at some point... To score your free game, go to EB and cop Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the low-low price of $20, pick-up the May catalogue, and then mail in the $20 rebate. It's that simple! Enjoy. [Thanks, John]
VE3D's list of 2004's best console games
Voodoo Extreme lets loose with their version of 2004's best and brightest. They break it down by game platform and then give you a chance to vote from a pre-selected list. Their top Playstation 2 game is Katamari Damacy, so they get karma points for not choosing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I'm sure our own Steve Parsons will have a thing or two to say about Burnout 3 being #3. Blasphemy! We'll have our own lists to parade around before the end of the year, so get your knvies sharpened.
Paper Mario 2 unfolds on the GameCube
Mario returns to his 2D comfort zone in Paper Mario 2: The Thousand-Year Door. It's been more than three years since we last visited the paper realm, and while PM2 certainly doesn't break the mold, it offers the level of fine-tuning and polish that we've come to expect from Nintendo's sacred franchises. As with many of Nintendo's titles, PM2 is unique in that it appeals to both kids and adults, offering a good 30 hours of classic (and nostalgic) Mario RPG goodness. The battle system is exceptional, and the new "audience" feature is a nice touch and guaranteed to provide more than a few laughs. Still, the developers could have done more to bring out the paper-theme in the visuals. And c'mon, where is the voice acting?! If you can manage through the slow start (a ton of text reading), you'll find Paper Mario 2 to be a refreshing addition to this fall's gritty lineup.
Paper Mario 2, official site launches
Yes, we know, it's (almost) all in Japanese. But c'mon, it's more fun that way. Poke around and you can find, well, I'm not exactly sure, but it looks like a lot of screenshots/development stills. Be sure to check out the trailer too (just use the link, it can be tricky to find...). Enjoy. And if anyone can read kanji, hiragana of katakana, feel free to fill us all in!
