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We've already discussed MotionPlus a bit, but now it's time to talk logistics. While we think MotionPlus will add a lot of depth to many games (even something as simple as Sword Play), we're not sure if third parties incorporating it into their games is a good thing. Will people still be able to play MotionPlus games without actually owning the peripheral, or must there be multiple control schemes? And, how should reviewers base their reviews of games, since it's likely that many people will be left MotionPlus-less?

At any rate, do you think third parties and Wii owners are ready for these games to take advantage of the add-on?

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Both veteran Disgaea fans and new fans who want to experience the series for the first time are getting ready for the release of Disgaea DS. The strategizing won't begin until September 23rd, but until then, it's a good idea for us to know exactly what we're getting into by observing some gameplay action.

We think that the presentation is pretty nice on the DS, and although the graphics may have toned down in the translation, the visuals aren't wanting for anything. As for the gameplay, Disgaea virgins will notice from the videos that while the grid-based style is familiar, the actual execution differs from many other strategy games.

Come September, we're ready to sacrifice hundreds of hours of our lives playing this title. Are you with us?

More battle footage lies after the break!

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JoystiqGet a glimpse of Disgaea DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisgaeaDisgaea-DSnippon-ichinippon-ichi-softwarenisNIS-AmericasrpgstrategyStrategy-RPGWed, 30 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Potential flash cart ban helps R4 sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/potential-flash-cart-ban-helps-r4-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/potential-flash-cart-ban-helps-r4-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/potential-flash-cart-ban-helps-r4-sales/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Chalk this one up to "we saw this coming," but the troubled waters that flash carts have found themselves in has led to an increase in R4 sales.

Nintendo and fifty-three other companies are filing a suit against retailers selling flash carts, demanding that they stop the sales and imports of said cards. According to Kotaku, Japanese retailers in Akihabara are noticing a difference in demand for flash cards already. Regarding the R4, one staffer noted, "The rush in demand has been amazing. These devices always sell well. But this weekend should be staggering, don't you think?" Amazon.jp has also seen a rise in cart sales, which is to be expected.

We're sure Nintendo foresaw the immediate panic following the company's announcement, and that's the risk they decided to take -- watching things get worse before they get better. If Nintendo and the others win the suit, though, it will likely be worth their while in the end.

[Thanks, supa_s!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>akihabaraflash-cardflash-cartjapanlawsuitpiracyr4r4dssuitWed, 30 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Toys R Us offers buy one, get $20 off deal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/toys-r-us-offers-buy-one-get-20-off-deal/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/toys-r-us-offers-buy-one-get-20-off-deal/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/30/toys-r-us-offers-buy-one-get-20-off-deal/#commentsFiled under:

Wii owners should head over to Toys R Us next week (or, toysrus.com), as the retailer is having a good deal on Wii titles. From 8/3-8/9 (and even starting earlier in select stores, according to ads), if you buy a Wii game that costs $29.99 or more, you'll get $20 off a second Wii game.

Fortunately this deal includes games with peripherals, like Wii Play, Wii Fit, DDR, and Guitar Hero. That is, of course, if you can actually find said games (silly old Wii Fit) in stock.

Does anyone plan to use this deal to pick up a long desired title?

[Via CAG]

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To the surprise of, well, no one, Nintendo had a pretty stellar first fiscal quarter of 2008, raking in a net profit of nearly 1 billion dollars (107.2 billion yen). Wii hardware was responsible for $5.17 million of that profit, which is an increase of almost $1.75 million from last year's fiscal Q1. Meanwhile, Wii software raked in $40.41 million (up $24.42 million).

Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit were part of the reason for this software success, since in the quarter Wii Fit sold 3.42 million copies and Mario Kart sold a whopping 6.42 million units. And, if you weren't yet convinced that Nintendo deserves the "printing money" meme, the company is projected to bring in a net profit of about $3 billion dollars for the year.

We don't know about you, but our own wallets and bank accounts are growling with envy.

