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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Nintendo announces orange, green DSi bundles for Black Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/nintendo-announces-orange-green-dsi-bundles-for-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/nintendo-announces-orange-green-dsi-bundles-for-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/nintendo-announces-orange-green-dsi-bundles-for-black-friday/#comments In honor of this week's consumerist holiday, colloquially known as Black Friday, Nintendo is unleashing two new colors stateside. The pumpkin orange and mint jello green DSis include a copy of Mario Party DS at a suggested retail price of $150 (and retailers seem to be taking the hint).

It may be $30 more, but we still like the Super Mario Bros. 25th anniversary DSi bundle more, which comes with Mario Kart DS. 'Cause, Mario Party DS? Yikes.

Gallery: Nintendo DSi Holiday 2010 bundles

JoystiqNintendo announces orange, green DSi bundles for Black Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsigreenMario-Party-DSnintendonintendo-dsiorangeMon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghostwire officially delayed, seeking publisher]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/ghostwire-officially-delayed-seeking-publisher/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/ghostwire-officially-delayed-seeking-publisher/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/ghostwire-officially-delayed-seeking-publisher/#comments Ghostwire, the augmented reality game for DSi, has officially been delayed by developer A Different Game. The company tells Joystiq it is now seeking a new "worldwide publisher" for the game after losing publisher Majesco, and a release date for the title is now "unknown."

Showing that it's not ready to give up the ghost just yet, A Different Game has a new website for the title, and its Twitter and Facebook accounts have sprung back to life after a significant hiatus.

JoystiqGhostwire officially delayed, seeking publisher originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-different-gamedelaysdsghostwirenintendonintendo-dsiWed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon offering wonderful Pikachu DSi charge stand this December]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/08/amazon-offering-wonderful-pikachu-dsi-charge-stand-this-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/08/amazon-offering-wonderful-pikachu-dsi-charge-stand-this-december/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/08/amazon-offering-wonderful-pikachu-dsi-charge-stand-this-december/#commentsFiled under: , ,

This Pikachu DSi charge stand looks absolutely delighted to be sending electricity to a DSi. We feel the same way about bringing you the news that you'll be able to buy one of these for yourself in December. An Amazon listing shows that the charger, which was released in Japan this September, will be available in America through the online retailer on December 23.

It's designed to work with both the DSi and DSi XL, and will sell on Amazon for $40. Sure, that sounds like a lot, but does your current DSi charger make you smile?

JoystiqAmazon offering wonderful Pikachu DSi charge stand this December originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese DS fans face a critical choice: start saving for a 3DS to be able to buy one at launch, or buy one of the swanky Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary DSi LL systems announced last night. Nintendo has revealed an image of the system (above), along with a surprise: a 25th Anniversary DSi, also in red, and also with Mario graphics. That's going to make choosing even more difficult.

The DSi LL will be available in Japan on October 28 for 18,000 yen ($215). The DSi, featuring an adorable little Mario jumping over the camera, will be available the same day for 14,800 yen ($177) -- but only from 7-Eleven and its online shop.

JoystiqMario DSi XL and DSi temporarily make us forget the 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo of America has announced price reductions for the DSi and DSi XL systems. Starting September 12, the handhelds will retail for $149.99 and 169.99, respectively.

Americans have been waiting patiently for this price drop, which occurred in the UK and Japan this June. The DSi had a price drop in Australia way back in April. We were all waiting for a price drop even before that, of course, since the 3DS is on the way to make both of these things appear a little more antiquated.

JoystiqPrice drop for DSi and DSi XL in North America on September 12 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsidsi-xlnintendonintendo-dsiprice-cutprice-dropMon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Retailer: Solatorobo is DSi-enhanced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/25/retailer-solatorobo-is-dsi-enhanced/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/25/retailer-solatorobo-is-dsi-enhanced/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/25/retailer-solatorobo-is-dsi-enhanced/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Cyberconnect2's Solatorobo: And Then To Coda (previously known as Solarobo) will feature support for the DSi camera, according to a listing from Japanese retailer Game Star. The listing doesn't offer any detail on how the functionality will work, except to note that you can take pictures that will be used in the game. This adventure, a semi-official followup to Tail Concerto, will not require the use of a DSi.

Siliconera also points out a new video from the official site (see it after the break) of a multiplayer mode available over Download Play, in which up to four players can race in an Air Robo Gran Prix.

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JoystiqRetailer: Solatorobo is DSi-enhanced originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-rpgadventureCyberconnect2dsDSinintendoNintendo-DSisolarobosolatoroboWed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[THQ announces Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/22/thq-announces-marvel-super-hero-squad-the-infinity-gauntlet/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/22/thq-announces-marvel-super-hero-squad-the-infinity-gauntlet/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/22/thq-announces-marvel-super-hero-squad-the-infinity-gauntlet/#commentsFiled under: , ,

THQ has revealed a sequel to last year's Marvel Super Hero Squad, entitled Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet. The sequel will follow the events of the second season of the Cartoon Network show, as players take on Doctor Doom and his Lethal Legion once again, in an altered version of the storyline used in the Marvel Super Heroes arcade game. Originally, the Infinity Gauntlet storyline involved Thanos killing half the universe, but this time, the bad guys are Doctor Doom and his "Lethal Legion." We gotta know: why the Lethal Legion? How about you rename 'em something a bit more positive, like the Perturbed Posse or Curmudgeon Crew?

