Nintendo DS

[Bigfoot]

I'm sure there's demos of it in game stores. Play it before you buy it if you're not sure.

[kidThunder]

If I get a DS soon, I plan to get these games (if funds would come through):
New Super Mario Bros.
Sonic Rush
Mario Kart (obviously)
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Castlevania games (maybe)
and probably a shitload of others...DS has a lot of fucking GREAT games!! I don't know what to get!!

[CE]

If I get a DS soon, I plan to get these games (if funds would come through):
New Super Mario Bros.
Sonic Rush
Mario Kart (obviously)
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Castlevania games (maybe)
and probably a shitload of others...DS has a lot of fucking GREAT games!! I don't know what to get!!

Do not skip on Dawn of Sorrow. It's one of the best DS games out there. You might also consider Pheonix Wright.

[UnforgivingEdges]

If I get a DS soon, I plan to get these games (if funds would come through):
New Super Mario Bros.
Sonic Rush
Mario Kart (obviously)
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Castlevania games (maybe)
and probably a shitload of others...DS has a lot of fucking GREAT games!! I don't know what to get!!

Skip Sonic Rush unless you're a hardcore Sonic fan. It's a good game, but it has some poor design choices.

If you like challenge, check out Trauma Center: Under the Knife.

If you like puzzlers, Tetris, Meteos, and possibly Konductra are all must-haves.

If you like first-person action RPG dungeon crawls, check out Deep Labyrinth.

If you like quirky, off-the-wall RPGs, check out Contact come October.

If you like puzzle-solving adventure games, check out Trace Memory, Touch Detective (October 10), and Hotel Dusk (Winter).

If you want some more unusual gaming experiences, check out Electroplankton (love it or hate it software, but I love it), Brain Age, or Nintendogs.

If you like strategy, Advance Wars.

[Bigfoot]

My friend bought Starfox Command. He said it's pretty good, but the controls take some getting used to.

[Penfold]

If I get a DS soon, I plan to get these games (if funds would come through):
New Super Mario Bros.
Sonic Rush
Mario Kart (obviously)
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Castlevania games (maybe)
and probably a shitload of others...DS has a lot of fucking GREAT games!! I don't know what to get!!

I would also recommend WarioWare: Touched!...it's fun, addictive collection of microgames. Doesn't sound all that interesting to a lot of people, until you try it out. Happy DSing, once you procure your DS ;)

[Antipode]

I'm having a big problem with my L button. Some days, it randomly decides that it's not going to work unless I really mash the thing down. Very unresponsive. What should I do? (I have a regular silver DS, just so you know).

[Press Start]

I'm having a big problem with my L button. Some days, it randomly decides that it's not going to work unless I really mash the thing down. Very unresponsive. What should I do? (I have a regular silver DS, just so you know).

I have the exact same problem. I've heard that sometimes the shoulder buttons stop working if too much dust gets underneath, so a way get them working again would be to blow into them (the NES method, I think). It has worked for me, but it might just be a coincidence that it starts working.

[Zup]

Is anyone else looking forward to Final Fantasy III? I'm not much of a FF guy, but the screenshots look amazing and I'm excited about the gameplay.

[Bigfoot]

I'm not a FF guy myself, but I'm looking forward to it.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Is anyone else looking forward to Final Fantasy III? I'm not much of a FF guy, but the screenshots look amazing and I'm excited about the gameplay.

Your excited about the gameplay?

You mean the gameplay that was the only part of that game that wasn't changed during the remake? The gameplay that was the same 17 years ago when the game came out as it will be on November 14?

Uh, no thanks. I'll stick with Contact.

[CE]

FF3 looks awesome, it's one of the DS titles coming out that's a must-have.

[JoeFu]

Is anyone else looking forward to Final Fantasy III? I'm not much of a FF guy, but the screenshots look amazing and I'm excited about the gameplay.

Your excited about the gameplay?

You mean the gameplay that was the only part of that game that wasn't changed during the remake? The gameplay that was the same 17 years ago when the game came out as it will be on November 14?

Uh, no thanks. I'll stick with Contact.

Well, FFIII never came out in America. I never played the rom before either, so I'm looking forward to it.

[Penfold]

Your excited about the gameplay?

You mean the gameplay that was the only part of that game that wasn't changed during the remake? The gameplay that was the same 17 years ago when the game came out as it will be on November 14?

Uh, no thanks. I'll stick with Contact.

You can't expect them to change the gameplay, really. What would they do? Add extra b.s. touch screen elements? I get annoyed when the games add extra gameplay elements to a DS game that end up just getting in the way. Just because it's on the DS doesn't mean it HAS to use the touch screen or the mic. When those elements have a real purpose and aren't there just to be gimmicky and they work, then it's great to use them. Given, there are of course ways they could make it workable for FFIII to use everything the DS has to offer for control and not make it a gimmick but I don't mind a traditionally-controlled game either.

I'm looking forward to FFIII as well...I enjoyed the oldschool remakes they had for the GBA, even though I never played them back in the day and I'm not an FF fanboy. It looks like with this remake they put even more time and detail into it, so I'll continue looking forward to it.

And yes, Phthisis, I am also looking forward to Contact...moreso in fact. It's not a "one or the other" deal :P. Seems like they're different enough that they're hardly comparable (like Killer7 and XIII; they're both technically cel-shaded shooters but that's really where the similarities end).

[Hector]

BS touch screen control? I'm not looking for anything innovative for touch-screen control, but I love the idea of touch-screen menu interaction. It just feels right.

[Penfold]

BS touch screen control? I'm not looking for anything innovative for touch-screen control, but I love the idea of touch-screen menu interaction. It just feels right.

Given, there are of course ways they could make it workable for FFIII to use everything the DS has to offer for control and not make it a gimmick but I don't mind a traditionally-controlled game either.

The problem I foresee with using the touch screen for menu commands and battles is toggling between that and town/dungeon/overworld control (I was actually gonna say what you did in my original post, but I decided to just leave it as I quoted above). I know that menu interaction in Contact is done with the touch screen, but doesn't it pretty much use the touch screen for controlling on the map and whatnot as well (ie as primary control in the game)? Maybe I'm just getting this confused with the DS Zelda game (since I know for sure that game is primarily stylus controlled), so if I am mistaken please correct me (I'm sure Phthisis would enlighten me if it doesn't compromise his NDA).

For FFIII, I think I would rather simply leave it as a traditionally-controlled game rather than toggle back and forth between touch screen control and traditional control, mainly since I'd rather have traditional controls for the towns/dungeons/overworld for FFIII period (maybe I'll change my mind after I play Phantom Hourglass, but until I experience a game that's all stylus-controlled I can't really understand how well it'd work). If you aren't required to use the face buttons at all even during towns/dungeons/overworld (ie, you use the touch screen to interact with NPCs, items, chests, and anything else you can interact with) but still use the d-pad for moving around, then I'd be all for it.

[The Damned]

Pic of the new headset.
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/accessories/img/ph_earphonemic.jpg
Plug it in, and let the "NOOBS! PWND!" begin...

Also, it was recently revealed that if you want to use your GBA Pokemon in Diamond/Pearl... well, let's just say that it might be easier to just use a cheat device and make them from scratch (http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/GBA_to_DS_Pok%C3%A9mon_Transfer_confirmed_in_CoroC oro).

The way it works is that you "transfer" the pokemon to your DS game, and then, instead of it being there all ready for you to use... you have to catch it. Again. And there's no word on how easy it will be. But if it's anything like the previous Safari Zones, you'll need a lot of luck and even more patience. Also, there's no info on how it will effect said pokemon. Will it reset IVs and EVs? Tameness?

Oh, and you can only transfer 6 pokemon a day. That means that if you try to send all your GBA pokes over, it will take you 64 days, or 2 months to do so. Two months to transfer over what you have already found.

Ugh. Between having to send them over at a frustratingly low rate, and then catching them again... maybe I'll just make a new team. What a stupid move.

[Bigfoot]

Looks pretty.



Ugh, I still gotta return my DS Lite. I'll be going onto my 3rd one, lol. I don't think I wanna send it to Nintendo and wait and have to pay for shipping. I mean, might as well use my replacement plan since I paid for it right? :P

[TCK]

Is anyone else looking forward to Final Fantasy III? I'm not much of a FF guy, but the screenshots look amazing and I'm excited about the gameplay.

Your excited about the gameplay?

You mean the gameplay that was the only part of that game that wasn't changed during the remake? The gameplay that was the same 17 years ago when the game came out as it will be on November 14?

Uh, no thanks. I'll stick with Contact.Is it an Atlus game?

[Bigfoot]

Is anyone else looking forward to Final Fantasy III? I'm not much of a FF guy, but the screenshots look amazing and I'm excited about the gameplay.

Your excited about the gameplay?

You mean the gameplay that was the only part of that game that wasn't changed during the remake? The gameplay that was the same 17 years ago when the game came out as it will be on November 14?

Uh, no thanks. I'll stick with Contact.Is it an Atlus game?


Like you have to ask. :P


It's been a while since I've purchased a DS game. What's out now that's hot that I should get, or should I just wait for Megaman ZX?

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

Final Fantasy 3
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/709/709310/final-fantasy-iii-20060518082053327.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/709/709310/final-fantasy-iii-20060518082043719.jpg

Can you really NOT be excited?

Children of Mana
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/705/705741/e3-2006-children-of-mana-20060508040048996.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/661/661056/seiken-densetsu-ds-children-of-mana-20051024044137543.jpg
Awesome.

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/727/727684/castlevania-portrait-of-ruin-20060823050029635.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/727/727684/castlevania-portrait-of-ruin-20060823050030620.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/706/706291/castlevania-portrait-of-ruin-20060509020008808.jpg
Fucking sweet!

Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/706/706255/the-legend-of-zelda-phantom-hourglass-20060509012350690.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/706/706255/the-legend-of-zelda-phantom-hourglass-20060509012352112.jpg

I think it's definitely safe to say that it's a great time to be a DS owner.

[Power Surge]

Japan's weekly software sales 8/21 - 8/27 (http://gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6798)

I normally don't care much for this kind of info because it means nothing in the long run, but seeing the whole top 10 list occupied by only DS games made me go O_O; wow.

[Warmech]

Mmm mmm, four more juicy games to buy.

[CE]

Penix boss is back in Portrait of Ruin?

Sweet.

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

Penix boss is back in Portrait of Ruin?

Sweet.

It LOOKS like you get to co-op a boss rush mode thing.

[Penfold]

Penix

I haven't played the recent Castlevania games all the way through yet, so I don't really know who this character is...that didn't stop me from laughing when I saw it typed though lol.

Yay juvenile sense of humor!

[The Damned]

Final Fantasy 3
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/709/709310/final-fantasy-iii-20060518082053327.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/709/709310/final-fantasy-iii-20060518082043719.jpg
Children of Mana
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/705/705741/e3-2006-children-of-mana-20060508040048996.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/661/661056/seiken-densetsu-ds-children-of-mana-20051024044137543.jpg
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/706/706255/the-legend-of-zelda-phantom-hourglass-20060509012350690.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/706/706255/the-legend-of-zelda-phantom-hourglass-20060509012352112.jpg

I think it's definitely safe to say that it's a great time to be a DS owner.
Well, there goes my budget for games in 2007. Thanks a lot.

