Nintendo Ds Thread - Only Talk About Ds Here

[Guest amydien]

^get the Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin game. It's got better songs and more fun =)

I didnt like Bomberman very much, it wasnt fun for me...

[weirdnshort]

jaefan - I don't know if I'll buy that many harvest moons... I've played two versions on the DS... Rune Factory and Island of Happiness. I liked Rune factory more. lol that's cuz I like RPGs though (Rune Factory 2's coming out so If I were you, I'll get that one )

Nancy Drew - I think I checked that one out as well. It's weird...

Phoneix Wright - Awesome series

The World Ends With You - if you like RPGS, I'd go for it.

[grainsofrain]

@jaefan:

I thought I'd enjoy harvest moon cause of farming and making your own life/home and stuff.. but haven't really played it.

The Bomberman Land ones didn't really attract me that much either..

I like Brain Age 2 ^^ (didn't play the first one, took the most recent one =p)

After you end up playing all the games, let me know how you think of them!

[jaefan]

^get the Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin game. It's got better songs and more fun =)

I didnt like Bomberman very much, it wasnt fun for me...

okay!i shall get the Meccha one.=D hope the seller have it.then i shall try only one Bomberman and see how.^^

jaefan - I don't know if I'll buy that many harvest moons... I've played two versions on the DS... Rune Factory and Island of Happiness. I liked Rune factory more. lol that's cuz I like RPGs though (Rune Factory 2's coming out so If I were you, I'll get that one )

Nancy Drew - I think I checked that one out as well. It's weird...

Phoneix Wright - Awesome series

The World Ends With You - if you like RPGS, I'd go for it.

I thought Harvest Moon:Island of happiness looks cute so i figured i might as well try out the whole series xD.I like RPGs! so in the last minute i added in Rune Factory.

@jaefan:

I thought I'd enjoy harvest moon cause of farming and making your own life/home and stuff.. but haven't really played it.

The Bomberman Land ones didn't really attract me that much either..

I like Brain Age 2 ^^ (didn't play the first one, took the most recent one =p)

After you end up playing all the games, let me know how you think of them!

so Harvest moon sounds similar to Animal Crossing! ^^ i think i will like it. sure i will let u know how's the games!

thanks for the suggestions and advice amydien, weird&short, grainsofrain!

[Guest srenity]

Doooood.

After some anticipation, I tried out Time Hollow yesterday.

Even though I only played like... 10 minutes of it, the cinematic intro looks soooo cool xD

[Guest azn_sweetumz]

Has anyone tried My SAT coach? It's junior year... so why not practice some SAT skills using the ds?

I can't find the rom for it too, so that doesn't help..

[xstarBURST]

^ I liked the World ends with you. It's an RPG with a cool storyline

I was looking at that Game @ Eb games... hmm I want to start playing my ds again.. now im wondering if i should get a R4 now that i got a credit card

[grainsofrain]

Has anyone tried My SAT coach? It's junior year... so why not practice some SAT skills using the ds?

I can't find the rom for it too, so that doesn't help..

I'm waiting on it, too; it'd help my sister and my brother too when it's his turn.

[Guest RS Trax]

There's been so many things going on in the past couple of weeks.

But on topic, there's been quite A LOT of news even I can't even keep up.

I update my blogs more often than I do on the forums.

So just check there to see what's new in case I'm not able to post here.

On with this week's releases:

WiiWare

Bomberman Blast (Hudson Entertainment, 1-8 players, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): A brand new addition to the Bomberman series is available on WiiWare. Up to eight players can battle online simultaneously via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Simple controls make this a great game for family and friends to enjoy anytime. You can trigger new items by shaking the Wii Remote™ controller, creating new levels of Bomberman excitement. You can even take the intensity up another notch by adding your own Mii™ caricatures to the mix. Battle results can be recorded on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Ranking, so you can see how you stack up against others around the globe. This title will prove to be a blast for everyone–from those who’ve never touched a Bomberman game to the Bomberman masters.

