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GameCube Production to Halt

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the all-caught-up-and-then-some dept.

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.

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  1. Release GC Linux! by Trigun · · Score: 5, Funny

    That will get a bunch of them to sell.
    They stack well in a server room!

    1. Re:Release GC Linux! by jankinz · · Score: 5, Funny

      that would be awesome! i've got the $150 saved up for the 'cube, now to scrounge up $699 for my linux license...

  2. World impact by Timesprout · · Score: 4, Funny

    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).

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  3. Re:Gamecube's Flaw by G-funk · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just because unlike the XBOX small children can lift it, doesn't mean the GC is aimed at them.

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  4. Re:I'm your Target Market by Maul · · Score: 4, Funny

    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

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