[The Mutericator]

^ Combine that with upcoming Wii games and we're going into debt...

!! That's Nintendo's plan! Instead of just pricing up things to put us into debt like Sony is doing, they're trying to bring out a bunch of really good games of the normal price that will bankrupt us!







(Why game companies want us bankrupt is beyond me.)

[KWarp]

IGN has a list of high-profile DS games coming out this fall.
http://ds.ign.com/articles/730/730196p1.html

I'm relieved that I'm not interested in more than three of them. Elite Beat Agents, Yoshi's Island, and Kirby Squeek Squad is already too much on my wallet.

And FFIII is tempting...

[UnforgivingEdges]

Final Fantasy 3
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/709/709310/final-fantasy-iii-20060518082053327.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/709/709310/final-fantasy-iii-20060518082043719.jpg

Can you really NOT be excited?


Because:

Children of Mana
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/705/705741/e3-2006-children-of-mana-20060508040048996.jpghttp://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/661/661056/seiken-densetsu-ds-children-of-mana-20051024044137543.jpg

is a way better game. I called CoM DS GOTY back at E3.

[atmuh]

They'll both be solid, can't we agree on that?

[UnforgivingEdges]

They'll both be solid, can't we agree on that?

Sure. Personally, I would rather have a brand new Mana adventure that features SNES gameplay with 4 player wireless multiplayer than a remake of a 17 year-old single-player RPG.

But I'm sure both games will be of high presentational quality.

[CE]

IGN has a list of high-profile DS games coming out this fall.
http://ds.ign.com/articles/730/730196p1.html

I'm relieved that I'm not interested in more than three of them. Elite Beat Agents, Yoshi's Island, and Kirby Squeek Squad is already too much on my wallet.

And FFIII is tempting...

Oh my god. I'll be importing two of those so I get them before-hand. TWO! How can I choose? I mean, Portrait of Ruin is a no brainer since Castlevania is one of my favorite series but I have too much to choose. I want Kirby, Megaman ZX, FF3, Yoshi's Island 2, Elite Beat Agents, Contact, Childran of Mana, and if one of those others games gets a 8.5 or 9 rating, that too! God. Plus the wii, this means I'll have to skip on the majority of these, or make a plan with more friends as to buy alternate titles and switch. This blows/rocks :( :)

[KWarp]

2006 is seriously the best year of gaming ever. :D

[CE]

2006 is seriously the best year of gaming ever. :D

Well, not EVARRR but it's pretty damn close. It would be a close tie with, y'know, the actual creation of videogames if Twilight Princess topped Ocarina of Time.

[Infinity's End]

OMG >_< MUST...RESIST...URGE...TO...BUY...everything.

I can't stand it. There's at LEAST 5 games in that list that I want to play. And that's gonna set me back at least $150, not to mention the Wii, which is going to be either in Oct. or Nov. And that's $250 more, plus a game or two, and that's $300 total. DAMMIT I hate being a po' ass bitch.


Thank god for credit cards -_-

[JoeFu]

[I] just registered on the Atlus forums to ask them to bring Luminous Arc here.


I SUGGEST YOU GUYS DO THE SAME!!

I really want an SRPG on the DS.

[Deathtank]

Only one question. Is FF III the same from the Supernes? (Final Fantasy 6 in Japan)
If it isnt, they should remake that game and release it!!!

[JoeFu]

Only one question. Is FF III the same from the Supernes? (Final Fantasy 6 in Japan)
If it isnt, they should remake that game and release it!!!


No, It's a remake of Final Fantasy 3(JP). It's the one that never came out of Japan.

[Deathtank]

Only one question. Is FF III the same from the Supernes? (Final Fantasy 6 in Japan)
If it isnt, they should remake that game and release it!!!


No, It's a remake of Final Fantasy 3(JP). It's the one that never came out of Japan.

But will they remake FF VI? :(

[Smoke]

Only one question. Is FF III the same from the Supernes? (Final Fantasy 6 in Japan)
If it isnt, they should remake that game and release it!!!


No, It's a remake of Final Fantasy 3(JP). It's the one that never came out of Japan.

But will they remake FF VI? :(

Yes, for GBA. Just like FF4 and FF5.

[Deathtank]

Bah! I wished they made it for the DS.... :cry:

[Bigfoot]

They'll both be solid, can't we agree on that?

Sure. Personally, I would rather have a brand new Mana adventure that features SNES gameplay with 4 player wireless multiplayer than a remake of a 17 year-old single-player RPG.

But I'm sure both games will be of high presentational quality.


Even if it is a remake of a 17 year old game, let's remember that it was only released in Japan. So basically to a lot of people it will be like a brand new game.



I mean, look at Metroid and Metroid Zero Mission. MZM is a remake of a 17 year old game(when it came out in 2004).

[UnforgivingEdges]

After going through the sound test in Deep Labyrinth last night, I must point out that Yasunori Mitsuda's music in this game is phenomenal. Dare I say it, it's his best work since Chrono Cross.

[JoeFu]

They'll both be solid, can't we agree on that?

Sure. Personally, I would rather have a brand new Mana adventure that features SNES gameplay with 4 player wireless multiplayer than a remake of a 17 year-old single-player RPG.

But I'm sure both games will be of high presentational quality.


Even if it is a remake of a 17 year old game, let's remember that it was only released in Japan. So basically to a lot of people it will be like a brand new game.



I mean, look at Metroid and Metroid Zero Mission. MZM is a remake of a 17 year old game(when it came out in 2004).


omfg ur rong it wuz a prequel

[Bigfoot]

They'll both be solid, can't we agree on that?

Sure. Personally, I would rather have a brand new Mana adventure that features SNES gameplay with 4 player wireless multiplayer than a remake of a 17 year-old single-player RPG.

But I'm sure both games will be of high presentational quality.


Even if it is a remake of a 17 year old game, let's remember that it was only released in Japan. So basically to a lot of people it will be like a brand new game.



I mean, look at Metroid and Metroid Zero Mission. MZM is a remake of a 17 year old game(when it came out in 2004).


omfg ur rong it wuz a prequel

Haha


I wonder if Dai is still preaching about that on forums.

[Baleshadow]

I am pleasantly surprised with Star Fox Command. The controls are very manageable, though you wouldn't think so at first. Barrel-rolling is a trifle annoying, but only because it draws energy from the boost gauge. Otherwise, I can pull it off pretty much at will. I still think the game would benefit from a traditional control scheme, but it is bearable. The graphics are quite excellent, as is the music. I don't know about the story yet, as I haven't gotten very far.

We'll see how I like it when I've played more, but for now it gets my approval.

[G_D]

The control scheme in Starfox Command is bad, IMHO. Not terrible, but not good, and certainly not as awesome as it could be with a few simple changes.

It puts way too much unnecessary emphasis on the touch screen, which actually makes the controls more complex than less. If you ask me, the barrel roll command should have been linked to a button, as well as perhaps loop and roll. That way the touch screen is in control of only one aspect of the game. I mean, you have five buttons accessible to your non-touching hand, so why not use them? The other change that it severely needs is sensitivity control. The current sensitivity is WAY too low.

It looks amazing though.

[KakTheInfected]

Yeah, the sensitivity is pretty bad. Combined with the fact that braking is a pain, it makes it pretty difficult to track a target that's circling you...

And the game has no on-rails levels. Meh. Enjoying Mario Hoops and Final Fantasy 3 much more. Bravo Square-Enix.

[Brycepops]

I'm too am waiting for FFIII, as well. My birthday is in a few weeks, so I'm expecting some monies :D . I'll probably reserve that, as well as FFXII.

[Unstable Hamster]

Well, I'll post something here.
I finaly got around to buying metroid prime: hunters.
And dang, I should of bought it earlyer (I still payed full price -_-,) My friends forced me into getting it to play against them. So I'll try to be on the IRC for a MP:H game or two.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Re: Starfox Command

Told ya so.

[conker]

star fox command is good online is fun but i kinda get my ass kicked and so far i got 7 of the 9 endings

really waiting for mario hoops - final fantasy III, Children of mana, and pheonix wright 2: justice for all

[Dhsu]

Re: Starfox Command

Told ya so.
Told us what? From what I'm reading, the controls could have been improved, but the game itself is still enjoyable. And 81% on Gamerankings isn't what I'd call a disaster either.

[KakTheInfected]

Personally, outside of the online mode, I don't enjoy it all that much. No on-rails is a big no-no, and most of the enemies just fly around in a straight line and fire randomly. The only time I had the slightest bit of fun in single player is vs. Star Wolf, but Nintendo had to dumb them down since you don't have your wingmen supporting you.

Just remake the original Star Fox already damnit (*with* the original Corneria theme).

[Dhsu]

Haha, since when did your wingmen support you anyway? You're always the one saving them. :P

Personally, I think WiFi alone would be worth buying this for. I've been waiting for online Starfox multiplayer for a long time.

[KakTheInfected]

Haha, since when did your wingmen support you anyway? You're always the one saving them. :P

Touché, but at least for a good amount of the time they were drawing enemy fire away from you :wink:

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

The SERIOUS problem is having to wait due to a low budget and DESPERATELY trying to avoid spoilers since you can only get one game at a time.

[G_D]

The SERIOUS problem is having to wait due to a low budget and DESPERATELY trying to avoid spoilers since you can only get one game at a time.

Amen.

[JoeFu]

Man... I haven't got a game since Phoenix Wright a few months ago. I can't wait until Christmas and the money starts coming! Then after Christmas I look forward to Chinese New Years and my birthday, which is really close to each other.

I might have some money left over from Chinese New Years, so I'm hoping to get a Wii at least, then start spending on some DS games.

[Antipode]

I've decided that I'm going to spend all the money I get on the DS games I want (MvsDK2, Mech Assault, FFIII, the Pokemon game (I think diamond) maybe Yoshi's Island 2, maybe Contact and probably phoenix wright since I didn't have it yet - if I like it, then the sequel too...yeah, it's adding up...and we don't even know when phantom hourglass is coming out yet) and then wait until I have money to get all the Wii stuff. I want more DS, badly. And they need to make a sequel to prime hunters, now that they have a working engine - and try to improve on the single player aspects and add more maps.

I'm done talking about nothing.

[Razumen]

I wish they made a Mechcommander for the DS rather than another yawn-inducing Mechassault, it would be perfect for the system - Alas, we'll probably be plaqued with lackluster mech action games forever since MS doesn't seem to know how to capitalize on their property.

[JoeFu]

GUYS...
TINGLE RPG VIDEOS!!!

http://media.ds.ign.com/media/774/774689/vids_1.html

[KakTheInfected]

GUYS...
TINGLE RPG VIDEOS!!!

http://media.ds.ign.com/media/774/774689/vids_1.html

Have only played about 30 minutes of it and so far it so-so...Nintendo may be ruining Tingle's image with this game.

