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The perfect gift for the Tetris junkie in your life
For us, it's hard to not surround ourselves in everything gaming. Posters, figurines and, well ... games. It just comes with the territory, much to the dismay of everyone in our life who isn't appreciative of the art (these people exist, we assure you), so receiving such a gift that pays homage to one of our most favorite games would be excellent on a gift-receiving occasion. For a look at this bad boy in action, head past the break where we've embedded some video.
Tank Beat rolling out to retail May 24th
Fans of tank-based combat will get their just desserts come May 24th when O3 Entertainment's Tank Beat hits retail shelves. News hit today via O3's official website, detailing the release date and offering what we hope is a robust and fun Wi-Fi Connect experience. With little over a week before the game is available, you might want to read up on some of our previous reports on the game. You can also check out a few trailers on the game here and here, giving you a better glimpse into the gameplay.Anyone excited for this?[Via Nintendo Centrum]
Some new Ouendan 2 tracks revealed
Cheeraholics will be glad to hear that four more songs for Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 have been discovered by a savvy individual snooping around Nintendo's Japanese website. Of course, if you're anything like us, you don't want any of this sure-to-be amazing game spoiled for you, so we placed the track list past the break. Check it out if you wish.
What are the top 10 DS games of all time?
According to the readers of HEXUS gaming, the top titles on the DS aren't exactly what you're thinking. Of course, some obvious choices are there, including New Super Mario Bros., but we want to know why some of our favorites aren't included. What are the readers over there thinking?Check past the break for the full list and let us know what you agree/disagree with.
Going hands-on with SimCity DS
Joystiq recently got their hands on the upcoming U.S. localization of SimCity DS and they seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. They talk a lot about the transition from SimCity 3000 to the DS and what kind of changes, for the better and worse, the game has undergone. They even talk over a minigame involving Santa Claus, where he flies over the city and the player must tap the screen to make him drop presents. These presents allow for improvements to the city or turn into new buildings.SimCity DS even features a landmark trading mode, not unlike the Nintendogs Bark Mode. Sadly, this doesn't work online, so you're going to need to find someone out in the real world (GASP!) in order to take advantage of the feature. The game is currently slated for a June release in the United States.
DS to receive Sakura Taisen
For those of you unaware exactly what the franchise is, the Wikipedia page for Sega's game series is fairly enlightening. The game's announcement was made during an event held by Sega in Japan on the 13th, as they confirmed the latest entry in the series will be gracing the DS and is to feature characters from the three branches of the franchise's main fighting group: Imperial Flower Branch, Paris Flower Branch and New York Flower Branch.IGN also reports that Japanese Gemaga magazine scored an interview with Sega's series producer Ouji Hiroi. The next issue of the magazine is set to hit news stands over there on the 30th, so expect more details on the game to surface then.
Japan's shortages finally starting to slow down?
By way of Japanese Senaka blog, we receive word that several Japanese retailers are stocking up on DS Lites, causing us to wonder if the almost impossible feat of finding one in the country is becoming a task much easier, akin to crafting a delicious sandwich or retrieving your mail from the post box outside your home. We'd like to think so, because the more people who own a DS (we suggest you go Lite), the better! And this isn't just one little shop, apparently, as Senaka blog reports on a few of the retail chains having more than a couple in stock (and some even on the shelves).
It's a Wonderful World of wonderful bundles
Famitsu has revealed that a special bundle is in the works for the upcoming It's a Wonderful World, with a special edition DS Lite to boot. Set to release alongside the game on July 27th in Japan and where the game will sell for 5980 Yen (or $49.76 US), the price for the bundle has yet to be determined. Regardless of when it releases, we just hope they put some thought into the design of the special edition DS Lite and don't slap it together like some other special edition DS Lites we've seen.
Animal Crossing makes with the obscenities
We all know that you can teach phrases and words to those in your town in Animal Crossing: Wild World. So, this latest news of an 11-year-old girl named Khloe Leslie seeing the F bomb in her game is of no surprise to us. Of course, for her residents to learn such a word, they'd need to be taught it. The story never says whether this was a used copy of the game or not, so we're really forced to speculate on how the naughty word got into the game. Her mother, Leeanne, has since banned her from playing the game.What kind of phrases have you taught your residents in Animal Crossing: Wild World? And let's keep it clean, folks![Thanks, Gordon!]
