Wifi Connection Teaser Site

Nintendo has released a wifi connection teaser site. Not much on it now, but you can check it out at www.nintendowifi.com.

Source: www.nintendowifi.com
Thanks to Josh Haskins for this news. Submit any of your news or articles to news@dsupdate.net

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

Weekly Japanese chart sales

Here's the weekly Japanese chart sales for the week of Sept. 19.


Software
1 DS Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop!
55,154 Bandai
2 PS2 Dynasty Warriors 5: Mosho Den (incl. Limited Edition)
53,631 Koei
3 GBA Famicom Mini: Super Mario Bros. (20th Anniversary version)
50,565 Nintendo
4 PS2 Rhapsodia
42,696 Konami
5 DS Brain Training
39,298 Nintendo
6 PSP Gundam Battle Tactics
37,340 Bandai
7 PSP World Soccer Winning Eleven 9: Ubiquitous Evolution
28,657 Konami
8 GBA Super Robot Wars J
28,325 Banpresto
9 DS Gentle Brain Exercises
25,457 Nintendo
10 PS2 Harukanaru Toki no Nakade 3: Izayoiki (incl. Limited Edition)
21,028 Koei


Hardware
1 Nintendo DS 68,123
2 PlayStation Portable 50,629
3 Game Boy Micro 46,529
4 PlayStation 2 25,518
5 Game Boy Advance SP 12,483
6 GameCube 2,267 1,882 159,391
7 Game Boy Advance 448
8 Xbox 98

Source: M-Create

-Falco8

Ys Strategy DS bound

Falcom has announced that they will be developing Ys Strategy for the Nintendo DS. No information has been give yet.

Source: The Magic Box: International Video Games

-Falco8

Children of Mana revealed

Square-Enix has just announced the new Secret of Mana title for the Nintendo DS and it is called Children of Mana, a RPG title that will be released 2006 for Japan, and here is a a scan of the magazine.

Source:DS-X2

-Falco8

New Need for Speed: Most Wanted Trailer

After we showed you over 20 screenshots of Need for Speed: Most Wanted for the Nintendo DS, and now we're going to give you a video of the game. If you want to check it out, then click right here.

Source:DS Touch and DS-X2

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More comments on the Revolution's Controller

More keep on coming as a lot of developers are finding that the Revolution's controller is really great.


Carlo Delallana, Ubisoft:
This new control system really differentiates Nintendo from its competition and should allow them to position the Revolution in the marketplace very clearly. IDG did a study that shows that more households will go multiconsole when the next-gen systems hit. Gamers may consider the Revolution as a good companion system to their more mainstream consoles (Xbox 360 or PS3). There's a lot of potential with the controller as far as game design, I'm sure designers all over the world are probably thinking of ways to exploit this technology. We could see some really amazing games and possibly new game genres making its debut on the Revolution. How much support the Revolution gets is entirely up to Nintendo. Software sells hardware and the launch line-up for the Revolution and clever marketing from Nintendo will determine if this gamble pays off. This is a chance for developers to break out of the mold of "formulaic game design" and really explore what games can be, possibly expanding the audience at the same time.

Vince Dickinson, EA-Tiburon:
I think it's a fantastic move for the industry (and gamers). Who isn't looking forward to seeing what fun and unique new games Nintendo comes up with? I know I'll be first in line. If anyone can deliver on the promise of expanding the market, it's Nintendo - and they've proved that in Japan with DS Brain Training and Nintendogs. I think it's also a good move for Nintendo's bottom line as well, as it further differentiates them (in a positive manner) from Sony and Microsoft, which is critical. As for third parties, I think it will be successful for companies that invest the resources to create Nintendo-caliber games. I doubt you'll see as much third party support for the Revolution as the PS3 & Xbox 360, which leaves a great big opening of opportunity for adventurous or niche developers to fill. But companies whose businesses are built on raw cross-platform development are going to see the fewest copies sold on the Revolution.

Warren Blyth, NaturalPoint:
This will be great for the industry in general. The majority of our customers are too dense to understand that there are better ways to play games than joysticks, mice, and keyboards. They don't even understand why you'd want to move in true 3D space (all 6 degrees of freedom), or why you'd want to touch a screen instead of positioning a cursor on it. They think that technology from 20 years back is still used to control games because it's still the best. It's ridiculous. I work for a company that has been selling a motion tracking game input device since 2001 (based on your simple head movement, instead of a wand/remote), and we're fascinated to see how Nintendo handles the paradigm shift. It will be a huge benefit for innovative companies (hardware or software) when Nintendo educates the mass market about what new technology can offer.

Source: Gamasutra (more developer comments can be found there)

-Falco8

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Iwata talks about the Revolution

G4 had it's exclusive interview between Nintendo's president, Satoru Iwata. Iwata-san was asked if the Revolution's graphics will be up to with the PS3 and Xbox360, then Iwata commented that Nintendo is thinking about the mainstream appeal, and the non-gamers would not be amazed with the graphics but then, Iwata was asked another question for the gamers who want to see graphic power, and then Iwata said that the Revolution's graphics will be up to par with the PS3 and the Xbox360, but yet again, Iwates stated that gamers will only get the Revolution, because of gameplay, so it looks like the Revolution's graphics will be up to par with the PS3 and Xbox360 is confirmed by Nintendo's president himself.

Iwata also mentioned that they have been getting a lot of positive feedback by the developer and publisher on the Revolution's controller, and that Nintendo showed the controller to Western developers and publishers and they were worried about the remote control like controller, but when Nintendo introduced the nunchuck attachment to them they began to like it. Nintendo also approached developers and publishers about gameplay concepts, and Nintendo suggesting various franchises that would benefit the Revolution, and Iwata-san said "Without exception, all third parties responded positively to concrete proposal." And Iwata-san has no definite release date for the Revolution but in 2006.

Source: Revolution Europe

-Falco8

Developer of Killer 7 makes DS game

Grasshopper Interactive are in development of a new DS title called, "Contact". The only information about the title is that it's a role-playing game.

Source: Gamecube Heaven

-Falco8

Nintendo to motor Mario Kart Arcade GP in America

From Punch Jump:

"Nintendo said Tuesday that it will import Mario Kart Arcade GP to North America. The two-player dedicated arcade racer was previously released in Japan.
Developed by Namco, Mario Kart Arcade GP includes 11 characters, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Blinky. The arcade game features six worlds and 24 race courses, along with additional challenge stages.

The arcade cabinet includes a NamCam2 that will let players insert their face on a character.

The gameplay is similar to previous entries in the Mario Kart franchise. The arcade version includes 57 objects with over 40 exclusive to Mario Kart GP.

Nintendo and Namco have collaborated on several projects prior, including a Star Fox game on the Nintendo GameCube."

It seems as if Nintendo is aiming for the success in North America with Mario Kart GP that they experienced in Japan. If this project comes out right, it could be very beneficial for both Nintendo and gamers alike.

