Nintendo DS
Sony PSP outsells Nintendo DS in Japan
According to the sales analysis of Enterbrain the Sony PSP outsold the Nintendo DS last month.
Sony sold 256,765 PSP consoles and Nintendo sold 217,639 units.
This is not the first time the PSP has outsold the Nintendo DS. Sony said in July that they already sold 10 million PSP consoles in Japan alone.
Read more
Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Dragon Quest V for Nintendo DS ships 1m in 2 Weeks
Square Enix Co. announced that it has shipped more than one million copies of its latest version of Dragon Quest V for the Nintendo DS in the two weeks since its launch in Japan on July 17th.
Since its first release in 1992, Dragon Quest V has been remade twice.
Dragon Quest, the mainstay role-playing game of Square Enix, has been a huge hit with global cumulative shipments of over 45 million copies.
Read more
Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:28:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
PopCap’s Peggle Coming to Nintendo DS
PopCap is one of the bigger names in casual games for the computer. It has now announced that one of its most popular games, Peggle, will be debuting on the Nintendo DS later this year. PopCap partnered with Q Entertainment to bring the game to the DS.
PopCap says that plans for launch in Europe for the Nintendo DS are not confirmed at this time. The Nintendo DS version is expected to have more levels than the existing versions of the game and some levels will be DS exclusives. Controls for the game will also be re-mastered. Read more
Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:48:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Rockstar Brings GTA: Chinatown Wars to Nintendo DS
Love it or hate it there is no denying that Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest franchises in all of gaming. Rockstar announced a new GTA title that will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo DS this winter called Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
Rockstar says that the game is an entirely original game in the GTA series and adds new interactivity and large environments that are open. Using the DS touchscreen players will navigate through streets and uncover the truth behind the tale of crime and corruption inside the Triad crime syndicate. Read more
Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:45:08 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
THQ Announces Journey to the Center of the Earth Game for Nintendo DS
If you have been to the movies in the last few months you have no doubt seen the previews for the upcoming 3D flick Journey to the Center of the Earth. THQ has announced a video game based on the movie for the Nintendo DS game system.
The game puts players in the center of the Earth as they look for a passage to the surface and travel through all seven of the underground worlds from the movie. Mini-games also let player’s rock climb, dig for dinosaur bones, and raft across an underground sea. Read more
Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:41:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Nintendo DS Guitar Hero: On Tour Bundle Gets Official
We talked about the Guitar Hero Nintendo DS bundle when it was leaked a while back. Today Nintendo is officially announcing the Guitar Hero: On tour bundle for Nintendo DS. The DS itself will sport a silver/black color with the Guitar Hero logo on it.
The game will be played with a new guitar hero Guitar Grip that taps into the abilities of the Nintendo DS hardware. The bundle will be available on June 22nd at retailers across America. The bundle also uses a custom guitar pick stylus. Read more
Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:45:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Guitar Hero Nintendo DS Bundle leaked
In May Nintendo announced Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS. The Guitar accessory and game for the DS will start shipping in June.
1Up discovers a Guitar Hero hardware bundle and special edition Nintendo DS on the ToysRUs site. The page has since been removed, but the package design is out in the wild.
Read more
Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
THQ Brings Age of Empires: Mythologies to Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS is set to get one of the most popular PC game series ever—Age of Empires. THQ says that it is bringing Age of Empires: Mythologies to the Nintendo DS and that the game was inspired by the Windows PC versions.
The Nintendo DS version will allow players to strategize as legendary heroes with huge armies at their disposal. The game will feature both single player and multi-player campaigns. THQ hasn’t specified a specific release date for the game. It simply says fall 2008 for launch. Read more
Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:44:55 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
SimCity Creator Coming to Wii and Nintendo DS
EA announced this week that a new SimCity title would be coming to the Nintendo Wii and DS game systems as an exclusive title. The game is called SimCity Creator and is described as an open-ended game that is highly creative.
The game will allow users to create and destroy cities and is promised to be the most light-hearted and accessible game from the SimCity franchise. The title is set to ship on September 22nd in North America and September 19th in Europe and Asia. Read more
Posted on Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
New Nintendo DS Colors and Cooking Guide for Europe
Nintendo is introducing three new very strong Nintendo DS colors in Europe this June. In the same announcement Nintendo also announces the Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What To Eat? software.
I slowly get how Nintendo's marketing came to the idea to announce new DS colors and a cooking guide in the same message. The new Red, Turquoise and Green Nintendo DS colors are apparently tasty and mouth-watering.
Read more
Posted on Tue, 27 May 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS Pre-order
Just in time for summer you can go out and about with Guitar Hero on your Nintendo DS.
Guitar Hero: On Tour transforms your Nintendo DS into a shredding machine with the included 4-Button hardware accessory.
Just imagine yourself on your vacation trip waiting on the next train or bus and strumming the Nintendo DS touch screen with the special Guitar Hero pick-stylus like a true rocker. Girls will want your autograph. See a video of On Tour on Amazon.com.
