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Issue 67

NGC Magazine Issue 67

May 2002
Release Date: 15 Apr 2002
Pages: 100
Editor: Tim Weaver

Introduction

NGC 67 marked the Gamecube’s UK release with NGC getting their hands on and reviewing  14 of the launch games within this issue. Wave Race was the biggest scorer with 91% and Luigi’s Mansion 90%. There were also a further 4 star games in the form of Monkey Ball, Extreme G 3, Tony Hawk’s 3 and Burnout, definitely a great mix of genres for the Gamecube’s launch.

Surprisingly despite the long awaited launch of the Gamecube, the cover star was spiderman, with the team getting their hands on both the Gamecube and GBA versions of the game of the movie. They also took a good look at ISS 2002, and had a lot more information on Mario Sunshine and Timesplitters 2 amongst others.

Because of the launch coverage, there was no space for Planet Game Boy, for the first time since it launched back in issue 26, and no reader features like I’m the Best and Skill Club. Gamecube Lab looked at the Gamecube’s sound chip, and they looked at the making of 1080 Snowboarding.

Issue 67 also marked the end of an era, with Mark Green departing for a job at Nintendo. He would make a grand return later on in the magazine’s life as Madame Greener, but that’s a story for another issue.
 

Articles

Previews

  • Mario Golf
    Anticipation Rating: 5
  • Mario Tennis
    Anticipation Rating: 5
  • Spy Hunter
    Anticipation Rating: 4
  • Gauntlet Dark Legacy
    Anticipation Rating: 4
  • Resident Evil Biohazard
    Anticipation Rating: 5
  • Doshin the Giant
    Anticipation Rating: 4
  • Rave: The Groove Adventure
    Anticipation Rating: 4

Special Investigation

  • Spiderman The Movie
    Anticipation Rating: 4
  • ISS World Soccer 2002
    Anticipation Rating: 5

Reviews

  • Luigis Mansion
    Author: Mark Green
    Country: UK
    Score: 90
  • Burnout
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 86
  • Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
    Author: Neil Randall
    Country: UK
    Score: 70
  • Extreme G3
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 85
  • Super Monkey Ball
    Author: Martin Kitts
    Country: UK
    Score: 88
  • Wave Race Blue Storm
    Author: Martin Kitts
    Country: UK
    Score: 91
  • ESPN International Winter Sports 2002
    Author: Mark Green
    Country: UK
    Score: 37
  • Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3
    Author: Neil Randall
    Country: UK
    Score: 87
  • Crazy Taxi
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 70
  • Tarzan Freeride
    Author: Mark Green
    Country: UK
    Score: 59
  • Batman: Vengeance
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 70
  • NHL Hitz
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 79
  • Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2
    Author: Geraint Evans
    Country: UK
    Score: 75
  • Universal Studios
    Author: Mark Green
    Country: UK
    Score: 24

Features

  • The Making of 1080 Snowboarding

Future Look

  • Mario Sunshine
    Anticipation Rating: 5
  • Driven
    Anticipation Rating: 3
  • Timesplitters 2
    Anticipation Rating: 4

Staff

  • Tim Weaver Editor
  • Mark Green Deputy Editor
  • Dan Geary Production Editor
  • Justin Webb Art Editor
  • Paul Edwards Deputy Art Editor
  • Geraint Evans Writer