Word is in that Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword for the DS will be making its way to shelves some time in March. As you can see from the above video, the game is looking mighty fine for a DS game - let’s just hope the stylus control system can back it up.
via GameSpot
Ubisoft have officially announced Assassin’s Creed Altair’s Chronicles for the DS. The game features a relatively gorgeous 3D world in which to perform Altair’s acrobatic moves and combo attacks, comprising of a mixture of swordplay and kicks. Sure, we knew about it months ago - but the screen shots are so nice it’s hard not to get excited.
Assassin’s Creed Altaïr’s Chronicles will go on sale sometime this February. Check after the jump for a full press release.
It’s a story almost too bizarre to be believed, but the rumors that Bioware are creating a Sonic the Hedgehog RPG for the DS are indeed true. The news was confirmed when a French gaming site posted some scans from the future issue of Nintendo Power.
The game will be titled Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and will feature 11 playable characters from the franchise. News is that Robotnik, aka Eggman, won’t be the principal baddie. Your character will be controlled exclusively with the stylus (just like Phantom Hourglass) but it is yet unclear whether the combat will be turn based or live action.
That’s the extent of our knowledge at the moment, but judging by the screens we can’t wait for the game. Check after the jump for a few more screens.
Nintendo have taken home an Emmy for excellence in engineering creativity - for the second year in a row. The award recognized their innovative interfaces - the motion controls of the Wii and the touch-screen, dual-screen Nintendo DS.
“The pioneering interfaces for Wii and Nintendo DS reflect our long tradition of seeking new ways to enhance the gaming experience for users at every level,” said Don James, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of operations. “We’re grateful for this award and thank the academy for honoring us a second time.”
It’s weird enough having Sonic in Super Smash Bros Brawl, but having both Sonic and Mario in a game developed by Sega where they don’t kick the crap out of each other is just blasphemous. Apart from the obvious moral outrage we haven’t got much apart from ambivalent feelings towards Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Unless they pull out something massive that isn’t in the video it looks like it’ll be a little dull. But do check out the above trailer for the DS version of the game to form your own (perhaps more optimistic) opinion.
via Game Videos
Swiss group “and-or” have put together an innovative little homebrew game which taps the DS’s wi-fi capabilities. It captures WLan signals in your immediate area and transforms them into enemies in the game. Your objective is to grow and protect a crystal, which constantly comes under attack by the invading WLan signals. Things would get pretty interesting if you were playing this in a car, rapidly driving through an area with plenty of wi-fi hotspots.
It looks slightly more interesting than their other ambitious homebrew app, Sniff Jazzbox, and is well worth a download if you possess the appropriate hardware.
via DS Fanboy
In the time you spend reading this post, one Nintendo DS will be sold, according to a press release from Nintendo America. Selling 6 million units in November alone, the DS is poised to be crowned the most popular system of 2007. According to George Harrison, senior vice president of marketing and corporate communication:
There’s no letup in sight…Nintendo DS appeals strongly to both core and casual gamers, and its momentum is set to propel us into 2008
via ShackNews
If you are a fan of the old-school brick-bashing game Arkanoid then this paddle controller is a must. The Taito Paddle Controller DS slots into the DS’s GBA slot and comes in multiple colors to match your DS. Play-Asia currently have the Arkanoid/Paddle bundle in stock for US$49.90.
via BBPS
It’s been a while since we had any new Ghostbusters news, and my life is feeling rather dull as a result. Don’t pass the Prozac just yet though - because I have some exciting news regarding the Nintendo DS version. The game will play more like a sim, enabling you to manage your very own ghost-busting operation. You will have to catch ghosts for income that can be spent on better gear and other goodies. It’s good to see the game differing from system to system and not just being a lo-fi port. It’s going to be an expensive day when these games launch.
via Pocket Gamer
Some clever gamer has made his own version of Paper Mario DS…out of paper. The only thing I’m disappointed about is that something so cool was filmed on what looks to be a camera phone - someone get this guy some real gear!
via BBPS
