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When we're not shopping for cars online or squabbling with forum goers over botched video coverage, most of our time spent with Codemasters' cryptically named racing game GRID will likely be spent online. It's something the devs obviously understand, as the company has revealed what multiplayer shenanigans we can look forward to when Race Driver: GRID ships for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC on June 3.

According to Codemasters, the game will have us eating the dust of up to 11 other racers at once on some 32 different online racing events spread across 80 circuits and 15 different global locations. The devs also note that care has been taken in "maximizing" the time spent actually racing, while keeping the minutes spent in lobbies idling in neutral at a minimum. Of course, our driving skills, or rather lack thereof, have us more interested in what the Codies call "full car damage," which will be able to be turned on or off. The laundry list of features also includes the ability to download ghost cars of top drivers to race against as well as a spectator mode, you know, for those of us who learn by watching instead of doing.

Gallery: Race Driver: GRID (PS3)

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]]>codemastersgridrace-driver-gridracedrivergrid2008-05-15T04:00:00+00:00Burnout 'Bogart' update barrels back to Livehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/burnout-bogart-update-barrels-back-to-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/burnout-bogart-update-barrels-back-to-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/burnout-bogart-update-barrels-back-to-live/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Unbeknownst to us Earthdwellers, a week in Paradise is like really long. 19 days after Criterion assured us that its update to an update would be released "in around a week's time" (by May 2, at least), Burnout Paradise's "Bogart" content has been reissued for Xbox 360 and freed of any totally un-paradise-like frame rate issues. The revised update will auto-download for players connected to Xbox Live. Next up: "Cagney."
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]]>bogartburnoutburnout-paradisecriteriondlcxbox-live2008-05-12T16:14:00+00:00Bizarre Creations's new racing IP due FY 2010http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/bizarre-creationss-new-racing-ip-due-fy09/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/bizarre-creationss-new-racing-ip-due-fy09/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/bizarre-creationss-new-racing-ip-due-fy09/#commentsFiled under:


Note: Image from PGR4, not new Bizarre IP
Activision-owned Bizarre Creations' new racing franchise -- which is not PGR5 -- is due out in the 2010 fiscal year, which begins on April 1, 2009. In a conference call (start at 29:55 mark), Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith said, "Bizarre is deep in development on two multi-platform titles and we are looking forward to the release of our first new racing IP in fiscal 2010, which already looks very strong."

Bizarre just recently said goodbye to its Project Gotham Racing series, handing off PGR4 downloadable content duties to IP owner Microsoft.

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]]>activisionbizarrebizarre-creationspgrproject-gotham-racing2008-05-09T15:00:00+00:00Gran Turismo series ships more than 50 million globallyhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/gran-turismo-series-ships-more-than-50-million-globally/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/gran-turismo-series-ships-more-than-50-million-globally/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/gran-turismo-series-ships-more-than-50-million-globally/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


While it may seem seem like just yesterday that we first played Sony's love note to console gear heads in Gran Turismo, it was actually ten years ago ... a realization that made us feel incredibly old as Sony and developer Polyphony Digital announced that the sim, that first got its license in December 1997, has shipped more than 50 million units across the globe.

This figure, of course, includes the recently released Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, which according to Sony has shipped out more than 2 million units. The company is playing coy, though, as to whether this number includes just physical products or digital downloads over PSN as well. We'd like to extend our hand and congratulate the series for making it this far, but unfortunately it didn't stop between the two yellow lines on the pavement so it's going to have to go back to the start and try again.
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]]>gran-turismogran-turismo-5gran-turismo-5-prolo...granturismogranturismo5playstation3playstationnetworkpolyphony-digitalpolyphonydigitalpsnsony2008-05-09T10:57:00+00:00EA, Criterion bringing Burnout Paradise to PCshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/ea-criterion-bringing-burnout-paradise-to-pcs/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/ea-criterion-bringing-burnout-paradise-to-pcs/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/ea-criterion-bringing-burnout-paradise-to-pcs/#commentsFiled under: ,


Console sandbox racer Burnout Paradise will soon be careening into oncoming traffic for PC, as developer Criterion announced this morning that it is rebuilding the title "specifically" to be played on a computer.

