GameCube News
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds Another Legendary Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Wind Waker sails onto the NSO music app
It's a new week and that means a brand new update for the Nintendo Music app on mobile devices. Today Nintendo has added the GameCube soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This includes 133 tracks with a total runtime of 3 hours and 40 minutes - you've got songs like the title theme, Outset...
Anniversary Resident Evil 4, One Of The Greatest Games Ever Made, Turns 20
"2005... I'll never forget it"
It seems funny to think back on it now, but during the early days of Resident Evil – when decomposing zombies were the top dog and Raccoon City was everybody's favourite apocalyptic holiday destination – the idea that the franchise would find itself in the rural outskirts of Europe in which you fight a child-like...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Crash Nitro Kart (GameCube)
Battle of the Bandicoots
Welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl — the first of 2025, no less! Last week, we matched up a pair of beauties from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (yep, we were shocked that we hadn't covered it already too), and after a week of voting, the results came back with a clear winner. The classic gold variant from...
Random Donkey Konga Fan Creates Custom Track Tool
Though bongo support isn't available yet
If you're a fan of the severely underrated Donkey Konga franchise from the GameCube era, then you're in luck. A dedicated fan has created a tool called Konga Beat that allows you to import songs and create your own custom tracks that can then be exported for use with either Donkey Konga 2 or Donkey Konga 3...
News Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Nearly Featured Playable Space Pirates
2004 sequel introduced multiplayer
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week after an initial Gamecube launch on 15th November 2004. In a new interview with developers Jack Mathews and Zoid Kirsch from Kiwi Talkz, it's been revealed that the game's multiplayer mode nearly featured playable Space Pirates. The Space...
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Gearing Up For A GameCube Controller Comeback
Smile and wave(bird)
Get your pinches of salt at the ready, folks, because it's time for more Nintendo rumour discussion. In a break from usual proceedings, this one isn't about 'Switch 2' (at least, not entirely). Instead, the latest speculation is focused on the GameCube controller and how it might, might, be making a comeback. This comes from a...
Random Fans Discover A Hidden Credits Screen In Zelda: Majora's Mask
The GameCube version, that is
If you were lucky enough to own a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition promotional disc for GameCube and still happen to have it lying around, you might want to dig it out and try out this neat little easter egg hidden within The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. As highlighted by YANIS4224 over on Paste Bin...
News New DIY Kit Aims To Revive The "Classic GameCube Controller Feel"
Update: The 'GC Ultimate Controller Kit' has been "fully funded"
Update [Sat 21st Sep, 2024 06:00 BST]: Well, the Kickstarter for the 'GC Ultimate Controller Kit' has now been "fully funded". Creator Mitch Cairns has also provided an update, thanking everyone for their enthusiasm and support. Here's the "to-do list" for the rest of September:...
News Upgrade Your GameCube Controller With This New Wireless And Driftless Kit From 8BitDo
Bluetooth and Hall Effect sticks!
8BitDo's latest mod kit will enable GameCube fans to transform their trusty wired pads into fancy wireless versions, complete with Hall Effect sticks and triggers. For $26, the kit upgrades your GameCube pad so it can be used with the 8BitDo GC Retro Receiver, giving you a Bluetooth connection for wireless play...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Pokémon Colosseum
Are you not entertained?
Are you sitting comfortably? Ready to judge some classic covers? It's time to dive into another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we matched up three different designs for Super R-Type. Despite a good variety between each, it was the North American variant that walked away with the win, taking 49% of the vote and leaving...
Guide 50 Best GameCube Games Of All Time
Your guide to the GameCube's greatest games
The GameCube console concentrated on doing just one thing well: playing games. This was also the last time Nintendo put itself in direct competition with Sony and Microsoft in pure spec terms before changing tack with the Wii. We've compiled a list of the very best GameCube games of all time to help you...
Random 'Minecraft' On GameCube Boasts A Better Render Distance Than Switch
Crikey
For some time now, developer @meesedev has been hard at work creating a new game engine - dubbed the Meese Engine - for use on the Nintendo GameCube and Sega Dreamcast. The engine is heavily inspired by Minecraft, with many describing the effort as a full-on 'demake' of the Mojang-developed title for older hardware. However, meesedev has...
