Recent Special Articles

May 14, 2004
The Incredibles
Pixar opens its doors to demo the new Heavy Iron/THQ game.

April 30, 2004
Game of the Month: April 2004
There can be only one.

April 14, 2004
Missing in Action -- The Lost Games of GameCube: Giftpia
Will a boy and his mushrooms ever reach US shores? Is there a chance he'll know English? Details inside.

April 08, 2004
Becoming Samus
Who's the right woman to play Samus on the silver screen? We present some options (w/ photos).

April 07, 2004
Legend of Zelda: Sword-to-Sword
Is the GameCube rendition of Four Swords simply a glorified GBA port? Is it worth playing if you've explored the GBA version? We break down the differences so you don't have to.

March 25, 2004
GDC 2004: The History of Zelda
Eiji Aonuma speaks about the essence of Zelda.

March 23, 2004
Resident Evil 4 Secrets Revealed
Is Umbrella Corporation in the game? What about zombies? Capcom lifts the veil.

March 10, 2004
Missing in Action -- The Lost Games of GameCube: Too Human
Does Silicon Knights dream of electric sheep and the release of Too Human? Details inside.

March 04, 2004
Missing in Action -- The Lost Games of GameCube: Dead Phoenix
Will Dead Phoenix ever fly again?

March 01, 2004
Nintendo Roundtable #6
This week's topic: Nintendo's showing at E3 2004.

February 27, 2004
Graphs: The Big 25
Is the split between first- and third-party game popularity changing? You tell us.

February 23, 2004
Nintendo Roundtable #5
Factor 5 and the future.

February 13, 2004
MGS: Old Versus New
We compare the original Metal Gear to Twin Snakes. Pics included.

February 13, 2004
Readers' Voice
Reactions to Yamauchi and Iwata's comments.

February 10, 2004
Nintendo Roundtable #4
GameCube peripherals and the next console discussed.

February 05, 2004
MGS: The Twin Snakes
Snake meets Mario, Yoshi, Alexandra Roivas and a GameCube. Screens and movies included.

February 05, 2004
James Bond Everything or Nothing FAQ
Everything you need to know about EA's latest Bond. Including movies and screens.

January 30, 2004
Graphs: Prince of Persia
Ubisoft's would-be blockbuster sells worse than expected.

January 28, 2004
History of Phantasy Star
Complete chronology of the franchise with comments from the development staff.

January 26, 2004
Nintendo Roundtable #3
What franchise would the editors like to see remade?

January 23, 2004
Graphs: Soulcalibur II Sales
Ladies and gentlemen, the power of Link.

January 23, 2004
The Most Anticipated Games of 2004
We give you 20 reasons to love your GameCube this year.

January 20, 2004
Nintendo Roundtable #2
This week the GameCube team explores Nintendo's first-person shooter Geist.

January 16, 2004
Graphs: Resident Evil GCN Sales
Original games = good. Ports = bad.

January 12, 2004
Nintendo Roundtable #1
Matt, Mary Jane, Fran, Cory and Peer chat about GameCube in 2004.

December 16, 2003
IGNcube's Editor Faves of 2003
Mary Jane picks out what she thinks are the most viewtiful games of the year.

December 15, 2003
IGNcube's Editor Faves of 2003
Today, site EIC Matt Casamassina rolls out his winners.

November 26, 2003
Review Round-Up
Our biggest reviews in one convenient package.

November 21, 2003
LOTR Friday
Sean Astin speaks Samwise.

November 07, 2003
LOTR Friday: Gandalf and Frodo Speak
Actors McKellen and Wood on their characters in the EA game.

November 06, 2003
IGN's Sands of Time Series #3
Learn what makes the Prince a badass, and see it in motion. Tonight: The Power of Delay!

October 29, 2003
Return of the King Character Bios, Pt.3
Our final feature: Info, shots and movies of Frodo and slashing Samwise Gamgee.