[atmuh]

Get it right. That's Tingle's Freshly-Picked Rose-Colored Rupee Land!

[UnforgivingEdges]

Get it right. That's Tingle's Freshly-Picked Rose-Colored Rupee Land!

More like Tingle's Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity Gay Adventure

[Antipode]

So I was looking at screenshots of this upcoming Monster Bomber (upcoming in the states anyway) and I found a funny screenshot. Took me a second to figure out what it was actually saying. It would be hilarious if it said that whenever something blows up.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/731/731249/monster-bomber-20060907105224720.jpg

[Baleshadow]

I'm still enjoying Star Fox. Story mode has some pretty funny lines of dialogue in it.

Now, if only they would announce a Star Fox game for the Wii.

[Bigfoot]

I'm still enjoying Star Fox. Story mode has some pretty funny lines of dialogue in it.

Now, if only they would announce a Star Fox game for the Wii.

Yeah, I think the wiimote would prove to be a better controller for a Starfox game than the touch screen.

[KakTheInfected]

As long as it's on rails, I wouldn't care if they made a Star Fox game for 360. As fun as the multiplayer in Command is, they *really* need to bring the series back to it's roots instead of trying new experiments.

[Baleshadow]

I also prefer the on rails levels, but a few free range bosses would be okay. So would the Landmaster, as long as they keep it on rails and don't overuse it. I just don't want any of that on foot crap. Unless they somehow make it unbelievably good, which isn't likely to happen.

I like how they gave you multiple ships to pilot. I hope they retain that in future versions. Playing as Wolf is great fun.

[Drack]

I agree. In my opinion, Starfox 64 was by far the best game of the series. Plenty of on-rails action but also some all-range to spice it up.

[KakTheInfected]

This may be a bit off the current topic, but does anyone know of a good homebrew app to turn your DS into a PC controller? I'm currently using DS2Key but every so often it lags and a button press isn't received by the PC.

[Penfold]

I also prefer the on rails levels, but a few free range bosses would be okay. So would the Landmaster, as long as they keep it on rails and don't overuse it. I just don't want any of that on foot crap. Unless they somehow make it unbelievably good, which isn't likely to happen.

I like how they gave you multiple ships to pilot. I hope they retain that in future versions. Playing as Wolf is great fun.

Not to take topic away from the DS, but it seems like the on-foot stuff could be more fun if it were implimented into a Starfox for Wii than it was on GC, since you'd be able to use the wiimote for aiming and whatnot. Personally, I think that'd make those parts more fun. The Landmaster on the otherhand, I dunno...it was really clunky to begin with. I didn't like it at all.

[Baleshadow]

I also prefer the on rails levels, but a few free range bosses would be okay. So would the Landmaster, as long as they keep it on rails and don't overuse it. I just don't want any of that on foot crap. Unless they somehow make it unbelievably good, which isn't likely to happen.

I like how they gave you multiple ships to pilot. I hope they retain that in future versions. Playing as Wolf is great fun.

Not to take topic away from the DS, but it seems like the on-foot stuff could be more fun if it were implimented into a Starfox for Wii than it was on GC, since you'd be able to use the wiimote for aiming and whatnot. Personally, I think that'd make those parts more fun. The Landmaster on the otherhand, I dunno...it was really clunky to begin with. I didn't like it at all.

I thought a little about that. I imagine the on foot stuff would probably work somewhat similar to Battalion Wars 2.

I just hope they go back to the Gamecube art style. I liked that a lot. The current art style works for the DS, but I think it would be kind of silly for a console Star Fox. Same with the gibberish voices.

But man, these endings are hilarious. Ending 9 had me laughing for a good couple of minutes. Too bad we'll never find out which is the real one until a sequel gets released, at least according to this interview. (http://ds.ign.com/articles/731/731088p1.html)

[Bigfoot]

Time to open my 3rd DS Lite.. haha


Is that Jump Superstars or whatever it's called game any good? I think I heard it was, and I saw it at my fleamarket.


But the question is...is it worth the $45?

[KakTheInfected]

It's not that great. If you feel like spending $45 on something, import Bleach DS (or buy a Supercard).

[Bigfoot]

Ugh, my new DS Lite has a stuck pixel and the R button is really loose feeling compared to the L button.


http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7625/dslitestuckpixeljv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:[ lol

[The Damned]

Man, Bigfoot. You just can't get a break, huh?

[Bigfoot]

Man, Bigfoot. You just can't get a break, huh?

Seriously. I've never had this much bad luck with something before. I think I'll open it in my car next time to make sure there's nothing wrong with it haha.


I'm catching up to my friend who is on his 4th Xbox360..

[KakTheInfected]

The only problem I've ever had with either of my DS's is a stuck pixel in very near the top right corner of my fat DS. The Lite has zero issues.

...not that I mean to make you feel bad or anything :wink:

[Fenrir]

Man, Bigfoot. You just can't get a break, huh?

Seriously. I've never had this much bad luck with something before. I think I'll open it in my car next time to make sure there's nothing wrong with it haha.


I'm catching up to my friend who is on his 4th Xbox360..

fourth? jesus.

[Bigfoot]

The only problem I've ever had with either of my DS's is a stuck pixel in very near the top right corner of my fat DS. The Lite has zero issues.

...not that I mean to make you feel bad or anything :wink:

Haha, well my 2nd one was perfect until one day I somehow noticed the plastic area coming loose above the GBA slot. I don't even remember how I noticed it.

[The Damned]

Fuck. The next time you go get a replacement, just open it right there at the counter. Save yourself a little time and frustration.

Well, maybe not the frustration.

[Bigfoot]

Maybe I should just wait until the 13th for a black one?

[The Damned]

You'll just have to return it anyways. Why bother?

Oh, this thread is going to draw the attention of that psycho... remember that guy that accused oneof our members of trying to poison peoples minds about the DS? I can't remember who is was, but someone here posted a video of how one of the buttons wasn't working for some reason, and then this guy started railing against him as a fanoby trying to spread false rumors and shit... man, anyone have the old link to that stuff?

[Bigfoot]

You'll just have to return it anyways. Why bother?

Oh, this thread is going to draw the attention of that psycho... remember that guy that accused oneof our members of trying to poison peoples minds about the DS? I can't remember who is was, but someone here posted a video of how one of the buttons wasn't working for some reason, and then this guy started railing against him as a fanoby trying to spread false rumors and shit... man, anyone have the old link to that stuff?


That was me :D


I made the thread in unmod about a guy who started spamming my youtube video and a thread on 1up.com


My D-pad wasn't working well with going diagonal, and I clearly put in the video that maybe I just had to get used to it, and then made an edit saying that it was bad and I just had to exchange it. Nobody took his side though. He tried claiming that everyone that was defending me in the thread was just an alt account that I made. Eventually the mods stepped in and said that it's a pain in the ass to sign up and join the boards, so they doubt I made alt accounts lol.


I figure if the next one has something wrong with it, I'll just send it in to Nintendo.

[JoeFu]

BASTARD666 AKA BIGFOOT AKA BIGFOOT KEVIN AKA KEVIN FIELDS AKA JOEFU AKA AMP AKA TRISHA_GODDARD

[The Damned]

You'll just have to return it anyways. Why bother?

Oh, this thread is going to draw the attention of that psycho... remember that guy that accused oneof our members of trying to poison peoples minds about the DS? I can't remember who is was, but someone here posted a video of how one of the buttons wasn't working for some reason, and then this guy started railing against him as a fanoby trying to spread false rumors and shit... man, anyone have the old link to that stuff?


That was me :D


I made the thread in unmod about a guy who started spamming my youtube video and a thread on 1up.com


My D-pad wasn't working well with going diagonal, and I clearly put in the video that maybe I just had to get used to it, and then made an edit saying that it was bad and I just had to exchange it. Nobody took his side though. He tried claiming that everyone that was defending me in the thread was just an alt account that I made. Eventually the mods stepped in and said that it's a pain in the ass to sign up and join the boards, so they doubt I made alt accounts lol.


I figure if the next one has something wrong with it, I'll just send it in to Nintendo.
Add a little note with it saying "look, I really like this thing, but this is the fourth one I've had to get because of pixels, hinges, casing, etc... please, just open one up, test it for me, and then ship it."

At least Nintendo has a pretty damn good return policy, unlike a certain other manufacturer of a certian other portable...

[Bobwillis]

Only a few more days for the new releases. :)

[Bigfoot]

Ew, check out this DS Lite. I'm hoping this is from a public accessable one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V0lTrtgL3U

[Kitsuta]

Ew, check out this DS Lite. I'm hoping this is from a public accessable one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V0lTrtgL3U

Whoa, that's disgusting. o___o

In slightly related news, I got New Super Mario Bros. today. I got to World 2 within 2 hours, and I LOVE this game. Moohaha!

[The Damned]

I'vr said it before, and I'll say it again. The DS has rekindled a glowing ember in my heart for games. The future looks entertaining. And pretty expensive; there's about fifteen titles coming up in the next year and a bit that look awfully tempting, and that's just for the DS. I'm not even going to talk about the Wii...

[goodbye]

is there a photoshop on the go style program planned for it

because that would probably be THE best way to bring the system to a larger audience and just a fantastic way to use one of the most obvious features of the DS

[Antipode]

Hahaha, bob ross and the joy of painting?

[Kitsuta]

is there a photoshop on the go style program planned for it

because that would probably be THE best way to bring the system to a larger audience and just a fantastic way to use one of the most obvious features of the DS

Nah, I disagree. While it may be a good idea for a game, any kind of serious image editing program would be impractical. The DS's stylus capabilities are extremely limited: compared to a tablet or a mouse, the DS is like fingerpainting. Making a face for Blanca in Animal Crossing: Wild World is a good example of just how poorly suited to art the DS is.

It's great for games, though. :)

[goodbye]

is there a photoshop on the go style program planned for it

because that would probably be THE best way to bring the system to a larger audience and just a fantastic way to use one of the most obvious features of the DS

Nah, I disagree. While it may be a good idea for a game, any kind of serious image editing program would be impractical. The DS's stylus capabilities are extremely limited: compared to a tablet or a mouse, the DS is like fingerpainting. Making a face for Blanca in Animal Crossing: Wild World is a good example of just how poorly suited to art the DS is.

It's great for games, though. :)

oh for christ's sake

MS paint would be enough but I just want to be able to draw or do something in color and then wirelessly send it to my computer or some shit

I have sketched some good shit in pictochat and I would like to save it ):

[JoeFu]

That would be awesome if they could do that. I'm pretty sure if they dedicated the game to be nothing but painting, than it would work out fine.

I was hoping for some kinda of digital camera attachment that lets you edit the photographs that you take on the DS, that would be a pretty nifty thing to have.

[Zup]

That would be awesome if they could do that. I'm pretty sure if they dedicated the game to be nothing but painting, than it would work out fine.

I was hoping for some kinda of digital camera attachment that lets you edit the photographs that you take on the DS, that would be a pretty nifty thing to have.

They could call it-- no, wait for it, the "DS Camera"!

Brilliant!

[Bobwillis]

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1458/gbcamboxui5.jpg ?