The sequel will introduce a new puzzle element in which characters will need to use their individual powers to "move or destroy objects, traverse through certain environments, and summon specific strengths to overcome obstacles." Like its predecessor, it offers co-op gameplay and challenges, as well as the requisite roster of Marvel's most famous heroes and villains.

Infinity Gauntlet is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DSi and DS systems. No launch window has been announced, but as soon as we hear something through the superhero grapevine, we'll be sure to relay the info.

Gallery: Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet



JoystiqTHQ announces Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsimarvelmarvel-super-hero-squadmarvel-super-hero-squad-the-infinity-gauntletmicrosoftnintendonintendo-dsiplaystationps3thqwiixboxThu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo and HAL making Face Pilot, for DSi and your face]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/25/nintendo-and-hal-making-face-pilot-for-dsi-and-your-face/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/25/nintendo-and-hal-making-face-pilot-for-dsi-and-your-face/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/25/nintendo-and-hal-making-face-pilot-for-dsi-and-your-face/#commentsFiled under: , ,

A new DSi game has shown up on Australia's OFLC ratings database, with a title that is really helpful in figuring out what the game is about. How helpful? The game is called "Face Pilot: Fly with your DSi Camera." That paints a pretty vivid picture! We look forward to finding out exactly how our faces are going to control a flying vehicle. If it's by looking forward, we're already practicing!

HAL Laboratory seems to be returning to prominence. Its Picross 3D was recently released on DS; it's collaborating with Good-Feel on Kirby's Epic Yarn, starring the developer's most famous character; and now it's making a game for your face!


JoystiqNintendo and HAL making Face Pilot, for DSi and your face originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AustraliadsFace-PilotHAL-LaboratorynintendoNintendo-DSiOFLCFri, 25 Jun 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: X-Scape, Ben 10, Wild Guns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/nintendoware-weekly-x-scape-ben-10-wild-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/nintendoware-weekly-x-scape-ben-10-wild-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/nintendoware-weekly-x-scape-ben-10-wild-guns/#commentsEven though it's a holiday here in the US, Nintendo has released a plethora of new downloadable titles for the Wii and DSi. It's a great thing, not simply because OMG moar gamez, but because it gives us a distraction from the day's festivities. There's only so much of Aunt Linda's trip to the Grand Canyon we can listen to, you know?

Gallery: X-Scape (DSiWare)

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: X-Scape, Ben 10, Wild Guns originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 May 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben-10ben-10-alien-forceben-10-alien-force-the-rise-of-hexBen-10-Protector-of-EarthBen-TenD3-PublisherDSdsidsiwaregamelofthero-of-spartaHigh-Voltage-SoftwarekonamiNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklyq-gamesrobocalypsesnesvirtual-consolevogstervogster-entertainmentvoodoo-diceWiiwiiwarewild-gunsx-scapeMon, 31 May 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Touching is good enough with CTA Digital's new DSi/DSi XL charger]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/touching-is-good-enough-with-cta-digitals-new-dsi-dsi-xl-charge/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/touching-is-good-enough-with-cta-digitals-new-dsi-dsi-xl-charge/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/touching-is-good-enough-with-cta-digitals-new-dsi-dsi-xl-charge/#commentsInduction-based charging is always a crowd-pleasing trick (at least among this crowd of one). It feels vaguely magical to lay a device down on top of a mat and watch the little battery light turn on. CTA Digital's new Non Contact Induction Charging Pad will enable DSi and DSi XL owners to enjoy the convenience of setting a thing on top of another thing. By replacing your battery with the special battery included with the kit, you'll be able to charge the device through contact with the charging stand with four lights (not five) to indicate charge level.

The device is available now from Amazon and other retailers. We're personally going to hold off for a while, as we often do with third-party charging products, and make sure there aren't any fire-related issues.

JoystiqTouching is good enough with CTA Digital's new DSi/DSi XL charger originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click to N-Ter the galleryDylan Cuthbert's Q-Games has returned to the world of X, a Game Boy game designed by Nintendo and Cuthbert's Argonaut Software. Q-Games and Nintendo have created X-Scape, a DSiWare sequel to the 3D space tank game (coincidentally, "3D Space Tank" is the Australian title for X-Scape).

Shortly before the announcement of the DSiWare title's May 31 release date, we spoke to Cuthbert, along with Assistant Director Kazushi Maeta and Kazuyuki Gofuku, in charge of Development Coordination for the title at Nintendo, about resurrecting the old franchise, the freedom of downloadable software, and, yes, the secret "Totaka's Song" first heard in X.

