|
|
Nintendo DS News is a News and downloads site for All Nintendo Handhelds and Consoles including the Gameboy, NES, N64, Snes, Gamecube, Wii, WiiU, NDS, 3DS, GBA and Snes, We have all the latest emulators, hack, homebrew, commercial games and all the downloads on this site, the latest homebrew and releases, Part of the
DCEmu Homebrew & Gaming Network.
THE LATEST NEWS BELOW
|
April 13th, 2011, 23:53 Posted By: wraggster
The 3DS has broken more launch records, this time upon its release in Australia - where it has become the fastest-selling handheld in the country's history.
The new Nintendo portable sold 31,000 units on its debut, according to website Vooks This fell just short of the home console record set by the Wii with 32,000. However, the Wii record was set during a full week at retail and the 3DS figure is after only four days.
With a population around a third that of the UK, the figures compare to a two-day total in Britain of 113,000 and in Germany of 50,000. The 3DS costs 349 Australian dollars - the equivalent of around £225 and not much more than the price in Europe.
The 3DS has broken handheld records in all major territories so far, but concerns have been raised that sales are already slowing down - particularly in Japan.
Yesterday US analysts suggested that sales had "slowed considerably" in recent weeks, although Screen Digest estimated that the console was still likely to sell a healthy 11.6 million by the end of the year.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...breaks-records
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
 Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
 |
|
|
|
April 13th, 2011, 01:19 Posted By: wraggster
The 3DS remake of N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches in Europe on 17th June, Nintendo has announced.
It also revealed dates for a number of other titles across all its platforms. Other 3DS highlights include Puzzle Bobble Universe on 21st April, Steel Diver on 6th May and Dead or Alive: Dimensions on 20th May.
There's a handful of interesting titles on their way to its creaky, last-gen counterpart too, including Plants vs Zombies on 6th May and a remake of Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie on 20th May.
Things are rather thin over on the Wii – your top picks there are SEGA's FPS sequel The Conduit 2 on 22nd April, Virtua Tennis 4 on 29th April and LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean on 13th May.
Looking further afield, Nintendo also confirmed that Wii Play: Motion, Xenoblade Chronicles and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword would all be in stores before the end of 2011.
Here's the full release slate:
3DS- 21st April: Puzzle Bobble Universe (Square Enix)
- 6th May: Steel Diver (Nintendo)
- 13th May: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (Disney Interactive Studios)
- 20th May: Dead or Alive: Dimensions (Nintendo)
- 26th May: Sudoku: The Puzzle Game Collection (Hudson Soft)
- 2nd June: Sports Island 3D (Hudson Soft)
- 17th June: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo)
- 17th June: Naruto Shippuden 3D The New Era (505 Games)
- Q2: Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions (Namco Bandai)
DS- 22nd April: Valet Parking 1989 (DSiWare - Zordix)
- 29th April: Thor: God of Thunder (SEGA)
- April: Cradle of Rome / Cradle of Egypt Double Pack (Mastertronic/Advantage Distribution)
- 6th May: Plants vs. Zombies (Mastertronic Games Ltd.)
- 13th May: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (Disney Interactive Studios)
- 20th May: Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie (Nintendo)
- May: Pucca Power Up (Rising Star Games)
- 17th June: Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles 2 (O-Games)
- Q2: Zhu Zhu Classic (Activision Publishing)
- Q2: Kung Zhu (Activision Publishing)
- Q2: Miffy's World (Pan Vision)
- 1st July: Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (Nintendo)
Wii- 15th April: Spongebob Squigglepants (THQ) (uDraw compatible)
- 22nd April: Conduit 2 (SEGA)
- 28th April: DanceDanceRevolution hottest party 4 (Konami)
- 29th April: Virtua Tennis 4 (SEGA)
- April: National Geographic Challenge! (Black Bean Games)
- 6th May: Greg Hastings Paintball 2 (505 Games)
- 6th May: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 (Activision Publishing)
- 13th May: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (Disney Interactive Studios)
- May: Let's Dance with Mel B (Black Bean Games)
- May: We Dance (Nordic Games)
- May: FAST - Racing League (WiiWare - Shin'en Multimedia)
- May-June: Champion Jockey (Tecmo Koei)
- 10th June: Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters (Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment)
- 17th June: Challenge Me: Brain Puzzles 2 (O-Games)
- June: MotoHeroz (WiiWare - RedLynx)
- Q2: Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 (Konami)
- Q2: Attack at the Movies (505 Games)
- Q2: Dance Sensation (505 Games)
- Q2: ExerBeat (Namco Bandai)
- Q2: Chrono Trigger (Virtual Console – Square Enix)
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 13th, 2011, 01:18 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo has announced a sequel for mini-game collection Wii Play.
