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

System: Nintendo DS
Category: Sandbox, Action-Adventure
Players: 1
Release Date: March 17, 2009
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Developer: Rockstar Leeds

When Grand Theft Auto originally released for the PlayStation, the title completely redefined what sandbox gaming meant for the industry. Then with each sequel came another innovation that raised the bar for the genre. The most recent entry in the series, “Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars”, differentiates itself from more recent Grand Theft Auto games, and in doing so, takes many key steps forward for not only handheld versions of the game, but also for the series and genre as a whole.

Some would argue that comparing Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars to console iterations in the series is unwarranted due to natural limitations of the DS. However, the truth is that in many ways, Chinatown Wars surpasses even the likes of Grand Theft Auto IV in terms of content, playability and gameplay, something that nobody would have expected from such an underestimated system. The biggest and perhaps most impressive feature that the game boasts is the engine.

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– Set in between seasons 1/2 of the Clone Wars TV series
– Many heroes to choose from (includes Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Kit Fisto, some clone trooper characters)
– Mess around with force-enhanced powers
– Can play co-op with friend
– Releasing September 15

Source, first trailer here

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1. Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon: Sora no Tankentai
Platform: DS
Released: 4/18/09
April sales: 198,424
Life-to-date: 198,424

2. Monster Hunter G
Platform: Wii
Released: 4/9/09
April sales: 142,852
Life-to-date: 142,852

3. Sengoku BASARA Battle Heroes
Platform: PSP
Released: 4/9/09
April sales: 130,969
Life-to-date: 130,969

4. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best)
Platform: PSP
Released: 10/30/08
April sales: 92,827
Life-to-date: 648,249

5. Mario & Luigi RPG3!!!
Platform: DS
Released: 2/11/09
April sales: 83,919
Life-to-date: 551,810

6. Pro Yakyuu Famista DS
Platform: DS
Released: 4/2/09
April sales: 66,490
Life-to-date: 66490

7. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Senjyo no Kizuna Portable
Platform: PSP
Released: 3/26/09
April Sales: 57,537
Life-to-date: 142,470

8. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2009
Platform: PS2
Released: 3/19/09
April Sales: 50,958
Life-to-date: 123,800

9. Wii Fit
Platform: Wii
Released: 12/1/07
April sales: 44,678
Life-to-date: 3,313,584

10. Killzone 2
Platform: PS3
Released: 4/23/09
April sales: 43,028
Life-to-date: 43,028

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Footage begins at about 4:20…

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These images come from the latest episode of Pokemon Sunday in Japan…

Will update this post with additional images if more appear…

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

May

Boom Blox Bash Party (Wii) – 29th May 2009
Rock Band 2 (Wii) – 29th May 2009

June

The Sims 3 (PC/Mac) – 5th June 2009
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis (Wii) – 12th June 2009
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis Inc. Wii Motion PLUS (Wii) – 12th June 2009
MySims Racing (Nintendo DS) – 19th June 2009
MySims Racing (Wii) – 19th June 2009
Rock Band Unplugged (PSP) – 19th June 2009

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Thanks to _Contra_ for the news tip!

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PSP 49,557
DSi 49,133
PS3 23,588
Wii 21,546
DS Lite 7,540
Xbox 360 7,313
PS2 5,479

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Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout (Ubisoft)
5. Wii Play (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Wii Sports
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Shape Boxing: Wii de Enjoy Diet! (Rocket Company)
5. Monster Hunter G (Capcom)

UK:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
3. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
4. Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Ubisoft)
5. Wii Play (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)
3. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
4. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
5. Brain Age (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. A Ressha de Gyoukou DS (Artdink)
2. Made in Ore (Nintendo)
3. Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon: Sora no Tankentai (Nintendo)
4. Dragon Ball Kai: Saiyajin Raishuu (Bandai)
5. Rittai Picross (Nintendo)

UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
3. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
4. Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft)
5. Junior Brain Trainer DS (Avanquest)

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