Gallery: X-Scape (DSiWare)

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JoystiqInterview: Q-Games and Nintendo on X-Scape originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The DSi XL will now occupy that $299.95 slot, which explains why Nintendo chose to drop the price of the smaller model. Still, if you're in Australia and you want to be even remotely pleased with these prices, try not to look into how much this stuff costs anywhere else.

JoystiqDSi now cheaper in Australia originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>australiadsi-xlnintendo-dsiprice-cutprice-dropWed, 14 Apr 2010 00:46:00 EST<![CDATA[New DSi bundle has Bowser's Inside Story inside]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/new-dsi-bundle-has-bowsers-inside-story-inside/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/new-dsi-bundle-has-bowsers-inside-story-inside/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/new-dsi-bundle-has-bowsers-inside-story-inside/#commentsLast month, Nintendo released the new DSi XL. So, of course, now it's time to promote ... the original DSi, with a new spring bundle! On April 25, Nintendo will release a bundle containing a white DSi and a copy of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, at a $169.99 price point -- which is what the DSi costs by itself. If you'd like a free copy of Mario & Luigi, we suggest you take advantage of that offer.

For whatever reason, Nintendo is no stranger to the "previous hardware bundle." A little over a month after the DSi's North American release, Nintendo offered a lime green DS Lite/Personal Trainer: Cooking bundle. Nintendo UK bundled a DS Lite with the first Professor Layton game, long after the release of the DSi and soon before the release of the second Layton. It's Nintendo -- don't try to understand it, just expect it to make money.

JoystiqNew DSi bundle has Bowser's Inside Story inside originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundleDSdsimario-and-luigimario-and-luigi-bowsers-inside-storymario-and-luigi-rpg-3Nintendonintendo-dsirpgTue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WayForward grants wishes for a Shantae: Risky's Revenge trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/wayforward-grants-wishes-for-a-shantae-riskys-revenge-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/wayforward-grants-wishes-for-a-shantae-riskys-revenge-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/wayforward-grants-wishes-for-a-shantae-riskys-revenge-trailer/#commentsThe sequel to a relatively obscure Game Boy Color game is about to become one of the most convincing arguments for owning a DSi. WayForward has finally released the first trailer for Shantae: Risky's Revenge, the first in its episodic DSiWare platformer series. You can see it after the break, courtesy of IGN.

The new game appears to retain what people loved about the original -- like hair-whipping, dance-based transformations and the evil pirate Risky Boots -- and adds lovely new graphics and a multi-plane effect. If you'd like to see what's on the other DS screen in gameplay (spoiler: it's just the inventory) you can see a few screenshots here.

Continue reading WayForward grants wishes for a Shantae: Risky's Revenge trailer

JoystiqWayForward grants wishes for a Shantae: Risky's Revenge trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsiwareNintendonintendo-dsiplatformershantaeshantae-riskys-revengewayforwardThu, 08 Apr 2010 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi XL, broken down into extra-tiny pieces]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/29/dsi-xl-broken-down-into-extra-tiny-pieces/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/29/dsi-xl-broken-down-into-extra-tiny-pieces/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/29/dsi-xl-broken-down-into-extra-tiny-pieces/#commentsThe ironically named iFixIt has, once again, completely disassembled a new electronic device, allowing us all to get a look at the bits that compose it without having to tear apart our own beloved devices. The latest hardware to go under the knife screwdriver: Nintendo's just-released DSi XL, which, in its torn-down form, takes up even more space!

In exhaustive detail, the iFixit team pulls apart the new, big DS, cataloging all the parts inside. Unsurprisingly, the internals are very similar to the previous DSi, save for a larger (in both capacity in physical size) battery and one fewer ribbon cable. Oh -- and, of course, those massive screens.

JoystiqDSi XL, broken down into extra-tiny pieces originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsi-xlhardwareifixitnintendonintendo-dsiteardownMon, 29 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy Canada trading DSi XL for five used games on March 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/27/best-buy-canada-trading-dsi-xl-for-five-used-games-on-march-28/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/27/best-buy-canada-trading-dsi-xl-for-five-used-games-on-march-28/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/27/best-buy-canada-trading-dsi-xl-for-five-used-games-on-march-28/#comments Farsighted Canadians who are jonesing to get their hands on Nintendo's embiggened handheld, the DSi XL, will have a pretty sweet offer waiting for them at Best Buy on March 28. Participating stores will be handing out DSi XLs in exchange for five game trade-ins -- provided the aforementioned games aren't too worthless.

Check out Best Buy Canada's site to get a full list of the titles eligible for the one-day promotion. No, you can't hand in five copies of Madden '97. Thought you had the system beat, didn't you?

[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqBest Buy Canada trading DSi XL for five used games on March 28 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As impressive as that 1.9 million figure is, Nintendo's ability to break its own records is even more impressive. In selling 613,000 DS units throughout February 2010, Nintendo has managed to set a new monthly record, besting the previous top-selling month of February 2009's figure of 597,000 units. It would seem that two things are certain in this life: we're all going to die one day and before that day comes, each of us is going to own nine DS systems.

