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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 17 Comments

Warning: There may be some details in this post that some could consider spoiler details

– Demon King and spirits of Hyrule battled, spirits won out and chained the Demon King underground, chains became tracks for transportation in Hyrule
– Zelda dies early on
– Link is able to see her spirit
– Link receives his Royal Engineer rank at Zelda’s castle at the beginning of the game
– Zelda gives Link a note which cautions Link against Chancellor Cole, asks Link to meet her
– Zelda asks Link to help escape the castle to discuss Chancellor Cole/Spirit Tracks which have been disappearing
– Then gain control of Link (who just received the green tunic so that he wouldn’t be recognized) and Zelda
– Come across Master Engineer Alfonzo, who trained Link and was a part of the Hyrulian arm
– Link/Zelda/Alfonzo ride the train to the Spirit Tower, but the tracks disappear, the train crashes and Cole attacks the gang
– Zelda’s spirit then rips out of her body, Cole takes Alfonzo and Zelda’s body (Cole hopes to use Zelda’s body to bring back the Demon King)
– Link has somehow returned to the castle, Zelda’s spirit is there, and Link is the only one who can see the spirit
– After Zelda gives Link the sword and you go through training, Link/Zelda go to the Spirit Tower
– Go through the Spirit Tower to obtain the Stone Maps and bring back the Spirit Tracks
– A sage is the only one who is keeping the tower together
– Tears of Light allows Link to stun Phantoms so that Zelda can enter them
– Skip portions of the Tower that you’ve cleared previously
– To roll, tap the screen
– Zelda in Spirit Tracks is a descendant of Tetra
– Need to blow in to the DS microphone to use the Whirlwind item
– When Zelda is a Phantom, she can distract other Phantoms/enemies for you

Thanks to Robert for the news tip!

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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

VC:

-Street Fighter II: Champion Edition (TG16, Capcom)
-Tank Force (ARC, Namco-Bandai)
-Grobda (ARC, Namco-Bandai)

WiiWare:

[None]

DSiWare:

DSiWare 500:

-ACT Series: Tangochou Nicchuuhen (Digital Media Lab)
ACT Series: Vocabulary Notebook: Japanese-Chinese

-Panel Renketsu: San-pun Rocket (Nintendo)
Panel Connection: 3 Minute Rocket

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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 12 Comments

2010 is looking like it could be the Wii’s strongest year in terms of first-party support. If all goes as planned, Nintendo’s three big guns – Mario, Metroid, and Zelda – will all ship to store shelves. Those who are anticipating Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M, Zelda Wii, and even Sin and Punishment 2 are all excited for 2010, including Reggie Fils-Aime.

“Absolutely (we’re excited about next year). And in terms of the three that we highlighted during E3, Sin and Punishment first off is going to be something that the Nintendo fan can get really excited about. Galaxy 2, what can you say? Mr. Miyamoto himself is very excited about it. He thinks it really adds even more to that great title. And then Other M. And that’s another franchise that personally I’ve got great memories of. Back to a side-scrolling Metroid title. So, all great.”

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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 2 Comments

– Doesn’t have a publisher yet
– DreamRift developing the game (Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground, The Red Star, Dementium: The Ward, Guitar Hero III, and Henry Hatsworth)
– Main character is Ellie
– Ellie finds Chomp, a magical monster
– Gameplay is a mix of Mega Man, Mario, Metroid-like gameplay
– Can raise monsters
– When Chomp takes a lot of damage, retreats to the bottom screen to rest
– Can throw items down for the monster customization system
– Pet character helps Ellie with challenges
– Pet is constantly being raised on both screens
– Pet grows/evolves which can take on tons of different forms/skills/abilities/attacks
– Ellie somehow comes across the Monster World
– Ryan Pijai, the co-founder, was the Lead Programmer on Henry Hatsworth
– Less than 20 developers at DreamRift
– Art director from Hatsworth also working on the game
– Each Monster Kingdom ruled by a human king with their own Pet Monster
– Main character and monster both power up
– Pet Store allows the monster to gain new forms/abilities
– Pet abilities include attacks, being able to help Ellie move through environments, defensive moves – Based on food, toys, equipments, items given to the monster
– DreamRift interested in downloadable and console games, too
– Publisher reception has been positive
– About 1/3 done with development
– Should release sometime in the second half of 2010

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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments

Thanks to Ross M for the news tip!

Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 1 Comment

Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Wii Sports Resort — 2 Wii MotionPlus Bundle (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. The Beatles Rock Band: Special Value Edition (EA Games)

Japan:
1. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
3. Mario & Sonic at Vancouver Olympics (Sega)
4. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
5. Tsumi to Batsu: Uchuu no Koukeisha (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Wii Fit Plus (Nintendo)
2. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
3. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Sega)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Nintendo)
2. Scribblenauts (Warner Bros.)
3. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
5. Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Pocket Monsters: Soul Silver (Nintendo)
2. Tomodachi Collection (Nintendo)
3. Pocket Monsters: Heart Gold (Nintendo)
4. Love Plus (Konami)
5. Summon Night X: Tears Crown (Banpresto)

UK:
1. Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box (Nintendo)
2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
3. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
4. Junior Brain Trainer (Avanquest)
5. Up (THQ)

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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

6 November 2009 – It was among the most outrageous incidents in video game history: in 1986, Princess Zelda was kidnapped from the land of Hyrule, setting off an intrepid rescue adventure for young hero Link. Unfortunately for Zelda, this offence has been repeated more than a dozen times since, leaving her largely out of sight while Link has traversed dark dungeons and confronted monstrous enemies alone in order to save her.

This time, in the new Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi adventure The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, that all changes.

For the first time in the 23 year history of The Legend of Zelda series, Princess Zelda is leaving the villainous clutches of the underworld behind and joining the adventure with Link. In The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, the spirit of Zelda accompanies Link on his quest to save Hyrule. Directly impacting gameplay like never before, Zelda’s spirit can take control of hulking suits of armour known as Phantoms, allowing the player to direct both Link and these new allies as they battle enemies, solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Zelda also rides alongside Link on his customisable train, offering wisdom that will help players find new areas, storylines and items. The team of Link and Zelda present countless new storyline details for fans to enjoy, including a closer look at Princess Zelda herself, one of the most iconic video game characters of all time.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks launches in Europe on December 11. For more information, visit www.spirittracks.co.uk

Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

We’ve posted one or two of these before, but most are new and in higher-quality.

Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 1 Comment

– Called Panel Connection: 3 Minute Rocket
– Need to finish supply line of rocket fuel supply
– Shift panels on a launch pad
– Fuel will go in when the supply line is complete, rocket takes off, goes to next level
– Mission/puzzle modes
– Mission mode: keep launching rockets between launch points
– Have to reach a target within three minutes
– Can receive upgrades as you progress
– Puzzle mode: Have to make sure that the panels are in place before the rocket launches
– 100 stages for puzzle mode
– Releasing November 11
– 500 points

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