Source: Punch Jump

New Burnout Legends and NFSMW screenshots are here

EA has released truck load of screenshots for their two Nintendo DS racing titles, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Burnout Legends. NFS:MW has over 25 screenshots and Burnout Legends has a amazingly 52 screenshots. Courtesy of DS-X2 and Jeuxvideo.


Burnout Legends DS

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

-Falco8

Mother 3 (Earthound) coming to the DS?

Marvelous has just set up a countdown down webpage for upcoming Nintendo DS news, and they're showing a DS teaser on the site, but some are speculating that Marvoulous will be developing Mother 3 for the Nintendo DS. One of clue was the doctor, who turns around on the teaser, looks just like Dr. Andonuts from the series. Will Marvelous actually develop the title? No one knows, so stick to DS Update for more news

Source: DS-X2

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Nintendo 'Nerds' Rush the Rockefeller Center

September 26, 2005 -- Hundreds of "Nintendo nerds" invaded Manhattan yesterday to meet the legend who gave birth to the Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong and Zelda.
Shigeru Miyamoto came to Rockefeller Center's Nintendo store to unleash his latest creation: Nintendog, a "pet" that responds to its "owner's" voice.

Kevin Cassidy, of New Jersey, arrived Saturday fashionably dressed in his magic Mario mushroom pants to join the blocks-long line. "It was great to hang out with other nerds," he said.

Apparently, the New York Post has no respect for loyal Nintendo fans or Shigeru Miyamoto.

Source: New York Post

European DS sees price drop

According to Gadget Spy, the DS will see a 10% price drop in Europe on October 7, only a few weeks after Sony launches the PSP.

The DS model will be priced at 89.99 pounds, a tenner less than its current retail price. In euro zone countries the device will be priced at 129 euros. Nintendo will introduce the Nintendogs game to the European market. A combined sale of the game with the DS device will be priced at 99 pounds or 149 euros.

Source: Gadget Spy

Three Reviews and a Zelda article from the viewers

We have two Nintendog reviews from Super Sweet and
Link the Legend 2, and a Meteos review written by Link of Legend 2, and Soaring Phoenix has written up a Zelda articles about the Zelda title for the Nintendo DS. I would like to thank the three viewers who wrote their reviews and articles for the site.

If you want to see your reviews, previews, articles, editorials, and impressions on the site, then you can email them at news@dsupdate.net.

-Falco8

Revolution Specs

Han solo, the man who acurately leaked the xbox360 specs is now saying he has the new revolution specs.

As quoted from nintendojo:

While unverified, a Factor 5 employee posting as "Han Solo" on forums.g4tv.com has posted supposed specs for system architectures that Nintendo is deciding between for their next console. Normally we'd be more skeptical, but Solo did provide near exact Xbox 360 specs before official details were announced.

According to Solo, Nintendo had two possibilities, canned the less-realistic, more expensive one and is now deciding between the first system and the following modifications to the first. From the middle of the thread's third page:


System 1 Modified
CPU:
1 IBM Custom PowerPC 2.5 GHz with 256 KB L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache (an L3 cache is rumored). It's Dual Threaded

13 billion dot product operations per second

Revolution GPU

ATI Custom based RN520 core. The "N" stands for Nintendo, and is because the ArtX team is with them, that is why it's an "N".

GPU core at 600 MHz. Will support up to 2048x1268 resolution, HD support is still being decided. Will have 256 MB's of 1T-SRAM (the RAM is much better due to some tweaking, compared to GC's RAM. The latency and Cells are much more efficient and faster. Around 1.2 ns is the latency, on average).

32 parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines.

Polygon Performance: 500 million triangles per second theoretical, average in game would be around

Shader Performance: ~50 billion shader operations per second

Revolution memory

512 MB of 700 MHz 1T-SRAM

Other bits and pieces
Revolution will support a PPU chip (Physical Processing Chip). There will be 32 MB's of its own RAM, which will link to the CPU and GPU and the Controller.

There will also be a separate sound card that will support only DD 5.1 ñ DTS 7.1, rumors has it will have 16 MB's, like the Cube DSP


Sounds at least like he knows what he's talking about. Solo goes on to say that he thinks, "this [machine] would be on par with Xbox360, though PS3 could have an edge in the CPU area. In the GPU area the Revolution beats PS3, and technically would match Xbox 360." This would be great news to some as it would quell worries about console inferiority and level the playing field for multi-system releases. We'll be here to confirm or deny this rumor when official specs become available. (ps)

source: nintendojo

-Blackmajik

Gearbox might develop Revolution games

Gearbox, developers of Brothers in Arms, might set their eyes on the Revolution; Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox, was interviewed about the Revolution's controller, and if Gearbox would develop video games for the Revolution.

Pitchford replied,"I think the Revolution is an interesting device and I look forward to the challenge of making games for it. There are a few ideas I've nurtured over the years that I think would be very appropriate for the interface options the Revolution provides."

Now nothing is official yet, but we'll keep you updated on this news.

Source: Revo-Europe

-Falco8

Japanese Hardware Sales

Now we have the Japanese hardware section up, and the Game Boy Micro has taken 1st place from the Nintendo DS, but the Nintendo DS is still sell well though.

Hardware

1: Game Boy Micro - 170,306
2: Nintendo DS - 72,167
3: Playstation Portable - 70,152
4: Playstation 2 - 24,396
5: Game Boy Advance SP - 11,147
6: Game Cube - 1,882
7: Game Boy Advance - 624
8: Xbox - 109

Source: M-Create

-Falco8

Japanese Software Sales

I bet you guys are wondering what happened to the Hardware sales? Well M-Create haven't put them yet but we have Japanese software sales and Nintendo has taken over the software sales chart. This had to be the work of two new Nintendo DS games, the recent successful launch of the Gameboy Micro, which outsold the Sony PSP and that helped GBA games, and finally two old Nintendo DS games, Gentle Brain Training and Brain Training. The only non-Nintendo games that penetrated the charts were one PS2 and one PSP, Dynasty Warriors 4 No.1 and Winning Eleven 9 No.4. Tamagotchi beats out Winning Eleven 9? Amazing.


Software

1: PS2- Dynasty Warriors Musou 4 Moshouden - Koei - 203,000
2: GBA - Famicom Mini: Super Mario Brothers - Nintendo - 187,000
3: NDS - Tamagotchi - Bandai - 150,000
4: PSP - Winning Eleven 9 - Konami - 107,000
5: GBA - Super Robot Taisen J - Banpresto - 95,000
6: NDS - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Capcom - 65,000
7: GBA - Dr. Mario - Nintendo - 53,000
8: NDS - Brain Training - Nintendo - 37,000
9: GBA - Mario Tennis Advance -Nintendo - 34,000
10: NDS - Gentle Brain Training - Nintendo - 24,000

Source: M-Create

-Falco8

Super Monkey Ball DS Trailer

Here is a funny trailer on the new Super Monkey Ball game. I love the part with the table hockey that looks fun!