October 24, 2003
West Virginia Ghost Hunt
Locked down in a haunted maximum security prison, IGN learns the meaning of The Suffering.

October 24, 2003
Go! Go! Hypergrind
A look at the characters from the creators of Ren & Stimpy.

October 23, 2003
Roadkill Radio
The airwaves have never been so politically incorrect.

October 23, 2003
Return of the King Character Bios, Pt. 2
Character specifics, images and movies of Aragorn and Gimli.

October 22, 2003
Move Like Ninja
Learn what it takes to be an I-Ninja -- run on walls, grind rails, chop enemies in half, and feed the rage.

October 17, 2003
Lord of the Rings Friday: Week 1
We explore the relationship between EA and New Line. Detailed interview, plus exclusive new movies and screens.

October 15, 2003
Return of the King Character Bios, Pt. 1
Character specifics, images and movies of Legolas and Gandalf.

October 08, 2003
Tony Hawk Create-A-Trick
Insanity has arrived as we create the ultimate impossible trick. Shots and movies.

October 02, 2003
Countdown to Joe: Anime Invasion
Check out how Viewtifully crazy Joe is.

October 01, 2003
The Weapons of XIII
Read about them. See them.

September 30, 2003
Tak Tuesday
Location, location, location.

September 23, 2003
Tak Tuesday
Cutscenes, story, and Juju goodness.

September 18, 2003
Need for Speed Underground
Part two of our customization feature, complete with new media!

September 17, 2003
Need for Speed Underground
Customization to the next, next level. Exclusive gameplay movies included! Did we mention they're gorgeous?

September 16, 2003
Tak Tuesday
This week we break down all of the unique characters in the game. Art, screens and movies included.

September 15, 2003
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
What franchise-familiar faces and places will you see? We show you in this updated look at the game.

September 02, 2003
Prince and the Evolution Part 3
The game hero's lead animator and creative director weigh-in.

September 02, 2003
The Girls of SSX 3
Get to know these sexy ladies, centerfold-style.

August 28, 2003
IGNcube Gets Viewtiful!
Win some viewtiful loot, create your own viewtiful comics, and get them posted on IGNcube!

August 28, 2003
Prince and the Evolution Part 2
We talk with the Prince of Persia' daddy.

August 26, 2003
Tiger Tuesday: Part Three
New details and screens.

August 19, 2003
Tiger Tuesday: The Pro Shop
Part 2: Take a look at the cool digs and gear you can buy for your golfer in this year's version.

August 06, 2003
Fact or Fiction: The 10 Biggest Rumors on GameCube
Will Metroid Prime 2 be delayed for the successor to GameCube? Will Factor 5 develop for Xbox? We address these rumors and more.

August 01, 2003
Guides of July
Free samples! Get the scoop on our in-depth strategy guides from last month.

June 25, 2003
Life is Viewtiful Vol. 1
The intro, Joe's unique "dirty filter," adult mode, buying power-ups, and more caught on film!

June 11, 2003
SSX 3: Super Pipe
Talk of this new mode, plus exclusive new screens and movies.

June 06, 2003
NCAA Film School Vol. 1
Classic teams in throwback jerseys. We're talking old school without Will Ferrell.

June 06, 2003
Metal Gear Solid: Identical Twins?
Check out our comparison between Twin Snakes and the original MGS! The differences will amaze you.

June 05, 2003
True Crime: A Question of Character
Who are the major players and how do they drive the story? Full details, plus exclusive new video.

May 16, 2003
E3 2003: The GameCube Wrap
IGN's Nintendo-centric editors look back on the show, the games and the big winners.

May 05, 2003
The Big Show: Matt Casamassina's Picks
What games is Matt looking forward to at E3 2003? Click here. You might just be surprised.

March 21, 2003
Ed's Rumor Report
He's back and he's got the dirt on GameCube.

