Nintendo Trying to Compete for Playstation Hearts

Video-game freaks in Europe still swear by their Playstation 2's, but Nintendo announced that its Game Cube had pushed Microsoft out of second place. Helped by price cuts on its gaming system, Nintendo announced Tuesday it has claimed 25 percent of the gaming market in Europe. Microsoft, which is planning a marketing offensive for its Xbox in time for Christmas sales, did not respond to Nintendo's claim . Sony's Playstation 2 remains top in both Europe and Germany.