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It’s fun to compare video game screen sizes
Amazing to think the DS is only slightly larger than the GBA’s 240 × 160 resolution. (Thanks for the image, Will)
Professor Layton issues a Ladies vs Gents Puzzle Challenge
In only a couple of weeks, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future will be on sale. To celebrate, Professor Layton apparently decided to put that doctorate to work and do some research into the age old question of “Who do you think is better at solving puzzles – men or women?” Head over to this site and then go find his red phone booth to help with his research next week!
Atlus publishing Two Naruto Titles [Wii & DS]
If you are a fan of the Naruto anime series then we have exciting news for you today! Atlus has announced that they have acquired the publishing rights to two games in the Shippuden series. One game, Dragon Blade Chronicles, for the Wii, and the other, Naruto vs. Sasuke, for the Nintendo DS. These two chapters in the Naruto franchise are currently scheduled for release on November 16, 2010. Scre...
Metroid, Kirby, Donkey Kong headline year-end Nintendo games
Nintendo today revealed their “upcoming cool games” for the rest of the year. Such as… Wii Metroid: Other M (August 31) New Carnival Games (September 21) Samurai Warriors 3 (September 27) Wii Party (October 3) NBA Jam (October 5) Just Dance 2 (October 12) Kirby’s Epic Yarn (October 17) PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure (November 1) FlingSmash (November 7) Sonic Colors...
Etrian Odyssey III: The Combat System
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM2EUBOjRis[/youtube] If you are familiar with dungeon crawling games and the various dangerous F.O.E.’s waiting to get you, and by F.O.E.’s I mean all manner of creatures, creepy crawlies, and monsters await you on and beneath and above the water off the coast of Armoroad. Any adventurer knows they will need to be prepare and spend a lot of time...
Fractured Soul, Genre Redefining?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqCQCg95_2I[/youtube] This little trailer ended up in my e-mail box along with a plea to help them find a game publisher. So while it’s awesome, it doesn’t exactly mean it’s coming out on the DS anytime soon. However, the game elements are very unique and well done for a weird game that transcends both basic side scrolling platforming and s...
Dragon Quest IX Tag Mode Event
Looking to connect with players and experience wondrous new maps and items? Then head over to one of the Dragon Quest IX tag mode events schedules all over the place in the next few days. Remember tag mode allows you to expand your quests and unlock special areas that aren’t normally accessible through normal play. So if you’re looking to cash in quick and easy, be sure to click the pi...
America pisses Kirby off; Japan makes him smile
As seen on a plethora of Japan to U.S. box art translations. (Thanks, Sean.)
Etrian Odyssey III, Now with more Sailing
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B7dkipeWBA[/youtube] The seas off the coast of Armoroad are vast and filled with secrets and dangers. You can sail the vast waves and find upgrade your equipment, fight and defeat new types of enemies, as well as unlock passage to new areas. If exploring is not your thing, you can catch a rare fish or two to trade back at the port. This completely new addit...
Eternal Diva gets DVD release in Europe
It seems that Manga Entertainment is releasing Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva on DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK on October 4th. The film will be released in a few ways. A disc-only DVD, and a disc only Blu-Ray editions. There will also be a phantasmagorical collector’s edition which comes in both a DVD, and Blu-Ray formats, and features gorgeous packaging and even includes an art book full...
New Game Get: Shovelware Galore
A great collection of shovelware titles hits New Game Get this week! Not much to see except for a few games that look decent. So check out a trailer or two and let us know your pick this weeks new game get!