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GameCube Production to Halt
avayre writes "Nintendo is to press the pause button on production of its GameCube consoles while it clears inventory of unsold machines. the company's president said on Thursday. But Satoru Iwata promised the struggling games company was developing a radical new product to be announced next year -- however he gave few details save to say it would be a departure from mainstream gaming consoles 'that will have a big impact on the world.'" My prediction is that it's just downtime until Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles ships. That'll help move those units that are gathering dust.
"Genesis went down, Sega released the radical Dreamcast, and... well everyone knows what happened next... "
You forgot the shitty Saturn II or whatever it was called.
they stil loutsell xbox :)
Maybe MS should buy the company?
Don't Tread on OpenSource
Remember Sega Saturn?... ...yeah me neither.
That will get a bunch of them to sell.
They stack well in a server room!
that will have a big impact on the world
They are going to build a Segway console. Its the only possible thing that could have global impact (apart from a large meteor).
Do not try to read the dupe, thats impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth
What truth?
There is no dupe
Try the "Start/Pause" button.
Mother, do you think they'll like this sig?
with this large meteor thing.
This Gamecube is quite the toy... It made me giddy with joy. But Mario's dead, Link is underfed, I've got my X-box, oh-boy!
'Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?'
Yes, I'm sure the release of Paint Shop Pro for the gamecube will be the defining moment of our generation...
Just because unlike the XBOX small children can lift it, doesn't mean the GC is aimed at them.
Send lawyers, guns, and money!
I love the Powerglove. It's so bad.
Cool! Amazing Toys.
They weren't phyched. Pay attention.
It's not struggling. Seriously, it's not. The 200-year old Yoda-thing they have running the place hoards money like a derranged badger. They've got like 5 billion dollars just sitting there. The Gamecube might struggle, but as long as they hold on to the 90 goddamn percent Gamebody market share, I don't think they give a shit.
God damn it, I just got my gamecube!
Same damn thing happened when I bought the dreamcast...
when all is said and done, all a man has left are his blades and his honor.
-T
Dear Target Market:
Thanks for your input, I am sorry that I have made fun, innovative games in the past that are enjoyable for gamers of all ages. I am also sorry our console has controllers that you don't need hands the size of Shaq's to hold.
Let me assure you that your letter has made me see the light. I am pleased to announce Super Mario Auto 128. In this game, Mario has returned to his roots in the Italian Mafia. Features of this game include committing mindless crimes, having sex with hookers, and then killing them.
I am also proud to announce that I've employed a new character design team to redesign all the female characters in Nintendo games. Let me assure you that they all now have a minimum bra size of 38F, and will soon be starring in Super Smash Sister Extreme Beach Volleyball.
And in coming months we'll be releasing Metroid XXX. Let's just say that Samus has gotten rid of her armor... and a bit more.
I'm sure you that you'll love these changes we're making at Nintendo. Thank you for your input.
S. Miyamoto
"You spoony bard!" -Tellah
I know you are, but what am I?