As the the first Burnout title to make the leap to the kingdom of the keyboard and mouse, Criterion is keeping mum on exactly what about Burnout Paradise is being tweaked in the move, stating only that the version will include "expanded multiplayer, enhanced online features, and community driven content." More information is expected to be announced later this morning as part of a live webcast on the Criterion Games website, so look for more PC-centric street carnage soon.
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]]>burnoutburnout-paradiseburnoutparadisecriterioncriterion-gameselectronic-artselectronicartsport2008-05-09T09:00:00+00:00Bizarre Creations finished with PGR4, hands DLC duties to Microsofthttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/bizarre-creations-finished-with-pgr4-hands-dlc-duties-to-micros/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/bizarre-creations-finished-with-pgr4-hands-dlc-duties-to-micros/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/bizarre-creations-finished-with-pgr4-hands-dlc-duties-to-micros/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Downloadable content is a prized nugget we all not-so-secretly hope awaits us after taking any game home, but like the midday sun on a carton of fresh milk, it also has us spoiled. However, with Bizarre Creations now parking its ride in Activision's garage, the developer stated that it's closing the books on last year's Project Gotham Racing 4, adding that it will not be releasing any more new content for the stylish Xbox 360 racer.

According to a recent post on Bizarre Creation's official forums by a dev calling himself "Ben," the studio has washed its hands of the game. "Bizarre Creations won't be adding anything more to PGR4 in the future," he wrote. "We've completed the hand-over to Microsoft, so any further add-ons will come from them and not us I'm afraid." The news probably wouldn't sting so much had the last update not been so incredibly cool, leaving us now waiting to see what else the British studio has up its racing sleeves.
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]]>activisionbizarre-creationsbizarrecreationsdlcdownloadable-contentdownloadablecontentmicrosoftpgr4project-gotham-racin...project-gotham-racingprojectgothamracingprojectgothamracing42008-05-09T02:00:00+00:00Rumor: Daxter and Wipeout Pulse porting to PS2http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/rumor-daxter-and-wipeout-pulse-porting-to-ps2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/rumor-daxter-and-wipeout-pulse-porting-to-ps2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/rumor-daxter-and-wipeout-pulse-porting-to-ps2/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


French site Jeuxvideo.fr states that PSP games Daxter and Wipeout Pulse are being ported to the PS2. The story seems probable considering how many PSP to PS2 ports there have been, but at this time it's an unconfirmed rumor.

Given the history of high-profile PSP games like R&C: Size Matters and the GTAs being ported to the the PS2, we have to wonder if GoW: Chains of Olympus and Secret Agent Clank will make the leap at some point; the Chains of Olympus port rumor is already old news.

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]]>daxterportwipeout-pulsewipeoutpulse2008-05-08T13:57:00+00:00Demo for GRID races on to Xbox Livehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/demo-for-grid-races-on-to-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/demo-for-grid-races-on-to-xbox-live/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/demo-for-grid-races-on-to-xbox-live/#commentsFiled under: ,

You know why you're reading this instead of playing Grand Turismo 5 Prologue or Burnout or any of the multitude of other racing franchises available? Because they're boring. It's a true, scientific fact straight from Codemasters who said they're going to "make racing exciting again" with its latest entry in the Race Driver series, GRID. Now, you can put that to the test with the 750 MB demo that's just been dropped onto Xbox Live. (We're not sure, but with this being a Thursday we'd bet you'll see this on PSN later today as well.)

Graphically, Codemasters certainly seems to be on the way to its lofty goal. But the rubber doesn't truly meet the road, as it were, until you get your hands on the controller. As usual, we'd love for you to give the demo a spin and share your thoughts, that is if you can control your shaking hands long enough to type them out. You know. Because of all the excitement.
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]]>codemastersgridrace-driverrace-driver-grid2008-05-08T11:30:00+00:00Motorstorm 2 = Motorstorm: Pacific Rifthttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/motorstorm-2-motorstorm-pacific-rift/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/motorstorm-2-motorstorm-pacific-rift/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/motorstorm-2-motorstorm-pacific-rift/#commentsFiled under: ,


If Hollywood has taught us anything, it's that the best entry in a popular franchise will always have a stylized "2" somewhere in its title. Oh, but not Paul Hollywood. Noooo, he's saying that Motorstorm's first sequel won't be distinguished by a number, but rather its "Pacific Rift" subtitle. Also, you'll notice it has a lot more trees than the last game.