March 14, 2003
Fisher Friday: Week 1
We introduce you to covert agent Sam Fisher. First GameCube movies and brand new screens!

February 24, 2003
The Hobbit Interview
An in-depth chat with Inevitable Entertainment about its Bilbo Baggins headlined action-adventure. Loads of new details and exclusive new GameCube screens!

February 20, 2003
GameCube in 2003: Part 2
This time we detail all of the major third-party efforts coming to GCN in 2003. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.

February 19, 2003
IGNQube Volume 2
Matt, Cory, Fran and Peer talk about Nintendo, GameCube, the industry and more in this casual-styled editorial piece.

February 07, 2003
GameCube in 2003: Part 1
Think it's going to be a slow year for Nintendo's next-generation console? Think again.

December 05, 2002
Japan Gets Zelda Fever
New demo impressions, store displays, scans and more!

November 21, 2002
Nintendo Difference: Volume 4
Samus Aran has a new mission: to save Nintendo's image.

November 07, 2002
Hoop Dreams #2
We examine the recruiting process in NCAA College Basketball 2K3.

November 01, 2002
Hoop Dreams #1: Building a Legacy
We create a coach and embark on an NCAA legacy.

October 31, 2002
Get Primed!
Everything you need to know. New creature profiles, screenshots, the videos, and tons of info.

October 31, 2002
Nintendo Speaks Out
Divulges info on GameCube 2, focus on partnerships, marketing plans, and more.

October 11, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 20
Morph ball action continues -- even in the rain.

October 09, 2002
Evolution Worlds: Cyframes
Info and screens detail characters' unique attributes.

October 09, 2002
NighFire Developer Diary: Entry 2
EA takes us through the driving missions.

October 04, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 19
Who ever said Metroid Prime wasn't in third-person? See how beautiful the morph ball is in action.

October 01, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 18
The stunning bonus footage we couldn't bring you last Friday. Don't miss.

September 26, 2002
TimeSplitters 2 Character Bios: Wave Two
More art and info.

September 24, 2002
Tiger Tuesday 2003: Week 4
Edwin, Tsunami, and The Prince.

September 20, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 17
The must-see video conclusion to Metroid Prime's first level!

September 17, 2002
Tiger Tuesday 2003: Week 3
The Volcano, Solita, and Big Mo!

September 13, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 16
More of Metroid Prime's incredible atmosphere demonstrated in this week's video.

September 10, 2002
Tiger Tuesday: Week 2
A look at The Highlands and a few golfers in this week's edition.

September 06, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 15
Samus gets slimed in this week's video update.

September 03, 2002
Tiger Tuesday 2003: Week I
We take a hefty look at EA Sports' best golfer ever. Movies included.

August 30, 2002
Nintendo Fanboy: Volume 2
How should Nintendo market Metroid Prime?

August 30, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 14
Samus races for her life in this brand new video.

August 23, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 13
Samus's face reflects and morph ball escape tactics.

August 23, 2002
The Characters of X-Men: Next Dimension
We take a look at sixteen characters in Activision's new fighter.

August 20, 2002
Clean is Better than Dirty: Volume 6
We scale the grand cliffs of Mare Bay, enjoy a sunset, and get spooked by ghosts. Over a dozen movies and screens.

August 16, 2002
Nintendo Fanboy: Volume 1
The Nintendo editors ask the question, is the Big 'N' crazy?

August 16, 2002
NBA 2K3: Franchise Legends
Dr J. and Allen Iverson can run the floor together in Franchise Mode.

August 16, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 12
Watch what happens when the station goes to pieces.

August 09, 2002
Clean is Better than Dirty: Volume 5
Your pass to the amusement park. Over five new movies.

August 09, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 11
Samus defeats the Parasite Queen in this week's extended video, which runs more than one minute in length. Absolutely beautiful.

August 08, 2002
The Nintendo Difference: Volume 3
Slipping and sliding or moving forward?