Update: Fixed some typos. Thanks for the heads up, Sonic_13!

[Via NeoGAF]

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While some of you remain skeptical about Helix, we're definitely interested in Ghostfire Games' upcoming WiiWare title. Essentially, everything you need to know about the game is revealed by Ed Roman in this producer walkthrough (embedded up top).

Ghostfire is really stressing the whole "exercise made fun" angle, and with the success of titles like DDR and Wii Fit, who can blame them? What we like most about Helix, though, is that the developers clearly put a lot of thought into every aspect of this dancing game. Take, for example, the calibration option, which helps the software map out your own specific movement quirks more easily. (MotionPlus, schmotionplus.) Also, according to Roman, you can still play the game if you only have one Wiimote, so if you lack two controllers that's not a game-killing issue.

If you're curious about how the developers fit twenty-six songs onto a WiiWare title, or why they decided to use two Wiimotes rather than a Wiimote/Nunchuk combination, or anything else about Helix, for that matter, just check out the video above.

JoystiqTaking a closer look at Helix originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Brainy Gamer has an interesting op/ed piece, in which the author states that youths of today aren't interested in the puzzles that come along with adventure games. While crotchety old veterans like ourselves (who were actually alive when games like Monkey Island flooded shelves) still enjoy the genre, younger gamers don't have the patience and just don't see the point.

We're inclined to agree a bit, as adventure gaming has become a lot more niche than it was in the past. We would argue, however, that the DS has been doing a good job of reviving such puzzlers, even for younger fans craving more action. With the touchscreen making point-and-click (or point-and-touch, if you will) much more accessible, not to mention the added bonus of portability, we think adventure games reach more than just a veteran gamer demographic. Maybe that's just wishful thinking on our part, but we wouldn't be surprised to see young teens popping in a copy of Phoenix Wright or Professor Layton.

What do you think, though? Are we just too oldschool and stubborn to let the genre lay to rest? Maybe those of you with younger siblings might have more insight when it comes to the patience of the younger set of gamers.

[Via DCEmu]

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If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Ghostbust ... er ... well, maybe not.

With the Blizzavision merger, a few Sierra titles (like Ghostbusters) may get the axe. When it comes to efficiency, Sierra has been deemed a "non-strategic business unit," which (we're sure we don't have to tell you) is not good. While the recently merged publisher reports that Sierra franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro will be safe, the fate of Ghostbusters is still up in the air.

Offering a bit of reassurance, Sierra claims, "[Ghostbusters] is not cancelled and will not be cancelled." Some words from the people with the money, though, would probably make us feel better.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionblizzardbusinesscrash-bandicootghostbustersmergerred-flysierrasierra-entertainmentspyrovivendivivendi-gamesTue, 29 Jul 2008 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo and others file suit against flash cart sellers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/nintendo-and-others-file-suit-against-flash-cart-sellers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/nintendo-and-others-file-suit-against-flash-cart-sellers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/nintendo-and-others-file-suit-against-flash-cart-sellers/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Nintendo is finally taking aggressive action against piracy, as the company is suing five Japanese firms over flash cart equipment. The Big N is just one of many plaintiffs in the case, though, with fifty-three others joining in to aid the fight -- just a few companies that you may have heard of, like, oh, Square Enix, Sega, Level-5, Hudson, Pokemon, Capcom, Namco Bandai, SNK Playmore, Koei, and so forth.

While details are scarce, we can imagine a lot of popular carts (like the R4), if not all carts, will be affected. Should Nintendo and friends win the suit, selling and importing such carts will be illegal, meaning that people would have to resort to the black market to get their hands on one.

We understand why Nintendo and other companies would want to fight the good fight against piracy, but we can't help but fret over the impact on our precious homebrew hobby. At any rate, we'll give you more information as this case unfolds.

[Via Joystiq; Thanks, Kimiko!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomflash-cardflash-carthudsonkoeilevel-5majiconnamco-bandaipiracypiratepokemonr4segasnk-playmoresquare-enixTue, 29 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Eating Space Invaders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/eating-space-invaders/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/eating-space-invaders/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/eating-space-invaders/#commentsFiled under:

Talented video game baker Hello Naomi is at it again, this time using our favorite theme to make delicious cupcakes -- Space Invaders, of course.

We really wish we could eat these tasty treats, but only so that we could help save the world from an alien invasion. Not because they look incredibly yummy or anything, really.

To see more pictures of the cupcakes in question, just head on over to Hello Naomi's Flickr set.

[Via Technabob]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>craftcupcakecupcakeshello-naomispace-invadersMon, 28 Jul 2008 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Man-Bat is one ugly LEGO villain]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/man-bat-is-one-ugly-lego-villain/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/man-bat-is-one-ugly-lego-villain/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/man-bat-is-one-ugly-lego-villain/#commentsFiled under: ,

Those of you who've seen The Dark Knight probably still have Batman in your systems, so hopefully news on the superhero in LEGO form is enough to sate your batty cravings. Warner Bros. is certainly trying to indulge in your wants by revealing more news about the upcoming LEGO Batman video game.

Today, the company brings word of a new villain, one that Batman fans will be familiar with -- Man-Bat. Man-Bat is actually a scientist named Kirk Langstrom, who injected himself with a bat-based serum in order to gain sonar powers and aid his worsening deafness. Obviously, bad results ensue, and he turns into a bat-looking monster that attacks Gotham City. Fun!

For some Man-Bat related screens, just click on our gallery below.


[Via press release]

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There's a lot of speculation about Resident Evil 5 coming to the Wii, especially after a statement made by Simon Jeffery added some fuel to the fire. Perhaps because of such rumors, or perhaps for fun, one fan decided to make a comparison between Resident Evil 4 and what we've seen so far of Resident Evil 5.

After watching the video, we don't see why the game couldn't come to the Wii. Granted, the graphics won't be as pretty, but everything else should translate simply enough. With that said, we wouldn't be surprised if Capcom one day ported the game, especially after announcing Dead Rising: Chop 'Til You Drop for the Wii.

Of course, RE5 still has a long way to go in development, so there maybe something else under the title's zombified sleeves that will end up surprising us.

[Thanks, Adam!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomcomparisonre4re5resident-evilresident-evil-4resident-evil-5Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Unsolved Crimes offers more clues about gameplay]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/unsolved-crimes-offers-more-clues-about-gameplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/unsolved-crimes-offers-more-clues-about-gameplay/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/unsolved-crimes-offers-more-clues-about-gameplay/#commentsFiled under: ,

Anyone who was around thirty-some years ago (or saw the movie Summer of Sam) might know that New York City wasn't the safest of places during the 1970s. That's why we're even more intrigued by the realistic-looking adventure game, Unsolved Crimes, which takes place in this crime-filled setting.

The game should be releasing this fall (in the UK, at least), and centers around a rookie detective. He (and therefore, you,) must figure out the circumstances behind the disappearance of aspiring model Betty Blake. The game will focus on the one overarching storyline, but will include other mysteries for you to solve as well (à la Hotel Dusk). In fact, the press release boasts that there are eight different cases to solve.

Also like Hotel Dusk, you'll have to pay close attention to detail so that you can answer questions later (in addition to point-and-click adventure gaming and action-packed shootouts). Check out the new screens in the gallery below for more of an idea of what to expect.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurecrimeempire-interactivemysterynow-productionunsolved-crimesMon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Carnival Games makes its return to the DS Download Service]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/carnival-games-makes-its-return-to-the-ds-download-service/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/carnival-games-makes-its-return-to-the-ds-download-service/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/28/carnival-games-makes-its-return-to-the-ds-download-service/#commentsFiled under:

For people longing to play new demos via the Nintendo Channel, the frustration continues. All we saw on the channel today was the return of two demos that we never really missed in the first place (we're looking at you, Carnival Games and Crosswords DS Wordsearch).

Nintendo also extended the availability dates on three of the existing demos, probably because offering three new ones would have been too satisfying (/bitter). The good news is, you have another week to try out Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 and Contra 4 if you haven't done so already.

Click past the break to see yet another underwhelming list of demos.

Continue reading Carnival Games makes its return to the DS Download Service

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We imagine many of you love the DS (or else you wouldn't be here). Granted, there are many reasons to consider the DS as your electronic soulmate, or at least we think so. Still, what do you think is the DS's very best feature? You know -- that feature that you just can't live without?

JoystiqDS Daily: Favorite feature originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Daily: Gaming zines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/26/ds-daily-gaming-zines/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/26/ds-daily-gaming-zines/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/26/ds-daily-gaming-zines/#commentsFiled under:

Obviously all you computer savvy folks like to check out gaming blogs and sites to get your fill of gaming news (you're reading this right now, after all), but do you subscribe to magazines as well? If so, which ones (Nintendo Power, perhaps)?

More importantly, how do you feel about game magazines? Do you think print journalism still has a place in the video game industry? (Note: We do.)

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Along with the news that World Destruction will be releasing in Japan on September 25th (shock, gasp, it was pushed back a week!), Sega has released a new video for the title. Although it shows some more gameplay footage, most of it is your classic RPG fodder and not battle scenes. Still, we're pretty impressed by how it seems to be turning out. Not only does it look great and have an interesting story, but the 300 event scenes and plethora of maps and voices that Sega promised should be enough to excite any RPG gamer.

Also, folks interested in the game (or anime, or comic) can go and check out World Destruction's official website. There's not much in the "Game" section, aside from a nice-looking background and a gorgeous song (the one from previous trailers), but the song alone is enough to get us to keep on coming back until they add some content.

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Most reviewers rank Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors as mediocre, but $17 sounds like a fair price for the game. If you happen to agree (and can buy games from Amazon.com), you should probably hit up Amazon's "Deal of the Day."

The battle system might take you to "Waggle City" and the story might fall a little flat, but cheap prices tend to make up for these things. Then again, the price of Dragon Quest Swords has been dropping steadily at Amazon for a while now, and might even go lower in the near future. Unfortunately, we're too busy to get into our time machines and check.

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If we lived in Japan right now (or had enough Japanese skills to import it), we'd be able to play Fire Emblem: New Dark Dragons and the Sword of Light in two mere weeks. Since that's not the case, though, we'll just have produce puddles upon puddles of drool while watching video footage (seriously -- we're that excited). We're sure that many of you don't need to be convinced to join the hype train, though, and are anticipating this one as much as we are.

The two videos (one is posted after the break) are in Japanese, but it doesn't take a genius to figure out what's being highlighted. For one, you can see that the game will utilize the stylus to move around the grids. The announcer also talks about a few of the different classes, as well as features in the game (like class changes), but those are all things that Fire Emblem fans will be familiar with. Lastly, you'll get a glimpse into the Wi-Fi battle system, which put to rest our fears about the dreaded countdown timer. As it turns out, the dwindling clock is only a factor when it comes to online play.

After the break, check out the Japanese TV ad which makes us want something else entirely -- Fire Emblem: The Board Game.

Gallery: Fire Emblem DS

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Because the game Space Invaders has been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember, we've grown quite fond of the iconic alienoids. That's why we're completely ready to blow up the world with them in Space Invaders Get Even, which is headed to WiiWare this year (in Japan).

Now the game has its own official website, and it's definitely worth a visit. Aside from the teaser trailer posted above, there are also four videos of gameplay foootage to examine under your watchful eyes. So long, Eiffel Tower.

To see the other videos, just go to the site and click on "Get Even," then "Game System"


[Thanks, supa_s!]

JoystiqSpace Invaders Get Videos, Website originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those of you interested in Rhythm Heaven have probably already read JC's impressions jealously -- though if you're neither interested in the game nor spent the time to read about it, shame on you.

All you sane-minded folks don't have to be too jealous of "Lucky Dog Fletcher" anymore, though. The video above shows the exact demo that he got to try during E3, only it's in Japanese. Sure, that's not quite the equivalent of playing the game, but it's enough to make us squeal all the same. (We rhymed, so it must be true.)

Go on now and watch the video above to see extended play of the Assembly Line, Robot Gallery, and Chorus musical microgames.

Gallery: Rhythm Tengoku Gold


[Via NeoGAF]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demomusicrhythmrhythm-heavenrhythm-tengokurhythm-tengoku-goldWed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wiimote triumphs over Weemote: A small business sob story]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/wiimote-triumphs-over-weemote-a-small-business-sob-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/wiimote-triumphs-over-weemote-a-small-business-sob-story/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/wiimote-triumphs-over-weemote-a-small-business-sob-story/#commentsFiled under:

Sometimes, it really sucks to be the little guy (especially if the big guy you're up against is Nintendo). Take Forbis Technologies, for example, who came out with the Weemote (and trademarked the name in 2000) long before the Wii even launched.

Nintendo never officially refers to the Wii's controller as a Wiimote, and always calls it by the full name Wii Remote. Retailer and blog outlets such as ourselves are the cause of the problem, however, as we constantly use the unofficial nickname. Ever since the term "Wiimote" caught on, though, the Weemote's sales have "fallen considerably."

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessforbisforbis-technologiesjohn-stephentrademarkweemotewii-remotewiimoteWed, 23 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kimi no Yuusha comes to life in Famitsu]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/kimi-no-yuusha-comes-to-life-in-famitsu/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/kimi-no-yuusha-comes-to-life-in-famitsu/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/kimi-no-yuusha-comes-to-life-in-famitsu/#commentsFiled under:

The latest issue of Famitsu revealed a new game for the DS, which releases in Japan this winter. Called Kimi no Yuusha, we don't know much about the title other than it looks absolutely adorable. It was also revealed that SNK Playmore is the developer behind the game, and it's some sort of light novel and RPG combination.

The two main characters are a blue-haired girl named Wanda (pictured right) and a blond-haired girl named Tio. The 2D battle graphics in the scans aren't all that pretty, but the rest of the art seems very pleasing. When we find out more details about this cute-looking game, we'll be sure to let you know.

JoystiqKimi no Yuusha comes to life in Famitsu originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>famitsukimi-no-yuushakimino-yushalight-novelnovelrpgscanssnksnk-playmoreWed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Kingdom Hearts coming out this year in Japan [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/rumor-kingdom-hearts-coming-out-this-year-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/rumor-kingdom-hearts-coming-out-this-year-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/rumor-kingdom-hearts-coming-out-this-year-in-japan/#commentsFiled under:


Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days' teaser website has turned into an actual website now, with menus to click on and everything else you'd come to expect from a Square Enix website. It's still lacking in compelling content, however, aside from a downloadable wallpaper and a beautiful background song. (You can also see the Japanese character profiles for Roxas and Axel, as well as browse through a few screens in the "Story" section.)

The other interesting 358/2 Days news is that in the manual for the DS remake of Dragon Quest V (which released last week in Japan), an ad for the game boasts "Coming 2008." We'll probably find out for sure at Square Enix's DKΣ3713 event whether this is true or just an advertiser's wishful thinking, although it's important to keep in mind that us non-Japanese gamers will have to wait for localization, anyway.

[Update: Everything on the website is translated into English here. Thanks, Monkey!]

[Thanks for the original tip, supa_s!]

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Space Invaders Extreme has been out in the U.S. and Europe for about a month now, so if you haven't bought this gem yet (and according to certain chartz, most of you haven't), we can only assume it's because you're still deciding which version to pick up.