News Sonic 3 Movie Director Reflects On "Full Circle" Shadow The Hedgehog Moment
Jeff and Shadow go way back
In case you missed it, the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie trailer has been officially released, confirming the John Wick, Matrix and Cyberpunk 2077 star Keanu Reeves as the voice of Shadow. While the third movie is already a massive milestone for everyone involved in the live-action series, this upcoming release also marks a...
News Rare 'Nintendo Dolphin' GameCube Prototype Re-emerges On Social Media
"More pictures soon"
Those familiar with Nintendo hardware and its development codenames will know that the GameCube was once known as the 'Dolphin'. In fact, this is probably one of the more well-known codenames in console history, aside from maybe the 'Revolution' for the Wii and the 'NX' for the Switch. A prototype of the GameCube had been known...
News Shinji Mikami Wants Suda51 To Make A Killer7 Sequel
But a 'Complete Edition' may come first
During the recent Grasshopper Direct showcase, in which more information was provided on the upcoming Shadow of the Damned: Hella Remastered, legendary Japanese creator Shinji Mikami stated that he would love to see Goichi Suda (better known as 'Suda51') create a sequel to the GameCube title Killer7. The...
News Nintendo Reminds Us Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Is Now 20 Years Old
The GameCube classic debuted in 2004
Nintendo doesn't tend to acknowledge the GameCube too often, but it has made a special exception this week, reminding followers on social media accounts about one important anniversary. Yes, today marks, the 20th anniversary of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the GameCube in Japan. This classic is often...
News Riot Games Reportedly Cancels Smash Bros. Style Fighter Codenamed 'Pool Party'
"A platform fighter in the vein of Super Smash Bros. Melee"
The Super Smash Bros. series is the king of brawlers and many other companies have attempted to recreate this magic with certain other franchises over the years. With this in mind, Riot Games (the same team behind League of Legends) has apparently cancelled its own "unannounced" Super...
Random Finished With Your Old GameCube? Why Not Turn It Into A Cereal Bowl?
Kravebird
Saying goodbye to an old console can be a difficult thing. One day, the device that brought you so much joy reaches a state beyond repair and you have to let it go. Or you could turn it into a cereal bowl. That's another perfectly good solution. Before you start wondering, no, we didn't come up with this idea ourselves. It was brought to...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: All Collectibles, Star Pieces, Badges, Hints & Tips
Your one-stop shop for a paper classic
Welcome to our Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Guide hub! This Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Guide covers the 2004 GameCube RPG and the 2024 Nintendo Switch remake. This critically acclaimed adventure, which is the sequel to the N64 Paper Mario, is easily one of the best Mario RPGs of all time. We...
Turning the page
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was released 20 years ago on GameCube, and now the shiny new Switch remake brings a handful of changes and tweaks to make a cult classic even better. The list of additions isn't exhaustive, but there's plenty to tuck into if you're revisiting TTYD for the first time since 2004 or if you're a...
News Nintendo Celebrates Paper Mario: TTYD Release With "Retro" GameCube Cover
Get it while you can
Nintendo today revives the classic RPG Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch and as part of the celebrations it's prepared a "retro Nintendo GameCube cover". This item is available from the My Nintendo Store in the US for 30 Platinum Points, so you can "print it out and slip it in your Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year...
Random Sakurai Cut Dolby Surround From Kirby Game To Trim Player Wait Time
One second too long
Super Smash Bros. developer Masahiro Sakurai has frequently demonstrated his desire to make game experiences as smooth and accessible as possible for the player. In a recent livestream event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamster's Arcade Archives series, he talked on-stage with fellow creator Hideki Kamiya (Bayonetta,
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Super Monkey Ball Adventure
Ballin'
Let's get the ball rolling on another edition of Box Art Brawl, shall we? Last week, we matched up two covers for Capcom's Demon's Crest on the SNES. The regional designs shared few similarities and the same can be said for the spread of votes, with 84% of picks falling in Japan's favour. Talk about a washout! This time, we are throwing...
