Activision announced it is finally working on a version of its popular rhythm-based video-game for the Nintendo DS.
Guitar Hero: On Tour will hit the DS sometime in the summer, along with a special peripheral for the handheld and a pick-cum-stylus, used to strum along songs.
The game will have a single-player carreer mode, a co-op mode over wireless and a two player battle mode, called Guitar Hero. There will be five venues to unlock and six playable characters. Players will also get to chance to customize their character and even choose the color of his axe. Activision says Guitar Hero: On Tour will sport “the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game.”
March 20th, 2008
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It has actually been a while since anyone ventured into the realm of Warner Bros. cartoons to come up with a game, so I’m pretty excited.
Eidos announced it is working on two new video-games licensed from Warner Bros. Interactive. Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor for the Nintendo DS allows players to conduct music for Looney Tunes cartoons and, according to Eidos, it will appeal to anyone “who enjoys simple but addictive gameplay.”
The second title is Wacky Races: Crash & Dash, a racing title that promises to focus on the goofy characters and racers from the popular cartoon series.
Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor will be available in June, while Wacky Races: Crash & Dash will be available for the DS and Wii at an unspecified date in 2008.
March 17th, 2008
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The latest title in Tecmo’s action packed series, Ninja Gaiden, is ready to hit the retailers’ shelves.
Tecmo announced that Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword for the Nintendo DS has gone gold and will available for purchase on March 25. On March 26 the game’s creator, Yosuke Hayashi will be signing autographs at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center, New York.
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword tells the story of a younger Ryu Hayabusa, six months after he used the family heirloom, the Dragon Sword, to shatter the Dark Dragon Blade.
The game is rated T for teen and will retail for a recommended $34.99
Source: GameSpot
March 3rd, 2008
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These days it seems everyone wants to capitalize on singing platformers. The success of games like Rock Band, Singstar or Guitar Hero is definitely enough to make others want a piece of the pie.
Next in line to produce a rhythm-based game is Disney, who will soon launch Ultimate Band for the Nintendo Wii and DS. The game will aim to impress by allowing gamers to play it using only the Wiimote and the DS stylus. No bands or songs have been announced yet, but Disney promises that “some of the biggest names in rock, alternative, popular, emo, and indie rock music” from the 60s to present day will be available.
The two versions of Ultimate Band are completely different, in the Wii version, players will play throughout the career of a rock-star, starting from singing in a garage to International stadiums. The DS game will feature a recording studio, where players can create their own tunes.
Ultimate Band is scheduled for release during this year’s holiday season.
February 28th, 2008
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Nintendo has their work cut out for them because their success also has a dark side, piracy has its eye on the successful Japanese company and a new chip that bypasses the DS’ security system has been released.
The R4 chip costs somewhere around $50 and since its launch it has become one of the most sought after products in Tokyo’s Akihabara electronics district. The strangest part is that the chip itself is not illegal, but playing illegal software by using it, is. So Nintendo hasn’t got too many options but to keep a close eye on how the situation develops and try to come up with a new security system.
Here’s what some of the signs in the retailers’ windows write concerning the R4: “New R4 shipment has finally arrived! You know what it does! Absolutely no questions will be answered concerning this product” or “”Guaranteed for one week only! Of course we can’t explain what it will do…”.
Ain’t piracy a bitch!
January 10th, 2008
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The DS TV peripheral was first announced roughly three years ago, but has rarely been heard of since. Well on Tuesday it was finally released, and like everything Nintendo released lately, it’s a hit.
The DS TV costs about $62.70 and can be used with the original DS or the DS Lite. With a new design, featuring a simple aerial cartridge that plugs in the back of the DS and no base unit, the DS TV enjoyed huge interest in Japan. Two hours after the preorders were offered the official website went down due to immense traffic. This hype over a non video game product surprised even Nintendo who wanted to release the product without prior announcements.
The top screen of the DS is used for TV while the bottom screen can be used to change channels and even take notes. Unfortunately Nintendo has expressed no intention of launching the DS TV outside of Japanese borders at this time.
January 10th, 2008
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If you’re a fan of Ryu Hayabusa and can’t wait until the end of next year to play Ninja Gaiden 2 on the Xbox 360, you’re in luck, starting March 2008, your favorite stealth assassin comes to the DS.
Even though it won’t look as pretty as it would on a next generation console, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword promises to be a memorable adventure. According to the guys at Team Ninja, Ryu will bring many of his signature moves to Nintendo’s handheld, including the Izuna Drop and Cicada Slash as well as a lot of Nimpo magic.
The game will imply a lot of stylus usage, with players having to do a lot of tapping and slashing in order to come out victorious in the battle they face. Stylus or no stylus, I just hope they make this one a bit easier than the original Ninja Gaiden, or at least add a lower difficulty setting.
December 22nd, 2007
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Fans of Star Wars will be thrilled to know Lucas Arts is launching the next game in the saga next Spring. The Force Unleashed for Nintendo’s new generation console will allow players to use their remote as a light saber and the Nunchuk to execute their Force attacks. It all sounds very intriguing, let’s just hope the developers implement the controls well enough. After all, other games have tried to use the Wii’s unique capabilities and failed miserably.
September 20th, 2007
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For those of you who have never heard of Fist of The North Star, this probably isn’t big news, but for the rest of you this is humongous news.
Yes, it’s true, you’ll soon be able to control Kenshiro as he punches his way on Nintendo’s handheld. The most interesting aspect of the game is not the storyline (which doesn’t make it any less cooler), but the gameplay, which is truly ingenious. Using the stylus, the players will have to tap some highlighted points on the enemies which our hero will then unleash his fists on. The visuals will be manga style, which is, in my opinion, very creative and is sure to attract a large number of the series hardcore fans.
The idea sounds pretty good, it’s now up to the developers to see it through to the end.
September 17th, 2007
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When it was first announced, this ingenious title from THQ really got a lot of people wondering how it was going to turn out, because unlike any other games for handheld platforms, this one was supposed to let you draw your own character, weapons and environment. I’m talking about the highly anticipated game Drawn to Life for the Nintendo DS.
September 11th, 2007
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Gaming systems aren’t doing very well on the Japanese market these days, announces Gamasutra.
According to the market research conducted by Media Create has revealed details about the weekly hardware sales in the week before September 2nd and things aren’t looking up.
The Nintendo DS reached a seasonal low with under 100.000 units sold this week, managing to ship out 94.339 systems. Despite still being console king in the sales chart, the Wii also dropped about 7.000 units this week, with only 39.371 sold units. The Game Boy Advance sold 474 units while the Game Cube managed to ship out a measly 73 systems.
September 8th, 2007
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According to Eurogamer, leading developer and publisher SEGA announced the release dates for its most important games of 2007.
Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360 will be released on the 26th of October. Universe at War for the PC and Ghost Squad for the Nintendo Wii will both ship out on November 2nd.
September 7th, 2007
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According to leading game publisher Codemasters, the first installment of the Race Driver franchise for the Nintendo DS will be the first to allow players to fully customize their race cars via the WI-FI connection and actually build their own original racing tracks, using the innovative Track Designer.
Judging from the publishers statements, the game is worth looking forward to, as it will allow players to race up to three friends simultaneously, on more than 30 official race circuits across the world, including Adelaide, Hockenheim or Silverstone, using one of more than twenty vehicles available.
September 7th, 2007
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