Promotional character art for Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon was created by Masamune Shirow, the famed manga artist and creator of Ghost in the Shell, Dominion: Tank Police and Appleseed. A limited edition laser cel featuring his artwork was offered as a bonus to those that preordered the game through Gamestop in North America. Marth and Ike are both in the Fire Emblem series, but are not in the same game. Marth is in: Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon. It was released on July 15, 2010 in Japan. The game utilizes the Wi-Fi Connection in a similar manner to Shadow Dragon. This is the only Fire Emblem DS game to not be released overseas. The game stars Marth, the hero of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the original Mystery of the Emblem as he fights in a conflict known as the 'War of Heroes'.
If you still have a Nintendo GameCube in your entertainment cabinet and it’s doing nothing but collecting dust, know this: as of April 2, 2012 GameStop will no long accept GameCube trade-ins. That means that today is that last day that you’ll be able to get cash or GameStop credit for your indigo GameCube, grimy WaveBird controller, Super Mario Sunshine, Star Fox: Assault, Metroid Prime, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, or Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer.
I called up my local GameStop to check on the value and was told that they are offering $7 for a GameCube if you want credit, otherwise it’s $5.60 in cash. They couldn’t find any record for Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer, despite its solid MetaCritic score of 80 (back in September 2002), so I have no idea what that’s worth. The representative confirmed that April 1st is the last day that GameCube and related goods will be eligible for trade-in.
So round up all that GameCube gear, all those games, those beat up controllers, don’t forget the miscellaneous chargers and such, and you’ll get a few bucks right on the spot. You’ll be able to buy a quarter of Mass Effect 3, Kingdoms of Amalur, or whatever it is that you have your eye on these days.
Keep in mind that you’ll probably be able to get a few more dollars if you go with eBay for the sale. While you won’t get cash-in-hand, you’ll be rewarded for anything rare/sealed you still have, you know, Resident Evil 4 Collector’s Edition, Pokemon Box Ruby & Sapphire, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, or Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2.
Nintendo’s GameCube, which followed up the venerable N64, was released in the United States in November 2001. That means that GameStop is taking in gear and games that are almost 11 years old. Which brings me to the question: What are they doing with that stuff? Selling it to collectors/repair shops? Sending it to countries where our old games are still valued? Just throwing it in the trash, after luring us into the store with what is effectively a $7 off coupon? Anyone have any idea? Pads pcb viewer download free.
[Note: This is not an April Fools’ Day joke.]
Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon Guide
Gamestop, via Joystiq