Nintendo's Cube Clubs hit the UK
Wonder if they’ll play any Sugarcubes..? Or Ice Cube! We could be here for hours...
Nintendo is to embark on the Cube Club tour, in advance of the European launch of Nintendo GameCube on May 3. Providing first-ever opportunities for retailers and consumers to see for themselves, the only dedicated games console of the new era, Cube Club is an event not to missed.
Offering an evening of gaming heaven, Cube Club mixes all the elements of a great night out with the chance to road-test the forthcoming console.
The launch of more than 20 titles for the GameCube demonstrates what is undoubtedly the strongest line-up a new platform has seen at launch, and with 50 GameCube units per venue for guests to sample, there will something to cater for the tastes of everyone that loves playing games.
Exclusive first party launch titles Luigi's Mansion and WaveRace: Blue Storm will be heavily showcased at the event, along with an outstanding portfolio of third-party titles, with many exclusive to GameCube, such as Stars Wars Rogue Leader Rogue Squadron II from LucasArts and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle from Sega only playable to GameCube. Not only that, there will also be sneaky chances to try post-launch games such as the Super Smash Bros. Melee and NBA Courtside 2002, along with the already legendary Miyamoto-created Pikmin, plus a whole host of outstanding third-party games.
The Cube Club's main attraction is undoubtedly the new console, but there will be plenty of side-show activity going on besides, with the unique Nintendo-twist for those fancying a break from gameplay. There's a jet-ski simulator - the WaveRace rider - and the Photo-Cube. Stick your head in to a giant cube, and six digital cameras will take a photo of your head from different angles. The end result is your own print that you can assemble to make your own 'cube head'.
The Nintendo GameCube will be available across Europe in two colours: purple and black. Controllers will be available in three colours: purple, black, and purple and clear.
Attendance to the event is for over 18's and is by invitation only by Nintendo (if trade) or as a competition winner (if member of public). To find out more, or to win tickets via the competition, please log on to cubeclub.co.uk
The dates and venues are as follows:
Klub Ikon, New Bridge Street, Newcastle, NE1, 6-11pm, Tuesday 2 April.
Barrowland Ballroom, 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G4, 6-11pm, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 April.
Infinity, Peter Street, Manchester M2, 6-11pm, Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April.
Code, Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham, B9, 6-11pm, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April.
The Boilerhouse, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1, 6-11pm, Friday 6 and Saturday 27 April.
Offering an evening of gaming heaven, Cube Club mixes all the elements of a great night out with the chance to road-test the forthcoming console.
The launch of more than 20 titles for the GameCube demonstrates what is undoubtedly the strongest line-up a new platform has seen at launch, and with 50 GameCube units per venue for guests to sample, there will something to cater for the tastes of everyone that loves playing games.
Exclusive first party launch titles Luigi's Mansion and WaveRace: Blue Storm will be heavily showcased at the event, along with an outstanding portfolio of third-party titles, with many exclusive to GameCube, such as Stars Wars Rogue Leader Rogue Squadron II from LucasArts and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle from Sega only playable to GameCube. Not only that, there will also be sneaky chances to try post-launch games such as the Super Smash Bros. Melee and NBA Courtside 2002, along with the already legendary Miyamoto-created Pikmin, plus a whole host of outstanding third-party games.
The Cube Club's main attraction is undoubtedly the new console, but there will be plenty of side-show activity going on besides, with the unique Nintendo-twist for those fancying a break from gameplay. There's a jet-ski simulator - the WaveRace rider - and the Photo-Cube. Stick your head in to a giant cube, and six digital cameras will take a photo of your head from different angles. The end result is your own print that you can assemble to make your own 'cube head'.
The Nintendo GameCube will be available across Europe in two colours: purple and black. Controllers will be available in three colours: purple, black, and purple and clear.
Attendance to the event is for over 18's and is by invitation only by Nintendo (if trade) or as a competition winner (if member of public). To find out more, or to win tickets via the competition, please log on to cubeclub.co.uk
The dates and venues are as follows:
Klub Ikon, New Bridge Street, Newcastle, NE1, 6-11pm, Tuesday 2 April.
Barrowland Ballroom, 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G4, 6-11pm, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 April.
Infinity, Peter Street, Manchester M2, 6-11pm, Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April.
Code, Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham, B9, 6-11pm, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April.
The Boilerhouse, Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, E1, 6-11pm, Friday 6 and Saturday 27 April.
Companies:
Nintendo
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