You know the story, two pokemon games sell awesome, make a third with small changes here and there and you got a billion seller on your hands: Red'n'Blue had Yellow, Gold'n'Silver had Crystal, Ruby'n'Saphire had Emerald, and It looks like Daimond'n'Pearl will have a Platinum! Who here is poke-pumped?! This, for now, will be counted as rumor, because it's not OFFICIAL, well at least not in official english, british or aussie. Anyway "Read more"... for the scans from Corocoro Magazine...
In some (semi) exciting news, EA are bringing a new installment of the Skate franchise to the Wii and DS.
Skate It uses the Wii's Remote and the DS's touch screen to help pull off some of "the sickest tricks" for "the ultimate skate line". There's not a lot of info on the DS controls, but the Wii version can be controlled by using the Wii Remote like a skateboard, reacting to gestures that mirror actual skate flips and moves. THAT'S NOT ALL! The game also has Balance Board compatibility, giving you another reason to get Wii Fit, if skating's your thing.
Skate It is set for a 2008 release, but there are no further details as yet.
It should be a perfect match. Doctor Who is superb. Top Trumps are ace. It's just that a "virtual" game of Top Trumps: Doctor Who doesn't appeal. It's coming to the DS this Spring, and whilst they've tried their best to spice up the basic card game, I don't think Eidos will have a bestseller on their hands.
The game does boast a host of gameplay modes, and if you love the Good Doctor as much as my little brother, you'll probably be interested in getting this. Although the above screenshot is from the PS2/PC version, it gives you a taste of what the game will be like.
It features most of the characters from the new series, but if it hasn't got Sally Sparrow in it, I'm not buying...
Here are a couple of vids featuring the DS version of Line Rider in action. I have a feeling that this will be the type of game that could eat away your free time and keep you amused forever.
We already told you about the new FPS from Renegade Kid, and below is the first in-game footage. It's via the developer's video blog, and the quality is not great, but you can tell that the game is going to look pretty impressive. I'm going to be keeping a close eye on this game...
Codemasters have added the above trailer to the N+ Video Vault. I have to say I think it looks like a pretty decent racer. Possibly one to watch if street racing's your thang.
After two outings on the Wii, Atlus is bringing the Trauma Center series back to where it started, the DS, with Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2. Although we had already heard the news through the May edition of Nintendo Power, Atlus has just recently sent out the press release, trailer, and a few screens.
The plot centers around the aftermath of GUILT, and the game is set for release in North America on July 1. This announcement makes me wonder if Europe will ever get New Blood...
Although NINJA GAIDEN: Dragon Sword has only just been released in the US, Ubisoft have picked up the EU rights, and will be releasing the game in June 2008. They've released a new trailer to celebrate! Has anyone picked this up yet? What's it like?
Although I think it may just be me, I am very excited about the news that Undercover: Dual Motives is about to be released in the UK. I posted about it on N+ waaaaaay back in October 2006, and even uploaded the below trailer onto YouTube (for another blog ¬_¬). Eidos have picked up the distribution, and released some screenshots today, which can be seen after the break. There were too many to post, so I chose a choice few that show off some of the touch screen usage. Spies... Point and Click gaming... Innovative uses of the touch screen... count me in!
I think the game has already hit some European shores, but it gets a major release toward the end of April/early May.
Hot on the heels of their extremely successful sports title, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, SEGA have released another character-packed game. SEGA Superstars Tennis features a plethora of SEGA favourites, battling it out for grand slam glory. It's not the first time videogame greats have taken on tennis, and Nintendo's Mario Tennis series sets the benchmark. SEGA themselves aren't new to the sport and can happily boast about the successful Virtua Tennis games. Does Superstars tennis live up to this pedigree, or is it game, set, and match to Mario's mob. N+ have taken the DS version out for a top spin to find out.
The next game in the extremely popular turn-based strategy series. It's the second time the game has appeared on the DS, and it's undergone a bit of a makeover. It's gone back to it's roots, become grittier, and added online multiplayer.
How does it play?
If you've played previous Advance Wars you'll know what to expect. It's maintained everything about the series that makes it so playable. There's some new units, less emphasis on CO Powers, and it's a thoroughly enjoyable game to play. The campaign mode has a great story, and enough missions and training maps to keep you occupied for many, many hours.
Throw in dozens of classic and new maps to play on, a detailed map editor, and this game represents true value for money. Yes, you will have played some of the maps before, but the new units keep them fresh. The original DS game cried out for online multiplayer, and Dark Conflict delivers (and with Voice chat too!). It's simple - if you're a fan of the series, get this game as it's arguably the best version of Advance Wars yet. If you're not a fan, or have never played any the series, get this game anyway.
N+ Summary
Game: Advance Wars: Dark Conflict/Days of Ruin Developed by: Nintendo Genre: Turn-Based Strategy Players: 1-4 Release Date: Out now Supports WFC: Yes Video available: No
N+ Points
N+ We love the gritty new look N+ Lengthy Campaign N+ So many maps to play on N+ Same great gameplay N+ Online multiplayer with VOIP N+ Improved CO powers
... And so is Tingle! We thought it would be an excellent way to begin spring with flowers and sunshine and rupees and Tingle! Freshly Picked: Tingles Rosey Rupee Land is a DS game that came out in Japan, then Europe. That was it, and thats as far as it's going!
Except! HAHA! The American Captain Seagull and the European Seaempty have planned a super sweet game trade! Seaempty has shipped reshly Picked: Tingles Rosey Rupee Land to Seagull, and in return the Seagull is shipping the has-yet-to-get-a-European-release-date Professor Layton and the Curious Village to Seaempty!
I was thinking, should N+ try to set some kind of area up for you guys to do the same thing? you all know that DS games are region free right?! - anyway if we set this thing up we DEFINITELY need to have rules, and we really really need you guys to follow them! for instance some things that would HAVE to be followed:
Parents know what games you are trading away AND getting in return (and ratings!)
Parents MUST ok the exchange of addresses
These MUST be done with PRIVATE MESSAGES - NO POSTING ADDRESSES IN FORUMS. They will be removed.
Those MUST be followed, we don't want anyone getting in big trouble, including ourselves (N+)! But I think we could set up an official forum where you post what game you would like from what region, and what games you would be willing to trade for it! then you can contact that person via Private Message.
What do you guys think? should N+ get its butt in gear and try to find the perfect solution to make this happen?
do any of you know where i can get some drivers for my wii mote on my pc ? otr the wii balance board i can connect them to my pc but hey r useless with out drivers message me if u know anything
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Has anyone picked this up yet? What's it like?
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