With March 28 fast approaching -- that's the release date for the DSi XL -- Nintendo is hoping to further build on the success of its now six-year-old handheld. And, to think, even after all that time, the gif still hasn't gotten old.

JoystiqNintendo sells 1.9 million DS and Wiis through Feb. 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsi-xlNintendonintendo-dsinintendo-dsi-xlnpdsalesWiiFri, 12 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports Wii/DSi accessory bundles announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/ea-sports-wii-dsi-accessory-bundles-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/ea-sports-wii-dsi-accessory-bundles-announced/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/16/ea-sports-wii-dsi-accessory-bundles-announced/#comments Because your EA Sports games need that extra oomph, EA has signed a deal with Sakar International to produce a lineup of attachments for your Wiimote and -- wait, DSi? Sure enough, the press release mentions "realistic-looking EA Sports golf clubs, tennis rackets and baseball bats for the Wii and Nintendo DSi as well as fitness gear for use with EA Sports Active" as part of a deal EA announced last month.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and 11 on Wii will get a series of golf club attachments for kids on up to adults -- extendable up to 24 or 36 inches depending on the set you acquire -- and Sekar will also offer baseball and racquet accessories for other Wii games like Grand Slam Tennis. As for the DSi, the press release mentions five-in-one carrying kits themed around football, baseball, basketball and soccer -- each kit will include a game case, skin, stylus, and clip-on earphones or headphones.

Then there's the EA Sports Active stuff, which comes in two flavors: Starter Kit and Gym Kit. The first will retail for $19.99 and comes with a Wii Balance Board bag, yoga mat, fitness cord, armband and legbands, while the Gym Kit will set you back a bit more at $39.99 and includes a gym bag, yoga mat with a fitness cord and wrist and ankle weights.

While we can't really comment on these proposed attachments without at least seeing them first, we just hope EA reads the internet every now and then. Some attachments are great, while others are just a painful memory you wish you could forget.

JoystiqEA Sports Wii/DSi accessory bundles announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsiEAEA-SportsEA-Sports-ActiveEA-VancoverElectronic-Arts-VancouverExerciseFitnessgrand-slam-tennisnintendo-dsisakar-internationaltiger-woodstiger-woods-10tiger-woods-pga-tour-10tiger-woods-pga-tour-11Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wallace & Gromit creators use Flipnote Studio to create Spirit Tracks animations]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/wallace-and-gromit-creators-use-flipnote-studio-to-create-spirit-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/wallace-and-gromit-creators-use-flipnote-studio-to-create-spirit-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/wallace-and-gromit-creators-use-flipnote-studio-to-create-spirit-t/#comments You likely know Aardman Animations as the creators of the hilarious cheese-loving man and surprisingly capable K-9 duo, Wallace & Gromit. To celebrate last month's release of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks in Europe, Nintendo tapped the studio to create a trio of custom animations paying homage to the game in Nintendo's free animation app for the DSi, Flipnote Studio. Now we get to see their labor bear fruit and, oh my, these came out looking sharp, as the video above this text can attest.

However, the real feather in this (Minish?) cap is the odd video past the break showing Link's game-long companion, Zelda. For us, the uneasy feeling we get witnessing Link's lack of concern seeing Zelda in poltergeist form is only exceeded by Zelda's apparent glee, despite being a creepy specter. That just weirds us out!

Continue reading Wallace & Gromit creators use Flipnote Studio to create Spirit Tracks animations

JoystiqWallace & Gromit creators use Flipnote Studio to create Spirit Tracks animations originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aardman-animationsdsiflipnote-studionintendonintendo-dsispirit-tracksthe-legend-of-zeldathe-legend-of-zelda-spirit-trackswallace-and-gromitzeldaFri, 22 Jan 2010 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Bash SpongeBob's boat in SpongeBob's Boating Bash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/19/bash-spongebobs-boat-in-spongebobs-boating-bash/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/19/bash-spongebobs-boat-in-spongebobs-boating-bash/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/19/bash-spongebobs-boat-in-spongebobs-boating-bash/#commentsTHQ describes the latest SpongeBob SquarePants game, SpongeBob's Boating Bash, as its "first demolition derby style party game," which makes it perfect for when you want to throw a demolition derby style party without all the cleanup.

Boating Bash puts SpongeBob and his friends behind the wheel of customizable "boat mobiles," as they attempt to knock parts off each other's vehicles to earn points and advance through the game. The ultimate goal of the thousands of violent collisions? A driver's license, of course!

Boating Bash will be out on Wii and DS this spring.

JoystiqBash SpongeBob's boat in SpongeBob's Boating Bash originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Muscle March (WiiWare)

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: Marching to the muscular beat originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsiwarenintendo-channelnintendo-dsiNo-More-Heroes-2-Desperate-Strugglevirtual-consolewiiwareMon, 18 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi motion control demoed by Engine Software]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/nintendo-dsi-motion-control-demoed-by-engine-software/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/nintendo-dsi-motion-control-demoed-by-engine-software/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/nintendo-dsi-motion-control-demoed-by-engine-software/#comments Netherlands-based handheld gaming studio Engine Software has developed a cool new piece of tech for the DSi: motion sensitivity. To show off this breakthrough, the company has developed a brief demo video of TILT, a kind of Marble Blast Ultra clone where the player guides a ball around the gameworld by tilting the DSi. It's not the first we've heard of this kinda tech, and it won't be the last.