August 07, 2002
Clean is Better than Dirty: Volume 4
Mamma mia! This is one dangerous beach. 10 new movies show it off.

August 06, 2002
Smuggling for Four
We break down the game's multiplayer features with movies and info.

August 06, 2002
Clean is Better than Dirty: Volume 3
Like playing on a construction site. Only safer. New movies and info.

August 05, 2002
Clean is Better than Dirty: Volume 2
See how you can play in Bianco Hills. 10 movies included.

August 02, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 10
Samus meets the Parasite Queen. Must download video!

August 01, 2002
NCAA 2K3: Shrines of the Gridiron, Part Three
The lead artist gives us insight on the stadium approval process.

July 31, 2002
Tiger Woods Y'all Volume 1
This guy is a pretty good golfer, so find out how his game works.

July 26, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 9
Only in ball form can these doors be conquered. New video!

July 19, 2002
Prime Time Friday : Week 8
A yummy new video for your downloading.

July 12, 2002
Warzones: Drastic Measures (Part 2)
The final part of our Smuggler's Run: Warzones countermeasures feature. All new movies.

July 12, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 7
Riding elevators and taking down enemies in this week's direct-feed video update.

July 11, 2002
Warzones: Drastic Measures (Part 1)
We take a look at some of the powerful countermeasures you will need to use in Smuggler's Run: Warzones. All new movies show them in action.

July 03, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 6
No passageway that Samus can't conquer. See it in this week's video.

June 28, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 5
Rolling through secret passageways and riding elevators in this week's videos.

June 28, 2002
Warzones Traveler's Digest: Eastern Europe
Four-player movie, screens, and details on the lush Eastern Europe.

June 28, 2002
Madden Movie Mania 3
You want minicamp? We got your minicamp movies right here.

June 27, 2002
Eternal Darkness FAQ
Hints and answers to general questions and some of the game's trickier parts. You have full control over spoilers.

June 27, 2002
Warzones Traveler's Digest: Russia Winter
Latest level breakdown with screens and movie.

June 26, 2002
Warzones Traveler's Digest: Russia
Latest level breakdown with screens and movie.

June 26, 2002
Madden Movie Mania 2
Check out all of the off-season action in these never-before-seen movies.

June 25, 2002
Warzones Traveler's Digest: Vietnam
A detailed description, movie, and awesome screens show off this pretty level in Smuggler's Run: Warzones.

June 24, 2002
Warzones Traveler's Digest: North America
We kick off our weeklong feature with screens, a movie, and a brief description of North American territory.

June 21, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 4
A fallen beast, blasting rubble, and more in the latest direct-feed footage.

June 14, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 3
More amazing direct feed footage in various movie sizes and formats!

June 14, 2002
Madden Movie Mania
Get reacquainted with the 2003 edition of the powerhouse football franchise.

June 07, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 2
Shooting and scanning -- so gorgeous.

June 06, 2002
Ringside with WrestleMania X8
In-depth feature with tons of movies, screens, and high-res MPEGs.

May 31, 2002
Prime Time Friday: Week 1
Metroid Prime's opening sequence like you've never seen it before.

May 21, 2002
E3 2002: Nintendo Press Conference Recap
Another year, another great Nintendo E3 showing. Get the lowdown inside with images.

May 07, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 14)
Three new movies detailing Turok's impressive flying levels.

May 06, 2002
Barbarian: The Combatants (Part One)
Learn all about the characters in Titus' upcoming fantasy fighter. The first in a series of three.

April 30, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 19
You didn't think we were finished, did you?

April 22, 2002
Burning Rubber (Part 2)
More in-depth details and high-res movies of Burnout's features.

April 18, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 13)
Today Dave Dienstbier chimes in about the flying levels.

April 16, 2002
Burning Rubber (Part 1)
An in-depth breakdown with high-res movies of all that is Burnout on GameCube.