Speaking at Sony's PlayStation Day 2008 event, the creative director at Evolution Studios talked up some of the features in the upcoming Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. Boasting twice the number of tracks and four times as many racers in local multiplayer (total: four) than the PlayStation 3 launch title, Pacific Rift puts racers in a tropical locale, one filled with interactive vegetation technology. It's a fancy way of saying that when you're playing chicken with a rather large tree, you'd best be inside one of the game's new monster trucks. Another benefit of hurtling through lush island terrain can be found in bodies of water -- splashing through them can cool down your engine temperature.

We're sure to learn and see more of Motorstorm 2 Motorstorm: Pacific Rift closer to its planned Fall release.

Gallery: MotorStorm Pacific Rift

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]]>Evolution-StudiosMotorstormMotorstorm-2Motorstorm-Pacific-RiftOff-roadPacific-RiftSCEE2008-05-06T19:30:00+00:00Gran Turismo 5 competition will put winners in a real racehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/gran-turismo-5-competition-will-put-winners-in-a-real-race/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/gran-turismo-5-competition-will-put-winners-in-a-real-race/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/gran-turismo-5-competition-will-put-winners-in-a-real-race/#commentsFiled under: ,


Umm ... is this really a good idea? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Nissan seem to think so, having announced "the ultimate competitive driving test" in the form of "GT Academy." The eight-month long European competition will see two obsessive Gran Turismo 5 Prologue players win a four-month training programme to "earn their racing licenses" and, consequently, discover that the ol' mid-turn bump-and-go isn't advised in real life. Following the training, the winners will be granted the opportunity to drive a Nissan 350Z in a 24-hour endurance race in Dubai in January 2009.

To get your foot in the door of GT Academy, you'll first have to keep it planted on a pedal as you face "a series of elimination-based competitions on and off the racetrack." Before that, you'll have to qualify in an online GT5 Prologue tournament on the PlayStation Network, details of which will arrive when GT Academy goes live at the end of May. We wish the entrants the best of luck and remind them that the damage modeling in real-life, 80000p racing is totally awesome.
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]]>Gran-TurismoGran-Turismo-5Gran-Turismo-5-PrologueGT-AcademyGT5GT5-PrologueNissanSCEE2008-05-06T16:30:00+00:00Audiosurf gets a free, audioscrobblin' updatehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/audiosurf-gets-a-free-audioscrobblin-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/audiosurf-gets-a-free-audioscrobblin-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/audiosurf-gets-a-free-audioscrobblin-update/#commentsFiled under: , ,


If you haven't taken a procedurally-generated spin on your copy of runaway indie hit Audiosurf for a while, you may want to fire it up: The game has gotten a batch of new features, referred to collectively as the "FM Update." You'll now be able to run the game as a music visualizer, make scoreboard comments and create your own mods. All the features (which we've listed after the jump) will automatically download the next time you load the game on Steam.

Perhaps most notably, last.fm audioscrobbling has been enabled in the new patch. We here at Joystiq would like to remind everyone that though audioscrobbling seems fun and a good way to really get to know people, it should only be performed by adults and only with protection.

Audioscrobblin' -- It's Worth The Wait.(R)

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]]>audiosurfsteam2008-05-06T08:30:00+00:00Vigilante 8 Arcade devs shoot for June, will include DLChttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/vigilante-8-arcade-devs-shoot-for-june-will-include-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/vigilante-8-arcade-devs-shoot-for-june-will-include-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/05/vigilante-8-arcade-devs-shoot-for-june-will-include-dlc/#commentsFiled under: , ,


When we first caught wind (or is that exhaust?) of it, the Xbox Live Arcade version of retro car combat game Vigilante 8 was due for "spring." Now, more specifically, developer Isopod says it's shooting for early June, though it warns that the final decision will be Microsoft's.

Though that's a little later in spring than we would have liked, we were interested to hear that the team has already moved on to making DLC for the game, so what it lacks in promptness, it sounds like it could make up for in sheer girth.