Features:

- 8P online

- 4P offline/local

- 3 New Items including Bomb Change (stealth disguise), Rocket (jump dodge), Shield (bomb block)

- WiFi battling with friend (w/ codes) or random (no codes)

- Online Leaderboards

- 10 Levels

- Mii support

- 480P, 16:9 Widescreen display

- Controllers include Wii Remote (NES style) and GameCube controllers

Official Website: http://www.hudson.co.jp/ww/bombermanblast/usa/e/

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomberman_Blast

Art Style: ORBIENT (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Explore the universe like never before in Art Style: ORBIENT. Take control of gravity and anti-gravity and carefully maneuver your small star through 50 stages set in multiple galaxies. Collide with other stars to absorb them and make your own star expand in size, or capture the stars in your orbit and have them become your satellites. Space isn’t empty, though, and you’ll have to avoid bumping into obstacles or getting pulled into a black hole. If you feel like relaxing while still being challenged, this is the game for you. Its combination of simple controls, atmospheric sound and unique environment make for an experience unlike any other.

To my knowledge, it seems to be a remake of the Japan-only bit Generations game on the GameBoy Advance titled

[GBA].

YouTube trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snanVJdj6Kw&fmt=18

My Gameplay Footage of Stage 1:

Virtual Console

Super Turrican 2 (Super NES™, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone—Violence, 800 Wii Points): As the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the Machine’s forces that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use weapons and power-ups to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies. Use special abilities like the Energy Wheel and Cyberfist to find secret areas and score extra lives. When your lives and continues are gone, the mission ends. You are the galaxy’s last hope. Are you up to the challenge?

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Turrica...urrican_1_and_2

Wii

Harvest Moon Tree Of Tranquility Official Website; IGN; Wiki

Army Men Soldiers Of Misfortune IGN

We Cheer IGN

Nintendo DS

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Official Website; IGN; Wiki

Unsolved Crimes IGN; Wiki

Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation IGN

Princess Debut IGN

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Fragile [Wii]

- old and new screenshots: http://gamekyo.com/newsen29126_fragile-new-screenshots.html

- Official Website: http://fragile.namco-ch.net/

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragile:_Sayo...Tsuki_no_Haikyo

Phantasy Star Zero [NDS] *4P online and offline co-op

- new screenshots/scans from Nintendo Dream mag: http://gamekyo.com/newsen29119_phantasy-st...creenshots.html

- Official Website: http://phantasystar.sega.jp/pszero/

- IGN: http://ds.ign.com/objects/142/14279774.html

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasy_Star_Zero

Infinite Space [NDS]

- new screenshots: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080929/mugen.htm

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2

- Official Website: http://mugen.sega.jp/index.html

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinite_Space

Arc Rise Fantasia [NDS]

- screenshots and art: http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/108/108911/

- Official Website: http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/game/wii/arcrise/

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_Rise_Fantasia

Culdcept [NDS]

- cards and card guide: http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080929/culd.htm

- Official Website: http://www.culdcept.com/ds/index.html

7th Dragon [NDS]

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4

- read announcement & details below

Gyakuten Kenji [NDS] (spin-off of the Ace Attorney series)

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyakuten_Kenji

Tales of Hearts [NDS]

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2

- Official Website: http://namco-ch.net/talesofhearts/index.php

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Hearts

Suikoden Tierkreis [NDS]

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4

- Official Website: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/genso/tierkreis/index.html

- Translation website: http://www.duefiumi.com/tierkreis/

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suikoden_Tierkreis

Chrono Trigger [NDS]

- old Famitsu scan: http://img136.imagevenue.com/img.php?image...p_122_660lo.jpg

- Official Website: http://na.square-enix.com/ctds/

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_trigger

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia [NDS]

- "Dominance" battle trailer: http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21644

