Yeah, yeah, another MMORPG… for Gamecube?

Now, normally this wouldn’t even register so much as a blip on my game-dar, considering all the other great MMORPGs out there. World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Everquest II, etc. What is remarkable about this game, however, is that it is being developed for a home console, an environment where, for whatever reason, the MMOG scene has never quite taken off. Even more remarkable is that this title is being developed for the Gamecube, a console which takes a lot of flak for its particularly barren online lineup. Besides Phantasy Star II & III, the only Gamecube titles which even show potential for going online are the 4 or 5 LAN-enabled titles, which can only be played online using a program akin to WarpPipe. However, Chunsoft is looking to change all that with their next online RPG, HomeLand. Judging by screenshots and movie clips, the game seems to be a cross between Paper Mario, Animal Crossing, and Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles. (more at the link)