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Adventure games - from epic sagas to silly platformers, usually containing in-depth storylines, exploration, and fantastic level design.  Games in this category are often referred to as "action", "adventure", "strategy", or "role-playing" (RPG) gamesSports games-involve individual and team based contests with points, competition, and some simulation.  Games in this category are often referred to as "sports", "racing", and "fighting" games.Shooting games - involve twitch gameplay, intense action, projectile weapons, and action-packed gameplay.  Games in this category are often referred to as "first-person shooting", "arcade shooting", and "action" games.

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Welcome to NSports, if we feel that you as a sports fan will be interested in a game or peripheral, we will give it coverage right here on NSports. If you enjoy other genres of games in addition to sports, then be sure to visit NAdventures and NShooters in order to get your fill of gaming content. Check out http://hub.ngenres.com for the highlight stories from each genre.

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August 2001



...For August 30, 2001:

Sega and Synovial Join Mobile Forces - News, posted @ 1:34PM CT
Sega now intends to bring gaming content to mobile devices including phones, iPAQs, and Pocket PCs. Now it's even easier to screw off while you work...
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Jack Sorensen - News, posted @ 1:10PM CT
After several succesful tenures at various hi-tech positions, Jack Sorensen is now Executive Vice President of Worldwide Studios...
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Activision Acquires Marvel Comics Rights - News, posted @ 12:55PM CT
Activision has recently acquired exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish multi-platform games based on some old-school Marvel Super Heroes...
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IBM has the box, and ATI has the Cube. - News, posted @ 9:58AM CT
IBM isn't the only company to get it's logo on Nintendo's new powerhouse.
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...For August 28, 2001:

Ridge Racer is officially GameCube bound. - News, posted @ 1:59PM CT
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, but it's wonderful news regardless.
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...For August 27, 2001:

XBox Release DELAYED! - News, posted @ 2:58AM CT
In a move rumored to occur after the announcement of the GameCube's American delay at SpaceWorld 2001, Microsoft has just delayed the release of the XBox!
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...For August 24, 2001:

Boxing Fever preview. - Previews, posted @ 1:52PM CT
Click below to see grown men pummel each other on Game Boy Advance!
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...For August 23, 2001:

TendoBox is Down - News, posted @ 5:03PM CT
This seems to have become a common problem as of late -- TendoBox is down due to technical problems (join the club)...
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Pikmin Quicktime -- SpaceWorld 2001 - SpaceWorld, posted @ 1:59PM CT
Pikmin Quicktime -- Courtesy of the boys over at IGN Cube, this is the latest footage of Miyamoto's odd little project, Pikmin...
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New Wave Race screens. - News, posted @ 6:02AM CT
These new shots are so realistic, you can almost smell the saltwater.
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Nintendo Conference Call - SpaceWorld, posted @ 5:52AM CT
Highlights from the Nintendo Conference Call with Peter Main and Satoru Iwata.
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VIDEOS, a Whole Bunch of GameCube Videos - SpaceWorld, posted @ 5:48AM CT
IGN has updated with a whole slew of new videos, here are the highlights:

Legend of Zelda, A full minute showing off the new cel-shading, the game definitely looks better in motion!
Mario Sunshine, Check out the first footage of Mario's GameCube title. It looks fantastic! *note* What in Peach's name is that thing on Mario's back? The video doesn't show it being used, and it could be pretty much anything from a gun to a jet pack.
Metroid Prime, it may only be four seconds long, but it's in-game footage.
Sonic Adventure 2!, Wooohooo!
Super Monkey Ball, this short video clip shows off the games new billiards and put-put golf mini-games.
Rune, VERY short clip.

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IBM logo to grace the GameCube box. - News, posted @ 4:23AM CT
It seems Nintendo will share the spotlight with others for the GameCube release.
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...For August 22, 2001:

Marionette has been Revealed - News, posted @ 8:42PM CT
It isn't any sort of network, so find out what it is...
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Proof We're Going Crazy - News, posted @ 8:32PM CT
As a last, humorous update before sleeping for awhile, check out this conversation between Mike Schneider and Michael Loewer. More updates to come later today, but for now, we need some sleep!
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Nintendo's Advertising Budget - News, posted @ 8:21PM CT
Many believe Nintendo has done a terrible job hyping up the GameCube. With that said, find out just how much Nintendo of America plans on pouring into the advertisement of the console as its launch nears.
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Street Fighter Alpha 3 announced for GBA. - News, posted @ 6:56PM CT
Fighting fans now have yet another reason to pick up a GBA. Although, one has to wonder... What happened to the first two games?
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Diddy Kong Pilot preview updated. - Previews, posted @ 6:29PM CT
We have added four new screens to our Diddy Kong Pilot preview. These come straight from Spaceworld, and are certainly worth a look.
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Smash Brothers Melee: New screens - News, posted @ 6:13PM CT
A few more screens have been discovered. Check them out.
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A new Virtual Striker 3 screen. - News, posted @ 5:14PM CT
It's only one screen, but it sure is pretty.
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Nintendo's Delay Explanation - News, posted @ 4:33PM CT
Find out Nintendo's reasoning behind the delay of their GameCube console in North American shores.
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Confirmed Final GameCube Color Schemes - News, posted @ 4:07PM CT
A couple of sites are still posting incorrect information regarding launch colors for the GameCube in both America and Japan. We're here to set the record straight...
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GCN/GBA Connection Cables - News, posted @ 4:04PM CT
We can tell you when they'll be available in the land of the rising sun, and for how much.
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NGenres.com Comments on GameCube Delay - Editorials, posted @ 3:26PM CT
What does the NGenres.com staff think of the GameCube delay? Find out, inside.
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GBA and NGC Connectivity Pictures - News, posted @ 3:10PM CT
Want to see a GBA connected to the GameCube? Come inside then...
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Black and Orange NGC Pictures - News, posted @ 3:03PM CT
We've got them, see what they look like...
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GAMECUBE Delayed - News, posted @ 2:24PM CT
Read the shocker...
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Press Pictures Direct from SpaceWorld! - News, posted @ 2:19PM CT
We've found up to the minute pictures from SpaceWorld taken only moments ago! You might as well be there right now! Pictures of the GameCube never seem to get old...
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America is getting more than purple... - News, posted @ 10:32AM CT
America is getting more than purple...
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Spaceworld Coverage - News, posted @ 7:38AM CT
Our coverage plans described...
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...For August 21, 2001:

Save a Spot for the Cube -- EDITORIAL - Editorials, posted @ 1:20PM CT
If your friends don't already believe you're nuts, printing out our GameCube reservation card will provide them the proof they need. Check out Francis Bonnet's creative solution to ensure your precious 'Cube has a safe place to stay...
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E3 2002 Date Changes - News, posted @ 9:56AM CT
This one goes out to all the attendees...
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Tekken 4 NEVER on NGC - News, posted @ 9:14AM CT
You've read the headline, now find out why this may very well be the case.
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...For August 20, 2001:

Exclusive High Heat 2002 interview! - Interviews, posted @ 12:28PM CT
It took a while, but NSports has finally landed it's first exclusive interview. Click the link below to learn all about the latest 3D0 title.
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Brand new Boxing Fever Screens - Screens, posted @ 4:49AM CT
Majesco released ten new in game screenshots of Boxing Fever today. Check them out, this game looks like it's going to be a good one!
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...For August 17, 2001:

Soul Calibur 2 headed to GameCube. - News, posted @ 12:16PM CT
What has been only speculation and rumor has now been confirmed. The sequel to Soul Calibur is on its way.
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...For August 16, 2001:

Happy Birthday!!! - News, posted @ 1:41PM CT
NSports is celebrating a birthday today. Yes indeed, the Editor in Chief is now one year older.
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Take-Two Gettin' Busy - News, posted @ 3:44AM CT
They just completed the sale of one of their subsidiaries.
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Prima Games Bought Out By Random House - News, posted @ 3:35AM CT
See the press release...
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...For August 15, 2001:

Take-Two Interactive to Release Third Quarter Results - News, posted @ 11:20AM CT
For all those readers already owning Take-Two stock or looking for a new hot purchase (which should be all of you), mark your calenders for August 29th.
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...For August 14, 2001:

NFL Quarterback Club 2002 preview. - Previews, posted @ 2:21PM CT
You know about Madden 2002, but what does Quarterback Club offer this time around? Click to find out.
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No Critical Acclaim Quite Yet - News, posted @ 1:54PM CT
Get the gist by clicking the link...
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ATI's Doing Quite Well - News, posted @ 11:07AM CT
The people behind much of the GameCube's fire power are doing some really good things...
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...For August 13, 2001:

The NGenres.com RAFFLE Has Launched! - Contests, posted @ 5:11PM CT
After several weeks of planning and preparation, NGenres.com has finally launched the first ever Video Game RAFFLE! Well over $1000 in prizes are up for grabs, from Game Boy Advances to extremely rare E3 plush toys! This opportunity will only run for three weeks, so get involved now and win tons of prizes! Good Luck!
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Hints of possible playable Smash Brothers characters. - News, posted @ 1:50PM CT
Some new information has surfaced concerning Super Smash Brothers Melee. We all know there will be secret characters, but has one of them been revealed?
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...For August 10, 2001:

3D Pool All-Stars preview. - Previews, posted @ 10:50AM CT
At last, a portable pool game. Now you too can play with balls in your hand... and hit them with a stick.
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...For August 9, 2001:

GameBoy Advance Puts on the Gloves this Fall. - News, posted @ 4:21AM CT
Majesco, the publishers behind Iridion 3D for the GBA, are planning on bringing a new boxing title, Boxing Fever" to the portable console this fall.
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...For August 8, 2001:

Tekken Tag rumors false. - News, posted @ 1:46PM CT
There has been some talk lately that Tekken Tag Tournament for GBA has been cancelled. New information on the subject shows otherwise.
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...For August 7, 2001:

WWF: Betrayal preview. - Previews, posted @ 1:29PM CT
The Game Boy Color lives on! Just when it seemed the little veteran was taking a final bow, out comes another game to prove that wrong. Courtesy of THQ, WWF: Betrayal is heading to the little handheld that could.
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...For August 6, 2001:

Conkers Bad Fur Day guide review. - Reviews, posted @ 12:31PM CT
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the first ever Guide Review has been published! Head over to our sister site NAdventures to find out whether Brady Games' official Conker's BFD guide makes the cut.
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Moto GP preview. - Previews, posted @ 12:28PM CT
After previewing more sports games than you can shake a stick at, a racing game finally takes the spotlight.
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...For August 3, 2001:

MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael preview. - Previews, posted @ 1:23PM CT
MX 2002 marks the sixth straight preview in a row for NSports. Perhaps we should have named these last few days "Preview Week". You know the drill.
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...For August 2, 2001:

Dave Mirra's Freestyle BMX preview. - Previews, posted @ 1:03PM CT
Again NSports has previewed an upcoming game for the Game Boy Advance. Click the link to have a look at Dave Mirra in pocket form.
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...For August 1, 2001:

Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarding preview. - Previews, posted @ 12:49PM CT
Following the success of Tony Hawk on the Game Boy Advance, snowboarding great Shaun Palmer is heading to the small screen.
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