Soapbox Paper Mario's Ms. Mowz Taught Me How To Appreciate (And Steal) The Little Things
THIEF
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Kate discusses one of Mario's criminal — and criminally underrated — pals... Sometimes I suspect that, in another life before this one, I was a thief. In this life, I'm a relatively...
Random Another Super Mario Sunshine 'SpaceWorld' Mod Crops Up
Party like it's 2001
A little while back, we covered the efforts of Eclipse Team, a group of modders looking to create what they deem to be the most ambitious mod of Super Mario Sunshine ever. Dubbed 'Super Mario Eclipse', its effectively being billed as an unofficial sequel to the GameCube classic, and as part of the modders' efforts, they
Video Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Storybook Scene Side-By-Side Comparison
Spot the difference
With Princess Peach: Showtime! now available on the Switch, Nintendo is beginning to turn its focus to the return of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Ahead of its release in May, it's been sharing pre-order details and other information. Now, to add to this, it's uploaded a two-minute story trailer and although there's no...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Trouble Center Guide - All Bulletin Board Request
Melt away those troubles
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a decently long game, and its many side quests make the game even longer. A vast majority of these side quests are accessed via the Trouble Center, a building located in east Rogueport. In this guide, we'll be listing all Trouble Center side quests, how to complete them, and all the...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Turning the page
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is just one of many RPGs in the Super Mario series, and is the fourth Mario RPG overall. As such, you can expect to spend a lot of time with this flat version of the plumber. In this guide, we’ll go over how long Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will take you to beat, and how long it’ll...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: All Playable Characters - Best Party Members
Every party member in TTYD
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on GameCube and Nintendo Switch is home to some of the most beloved partners in the entire Super Mario series. You’ll encounter more than a few of them along your adventure, and several of them will offer to join your party and bring you benefits in battle. It’s a good idea to...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: All Badges - Where To Find, All Abilities
Put a pin in it
First appearing in the original Paper Mario game, Badges are back and better than ever in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! They’re character-augmenting equipment items that can add new moves to your arsenal, change your stats, and much more. The Badges you equip make a huge difference in battle, so we’ve put together a list...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: 12 Things To Know Before You Start
Unfolding the best tips for TTYD
As with most Mario RPGs, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is generally rather easy – save for a couple of somewhat difficult boss fights, that is. Still, there’s a great deal of helpful information you should know before you start playing the game. If you wind up losing to an enemy or boss, you have no choice...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: All Star Piece Locations
(Star) piece of my heart
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is home to several collectibles, and one of these is called a Star Piece! They’re scattered about the world for you to find, and you'll need as many of them as you can get in order to buy some of the best Badges in the game. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know about...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Pianta Parlor - All Rewards & Minigames
A long way from Delfino
The Pianta Parlor is a shop located in Rogueport in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This place is home to many unique prizes, and you can redeem a currency called Pianta Tokens to get some of these prizes for yourself. Though the Pianta Parlor starts with nothing but a few game machines, it’s possible to unlock four...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Pit Of 100 Trials Guide
100 floors of solitude
The Pit of 100 Trials is one of the toughest challenges Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has to offer. It’s located just west of the Thousand-Year Door room, and it’s a challenge we’d only recommend taking after you’ve defeated the game’s final boss and are sufficiently leveled up. Even then, things can get dicey...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Where To Find All Shine Sprites
Shine Get!
Shine Sprites from Super Mario Sunshine have made their return in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, and they’re one of the many collectibles you’ll find throughout the game. Shine Sprites are extremely useful as they can be spent to upgrade your characters, so finding every Shine Sprite is definitely worth your while! In this...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Zess T. Cooking Guide - All Recipes
A superstar in the kitchen
Cooking is a minor but very useful side feature in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Though it isn’t available from the start, you'll end up using it a lot for some side quests and just for general healing. After unlocking Zess T.’s shop, you’ll be able to bring her ingredients that she can cook into meals. There...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: All Star Powers & Special Moves
You've got the (star) power
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Mario has access to a wide variety of attacks. These include Jump attacks, Hammer swings, and much more – including newly-introduced special moves that utilize the Crystal Stars. Every time you clear a Chapter, Mario will gain access to a new Special Move, and each one is useful...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Glitz Pit Guide - How To Get The Champ's Belt
You are the Champion
Glitzville and the Glitz Pit are the main settings of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’s Chapter 3. During this story arc, Mario and his partner take on many opponents in a row and aim for the championship title. At the end of the road, Mario successfully becomes the champion of Glitzville and earns himself the Champ's...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How To Get Money Fast
Paper money
Unlike many RPGs, money is actually quite a scarce resource in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. A few enemies and bosses can be a little bit challenging, so you’ll want to spend a good chunk of your coins on healing items here and there. The merchant Charlieton in Rogueport also sells tons of goods – some of which come at a high...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How To Change Mario's Appearance
L, W, or ⅂?
