GameCore is a weekly column by CBSNews.com's William Vitka and Chad Chamberlain that focuses on gamers and gaming.
We're continuing to update our photo archives with goodies for the different systems. We know it's a bit sporadic, but we're trying to make sure we stay focused on what GameCore is really about: the columns. Enough of that, look at the pretty pictures!
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess GameCube screens
When an evil darkness enshrouds the land of Hyrule, a young farm boy named Link must awaken the hero...and the animal...within.When Link travels to into the darkened land of Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious being named Midna.Ride into battle against troops of foul creatures with an incredible horseback combat system, then take on massive bosses that must be seen to be believed.Many puzzles stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest, so players must sharpen their wits as they hunt for weapons and items.Link is awesome, but Nintendo is really clinging to these franchises in the same way that Paris Hilton doesn't cling to her integrity.
Geist GameCube screens
An unseen supernatural power prowls the hallways, laboratories and chambers of a shadowy corporate compound, terrorizing living beings wherever it lurks. That unseen power is you. Prepare for a hauntingly innovative first-person adventure with a supernatural twist!Haunt and horrify humans and animals as a ghost, possess their physical bodies and assume their identities! Exploit the unique abilities and equipment of your victims to access and explore new areas of the compound, solve puzzles and unravel your own ghostly fate! Inventive multiplayer modes combine fierce first-person combat with unique character possession game play. Battalion Wars GameCube screens
Battalion Wars blazes onto Nintendo GameCube with a platoon of real-time strategy (RTS) action. Whether players are hoofing it across the plains as a lone infantryman or commanding an entire platoon from atop an armored tank, the challenge is real and the mission is critical. There has never been a real-time strategy title like this before.Command forces in the heat of battle, but beware. Clever enemy AI will adapt to every move.Countries will rise or fall based on players' tactics, and guiding troops has never been easier. Want to station forces on a ridge? Send a scout team to spy on the enemy? Charge headlong into the breach? Battalion Wars lets players do it all at the touch of a button.What does all of that really mean? I love the way companies tell you approximately nothing about the game, but promise a whole lot.
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix GameCube screens
Boogie down with Mario™ in his own dance party!Players shake their things to more than 25 dance-flavored songs, from classic Nintendo themes to familiar favorites. With five difficulty levels, dancers of all abilities will be able to get into the groove.Have fun getting in shape! The special "Workout" feature tracks the calories burned while playing.This is bloody strange.
Metroid Prime Hunters Nintendo DS screens
A mighty race, now extinct, has left behind relics of their once-powerful warrior culture. Now bounty hunters from across the galaxy are racing against each other to lay claim to these relics to harness their power for themselves.Compete in a series of action-packed arenas.Try out at least three modes of play, with game-play features similar to Deathmatch and King of the Hill.Link wirelessly with up to three friends.Six new bounty hunters, including Noxus, Spire and Kanden, fight against Samus in both single-player and multiplayer modes.All hunters have their own unique back stories, weapons (from sniper beam to mortar to shotgun) and fighting styles (i.e. stealth, melee, sniper, etc.).Single-player details will be revealed at a later date.Could be extremely cool, but using the DS to control a first-person shooter is a taxing and frustrating exercise.
Electroplankton Nintendo DS screens
In Electroplankton, art and music collide to create a wildly fresh interactive audio experience. In this freeform title featuring the striking visual style of Japanese artist Toshio Iwai, players poke, rub and draw on the touch screen to stimulate odd aquatic creatures and create their own music.Each of the 10 different types of Electroplankton features a completely different sound style, ranging from haunting melodies to head-nodding beats to funky Mario™ theme remixes. One Electroplankton even acts as a sampler, allowing players to record up to four sounds and layer them over drum loops. Players create new sounds and experiences every time they play.By William Vitka