The soothsayers at analyst group DFC Intelligence have revised their already rosy outlook for the game industry in 2009, predicting that the market, including consoles, PC and online games, could now reach a mind-blowing $57 billion by next year. DFC foresees that much of this growth will be driven by (surprise!) the Wii, a platform DFC's David Cole feels "has the chance to be one of the best selling systems of all-time."
Looking further ahead, DFC backed off of its previous prediction that annual PS3 game sales would surpass those on the Wii by 2012, now stating that the pair will simply be equals. Still, with the lion's share of top selling titles for the Wii coming from Nintendo itself, fellow analyst Jeremy Miller adds that "for many third party publishers this means they will have much greater success on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, even if Wii sales continue to be strong."
But what of the PC? Oh, there's love there as well, with gaming on the personal computer expected to reach an impressive $19 billion on its own by 2013, no doubt steered by online sales, which exceeded a staggering $7 billion in 2007. If DFC is on point with its prophecy, the future is so bright, we may just have to reach into the drawer for some shades.
Hi all its taken me hours to update the links for the DS site but we are now up to scratch, ive also removed those dreaded play asia ads that showed what games were new out and what was new on preorder, i thought it might be a neat addition but all it did was slow the site to hell because of problems on play asias end.
So good news for those on slower speed internet connections.
Emulators for Nintendo DS will stay on the left column for the time being, hopefully this will help those on lower speed connections as well as clean up the front page, ive also removed links to my rather out of date guides and faqs for homebrew, i suggest any questions be directed to the forums because the users around here are much more up to date than me
Konami has finally lifted the coffin lid on Castlevania Judgment, the Wii-bound installment of the long-running vampire vanquishing venture. If you missed the Nintendo Power reveal, know that Judgment allows players to "slash, stab and whip their way across a variety of stages and environmental elements," and play as several characters from the franchise's illustrious history. Also, it's a 3D fighting game, "certain to thrill old and new fans of the franchise."
Of course, not every connection with real Castlevania games will be severed -- in fact, you can hook up the upcoming DS game, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, to "unlock bonus gameplay content." Castlevania Judgment will also support head-to-head (Belmont-to-Belmont?) play via Nintendo's online service, perfect for those times when you just want to lash out at internet strangers. Whips! They did it again.
I have updated the Volumetric Shadow (Tech)Demo (formerly know as the "Stencil Shadow Demo" and later "Volume Shadow Demo".)
This version is very likely to be the final one, although the decision as not been made, yet. A more advanced project (VSD 2.0), which will take VSD's place in the future, is already being developed.
Back on topic: VSD is compatible with most, if not all DLDI devices.
Emulators (as far as they emulate used features) and older SLOT2 GBA NOR (without any SD or CF card storage) cartridges are supported via FCSR (build available on the site.)
The demo shows how to use a bunch of NDS features and some otherwise handy lines of source code, like:
- Hardware accelerated volumetric shadowing - mini-tutorial included!
- Motion blur with video capture, using only one VRAM bank, at 60 FPS
- Hardware lighting, texturing, fogging, antialiasing etc.
- Display brightness control
- Viewport scissoring (thanks to gabebear)
- Loading binary and text files from disk
- Converting 24/32bit .tga image data to 16bit NDS textures
- Displaying a custom font and a text area over a background image, all loaded from disk
- Smooth touch input
- Simple frame rate counting and renderer status display
Please, make sure you read the contents of the included readme file!
A mini-tutorial on volumetric shadows comes with the source release (as well as at here in the forum) and some additional information (e.g. on the .tga format) is "hidden" in the source files. ;^)
Since the initial release, I have reworked the sources a lot! There have been quite some rewrites and a lot of renaming and rearranging! I have also included some better (or any, at least ;^D ) error detection and handling.
Now all data can go to ROOT/data/vsd_data!
It was developed and build with devkitARM R23b, libnds 20071023 and libfat 20070127.
It's quite readable, stable (I guess) and relatively easy to understand!
As always, I released the sources along with binary builds. I only supply a DLDI .nds and an FCSR .nds, as I don't think anybody needs a .gba any more (I don't) and the few people who do need it, can easily convert it themselves... But in case that assumption is wrong, please let me know and I'll upload a .gba to the web site.
Note, that there's some code and data structures I don't recommend using in "serious" code, but for the sake of simplicity, I used it here (e.g. the triangle structure.) This issue will be addressed in the next major release, which is already being worked on.
The shadow in the demo is static, that means it's not deforming (but could be moved around freely) - it's up to you to implement dynamic shadows.
Feel free to punch me in the face - right here in this thread - for silly programming and the like (that demo was my first publicly released open source software) - just make sure you read the readme first! ;^)
Anyways, I hope this demo will be useful to at least some of you. :^D
Finally, I want to thank everybody in this forum who's helped me making the jump from GBA to NDS!
Very special thanks go out to Brandon M. and Larry E. for helping me out with the hardware and gabebear for sharing his viewport scissoring implementation.
Nanashi no Game fights the oppresive summer heat by eliciting a sense of horror in you through its spine chilling plot, visuals and sound effects.
Gossip has been spreading around about a mysterious portable RPG that brings death to its players. Nobody knows who the developer was, the only thing people know is that the players died within a week once they started playing it.
The game brings reality together with terror through your DS, by showing scenes in a first person perspective, it takes you to a dark, shadowy alternate universe similar to the world we live in, thus blurring the line between the game world and reality.
This game makes use of the surround sound facility of your DS to heighten the eery atmosphere, sounds like someone breathing, or footsteps behind you are so real you will spin around in the middle of a train compartment to see if someone is following you.
Square-Enix's Nanashi no Game is not for the faint hearted. But if you are up for the challenge, Play-Asia.com will provide you with a copy for US$ 48.90, shipping as a region free Japanese version.
The Moon Books Project is holding a Contest from July 1st to August 31st.
There are numerous categories to choose from DS game reviews, hardware reviews, book and film reviews, graphic and audio design, fiction and non fiction writing, ds homebrew app and game coding, and game design using DSGameMaker.
The contest is sponsored by AceKard, DSGameMaker and GameFace Graphics. Prizes include AceKard 2 cards, DSGameMaker registration keys and DS Lite skins.
So, head on over, and have some fun!
Oh, and the above banner is the first entry in the graphics design category. Excellent work Josiah!
I made a Bible-reading program a while ago and didn't release it because some extra features (bookmarking, searching, verse look-up) had seemingly unfixable bugs and the code was a huge mess even though it was the second time I rewrote the whole thing.
Anyways, I've still been using it and have been finding it still quite useful so I've decided to release it here.
history:
* Support almost old batch R6 cart, the first "all-in-1" menu for R6 Gold and R6 Silver
* Update the R6 CHEAT CODE database to 2008-07-01 version
Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed it has created platform specific experiences for its best-selling* FIFA Soccer 09 franchise from EA SPORTS. FIFA Soccer 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform— the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, Wii home video game system, PC, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, PSP system and mobile—when it is released worldwide this autumn.
"We have listened and responded to gamers and soccer fans around the world by building customized gameplay experiences for FIFA Soccer 09 on each platform," said Andrew Wilson, Vice President & Executive Producer for the franchise. "Everyone wants to play a soccer game that is customized to their system and delivers a unique and enjoyable experience. We understand that and have innovated features, created new modes and designed controls that are tailored to each specific platform."
With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA Soccer 09 on the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360 deliver an authentic soccer simulation that enables you to customize the game to suit your style and ability. New animation technology creates more responsive first-time shooting and passing, faster and more controlled dribbling, and improved trapping. New player momentum physics, which exploits the power of these platform engines, delivers realistic player collisions, authentic jostling for the ball, and more variation in tackling.
"We listened to our consumers to make the changes that they wanted," said David Rutter, Producer of FIFA Soccer 09 on the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360. "No other game has over 250 feature changes and additions focused on improving core gameplay. We have an absolutely authentic recreation of the real sport through attention to detail."
For the first time, go inside the game engine to customize the strategy and positioning of your teammates to decide exactly how your team will play in any situation. With new Custom Team Tactics you have all the tools to become a first-team coach. Adjust and customize tactical settings so CPU players and your team perform just like the real-world team plays and make strategic decisions to exploit your opponent's weaknesses, all on-the-fly. The popular feature innovation Be A Pro has expanded to a career mode called Be A Pro: Seasons where you can choose or create a professional player and then develop his skills at a single outfield position over four years with the ultimate goal of becoming a national legend. The matchday experience is now true-to-life with a referee and linesmen on the pitch. Plus, crowds, stadium atmosphere and commentary have all been regionalized in exact detail.
On the Wii, enjoy FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play one of two ways—a Wii-specific take on the authentic '11 vs. 11' simulation or over-the-top '8 vs. 8' arcade action within a stylized environment with Mii versions of your favorite superstars, like Ronaldinho and Wayne Rooney. Refined motion and point-and-play controls make playing FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play even more intuitive and perfectly balanced for gamers of any ability to enjoy fun, soccer action. Choose to play the style that best suits your skills from advanced controls for experienced players to new EA SPORTS All-Play controls that enables novice players to focus on fun using simplified controls with AI assistance.
"You've never played soccer like this before," said Kaz Makita, Producer of FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play. "Our new '8 vs. 8' Footii Match enables you to play an exaggerated style of soccer where the personality of your Mii comes to life. You can play with your Mii characters against or alongside some of the biggest stars in a truly unique soccer experience tailored specifically for the Wii version of FIFA Soccer 09."
FIFA Soccer 09 on PC now features leading-edge visuals that deliver graphics that exploit the power of hi-spec gaming PCs, as requested by PC gamers. Star players are featured in photorealistic quality with remodeled likenesses for ultra-realistic gameplay. FIFA Soccer 09 on PC also features customizable mouse gameplay controls that deliver deeper, more intuitive command over your squad. Plus, customizable widgets are now integrated into the menu system to connect you to the FIFA community and real-world soccer so you stay connected while playing FIFA Soccer 09.
"We are committed to investing and innovating to create a PC specific experience," said Producer Paul Hossack. "Gamers want a gameplay experience exclusively for PC and FIFA Soccer 09 on PC delivers this."
With 500 new animation sequences and all-new collision and shielding systems—representing the biggest innovations to the multiplatform EA SPORTS soccer engine in four years— FIFA Soccer 09 delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action on the PlayStation 2 system. The new collision detection system with 360 degree coverage enables players to behave according to their physical attributes where player speed, direction and strength determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession. Changes to the animation system reward the skillful gamer during one-on-one situations between attackers and defenders. Tuned acceleration attributes enable swifter virtual players to possess quicker first steps and gain advantage in sprints. Plus, four new skill moves—scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls—give you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal to perform just like Ronaldinho.
FIFA Soccer 09 on the PSP system and Nintendo DS now include the innovative Be A Pro feature, including the unique Be A Pro camera that re-creates the rush and excitement of racing in on goal, designed exclusively for each system.
Additional major feature innovations for PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PC will be revealed later this month and announced at the Leipzig Games Convention in August. Screenshots and product fact sheets can be downloaded at http://info.ea.com.
To learn more about specific features on each platform visit www.FIFA.ea.com.
FIFA Soccer 09, scheduled for worldwide release this autumn, is developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, B.C. It has not yet been rated by ESRB or PEGI.
Square-Enix has revealed that a remake of Chrono Trigger will be released in North America this Christmas.
The new edition will contain all the original elements whilst introducing dual-screen options and touch-screen functionality available on DS.
It will also contain artwork by manga artist Akira Toriyama and a musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, who scored the original.
The original Chrono Trigger was released for the SNES in North America and Japan, but not Europe. Fans have been campaigning for the title to be released on the Virtual Console, but to no avail. This could be why...
After searching my username for no apparent reason on the net, I found out that you guys actual use this program so I updated it so it's better
For starters I changed the save system, and ALL save files will be saved to a PEAS folder on the root of your card. You must make the folder in order for it to save properly, as the program doesn't make one.
changes:
-10 save slots
-A cursor to show where you are erasing/lifting pen
-change the file name to save(#).peas
-use a "PEAS" folder, for .peas files.
-Doesn't draw a dot until the pen has moved.
Controls are as follows(pretty much the same as before):
A=Lift Pen(hold)
B=Eraser(hold)
R=Precision mode(hold)
L=Clear screen
Y=Quick Save
X=Quick Load
Start=Save Slot+1
Select=Save slot-1
Arrow keys/Stylus = draw
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
Plenty US version games are released this week, this includes the much awaited Final Fantasy Tactics A2: The Grimoire of the Rift. Once again, explore the realm of the fantasy and meet familiar characters such as Vaan and Penelo during your travels.
After coming out from the world of fantasy, step into the world's best tennis players's sports shoes, try out their signature moves and styles in Top Spin 3. This tennis game brings the generations of top tennis players together, so feel free to revive the veterans and pitch them against the current stars.
Rise to stardom in the rock music sphere after winning the tennis championship. Guitar Hero: Aerosmith features the performances of the top bands and hit songs. Like tennis players, the legendary band has their distinctive moves and playing technique, be sure to try them out on the guitar.
Step off the stage and enter the Phantom Fortress with Naruto and your team of ninjas. Battle your way through the hallways and your opponent's team with the coolest techniques, brought to you by one of the most finely designed battle systems.
Travel back time to the WWII era in Hellboy: Science of Evil and Operation Darkness. Hitler and the Nazis are back, this time with insane plots or regiments of supernatural creatures to back him up. Bring these plans down with your superpowers as Hellboy or your own team of elite soldiers in Operation Darkness.
As for Japanese games, Intial D Extreme Stage [Asian and Japanese versions] came out this week after five long years. Race through the mountain paths as your favourite character in your favourite car. This time, there are even more cars, race courses and racers to choose from.
Chill yourself out with Nanashi no Game in this summer heat. This game blends horror within your reality seamlessly by making use of the life-like images and surround sound. Figure out the mysteries of the game before the end of the week to escape your otherwise inevitable death.
Lastly, a sleek, red hot PlayStation2 console has arrived. Although the PlayStation3 is already out, it is a good idea to own a PlayStation2 console as there are still plenty of cool PlayStation2 games out there and more are releasing, as you will see in the preview.
As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™
Alone in the Dark US US$ 64.90
Battlefield: Bad Company US US$ 64.90
Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition US US$ 79.90
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath US US$ 49.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith ASIA US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle US N/A
HORI Fighting Stick EX2 (Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition) US US$ 79.90
Hail to the Chimp US US$ 44.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil US US$ 64.90
Operation Darkness US US$ 64.90
Supreme Commander US US$ 64.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 64.90
PlayStation3™
Battlefield: Bad Company US US$ 64.90
Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition US US$ 79.90
Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 38.90
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Map Download Special Limited Edition) JPN US$ 79.90
Enchant Arm (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Game Controller Logicool Chillstream (Black) JPN US$ 24.90
Game Controller Logicool Chillstream (Silver) JPN US$ 24.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle US US$ 129.90
HORI Fighting Stick 3 (Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition) US US$ 69.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil US US$ 64.90
Initial D Extreme Stage JPN US$ 74.90
Initial D Extreme Stage (w/ English manual) ASIA US$ 59.90
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PlayStation3 the Best) ASIA US$ 34.90
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 38.90
Overlord: Raising Hell US US$ 64.90
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PlayStation3 the Best) ASIA US$ 34.90
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 38.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 64.90
Nintendo Wii™ Akko de Pon! Ikasama Hourouki JPN US$ 49.90
Alone in the Dark US US$ 54.90
Big Beach Sports US US$ 34.90
Charging Twin Station US$ 24.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle US US$ 129.90
Jawa: Mammoth to Himitsu no Ishi JPN US$ 59.90
Rock Band US US$ 59.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™
Alone in the Dark US US$ 44.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle (2 Wired Guitars) US US$ 159.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle (Wireless) US US$ 129.90
L no Kisetsu 2: Invisible Memories JPN US$ 64.90
L no Kisetsu 2: Invisible Memories [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 89.90
PlayStation2 Console Cinnabar Red (SCPH-90000CR) JPN US$ 179.00
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters JPN US$ 49.90
Simple 2000 Series Vol. 123: The Office Love Jikenbou - Reijou Tantei JPN US$ 25.90
xxxHolic: Shigatsu Tsuitachi no Izayoi Sowa (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™
American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge US US$ 34.90
Cake Mania 2 US US$ 24.90
DSVision Starter Kit (w/ MicroSD 512MB Card) JPN US$ 39.90
Farm Life ASIA US$ 32.90
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift US US$ 44.90
Gourmet Chef US US$ 34.90
Headphone DS Lite US US$ 9.99
Midnight Play Pack US US$ 24.90
My Weight Loss Coach US US$ 44.90
Nanashi no Game JPN US$ 48.90
Panpaka Panya-San JPN US$ 39.90
Pinky Street: Kira Kira * Music Hour KOR US$ 49.90
Riku to Johan: Kaeta Nimai no E JPN US$ 48.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 34.90
Sony PSP™ Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (PSP the Best) ASIA US$ 24.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil US US$ 39.90
Minna de Dokusho: Meisaku & Suiri & Kaidan & Bungaku JPN US$ 39.90
Namco Museum Battle Collection ASIA US$ 14.90
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress US US$ 44.90
PC Games
Belief and Betrayal (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 34.90
King Mania ASIA US$ 14.90
Kung Fu Panda (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 31.90
Sins of a Solar Empire (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 37.90
Super Star Mahjong ASIA US$ 14.90
Trainz: The Complete Collection (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 37.90
Game Guides and Books
Alone in the Dark: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Arcadia Magazine [August 2008] JPN US$ 12.90
Battlefield: Bad Company: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Codes & Cheats Summer 2008 US US$ 9.90
Famitsu Wave DVD [August 2008] JPN US$ 16.50
Fate/complete material I Art material JPN US$ 52.90
Front Mission 2089: Border of Madness Official Complete Guide JPN US$ 24.90
Hellboy: The Science of Evil: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Mana Khemia 2: Ochita Gakuen to Renkinjutsushi Tachi Official Perfect Guide JPN US$ 31.90
Mugen no Frontier: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Perfect Bible JPN US$ 24.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin Character Setting Sourcebook JPN US$ 24.90
Sengoku Basara 2 Burning Soul JPN US$ 9.90
Sengoku Basara X Official Visual Guide JPN US$ 19.90
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Nia Fan Book JPN US$ 27.90
Activision announced this morning that Guitar Hero: On Tour is booking gigs all over and has sold 300,000 units in its first week. The publisher states that GH:OT is the company's best launch on the DS by a factor of eight; not only that, but it's also one of the top five best-selling launches "in the company's history."
Activision's Mike Griffith -- who's probably still high from his $1.5 million bonus -- is excited about GH:OT's "breakthrough peripheral" bringing the Guitar Hero experience to the potential 41 million DS owners in NA and Europe. All we know is we'll have entered a strange new world if we start seeing people playing this game on public transportation.
Out with the old, in with the NEW. The weekly Media Create sales chart is packed with new Japanese releases, with Derby Stallion DS snatching first place from Tales of Symphonia. It's a big week for the Wii and Nintendo DS overseas, as a ton of new titles for Nintendo's hardware platforms sell and sell big.
This week's chart is potentially less good news for the PSP, as two of its big sellers — Super Robot Taisen A Portable and Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G — fall out of the top ten. Will this spell the end to PSP hardware dominance in Japan?
01. Derby Stallion DS (DS) - 148,000 / NEW
02. Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk (Wii) - 137,000 / NEW
03. Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (DS) - 120,000 / NEW
04. Hisshou Pachinko * Pachi-Slot Kouryaku Series DS Vol. 12: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion - Shito, Futatabi (PS2) - 55,000 / NEW
05. Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan - Tatari (DS) - 42,000 / NEW
06. Wii Fit (Wii) - 34,000 / 2,292,000
07. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) - 34,000 / 566,000
08. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 31,000 / 1,508,000
09. Mario Super Sluggers (Wii) - 31,000 / 89,000
10. Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy (Xbox 360) - 28,000 / NEW
11. Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono (PSP)
12. Sengoku Basara X (PS2)
13. Super Robot Taisen A Portable (PSP)
14. Bleach: The 3rd Phantom (DS)
15. The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match (PS2)
16. DS Bimoji Training (DS)
17. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)
18. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Portable 3 (PSP)
19. Battlefield: Bad Company (Xbox 360)
20. Disgaea: Hour of Darkness (DS)
21. Ookami to Koushinryou: Boku to Horo no Ichinen (DS)
22. Bokura no Telebi Game Kentei (DS)
23. Wii Sports (Wii)
24. Aria the Origination: Aoi Wakusei no El Cielo (PS2)
25. World Neverland Olerud Okoku Monogatari & Pluto Kyouwakoku Monogatari 2 in 1 Portable (PSP)
26. The Tower DS (DS)
27. Taiko Drum Master DS: Seven Island Adventure (DS)
28. Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! (DS)
29. Wii Play (Wii)
30. DS Yamamura Misa Suspense: Maiko Kogiku - Kisha Katherine - Sougiya Isa Akashi - Koto ni Maru Hana Sanrin: Kyoto Satujin Jinken File (DS)
What are you playing this weekend? On a Thursday? Sorry, but we got some independence to celebrate. That's what we'll be doing all day tomorrow instead of hunting for game cakes, posting crazy wild speculation and bringing you the freshest of Tifa hentai. We'll be shootin' guns, lighting M-80s and stuffing our fat faces with saturated fats and washing it all down with a frosty cold... well, you know. We might even find some time to do a few posts. In fact, I'm pretty sure of it.
We might even play some games! Playing through Too Human has given me a loot gathering itch that only Diablo II and/or Phantasy Star Online can scratch. Say, that reminds me. This weekend is a free Day of Defeat: Source weekend, meaning you can game on Valve's dime should you have a Steam account. Have a good one, America!
Fuzzy's project had now hit a milestone, by releasing a demo. Super Smash brothers Rumble, The 21th Smash brother clone in my map
Is another SSB clone. Very impressive and functional, but just a warning though, dont spruce your expectations too much again.
In a surprising move the team behind the R4 Nintendo DS entertainment, development and backup unit are planning on bricking your Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite - that is if you're using a cloned product. Knowingly or not the R4 Team plans on releasing a firmware that will wipe your Nintendo DS's on-board BIOS to smithereens.
In a move to fight other factories from replicating their flashcart without permission the R4 Team will release a new firmware to combat the situation. Cloning happens a lot in the scene as factories either steal the design or the unit is reproduced using cheap parts. Most cloning is done by a few companies including Divineo and in that companies instance the clones are promoted on sites Divineo owns such as **********.com.
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Important point:
1. After 15 September, Team R4 will do something for the fake card, original program(firmware) with Fake R4 may damage your DS machine (brick), original R4 will have no problem with this program.
2. Make sure you have buy a original R4 (see photo below), if you brick your DS with fake R4, please go ask the selling shop and Team R4 will not admitted this liability.
From their point of view they are probably thinking they are doing a good thing, but what will little Johnny think when he installs a new firmware and his Nintendo DS suddenly stops working? Not much other then the R4 Team's comments on the situation are known. No word on when the firmware will be released, but the R4 Team states they won't provide any type of warranty or solution to fixing your Nintendo DS and sites all the blame on the reseller of the cloned R4 unit.
I believe this is a bad move on their part as it will give Nintendo another reason to dislike flash carts as having one out there that ruins your Nintendo DS will taint the entire market just as Darkfader's virus did. Hopefully people with flashme installed will be able to recover, but that is only speculation at this point in time. What do you think about this move? Please tell (or vote in the right column) ...
Personally i see this as a very bad move by the R4 People, What are your verdicts on this ?
T4ils has again updated his Portal game for the DS:
StillAliveDS is a puzzle game inspired by Portal: The Flash Version which is a 2D renewal of Portal, developed by Valve Corporation.
Portal consists primarily of a series of puzzles that must be solved by teleporting the character and other simple objects by using a Portal Gun. The unusual physics allowed by the portal gun are the emphasis of Portal.
Hello everybody
The wait is over once again, as the 1.15 version is now available in the download section
Here is what's new :
[Level Editor]
+ 5 new elements (see below).
+ Grid (press select to hide/show).
+ You can save your map when you want
+ You now have to upload your maps through the level editor. Only possible if the map was finished.
+ New clear button which deletes everything on screen.
+ The "Build" feature is automatically called when you save/upload a map.
[Game]
+ red energy wall : you can shoot portals through them but can't pass.
+ razor wheels : These will kill you if you touch them.
+ moving platforms : Jump on them to move in the map. They kill you if you're stuck. You can put portals on them.
+ acid pool : Don't try to swim in it.
+ reflecting wall (which is also a slippery floor) : Shoot a portal on it and it will be reflected. Up to 5 bounces are possible.
+ If multiple red plasma switches are set, you have to deactivate all of them to clear the green energy field.
[Menu]
+ language selection
+ customizable controls : just click on a control to change the associated action.
[Other]
- Backgrounds are now loaded from the flashcart
- Updated EFS lib to V2.0 finale, maybe G6 and M3 will load the game now ...
Please report me any bug since this version was hard as hell to finish, I had some weird punctual glitches like the upload system that just stopped working one time ...
Anyhoo, onto the new release. Version 0.34 is now available. Full changelog:
- Fixes:
- All gadgets have protected copy constructors.
- Added destructor to DimmedScreen class.
- Replaced SuperBitmap::drawLine() with a function that works correctly.
- Fixed crash in SuperBitmap::floodFill() when pixel stack overflowed the DS' stack.
- Fixed bug in SuperBitmap::floodFill() that prevented rows above the initial click point being filled and occasionally froze the DS.
- Fixed path null pointer crash in FileRequester constructor.
- SuperBitmap::drawHorizLine() no longer tries to DMA_Force() if the width of the line is 1.
- Fixed size of data stored in SuperBitmap floodFill's stack.
- Removed bitshifts from Screen:rag() that would prevent resizing the screen on alternative platforms.
- Windows can no longer be dragged vertically out of non-permeable screens that are themselves dragged down.
- Fixed crash when dragging screen in SDL build.
- Added John's fix to limit SDL screen dragging to bottom screen.
- Gadget::lowerGadgetToBottom() does not try to move decorations.
- Gadget::raiseGadgetToTop() only invalidates the rect cache of any gadgets it collides with.
- AmigaWindow controls how it moves to the top of the parent gadget stack
rather than the Screen gadget.
- New Features:
- FileRequester tidied up and flags parameter added to constructor.
- Added FileRequester demo to examples directory.
- Added DimmedScreen demo to examples directory.
- Fixes to example makefiles.
- Added DimmedScreen readme file.
- Added WPaint to examples directory.
- Gadgets get drawn automatically when added to their parents.
- Added EVENT_MOVE_FORWARD and EVENT_MOVE_BACKWARD events
Famitsu publisher Enterbrain shared a report today on the first half of the year in games over in Japan. It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who keeps up on Japanese sales trends, but the PSP was the star of the show.
Sony sold 1.96 million PSP units over the first six months of 2008. This put it atop the hardware heap -- the first time the system has managed this feat for sales taken over a half year period. Perhaps more notable is that the system doubled its sales over the same period one year ago.
Nintendo's two platforms took a close second and third place. Wii was the second best selling platform for the period with 1.72 million units, placing it close to its performance last year. The DS sold 1.59 million units. This may not seem to shabby, except when you compare it to last year's performance of 3.71 million units over the same period.
The PlayStation 3 saw a Metal Gear Solid surge towards the end of the period to reach 540,000 units. This was a bit above last year's half million performance.
Jeff has released a new version of his Rogue clone for the Nintendo DS/GBA/GP2X and also the PSP, heres whats new:
Two versions ago, David Parker ported POWDER to the GP2X. The GP2X is a type of hardware I've always meant to support - they actively encourage homebrew style development. Thus, I am very happy that David's changes have been rolled into the main development branch so we should have a GP2X build now. For those aching for stylus support - the source is there too. I have compiled this version blind, so apologies in advance if there are problems. With your feedback we can get it worked out.
Updated 32x32 icons from Ibson the Grey that have the new weapons.
Describe Ricochet. (Malte Helmert)
Extra regen for being full occurs even if you have a ring of regeneration worn. (Malte Helmert)
Regenerating magic when hungry occurs deterministically. (Malte Helmert)
Sleeping creatures are not damaged by light attacks.
Creatures who can't eat won't be hungry or full, regardless of pre-poly state. (Tobias Pierce)
Port to the GP2X by David Parker, done original for version 104, has now been rolled into the official build process. (David Parker)
Fix a type mismatch passing a structure as a pointer (!!) which surprisingly only caused problems on some platforms. (Peter Roozemaal, with patch)
Attempted to move all systems to va_copy - I hope I'm not longer using any old enough compilers that complain. Apparently MSVC still lacks va_copy. (Peter Roozemaal)
Some liches were locked up in a secret room as a temporary measure until I do a proper fix for AI opening doors. (The Rani)
Pushing a boulder against another boulder now has a full stop. (FEG)
Remove redundant to in bind soul description. (David R. Shultz)
Anachronistic reference to jello replaced by jelly. (R. Dan Henry)
Improved message for losing water walk (R. Dan Henry)
Pax will now grant Endure Hunger and Teleport. Tlosh will grant Preserve. Klaskove will grant Blunt Weapons. (R. Dan Henry)
+10 flaming swords have been overpowered because the +10 counts as a pure damage bonus to both the flame and regular sword attack, effectively giving +20 damage. To mitigate this, enchantment bonus is now only added to the base sword damage, not any bonus artifact or fire damage. Further, the enchantment is rolled against so you get +1d10 damage rather than +10. This doesn't effect +1 weapons, but provides a sliding penalty for the overpowered weapons tossed around by H'ruth.
Fixed source code comment that lied about ways to charge lightning rapiers. (Adam Boyd)
You can really eat water elementals now. I hope.
There is now a mini icon for the rapier. It is the same as the sword in all builds but Ibson the Grey. You may guess who motivated this inclusion. (Ibson the Grey)
The Leather Helm now has its own tile icon so you can tell it apart from iron helms on the dungoen floor. (Jan Milewski, Ibson the Grey)
Speaking of which, the Ibson the Grey tileset has caught up to all the current tiles and also sports distinct male and female clothing.
Casting wizard eye and possess will now be noticed by the gods. (R. Hamaker, Bridget Farace)
When you choose a god or forget a spell there is now a confirmation.
Your current god is reported when you level up. (Meddyan)
An entry on the wiki was ret-conned to be correct.
Skills and spells don't show up in the intrinsic list if they'll show up later anyways. (R. Dan Henry)
Torches classified as weapons rather than misc, so thus should no longer change their properties when artifacts become or unbecome being torches. (David Damerell)
Jumping will noise your feet as expected.
After you have filled your highscore list, you will get the option to pick a starting god to avoid having to start-scumm to get equipment suitable for different gods. (Derek S. Ray)
Option to pick a random name. (Sam Goldfield)
Firing upwards with ice/fire wand no longer affects the square you are on.
You can now zap lightning rapiers. (Bunnyriffic)
Special rooms now have their doors flagged so creatures will not open them until you do - this should avoid out of depth creatures wandering the dungeon and killing you. (Derek S. Ray, Brendan)
Remove forbidden double knowledge from description of bleeding wounds skill (David R. Schultz)
The PSP is still sitting pretty at the top of the Japanese hardware chart this week.
There's a fair bit of distance between Sony's handheld and two Nintendo platforms, according to Media Create data, while the Wii and DS are just hundreds of sales apart.
In fourth place is PS3, with sales continuing to drop following the launch week Metal Gear Solid surge. The final tally was 17,973 unit, which is 2000 less than last week.
Significantly below is the ageing PS2, rumoured to be getting yet another redesign later this year.
And finally Xbox 360 did all right this week, relatively speaking. More than 5000 units were shifted - that's around double the usual figure.
The software chart points to Gundam: Operation Troy and Battlefield: Bad Company doing well for the platform.
Preventing the world from plunging into economic chaos can be dirty, joyless work. Thankfully, foreign ministers of the ultra-exclusive G8 club were handed their very own perfume balls and custom DSs when they gathered in Kyoto recently to lay the groundwork for next week's leadership summit. You'll never guess what Condoleezza pictochatted Miliband. Poor Steinmeier, always the butt of their jokes...
- Fixed a bug in texture Management.
- Fixed a bug in BindTexture with Translucent Polygons.
- Fixed a bug in VRAM Control Registers.
- Fixed a bug in DMA with FIFO.
- Fixed a bug in pixel rendering in Mode 3,4,5.
- Added Palette Viewer.
New version of the audio plugin for Ideas (a DS emulator for Windows).
- Fixed a bug in resampling Options.
- Fixed a bug in SOUNDxPNT registers.
- Added Capture capabilities.
Audio Plugins for Windows & Linux users It's preferable to use one audio plugin, if you are using Paula PlugIn you must remove DirectSound PlugIn or viceversa.
As foretold, here are the first screens of zombie love, zombie bowling, zombie rock and roll, zombie sumo, zombie apple picking Ai sareru yori ai shitai: House of the Dead EX. The game looks more causal and more crazy. It's jammed pack with mini-games that are controlled by the gun and the foot pedal — mini games, and that's not in a pejorative sense! This series spin-off looks fun and totally fitting for arcade play. We approve, SEGA, we really do.
Smash Bros. Brawl, which also debuted at No1 in the UK chart earlier this week, was followed by fellow Wii exclusive titles Wii Fit and Wii Play.
The Xbox 360 version of Battlefield: Bad Company and DS exclusive Guitar Hero: On Tour, both of which were new entries, rounded off the top five for the week ended June 29.
Metal Gear Solid 4, which had held the top spot for the previous two weeks, slipped five places to No6, while the PS3 version of Battlefield: Bad Company debuted at No7.
Grand Theft Auto IV for PS3 was down two places to No8, while DS Pokemon titles Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness/Explorers of Time, which were new last week in third and fourth, slipped to ninth and tenth respectively.
01. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
02. Wii Fit (Wii)
03. Wii Play (Wii)
04. Battlefield: Bad Company (360)
05. Guitar Hero: On Tour (DS)
06. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
07. Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3)
08. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
09. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS)
10. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS)
Over half of the titles in the Japanese software top 10 are new entries this week, according to Media Create data (translated by NeoGaf members).
Top of the pops is a new horse racing game called Derby Stallion DS. This appeared back on N64 and has apparently been floating around in one guise or another for over a decade.
The most significant new entry, though, is Wii role-playing game Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World at two.
DJ music game Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (DS) debuts at three, followed by Shinseki Evangelion Pachislot Vol. 12 on PS2 at four. No idea.
We're similarly clueless about DS fresher Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan at five; some sort of adventure game, apparently.
Following that is Wii Fit at six, Metal Gear Solid at seven, Mario Kart Wii at eight and Super Mario Baseball at nine.
Rounding off the chart at 10 is the unusual sight of an Xbox 360 title - in this case Gundam: Operation Troy. Might explain why sales of Microsoft's console doubled this week.
Overall the DS accounted for 24 games in the top 40, followed by Wii with nine, PSP with eight, PS2 with five, and Xbox 360 and PS3 with two.
This is also the first week Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G has spent outside the top 10, by only managing to finish at 17.
Here's that top 10 in full:
Derby Stallion (DS) - 148,000
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (Wii) - 137,000
Rock star and noted media violence expert Noel Gallagher used a recent public appearance to speak out against the influence of violent video games, according to the BBC. While accepting an award at London's Silver Clef Music Awards, Professor Emeritus Gallagher mentioned games as one possible cause for the prevalence of youth-oriented knife violence throughout England.
"People say it's through violent video games and I guess that's got something to do with it," said Gallagher, whose wide-ranging, cross-cultural sociological studies on the relationship between media exposure and real-world violence have changed the way we all look at this complex problem. "If kids are sitting up all night smoking super skunk [cannabis] and they come so desensitised [sic] to crime because they're playing these video games, it's really, really scary," he added while adjusting the Amalfi Prize hanging around his neck.
Gallagher is the best-selling author of Burning the Razor's Edge: How Super-Skunk Smoking and Our Knife-Obsessed Media Landscape are Turning Our Kids to Crime.
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True sequel to Under the Knife – Scrub back in to Nintendo DS for the next chapter of the award-winning Trauma Center: Under the Knife that returns to the tactile stylus-based experience that made the original a smash hit.
Derek and Angie are back – Caduceus’ preeminent surgical team returns to confront the aftermath of the devastating GUILT epidemic in a brand new story.
Just what the doctor ordered – With a new easy play mode, improved tool utility, and clearer directions, playing doctor has never been so much fun.
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GUILT is no more. Dr. Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson faced humanity’s greatest threat and triumphed. Now, in the aftermath, they find themselves in unknown territory, forced to deal with the disastrous consequences of the killer virus. Join them as they scramble to address questions left unanswered and put an end to the mystery behind the disease.
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New game modes include Fortune Prediction mode (make wagers on each trivia question)
Play multiplayer in the traditional TV mode; up to 3 players play as part of the Mob against the other player
Licensed "1 vs. 100" artwork, soundtrack, and sound effects
Game features popular TV Host, Actor, and Comedian Bob Saget
Use either the DS touchpad or analog controls
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1 vs. 100™ puts you in the hot seat as you play against 100 mob members! Answer the questions correctly and eliminate the mob members. If you give the wrong answer, the game is over! 1 vs. 100™ for the Nintendo DS recreates the fun of the hit TV show, while 4 additional game modes bring on new and competitive excitement. The multiplayer aspect is key; competition will add to the nerve-racking decision-making of the traditional TV show. The game features TV host Bob Saget.
Super Starcade features your own Shining Stars® Theme Park, where you can purchase games and "rides" with your glow points. Personalizing and customizing the theme park is important your friends and computer avatars will come visit your park and play the party games with you. In fact, 7 of the 15 games in your park can be played with a friend through the Nintendo DSTM Wi-Fi connection
Tuna-viDS plays AVI files that contain Xvid encoded video and MP3 encoded audio.
New release, with contributions from Robin Watts (building on work from Sophie Wilson & Paul Gardiner), Costas, and ecurtz (building on work from Thoduv).
This release has stereo MP3 support, faster colour space conversion, and actually allows vertical heights less than 192 rows.
3D rendering was completely rewritten using GLSL in this version, on systems supported you'll get better 3D display output. In order to run this emulator your system need to support OpenGL 2.0 or above. Sound is still not emulated yet.
Here are the details of this update:
- New 3D display engine using GLSL
- Video capture
- 2d background mosiac effect
- RTC
- NDS firmware settings
- Other emulator bug fixes
Slot2 Convert Software v2.67 released Update(2008.07.05)
1. Fixed: #2253 and #2421 cant work
2. Fixed: some games which likes #2392 cant work
3. Fixed: the save size of #2385 fixed into 64Mbits
Important:Please backup the save files before upgrading.
SEGA has been on a roll lately, bombarding both the Nintendo DS and Wii with numerous exclusive titles. We have already seen a slew of home console Wii revivals published / developed (House of the Dead, NiGHTS, Samba de Amigo), plus recent announcements of Platinum Games’s gory MadWorld, whilst the Nintendo DS has the former Clover Studio team’s Science Fiction RPG ‘Infinite Line’, as well as Image Epoch’s RPG ‘World Destruction’. But it seems Nintendo’s previous fierce rival has plenty more to offer fans.
This new role-playing game, exclusive to the Nintendo DS, is called Blazer Drive and since the official website has now opened, the first firm details have emerged. Rather than relying on outside developers as in the case of Infinite Line and World Destruction, this appears to be an internally-developed game based on a fresh new manga show in Japan, an anime that apparently is actually linked with SEGA and its development team. The manga is written by Seishi Kishimoto, who is actually the twin brother of Naruto artist Masashi Kishimoto, and an accomplished manga creator himself.
In this game translation, players will take on the role of Shiro, a young, trendy teenager who uncovers his hidden Blazer skills after actually being personally attacked by a Blazer. Shiro, along with his long-time friend Tamaki, who is also a Blazer, is asked by an unusual man called Kuroki to team up with the Guardians to help them make the Tokyo of the future a much safer place.
As 1UP.com states, from the early information released so far:
In the near future, Tokyo has been radically redeveloped to become an “enviro-friendly” city, one where nature and man-made structures freely intertwine, and everyone presumably drives water cars and eats gluten-free soy hamburgers. The main energy source in this reborn city is Mystickers, odd sticker-like objects developed by the Next corporation that can summon energy from whatever they’re attached to. Mystickers are a part of normal life in Tokyo, and while they’re normally harmful if you’re silly enough to stick one on your arm, some people (called Blazers) have the ability to do just that — they can control the Mystickers’ power and use them to make themselves super-strong or able to wield magic-like abilities. Blazer crime has naturally become a problem, and a group of good-hearted Blazers called Guardian has been formed to fight them. And now you’re about to join the Guardians.”
Blazer Drive sticks very closely to its anime roots in terms of appearance, but its battle system is definitely something different. “Before battle, you must decide which Mystickers you want to equip your characters with, similar to setting up a deck in a card-based RPG. During the turn-based fights, you’ll use the stylus to drag Mystickers onto your party members’ arms to unlock attacks and unleash combos and special skills, making your choice of Mystickers a vital part of every conflict in the game.”
More than 25 million of the video-game industry's most sophisticated and family-friendly consoles have been sold in the United States in the past 2 1/2 years.
But there are only marginal signs that the machines - designed to foster games as a mainstream pastime in a majority of homes - are making any inroads with households that traditionally have been without consoles.
The game industry's signature event, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), takes place this month in Los Angeles in the midst of booming hardware and software sales, driven heavily by interest in Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. The industry is on pace to top last year's record $18 billion in sales by $3 billion to $5 billion, according to the market research firm NPD.
The robust spending, however, seems mostly to be coming from consumers who owned a previous generation of console, such as the PlayStation 2 or original Xbox. Some industry insiders hoped the new consoles, led by the populist appeal of the Wii, would dramatically expand the pool of game-playing Americans. But that appears to remain down the road at best.
Research companies calculate that 40 to 42 percent of U.S. households are using at least one game console. According to some sets of research, that represents little or no growth in recent years.
"We're looking at very slow growth," said David Klein, executive vice president of Centris, a Los Angeles research firm.
Centris measures the current percentage of homes with consoles at 40, unchanged from this time of year in 2006, and up by just 1 percent over 2005.
Adams Media Research puts the percentage at 40.9, up from a 2005 figure of 36.3.
Michael Arrington, one of the firm's analysts, noted in an e-mail that it's likely "most new consoles are going into homes that are either replacing an existing console or adding a second (or third) unit."
The implications for the game industry, whose challenges include rising development costs, are sweeping. An expansion of the game audience offers continued revenue growth, or at least a hedge against a spending slowdown by existing fans.
The tech-laden nature of the latest consoles - which feature broadband Internet capabilities - gives them broader home entertainment potential. And the wider the cultural acceptance of games, the less vulnerable the industry is to social and political critics concerned about violent or adult content.
Nintendo's hot-selling Wii is based on an easy-to-use, one-hand remote control that's meant to entice consumers without previous game experience. Nintendo declined to comment on any internal research it has, although anecdotes abound about the Wii being a hit with moms, dads and grandparents.
Still, that word-of-mouth enthusiasm may not be translating into much real expansion.
"The problem with any consumer survey of that nature is you can get all kinds of wacky results when you try and extrapolate out to (the) U.S. as a whole," industry analyst David Cole of DFC Intelligence said by e-mail.
"You can look at how much the console systems actually sell, but that doesn't account for duplicate households," Cole said. "If you look at most new console purchases today, they are going into households that already own a game system from a previous generation (yes, even Wii buyers)."
The Consumer Electronics Association puts the percentage of households with consoles at 42, the same as a previous peak in 2005. But the CEA's growth projections are notably upbeat. Its research foresees the percentage hitting 44 by the end of the year, up from 37 in 2007, and it expects 27 percent of the people purchasing a console this year to be first-time buyers.
For whatever market growth there is, noted Arrington of Adams Media Research, it's likely the Wii is "doing the most expanding into existing homes that haven't ever . . . taken the console plunge. PS3 and Xbox 360 are being bought almost entirely by folks that are already comfortable with 'doing the console thing' "
I have updated the Volumetric Shadow (Tech)Demo (formerly know as the "Stencil Shadow Demo" and later "Volume Shadow Demo".)
For now, this will be the final version, although I might release some updates when needed.
A more advanced project (VSD 2.0), which will take VSD's place in the future, is already being developed.
Back on topic: VSD is compatible with most, if not all DLDI devices.
Emulators (as far as they emulate used features) and older SLOT2 GBA NOR (without any SD or CF card storage) cartridges are supported via FCSR (build available on the site.)
The demo shows how to use a bunch of NDS features and some otherwise handy lines of source code, like:
- Hardware accelerated volumetric shadowing - mini-tutorial included!
- Motion blur with video capture, using only one VRAM bank, at 60 FPS
- Hardware lighting, texturing, fogging, antialiasing etc.
- Display brightness control
- Viewport scissoring (thanks to gabebear)
- Loading binary and text files from disk
- Converting 24/32bit .tga image data to 16bit NDS textures
- Displaying a custom font and a text area over a background image, all loaded from disk
- Smooth touch input
- Simple frame rate counting and renderer status display
Please, make sure you read the contents of the included readme file!
A mini-tutorial on volumetric shadows comes with the source release (as well as at here in the forum) and some additional information (e.g. on the .tga format) is "hidden" in the source files. ;^)
Since the initial release, I have reworked the sources a lot! There have been quite some rewrites and a lot of renaming and rearranging!
Now all data should be put into ROOT/data/vsd_data, then the demo can be run from any folder!
It was developed and build with devkitARM R23b, libnds 20071023 and libfat 20070127.
It's quite readable, stable (I guess) and relatively easy to understand!
As always, I released the sources along with binary builds. I only supply a DLDI .nds and an FCSR .nds, as I don't think anybody needs a .gba any more (I don't) and the few people who do need it, can easily convert it themselves... But in case that assumption is wrong, please let me know and I'll upload a .gba to the web site.
Note, that there are some implementations and data structures I don't recommend using in "serious" programs, but for the sake of simplicity, I used them in this demo (e.g. the triangle structure.)
This "issue" will be addressed in the next major release - VSD 2.0, which is already being worked on.
The shadow in the demo is static, that means it's not deforming (but could be moved around freely) - it's up to you to implement dynamic shadows.
Feel free to comment - just make sure you read the readme first! ;^)
(Keep in mind, that the demo is my first publicly released open source software. :^) )
Anyways, I hope this demo will be useful to at least some of you. Don't hesitate to tell me about it! :^D
Finally, I want to thank everybody in this forum who's helped me making the jump from GBA to NDS!
Very special thanks go out to Brandon M. and Larry E. for helping me out with the hardware and gabebear for sharing his viewport scissoring implementation.
After much speculation and painful hours of sitting on pins and needles, Square-Enix confirmed that their chronometric teaser was, in fact, counting down to the big reveal of a Nintendo DS adaptation of Chrono Trigger. The countdown just ended, revealing the first pseudo-trailer for the game; following Squeenix's promise for a "newly revamped" version of what many consider to be the greatest RPG of all time, our hopes were high for a 3D remake, ala Final Fantasy III and IV -- though the trailer shows that the visuals will retain their charming 16-bit aesthetic.
The trailer doesn't show off the game's new features, like the new dungeon, wireless play and touch screen support -- though it does end by touting the Winter 2008 release window we'd previously heard. Hopefully, future media for the title will show us exactly why we'll need to purchase the game again (other than the fact that it's frakkin' Chrono Trigger) -- until then, we'll be anxiously awaiting Christmas morning, when we'll scurry to the foyer to discover that Ho-Ho has left us stockingfuls of heartwarming nostalgia.
We would love to get excited for the upcoming video game adaptation of the sixth installment in J.K. Rowling's wildly successful series of books -- unfortunately, our ambitions of striding through Hogwarts' hallowed halls have been sullied by previous lackluster Harry Potter titles from Electronic Arts. To make sure Half Blood Prince is as faithful and entertaining as it can possibly be, we've written up a quick cheat sheet for the game's developers to inform them which elements from the source material should be included when the game hits store shelves in November.
Epic wizard duels -- Awesome.
Magical puzzles -- Entertaining.
Exciting quidditch matches -- Compelling, if handled properly.
Collecting "Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans", "Chocolate Frogs", "Fizzing Whizbees", or any other form of magical confection -- About as enjoyable as catching a faceful of Avada Kedavra.
I remeber when was the first time I played Sokoban. It was on my Gameboy. I was only 12 and it was summer. That summer I bought one of those 16-in-1 cartdridges. There were a lot of awesome games there but there was one that I remember specially. I didn't even knew his name until some years later. It was an awesome game that made me spent a lot of time thinking and having fun. There was a guy with a hat and some boxes that you had to push to some cells that were marked with points. I didn't need some instructions or something like that to play it, the game was in Japanesse. And I think that is one of the wonderful things of this game. It was intuitive, fun and gave you that felling of satisfaction when you finished a level you have been trying for days. It was Sokoban.
A lot of ports of this game have been released since then, for all platforms, including the DS. But anyway I wanted to make my own version I have spent a lof of time on it. Not because it is very hard to develop (I coded the logic of the game in just an afternoom and in 3 weeks I had my first playable demo) but because at the time of developing this game I have also been improving ZEngine. The version that I've made is on 3D and I thinks is the first one like that released on the DS. You can also load set of levels from your card and I think this is also new too. And the main character of the game is Roko, one of the character that I draw for my weekly comic strip tinomi. I had the model done years ago, it was going to be on 1010 Locos por el tenis, and finally I have been able to place it on a game
Ok, that's all from me, at the moment. Here I leave you the versions for Windows and Nintendo DS. There is no version for Symbian. You now what? I hate Symbian, it is horribleeeeeeee. Yes that's the truth, you don't program for Symbian, you fight! XDDDD And I am tired. I don't know if I'll continue supporting Symbian versions or not. Who knows. Hope you enjoy the game. For any suggestion of bug report, you know where to find me :P
Activision may be in talks with Van Halen about "showcasing" the band in an upcoming Guitar Hero game.
Or at least that's what the Wall Street Journal is suggesting, stating the following in an article about the release of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith: "A version of Guitar Hero featuring the metal band Metallica is due out within the next year, and Activision is in serious discussions with Van Halen about showcasing that band in Guitar Hero as well, people familiar with the matter say."
We're not quite sure who these "familiar with the matter" people are (we don't hang out around Wall Street enough to know), but Activision's CEO Robert Kotick has previously hinted at the possibility.
Speaking at a Morgan Stanley Technology Conference last March, Kotick seemed to let the cat out of the bag a little by saying, "So our attitude is, if we're breaking bands or creating this much enthusiasm, and you are reaching a whole new group of consumers, six to 11 year-old consumers, who are being exposed to Aerosmith for the first time or Van Halen for the first time, wherever it might be, we need to capture much more of that upside opportunity."
This is not so much the case for Led Zeppelin, with the same Wall Street Journal article suggesting that the band has turned down previous offers to license its music for use in Rock Band and Guitar Hero games.
It seems the band is reluctant to let outsiders use its master tapes, with Q Prime Management (which represents Led Zeppelin) Partner, Peter Mensch, stating that "It ain't about the money". Maybe it'll take a whole lotta love then.
Sony and Nintendo are planning to expand their operations in the Asian market outside of Japan, targeting Taiwan and South Korea specifically.
According to the Japanese daily Nikkei, as reported by Thomson Financial, Nintendo is working on a special "localised" version of its DS handheld in Taiwan, to be sold through mobile phone stores.
No specific information was available as to what form that localisation will take, but it will be available by the end of July, with plans to extend the SKU into China by the end of 2008.
Meanwhile Sony has announced its own plans for Taiwan, which includes working with the government on training local education authority staff on game development, and making new titles available via the PlayStation Network.
Sony will also expand its operations in South Korea, a territory in which Nintendo has begun working with local developers and expects to ship 20 DS titles before the end of this year.
Konami has said it will be bringing the Eledees back to life on the DS this winter.
Dubbed The Adventures of Kai and Zeo, this handheld game acts as a sequel to the Wii instalment released last May. That, incidentally, has a decent Metacritic score of 75 per cent.
Eleedes, or Elebits to give them their US title, are little creatures that serve as an energy source for the game and produce electricity when clumped together.
Your job is to go around and collect them with your Ghostbusters-like gun, so that they can follow you around like Pikmin and help you later on. Your gun also clears obstacles from your path.
It all looks to have retained its colourful and attractive presentation, and Konami promises Wi-Fi battles for up-to four players and easy-to-use touch-screen controls.
Pop over to our Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero gallery for the first screenshots.
Super Smash Bros Brawl has debuted at the top spot in both the Spanish and German software charts for the week ended June 22, according to figures from Media-Control GfK International.
The Spanish charts saw Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PlayStation 3 drop to second place, followed by Wii Play in third place.
Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat? for the DS came in at number four, while Top Spin 3 for the PS3 and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core for the PlayStation Portable took sixth and seventh place, respectively.
Battlefield Bad Company for the PS3 broke into the German chart at third place, with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PS3 dropping to fifth place and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core for the PSP coming in at number seven.
The Spanish chart follows:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
3. Wii Play (Wii)
4. Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? (DS)
5. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
6. Top Spin 3 (PS3)
7. Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core (PSP)
8. Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (PS3)
9. Dr Kawashima's Brain Training (DS)
10. The Sims 2 deluxe (PC)
The German chart follows:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
3. Battlefield Bad Company (PS3)
4. The Sims 2: Ikea Home Stuff (PC)
5. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
6. Wii Play (Wii)
7. Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core (PSP)
8. Wii Fit (Wii)
9. Dr Kawashima's Brain Training (DS)
10. Mario Kart DS (DS)
Nintendo has told Eurogamer that claims it is preparing to unveil a widescreen DS are "purely rumour and speculation".
Rumours emerged after a suspicious Nippon Ichi advert was posted by website Aeropause. It shows the publisher's upcoming titles on a DS with much larger screens.
Nintendo's comments would suggest this doesn't mean much, though the platform holder did not comment directly on the advert's authenticity.
The possibility of Nintendo unveiling a redesigned DS model at next week's E3 show in America also remains a talking point. Observers suggest the publisher has historically favoured revising its handheld hardware once every three years.
What would you like to see done to the DS, Eurogamer reader?
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Grand Theft Auto IV have finally dropped off the top ten of the software sales chart in the UK, for the week ending July 5, according to figures from Chart-Track.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl has held onto the top spot while Battlefield: Bad Company retains its position at number two.
These are followed by Lego Indiana Jones: Original Adventures in third and HB Studio's Wii game Big Beach Sports at fourth place.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is the first in a spate of titles to see a reappearance on the top ten, jumping up from eleventh place last week to eighth. Wii Play climbs up three places to reappear back on the chart from twelfth to ninth place, and The Bourne Conspiracy closes the chart at tenth, up five places from last week.
The UK software chart follows:
1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
2. Battlefield: Bad Company
3. Lego Indiana Jones: Original Adventures
4. Big Beach Sports
5. Beijing 2008
6. Top Spin 3
7. Wii Fit
8. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
9. Wii Play
10. The Bourne Conspiracy
elhobbs has updated his port of Quake for the DS, heres whats new:
7/08/08 changes
added sprite rendering
added double tap support for the touch screen. there is a cvar to control the sensitivity "ds_tap_time". 32728 is roughly one second. the default is 9000. 0 to disable.
fixed crash when loading saving games when a referenced entity has a higher number than the currently loading entity (thanks to thenewimpossibles for tracking this down)
fixed a crash during the finale (thanks to Sir_Voe for tracking this down)
fixed the display on the intermission screen
fixed the shaky weapon model (though it may be too steady now).
fixed some more menu stuff
allowed r_ambient to be changed in single player only version during deathmatch for playing against bots
When Majesco announced last month that it would dedicate the bulk of its 2008 lineup to the Nintendo DS, we took this to mean that the company would do its part keeping store shelves stocked with casual games and cooking sims aplenty. We were unprepared, however, for the Cooking Mama evangelist to take up publishing duties for Away Shuffle Dungeon, the oddly named DS "roguelike" RPG from Mistwalker and AQ Interactive.
Offering a mix of both 2D and 3D gameplay, Away Shuffle Dungeon promises to cast players in the role of a lone hero branded with the unfortunate name, Sword, as he races to collect treasure and rescue prisoners caught in dungeons before they "reconfigure," hurting anyone left inside. The game also boasts some impressive credits, which include such luminaries as Final Fantasy sire Hironobu Sakaguchi and esteemed composer Nobuo Uematsu, as well as character designs by Sonic creator, Naoto Oshima.
Even so, we're still having a hard time getting over that title, and even now have simply begun referring to Away Shuffle Dungeon by a label more fitting its newly-named publisher. Readers, we give you Dungeon Mama.
A flaming hot special this week: Ash: Archaic Sealed Heat for Nintendo DS™ at a bargain price of US$ 10.90 only - offer valid for 1 week
This RPG takes place in a medieval European-like country named Milinia. On her seventeenth birthday, the princess Aisya will be crowned queen. Her subjects are gathered around the palace while her uncle, the regent who has been looking after both the princess and the country in place of the king watches on with great pride.
However, this is not to last. For the moment the bracelet of Milinia touches Aisya's wrist a giant flaming serpent descended from the skies and set fire to the whole country. The green, prosperous Milinia and its majestic palace is no more, everything has fallen apart around Aisya when she finally came to her senses.
While the casualties are great, miraculously, some warriors survived the flame, this include the regent. Although they are no longer human, they are alive as ash soldiers. Accompanied by these survivors, Aisya sets off to find out the truth behind the flaming serpent and ways to revive her country.
Game Features:
The game is arranged into chapters. Proceed with the story and level up your characters as you clear the missions in the chapters.
Arrange your soldiers and companions into different teams and control set tasks for them to complete in the fields.
Battle in a turn base system by making use of the commands, aside from regular attacks, each character has their own set of skills that make them specialize in certain types of battles. Learn about your character's specialties when you split them into groups.
Nintendo's fantasy RPG Ash: Archaic Sealed Heat for Nintendo DS is sold as a region free Japanese version at a bargain price of US$ 10.90 only.
This newest Naruto game is a horizontal scroll action adventure that includes even more ninja techniques for you to try out. Run at superhuman speed, throw shuuriken and aim to pin your enemies down, make huge leaps and wall climb like spiders. And these are just a few common things you can play with.
Make use of your background knowledge of the characters. For example, remember Sakura's super strength and the beasts under Sai's command etc, the specialties of these characters may be the key to your conquering a stage.
Sure-kill attacks become stronger than ever in this game, completed with matching animated sequences. Like the manga, teamwork are key elements to victory. Your support characters get more attacks, and by cooperating with them, you can launch all sorts of cool, or even absurdly funny attacks.
Boss fights are upgraded to include giant monsters like the black fireball spitting serpent Orochimaru transforms himself into. While you can play against monsters in this game, you can also play against your real world friends to determine who's the best ninja amongst you all. A maximum of four players can join in a battle session and fight until there is only one survivor left standing.
In Tenkai, the heavenly realm situated above the skies, there lives prince Stafi, his sister Stapi and his friends. One day, he comes upon a boy chased by three villains and during his rescue mission, he fell through the clouds into the sea.
Use the direction control buttons and the two action buttons in this game. Swim leisurely, run at super speeds, fold yourself together to squeeze through cracks. As the game progress, you can upgrade your primary spin attack with a double jump to into a shooting star spin.
Look for pearls, they heal your wounds and increase your scores, you can even use them to purchase items. Aside from making use of the treasures hidden under the sea to aid your travels, listen to your friends' advice or use their powers. As the game progress, you can switch your player character from Stafi to one of his friends.
Amongst Stafi's friends, the rabbit Rampa can transform you into other shapes to increase your attack power, it is a very handy skill for certain stages. Call upon your sister Stapi to help you with narrow passages and difficult bosses. Connect to another DS with the wireless function and have your friend control Stapi as you fight difficult bosses or conquer tricky stages.
This Japanese Style Cover is made by a famouse kimono company.All of the material is made by manpower.As you know,one classy kimono can up to millions of Yen.
The frabric and the design of the Japanese Style Cover is the most popular and beautiful, which pursued by most Japnese.So this cover is full of Japnese flavour. It will make the NDSL seems more noble, accord with the status of Nintendo.
I made a small game based on the old classic arkanoid / breakout. I made it in about 3 days in c++ to get to know the palib library. On some parts it isn't super optimised but players won't notice that.
Features:
40 levels.
Animations of the blocks (minor)
Keeps track of: score, lives and level.
Sound effects
Does not have:
Pauze
Save
Highscores
Other stuff
Math involving angle of ball
How to play:
Press the go! button or A button to launch.
Hold the stylus over the paddle and drag it to avoid the ball hitting the ground.
You can use the arrows as well if you like but you will be in a disadvantage. Download Here and Give Feedback Via Comments
Not too long from now, at a Media and Business Summit not all that far away, LucasArts may be announcing a new game in the Star Wars Battlefront series. Online shopping megalith Amazon.com has added listings for Star Wars Battlefront III ... for no less than six platforms. The game is available for pre-order and has what we can only imagine is a tentative March 15, 2009 release date.
A new game in the series is hardly surprising; after all, Battlefront is the best selling Star Wars video game franchise of all time. Reports of it being in development also popped up following LucasArts' recent layoffs, though the company would not comment on it or any other unannounced titles at the time.
Amazon has Battlefront III slated for availability on PS3, 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, and DS. If this holds true, it would certainly debunk an old rumor that the game might only hit Xbox 360. Now there's the matter of a developer. With Pandemic – the studio responsible for the first two games – now owned by EA, and internal development slowing down at LucasArts, a new hope must arise. Our best guess at the moment is the rebel forces at Rebellion, the UK-based studio responsible for the generally well received Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron on PSP.
Well, I remember seeing something called the "State of Homebrew as of August 2007" on DCEmu before I joined.
Since a lot has changed in the homebrew world, why not post another update?
MICROSOFT XBOX 360:
So far, there is not really any easy way to boot unsigned code on the Xbox 360, however, Team Xecuter of Xbox 1 fame, has been working at hacking the Xbox 360 for awhile now, and at one time promised us that they would hopefully succeed in finding a good exploit by 2008.
As of right now, there are two methods of booting homebrew on the Xbox 360.
Method #1 - Join the XNA club and develop or try out free homebrew games.
Method #2 - Use the shader-exploit in Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Video Game discovered by the Wii60 team. This method, however, is nowadays out of the reach of many, as it only worked between updates 4532 and 4548 (which is Halloween 2006 - November 2006). This also required a serial cable and your Xbox 360 to be modded to boot a special version of the King Kong game. But if you did everything properly, you could boot Linux (I've seen uBuntu working on youtube)!
NINTENDO WII:
As of right now, the Nintendo Wii is the only seventh generation console that has been hacked and is able to boot unsigned code. The Wii scene is right now beating the PSP scene and has a lot of good homebrew here and on the way, like a homebrew Nintendo 64 emulator (and apparently Sega CD emulation).
As of right now there are a few methods of running homebrew/unsigned code on the Nintendo Wii.
Method #1 (recommended) - Use the Twilight Hack exploit in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
All you do is put it on an SD card, copy it to your Wii, boot Twilight Princess, load the game, move around, and it crashes the game due to some sort of buffer overflow, which results in the ability to boot unsigned code, from where you can install the Homebrew Channel.
Method #2 - Use the more modernized version of SD Media Launcher and boot Gamecube Homebrew.
This used to be the popular method of playing Homebrew on the Wii, but has since become obsolete thanks to the Twilight Hack.
SONY PLAYSTATION 3:
As of now, PS3 comes in 4th Place, behind the PSP, Wii, and DS and ahead of the Xbox 360. As of right now, there are 2 methods of booting homebrew on the Playstation 3.
Method #1 - The PS3 is able to run homebrew on Linux, with fullspeed NES, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis/Megadrive emulation. Sadly, there's a limit, as Sony made it so you cant really use all the power PS3 offers in Linux mode (I believe it has something to do with the GPU and not being able to use all cell cores).
Method #2 - With the 20GB (American/Japanese), US 60GB, EU 60GB, and 80GB PS3s, you are able to boot PS2 homebrew. Even though the PS2 wasnt very popular in the homebrew world, it still has NES (FCEUltra PS2), Sega Genesis/Megadrive (PGEN), and a decent SNES Emulator (SNES-Station).
In March of 2008, Dragula96, a respected PSP coder, posted a video on YouTube showing a Hello World Exploit. This means that we might actually see some good things in terms of homebrew down the road for the PS3.
SONY PSP:
The PSP has probably had the biggest homebrew scene so far. Starting in 2005 with an exploit in Wipeout Pure, which viewed HTML in a browser. Hackers used this to find the Address of the UMD Drive, and found out that the PSP's executable file was EBOOT.PBP.
Since then, there has been custom firmware, PSP phone (official and homebrew), numerous applications (like iRShell and PSPTube), and not to mention Fullspeed PS1 emulation and decent N64 emulation.
As of July 9, 2008, the PSP scene is still going strong. Although not as strong as it was in 2006 and 2007, it is still getting many homebrew releases everyday.
There are several methods of booting homebrew on the PSP, but I will discuss the more popular ones.
Method #1 - For firmwares up to Official Firmware 3.50, there are numerous exploits. Starting at Firmware 3.03, you needed the unpatched Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Firmware 3.11 and 3.50 use an exploit in the unpatched version of Lumines. All of these exploits will downgrade you to Firmware 1.50 and are for use only on the PSP-1000 model.
Method #2 (Recommended) - The Pandora Battery.
Not only can it downgrade your PSP-1000 to 1.50 (from where you can go onto Custom Firmware) and your Slim PSP to 3.XX/4.XX Custom Firmware, but it can also be used to unbrick your previously damaged PSP. This tool also works on all the official firmware updates so far, and reception has been universally positive.
NINTENDO DS:
Booting Homebrew on the Nintendo DS requires no exploitation whatsoever. All you need to do is buy a Homebrew Flash Cart (for the GBA or DS, depending on what you want to work with). The DS also has some amazing homebrew, especially for it being underpowered compared to the Sony PSP, with fullspeed NES, SNES, and Genesis emulators and many neat and unique homebrew games to go with the already very good Commercial DS library.
Who knows where we'll be by July of 2009? Think of all that's happened in late 2007 and 2008.
Will Nintendo lock down on homebrew like Sony due to Virtual Console games being pirated?
Will Strmnnrmn come back? Will we be playing Gamecube on the Xbox 360? Time will tell.
For those of you who are having a bit of trouble getting your videos into the proper format for playback on any console here is nice little gui for streamlining the process.
v2008.build.32 (Jul 8, 2008)
[ADD] Support to encode, play and render MKV in various video and audio codecs
[ADD] Support to encode, play and render HD TS (Transport Stream) and M2TS (BluRay) files
[ADD] Support to encode, play and render AAC 5.1 Channels
[ADD] Support to encode and play Tivo TMF and TY+ input files
[ADD] Support to encode and play DRV-MS input files
[ADD] Improved iPod/iPhone/iTunes support with various VideoScaleSize
[ADD] Zune (mp4) output format support
[ADD] PS3 (BluRay) output format support
[ADD] a long list of video and audio enhancements..
Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), today revealed its product lineup for the 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles from July 15th - 17th at booths #421 and 423. Featuring Wii and Nintendo DS games that offer fun for the entire family, the lineup reinforces Majesco's position as an innovative provider of video games for the mass market.
"Majesco's 2008 E3 lineup is filled with fun games that capitalize on the broad appeal and reach of casual games platforms like Wii and DS," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco "We are showcasing the sequel to our best-selling original cooking franchise, Cooking Mama World Kitchen, as well as featuring strong new IP including Our House and Major Minor's Majestic March from the creative team behind PaRappa the Rapper. In short, we have something for the entire family."
Below is additional information on Majesco's E3 2008 lineup:
Major Minor's Majestic March
Release date: Holiday 2008
Platform: Wii
Designed exclusively for Wii, Major Minor's Majestic March marks the return of the creative team behind the renowned PaRappa the Rapper franchise-legendary game designer and multimedia musician Masaya Matsuura and famed New York artist Rodney Alan Greenblat. This innovative rhythm-based music game turns the Wii RemoteÔ into a "magic" baton that bandleader Major Minor uses to keep tempo, recruit new band members and pick up valuable items. Players can add up to 15 different instruments to their dynamic procession-including brass, woodwinds, and percussion-to alter its composition and resulting performance.
Cooking Mama World Kitchen
Release Date: Holiday 2008
Platform: Wii
The best-selling, award-winning cooking franchise returns! In Cooking Mama World Kitchen, Mama brings a lot more to the table, including all new 3D graphics, all new recipes from parfait to shrimp au gratin, comedic kitchen mini-games, new gameplay modes and much more. Cook with Mama and her friends by using the Wii Remote as your universal cooking utensil in this fun, family-friendly sequel to last year's Cooking Mama Cook Off.
Our House
Release Date: Q1 2009
Platform: Wii
Our House is the only game that lets players build and remodel their homes into their own unique customized creations. Players use their Wii Remote to hammer, saw, paint, tile and much more as they assemble and decorate their family dwelling. Compete with friends in the four-player "build-off" mode or share creations with others via a WiiConnect24 community-building feature. If you dream it, you can build it!
Zoo Hospital
Release Date: September 2008
Platform: Wii
Zoo Hospital is the first game of its kind on Wii that lets players experience a veterinarian's job. Players use the Wii Remote in surgical procedures to eliminate parasitic pests, perform dentistry, and remove foreign bodies like gallstones to restore the health of 48 ailing zoo mammals, reptiles and birds. Soothing and feeding each animal while following up on post surgical patients in their enclosures is as important as precise operations, since happy, healthy animals increase the Zoo Rating which in turn affects the number of visitors patronizing the zoo.
AWAY Shuffle Dungeon
Release Date: Fall 2008
Platform: Nintendo DS
Featuring creative contributions from RPG creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, character designer Naoto Oshima and composer Nobuo Uematsu, AWAY Shuffle Dungeon for Nintendo DS is a groundbreaking role playing saga co-developed by Mistwalker and AQ Interactive. Players take control of the young hero "Sword," the sole resident left of the once booming Webb Village, who must rescue as many kidnapped townsfolk as possible from a mysterious unknown that has trapped them within underground dungeons. Saved villagers will lend assistance to Sword's quest, as will the magical ‘Fupongs' and dungeon treasure he finds that lets him shop in the village specialty stores for armor, weapons, health, medical aid and more.
Wonder World Amusement Park
Release Date: Holiday 2008
Platform: Nintendo DS
In Wonder World Amusement Park, players experience the thrill of a day at the park anytime and anywhere! Using the Touch Screen, players will toss, drive, shoot, whack, fish and spin in 30 different mini-games scattered throughout six themed zones: Carnival, Spookyville, Prehistoric, Pirate, Fairy Tale and Space. Players can also unlock six interactive rides through gameplay or challenge a friend via local Wi-Fi multiplayer.
Babysitting Mania
Release Date: September 2008
Platform: DS
Based on the hit online simulation, Babysitting Mania lets players progress through more than 100 levels of fast-paced, overlapping challenges as they feed, entertain and clean up after unruly kids in 20 chaotic houses. Players use the Touch Screen to manage every aspect of the household with speed and precision, from strategically employing "timeouts" to overseeing bonus birthday party levels that add neighborhood party guests to the mania.
Marker Man Adventures
Release Date: November 2008
Platform: DS
Guide loveable stick figure, Marker Man, through hundreds of physics-based puzzles using the stylus as a creative tool to draw simple machines that help him safely bring Doodle Dog home. Players will collect power-ups, discover hidden areas and use logic to progress through a scrolling world of various themes
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced sequels to two of the company’s top-selling casual games for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Game Party™2 for Wii, the sequel to Midway’s top-selling Game Party which has shipped more than one million units worldwide to date, includes returning favorites from the original and five all-new fun filled family games. TouchMaster®2, for the Nintendo DS, offers a collection of 20 new addictively fun and exciting card, action, strategy, puzzle and picture games. Game Party 2 and TouchMaster 2 are both scheduled to be available this Fall.
“Following the great success of the first installments, Game Party 2 and TouchMaster 2 are guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment, whether alone or in a group, for people of all ages,” said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment. “Casual game fans enjoyed the intuitive style of the originals, which have now been expanded and enhanced but still maintain that pick-up-and-play feel.”
More information about Game Party 2 and TouchMaster 2 can be found online at www.midway.com.
About Game Party 2
With 11 games in all, Game Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii includes fun to play games that will provide hours of enjoyment with friends and family. Game Party 2 features new games like Bean Bags, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts, Puck Bowling and more. Each game, including classics like Skill Ball, Darts and Hoop Shoot has exciting new features like four player mode, customizable characters and tournament play, making Game Party 2 the ultimate party game for all ages and skill levels.
About TouchMaster 2
The wide variety of highly interactive mini-games that made Midway’s TouchMaster a favorite in bars and arcades across the country returns again with TouchMaster 2 for the Nintendo DS. With 20 new games, including exciting twists on some familiar classics, with new spins on Mahki®, Poker and Solitaire, TouchMaster 2 offers addictive fun for gamers of all ages. TouchMaster 2’s new collection includes extremely fun and exciting card, action, strategy, puzzle and picture games. Play a quick round to beat your high-score or find some real competition playing head-to-head against other players. TouchMaster 2, the personal arcade that fits snug in the palm of your hands!
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, and Square Enix, Inc. the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced their extensive line-up for the E3 Media & Business Summit today, confirming an impressive array of games ranging from re-mastered classics to brand-new IP’s.
In addition to the much anticipated next-gen titles INFINITE UNDISCOVERY™, THE LAST REMNANT™ and STAR OCEAN®: The Last Hope™, Square Enix introduces STAR OCEAN: First Departure™ and STAR OCEAN: Second Evolution™ for the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, TAITO Corporation’s EXIT™ DS and The Legend of Kage™ 2 for Nintendo DS™, and SONG SUMMONER™: The Unsung Heroes, the first full-scale Role Playing Game created for the iPod®.
John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc. comments, “With simultaneous global releases for several platforms on their way, gamers around the world will be able to experience the full grandeur of our games as never before. Additionally, Square Enix has offerings at this year’s E3 for every gamer, from fan favourites newly available on portable platforms to casual games accessible to a wide range of users.”
On display at the Los Angeles Convention Center at Concourse 401 from July 15 – 17, the following titles will have playable kiosks: CHRONO TRIGGER®, DRAGON QUEST®: The Chapters of the Chosen™, FINAL FANTASY® IV, INFINITE UNDISCOVERY and
SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes. With five playable titles of the show floor, Square Enix offers a wealth of deep and engaging experiences for a variety of platforms.
E3 2008 Line-up
(Square Enix)
Multiplatform
THE LAST REMNANT
Platform: Microsoft Xbox 360® / PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: (Xbox 360) This Winter / (PLAYSTATION 3 system) TBA
The Last Remnant is a brand-new RPG crafted using the finest artistry and technology Square Enix has to offer. Set in a fantasy world, war-torn and scarred by years of conflict, gameplay revolves around mysterious artefacts – Remnants – that possess magic powers. Groundbreaking graphics only possible on Xbox 360 bring the intensity to a whole new level. The Last Remnant will only be available on Xbox 360 this winter.
iPod
SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes
Platforms: iPod nano with video, iPod classic and fifth generation iPod
Genre: Role-Playing
Now Available (EU, JP, NA)
Now at the iTunes Store in 22 countries around the world, SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes is a Role-Playing Game that transforms tracks on your iPod® into powerful "Tune Troopers" that you can control in battle! As the protagonist Ziggy, you will embark on an epic journey to rescue your brother from the clutches of the Mechanical Militia! Intriguing characters, an epic story and a tactics-based battle system combine for a rich RPG experience previously only available on home consoles.
Nintendo DS
CHRONO TRIGGER
Genre: RPG
PAL Release: TBC
Re-mastered exclusively for Nintendo DS, CHRONO TRIGGER is a true classic that has set the benchmark for the RPG genre. This all-new edition of the game contains all the classic essence of the original release while introducing the portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of Nintendo DS, taking players back in time to re-experience the epic RPG that started it all.
DRAGON QUEST: Chapters of the Chosen
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 2008
For the first time, a fully-fledged DRAGON QUEST adventure arrives on Nintendo DS with DRAGON QUEST: The Chapters of the Chosen. Experience an adventure of epic proportions, presented through multiple character perspectives. While retaining the classic look and feel of the original release, this remake breathes new life into a much-loved entry in the DRAGON QUEST series with 3D graphics, dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters.
FINAL FANTASY IV
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: TBA
The latest entry in the franchise that has shipped 85 million copies worldwide*, FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS features beautiful, fully 3D cut-scenes with voiceovers, capturing the emotional drama that first touched the hearts of fans over fifteen years ago. The new ability system and added DS functionality introduce a fresh experience to both new and returning FINAL FANTASY IV fans. With a storyline that sets the stage for all subsequent FINAL FANTASY titles, FINAL FANTASY IV is a must-play for those looking to jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.
*As of May 2008.
PSP system
STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE
Genre: RPG
PAL Release: TBC
Space Date 346: The crew of a Terran Federation ship arrives on the planet Roak. With the help of a stalwart band of local heroes, the crew must work together to unravel a mystery and halt a galactic war. STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE marks the first time that the initial instalment in the popular STAR OCEAN franchise is available in North America.
STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION
Genre: RPG
PAL Release: TBC
Space Date 366: A young Federation officer finds himself transported to a mystical planet, where he is suddenly anointed as the Hero of Light. He begins a journey to fulfil a prophecy and save a newfound race. STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION continues the STAR OCEAN saga!
Xbox 360
INFINITE UNDISCOVERY (Xbox 360 Exclusive)
Genre: RPG
PAL Release Date: September 5, 2008
Infinite Undiscovery is the newest fantasy role-playing console game from Square Enix, drawing gamers into a real-time world woven of countless threads where player choices spin untold discoveries. Players will be confronted with a variety of dramatic situational battles such as executing a daring escape while a gigantic ogre follows in hot pursuit, or waging battle amidst towering tidal waves. Dynamic environments change and respond in real time, creating an entirely new experience never before seen in the genre. The title is scheduled to release exclusively on Xbox 360 in September 2008.
STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 2009
STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE is the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy RPG series. Slated for release on Xbox 360 in 2009 and published by Square Enix, this prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines sci-fi and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the STAR OCEAN universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing the amazing graphics and visual effects only possible on Xbox 360.
E3 2008 Line-up
(TAITO Corporation)
Nintendo DS
EXIT DS
Genre: Action Puzzle
PAL Release: TBC
The stylish and inventive action puzzle game comes to Nintendo DS! As professional escape artist Mr.Esc, players must manoeuvre through burning buildings and sinking ships as they dodge disaster and save survivors along the way. EXIT DS makes a smooth return to the portable scene with all-new Touch-Screen functionality and over 100 stages to solve.
The Legend of Kage 2
Genre: Action
PAL Release: TBC
The hit arcade game is back! The thrilling ninja action of The Legend of Kage 2 takes over both Nintendo DS screens, fully utilizing the dual-screen presentation and scrolling to draw players into a dynamic world filled with exhilarating midair combat. With rich, elaborate stages and a compelling story that follows the tale of two protagonists, The Legend of Kage 2 breathes renewed excitement into the classic action adventure experience.
Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G for the PSP is this year's biggest game so far in Japan, according to Famitsu.
The Japanese videogame magazine has published a list of this year's top ten selling games broadly dominated by titles for Nintendo consoles, which take up eight of the top ten spots, as reported by Kotaku.
Capcom's PSP title has sold 2,300,505 units so far, followed by Super Smash Bros Brawl at 1,666,323 units.
Metal Gear Solid 4 for the PlayStation 3 is at sixth place in the chart, with 576,437 units, after having been on sale for only a month.
The list of the top ten best-selling games in Japan for 2008 follows:
1. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) 2,300,505 units
2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) 1,666,323 units
3. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) 1,526,664 units
4. Wii Fit (Wii) 1,443,167 units
5. Pokémon Ranger: Battonage (DS) 576,467 units
6. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3) 576,437 units
7. Wii Sports (Wii) 544,958 units
8. Mario Party DS (DS) 497,547 units
9. Mario Kart DS (DS) 416,935 units
10. Wii Play (Wii) 411,416 units
Hanayori Dango is a modern, comical retelling of the Cinderella tale that has captured the hearts of many Shojo manga lovers. The series have been made into an anime, several live action series and feature length films. Now this romantic comdedy becomes available to the gamers.
Koi Seyo Onago/Joushi is a dating simulation adventure where you become one of the "commoner" students enrolled into Eitoku, the school for celebrities. Befriend you fellow commoner, Tsukushi and the F4 members.
The F4s are the blue bloods amongst the celebrity kids in school, although their king Doumeishi ended up with Tsukushi in the manga, in this game, you are the protagonist, so feel free to pursue anyone you wish.
The game is split into morning, noon and nights, get ready for school in the morning and make sure you look good as you are going to meet the F4s. Go ahead and bump into them during school time and score lunch dates or get their email addresses. Make use of these contacts and ask them to dates at night.
Increase your affection level with them during dates, know their favourite pasttimes and cater to them and you will have them wrapped around your little finger.
Konami's comedic dating simulation adventure Hanayori Dango: Koi Seyo Onago for Nintendo DS™ is in stock today, shipping as a region free Japanese version for US$ 52.90 only.
Twelve new screens for Fire Emblem DS have cropped up on the internet, showing off the enhanced graphics for the first time.
The game, due in Japan on August 7, is a remake of first Fire Emblem game for the NES. It didn't see the light of day in Europe, so fans of the series are in for a treat when it eventually arrives on UK shores.
The game centres around a prince called Marth as he attempts to win back his kingdom and rescue his sister. Characters not present in the original have been introduced in the revised version, and players will be able to battle one another via Nintendo Wi-Fi.
The screenshots look exactly as we expected a NES remake to come out like, so fans shouldn't be disappointed. We'll let you know when a European release date is confirmed.
How many games in the Final Fantasy universe has Square Enix have in the works? Not enough, it seems, because there are two more on the way to DS.
Square also seems to want to break some game title length records, too. One's called Chocobo and the Magic Storybook: The Witch and the Girl and the Five Valiant Men, an adventure title, while the other is called Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: The Labyrinth of Forgotten Time DS Plus- a DS version of the Wii game Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon.
No further gameplay details were revealed, but there are two official website that can be found here.
Chocobo and the Magic Storybook is slated for a winter release in Japan, with the other to appear in autumn, according to Kotaku.
UK release dates on both titles remain TBC, Square has told CVG. First screens are here.
Baukasten 3
ChiSaw (I) has the new version released!
Baukasten 3!
Innovations are:
- You can delete
- Sound
- You can increase and make smaller
- A guidance
- A menu
- You can reset
The keys allocation is in the menu under " Instruction"
To download in the appendix!
Here I leave with you with a game-jet I've done. Basically it is exploiting sprites with the stylus as quickly as possible. There is an error that I still have not managed to fix, and that if exploitation is the first sprite when there are still other sprites, creates graphics and operational failures ... If someone wants to keep an eye on source, is very dirty and very Guarro, because I used this Homebrew barely functions
Sales of DS titles are suffering due to the rise in popularity and availability of R4 ‘piracy’ Cards, MCV can reveal.
The R4, along with similar devices such as the M3, N5 and TT, allow users to download games illegally and play them on a DS. And the cards can be bought from a host of retailers, including the likes of Amazon, eBay traders and independent retailers.
But ELSPA’s IP Crime Unit manager John Hillier has warned the trade that unless the sale of these items halts, the trade body will be forced to act.
“There are various SD cards for the DS that illegally circumvent the copyright protection in place and allows copied games to be played,” he explained to MCV.
“The supply of these items is an infringement and an offence under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and the Trade Marks Act 1994. ELSPA’s IP Crime Unit works closely with the enforcement agencies to stop this supply and prevent instances of intellectual property theft.”
A spokesperson for Nintendo added: “We are monitoring the situation with R4 cards and working closely with our legal teams to identify any infringements on our IP and will take action where and when appropriate.”
According to MCV sources, casual games remain largely unaffected by these cards; it is titles that appeal to traditional, hardcore gamers – those consumers who are also more tech-savvy – that are suffering a decline in sales. Doug Bone, UK sales director at Square-Enix, whose Final Fantasy titles are said to be amongst those affected,
explained:
“The growing availability of these R4 products is certainly alarming. The undeniable fact is that they are predominantly bought for software piracy and steps should be taken to restrict the distribution channels available.
“In the short-term it is the responsibility of the trade to ensure these products don’t hit the shelves. For every game pirated and so not bought, we suffer as an industry.”
Online retailer Simply Games stocks the R4 card, with MD Neil Muspratt explaining:
“Simply Games has only recently started selling them and it was as a direct result of larger retailers getting involved, mainly Amazon,” he explained. “They have been reasonably popular but we’re considering removing them in the near future.”
D3Publisher (D3P), will showcase titles for gamers of all ages at this year's E3 Media & Business Summit, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California from July 15-17,2008. The company's line-up includes titles based on popular entertainment brands such
as VIZ Media's hit animated series NARUTO, Aardman Animation's Shaun the Sheep, and Cartoon Network Enterprises' Ben 10: Alien Force,, as well as innovative offerings for the Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, and Wii home video game console from Nintendo.
D3Publisher's Game Line-Up Includes:
Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers - Onechanbara is the ultimate evolution in a third-person blood-splattering hack-and-slash videogame. Players take on the role of the beautiful but deadly Aya or her little sister Saki, both of whom will need to put their legendary samurai skills to the test in order to battle legions of zombies terrorizing their city. Every person met and enemy battled gets the sisters closer to understanding who or what is behind the zombie outbreak and putting an end to it. Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers is anticipated for release in Q1 2009 on Wii.
NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 - TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher's highly anticipated NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 offers an all-new original storyline created for the North American audience and features the largest character roster yet for the Clash of Ninja series. The latest iteration of the hit fighting game represents a huge progression from the previous game, including never-before-seen modes, improved visual presentation, and polished gameplay mechanics. The only four-player NARUTO fighting game series available, NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 for the Wii home video game console is anticipated for release this fall 2008.
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix - A rich new addition to the beloved Puzzle Quest universe, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix incorporates a powerful blend of puzzle, strategy and RPG gameplay elements, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. Offering an innovative new hexagonal puzzle board for a wide range of strategic depth, a rich storyline and fresh gameplay elements, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is a captivating new adventure to explore and conquer in Q1 2009 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, Nintendo DS and Windows PC.
BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game - Based on Cartoon Network's hit series, BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game is the only console videogame allowing players to command and experience the adventures of the ALIEN FORCE team. Gamers will help Ben take the DNA-scrambling Omnitrix out of retirement and become the hero as they transform into eight different playable characters-including cousin Gwen, enemy-turned-ally Kevin and five of Ben's brand new alien forms to utilize their all-new super powers and defeat the intergalactic invaders! BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game is a fast-paced, 3D, action adventure offering an unlimited combo system and engaging puzzles and challenges, coming to Wii, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP system and Nintendo DS this fall 2008.
NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 - TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher's NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 is the latest in the popular RPG videogame series offering a completely original storyline, expanded character roster featuring 30 playable characters and improvements to the battle system that will give players more options than ever before as they make use of the newly-added Squad Leader and Ninja Tag systems. For those who want to test their mettle against fellow ninja across North America, NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 will also provide the opportunity to earn points and special ninja cards as players prove their strength over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 is anticipated for release on Nintendo DS this September 2008.
Bangai-O Spirits - Created by revered Japanese developer TREASURE, Bangai-O Spirits is a re-imagination of their hit 90s DreamCast game Bangai-O. The twitch-fest shooter gameplay includes more than 160 levels, punishing supermoves, exclusive content for the Western version, and a sensory overload of fireworks onscreen. Bangai-O Spirits boasts a powerful level editor tool, local wireless multiplayer for up to four players and the pioneering new Sound Load technology. Bangai-O Spirits blasts into retail stores August 12, 2008 exclusively for Nintendo DS.
Shaun the Sheep - The only handheld videogame based on the award-winning TV show from Aardman Animation, Shaun the Sheep allows players to assume the role of the lovable sheep, Shaun, as he tries to find the rest of the flock before the Farmer arrives home. Designed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Shaun the Sheep will feature the fan-favorite characters, items, and locations from the popular stop-motion animated series on the Disney Channel, as well as original content for all new experiences with Shaun. Shaun the Sheep flocks to retail stores on September 23, 2008.
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOPK; SOPKU; SOPKW; SOPKZ) today announced its lineup for the upcoming E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles July 15-17, 2008. Located at Booth 426, SouthPeak will showcase its Fall titles with extensive hands-on and producer-led demos, including presentations by Ninjatown creator Shawn Smith.
“This year’s products are among the best the company has ever produced,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “We are coming to the show with strong momentum and we believe that will translate into a strong Holiday Season.”
The following is a list of titles that will be at the show:
Big Bang Mini (Nintendo DS™ – January 2009)
This addictive fast paced shoot’em up puts a flashy new spin on classic arcade gameplay. Players are challenged to navigate their ship through a brilliant array of highly stylized levels as they launch a bevy of fireworks at waves of dynamic enemies. Players will use the stylus to create their own fireworks displays and combo attacks in order to defeat waves of challenging enemies. Versus play, online rankings, and other gameplay modes only add to the chaos that ensues.
Brave: A Warriors Tale (Wii™, Xbox 360® & PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system – Fall 2008)
Set many, many moons after Shaman’s Challenge, the game plays as a series of flashbacks in which a now elderly Brave describes the events of his life. Between the warrior’s tales of his youth, the player takes control of Courage, a young boy who takes lessons from his elder’s experiences to stop the current threat to their village. The game provides players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to defeat the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness. Brave is able to transform into various animals, track prey, and battle enemies that stand in his way with bows and arrows, tomahawks and a variety of ancient powers.
Brave: Shaman’s Challenge (Nintendo DS – September 2008)
Taking place in Native American lands of long ago, Brave: Shaman’s Challenge follows a young boy named Brave in his quest to protect everything he holds dear. He alone stands against a group of evil Shaman dead set on reviving their old master; the Wendigo. Brave: Shaman’s Challenge features a cast of intriguing characters, a diverse set of amazing magic spells, a richly developed game world, and more puzzles than you can shake a shaman’s stick at!
Igor The Game (Windows PC, Wii & Nintendo DS – September 2008)
The game is based on the highly anticipated animated movie created by Exodus Film Group in cooperation with The Weinstein Company. In the Wii version of the game, players have the ability to choose one of the main characters (Igor, Eva, Scamper or Brain) and play either simultaneously or cooperatively with up to four people. The Nintendo DS version utilizes the stylus to perform movement combinations, combat enemies and solve puzzles. Players can custom build their own monsters to take on puzzle challenges and battle against other mad scientists.
Monster Madness: Grave Danger (PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system – August 2008)
Taking on the role of four intrepid teenagers, players will set out to save their town from the evil that’s been unleashed. This top-down shooter also features new and improved controls, twenty five new mini-games, tightened camera system and a hundred new weapon upgrades and power-ups, as well as full online co-op adventure mode that allows up to four players to experience all of the gameplay of the story mode.
Ninjatown (Nintendo DS – October 2008)
A diverse group of fun-loving Ninjas populate the vibrant yet peaceful place known as Ninjatown. However, after the eruption of a nearby volcano, Ninjatown is attacked by hordes of sinister enemies lead by Mr. Demon, who, for reasons unknown, is bent on destruction. The game is played from the top down, where the player uses the stylus to strategically place Ninjas to defend each area. The action is non-stop!
Raven Squad (Xbox 360 & Windows PC – Fall 2008)
Raven Squad is a tactical action game set in the Amazonian jungles, and blends a first person shooter (FPS) experience with the command and overview advantages of a real-time strategy (RTS) game. Players can solve each mission situation using a combination of the two genres on their own or cooperatively with a friend. Also, they always have the ability to switch between eight different characters with their own unique background, personalities, behaviors, weapons and skills.
X-Blades (Windows PC & Next-Gen Consoles – Fall 2008)
Ayumi, the main character, is an adventurous relic hunter in search of an artifact believed to hold the fate of the world in its grasp. Featuring anime noir, film-quality animation and high-speed gameplay, players can upgrade magic abilities to fight off elemental beasts and design their own control scheme, mapping magic attacks to the buttons they want.
Legacy Interactive announced today that it has signed an agreement with Nintendo of America to publish titles for the Nintendo DS™ and Wii™. Legacy Interactive will be expanding its popular Real Life Games® franchise this October 2008 with the release of Zoo Vet: Endangered Animals for Nintendo DS™ and Pet Pals: Animal Doctor for Wii™.
SouthPeak Games announced today it is working in conjunction with Evolved Games to publish and distribute Brave: A Warrior's Tale for Wii™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system worldwide this autumn. Developed by Collision Games, Brave: A Warrior's Tale, is an expanded reinvention of the original PlayStation®2 computer and entertainment system game Brave.
"This game is set 70 years after the original, so it plays as a flashback in which Brave describes the events of his life," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. "This unusual style of videogame storytelling, combined with the game's new content, graphical improvements, and console-specific gameplay, make it a fresh experience."
Brave: A Warrior's Tale brings players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness. Embracing his inner spirit, Brave is able to communicate as well as embody various animals and battle enemies that stand in his way.
Brave: A Warrior's Tale is loaded with updated features and unlockable content which can be earned throughout the game. The game has been revamped visually and mechanically and features an exciting storyline that will grab hold of players and never let go.
Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today a new original IP, Princess Debut, a rhythm and adventure game for girls.
The game is coming to the Nintendo DS system this fall. Published and developed by Natsume, Princess Debut offers gamers the chance to step through a portal into a magical world where they become a princess.
Girls will have to master their dance moves and woo one of the six charming princes in time for the big ball!
"What young girl doesn't dream of becoming a princess? Princess Debut transports girls into that magical fairytale world while introducing elements of dance and music," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "Princess Debut is a fun rhythm and adventure game with some of the most beautiful and fluid dancing ever seen in a DS title."
In the game, players find themselves in a fantasy world where they have 30 days to get ready for the big ball; they'll have to master their dance moves and win over one of the six handsome princes to be their partner. They'll meet and woo the princes through the game's large, branching storyline and exciting event system. Once the player convinces a prince to be their dancing partner, it's time to go out on the dance floor! Players will use the Touch Screen to guide their character gracefully across the dance floor while matching their partner's rhythm. All of the dances in the game are taken from motion-captured professional dancers, so the game is just as impressive to watch as it is fun to play.
Princess Debut offers four modes of play including Story, Ballroom, Practice, and Movie. With 20 outfits to find, 14 unique endings to experience, and 18 different kinds of music and dance styles to choose from (including Waltz, Latin dance, Tango, Ballroom, and much more), there's no shortage of things to see and do!
Princess Debut will be available exclusively for the Nintendo DS this fall. For more information on Princess Debut, please visit www.natsume.com.
Oxygen Games™ is pleased to release further information on the next game in this years range of MyGames - My Secret Diary™ - coming to Nintendo DS this autumn.
Further complementing both My Make-Up™ and My Dress-Up™, My Secret Diary offers the young female gamer real-world gameplay, personal and social play, and complete customization options. My Secret Diary offers a place to store secrets, keep in touch with friends, play mini-games and keep update with activities and events. Designed alongside My Make-Up and My Dress-Up all three titles feature exclusive MyGames Chat, where My Secret Diary, My Dress-Up and My Make-Up friends can all chat together. My Secret Diary and its sister titles; My Make-Up and My Dress-Up hit shelves this autumn.
About My Secret Diary
Store your secrets, keep a journal and have fun with mini-games, or send secret messages and event invitations to keep in touch with your friends.
Store and set reminders of special events for you and your friends, and update your calendar with friends’ birthdays and details. Customize your profile and keep up to date with your daily mood monitor.
Play games; have fun with personality tests to discover what kind of friend you are, or what flower you might be. Play with fortune cookies and friend matcher mini-games to see who is most compatible. Check your aura ring to test your mood or consult your crystal ball for a look into the future!
Everything is password protected so you won’t have to worry about somebody finding your key. Send secret messages and event invitations to your friends, or sit back and chat with all of your My Secret Diary, My Dress-Up and My Make-Up friends with exclusive ‘MyGames Chat’ over DS Wireless Communication.
My Secret Diary provides a place to store secrets, keep a journal and have fun with mini-games. My Dress-Up offers players dressing-up, fashion and design whilst My Make-Up offers players their very own make-up box on Nintendo DS™, where they can makeover, pamper and facepaint themselves and their friends. With the added benefit of all games working together with the exclusive ‘MyGames Chat’ feature – My Make-Up™, My Dress-Up™ and My Secret Diary™ will be hitting shelves this autumn.
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, today announced its product portfolio to be shown at the 2008 E3 Business & Media Summit, July 15-17 in Los Angeles. This year's lineup showcases exciting new intellectual properties such as Wheelman™ starring action film star Vin Diesel, proven brands such as Unreal Tournament 3 from world renowned developer Epic Games, highly anticipated installments of established franchises such as Mortal Kombat® vs. DC Universe, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and entertainment for the casual gamer such as the sequel to the million unit selling Game Party™.
"Exciting new entertainment experiences such as Wheelman, proven franchises like Mortal Kombat, the next installment in the million plus selling Blitz the League® franchise and new games for the casual market make this Midway's most diverse and powerful line up yet," said Matthew Booty, interim president and CEO, Midway. "These games truly reflect our product strategy to develop top quality titles in a wide range of genres that appeal to all segments of the market."
Midway's 2008 E3 line up with expected ship dates include:
Mortal Kombat® vs. DC Universe (PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®, Fall 2008) - For the first time ever Scorpion, Sub-Zero and the Mortal Kombat warriors battle with Batman, Superman and other popular DC Universe super heroes. Choose your side and challenge your opponents with a new fighting system including Freefall Kombat and Klose Kombat along with dynamic multi-tiered environments. Plus, pick your favorite character from MK or DCU and pursue a fighting adventure in the new single player mode with an intertwined storyline and two unique perspectives.
Wheelman™ (PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®, PC; Fall 2008) - Combining spectacular Hollywood-style stunts with a gripping storyline, Wheelman provides an adrenaline-fueled, cinematic thrill ride guaranteed to leave you breathless. Vin Diesel stars as an undercover agent and highly skilled driver who must infiltrate the Barcelona underworld to gather intelligence surrounding a covert heist. Posing as a driver-for-hire, he ends up caught in a crossfire of corruption and chaos while trying to stay one step ahead of local law enforcement and rival gangs.
TNA iMPACT!™ (PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®, Wii, PlayStation 2; September 2008) - TNA iMPACT!™ is the exclusive Total Nonstop Action wrestling game based on the top-rated weekly television show, "TNA Impact!" Choose the wrestling style, custom move set and clothing to construct the ultimate champion. TNA drenches the player in moves and match types that allow amazing acrobatic and aerial feats along with the bone-jarring crush of hard-hitting impacts. The game also features top wrestling talent such as Kurt Angle™, Jeff Jarrett™, Rhino™, Samoa Joe™, AJ Styles™, Sting™, Christian Cage™, Abyss™ and more to deliver all of the excitement and action of the television show!
Blitz the League® II (PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®; Fall 2008) - As the sequel to the more than one million unit selling and award-winning football experience, BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II, continues the franchise legacy as the ultimate alternative to the watered-down, licensed competition. In addition to an all-new story mode penned by Peter Egan (ESPN's Playmakers), BLITZ: THE LEAGUE II features include: Precision-Aim Tackles, player-controlled touchdown celebrations, an enhanced on-the-field Clash Mode, online multiplayer capabilities, expanded rosters with all-new personalities, and the return of a cornerstone of the Blitz franchise...Late Hits! Football legend Lawrence Taylor returns as the game's cover-athlete and star linebacker for the New York Nightmare, Quentin Sands, along with a star-studded supporting cast.
This is Vegas™ (PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360®, 2009) - When a ruthless businessman begins turning Vegas into a family-friendly tourist trap, you must start your own powerful empire and resurrect the famous adult playground. Party hard at the hottest clubs to make VIP connections. Grow your bankroll by hitting high stakes tables. Race the fastest cars on the underground circuit to raise your reputation. Fight off enemies with fists and firearms to prove your strength. Where you go and what you do is your call. Whether counting cards, seducing dangerous women, cruising the strip or starting bar brawls, there's lots of excitement on the way to the top.
Unreal Tournament 3 - (Xbox 360®; July 2008) - Unreal Tournament 3, the world's premier PC first-person shooter makes its debut on the Xbox 360®. Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal® Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard. With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best!
Game Party™ 2 (Wii, November 2008) -- With 11 games in all, Game Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii includes fun to play games that will provide hours of enjoyment with friends and family. Game Party 2 features new games like Bean Bag Toss, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts, Puck Bowling and more. Each game, including classics like Skill Ball, Darts and Hoop Shoot has exciting new features like four player mode, customizable characters and tournament play, making Game Party 2 the ultimate party game for all ages and skill levels.
Touchmaster® 2 (Nintendo DS, September 2008) - TouchMaster 2 returns with a collection of 20 new exciting card, action, strategy and puzzle games with some of your favorite classic games from back in the day. For the gamer and non-gamer alike, TouchMaster 2 offers pick up and play, addictively fun, mini-games that everyone will enjoy. Kill some time by playing a quick round to beat your high-score or find some real competition against other players. TouchMaster 2, the personal arcade that fits snug in the palm of your hands.
Mechanic Master™ (Nintendo DS, September 2008) - With over 100 levels! Mechanic Master uses the stylus as a weapon to rid the Earth of alien invaders that have scattered across the planet. Become the ultimate Master of Mechanics by creating crazy contraptions to free humans, keep the mechanics in motion and defeat those pesky foes. Test your skills. Creative-thinking is key to clearing the level.
MidwayArcade.com (Online, Available Now) - Fans of Midway's classic arcade and Touchmaster casual games will now be able to download their all-time favorites and play them on their PC. More than 25 classic titles, such as Defender, Joust, Spy Hunter, Root Beer Tapper and Mahki, are now available at www.midwayarcade.com, starting for as little as 3 games for US $5. Compete for bragging rights against players from around the world and battle for the high score in each game.
Leading gaming peripherals manufacturer, Nyko Technologies®, today provided a sneak peek at its new lineup of products to be on display during next week’s E3 Media & Business Summit, taking place July 15th through July 17th. The new product debuts fulfill a line of gaming peripherals recently shipped to market and soon to be released, spanning Nintendo’s Wii™ home console, the Xbox 360™, and PlayStation®3.
“It’s exciting to be participating in the annual E3 Media & Business Summit and using the event as a launch pad for several new console peripherals”, said Chris Arbogast, Director of Marketing at Nyko Technologies. “The event has proven successful for us in the past, and we look forward to showcasing our upcoming products of continued quality and innovation.”
The following new products will be on display at the Nyko exhibition booth in Room 505B of the West Hall:
Media Hub for PS3 – August 2008
The all-new Media Hub from Nyko attaches to any available USB port on the PS3 and enables the connection of three additional USB devices including flash drives, PSP, MP3 players and additional controllers. Its form-fitting design matches the contour of the PS3 for a clean look. Expected to ship this August, the Media Hub requires no tools or internal modifications, draws its power directly from the PS3, and easily installs in just seconds.
Intercooler TS for Xbox 360 – September 2008
The successful Intercooler series gets an update! Easy snap-on installation and an AC power supply provides a more convenient and powerful solution than USB. New temperature control technology and additional assets will be revealed during E3.
Intercooler TS for PlayStation 3 – September 2008
Another innovation for this powerful system, the Intercooler TS for the PlayStation 3 also features easy snap-on installation, an AC power supply, and new temperature control technology which will be announced during E3. In addition, four powerful fans reduce ambient air temperature to help keep your system cool and running at peak performance.
In addition, Nyko products released in the first half of 2008 will be on display, including the Charge Base 360, Kama Wireless Controller for Wii, Cord-Free Wireless Adapter for Wii, Energy Pak for Wii Balance Board™ and FrontMan Guitars for Wii and PS3, among many others.
Deep Silver, Inc, a publisher of interactive entertainment for PC and consoles today announced the company's lineup for the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit to be held July 13 - 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky for PC, Deep Silver will showcase three titles for the Nintendo DSTM system: Secret Files: Tunguska, Gravity, and Pet Vet: Down Under. All games will be shown by appointment at the Deep Silver booth #401 in the Showcase Pavilion.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is a survival FPS game for PC based on a 'what-if' scenario of the second Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. The game is created as a warning to mankind against mindless play with technologies. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the official prequel to the renowned S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game by the Ukraine-based GSC Game World studio. The game is set in 2011and brings forth the events to have preceded the third campaign of Strelok to the Zone center. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky introduces an alternative look onto the events of the original game and offers the player to try himself out as a mercenary s.t.a.l.k.e.r. in search of his own path in the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The game is expected to be available worldwide on August 29, 2008.
In the classic adventure game Secret Files: Tunguska, players unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time. In 1908 in the Tunguska region of Siberia, a massive explosion of unknown origin triggered a flaming inferno, leaving death and destruction in its wake, but almost 100 years later this mysterious catastrophe is barely remembered. Even Nina Kalenkow knows nothing of it-until her scientist father suddenly vanishes without a trace. Accompany Nina and her boyfriend Max on a fascinating voyage of adventure around the world. Follow the kidnappers' trail through ancient secret passageways in Irish castle ruins, through the flickering heat of Cuba, and aboard the legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Gravity is a fiendishly fun puzzle game that will appeal to the young, the old, and everyone in between. Players must master the correct placement of objects in order to solve each puzzle and advance to the next level. There is more than one way of completing a given puzzle, often with surprising results. With over 100 levels packed full of mind boggling and challenging puzzles, plus 10 sandbox levels and an editor for creating custom levels, the game contains hours of fun and endless replayability. High quality, hand-painted backgrounds and an atmospheric soundtrack enhance the experience.
Both Secret Files: Tunguska and Gravity will also be available for the WiiTM system.
Nurture and care for some of Australia's most adorable animals in Pet Vet: Down Under. Using the Nintendo DS stylus, players can examine, feed, assist, and play with six amazing animals, including koalas, kangaroos, and platypus. Players will be amazed by the variety of reactions as they administer treatments, and correctly diagnosing the animals' ailments will earn money which the player can then use to expand and upgrade the animal hospital. The game contains extensive information about Australia and its wildlife, which players can read in order to treat the animals and successfully grow their veterinarian business.
Kit includes an AC & car adapter, each with custom power connections for Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy micro, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite & PlayStation Portable.
Keeps handheld gaming system powered up while at home or on the road.
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
Last week we mentioned that keeping your PlayStation2™ console ready is neccessary as a major hit is releasing on it this week. The newest installment to Atlus' dark RPG series Persona 4 [Standard and Konamistyle Special edition] is out.
Bleakness is not neccessarily portrayed in monotones, be amazed by how the developers can bring out an eery atmosphere using yellow. The bright color is deceptive, you may find yourself lost in this dazzling nightmare, but fear not, as the guide book is released and ready assist you in your quest. As opposed to the brightly lit Persona 4, Shin Megami Tensei: Digial Devil Saga is elegant in greyish tones.
Fighting demons or zombies is the theme of this week. Biohazard 0, the prequel to the Biohazard series from the Gamecube™ era is revived on Nintendo Wii™. Get your guns and herbs ready along with your Wii remote and nunchaku and eliminate these monsters before they get to you.
Learn more about the healing process with Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2, as a veteran doctor who has conquered the GUILT epidemic, you must start dealing with its aftermath. Become a doctor in a game even if you find studying medicine in a classroom too unexciting in the real world, it might change your views about the profession.
After trying out the medical profession, play around with being a Ninja in the newest Naruto Shippuden game. Saikyou Ninja Daikesshuu - Gekitou! Naruto vs. Sasuke has included a lot of fun ninja techniques into the game, including sure-kill skills, combo attacks etc. So keep your career paths open, there must be something suitable for you.
After combating with zombies and demons, take your forces to conquer the pirates in Densetsu no Stafi: Taiketsu! Dire Kaizokudan. Unlike the dark RPGs mentioned in the above, this newest installment in the Densetsu no Stafi series is a cheerful adventure where friendship and comical elements are intricately weaved together.
To commemorate this year's Olympics Sega released Beijing Olympics 2008 [PlayStation3™ and Xbox360™]. You no longer have to be a passive audience, participate in the events that you are good at or and familiar with, and try out the others that you feel less comfortable with.
As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™
Atsumare! Pinata / Viva Pinata (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Beijing Olympics 2008 ASIA US$ 49.90
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Map Download Special Limited Edition) JPN US$ 79.90
Forza Motorsport 2 (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men JPN US$ 68.90
Test Drive Unlimited (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 42.90
Atsumare! Pinata / Viva Pinata (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Beijing Olympics 2008 ASIA US$ 49.90
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Map Download Special Limited Edition) JPN US$ 79.90
Forza Motorsport 2 (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men JPN US$ 68.90
Test Drive Unlimited (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 42.90
PlayStation3™
Beijing Olympics 2008 ASIA US$ 49.90
Controller Charger US$ 19.90
Dark Sector JPN US$ 64.90
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men JPN US$ 68.90
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (PlayStation3 the Best) ASIA US$ 34.90
Nintendo Wii™
Biohazard 0 JPN US$ 39.90
Illust Logic + Colorful Logic JPN US$ 39.90
Racing Wheel US$ 14.90
PlayStation2™
Harukanaru Jikuu no Kade: Mai Ichiya (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenka Sousei (PlayStation2 the Best Reprint) JPN US$ 20.90
Persona 4 JPN US$ 68.90
Persona 4 (Konamistyle Special Edition) JPN US$ 129.90
Sangokushi XI (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 39.90
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga (Reprint) US US$ 44.90
Shin Sangoku Musou 4 Empires (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Volleyball World Cup: Venus Evolution (Spike the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™
Cosmetic Paradise: Make no Kiseki JPN US$ 39.90
Custom Beat Battle: Draglade 2 JPN US$ 48.90
Densetsu no Stafi: Taiketsu! Dire Kaizokudan JPN US$ 48.90
Gakken Chuugokugo Sanmai DS JPN US$ 39.90
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Daigekisen JPN US$ 48.90
Hanayori Danshi: Koi Seyo Onago JPN US$ 52.90
Jan Sangoku Musou (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Naruto Shippuuden: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshuu - Gekitou! Naruto vs. Sasuke JPN US$ 48.90
Pet Shop Monogatari DS JPN US$ 48.90
Sangokushi DS (Koei the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 41: The Bakudan Shori-Han JPN US$ 28.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 42: The Haioku Byoutou JPN US$ 28.90
Touch de Ni-Hao Hitsudan JPN US$ 39.90
Yatterman Pouch (Doronjo) JPN US$ 19.90
Yatterman Pouch (Yatter-Bark) JPN US$ 19.90
Yokojiku de Manabu Sekai no Rekishi: Yoko-Gaku DS JPN US$ 39.90
Sony PSP™
Communicator Headset US$ 14.90
God of War: Chains of Olympus JPN US$ 52.90
God of War: Chains of Olympus (Chinese Version) ASIA US$ 42.90
Grip Attachment Portable (Black) JPN US$ 14.90
Grip Attachment Portable (White) JPN US$ 14.90
Nobunaga no Yabou: Tenshoki (Koei Selection) JPN US$ 19.90
Poncotsu Roman Daikatsugeki Bumpy Trot: Vehicle Battle Tournament JPN US$ 48.90
Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula VS JPN US$ 58.90
PC Games
Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny ASIA US$ 34.90
Mountain Bike Adrenaline ASIA US$ 34.90
Napoleon's Campaigns ASIA US$ 34.90
Perry Rhodan: Myth of the Illochim ASIA US$ 34.90
Pro Cycling Manager Season 2008 ASIA US$ 34.90
Supreme Ruler 2020 ASIA US$ 34.90
Game Guides and Magazines
A-Train 8 Official Guidebook JPN US$ 26.90
Cheat Code Overload US US$ 9.90
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball Portable 3 Perfect Official Guide JPN US$ 25.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Book of Information on collecting items and MAPs JPN US$ 9.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Book of information on Monsters JPN US$ 9.90
Naruto Shippuuden: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshuu - Gekitou! Naruto vs. Sasuke (V-Jump Books) JPN US$ 15.90
Persona 4 Official Guide Book JPN US$ 16.90
Sengoku Basara 2 Burning Soul JPN US$ 9.90
Sengoku Basara X Official Visual Guide JPN US$ 19.90
Weekly Famitsu No. 1022 (2008 07/18) JPN US$ 7.90
Video Game Soundtracks
Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 39.90
Tayutama Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 27.90
devkitPro has made it to the finals in the SourceForge "Community Choice Awards" in several categories. Show your support for Dave's efforts and send a few votes his way.
Q: What's New?
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1. Added: Enlarge the save size to 128Mbits
2. Added: Multi-Skin. (Copy the new skin folder into scshell\skin)
3. Added: Add new language CHT for Chinese version cart
4. Updated: Updated ndsinfo.dat to #2404
5. Fixed: Some games cant work in PATCH mode
The console sales figures for Japan during the week between June 30th and July 6th are in as follows:
Playstation Portable: 56,439
Nintendo DS Lite: 47,455
Nintendo Wii: 44,525
Playstation 3: 14,359
Playstation 2: 11,768
Xbox 360: 4,776
PSP is down roughly 2,400, still tops the list. DS Lite is 2nd, down 1,400. Next comes the Wii, taking a 3,900 drop. PS3 is 4th, down 3,600. 5th place is the PS2, up by 4,000. Last and 6th is the Xbox 360, down 327.
505 Games is bringing Buffy back from the dead this November and putting her on the DS.
The deal with the telly show people means screenwriter Rob Deshotel is conjuring up a completely new story for the game. All the familiar faces such as Angel and Spike will be in it, and the plot is set some time after the seventh series ended.
Most of the focus will on be vanquishing vampires and duffing demons though, and Buffy gets to use spells and karate kicks and axes to do this. You get to swish a total of 20 weapons around and can use scenery to hit baddies with, too.
There are around 24 levels stretched across 12 locations in all, with each change of scenery culminating in a big boss battle.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for 505 Games and we're working extremely closely with Fox to ensure this is the definitive Buffy the Vampire Slayer experience," said Rowan Tafler from 505 Games.
"Buffy's return to videogames is great for long-time fans of the franchise and we hope the huge market reach of the Nintendo DS will help to create new fans too."
Creep over to our Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice gallery for the first shots.
So between following things like massive survey leaks and price drop rumors and generally preparing for next week's big trade show, we've been a little preoccupied here at Joystiq's massive, 50-story headquarters. So preoccupied, in fact, that we haven't really been keeping up with the recently-announced sequel to one of our favorite crazy Japanese imports, Rhythm Tengoku.
Luckily, our friends over in the DS Fanboy shack have been keeping up with Rhythm Tengoku Gold, which hits Japan in just a few short weeks on July 31. Like the Game Boy Advance original, Gold takes WarioWare style minimalist graphics and simple mini-game-fueled play and adds a much needed sense of rhythm to the proceedings. 1UP has some more details on the new title's 50 toe-tapping tasks, which include "keep[ing] a ping-pong rally going, taking pictures as a cameraman, running a choir by opening and closing your mouth at the right time, dancing with birds, attracting a lizard mate by using your maracas-like tail to shake to the beat," and more. Really, how can you not love a game that includes lizard mating?
The chances for a domestic release for this quirky title are probably somewhere between slim and none, so if you're looking for some more rhythm-infused craziness, hit up your favorite importer. You do that while we go back to our reguarly-scheduled pre-E3 madness.
LucasArts released a fancy new trailer for The Force Unleashed and, although many of the people who made it aren't working at the company anymore, the empire must march on to get ready for the Sept 16 launch.
Feel free to peruse our hands-on impressions of several versions of the game (Wii, PSP/PS2, DS) after you've checked out the trailer featuring -- what we're guessing, by the looks of it -- is the PS3/Xbox 360 version of the title. The Dark Apprentice can be found force powering it up after the break.
Weekly Famitsu is the number one selling gaming magazine in Japan. It is packed to the brim with the most comprehensive information about Japanese games, it contains strategy guides of the most recent games, descriptions about upcoming releases, interviews with game developers, ranking tables, features on gaming festivals etc.
The strategy guides for Persona 4 and Derby Stallion are featured this week. For those who needs desperate help, the comprehensive guide is ready to your rescue.
Aside from information on released games, this magazine has detailed descriptions on four much anticipated up coming releases on the DS, these games are:
Chocobo to mahou no ehon - majo to shoujo to gonin no yuusha
Cid to Chocobo no fushigi na dungeon - toki wasure meikyuu
Disney's newest action RPG - Spectrobes
Tongari boushi to mahou no 365 tachi.
Accompanying these descriptions are scoop interviews with these games' developers, you know you will not be able to read these anywhere else!
There is a synopsis on the latest The Mummy movie and an interview with the idol Katsura Asami, so it has about everything you need for your entertainment purposes. This issue of Weekly Famitsu (number: 1023) is in stock today, shipping for US$ 7.90 only.
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Bowl in exotic locations such as the Route 66, Spielgasse, Hong Kong Penthouse Palace, Studio 77, Ten-pin Shrine, Highland Bowling, Deep Space Lanes and more!
Choose from 12 unique characters, each with their own signature move
Experience multiplayer fun with Pass & Play, local wireless, or with the global Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Challenge yourself with four single-player modes including: World Cup, Precision, Duckpins, or Practice
Unlock key character features such as special bowling balls & shoes
Use the Psyche meter to build Psyche points and unleash the "Special Move" with its unstoppable strike 'em down power!
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The thrill of the lanes is in your hands with AMF Bowling Pinbusters! 'Bowl 'em down in the exciting around-the-world bowling action on the Nintendo DS! Take on the challenge alone or against players from all over the globe as you compete to become a World Cup bowling champion!
Think about summer, think about the beach, the sea and all that fun! Play-Asia.com is a sea of popular games, movies, discs and toys, come catch your long time favorites and discover lots more, join the many happy swimmers, sun bathers and octopus catchers at the seaside this summer!
Get ready to hit the beaches as the Summer Sale will commence from this very moment onwards towards the 20th of July, all in stock items will be reduced by 25% (yes you've read correctly, a whopping 25%!), just spot our Summer Sales mascot, the octopus, on our many product pages and catch him.
The octopuses are running loose throughout the website and only stay on a product page for as long as it is in stock. Some products are restocked regularly so octopuses come back every so often while others have limited availability so the octopuses never return once they are caught.
To avoid disappointment, get your baskets and water tanks ready and catch them as quickly as you can spot them to avoid disappointment. This octopus catching season is only going to last for a couple of days, start catching now and save plenty of cash in the process.
Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED Games today announced its E3 plans which include a stellar line up of games for both Nintendo platforms, the Nintendo DS and Wii, as well as the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Both companies will display their portfolio of upcoming titles at E3 2008 which will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 15th – 17th. E3 attendees are invited to visit the Marvelous Entertainment USA and XSEED Games booth located at Concourse Hall Pavilion #427.
”We’re very pleased to be able to give the North American audience a sneak peak at our upcoming lineup,” stated Yasuhiro Wada, Managing Director of Marvelous Entertainment. “This is just the beginning of some of the great games that we’ll be releasing in the US under our Marvelous Entertainment USA banner.”
“It’s been an amazing year for us, and we feel that we’re well positioned going into E3,” said Jun Iwasaki, President of XSEED Games. “We’ve got a fantastic partnership with Marvelous Entertainment which we greatly appreciate, and the overall line up of titles we’re showcasing is strong and diverse, which we’re exceptionally excited about.”
Games being shown under the Marvelous and XSEED Games partnership are:
Avalon Code DS
From the creative minds behind Rune Factory and Harvest Moon with the development studio responsible for the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV DS remakes comes Avalon Code, an action RPG boasting incredible graphics, a deep and engrossing story, and innovative game play mechanics. Using the main character’s ‘Book of Prophecy’, players can modify the rules of engagement during battle as well as weapon and monster attributes. The player even has control over the story as it changes depending on which gender the player chooses to play as, enhancing the ability to immerse themselves into the story. Avalon Code DS is scheduled for release Q1 2009. The game will be published in Europe by Rising Star Games*, a subsidiary of Marvelous Entertainment.
Rune Factory: Frontier Wii
From the creators of Harvest Moon and Rune Factory for the DS comes the first installment of Rune Factory for a home console. Developed exclusively for Wii, Rune Factory: Frontier features stunning graphics and takes full advantage of the Wii’s unique controls to fully immerse players in the Rune Factory universe. Rune Factory: Frontier incorporates an open-ended structure that allows players to choose the type of game they wish to experience. Whether it’s growing crops, expanding the town, fighting (or befriending) monsters or even falling in love, the experience is unique to each player. Rune Factory: Frontier Wii is scheduled for release Q1 2009. The game will be published in Europe by Rising Star Games*, a subsidiary of Marvelous Entertainment.
LITTLE KING’S STORY Wii
Little King’s Story has an art style that is very ‘story-book’ in look and a magical fairy tale quality that will intrigue and delight gamers. The storyline, visual look, and lyrical music of Little King’s Story, work in concert to transport players to an interactive, enchanting, fairy tale world. By combining gameplay elements from life-simulation, real-time strategy, and adventure genres, the many aspects of creating a vast kingdom come to life! As King, players will manage and involve their townspeople in the goals of creating this new territory; enlisting them to dig for treasure, build new buildings and otherwise better their community. Of course, leadership is a two-way street, so as King, players will try to conquer rival nations to create a single unified kingdom, while also granting the requests of townspeople at whim. The game transforms the Wii Remote™ to a royal scepter and offers players the chance to be the best king in the world! Little King’s Story Wii is scheduled for release Winter 2008. The game will be published in Europe by Rising Star Games*, a subsidiary of Marvelous Entertainment.
VALHALLA KNIGHTS 2 PSP system
Sequel to the popular Valhalla Knights, Valhalla Knights 2 promises to give fans of the original game a vast and expansive world to explore, and the customization tools to create the ultimate battle party. This action RPG (Role Playing Game) sequel adds new races, job classes, weapons, magic spells, foes, armor and more to the Valhalla Knights universe, all within an engrossing story arc. Controlling and choosing character aspects such as skills, race and appearance, players engage in real-time 6 on 6 battles, reliant on tactical combat strategies to achieve success. Supporting 2 player ad hoc network play, gamers can engage in Co-op and Versus modes with friends, or simply trade items and weapons. Valhalla Knights 2 PSP system is scheduled for release Fall 2008.
Separately, XSEED Games will unveil the company’s first official support of the Nintendo DS with three titles:
Populous™ DS
Based on the original Populous PC classic from Electronic Arts, Populous DS brings a re-imagination of the classic game, which pioneered the God simulation genre. Featuring touch-screen controls that utilize the dual-screens, players manipulate 5 elementally-imbued gods, each with their own unique miracles, within an extensive single-player campaign. Within the multiplayer wireless mode, up to 4 players can unleash earthquakes, tidal waves and raging volcanoes onto rival players’ lands. Populous DS is scheduled for release Fall 2008. The game will be published in Europe by Rising Star Games*, a subsidiary of Marvelous Entertainment.
KORG DS-10
Designed after the famous KORG MS-10 music synthesizer, KORG DS-10 is a music-creation program for professional and aspiring musicians alike. The sound sources in the KORG DS-10 come from KORG, one of the world’s top musical instrument producers, and no effort was spared in the replication of creating high-quality sounds. The Nintendo DS’s touch-screen controls are utilized to the fullest to provide an authentic feel and operability across a dual-screen layout that is unsurpassed in portable music creation. A 6-track/16-step sequencer enables precise control and provides a wide range of musical possibilities, and up to eight DS units can be linked via wireless connection to play together or to exchange sounds and songs. KORG DS-10 is scheduled for release Fall 2008.
Retro Game Challenge
An original game based on the popular Japanese GAME CENTER CX TV series, Retro Game Challenge reinvents how classic games are played. Featuring a story-driven progression, players complete short challenges in a wide-variety of fictional retro-games. Specific challenges in shooting, racing, action and even an epic role-playing game are integrated into the story, while the in-game magazines offer cheat codes as well as fake 80’s news stories paying tribute to the rich history of the gaming industry. Released to raving reviews as Game Center CX: Arino’s Challenge in Japan , the game received a Gold Award from Famitsu with a 33/40 review score. Retro Game Challenge is scheduled for release Winter 2008.
Brash Entertainment announce today that key Hollywood talent from the upcoming animated movie, Space Chimps, will be featured in their videogame of the same name. Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm, RV) and Patrick Warburton (Bee Movie, Seinfeld) reprise their roles from the movie, Luna and Titan respectively, for the videogame. Based on the highly anticipated film produced by Vanguard Animation and presented by Starz Animation, the videogame is slated for release on 1st August 2008.
In the Space Chimps game, players follow the adventures of pioneering primates on a mission into outer space. Cheryl Hines as Luna, is a by the books, go-getting chimp, who graduated top of her astronaut training class. As the interactive plot of the game unfolds, Luna’s level head becomes an asset, and players take control of the character to explore alien territories and complete quests that explore lands and characters beyond the plot of the movie. Patrick Warburton as Titan, is the commanding officer of their space craft, and uses his deep stern voice to keep his crew in line. However, his quick temper and tendency to go bananas makes leading a squad difficult at times for this commanding chimp.
“I think it is really fun to have a videogame that goes along with the movie,” explained Cheryl Hines, who voices Luna in Space Chimps the game and the film. “It gives fans a chance to be part of the movie by playing as their favourite characters, while exploring new adventures.”
Space Chimps the game will be available for the XBOX™ 360, PLAYSTATION®2 computer entertainment system, and the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ videogame systems from Nintendo. The game is rated ‘E’ by the ESRA and will be available at retailers nationwide on 1st August 2008.
Hello Kitty Big City Dreams is a fun, exciting and cute mini game based adventure for the Nintendo DS ™, featuring the popular Hello Kitty character.
The story finds our heroine, Kitty White leaving her home in Sanrio Town to try to make her mark in The Big City. Kitty moves into a simple apartment downtown adjacent to The Big City. Although she lives on the bottom floor now, she dreams of the day she can move up to the luxurious penthouse. Help Hello Kitty explore her new home and finds all sorts of people to make friends with! Perhaps by helping others and working hard, Hello Kitty will finally say Hello to her dream suite in the sky!
Play? Video games? Not this weekend, pal. There's far too much to get done for E3, which for the Kotaku staff, starts Sunday afternoon. Some of us will be probably be playing our Game Boy Advances, DSs, PSPs and Neo Geo Pocket Colors en route to smoggy Los Angeles, California, but this editor is going to focus on leveling up his stress levels. Oh, sure I may get my Paladin up to level 50 in Diablo II to let off some steam, but beyond that... work, work, work, work, work!
Hopefully, some of you are planning on hitting up the Kotaku party on Sunday. Then we can talk about games. For now, let us know what your playing this weekend in the comments, and I'll live vicariously through you. Maybe name your character after me in a sign of solidarity? No? Hey, I tried.
It may have settled for a third place showing last week, but with less fierce competition the week after Daigasso! Band Bros. DX gets a chance to shine in the top spot. Media Create's Japanese software ranking shows drifting drama Initial D Extream Stage relegated to second. Not bad for a PS3 game (still), but a low key week across the board.
Little in the way of new debuts makes for a rather dry chart. Still, if you want to see how the PS2 port of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters fared, it's after the jump.
01. Daigasso! Band Bros. DX (DS) - 47,000 / 167,000
02. Initial D Extream Stage (PS3) - 43,000 / NEW
03. Derby Stallion DS (DS) - 38,000 / 186,000
04. Wii Fit (Wii) - 31,000 / 2,323,000
05. Nanashi no Game (DS) - 30,000 / NEW
06. Mario Kart Wii (Wii) - 28,000 / 1,535,000
07. Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk (Wii) - 27,000 / 164,000
08. Mario Super Sluggers (Wii) - 20,000 / 108,000
09. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) - 18,000 / 585,000
10. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) - 18,000 / 2,261,000
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* Support the first analog motion contorl in the world on the NDS SLOT-1!
* Update the R6 CHEAT CODE database to 2008-07-10 version
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analog motion contorl guide
If you have an R6 gold, you can enjoy motion enhancements with many games and utilities. You can toggle motion patching by hitting Y. The top line of the menu indicates what style of motion patch is activated.
There are three types of motion patches:
* D-Pad Digital motion - tilt the DS far enough in any direction, and the direction pad will be hit in this direction. Useful for games where analog control is not useful.
* D-Pad Analog motion - tilt the DS a little, the D-pad is pushed a little, tilt a lot and it is held. The degree of tilt corresponds to the frequency of the pulse. Useful for things such as racing games, where the degree of tilt corresponds to steering.
* Touchpad Analog motion - game specific - this edition works with Mario 64 (see special note below).
In this version of the menu, some games have conflicts with the motion and saving (when motion patches are available). If a conflict occurs, you will generally see a save error. To avoid this problem, hold "select" during the conflicting save portions. Generally, this is at program startup time. Holding "select" while starting the rom until you see the rom's title screen will often fix this problem. Holding "select" is also useful for navigating menus with the analog patch.
CAUTION: backup your save games before trying out motion. Due to the potential conflicts, if used incorrectly, it can corrupt or remove your save file. Experiment first with a backed-up save so that you will know the behavior for a specific rom.
Mario 64 motion: This game was originally designed for use with analog control. Many found the touchpad control awkward. This motion menu contains a special patch--restoring this game to the originally intended control by substituting the tilt of the DS for the analog stick. It works with the three methods of control available (selectable in game by hitting start or select). To activate motion control, hold L, R, or left (whichever is most convenient for your chosen control mode). You will stop moving when you letting go of the button. This allows you to readjust the "zero point" of the motion touch panel as well as provide a way to stop moving when you want. It also allows you to access the touch panel for menus, etc.
I've finally completed my first game to the DS, with PAlib.
It may still host a bug or two, so report if you find any!
Rules
The rules are simple;
You should in eight attempts , try to guess the order and colour of four marbles, to your help you get stars each turn.
Silver tells you that one of your marbles has the right colour but not the right position,
and gold tells you that one of your marbles both has the right colour and the right place.
It's up to you to find the right code with the hints you get!
Information about this version
I've tried to make it as stable as possible, though it's my first attempt!
I'm going to improve the flow of the game, and maybe add a couple of functions, like a highscore or some unlockables.
This is after all the first version. So if you find anything weird, please let me know and I'll try and fix it!
Secrets are none so far, besides one little easter egg that may occur when you lose...
It contains three different levels of difficulty, from easy to almost impossible, so it should contain enough challenge.
* 1.02 - Fixed memory flaws and slow graphics.
* 1.03 - Improved sprite management. Version number added to description.
We just received an interesting teaser video for Sega's Sonic Unleashed moments ago. We'll let Sega explain it....
A shadowy figure has been seen stalking the rooftops of cities and villages across the globe. Concerned citizens have barely caught a glimpse of this mysterious creature as it leaps from building to building, though many people have heard its hair-raising howl from the streets and alleyways far below.
One intrepid videographer managed to capture a fleeting glance of the figure as it made its way across town. The footage was later recovered and proved without a doubt that something is out there and lurking among us.
The house that Lucas built has filed for a handful of new trademarks, all Star Wars related, all potentially new names for the oft-rumored Knights of the Old Republic 3, the one that continues to pop up as a new BioWare developed MMO. LucasFilm recently filed trademark applications for Star Wars The Old Republic, The Old Republic, Star Wars Sagas and Star Wars Legends, all of are described as "video game software" and "entertainment services provided on-line by means of global and local area networks."
While that certainly sounds like a new Star Wars MMO and it all matches up nicely with what we've heard from former LucasArts employees, we'll call it rumor for now.
NeonDS has posted a new version of the DS Emulator for windows:
heres whats new:
Rendering problem on ATI card is fixed. If you are using ATI cards, select "ATI" in the settings dialog "rendering method" option.
When limit60fps options is enabled, the emulator will auto skip frames in order to have smooth gaming on slow computers.
"Game Trivia Catechism" is a multiple-choice trivia game testing your knowledge of video games.
Features:
- 200 questions spanning the history of video games!
- Retro-styled chiptune soundtrack!
- 2 game modes: Play it as straight trivia, or play through story mode!
- Rumble Pak support!
I decided to release a little update, although most of the things I wanted to do for the next version are not done yet. jEnesisDS 0.7.4 has no new features, but I think it's still worth the update, as the speed is improved by up to 30% and the sound is substantially better, too, in my opinion
Changelog:
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v0.7.4 *
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- Changed scheduling of M68000 and Z80.
- Some changes in M68000 internal memory handlers.
- YM2612 FM core mostly rewritten in ASM.
- Some bugs in FM core fixed (Operator 1 was sometimes not considered in certain cases).
- Fixed reset bug for FM core resulting in unstable sound for every game loaded except the 1st one.
- Raised sample rate for FM emulation from 16KHz to 28KHz (28, because a few games can't do 32KHz)
- Sound is completely mixed in hardware now, meaning every FM channel, PSG and DAC have their own DS sound channels.
Download Here and Give feedback & Compatability Reports Via Comments
We understand that trailers for puzzle games, even ones with strong RPG elements, aren't exactly titillating. With very few explosions, no dialogue, and the repetitive swapping of multi-hued bricks, the odds are somewhat against them. If you never played the first Puzzle Quest, the above trailer will probably look as bland as eating toast at a Kenny G concert -- however, those who have gemswapped their way through the Challenge of the Warlords understand the fancy-tickling capacity of this debut Puzzle Quest: Galactrix trailer. With looks at the new hex-based gameplay, the massive galaxy the game takes place in, and the new visual aesthetic, this one video should be enough to cause visions of hexagons to dance in your head until the game's Q1 '09 release.
* NDS(GBA) and PSP Game division
There are 10 winners for NDS(GBA) game and 10 winners for PSP game, total 10+10 winners.
* NDS(GBA) and PSP APP division
There are 10 winners for NDS(GBA) App and 5 winners for PSP App, total 10+5 winners.
In this neo coding contest, the main concept is for R6 Gold / MK6 Motion cart / PSP Motion kit applications, it's mean you will have more chance to win with an Apps using the full motion function.
The rules of NEO Spring coding contest 2008:
[1] All original entries will get +5 "original score " , but the second entry (same project from last contest but improved, and just enter one more time again ) will don't get any "original score" in this contest.
[2] With this contest we will keep to use the new judge way still --- everyone can become the judger! You just need test all contest entering and submit your very detailed test report to us , and you must give out your own top 10 winner judgement, from here you can find the "TOP REVIEWER" sample --- http://www.neoflash.com/forum/index....ard,108.0.html
We will keep the new award --- "NEO TOP REVIEWER" too, we will check all review reports and choose top 6 from NDS division and top 6 from PSP division too, so will have 12 top "NEO Professional Reviewer" will get our prize.
[3] The No.1 winner from last Neo contest can't use their same project (even it has updated a lot) to enter this contest again.
[4] You can enter the PSP/NDS/GBA's GAME contest and APP contest at the same time, without any limit.
[5] You must put the splash screen of "NEO Summer coding contest 2008" to your production.
[6] If your production have enter other contest before, you can enter this NEO contest still.
[7] If your project can support NEO Motion function, then you will get +5 "Motion Score".
[8] You don't need public your source code, but if you can PM to us for refer will be welcome.
The top 10 prize list for NDS(GBA) and PSP contest,4 divisions are same:
The No.1 : US$300 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.2 : US$200 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.3 : US$100 cash , OR choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The No.4 ~ No.10 : can choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list.
The top 12 NEO Professional Reviewers (6 from NDS/GBA division and 6 from PSP division) can choose anyone item from the final NEO product prize list too.
Total winners : 47
NEO Summer Coding contest 2008 close time : Aug.20th 2008
Winner prize send out time : Sep.20th 2008
Note: We will keep the right for use the neo contest production in the NEO products,like use for demo.
Gusec has updated Mastermind his game for the DS, heres the full release info:
It's Mastermind, a codebreaking boardgame!
I've finally completed my first game to the DS, with PAlib.
It may still host a bug or two, so report if you find any!
Rules
The rules are simple;
You should in eight attempts , try to guess the order and colour of four marbles, to your help you get stars each turn.
Silver tells you that one of your marbles has the right colour but not the right position,
and gold tells you that one of your marbles both has the right colour and the right place.
It's up to you to find the right code with the hints you get!
Information about this version
I've tried to make it as stable as possible, though it's my first attempt!
I'm going to improve the flow of the game, and maybe add a couple of functions, like a better HighScore-list or some unlockables.
This is still an early version. So if you find anything weird, please let me know and I'll try and fix it!
Secrets are none so far, besides one little easter egg that may occur if you lose...
It contains three different levels of difficulty, from easy to almost impossible, so it should contain enough challenge.
Level-setting reachable via Start, and HighScore-list (new game here to), Select.
* 1.02 - Fixed memory flaws and slow graphics.
* 1.03 - Improved sprite management. Version number added to description.
* 1.20 - Fixed, brighter graphics, faster flow. Highscorelist added!
Screenshot:
That's about it!
If you like Mastermind, please give it a try and let me know what you think!
You're free to suggest improvements!
For the first time in a few years, I'm not one of the E3 judges who evaluate the best games of the video game industry for GameCriticsAwards.com. Not to worry. I've filled up my schedule and I won't have to try to see every single big game. But I'm a game fan at heart and I'll be going to the show not just to write about business, but to evaluate the best games from my own point of view. Here are my picks for the "most anticipated" games of the show. This post is much more in tune with my old job of being a game reviewer. But you can expect me to voice my opinion on the best of what I see. It's a good exercise to give readers a flavor for where the innovation is strongest in the $50 billion video game industry, which is finally drawing its share of high-caliber financial investors.
* Fallout 3 (PC, Xbox 360, PS 3)
* Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)
* Wii Music (Nintendo Wii)
* Spore (PC, Mac)
* Resistance 2 (PS 3)
* LittleBigPlanet (PS 3)
* Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360, PS 3)
* Final Fantasy XIII (PS 3)
* Fable 2 (Xbox 360)
* Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS 2, PSP, DS)
* Halo Wars (Xbox 360)
* Tomb Raider Underworld (Wii, PS 2, PS 3, Xbox 360, PC, DS)
* Rock Band 2 (Xbox 360, PS 3, Wii)
* Call of Duty: World at War (PC, Xbox 360, PS 3)
You’re shipwrecked on a deserted island! Starting with an abandoned farm, a handful of seeds, and the determination to start a new life, it’s up to you to tame the land and make the island prosper! By farming crops, raising animals, and mining for precious gems, you’ll help the island grow into a vibrant town bustling with people, businesses, and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Are you a good enough farmer to turn this island into a paradise?
• Play as a boy or as a girl!
• Attract settlers by building your farm!
• Fall in love and start a family!
• Explore the biggest portable Harvest Moon ever!
• Compete against other ranchers via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection!
Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today their lineup for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), which begins tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, and runs through Thursday, July 17. The company will be holding one-on-one meetings in room 517 at the show with select media representatives. The majority of the titles showcased will be shipping this summer and fall on a variety of video game systems, including the Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii and the PSP (PlayStation Portable).
"We are very excited to share the details on all of the titles that fans and consumers can expect to see from us later this year," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume. "From all-new games that expand on the Harvest Moon series to an original-IP, Princess Debut, a dance and adventure game for girls, we will have plenty of family-friendly interactive entertainment for everyone in the household."
Information on each title is listed below. For more information on Natsume at E3 or any of these titles, please visit www.natsume.com.
Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness (DS)
Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness brings the largest portable Harvest Moon experience ever to the Nintendo DS. Starting off with an abandoned farm, a handful of seeds, and the determination to start a new life, it's up to the player to develop a mysterious, abandoned island into a bustling tropical paradise. By harvesting crops, raising animals, and mining for precious gems, players will help the island grow into a vibrant town filled with people, businesses, and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Players can take on the role of a male or a female, and choose who they want to fall in love and start a family with. Players can also test their farming skills against each other and compete for prizes via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility (Wii)
In Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility, players find themselves in a troubled island town which once prospered with life and energy, but is now in serious trouble. The mystical Mother Tree that once watched over the island has disappeared, and the Harvest Goddess is nowhere to be found! The island has lost its connection with nature and the inhabitants don't know what to do - it's up to the player to save the island! You must help to rebuild the island by tending to the earth, befriending and raising animals, nurturing friendships, and creating a family. Long-time Harvest Moon fans as well as new players will find an exciting, involving storyline and plenty of activities including cultivating crops, caring for animals, and participating in festivals.
All-new controls for the Nintendo Wii Remote give players the chance to feel like they're really farming!
Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (DS)
Rune Factory 2 is set several years after the first game. The evil Sechs Empire has been defeated, and the Kingdom of Norad is once again at peace. Things may not stay that way for long, however, as dark premonitions foretell of dangers to come. It's up to player to uncover the source of these premonitions and bring peace to the kingdom once more. In a first for the Rune Factory series, the story of Rune Factory 2 is multigenerational. Players begin the game as Kyle, a strange man who comes to Alvarna Village. Eventually, players will take on the role of Kyle's child, opening up a whole new adventure. It's an innovative feature that allows players to follow the story of their family and the townsfolk over two generations! Rune Factory 2 offers innovative Touch Screen controls, easy-to-use menus, and an all-new compelling storyline.
Princess Debut (DS)
In Princess Debut, players find themselves in a fantasy world where they have 30 days to get ready for the big ball. They'll have to master their dance moves and win over one of the six handsome, charming princes to be their partner. They'll meet and woo the princes through the game's large, branching storyline and exciting events.
Once the player convinces a prince to be their dancing partner, it's time to go out on the dance floor! Players will use the Touch Screen to guide their character gracefully across the dance floor while matching their partner's rhythm. All of the dances in the game are taken from motion-captured professional dancers, so the game is just as impressive to watch as it is fun to play.
Hamtaro (DS)
Join Hamtaro and all his friends in a variety of fun and educational brain-training games designed for elementary school children. Children will develop their memory, word comprehension, math skill, and many other abilities as they play through 12 engaging, interactive games.
Parents can monitor their child's growing abilities, adjust the difficulty level to match their child's skills, and reward them with special items. Hamtaro and his friends make learning fun!
Yumi's Odd Odyssey (PSP)
Yumi's Odd Odyssey is a fast-paced puzzle platformer for the PSP.
Trapped in a bizarre world filled with spikes, pitfalls, and giant, hostile fish with nothing but her wits and her trusty rubber fishing line, Yumi will have to run, jump, climb, and swing her way to freedom. Yumi's fishing line isn't just handy for fending off fish-it also works like a grappling hook, allowing Yumi to latch onto and swing from just about any part of the environment. The game's advanced physics allow players to pull off remarkable feats of grappling acrobatics and find new, creative ways through the open-ended levels.
With its colorful graphics, wild worlds, and ingenious grappling gameplay, Yumi's Odd Odyssey will have players hooked!
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For more information on any of these titles, please visit www.natsume.com.
Apogee Software is back to re-establish itself as an innovative leader in interactive entertainment. Apogee is reviving some of its legacy catalogue of 30+ releases as well as publishing all-new properties in collaboration with diverse creators and developers.
Apogee is bringing the King of Action himself, Duke NukemTM, to the handheld console market with three new missions, together called the Duke Nukem TrilogyTM. Apogee Software is producing the Trilogy under an exclusive license agreement with 3D Realms and MachineWorks Northwest LLC. The Trilogy is comprised of three episodes: Critical MassTM, Chain ReactionTM, and Proving GroundsTM.
"This marks a new beginning for a famous publisher with a history of market-making innovation," said Terry Nagy, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Apogee. "I can't think of a better character than Duke or a better franchise than the Trilogy to usher in a new era for Apogee."
"It's funny how what's old is new again in this industry," remarked Apogee co-founder, Scott Miller. "Many of the things Apogee pioneered are back in style, so it only makes sense to bring back Apogee and its properties with a visionary team that will once again create innovation for gamers around the world."
Apogee pioneered the shareware game revolution in 1987 by inventing the concept of game demos, distributed online, which advertised the remaining episodes in a series. Before this time, game demos and episodic releases were unheard of. These concepts created by Apogee have become mainstream today. Apogee's amazing history includes the original releases of Commander KeenTM (1990), Duke NukemTM (1991), Wolfenstein 3-DTM (1992), RaptorTM (1993), and Rise of the TriadTM (1994), just to name a few.
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today unveiled the games it will feature at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 15 – 17. The games -- scheduled to ship on multiple platforms in 2008 and early 2009 – include riveting graphics, deep stories and online, socially connected experiences. EA’s portfolio covers many genres and platforms for core gamers and new players alike. Veteran players will love the feature innovations in our core titles; new players – women, young people and adults – will have a wide selection of highly accessible games like MySims™ Kingdom, LITTLEST PET SHOP and FaceBreaker™ a new arcade-style boxing game from the new EA SPORTS Freestyle™ brand.
“EA’s 2008 lineup is our best ever,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello. “This is the year that our core franchises leap forward with stunning innovation and we introduce more brand new games than any other year in our history. Sports lovers will compete in an all new holographic mode in Madden NFL 09 and experience the online evolution of their players in NBA LIVE 09. Action fans will be able to destroy everything in sight in Mercenaries 2 and be scared witless in our new Sci-Fi horror title Dead Space. We’ve got casual family titles like LITTLEST PET SHOP and genre-defying experiences like Mirror’s Edge and Spore. EA has never offered consumers a stronger, more innovative and diverse line up of new games.”
“EA’s 2008 lineup includes titles that are going to change how people purchase, play and socialize in games,” said EA COO John Pleasants. “Spore – scheduled for release in September – can be experienced as a single player or in an online social network that will form its own galaxy. Battlefield Heroes brings comic-styled warfare together with multi-player fun in the first free-to-play First Person Shooter. MySims PC brings multi-player interaction to the universe of MySims. Warhammer Online promises realm-versus-realm gameplay, unique in the scale and consequence thousands of players can experience together in a game. These games are great examples of the many titles that will allow consumers to interact with their friends and with EA’s content in new ways that bridge the gap between games and social networks.”
EA will kick off its E3 presence with a press conference hosted by CEO John Riccitiello, and spotlighting many of the creative leaders as well as featuring new titles from EA.
The complete line-up of titles on display at E3 by location at the Los Angeles Convention Center includes:
Titles showcased in the EA Demo Room - Meeting Room 402 A&B at the LACC
Dead Space TM
In this new game from EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, a massive deep-space mining ship goes dark after unearthing a strange artifact on a distant planet. Engineer Isaac Clarke embarks on the repair mission, only to uncover a nightmarish bloodbath—the ship’s crew horribly slaughtered and infected by an alien scourge. Now Isaac is cut off, trapped, and engaged in a desperate fight for survival.
E3 award consideration: Best Action/Adventure Game
FaceBreaker
A new game from EA Canada, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style. In addition, FaceBreaker K.O. Party, built exclusively with Wii™ consumers in mind, brings the magic of social play right into the living room with pick-up-and-punch intuitive gestures. In FaceBreaker, it just feels good to rearrange an opponent's face.
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT
A new game from EA’s Casual label, HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT creates a whole new way for families and friends to play together. Players join host Mr. Potato Head as they play the classic Hasbro games well known by all as well as exciting new versions created for the Wii™& PlayStation®2. Launching this November, HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT features family favorites such as CONNECT FOUR, BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, SORRY! and the all new, SORRY! Sliders.
E3 award consideration: Best Social/ Casual/ Puzzle Game
LITTLEST PET SHOP
A new game from EA’s Casual Label, LITTLEST PET SHOP pets come to life this October in the LITTLEST PET SHOP video game. Launching on the Wii™, Nintendo DS™ (3 versions), and PC, girls can explore three unique worlds as they discover their own magical Pet Shop. LITTLEST PET SHOP gives girls the opportunity to play with and collect 20 LITTLEST PETS on the Nintendo DS and 30 on the Wii and PC. Earn Kibble Coins to buy over 100 accessories for pets as well as tons of digital playsets in game from the 2008 toy-line. Players can play in either explore in free-play mode or in compete in more than 15 different fun and accessible mini-games.
Madden NFL 09
Developed by EA Tiburon, the ground-breaking Madden NFL 09 marks the 20th anniversary of one of the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed videogame franchises of all time. Among the more than 85 new features and enhancements, the game includes adaptable gameplay tailored to every type of gamer, improved graphics and animations, and a new network-inspired broadcast style presentation that delivers an authentic NFL experience. With unique controls, modes and presentation, Madden NFL 09 All-Play is designed specifically for the Wii and features fun, approachable and innovative gameplay. No matter the skill level, players can be competitive with three gameplay styles to choose from, ranging from Easy to Advanced.
E3 award consideration: Best Sports Game
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames™
From EA’s Pandemic™ Studio, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn Venezuela. A power-hungry tyrant messes with Venezuela's oil supply, sparking an invasion that turns the country into a warzone. But in this game where gamers play the role of mercenaries, international crisis is all upside and the mercenaries can only profit from all the chaos.
E3 award consideration: Best Console Game
Mirror’s Edge™
A new game from EA’s DICE Studio, Mirror’s Edge takes place in a city where information is heavily monitored, agile couriers called Runners transport sensitive data away from prying eyes. Gamers play a Runner called Faith, and this innovative first-person action-adventure is a personal story. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, Faith’s sister has been framed and now she is being hunted. Mirror’s Edge delivers gamers straight into the shoes of this unique heroine as she traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat and fast paced chases. From the makers of the groundbreaking Battlefield franchise, Mirror’s Edge is an action-adventure experience unlike any other.
E3 award consideration: Best of Show/ Best Original Game
Mobile, iPhone & iPodTM titles
„X iPhone/iPod Touch Games from EA Mobile
EA Mobile was one of the first companies to announce that they are making games for the iPhone. This July EA Mobile will announce the ever popular SCRABBLE, Sudoku and Tetris® for the iPhone and iPod touch, and coming this fall EA Mobile will announce an original game called Spore™ Origins, based on the PC/Mac version of Spore. The unique capabilities of the iPhone and iPod touch offer a completely unique mobile gaming experience through the use of features like the accelerometer, touch screens, and high definition graphics.
„X iPod Games from EA Mobile
Three new iPod games will be available this July – MONOPOLY, SCRABBLE and YAHTZEE! All three games are based on popular board games and are under license from Hasbro, Inc. The iPod Click Wheel™ provides an excellent game play experience as players take family fun to their iPod.
„X Mobile Phone Games from EA Mobile
EA Mobile™ will offer previews of two original games for the mobile platform Spore™ Origins and Wolfenstein RPG™, as well as Tetris® POP. Spore Origins is an original action-puzzle game for mobile phones from the creators of The Sims™, and Wolfenstein RPG is a fun mobile version of the classic first person shooter created in conjunction with id Software. Tetris POP is an all new version of Tetris, the consistent best seller on mobile, offering a range of game play with 17 different mini-variations. And finally, attendees can see a demo of the recently-released Kung Fu Panda™, based on the major motion picture from DreamWorks Animation.
The Sims 2 Apartment Pets for the Nintendo DS
From EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, The Sims 2 Apartment Pets for Nintendo DS, players can care for a variety of local pets, including loveable cats and dogs, slithery snakes, hamsters, colorful birds, and cuddly rabbits to make sure they receive the right treatment so that they stay happy, healthy and good looking. Simoleans earned can be used to furnish the perfect apartment and buy fun pet accessories like hats, shoes and toys. Players can use the Nintendo DS touch screen and stylus to play cool mini games and unlock new objects for their Sim and their pets.
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 09 for the PSP®
From EA’s Tiburon Studio, with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 for the PSP, everyone plays and anyone can win. From the seasoned veteran or to the novice hitting the links for the first time, gamers play with maximum control and aim for consistency using a simplified swing system in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09. Gamers can take aim at family, friends, and rivals in the all-new EA SPORTS Cup tournament, where momentum is gained or lost after every swing. With easy-to-use swing mechanics and an all-new controller system, gamers play their way to the top of the leader board with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09.
Zubo™
A new game from EA’s Bright Light Studio, and designed exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld system, Zubo is perfect for kids of all ages. Launched into the fully 3D world of Zubalon, kids will meet the colorful and comical stars of the game, the Zubos. While traveling through the game, players can befriend any Zubos they meet along the way, feeding and nurturing them, helping them gain skills and strength, and assisting them in chasing off the evil Zombos in strategic battles with an innovative rhythm action mechanic. With 55 Zubos available to find and recruit to a player’s squad, over 100 fully animated comedy battle moves, 10 lands of Zubalon to explore, plus a wealth of interactions and mini-games, Zubo offers a deeply rewarding Nintendo DS experience. Zubo will be available this year in Europe and spring 2009 in North America.
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MySims™, made for the PC
From EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, in MySims, made for the PC, players can find all the fun of the first MySims game plus new and unique online features, characters and content as they create their own town and discover its surprises. New features in MySims, made for the PC, are the ability to safely chat and play games like Tag and Hide-and-Seek with online contacts. Players can also share constructions, like personalized buildings and furniture with up to seven other online friends. Even package and send off custom creations via email or instant message so those select others can use them in their own MySims town.
MySims Kingdom for the Wii and Nintendo DS
From EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, the MySims Kingdom experience begins in The Capital, the majestic land at the center of the adventure. After meeting an initial cast of characters including King Roland, Princess Butter, and constant companions Buddy and Lyndsay, players can venture beyond The Capital. Adventure awaits as players get in their boats and sail to many more lands on the horizon.
E3 award consideration: Best Handheld Game
Spore™
A new game from EA’s Maxis™ Studio and industry veteran Will Wright, Spore is a personal universe in a box. In this universe players can create and evolve life, establish tribes, build civilizations and even sculpt entire worlds. In Spore, there are a variety of creation tools that allow players to customize nearly every aspect of the universe: creatures, vehicles, buildings, and even spaceships. While Spore is a single player game, gamers’ creations and other players’ creations are automatically shared between galaxies, providing a limitless number of worlds to explore and play.
E3 award consideration: Best PC Game
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09
From EA’s Tiburon Studio, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 09 for the Xbox 360 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods’ personal coach, Hank Haney. In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, a player’s skill level is dynamic, constantly adjusting throughout the round just as it would during a real afternoon out on the links. EA SPORTS GamerNet is a ground-breaking online innovation that features a refined, easy-to-use interface in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09. Online play has also been enhanced with Simultaneous Play allowing up to four players the ability to play each hole at the same time. In addition, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 All-Play for the Wii features new graphics and user interface while also incorporating interactive and social mini-games. The standing swing control, the most “true to life” golf mechanic you can find in any videogame, truly takes advantage of the Wii console’s unique control scheme.
Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™
A new title from EA’s Mythic Studio, gamers declare allegiance and join thousands of mighty heroes on the battlefields of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, the new MMORPG from the creators of Dark Age of Camelot™. Players enter a grim world of perpetual conflict to fight for the Realms of Order or Destruction and invade enemy lands, besiege imposing fortresses, and sack sprawling capital cities for the glory of the Realm.
E3 award consideration: Best Online Multiplayer Game
Titles showcased in the EA Software Showcase - Booth #131 at the LACC
Command & ConquerTM Red AlertTM 3
EA Los Angeles has traveled seven years back in time to resurrect Red Alert, the most-beloved series in the storied, 25-million-unit-plus-selling Command & Conquer franchise. Shipping this holiday for the PC and Xbox 360™, Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 brings back the series’ trademark light-hearted tone and action-oriented gameplay while breaking new ground in the strategy genre by adding a fully co-operative story campaign, increasing the emphasis on naval gameplay and housing the best looking graphics a Command & Conquer game has ever seen.
Crysis Warhead®
Award-winning independent studio Crytek and EA Partners are going back to the South China Sea this fall with the PC-exclusive Crysis Warhead, a parallel story to Crysis®, one of the highest rated games last year on any platform. Players will don the Nanosuit of Psycho, the more brash and aggressive Delta Force squadmate of Nomad, experiencing his intense, explosive adventure on the other side of the island. Crysis Warhead is built on a new, enhanced and optimized version of Crytek’s industry-leading CryENGINE® 2 technology.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™
Gamers will relive all the thrills, action, and excitement of the movie this holiday season! In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince. From EA’s Bright Light Studio, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for release in time for the movie launch this fall for the Wii™, PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™, Windows PC, Macintosh and mobile devices.
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest™
From EA’s Pandemic Studios, the creators behind the best-selling Star Wars Battlefront™ and Star Wars Battlefront™ II – players grab their blades, bow or staff and ride onto the battlegrounds of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to fight for either good or evil. For the first time, an extensive single-player campaign lets players ask the question: “What if Frodo failed to destroy the One Ring?” Including tons of adversarial arenas and both a variety of online and split-screen co-op modes, the gamers’ choice is clear: save Middle-earth or destroy it?
SimCity™ Creator for the Wii
From EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, SimCity Creator is a visually exciting experience with a completely new user interface, designed specifically for the Wii and the Wii remote. Players will discover many ways to customize your city, including 13 city styles to explore, such as American, European and Asian themes. For the first time, players will take the liberty to build transportation systems with free placement of rounded and curved roads and rail lines, taking cities to new creative and curvy heights.
MADDEN NFL 09
See details above
NBA LIVE 09
From EA Canada, NBA LIVE 09 has fundamentally shifted the way gamers look at sports simulation games and emulates - with absolute precision - an NBA player based on last night, not last season. Coupled with new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers, the NBA LIVE experience will hook gamers from beginning to end. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA LIVE 09 takes gamers to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives them a chance to hone their skills.
Skate It
From EA’s Black Box and Montreal studios, Skate It brings the fun and soul of skateboarding to the Wii and Nintendo DS. Loaded with all-new gameplay features and a unique set of controls, gamers can express their very own skate style by carving through the world, owning the sickest spots, and putting together the ultimate skate line. Feel the rush of nailing the gnarliest tricks by using the Wii Remote and the stylus-based Flickit Nintendo controls. Or, players can get in touch with the skateboard even more by planting their feet on the Wii Balance Board, and using it to skate, manual and throw down dozens of other authentic moves. Hands or feet, both can be used to deepen the connection between the player and the boarding experience.
TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 09
See details above
Other titles will be shown by EA Partners in the following locations:
Rock Band™ 2
Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company in the world, and MTV Games are taking the groundbreaking music platform that forever changed the face of music video games to the next level this September with the release of Rock Band 2. With the original providing millions of players a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 is the next evolution of the franchise that redefined the standard for music games. Delivering an unparalleled selection of new music adding to the Rock Band's already massive library, support for all purchased downloads from the online music store of over 200 tracks, and an overall deeper gameplay experience, Rock Band 2 will continue to give millions of players a whole new way to enjoy the music and artists they love.
*Rock Band 2 will be on display at the MTV Games Booth located at Pavilion Space #225
E3 award consideration: Best Peripheral/ Hardware Game
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead (L4D) is a new action title from Valve, creators of the Counter-Strike and Half-Life games, that promises to redefine the co-operative genre as those titles did for multiplayer and single player action games. Due for release on the Xbox 360 and PC this November, the co-operative gameplay of L4D casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.
Left 4 Dead will be on display at the valve booth located at 511B in the West Wing
From the creators of Purr Pals and Baby Pals comes Defendin’ De Penguin – the first Real Time Strategy game on the Wii and DS primarily for children. Help our hero, Little Blue fend off hungry creatures that are eager to steal his town’s fish supply. To thwart these hungry animals, you’ll strategically place defense mechanisms throughout the town with each possessing unique strengths that are geared for specific animals. With the perfect combination of tower utilization, defensive placement, timing and strategy, Little Blue’s food supply will be saved and you won’t go home hungry.
Release Date July 2008
Platforms WII and DS
ESRB “E” Mild Cartoon Violence
Genre Real Time Strategy
Publisher: Crave Entertainment
Number of Players: 1 Player
UCP Code
• NDS 6-50008-50027-1
• Wii 6-50008-50029-5
Price Point $29.99
Key Features
• The first real time strategy game geared for kids 12 and under for the Nintendo DS and Wii!
• Use wits and strategy to defend your town from hungry invaders
• Strategically choose from 8 different tower types to defend from incoming animals who are running amuck in your town
• Utilize an array of environmental ammunition such as snowballs, ice cubes, icicles and frost to deter the enemy from invading Little Blue’s town
• Use our hero Little Blue to upgrade a tower, fish for money or retrieve special objects on the map
• Upgrade your towers to increase attack range and strength as enemies increase in size, strength and smarts
• Fend off a wide variety of hungry animals such as wooly mammoths, snow men, seals, snapping turtles and more!
cerasus.media brings one of the most successful PC casual games to the Nintendo DS: Cradle of Rome, originally developed by the AWEM studios. Distinctly marrying the Match-3 puzzle mechanic with an enticing resource management system, Cradle of Rome offers players a satisfyingly addictive gameplay experience. This game is the first in a series of popular games which cerasus.media will be adapting for the DS over the next few months.
cerasus.media just closed a deal with one of the major DS publishers in North America who will publish the game this year. Details will be announced within the next weeks. Rising Star Games, home of the popular “Harvest Moon” brand, will bring the game to Europe, with exception of Germany and Benelux, on October 10th 2008. The home market of Berlin based developer cerasus.media, Germany, will be covered by rondomedia and Benelux by Easy Interactive from Holland.
About the Game:
Welcome to the birth of the Roman Empire where players re-create the legendary city of old using a unique variation of the much-loved Match-3 puzzle mechanic. Players still swap two adjacent squares around to create a row of three or more, but instead of completing the board as quickly as possible, the goal is to gather as many resources as you can before the timer runs out. The more resources you gather, the faster you can build Rome. Start with a lowly saw mill and progress to gain access to historical monuments such as the Arch of Titus, the Temples of Venus and Saturn and eventually the mighty Coliseum.
A vast array of bonus tools adds even more incentive to continue the game for as long as possible. Unlocking these tools not only makes clearing the board easier, but also increases the opportunity to gather more resources, gold and treasure!
With conversion from the PC the levels were revised, game play was intelligently adapted to the dual screen and the difficulty level was adjusted more precisely. The completely new Free Play mode allows the user to play his favorite boards again and again.
“The new features added to an already well-loved puzzle mechanic makes this even more fun and addictive to play. Cradle of Rome was a phenomenal success on the PC last year and converting it for Nintendo DS opens up new opportunities for everyone to experience its unique gameplay”, enthused Stefan Juelke, managing director of cerasus.media.
“We are delighted to have signed a deal with cerasus.media to bring Cradle of Rome to European Nintendo DS owners”, said Yen Hau, Product Marketing Assistant of Rising Star Games. “It is a fantastic title that successfully mixes brain-teasing puzzles with thought-provoking resource management in an intensely addictive experience and is the perfect title for a publisher like Rising Star Games to enter the casual market.”
JimmyL has posted a new version of his bomberman style game for the DS:
Well, it's been over a year since the last Explosive Gas update, so here you go. The only thing noticeably different in this version is a second map layout. This new map has some holes on the upper level that are useful for surprise dive bombs on people below. Just watch that you don't fall into a dead end.
I've finally completed my first game to the DS, with PAlib.
It may still host a bug or two, so report if you find any!
Rules
The rules are simple;
You should in eight attempts , try to guess the order and colour of four marbles, to your help you get stars each turn.
Silver tells you that one of your marbles has the right colour but not the right position,
and gold tells you that one of your marbles both has the right colour and the right place.
It's up to you to find the right code with the hints you get!
Information about this version
I've tried to make it as stable as possible, though it's my first attempt!
I'm going to improve the flow of the game, and maybe add a couple of functions, like a better HighScore-list or some unlockables.
This is still an early version. So if you find anything weird, please let me know and I'll try and fix it!
Secrets are none so far, besides one little easter egg that may occur if you lose...
It contains three different levels of difficulty, from easy to almost impossible, so it should contain enough challenge.
Level-setting reachable via Start, and HighScore-list (new game here to), Select.
* 1.02 - Fixed memory flaws and slow graphics.
* 1.03 - Improved sprite management. Version number added to description.
* 1.20 - Fixed, brighter graphics, faster flow. Highscorelist added!
* 1.22 - Stability - check! (+ flashing HighScore-row)
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Nintendo's Wii Fit has replaced Super Smash Bros: Brawl as the best-selling UK title according to data released by Chart-Track.
Although Wii Fit launched twelve weeks ago, supply constraints have kept it off the top of the charts. This past week, however, a sales increase of 60 per cent was enough to overcome Brawl's 37 per cent drop in sales.
Lego Indiana Jones managed to take the number two spot by a mere 167 units. The week's only new entry, Ubisoft's Sports Party for the Wii, debuted at number 29.
The Top Ten best-selling titles in the UK for the week ending July 12 were:
1 Wii Fit
2 Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
3 Super Smash Bros: Brawl
4 Top Spin 3
5 Battlefield: Bad Company
6 Big Beach Sports
7 Wii Play
8 Beijing 2008
9 Kung Fu Panda
10 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Brawl continues to lead sales in Europe, as the Wii title sits at the top of the charts in Spain and Germany, according to data supplied by Media Control GfK International.
Nintendo has the top five spots in Germany, with Mario Kart Wii, Wii Fit, and two Pokemon titles following the number one fighting game.
And for the week ended July 6, only three PlayStation games manage to squeeze into the Spanish top ten, which is also dominated by Wii and DS titles.
The top ten titles in Germany:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
3. Wii Fit (Wii)
4. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS)
5. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS)
6. The Sims 2: Ikea Home Accessories (PC)
7. Dr. Kawasima's Brain Training (DS)
8. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
9. Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
10. Mario Party 8 (Wii)
The top ten titles in Spain:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. Wii Fit (Wii)
3. Wii Play (Wii)
4. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
5. Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? (DS)
6. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS)
7. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (DS)
8. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
9. My Baby Girl (DS)
10. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS2)
Sega has released eleven new screenshots from BioWare's DS role-playing game, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.
There's nothing in the screenshots to sway anyone who wasn't keen before, but for everyone else there's increasing reason to be excited.
The more we see the more we're convinced it's a mixture of a traditional BioWare game and something like Final Fantasy. In our minds, that's no bad thing.
Take a look below and let us know what you think in the comments. We'll send the first person who correctly guesses what first-party game Nintendo bundles this with a pack of Chewits.
Sega has just announced its E3 2008 lineup. Gamers can expect to see both new and old IPs for the full variety of next-gen systems and the Playstation 2. Players can expect to see new Sonic games, Yakuza 2 and even a new Total War game titled Empire: Total War.
SEGA's lineup at E3 will include the following titles:
MADWORLD(tm) (Wii) - Releases March 2009
In development at the newly established Platinum Games, MADWORLD is establishing new gameplay turf on the Wii. A mysterious terrorist group called "The Organizers" is holding Varrigan City hostage, and the entire island is forced into a lethal game of survival known as "Death Watch." Playing as Jack, players enter "Death Watch" and battle opponents for the most creative kill. Winners receive a vast reward, losers get death. MADWORLD delivers a unique mature gaming experience never-before-seen on the Wii system.
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood(tm) �(Nintendo DS) - Releases Fall 2008
Sonic and his friends band together to defeat a menacing new enemy in a distinctly new game that includes combat, skill, collectibles and puzzles, exclusively on the Nintendo DS(tm). For Sonic's premier debut in the RPG genre, leading RPG developer, BioWare (Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) has created a slick blend of strategy and speed with fast-paced battles, character and party customization, and the ability to collect and trade items. Players will need to keep their wits about them at all times, as they will never know what will get them through the next challenge. With an engaging storyline, lightning fast attacks, high production values and impeccable visuals, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood(tm) allows gamers to experience Sonic in a whole new way.
Sonic Unleashed(tm) �(PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 system, Wii) - Releases Holiday 2008
Sonic the Hedgehog is on an adventure unlike any other! When Dr. Eggman awakens a slumbering beast unleashing it from the center of the Earth, there is a devastating tremor that splinters the world into many continents. Sonic must race to restore the planet in chaos, but an unusual situation challenges him in never-before-seen ways. Both day and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic's newest quest... as the sun sets, an intriguing adventure awakens!
Alpha Protocol(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360, Windows-based PC) - Releases February 2009
In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment's blockbuster modern day RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol. Players assume the role of Michael Thorton, a government operative trained by the United States to eliminate threats to national security. Players determine the fate of the world by what route Michael takes, whether upholding professionalism and duty, going rogue and crushing anything in his path, or taking the role of a cocky smartass, willing to provoke and taunt even the most dangerous opponents until they break and lose their cool - and their advantage. Michael is on his own and it is his personality and his actions that will shape the future of the world, for good or for ill. But one thing above all is clear - as hostilities between nations escalate and chaos reigns, Michael is the only one capable of saving the world from those who plan to control and destroy it. To do so, he needs to utilize the very weapon they seek to use to against him - Alpha Protocol.
Samba De Amigo(tm) (Wii exclusive) - Releases September 2008
The Samba-inspired rhythm music game made popular in arcades and on the Dreamcast(tm) is shaking its way exclusively onto the Wii! Players will grab their friends and shake the Wii controllers like maracas to the beat in a variety of crazy environments full of zany characters. With a lively Samba-infused soundtrack packed with over 40 songs and additional downloadable tunes - Samba De Amigo is perfect for gamers of all ages.
Bayonetta(tm) �(PLAYSTATION 3 system & Xbox 360) - Releases 2009
Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of famed Japanese video game developer Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless enemies in a game of pure, all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent, over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climactic combat.
BLEACH: Dark Souls(tm) (Nintendo DS exclusive) - Releases Fall 2008
Ichigo and friends are back in BLEACH: Dark Souls(tm) on the Nintendo DS(tm). BLEACH: Dark Souls brings an exclusive storyline (in-game events take place between seasons one and two of the highly popular animated series that airs on Adult Swim), expanded cast of playable characters and fast multi-plane fighting action for up to four players via Nintendo� Wi-Fi Connection. Players will also build a power-packed Spirit Card Deck enhanced by power crystals that will allow them to dish out moves that will directly affect their opponent's gameplay. With a burgeoning cast of 44 characters, including the ability to play as Hollows, players can spend hours experiencing furious sword fighting action and unlocking personal character stories all based on the series' story arc.
Dinosaur King(tm) (Nintendo DS exclusive) - Releases Fall 2008
Based on the animated hit currently airing on the CW 4Kids network, Dinosaur King(tm) on the Nintendo DS(tm) portable handheld system brings exciting new twists to the traditional role playing game genre with 3D battling systems and multiplayer fighting action via Wi-Fi. Playing as Max or Rex, otherwise known as the D-Team, players will collect over 100 dinosaurs, each with its own special moves totaling over 240 in all. Traveling to five different territories around the globe, players will dig for fossils that are indigenous to that region. Once the player has collected their dinosaurs, exciting battles can take place to stop the nefarious Dr. Z and the Alpha Gang bent on hunting down the dinosaurs and using their awesome powers to take over the world.
Empire: Total War(tm) (Windows-based PC) - Releases February 2009
Control the sea, command great armies, forge a new nation and conquer the globe. Empire: Total War takes the Total War franchise to the 18th Century and the Age of Imperialism - a time of unprecedented technological advancement and perpetual war. This latest installation in the award-winning, multi-million unit selling Total War franchise introduces a host of revolutionary new features, including true 3D naval combat. For the first time ever, Empire: Total War will feature an additional story-driven campaign portraying the birth of America. This "Road to Independence" mode provides a revolutionary level of accessibility for the Total War series. Empire: Total War lets players experience combat on the high seas, the riches of India, the turbulence of Europe, and for the first time, the untapped potential of North America.
Golden Axe: Beast Rider(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system & Xbox 360) - Releases September 2008
A SEGA classic arcade game is reborn! As Tyris Flare, half-Gladiator/half-Barbarian, players will charge across ravaged lands atop colossal beasts seeking vengeance against Death Adder and his armies of evil. Wielding fierce swords, fire-infused magic and the fearsome powers of brutal beasts, players will vanquish Death Adder's countless minions and prepare to face the ultimate battle against the evildoer responsible for wiping out Tyris' entire tribe.
An innovative real time strategy title, Stormrise(tm) marks The Creative Assembly's first foray into developing a console RTS title from the ground up. �Set on a bleak and barren Earth, devastated by a catastrophic event centuries ago, Stormrise sees the Echelon and the Sai battling to survive in a hostile and uninhabitable wasteland. �An innovative control system tailored specifically for consoles, will allow easy and effective unit selection, rapid navigation and precise deployment. �Players will also play for the first time in a fully realized 3D environment.
Space Siege(tm) (Games For Windows) - Releases August 2008
Space Siege is the next action-rpg title from Gas Powered Games, the developers that created Dungeon� Siege and Supreme� Commander. �After a massive alien attack on Earth, the last remnants of humanity flee aboard the Armstrong colonization ship. As Seth Walker, robotics specialist, players will battle the alien scourge that has invaded the Armstrong by augmenting Seth's body with cybernetic upgrades. The moral cost of each additional mechanical improvement takes the player further from what they are trying so hard to protect...humanity itself.
Valkyria Chronicles(tm) (PLAYSTATION 3 system exclusive) - Releases November 2008
Utilizing a proprietary engine technology called the "Canvas Engine", SEGA Studios Japan has created this artfully expressed epic RPG set in a fictitious 1930s Europe. Players assume the role of Welkin, a heroic commander who leads his small platoon of willing soldiers against two neighboring enemy nations on the brink of war. As Welkin's small country is engulfed in battle, the "Valkyria," an ancient race with destructive powers, emerges in one of the invading factions. Faced with this new threat, Welkin and his troops gather their courage to fight as never before for their freedom and a better future.
Yakuza 2(tm) (PlayStation 2 system exclusive) - Releases September 9, 2008
Yakuza 2 plunges players once more into the violent Japanese underworld. As the heroic Kazuma Kiryu from the original Yakuza, players will explore Tokyo and the city of Osaka, while engaging in intense, brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police and the Korean mafia. Players will wander through the back alleys of Japan's underworld while trying to prevent an all-out gang war in over 16 complex, cinematic chapters written by Hase Seishu, the famous Japanese author who also wrote the first Yakuza. Endless conflict and surprise plot twists will immerse the player in a dark shadowy world where only the strongest will survive.
New version of this board game developed by philoo. 2 new games were added (Mancala and Tchuka Ruma) and a few sound effects, while some wallpapers have undergone a small facelift.
A bug last minute to prevent a replay of the second part had been discovered, a corrected version 0.5 is stamped out in the aftermath.
The official announcement will be made this morning in conjunction with the big E3 convention in LA, but the Times has leaked that a new GNR tune called "Shackler's Revenge" will be the big hook on the new MTV/Harmonix release of Rock Band 2, coming this fall. Not only that, the venerable Times has allowed itself to get caught up in the game of, "no, really, this time it REALLY MEANS they're gonna release Chinese Democracy." No matter: that particular contest has swallowed bigger fish than the old gray lady.
Fascinating factoid #2: Motley Crue's new song "Saints of Los Angeles" sold 14,000 downloads on iTunes . . . and nearly four times that amount as a Rock Band download on XBox alone.
Lord knows Rock Band 2 is gonna need some help -- or at least an excuse for people to buy another $170 game . . . again. And buy it in a market that's suddenly overrun with Rock Band clones, including Guitar Hero World Tour (an expanded Guitar Hero including, erm, drums and vocals), and Konami's Rock Revolution, a Rock Band-style group game that'll interact with Guitar Hero instruments and add its own expanded drum kit. No vox, though . . . which should make it popular with fans of, say, Pelican.
While everyone was distracted by EA's ongoing press conference, EA went and uploaded a bunch or screenshots and some basic information about a bunch of games, including a new one called SimAnimals for the DS. According to EA's Web page, the game lets players "control more than 60 animals" with an "on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers." Animals will grow to like or dislike this disembodied, manual overlord based on how it treats them. Remind you of any other popular simulation game? Look for SimAnimals in January of 2009, and more about the project as we hear it.
In Civilization, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of history's greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known.
Sid Meier's Civilization® Revolution™ is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meier's Civilization® series of strategy games, featuring the famous "just one more turn" addictive gameplay that has made this one of the greatest game series of all time.
Civilization Revolution has been designed and built (by the legendary Sid Meier and his team at Firaxis) from the ground up for console and handheld systems delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms.
Civilization Revolution is a watershed game offering players a chance to experience the epic empire building world of Civilization in a whole new way - in an accessible, visually immersive, fast paced, action-packed world that gamers crave.
Take over the world in Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution via these consoles:
Xbox360™
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution US US$ 64.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution ASIA US$ 49.90
PlayStation3™
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution US US$ 64.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution ASIA US$ 59.90
Nintendo DS™
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution US US$ 34.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution ASIA US$ 32.90
The Asian versions of the games are currently on preorder and will arriving later this week.
Please bear in mind that due to shipping errors made by the US publisher, a majority of the preorders for the Nintendo DS™ version will be shipped within a week's time, we apologize for this inevitable delay and is striving to minimize it as much as possible.
Ruling the world requires a lot of planning and effort, refer to the advice made in the official strategy guide when you face difficult decisions. The strategy guide is sold for US$ 16.90 only.
From the publisher: Powered behind groundbreaking gameplay controls and unique college-style animations, NCAA Football 09 delivers all the excitement and pageantry of a storied college bowl game.
With authentic collegiate gameplay and thousands of school-specific plays, college Saturdays jump to life like never before with NCAA Football 09.
Game Features:
Break in and out of jukes, stiff arms, spins, and more in a swift, fluid motion, or use the analog stick to steer a player in any direction mid-move.
With huge cut-back lanes, arm tackles, over-pursuing defenders, and downfield pump fakes, this college game is wide open
Build a collegiate powerhouse online and invite up to 11 players across the country to join
Shape your program into a perennial powerhouse and watch your team's prestige rating increase after every season
Experience the pageantry of college football Saturdays as cheerleaders bring the sidelines to life with aerial stunts, celebrating every momentum-swinging moment
Electronic Arts' thrilling sports game NCAA Football 09 is available in these versions, while some of them are already in stock, the others will come later this week:
Xbox360™
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 64.90
PlayStation3™
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 64.90
Nintendo Wii™
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 44.90
Sony PSP™
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 44.90
Coach yourself in the sport via the official game guide, the book is in stock today, shipping for US$ 19.90 only.
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Over 25 family-friendly games including: Frog Leap, Clown Splash, Ring Toss, Dunk Tank, Day at the Races, Lucky Cups, Hoops, Shooting Gallery, Hole-in-One, Nerves of Steel and even The Great Swami, the mysterious fortune teller
Win over 250 virtual carnival prizes like goldfish, pirate swords and giant stuffed animals!
# Have fun personalizing your in-game characters with wearable rewards like the famous Viking Horns and Bling necklace
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Step Right Up! All the fun and excitement of your favorite Carnival Games! It's the perfect multi-player game for moms, dads and kids of all ages. Are you ready to rack up the points in a game of classic Alley Ball? Got the muscle to ring the bell in Test of Strength? Been practicing your accuracy for the famed Milk Bottle Throw? Ready to get wet in the Dunk Tank? Master all the classic carnival games and the ultimate prize could be yours.
Michoko has released a very anticipated follow up to his original remake of the Lone Wolf adventure book. These books contain a battle system that were originally played using dice and paper - much like old school D&D, but not as complex. One can make their way through this book and the outcome and path would be different depending on the choices and battles you fight/make.
This new book is the second of the LoneWolf series and if you liked the original LoneWolfDS - Flight from the Dark you'll enjoy this one. These homebrew are some of the best to hit the Nintendo DS and should not be overlooked.
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2008/07/12 : v1.0
- Fixed merchants items in section #181
- Added a note in the equipment section explaining you can't own more than 50 crowns at once
- Fixed a bug which allowed to pick 3 items as your starting equipment instead of 2
- Fixed a bug in section #91 where you could pick an infinite number of meals
- If you had lost your backpack from previous book, it is now again available (your King is a generous
man)
- If you load a saved game from book I, your endurance is now fully restored.
- Now you get the correct amount of gold when starting from a previous save.
- Fixed section #12 and the handling of the Sixth Sense bonus, which was incorrect.
- Added a "loading" message at launch, some people thought the game had crashed while it was just initializing.
For féter my return uncertain on the Internet, I put online demo of "Paint Black DS", an application design incorporating the principle of a game which I do not know the name lol, drawing replacing the boxes by numeroté Figures / tiles corresponding with the stylus and a drawing magically appears. Three models are available and free mode for this first version, draw well.
Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today announces the November 21st, 2008 ship date for the highly anticipated, upcoming entry to the illustrious Tomb Raider franchise, Tomb Raider: Underworld, throughout Europe.
Tomb Raider: Underworld will release simultaneously on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS, and PC Games for Windows platforms. With development led by Crystal Dynamics, developers of the recent Tomb Raider blockbusters, Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Underworld takes players on an epic adventure, where they will face greater challenges and choices than ever before.
Tomb Raider: Underworld marks the first game in this flagship series that is designed specifically for next generation consoles. Lara Croft uncovers proof of the existence of the mythical hammer of the Norse God Thor, a weapon rumored to have the power to smash mountains into valleys and destroy the Gods themselves.
Setting an epic journey around the globe in motion, Lara visits ancient ruins , collecting clues that lead her to a forgotten power that could lay waste to all civilization. Exploiting the power and capabilities of next generation consoles, Lara must hunt for clues across larger than life environments, seen with exquisite, detailed clarity. Solving multifaceted puzzles, facing foes both animal and supernatural, players have the aid of enhanced weapons and abilities, as they explore the secrets of the past.
Also coming to the Wii and Nintendo DS consoles, Tomb Raider: Underworld for these systems features exclusive features not included on other platforms. The Wii version includes an archaeological toolkit exclusive to this console that allows players to excavate hidden areas and secrets with the aid of a compressed air gun, acetylene torch, chisel and pliers.
“We’re thrilled to bring back Lara Croft and Tomb Raider at Christmas time on all formats,” said Patrick Melchior, Head of European Distribution. “Lara Croft has never looked, acted or played so realistically before. Tomb Raider: Underworld will delight fans and gamers alike as well as being a great gift for the Christmas season!”
KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Prey the Stars™ is coming to North America in October 2008 exclusively for Nintendo DS.
Prey the Stars serves up an incredible world where nearly anything from food items to entire buildings can be devoured. Players must bite, lick, and suck their way to victory as one of the game’s four insatiable and customizable creatures: GABU, BARI, CHUCHU, and PERO. The more these characters eat, the bigger and more voracious their stomachs will become. It’s an engaging and addictive game for anyone with a taste for fun!
About Prey the Stars
The main objective of Prey the Stars is to eat everything in sight and to attack your opponents. Each of the games colorfully-themed stages are cleared by devouring as much as possible before time runs out. The player with the highest score at the end of the stage is the winner. Each player scores points by eating and by sucking in “spirits” which are hidden in some objects. The bigger the item, the higher the score!
Prey the Stars offers a delicious smorgasbord of multiplayer options. Gamers can feast with up to 4 friends using local Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play or Multi-Card Play. Players can also take their gastronomic conquest worldwide with Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection.
Exclusive character designs for Prey the Stars were created by break-out Japanese pop artist TOUMA. The highly-respected designer is renowned for his whimsical and edgy creations including, Knuckle Bear and Boo, that have taken the urban vinyl toy industry by storm.
Developed by KOEI CANADA, Prey the Stars is rated “E” (Everyone – Comic Mischief) by the ESRB. Play is for 1-4 players using local Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play, Wireless Multi-Card Play, and via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Rising Star Games is pleased to announce plans to release Populous DS in Europe ahead of its unveiling at this year’s E3. This product is part of a stellar line-up being showcased by Rising Star Games’ parent company, Marvelous Entertainment, and XSEED Games (the product’s North American publisher) at the Los Angeles Convention Centre.
Based on the original PC classic, Populous DS brings a re-imagination of the classic game which pioneered the God simulation genre. Featuring touch-screen controls that utilise the dual-screens, players manipulate five elementally-imbued gods, each with their own unique miracles within an extensive single-player campaign. In the multiplayer wireless mode, up to four players can unleash earthquakes, tidal waves and raging volcanoes onto rival players’ lands.
Populous DS is scheduled for release in Q1 2009 throughout Europe and the rest of the PAL territory.
Rising Star Games is pleased to announce plans to release Avalon Code DS ahead of its unveiling at this year’s E3. This product is part of a stellar line-up being showcased by Rising Star Games’ parent company, Marvelous Entertainment, and XSEED Games (the product’s North American publisher) at the Los Angeles Convention Centre.
From the creative minds behind Rune Factory and Harvest Moon and the development studio responsible for the Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy IV DS remakes, Avalon Code is an action RPG boasting incredible graphics, a deep and engrossing story and innovative game play mechanics. Using the main character’s ‘Book of Prophecy’, players can modify the rules of engagement during battle as well as weapon and monster attributes. The player even has control over the story as it changes depending on which gender the player chooses, enhancing the ability to immerse him or herself in the story.
Avalon Code DS is scheduled for release in Q2 2009 throughout Europe and the rest of the PAL territory.
Activision Publishing (Nasdaq: ATVID) today revealed that Metallica’s highly-anticipated full studio album, “Death Magnetic,” will be available simultaneously in record stores and as downloadable content for the world’s best-selling rhythm-based video game series, Guitar Hero®. Metallica fans will be able to rock out to new anthems from the band in Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock this September and will be able to unite on drums, guitar and vocals as the album will also be released as downloadable content for Guitar Hero® World Tour when it ships this Fall.
The company also confirmed its upcoming game slate and announced five new titles in development. Activision’s fall 2008 game lineup includes Call of Duty®: World at War, Guitar Hero® World Tour, Quantum of Solace™ and Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows. In addition, the company announced that it is currently in development on Wolfenstein™, the highly anticipated title from id Software; Marvel™ Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion by Vicarious Visions, the sequel to one of the best-selling action RPGs; Singularity (Working Title), a first person action game, based on an all-new wholly owned intellectual property, from Raven Software; a Luxoflux game based on “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, the follow-up to one of 2007’s biggest blockbuster movies and games; and a title based on Twentieth Century Fox/Marvel’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine in development at Raven Software.
“Our strong and balanced portfolio illustrates our ongoing commitment to delivering top-quality entertainment experiences to broad global audiences,” said Mike Griffith, president and CEO of Activision Publishing. “We are particularly excited about this fall’s Guitar Hero World Tour, which will deliver unprecedented innovation to the rhythm-based genre with new instruments, a significantly expanded song list, and a music creator to share user-generated soundtracks. Gamers will also be able to play Metallica’s new album on the day it launches.”
Activision’s Game Line-Up Includes:
Call of Duty®: World at War – Building on the Call of Duty®4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War thrusts players into the ruthless and gritty chaos of WWII combat like never before and challenges them to band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles in both the European and Pacific theaters. The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies, jaw-dropping firepower like the flamethrower, and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, Banzai charges and cunning ambush tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through all new cooperative gameplay. (Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo® Wii™ and Games for Windows®).
Guitar Hero® World Tour - When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s® signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless instruments with new revolutionary online and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar, an authentic electronic drum kit and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes™ where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations. (Xbox 2 computer entertainment systems, and Nintendo360™, PS3 and PlayStation Wii).
Wolfenstein™ – From id Software’s critically-acclaimed and multi-million unit selling Wolfenstein universe, which pioneered and defined the first-person action genre, comes the ultimate supernatural thriller. Set within a near-fictional, historical WWII setting, players take on the role of the heroic OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz as they are thrust into the unknown and unexpected to battle against combat troops, otherworldly forces, and the dark science created by a supernatural Nazi force hell-bent on world domination. Wolfenstein offers players an action-packed experience as they investigate the powers of a dark parallel dimension, join with resistance forces, and employ an arsenal of conventional and otherworldly weapons in attempts to annihilate the Nazi war machine. Ensuring a deep variety of action, Wolfenstein provides gamers with an assortment of interlinked missions that drive an intense, story-driven combat experience; while the Wolfenstein multiplayer experience continues the world-renowned tradition of class-based team objective gameplay with a full arsenal of conventional and supernatural weapons for addictive online warfare. (Xbox 360™, PS3, Windows® PC).
Quantum of Solace™ – James Bond is back to settle the score in Quantum of Solace™. Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends intense first-person action with a unique third-person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress through missions. Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the upcoming “Quantum of Solace” feature film with the “Casino Royale” movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage. Based on the renowned Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™ game engine that has been specifically engineered to immerse players in the Bond universe, Quantum of Solace™ delivers high-definition graphics, reactive AI and visually stunning locations inspired by locales portrayed in the films. (Xbox 360™, PS3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and the Nintendo Wii™ and DS™).
Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows – A deadly symbiote invasion brings total devastation to the streets of New York City in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, where players have ultimate control over the city’s salvation and Spider-Man’s destiny. Set in an apocalyptic New York City, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows gives players an unprecedented level of gameplay choices, including for the first time, control over the game’s direction and outcome. The all new combat system allows for truly three-dimensional battles that start in the streets, continue up sides of buildings and finish on rooftops. Gamers can instantly switch between Spider-Man’s agile red suit and his formidable black suit, choose to ally with Marvel’s honored heroes or ferocious villains, pick which character abilities to upgrade, and decide which missions to undertake in order to protect Manhattan 2 computerfrom certain destruction. (Xbox 360™, PS3 and PlayStation entertainment systems, PSP®, Nintendo Wii and DS™, and Windows® PC).
Atari serves up a treat with the announcement of What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver, the first video game to feature international cooking star Jamie Oliver and his delicious, world-renowned recipes, scheduled for release exclusively on Nintendo DSTM for Christmas 2008. What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver walks players through virtual and real-life cooking situations, from shopping to chopping, dressing the dish to serving up meals. The portability of Nintendo DS means Jamie Oliver is with you every step of the way to offer help and inspiration at the supermarket, in the kitchen, on the barbecue or wherever you feel like cooking up a storm.
Try your hand at some delicious real cooking with the interactive cookbook, stuffed with 100 original Jamie Oliver recipes, mouth-watering photography by David Loftus of the quality we've come to expect from Jamie's books, and featuring voice recognition leaving hands free to concentrate on the cooking. The interactive shopping list automatically saves ingredients from chosen recipes (either Jamie Oliver's or your own creations) and organises them by food type making trips to the supermarket a breeze. You can add any other items you want to the list using the keypad or text recognition.
In the spirit of Jamie Oliver's books and TV shows, the creative mode encourages players to use hundreds of hand-picked ingredients to create their own dishes. Up to 100 of your own unique recipes can be saved on the Nintendo DS to be recreated in the kitchen later and shared with friends and family using the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection.
The cooking games offer fun for everyone with a series of recipe challenges using the stylus to chop, stir and serve in a variety of virtual real-time 3D kitchen settings. Challenge your friends and family to a cook-off or beat the clock, all the while keeping quality and taste in mind on your way to becoming a top chef.
"I really want to get as many people as I can cooking simple, tasty food, so I'm really excited about bringing a book's worth of my recipes to a game for the first time," said Jamie Oliver. "You can cook my recipes for real at home or in the game's 3D kitchens, but what's brilliant is that you can come up with your own recipes then share them with your mates and family over wi-fi. Lovely."
"What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver will be the most complete cooking game and it's great to have Jamie Oliver on board with his wholesome recipes and passion for life," said Cyril Voiron, VP Brand Management, Worldwide Publishing, Atari. "What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver is a great game for Nintendo DS as it appeals to players of all ages within the family, be it the everyday adult cook or the budding child chef, which is a perfect fit with Nintendo's phenomenal DS audience."
What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver is scheduled for release across North America in October 2008. For information on Jamie Oliver, please visit his official website at www.jamieoliver.com.
Disney Interactive Studios announced today its lineup of upcoming video games that will be on display at the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008, July 15-17. The lineup includes titles across the major console and handheld platforms that appeal to every member of the family, whether they are putting on the ultimate rock performance or pulling off death-defying aerial tricks while soaring over huge peaks on a four-wheel vehicle. The complete lineup of video games can be viewed during the show in Meeting Room # 309. The E3 Media & Business Summit is an invitation-only industry event.
“The notion that video games only appeal to a small subset of consumers is long gone, and the demand for titles that reach every member of the family is rapidly increasing,“ said Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager, Disney Interactive Studios. “Whether leveraging popular Disney franchises such as High School Musical and Disney Fairies, or through innovative new properties such as Ultimate Band and Pure, Disney Interactive Studios is the leader in delivering broad appeal entertainment.”
Disney Interactive Studios’ legacy of developing high quality video games stems from a long-standing commitment to grow its self-publishing business. During its 2007 calendar year, Disney Interactive Studios was the No.10 publisher across all platforms.
With a significant commitment to product development, the company is continuing its strategy to dedicate nearly 70 percent of its investment to develop titles that support major existing Disney franchises and properties. This approach has proven to be extremely successful in recent years, most notably for titles within the High School Musical franchise. During the 2007 holiday season, the company shipped more than 3.8 million copies of the widely popular High School Musical video games worldwide, achieving Top 20 positions on each published platform for the month of December 2007, according to NPD data. This holiday season, Disney Interactive Studios will deliver videogames that continue to support the High School Musical brand, as well as the new Disney Fairies and Disney Sing It franchises and Bolt, a game inspired by the upcoming animated feature film.
Disney Interactive Studios’ also continues to develop original video games that leverage the talent and expertise of its internal studios. This holiday season alone, Disney Interactive Studios will release three original titles for tweens and families across multiple genres and platforms. Fall Line Studio, the company’s Nintendo Platform-dedicated entity, is developing Ultimate Band, a music performance game for Wii™ home video game console and Nintendo DS™. The studio also created the innovative DGamer online community that launched earlier this year on Nintendo DS. Black Rock Studio, formerly Climax Racing, is working on the much anticipated action sports off-road game, Pure for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows-based PC. Finally, Disney Interactive Studios will release the next installment in the popular anime-inspired Spectrobes franchise, Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals for Nintendo DS.
Below is a list of titles present at the E3 Media & Business Summit 2008:
• Pure is an action sports off-road game on four wheel vehicles featuring vertigo-inducing, massive aerial jumps and unforgettable airborne tricks in diverse locations throughout the world. Players will go head-to-head and attempt incredible death-defying tricks throughout varying terrain. Developed by Black Rock Studio, Disney’s award-winning studio in Brighton, England, the game features multiplayer competition for up to 16 players and includes the ability to create and customize vehicles with 65,000 different combinations.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION®3 system and Windows-based PC
Release Date: September 2008
• Ultimate Band is a new interactive music video game for Wii and Nintendo DS that encourages everyone to get off the couch and perform as a rock star to their favorite songs. Ultimate Band for the Wii is completely peripheral-free, utilizing only the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ to play lead guitar, bass guitar, drums or act as the band’s front man. On the Nintendo DS, players will only need their stylus to jam and create custom tracks. Ultimate Band’s set list features current and classic rock tracks such as “Whip It,” “My Generation,” “Fell In Love With A Girl” and “Steady As She Goes.”
Platforms: Wii and Nintendo DS
Release Date: Holiday 2008
• Bolt is an action game starring Bolt, a dog with super powers, and his owner and human
companion, Penny. Inspired by the upcoming animated film of the same name from Walt Disney Pictures, Bolt centers on Bolt’s role in an action TV show in which the two characters engage in adventures throughout the world. The game expands beyond the film’s plot to reveal new characters, environments, and stories.
Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii, PLAYSTATION®3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC
Release Date: November 2008
• Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force for the Nintendo DS introduces kids to all new adventures in the Club Penguin world, giving players a chance to complete secret agent missions, solve mysteries and connect with friends in new ways via DGamer, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and ad hoc play. The game allows players to take on the role of a covert agent in the top secret Elite Penguin Force. Players embark on missions utilizing familiar and all-new gadgets, accessories, vehicles and locations to investigate mysterious events in the Club Penguin world. Players will be able to wirelessly connect with the virtual Club Penguin world using the Nintendo DS to unlock special features and upload coins to their online penguin account.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: Holiday 2008
• Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS allows players to explore the magical world of Pixie Hollow. Playing as Tinker Bell herself, kids will play mini-games and participate in time-based activities. They will also learn the importance of creativity and teamwork as they go on quests, create fashion trends, and interact with all of the other Fairies in the world, including Silvermist, Iridessa and Fawn.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2008
• Disney Sing It is the new karaoke video game that allows fans to perform more than 35 songs from Camp Rock, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney and more. The game features single and multiplayer modes, and lets players practice tricky elements of singing in various vocal exercises. Players can personalize their game experience by unlocking and downloading digital skins. New song packs and bonus content can be downloaded via Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and Playstation® Network.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PlayStation 2 system, Windows-based PC
Release Date: Holiday 2008
• High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! features new music from the upcoming theatrical release of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” along with all the familiar songs, locations and characters from the previous “High School Musical” movies. Players move to the rhythm of the songs using the controllers unique to each video game console, such as Wii Remote and Nunchuk for Wii. Fans can play as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, Taylor, or as their own customized Wildcat. Bundled versions with “High School Musical” branded dance mats will also be available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 system for players who want the complete dance party experience.
Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2 system, Windows-based PC
Release Date: Fall 2008
• High School Musical 3: Senior Year features music, locations and characters from the upcoming theatrical release of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” Using an all-new rhythm-based game mechanic, players can play to the rhythm of new songs from the movie. Players can also take “High School Musical” themed quizzes to find out which Wildcat they are most similar to and capture photos of the characters to create memorable layouts for their East High yearbook.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2008
• Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals is the sequel to the best-selling Nintendo DS game, Spectrobes. In the sci-fi action/role playing game, players take on the role of planetary patrol officers Rallen and Jeena to investigate fossilized creatures that they must excavate, awaken, train and use in battle against enemies. Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals also includes new features such as a full three-dimensional perspective, multiplayer through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, a map to assist with exploration, new excavation and battle features, new Code Input Cards, new creatures and more.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Release Date: October 2008
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to return to its musical roots in Q1 2009, with the advent of Rock Revolution – a stunning music-based party game – for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS.
Konami is arguably the originator of the ‘rhythm action’ genre, with ground-breaking titles such as the ever-popular Dancing Stage series, plus classic music-themed titles as Karaoke Stage, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks. The publisher has now returned to the genre it pioneered with the most advanced music title for any format, with Rock Revolution boasting the most authentic drum kit imaginable, while bass and lead guitar accessories are also supported. The game has been designed and honed by real musicians, and features a wealth of innovative single-player and multi-player modes.
Rock Revolution for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360 showcases a wide-ranging set list with more than 40 tracks, wherein players are charged with matching on-screen instructions with the corresponding action on their instrument. Players can compete on and offline using one of 15 realistic avatars, while co-operative modes and band competitions up the ante as groups take on like-minded friends in a true battle of the bands. Alternatively, a ‘Rehearsal’ mode allows users to practice their favourite tracks, while a stunning ‘Studio’ mode allows users to freeform their own tracks and record them on the game’s exhaustive multi-track studio.
Konami has also ensured that the various versions of Rock Revolution are bespoke to their host format. The Wii game, for example, allows for Air Guitar and Air Drum play via the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, while the motion-sensitive nature of the hardware can also reward the user for rock star-like behavior in pulling off scissor kicks or instrument abuse during the course of a performance. Up to four players are also supported in the game’s many multi-player options.
Likewise, the DS allows users to choose their instrument and use stylus gestures to match the on-screen instructions for the 20 tracks on offer. This system is also used to perform the aforementioned on stage moves, while the DS game also has customisable venues where props such as fireworks and laser shows can be unlocked to wow the crowd.
Rock Revolution will be released across Europe in Q1 2009, with further song packs to follow regularly on the PLAYSTATION®Network and Xbox Live for the PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360 releases.
Rock Revolution will be released for PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS in Q1, 2009.
SUBSONIC innovates again, and allows you to travel with your favourite portable console! Innovative accessories to make your trip easier and have fun everywhere with your portable console or MP3 player! Car, plane, train, with a back pack, don’t forget to put your Subsonic accessories kit in your luggage!
THE only car charger available to recharge all your nomad stuff!
Listening to music, playing games on your portable console (DS™, DS™ Lite, PSP™ & PSP™ Slim), recharge your laptop before a meeting. The USB & “4 in 1” car charger will be a must have for all your car trips!!
“4 in 1” car charger description:
1 car charger with a Female USB connector +
1 male USB cable -> 4 connectors
Compatible with:
Every portable console: DS™, DS™ Lite, PSP™, PSP™ Slim & Lite.
Every Mini USB connector device
Ipod® compatible.
1,1m cable
THE cunning case for globe-trotters!
Your Nintendo DS™ will be accompanying you on your holidays?
Take the Holidays Crystal Case to travel, by plane, by train, by car … This case is anti-shock, anti-scratch, and can contain your Nintendo DS™, 4 games, and all the necessary components for your Nintendo DS™!
The Holidays crystal case is available in pink, white, silver or black.
. Scratch-proof and shock-proof outside shell, rubber-made interior compartments.
. Telescopic metal DS™ Lite stylus, earphones with a retractable cable, cigar lighter charger and retractable USB charger cable for the DS™ Lite.
. The DS™ Lite stylus improves handling, comfort and precision. It is easily stored in the stylus holder of your console.
THE essential for a road trip with your NDS™ lite!
Always travelling? Just keep your “Premium kit” for the Nintendo DS™ lite! This kit contains all the accessories necessary for serious travellers!
The “Premium kit” for NDS™ lite is available in 4 colours: White, black, silver or pink.
• Storage case for Nintendo DS™ Lite System with pockets for DS™ Game Cards and accessories.
• 2 air-bubble free screen protectors (reduced reflection, re-adjustable).
• Microfiber cleaning cloth for dust and finger marks.
• Anti-dust protections for the console slots.
• Stereo earphones with volume control.
• Protective storage case for 6 games.
• 2 anti-scratch styluses and 1 special game finger stylus.
• Wrist strap.
1 WII FIT
2 LEGO INDIANA JONES: ORIGINAL ADVENTURES
3 SUPER SMASH BROS: BRAWL
4 TOP SPIN 3
5 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY
6 BIG BEACH SPORTS PLAY
7 WII PLAY
8 BEIJING 2008
9 KUNG FU PANDA
10 MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES
11 - GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK
12 MARIO KART WII
13 - GRAND THEFT AUTO IV
14 DR KAWASHIMA'S BRAIN TRAINING
15 CARNIVAL: FUNFAIR GAMES
16 WALL-E PLAY THQ -
17 UNREAL TOURNAMENT III
18 METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS
19 - CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE
20 FIFA 08
Play Asia are having a massive sale of all their in stock items starting from 25% up to 75% off some games/accessories:
as of writing the sale lasts for another 4 days
Heres a selection they posted:
Nintendo DS™:
Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice US US$ 29.90
Bangai-O Spirits JPN US$ 48.90
Bleach: The Blade of Fate US US$ 18.67
Choushoujuu Mecha MG JPN US$ 14.93
Contra 4 US US$ 24.90
Daigasso! Band Brothers Request Selection JPN US$ 39.90
Days of Memories 2 JPN US$ 26.17
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of Ancient Arts US US$ 18.67
Ecolis JPN US$ 5.18
Eyeshield 21: Max Devil Power JPN US$ 14.93
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Ring of Fates US US$ 33.67
Gyakuten Saiban 2 (New Best Price! 2000) / Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All JPN US$ 14.93
Gyakuten Saiban 3 (New Best Price! 2000) / Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations JPN US$ 19.90
Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten JPN US$ 36.67
Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: 7-tsu no Shima no Daibouken JPN US$ 36.67
Mega Man Star Force Dragon US US$ 9.68
Mega Man Star Force Leo US US$ 9.68
Mega Man Star Force Pegasus US US$ 9.68
Metroid Prime Pinball JPN US$ 11.18
Naruto Shippuuden: Dairansen! Kage Bunsen Emaki JPN US$ 26.17
Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden JPN US$ 18.67
Nodame Cantabile JPN US$ 18.67
Oshare Majo Love and Berry (DS Collection) JPN US$ 14.93
Ouendan JPN N/A
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All US US$ 18.67
SD Gundam G Generation: Cross Drive JPN US$ 14.93
Slide Adventure: Mag Kid JPN US$ 14.93
Star Fox DS / Star Fox Command JPN US$ 11.18
Tales of the Tempest JPN US$ 11.18
The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side Genius JPN US$ 29.92
The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side King JPN US$ 29.92
Tottoko Hamtaro: Nazo Nazo Q Kumonoue no ? Jou JPN US$ 11.18
WanSeg TV Tuner DS JPN US$ 52.43
Wario: Master of Disguise US US$ 14.18
World Soccer Winning Eleven DS: Goal x Goal! JPN US$ 29.92
Zaidanhoujin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kounin: KanKen DS JPN US$ 22.42
Zekkyo Senshi Sakebrain [Club Nintendo Limited Edition] JPN US$ 22.42
Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades was announced for the Nintendo DS at the company's E3 Press conference. Following the announcement of the new rhythm game was a on-stage video of gamers playing the game with the DS's touch screen and pick.
The newest feature announced for the title is the ability to share streaming music between the games. As Nintendo explained it at the conference, a player with Decades could play against a player with the first GH: On Tour and pick songs from both game's setlists.
Unfortunately there is no release date or song list announced as of yet, but stay tuned to IGN for your E3 updates.
Taking the stage during Nintendo's Media Briefing at the Hollywood Kodak Theater this morning, Nintendo exec Cammy Dunaway (a.k.a. "The Camminator") was quick to praise the continued success and universal appeal of the Nintendo DS. Cammy took the time to talk about some of the system's many potential uses beyond playing video games, specifically referencing its functionality in helping users find their way in crowded airports and check up on the action of live baseball events while hanging out at Mariners games.
To continue the trend, then, Cammy announced an upcoming American localization for Shaberu! DS Oryōri Navi, commonly called Cooking Navi in Japan. The game (which isn't really a game at all) features an interactive cookbook and helps you in the kitchen as you prepare your meals. The title was first released in Japan two years ago, and just recently arrived in Europe and Australia under the name "Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?".
The American date is currently set for November 2008. Get your spatulas ready.
At Nintendo's Kodak Theater Media Briefing this morning, the company praised the continued success of the Pokemon brand. President Reggie Fils-Aime declared that so far in 2008, the franchise has helped to push DS sales up to over 12% ahead of last year's record. And to continue that success, the next installment in the series was announced – Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia.
Shadows of Almia will be the name given to the American localization of Pokemon Ranger: Batonnage, which arrived in Japan this past March. It will continue the stylus-focused gameplay found in the original, which we reviewed and found to be decent in late 2006.
The Ranger sequel will no doubt do exactly what Reggie expects and help Pokemon continue its long-running domination in the States. The series has sold over 180 million games to date, including over 600,000 copies of the recently released Mystery Dungeon titles on DS.
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia will arrive on American store shelves on November 10, 2008.
Fuzzy has posted a new release of his Super Smash Bros Rumble game for the DS:
i've got something you might want
have a look: It's the 3rd Demo !!
(Now on rapidshare)
Yeah! it's out! but...has got some bugs :/
Anyway..
What is new?
-Some music titles
-A start of an options submenu to set the cam following you or positioning in the middle of al characters. (not final graphics, i'd better say that^^)
-Victory theme
-Battletime can be set over 5 min (if musicbugs appear i'm sorry)
-Air dodging with L and R in the air
-CPU level is set to 9 when selected ( to prevent people saying the ai is too weak ;P )
-two new stages (Onett and Yoshi's Island)
-Luigi, playable and as cpu
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Luigis attacks:
X/Y/UP => Jump
Down => cowering
2X Down => dropping through small grounds
up+B => superjump / Firejump
up+A => Head smash
down+A => ground smash
A(in the air) => airkick
A => simple smashing
down+B => spinning
A+Left/Right => this rocket attack
L/R (in the air) => Dodging
L/R/ (on the ground) => shield
think thats it..