[goodbye]

I have so many dumb memories of printing 8bit pictures of myself with so much contrast you could get cut on the edges

[RepressedChaos]

I can't wait for the new Megaman ZX to come out seeing is how I am an huge fan of Megaman and especily Zero

[KakTheInfected]

I can't wait for the new Megaman ZX to come out seeing is how I am an huge fan of Megaman and especily Zero

I played the Japanese version the whole way through because I didn't want to hear horrible English voice acting...then I find out the US version features the same Japanese voice acting :?

It's a very kickass game and it looks so damn good on a Lite.

[KWarp]

I have sketched some good shit in pictochat and I would like to save it ):
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=ds&message.id=679149

[8-Bit Gamer]

I know it was asked earlier in the thread, but according to the search I did, it was never answered, so I have to ask: How is Lost in Blue?

I've been thinking about getting it (if I can find it), but I would like some valid opinions on it first.

[goodbye]

I have sketched some good shit in pictochat and I would like to save it ):
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=ds&message.id=679149
without actually taking a picture of my DS

[Linkjing Donuts]

the best things I've ever drawn on my ds with friends are long dicks and saggy tits.


never tried actually trying something good, but that site makes it look pretty fun when I don't have paper and a pencil.

[Darth GourryGN]

Pictochat is good fun. Once my brother and I were wathing television in two separate rooms in the house and we used our DSs to see who could draw the coolest or funniest pictures of the characters on TV. Random stupid good fun pictochat time go.

I finished Freedom Wings and still think that it is a great game. It takes 5-7 hours to finish (or more if you try to do/get everything), doesn't have much of a storyline, and your plane doesn't crash unless you're already dead anyway. But it's still a damn good game, unpolished budget title or not. The only professional review that I've read where the reviewer actually played the game for more than 10 minutes seems to be the Gamespot review (http://www.gamespot.com/ds/sim/orenosentoiki/index.html).

StarFox Command... I like it :D . I always wanted them to remake Starfox 2 and this is probably as close as we'll ever get. It's interesting to note how many of the "new" things in Command aren't new to the series at all.
Sure, it's not too hard. But neither is Starfox 64.
Starfox 64 is still the best in the series, though.

Now what's the deal with Touch Detective?
The main character is followed around by this (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1117/penixmanorfungirz7.jpg)?
LOL.

[Unstable Hamster]

So, Megaman ZX is coming out soon.

Anyone else excited?

[CE]

So, Megaman ZX is coming out soon.

Anyone else excited?

I'm importing it from america once I get my money.

That's how excited I am.

[Pallad]

So, Megaman ZX is coming out soon.

Anyone else excited?

Had to call the local Gamestop just to make sure they were actually going to get any in. We won't be repeating the same things from when Megaman Zero 4 came out...

[Unstable Hamster]

Ah, so I'm not the only one excited about it, I've heard quite a few things about it. Unless I'm mistaken, This seems to be the first time you play as a human (ignoring Megaman Battle Network) and as a girl. (I guess there is the secret characters in MMX 8...) But noting those things I guess it really isnt the first time those have happened.

[Pallad]

Ah, so I'm not the only one excited about it, I've heard quite a few things about it. Unless I'm mistaken, This seems to be the first time you play as a human (ignoring Megaman Battle Network) and as a girl. (I guess there is the secret characters in MMX 8...) But noting those things I guess it really isnt the first time those have happened.

I almost wouldn't count playing as a human in Battle Network. Sure they're there, but they simply jack into computers and then the programs/robots go to town.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Now what's the deal with Touch Detective?
The main character is followed around by this (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1117/penixmanorfungirz7.jpg)?
LOL.

What's the deal? It's going to be a super awesome touch-based adventure game with a wicked sweet localization and very funny moments. BUY IT.

[JoeFu]

Now what's the deal with Touch Detective?
The main character is followed around by this (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1117/penixmanorfungirz7.jpg)?
LOL.

What's the deal? It's going to be a super awesome touch-based adventure game with a wicked sweet localization and very funny moments. BUY IT.

I'm looking forward to it.

[KWarp]

http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=ds&message.id=679149
without actually taking a picture of my DS
So picky. :roll:

That would mean Nintendo would need to make software compatible with computers, which I've never seen them do in the past.

[Darth GourryGN]

Now what's the deal with Touch Detective?
The main character is followed around by this (http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1117/penixmanorfungirz7.jpg)?
LOL.

What's the deal? It's going to be a super awesome touch-based adventure game with a wicked sweet localization and very funny moments. BUY IT.

That's exactly the point I was making, with the funny picture and the LOL. I already knew what the deal was. BUY IT.
Creepy little girl with vampire butler and fungus man in a town of skeleton people. I'm looking forward to that phunny phshit, thank you very much mr. phthsihsitszzlewhatsit.

[BreakbeatBeatnik]

I'm thinking about Star Fox Command. Anyone know how the storyline is? Good? Bad? WTF?

[UnforgivingEdges]

I'm thinking about Star Fox Command.

Stop.


Think about something else.

[BreakbeatBeatnik]

I'm thinking about Star Fox Command.

Stop.


Think about something else.

Ooh. That bad?

[JoeFu]

Don't listen to him, he seems to hate it while others enjoyed it. I have yet to play yet so I have no idea.

[The Damned]

I'm thinking about Star Fox Command.

Stop.


Think about something else.

Ooh. That bad?
Go back about ten pages or so, and you should see this little arguement about about Starfox comes up, and how it's bad, it sucks, blah, blah, blah...

[Dhsu]

Phthisis needs to stop stealing TO's avatar.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Phthisis needs to stop stealing TO's avatar.

He gave it to me, I swear.

[G_D]

I'm thinking about Star Fox Command.

Stop.


Think about something else.

Ooh. That bad?

And now for a less biased opinion of SFC :P:

The controls...are bad. They could have been awesome, with just a few tweaks, but unfortunately Nintendo failed on the control part of the game. The stylus is not sensitive enough, and there are too many actions performed by the touch screen (boosting, flipping, barrel rolls, and loops are all on the touch screen, as well as directional control).

About the only thing that I liked about it when I played was that it looked pretty.

[KWarp]

Really? I thought the game had tight control with only the barrel roll being an issue.

Read some reviews about it and try it if you can.

[KakTheInfected]

You can't turn fast enough, which would be remedied if you could tilt your ship on it's side like in previous games but you can't...

The game is amazing online though.

[Bahamut]

So, did anyone check out the my.nintendo.com deal with Best Buy of buy 2 DS games and get one free? It doesn't work with preorders, and you have to register a DS with my.nintendo.com . Then, you go to my.nintendo.com/bestbuyds and voila, choose your 3 games and it will automatically adjust the cart (make sure you have and are logged into bestbuy.com) The only thing is though that Best Buy is having some technical difficulties with checking out, so try it tomorrow or something like that.

[Baleshadow]

You can't turn fast enough, which would be remedied if you could tilt your ship on it's side like in previous games but you can't...

That's about the only problem I had with it. It's still an enjoyable game, though.

[JoeFu]

Got Mario 3on3 today and Deep Labyrinth and totally forgot ZX was coming out tomorrow. Oh well, my bro might get it anyways.

Mario 3on3 is pretty fun, I really like it, but it's too easy right now, hopefully it gets harder.

[KakTheInfected]

Mario 3on3 is pretty fun, I really like it, but it's too easy right now, hopefully it gets harder.

You'll wish you hadn't said that later. The game gets extremely annoying and cheap on the harder levels.

[Smoke]

Well, my copy of ZX has been ordered thanks to a store I recently found that not only offers free shipping, but has low prices and ships pretty damn fast.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Got Mario 3on3 today and Deep Labyrinth and totally forgot ZX was coming out tomorrow. Oh well, my bro might get it anyways.

Mario 3on3 is pretty fun, I really like it, but it's too easy right now, hopefully it gets harder.

Played Deep Labyrinth yet?

[Czar Diego]

I just got a bit of extra cash, so I'm wondering which game out of these to blow it on:

Starfox
Metroid Prime Hunters
Castlevania
Sonic Rush

Also, the Star Trek game coming out in October looks cool too...

[UnforgivingEdges]

I just got a bit of extra cash, so I'm wondering which game out of these to blow it on:

Starfox
Metroid Prime Hunters
Castlevania
Sonic Rush

Also, the Star Trek game coming out in October looks cool too...

Prime Hunters is the win. Love that game. I personally think it's the best game on the DS.

Sonic Rush you can skip unless you're a big Sonic fan.

This thread should be evidence enough of my opinion of Starfox.

Never played Castlevania; not my genre.

[KakTheInfected]

I just got a bit of extra cash, so I'm wondering which game out of these to blow it on:

Starfox
Metroid Prime Hunters
Castlevania
Sonic Rush

Also, the Star Trek game coming out in October looks cool too...

Hunters is an amazing game. Friend codes screw it up like all DS games but it's online mode is pretty godly. Easily my favorite DS game.

Star Fox is great online too but the single player is very disappointing.

Dawn of Sorrow is a great game, but as with all single player games you'll have no use for it eventually. Try to rent or borrow it.

Sonic Rush is okay. Outside of the boss battles, I was pretty bored with it. But I never liked the Sonic sidescrollers all that much so my opinion probably doesn't mean much.

[JoeFu]

Got Mario 3on3 today and Deep Labyrinth and totally forgot ZX was coming out tomorrow. Oh well, my bro might get it anyways.

Mario 3on3 is pretty fun, I really like it, but it's too easy right now, hopefully it gets harder.

Played Deep Labyrinth yet?

STARTING IT NOW!

[Czar Diego]

Okay, Metroid it is then. Thanks to Phthisis and KakTheInfected for the feedback!

[JoeFu]

Controls take a while to get used to on Deep Labyrinth, I think I'm going to have to play on the regular DS, the lite is too small for me hands on this game.

[Bahamut]

Man, there's just too many good DS games around. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass comes out next month, and so does the new Castlevania. Life is good for DS owners.

[Antipode]

I'm looking for some feedback. Is Deep Labyrinth worth my cash, or do I save it for something better? I'm sure it's been discussed, but I was thinking about it. IGN gave it a mediocre score.

[JoeFu]

Man, there's just too many good DS games around. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass comes out next month, and so does the new Castlevania. Life is good for DS owners.

After the summer dry spell, I'm pretty happy for all this stuff.

Also, I heard LOZ:PH was delayed until early 07, but I'm not sure if it really was.

[TheCatPhysician]

So is anyone else getting/already have a black DS Lite? I preordered mine from EBGames. It shipped yesterday via 2-Day Air UPS, so if it's on schedule I should get it tomorrow. But it might take an extra day because of where I live. Anyway, I can't wait!

Sonic Rush is okay. Outside of the boss battles, I was pretty bored with it. But I never liked the Sonic sidescrollers all that much so my opinion probably doesn't mean much. Yeah, it seemed really cool at first but it gets boring after a while. I think it's a really good game to show off the DS Lite, though. I got the game when it came out, and after I hadn't played it in a long time I leant it to my friend who has a DS Lite. Now I had never seen a DS Lite in person before, and the next day when I saw him playing it, I had to seriously stop and wonder if it was the same game! Really, play that game on full brightness. The colors are amazing! Maybe it's just because it's the first game I saw played on a Lite, but compare it to playing on the old DS. It's awesome.