Source: GameTrailers

-Secret322

Nintendo announces Nintendogs Best Friend Edition bundle *Update*

You'll never find a cuter, more attractive bundle. Starting on Oct. 24, Nintendo will offer a limited-edition bundle featuring a specially colored Nintendo DSâ„¢ system and a "Best Friends" edition of the best-selling Nintendogsâ„¢. The special bundle-only version of Nintendogs will let owners start with the six most popular breeds chosen from the three Nintendogs editions.

Shoppers will get to choose between a Pearl Pink color DS or a Teal color DS, available only in the special bundle, which will sell at an MSRP of $149.99. The special fourth edition of Nintendogs packed in this bundle includes the following starter breeds: Labrador retriever, golden retriever, German shepherd, beagle, Yorkshire terrier and miniature dachshund. As with the other editions, all 18 breeds are unlockable as owners progress. The bundle also includes a Nintendogs-branded Nintendo DS skin and a bone-shaped screen cleaner.

Consumers will have to act fast, as supplies are limited. Nintendogs broke sales records when it launched Aug. 22 in the United States. Created exclusively for Nintendo DS, Nintendogs instantly became the hottest video game product on the market. To date, Nintendogs has sold nearly 1.5 million copies in Japan and North America.

[Update]
We now have the special Nintendogs: Best Friends edition bundle boxart with the color "teal"














Source: Nintendo and Gaming Evolution

-Falco8

David Jaffe, maker of God of War comments on the controller

As more and more positive comments about the Revolution keeps coming, Daivd Jaffe, maker of God of War, comment on the Revolution's controller and he seems interested on what the controller.

"I like it, can't wait to play with it... worried -- as a player -- it could be a novelty that gets old... but Nintendo is not dumb and they must know the whole 'novelty burnout' is a risk so they are prob. doing all they can to make sure that doesn't happen... I think it's a great idea...."

Source: Nintendo Now Blog

-Falco8

Moore likes the Revolution's controller

Microsoft's very own, Peter Moore, who used to work at Nintendo, commented about the Revolution and he likes what Nintendo is doing with its controller.

"I want to give kudos for Nintendo for its attempt at innovation with the new controller," Moore commented, saying that the new device would "bring people in that, as Iwata-san said, are either lapsed gamers or gamers that are intimidated by the complexity of the controller.

"We said at E3, we want a billion consumers touched in this next generation by our industry. That was an industry message. Certainly, we can see Nintendo rallying to that cry and reiterating what Robbie said on May 16th; I heard the same words come from Iwata-san of Nintendo yesterday."

Now Moore gave Nintendo credit on what they are "attempting" to do with the Revolution's controller and he also commented that the Revolution's controller wouldn't scare off non-gamers with the complexity of the controller and its buttons. Moore was not praising the controller like some other sites are saying, but he's giving a complement to Nintendo on the controller.

Source: Nintendo Now Blog

-Falco8

Beth talks Revo's price

Nintendo's Senior Director Beth Llewelyn had an interview and in the interview, one question popped up about the Revolution's price and she says,

"While we have not released information about pricing for our next system, we do recognize that in order to expand the market and reach new consumers price is an influencing factor. Price will be a major consideration in future consoles as the cost of technology continues to rise. As we've already seen with the currently announced pricing for Microsoft's Xbox 360, gamers looking for a new system around the holidays this year could easily spend over $500, which could be too high for many consumers."

This seems like good news for the Revolution if the Revolution see a low pricepoint, then the revolutionary next-gen system might gather consumers.

Source: Nintendo Now Blog

-Falco8

Animal Crossing scan *Update*

Animal Crossing fans, Rejoice! As Nintendo's official US magazine, Nintendo Power has a new scan about one of Nintendo's most anticipated DS titles, Animal Crossing: Wild World. Enjoy!

[Update]
Oh, the only details the scan gives us that you can have four players on DS single-card game sharing, so Nintendo hasn't released any info about WiFi mode on the game, but we might more info next month.

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Source: DS-X2

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Weekly Japanese chart sales

We have the weekly Japanese chart sale for the week of Sept 5th.

Software
1. Fighting For One Part (PS2, Bandaged) - 32,000
2. Brain Training DS (NDS, Nintendo) - 28,000
3. Brain Training for Adults (NDS, Nintendo) - 23,000
4. Bruise of Legendia (PS2, Namco) - 23,000
5. Winning Eleven 9 (PS2, Konami) - 16,000
6. Super Jump Stars (NDS, Nintendo) - 15,000
7. Gundam Seed Destiny: Generation of C.E. - (PS2, Bandaged) - 11,000
8. Kingdom Hearts (Ultimate Hits) (PS2, Public garden) - 11,000
9. Final Fantasy X (Ultimate Hits) (PS2, Public garden) - 10,000

Hardware
1. Nintendo DS - 47,239
2. Playstation 2 - 26,156
3. Sony PSP - 22,133
4. Game Boy Advance SP - 8,997
5. Gamecube - 1,923
6. Game Boy Advance - 506
7. Xbox - 118

Source: M-Create

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Game Boy Micro has its U.S. debut

Nintendo has launched their latest installment in the hand-held industry, the Game Boy Micro. Micro measures just 4 inches wide, 2 inches long and 0.7 inches thin and weighs 2.8 ounces, about the weight of 80 paper clips. It can play any of the 700 titles in the Game Boy Advance library.

The screen is small (around 2 inches). But, with a very sharp image (on par with the Nintendo DS screen) and glowing buttons. There are two colors (black and silver), each with three different faceplates.

The Game Boy Micro will retail in the U.S. for $99

"Game Boy goes anywhere, and now it fits anywhere," said George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications.

"The incredibly small size of Game Boy micro belies the powerful technology shrunk into a hip new casing with an intensely bright screen; and at under $100, it's a must-have."

Source: 999 Today

WiFi Ad

There's a Nintendo DS WiFi promotional ad was drifting through the web and we have it. If you don't want to read the promo, here it is. Nintendo DS WiFi is easy to use that your grandma can actually do it, but there is an option if you want to set-up an account, you can have a buddy list for your friends to play Wifi games or you could play anyone around the world but on a ranking system, but the only letdown here is there is communication in Wifi games, and Wifi to play on the DS is absolutely free, and Nintendo is predicting that they will have up to 90% of DS owners will be online. Now if you want to read the promo, then be my guest.



























Source: Nintendo Now Blog

-Falco8

Koei supports Revolution

During the events at TGS, Koei's chairman, Keiko Erikana announced that they will start supporting the Revolution! Koei's announcement could have been the announcement and showing of Revolution's controller.

Source: Gamecube Heaven

-Falco8

Industry comments on Revolution controller

We have more comments from the game industry as they talk about the Revolution's controller.