Engine Software isn't stopping with just this tech demo, however. The company is currently working on a full DSiWare game that will incorporate this new technology; though it likely won't be a full version of TILT, but rather an entirely new game. Head past the break to check out a brief video showcasing the tech.

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JoystiqDSi motion control demoed by Engine Software originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsidsiwareengine-softwaremotion-controlmotion-sensingnetherlandsNintendonintendo-dsitiltThu, 07 Jan 2010 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Castlevania ReBirth, Pilotwings, Oregon Trail]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/28/nintendoware-weekly-castlevania-rebirth-pilotwings-oregon-tra/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/28/nintendoware-weekly-castlevania-rebirth-pilotwings-oregon-tra/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/28/nintendoware-weekly-castlevania-rebirth-pilotwings-oregon-tra/#comments Nintendo's been on quite the roll recently, providing plenty of content in its weekly offerings -- and today is no different. There are ten new titles to check out, including high-profile downloads such as Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth, Oregon Trail and -- finally! -- Pilotwings on the Virtual Console. Head past the break to check out the full list.

Continue reading NintendoWare Weekly: Castlevania ReBirth, Pilotwings, Oregon Trail

JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Castlevania ReBirth, Pilotwings, Oregon Trail originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-hoops-basketballcastlevaniacastlevania-the-adventure-rebirthDSdsiwareeat-eat-fightgame-artsgameloftglow-artisanhudsonkonamimaster-of-illusionmaster-of-illusion-expressnintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklyoregon-trailpilotwingspowerhead-gamesrabbidsrabbids-labskyworkssnessudokusudoku-senseitecmothe-magic-obeliskthe-oregon-trailubisoftvirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 28 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[8-bit Dark Void Zero rocketing to DSiWare in January]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/8-bit-dark-void-zero-rocketing-to-dsiware-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/8-bit-dark-void-zero-rocketing-to-dsiware-in-january/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/22/8-bit-dark-void-zero-rocketing-to-dsiware-in-january/#commentsMega Man 10 isn't the only pseudo-NES game coming out of Capcom in early 2010. Capcom is expanding Airtight Games' jetpack adventure, Dark Void, with side-scrolling DSiWare game Dark Void Zero.

Zero follows Rusty, one of the first humans to land in Dark Void's world, as he fights the Witchers with Nikola Tesla's help. Like Will from the next-gen games, Rusty has a jetpack, which can be used to hover in place or fly upward. Unlike the next-gen adventure, Rusty's fight is presented as a somewhat Metroidvania-style NES game, with graphics reminiscent of Capcom games like Strider and Bionic Commando.

Rather than making a quick promotional game, Capcom seems to have gone all out for Dark Void Zero, recruiting Dark Void composer Bear McCreary to create an authentic NES soundtrack for the game. Capcom has also invented a fiction not just for the game, but about the game, portraying it as a lost dual-screen PlayChoice-10 project. See a trailer and some thrilling in-game footage after the break. According to GameSpot, Dark Void Zero will be available in January for 500 DSi Points.

Gallery: Dark Void Zero (DSiWare)

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Joystiq8-bit Dark Void Zero rocketing to DSiWare in January originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomdark-voiddark-void-zeroDSdsiwareNintendonintendo-dsiretroTue, 22 Dec 2009 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Datel's Sound Speaker DSi eats handhelds for breakfast]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/11/datels-sound-speaker-dsi-eats-handhelds-for-breakfast/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/11/datels-sound-speaker-dsi-eats-handhelds-for-breakfast/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/11/datels-sound-speaker-dsi-eats-handhelds-for-breakfast/#comments
 Nothing's ever going to top Nyko's crazy Zoom Case, but Datel Japan's bulky DSi speaker attachment thing -- the official title is the Sound Speaker DSi -- is definitely making a strong play for Most Crazy DSi Accessory Ever. As you can see, the accessory is not only meant to protect by consuming the handheld whole, but it also amplifies the DSi's audio ... because that's what you want from your DSi. The multitasking capabilities of Datel's device also allow you to charge your handheld (through an included AC adapter or some AA batteries) after you've spent hours being kind of a jerk.

The Datel Sound Speaker DSi runs 3,990 yen (about $45) and can be purchased here.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqDatel's Sound Speaker DSi eats handhelds for breakfast originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorydateldatel-sound-speaker-dsidsiimportjapannintendo-dsiperipheralsound-speaker-dsiFri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Chinese DSi is full of puppies]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/the-chinese-dsi-is-full-of-puppies/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/the-chinese-dsi-is-full-of-puppies/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/the-chinese-dsi-is-full-of-puppies/#commentsNintendogs is being released as a DSiWare game! But instead of being distributed over the Internet like most non-cartridge DSi games, Nintendogs will be distributed on the new iQue DSi when it launches in China. That's right, instead of a cartridge, it's being delivered on a whole DSi.

