1503 (MDIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar.
Events
Births
- January 11 - Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, Italian artist (d. 1540)
- March 10 - Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1564)
- March 22 - Antonio Francesco Grazzini, Italian writer (died 1583)
- June 1 - Wilhelm von Grumbach, German adventurer (died 1567)
- June 28 - Giovanni della Casa, Italian poet (died 1556)
- June 30 - John Frederick, Elector of Saxony (died 1554)
- August 12 - Christian III of Denmark and Norway (died 1559)
- November 17 - Agnolo di Cosimo, Italian artist and poet (d. 1572)
- December 14 - Nostradamus, French physician and prophet (died 1566)
- Nicholas Bourbon, French poet
- Lucas David, Prussian historian (died 1583)
- Robert Estienne, French printer (died 1559)
- Charles Etienne, French anatomist (died 1564)
- John Frith, English protestant priest and martyr (died 1533)
- Henry II of Navarre (died 1555)
- Shimazu Katsuhisa, Japanese nobleman
- Parmigianino, Italian painter (died 1540)
- Garcilaso de la Vega, Spanish poet (died 1536)
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Yahoo! Shopping: Most Popular Video GamesNintendo DS Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:05 -0800
$139.99 - $299.98 from 11 stores. User rating:4.3 out of 5. After dominating the handheld video game market for over a decade with the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, Nintendo diverges from its winning brand with the Nintendo DS. First announced in spring of 2004 and scheduled to launch near the end of that same year, the Nintendo DS is based on an unusual design that suggests possibilities of innovative player interfaces and new styles of gameplay. The most prominent feature of the DS, or "Dual Screen," is its two backlit display screens.
The rectangular Nintendo DS is about the same size and shape as a contemporary PDA. It has a clamshell design, with a conventional display screen above, centered on the inside of the lid, and a touchsensitive screen, which can be used for both display and control, on the bottom of the unit. The two screens are aligned, one directly above the other, when the Nintendo DS is opened for use. Both screens are about three inches measured diagonally, comparable in size to the screen on a Game Boy Advance.
Games for the Nintendo DS are stored and sold on DS cartridges, which are similar in size to the flash memory cards used in digital cameras and PDAs; considerably smaller than Nintendo's previous handheld media formats. The DS is backwardcompatible, however, and can also play the sinlgeplayer modes of nearly all existing GBA games. The device features two separate cartridge slots to accommodate the two media formats. Game Boy cartridges fit in a slot on the front of the handheld, and Nintendo DS cartridges go in a slot on the back.
The control buttons of the Nintendo DS are somewhat similar to those of a Super NES. A crossshaped Dpad is to the left of the bottom screen and four action buttons "A," "B," "X," and "Y" are arranged in a diamond to the right. In games that support the distinguishing dual screen design, the bottom display may also be a primary means of control. The touchsensitive screen can be used with a precision stylus that comes with the handheld, or simply with the player's fingers and thumbs. The Nintendo DS also has two shoulder buttons.
The overall performance power of the Nintendo DS has been equated to that of the Nintendo 64 console. The handheld is designed to produce audio, video, and 3D rendering of speed and quality comparable to the late1990s console. The DS supports both IEEE 802.11 and a proprietary format of wireless connectivity, allowing two or more players to join in multiplayer DS games without a physical "link cable" connection. The handheld also features a headphone jack (unlike its GBA SP predecessor) and microphone input for voicerecognition functions. A builtin, rechargeable battery provides an estimated 10 hours of gameplay. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide
ESPN Game Station Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:05 -0800
$179.99 from 1 store. User rating:3.3 out of 5.
Halo 2 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:06 -0800
$19.99 - $54.95 from 25 stores. User rating:4.7 out of 5. The sequel to developer Bungie's best-selling Xbox launch title returns for more first-person shooting action against a host of new alien races. Players once again assume the role of a genetically engineered soldier known as the Master Chief as he battles the remaining forces of the Covenant for control of the galaxy. The Master Chief will now be able to acquire new weapons from fallen enemies and explore the planetary landscapes from inside more than double the number of vehicles found in the original. In addition,
Halo 2
features both a single-player campaign playable across multiple difficulty settings as well as online competition using the Xbox Live broadband service. No matter which mode is selected, players won't be alone in the conflict: allied forces will once again join in the battles and skirmishes to help repel enemy forces. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
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Gameguru Mania - Review by: hx, 72%. Anyone who likes management/strategy games and have not played 1602 or 1503 yet, will probably like this one. Includes screenshots.
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Gamer's Hell - [6.8/10] Review by Dustin Gardner. ...[B]rings something largely new to the younger RTS fans looking for something really unique and different. Includes screen shots.
Gamespot - Reviewed by: Bruce Geryk, [7/10]. The new game's slow pace and emphasis on trade and economy over military operations might not seem too exciting for fans of traditional real-time strategy, but those looking for something different may want to give it a try.
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Gamespy.com - Review by: William Abner, [72/100]. If you played 1602 A.D. and hated it, you'll most likely hate this version. On the other hand, if you loved the old game, and are thirsting for more of the same, then 1503 A.D. is a good choice.
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GameZone - Review by: Anise Hollingshead, [7.3/10]. I was pleased for the most part ... and will probably continue to keep playing for awhile, but while pleasant, it hasn't quite captured me as well as some other strategic games and probably won't keep me up for late-night sessions. Has screenshots.
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