"I feel just like a child with a new toy, opening millions of new doors of possibilities. More than an improvement, this way of playing is creating a new dimension. It’s simple, when Nintendo unveils its hardware, every member of the team starts imagining crazy ideas. It’s opening their minds. The fact of adding 3D gestures as the way of communicating with the game is just the perfect kind of innovation that can bring new games to new gamers. To me, it can bring the consoles what the mouse brought to the PC at it time. It’s a 3D pointer with rotation information! Now, you're going to handle virtual objects, make recognition signs. It’s closer to the way we act in real world, that’s why it’s going to be mass market. I’m sure that people will go crazy given the ability to interact so easily with virtual worlds. I’m just mad about it!"

-Michel Ancel
Game Designer, Ubisoft
Creator of Rayman, BG&E and King Kong

"Revolution controller = casual gamer paradise.

A lot of people are really intimidated by buttons. Console controllers are scary things that make you look dumb if you don't know which button to press. I remember my frustration at switching from Nintendo to Sony and having to look for the Triangle button, Circle button, etc in Parappa the Rapper and it took time and dedication to feel comfortable with the controller. My wife is not a gamer, heck she doesn't even use the TV remote proficiently, preferring to use the numbers instead of the channel up and down keys. I think Nintendo have been watching the people who put down the controller too quickly and the people who play with their tongues out and tilt their controllers to get that extra bit of corning control. Revolution means people can have fun more immediately and we can hook them on that fun without the time and dedication needed to learn how to use a traditional controller."

-Des Hinkson
Senior Designer, Radical Entertainment

"It seems as if I Nintendo has found a modular way that they can take the best of the location-based entertainment/arcade experience and bring it home to the user. So all of those games you loved physically interacting with in the arcade – the drum game, the fishing one the, uh, poke your friend in the eye one….can really come to life in the living room. I haven’t been able to hold or use it yet so I’ll refrain from any further judgment until I get hands on as that’s what really, truly matters – feel!"

-Cliff Bleszinski
Lead Designer, Epic Games

"Nintendo has always prided itself on innovation and this controller is no exception. I think this move by Nintendo will secure them the uniqueness they seek. The only way that a new console will succeed is if they have third party publisher support. My only concern is that developers and publishers may have a difficult time in developing software for a single platform (which this controller ultimately forces them to do). Many publishers rely on multiple platform products in order to make the next gen console leap. It will be interesting to see how much support the Revolution gets compared to the PS3, 360, PC and let's not forget the current systems which will still have at least two years of life left in them."

-Tommy Tallarico
President, Tommy Tallarico Studios
Executive Producer/CEO, Video Games Live

"I'm very pleasantly surprised -- thrilled, even -- with Nintendo's Revolution controller. Like so many others, I was skeptical. I figured the Big N would deliver gamers a modified Wave Bird with tilt-sensory functionality and perhaps little more. But what we got instead is a device that more or less abandons the traditional control fundamentals that Nintendo itself helped pioneer. I mean, the Revolution's input mechanism has the potential to reinvent the way we all play videogames and if Nintendo executes on the unit's potential, it could bring about the most intuitively manipulated videogames to date. These are the types of innovations that in my mind are worthy of the console's codename.

What also makes the Revolution controller unique is that it does not come with limitations. Just because it enables a new type of 3D motion interactivity does not mean that it sacrifices traditional controls. Gamers looking for more conventional controls will be able to insert the Revolution pointer into a Wave Bird-like shell, in which case a more familiar layout becomes available. Better yet, the pointer's motion sensory functionality remains active.

With the DS, I think Nintendo dipped its toe into the future of gaming. With Revolution, it's finally plunged headfirst into the waters. If the Revolution controller is ultimately as intuitively used as it looks to be, Nintendo may finally prove to consumers that the definition of next-generation games needn't be limited to prettier graphics alone."

-Matt Casamassina
Editor, IGN Gamecube

Source: Next-Gen.biz

-Falco8

Idiots's Guide: The Nintendo DS

Cubed3's popular Idiot's Guide series has taken a turn at the Nintendo DS. Everything you could possibly want to/need to know about the unique hand-held can be found within the article. Click here to check it out!

Source: Cubed3

Nintendo Has more plans beyond Revolution's Controller

It seems as if (according to Nintendo of Europe's senior director of marketing, Jim Merrick) Nintendo has a few more tricks up its sleeve regarding the Revolution. "Let's just say we have more surprises in store," said Merrick. Whatever this means it is an obvious indication that Nintendo has plans yet for the Revolution. These surprises could be part of Iwata-san's speech next month on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Stay tuned for updates.

Source: Gamer Lounge

Revolution Allows DS Demo Downloads

When the Revolution comes out you will be able to not only download old video games but also download demos of DS games to wirelessly transfer to your DS for free. We thought Japan was the only ones to have DS Demo Download spots but now you can make your own with the Revolution. We will hear more on this subject next month when Mr. Iwata makes his speech on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Source: DS-X2

-Secret322

Revolutionary Editorials

Perhaps these next editorials will not create a paradigm shift in writing, but we have five new editorials for you all on the Revolution. Five writers, five opinions, five articles. View the articles below:

Revolution Controller: Streak of Genius or Total Flop? -Westmarch
Revolution: Too Early to Judge -Ultimate Zelda Guru
Revolutionary Controller -Secret322
Revolution or Gimmick? -Ninty Freak
Nintendo Revolution Controller: Innovative or a Piece of Junk? -Falco8

*Note that these Editorials are only the writers' opinions

Submit any of your articles to DS Update at news@dsupdate.net.

General News

Xenosaga I & II Trailer
A trailer of the DS versions of Xenosaga can be viewed HERE.

Nintendo WiFi Connection Logo
Nintendo released the logo for Nintendo Wifi Connection. Click HERE to see the logo. Also click the below box arts to see how it will be used on games.

Mario Kart DS
Animal Crossing: Wild World

Source: DS-X2

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

Pac N' Roll Public Review

We also have our first publically submitted review. The review of Pac N' Roll can be viewed HERE.

Submit any of your articles to DS Update at news@dsupdate.net.

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

DS Update: Public

DS Update would like to give more power to you out there. Rather than just having staff write reviews, editorials, previews, and such you can too now. That's right, if you have a review you want more viewed than on a forum, send it here. DS Update wants to make not just the staff is writing. We are happy to put up any reviews that we get so others can view. You will be able to send any articles you want on the site to news@dsupdate.net. We are happy to accept: news, reviews, previews, editorials, gaming backgrounds, and everything in between. So if you think your reviews and articles are good enough to be on a site then send them in to news@dsupdate.net.

Please make sure that all articles submitted to news@dsupdate.net are well editted and have been run through a spell check. DS Update also reserves the right to not post any submitted articles if we believe that they are not of sufficiant quality.

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

Concept Revolution Add-ons

Some new concept art of some possiblities for Revolution controller extensions have been uncovered and they are quite interesting. Take a look at some of the possiblities HERE. Note these are not real, just concept art.

Source: Gamespot Forums

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

2 Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon Sites Open!

2 new Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon Mini sites have been opened. They are both in Japanese so if you dont speak the language I suggest you use a website translator like BabelFish. You can visit the sites here or here.