April 10, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 12)
We update our weekly feature with more lush flying environments.

April 04, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 11)
More flying goodness on film.

March 29, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 10)
Learning to fly is not the hardest thing.

March 28, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 18
The last of the AF + diaries, for now. Don't cry.

March 28, 2002
High-Res Evil
See the horror in these glorious 640x480 movies.

March 26, 2002
The Next BIG Thing
The SSX Tricky team embarks on a totally new adventure. We reveal the first details.

March 22, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 17
Today the trees are spared, but not the axe.

March 22, 2002
Get Your GCN Colored, Modded
We did. Click here for the full report and review.

March 22, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 9)
Turok continues to play with his pet spider.

March 21, 2002
Slamming Teams: Toxic
Leave the stadium with a glowing complexion.

March 20, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 16
Gavin is only happy when it rains.

March 20, 2002
Slamming Teams: Volta
The most electrifying team in the league.

March 18, 2002
My Giant: Volume 1
Our irregularly updated new feature highlights our play time with Doshin the Giant.

March 14, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 8)
See one of the coolest new weapons in Turok: Evolution!

March 14, 2002
Slamming Teams: Spirit
Spirit is their name, and paranormal activity is their game.

March 13, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 15
If there's one thing you need, it's a bright red roof.

March 13, 2002
Slamming Teams: Tsunami
Meet those tanned baddies on team Tsunami.

March 12, 2002
Slamming Teams: El Fuego
Meet Soccer Slam's team El Fuego.

March 11, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 14
Mayor Gavin seeks meteorologist for Hyrule village.

March 08, 2002
The Square Saga (Chapter 1)
Join us as we remember the beginning and the end of the Nintendo-Square relationship.

March 07, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 13
I am the walrus. I am the fisherman.

March 05, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 7)
New movie demonstrates that poison-tipped arrows have a very bad effect on Turok's enemies.

March 04, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 12
Find out why Gavin's house disgrace to IGNcube.

February 27, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 11
Flying saucers and Valentine's day -- the perfect combination.

February 26, 2002
Now Playing: Volume 1
You knew we'd bring it back sooner or later. So why not give in and click?

February 25, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 10
A couch falls from a tree and a gypsy reads our fortune.

February 22, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 9
All of your Animal Forest questions answered in this mega-update.

February 21, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 8
Gavin picks up some bugs and trades his train station. Confused? Click here.

February 20, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 6)
Destructable environments and dynamic AI in today's video.

February 19, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 7
Gavin happens upon the greatest treasure in the Forest -- a Famicom Disk System.

February 15, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 6
A haunting experience in Frankletown and more fossil digging.

February 15, 2002
ASB 2003 In-Depth: The Off Season
What makes ASB's Franchise mode so cool? Find out Inside!

February 14, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 5
A little fishing, visiting a remote island, and Euro-trash music.

February 13, 2002
Inside Turok: Evolution (Week 5)
See a few of the intelligent baddies from Turok: Evolution. New movie inside.

February 11, 2002
Four Per Day (2)
We're back with four more reasons to get a GameCube in 2002.

February 11, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 4
In this latest diary we work on creating Animal Deforest +.

February 08, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 3
Gavin falls deeper into the hole of insanity in his latest diary.

February 08, 2002
Four Per Day (1)
We give you four reasons (per day) why GameCube is going to rock the house in 2002.

February 07, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 2
Today we work on decorating our house and wake up way too early to play a videogame.

February 05, 2002
Animal Forest + Diary: Volume 1
Tune in as IGN Freelancer Gavin Frankle explores his sexuality and plants flowers. His first diary.

November 13, 2001
Taming Tarzan
IGNcube takes Tarzan Untamed for a spin and returns with impressions and videos.

November 07, 2001
How to Modify Your GameCube
Our step-by-step guide with videos and screens tells you how to make your Japan GCN US-compatible.