[Bobwillis]

I'm looking for some feedback. Is Deep Labyrinth worth my cash, or do I save it for something better? I'm sure it's been discussed, but I was thinking about it. IGN gave it a mediocre score.

IGN actually gave it one of the highest scores it received.

Also, Sonic Rush is one of the best games on the DS, pick it up whenever you have extra cash to spend.

[JoeFu]

I'm looking for some feedback. Is Deep Labyrinth worth my cash, or do I save it for something better? I'm sure it's been discussed, but I was thinking about it. IGN gave it a mediocre score.

Well, battles are really slow, but the soundtrack is freaking awesome. The guy swings the sword a little slowly, but I think it's pretty fun so far. I really like walking around and killing stuff so this seems like a game for me.

[Klowd]

Man, there's just too many good DS games around. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass comes out next month, and so does the new Castlevania. Life is good for DS owners.

After the summer dry spell, I'm pretty happy for all this stuff.

Also, I heard LOZ:PH was delayed until early 07, but I'm not sure if it really was.
It was. IGN has it set for Q1 '07.

[UnforgivingEdges]

I'm looking for some feedback. Is Deep Labyrinth worth my cash, or do I save it for something better? I'm sure it's been discussed, but I was thinking about it. IGN gave it a mediocre score.

It's a fun game.

If you like real-time dungeon crawling, this game is for you. If you like first person games with melee combat, this game is for you.

The story isn't anything special, but the game handles very well (I can't for the life of me figure out why so many reviewers had control problems; they're very intuitive). The music, by Yasunori Mitsuda, is AWESOME. Some very very good tunes.

The game is rather easy, but the satisfaction comes in trying to find all the secret items or hidden rooms rather than surviving. There are also two distinct scenarios each with their own story. Chapter 1 was made specifically for the DS version. while Chapter 2 is an adaptation of a Japanese cell phone game (it's also more difficult, though still fairly easy, and billed as the chapter for more "mature" players).

All in all, I had a lot of fun with the game, even though the only area it would be considered outstanding in is in the music category. But it's good for portable play with frequent save points.

Were I to review the game, I would give it a 7.5/10

[Fraggy]

I know this is a bit old, but I picked up Megaman Battle Network 4: Red Sun and I can't put it down. It's so sexy. I love the gameplay. Pretty much all of the installments from Megaman Battle Network are really well done. You guys should go out and buy it. Buy it now. Buy it now. Buy it now!

[Bahamut]

Man, there's just too many good DS games around. Zelda: Phantom Hourglass comes out next month, and so does the new Castlevania. Life is good for DS owners.

After the summer dry spell, I'm pretty happy for all this stuff.

Also, I heard LOZ:PH was delayed until early 07, but I'm not sure if it really was.

All the stores seem to have LoZ:PH to be released around October 12th or 16th or something like that.

Also, I'm going to pick up Mega Man ZX tomorrow and play it on my gorgeous black DS Lite. I am also waiting for Best Buy to clear up those technical problems on their website to buy NSMB, Animal Crossing, and Mario & Luigi 2 and save $35 (free game).

[JoeFu]

I'm looking for some feedback. Is Deep Labyrinth worth my cash, or do I save it for something better? I'm sure it's been discussed, but I was thinking about it. IGN gave it a mediocre score.

It's a fun game.

If you like real-time dungeon crawling, this game is for you. If you like first person games with melee combat, this game is for you.

The story isn't anything special, but the game handles very well (I can't for the life of me figure out why so many reviewers had control problems; they're very intuitive). The music, by Yasunori Mitsuda, is AWESOME. Some very very good tunes.

The game is rather easy, but the satisfaction comes in trying to find all the secret items or hidden rooms rather than surviving. There are also two distinct scenarios each with their own story. Chapter 1 was made specifically for the DS version. while Chapter 2 is an adaptation of a Japanese cell phone game (it's also more difficult, though still fairly easy, and billed as the chapter for more "mature" players).

All in all, I had a lot of fun with the game, even though the only area it would be considered outstanding in is in the music category. But it's good for portable play with frequent save points.

Were I to review the game, I would give it a 7.5/10

Yeah, it's pretty fun. Gameplay wise, I would call it like a first person Diablo. You walk around and kill things and find items. You can upgrade your weapons and stuff too. I like it so far, but I'm having a bit control problems with the lite, my diagnal right/up is kinda weird and I have to press really hard, but that's just my DS I think.

[Antipode]

Ah, thanks. I might look into getting it then.

Now to get the monies...for like...6 games...and then start saving for the Wii...
Damn it, nintendo!

[Dhsu]

Never played Castlevania; not my genre.
This is why you don't trust Phthisis. :P But seriously, if you're a fan of Super Metroid, Castlevania is bound to appeal to you.

Also, I think everyone who says Sonic Rush was boring is touched in the head. Hands down easily the best Sonic game since S3&K, with a phenomenal soundtrack to match (you really need to use headphones or hook it up to your PC speakers to get the full effect). The levels are very dense and well-designed (at least IMO), and the trick system makes sure there's never any downtime. Oh yeah, and also best special stage ever. :)

[Smoke]

I know this is a bit old, but I picked up Megaman Battle Network 4: Red Sun and I can't put it down. It's so sexy. I love the gameplay. Pretty much all of the installments from Megaman Battle Network are really well done. You guys should go out and buy it. Buy it now. Buy it now. Buy it now!

If you enjoy 4, you'll enjoy the others even more, since 4 is one of the weaker games in the series(Along with 1)

[NeoForte]

I know this is a bit old, but I picked up Megaman Battle Network 4: Red Sun and I can't put it down. It's so sexy. I love the gameplay. Pretty much all of the installments from Megaman Battle Network are really well done. You guys should go out and buy it. Buy it now. Buy it now. Buy it now!

If you enjoy 4, you'll enjoy the others even more, since 4 is one of the weaker games in the series(Along with 1)

I recommend getting 2, one of the best ones.

Anyway 2 new DS games confirmed:

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

http://www.gamesarefun.com/games/ds/ffxiirevenantwings/scan01.jpg

http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6860

It's a Wonderful World

http://www.gamesarefun.com/games/ds/wonderfulworld/scan01.jpg

http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6861

[Bigfoot]

Never played Castlevania; not my genre.
This is why you don't trust Phthisis. :P But seriously, if you're a fan of Super Metroid, Castlevania is bound to appeal to you.

Also, I think everyone who says Sonic Rush was boring is touched in the head. Hands down easily the best Sonic game since S3&K, with a phenomenal soundtrack to match (you really need to use headphones or hook it up to your PC speakers to get the full effect). The levels are very dense and well-designed (at least IMO), and the trick system makes sure there's never any downtime. Oh yeah, and also best special stage ever. :)


I thought the only genre he likes is Atlus.

/joke



But seriously, I watched my friend play Sonic Rush and i'll have to agree with how the levels are designed. Pretty cool.

[Dhsu]

I thought the only genre he likes is Atlus.

/joke
It's funny 'cause it's true.

[Bahamut]

So, I got my hands on Mega Man ZX and holy shit it's awesome. Mega Man fans shouldn't be disappointed.

[UnforgivingEdges]

But seriously, I watched my friend play Sonic Rush and i'll have to agree with how the levels are designed. Pretty cool.

Lots of cheap deaths, however, that make me wonder if the game designers were asleep while working.

[Bobwillis]

I hate people that complain about cheap deaths. Quit bitching, and memorize where the pits and spikes are. Problem solved.

[Razumen]

I hate people that complain about cheap deaths. Quit bitching, and memorize where the pits and spikes are. Problem solved.

Games shouldn't rely on memorization too much though, they should rely on things like reflexes, quick thinking, etc.

That's one of the reasons I don't like your standard fighting game. (other than the fact it's so unintuitive)

[UnforgivingEdges]

I hate people that complain about cheap deaths. Quit bitching, and memorize where the pits and spikes are. Problem solved.

It's not that easy when the levels LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME. And most of the cheap deaths come from the game making you come to a COMPLETE STOP in order to hit a switch or jump a pit or not hit an enemy.

This is SOnic for friggin christ, let him keep moving at a fast rate of speed.

I really did like the game, except for all the parts where they made me stop and do some Mario-esque platforming.

[Bobwillis]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

[Baleshadow]

So, I got my hands on Mega Man ZX and holy shit it's awesome. Mega Man fans shouldn't be disappointed.

I've been looking forward to this game for months. I should pick it up this weekend.

Does it explain the unresolved issues at the end of Zero 4, by any chance?

[UnforgivingEdges]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

Okay, look, either add something to the discussion or go back to sucking on hedgehog penis.

[JoeFu]

So yeah, new DS game from SE that isn't Final Fantasy or It's A Wonderful World.

HEROES OF MANA!!!

It's going to be an RTS type game thingy, and was reported in the newest Famitsu

SOURCE
http://gonintendo.com/?p=5565

The latest issue of Famitsu has confirmed that yesterday’s trademark of Heroes of Mana is indeed a DS title. Some info from the article can be found below.

Real Time Strategy and RPG elements.

Producer is Koichi Ishii

Scenario by Masato Kato (Chrono trigger, Seiken Densetsu 4).

Character designs by Ryoma Ito (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance) and Akira Oguro (Final Fantasy X)

Music is composed by Yoko Shimomura (Mana series, Parasite Eve)

[Bahamut]

So, I got my hands on Mega Man ZX and holy shit it's awesome. Mega Man fans shouldn't be disappointed.

I've been looking forward to this game for months. I should pick it up this weekend.

Does it explain the unresolved issues at the end of Zero 4, by any chance?

I still haven't played Zero 4, although I think I had the ending spoiled for me :( .

I'll just say that the storyline is connected to the Zero games.

[Razumen]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

Actually it's just plain bad game design. You don't make a level where there's a spot that will harm the player, but it can't be recognized until whoever's playing actually hits it - thus forcing the player to play and replay the level until they have it memorized completely.

I haven't played the new Sonic game, but that's what it sounds like.

So yeah, it's basically a preference, like 99% of things in the world, but a good one if you ever want to make a game.

Although I guess some people like playing a game and then dying instantly from some invisible trap that they would only have known was there if they had played it previously. In my book, those people are called masochists.

[Bobwillis]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

Okay, look, either add something to the discussion or go back to sucking on hedgehog penis.

Stop jerking off Atlus first.

[Bobwillis]

I haven't played the new Sonic game, but that's what it sounds like.

You haven't even played it? The pitfalls in Rush aren't nearly as plentiful or as surprising as in other Sonic games. Methinks you need to try it. Not to mention, spikes aren't even that bad if you have rings :/

[G_D]

Sonic Rush is easily the WORST Sonic game I've ever played (except Sonic Pinball, but that really doesn't count). And yes, I've played Sonic Adventure 1 & 2. I never understood why people didn't like Sonic Adventure. I mean, yeah it was shallow, and the story was pretty dumb, but in the end the control mechanisms were tight and it was fun. What more can you ask?