[Via X3F]

Gallery: Vigilante 8 Arcade (XBLA)

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]]>vigilante-8vigilante-8-arcadexblaxbox-live2008-05-05T11:00:00+00:00Nintendo releases first Mario Kart Wii tournamenthttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/nintendo-releases-first-mario-kart-wii-tournament/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/nintendo-releases-first-mario-kart-wii-tournament/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/nintendo-releases-first-mario-kart-wii-tournament/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Nintendo has announced the launch of worldwide Mario Kart Wii Tournaments, which will be coming every few weeks. The first one, available now, is a competition for fastest time on Mario Circuit. "Look closely though," said the press release, "something may be different." (For whatever reason, we haven't been able to get online to see what difference there might be.)

Best times will be recorded and viewed on worldwide rankings. Future tournaments might also include collecting coins and Wii Wheel-specific challenges.

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]]>mariomario-kartmario-kart-wiinintendonintendo-wfctournaments2008-05-01T20:55:00+00:00PS3 Burnout Paradise gets cartography updatehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/ps3-burnout-paradise-gets-cartography-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/ps3-burnout-paradise-gets-cartography-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/01/ps3-burnout-paradise-gets-cartography-update/#commentsFiled under: ,


For the second time in as many weeks the developers at Criterion have given players of the PS3 version of Burnout Paradise a little extra hug. However, this time, instead of simply leveling the playing field, the devs have announced that they're working on what's called the Save Game Analyser -- a fancy way of letting perfectionists look at what they have and have not accomplished in the game.

The feature will let players import Burnout Paradise saves from the PS3 using a USB drive or Memory Stick and onto the official Criterion website in order to view all of their unfinished business on the streets of Paradise City. A post on the Criterion website points out that the developers are putting the final coat of paint on the feature, and while no release date as been announced the post notes that it's expected to go live "imminently," which if we're lucky will give us just enough time to get our Hunter Citizen out of the shop.
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]]>burnoutburnout-paradiseburnoutparadisecriterionexclusive2008-05-01T02:00:00+00:00Fatal Inertia EX coming to PSN next monthhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/fatal-inertia-ex-coming-to-psn-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/fatal-inertia-ex-coming-to-psn-next-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/fatal-inertia-ex-coming-to-psn-next-month/#commentsFiled under: ,


It's not often we get to report on beautiful, tearful reunions on Joystiq, so forgive us if we're a bit rusty, but here goes: Originally announced as a PS3 launch title, Fatal Inertia will return from its stint on Xbox 360 to the waiting, open arms of PSN next month (as was rumored in March). But, much like the ill-advised Spring Break tattoos sported by the returning prodigal son, the game will carry the brand of EX at the end of its title. That means it's extreme.

Expect a souped-up version of the 360 game that dropped last September, with a new training mode, more tracks and less overall difficulty. The PSN-only title will sport a $29.99 price tag when it arrives on the service in late May.
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]]>fatal-inertiafatal-inertia-exkoei2008-04-29T15:30:00+00:00Joyswag: Win our copies of Mario Kart Wii (and some launch swag)http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/joyswag-win-our-copies-mario-kart-wii-and-some-launch-swag/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/joyswag-win-our-copies-mario-kart-wii-and-some-launch-swag/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/joyswag-win-our-copies-mario-kart-wii-and-some-launch-swag/#commentsFiled under: , ,


[Update: Entry period is over, folks. We're contacting the winners by email, so go check!]
Looking for some new wheels? How about two of 'em -- that's right, two Wii Wheels, and we'll even throw in a copy of Mario Kart Wii ($49.99 value) with each (and, if you're lucky, an "I Heart Kart" air freshener), as well as some miscellaneous swag from the NYC launch party (1 t-shirt, 1 sticker and one "driver's license," a $15 value). Just follow these five steps and a winner can be you!
  • To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on any of the designated gallery pictures (one, two, three) with your favorite track from the Mario Kart series.
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec -- désolée!).
  • Limit 1 entry per gallery picture, per person
  • This entry period ends at 8:00pm ET on Friday, May 2nd. We'll randomly select the winners at that time (please check your email!).
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.
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]]>joyswagmariomario-kartmario-kart-wiinintendowii-wheel2008-04-29T13:00:00+00:00The Grand Theft Auto IV video dumphttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/the-grand-theft-auto-iv-video-dump/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/the-grand-theft-auto-iv-video-dump/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/the-grand-theft-auto-iv-video-dump/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