Source: DS-X2

-Secret322

Nintendo Revolution Controller Editorial

I will soon be posting an editorial I wrote regarding the Nintendo Revolution's controller. I will not say the specifics here, but it will be titled Revolution Controller: Streak of Genius or Total Flop? I hope the title allows you to draw enough information about the piece without me going into details. Expect it soon.

Revolution Video

Watch a Revolution teaser HERE. I highly reccomend watching this.

Source: IGN

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

Revolution Controller Details

Here are some indepth details of the Revolution Controler!

3D Pointing. Sensors understand up, down, left, right, forward and backward.
Tilt Sensitive. Controller can be rotated or rolled from side-to-side.
Buttons Included. Has a trigger on its backside, face buttons, and a D-Pad.
Multifunctional. Has an expansion port which can be used with different types of controller peripherals. Analog stick with two trigger buttons planned for left hand.
Wireless. Totally wire-free. Currently there are no details on the max distance, source or power, or otherwise.
Rumble Built-in. Included as a standard in all the controllers.

View all 9 images HERE! (Some are also hosted below)

Source: IGN and Nintendo

-Secret322

Nintendo Revolution @ TGS (Controller Revealed)

Alright, the keynote is done.

"Iwata says Nintendo has built a bigger game population in three ways: Famicom Mini (shows commercials). GB Micro. Promises more shipments next week. Then he mentioned it was Mario's Birthday week. Miyamoto stands up. Number three, Iwata says, is Nintendo DS. Iwata mentions "touch generation" games such as Nintendogs and Brain Trainer. Nintendogs has topped one million units shipped in Japan already, according to Iwata.
60% of Nintendogs buyers picked up the game with a DS, according to Club Nintendo statistics. Iwata begins topic on how to build game population going forward. Giant Wi-Fi logo on screen in background. Iwata says he will reveal much more on next-generation Wi-Fi this October."

Controller revealed below (click images to see full image):

Important Facts about the controller and more screenshots can be viewed on the above post!

Here is the Iwata Keynote Speech

Sources: IGN and 1UP

-VideoGamerJ

Boxart Media

We have two new boxarts which are Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time and Animal Crossing Wild World.







































Source: Nintendo Now Blog

-Falco8

MTV talks Revo controllers

It seems that the Revolution hype is so big that MTV has noticed it. MTV has written a article about the Revolution controller speculations, from after E3 through the beginning of TGS.

MTV talks Nintendo Revolution controller

Source: Nintendo Now Blog

-Falco8

Tony Hawk pics

Activision has released five new screenshots of Tony Hawk Sk8land. The game will be one of the first games to ave WiFi on the Nintendo DS. Enjoy!






















Four more THSDS screenshots

-Falco8

Tony Hawk Sk8land Details

Some new details about Tony Hawk Sk8land have surfaced. These new details tell us about the different kinds of gameplay that will be available in the game including Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Wireless Multiplayer - Two players can go head-to-head via a wireless connection and battle through several modes: Trick Attack, Score Challenge, Combo Mambo, The Price is Wrong, Horse and more.

WiFi - Fans create a handheld Hawk community where they can skate head-to-head against other DS players online, post and download high scores and statistics, as well as replay ghosts, which teach gamers new skate runs, combos and other moves done by others in the WiFi Hawk community. Players can also play against the ghosts.

Voice In-Game - Players can record voices that replay in the game when players bail, perform a special trick, or clear a gap.

Map Screen - Detailed top screen displays the main gameplay, while the bottom screen displays information such as a level map with collectable locations, dialogue, tips and hints.

Graphical Editors for Create-A modes - Draw with the DS stylus to customize various game elements (deck art, graffiti tag). The bottom screen provides a canvas and color palette, while the top screen shows the finished decal (rotating deck, logo).

Trick Slots - Perform special moves using the touch screen. During gameplay the touch screen presents trick slots, which slides in or out depending on whether the skater's special meter is full. Special tricks may be executed when one of the slots is touched. Players can customize their trick slots by assigning tricks from a list available via the skate shop.

Freak Out! (Tantrum Mini-game) - Players can recover lost combo scores when they bail and win a dramatic speed boost by touching and stopping three pulsing columns as close to the top of the column as possible. The columns will appear on the bottom screen when a gamer bails or the game can be initiated by bringing the skater to a complete stop.

Create-A-Park - Players earn money through story mode and buy new equipment for their custom skate park. More than 1000 different skate park designs are possible using the intuitive touch screen based create-a-park editor.

Classic Mode - Compete against a timer to clear as many objectives as possible in two minutes.

I hope this Tony Hawk is as good or better than the others.

Source: DS and PSP

-Secret322

Revolution Controler Details

Here are some things that the controler is capable of!

3D Pointing. Sensors understand up, down, left, right, forward and backward.
Tilt Sensitive. Controller can be rotated or rolled from side-to-side.
Buttons Included. Has a trigger on its backside, face buttons, and a D-Pad.
Multifunctional. Has an expansion port which can be used with different types of controller peripherals. Analog stick with two trigger buttons planned for left hand.
Wireless. Totally wire-free. Currently there are no details on the max distance, source or power, or otherwise.
Rumble Built-in. Included as a standard in all the controllers.

Developer Quotes [Update]

We have what developers has to say about the Revolution's controller.


Nintendo:
"The feeling is so natural and real, as soon as players use the controller, their minds will spin with the possibilities of how this will change gaming as we know it today," explains Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president. "This is an extremely exciting innovation - one that will thrill current players and entice new ones."

THQ:
"Nintendo has long been a trailblazer, and this controller design reinforces that reputation," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO of THQ. "We enthusiastically support Nintendo's next console because we believe their approach of continual innovation is very much in line with our own strategy of creating unique and innovative games for the next generation of hardware."

Activision:
"What we're seeing from this controller is the same thing we saw with Nintendo DS," said Chuck Huebner, Head of Worldwide Studios, Activision.. "It's a system that's designed with an eye on enticing new players to the video game industry, and that's something we firmly support."

EA:
"Game control is essential - it's the area where perhaps the most game-play improvement can be made," said John Schappert, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of Electronic Arts Canada. "While our portfolio represents a full array of titles across all genres, I think our sports titles might be the first to immediately take advantage of what this novel 'freehand' type of control has to offer."

Ubisoft:
"We were among the first publishers to see the control design in action," said Serge Hascoet, Chief Creative Officer of Ubisoft. "We're excited about the new controller and are looking forward to taking advantage of its innovative aspects."

We'll keep you updated

*Update*

Hideki Kojima has commented on the Revolution's controller, and He claims that Nintendo has made the right move with the controller: "'You've done it!' was my [first] impression! This was totally unexpected, I was pleasantly suprised because the controller is comfortable, and yet provides something brand new." He also stated, "Even though it was a suprise to me, once I had held the controller I quickly understood how it could be used."

This sounds like good news for the Revolution, and it could get more third-party developers pumped up develop games for the Revolution.