As for Rush, here are my major beefs with the game:

1) The level design is crap; quite possibly the worst level design I've ever seen in any game. Sonic is fast for a reason: HE IS SUPPOSED TO RUN THROUGH LEVELS. Sonic Rush makes this impossible in every level. Remember Sonic 2? If you were decently good, you could run through the first whole zone without stopping (except to load levels, of course). IIRC, every zone was pretty much like that, save for a few spots. In Rush, you have to stop every 30 seconds for some sort of stupid elevator or whatnot. And don't even mention the random hazards (Sonic games should be based on reflexes, not memory, especially when the levels have so many different paths) or the times when you have to jump blindly off a platform while having NO CLUE where you need to land.

2) TERRIBLE STORY. Seriously, the story in Rush was MUCH worse than either of the Adventure games, as was the voice acting, and that's saying a lot. People have told me: "But Sonic isn't about the story, it's about the gameplay!" THEN DON'T FRICKIN' PUT A STORY IN THE GAME!!! Sonic 2 got off without a story, why can't Sonic Rush? At least if you're going to ruin a gameplay-based game with a story, make it bearable.

3) BORING boss battles. What's with the boss battles in Rush? I was hoping for something much more interactive, or at least fun. I don't understand why you are so often limited to a tiny little platform where you are forced to jump back and forth to avoid hits. Maybe it's just nostalgia-distortion, but to me Sonic 2's boss battles were much more fun, even though they shared the same limited space.


That being said, there were a couple of redeemable qualities to Rush:

1) Awesome rail-riding. This is one of my favorite aspects of any Sonic game, including Adventure. It's just pure fun, and the stunts and tricks that you can do in Rush are just sweet.

2) Awesome Special Stages. They had the perfect control mechanism. 'Nuff said.

3) Speed. The pace of the game would have been great, if it hadn't been so often broken up by random pits and stops. It would have been better, however, if they had increased difficulty by adding slower parts with more enemies, as opposed to increasing difficulty by adding random hazards.


I don't recommend this game. It wasn't the worst game I've played, but it WAS the worst Sonic game I've played. I think there is potential, though, so I'm hopeful for the next installment on the DS.

[Dhsu]

The level design is crap; quite possibly the worst level design I've ever seen in any game. Sonic is fast for a reason: HE IS SUPPOSED TO RUN THROUGH LEVELS. Sonic Rush makes this impossible in every level. Remember Sonic 2? If you were decently good, you could run through the first whole zone without stopping (except to load levels, of course). IIRC, every zone was pretty much like that, save for a few spots. In Rush, you have to stop every 30 seconds for some sort of stupid elevator or whatnot. And don't even mention the random hazards (Sonic games should be based on reflexes, not memory, especially when the levels have so many different paths) or the times when you have to jump blindly off a platform while having NO CLUE where you need to land.
ROFFLES.

You're sooo wrong. I can't even count the times I've died in Sonic 1-3 due to retarded booby traps and not knowing where I'm supposed to land. But of course, since little kids have nothing better to do, they memorize ALL of that to the point they can just run through the level. You can do that in Sonic Rush too if you take the time to figure out the levels (which, admittedly, is hard because they're so dense and convoluted and have so many paths).

Besides, you can only do this with a select few stages (which usually include the starting "Green Hill Clones"). Try using your "hold right, press A" gameplay on levels like Chemical Plant Zone and Marble Zone, then tell me how far you get. :P

Also, if you think Sonic Rush's level design is bad, you obviously haven't played the Sonic Advance games. I've been stuck on Sky Canyon in SA2 for weeks now.

[Antipode]

Agreed. The only sonic advance game I've managed to beat was the first one. Actually though, I really enjoyed the first Sonic Advance. I felt it had the style of the old games and was well thought-out.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

Okay, look, either add something to the discussion or go back to sucking on hedgehog penis.

Stop jerking off Atlus first.

Quite the other way around.

They give me free games and awesome discounts on out-of-print software. Why the hell would I not praise them. They were more than generous to me, a temporary QA tester.

Go work at Sega, tool, where you can communicate better with the monkeys who sit in the front office.

[Dhsu]

Haha, you realize that you lose all credibility the moment you call someone a tool.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Haha, you realize that you lose all credibility the moment you call someone a tool.

Guess I missed that unwritten law. TS.

[Crabsmasher]

Sonic Rush was okay. It had really cool music and some cool graphics, but I didn't feel like I was doing anything. The game fails at interactivity.

So Megaman ZX came out. Who has it and how is it?

[Bigfoot]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

Okay, look, either add something to the discussion or go back to sucking on hedgehog penis.

Stop jerking off Atlus first.

Quite the other way around.

They give me free games and awesome discounts on out-of-print software. Why the hell would I not praise them. They were more than generous to me, a temporary QA tester.

Go work at Sega, tool, where you can communicate better with the monkeys who sit in the front office.

That may be cool and all, but we've seen you put down pretty much everyones opinion on a game and tell them to go buy some Atlus game instead or whatever.


Sometimes you sound like you're a spokesperson or something. BUY THIS GAME, BUY IT NOW.




Anyway, I'm looking forward to Megaman ZX.

[Bobwillis]

Man, I'm hardly a sega fanboy. I've never even owned one of their systems. Quit being so presumptious.

[Bahamut]

Anyway, I'm looking forward to Megaman ZX.

I'm loving Mega Man ZX so far, but I haven't blazed through it yet due to hw due on Friday.

[Ero Elohim]

So Megaman ZX came out. Who has it and how is it?

I have it.

It is good. Highly reccommended. The freeform level design adds a lot to the game and the map is a lot more useful than the reviews let on, once you figure out how it works. Controls are tight, graphics are good, even if they don't take advantage of everything the DS can do. No touch screen support so far, which is a bit saddening.

It's tough. Not so much as MMZ1/2, but it can give you a run for your money in spots and the Biometals are a challenge.

Music is alright. Nothing noteworthy, but it's not annoying.

If you liked MMX or MMZ, you'll have a great time with MMZX. It adds just enough to keep it interesting while keeping the Mega Man feel intact.

Bonus points for the original Mega Man X homage. You'll know it when you see it.

[Bahamut]

Bonus points for the original Mega Man X homage. You'll know it when you see it.

Indeed, I was surprised.

[TCK]

Go work at Sega, tool, where you can communicate better with the monkeys who sit in the front office.Too late.

[UnforgivingEdges]

Razumen: So, games shouldn't rely on memory because you don't want them to.

Ok. :roll:

Phthisis: And yes, it is easy unless you have the memory of an infant. So either you're lying or you're not trying hard enough.

Okay, look, either add something to the discussion or go back to sucking on hedgehog penis.

Stop jerking off Atlus first.

Quite the other way around.

They give me free games and awesome discounts on out-of-print software. Why the hell would I not praise them. They were more than generous to me, a temporary QA tester.

Go work at Sega, tool, where you can communicate better with the monkeys who sit in the front office.

That may be cool and all, but we've seen you put down pretty much everyones opinion on a game and tell them to go buy some Atlus game instead or whatever.


Sometimes you sound like you're a spokesperson or something. BUY THIS GAME, BUY IT NOW.

The don't buy it. Simple. You're not a fucking automaton.

Besides, it's not only Atlus; did you see my Okami thread, my God Hand thread, my SotC thread when the game first came out.

I preach good games, regardless of company.

[Arek the Absolute]

You just got cut by an edge that won't soon forgive.

[BreakbeatBeatnik]

Jesus Christ. What kind of lifestyle is it that compels you all to bitch at each other all day?

Get other hobbies. Like, I dunno, reading a book.

Quit being visual stimulation addicts. It makes me ANGRY to come here for info and instead be subject to all your bitchings.

[Bigfoot]

On my 4th DS Lite now, and this one is black.

And from what I can tell, there's nothing wrong with it, yayyyyyy.

[Warmech]

Fourth time's a charm?

So who wants to give me MMZ 2-4 so I can catch up on the story and pick up ZX?

[Pallad]

Fourth time's a charm?

So who wants to give me MMZ 2-4 so I can catch up on the story and pick up ZX?

You would also need Zero 3-4 to unlock some boss fights.

[BreakbeatBeatnik]

I almost feel dissatisfied with my DS except that Hunters is awesome.

'cause all I've gotten for it so far is SM64x4 and MP: Hunters. =^/ Feel like I'm not getting my money's worth. Although Trauma Center looks groovy, as does the Wii version...

[Arek the Absolute]

Yes, because two games totally decides the whole system.
Anyways, zx is awesome like whoa and i'm like hooray cause I got's it.

[Warmech]

Fourth time's a charm?

So who wants to give me MMZ 2-4 so I can catch up on the story and pick up ZX?

You would also need Zero 3-4 to unlock some boss fights.

2 - 4

Guess I could've made that more noticeable.

[Arek the Absolute]

Slow down slick, I heard it was just 3-4, and this is coming from SMOKE. Do you wish to doubt SMOKE?

[Ero Elohim]

He said he wants to get MMZ 2 through 4. The reply was that he'd need 3 and 4 to get the secret bosses. He then replied with a very noticeable reminder that 3 is included in his declaration of "2 through 4."

[Arek the Absolute]

Ahah wow, I retract my statement. I see where the confusion took place.
WM wants to catch up on story.
Dude was like you also would want 3-4 for the bosses.
WM was like mang i want them all.
I was like dude whatchu talkin bout 3-4 needs bosses...but that wasn't the point

[Pallad]

Fourth time's a charm?

So who wants to give me MMZ 2-4 so I can catch up on the story and pick up ZX?

You would also need Zero 3-4 to unlock some boss fights.

2 - 4

Guess I could've made that more noticeable.

Right, I understand you want all of them, and I don't blame you; great story. I was just presenting the fact that you get extra bosses for two of those cartridges because I've not seen anyone bring that fact up. Sorry for confusion.

[Bahamut]

I almost feel dissatisfied with my DS except that Hunters is awesome.

'cause all I've gotten for it so far is SM64x4 and MP: Hunters. =^/ Feel like I'm not getting my money's worth. Although Trauma Center looks groovy, as does the Wii version...

Man, there are a ton of good DS games out there - I own 15 so far myself, and I'm still missing out on some good ones. Go out and buy something like Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow or Mario Kart DS.

[Kitsuta]

On my 4th DS Lite now, and this one is black.

And from what I can tell, there's nothing wrong with it, yayyyyyy.

Really, you were subconsciously/psychically buying the DSes that were bad so you could get a free Onyx DS Lite. ;)

Good luck with that one, though. :)

[Fraggy]

I saw that the new Pokemon game. It's going to be for the DS. How is that gonna work? Will it have touch screen gameplay or will it totally neglect the DS's prime function?

[UnforgivingEdges]

I saw that the new Pokemon game. It's going to be for the DS. How is that gonna work? Will it have touch screen gameplay or will it totally neglect the DS's prime function?

Pokemon Ranger?