- Official Website: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula_ds3

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania:_Order_of_Ecclesia

Castlevania Judgement [Wii]

- V-Jump mag scans: http://gamekyo.com/newsen29125_castlevania...-more-pics.html

- "Combatant" trailer: http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21645

- Official Website: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/dracula_wii

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_Judgement

Naruto Shippuuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 3 [Wii]

- V-Jump mag scans: http://gamekyo.com/newsen29121_naruto-ship...creenshots.html

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto:_Clash_of_Ninja_(series)

Monster Hunter 3 tri- [Wii]

- new cam video clip: http://gamekyo.com/videoen13210_monster-hu...-new-video.html

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, page 5

- Official Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3/

- IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14209897.html

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Hunter_3

- Capcom's Press Release: http://ir.capcom.co.jp/english/news/html/e071010.html

Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes [Wii]

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2

- Official Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/tatsucap/

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatsunoko_vs_Capcom

Ragnarok Online DS [NDS]

- old Famitsu scans: page 1, page 2

- new screenshots @ http://www.gunghoworks.jp/game/RODS/blog/

- Official Website: http://www.gunghoworks.jp/game/RODS/

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarok_online_ds

Rygar: The Battle of Argus [Wii]

- new videos: http://media.wii.ign.com/media/905/905253/vids_1.html

- IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/905/905253.html

- Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rygar:_The_Battle_of_Argus

The Game of Life [Wii] from Hasbro, w/ Mii support!

- Famitsu screenshots: http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1217902_1407.html

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With the release of Bomberman Blast on WiiWare, Hudson Entertainment will offer several online tournaments, including one that coincides with the game’s launch. The first tournament will be a live, online, head-to-head competition between 49 randomly-selected entrants, hosted by Hudson Entertainment. Registration for the tournament and an associated sweepstakes begins immediately and runs until 5:00 p.m. PST on October 3, 2008. The competition itself will take place starting at 2:00 p.m. PST on October 6, 2008. For more information on the upcoming tournaments and to register, players can visit www.Hudsonentertainment.com.

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In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Harvest Moon franchise, Natsume is having a Harvest Moon Drawing Contest to coincide with the release of Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility [Wii]!

All entries must be postmarked by or before October 17th, 2008. The winners of the Harvest Moon 10th Anniversary Drawing Contest will be posted on our website on October 31st, 2008.

http://www.natsume.com/Newsletter/AnnDrawingcontest.html

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It looks like Wii Chess will finally be available outside of Europe. This week in Japan, Wii Chess will be available for download as a WiiWare title, though under the name of World Chess. World Chess will have the exact same features as Wii Chess which was released as a retail in Europe. Japanese players will be able to battle online with European players.

Official Wii (Japan) page: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiware/wauj/index.html

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Eternity’s Child and Eternity’s Child 2: Retro Child will be heading to WiiWare.

EC details:

- published by Alten8

- to be released this year

- Challenge Mode has been added

EC 2: RC details:

- based on the canceled GBA/SNES project coming to WiiWare

- Wii Remote (NES style)

- 2P co-op

- new flying/gliding moves

- new vehicles

- multiple endings

- story starts right after the end of the first game

- follow Angel as he is outcast from society. Due to a lack of wings, he is shunned by the people, and ends up living in a place inhabited by ‘Landians’. When Angel’s wings grow back, Landian hunters go after him as a target for death

- 16-bit style graphics

- Luc is the concept artist/producer, and he will handle some design aspects

- Shane Gil will be the director and lead designer

- development is underway

Luc Bernard is also working on a cartoon series based on the game as he takes a break from the industry.

Here is footage of the original canceled GBA game:

and here's the trailer for the new version:

Source

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"While unannounced, MTV Games has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Wii version of Rock Band 2 will offer the same online functionality — i.e. song downloads and Internet multiplayer modes — as the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 versions. The PS2 version, however, will not include online connectivity."

