NGC Magazine Issue 63
January 2002
Release Date: 12 Dec 2001
Pages: 100
Editor: Tim Weaver
Introduction
The first issue of 2002 was dedicated to looking at what was forthcoming in the year. They had 8 pages looking at what was coming in each of the months of the year. They also took a deeper look into Resident Evil Biohazard and Smashing Drive.
The Gamecube also arrived in America this month, and the team reviewed Pikmin, Rogue Leader, Crazy Taxi and XG3, with all four scoring over 80%. Over in Planet Game Boy, ISS and Gradius both scored 5 stars.
Gamecube lab this month looked at the art of Gamecube modding, and how to convert a Japanese Gamecube into a US one. They also discussed whether Nintendo’s short game strategy was a good thing or not. Rogue Squadron got a tear down as they looked at the making of the game and they looked at some of the genres that time forgot, such as the destruct-em-up Blast Corps and Duck Hunt.
Articles
Reviews
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Star Wars Rogue Leader
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: USA
Score: 87 -
Pikmin
Author: Mark Green
Country: Jap
Score: 86 -
Crazy Taxi
Author: Alan Madrell
Country: USA
Score: 81 -
Extreme G3
Author: Geraint Evans
Country: USA
Score: 85
Features
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2002 The year Nintendo Strikes Back -
The making of Rogue Squadron -
The genres that time forgot
PGB Features
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Jet Riders -
Wizards -
Golden Sun
PGB Reviews
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International Superstar Soccer
Country: UK
Score: 5 -
Gradius
Country: UK
Score: 5 -
Fortress
Country: UK
Score: 3 -
Planet Monsters
Country: UK
Score: 3 -
Resident Evil: Gaiden
Country: UK
Score: 2 -
Breath of Fire
Country: UK
Score: 1
Future Look
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Resident Evil Biohazard
Anticipation Rating: 5 -
Smashing Drive
Anticipation Rating: 5
Staff
- Tim Weaver Editor
- Mark Green Deputy Editor
- Dan Geary Production Editor
- Justin Webb Art Editor
- Paul Edwards Deputy Art Editor
- Alan Maddrell Writer
- Geraint Evans Writer