With today's dissolution of the embargo on all things Grand Theft Auto IV, came a veritable deluge of reviews and media related to the game. By now, we've seen all the teasers released by Rockstar, and read the write-ups which were hidden behind the floodgates just a few hours ago. However, in this maelstrom of perfect scores and cinematic trailers, there hasn't been much in the way of actual gameplay footage -- until Gametrailers cracked open their secret stash, revealing a bevy of cutscenes, car chases, and call girls just aching to be viewed by the impatient crime drama enthusiast. We've got some highlights after the jump; those purposefully trying to remain in the dark would be well advised to steer clear. You've been warned!

(You probably don't need us to tell you that some videos are NSFW.)

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]]>gameplaygametrailersgrand-theft-auto-4grand-theft-auto-ivgta-ivrockstarrockstar-gamesrockstar-northvideo-dump2008-04-27T14:45:00+00:00Joystiq's official Mario Kart Wii friend codes über-listhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/joystiqs-official-mario-kart-wii-friend-codes-uber-list-12-01a/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/joystiqs-official-mario-kart-wii-friend-codes-uber-list-12-01a/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/27/joystiqs-official-mario-kart-wii-friend-codes-uber-list-12-01a/#commentsFiled under: ,

Are you feeling lost, lonely, scared of racing with computers or unknown online drivers? Fear not, Joystiq reader, you have a whole community of gamers who will scare you for entirely different reasons. Please consider this the official post for the Joystiq community to drop their Mario Kart Wii digits. A couple quick ground rules:
  • All that's required is the Kart code and not your Wii digits. Please don't post your Wii code.
  • This post is only for Kart codes.
  • This post is only for Kart codes, seriously!
--Love, Joystiq

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]]>mariomario-kartmario-kart-wiinintendo2008-04-27T00:01:00+00:00A walkthrough of Mario Kart Wii's online multiplayerhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/an-online-walkthrough-of-mario-kart-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/an-online-walkthrough-of-mario-kart-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/an-online-walkthrough-of-mario-kart-wii/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

We decided to create a gallery outlining the steps you'll go through to play the game online. Click here to get acquainted. While Europe is laughing that they already have the game, US gamers finally get their hands on Mario Kart and midnight tonight.

(Note: Due to technical difficulties, we had to physically take pictures of the game running in 480i. The quality of the images does not affect what Mario Kart Wii actually looks like.)

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]]>how-tomariomario-kartmario-kart-wiionlinewalkthrough2008-04-26T21:15:00+00:00Reminder: Mario Kart Wii has voice chat, it's called XBL, PSN, Skype, etc.http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/reminder-mario-kart-wii-has-voice-chat-its-called-xbl-psn-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/reminder-mario-kart-wii-has-voice-chat-its-called-xbl-psn-s/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/26/reminder-mario-kart-wii-has-voice-chat-its-called-xbl-psn-s/#commentsFiled under: ,

We thought it'd be best to reprint our advice from the Super Smash Bros. Brawl release: if you want to chat up your friends while doing laps in Mario Kart Wii, here are five options we found -- harnessing the power of other consoles or a com-pu-ter -- for chatting up your friends. (Looking for a place to share your Kart friend codes? We'll set up a über-list post closer to tonight's US release. Here's a link to the über-list.)
  • Xbox Live: Or as we've come to know it -- Kart LIVE(R). Just set up private chat and off you go. Got more than one friend? Go into a Halo 3 lobby (you do have Halo 3, right?).
  • PSN: Start up a new chat under the "friends" section of the XMB. Invite all the friends you want and wait for them to join. Works and sounds exceptional! USB and Bluetooth compatible.
  • Skype: Set up a conference call.
  • TeamSpeak or Ventrilo: Guilds, clans and other computer types know these services. Perfect for guildies racing together.
  • Nintendo DS: Use Metroid Prime Hunters or Pokémon Diamond or Pearl. Warning: More inane codes required to pull this option off. There are also homebrew options.
Of course, if none of these options are viable, might we suggest using a classic: The phone.
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