Top 5 game sales worldwide (Amazon)
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 3 Comments
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
5. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Japan:
1. Wii de Asobu: Pikmin 2 (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Taiko no Tatsujin Wii (Namco)
5. Wii de Asobu: Pikmin (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
2. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
3. Wii Play (Nintendo)
4. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Sega)
5. The House of the Dead: Overkill (Sega)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
3. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
4. Brain Age (Nintendo)
5. Brain Age 2 (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Rittai Picross (Nintendo)
2. Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo)
3. 7th Dragon (Sega)
4. Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love Plus (Konami)
5. Aibou DS (Tecmo)
UK:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training (Nintendo)
3. Puzzler Collection (Ubisoft)
4. 100 Classic Book Collection (Nintendo)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
Nintendo’s email teaser is probably Pokemon Platinum
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 3 Comments
Email subject: 2007 brought…
Looks like this is an announcement of sorts for Pokemon Platinum. This is a bit of a letdown, but Nintendo has not been known for announcing new titles through emails.
Pass Your Driving Theory Test parks into stores today
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 2 Comments
NEW INTERACTIVE DRIVING THEORY GUIDE FOR NINTENDO DS WILL SAVE LEARNER DRIVERS TIME AND MONEY
Avanquest Software Publishing, a leading consumer software and games publisher, has launched Pass Your Driving Theory Test for Nintendo DS to retail today. It is the essential interactive guide for those preparing to take their driving theory test. All 1265 official DSA questions are included for both cars and motorcycles, with users given the option to customise a revision schedule to fine tune their knowledge.
A theory test costs £30 and must be completed before learner drivers can take their practical examination. Almost 40% of those taking their theory test will fail*, which can result in having to reschedule a practical driving test. This in turn increases costs, wastes time and adds annoyance to an already stressful situation. For £19.99, Pass Your Driving Theory Test DS is a cost effective tool to ensure a first time pass.
Now’s your chance to get into training: test yourself with the Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward Demo
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 1 Comment
New Playable Demo Released!
Try out the demo : Click Here
Of the fun and frantic hospital game coming to Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC in April 2009
Northampton, UK – Fri 13th March 2009 – Oxygen Games offer up a taste of the excitement to come with a demo of the first Hospital of this frantic game – Test your nerves and see if you’ve got what it takes……
Japanese hardware sales (3/2 – 3/8)
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 1 Comment
PSP 59,568
PS3 39,835
DSi 32,102
Wii 16,560
Xbox 360 14,994
DS Lite 11,240
PS2 4,954
– Called Pop+ Solo
– Has modes from WiiWare/iPhone versions
– Has new elements including Adventure mode (with boss fights)
– Badges are in the game
– Fan-inspired Bonus Round games, “Chill” mode returns, customizable mode tools
– Will cost 500 points
– Training Mode has been revamped
– Adventure mode has flow-fluctuating water jets, sea-mines
– Will encounter boss fights after going through several waves
– Bosses include a squid and a starfish
– Five game variations planned for Bonus Rounds
– Solo has lots of options
– Can create own custom game types in Challenges mode
– Launching April 5
Atlus and Focus Home Interactive team up with Amazon.com to offer exclusive TrackMania DS pre-order bonus
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 1 Comment
Reserve before March 17th and receive three free monthsof access to TrackMania United Forever for PC
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12, 2009 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc. and Focus Home Interactive today unveiled a special, limited pre-order bonus for TrackMania DS, available exclusively at Amazon.com. Fans who choose to reserve their copy prior to the game’s March 17th release will be provided with a free 3-month trial for TrackMania United Forever, the fully-loaded PC version of the long-running racing series. Join over three million users worldwide in the most exciting and creative PC online racing community.
“One of the most critically-acclaimed racing series in the world, TrackMania has consistently delivered an exhilarating racing experience,” said Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Atlus. “Regardless of whether it’s on the PC or Nintendo DS, the name of the game is high-flying stunts, fast-paced racing action, and the unique ability to create, share, and race on custom race tracks. We’re happy to be able to spread the appeal and awareness of this franchise by offering customers who pre-order a copy of TrackMania DS at Amazon.com the ability to play the worldwide hit TrackMania United Forever free for three months.”
Schools in Japan requiring students to own a DS
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 3 Comments
Believe it or not, there are some schools in Japan that actually require their students to own a Nintendo DS. It is being reported that the school board in Osaka will be start distributing systems to ten or so elementary schools in January. Plans are in motion to use the DS as a learning tool.
When you think about it, the DS has a wide variety of software to help people learn. There are plenty of titles that will help you to learn languages, read books, and brush up on academics. While it does seem odd that students will be required to have DSs, this does give a pretty good idea of just how much Nintendo’s impact has spread outside of traditional gaming.
Thanks to Jake for the news tip.
Dragon Quest IX details
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 2 Comments
# To the east lies the country of Beckseria, and within it is the town of Beckseria, which is surrounded by a somber mood. Upon entering the town, the group is warned that the town is doomed. It seems like the townspeople are suffering from a mysterious illness. S
# At Dharma temple, where people come from all around the world to change their class, it seems that the high priest has mysteriously disappeared.
# On the coast, there is a small village called Tso. At first glance, it seems like a peaceful fishing village, but it’s actually protected by a Guardian Spirit. Thanks to the Guardian Spirit, the townspeople no longer have to work, and can live an easy life. Some people aren’t so content with this, however, and find this “Guardian Spirit” to be suspect. There’s a screenshot in the corner showing the village elder saying something like, “Nonsense! Do you expect the villagers to believe a stupid story like that?”
# The Forest of Ruin has long been considered a dangerous place, forever shrouded in darkness. At the center lies a strange castle… it lies in ruins, surrounded by poisonous swamps. There’s no trace of people, and it’s teeming with monsters.
