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

Dora Puppy (DS) – E
Monster Rancher DS (DS) – E
Ferrari GT Evolution (DSi) – E
Farmtopia (DS) – E
Monkey Madness: Island Escape (DS) – E10+
Love Is In Bloom (DS) – E
Mega Man 4 (Wii) – E
Satisfashion (DS/Wii) – E
Surviving High School (DSi) – E10+
Astro Bugz Revenge (Wii) – E

Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 3 Comments

There has been much speculation about the DS’ successor, from the type of graphics the hardware will support to actual abilities the system will feature. But perhaps one of the more intriguing possibilities involves the successor making use of a new type of rumbling feedback.

At the end of January, Nintendo filed a patent that might be best described as a souped-up DS Rumble Pak. Basically, when a player touches the DS bottom screen (like an enemy), vibration would be felt through the stylus. The force of the vibration would vary based on variables such as enemy depth and strength/success of attacks.

“A game apparatus includes an LCD, and a touch panel is placed on a top surface of the LCD. A player instructs an enemy character displayed on the LCD by use of a stick to attack the enemy character. For example, in a case that the enemy character exists at a depth of a game screen, little damage is applied to the enemy character, and a weak vibration is applied to the game apparatus. Conversely, in a case that the enemy character exists at a front of the game screen, much damage is applied to the character, and a strong vibration is applied to the game apparatus. In either case, the vibrations are transmitted to the fingers or hands of the payer via the stick.”

At this point, it’s anyone’s guess if Nintendo plans on using this technology in the next DS. However, it certainly sounds more promising than the Rumble Pak.

Thanks to Alex L for the news tip!

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

**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT** HIM DEBUTS ON ROCK BAND, PLUS SINGLES FROM MARILYN MANSON, THE POLICE AND MORE
Guildford, UK. – Feb. 19, 2009 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from Finnish rockers HIM, as well as singles from KSM, Marilyn Manson, One Night Only and The Police, will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.

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As you can see from the image above, Rogue Squadron has been listed on GAME’s website. Interestingly, the retailer says that Activision Blizzard is the publisher. I don’t know how seriously the listing should be taken for now, although it would be pretty neat if it were true.

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Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 3 Comments

* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Miles “Tails” Prower
* Knuckles the Echidna
* Doctor Eggman
* Amy Rose
* Shadow the Hedgehog
* Big the Cat
* AiAi
* Amigo
* Ryo Hazukia
* Beat
* Alex Kidd
* Billy Hatcher
* Zobio and Zobiko
* Ulala
* Jacky Bryant and Akira Yuki
* B.D. Joe
* Robo and Mobo
* Opa-Opa
* Chuih, ChuBei, ChuPea and ChuBach
* Mii

Screenshots here

Thanks to John L for the news tip!

Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GameCube, News | 465 Comments

Remember that Super Mario Sunshine nugget we posted yesterday? Well, here’s another hidden Nintendo secret for you.

Take a listen to the GameCube’s menu music:

Nothing seems to be too exciting about that, right? Well, let’s speed up the music by about twenty-five times…

Believe it or not, that music is actually the same song found on the Famicom disc system BIOS startup screen. Pretty neat, don’t you think?

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VC:
Crazy Climber (ARC, 800, Hamster)

WiiWare:
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations (1200, Capcom)
Fantasic Cube (800, Zoom)

DSiWare:
at Kanjijukugo Game: Kanjukuken Kanshuu (200, Tasuke)
Hachi-One Diver DS: Naruzou-kun Hasami Shougi (200, Silver Star Japan)
San-pun Tenkatouitsu: Nishigashi Nihon Sengoku Quiz Hen (500 GAE)
San-pun Tenkatouitsu: Higashi Nihon Sengoku Quiz Hen (500 GAE)
Aqarium with Clock (500, LukPlus)
Idol Nights (800, Gameloft)
Ima wa Nan-nichi? Hyakka: Hyakka Jiten My-Pedia yori (800 IE Institute)
Pocket Rurubu: Ogasawara/Hakone (800, Nintendo)
Pocket Rurubu: Shinshuu (800, Nintendo)

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Nintendo confirms it has successfully taken action against an Australian company in relation to game copying devices, commonly referred to as R4 cards. In September 2009 Nintendo filed proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against RSJ. IT Solutions Pty Ltd which trades as “GadgetGear” – an online seller of gadgets, including gaming consoles and accessories- and the individual directors of the company, Patrick Li and James Li.

GadgetGear and its directors have now acknowledged that game copying devices infringe both Nintendo’s copyright and Nintendo’s trademarks and that they are illegal circumvention devices. As a result, GadgetGear and the directors have agreed to permanently refrain from importing, offering for sale and/or selling game copier devices. GadgetGear and the directors will also pay Nintendo a total of A$620,000.00 by way of damages. GadgetGear will also be delivering to Nintendo all its stock of game copiers for destruction.

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WiiWare

Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth – Recommended
Chronos Twins – Hmmm…
Eat! Fat! Fight! – Recommended
Eco Shooter: Plant 530 – Hmmm…
Fast Draw Showdown – Grumble Grumble
Heron: Steam Machine – Hmmm…
The Magic Obelisk – Recommended
Muscle March – Grumbe Grumble
Pallurikio – Hmmm…
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Recommended
Rage of the Gladiator – Hmmm…
Rabids Lab – Grumble Grumble
ShadowPlay – Grumble Grumble
TV Show King 2 – Recommended

VC

Final Fight 3 – Recommended
Ninja Gaiden – Grumble Grumble
Pilotwings – Recommended
Shanghai II: The Dragon’s Eye – Hmmm…
Super Smash Bros. – Recommended

DSiWare

Animal Puzzle Adventures – Grumble Grumble
Arcade Hoops Basketball – Hmmm…
Dragon’s Lair – Hmmm…
Glow Artisan – Recommended
Hell’s Kitchen Vs. Grumble Grumble
High Stakes: Texas Hold’Em – Hmmm…
Hot and Cold: A 3D Hidden Object Adventure – Grumble Grumble
Jazzy Billiards – Grumble Grumble
The Oregon Trail – Recommended
Master of Illusion Express: Psychic Camera – Grumble Grumble
Sudoku Sensei – Hmmm…
Touch Solitaire – Hmmm…
Trajectile – Recommended
UNO – Recommended
Word Searcher – Hmmm…

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