Super Dodge Ball coming to DS with eight-person multiplayer

by Scott Jon Siegel { Aug 1st 2007 at 3:57PM }

Scans from the latest issue of Famitsu have showed up on NeoGAF, revealing that the Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club series -- known as Super Dodge Ball in North America -- will be headed to the Nintendo DS in Japan. The Famitsu article mentions that the game will support local download-play for up to eight players. It's still unknown whether online play will be featured, or whether developer Arc System Works is looking for a North American publisher.

[Via DSFanboy]

Tags: arcsystemworks, dodgeball, ds, faceball, famitsu, nintendo, superdodgeball

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Christopher7xii @ Aug 1st 2007 4:07PM

Plllzzzz come to America.

This series is what convinced me to get a GBA after never owning an original gameboy. Already have a DS, but currently only own about 15 games between the GBA and DS collection (mostly RPGs like the FF remakes) - and tetris.

C'mon, daddy needs a new pair of shoes!

DarthDavid @ Aug 1st 2007 4:09PM

Kinda reminds me of Eddie M. in Coming to America..."in thee face!!"

9600baud @ Aug 1st 2007 4:10PM

quite possibly one of the best game series ever

Jerk Face @ Aug 1st 2007 4:12PM

That picture is awesome!

Ryan @ Aug 1st 2007 4:18PM

If there was ever a picture that deserved the caption "PWNED", this is it.

Truepatriot @ Aug 1st 2007 4:58PM

i dont like pwned =P
http://image.bayimg.com/iafocaaba.jpg

Truepatriot @ Aug 1st 2007 5:04PM

i was bored
http://image.bayimg.com/iafoiaaba.jpg

Bloo @ Aug 1st 2007 4:20PM

Is there more to this game than meets the eye? It seems like it should be a mini game or part of a compilation. Using the stylus to throw the ball, if done right, should really be cool though.

OhJustSomeRandomGuy @ Aug 1st 2007 8:07PM

Using the stylus to throw the ball would suck.

I don't know if you remember the older games, but the game relied on you holding down the the throw button to charge and jump (right hand) while simultaneously using d-pad to have you line up your foe and dash. (left-hand)

Where am I going to get a third hand to use the stylus to throw from? If the stylus is just going to replace a button press, then screw it. Leave it the way it was.

Anyone notice the lack of actual dodgeball throwing in the magazine article's shots?

DidYouLoseASock @ Aug 1st 2007 4:30PM

I have Super Doge Ball advance and love it.

And of course, best picture ever!

waLLy @ Aug 1st 2007 4:47PM

"i'll just put it on my credit card"

colin @ Aug 1st 2007 10:21PM

"i really, really want that."

Bucket @ Aug 1st 2007 4:53PM

Man, I played the hell out of the original NES game. Even with its flicker-iffic 4-player mode.

Emceay @ Aug 1st 2007 4:59PM

Bring this out over here. And then, make a new version of River City Ransom for DS.

AmishPhysicist @ Aug 1st 2007 6:54PM

seconded! when I was a kid, I played RCR all night after haloween until I fell asleep and woke up with a sugar daddy in my hair.

Knoxximus @ Aug 1st 2007 5:11PM

Gawd this HAS to be released stateside....PLEASE! Looks like something Atlus will pick up.

Knoxximus @ Aug 1st 2007 5:42PM

Gawd this HAS to be released stateside....PLEASE! Looks like something Atlus will pick up.

megapenguinx @ Aug 1st 2007 6:06PM

I love dodgeball!
(throws ball at someone)

mongo @ Aug 1st 2007 6:08PM

Patches O'Houlihan better be unlockable...

Donald @ Aug 1st 2007 6:17PM

Remember, if you can dodge an Xbox, you can dodge a ball.

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 1st 2007 10:01PM

So I herd you liek mudkipz?

BPM @ Aug 1st 2007 7:33PM

QUINN: Stormy, what time is it?!
STORMY: It's dodgeball time!

Looks awesome. Can't wait.

megapenguinx @ Aug 4th 2007 6:24PM

Imma Chargin Mah Lazar!

James @ Aug 1st 2007 9:00PM

Seriously, any of you who haven't played the NES version, go download it now and play it. I'd say "I'll wait", but you won't come back, you'll be too busy playing one of the best NES games ever released. This needs to be on DS WiFi, then ported to Wii, preferably with cross-platform multiplayer.

Excuse me while I go drool over that thought...

Farseer @ Aug 2nd 2007 12:42AM

I will totally give the J version a run as soon as it is released. As far as I'm concerned, the text is pointless in the dodge ball series - the gameplay is where it's at. 4 on 4 local wi-fi??!?! HOLY SHIT!

Ghen @ Aug 2nd 2007 8:27AM

pink ball'o'death

OnimushaSoki @ Aug 2nd 2007 8:33AM

It was a pretty fun dodgeball game to play back on the NES. Should be interesting to see it on DS... though the jokes of "I just traced my ball to your face" and the like is sure to happen. ;]

Brad Lee @ Aug 2nd 2007 11:51AM

Dodgeball was awesome, but it would seem kinda weak just bringing it to DS for full price ala Parappa on PSP.

Now if they had a collection of River City Ransom, Dodgeball, and that Soccer game they also made, THAT would be a different story. Especially if all were multiplayer.