Well, if it's that one, basically, when you try and capture Pokemon, you have to draw circles around them. Higher level Pokemon require more circles and more speed. While you're drawing, the Pokemon will sense that it's being trapped, so it will try and run away. If it breaks your drawing line, you have to draw the circles again. And if you draw more circles than are required, you also have to try again.

It's an interesting mechanic, but I can see it getting very frustrating.

[cobaltstarfire]

I saw that the new Pokemon game. It's going to be for the DS. How is that gonna work? Will it have touch screen gameplay or will it totally neglect the DS's prime function?

It apparently can use either the touch screen or the directional pad...but i'ts easier to just use the d pad for stuff.

I can't decide if I want to get this game, or if it'll be a load though... I guess I'll look for some reveiws and wait for ocr peoples to talk about it once it comes out first. (Since normaly OCR is a bit more helpfull most the time then game reveiws).

[Bigfoot]

On my 4th DS Lite now, and this one is black.

And from what I can tell, there's nothing wrong with it, yayyyyyy.

Really, you were subconsciously/psychically buying the DSes that were bad so you could get a free Onyx DS Lite. ;)

Good luck with that one, though. :)


haha, well the customer service chick told me to give up, but I said never haha.

[Kitsuta]

On my 4th DS Lite now, and this one is black.

And from what I can tell, there's nothing wrong with it, yayyyyyy.

Really, you were subconsciously/psychically buying the DSes that were bad so you could get a free Onyx DS Lite. ;)

Good luck with that one, though. :)


haha, well the customer service chick told me to give up, but I said never haha.

That's a pretty sour customer service chick. She should be glad that you were trading defective products in four times over without throwing things at the managers of the store.

Seriously, I bet a pallet of DSes were dropped on their way to the store or something similarly retarded. No way that store would just happen to get so many bad DSes. :P

[Bobwillis]

HX mode in Mega Man ZX is the best thing ever. I've spent the last 30 minutes finding interesting shit and just messing around with the air jumps and gliding. So much freedom.

[Bahamut]

Holy fuck I cannot beat this bonus boss in Mega Man ZX...I've got him down to the last bar once but I had no energy tank to use :( .

[Ero Elohim]

Holy fuck I cannot beat this bonus boss in Mega Man ZX...I've got him down to the last bar once but I had no energy tank to use :( .

Did you make liberal use of Overdrive mode? Remember you can buy an E-Tank from the chick in the Guardian airship. I can't imagine having that much trouble with anything if you come loaded in with 4 SubTanks and an E-Tank.

I'll have to see when I get there, though.

Regarding HX mode, it is sweet. I also have a fondness for PX mode. Something about throwing shurikens lightning fast while hanging from the ceiling is fun.

[Bahamut]

Holy fuck I cannot beat this bonus boss in Mega Man ZX...I've got him down to the last bar once but I had no energy tank to use :( .

Did you make liberal use of Overdrive mode? Remember you can buy an E-Tank from the chick in the Guardian airship. I can't imagine having that much trouble with anything if you come loaded in with 4 SubTanks and an E-Tank.

You do not want to use anything but the ZX mode against the boss....but you'll see when you get up to him. X-buster = must.

[Power Surge]

I'm not a Megaman fan (although I played that one Megaman game on a friend's PSP and enjoyed it quite a bit), ZX sounds like a very kickass game. Should I get it?

[Bahamut]

I'm not a Megaman fan (although I played that one Megaman game on a friend's PSP and enjoyed it quite a bit), ZX sounds like a very kickass game. Should I get it?

If you're an action game fan, then give it a go. Otherwise, you may want to steer clear.


And I finally beat the bonus boss, but I lost my last life in trying to get back to the save room :( . Only having 1 subtank really made things rough, but not impossible.

[Bigfoot]

On my 4th DS Lite now, and this one is black.

And from what I can tell, there's nothing wrong with it, yayyyyyy.

Really, you were subconsciously/psychically buying the DSes that were bad so you could get a free Onyx DS Lite. ;)

Good luck with that one, though. :)


haha, well the customer service chick told me to give up, but I said never haha.

That's a pretty sour customer service chick. She should be glad that you were trading defective products in four times over without throwing things at the managers of the store.

Seriously, I bet a pallet of DSes were dropped on their way to the store or something similarly retarded. No way that store would just happen to get so many bad DSes. :P


Well, I work there, so she was just joking :P

[Kitsuta]

haha, well the customer service chick told me to give up, but I said never haha.

That's a pretty sour customer service chick. She should be glad that you were trading defective products in four times over without throwing things at the managers of the store.

Seriously, I bet a pallet of DSes were dropped on their way to the store or something similarly retarded. No way that store would just happen to get so many bad DSes. :P


Well, I work there, so she was just joking :P

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo *inhale* ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh.

:lol:

[The Damned]

Loads of new Pokemon Diamond/Pearl info, including more pokes, more attacks, and there's even new footage.

Here's (http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Requirement_to_unlock_National_Dex_in_Diamond%2C_P earl_revealed) how you unlock the ability to transfer your GBA pokes over.

Here's (http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml) info on the ten new pokemon, including basic descriptions (just scroll down a bit, you'll see them). You can find the original scans here (http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/October_CoroCoro_scans_uploaded_to_Internet). There's also detailson two new Balls you can use, one that heals the pokemon you just caught with it, and one that makes catching easier in caves or at night.

A new video (http://touch-ds.jp/mediagallery/st50.html) is out (click on the second link underneath the video, the one that has "2!" at the end), and we see spinning air turbines and a giant train. And footage of snow. Lots of snow. Deep, deep snow. Lots of detail to the overworld in this game, much more than the GBA games had.

And on a related note, this (http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/10th_anniversary_special_orchestral_performance_of _Pok%C3%A9mon_game_OSTs_announced) was announced a short while ago. I guess that Pokemon remix project we're working on is pretty moot now, isn't it? :wink: Kidding, kidding. I still want everyone involved to keep working on it.

And while the date is highly unlikely, Wikipedia has listed the North American release date as Januray 3rd, 2007. This would be very unusual, since there hasn't been a single Pokemon game (core or spinoff) that has been translated and localized this fast, ever. Also, the cited source for the date links to an old article. As much as I would love to have the game come out so soon here, I doubt it. On the other hand, Nintendo has released games very quickly between the Japanese date and the NA date. Mario Sunshine, for instance, had only a months difference. I guess we'll find out later this year, one way or the other.

[KWarp]

I think I'll pick up this pokemon game. :)

[Kitsuta]

I just got back from the store. I bought three DS games whoo!

Metroid Prime: Hunters
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Thanks to whoever it was who linked to that 3 DS games for the price of 2 thing. I saved $35 whoot! :D Too bad the selection at Best Buy is far from comprehensive. :(

Anyway, can't wait to play these, especially Metroid. But first, homework. :cry:

[Bigfoot]

I think I'll pick up this pokemon game. :)

I can't wait. It's going to rock.

[Bahamut]

I just got back from the store. I bought three DS games whoo!

Metroid Prime: Hunters
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Thanks to whoever it was who linked to that 3 DS games for the price of 2 thing. I saved $35 whoot! :D Too bad the selection at Best Buy is far from comprehensive. :(

Anyway, can't wait to play these, especially Metroid. But first, homework. :cry:

*bows*

[Kenobio]

I just got back from the store. I bought three DS games whoo!

Metroid Prime: Hunters
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Thanks to whoever it was who linked to that 3 DS games for the price of 2 thing. I saved $35 whoot! :D Too bad the selection at Best Buy is far from comprehensive. :(

Anyway, can't wait to play these, especially Metroid. But first, homework. :cry:

*bows*

Is that an in-store only deal, or is it also available through their website?

[Bahamut]

I just got back from the store. I bought three DS games whoo!

Metroid Prime: Hunters
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Thanks to whoever it was who linked to that 3 DS games for the price of 2 thing. I saved $35 whoot! :D Too bad the selection at Best Buy is far from comprehensive. :(

Anyway, can't wait to play these, especially Metroid. But first, homework. :cry:

*bows*

Is that an in-store only deal, or is it also available through their website?

Online deal, although you can do in-store pickup with it (you pay instore I think, but place an order online). Follow the instructions that I posted earlier (or find the thread on cheapassgamer.com )

[The Damned]

I think I'll pick up this pokemon game. :)

I can't wait. It's going to rock.
When it comes out, I will be pestering everyone to get together so that we can trade version exclusives. Or better yet, who wants a certain pokemon? I have an Aerodactly with almost perfect stats, and can breed a bunch of eggs. Want one with high Attack and Speed IVs? Drop me a line, and I can give one to you. And it would be all legit. No cheats or glitches at all, just pure luck and careful breeding.

I highly doubt that the Janurary 3rd release date is true, but I'd love to be proven wrong.

Is it just me, or does the DS have lots of games that simply cry out "buy me!"? I mean, compared to all the other games on all the other systems I own, the DS is starting to catch up rather quickly.

[Kitsuta]

I just got back from the store. I bought three DS games whoo!

Metroid Prime: Hunters
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Thanks to whoever it was who linked to that 3 DS games for the price of 2 thing. I saved $35 whoot! :D Too bad the selection at Best Buy is far from comprehensive. :(

Anyway, can't wait to play these, especially Metroid. But first, homework. :cry:

*bows*

Is that an in-store only deal, or is it also available through their website?

Online deal, although you can do in-store pickup with it (you pay instore I think, but place an order online). Follow the instructions that I posted earlier (or find the thread on cheapassgamer.com )

You pay online. :)

And yeah, I did in store pickup because I used to work at a Best Buy near my house, so I got to visit my old coworkers. x3

But their online system is retarded about actually applying the discount, so you may have to do it over the phone. If you get a representative with a brain, they'll price-modify the item for you manually. :D

Oh yeah, and thanks Bahamut! :o

The Damned: This was mentioned in the Wii thread, but with something that has a more inventive control scheme, I for one am open to a lot more games than I would be for a more traditional platform/handheld. I think experienced gamers, as most of us are, get picky about what games to buy as they get more and more bored with the actual act of gaming(button mashing).

Or Nintendo might just be doing everything they can to push their DS. It'd help with their Wii sales, too.

[Bigfoot]

Well, the DS is like the best system ever. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed so many games on one system.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I'm still biased for the Gameboy Advance system since it had everything from an SNES calibur hardware to the hundreds of great games on it.

And GBA Micro is probably the single most intuitive handheld ever made, even if it is almost too small.


By the way, the new Coral Pink and Onyx (Black) color DS Lites are out now.

I was pretty much waiting for two years on the new revamped pink version to come out and now it's reality.

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

Well, the DS is like the best system ever. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed so many games on one system.

The DS is a dream come true. The only real improvement i'd want is original GB functionality on it.

There are a ton of DS games i'm interested in and several i feel are must-owns.

My friend derek just ordered something that has a cart and a gba thing and holds up to 4GIGABYTES of data. he'll be able to "get" certain types of files that'll have him playing GBA, SNES, and DS games.

Did you know that Metroid Prime Hunters is only 47mb?