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known bugs:
-music starts playing different tracks after one is finished.
-spinning an opponent next to a wall trhows the hit one through the wall.
-some collision errors (especially with Luigi on Yoshi's Island if i remember it right)
-character behaviour outside the screen
Montpsy realizes the final version of his game reflexes "Ultra FastReflexes" here is the comprehensive review.
Quote:
History:
[v 1] Add 4 languages (5 in all) depending on the configuration of the DS (English, Deutsch, Italiano & Español)
[v 1] Adding a new tune
[v 1] Adding a splash MLLib!
[v 0.3] Gestion Des HighScores
[v 0.3] Saving the best score in the file 'Ultra-FastReflexesScores.sav'
[v 0.2] Integrating timer
[v 0.2] Time Management reflex record and the average reflex
[v 0.1b] Fixed bug that forced a switch off / turn the DS to a new part
[v 0.1] Adaptation on DS
[v 0.1] Discover this game on PSP
How to play:
When you press "Start", the game starts
The corresponding images each has a touch of the DS stylus or appear, press the right button as soon as possible
Attention has not deceive if it is lost!
Kukulcan and me, present a new version of FAT Player MikMod, the version 5.
Changelog:
-New interface, new graphics.
-Improved performance of visualizeur frequency (zero values are now reset to zero).
-Improving the fluidity of visualizeur (capture frequencies Accelerated).
-Switch screen.
-Managing channels (Power On/Off) with the stylus.
-Add Repeat and Random.
-Bug fix the opening, only compatible files are displayed (Warning not to file without extension on / Musics).
-Bug fix the number page.
-Many bug fix, (FAT, etc..) usually the player is much more fluid than before.
The archive contains several Track module in almost all of these formats supported.
From a simple question on this very forum spawned an idea that I just ran with and became what I really hope is a useful little app.
I present PIXELMAN, The Sprite Editor!
In a vein of laziness, and general exhaustion, here's the Readme file in full:
Welcome to Pixelman v0.90!
I'm starting with version .9 because there are really only a couple of extra editions I have planned before being a true 1.0 final version, but this one is working well and I was dying to release something so here it is!
File structure and FAT:
The zip has things in the right place but basically you should have a pixelman folder with two folders named sprites and palettes inside it. pixelman.nds can be either on the root or inside the pixelman folder, at least that is what works on my R4 card. If in doubt, try either... actually I would be curious to hear if there is any issues with other cards.
In the sprite and palette folders you can place output c files from PAGfx and the app will be able to read them. Any sprites or palettes you create will also save into these folders. Currently only sprites up to 20 frames are supported but if there is a demand for more, I can easily increase the sprite array size so just post on PALib and let me know.
*Special Note and a big thanks to Themepark*
When you save a sprite you'll get a .spr.c extention. This is because of a strange filename limitation that was discovered with FAT. Read the next paragraph to see what do do about it.
Using your Pixelman outputted files with your own projects should be done with some experience as it's not automatically created with a nice all_gfx.h and all_gfx.c file. My best advice is to rename the files to your liking. Open then and make sure you name the sprite and the palette arrays as well. Put them in the gfx folder of your project if that's your normal practice and then edit both all_gfx.c and all_gfx.h to include them. It sounds like a tall order, but it's not all that painful. If you’ve got the skill then ignore this and do what comes natural. Any questions, please post and I'll be happy to answer.
Pardon the general rough look of the app. I'm a terrible graphic artist and to some extent intend to use this to practice.
Controls:
Initially the controls are pretty self explanatory, just tap options with the stylus. Once you get started the controls are as follows:
DPad arrows move the color selection box around the top screen. You can press L to have the screens switch and tap the color you want with your stylus. Obviously use the stylus to draw when the screens are in normal position.
(These are generaly coded with Pad.Released by the way...)
Press A to stamp the current drawing to sprite and Y to take current sprite frame and do the reverse.
X and B change the current sprite frame.
Press R to start and stop animating the sprite. While animated Up and Down on DPad increase and decrease the speed.
Press Select to Clear the drawing screen.
Start bring up an Options screen, all of which are self explanatory selections.
Enjoy!
Sylus “Not Stylus” McFrederickson
To Come (soon, hopefully):
Restart option, right now you have to shut down to start working on a new sprite.
Loading of binary sprites. Saving to binary would be impossible for my C skill without major help.
Option to not save palette as it is certainly unnecessary sometimes.
Modification of individual palette colors.
File name choice when saving.
Listing of more than a few files in each folder. Right now only 8 or so fit on screen.
Zoom function (partially worked on already) because working with 64 X 64 is almost pointless when trying to get pixel perfect accuracy.
Update look and polish (consistency of fonts, etc...)
Hello all, I have been working on this project in my freetime mostly, instead of having this as my main project. Anyway, I present to you SnipeD. Its a Sniping game which is still being developed by me.
v 1.0 - introducing of the game.
Known Bugs :
1.) No menu so you can't go back after done playing.
2.) No REAL splash screen
3.) Only one level so far... (Hope to add more)
In this version :
1.) Sound
2.) Game w/ one level
3.) OK cut scene when finishing you're 1st objective.
After tested my game in my new linker i found it just hang-up rarely when loading background if music is playing. Soo i fixed it, easy. Now i Load all BG to RAM from FAT before do anything else (38 bg's) and seem now all is working Ok. I tested it on a SuperCard DS One with a 4gb Kingston Micro SD. In my liker takes arround 4 seconds to load all files.
Regards and enjoy.
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS
The newest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series for Nintendo's handheld system this winter
New York, NY - July 15, 2008 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available on the Nintendo DS™ in North America and Europe this winter.
"This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense 'Grand Theft Auto' experience that will be truly unique to Nintendo's handheld platform," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds, along with the team at Rockstar North, has built upon a decade of progressive design on Grand Theft Auto, and has created something fundamentally fresh and immersive."
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.
You'd think for all his years of good service, Kirby would deserve a shout-out during the Nintendo E3 2008 keynote -- at least a spot in a video montage. But no, Kirb got the shaft, and if you weren't already keeping tabs on the pink puff, you'd have no idea Nintendo was releasing a (somewhat) new Kirby title for DS -- one of only five first party DS games scheduled for release during the remainder of the year. Exploring Nintendo's E3 press site, we've discovered confirmation that Kirby Super Star Ultra (a remake of the ultraless SNES game) is still on track for a September 22 release.
Super Star Ultra will feature all of the original game's modes, plus "new adventures," including three, touch-controlled minigames (Kirby Card Swipe, Kirby on the Draw and Snack Tracks) that support up to 4 players via DS Download Play. With multiple cartridges, two players can play the adventure mode, with one assuming the roles of "Helpers," clones of Kirby's foes created with a new ability.
If you need further evidence that Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood is going to be one of the main titles to own on the DS this year, take a look at these screens Sega has just put out.
Whilst we're still unsure about how this will play, the distinctive art design continues to be refreshing and genuinely interesting.
We want to see how areas like Chemical Plant Zone and Spring Yard Zone will be translated into BioWare's vision of the Sonic universe.
The game is due for release sometime before Christmas.
Talking with Sega of America president Simon Jeffery today, we asked the inevitable question — Is Sega ever going to release Shenmue III? The Yu Suzuki helmed adventure that saw two releases on the Dreamcast and Xbox has yet to see its epically planned story fully resolved. Unfortunately, the fate of Ryo Hazuki and another taste of "Full Reactive Eyes Entertainment" will have to wait.
"There are no plans for [Shenmue III] right now," Jeffery told us. Despite being one of the most requested Sega "fanboy" titles, it certainly didn't sound like the publisher has much interest in or resources dedicated to the project.
Jeffery was at least less final on Shenmue III's fate than he was on a North American release of Seaman 2. We asked about the still unpublished PlayStation 2 oddball's Western release, to which Jeffery flat-out said "No."
This Official Case is designed to offer all-around external surface protection to your NDS Lite without compromising usability. It provides the maximum protection for your console against everyday hazards and scratches while allowing easy access to all buttons and ports. It molds perfectly to the console's shape to highlight its beauty while providing full access to all controls.
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aka. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
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Dragon Quest is an orthodox, grand scaled RPG that focuses on the passage of generations, from father to son. The hero has been taken on quests with his father ever since he is a child, as he grew up looking up to his father, he inevitably inherited his father's aims and purposes. As the developer said “An RPG is a story you can [actively] experience.” The hero in this story is not simply a character you control, but a man you grow into.
Everything is updated and rendered into 3D when the game is revived on PlayStation2 in 2004, after four years, it is further upgraded for its Nintendo DS version release. This game retained the good parts of the old game, like a 3D map and the monster taming system while new mini-games and exchangeable, customizable goods are added in to enrich it.
Take this second chance to relive your childhood and rewrite your adulthood in Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu No Hanayome. The game system comes with opportunities to make life changing decisions and you have to think long and hard before you decide.
Metal Slug 7 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by continuing to deliver the high-energy and frantic, fast-paced 2-D shooting action that the franchise has always been widely renowned for.
Players will join Marco, Tarma, Eri, Fiolina, Clark and Ralph as they prepare to take on Modern's Forces across 7 new missions that will bring them from Garbage Island to the Fortress of Ruins and beyond. Aside from featuring 7 brand new and fully detailed missions and six playable characters, Metal Slug 7 will also feature a host of new weapons, colossal new bosses, new Slugs to pilot and new gameplay modes for added replay value.
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
A variety of interesting games have been published for the newest home and handheld consoles. The world's primere first person shooter Unreal Tournament is released as an Asian version for Xbox360™. Take on real world opponents online via the Xbox360™'s superior networking facillities or wage war against AI opponents.
For the ambitious gamers out there, build your empire and rule over the world with Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution. This game combined diplomacy, war and technology discoveries. Now everyone may be a leader or a president in their own, fun way.
When you are living in a land of fantasy, facing the menace from a superpower, your sole redemption may come from the deities, or demons, in Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi's case. Join the demon lord Aaron on his quests and fight back against the invading Holy Empire.
However, if you are not living in a land of fantasy, you will have to rely on hi-tech weapons for defense. Metal Gear Online allows you to enjoy Metal Gear Solid 4 action with a total of 16 of your friends and with their innovative system, this game prevents you from being bullied by higher level gamers.
Gundam Battle Universe [Asian and JPN versions] takes hi-tech level weapons to a whole new level, you are not merely using rifles or handguns, you are piloting you own Mobile Suit. Combining elements from products under the Gundam franchise, this game is currently offering the most comprehensive Mobile Suit action experience and the largest amount of freedom for customization.
Like Gundam Battle, you use state of the art weapons to fight your enemies in Metal Slug 7, instead of piloting a giant robot, you drive a slug-look-alike tank as you gun your enemies down in this 2D shooter.
After you are done building your empire or defending it, spend some time in the unfamiliar lands. In Dragon Quest 5, an adventure around the world is not the only journey it offered, but a journey in life as well. Grow into the protagonist as you follow his father on his adventures and eventually lead your own.
Travel into other people's minds and memories with Final Fantasy's star mascot Chocobo. As treasure hunters, Choco and his partner Cid will find some invaluable and irreplaceable treasures in the town of Lostime. Meet your favourite mascots and monsters and battle with them in Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon.
As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™
Beijing Olympics 2008 US US$ 59.90
Dark Messiah Might & Magic Elements JPN US$ 68.90
HORI Real Arcade Pro.EX JPN N/A
Hellboy: Science of Evil ASIA US$ 54.90
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 64.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution US US$ 64.90
Unreal Tournament III ASIA US$ 49.90
Unreal Tournament III US US$ 64.90
PlayStation3™
Beijing Olympics 2008 US US$ 59.90
HORI Real Arcade Pro Stick 3 (White) JPN US$ 129.90
Hard Disk 250GB (with USB HDD case) JPN US$ 289.90
Metal Gear Online JPN US$ 19.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution ASIA US$ 59.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution US US$ 64.90
Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi ASIA US$ 69.90
Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi JPN US$ 74.90
Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 95.00
Tears to Tiara: Kakan no Daichi [Limited Edition] ASIA US$ 89.90
Top Spin 3 ASIA US$ 59.90
Nintendo Wii™
Boom Blox JPN US$ 39.90
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon US US$ 44.90
Wonderworld Amusement Park US US$ 44.90
Nintendo DS™
AMF Bowling Pinbusters US US$ 24.90
Carnival Games US US$ 34.90
Denjirou Sensei no Fushigi na Jikkenshitsu JPN US$ 48.90
Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu No Hanayome JPN US$ 54.90
Exit DS KOR US$ 49.90
Gachapin Challenge DS JPN US$ 36.90
Gakkou no Kaidan DS JPN US$ 48.90
Hello Kitty no Panda Sport Stadium JPN US$ 42.90
Metal Slug 7 JPN US$ 48.90
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution US US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™ Accessories
Charge Adapter Lite (Black) JPN US$ 9.90
Charge Adaptor Lite (White) JPN US$ 9.90
Dragon Quest DS Lite Pouch & Card Case JPN US$ 24.90
Dragon Quest V Protector DS Lite JPN US$ 12.90
Dress-up Hard Cover DS Lite (Giratina & Regigigas & Dialga & Palkia) JPN US$ 6.99
Dress-up Hard Cover DS Lite (going together character) JPN US$ 6.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (08 Summer Giratina) JPN US$ 4.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (08 Summer Mimirol) JPN US$ 4.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (08 Summer Pikachu) JPN US$ 4.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (08 Summer Pochama) JPN US$ 4.99
Hard Cover DS Lite (Pikachu) JPN US$ 4.99
Hard Cover DS Lite (Shugo - After the Palace) JPN US$ 4.99
Hard Cover DS Lite (Shugo - Flame) JPN US$ 4.99
Mascot Touch Pen DS Lite (08 Summer Pikachu & Giratina) JPN US$ 4.99
Mascot Touch Pen DS Lite (08 Summer Pikachu & Mimirol) JPN US$ 4.99
Mascot Touch Pen DS Lite (08 Summer Pikachu & Pochama) JPN US$ 4.99
Mini AC Adaptor Lite (Multi Volt) JPN US$ 12.90
Pouch Hello Kitty (pink) JPN US$ 18.90
Pouch Hello Kitty (white) JPN US$ 18.90
Smile Slime Touch Pen JPN US$ 4.99
Sugar Bunnies Pouch (Blue) JPN US$ 17.90
Sugar Bunnies Pouch (Pink) JPN US$ 17.90
Sony PSP™
Gundam Battle Universe JPN US$ 48.90
Gundam Battle Universe ASIA US$ 42.90
HimeHibi: Princess Days Portable JPN US$ 58.90
NCAA Football 09 US US$ 44.90
PSP PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite - Metallic Blue 1seg Pack (PSPJ-20004) JPN US$ 349.90
PSP PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite - Metallic Blue Value Pack (PSPJ-20003) JPN US$ 269.90
Television de Portable P2 JPN US$ 79.90
PC Games
Amorous Professor Cherry US US$ 34.90
Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny ASIA US$ 34.90
Devil May Cry 4 (DVD-ROM) US US$ 49.90
Devil May Cry 4 (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 32.90
Mountain Bike Adrenaline ASIA US$ 34.90
Napoleon's Campaigns ASIA US$ 34.90
Perry Rhodan: Myth of the Illochim ASIA US$ 34.90
Pro Cycling Manager Season 2008 ASIA US$ 34.90
Supreme Ruler 2020 ASIA US$ 34.90
Game Guides and Magazines
Civilization Revolution Official Strategy Guide US US$ 16.90
Dragon Quest V: Tenkuu No Hanayome Guide Book JPN US$ 13.90
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift Official Strategy Guide US US$ 17.90
Kami Pani! Visual Fan Book JPN US$ 37.90
NCAA Football 09: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Ninja Gaiden 2 Perfect Guide JPN US$ 19.90
Weekly Famitsu No. 1023 (2008 07/25) JPN N/A
Video Game Related Soundtracks:
Bleach Beat Collection 4th Session 2 JPN US$ 13.90
Gyakuten Saiban Tokubetsu Hout Orchestra Concert 2008 JPN US$ 33.90
One Pokemon Editon [Limited Edition] (~Crystal Kay) JPN US$ 7.90
Here is a quick outlook what's expected to be hot next week.
PlayStation3™
Playstation 3 Eye Camera Pack JPN US$ 54.90
Siren: New Translation ASIA US$ 54.90
Siren: New Translation JPN US$ 59.90
Wangan Midnight (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Nintendo Wii™
Samurai Spirits Rokuban Shoubu JPN US$ 49.90
Wario Land Shake JPN US$ 59.90
Nintendo DS™
Final Fantasy IV US US$ 44.90
Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns US US$ 34.90
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer JPN US$ 64.90
Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai JPN US$ 48.90
Sony PSP™
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki the 3rd JPN US$ 48.90
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sora no Kiseki the 3rd [Konamistyle Special Edition] JPN US$ 99.90
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus JPN US$ 39.90
Super Smash Bros Brawl has taken the number one spot from Mario Kart Wii on the Australian sales charts according to data released by GfK Australia.
Nintendo titles dominated the charts, with Wii titles accounting for the top five, followed by two DS titles. No Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 titles made the top ten - the final two places were held by PlayStation 2 Singstar games.
The top ten best-selling videogames in Australia for the week ended July 13 were:
1 Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2 Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
3 Wii Play with remote (Wii)
4 Wii Fit (Wii)
5 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
6 Brain Training (DS)
7 Guitar Hero On Tour (DS)
8 High School Musical (DS)
9 Singstar Party Hits (PS2)
10 Singstar Party Hits bundle (PS2)
Persona 4 for the PlayStation 2 has topped the Japanese software sales chart, as Capcom's Biohazard Zero for the Wii (Resident Evil Zero in the west) breaks into the top ten, for the week ended July 13.
Wii Fit has climbed up the chart to second place this week, followed by Densetsu no Starfi Taketsu for the DS in third place and Mario Kart Wii in fourth.
Daigasso! Band Brothers DX for the DS has fallen down to fifth place from its position at number one the previous week. Biohazard Zero debuts in sixth place, while Derby Stallion DS continues it's fall down the chart at seventh.
The DS saw two new titles debut on the chart, with Konami's Hanayori Danshi: Koi Seyo Onago at eight and Bandai Namco's Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Daigekisen at nine.
Holding onto last place is Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G for the PSP at ten.
The list is as follows:
1. Persona 4 (PS2)
2. Wii Fit (Wii)
3. Densetsu no Starfi Taketsu (DS)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
5. Daiasso Band Brothers (DS)
6. Biohazard Zero (Wii)
7. Derby Stallion DS (DS)
8. Hanayori Danshi: Koi Seyo Onago (DS)
9. Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Daigekisen (DS)
10. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)
Sega has released a new video and eight new shots from Bleach: Dark Souls, an action fighting game based on the popular series on Cartoon Network.
The studio promises that the game will reveal story plot points for the series, include multiplayer action via wi-fi connection and allow players the chance to play one of the forty four characters included from the series.
Having never seen the show, we can't tell whether the screenshots look accurate or not.
It simply looks like a 2D fighting game, but uses power-up cards and power crystals to customise a 'spirit card deck'. So toss in a collectable card game with the fighting as well.
Kaz Hirai, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, has called into question the lifecycle of rival consoles, pointing to the continued success of the PlayStation 2 as evidence that Sony is backing the PS3 for at least ten years.
While sales figures may show that Nintendo and Microsoft are ahead of Sony in regional hardware sales, Hirai said this generation is a marathon, not a sprint, and it's too early to call who will win the console war.
"I know some people have been talking about who will be number one in this generation, and what have you, but before we get into that question, what about the lifecycle management?" said Hirai in an exclusive interview with GamesIndustry.biz.
"We certainly don't do the consumer the disservice of basically saying that the consoles have gone by the wayside because we have a new one. Right now, a prime example? PS2 is nine years into it. Where's the Xbox? Where's the GameCube?
"Same thing with the original PlayStation. At some point we looked around and asked what happened to the Saturn? Where's the N64? So if we're doing that, let's compare apples to apples, and for me, because we're on a ten-year lifecycle, unless we're talking ten years it doesn't really make that much sense to me," said Hirai.
It's not just about the first party success. Hirai pointed out that looking back from ten years will show how the industry has changed, how third-party publishers and retailers have been able to benefit from the growth of the home consoles.
"It's really a matter of looking back after ten years minimum and asking what you've actually accomplished in terms of the installed base, in terms of the business that you generated for the internal first party studios, in terms of the business you've generated for the third party studios, in terms of the business you've generated for the retailers.
"And that's when you actually look back and say, 'Yes, this platform was successful, it wasn't successful, it was so-so,' - whatever the case may be.
"So we're still only two years into the PS3, and I think the true test is really like the situation we find ourselves with PS2, where nine years later and 130 million units later we can look back and say, 'Yeah - it's been a pretty successful platform.'"
The full interview with Kaz Hirai, where the Sony boss answers the same questions pitched to Microsoft's Don Mattrick, can be read here.
Under the THQ banner Rare's handheld version of its popular gardening sim will be with us this autumn. Here's a load of in-game movies walking you through the process.
Features include:
Customization: Design a beautiful and welcoming garden environment to attract piñatas, working up to rare and exotic breeds.
Caretaking: Ensure the happiness of piñata residents by tending to their needs and maintaining the garden environment.
Collect Them All: Complete the Piñata Pyramid with over 60 piñatas to collect, including 7 brand-new species.
Training Missions: Carry out missions with characters from the TV series, including favorites Hudson Horstachio, Fergy Fudgehog, Paulie Pretztail and Franklin Fizzlybear.
Multiplayer: Transfer items - any piñata, accessory or object - from your garden to a friend's garden. Some exotic species can only be attracted using this feature.
Playground Mode: Create a lush garden in a short amount of time.
Wrestling fans will be over the moon to see that THQ has released 22 screens from new game WWE Smackdown vs Raw, 2009.
Just in case you can't tell the difference, the DS shots are the ones that are quite small and the Wii ones are, well, quite big.
We've never been big wrestling fans since we hit our 20s, but from the limited amount of WWF/WWE games we've played it doesn't look to bad at all.
The game will include the following features, according to the accompanying blurb:
Distinguished roster and managers - Relive the entertaining lives of 40 larger-than-life WWE Legends and Managers. The managers will also have extensive functionality, playing important roles in match outcomes.
Absolute Realism - Embrace a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts from the Eighties and Nineties, including dynamic visual treatments, signature ring entrances, renowned commentators, notable venues and much more.
Combo Fighting System - Explore a new, grapple-based fighting system that captures the high-energy action and drama seen in historic WWE matches. Players will have each Legend's arsenal of grapple moves, strike attacks, reversals and taunts at their disposal throughout a variety of current and nostalgic match types.
Wrestlemania Tour Mode - Participate in key matches from multiple WrestleMania events. Vintage WWE footage will set up matches, explain feuds and detail the rivalries behind them, situating players in the heart of each contest.
Create-A-Legend - Create the Legends of tomorrow, complete with customizable costumes, entrances, move sets and more.
Online Functionality - Challenge players around the world to matches on the biggest stages in WWE history.
No word in a release date yet. We'll keep you posted.
Presenters at Take Two's E3 press conference avoided further discussion of the DS exclusive Chinatown Wars with CEO Ben Feder only saying to expect more information soon, according to a recap of the event at GameSpot.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars was revealed at Nintendo's E3 press conference Tuesday.
Instead, the focus of the Take Two conference was on the success of some recent projects, with Grand Theft Auto IV being the highlight-it was also alleged that Civilization Revolution has already sold out at retailers with another print run coming, according to the report.
pragun has posted more details of his unreleased game for DS:
Hi! I've been playing around with PAlib this weekend (just found it Friday) and decided to try to port over one of the games I had made a few years ago for the PC. It's called Boxed In. The DS version will be called...Boxed In DS. So far there are no menus or anything fancy, I've just been trying to get gameplay working alright...and it seems good so far. Never programmed for anything other than a PC before. I'll put up a link to it when I feel like its actually in a distributable state.
The game is set up as follows:
There is a 10x8 grid with various boxes. Use the stylus to drag the boxes around the level. You can drag left and right, but gravity will bring the blocks down (or up if there are anti-gravity blocks in the level). The goal is to remove all of the boxes from the gameboard.
Meanwhile, Today's Updates
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+ added rudimentary menus
+ ported 100 levels (ehh i decided ill probably just use my pc levels)
+ animated collisions
+ added ability to choose difficulty, added level skip and back and level quit buttons
^ except for that last one, i want to make the levels unlockable as you go , so that's the next plan.
To Do (before release) - Definitely
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+ Properly implement menus
+ Properly implement the upper screen during gameplay (it doesn't look that great ATM as you can tell)
+ Limit to a few levels (I'll release the rest when the full thing is ready!)
To Do (before release) - Possibly
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+ Add themes (aka make it so not the same background is on every window)
+ Add saving/unlocking features
Hi again This one's a quick release that has some bugs but now includes a menu and a Free Kill Mode hehe.....
In version 1.299
Added main menu. (Press Start when in a level or free kill mode to go back to the main menu)
Added a free kill mode. (You get 15 seconds to kill as many people as possible)
Fixed a few minor bugs.
Known bugs in this version :
the text on the mission briefing is all screwed up...
More levels, I know..... Next version I hope!
Mr. Jone can only be hit while walking - This does make it harder though....
Sales of videogame hardware, software and accessories totaled USD 1.69 billion in June - a 53 per cent increase from the prior year.
For the first six months of 2008, US videogame sales have totaled USD 6.1 billion.
"Even if growth slows over the back half of 2008, the industry is poised to achieve record-breaking revenues of over USD 22 billion for the year," said NPD analyst Anita Frazier.
"Looking at historical data, hardware price reductions have been a good incentive for a broader consumer base to invest in a new-gen system, which encourages continued industry growth across all categories."
Nintendo continues to lead the hardware sales, with the DS and Wii outpacing the competition. Both PSP and PS3 hardware sales outdid Xbox 360 and PS2 sales for the month.
"As expected, Metal Gear Solid 4 realized significant retail sales and drove PS3 hardware acquisition," Frazier said.
Total US hardware sales for the month of June were as follows:
Nintendo DS 783,000
Nintendo Wii 666,700
PlayStation 3 405,500
PSP 337,400
Xbox 360 219,800
PlayStation 2 188,800
Software:
1. PS3 Metal Gear Solid 4, Konami, 6/08—774.6K
2. NDS Guitar Hero On Tour, Activision, 6/08—422.3K
3. 360 Ninja Gaiden II, Microsoft, 6/08—372.7K
4. Wii Fit with Balance Board, NOA, 5/08—372.7K
5. Wii Play with Remote, NOA, 2/07—359.1K
6. 360 Battlefield: Bad Company, EA, 6/08—346.8K
7. Wii Mario Kart with Wheel, NOA, 4/08—322.4K
8. Wii LEGO Indiana Jones, LucasArts, 6/08—294.5K
9. NDS LEGO Indiana Jones, LucasArts, 6/08—267.8K
10. PS2 LEGO Indiana Jones, LucasArts, 6/08—260.3K
The first alpha version of this game platforms developed by morukustu is available. It contains the first level of play and a boss, history to get an idea of the game engine
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Choose your new companion from six adorable breeds and teach your pony several new tricks, including trot, canter, salute and more
Purchase accessories and supplies at the local Pony Shop to make sure your pony has the cutest gear
Enter prestigoius competitions to show off your newly trained pony or compete in races to take home the big prize
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Pony Luv puts players in the pasture with their very own pony, selecting from one of six adorable breeds, choosing its gender and giving it a name. Players purchase supplies such as toys, shampoos and brushes at the Pony Shop, teach their companion new tricks and enter competitions and races.
After creating a pony, players must manage her by make sure she’s well fed, clean, rested and confident. Ponies can learn a multitude of tricks such as walk, trot, canter and salute to help them win races and obedience competitions.
This week, the number one selling Japanese gaming magazine is attached with a booklet on 96 retro games of the Famicon era that you can buy via the Wii Shopping Channel and play on the Nintendo Wii.
While older games are taken care of, the editors of the magazine also put brought you detailed descriptions and strategy guides on the newest games.
A guide to Dragon Quest: Tenkuu no Hanayome is provided to get the gamers going. Aside from this section, the magazine have chapters on Persona 4, Gundam Battle Universe and Derby Stallion, so people who are now addicted and got stuck at these challenging games, what are you waiting for?
Other than games, this magazine have articles on other pop cultural events. This week, a preview of Miyazaki Hayao's newest animated movie Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is featured along with the 3D animated version of Star wars II: Clone Wars.
Read up on the hottest topics in the Japanese entertainment industry in Famitsu issue 1024. This magazine is in stock and available at Play-Asia.com for US$ 7.90 only.
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Unleash your inner-chimp! Play as both Ham the Third and Luna with your space chimp crew to free the imprisoned aliens of the planet Malgor.
You must use your brains and acrobatic brawn to survive thick alien jungles, escape dry desolute canyons and well guarded dungeons in order to defeat the evil Zartog and find your way home.
The Mega-Cool 1080p VGA Box is the most advanced VGA Box on the market and is compatible with all consoles and other video devices. You can play your console/device on a PC Monitor (up to 1600 x 1200) or HD TV (up to 1920 x 1080). Check out the features list to understand why it is called 'Mega-Cool'
- Supports PC video display resolutions up to UXGA (1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz) or HD TV (up to 1920 x 1080)
- Supports 480i, 576i 480p,576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
- Transfer pictures from Game Cube, PS 2, Xbox, PSP slim, Wii , Xbox 360,PS3 consoles that can be displayed on a PC monitor (up to 1600 x 1200) or HD TV (up to 1920 x 1080)
- Supports SDTV, HDTV, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA video formats.
- Works on both PAL and NTSC system.
- Plug and play installation.
- Connect compatible YPbPr device to your VGA monitor Integrated YPbPr to RGBHV converter