Read more
Posted on Sat, 10 May 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Two Pokemon Games Introduced for Nintendo DS
The latest installments in the Pokemon video game franchise put players in the game from the perspective of a Pokemon character. The two games are called Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Darkness and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time.
A contest goes along with the two new game releases that allows fans a chance to win a prize package of Pokemon and Nintendo gear. The contest runs from April 23rd to May 21st and fans can win a limited edition Pikachu Nintendo DS, a Wii, HD TV, and other Pokemon video games. Players of the two new games will be given a personality test that will determine what Pokemon character they play. Read more
Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:37:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
100 Million Nintendo DS Titles sold in Japan alone
Nintendo seems to have reached a tremendous milestone for their Nintendo DS portable console in Japan. Japanese sales analyst Media Create announced that the 100 million pieces of software for the Nintendo DS have been sold in Japan.
Just to put that in perspective: EA just announced this week that The Sims reached the 100 million sales mark globally.
Read more
Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Rumor of new Nintendo DS to hit at E3 2008
A rumor about Nintendo announcing a new version of its highly successful Nintendo DS sprung up in Japan.
Enterbrain boss Hirokazu Hamamura guesses that Nintendo is announcing a new Nintendo DS portable console at the E3 2008. The E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 is taking place in LA on July 15th – 17th, 2008.
Read more
Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Eidos Announces Gauntlet for Nintendo DS
I recall one of my first multi-player gaming experiences when I was young, Gauntlet in the arcade. Any gamer who spent time in an arcade in their youth will recall the game with four joysticks that let others jump in during the game.
Eidos and Backbone Entertainment announced today that Gauntlet was coming to the Nintendo DS game system offering fast paced, retro gameplay. The screen shots look very much like what I recall from my youth of wasted quarters playing the game. The game is due for release in summer 2008. Read more
Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:13:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Homie Rollerz for Nintendo DS Review
OCModshop published a review of the Homie Rollerz video game for Nintendo DS. Homie Rollerz is available on Amazon.com for $29.99.
Quote from the review: "Homie Rollerz is an interesting game. I think its the weird mix of Mario Kart + Chicano + Zombies + Gangstas.Another thing is that I cant tell if this game is making fun of itself or not with the exaggerated gangsta talk, stereotype perpetuating, and outrageous characters, it seems that Homie Rollerz may be trying too hard.
Read more
Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force for Nintendo DS Review
OCModShop published a review of the Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force for Nintendo DS video game.
Quote from the review: "Compared to the games Ive been playing lately, Spitfire Heroes: Tales of the Royal Air Force is easy too easy.
Read more
Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Imagine Rock Star for Nintendo DS
Even young girls like to play video games today and to cater to this crowd Ubisoft has a full line of games called Imagine. The latest title in the series is called Imagine Rock Star and is aimed at girls age 6 to 14. The Rock Star title will be available in June of 2008.
The game allows players to form their own band and climb the record charts to become music legends. Players can choose band mates and the instruments they play. Control for the instruments is via the DS stylus. Read more
Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:52:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
2K Releases Carnival Games for Nintendo DS & Wii
2K Play announced a couple of new versions of its Carnival Games franchise for Nintendo game systems today. The two new games include Carnival Games for the Nintendo DS, which will ship this summer. The other game is Carnival Games: Mini-golf for the Wii.
The Wii title will ship this fall. "The success of Carnival Games is proof that the casual game market continues to grow," said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. "We are actively working to expand the 2K Play label and are committed to producing fun, quality games for the mass market with the Carnival Games franchise paving the way." Read more
Posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:49:45 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicals for Nintendo DS Ships
Tons of games are being announced and released today and the latest announcement comes for the Nintendo DS. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates ships in America today. The game is published by Square Enix and is available exclusively on Nintendo DS.
"We are extremely excited to bring FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates to North American audiences," said Director Mitsuru Kamiyama. "The intuitive controls welcome players of all skill levels to jump right into the action, and the seamless, highly interactive multiplayer experience allows players to work together as a team in this fun-for-all adventure." Read more
Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:56:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Disney Announces Ultimate Band for Wii & Nintendo DS
Disney Interactive Studios introduces its own music game today called Ultimate Band. Disney says the game is for music fans of all ages and requires no expensive peripherals like Rock Band. The game will be available for the Nintendo Wii and DS game systems.
Players can play as a group with other friends or play a solo game as well. The Wii Remote and DS stylus control all the action. Players can choose from guitar, bass, drums, or be the front man for the band. "Ultimate Band invites kids, tweens and teens to join in the jam session," said Craig Relyea, senior vice president, global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "And whether they choose guitar, drums, bass or front man, members don't need to buy costly, single-function peripherals to play their way through Ultimate Band's deep song list, dynamic venues, and customizable characters. The Wii Remote(TM) and DS stylus are the only tools they'll need to reach rock stardom in Ultimate Band." Read more
Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:20:57 CST | by Shane McGlaun
Sponsored Links
I4U Gadget Models
Free Model WallpapersSubscribe to I4U Gadget Flyer
Stay in touch with our weekly round-up of the Top 10 Technology stories with our free newsletter.