Originally i had a moral problem with this because i wanted to PURCHASE CoM, FF3, LoZ:PH, Castlevania: PoR and Trauma Center..but i realized that i'm a poor shit and Nintendo will STILL be getting all of the money the possibly can out of me because of the Wii and all of the hardware and software pertaining to it, so i'm considering getting one of them anyway.

[The Damned]

You bastard. I've sent Nintendo's special police force your IP address and a copy of your post. They should be at your house in a few hours. Don't bother running, they have your scent by now. You'll just die tired. :twisted:

[KakTheInfected]

Supercard + Flashme = win.

[sinclair44]

Supercard + Flashme = win.

Indeed, some awesome homebrew games and emulators. ScummVMDS is AWESOME, as is ircDS and DSLinux (for using retawq, a web browser). pasudoku is cool, and MegaETK is also AWESOME. DSDoom is pretty cool. Haven't tried too much beyond PicoDriveDS in the way of emulation; it seems acceptable, but not great.

Assuming you legally own the SCUMM games and Genesis ROMs, all of the above is perfectly legal. DS piracy is of course not, but I could see a good argument for loading DS ROMs that you own for the ease of having them all in one place.

In short, DS homebrew is expensive but waaay worth it.

[KWarp]

Well actually it's all illegal so just say it's for educational purposes. :P

I'm annoyed. All the DS games I want are in the Nov/Dec area. ;[

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

Well actually it's all illegal so just say it's for educational purposes. :P

I'm annoyed. All the DS games I want are in the Nov/Dec area. ;[

The summer is when us poor folks catch up.

[bonus]

I bought Mario Hoops the other day. Man, the learning curve of this game is way too steep. Plus, the game's difficulty shifts from very easy to very goddamned cheap quickly. I literally slammed my DS on the wall because of it. This game is very frustating.

BUT it doesn't mean that the game is unplayable. This game is hard mainly because of the odd control method. It feels real clunky at first, but everything will feel (almost) natural once you get a hang of it. You just need practice to get better and enjoy this game. Pretty much like real basketball.

Of course, you can use the easier button control if you want, but it's very limited compared to playing with the stylus.

So yeah...don't buy this game if you have a short temper. Controls aside, this game is great. It has some nice nostalgic sounds and is very pretty for a DS game. Sucks it doesn't have wifi though. I can't show my mad stylus-dribblin' skillz to anyone :'(

[Bigfoot]

OH SNAP lol



http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3883/mewwzu0.jpg

[Baleshadow]

Mega Man ZX is really fun and challenging. I can't wait to play more.

[Power Surge]

I bought Mario Hoops the other day. Man, the learning curve of this game is way too steep. Plus, the game's difficulty shifts from very easy to very goddamned cheap quickly. I literally slammed my DS on the wall because of it. This game is very frustating.

BUT it doesn't mean that the game is unplayable. This game is hard mainly because of the odd control method. It feels real clunky at first, but everything will feel (almost) natural once you get a hang of it. You just need practice to get better and enjoy this game. Pretty much like real basketball.

Of course, you can use the easier button control if you want, but it's very limited compared to playing with the stylus.

So yeah...don't buy this game if you have a short temper. Controls aside, this game is great. It has some nice nostalgic sounds and is very pretty for a DS game. Sucks it doesn't have wifi though. I can't show my mad stylus-dribblin' skillz to anyone :'(
I haven't tried the game for myself, but the general opinion on it is the same in many sites: it sucks.

Why couldn't Square Enix make a true sequel to Super Mario RPG instead?

[The Author]

Megaman ZX = The Win!

Probably one of the best Megaman games in a long time. I am up to the "last" mission (well, I do have to pick up screws...) and it is a great game overall. I still need to pick up lots of stuff, (I only have 2 tanks) but I've been doing well so far.

Overall, a great game. The music is amazing (Area O's piano tune is great, and it is one of many enjoyable background music pieces), the controls are good, the story is pretty good too. All and all, it gets 9 Yays out of 10.

[Bigfoot]

Megaman ZX = The Win!

Probably one of the best Megaman games in a long time. I am up to the "last" mission (well, I do have to pick up screws...) and it is a great game overall. I still need to pick up lots of stuff, (I only have 2 tanks) but I've been doing well so far.

Overall, a great game. The music is amazing (Area O's piano tune is great, and it is one of many enjoyable background music pieces), the controls are good, the story is pretty good too. All and all, it gets 9 Yays out of 10.

I'm definitely getting this after school finally.

[The Damned]

OH SNAP lol
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3883/mewwzu0.jpg
Yeaaaah... posted that a month ago, in this very thread. Too late, loser.

/has plans to drive to nearest US Toys R US
//has four carts ready to go

[Bigfoot]

Hey, well I'm reminding everyone :P

[Ero Elohim]

The only problem I have with MMZX is the form powers. Some, like Hx, are incredibley useful and powerful. Others aren't really good for anything. I'm having a real tough time coming up with a reason to use Px for damn near anything in the game.

[The Author]

The only problem I have with MMZX is the form powers. Some, like Hx, are incredibley useful and powerful. Others aren't really good for anything. I'm having a real tough time coming up with a reason to use Px for damn near anything in the game.


PX... the Ninja one?

Roof hanging is nifty, and the radar function detects secret passages. Its a good exploration form. I loved LX in item searching quests, and FX well, no need to explain that one, wall breaking + path shots = great for opening passages or killing certain bosses. ZX remains the best boss fighter though. Guess I'll have to try finding items and stuff next time I play... I was up to the "elevator of doom" and I sadly have only 1 chip. The free navigation makes the whole "finding everything in one level" a lot harder.

[KakTheInfected]

Px is good for running back and forth, spamming kunai and filling up sub tanks. A charged X-Buster shot is better in boss battles.

[bonus]

I haven't tried the game for myself, but the general opinion on it is the same in many sites: it sucks.

Why couldn't Square Enix make a true sequel to Super Mario RPG instead?

This game's far from sucky. You just have to...try hard to appreciate it.

Anyway, I got ZX too. I like the Metroid-like exploration, but the game could use a better map system. It's confusing as fuck.

Right now I'm stuck in that place with the classic lava chase. Goddamit, that place pisses me off. I'll just find subtanks instead. With that said, how do you get that subtank in the forest? The one up the wall on the left? It just sits there and I can't figure out how to get it.

[Bigfoot]

Dammit, ZX was sold out. 8 more on order.

[The Author]

I haven't tried the game for myself, but the general opinion on it is the same in many sites: it sucks.

Why couldn't Square Enix make a true sequel to Super Mario RPG instead?

This game's far from sucky. You just have to...try hard to appreciate it.

Anyway, I got ZX too. I like the Metroid-like exploration, but the game could use a better map system. It's confusing as fuck.

Right now I'm stuck in that place with the classic lava chase. Goddamit, that place pisses me off. I'll just find subtanks instead. With that said, how do you get that subtank in the forest? The one up the wall on the left? It just sits there and I can't figure out how to get it.

PX to the rescue.

Go ninja and look around, it should be obvious on the bottom screen...

If you take the up road in the lava area, you can reach a machine to slow down lava. However, that climb is more dangerous than the 2 laval areas. For the left to right lava, I simply recommend you put on HX and fly away to the right.

For the climb, PX is a better choice simply because you can hang on the thrown chains and jump on them.

[Penfold]

Man, I've been out of the DS loop for a while...

I'm really looking forward to getting to play Megaman ZX; it looks amazing and it seems like everyone has been ranting about how great it is! That's a good news, considering how crappy the latest Megaman X games have been. A friend was looking forward to buying ZX this weekend, but I guess he got there too late cuz it was sold out :P.

[Bahamut]

I haven't tried the game for myself, but the general opinion on it is the same in many sites: it sucks.

Why couldn't Square Enix make a true sequel to Super Mario RPG instead?

This game's far from sucky. You just have to...try hard to appreciate it.

Anyway, I got ZX too. I like the Metroid-like exploration, but the game could use a better map system. It's confusing as fuck.

Right now I'm stuck in that place with the classic lava chase. Goddamit, that place pisses me off. I'll just find subtanks instead. With that said, how do you get that subtank in the forest? The one up the wall on the left? It just sits there and I can't figure out how to get it.

Go to the platform under the subtank. There's a hidden passage around there.

[bonus]

*slaps forehead* Wow, I can't believe I didn't see that one. Thanks, guys. :)

[JoeFu]

I bought Mario Hoops the other day. Man, the learning curve of this game is way too steep. Plus, the game's difficulty shifts from very easy to very goddamned cheap quickly. I literally slammed my DS on the wall because of it. This game is very frustating.

BUT it doesn't mean that the game is unplayable. This game is hard mainly because of the odd control method. It feels real clunky at first, but everything will feel (almost) natural once you get a hang of it. You just need practice to get better and enjoy this game. Pretty much like real basketball.

Of course, you can use the easier button control if you want, but it's very limited compared to playing with the stylus.

So yeah...don't buy this game if you have a short temper. Controls aside, this game is great. It has some nice nostalgic sounds and is very pretty for a DS game. Sucks it doesn't have wifi though. I can't show my mad stylus-dribblin' skillz to anyone :'(
I haven't tried the game for myself, but the general opinion on it is the same in many sites: it sucks.

Why couldn't Square Enix make a true sequel to Super Mario RPG instead?

Mario Hoops is fun. I really like it and it would have been a lot better with Wifi. I still have yet to unlock White Mage, Black Mage, Moogle, and Cactuar...

[Bobwillis]

Using figures from Media Create, Iwata showed how the DS has risen from a minority 16.8 percent share of the game market in 2005 to a 57.8 percent share in 2006.

Wow. I know it was a bad year for the consoles, as PS2 and GC weren't selling so much, but holy carp.

[UnforgivingEdges]

On another forum I read, someone didn't know what friend codes were, so one of the users there came up with the best description I've ever heard for them:

Imagine you had a cellphone, and you kept it in your pocket. Now imagine that everytime you wore a new pair of jeans, you had to have a new cellphone number. Now imagine you wanted to call your friend, but you couldn't since you didn't know what jeans he was wearing, thus causing you to contact him through other means. Finally, imagine the reason the numbers changed was because someone you didn't know could possibly get your number, and pound you in the ass (since they would basically have the address to your ass).

Yeah, that's what Friends Codes are.

:lmassoff:

[JoeFu]

That's the most accurate description ever. I hope Nintendo goes with a universal FC for the Wii.

[Ero Elohim]

For what it's worth, Nintendo confirmed that your VC downloads will be connected to a single account. Hope for the Wifi future?

[Penfold]

On another forum I read, someone didn't know what friend codes were, so one of the users there came up with the best description I've ever heard for them:

Imagine you had a cellphone, and you kept it in your pocket. Now imagine that everytime you wore a new pair of jeans, you had to have a new cellphone number. Now imagine you wanted to call your friend, but you couldn't since you didn't know what jeans he was wearing, thus causing you to contact him through other means. Finally, imagine the reason the numbers changed was because someone you didn't know could possibly get your number, and pound you in the ass (since they would basically have the address to your ass).

Yeah, that's what Friends Codes are.

:lmassoff:

I lol'd.