Oro! Not again!

Dyne · 01-06-2003, 01:28 PM

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...news_story.php(que)id=85177

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MAJOR NINTENDO ANNOUNCEMENT LOOMS

No, seriously. Worldwide press conferences tomorrow point to major unveiling by the Japanese gaming giant. Maybe there is a Megaton after all...

14:50 Nintendo is set to hold a series of press conferences worldwide tomorrow, sparking major speculation that the Kyoto-based company is set to make a major announcement. Following months of comedy regarding the so-called "Megaton" announcement, it looks likely that Nintendo finally has something of import to show the world.
With these joint briefings in place, intense speculation is pointing towards the long-awaited unveiling of new, backlit GBA hardware. Oh yes. Such an announcement has been expected for some time, and insiders have stated that testing of the hardware has been proceeding for many months.

Furthermore, in a discussion earlier today about the conference, a spokesperson for Nintendo told us: "You really don't want to miss this. All I can say is you won't be disappointed."

Cripes. Whatever it is, it seems something big, almost - dare we say - Megaton-like is brewing. The press conference takes place from 10:00am GMT tomorrow, so check back here for the full scoop as soon as it happens.

No comment.

Crono · 01-06-2003, 03:04 PM

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If there really isn't anything announced by tomorrow, it's safe to say that there is no megaton. And right now is the time when Megaton was supposed to happen I think...so, maybe they will announce something big, although I dunno what could possibly be so big...

gekko · 01-06-2003, 03:07 PM

Great, so I can get this info as I'm waking up. Yippie, reason to get up earlier.

DarkMaster · 01-06-2003, 03:11 PM

maybe the megaton will be "YES, we are making a Pokemon RPG for GCN, and NO, we will not screw you over by making you buy a gba to play it!!"

that would be cool

gekko · 01-06-2003, 03:17 PM

They'll never make you. Just added incentive if you do.

Bad Religion · 01-06-2003, 04:24 PM

maybe this is it? heh

IAMI, Jan 6, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Beginning today, Nintendo's best-loved videogame characters are leaping off the screen and landing
in Kids Meals at participating BURGER KING(R) restaurants nationwide. Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, Kirby and other characters from the world's leading
videogame company will be featured in ten new, skill-based toys found inside BURGER KING(R) Kids Meals, adding fun and excitement for BURGER
KING(R) customers!

"Nintendo is the world's leading videogame company and their characters have huge appeal among kids of all
ages. Now boys and girls can have fun with Nintendo SuperStars by sharpening their game-playing skills both
in our restaurants and at home," said Rick Dow, senior vice president, marketing programs and sales, Burger
King Corporation. "By offering interactive skill- based toys inside our Kids Meals, we've created incredible
value for our kid customers."

"Search For the Golden Toy" Sweepstakes

To add further excitement to the Nintendo SuperStars promotion, more than 10,000 randomly seeded toys
will be hidden in some Kids Meals throughout the country. Those lucky kids who find one of these
gold-colored toys inside their Kids Meal will automatically win one Nintendo Game Boy Advance title with a
retail value of $45 to $55. In order to receive the prize, kids simply fill out and mail in the winner confirmation
card.

About the Toys

Each toy is an interactive "game" that imitates scenes based on popular Nintendo video games. These games
include Donkey Kong Time Racer, Water Whirl Wario, Race Around Bowser & Peach, Coin Collector Mario
Sunshine, Hop and Slide Diddy Kong, Kirby's Maze Adventures, Soar & Chase Luigi, Egg Hunter Yoshi, Kirby
Ball Toss and Shield Spin Link. All toys are packaged individually inside a special opaque bag and two
different toys will be distributed each week for five weeks.

DeathsHand · 01-06-2003, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Bad Religion
maybe this is it? heh

KA....................BOOM!!!

gekko · 01-06-2003, 04:42 PM

No Bad Religion. They wouldn't hold a press confrence for that. They just issue press releases.

Jason1 · 01-06-2003, 08:46 PM

Right when you think Megaton might be dead, we get stuff like this. Im begining to think the Megaton rumors will never end.

EDIT: IGN finally updated, and they confirm this, saying that nintendo has said they will reveal a ''technological breakthrough'' tomorrow. I wont find out what this is until 3:30 CT, but Im allready looking foward to this big announcement.