The iQue DSi will launch in China (with piracy-averting free Nintendogs) on December 15. Like other regions, iQue will offer 1,000 free DSi Points to new buyers, which they can spend on games including Paper Plane, Bird and Beans, the clock apps, and WarioWare: Snapped.

[Via Andriasang]

JoystiqThe Chinese DSi is full of puppies originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinaiquenintendo-dsinintendogsTue, 08 Dec 2009 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlus announces PhotoWorld for DSi -- through the ESRB]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/atlus-announces-photoworld-for-dsi-through-the-esrb/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/atlus-announces-photoworld-for-dsi-through-the-esrb/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/08/atlus-announces-photoworld-for-dsi-through-the-esrb/#commentsUsing its cost-effective ESRB method of announcing new games, Atlus revealed a new DSi program called PhotoWorld. As you may expect from a game with that title, it involves taking pictures with the DSi camera. Players shoot a self-portrait and then "customize the pictures with a variety of stamps, photo effects, and text boxes."

As Siliconera notes, Atlus already sort of has a program like this on DSiWare. Nintendo's Sparkle Snapshots is based on Atlus's popular Print Club (Purikura) booths. We look forward to finding out how this one differs -- there's absolutely no way it could be any more sparkly, that's for sure. Of course, we aren't even sure this is DSiWare -- while this sounds like the kind of thing you would sell as a download, all we know is that it's for the DSi.

JoystiqAtlus announces PhotoWorld for DSi -- through the ESRB originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlusDSdsiwareesrbNintendonintendo-dsiphotoworldTue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Rayman, Stop Stress, Shinobi, Street Fighter Alpha 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-stop-stress-shinobi-street-fighte/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-stop-stress-shinobi-street-fighte/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/07/nintendoware-weekly-rayman-stop-stress-shinobi-street-fighte/#comments There's some classic platforming to be had in both Rayman and Shinobi in this week's Nintendo downloads, and even a way to deal with Jack's overabundance of stress in Stop Stress: A Day of Fury. There's over ten titles in all, so cruise past the break for the full list.

Continue reading NintendoWare Weekly: Rayman, Stop Stress, Shinobi, Street Fighter Alpha 2

JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Rayman, Stop Stress, Shinobi, Street Fighter Alpha 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-defenderball-fightercapcomDSdsidsiwareflowerworksmagnetismy-dolphinmynotebookNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklypop-islandraymanshinobisnesstop-stressstreet-fighterstreet-fighter-alphastreet-fighter-alpha-2ubisoftvc-arcadevirtual-consoleWiiwiiwareMon, 07 Dec 2009 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo gives thanks for plenty of holiday week hardware sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendo-gives-thanks-for-plenty-of-holiday-week-hardware-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendo-gives-thanks-for-plenty-of-holiday-week-hardware-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendo-gives-thanks-for-plenty-of-holiday-week-hardware-sales/#commentsNintendo announced that over 1.5 million of its various game systems were sold last week. Not last month, last week. Thanks to Black Friday and two new DSi bundles, Nintendo could afford all the trimmings for a resplendent company Thanksgiving. Not that we know whether or not Nintendo had one of those. The point is, Nintendo sold a bunch of stuff and made a lot of money.

According to Nintendo's estimates, more than 550,000 Wii systems were sold last week, and over 1 million DS and DSi systems. The release of two new DSi bundles (along with a few crazy prices) could have had something to do with that last statistic. By selling that many handhelds, Nintendo broke its own sales record for the holiday weekend! Though the company didn't manage to beat last year's 800,000 Wiis sold, which means that, despite still selling a huge number of Wiis, and despite all those DS sales, Nintendo is completely doomed, right?

JoystiqNintendo gives thanks for plenty of holiday week hardware sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-friday-2009DSdsinintendonintendo-dsisalesWiiMon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Jon Heder shows off Flipnote Studio]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-jon-heder-shows-off-flipnote/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-jon-heder-shows-off-flipnote/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-jon-heder-shows-off-flipnote/#commentsApparently, Jon Heder has been spending his downtime with Nintendo's Flipnote Studio. The video above shows the actor knows how to do a thing or two with Nintendo's software, though you'll find his doodlings are severely lacking in Ligers. Still, it's a neat video for some very neat -- and very free -- software for your DSi.

Head past the break for the full list of this week's Nintendo Channel content.

Continue reading This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Jon Heder shows off Flipnote Studio

JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: Jon Heder shows off Flipnote Studio originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsiflipnote-studiojon-hedernintendo-channelnintendo-dsiMon, 30 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Tales of Monkey Island, Bookworm, The Combatribes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendoware-weekly-tales-of-monkey-island-bookworm-the-comba/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendoware-weekly-tales-of-monkey-island-bookworm-the-comba/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendoware-weekly-tales-of-monkey-island-bookworm-the-comba/#comments If you thought last week's NintendoWare Weekly update was huge, well ... you'll probably think the same thing about this week's update! That's mostly because Nintendo provides quite the overweight offering this time, with a total of ten new titles available for your post-Thanksgiving download. Loosen that belt and make some room for more by heading past the break for the full list of this week's releases.