Source

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Taito is going to expand upon their hugely successful Cooking Mama series by presenting to you Gardening Mama. Mama will be expanding her horizons by making a comeback onto the Nintendo DS system.

details:

- water your garden

- pick healthy flower bulbs

- determine correct amount of fertilizer to use

- Wi-Fi multiplayer

Official Website: http://www.taito.co.jp/special/2008/tgs/

Also check out Cooking Mama: World Kitchen and Space Puzzle Bobble.

More details to come on these games as Taito will be appearing at this year's Tokyo Game Show 2008.

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SEGA has announced last week on Weekly Famitsu mag that their RPG team will be working a new title for the Nintendo DS entitled 7th Dragon.

details:

- produced by Rieko Kodama (known for Skies of Arcadia and the early Phantasy Star series)

- directed by Kazuya Niinou (Etrian Odyssey)

- music composed by Yuzo Koshiro (famous for countless titles incl. ActRaiser, Shinobi, Shenmue, and most recently Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Etrian Odyssey II)

- turn-based RPG

- create characters from scratch, assign them to a choice of seven classes

- DS's top screen depicts the action, bottom screen for map and status of the humans and the dragons

- Spring 2009 release in Japan

Official Website: http://dragon.sega.jp/

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Dragon

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Capcom is looking to port the GameCube remake of Resident Evil (Biohazard) over to Wii and adding motion-sensing, joining Biohazard 4 [Wii edition] and Japan-only Biohazard Zero [Wii edition].

"At the moment, like Zero, this is Japan only. That could change but that’s the current situation. In Japan, Zero sold well indicating that many people have never played the title and there is demand for it. This project is a reaction to the sale of Zero." - Christian Svensson, Vice President of Strategic Planning & Business Development

old Famitsu scan: http://img31.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=...I_122_718lo.jpg

Source

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Rumors

This has got to be the biggest and best rumor yet this year.

According to WIRED, there have been reports out of Japanese newspapers Saturday indicating that Nintendo is preparing to announce a new version of the Nintendo DS hardware in the coming days.

details:

- Digital Camera included

- Music playback function

- Better Wi-Fi connectivity

- Larger screen

- New types of games that use the camera (think

)

- Exchange data between Wii and DS using a SD card

- Releases this year in Japan

- Costs under 20,000 yen (Approx. $189 USD)

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/09/nikkei-new-nint.html

We received a response from Nintendo of America saying:

"The Nikkei newspaper wrote a recent story about a DS solely based upon their own research and speculation, without interviewing Nintendo. While Nintendo is always working on new hardware, we have not made any announcement about a DS and we cannot comment on the Nikkei story."

Source

"Nintendo has made no such announcement and will not comment on rumour and speculation." - Nintendo UK

Source

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Catch up on previous Nintendo News & Updates on my Blogspot, Xanga, or Multiply.

There will be lots of news this week as we uncover what's there to be seen at the Nintendo Conference this Thursday on October 2nd (including the official announcement of the new Nintendo DS model), and I'll be sure to post them as soon as they arrive.

// Roth

[Guest Snowbunni3z]

someone help me T__T!!!

okay my problem. So i have an R4 for my ds and like i just put some new games on it like the usual and when i click on a certain game say the new kirby one and it does the whole "you don't have the data save would you like to create a file blah blah" and so i click okay and like it pops up to the video game screen but then on the screen it says "unable to read saved data take out the game and put it back in"

I thought i had to many games but i don't, i have less than 10 games on the 1g memory, and so i took the sd card out put it back in the thumb drive, deleted the game, put the game back plus other new games i downloaded. and put it back into the R4...

it still couldn't read the saved data!! Is my r4 ruined? T_T

Problem solved ^^ thanks all

[weirdnshort]

I ran into that problem with sonic the hedgehog... maybe some of the newer ones don't work.