Source: IGN

-Falco8

AMN postpones early Revolution news by Nintendo

AMN posted on it's forums that they will release early Revolution news yesterday night, but something happened to change AMN's minds:

"Nintendo Revolution news is coming and we are as excited as you are! We currently have two AMN staff representatives in Japan eagerly awaiting the show as you have been eagerly waiting for new Revolution information to surface today.

And of course there is a problem...

The wonderful AMN viewers, new and old, have done such an amazing job of spreading this "Tuesday-ton" announcement that the hype has reached numerous places, one of which was Nintendo.

As some of you were expecting everything Revolution - the works - we were only planning to release a bit of information regarding a few surprises Nintendo plans to unveil later this week. Getting back to the point, Nintendo rightfully put the lid on any such announcements we had planned and told us to wait until later in the week, until their announced keynote speech and first day of the Tokyo Game Show.

Of course we will be on our toes to report everything and anything we can -- as soon as we can, but in the meantime, we are forced to follow the rules, as every other media outlet must do.

Obviously the whole situation got hyped out of proportion, as we didn't have intentions to blow the lid on everything we got our ears and eyes on...only a teaser of what we know and of things to come, but apparently it was a little too much. Forum go-ers and Nintendo enthusiasts hyped up what was to be a light-hearted introduction of Revolution news with more information to come later in the week. Suppose there is a lesson to be learned from this, but who can blame us, being fan’s of Nintendo, we are as excited as the next person!

We are overwhelmed of the positive and negative responses we received. Joyed that we were able to create such a following, but disappointed that we are not able to share the information that we do have with all of you. We apologize for that.

Of course, it isn't the end of the world. New Revolution news is right around the corner and you can rest assure that we'll be one of the first to share the excellent news. We will be attending Mr. Iwata's keynote speech along with Microsoft's and Sony's, as well as all three days of the Tokyo Game Show. Expect the Revolution good-ness to hit a little on Thursday and a little more on Friday. We'll post sooner if we can.

We are as excited as you are! Stay tuned for further announcements as you won't be disappointed! We know we’re not!

The MegaTon will always live on..."

Well it looks like we've have to wait until tonght too see whether Nintendo will release Revolution news at TGS.

Source: Connect Revolution

-Falco8

Rumor: Burnout WiFi?

On an online retailer in the UK, Gameplay, has set Burnout Legends for the Nintendo DS that just been recently confirmed will be going online using Nintendo WiFi Connection, but EA has not released any confirmation that the game will be online so take this with a grain of salt everybody.

Source: DS-X2

-Falco8

Revolution Rumors

Now on this edition in Revolution Rumors, There's a screenshot flying around the web that this is a Revolution game. The screenshot came from Moz La Punk and SG007's sites.

















In the picture, it shows a man, (some site are saying that this might be George Harrison from Nintendo) and the game is called Gumshu: Bloody Afternoon. It talks about a detective named Nick Stevenson and the game is a action and only only one player, but that's the only information I could read, but on the top left hand corner, The date says 8/19/05 which means this was shown at the Leipzig Game Convention. Down at the bottom, it shows a blurred Revolution controller surrounded by two arrows and right next to it, It shows Nintendo WiFi Connection logo.

But We will have to wait until tomorrow night to see if Nintendo will release their info about the Revolution and its games and the Revolution's controller at TGS .

Source: Moz L Punk and Serious Gamer007's site

-Falco8

Nintendo DS see price drop in Australia

Nintendo of Australia has announced that they will be dropping $20 off the Nintendo DS price when Nintendogs will be released September 22nd. Also, Nintendo of Australia will release two new Nintendo DS colors, mystic pink and cosmic blue.

Source: DS Advanced

-Falco8

Happy Anniversary Mario!

Today was Mario's 20th Anniversary. He first appeared in Super Mario Bros and is now being commemerated with the Famicom GameBoy Micro. This would be a great Micro to import. I wish Mario another 20 years of great success!

Source: Cube-Europe

-Secret322

Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon Screen

Here is a great ad for the new Pokemon game. Notice there are no trainers and only the pokemon are in the middle of the screen. Are you controling the pokemon?

Source: DS-X2

-Secret322

Spong and IGN says Revolution controller at TGS a definate

Two big news sites, Cube IGN and SPOnG has put up on their site what they know about the Revolution news being announced at TGS right now. SPOnG is saying with full confidence that Nintendo's President, Satoru Iwata, will announce the Revolution's mysterious controller and everytihng else at his keynot speech.

However, Cube IGN has updated their Revolution FAQ today and it has every few interesting point outs. On one of the Q/A, it's very interesting and quotes,

"Q: When will Nintendo reveal more about Revolution?

A: At the Tokyo Game Show 2005. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata will talk about Revolution in his keynote speech. Nintendo fans must not miss this event for it is here that Iwata is expected to unveil the Revolution's mysterious controller. The keynote will take place in mid-September and IGN will be on hand with details and photos."

Now IGN also confirms that Nintendo will reveal the Revolution's controller and most of the Revolution as well, and on other Q/A, IGN also speculates that the price for the Revolution will be sub $200. Now remember that this is just a speculation, but has a high possiblity that this speculation could become true. I wouldn't say "eat a grain of salt" but to "cross your fingers" that Nintendo will reveal the Revolution at TGS.

Source:SPOnG and Cube IGN

-Falco8

Namco confirms Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga

In volume 191 in Nintendo Power magazine, they listed Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga coming to the Nintendo DS, but no information on whether or not the titles will get stateside. Now on Namco's official Japanese website, they list both Baten Kaitos and Xenosaga. More on this news.

Source: N-next

-Falco8

Burnout Legends for the DS confirmed and dated; plus first screenshots

EA has finally confirmed that Burnout Legends will be coming to the Nintendo DS, and EA also announced the official date for the game, and Burnout Legends DS (BLDS) will be released by November 26th during Thanksgiving week in the US. Also Jeux-France has screenshots for the game as well enjoy!














Source: Jeux-France (BLDS screenshots)

-Falco8

P.S.

Sorry about the site being down; we had some trouble with our host yesterday, but everything is going to be ok.

DS Update One More Year!

DS Update has just sent in the funds for another year of great coverage. Expect to see alot of new things happening to the site once all the paper work goes through. Although, unfortunately hosting a site is not free and all the money is currently coming out of my own pocket. If you would like to send in some money to help keep the site up and running, you now can via paypal. Don't worry, all money collected will go directly back into the site, and everyone that donates money will get special mention on the site and possibly a bonus later on in the year. If you would like to send in some money to help keep this site please send any donations to uzg@dsupdate.net. Any help is appreciated.

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

GBM New Box Screens

Here are some new screens of Famicom GameBoy Micro. This cool box is awsome with some pics of Super Mario Bros. Anyway here are the screens.

Soruce: DS-x2

-Secret322

Weekly Japanese chart sales

Here's the weekly Japanese chart sale for the week of August 29th.