The original title went on to sell a staggering 27 million copies, largely due to the inclusion of a free Wii Remote. Although the cow-racing mode was fun.
This time around gamers get a Wii Remote Plus, which has the Wii's upgrading Motion Plus attachment built in. There are also 12 new mini-games, including frisbee throwing, whack-a-mole, and what looks like some Mary Poppins-style umbrella flying.
North American gamers will get the game and a black Wii Remote Plus to slip their wrist-straps around from 13th June, although European enthusiasts of Julie Andrews will have to wait a little longer. Despite the promise of a red Wii Remote Plus for your troubles, Nintendo is yet to date the game at all during the Q2 period.
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 13th, 2011, 01:08 Posted By: wraggster
Sales of the Nintendo 3DS have "slowed considerably" since the initial launch, according to analysts, with predictions suggesting the new portable will not match the success of the DS.
"Based on our recent checks, we believe that sales of the 3DS have slowed considerably since the initial launch window, although the Easter holiday could provide a near-term boost," said Lazazrd Capital Markets' Colin Sebastian, according to IndustryGamers.
A new report from research firm Screen Digest suggests that the 3DS will see "rapid adoption" in 2011, with a healthy 11.6 million sales by the end of the year. However, it cites competition from tablets and smartphones as reasons why the 3DS is unlikely to equal the sales of the DS.
By 2015 Screen Digest estimates 70 million unit sales for the 3DS, compared to 91 million for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite over the same period.
The Nintendo DS family of consoles has currently sold upwards of 145 million units worldwide, putting it on course to become the most successful video game format of all time - beating even the PlayStation 2 on 150 million.
The 3DS has been launched in a very different market to that of the DS in 2004 though, with recent estimates placing US launch figures at 750,000. This compares to 303,000 in Europe, including, 113,000 in the UK and 50,000 in Germany.
With Nintendo reticent to reveal even those launch figures the only country to provide regular weekly hardware updates is Japan, where the 3DS has sold only 800,000 units in its first month compared to its target of 1.5 million.
As a result of the latter Nintendo ADR shares reached a two year low at the end of last week, over increasing uncertainty over the format's future sales potential.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...claim-analysts
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 13th, 2011, 01:05 Posted By: wraggster
2D fighting game Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition has become the first 3DS title to ship one million units worldwide, with the title already the top-selling launch game in the UK.
Although the currently Japanese-only Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle from Level-5 has been the best-selling 3DS title in Japan, Super Street Fighter IV is expected to be the best-seller in the US when sales figures are released later this week.
The game's success marks only the second time the most successful launch title for a new Nintendo console has not been a first party title, following Star Wars: Rogue Leader for the GameCube. Although, like many DS titles before it, Super Street Fighter IV is distributed by Nintendo rather than Capcom in Europe.
Although primarily a port of the existing HD console versions the game has been praised by reviewers and makes extensive use of the 3DS' in-built features, including StreetPass. It is also the only launch title to feature an online mode.
Capcom has committed heavily to the 3DS format, with titles such as Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, Mega Man Legends 3, and Resident Evil Revelations already announced.
"As always, we at Capcom will continue to pursue our 'single content multiple usage' strategy by making advancements on new hardware to maximise sales while leveraging our brands to bring maximum satisfaction to as many of our users as possible," said the company in a statement.
The Street Fighter brand has shipped over 31 million units on home consoles worldwide, returning to prominence with 2009's Street Fighter IV.
Recently producer Yoshinori Ono hinted that an entry in the franchise is being planned for Facebook, saying in a CVG interview: "I think the framework of social networking and fighting games, or the amalgamation of fighting games, have already started so when I say something will happen I'm just going to add a little bit more on top of the framework we have now and once that is done I think we will get there."
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 12th, 2011, 00:40 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://gbatemp.net/t288153-back-from-ashes-v1-1
Back From Ashes is a homebrew for the DS made by mindwave. Successor to 15th Floor, this Homebrew Bounty entry is an interactive novel adventure inspired by the Hotel Dusk type genre. For more information about this WIP project, please join the on-going discussion linked below.
QUOTE- Back From Ashes (WIP) is a sequel to The Fifteenth Floor. It takes place one year after the events of TFF. Ever since the incident at Small Valley Inn, Jacob Fazi stays reclusive inside of his small apartment. But when a mysterious package arrives at his door, he soon finds out his misfortunes are closer to home.
Download here
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 12th, 2011, 00:28 Posted By: wraggster
Pate has released a new version of his Dos Emulator for the Nintendo DS:
This is mostly a small bug fix version, as the 0.30 version had a couple of annoying bugs caused by the new HIMEM.SYS emulation. I also added the Smooth scaling option to some new graphics modes. The main changes in this version are the following:
Implemented Page Fault handling to protected mode RETF opcode. This allows the start up of Windows Setup from within Windows 3.00a, and fixes some other Windows programs as well.
