3DS sells 113,000 at UK launch

April 2nd, 2011, 00:17 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo has said that the 3DS sold 113,000 units in its first two days on sale, and 303,000 units across Europe combined.
The figures are from Nintendo's own "sell-thru panel", not the independent Chart-Track data service, and fall short of the 140,000 pre-orders the company had detailed before launch.
Chart-Track's Dorian Bloch told GamesIndustry.biz shortly after the release of the figures that he would not comment on why Nintendo had rejected data from the official sales monitor and instead used internal stats.
However, the sales make it the fastest-selling Nintendo handheld to date. The DSi sold 92,000 units on release and the DS 87,000. Sony's PSP handheld, launched in 2005, sold 185,000 units.
The handheld launched last Friday in the UK with retailers and Nintendo putting on midnight events.
Software for the system filtered into the top ten on release, but only one game - Capcom's Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition - managed to break the top five.
Nintendo had originally predicted 4 million sales worldwide for the system by the end of March, but with these European numbers, under 800,000 Japanese sales and no detailed figures from the US, that target looks unlikely.
UPDATE: Nintendo of Germany has confirmed that the region accounted for 50,000 of the 303,000 unit total.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...0-at-uk-launch

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii arcade medal game primed for Japan

April 3rd, 2011, 00:04 Posted By: wraggster

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Dragon Ball: Revival of the Dark Lord translation released

April 3rd, 2011, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster

After countless hours of hard work, I present to everyone a perfect translation for Dragon Ball: Revival of the Dark Lord for the NES. Enjoy.
RHDN Project Page
Relevant Link: (http://yojimbo.eludevisibility.org/)

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Awesome portable N64 keeps your games in hand, out of sight

April 3rd, 2011, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster


[David] recently wrote us to share the portable Nintendo 64 he constructed with the help of the friendly people over at the ModdedbyBacteria forums. We are no strangers to N64 portables, as you may have noticed, but this one was just too good to pass up.
Sheathed in a metallic blue case, this console is an instant standout among the other portable N64 mods we have seen. As you would expect, he trimmed down an N64 console board and some various controller bits in order to fit them into the case, finishing it off with a 5″ PSOne display panel. A small fan protrudes out of the back side of the device, which seemed out of place at first. However, it not only keeps the console cool, but it can serve as a bit of a “kickstand” as well, if the console is placed on a flat surface. [David] also added a dongle for the bottom of the console, which allows him to use an external N64 controller if he so desires.
To be honest, one of our favorite features is that the game cartridges do not stick up from the back of the case when inserted. He included just enough room to allow the game to be completely hidden while playing. Nice job!
Continue reading to see a video build log and demonstration of his portable N64.

http://hackaday.com/2011/04/01/aweso...-out-of-sight/

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Swiss GC 0.1 - revision 39

April 3rd, 2011, 16:24 Posted By: wraggster

Swiss aims to be the ultimate utility Gamecube homebrew application.


New in svn revision 39:
- No need to navigate to the "Boot" button anymore, just press A on a file
- Cheat file loading from browser on any device (.QCH format)
- Reset SD Gecko on mount
- Fix the pre-patcher detection
- Motor Stopping is not allowed on pre-patched games
- Added Qoob Flash file browsing support (DOL loading from it)
- Changed the device selection screen to allow for more devices to come
- Attempt to fix black/green screen for users who have Swiss in 480p and then try booting a game

http://code.google.com/p/swiss-gc/

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Genesis Plus GX 1.5.0 released by EkeEke

April 3rd, 2011, 16:30 Posted By: wraggster

This is a port of Genesis Plus, an open-source & portable Sega Mega Drive / Genesis emulator, originally developed by Charles MacDonald, now running on the Gamecube and Wii through libogc & devkitpro.
This project was initially based on Genesis Plus 1.2 source code but, with respect to initial code design, the original core has been slightly modified, improving emulator accuracy & compatibility, as well as implementing new features and adding support for lot of peripherals & extra cartridge hardware.
The result is that Genesis Plus GX is now extremely faithful to the “real thing”, can run 100% of the Genesis / Mega Drive game library (including all unlicensed & pirate available dumps) but also the majority of Master System games (compatibility is the same as Power Base Converter) and, last but not least, comes with plenty of exciting features that have nothing to envy to your most favorite PC emulators.
The generic (multi-platform) code is maintained through the SVN repository so that other Genesis Plus ports can take advantage of it, as I sincerely hope this emulator can become a reference for open-source and accurate Genesis emulation. If you want to port this emulator to other platforms or have any questions about Genesis emulation, feel free to contact me.
Please read the Wiki or the included User Manual for more informations.



What's New ?

[Core/VDP]
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* added support for Master System compatibility mode (Z80 ports access mode), incl. Mode 5 rendering.
* added Mode 4 rendering for both Genesis & Master System modes.
* added alternate BG planes rendering functions (should be faster on PPC architectures).

[Core/IO]
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* added support for Master System compatibility mode (Z80 ports access mode).
* added Master System peripherals emulation (Control Pad, Paddle, Sports Pad & Light Phaser).
* added XE-1AP (analog controller) emulation.
* added Activator emulation.

[Core/Extra]
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* added support for all known Master System cartridge mappers.
* added copy-protection hardware emulation for a few MD unlicensed games: fixes 777 Casino (crash when talking to bunny girls).
(NB: most of those unlicensed games seem to have been already patched by ROM dumpers, main purpose is documenting them)
* added support for Top Shooter arcade board controller. (A=Shoot, B=Bet, C/RIGHT=Coins, START=Start, hold UP on startup to enter service mode)
* improved King of Fighters 98 mapper emulation (registers address decoding is now 100% accurate)
* fixed Game Genie when several codes affect same ROM address.
* fixed EEPROM types for Brian Lara Cricket & NBA Jam TE (verified on real cartridges)

[Core/General]
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* added Master System compatibility mode emulation (automatically enabled when loading ROM file with .sms extension).
* improved savestate stability & compatibility (support for old 1.4.x savestates is preserved)
* various code cleanup & comments.

[Gamecube/Wii]
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* fixed cheat codes handling when several codes affect same ROM address.
* improved input controller detection on menu exit.
* improved key remapping dialog box to match emulated device
* changed Menu key for Gamecube controller to allow MODE button mapping
* fixed DVD not being unmounted on swap (memory leak)

[Wii only]
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* added USB mouse support for Sega Mouse emulation
* compiled with latest libogc: improves USB compatibility & fixes stability issues with Wiimotes.

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PSP Earth developer wants to create a project for the Nintendo 3DS

April 3rd, 2011, 18:20 Posted By: mat_dizzy

Hey Guys! Long time no speak, I think about four years now! I was thinking, how cool would it be to make what I made on the PSP a few years back, on the 3DS, but wait for it... in 3D!

This would be beyond my knowledge, and too early on in the 3DS life span to achieve it at the moment. However, hear me out before you start shouting 'noob' at me.

People have talked about the likely hood of a 3D internet browser, which to me, would be sites such as Youtube and Facebook. (in an ideal world) But imagine webcam streams in 3D, how cool would that be!

Anyway, 3D or not 3D, I will have to inspect the browser, and what it can be capable of in the future. My goal is to keep it going without the need to install exploit software on the DS, cause that seems to be a lot more illegal now than when I was last about back in 2007

Anyway, I would love to hear back from people, and if anyone wants to join me in throwing ideas in, then please do! Will look forward to hearing from you!

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Pokémon Black and White hit 3m sales

April 4th, 2011, 12:31 Posted By: wraggster

New milestone for DS games following record film figures; Merchandise revealed

Pokémon Black and White have sold 3m copies in the US and Europe within their first two weeks on sale.
By mid-March the two new Nintendo DS games had sold 1m copies in Europe alone. They have become the fastest-selling games in the series, bringing Europe’s total install base for Pokémon titles up past 35m units.

The news comes as The Pokémon Company enters into an agreement with Universal Pictures to distribute the latest Pokémon DVD, Zoroark: Master of Illusions, across Europe in late spring.
France Télévisions Distribution and Magna Home Entertainment will distribute the French and Australian versions of the film respectively, which has already received record ratings with 500,000 viewers on French TV network Gulli. In Spain it was one of the most viewed programmes across all channels.
In September Bandai Europe will launch a new Pokémon toy range to tie in with the upcoming TV series. A trading card game also based on the Pokémon Black and White games will arrive this month in Europe, as well as an online version of the game.



The Pokémon Black and White animated TV series has already attracted more than 600,000 viewers aged four to ten years old in France, over 250,000 in Italy and 123,000 in the Netherlands. It launches across all other European territories later this year.
“The global buzz created by Pokémon’s record-breaking video games, Pokémon Black and White, and brand new animation inspired by the new Unova region is truly remarkable,” said The Pokémon Company’s director of consumer marketing J.C. Smith.
“There’s more excitement to come and we look forward to working with existing and new partners to provide superior entertainment to our millions of fans around the world.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/43794/Pokm...e-hit-3m-sales

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Nintendo takes Pokemon in new Direction

April 4th, 2011, 12:39 Posted By: wraggster

X-Factor stars to promote Black and White in new TV campaign

Nintendo has signed a deal with One Direction which will see the popular boy band feature in a TV campaign for Pokemon Black and Pokemon White.
The X-Factor finalists will also be acting as Pokemon ‘brand ambassadors’ - appearing at a series of special events and meeting fans.

The first TV ad to feature the band will air on Monday, April 11th, and they made their first public appearance on behalf of the brand at the games’ official launch in London’s Leicester Square.
The tie-up continues Nintendo’s strong association with X-Factor, the manufacturer has previously enlisted stars such as Olly Murs, JLS, Alexandra Burke and Jedward for promotional duties.
The band’s Liam Payne claimed they are all huge fans of the franchise: “Zayn and I played it loads when we were younger, but Harry had never really played before we introduced him to it. We all started playing the new version during rehearsal breaks whilst on tour and now we can’t put our consoles down.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/43801/Nint...-new-Direction

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Introducing... the 3DS Hed Saver

April 4th, 2011, 19:37 Posted By: wraggster

Accessories firm Gaming Zap offer "instant relief from headaches and dizziness"

Always quick to jump on any possible sales opportunity, the accessories sector has outdone itself once again by latching onto the 3DS dizziness debate.
Online accessories retailer GamingZap is currently taking pre-orders on what is called the 'Hed Saver'. Effectively it's a cooling patch that sits on a user's forehead and is designed to help prolong the gaming sessions of those left with a fuzzy head after staring at Nintendo's 3D screen.

