An interesting report on Eurogamer.net today raises speculation that Prime 2, Geist and the new Red Fire / Green Leaf flavours of Pokemon, could all be with us in by the end of 2004. Which would be welcome. Apparently, the source of this titillation is the UK's Official Magazine, which is encouraging. An interview also re-confirmed a new game is in but offered no details or time-frame.

Continuing all this Ninty release conjecture, the magazine also picked-up on reports from French retailers suggesting that Animal Crossing will be released this year - which would once again be most welcome. More news on Nintendo's 2004 release schedule, which desperately needs this expansion hinted at, as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge