Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[The Joystiq Indie Pitch: DB42]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-db42/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-db42/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-db42/#comments Indie developers are the starving artists of the video-game world, often brilliant and innovative, but also misunderstood, underfunded and more prone to writing free-form poetry on their LiveJournals. We at Joystiq believe no one deserves to starve, and many indie developers are entitled to a fridge full of tasty, fulfilling media coverage, right here. This week, Tim Scott explains what happens when the robots get sick and tired of picking up your garbage with his Android title, DB42.

What's your game called and what's it about?

My game is called DB42 and is available for Android phones and tablets. It's about a little service droid named Deeby that knows there's more to life than sorting through trash. He begs and pleads and is finally given permission to show his true worth in the Cynobotic Army's Advanced Robotic Training grounds. There's a catch though! He starts off with his gear stripped and his articulated arm completely disabled. Along the way he picks up upgrades to help him out.These upgrades allow him to scope out his environment, levitate objects, push objects away and teleport between two points. With these abilities, he's then got to use his wits to reach the exit on each level.

The game itself is a platformer that takes the form of level challenges. Levels include obstacles like zero-gravity fields, object field suppressors, water hazards, spatial constraints and physics-related puzzles. The lite version of the game has a single stage with 20 training levels and over 20 achievements the player can earn. The full, paid version of the game has five stages, 100 levels and nearly 60 achievements to earn. Some levels are extremely casual. Other levels can be real head scratchers.

Sell DB42 in one sentence:

If you've never used the words "kick-ass" and "puzzle" in the same sentence, you've never played DB42.

Continue reading The Joystiq Indie Pitch: DB42

JoystiqThe Joystiq Indie Pitch: DB42 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Developer NaturalMotion has signed a deal with restaurant chain KFC to brand the free "lite" version of its Backbreaker Football game for the iPhone. For a month, the sponsored title will offer up 10 new waves to play through, as well as a special "Chicken Dance" touchdown celebration, all courtesy of the Colonel's own marketing budget.

The full version of the game (which contains more gameplay modes and the chance to customize your characters) is also on sale for 99 cents on the App Store. So, whether you just try a bite or go all-in, you can start hitting torsos even harder than the Double Down does.

JoystiqKFC sponsors Backbreaker Football's lite iPhone version originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backbreakerdouble-downfast-foodiphonekfclitemobilenaturalmotionWed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies gets Lite version on App Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/call-of-duty-world-at-war-zombies-gets-lite-version-on-app-sto/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/call-of-duty-world-at-war-zombies-gets-lite-version-on-app-sto/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/call-of-duty-world-at-war-zombies-gets-lite-version-on-app-sto/#comments Are you on the fence about whether or not you should pick up the cumbersomely titled Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies for your Apple-branded mobile device? First of all, fence straddling is dangerous. Get down from there! Also, there's no reason to be all wishy-washy anymore, as a free "Lite" version of the game has recently become available on the App Store.

Zombies Lite allows players to mow down three rounds of oncoming Nazombies in a single-player match, or two waves of the undead in a multiplayer match before coming to an abrupt end. That may come off as a little unsatisfying, but hey -- 'tis better to have murdered zombies and lost than to have never murdered zombies at all.

Gallery: Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies (iPhone)

JoystiqCall of Duty: World at War: Zombies gets Lite version on App Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionApplecall-of-dutycall-of-duty-world-at-war-zombiesfpsfreeideaworks-game-studioiphoneiPodlitezombiesTue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[European Nintendo downloads: Zombies Lit, BBQed My Ghost Mansion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/european-nintendo-downloads-zombies-lit-bbqed-my-ghost-mansion/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/european-nintendo-downloads-zombies-lit-bbqed-my-ghost-mansion/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/european-nintendo-downloads-zombies-lit-bbqed-my-ghost-mansion/#commentsNintendo of Europe apparently believes Halloween is serious business and worth celebrating. Four of the five new downloadable games this week are in some way horror-themed! Zombies Ate My Neighbors arrives on Virtual Console in the same week as its North American release (under the European title Zombies), as does (unfortunately) Ghost Mansion Party. WayForward's LIT proves a more appropriate Halloween release than its Valentine's Day-adjacent release in the US would suggest.

Perhaps the biggest, scariest surprise of all: Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ is out in Europe, finally! And, while it was released on a cartridge here, it's an 800-point DSiWare download in Europe! No excising of zombie food talk for this one.
  • Zombies (SNES, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)
  • LIT (WiiWare, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
  • Ghost Mansion Party (WiiWare, 1-4 players, 1,000 Wii Points)
  • Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ (DSiWare, 1 player, 800 DSi Points)
  • A Little Bit of ... All Time Classics: Card Classics (DSiWare, 1-8 players, 500 DSi Points)

JoystiqEuropean Nintendo downloads: Zombies Lit, BBQed My Ghost Mansion originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In this day and age, we assume that any and every DS fanboy and fangirl has upgraded to a Lite, what with them being so easy on the wallet and chock full of great features. But, we know how much some of you out there like to hold on to things.

So, any of you out there still have your Phat? Do you play it? Has it been retired to a shelf or box somewhere, an elegant handheld for a more civilized age?

JoystiqDS Daily: Any Phats still out there? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo is pumping out new DS colors with a vengeance, and many DS owners who've been clinging to their original models are finally breaking down and upgrading to a Lite. Still others already had a Lite, but found themselves lulled into spending even more money on a spiffy new shade. We just can't control ourselves in the face of such beauty.

But what happens when you end up with a second DS? Unless you've been retro-fitted with an extra pair of arms, you probably don't need two handhelds. Rather than letting the extra sit around and collect dust, check out our suggested uses for that second DS.



Ten things to do with that DS

JoystiqFind a use for that extra DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to the DS, you've got options. You can go traditional, you can move up to a Lite, and you can choose from a variety of colors. You can even import if your region doesn't feature the shade you prefer. But would you buy another regular DS or bundle? Would it depend on price? What about the rumored redesigned DS, sans GBA slot? If it came with that also-rumored download service, we'd be all over it, but the GBA slot is near and dear to our hearts. There might be tears.

JoystiqDS Daily: Would you buy another DS? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecolorlimited-editionlitephatredesignTue, 20 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Daily: Hey, had to replace one yet?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/01/ds-daily-hey-had-to-replace-one-yet/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/01/ds-daily-hey-had-to-replace-one-yet/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/01/ds-daily-hey-had-to-replace-one-yet/#commentsFiled under:


Looking at our DS Lite, we can see the shoulder buttons are a disgusting kind of yellow and our bottom screen has some scratches on it thanks to "friends" who've managed to pry it from our hands for a round of Meteos or what have you. We're thinking we might need to replace our DS Lite with a new one (Onyx, we're looking at you!). Sure, we could pick up this bundle, if it's ever made available, but we still don't know if replacing our DS Lite is the answer.

How about you, readers? Have you had to replace your DS or DS Lite, simply because it was too banged up or you were sick of looking at it? Or, are you still rocking a launch day Phat, proud?

JoystiqDS Daily: Hey, had to replace one yet? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecolorlitephatWed, 01 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop holding Pokemon tournament this Saturday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/18/gamestop-holding-pokemon-tournament-this-saturday/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/18/gamestop-holding-pokemon-tournament-this-saturday/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/18/gamestop-holding-pokemon-tournament-this-saturday/#commentsFiled under:


Reader capnwang wrote in to tell us of a Pokemon tournament going on at select GameStop stores. Taking place this Saturday, July 21st, the tournament demands you bring your DS and team of Pokemon in-store for the chance to win a copy of Pokemon Battle Revolution. In calling our local GameStop, they aren't having a tournament there, but acknowledged that other stores are doing it.

Plan on running down there this weekend to rock your Pokemon?

JoystiqGameStop holding Pokemon tournament this Saturday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdslitegamestoplitenintendonintendodsnintendodslitepokemonWed, 18 Jul 2007 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Set sail for new Phantom Hourglass footage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/set-sail-for-new-phantom-hourglass-footage/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/set-sail-for-new-phantom-hourglass-footage/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/set-sail-for-new-phantom-hourglass-footage/#commentsFiled under:


There isn't much to these latest clips from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, which makes our job of presenting them that much more difficult. Still, what little we do get to see has us intrigued, as Link hauls around some pieces of the triforce and chats with his annoying little fairy cohort. If you're as excited as we are for the game (we're going to assume you're more excited), then you want to see any and all things related to Phantom Hourglass, so head on over and watch the videos.

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqSet sail for new Phantom Hourglass footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can honestly say we haven't purchased this game because of all the controversy surrounding it, however now that news hits that those affected by the broken carts are receiving the promised replacements, we're feeling a bit more confident. And, even though SNK Playmore took longer than we would've initially thought to help those in need, we think if there are any more problems from here on out, we'd be covered.

Did any of you send in for a replacement cartridge? Receive it yet?

JoystiqSNK vs Capcom: Card Fighters replacement in full swing originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdsdslitelitenintendonintendodsnintendslitesnkMon, 16 Jul 2007 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney wants you to get social on the DS with their Dgamer service]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/disney-wants-you-to-get-social-on-the-ds-with-their-dgamer-servi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/disney-wants-you-to-get-social-on-the-ds-with-their-dgamer-servi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/disney-wants-you-to-get-social-on-the-ds-with-their-dgamer-servi/#commentsFiled under: ,


Joystiq has all of the deets on a new social network launching for the DS from Disney Interactive called Dgamer. The service is to launch with the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and will be included in all Disney titles from there on out. The service, which will allow users to create custom avatars, chat wirelessly and track their friends' progress in Dgamer titles, will also allow users to log in to their account at Disney.com, for further accessibility. The overall package resembles a fairly popular online networking service on another console, wouldn't you say?

The rub lies in the fact that before you can add friends to the network, you still have to exchange friend codes. As if we could get around that ...

JoystiqDisney wants you to get social on the DS with their Dgamer service originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dgamerdisneydsdslitelitenintendonintendodsnintendodsliteFri, 13 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WRUP: Post-E3 playing plans edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/wrup-post-e3-playing-plans-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/wrup-post-e3-playing-plans-edition/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/wrup-post-e3-playing-plans-edition/#commentsFiled under:

With E3 coming to a close, you've no doubt many things to think about this weekend. Upcoming games and future enjoyment of them is probably on your mind right now, as it is ours. That doesn't mean your, or our, responsibility to enjoy some nice gaming over the weekend can be overlooked, though!

So, we ask: what are you playing? What will you be rocking in your DS this weekend? We've got some Puzzle Quest to play ourselves, having only given the game a few minutes of our time on its initial purchase.

JoystiqWRUP: Post-E3 playing plans edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdslitee3e307litenintendonintendodsnintenodslitewrupFri, 13 Jul 2007 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Fanboy presents: Game Night 7/12/07 aftermath]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/ds-fanboy-presents-game-night-7-12-07-aftermath/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/ds-fanboy-presents-game-night-7-12-07-aftermath/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/13/ds-fanboy-presents-game-night-7-12-07-aftermath/#commentsFiled under:


Last night's Game Night session was less of a Game Night and more of a "sit in chat for awhile before playing a handful of matches" night. It was sad to see, as we were all excited and ready to play Planet Puzzle League. We guess you guys just don't enjoy the game, or a majority of you weren't able to secure it yet, full of intentions of doing so. Regardless of the why, we're going to make sure next week is a good night chock full of gaming by only including our top "classic" games into the poll.

Cast your vote below!

What should be our theme game for 7/19/07?
Mario Kart DS
Tetris DS
Clubhouse Games
Animal Crossing: Wild World

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night 7/12/07 aftermath originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As if E3 hasn't already brought us enough joy, we've got some nice pieces of concept art and screens for DK Jungle Climber. The game looks to be shaping up nicely and the included trailer only adds to the truckloads of awesome content we've all received so far. Check out the fresh screens and concept art in our gallery below, and be sure to head past the break for the trailer.

DK Jungle Climber is currently slated for release on September 10th.

Continue reading E307: DK Jungle Climber screens and trailer

JoystiqE307: DK Jungle Climber screens and trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With all of the craziness that comes with E3, we still need to remember the important things in life. Important things like our wonderful Game Night gaming sessions. Last week, we didn't put up a poll to select tonight's game, so we're just going to call it ourselves. Our theme game will be ...

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night 7/12/07

JoystiqDS Fanboy presents: Game Night 7/12/07 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdslitegamenightlitenintendonintendodsnintendodsliteThu, 12 Jul 2007 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[E307: Chibi Robo Park Patrol trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/e307-chibi-robo-park-patrol-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/e307-chibi-robo-park-patrol-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/11/e307-chibi-robo-park-patrol-trailer/#commentsFiled under:


Like most of the other E3 trailers you've set your eyes upon today, this one for Chibi Robo Park Patrol ischock full of the kinds of things you like. Gameplay segments including exploration and combat, along with some flower watering segments and bicycle riding. All in all, the game is shaping up to be the usual type of Nintendo game on the DS: an excellent experience.

Check out the trailer past the break.

Continue reading E307: Chibi Robo Park Patrol trailer

JoystiqE307: Chibi Robo Park Patrol trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We love Final Fantasy and we're sure you do too. And, like us, we're sure you are of the mind that Revenant Wings is shaping up to be better than we could've ever hoped for. So, supplement your lust and dark desire for this game with some more screenshots in the gallery below, fresh from E3.

JoystiqE307: FFXII: Revenant Wings screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Doesn't this look like one of those big purses from back in the 50's? Maybe a purse someone might sell Avon out of? It reminds us of the crazy town in Edward Scissorhands for some reason. But, upon opening it up, we're shown that it isn't all looks with this case. There are compartments for cartridges, the unit itself, as well as any accessories on would need.

JoystiqDS Lite case has that 50's feel with modern functionality originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eric Caoili: Unlike last year's E3 press conference -- in which titles like Yoshi's Island 2, Star Fox Command, and Elite Beat Agents were debuted -- there wasn't much new software shown for the DS at today's event that'd make us throw our arms up in celebration.

Seeing The Hylia's Mike "TSA" Damiani take the stage to demonstrate The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass brought a smile to our faces, but there wasn't anything demonstrated that we haven't already seen in previews or import impressions. Though casual titles made an appearance, the only items that perked our brows were Vision Training's US localization and hints of Cooking Navi receiving the same treatment. Disappointment-ton? That's what it looks to be, so far.

JC Fletcher: The best part of the DS coverage, I thought, was when Iwata started talking about Cooking Navi. But it turns out not to have been an announcement; he just really likes Cooking Navi.

The whole DS presentation was like that: underwhelming. Reggie mentioned Brain Age 2 for a fraction of the time he should have spent talking about it. Nintendo really undersells that here. Even when he said that it outsold Brain Age in Japan, that's not telling the story. It outsold most things in Japan. It was enormous, and it was just a footnote over here. Baffling.

Meanwhile, an unproven nongame is the focus of Nintendo's Wii presentation and massive hype. Not really presenting a unified front, are they?

David Hinkle: Things didn't go so well for Nintendo during the keynote and especially for DS fans. They focused heavily on the Wii, which sucks for us because we wanted to see more. Phantom Hourglass? There are plenty of videos of that game already, seeing as how it was already released in Japan.

Aside from that, no new colors for us. No software outside of a small mention of Brain Age 2. And Vision Training coming to the U.S. was good news, but what about Cooking Navi? Overall, I concur with my colleagues. I was underwhelmed.

Alisha Karabinus: Sorry, guys, better late than never. While you were all sweating out and waiting for DS announcements that didn't come, I was suffering at the dentist. So even if you're underwhelmed by the keynote, I promise you had a better time than I did!

As a serious DS devotee, I am disappointed at the lack of DS news. Brain Age 2, Phantom Hourglass ... these are great, and I will buy them both and hug them and squeeze them and all, but where's the new stuff? Just because the DS outsells everything but food doesn't mean we only want to hear about the Wii. That tide can turn. Throw us a bone here, guys! Where are our colors? Where are our new games? Where's my Cooking Navi? As a cooking enthusiast, I have lusted over that forever and it only gets namedropped? Lame. But hey, it's a Nintendo keynote, so frankly, I can't say I expected anything else. Reggie and co. are great to watch when they're doing their thing, but the information is often a little thin. Maybe we'll see some cool DS announcements over the rest of the show. Maybe.

[Update: Added statements from Latey McTardypants (Alisha).]

JoystiqOur keynote reactions: Let us tell you them [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone's eager to see what Sonic and Mario's first collaboration will look like, right? Well, here it is! The DS version, anyway. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games looks pretty okay! We don't really know what else to say about it. It's in 3D, and includes, at the very least, long jump, archery, hammer throw, and some kind of track event.

Sonic and Tails are participating in the manner of the ancient Olympians-- nude. We don't know if they've covered themselves in olive oil as the Greeks did, and we hope we never find out. We hope nobody ever finds out.

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While our original poll topic title might have placed a few dirty thoughts into your head, we assure you we never meant to do so. What surprises us, though, is the fact that many of you apparently seem to enjoy playing your DS in the actual physical company of your friends. Why does that surprise us? We don't have any friends.

We could probably make some if our cruel overlords let us out of our cages every now and then, though.

JoystiqPoll results: Do you play with friends in person? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we finally are able to pry loose the cartridge for It's a Wonderful World from its plastic case, we imagine the world will be wonderful. Birds will sing, the skies will part and the sun will shine down onto us exclusively. We'll laugh as we walk down the street and a band will trail behind us, just a few steps, playing that famous song. It will surely be a great day.

But, until then, guess we'll just have to settle for a few screens and some concept art.

JoystiqIt's a Wonderful World of fresh screens and concept art originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is Kururin Doughnuts getting localized? You probably don't remember this as the donut-starring platformer with bonus dessert recipes that we highlighted back in March. It was released in Japan last week, and now some gameplay footage has appeared on Gametrailers.

The mere existence of the video on Gametrailers isn't conclusive proof of anything, since undeniably Japanese clips of Stock Trader Shun, Let's Try Fortune Telling DS, and our favorite, Doki Doki Majo Shinpan, were uploaded on the same day. But what piqued our interest was the subtitle given to the game: Enchanted Pastry. It's not just a translation of the Japanese subtitle, Okashi na Recipe (Recipe for Sweets)-- so where did Gametrailers get it? Either they made it up or there's a US trailer involved. Or something else. Enjoy some video after the break!

[Via Game|Life]

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The Seattle Mariners baseball team is trying a new pilot program at Safeco Field that lets fans watch replays and live feeds of the game, answer trivia questions, and even order food from the relative comfort of their sticky bleachers. Sound interesting? Oh, we forgot one detail: all of this uses the DS.

For a $5 fee ($30 for 10 games), access to the Nintendo Fan Network software is granted. Two download points in the stadium broadcast the software wirelessly.

We're glad to see Nintendo getting some mileage out of that baseball team they bought. They've certainly got our interest with this context-sensitive non-game. We want to go to a baseball game now.

[Thanks, Dave and Matt!]

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Hey, a thing with Animal Crossing characters on it! Must buy! Seriously, Nintendo did a bad thing by making a game full of super-adorable characters and then designing it such that players are required to interact with these characters on a daily schedule. Then, when you see Tutu or whoever on a toy, you feel more compelled to buy it because you've formed somewhat of a relationship.

We recognize this manipulation, but it still works. We may have to buy that Snowman stylus. We love the snowman.

JoystiqAnimal Crossing styli to help Tom Nook pay for his hot tub originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it was revealed that Capcom had another trademark under its belt, we all knew it was the name of Gyakuten Saiban 4's new lawyer. Now, we actually have confirmation of such. Machine translation isn't the best, so it's kind of hard to extract any more information from the piece.

Of course, look for more on the game from this week's E3.

[Thanks, Zachary!]

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Metanet just announced the winners of their SUBLIME (Submit Unique and Brilliant Levels to Metanet Event) competition, in which they asked fans to do their work for them design new levels for the DS, PSP, and XBox Live Arcade versions of N+. 29 user-created levels made the cut for the DS version, including "Endless Flight?" seen above. User-created levels on the retail cartridge? So awesome.

In addition to the honor of having their level in the game, winners get a free copy of N+. As cool as this contest is, we hope it isn't a substitute for an in-game level editor.

[Via GameSetWatch]

JoystiqUser-created content in N+ originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NECA, the company responsible for the awesome Castlevania figure prototypes, has a new Simon Belmont figure on the way. It's a somewhat more faithful sculpture of Simon as he appeared in the first Castlevania on the NES. Unfortunately, only 1,000 units will be produced, and it will only be available at the San Diego Comic-Con.

We totally want this, and we are all about pixel art, but we must say that this figure, with its rounded edges and inexact paint job, looks a little more like a cookie to us than an action figure. Which actually gives us an idea!

[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqWhat a horrible summer not to be going to Comic-Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese manufacturer Sakurado combined into one device two useful features: a cradle to charge your DS Lite with and a photograph of a disconsolate golden retriever. If his doleful eyes and floppy ears become too much for your frail heart to take in, you could always drop another snapshot into the picture frame instead, but you'd first have to endure the pitiful whines of a puppy who's been punished unjustly.

The fused dock and photo stand is available at select Japanese retailers for about 1,420 yen (approximately $11.50), offered in white, navy blue, light blue, pink, and black variations. Interestingly, the charging stand uses the DS Lite's adapter for power, rather than its own proprietary plug. Check past the post break, empty leash in hand, for a comparison image of the cradle's various colors.

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JoystiqA DS Lite dock and a photo of a depressed dog originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever lie about what you're playing? Say, for instance, you're playing Pokemon, which is widely regarded among the non-gaming population (and certain contingents of the gaming population) as for babies, and you, as a non-baby, are asked what's in your DS by a friend.

Do you say something distinctly un-baby-like, like Brain Age or the tough-sounding Tank Beat? Or do you stay true to yourself and happily announce that you're training your new Wurmple? Are there other situations in which you consider lying? If, for example, you are playing Brain Age and you're accosted by a gamer friend who hasn't joined the non-game revolution? Or if some bloggers survey their audience and you're playing something that you don't think is appropriately cool?

JoystiqDS Daily: Machismo originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A particularly war-torn cat has managed to leap from the confines of its bag, letting loose with it word that the Call of Duty franchise is coming to the DS. Hot on the heels of rival franchise Brothers in Arms, Activision's Call of Duty franchise is another FPS making its first debut on Nintendo's handheld. Judging by the screens we've seen, along with who's actually developing it (n-Space), we've got high hopes.

IGN has an interview with producer Sam Nouriani, who has confirmed the game has been secretly in development for quite some time now. He also confirms that the storyline of the DS game runs along with that of the console versions, but does not have you playing as the same characters. As for the rest of the interview, Sam confirms some on-rail segments and tells us to expect all of the wonderful things the franchise has brought to consoles to appear on the DS.

JoystiqCall of Duty 4 coming to the DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we can honestly say we've never played the first Nanostray game, every bit of media that pops up for Nanostray 2 causes us to wonder if that was a mistake or not. And, you know, it makes us want to play Nanostray 2. The latest crop of screens show off the usual stuff: ships flying around and explosions. Thankfully, those are just the kind of things we look for in our screenshots.

So, be sure to hit up our gallery below for all of the latest screens.


[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqFresh Nanostray 2 screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's releases might not be all that fabulous to those of us outside of Japan, but at least we're still getting something new to play. Even if it is just another Sudoku game. For us, it doesn't matter much, as our backlog just grows larger by the week, so we're already knee-deep in games that need to be played.

What about you? What will you be playing?

JoystiqWRUP: Sick of Sudoku edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, we had one day to freak out over a DS MMO. We can all relax now. It turns out that Gungho's planned DS Ragnarok game is not going to be massively multiplayer. It's an action-RPG with some unspecified Wi-Fi use. Maybe, if we're lucky, it'll be online multiplayer on a smaller scale.

Okay, here's a thought experiment for you: what's more of a cash-in: an MMO, or a handheld spinoff of an MMO? Oh, well, we like action-RPG's better than MMO's anyway.

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European budget publisher 505 Games announced a new title for the children. Because the children are a very profitable demographic our future!

The game is called I Did It Mum! and comes in boys' or girls' versions. Both versions are jam-packed with educational minigames like "Toy Train" and "Drive the Car." And both versions are totally for preschoolers, so you have an excuse not to be interested in the thing yourself. But if you have kids, this may be perfect "Playing DS Games Training" to help them get ready for other training games.

[Via Joystiq]

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Our parental unit site Joystiq published a rather in-depth look at all of the upcoming Square Enix titles set to grace the DS. The piece not only details each of the eight upcoming games, but also provides trailers and other tibits of interesting info. Seriously, it's a great read and demands your attention.

JoystiqTaking a look at the upcoming torrent of Square Enix titles originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We have a problem with certain kinds of puzzles-- slide puzzles, for example, are damn near impossible for us, and we're quite smart otherwise (really!) It's just some weird mental block that prevents us from rearranging pieces to form a shape. Put us in front of Tetris and we'll drop Alexey Pajitnov's ruggedly bearded jaw, but slide puzzles confound us every time.

The same is true of tangrams. We like making abstract shapes out of them as if they were a building set, but we're useless when it comes to matching shapes. So, naturally, we're really excited about Hamekomi Lucky Puzzle DS, which is a series of tangram-like dissection puzzles in which players put together shapes like the Speed Skater and the Cossack Dance (seen here.)

JoystiqTangram-like puzzle coming to DS to embarrass us originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's that magical time of the week again, where we all ditch responsibility and celebrate gaming. We've been looking forward to getting together all week and can't wait to get our game on. So, waste no time and head past the break for the details.

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Better get a DS now if you don't have one, because when Ragnarok Online comes out, all DS shipments will by necessity be diverted to Korea. Ragnarok, for those of you lucky enough to avoid the onset of MMO addiction, is a hugely popular Korean MMO known for its adorable 2D sprites and mascot characters (at least, that's what we know it for.) Like Maple Story, we have no idea if this will actually be a DS version of the real game, or if it'll be a smaller-scale online game, or even online at all.

In the same press release, publisher Gungho Online Entertainment announced an aquarium simulator and a flower-arranging game. That's pretty great too.

[Via Famitsu]

JoystiqRagnarok Online announced for DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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