Continue reading NintendoWare Weekly: Tales of Monkey Island, Bookworm, The Combatribes

JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Tales of Monkey Island, Bookworm, The Combatribes originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aksys-gamesbookwormchristmas-clixcombatribescopter-crisisdigital-leisureDSdsiwareeaElectronic-Artsfoto-facehudsonjc-games-incmaster-of-illusionmaster-of-illusion-expressmy-zooNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklypopcappopcap-gamessnessolomons-keysudokusudoku-challengetales-of-monkey-islandtecmotelltale-gamesthe-combatribesvc-arcadevirtual-consolevirtual-console-arcadeWiiwiiwareMon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata: DSi XL is a spectator system]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-dsi-xl-is-a-spectator-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-dsi-xl-is-a-spectator-system/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-dsi-xl-is-a-spectator-system/#comments
The DSi LL (or XL) isn't just for the poorly sighted or hugely handed. In his financial results briefing, Satoru Iwata revealed another purpose for the jumbo system: playing with crowds. "Nintendo DSi LL features not only bigger monitor screens," Iwata said, "but an improved view angle on the screens to make it the first portable system that can be enjoyed with people surrounding the gamer."

He envisions the DSi XL as allowing for a "new play style where those who are surrounding the game player can also join in one way or the other to the game play." Tomodachi Collection, one of the best-selling DS games of the quarter in Japan, is named specifically as a game that already benefits from having friends nearby. "Because communications and interactions with other family members and your friends are one of the key elements of the game, the fun aspect is intensified when other people can watch how you play in comparison with when you are playing by yourself."

As a bonus, your friends can help you hold the system up.

JoystiqIwata: DSi XL is a spectator system originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsidsi-xlearningsiwataNintendonintendo-dsiFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:58:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi XL FAQ: Sized up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/dsi-xl-faq-sized-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/dsi-xl-faq-sized-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/dsi-xl-faq-sized-up/#commentsEarly yesterday, Nintendo of Japan announced the DSi XL (DSi LL in Japan), a larger, larger-screened version of the DSi. It's a big system, and kind of a big mystery, given that the only advance notice we had of the thing was a Nikkei blurb two days prior. While we can't answer the big questions, like how long this idea has been in the works, and whether a bigger handheld is a good idea as an alternative to the DS's continual miniaturization, we can round up what we know and can reasonably speculate about the DSi XL -- right after the jump.

Gallery: DSi XL

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JoystiqDSi XL FAQ: Sized up originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesbatterycolorscomparisoncompatibilityDSdsi-lldsi-xlfaqguideNintendonintendo-dsiscreenssizesoftwarespecsFri, 30 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi LL coming to Europe in Q1 2010 as 'DSi XL']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/dsi-ll-coming-to-europe-in-q1-2010-as-dsi-xl/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/dsi-ll-coming-to-europe-in-q1-2010-as-dsi-xl/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/dsi-ll-coming-to-europe-in-q1-2010-as-dsi-xl/#commentsNintendo may have announced Japanese plans for the new DSi LL first, but it's not taking long for news about other regions to come out. Nintendo of Europe confirmed to Videogamer that the giant handheld will be released in that region as the DSi XL, in the already-packed Q1 time frame. "The retail price of the Nintendo DSi XL is expected to be higher than that of the Nintendo DSi," the statement reads. "Further details will be released soon."

The Japanese DSi LL will be available in Wine Red, Dark Brown (above), and Natural White, and will come preloaded with Easy Meikyo Kokugo Dictionary, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters and Brain Age Express: Math. There is no word yet about the color variation or preloaded software selection for the European version.

JoystiqDSi LL coming to Europe in Q1 2010 as 'DSi XL' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsidsi-lldsi-xleuropeNintendonintendo-dsiThu, 29 Oct 2009 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo of Japan: Nikkei reveal of new DSi is 'speculation']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/nintendo-of-japan-nikkei-reveal-of-new-dsi-is-speculation/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/nintendo-of-japan-nikkei-reveal-of-new-dsi-is-speculation/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/nintendo-of-japan-nikkei-reveal-of-new-dsi-is-speculation/#commentsAs expected, Nintendo didn't openly announce the new, larger-screened DSi in response to a Nikkei article mentioning it. In a statement to Famitsu (as translated by Siliconera), Nintendo said, "Our company is not doing any interviews. We believe this article is speculation." Of course, that is merely a comment on how Nikkei arrived at that information, and not a denial of the information.