Software:
1. PS2 - Tales of Legendia - Namco - 52,000 (294,000)

2. NDS - Nou wo Kitaeru Otona no DS Training (Brain Training for Adults) - Nintendo - 34,000 (487,000)

3. NDS - Yawaraka Atama Juku (Brain Training for Kids) - Nintendo - 31,000 (444,000)

4. PS2 - Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny: Generation of C.E. - Bandai - 28,000 (146,000)

5. PSP - Bleach: Heat the Soul 2 - Sony - 26,000

6. NDS - Jump Superstars - Nintendo - 22,000 (327,000)

7. PS2 - Winning Eleven 9 - Konami - 21,000 (783,000)

8. PS2 - Naruto: Uzumaki Ninden - Bandai - 17,000 (147,000)

9. GBA - Kouchuu Ouja: Mushi King - Sega - 13,000 (518,000)

10. PS2 - Winning Post 7 - Koei - 11,000 (39,000)


Hardware:
NDS: 58,579 (1,578,877)
PS2: 26,282 (1,376,121)
PSP: 22,610 (1,193,086)
GBASP: 11,081 (505,560)
NGC: 2,388 (153,319)
GBA: 538 (18,409)
XBX: 198 (9,786)

Source: M-Create

-Falco8

THQ supports Revolution

IGN caught up with THQ's President, Brian Farrell and asked him question about Nintendo's mystery system, the Revolution. Farrell stated that they are "developing games" for the Revolution, and Farrell also said, “THQ’s plan is to serve games no matter what platform they are on.” Mr. Farrell also went on to say that “We are committed to Nintendo’s Revolution”.

IGN pressed on with Brian Farrell by tell him what information they have on the Revolution, but he didn't say anything but this clue “Nintendo is waking up.” IGN continued on if THQ has any Revolution development kits, but Mr. Farrell couldn't say anything about the development kits, but he said, "We’re seeing more from Nintendo now than we have on any other Nintendo platform”.

Source: Cube IGN

-Falco8

Nintendo Mobile [Updated]

Nintendo has finally gone mobile. Starting October 17th in Japan you will be able to sign up for Nintendo Mobile to get special Nintendo wallpapers, ringtones, and video game advertisements for 210 yen (1£ or $2) a month.

Source: Cubed3

-Secret322

*Updated*

Meteos and Lumines are now going to be for mobile phones and they will be able to be bought in what ever program your cell phone has to buy games. "We are delighted to partner with Gameloft, who is the ideal mobile game partner for Q. We are confident of their ability to deliver our games' gameplay and style -- the combination that has made them a success," said Shuji Utsumi, CEO of Q Entertainment. "We are very excited that Lumines and Meteos will be enjoyed by a wider reach of customers through distribution on mobile phones."

Source: IGN

-Secret322

Tony Hawks American Sk8land Screens

A few new screens were released on ign today. Check em out.

1|2|3|4|5

-Blackmajik

Tony Hawk American Wasteland

Nintendo has put on there site an October date for there wifi game Tony Hawk American Wastland. This means that Nintendo Wi-Fi connection will be up in October. Nintendo has put it up on there site in the upcoming games list.

Source: Nintendo

-Secret322

Animal Crossing DS official Name

Yes, you heard me right, NOA has officially named the new entry to the animal crossing series Animal crossing: Wild world. It has a scheduled release of Dec 5, 2005.

-Blackmajik

Super Monkey Ball DS Announced

We all knew it was coming with the touch screen control, but now its official as it was revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu in Japan. There's no news about it other than that its has a release set in Japan by the end of the year.

-Blackmajik

Next-Gen Sonic

Ever since E3 Sega released some Next-Gen Sonic footage. Now Sega is going to announce on September 9th their next Sonic game, and It will be shown at the Tokyo Game Show on September 16th.

"Next-Gen Sonic is set to reflect the E3 demo, which has since been leaked onto the web in a low-quality video. It showed Sonic speeding through the jungle before facing up to an army of mechanical enemies, which gunned the hero down in a spray of bullets. Poor Sonic! But he became Super Sonic and kicked their ass. Go Sonic!"

Due to that sega is going to show there Next-Gen game we are expecting a lot of screens and video footage of the new game.

Source: Kikizo

-Secret322

Shigeru Miyamoto Interview

A recent interview with Shigeru Miyamoto reveals some details about the Revolution, Zelda and more.

Why wait so long to release a new installment of Mario? The wait is frustrating players everywhere...

Mario is and always has been a concept title from his birth. We are always looking for new ways of playing with him, manipulating him, to create something new and unique. We're in the midst of preparing something special for his future, something never before seen. You'll understand when you see it that we can't quite release it right away. The new Mario game will surprise many people. Give us the benefit of the doubt. I think we'll present you with a new way to have fun. There's even a new character by his side.

Mario 128 will be released for Revolution then?

Yes, of course! It's no surprise, but of course we will rename it, obviously. That won't be the only surprise of next year though. We based the Revolution around this new type of game. Mario 128 played a large role in the Revolution's conception, much like Mario 64 in it's time. But we won't just be focusing on Mario. We're working on some very impressive games which push interactivity to the max. Games of a new era.

The new Zelda, it's not really good news that...

Please allow me to interrupt you by saying that you will have to be patient, really. This will be, without a doubt, the last Zelda game as you know it in its present form. I worked on it personally, moreso than Wind Waker! I haven't invested as much into any game as I have this one. Our goal was to make the best Zelda game ever. The most rich/satisfying and melancholy. We've really improved it in just a few months. Everything's coming together much quicker. We may have some last minute ideas...

You're going to move it to Revolution?

No, it is a Gamecube title.

In any case, you want to preserve the air of mystery around Nintendo?

We will be revealing many details soon. It's true, we do like surprises (laughs). While our gamers are sleeping, we're busy thinking up new ideas. But while they're playing - we're playing as well.

Source: Cube-Europe

-Ultimate Zelda Guru

Big Mutha Truckers First Screens

Here are the first screens of the DS game Big Mutha Truckers. Looks like a great time just for running other cars off the road. Here are the screens.

Source: IGN

-Secret322

New "Where Do Babies Come From?" Screens

Here are thirteen new screens from the sequel to Feel the Magic.



Screen 1.
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Screen 3.
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Screen8.
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Screen 10.
Screen 11.
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Screen 13.

Check out the wireless connection symbol in the bottom right of the first screen. Looks like this sequel will incorporate some multiplayer modes. You can see some people playing the game's multiplayer mode in the video that is unlocked after beating the demo that was previously posted.

Source: IGN.com

Feel The Magic 2 Demo

There is a demo of Feel the Magic 2 on the recently updated japanese site. When u complete the minigame you get to see a special video clip of the game! Check out the demo here.

Source: GameSpot

-Secret322

Weekly Japanese chart sales (DS passes 3 million mark!) W00T!

After Nintendo released the Nintendo DS in Japan at Dec 2, The Nintendo DS has past the three million mark in Japan alone. Amazing isn't it?

