Nintendo March Madness

RE4, DK:King of Swing, Project Rub... What a great time to be a Nintendo gamer!

Things in little old NZ are heating up on the Nintendo front as of late. The Nintendo DS launched extremely well, so it looks like Mario and the gang are on the comeback trail. NZGamer thought we'd take a look at what Nintendo is releasing in NZ over the next month or so.

Here are 7 great reasons to jump on the Nintendo bandwagon...

Resident Evil 4

The government has destroyed the Umbrella Corporation, which has been behind just about every plot and disgusting bio-chemical mutation in the survival horror series. Now-US agent Leon Kennedy of Resident Evil 2 fame has been dispatched to Europe to save the President's daughter from "crazed organisations."

• Resident Evil 4 boasts some of the most impressive visuals to date on Nintendo's next generation console, and takes the series into the realm of truly three-dimensional gameplay. Stagnant environments found in previous Resident Evil games are replaced by detailed 3D surroundings complete with dynamic camera work.
  
• Unsurpassed visuals - Resident Evil 4 utilizes the GameCube?s technological powers to the fullest, creating breathtaking 3D graphics and effects. New never before seen enemies - You'll be wishing for the usual Resident Evil zombies and advanced AI - Enemies are now smarter than ever and use their cunning abilities to attack the player!
  
  
• Collector's Edition consists of 2 Disc Games with Bonus Disc, available for Launch Shipment Only!
  
  
• Bonus Disc features making of footage of Resident Evil 4, plus game movies of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis; Resident Evil Code: Veronica, Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil 4.
  

Legend of Zelda: The Four Swords

The Legend continues on Nintendo GameCube in an all-new epic adventure for one to four players. Fusing cooperative and competitive action, Four Swords Adventures features a unique gameplay system that incorporates both the television and the Game Boy Advance.

• Long ago, a valiant hero defeated an evil wind demon known as Vaati and imprisoned him with a magical seal. Over the ages, the seal weakened. Now, Vaati has escaped and abducted Princess Zelda and the six Shrine Maidens. To thwart Vaati's vile forces, legendary hero Link turns to the mystical power of the Four Sword to split himself into four coloured copies of himself.
  
• The four Links embark on a quest to collect Force Gems and save Princess Zelda. Their journey will take them through enemy-infested lands and puzzle-plagued dungeons. When you enter a building or dive into a cave, your character switches from the TV to the Game Boy Advance.
  
• Up to 4 players can link their GBA?s to the Nintendo GameCube
  

Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat

Donkey Kong is back and exclusively on GameCube! This highly anticipated platform adventure game with the use of the DK Bongos controller sets up a wild ride through lush jungle environments. With the use of these bongos the game is lifted to a level unmatched by other platform games.

• Players clap and beat on the DK Bongos to guide Donkey Kong through the dangers of the deep jungle, encountering enormous beast, riding on parrots, collecting bananas or taking part in boxing matches, it is all part of the exciting 3D jungle life.
  
• Other game levels are set in areas such as under water, ice slopes, ruins, volcanic caves and outer space.
  
  
• Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat is the second game released by Nintendo that uses the DK Bongos.
  

Project Rub

The game puts the unique hardware of the Nintendo DS to great use, taking full advantage of both screens and the voice recognition system. Throughout gameplay, players switch among the stylus, their voice, and even their breath to control the main character.

• To win the affection of the girl, our hero must impress her by performing a series of stunts. Of course, he needs your help! Our hero is faced with some of the quirkiest challenges around.
  
  
• When 100 bulls rush toward the girl, you must tap every one to make sure they fall out of the way. You will guide him as he tries to ride a unicycle across a catwalk, you'll blow into the built-in microphone to blow out candles before they start a fire.
  
  
• Surreal, humour-driven story line with a romance twist
  
  
• Distinct, cutting-edge art style through the use of silhouette images.
  

Donkey Kong: King Of Swing

Donkey Kong and his friends must swing their way through the jungle to get the medallion back and along the way, rescue Diddy, Dixie, and Funky Kong from King K. Rool's minions.

Available 18th March on GBA RRP $79.95

• Players must guide Donkey Kong through a number of puzzling stages, grabbing bananas along the way on their quest to reach the goal! A unique control system lets you swing through the trees and spin to build up momentum for a mighty leap.
  
  
• Innovative level design combines elements of platform and puzzle games: Grab gears and spin to crank doors open. Grab and throw rocks at dangerous creatures, watch out for bolts that loosen as you spin, or you might find yourself falling flat!
  
  
• You'll need steady hands to make the leap-of-faith that takes you to the treetops!
  

Limited Edition GBA SP Zelda

The biggest star in the history of video games is getting even brighter. The introduction of Game Boy Advance SP Limited Edition Zelda a gold-coloured Game Boy Advance SP boldly emblazoned with the symbol of the holy Triforce, a redesigned version of the wildly popular Game Boy Advance. The system has a new illumination feature and sleek flip-screen design making it the most distinctively stylish, compact and portable Game Boy system ever.

Available 8th April RRP $169.95

• Game Boy Advance SP Limited Edition Zelda is backward compatible, allowing use with virtually all games and accessories previously released in the Game Boy line.
  
  
• For those who must have the latest in technology and edgy design, Game Boy Advance SP delivers the ultimate in portable gaming!
  

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Link returns in an all-new Game Boy Advance adventure! As he searches an unfamiliar land for fragmented relics called Kinstones, Link will have to take a closer look at the ground beneath his feet. Using the power of a mystical hat called The Minish Cap, the Hylian hero will shrink down for a massive quest ... on a microscopic scale!

• The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap delivers classic Zelda action with a fun twist. Link's new ability to shrink down to the size of the Minish creates many innovative challenges and gameplay twists. The Minish exist everywhere throughout Hyrule -- and Link must frequently shrink down to their size to reveal clues and accomplish tasks.
  
  
• With the help of all-new items like the Gust Jar and the Mole Mitts, shoot blasts of air or claw through dirt to reach new regions.
  
  
• Unravel the secrets of the Kinstones to solve puzzles, unlock hidden areas, and restore happiness to the people of Hyrule
  
  
• Wireless adapter compatible for multi-player
  

Well that's about it for our look at all things Nintendo. We reckon if you haven't pre-ordered these great additions, you should do so now!

Keep it locked to NZGamer as we'll be covering all these great games in the coming weeks.

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