It's familiar, as well. Nintendo of America said almost exactly the same thing about Nikkei's early reveal of the DSi, so we wouldn't dismiss the possibility of a DSi upgrade yet. We're checking in with Nintendo of America to find out more.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqNintendo of Japan: Nikkei reveal of new DSi is 'speculation' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsifamitsunikkeiNintendonintendo-dsirumorTue, 27 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Majesco publishing DSi augmented reality game 'Ghostwire' in late 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/majesco-publishing-dsi-augmented-reality-game-ghostwire-in-lat/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/majesco-publishing-dsi-augmented-reality-game-ghostwire-in-lat/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/majesco-publishing-dsi-augmented-reality-game-ghostwire-in-lat/#commentsGhostwire, A Different Game's DSi-only title that uses the camera to fill players' real surroundings with virtual ghosts, looked quite promising when it was unveiled. The only problem: without a publisher, it was nothing but an apparition of a game. Today, Majesco announced that it is publishing the augmented reality title (which was originally intended for Nokia phones) with a projected late 2010 release date, under the title Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal.

Using the mic and camera on the DSi, as well as in-game tools like the "EMF tuner," players search around them for hidden ghosts, and then attempt to give them peace by solving puzzles. Some ghosts will require items before they appear and interact with you, and some will apparently be malevolent and less receptive to your efforts. At which point, we assume, you have to solve their problems despite their lack of help, instead of just leaving them to go about their ghostly business.

JoystiqMajesco publishing DSi augmented reality game 'Ghostwire' in late 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a-different-gameaugmented-realityDSdsighostwireghostwire-link-to-the-paranormalmajescoNintendonintendo-dsiTue, 27 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Nintendo updating DSi with bigger screens this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/report-nintendo-updating-dsi-with-bigger-screens-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/report-nintendo-updating-dsi-with-bigger-screens-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/report-nintendo-updating-dsi-with-bigger-screens-this-year/#commentsThe Japanese Nikkei newspaper is reporting that, later this year, Nintendo will introduce a new version of the DSi that replaces the system's 3.25" screens with luxurious 4" screens. The new system will replace the current DSi and will retain the ¥18,900 ($205.50) price tag. According to GameLife's summary of the article, the screen size has been increased with older gamers in mind. The Nikkei article states that it'll be out in Japan sometime this year, but that plans for other countries have yet to be made.

We're inclined to believe Nikkei when it makes predictions like these. It's previously made shocking claims like the announcement of a DS system with a camera and music playback functions, and a Nintendo/Dentsu video service.

Update: Nikkei has now put the article online.

[Via NeoGAF]

JoystiqReport: Nintendo updating DSi with bigger screens this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsinikkeiNintendonintendo-dsirumorMon, 26 Oct 2009 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese Nintendo downloads: Fire Emblem Premake and Uno]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/japanese-nintendo-downloads-fire-emblem-premake-and-uno/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/japanese-nintendo-downloads-fire-emblem-premake-and-uno/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/20/japanese-nintendo-downloads-fire-emblem-premake-and-uno/#commentsJust like last week, the original version of a game remade on DS has been released on Virtual Console in Japan: last week it was Kirby Super Star, and this week it's Fire Emblem. We're guessing this is a coincidence, otherwise it's a really weird initiative. Also like last week, Namco Bandai releases a pair of arcade games in the same series, this time the more recognizable Dig Dug. And WiiWare returns! ... With Uno.

On DS, there's another chunk of The Tower DS, more Japanese city maps, and some English training.

JoystiqJapanese Nintendo downloads: Fire Emblem Premake and Uno originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dig-dugdsiwarenintendo-dsipocket-rurubothe-tower-dsunovirtual-consolewiiwareTue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[European Nintendo downloads: Surprises abound]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/european-nintendo-downloads-surprises-abound/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/european-nintendo-downloads-surprises-abound/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/european-nintendo-downloads-surprises-abound/#commentsWe'd never heard of most of the games in this week's European Wii/DSi Shop update. While that could point to shovelware, we prefer to think of it as surprises. Until we find out for sure that it's all shovelware, at least.

Heron: Steam Machine is a really promising-sounding name for a game that turns out to be a pretty familiar puzzle trope, but with rubber ducks added. Not herons. Little Tournament Over Yonder is a cutesy strategy game. and Viking Invasion on DSiWare is tower defense. Wakugumi is an interesting puzzle game in which you move black and white squares around to create unbroken loops, capturing the opposite-color squares inside. And Super Return of the Jedi is a backgammon game. Or a side-scrolling action game based on the movie. One of those.

JoystiqEuropean Nintendo downloads: Surprises abound originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A German USK rating suggests that Digital Leisure is planning to port its predecessor, Dragon's Lair, to DSiWare. While we have no doubt that the DS hardware can run the game -- in fact, a Dragon's Lair conversion has been in progress for years by United Coders, and we wouldn't be surprised if that's what this is -- the file size is an issue. Space Ace on iPhone takes up 243MB, which is much larger than any DSiWare game. We hope Digital Leisure comes up with a solution for this issue other than porting the NES Dragon's Lair.

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqUSK: Digital Leisure daring to put Dragon's Lair on DSiWare originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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