Software:

1. PS2 - Tales of Legendia - Namco - 242,000 (NEW)
2. PS2 - Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny: Generation of C.E. - Bandai - 118,000 (new)
3. PS2 - Naruto: Uzumaki Ninden - Bandai - 34,000 (130,000) - 2nd week
4. NDS - Nou wo Kitaeru Otona no DS Training (Brain Training for Adults) - Nintendo - 32,000 (454,000) - 15th week
5. PS2 - Winning Eleven 9 - Konami - 30,000 (762,000) - 4th week
6. PS2 - Winning Post 7 - Koei - 28,000 (NEW)
7. NDS - Yawaraka Atama Juku (Brain Training for Kids) - Nintendo - 28,000 (412,000) - 9th week
8. NDS - Jump Superstars - Nintendo - 28,000 (306,000) - 3rd week
9. GBA - Kouchuu Ouja: Mushi King - Sega - 15,000 (505,000) - 10th week
10. NDS - Akumajou Dracula: Sougetsu no Juujika (Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow - Konami - 15,000 (NEW)

Hardware:

1. NDS: 57,313 (1,520,298)
2. PS2: 27,161 (1,349,839)
3. PSP: 20,322 (1,170,476)
4. GBA SP: 11,144 (494,479)
5. NGC: 2,586 (150,931)
6. GBA: 652 (17,871)
7. XBX: 130 (9,588)

Year To Date totals / Total to Date
DS - 1,520,298 / 3,015,894
PSP - 1,170,476 / 1,652,728
DS Lead - 349,822 / 1,363,166

Source: Nintendo Centum and M-create

-Faco8

Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon Dated!

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl wont come out until next year but there will be one Pokemon game coming out this year in Japan. Pokemon Mysterious Dungeon will be out for the GBA and DS and will be released 11/17. This game will be a mix of Pokemon and Chun Soft's Mysterious Dungeon series. See the full article here.

Source: IGN

-Secret322

2 New BoxArts

Here are 2 new boxarts of Tak3: The Great Juju Challenge and Tony Hawk's American Sk8land. Here they are!

Source: DS-X2

-Secret322

Matt of IGN confirming Revolution news at TGS

Remember the last Revolution rumor post i put up? No, not that fake Revolution's games list, but the speculation that SPOnG reported that Nintendo will release everything about the Revolution even the mysterious controller, and SPOnG boasted that they have Iwata's outline for the TGS event. But Matt at Cube IGN says in his email replys:

"Matt responds: Any report that claims to have a copy of Iwata's speech is false. These speeches are often not written until days before the events and only a handful of people would have access to them. That noted, there will be Revolution news at TGS and sources have indicated that the company would like to unveil the controller at the event. Again, it should be a very interesting month."

Seems that Matt is debunking what SPOnG has said about having Iwata's TGS' outline, but this sounds like it is a pretty strong chance that Nintendo will release Revolution news and maybe the Revolution's controller. DS Update will keep you update on this news.

Source: Cube IGN

-Falco8

New Space Invaders Revolution info

This DS version of the original arcade game takes place all over the globe! Get ready for the invasion!

Space Invaders Revolution is a new take on the series, which marks a true progression over any version before it: New types of invaders, new rules and new ways to destroy them.
Contains a faithful reproduction of the original arcade machine in Classic Mode.
New Era mode: the simple rules of Space Invaders are expanded and twisted into a revolutionary step for the classic franchise.
New Era mode takes the form of a world tour, with the player confronting the Space Invaders at 20 recognisable geographical locations.
In total there are 60 levels to defend and 13 different types of invader to battle.
Power-ups include protective shields, additional support craft, rapid-fire shots and column-clearing laser beams – essential aides as the action becomes progressively more intense.
Power-ups can be used in combination: using support craft with laser results in three laser beams, decimating multiple waves of invaders with every press of the fire button.
Created by a studio lead by the original designer of Space Invaders, Space Invaders Revolution is as authentic a sequel as possible, maintaining a 25-year lineage for videogaming's most universally recognisable brand.
To see the whole article press here.

Source: Rising Star Games

-Secret322

Nintendogs -- America's Hottest Selling Game!

"With sales of a quarter of a million units in its first week of availability, Nintendogs is not only America's hottest-selling video game, but the best-selling new game franchise ever for a portable system.

Retailers already are reporting that Nintendogs, made exclusively for the hand-held Nintendo DS, has sold out in numerous locations across the country, and Nintendo will deliver more shipments as soon as possible. The three versions of Nintendogs and the DS unit itself consistently rank at the top of Amazon.com's best-selling list of all video game products."

Exciting news, yes? It seems as if the DS has reached its prime. As for the PSP, well...



"Nearly 15 percent of all DS owners bought Nintendogs in just a week, a virtually unprecedented adoption rate for any title on an established system," said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "And it's also helping sell new DS hardware. Coupled with a price drop to $129.99, retailers are reporting DS sales up between one and a half and three times previous levels, and last week DS comfortably outsold our portable competitors."

Source: nForcersHQ

3 New Lunar: Dragon Song Screens

GameSpot has released 3 new Lunar: Dragon Song Screens. Check them out here.

Source: Gamespot

-Secret322

Lunar gets an European publisher

NINTENDO DSâ„¢ RPG Fans Will Be Over The Moon

Rising Star to release Nintendo DS iteration of long-running Lunar RPG series.

Wednesday 31 August 2005/... Rising Star Games, the European wing of Japanese publisher and developer Marvelous Interactive Inc. has announced that the Nintendo DS will be playing host to the next iteration in the Lunar series of RPGs. Set for European release in late autumn, Lunar Genesis will feature several innovations making the most of the unique features of the Nintendo DS and includes a brand new multiplayer battle mode.

Set in an expansive fantasy universe and beautifully presented in a rich, vibrant visual style, the world of Lunar has seen a number of versions across several formats, spanning 14 years and three generations of hardware. Set a thousand years before previous storylines, Lunar Genesis tells the tale of a band of young adventurers performing courier jobs who stumble into a battle between the forces of good and evil. This battle threatens to consume the entire land and sets the stage for over 70 hours of handheld RPG adventuring.

With all of the standard features associated with a traditional Japanese RPG, Lunar Genesis is adapted perfectly to take advantage of the benefits afforded by the Nintendo DS hardware. All aspects of player interaction, from movement around the game environments to map and menu navigation can be controlled via the touch-screen. Both displays are employed throughout the game to make sure the player has access to all the information they need. The dual screens are also fundamental to the battle system, with airborne enemies occupying the upper screen and traditional ground-based troops on the bottom. Even the microphone is used, as blowing on it during a fight acts as a 'panic button'.

Perhaps the most exciting feature for series fans and newcomers alike is the inclusion of the Coliseum mode, a wireless multiplayer battle where scratch cards earned during the singleplayer quest can be used to take on other players. The participants literally scratch off squares on the touch-screen, the outcome of which dictates the flow of combat. The winner gets to keep the loser's card for use in further Coliseum battles or to aid them in their singleplayer questing.

With its wealth of features and rich game world, Lunar Genesis will be released by Rising Star Games in November 2005.

Source: Rising Star Games

Falco8