[Guest tsujt]

normally the problem is not updating the firmware for r4

[Guest sushijjang]

Yeah if you cant create save file you'll need to update the firmware. its up to 1.18 i think.. hope this helps!

[Guest RS Trax]

We have some exciting news today straight from Weekly Famitsu.

Klonoa ～door to phantomile～ [Wii]

Publisher: Bandai Namco

Developer: Bandai Namco

- Dec 4th 4800yen

- Remake

- Cell shaded graphics

- Wii remote NES style controls

Photo: Page 1

Monster Hunter 3 tri- [Wii]

Publisher: Capcom

Developer: Capcom

- *Release date set for 2009 Japan

Photos: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga [Wii]

Publisher: Marvelous

Developer: ?

- Action RPG

- online mulitplayer

Photo: Page 1

Sonic and The Black Knight [Wii]

Publisher: SEGA

Developer: Sonic Team

Photo (incl. 2 WiiWare titles): Page 1

Destiny Links [NDS]

Publisher: Bandai Namco

Developer: Bec (Credits to fushi)

- Action RPG

Photo: Page 1

Another Time Another Leaf/Reef (?) [NDS]

Publisher: Arc System Works

Developer: ?

Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero [/NDS]

Publisher: Konami

Developer: Konami

Photo: Page 1

Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time [Wii+NDS]

Publisher: Square Enix

Developer: Square Enix

Details according to Gamekyo:

- Play at the same time on the Wii and DS, thanks to Pollux Engine created by Square Enix.

- Players on the Wii and players on the Nintendo DS will be able to play online together.

- Different gameplay for the 2 versions (stylus or Wiimote).

- Story revolves around Charlotta and a mysterious crystal.

- You can transfer Mii characters you made to the DS version.

- Release date: January 29th, 2009 Japan

Photo: Page 1

Dragon Quest IX [NDS]

Publisher: Square Enix

Developer: Level 5

- Release date set for March 2009 Japan

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New videos!

Phantasy Star Zero [NDS] debut trailer:

http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21760

- Famitsu scan: Page 1

MadWorld [Wii] pre-TGS (Tokyo Game Show) trailer:

http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21761

Metal Slug 7 [NDS] "Hero" trailer:

http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21749

Art Style: Orbient [WiiWare] "Stage 2 + 3 Cleared":

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IGN's doing a special this week called the Nintendo 64 Week covering the Nintendo 64 system, its history and game releases.

Here's Day One:

http://retro.ign.com/articles/914/914358p1.html

and Day Two:

http://retro.ign.com/articles/914/914568p1.html

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Stay tuned as we uncover the never before told secrets at Nintendo's Media Summit which takes tomorrow in San Francisco, CA.

// Roth

[Guest darkbahamut]

Monster Hunter for Wiiiiiii ^-^

[Guest <3goesDOKIDOKI]

haven't been here in a while so i dont know if this has been shared but heres the trailer for professor layton and the last time travel

set to release in japan late november this year. :] can't wait for an english version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk91l4f5PgU

theres also gardening mama (from the cooking mama series) coming to the ds & wii! they haven't announced the release date yet but cooking mama 2 is coming out on the wii this december

[Guest drella;]

^ omg, so there will be another one? that's so cool!

I got really excited when I ran across the trailer for Pandora's Box one.

[weirdnshort]

normally the problem is not updating the firmware for r4

Yeah if you cant create save file you'll need to update the firmware. its up to 1.18 i think.. hope this helps!

nope didn't work.. ah well lol maybe I'll just get a copy XD

New DS is coming out.... even thinner. I hope it doesn't snap easily....

[Guest Goombi]

I've created a thread about it ^^^

NEW DSi THREAD

Coming to Japan on November the 1st this year.

[Guest onetwothuy]

I'm looking at buying an R4 card.

Can anyone tell me if this is real? Clickk!

The price looks too good to be true,

Oh, and if you know a good place to get one, please let me know.