UK Nintendo hardware sales revealed
Nintendo UK guy-in-charge David Yarnton dropped some sales figures on us all, revealing global sales for Nintendo's hardware, as well as European and UK-specific numbers. As you can imagine, both the Wii and DS have done extremely well on both the global front and in Europe and the UK. Yarnton explains that Nintendo's projected sales were well under the actual sales figures for the region, stating "Yes, we set targets originally and we have definitely exceeded those. They are continually being re-assessed all the time." Sales figures are as follows:DS: Global: 40m Euro: 11m UK: 3.1m Wii: Global: 5.84m Euro: 1.3m UK: 438,000
DS Fanboy presents: Game Night 5/10/07 aftermath
Last night was chock full of Pokemans, both battling and trading, and we really felt the impact this game has had on the community. It really is like the release of Blue & Red all over again. As such, we realize that some of you out there who enjoy Game Night might not enjoy the monopoly the new Pokemon games have on our beloved appointment every week. As such, we're going to exclude it from the poll for next week's game. This won't stop those of you who want to play it from doing so, but at least the rest of you can have your voices heard and won't sit there in the chat bored. What should we play on 5/17/07? Mario Kart DS Custom Robo Arena Tetris DS Clubhouse Games Animal Crossing: Wild World
WRUP: Everyone's got Pokemans fever edition
With no new releases this week, we've got a good idea what you're playing. Heck, we're playing it too! Everyone is caught up in this Pokeman fever and for the first time since Pokemon Blue & Red, we're actually excited to boot the game up and level up our Pokemon. Oh, how they grow up so fast!Not playing Pokemon? Well, what are you playing then?
Mobile Suit DS Lite
As if packing 500 characters, 300 mobile suits, and over 120 stages from 15 different Gundam series wasn't fan service enough, Bandai Namco plans to release a special edition DS Lite bundle with SD Gundam G Generation Cross Drive. The customized, crystal-white handheld will feature the same red branding seen on Amuro Ray's Rx-93 ν Gundam in the animated film, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. It's doubtful that the strategy-RPG game or the DS Lite will ever make it stateside, so interested parties will likely have to settle for importing when the title hits Japanese shelves this August 9th. The bundle's 21,840 yen price tag comes out to approximately $183, but expect to pay a premium if you're buying from an online shop. Head past the post break for a look at SD Gundam G Generation Cross Drive's packaging and screenshots.
Drum Master DS to rock Japan this Summer
You've heard it was coming, took a gander at some screens and even seen some video of it in action. So, you're probably wondering just when you'll be able to get your hands on the game, right? Well, Japan will be receiving it this Summer, but for everyone else, that's still undetermined. Hopefully, we'll get it sometime this year also.Of course, Europe will probably get it in 2010 (sorry, guys).
Been waiting to trade up? Now might be the time!
For those of you on their mailing list, you might've noticed GameStop is offering more bang for your buck in trading in your GBA SP or DS Phat toward that DS Lite, giving $30 and $60 bucks respectively in trade-in credit towards the slim, dual-screened handheld. Why, that's almost half the cost of the thing when getting rid of your Phat, so why wouldn't you take advantage of the offer? Maybe you don't have the store where you live or you just love your Phat too much to part with it. Regardless of the reason, we still think you need to get your hands on a Lite. They're just ... just ... just so beautiful.[Thanks, Brian!]
DS Fanboy presents: Game Night 5/10/07
It's that time again where we all congregate together for Game Night. You might be surprised by the poll results this week, so waste no time in heading past the post break to check them out and get all the details for meeting up. If you've never attended before, what are you waiting for?
Dragon Quest IX ditches the Wi-Fi Connect?
Apparently, a couple of scans from the latest Famitsu over at Jeux-France showcase new screens for the upcoming Square Enix romp Dragon Quest IX., but portray the omission of a very important game feature: Wi-Fi Connect compatibility. Well, perhaps that's a bit of an overstatement, as the article apparently does say that Wi-Fi will be used "for something else" aside from what we would normally expect it to include (co-op gameplay, versus multiplayer etc.). That isn't to say this is all set in stone, though. The page has been translated by an individual (registration required) over at The Platformers, so we're mainly going on their translation (darn our inability to read Japanese!). [Via The Platformers]
Poll results: Do you homebrew?
It's been a week since we asked you fine folk how you feel about homebrew on the DS and you responded in full force. We understand some of you may not enjoy polls or find the prospect of discussing homebrew unappealing, so we tucked the poll results past the post break. Head on through to check out the vote tallies.
Duck and cover, new BIA screens are coming right for us
Some fresh screens for Brothers in Arms have emerged from the trenches, dirty and tired from battling evil dictators abroad, but now they may finally rest. They're home in the loving eyes of fanboys alike. And, these screens offer some more variety than the previous ones on offer, allowing us to get a peek at different aspects of play, which makes us more excited for the title than when it was first announced.Head on past the post break for the other screens.
Tank Beat site goes live
The official website for O3 Entertainment's Tank Beat has gone live, launching with a variety of resources for the gaming enthusiast with an eye for tanks. There are screenshots, trailers demonstrating single and multiplayer portions of the game and a functioning forum. They've got just about everything over there and if you're looking to pre-order the thing, there's a link to do that through Amazon as well.See also: Beat the blues with a new Tank Beat trailer[Via NeoGAF]
