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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 2 Comments

Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2010 (PSP) – 9/9/9/8
Sekaiju no Meikyuu III: Seikai no Raihousha (DS) – 9/9/8/9
Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2010 (PS3) – 8/8/9/8
Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2010 (PS2) – 8/8/8/8
Winning Post World 2010 (Wii/PS3/PS2/360) – 8/8/8/7
Spore: Kimi wa Tsukuru Hero (Wii) – 8/7/7/6
Dead or Alive Paradise (PSP) – 8/8/6/7
Pet Shop Monogatari DS 2 (DS) – 7/8/6/7
Spore Hero Arena (DS) – 6/6/4/6
Nicola Kanshuu: Model * Oshare Audition (DS) – 7/7/7/7

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 1 Comment

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

“Our focus on 3D right now is on the console. There’s a tremendous amount of opportunity on PlayStation 3 with 3D. The amount of interest in 3D from the retail side and game publishers is off the charts. We know we have a hit with 3D on PS3 and we’re going to concentrate our efforts there. I think it remains to be seen where Nintendo goes with 3D on a portable. Having been in the portable space for quite awhile, I think it’s an interesting move but one I’d like to see where they go from a demographic standpoint. 8 and 9 year olds playing 3D is a little bit of a stretch given where some of our research is right now.” – SCEA’s Director of Hardware and Marketing John Koller

I’m not surprised by this response in the slightest. Even I admit that I’m a bit skeptical about playing games in 3D. However, I was also skeptical of the DS and Wii remote…And we all know how those devices turned out.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments

“I can’t imagine Super Mario Galaxy 2 or Metroid Other M as system-sellers, any more than I would expect Halo Reach or SOCOM to be. The hardcore Wii audience already has a Wii console, so these game launches aren’t likely to be catalysts. This far into the cycle, the only thing that really gets consoles moving is price cuts, and Nintendo was reluctant to cut price last year. In fact, the company waited until late September to cut price, even though year-over-year U.S. sales from April on were down 47%. Over the first two months of this year, Wii sales in the U.S. are down 39%, but some of that could be due to inexplicable supply shortages (one would think that Nintendo could manage the supply chain better 3 1/2 years after launch), so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. However, we saw declines in sales of Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board and Wii Play, suggesting that demand for the Wii and its products is on the decline. So as far as I can see, unless Nintendo decides to cut price, there is not much of a catalyst coming. I don’t see the Wii Vitality Sensor driving sales, but I suppose I could be wrong. I often am…” ~Michael Pachter

Part of me definitely agrees with him, but on the other hand, I don’t think Wii/DS sales are on the decline. Judging from the past, Nintendo has a pretty good grip on how the economics of video games work, and I can’t really see why they’d lose sight of that all of the sudden.

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

Hong Kong, March 23, 2010 – Renchi.com ( http://www.renchi.com) – a leading import video games, consoles, game gears and movies retailer, continue to be the premier supplier for DSi / DSi XL gaming accessories.

Renchi.com believes gaming accessories should not be boring. With the popularity of DSi and the new DSi XL, there are plenty of chances to pimp up the consoles and make them more personal. Renchi.com has over 200 DSi accessories and close to 50 DSi XL cases and pouches, many imported from Japan’s premium gaming brands such as Hori, Takara Tomy, Keys Factory, etc.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in DS, News | 4 Comments

I sure hope this isn’t what Nintendo means by “3D” in their new system…

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News | 0 comments

“It is unfortunate for the Nintendo DSi XL, new hardware announcements certainly impacts consumers’ willingness to purchase old hardware that may be ‘obsolete’ in less than a year. But I am sure people plan on not buying the Nintendo DSi XL just as much now as they did yesterday. Gamers have been patiently waiting for an announcement on what will succeed the Nintendo DS. Three years ago I remember seeing people bust out their Nintendo DS at the airport, on trains, waiting in-line. Now recently, I’ve noticed more and more are turning to the iPhone to quench their entertainment thirst. Also, the DS is plagued with piracy, something that Nintendo can barely control. Their only true power-move to stop piracy is to simply start all over again with new hardware. I don’t think its success will come into question. Release a new Mario title, promise us a new Link game is on the way, and dazzle us with Donkey Kong in 3D, and gamers will line-up around the block to buy one.”

Right now, I don’t know why anyone would pick up a DSi XL if they are aware of the 3DS. The 3DS will be capable of playing DS and DSi titles, so why not wait a few months? We’re only about a year – if not less – away from a new handheld release.

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Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments

This information comes from Ken Toyoda, chief spokesman at Nintendo….

“We wanted to give the gaming industry a head’s up about what to expect from Nintendo at E3. We’ll invite people to play with the new device then.”

The 3DS being playable at E3 is a good sign that the device will launch sooner rather than later. This also answers some of the questions regarding why Nintendo decided to announce the handheld today rather than at their conference in June. Now the question is, what type of software will be on display at E3?

Posted on 14 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

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