The patches, which come in a double pack, work straight out of the box.
"Despite how great it is, the 3D display (as with all 3D displays) has been known to cause dizziness and headaches amongst some users," the site's blurb reads.
"This can be extremely uncomfortable meaning that you have to actually take a break from playing on the new 3DS! GamingZap has now come to the rescue with the Hed Saver Cooling Patch, specifically designed to relieve you from the headaches and dizziness that can be caused by the 3DS.



"With a special blend of materials designed to get you feeling refreshed and focused again, the 3DS Hed Saver is just what you need to go with your Nintendo 3DS. It will bring you back to full health, ready to game again."
We know what you're thinking. We're thinking it too. A late April Fools, right? Must be. Definitely. But you can order the things right now on the website...
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/43813/Intr...-3DS-Hed-Saver

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Mgc 2011 n64 demo

April 4th, 2011, 21:10 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.64scener.com/

Marshallh of 64drive fame has released a demo for the N64 which as he put it in his own words "The first demo I've released. Running on a plain stock N64 with expansion pak."
The demo was released as a tribute to the MGC 2011.
Unfortunately this ting won't run on an emulator (laugh), you need the real deal to run this demo. Fortunately you emu owners a video is at least available.

But for backup owners, the actual demo is available below :-)

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Refactr turns whiteboard into giant 3DS AR card, proves bigger is better

April 4th, 2011, 21:45 Posted By: wraggster

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Blaze's U-Move controls your Wii, makes you jog to play effectively

April 4th, 2011, 21:47 Posted By: wraggster



Now that your Wii Balance Board is safely tucked underneath the couch and you've long ago discovered that every standard Nintendo title can be played with the flick of a wrist, you might be wondering how you'll ever convince yourself to exercise again. Well, there are certainly a few dangling-carrot solutionsto your problem, and here's one that actually makes sense -- the Blaze U-Move, a Nunchuk replacement (with built-in pedometer) that effectively locks your joystick in place. The idea is that unless you're moving, your avatar can't move, and when you do, it can -- each time you jog in place, you're building up virtual momentum. That certainly sounds like a much more graceful and practical solution than others we've seen, which turn off the entire controller or (Miyamoto forbid) cut power to your entire game machine. This way, you can stop running when you need to do some precision aiming, and set your mind at ease regarding your save game. Yours for £20, or about $32 in US currency.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/b...play-effectiv/

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The unsuccessful prototype that became Super Mario Bros. 2

April 4th, 2011, 21:51 Posted By: wraggster

Before there was a Super Mario Bros. 2 (in the US), and before there was a Doki Doki Panic, Nintendo was messing around with the idea of vertical platforming. "The idea was that you would have people vertically ascending, and you would have items and blocks that you could pile up to go higher, or you could grab your friend that you were playing with and throw them to try and continue to ascend," Donkey Kong Country Returns producer and Super Mario Bros. 2 director Kensuke Tanabe, who worked on the prototype, told Game|Life. "The game was mocked up (so that) when the player climbed about two-thirds of the way up the screen, it would scroll so that the player was pushed further down."

The technology was cool, but there was a problem: the prototype wasn't actually any fun. Shigeru Miyamoto suggested adding some more traditional Mario-style side-scrolling, and the weird concept that eventually became Mario 2 began to take shape. "Picking up blocks was the same thing as pulling out vegetables from the ground," Tanabe said. This concept was first released as Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic; while it was in development, Fuji Television made a deal with Nintendo to release a game featuring characters for the Yume Kojo technology expo.

Then when it was converted from Famicom Disk System format to a cartridge for Western release, Nintendo took the chance to make a couple of other changes -- like putting the Mario characters in. "We knew these Fuji TV characters wouldn't be popular in America," Tanabe said, "but what would be attractive in America would be the Mario characters."

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/03/th...-mario-bros-2/

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nesDS 0.47b

April 5th, 2011, 00:03 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t287142-nesds-0-47b

nesDS, the open source NES emulator currently being maintained by huiminghao, has been updated to 0.47b. See the change log for what's new, and join the on-going discussion linked below for more information about this project.



QUOTE(Change Log 04/03/11)

• sound update.
• L+UP to show NES on top screen when playing.
• L+DOWN for bottom screen.

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Mythos RPG DS v3.5

April 5th, 2011, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t287145-mythos-rpg-ds-v3-5

Mythos RPG, the DS homebrew game by Paleface has been updated to version 3.5. For information on what's new in this release, see the change log below.



QUOTE(04/02/11)

• Although I started this whole ish in PAlib... i decided to change to Nightfox Lib -> it's cool and it's DSI compatible and Nightfox is such a nice guy always active at the #palib channel... so who knows...
  I still like palib -> but I really would love to use DSI mode..

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Moon Books Project

April 5th, 2011, 00:08 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t287153-moon-books-project

After a long hiatus, The Moon Books Project is back up and running. The site is home to lots of public domain books, movies, and comics geared for use on the DS.



QUOTE(03/04/11)

• The Moon Books Project has re-launched, with an exciting new interface and all of our exciting old content intact!
  That’s right NDS homebrew enthusiasts, head on over and download all of your favorite homebrew games and applications (homebrew and application section under construction. You can also download all of the comics, books and movies (over 150 movies!) from our comic, book and movie download section (also under construction, but fully functional).

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Retailers deny 3DS scare story

April 6th, 2011, 01:17 Posted By: wraggster

Tabloid reports of "record return levels" for the 3DS, which have "left thousands with dizziness and headaches", have been denied by all parties following a report today in The Sun.
The British tabloid used the personal testimony of an alleged 3DS owner and claimed that retailers HMV and GAME had been inundated with demands for refunds.
GamesIndustry.biz sister site Eurogamer contacted the three companies named in the report and according to Nintendo, "The number of calls and emails with queries on Nintendo 3DS is in fact well below the rate experienced during past hardware launches and having spoken with our retail partners there are only a handful of people who have actually gone into stores to request a refund."
We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS].

GAME

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Nintendo dismisses 3DS headaches story

April 6th, 2011, 01:32 Posted By: wraggster

A report this morning by The Sunnewspaper claiming the 3DS "has left thousands with dizziness and headaches", resulting in "record return levels", has been refuted to Eurogamer by Nintendo, HMV and GAME - the three companies the tabloid mentions.
"Recent reports are incorrect," Nintendo told Eurogamer. "The number of calls and emails with queries on Nintendo 3DS is in fact well below the rate experienced during past hardware launches and having spoken with our retail partners there are only a handful of people who have actually gone into stores to request a refund."
"Nintendo 3DS was designed with a 3D depth slider that lets users adjust the 3D effect so that everyone can still enjoy this product. When viewing any kind of 3D images, including movies and on TV, some people might experience minor discomfort.
"The effects are short term and have no lasting effect; most people can continue after taking a break."
GAME revealed that, "We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS]."
So where did The Sun pull "thousands" from, then? Overall trade-in numbers, HMV explained.
"We've had less than five people complain that they feel sick and want to return [the 3DS]."

GAME

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The Last Story coming to the west?

April 6th, 2011, 15:46 Posted By: wraggster

The likelihood of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi's The Last Story releasing in the west might have been boosted after Nintendo of America was found to have registered a domain for Mistwalker's Wii RPG.

Spotted by Gamekyo (via Destructoid), the web domain was actually registered early last year, but it still suggests the company isn't ruling out the possibility - it gives us some hope, at least.

The Last Story debuted atop the Japanese software chart following its release in January.

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EA planned Dead Space 2 Wii port

April 6th, 2011, 16:02 Posted By: wraggster

A Wii version of EA survival horror sequel Dead Space 2 was at one point in time in existence, according to newly unearthed developer CVs.
A Tweet by Supererogatary that was spotted byDestructoid points towards two LinkedIn profiles - one from EA employee Gerry Sakkas who claims to have been lead QA on the cancelled title, and one from freelancer Matt Spriggens who claims to have been a level designer.
EA attempted to get the franchise up and running on Wii in 2009 with on-rails spin-off Dead Space: Extraction but it met with poor sales despite positive reviews.
Spriggens' resume also lists design work on a "Simpsons 2 prototype", presumably a follow-up to EA's middling 2007 effort The Simpsons Game.

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One Direction become Pokemon face

April 6th, 2011, 16:04 Posted By: wraggster

Rag-tag X-Factor boy band One Direction have become the face of Pokemon Black and White.
The boys - Liam, Louis, Niall, Harry and Zayn - are to star in a series of television adverts, a bit like previous boy band de jour JLS.
"We're all huge Pokémon fans now," said the intense stare of Liam. "Zayn and I played it loads when we were younger, but Harry had never really played before we introduced him too it.
"We all started playing the new version during rehearsal breaks whilst on tour and now we can't put our consoles down.
"Niall even takes his to the toilet!"
The first One Direction Pokemon advert will air on 11th April.
One Direction finished third in the 2010 series of X-Factor. The group was cobbled together from solo boys that would have otherwise been sent home.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...e-pokemon-face

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Level-5 working on Professor Layton 6

April 6th, 2011, 23:57 Posted By: wraggster

Level-5 has already started work on a sixth Professor Layton game, CEO Akihiro Hino has revealed.
But his tweet, translated by andriasang, didn't mention a platform.
Four Professor Layton games have been released on DS: Curious Village, Pandora's box, Lost Future and Specter's Flute.
But the most recent Professor Layton game, Mask of Miracle, was a Japanese 3DS launch title.
Will Level-5 opt to stick with the new Nintendo technology?
Earlier this year, Level-5 announced that the four DS Professor Layton games had shipped 11 million copies worldwide between them. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask has sold nearly 250,000 copies in Japan to date, according to Media Create figures.
Professor Layton and the Lost Future - the most recent European release - triumphed on Eurogamer, earning a gargantuan 9/10 from reviewer John Teti.
Professor Layton games released:

• Professor Layton and the Curious Village - Japan 2007, Europe 2008
• Professor Layton and Pandora's Box - Japan 2009 (Diabolical Box), Europe 2009
• Professor Layton and the Lost Future - Japan 2008 (Unwound Future), Europe 2010
• Professor Layton and the Specter's Flute - Japan 2009, Europe TBC
• Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle - February 2011, Japan - Europe TBC

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Liquid-cooled Wii takes console mods to a ridiculous extreme

April 7th, 2011, 00:04 Posted By: wraggster

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Majesco tries creepy AR again with 'The Hidden' for 3DS

April 7th, 2011, 00:21 Posted By: wraggster

Now this sounds familiar. Majesco just announced that it's publishing an augmented-reality game for a Nintendo handheld, to be released around Halloween, that allows you to search for ghostly phenomena in your environment using the system's camera.

No, it's not the DSi game Ghostwire, whose developer is still seeking a publisher after splitting with Majesco. The new game is The Hidden, created by 1st Playable Productions, and coming this October to 3DS.

The Hidden puts the player in the role of a member of the Ghostly Entity Investigation and Strike Team (G.E.I.S.T.), hunting around the real world to find spectral creatures, and then "using a full arsenal of high tech tools and upgradeable weapons, including the Plasmatic Disruptor, Ectoplasm Sensor and Spectral Shield" to defeat them.

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Pandora's Tower revealed, and coming soon to Japan

April 7th, 2011, 00:23 Posted By: wraggster

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Dragon Quest X almost done, announcement 'by the end of this year'

April 7th, 2011, 00:24 Posted By: wraggster

Series creator Yuji Horii announced Dragon Quest X, in development for Wii, at a press conference in December 2008. And that was the last anyone heard about it until the April 2011 issue of Nintendo Power. The subject came up in an interview feature about "Dragon Quest through the Ages," when Horii stated that it's nearing completion.

"All we can say is that development is going well and we're on the last parts of the game," Horii said. "We can't really share much else at this point, but by the end of this year we should be able to announce something regarding it."

Horii explained that the move to Wii was motivated by his feeling that "some users will want to play Dragon Quest on the big screen," noting that the choice of platform, including the decision to put a particular game on a handheld system, is "really a case-by-case basis." He also said that the team hears "that players want a new Dragon Quest that follows the same system of Dragon Quest VIII, so that's something else we're taking into consideration while in development of a Dragon Quest for Wii."

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Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions' two newest games, in screens

April 7th, 2011, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

Namco Bandai sent out new screenshots of the two new games in Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions: "Pac-Man Tilt" and "Galaga 3D Impact." We've placed the screens in separate galleries in case, for some reason, you have trouble distinguishing Pac-Man from Galaga.

The 3DS collection, which also includes the original Pac-Man and Galaga arcade games, along with Championship Edition and Galaga Legions, will be released this summer in North America. You have plenty of time to stare at these screenshots and decide whether these two games look interesting enough for you to risk being seen waving your 3DS around like an idiot.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/06/pa...es-in-screens/

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Priiloader 0.7 released by DacoTaco

April 7th, 2011, 00:32 Posted By: wraggster

Priiloader is a modded version of Preloader. Just like preloader, Priiloader places itself in boot sequence before the system menu. By this priiloader has the ability to:

• Patch memory just like StartPatch or Preloader. hacks_hash.ini should be on the sd root(only once, they get copied to NAND) and can be found here.
• Save wii from banner & other kind of bricks that aren't ios/boot2/nand corruption related
• Start something else than system menu on power up (a dol file, bootmii, homebrew channel)

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bZSNES v1.51

April 7th, 2011, 00:51 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.emulation64.com/view/2059/bZSNES-v151/

byuu released his newest emulation project: a ZSNES emulator, named bZSNES. You can see the full feature list, some screenshots, and download the first release on the project page and discuss it here.


About
bZSNES is a portable ZSNES emulator for Windows, OS X and Linux; written in C++. It is licensed under the GNU GPLv2.

Features
• bZSNES emulates almost all of the major features of ZSNES:
• VRAM can be written at any time, even while screen is rendering
• OAM and CGRAM can also be written at any time
• DSP echo buffer writes do not interfere with APURAM
• DRAM does not need to be periodically refreshed
• H/DMA synchronization does not steal CPU time
• auto joypad polling results can be read immediately
• CPU multiplication and division register results can be read immediately
• mid-scanline writes to PPU registers do not interfere with video output
• PPU background and sprite layers can be individually toggled on and off
• DSP voice channels can be individually toggled on and off
• CPU speed can be adjusted from its official frequency
... and more!

Compatibility
bZSNES is sure to be highly compatible with software made for ZSNES, such as:
• BS Zelda [English translation]
• Bahamut Lagoon [English translation]
• Sailor Moon: Another Story [English translation]
• Super Mario World [Addmusic hacks]
... and much more!

Look & Feel
But it doesn´t stop there! bZSNES also emulates the look and feel of ZSNES. You can even theme bZSNES with your own colors and fonts!


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1964mod v1.4.3

April 7th, 2011, 00:52 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.emulation64.com/view/2060/1964mod-v143/

The great N64 emulator fork 1964mod, which is based on the last released 1964 1.1 source, has been updated!


Core Changes & Fixes
During language switching, several bugs surface :
• "ROM Name" column can shrink to very small width (fixed)
• "Exit" menu option may disappear (fixed)
• "Recent ROMs" & "Recent ROM Folders" menu option text may not be translated or duplicated menu options or not deleted when it is unchecked or a combination of the above (fixed)
• "Help" menu & its submenu text are not translated (fixed)
• To complement the bugfixing and translation effort of the Language feature, several enhancements are considered.
• Add support for lgm extension for language files and drop support for 1964 lng extension as per MasterPhW request (enhanced)
• Revamp the "About 1964mod" box layout to cater to the lengthy translation text and updated english.lgm with updated infos and comments for translation purpose (enhanced)
• Language files translation is currently in progress and the following are completed:
- Deutsch by MasterPhW
- French by Siskoo
- Spanish by OverLordChaos
The existing 1964 Boxart feature has several bugs and need some enhancements as well.
• MasterPhW reported a bug for same BoxArt image duplication over different roms in the romlist display window (fixed)
• In Boxart display, press "Ctrl+S" or right click on a rom icon display will change its icon image to be the same as the 1st rom icon image (fixed)
• In Boxart display, open "ROM Properties" causes Boxart column info to be cleared except for the game name and it will be restored after a refresh or emu restart (fixed)
• Speedup Boxart display and reduce screen flickers by combining multiple refresh command requests (enhanced)
Minor speedup to romlist window display by removing duplicate refresh codes with reload especially Boxart display (enhanced)
• Replaced existing N64logo and 1964 icon with MasterPhW customized ones (enhanced)
• Some closely named roms can pickup the same boxart image (fixed)
• Remove token codes which is no longer useful and buggy.
Fix compiled error for LogPIFData and remove C:/ hardcoding (fixed)

Plugin Changes & Fixes
• Remove the MyGlideHQ subdirectory from game dump folder when dumping game textures (enhanced)
• Fix color banding in MyGlideHQ when starting game in hi-res ("Rice" format) with texture compression (regression fixed)
• Fix game direct launch to fullscreen bug when emulator starts with MyGlide64 to pickup correct fullscreen resolution (fixed)
• Enhance the "filtering of duplicate Fullscreen Resolution entries" fix to pickup correct resolution by the MyGlitch64 wrapper (enhanced/fixed)
• Free up memory after game loading hi-res textures is closed for MyGlide64 plugin (fixed)
• Fix 1964Audio not remembering "ReverseStereo" last checked status when emu starts (fixed)
• Revert "Sync Game to Audio" as default "ON" because the bug for not remembering last checked status is fixed
• Incorporate official Glide64 fixes r218, r220, r224, r225, r230 & r231 into MyGlide64 and replace my working fix with the official Glide64 fix r219 & r228

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Super Soccer: Euro Edition full release

April 7th, 2011, 01:43 Posted By: wraggster

After 3 months of finding data and modifying it for the hack, I have brought to you my first completed hack ever; Super Soccer Euro Edition. Most things are changed, including the player’s stats, the team’s stats, the team’s music and the palettes to suit each team.
You can play from 16 teams, starting with the highest ranked: Spain, Holland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Ukraine, Croatia, Slovenia, England, Serbia, France, Sweden, Greece, Denmark, Switzerland and finally Luxembourg.
After you beat those teams, you will go against one more team which is tougher than Nintendo to become the top champion.
Relevant Link: (http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/737/)

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MUSPCS to Virtual Boy music converter

April 7th, 2011, 01:53 Posted By: wraggster

HorvatM has released a first version of "b2tovb", a tool to convert music files created with his DOS based MUSPCS tracker into Virtual Boy compatible header files. More information, download and discussion here.

http://www.planetvb.com/modules/news...hp?storyid=318

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Real-Time Virtual Boy Dithering Library

April 7th, 2011, 01:54 Posted By: wraggster

blitter has released a real-time dithering library for the Virtual Boy.

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Neomyth SD mod inside a original game cartridge

April 7th, 2011, 02:03 Posted By: wraggster

Just found this over at Neoflash forums:

He everybody. I'm a known modder in the retro portable making scene. And I have made plenty of n64 portables. Check http://forums.modretro.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1667 to links of my facebook page with pics.

Here is my latest model. The N64 Mini Revision 3:





Now I'm modding a neomyth with neo pro sd in a normal original cartridge. I will also create a new label to fit the cartridge.

Here are some pics:





Now I already soldered the 6105 cic lockout chip and removed the cartridge connector and everything works fine. I further continued to remove the gba port and wire the sd neo pro directly to the neomyth. But now it will load to the neomyth menu but see no games in the flash nor will it see them on the sd card. When I connect the neomyth to my computer the game flashing program does not see the flashcart. My soldering is perfect and I have made no bridges. When I remove it and put it in like normal everything works fine again.


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OpenBOR v3.0 Build 3330

April 7th, 2011, 02:11 Posted By: wraggster

Lavalit have released a new SVN build of Openbor for the Dreamcast, Wii, Wiz, GP2X, Dingoo, PC, Linux and PSP

OpenBOR
----------------------
OpenBOR is a continuation of the Beats Of Rage 2D game engine, which was originally
created by the wonderful folks over at http://www.senileteam.com.

History
----------------------
In 2004, Senile Team released Beats of Rage, a free beat-'em-up for DOS inspired
by SEGA's Streets of Rage series and using sprites from SNK Playmore's King of
Fighters series. The game spread only by word of mouth, but it nonetheless
amassed popularity very quickly. Senile Team soon released an edit pack allowing
anyone interested to create a mod for the BOR engine.
In 2005, Kirby2000 asked Senile Team to open the source code to BOR. They
agreed, and OpenBOR was born. Development on the engine was continued by the
community, and still is to this day.


r3330 | damon_caskey | 2011-04-05 16:54:55 -0400 (Tue, 05 Apr 2011) | 3 lines
Changed paths:
M /engine/openbor.c
M /engine/openbor.h
M /engine/openborscript.c
M /engine/resources/Info.plist
M /engine/resources/meta.xml
M /engine/version.h
~Guardpoints, Icon, Jugglepoints, Sight and Stealth arrays moved to structs.
~Flash, Icon, and Staydown property script access enumerated.
~Opebor_getentityproperty() property case statement reordered alphabetically.

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Retake on a Wii remote controlled balancing robot

April 7th, 2011, 02:14 Posted By: wraggster


[Tijmen Verhulsdonck] built his own version of a Wii remote-controlled balancing robot. He drew his inspiration from the SegWii, which was built by [Ara Kourchians].
The body is built using one of our preferred fabrication methods; threaded rod makes up a rail system, with three sheets of hard board serving as a mounting structure for the motors, electronics, and battery. This does away with the 9V batteries used on the original SegWii, opting for a very powerful lithium battery perched on the highest part of the assembly. It uses an Arduino as the main microcontroller. That detects roll, pitch, and tilt of the body by reading data from a Sparkfun IMU 5 board (we’re pretty sure it’s this one). Check out the videos after the break. The first demonstrates the robot balancing on its own, then a Wii remote is connected via Bluetooth and [Tijmen] drives it around the room by tilting the controller. The second video covers the components that went into the build.
This is impressive work for a 17-year-old. [Tijmen] lists his material cost at $800 but since he’s Dutch this might not be a USD currency.

http://hackaday.com/2011/04/05/retak...lancing-robot/

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Homebrew Bounty 2011

April 7th, 2011, 02:18 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t284145-homebrew-bounty-2011

The GBATemp Homebrew Bounty is well under way. There is more than $5,000 up for grabs. The only requirement is that the project must either be completely new, or come in a new version that presents significant updates. The final submission deadline is May 31st. Users can still contribute to the bounty in the form of Paypal donations to filetrip/at/gmail/dot/com.

Please pass on information related to the bounty to any developer that you know, or Web site that hosts Homebrew news! The more we get the word out the greater potential we have for new and significantly updated Homebrew projects.



QUOTE(Break Down)

• DSi Homebrew: 2,785 US Dollars. The bounty will be broken down to 5 winners.
• DS Homebrew: 1,135 US Dollars. 3 winners
• DSTWO Homebrew: 300 US Dollars (updated!). 3 winners
• Wii Homebrew: 533 US Dollars. 3 winners
• GBAtemp Special Prize: 543 US Dollars. 1 winner

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FalloutDS v0.5

April 7th, 2011, 02:22 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t287361-falloutds-v0-5

FalloutDS, the Fallout-themed game for NDS uses resized and optimized graphics from the original Fallout 1 and 2 games. This update fixes the camera and inventory bugs amongst other fixes and additions. See the full changelog below.



QUOTE(Changelog)

• The shooting animation now follows stylus movement
• Moving diagonally up now works normally
• Camera no longer goes ape in Running Mode
• The targeting cross-hair can no longer leave the area currently displayed
• Some inventory bug-fixes
• Icon changed

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nesDS r51

April 7th, 2011, 02:26 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t287278-nesds-r51

nesDS, the open source NES emulator currently being maintained by huiminghao, has been updated to 0.47b r51. See the change log for what's new, and join the on-going discussion linked below for more information about this project.


QUOTE(Change Log 04/04/11)

• added the sound update that was missing from 0.47b

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DSx86 version 0.30 released!

April 7th, 2011, 02:33 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://dsx86.patrickaalto.com/DSblog.html
This is not version 0.26, but version 0.30! I decided to jump the version number, as this version has such a major change. This version emulates a 80286 processor, instead of the 80186 processor that all previous versions have emulated. The list of changes in this version is as follows:
80286 protected mode support! This means that Windows 3.00a can run in Standard Mode, having over 800KB of RAM (in DS Lite mode) or over 8MB of RAM (in DSi mode) available. DSx86 is one of the GBATemp Homebrew Bounty entries in the DSi category, and this version is the "significant update" that in my opinion fulfills the competition requirements.
Improved the MCGA Smooth scaling mode efficiency, based on the ideas described in the Quick Colour Averaging article by Thiadmer Riemersma.
Implemented preliminary Smooth scaling option for 640x200 EGA mode. This mode is used by the Silpheed game, for example.
Here below are some screen copies from the latest version, showing the Windows 3.00a About dialog in DS Lite and DSi mode, and two screen copies showing the result of the EGA 640x200 mode Smooth scaling.
Please test this new DSx86 version, as I might have broken some games with the extensive internal changes I had to do for protected mode support. Also feel free to test various 16-bit Windows games, many of those should now run (as long as they don't try to use some 386 processor features).
Next, I think I will get back to working on DS2x86. I would like to get started on the proper audio support for DS2x86 in the near future, so I'll probably look into that, along with trying to fix some bugs and test some misbehaving games. Thanks again for your continued interest in DSx86 and DS2x86!

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Dolphin-r7439- Gamecube and Wii Emulator for Windows

April 7th, 2011, 02:35 Posted By: wraggster

The Dolphin Team have released a new version
of the Gamecube and Wii Emulator for Windows, heres whats new

Changelog for 7439

- Mac build fix
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SharpBoy v0.2

April 7th, 2011, 02:46 Posted By: wraggster

News via AEP
SharpBoy is a new Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator for windows by xdaniel written in C# using SlimDX. SlimDX End User Runtimes (click "Install .NET 4.0") required, latest .NET Framework 4 and DirectX recommended!.

Quote:
v0.2 (April 03rd 2011)
- GBC DMA emulation fixed, transfer length wasn´t being calculated correctly; fixes incorrect and missing graphics in some games
- LCDC emulation improved, fixes flickering and slowdown in certain games and demos
- MBC5 ROM bank select fixed; many more Game Boy Color games now start and/or run further
- Timing of screen drawing improved, which results in less graphical glitches with ex. flickering sprites for pseudo-transparency
- Temporary hack added to allow the Zelda: Oracle games to boot correctly, coupled with the above fixes they now go in-game
- DMG and CGB bootstrap ROMs now supported; have to be named DMG_ROM.bin and CGB_ROM.bin and enabled via the menu
- Manual system type selection implemented, emulator can now be forced to run in GB or GBC mode (not complete yet)
- Controls can be changed via the GUI
- Other minor GUI and usability improvements (ex. path to last ROM image run is saved to config.xml)
v0.1a (March 30th 2011)
- Bugfix release, fixed possible crashes at startup
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HalfNES v0.031

April 7th, 2011, 03:06 Posted By: wraggster

News via AEP
The NES emulator HalfNES has been updated.
Quote:
0.031 (4/3/2011)
Rewrote PPU to draw only 1 scanline at a time, instead of 8 scanlines like before.
(should fix various glitchy raster effects and status bars in various games)
Performance should actually be increased for most games.
removed the old tile caching system as it is no longer necessary.
Fixed the sprite priorities
improved VRC6 audio
made the VRC6 expansion audio work for the games other than Castlevania 3
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Micro Lua DS Simulator v0.5 beta 1

April 7th, 2011, 14:10 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic...bb15af55d0b518

Ced-le-Penguin completion of version 0.5 beta 1 "Micro Lua DS Simulator" that could qualify emulator Mr projects in lua code with Micro Lua DS. Indeed, Micro Lua DS Simulator allow to launch projects on PC Simulating Micro Lua Lua interpreter DS.

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Woopsi v1.2

April 7th, 2011, 14:21 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic...bb15af55d0b518

Ant512 offers version 1.2 of " Woopsi "GUI library for creating homebrew for the Nintendo DS on the model window of the Amiga OS .

Woopsi 1.2 is out now!

http://woopsi.org

There are more changes in this release than I expected. Most of them are bug fixes. There's a fair amount of refactoring, and there are a few new features. Note that this release includes breaking changes, but they aren't difficult to fix.

The full changelog follows...

Fixes:
- Screen flipping/ordering does not occur if only one screen is visible.
- Removed ability to set font draw colour/monochrome from font classes; replaced with explicit "colour" parameter to all draw methods.
- Removed height member from FontBase and transplanted all methods to PackedFontBase, making FontBase data free.
- Minor tidying in gadget.cpp.
- Removed width and height members from BitmapBase and transplanted to BitmapWrapper, FrameBuffer and Bitmap.
- Removed constructor from FontBase.
- Gadget::checkCollision(Gadget*) will ignore collisions with hidden gadgets.
- Gadget::checkCollision(Gadget*) now accepts a const Gadget*.
- Replaced Gadget::swapGadgetDepth() with Gadget::changeGadgetDepth().
- Rewrote Gadget::swapDepth() to be more intelligent.
- The index to which Gadget::swapDepth() moves the gadget is now determined by swapDepth() instead of the parent's swapGadgetDepth() method.
- Clicking the depth button in an AmigaWindow no longer results in graphical corruption.
- Removed Screen::swapGadgetDepth().
- Removed Woopsi::swapGadgetDepth().
- Minor tidying and optimisations.
- Gadget::_decorationCount is an s32 instead of a u8.
- Fixed array index confusion in RectCache::markRectDamaged().
- Fixed bugs in Graphics::floodFill().
- Stack methods in Graphics class expect a reference to a stack as a parameter instead of pointer.
- Removed static variables from Woopsi class.
- Gadget::checkCollision(Gadget*) shortcuts if a gadget is being compared with itself.
- Removed unused Gadget::GADGET_NO_RAISE_EVENTS flag.
- Removed redundant Woopsi::goModal() method.
- Replaced AmigaScreen-specific flags with extra constructor parameters.
- Replaced AmigaWindow-specific flags with extra constructor parameters.
- Woopsi::handleClick() correctly interprets clicks on children of the context menu.
- Sliders choose a more appropriate size when max value == min value; fixes scrollbars in empty ScrollingListBoxes.
- AmigaScreen doesn't lose focus when depth gadget is clicked if it is not lowered to the bottom of the screen stack (ie. only one screen).
- Removed concept of "close type" from Gadget.
- ListBox:nClick() won't crash if the area clicked doesn't contain an option.
- Woopsi gadget passes its style object to the two background screens it creates.
- ProgressBar accepts a style object in its constructor.
- Removed GadgetFlagTypes from Gadget class.
- Removed flags from all gadget constructors.
- Changing label borderless state correctly repositions text.
- Gadget::setBorderless() is virtual.
- Label redraws minimal amount when text is changed.
- TextBox redraws minimal amount when cursor moves.
- Gadget::raiseGadgetToTop() parameter name in header file agrees with source file.
- Fixed consistency of Gadget method names:
- moveChildToDeleteQueue() renamed to moveGadgetToDeleteQueue().
- moveChildToShelvedList() renamed to moveGadgetToShelvedList().
- moveShelvedToChildList() renamed to moveShelvedToGadgetList().
- removeChild() renamed to removeGadget().
- getChild() renamed to getGadget().
- getChildCount() renamed to getGadgetCount().
- closeChild() renamed to closeGadget().
- shelveChild() renamed to shelveGadget().

New Features:
- Added Gadget::getHighestCollidingGadgetIndex().
- Added Gadget::getLowestCollidingGadgetIndex().
- Added text member to GadgetColours class - text colour can be defined individually.
- Added Gadget::getTextColor().
- Added Gadget::setTextColour().
- Added Gadget::setDecoration().
- Added Label:: setBorderless ().
- Added Label::markTextRectDamaged().
- Added Bitmap::setDimensions().
- Added Bitmap copy constructor.

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3DAlbum v0.0.3

April 7th, 2011, 14:26 Posted By: wraggster

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T-Craft offers version 0.0.3 of " 3DAlbum "PC utility that allows you to view your 3D photos taken with your Nintendo 3DS.

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3DSaveTool v0.2b

April 7th, 2011, 14:28 Posted By: wraggster

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DSaveManager v0.1

April 7th, 2011, 14:33 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic...bb15af55d0b518

crediar offers version 0.1 of " DSaveManager "utility for transferring files from a backup nintendo DS/3DS via a wireless LAN to PC.

Usage:

Setup WFC via a game
Change the IP in the dsm.ini to that of the PC running the DSM.exe (Leave a newline at the end of the IP)
Load the DSM.nds on your DS/DSLite, any method should work fine.
Follow the onscreen instructions!

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Newo Shooter v1.77a

April 7th, 2011, 14:36 Posted By: wraggster

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Owen offers us his version 1.77a 3D rail shooter for the Nintendo Wii, " Newo Shooter . "

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Super Smash Bros Crash! DS - Demo 9.1

April 7th, 2011, 14:47 Posted By: wraggster

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miguel28 offers us the demo version 9.1 of its adaptation of the famous fighting game Super Smash Bros. for the DS, " Super Smash Bros. Crash! DS .

http://ssbcrashds.blogspot.es/1302042023/

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Homebrew Filter R33

April 7th, 2011, 14:50 Posted By: wraggster

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mp hamachi-33 offers The release of "Homebrew Filter clone Homebrew Channel IS groundnuts and theme of Offers You Will homebrew That additional filtering and other options.

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DS v1.0 RC-

April 7th, 2011, 14:54 Posted By: wraggster

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mikethunder offers version 1.0 of " RC-DS ", where you fly radio controlled planes

http://nds.scenebeta.com/noticia/rc-ds

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Iocerosoccer - wip

April 7th, 2011, 14:58 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13179

Cristian us discover his new homebrew in development, " IOCEROSOCCER ", an arcade football game for the Nintendo DS.

After my last game I'm just home IOCEROPONG The Development of a New DS GAME (Work In Progress) With PAlib
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Phoenix DS v0.001

April 7th, 2011, 15:01 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=13170

BOBdotEXE propose la version 0.001 de "Phoenix DS", annoncé comme étant un Shoot Them Up Spatial pour la nintendo DS.

If your remember back in the good old days where Calculator games were 'IN' you may remember the game Phoenix! The Space Shooter! but unlike normal space shooters, this one had a store with upgrades, and Boss Battles! I am attempting to do a reBoot of this game in color for the DS!

ChangeLog:
---------------
1st Relese:
+movements
+walls
+1st enemy
+1 Boss (you can not kill yet)
+shooting
+boss follows you!
-No Sound
-no Scrolling BG
-No health
-Cash Pick up broken
-only 1 weapon (now, more to come)
-ugly Debug Text
-Sprites Look Terrible

http://dsgamemaker.com/dsgmforum/vie...1&p=4682#p4682

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Tetris

April 7th, 2011, 15:05 Posted By: wraggster

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CSANecromancer offers us an excellent adaptation of Tetris for the Nintendo DS.

I hope this Is the right place to post it.

The Search Of The forum Responded No result to "Tetris" So I Thought I Might have
well post my sources for a simple Tetris Developed Which I did for a friend
tutorial.

Attached Are The useable nds file and all sources and resources of The Project.
Sorry folks, I'm German and so all comments in The Source are German, too. Goal I
Used English names for classes, variables, etc.. Perhaps so - Even Without
proper comments - the source Will Be Understand nevertheless.
Also all game texts are German.

Oh, right, The Technical Information:

Uses latest build and PAlib devkitARM RC32.
Tested it and DSi With Zero M3i M3 Real.

Notes about the project:
- Four different sets of tiles: Self made, Wii, Game Boy Color and Game Boy
- Different backgrounds Corresponding To The tile set.
- Four different tunes over the Original Game Boy highscore tune
- The DS has to Be tilted 90 degrees counterclockwise for playing.
- Uses C + + wrapper classes and.
- Uses maxmod for music and sound fx.
- The bricks are Displayed via custom tiles, the "text" Is Shown through sprites.
- No automated to "hand crafted" splash screen. I didn't Simply The leaflet
according PAlib function.

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R4iDSN Card for DSi/DSiXL/ Nintendo 3DS+ Genuine Sandisk Micro SDHC TransFlash 8GB

April 7th, 2011, 15:13 Posted By: wraggster

Newly released at Ishopvideogame



R4iDSN Card for DSi/DSiXL/ Nintendo 3DS + Sandisk Micro SDHC 8G bundles, Save Even More with Value Bundles! You get more for your money when you buy these popular R4 card alone with memory card together - at one low price.This bundles includes a R4iDSN card and a Sandisk Micro SDHC 8G.
Features

-Support WOOD R4
-Support the DSi Firmware V1.4.1
-Support the N3DS
-Compatible with all DS editions of different kinds of language
-Supports DSL / DSi / LL / XL
-Supports Action Replay cheat
-DLDI auto-patching
-Support SDHC (Micro SD 4G,8G,16G,32G)
-2nd generation storage device (no booting tool required)
-Uses MicroSD card, FAT16 or 32
-Supports any MicroSD card speed with no lag in game
-Supports Clean ROM, drag and drop. Works on any OS
-Automatically detect saver type
-Saving directly to MicroSD card, not to onboard chip
-Supports Moonshell and other homebrew.
-User friendly skinnable interface. Touchscreen or button operation
-Supports rumble pak and memory pak
-Supports the WiFi game, DS Rumble Pak, DS Browser
-Supports changes of the background of Operation Interface
-Supports 4-scale-lightness adjustment ( DS Lite only )
-Supports the Soft Reset.
-Moonshell 2.02 support Software Reset function( Press START key back to the R4i menu)
Sandisk Micro SDHC 8G
High Capacity Flash Memory Card! This SanDisk microSDHC (High Capacity) flash card stores up to 8 gigs of your favorite music, photos, videos and documents and is designed for use with mobile phones and other compatible microSDHC devices! It provides a Class 2 speed performance rating and is built to last, with an operating shock rating of 2,000G's, equivalent to a ten foot drop!
What is included

• 1 X R4iDSN Card for DSi/DSiXL/ Nintendo 3DS
• 1 X Sandisk MicroSDHC 8G

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Dearth of New Nintendo Games Could Indicate Wii 2

April 8th, 2011, 01:47 Posted By: wraggster

A speculative piece at Kotaku looks at the release cycle of Nintendo games over the past 10 years, pointing out a current lull that's quite similar to the one near the launch of the Gamecube. They suggest this could be because first-party developers are busily working on games for the Wii 2. Quoting:"The spring of 2002 was the longest Nintendo game drought on record, and has a number of characteristics in common with the season we're entering now. Nintendo has launched a major piece of technology (the 3DS) and is initiating the gradual retirement of a console with a large and reliable installed base. While we entered into this data mining project with the presumption that we could recognize a pattern that presaged a new console release—the Wii 2, obviously—the last time there was a Nintendo game drought this pronounced was after the release of the Gamecube. Still, you can neatly overlay the release history of the Gamecube overtop the current release history of the Wii—they match that closely."http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/0...Indicate-Wii-2

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UFC fitness game pushed to June

April 8th, 2011, 01:58 Posted By: wraggster

The launch of UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System has been pushed back to June.
In November last year the publisher told us to expect a 1st April release. A pre-emptive April Fools?
UFC Personal Trainer is a fitness game for Kinect, Move and Wii.
It'll get you fit based on the advice of actual UFC coaches. You'll sweat to routines used by today's top fighters.
There are 70 exercises that span wrestling, kickboxing and Muay Thai martial disciplines. Apparently you'll punch and kick virtual objects (including the mitts of various UFC "personalities"), which sounds a bit weird.
The exercises are funnelled into 51 different routines, although Kinect owners get a further nine because they're special.
You'll be able to set goals and personalise routines, and tweak the workouts to be slightly easier or harder if you're absolutely mental. You can even opt to fulfil the 30-day or 60-day programs, which also offer healthy lifestyle tips.

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Handy Facebook app shares 3DS codes

April 8th, 2011, 02:01 Posted By: wraggster

Modojo has made a Facebook app that makes sharing 3DS Friend Codes easier.
Just add the application, enter your Friend Code and you'll be presented with a list of your Facebook friends and their Friends Codes. Obviously your friends will need to be using the Modojo app as well.
That's it. Simple.
The 3DS Friend Code Finder by Modojo can be added on Facebook now.

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New Harvest Moon announced for DS, 3DS

April 8th, 2011, 02:07 Posted By: wraggster

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns, the latest entry in Marvelous Entertainment's long-running farming franchise, is heading West.
According to publisher Natsume, the game will launch in the US simultaneously on DS and 3DS this summer.
A spokesperson confirmed to Eurogamer that the game will also come to Europe, though not through Natsume. Rising Star has traditionally handled the series on these shores, though its involvement hasn't been confirmed yet.
As an aspiring farmer, you'll have to choose from one of two feuding villages in which to ply your trade: Eastern-themed Konohana or European-themed Bluebell.
In traditional franchise fashion, you'll then have to build yourself a home, tend to your crops, make some friends and hopefully figure out how to heal the rift between the two settlements.
"We wanted to ensure that all of our loyal Harvest Moon fans would have a chance to play this game," said Natsume boss Hiro Maekawa of the decision to launch on Nintendo handhelds past and present.
"No matter which version they pick up, they're sure to love the great new cast of characters, the fun festivals, and the exciting new gameplay mechanics."
The last game in the series, Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley, took root on PSP back in November last year.

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The Nintendo 3DS, Headaches, and Bad Journalism

April 9th, 2011, 11:16 Posted By: wraggster

A British paper is claiming that the Nintendo 3DS poses some kind of health risk. The claim sounds interesting, until you see how that conclusion was reached. 'On the 6th of April, the paper conducted a scientific experiment in which a 22-year-old member of the staff had his blood pressure and pulse taken after playing the 3DS in different situations – at rest, while walking, or while taking a ride in a car. The Sun came to the startling conclusion that the man’s pulse and blood pressure were higher while walking than while sitting down, yet concluded, apropos of nothing, “Children should not be left to play on it for hours.” The article neglects to point out that a raised blood pressure and pulse is perfectly normal, and you’re as likely to experience such a physical response while walking and reading a book as you are when playing the 3DS.'"Pocket Gamer posted a humorous follow-up, using the Sun's own methods against it.

http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/0...Bad-Journalism

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Nintendo struggles to find US dev partners

April 9th, 2011, 11:22 Posted By: wraggster

The Nintendo producer responsible for liaising with the platform holder's US-based studios has admitted that it's been tough finding suitable Western developers to partner with.
Speaking in an interview with Edge, Kensuke Tanabe, who supervised development of Donkey Kong Country Returns at Texas-based Retro Studios, explained that Nintendo saw Western developers as an important part of its set-up.
"I absolutely believe so. I work with other development partners, such as [Punch Out!! developer] Next Level Games in Vancouver and Monster Studios [of Pilotwings Resort] in Minneapolis.
"And they, much like Retro, really get our development philosophies. I want to find as many people as we can, as many great companies as we can to get involved with. I'm really looking for developers with a sense of craftsmanship."
He apparently then admitted suitable studios had proven difficult to track down.
"There's a real increase in the number of companies that look like they're really running a business for business' sake. There are many of those certainly within the midst of the gaming industry as a whole, or at least I feel that way."
Aside from the aforementioned trio of developers, Nintendo works with relatively few Western studios these days. Most recently, NST, based out of Redmond, Washington works on the Mario vs Donkey Kong series, while UK outfit Headstrong Games helped develop Art Academy for the DS.
Earlier this week a Capcom producer admitted to believing Western developers had a more casual work ethic than their Japanese counterparts.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...s-dev-partners

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3DS outsold by PSP in Japan, gets dumped for a dating sim

April 9th, 2011, 23:02 Posted By: wraggster

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Analysts estimate 750,000 3DS sales in US

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

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Nintendo stock hits two year low

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

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Nintendo announces Solatorobo for DS

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."

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Ace Attorney Investigations 2 Japan-only?

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.

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Game Boy makes music of a different sort

April 11th, 2011, 22:17 Posted By: wraggster



Don't get us wrong, we know that Nintendo's original 8-bit portable can create some killer sounds -- we'dnever sell chiptunes short. That said, you haven't truly heard Game Boy music until you watch the video above.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/g...nt-sort-video/

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BloodRayne: The Shroud for 3DS 'on hold

April 11th, 2011, 22:22 Posted By: wraggster

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Space Impakto DS v0.8.4 beta

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

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Link's Crossbow Training DS - Beta

April 11th, 2011, 22:44 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.nintendomax.com/viewtopic.php?t=13215&f=19

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Gaia DS Alpha 1

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.

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BGB v1.3.2

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.

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Dolphin-r7449- Gamecube and Wii Emulator for Windows

April 12th, 2011, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster

The Dolphin Team have released a new version
of the Gamecube and Wii Emulator for Windows, heres whats new

Changelog for 7449

Fix sysconf generation. Fixes issue 4348.
Download Here --> http://www.dolphin-emulator.com/download.html

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DSx86 version 0.31 released!

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.

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Back From Ashes v1.1

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.



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• 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.

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Mind Maze 20110409

April 12th, 2011, 00:44 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://gbatemp.net/t287964-mind-maze-20110409

NightFox has updated Mind Maze, a Homebrew Bounty entry. This update adds multiple puzzles to the third minigame.



QUOTE(Change Log)

• New release with 3 labyriths on 3rd minigame.

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Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition ships 1m

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."

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3DS sales have "slowed considerably" claim analysts

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

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Nintendo announces Wii Play: Motion

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.

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Nintendo dates Ocarina of Time 3DS

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)

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Australian 3DS launch breaks records

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

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Wii price cut set for May?

April 13th, 2011, 23:56 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo could be set to cut the price of the Wii home console this May, according to a new report.
Engadget suggests May 15 will see the console drop to $150 in the US, although it points out the move would be only weeks before the annual E3 games show, where big price announcements are usually made.
If true, a price drop would fuel speculation of a successor to the Wii, which has been on the market since 2006 and boasts lifetime sales of more than 85 million units.
The console currently retails for $199 in North America.
Update: Go Nintendo has posted what it claims is an internal price sheet from retailer Kmart, also suggesting a reduced price for the system of $149.99.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...ut-set-for-may

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New DS Kirby game detailed

April 14th, 2011, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster

The first details have emerged of a new Kirby game for the DS.
Due out in Japan before the end of the year, Atsumete! Kirby – which, according to 1Up, translates as Gather! Kirby – sees Nintendo's pink mascot head in a new direction following this year's relatively straightforward Wii effort Kirby's Epic Yarn.
While it's still a side-scrolling platformer, this time around you'll be controlling up to 10 Kirbies at once, depending on how many items of fruit you've collected in a given stage.
You'll control your puffy pink herd by tapping on the screen with the stylus, or double tapping to make them run.
Using this control scheme you'll navigate your way around traditional side-scrolling levels, while sticking the boot into various evil critters. Should one of your Kirbies kick the bucket, you can direct any survivors to grab their spirit before it ascends to the heavens.
There's no word on whether the game will head West, though it's a rare Kirby title that doesn't make it to these shores at some point.
This isn't the only outing on the horizon for the pink blob. Nintendo also showed off a trailer for a new Wii platformer earlier this year during an investor report.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-game-detailed

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Dead or Alive Dimensions goes live in North America May 24

April 14th, 2011, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

After finalizing the Japanese release date for Dead or Alive Dimensions, Tecmo Koei has provided a specific release date for the 3DS fighter in North America. You can start counterattacking busty ninjas in Ridley's lair, collecting player profiles over StreetPass, and unlocking figurines that you can pose and photograph, on May 24 -- the exact same dayBlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2 arrives on 3DS.

As in Japan, Tecmo Koei is offering 34 costumes through SpotPass, and giving you two opportunities to get each. One costume will be released every day from May 24 through June 26, and again from June 28 through July 31.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/de...merica-may-24/

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AnyTitle Deleter MOD v7.1

April 14th, 2011, 00:43 Posted By: wraggster

AnyTitle Deleter MOD v7.1 released by Red Squirrel.

AnyTitle Deleter MOD is an unofficial mod by Red Squirrel of tona's AnyTitle Deleter, which allows you to completely delete (almost) any title on your Wii. This is useful as a space-freeing application, an informative application, and a paranoia tool.
It keeps all original tona's AnyTitle Deleter functions but it allows the program to show the real names of titles instead of just ID numbers, making it easier to select which ones you actually want to delete.
From MOD v3 it has also many new features, as a installed titles backupper, IOS chooser, display modes or the possibility to exit rebooting the Wii.

MOD v7.1:

• After several requests, I reintroduced the function to get titles names from database.txt for all categories.

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'Multiple sources' back Wii 2 at E3 claims

April 14th, 2011, 23:42 Posted By: wraggster

Following speculative comments from analystsreported earlier today, Game Informer has stepped up citing 'multiple sources' that claim Nintendo will indeed announce a new console this summer.

According to these anonymous sources, Nintendo is preparing to make the announcement at E3 in June 'if not sooner'. They also claim it will be a HD console comparable in power to Xbox 360 and PS3, although GI notes that it's unclear if it'll surpass or fall short of those consoles in terms of processing power.




According to the report, the system is headed for a late 2012 release, but Nintendo is already showing the console to third-party firms in an extra effort to drum up interest and offer plenty of time for development of launch games.

"Nintendo is doing this one right," GI quotes one source as saying, in regards to its support of third party firms on the new machine after being criticised for its lacking support of third parties with Wii and DS.

"[It's] not a gimmick like the Wii," they also added, although they shared no further information on any other features - whether it will be backwards compatible with Wii games, how it will support online and, crucially, how its controller will work.

Elsewhere, Kotaku says it's "heard" the new Nintendo console will be more powerful than the current-gen systems.

Nintendo has issued 'no comment' statements in regards to the rumours, although it apparently signed off an email to GI with "Stay tuned".

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS

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Mario & Sonic at London Olympics sighted?

April 15th, 2011, 00:12 Posted By: wraggster

Mario & Sonic at the 2012 London Olympics is on the way, if leaked art is to be believed.
Two placeholder sleeves dug up at Sonic Stadiumshow logos for a new Olympics game and something called Sonic Generations – most likely the game that SEGA posted a teaser trailer for earlier this week.
If legitimate, it wouldn't come as too much of a surprise - a new Olympics title was hinted at last year by a Spanish SEGA rep.
When contacted by Eurogamer for a confirm/denial, a SEGA spokesperson replied "No comment I'm afraid."
This would be the third sports spin-off for the former platforming rivals, after getting involved at the Beijing games in 2007 and the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2009. The former managed around 10 million sales while the latter netted a still-impressive six million.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...ympics-sighted

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Is a 2012 Wii 2 launch too late?

April 15th, 2011, 00:19 Posted By: wraggster

A 2012 launch for Nintendo's next home console could already be too late, so says industry analyst Michael Pachter.
Following reports today that Nintendo is planning to take the wraps off a successor to the Wii at E3 in June, ahead of a late 2012 launch, a number of industry experts have given Eurogamer their verdict on what we might expect from the system and the challenges that the platform holder will face.
Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter kicked things off, insisting that Nintendo has left it too long to jump into the HD space.
"I think the right time for the console was in front of Kinect and Move, and think that Nintendo has forever lost one customer for each Kinect and Move unit sold," he said.
"That means they should have launched the Wii 2 in Fall 2009, and at the latest in Fall 2010, so a launch in 2011 is late.
"With that said, it's never 'too' late, since they can retain the lion's share of the market by inducing current Wii owners to upgrade, and by capturing undecided consumers who have either not yet purchased a console or who have not yet bought Kinect or Move.
"It's highly likely that there is a Wii 2 reveal at E3," he added. "If they don't do it this year, then it might be too late next year."
M2 Research analyst Billy Pidgeon agreed that Nintendo needs to act fast.
"Nintendo needs to launch first in the next generation, as Wii is somewhat saturated and the console's low resolution graphics lag in the current generation," he explained. "I expect the next Nintendo console in 2012 at the latest, so a 2011 E3 launch announcement is a strong possibility.
"There will be some risk for Nintendo in the next generation - Wii has a huge installed base and Nintendo should work to keep that base active as long as possible.
"Nintendo has successfully straddled handheld generations, but console succession is far trickier. 'Wii 2' will need to be backwards compatible, as Nintendo is likely to support Wii with software until the next console gains sufficient penetration."
Pidgeon went on to speculate that the new console would pack in better motion control and possibly even a Kinect-esque tracking camera.
"The next Nintendo console is likely to have improved motion control and to include video camera tech, but I'd be disappointed if it didn't have some off-the-wall innovation that pushes the medium forward in an unforeseen direction.
He also argued that if it hoped to prosper against the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the machine would need to feature a hugely improved online set-up over the Wii's much maligned efforts.
"With Wii and with handhelds, Nintendo doesn't compete with other vendors on hardware. In fact, Nintendo leads with hardware control and user interface.
"However, Nintendo must step up and compete in the online console marketplace and multiplayer experience, where Microsoft and Sony are performing strongly. Connected devices' online experience should lead, rather than follow, the hardware's capabilities."
EEDAR VP Jesse Divnich was more cautious with his predictions but agreed that a late 2012 launch was likely.
"Unfortunately I cannot speculate on what a Wii 2 will have. I literally have no information on it, so anything I speculate will surely be wrong.
"But I can say this. Nintendo doesn't go with the flow, they never have, and gamers can expect Nintendo to continue to be original and offer up an experience that simply cannot be found or matched on other platforms.
"But if you want to use some historical information. Nintendo announced the Revolution, later renamed the Wii, at their 2005 E3 press conference, a full year and half from its official release. So a Wii 2 announcement certainly wouldn't be a shocker if they plan for a 2012 holiday release."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...aunch-too-late

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Senran Kagura for 3DS serves side-scrolling ninja action and total humiliation

April 15th, 2011, 00:29 Posted By: wraggster

Marvelous's new 3DS game, Senran Kagura, is a side-scrolling action platformer starring a group of five ninja school students battling evil mercenary ninjas. You can juggle enemies in aerial combos, double-jump and dash around the screen. Sounds awesome, right?

Oh, by the way, all the characters are young women, "ranked" by bust size. During the game, their clothes tear off, and occasionally the screen will zoom in and display their decreasingly covered bodies in 3D.

...

Senran Kagura will be out in Japan this summer.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/se...ction-and-tot/

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'SupaBoy' handheld lets you take SNES games on the go

April 15th, 2011, 00:37 Posted By: wraggster

Hyperkin, who sells third-party gaming accessories and various retro game devices (like theRetroN3, a combination NES/SNES/Genesis) announced its next product at the Midwest Gaming Classic last month: the SupaBoy, a portable SNES console that works with real SNES cartridges. It's shaped like a controller, but it also has two controller ports, so you can play while you play.

According to CVG's report on the device, it has a 3.5" screen, a rechargeable battery that runs for about five-and-a-half hours, and AV out for use on real TVs. It's due for launch in America this summer. It might look a bit silly with the huge cartridge sticking out, but Sega got away with pretty much the same thing. Officially.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/su...mes-on-the-go/

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Star Fox 64 3D barrel rolls out in Japan July 14

April 15th, 2011, 00:38 Posted By: wraggster

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SMS2 V1.21 for 3DS DEMO version released

April 15th, 2011, 02:04 Posted By: wraggster

via http://www.neoflash.com/go/index.php...d=406&Itemid=1

SMS2 V1.21 for 3DS DEMO version released
download: http://www.neoflash.com/forum/index....ic,6659.0.html

This DEMO version just support the 1001 (1M) eeprom chip, don't support the 2001/4001 chips yet, please don't use it when you see the 3DS cart is NOT use 1001 ic !
The next version will coming after 1 week, support more IC type, and support SMS4 also

please wait a moment, we are hark working with it still

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Wii 2: Fresh rumours emerge on 'Project Cafe'

April 15th, 2011, 23:00 Posted By: wraggster

'New controller has in-built sensor bar, features 6" touch-screen', report claims

Nintendo’s successor to the Wii is built with a “custom IBM PowerPC with three cores”, an ATI-built GPU, and at least 512MB in memory, according to new unconfirmed reports.
Nintendo has declined to comment on the validity of widespread hearsay regarding a successor to its home console.

Information on Wii 2 from several independent sources has been fed to various news sites, it is believed.
Now French technology publication 01.net has published more unconfirmed details on the device, including its rumoured internal codename, ‘Project Cafe'.
The article adds that Project Cafe will have “similar architecture” to the Xbox 360 and could support GameCube and Wii games.

A reading of the French article, from a NeoGaf forum post, suggests that Project Cafe will “support all Wii peripherals”
The post added: “CPU is custom IBM PowerPC with three cores, GPU should be an ATI from the R700 family, with a shader unit at version 4.1. Ram should be at least 512 MB.
In more far-reaching speculation, the article goes on to suggest Project Cafe will feature a touch tablet controller, with moderate graphic output, its own 6-inch single touch screen, a front camera.
01.net says the controller itself will have an in-built sensor bar,, along with sundries such as d-pad, bumpers and triggers.
INTENSIFYING SPECULATION

The games news media has been awash with details on the new device, of which games site VG247 has collated.

News outlet Game Informer last night suggested the new Wii console supports HD resolutions, citing multiple sources.

Games blog Kotaku, claiming to have information from separate informants, said the new console appears to be comparable in hardware specs to both Xbox 360 and PS3.

UK-based website CVG, citing industry sources, has claimed the device will feature a new controller.

Entertainment site IGN said the new controller will feature touch-capabilities.

http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...n-Project-Cafe

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Nintendo explains lack of US 3DS sell-outs

April 15th, 2011, 23:04 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has been discussing early US 3DS sales following the publication of last night's NPD results.

Asked why there had been no sell-outs - 3DS shifted just under 400,000 units in North America in its first week - he told USA Today:




"I would characterise it as a launch where we learned significant lessons from the launch of Wii and we made sure to have not only ample supply in the marketplace, but we staged supply so it would not sell out.

"We had product going direct to store and we also had product in retailers' (distribution centres), so they could easily replenish when they had stores running low on inventory.

"That strategy is why you didn't see massive sell-outs on Nintendo 3DS. Obviously, a sell-through of 400,000 units in one week is exceptional. And the fact that we achieved that without people being worried about massive stockouts and shortages just underscored how we properly executed our supply chain."

USA Today obviously didn't pick up the Wii 2 news that drowned out the NPD sales results last night, otherwise you'd think they'd have asked the big man about the new console, even just to get a 'no comment'.

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Analysts discuss next Nintendo platform

April 15th, 2011, 23:14 Posted By: wraggster

Various analysts have been discussing the possibility of a new Nintendo console being announced at E3 in June, with the consensus being that a reveal at the LA show is very likely.
Speaking to Eurogamer, analysts Michael Pachter, Jesse Divinch and Billy Pidgeon all said that leaving the announcement of a successor to the Wii any later would be a mistake for the publisher - with Pachter even suggesting that the optimal window has already passed.
"I think the right time for the console was in front of Kinect and Move, and think that Nintendo has forever lost one customer for each Kinect and Move unit sold," explained the Wedbush analyst.
"That means they should have launched the Wii 2 in Fall 2009, and at the latest in Fall 2010, so a launch in 2011 is late.
"With that said, it's never 'too' late, since they can retain the lion's share of the market by inducing current Wii owners to upgrade, and by capturing undecided consumers who have either not yet purchased a console or who have not yet bought Kinect or Move.
Nintendo has forever lost one customer for each Kinect and Move unit sold.

Michael Pachter, Wedbush.

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3DS sells under 400,000 in US debut

April 15th, 2011, 23:21 Posted By: wraggster

The 3DS handheld sold under 400,000 units during its US debut, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.
Speaking to USA Today, Fils-Aime said he was pleased with the opening sales for the system which launched on March 27.
However, the new console was outsold by the original DS systems, including the DSi and DSiXL, which shifted 460,000 units during the month, thanks in part to the launch of Pokemon Black and White - titles with combined sales of 2.5 million.
Analyst Cowen & Company had predicted the system would shift around 750,000 units in the US, and the system sold less than the more conservative 500,000 prediction of Wedbush Morgan.
"We staged supply so it would not sell out," said Fils-Aime. "We had product going direct to store and we also had product in retailers (distribution centers), so they could easily replenish when they had stores running low on inventory.
"That strategy is why you didn't see massive sellouts on Nintendo 3DS. Obviously, a sell-through of 400,000 units in one week is exceptional. And the fact that we achieved that without people being worried about massive stockouts and shortages just underscored how we properly executed our supply chain."
European sales of the 3DS came in at 303,000 units in its opening month, including 113,000 in the UK and 50,000 in Germany.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...00-in-us-debut

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Next Nintendo console to use Blu-ray?

April 16th, 2011, 14:55 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo's next home console will use Blu-ray, a new report has claimed.
Sources close to Blu-ray.com suggest Nintendo will integrate Sony's tech into its new console.
According to yesterday's flurry of reports, Nintendo's new console will be "significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 3" and Nintendo intends to "recapture the hardcore market".
It has also been reported that the machine, pegged for a late 2012 launch, will be backwards compatible.
Would the universe collapse in on itself if Sony hardware was implanted into its rival's new machine? Would Nintendo fans stand for the sight of the next Mario disc being gobbled up by a darkly glinting Sony slot?
The inclusion of a Blu-ray drive may not necessarily mean Nintendo's next console will play Blu-ray movies. The Wii uses standard DVD discs for games but the ability to play DVD movies is locked - despite homebrew developers discovering the ability is there.
Other reports suggest changes to the system's controller too. IGN has word it will include a touch-capable screen. Will it work instead of buttons? As well as buttons? Or will you plug your 3DS in somehow? The mind boggles.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...to-use-blu-ray

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GAME's £99 Wii price unrelated to Wii 2

April 16th, 2011, 14:59 Posted By: wraggster

The £99.98 price of a Black Wii console bundle at GAME has nothing to do with Nintendo clearing stock ahead of a Wii 2 announcement, Eurogamer has been told.
GAME further reduced the £129.99 Wii price to £99.98 as part of an on-going Easter sale. But the deal won't last forever.
Incidentally, that Black Wii comes with Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and a Wii Remote Plus.
"Just to confirm that the Wii price of £99.98 is part of the on-going Easter deals campaign we are running and not related to anticipated price-drops or any new hardware rumours," a spokesperson for GAME clarified.
Giant online shop Amazon.co.uk offers the very same Black Wii bundle for the very same £99.98 price. However, Amazon hasn't returned Eurogamer's request for comment.
Overnight, rumours spread that Nintendo plans to announce a Wii 2 at E3 this summer. The console will apparently be "significantly more powerful" than both PS3 and Xbox 360, be backwards compatible, use Blu-ray and have a touch-screen on the controller.
Days earlier, reports claimed Nintendo will cut the price of Wii in May, bringing the US price of the console down to $150.
Coincidence?
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...lated-to-wii-2

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Best Buy selling Wiis for $170 right now

April 16th, 2011, 15:10 Posted By: wraggster

Why wait to find out if there will be a Wii price drop on Monday? Best Buy is selling Wiis on its website for $169.99 right this second. Unfortunately, we can't really glean anything about the manufacturer price from this, as Best Buy has labeled its discount a "sale."

Functionally, though it works out the same either way, with you able to trade $170 for a Wii. It's available in white or black, both variants including Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, and a Wii Remote Plus. The older MotionPlus bundle is also available for the same price, if for some reason you'd prefer a bigger controller.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/16/be...170-right-now/

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Resident Evil 3DS re-uses console assets

April 18th, 2011, 13:39 Posted By: wraggster

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D's graphics are so good they "blur the line" between portable and home console visuals.
That's the verdict of Capcom producer Masachika Kawata, who is in charge of the Resident Evil franchise.
The Mercenaries 3D, due out this summer and based on the Resident Evil action mini-game of the same name, is built using Capcom's MT Framework Mobile engine.
"We're very proud of what we've been able to achieve with the hardware," Kawata told Eurogamer. "In our opinion it looks pretty impressive. It's getting to the point where the line between the portable systems and home systems is blurred."
The Mercenaries mini-game first appeared in Resident Evil 3 before popping up in third-person style in home console video games Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5.
According to Kawata, when converting to the portable Nintendo 3DS Capcom was able to re-use some of the home console assets.
"When the engine team got the specs for the 3DS they asked, 'Can we make MT Framework move on this thing?'
"They laid the groundwork and got everything moving to the point where we were using some of the same assets from our home console games - and they were working on the 3DS.
"After they laid the groundwork we got the Mercenaries team on there, and they went wild with seeing how far we could go in making the game look great on the 3DS.
"We're very proud of how far we've come with it. It was definitely a big challenge."
Mercenaries 3D, which was playable at Capcom's April Captivate event, is perhaps the best-looking Nintendo 3DS game.
But Kawata said the Nintendo 3DS is capable of much more, hinting at great things from upcoming 3DS game Resident Evil: Revelations.
"We definitely are not using the full power of the 3DS or our engine at this point," he explained. "The engine team, their initial orders were to get it working specifically for Mercenaries.
"If we're talking about a different kind of title that has a different focus – maybe there needs to be more emphasis on graphics – we have every confidence we can implement that in the Framework and also on 3DS.
"You will see even better things coming out on the platform."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...console-assets

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Students use Wii Balance Board for kids' physical therapy system

April 18th, 2011, 13:46 Posted By: wraggster

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Creating NES cartridge clones from ROM dumps

April 18th, 2011, 13:55 Posted By: wraggster


Sometimes emulators just don’t cut it when you want to play a vintage game. Like it or not, some people enjoy the nostalgia of playing old games on the actual hardware for which it was designed.
[Callan] wrote in to share a method he has been using to make some of his own NES game cartridges from ROM dumps in order to play them on an honest to goodness NES console.
He starts out with a 190 in 1 game cartridge, where he found a neat Famicom game never released in the US. He decided he would patch the ROM he found on the multicart in order to have an English menu, and then create his very own cartridge from the image. He discusses how to identify which EPROM chips you will need in order to construct your cartridge, as well as some helpful ways of finding a donor cart that has a similar enough board to house your components.
[Callan] also provides a quick walkthrough of erasing and burning your new EPROM chips, before discussing some post-soldering troubleshooting steps you might need to take before your game will work properly.
While we can’t comment on the legality of these game clones, we still think it’s pretty awesome.
Be sure to check out his site for a far more in-depth discussion of the process if this is something that interests you.

http://hackaday.com/2011/04/16/creat...rom-rom-dumps/

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ThemeShooterTk 0.08

April 18th, 2011, 17:30 Posted By: wraggster

ThemeShooterTk 0.08 released by HoKaze

ThemeShooterTk is a cross-platform, Python based clone of ThemeShooter made by HoKaze.
It can be run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and most modern Unix-like operating systems so long as the following requirements are met:

• Python 2.x (Python 2.6 and 2.7 should work fine)
• Tkinter (should come with python)
• Python Imaging Library, PIL (Tends to be included with python)
• PIL: ImageTk Module (on Linux this tends to be kept separate, look for the "python-imaging-tk" package)

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WiiMC 1.1.7

April 18th, 2011, 17:33 Posted By: wraggster

WiiMC 1.1.7 released by Tantric and rodries

WiiMC (Wii Media Centre) is an open source media player for the Nintendo Wii.

Features

• Attractive libwiigui-based interface, designed with the Wii in mind
• Picture viewer
• Music player
• On-line media support, including SHOUTcast, YouTube, and Navi-X
• FAT32/NTFS from SD and USB 2.0 (FAT32 recommended)
• Network playback via SMB, HTTP, and FTP

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Nintendo Wii listed for $170 at all major US retailers

April 18th, 2011, 20:03 Posted By: wraggster

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64drive Web Site Active!

April 18th, 2011, 21:46 Posted By: wraggster

via http://gbatemp.net/t288930-64drive-web-site-active

The newest Nintendo 64 flash cartridge is nearing release. Here is the official web site for the product. It has an estimated MSRP of $199 and no current ETA is available. Keep on lookout for this upcoming product. It has potential to be the ultimate Nintendo 64 flash cart solution with both the flash RAM and card reader built in. There will be no need to purchase other accessories besides one original Nintendo 64 cartridge to plug in and use its CIC protection chip and the CompactFlash memory card. It is recommended that the N64 cartridge, used as a hardware key, to have a 6105 CIC chip on its circuit board for full compatibility with the entire N64 library of games and homebrew.


64drive Official Web Page

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