As you probably know, the game released for both the DS and the PSP. One of the reasons that certain bloggers (namely, this one) were so excited for the U.S. release of Space Invaders Extreme in the first place was because its downloadable demo for the PSP was nothing short of awesome. You can imagine, then, how torn we were when it came to choosing between the DS and PSP versions of the game. We only figured that some of our readers were going through the same dilemma, and thus we ended up trying out both just so that you don't have to.

If you want to see how Space Invaders Extreme DS and PSP stack up against each other, just click on past the break for a pretty chart and in-depth category breakdowns.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadearcade-shootercomparisonjoystiqfeaturespaddlepspshooterspace-invadersspace-invaders-extremesquare-enixtaitoWed, 23 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata: Keep dreaming of a white console Christmas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/iwata-keep-dreaming-of-a-white-console-christmas/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/iwata-keep-dreaming-of-a-white-console-christmas/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/iwata-keep-dreaming-of-a-white-console-christmas/#commentsFiled under:

Whether or not you've been able to find Wiis in stores as of late, the holiday season is a completely different beast. Even now, in July, company president Satoru Iwata can't promise that there will be enough Wiis stocked to meet demand this Christmastime. If Wiis are scarce, this will be the third holiday season in a row that people in the U.S. and UK have had difficulty locating the console.

Iwata promises that the company is doing everything in its power to avoid this situation, and is on schedule to develop 2.4 million units for 2008 by the end of the year.

We can imagine only that some other Nintendo stock (we're looking at you, Wii Fit) will be a nightmare to find this holiday season, too.

[Thanks, Thomas!]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmasholidayholiday-seasoniwatasatoru-iwataWed, 23 Jul 2008 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Porn for Wii: Dark Room Sex Game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/porn-for-wii-dark-room-sex-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/porn-for-wii-dark-room-sex-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/22/porn-for-wii-dark-room-sex-game/#commentsFiled under:


No, you didn't misread the title of this post; it's not another edition of Born for Wii for today. Yet, the title is still a bit misleading, as we really should have said that the Dark Room Sex Game is "Porn for Wii Remote."

Created for the Nordic Game Jam at the IT University at Copenhagen (which had a theme of "taboo" this year), players can either use Wiimotes or a keyboard to play this PC title. Even though it's a "sex" game, there are no visuals in Dark Room (only audio). The objective is to find a "mutual rhythm" with your partner, and then gradually speed up until -- well, we probably don't need to spell out the rest. Four players can also take part simultaneously in Orgy Mode, during which you "swap partners randomly and compete to reach orgasm the fastest."

Part of the inspiration behind Dark Room, apparently, was the phallic shape (and rumble) of the Wiimote. The team behind it hoped to make players feel embarrassed but satisfied, and believes that the use of imagination in the game is more erotic than using raunchy graphics. We're not so sure, though, that some hormone-driven teenagers would agree.

Note: The audio (and audio only) in the video above is NSFW. Also, the reaction of the person watching Dark Room Sex Game is absolutely hilarious.

[Via MTV Multiplayer]

JoystiqPorn for Wii: Dark Room Sex Game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's times like these that we wish we had $250 to burn on a quilt.

Even if we can't buy this, though, we can sure admire it (along with many other Space Invaders themed items). The quilt might not have the same explosive color as Space Invaders Extreme, but it sure makes the classic icons look all warm and cozy. Who wouldn't want to snuggle with these alienoids?

Made by Emily from the Etsy shop CarolinaPatchworks (who you might remember as the craftster behind this 8-bit Zelda quilt), you can buy this blanket if you have some extra green lying around. You also might want to check out her other gaming items -- she even takes recommendations.

[Via Technabob]

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Tecmo has a pretty decent lineup of upcoming games for the DS, and Robocalypse is one on the list that's managed to catch our eye. We're even more intrigued after watching this interview with Ryan Gilbo (who also did a pretty good job of selling Tecmo Bowl Kickoff to us).