November 02, 2001
Pikmin Import Review
Is it worth your money to import Nintendo's unique new garden-based adventure? Find out here.

October 25, 2001
Programming Batman's Boss Fights
We take a look at Batman: Vengeance's boss sequences with the help of Ubi programmer, Yanick Mimee.

October 23, 2001
Batman's Utility Belt
New movies and screens provide a closer look at all of the gadgets you can use in Ubi Soft's Batman.

September 26, 2001
Rogue Leader: Ears-on Impressions
We break down the technology and go "ears on" with Rogue Leader. Does it really sound all that good?

September 21, 2001
Luigi's Mansion Import Review
Is Nintendo's spooky, flagship GameCube launch title worth the import? Find out now.

September 21, 2001
Wave Race: Blue Storm Import Review
We can officially say that Wave Race: Blue Storm is the best thing ever. Our import review.

September 21, 2001
Super Monkey Ball Import Review
Is the Japanese version of Super Monkey Ball worth importing? We give it to you straight.

August 13, 2001
Feel the Future
Tons of high-res images and a brand new movie of the final GameCube controller in action. Must see.

August 10, 2001
Make Change in Smash Bros. Melee
Nintendo details some of the rules behind its new Coin Battle mode in SSBM. Screens/movie included.

August 02, 2001
Smash Profile: Bowser
See what the Bully of Super Smash Bros. Melee has to offer. Will he just be a nuisance?

August 01, 2001
More Smashing Moves
Nintendo releases more screenshots and details on SSBM special attacks and moves.

July 19, 2001
Smash Profile: Ice Climbers
They're small, they wield hammers, and they're two of Nintendo's cutest characters ever created.

July 13, 2001
Smash Profile: Samus Aran
It's been seven years since she had her own game, but that doesn't keep Samus down in SSBM.

July 10, 2001
The Ultimate Gamecube FAQ
Our massive GCN FAQ returns totally revamped, updated, full of new information -- and hints.

July 02, 2001
Now Loading
We take a detailed look at GameCube's load times. Movies included.

June 29, 2001
Smash Profile: Shiek
This is one character we never thought we'd see in Super Smash Bros. Get details and a movie here.

June 27, 2001
Smash Profile: Ness
The whiz kid from Earthbound (SNES) is featured in our second Smash Profile.

June 22, 2001
GameCube's Memory Advantage
We look at the SD Card/GCN partnership and what it means to the console's future.

June 22, 2001
Smash Profile: Kirby
We kick off the first of our profile features with that cute blob, Kirby. Movie included.

June 05, 2001
Head-to-Head: Wave Race
Don't think Wave Race (GCN) is much of an upgrade over N64's? These movies may change your opinion.

June 04, 2001
Inside Star Fox Adventures
We go hands-on with Rare's Star Fox Adventures and bring you a comparison to the old N64 version.

April 02, 2001
Exploring the GCN Controller
IGNcube takes a look at what GameCube's controller layout will offer the future of gaming.

February 08, 2001
IGNcube's 2001 "Educate the Retailers" Campaign
Do you wish there was something more you could do to promote GameCube awareness? There is.

January 16, 2001
GameCube 101: Graphics
Learn all about GameCube's graphics chip with insightful quotes from ATI's Greg Buchner.

December 25, 2000
GameCube Controller: Touch the Future
IGNcube goes hands-on with Nintendo's GameCube controller and we tell you what it really feels like.

December 15, 2000
Gamecube Developer Profile: EAD
Our in-depth look at the most successful, most beloved development studio in the entire world.

November 03, 2000
Gamecube Versus PlayStation 2
What is the more powerful system? Is there a clear winner? We interview the big hitters to find out.

October 30, 2000
Cube Opinion: 3DO
President and CEO of 3DO Trip Hawkins offers his perspective on Nintendo's next-generation console.

October 19, 2000
The Art of Making Games
Second-party Silicon Knights shares its design philosophies and more in this site developer profile.