GameCube Games

Don't cry for Nintendo, even though its GameCube placed a distant third in the most recent round of console wars. The other systems may have their Halo and Grand Theft Auto franchises, but only the GameCube lets you shred some virtual rubber in a Mario Kart or take to the seas in Link's Wind Waker. Read on to check out the 'Cube's virtues.

Top Rated GameCube Games (from GameSpot.com) Metroid Prime  Resident Evil 4  Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem  Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II  The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker  Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Fun to the Third Power

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance : A role-playing game and adventure fighter rolled into one, this title is for those with a lot of time on their hands. Fire Emblem is so addictive it makes you forget all about things such as work, sleep and eating.	Mario Kart Double Dash : Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and the rest of the 'shroom pack take to the go-kart tracks in this tremendously fun racing title. Round up three friends and try battle mode, otherwise you may depart this earth without partaking in one of its richest delights. And no, Nintendo didn't pay me to say that. I once played this sucker for 12 hours straight against my old college roommates.	Harvest Moon: Magical Melody : Not exactly the most exciting of premises here -- start up your own farm, tend to it and visit your neighbors -- but you'd be surprised how involved you get once you devote yourself to this fantasy world. An especially good game for kids.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker : That pointy-eared Triforce hunter is one of videogamedom's finest characters. In this entry he gets a cartoonish look, which drove away some bitter teens and adults. They missed out on all the puzzle-solving, monster-slaying fun the unpretentious kids had.	Metroid Prime 2: Echoes : Helmeted, laser gun wielding heroine Samus Aran is the queen of the gaming universe. Help her hunt down evil space aliens in this winding, secret area-laden adventure puzzler.	Karaoke Revolution Party : Here's a novel concept -- the magic of karaoke without the long lines, booze or cover charge. OK, you can bring the booze if you want, in order to tolerate your pal's rendition of "Achy Breaky Heart."	Mega Man X Collection : All of the classic, side-scrolling Mega Man X adventures are included on one disc. Guide your arm-cannon-wielding robotic hero past gigantic monsters and through dangerous levels. A nice fit for the gamer who misses the past.

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External links

• GameCube Zone -- Message boards for GameCube discussions.
• Nintendo -- Nintendo's official site.
• Zelda blogs -- Link to blogs regarding the upcoming GameCube title "The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess."
• Game Rankings -- Ranking of top GameCube titles.