Implemented a couple of new XMS INT calls, to allow Commander Keen 4 to run again. The same problem occurred in some other games as well.
Implemented Mode-X Smooth scaling for 320x200 and 320x240 resolutions. This is not very well tested, and the other Mode-X resolutions (320x400, 32x480, 360x240 etc) will not work yet.
Implemented preliminary Smooth scaling for EGA 320x200 mode. Note that the smooth vertical panning is not supported in the Smooth scaling mode yet, so you will get jerky horizontal motion in games that use that.
Thanks for the bug reports for 0.30 that brought the first two problems to my attention! I hope this version will run the Windows programs better, and does not cause so many problems in the games that used to run in the previous versions.
Download Here
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 23:56 Posted By: wraggster
News via AEP
A new version of the Game Boy emulator BGB has been released.
Quote:
v1.3.2
more accurate SGB color scheme. improved detection of non-working vsync.
fixed: bootroms don´t load if read only.
fixed: "load rom dialog on startup" not working.
fixed: "game controller works only if focus" not working.
fixed: setting borderless window, and switching to fullscreen, if using directdraw, the "window" can still move, and cause graphical glitches and crash.
fixed: GBC accurate initial WRAM values as left by bootrom (fixes the menu in baby felix - halloween).
fixed: a sprite on X = 0 uses more time in mode 3, too.
fixed: inconsistent timing if resetting in the debugger.
:: Homepage
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 22:50 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic.php?t=13210&f=19
MoDmwew8 we present the first version of Gaia DS , an RPG style SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System). There is only one level, but the author tells us that y 'will be a lot more in the next version.
Change log (Valpha 1):
There is not really much to show right now, but i'm going to update it as often possible. At the moment the message-box, movement system and the collision detection is functional.
Download Here
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 22:39 Posted By: wraggster
News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic.php?t=13216&f=19
relminator offers us the version 0.8.4 beta " Space Impakto DS ", resumed its technical demo engine Shoot Em Up to be a game
Changes:
v 0.8.4b (04/09/11)
Finalized Boss sequence
Added a lot of enemies
Enemy sequence test
boss timer to remove "boss milking"
Bugfixes
v 0.8.3b (04/04/11)
Boss Sequence Test
Bugfix
v 0.8.2b (03/30/11)
HighScore Table
Name Entry
v 0.8.1b (03/29/11)
Replay System (Just 32 KB. Yay!)
Key Config (Cearn's Idea)
Plasma BGs (I went for the symmetry this time)
Sub BG renderer
v 0.8.0b (03/23/11)
Sexy Menu and GUI
Plasma Fonts
Under rederer BG
Warp FX
Fonts
v 0.7.2b (02/25/11)
Updated the source for libnds 1.5.0 (took me hours!)
Ditched stencil effects(glAssignTexture() is kinda slow)
Fx3D() singleton
Added some memory handler/feedback (2mb+ free memory still to use. yay!)
v 0.7.1b (01/19/11)
Centipede enemy
Bombs
"Engine-ized" the game
v 0.7b (01/16/11)
Added a second player (the R9)
Missiles
More enemies
v 0.6b (01/11/11)
Decided that the current engine sucks and needs an overhaul
Recoded everything using the system I used in Bubble Fight EX
Site Officiel: rel.betterwebber
Download Here
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 22:22 Posted By: wraggster
On the official Facebook page for BloodRayne: Betrayal, the upcoming downloadable spinoffof Majesco's dormant last-gen action series, a commenter asked about BloodRayne: The Shroud for 3DS. The mysterious title made its first and only appearance on a list of in-development 3DS games, which was released by Nintendo during E3 last year. Nonetheless,The Shroud's brief unveiling had made enough of a lasting impression on one fan to warrant a question about the game's status some ten months later.
"The 3DS title is currently on hold," responded the administrator of the BloodRayne Facebook page. "We'll be sure to share any news when it's available." A representative for Majesco confirmed with Joystiq that "BloodRayne 3DS is currently on hold for now," but did not provide further information about the game.
Following a pair of BloodRayne titles from developer Terminal Reality for last-gen consoles and a Playboy cover spread, the franchise has stumbled along in a trilogy of Uwe Boll films. A PSP sequel was announced in 2005, but eventually abandoned by Majesco. Betrayal, scheduled to launch on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade this summer, would be the first BloodRayne game released since the 2005 PC port of BloodRayne 2.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/11/bl...r-3ds-on-hold/
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 21:22 Posted By: wraggster
Ace Attorney Investigations 2, the latest entry in Capcom's much-loved DS detective franchise, isn't getting a European or US release, according to comments from the publisher.
When, during a recent Ask Capcom video, he was asked if there were plans to localise the game, VP of strategic planning and business development Christian Svensson, replied "The answer is 'no.' Sorry about that."