If a robot-based RTS with a B-movie feel isn't enough to capture your attention, you probably won't care about the other things Robocalypse has to offer. If you love robots (and the RTS genre), though, you definitely need to take a look at this game.

We can only hope at this point that it's as fun as Gilbo makes it out to be.

JoystiqTecmo producer talks Robocalypse originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know you hate them. No matter how much you love Nintendo, there's no way you can justify those vile things known as friend codes.

Nintendo (the company) might not despise them as much as we do (or at all), but at least some of the higher-ups are willing to acknowledge that they're not the best EVAR. In fact, you really don't get much higher up than President Satoru Iwata, who recently admitted in an interview with GameDaily that the friend code system isn't perfect. He then spouted the usual company line when he said, "However, if it's an online world where you can get access to anybody without any restrictions, I as a father do not feel like allowing my daughter be engaged in that kind of world."

Iwata said that the purpose of friend codes is to create a harassment-free environment for people less familiar with online video gaming, but we can't help but feel like friend codes are a different kind of harassment that tirelessly bothers those who are experienced online gamers. The prez also said that the company is working on improving the system, though, while keeping it safe.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqIwata: Friend codes aren't perfect (Us: Duh) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The stage we're featuring today is by Bombey, who happens to be the brother of a previous Stage of the Weeker. Whereas last week we chose a board that was perfectly catered for brawling, this week we leaned a little more toward stage design and concept. Even so, it still packs quite a punch and is a great stage to fight some friends on.

If you can't tell exactly what the concept is from the title of this post or the picture, well -- we really can't help you. But yes, as the title says, it's a car! Click on past the break to download the stage and/or read more about it.

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It's a testament to just how good the Ace Attorney series is when we're considering playing something that looks -- well, meh, to put it bluntly -- in the hopes that we'll be able to experience something even somewhat similar. Yet, without the charm of characters like Phoenix Wright, not to mention a much cheesier-looking objection screen, is there really a point?

In case you're wondering what we're rambling on about, Portuguese developer GAMEINVEST is releasing an attorney adventure game this summer titled Defenders of Law, Inc: Crime in Willburg. Like the Ace Attorney games, you'll be finding clues and gathering evidence to help you solve a murder mystery, just to prove your client innocent.

What intrigues us is that there will be 25 different scenarios, and you can choose from five different attorneys to play as, too. If this game does turn out to be good, at least it will be a lot of good. On the other hand, if it turns out to be bad ... well, we're sure you get the gist.

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Retailers in the UK are losing sleep over DS flash carts, and that's turning them into big old grumps. As you probably know, flash carts not only offer interesting homebrew opportunities, but they also provide owners with the means to pirate games. Piracy has been cutting into DS software sales, and retailers? They're not very happy.

The cart under attack is, of course, the R4DS -- it is the most mainstream one, after all. Retailers don't want R4s to be sold anymore, and are calling for a UK ban on the product. SimplyGames.com has already pulled the flash card from its site after a "conversation with Nintendo." (As far as we can tell, the site isn't selling alternative carts, either.)

We know what you're thinking -- the R4 isn't the only piracy option out there. Yet, it's likely that other flash cards will find themselves on the chopping block, too. A nationwide ban on the R4 and others probably won't happen, though, and even if it does, many will just turn to imports.

Being the good souls that we are, we're assuming that most of you aren't pirates and can sympathize with suffering retailers. Still, do you think that warrants a ban on flash carts?

JoystiqRetailers hoping for R4 ban in UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>banflash-cardflash-cartgreat-britainpiracyr4ukunited-kingdomTue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Nintendo of Australia to solve New Zealand's distribution problems]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/rumor-nintendo-of-australia-to-solve-new-zealands-distribution/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/rumor-nintendo-of-australia-to-solve-new-zealands-distribution/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/21/rumor-nintendo-of-australia-to-solve-new-zealands-distribution/#commentsFiled under:

We recently fretted over neglected Nintendo fans in New Zealand, as the country's Nintendo distributor had to file for receivorship (effectively taking them out of them distribution picture). Now, though, it seems that there's a light at the end of the tunnel for the Kiwis, and the loss of Softprint Interactive might not be all doom and gloom.

