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Adventure games - from epic sagas to silly platformers, usually containing in-depth storylines, exploration, and fantastic level design.  Games in this category are often referred to as "action", "adventure", "strategy", or "role-playing" (RPG) gamesSports games-involve individual and team based contests with points, competition, and some simulation.  Games in this category are often referred to as "sports", "racing", and "fighting" games.Shooting games - involve twitch gameplay, intense action, projectile weapons, and action-packed gameplay.  Games in this category are often referred to as "first-person shooting", "arcade shooting", and "action" games.

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Welcome to NPuzzles. If we feel that you as a puzzles fan will be interested in a Nintendo game or peripheral, we will give it coverage right here on NPuzzles. If you enjoy other genres, be sure to visit NAdventures, NShooters, and NSports for your fill of Nintendo gaming. Be sure to check out http://hub.ngenres.com for the highlight stories from each genre.

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May 2002



...For May 31, 2002:

First Look: Turbo Turtle - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 7:53PM CT
Turbo Turtle. Sounds great, doesn't it? Oh come on, give it a chance.
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Denki Blocks Preview - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 7:41PM CT
Denki Blocks is headed for store shelves, find out what it is before it gets there.
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The 2002 Dr. Mario Invitational - NPuzzles Editorials, posted @ 5:23PM CT
E3 isn't all fun and games. At some point we have to get serious and get to work... But not quite yet. Read on for the NPuzzles Electronics Entertainment Expo 2002 Invitational Tournament!
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...For May 30, 2002:

E3: GBA MP3 Player - NPuzzles News, posted @ 9:19AM CT
Finally, Karaoke Advance!
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...For May 28, 2002:

E3: GameCube Web Browser Already in Development - Exclusive News - NAdventures News, posted @ 8:44PM CT
We have what apppears to be exclusive information from a company called WildTangent that states a GameCube web browser is already being created...
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...For May 27, 2002:

E3: Eggsclusive Egg Mania Wallpaper - NPuzzles Editorials, posted @ 6:06PM CT
Kemco hooked us up with some sweet media at E3; check out what we've done with it.
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E3: Dave's Trip to E3 - NPuzzles Editorials, posted @ 8:11AM CT
Kevlar Gorilla is back from E3. Take a look at the photos from his trip: Dave experiences the future of video games.
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E3: Frogger Returns - NPuzzles News, posted @ 7:24AM CT
But it's not how you remember it.
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...For May 24, 2002:

Hiroshi Yamauchi Steps Down - NPuzzles News, posted @ 6:29AM CT
The president of NCL announces his retirement and replacement.
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E3: High Quality Egg Mania Screens - NPuzzles News, posted @ 6:16AM CT
Compare the colorful Gamecube version to the beautiful GBA version inside.
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E3: Playing Zoocube with Puzzle Kings - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 5:19AM CT
We had the distinct pleasure of not only meeting Nalin Sharma of Puzzle Kings, but playing with him at his own game: Acclaim's Zoocube.
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E3: More Monkeys for GBA? - NPuzzles News, posted @ 4:36AM CT
We spoke to THQ's Monkey Ball GBA producer and learned some new things about this portable puzzler.
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E3: Kururin Paradise Preview - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 4:19AM CT
We go hands on with yet another new puzzle game. Check out Kururin Paradise for Gameboy Advance.
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E3: First Look Roll-o-Rama - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 3:55AM CT
Roll-o-Rama is Nintendo's first puzzle game to use GBA/GCN connectivity. Our hands on impressions inside.
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E3: More Impressions of SMB2 - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 3:37AM CT
As promised, we take a deeper look at Sega's Super Monkey Ball 2.
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...For May 22, 2002:

E3: Hands On With Pac-Man Fever - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 7:15PM CT
It's not due until Fall, but we've got the scoop right now.
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E3: Hands-On Super Monkey Ball 2 - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 5:32PM CT
Here are our first hands-on impressions of SMB2. We'll have more tomorrow, but you can check this out in the meantime.
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E3: Pinball of the Dead - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 2:54PM CT
The Dead series is coming to GBA. Impressions from the showfloor.
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E3: Super Monkey Ball GBA - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 2:40PM CT
The monkeys keep rolling, rolling, rolling: get the ball rolling with our E3 preview. Rolling. Crazy monkey antics will have you rolling. Rolling.
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E3: Nickelodeon Party Blast - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 2:30PM CT
First Mario, then Pac-Man, and now Spongebob joins the party.
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E3: Egg(o) Mania - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 2:18PM CT
Eggo Mania is no more. Although the puns will be more difficult, we're sure Egg Mania can still run wild on you... or at least the yolk will.
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...For May 21, 2002:

E3: Kevlar Gorilla at E3... Sorta - NPuzzles Features, posted @ 3:10PM CT
The one and only K.G. goes to LA ... kinda.
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E3: Telegames Announces Ultimate Brain Games - NPuzzles News, posted @ 2:36PM CT
Telegames is developing a new GBA game, Ultimate Brain Games.
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Nintendo's Online Plans - NPuzzles News, posted @ 2:13PM CT
Nintendo reveals it's online strategy with a few very important financial decisions.
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E3: Game & Watch 4 Screens Added - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:58PM CT
Take a look at the next version of Game & Watch.
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E3: Mario Party 4 Screens Added - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:58PM CT
We've got the first look at Mario Party 4.
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E3: Bust-A-Move Sequel Shown - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:40PM CT
A new Bust-A-Move game is all but confirmed.
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E3: Monkey Ball 2 Ready to Roll - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:40PM CT
Super Monkey Ball 2 nears completion.
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E3: Mario Party 4 Debuts - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:39PM CT
Mario Party 4 is upon us.
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E3: Tetris Worlds and Zoocube - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:39PM CT
Gamecube games Tetris Worlds and Zoocube appear.
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The Doctor Will See You Now - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:38PM CT
Oh, it's on. And Tariq is going down!
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E3: Gaming Giants Collide - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:37PM CT
Namco, Sega, Nintendo, and Capcom get it on!
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E3: Game & Watch Gallery 4 - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:37PM CT
Game & Watch is coming back; we've got the scoop.
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E3: Kururin Paradise - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:37PM CT
Kururin Paradise brings innovative puzzle action to a North American audience.
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E3: Game & Watch-e - NPuzzles News, posted @ 1:36PM CT
Upcoming GBA e-Reader to give players classic G&W titles.
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...For May 20, 2002:

Nintendo Announces Price Drop! - NPuzzles News, posted @ 7:18AM CT
Nintendo gives the Gamecube a much-appreciated cost hack and even gives a few secret details about its games.
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...For May 17, 2002:

Feed the Mailbag - NPuzzles News, posted @ 4:39AM CT
Things are picking up for E3, and we'd like to celebrate with a new NPuzzles Mailbag.
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More on Super Monkey Ball 2 - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 4:16AM CT
New information is available on the many modes of Monkey Ball 2. Monkey Tennis, anyone?
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...For May 16, 2002:

GBA Zoocube Screens Added - NPuzzles News, posted @ 5:54AM CT
See how the GBA version "stacks up" to the Gamecube. 11 new screens inside.
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Previewing Zoocube - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 5:51AM CT
Finally, we understand the premise behind Zoocube. Come take a look at our preview of the GBA version.
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...For May 14, 2002:

Fortress Screens Added - NPuzzles News, posted @ 7:48AM CT
In case you haven't seen it, here's a look at Majesco's GBA puzzler, Fortress.
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Controller Costs Down, Wavebird Release Date Up - NPuzzles News, posted @ 7:25AM CT
Nintendo cuts the price on the Wavebird and standard controller while announcing a new Wavebird release date.
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THQ's E3 Lineup - NPuzzles News, posted @ 5:59AM CT
THQ is coming to E3 in a big way. Over 20 GBA titles and more.
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Nintendo: Online - NPuzzles News, posted @ 5:32AM CT
It happened. Nintendo has announced its online plans with more to come at E3.
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...For May 13, 2002:

Kirby Rolls into TV Land - NPuzzles News, posted @ 4:24PM CT
A licensed Kirby cartoon series is scheduled to debut this fall.
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...For May 9, 2002:

Acclaim's E3 Lineup - NPuzzles News, posted @ 5:49AM CT
Acclaim has announced its E3 lineup, and its hyped 3D puzzler will be shown.
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...For May 8, 2002:

PuzzleKings, Intrinsic Alchemy, and the Good Stuff in Between - NPuzzles News, posted @ 11:50AM CT
Promising development tools licensed to promising puzzle game developer. That is all... I promise.
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Pikmin Promotion a Hoax - NPuzzles News, posted @ 3:50AM CT
"Suuure! ... We'll send you a free Pikmin flower..." *wink wink*
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Namco Making Three Non-Pac Puzzle Games - NPuzzles News, posted @ 3:26AM CT
That's right, one is Mr. Driller, the other is Mr. Driller, and there's one more... What could it be?!
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...For May 7, 2002:

An Old Man Looks At E3 - NPuzzles Editorials, posted @ 7:31AM CT
It's almost E3 and we're kicking off the coverage with this pre-show speculation. Join us as an old man gives his opinions on the pending trade show.
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...For May 6, 2002:

Pac-Man Fever Previewed - NPuzzles Previews, posted @ 8:33AM CT
The Pac is Back! ... Already. Come see what Namco has in store.
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...For May 1, 2002:

Sega's Toshiro Nagoshi on Monkey Ball - NPuzzles News, posted @ 4:37PM CT
Sega.com talks to Monkey Ball's creator.
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