Unlike other games in the Paper Mario series, it’s actually possible to change Mario’s appearance in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. You’ll need to clear a few Chapters to unlock this ability, but when you do, you’ll be able to change the color of Mario’s overalls to green, yellow, or a hidden third color. Here's our...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How To Get Ms. Mowz
Squeek-y clean
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is home to some of the Paper Mario series’ most beloved partners. Most of these partners automatically join you as you progress through the story, but there’s actually one partner in this game who’s completely optional: Ms. Mowz! Ms. Mowz is an expert thief, and you’ll encounter her...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: Easy Levelling - How To Farm Star Points, Experience
Star-ting the grind
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is closer to a traditional RPG than many later Paper Mario games. Where future games in the series don't have a clear-cut levelling system The Thousand-Year Door heavily relies on one as a central mechanic. If you’re looking to find out how to quickly and efficiently farm Star Points and...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: All Bosses, Strategies, How To Beat
Every boss in TTYD and how to defeat them
As is the case with every Mario RPG, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is home to its fair share of bosses – both weak and strong. You’ll encounter many of them along your adventure, and we’ve compiled a list of every major boss fight in the game and the best ways to go about each one. There are two...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How To Defeat The Final Boss
How to beat the Shadow Queen
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’s final boss is a rather challenging one. Waiting for you at the very end of Chapter 8, you'll want to make sure you’re adequately prepared because if you happen to lose, you have to try the entire fight over again. In this guide, we’ll be helping you make final preparations for...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How To Defeat Bonetail
The bones of the Pit of 100 Trials
You might recognize the name Bonetail when you meet them in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. He’s actually the older brother of Hooktail, the very first major boss in the game. The difference here is that, compared to Hooktail, Bonetail is much more difficult — he's the hardest boss in the entire game. In...
Guide Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: How To Perform All Stylish Moves
SSStylish!!!
Just about all of the RPG games in the Super Mario series have Action Commands that increase the strength of your attacks. Of course, the same is true for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – but this game takes Action Commands to the next level with a new mechanic called Stylish Moves. Stylish Moves are harder to perform than a...
News Horror Game Doc 'TerrorBytes' To Include Interviews With 'Eternal Darkness' Director
Pre-orders available now
An upcoming five-part documentary celebrating the history of horror gaming has added Eternal Darkness director Denis Dyack and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories designer Sam Barlow to its growing list of industry experts. TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming will contain five hour-long episodes delving into the storied...
Random Super Mario Sunshine's Mysterious Language Has Been Translated
A linguistic odyssey
Do you remember the mysterious swirly language dotted around Super Mario Sunshine's Isle Delfino? Probably not, and that's okay — this is a 20-year-old game, after all. But that hasn't stopped one YouTuber from the channel 2CPhoenix from digging in a little further. Yes, if you hadn't guessed by now, the language has been...
Random Wait, Yesterday's Date Appears In The Super Smash Bros. Melee Manual?
What does it mean? (Nothing!)
Super Smash Bros. Melee is 23 years old later this year, which is ridiculous to think about. How many times have you flipped through the manual, perusing its pages and reliving the nostalgia of playing Smash with friends? And when did you notice that, on page 48, of the manual, the date 02.01.24 is written down? Yep,...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Viewtiful Joe 2
At your service!
Hello one and all, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Taking a look at last week's procedings, the lovely Trace Memory went head-to-head as North America took on Europe and Japan. The former won the vote with a respectable 58%, so well done North America! Moving on to this week, we've got Viewtiful Joe 2 entering the...
