NINTENDO OF EUROPE TO LAUNCH NEW MEDIA EXTRANET

On the 1 September 2004, Nintendo UK is launching the new European website exclusively for media. The new site features all the latest information and updates about Nintendo games and hardware made available for fast and easy download.

From 1 September, visitors will be able to register at www.nintendo-europe-media.com and access all the latest screenshots, artwork and games information. The media extranet has been created to make the acquisition of Nintendo assets a simple and easy process for all concerned. Registered users will be able to download the exact images and information they require in a matter of minutes, at whatever time they choose.

Additional game assets available will include corporate information, iconic Nintendo artwork and all the latest hardware facts. Users will also be able to access all the latest and up to date information about the Nintendo DS here!

Features of the site include:

Games/Systems

Provides information about Nintendo DS, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance, as well as all the upcoming Nintendo games and accessories.

Release Schedules

Check out all the latest release dates for games and hardware coming to Europe!

Game Artwork, Logos and Packshots

Need game artwork, a screenshot, logo or packshot? No problem. Within a few clicks, you can download the files to your desktop or even have them sent to your email address.

Corporate Information

Nintendo company information and biographies are available to all visitors to the site.

Password Access

Secure access is guaranteed with unique password identities. Lost your password? No problem, we'll send you a new one to your registered e-mail address when you visit the homepage.

Search Engine

Information is only one keyword away. Simply enter a word associated with your search to find all relevant files.

There is lots of Nintendo information at your figure tips at www.nintendo-europe-media.com, so get online on 1 September and register!

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For further information please visit the Nintendo Extranet at www.Nintendo-Europe-Media.com or contact Becki Strickland or Simon Watts at the Nintendo Press Office on 020 7307 3103.

About Nintendo

Nintendo Co., Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 1.9 billion video games worldwide, created such industry icons as Mario and Donkey Kong and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems, including the Nintendo 64, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy - the world's best-selling video game system which has sold over 170 million units. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.