He later clarified his statement to Siliconera, offering a sliver of hope for fans of the franchise.
"Regarding the question, plans change all the time so I would probably rather use the 'There are no plans for a Western release at this time for AAI2.'"
Its predecessor, Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, launched on the DS last year, scoring8/10 from Eurogamer's John Walker.
Level-5 recently revealed that it was borrowing Phoenix Wright, the star of the original Ace Attorney game, for a spin-off featuring its own Professor Layton.
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 21:21 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo is teaming up with Namco Bandai to release DS RPG Solatorobo: Red the Hunter in Europe.
Due for release "later this year", it's developed by .hack studio CyberConnect 2 and a sequel of sorts to 1999 PSone adventure Tail Concerto.
The game sees you taking on the role of Red Savarin, an anthropomorphic dog with the ability to take on human form. You'll be scrapping it out with giant mechs on the mythical floating islands of the Shepherd Republic.
First released by Namco Bandai in Japan in October last year, Nintendo will be responsible for sales, marketing and distribution throughout Europe, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. There's no mention of a US release.
Check out the rather lovely Japanese trailer below.
Looks like there's a little bit of life left in the DS yet, following the launch of the 3DS last month.
Late last year, Nintendo suggested that it planned to keep the system alive by localising successful Japan-only titles - a banner that Solatorobo would certainly fall under.
When quizzed further on its future plans for the system, a Nintendo spokesperson recently told Eurogamer "we still very much plan to continue to range and sell Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL as long as retail and consumer demand exists for both products."
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 17:16 Posted By: wraggster
Nintendo's stock prices in America have fallen by 12 per cent since the beginning of April, as worries over demand for the 3DS and the effects of the Japanese earthquake upset investors.
Nintendo's ADR stock (American depositary receipt - a representation of shares in foreign companies) closed at $30.10 on Friday, the lowest figures since late 2009.
Prior to the 3DS launch in Japan stock stood at $38.29, but despite an apparently strong launch sales of the new portable have quickly dropped away in the console's homeland. As a result the 3DS was outsold by its aging rival the PSP last week in Japan.
Although Nintendo has portrayed the US and European launches as successful no sales figures have been released for the former - just an announcement that the 3DS broke the one-day sales record for a portable console.
In Europe the system sold 303,000 units in its first two days, with 113,000 in the UK and 50,000 in Germany.
The UK total is significantly below the 140,000 pre-order figure quoted prior to launch. 3DS titles have also made little impact in the UK charts, with no titles in the top 20 this week.
Nintendo had originally predicted 4 million sales worldwide for the system by the end of March, but this figure now looks in doubt. The goal of 1.5 million sales in Japan in the first month has already been missed.
The earthquake disaster in Japan appears not to be a factor, with no Nintendo factories damaged and no reports of stock problems for the console.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...s-two-year-low
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 11th, 2011, 17:12 Posted By: wraggster
US market watchers are expecting the Nintendo 3DS console to have sold up to 750,000 units during its 5 days on sale in the region during March.
Doug Creutz of Cowen and Company predicted the highest number during the month, suggesting the console will be a "stabilising factor" for the handheld market which continues to decline.
Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter put the sales figure at a lower 500,000 units - at the cost of the previous DS models which are likely to be "cut in half" by the new handheld release.
Creutz expects Pokemon Black & White to be the biggest seller for March in the US, shifting 3 million units combined, but Pachter estimates a more modest 1.4 million across both titles.
THQ's Homefront and EA's Crysis 2 are likely to be the biggest home console games of the month, with 800,000 and 500,000 units sold respectively, according to Creutz. Pachter's guess comes in at 100,000 less for both titles.
EA's Dragon Age II, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops and Ubisoft's Just Dance 2 are also likely to show success in March, when the NPD Group reveals sales data this Thursday, April 14.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ds-sales-in-us
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
|
April 9th, 2011, 23:02 Posted By: wraggster
When a new console launches you expect it to hit the ground with a big "thwomp" that knocks the competition aside. Nintendo's 3DS, however, has had something of a softer landing. It released in Japan on February 26th and had been positioned high and proud at the top of the sales charts. However, it's already been usurped by the humble PSP, which according to Media Create sold 58,075 units in the week of March 28th to April 3rd. The 3DS, meanwhile, sold 42,979. This is in large part thanks to PSP dating sim Amagami, an old PS2 game that's just been re-released for the portable. It seems nostalgia trumps 3D wizardry again, and with the PSP getting cheaper in Europe this week, the competition is even getting tougher.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/3...-a-dating-sim/
To read more of the post and Download, click here!
Join In and Discuss Here
Submit News and Releases Here and Contact Us for Reviews and Advertising Here |
|
|
|
|
« prev
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
498
499
500
501
502
503
next » |
|
|