When we last mentioned the issue, we hoped that Nintendo would step up and take care of things themselves, but we never thought they actually would. Yet, current rumors are putting our doubts to rest. While an Australian company called All Interactive Distribution seems to be taking up things on the distributing end, Nintendo of Australia will supposedly support them and promote Nintendo products.

While this is certainly good news for Kiwis, we think it's also good news for Nintendo, as the company has had trouble gaining a foothold in New Zealand.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqRumor: Nintendo of Australia to solve New Zealand's distribution problems originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you don't yet own Guitar Hero III or just want to pick up another Les Paul guitar, you might find yourself shopping at Circuit City this week. The retailer is selling bundles of the game for the low price of $59.99, which is the same price (and even cheaper, depending on where you find it) as a standalone guitar.

If interested, you can either drive yourself over to a brick and mortar store or check out this deal online. It might be worth it to have an extra guitar for when Guitar Hero: World Tour rolls around, after all.

[Via CAG]

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Another Monday means more videos on the Nintendo Channel, and is there anything worth watching? Well, not really. We did appreciate the Hell's Kitchen Info Video, though, if only so that we could mock it. Who knows how the game will actually play, as a Cooking Mama with actual recipes might be kind of fun. (Even if this video doesn't make it look fun.) But what's the point of using the Hell's Kitchen license if Chef Ramsey isn't going to be his total cad self?

They definitely toned down Ramsey's personality for the game, or at least it appears that way from this trailer. Spouting lines like, "Not good so far," and, "I need you to really -- seriously -- up your game," are laughable coming from the chef's mouth. "Don't even touch another thing in this kitchen" is the worst it gets, apparently. Wow, color us scared.

To see the entire list of videos on the Nintendo Channel this week, just click past the break.

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Capcom cleared the air on Dead Rising Wii today, not only confirming the title for America, but also providing some interesting details about the game.

Now subtitled Chop Till You Drop, Dead Rising will use the same engine as Resident Evil 4 Wii. Obviously the game will also utilize the Wiimote's "point-and-shoot" capabilities, but it will include other motion controls, too, such as shaking off zombies and throwing explosives.

The other big news is that the port will incorporate an "improved" save system. Many might be jumping for joy at that fact, while others might think that such a change will wussify the series. Either way, that's how the cookie crumbles, folks. We don't have details yet on whether or not the player will be able to save at any time, though.

Those of you who are still excited for the game (save system be damned) can expect it to hit North America sometime this winter. Also, check out the new screens in our gallery below.


[Via press release]

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Not all of us are up to the challenge of a brutal roguelike, and that's okay. In fact, that's what roguelike-lights such as Pokémon Mystery Dungeon are for. Just because said games don't beat your spirit to a pulp, though, doesn't mean they're not enjoyable, especially for Pokémaniacs.

Today's a good time to become an explorer of time or darkness, as both Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness are being offered as Amazon's deal of the day. Each one is currently on sale for $22.99, and will be until 12:00am PDT. Yet, if you're not familiar with the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, you might want to check out our review of the game (well, games) first.

JoystiqPokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're asking this question over at Wii Fanboy this morning as well, but we think it might be more pertinent here -- if only because of the niche nature of most DS games. With that said, let's get to it -- were there any games that eluded your radar before, but caught your attention at E3? If so, what games were they? And, what exactly was it that caused you to take notice (screens, videos, impressions, something else)?

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We all have our own opinions on E3, and whether it made us more or less excited to be Wii owners. Most likely, you kept tabs on games that you were already looking forward to. Did anything surprise you, though? Have any games or publishers that you previously haven't payed much attention to grab your notice? If so, let us know here (or here, should your answer be DS related).

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