Final Fantasy IV remake headed to DS

Looks like SquareEnix is continuing its DS support by developing a remake of the original SNES classic, Final Fantasy IV.

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Tank Beat announced for DS

Famitsu recently revealed a game named Tank Beat.The main story mode is mission based. To progress further into the game, the missions need to be won. As they're being cleared, players will be able to unlock tanks based on their performances. Different tanks can also determine how the story will unfold.

The game also allows you to play locally with other DS owners, or online, over Wi-Fi connection.

Scheduled release date:
Japan - November
US/Europe - N/A

Developed by MileStone Inc.


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First look at: Crash of the Titans (DS)

From IGN

Worms: Open Warfare 2 screens

More can be found over at DS-x2

Rune Factory DS screens

Who needs top of the line hardware when you can have the DS? This game looks fantastic.

From NGCFrance

NGamer Scores

Bionicle Heroes (Wii) - 64
Mercury Meltdown Revolution (Wii) - 80
Let’s Go By Train (JP-DS) - 30
Theme Park (US-DS) - 80
Quickspot (DS) - 72
Zendoku (DS) - 80
Simcity DS (JP) - 81
Bleach DS 2nd (JP) - 73
Death Note (JP) - 72
Boku Wa Koukuu Kanseikan DS (JP) - 66
Pokemon Ranger (DS) - 70
Harvest Moon DS - 82
Professor Layton And The Strange City (JP-DS) - 80
F-24 Stealth Fighter (US-DS) - 24
Jet Impulse (JP-DS) - 77

Some really good scores on that list, especially Simcity DS and Mercury Meltdown Revolution.

From: GoNintendo

Smackdown VS. Raw 2008 headed to...

... PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, PS3 and surprisingly, DS and Wii. That's correct. All current-gen consoles and handhelds will receive Smackdown VS Raw 2008, including last-gen's PS2.

We are extremely pleased with the success of the SmackDown vs. Raw franchise and its continued growth to a widespread audience, particularly in our European markets. With the addition of fresh, innovative game play on the Wii, the tremendous capabilities of the PlayStation 3 system and unique handheld experiences for Nintendo DS and wireless devices, gamers can now truly live the life of a WWE Superstar and choose from numerous ways to play.

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Amazing new Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates screens

The DS sure has come a long way.

From Gamefront

Chronos Twin screens

Game looks like a Megman/Metroid hybrid. Wonder how it'll turn out.

From GoNintendo

Impressive TMNT Gameboy Advance video

'This portable version might end up being the best Turtles game yet. Find out why.'

The game clearly lifts some of the best elements of games like River City Ransom, Double Dragon, and Final Fight for its gameplay. The only downside is that the game's only made for a single player. No link cable support on this one, so the idea of having all four players together in an all out brawl will have to remain in the arcade version.

Zelda Phantom Hourglass to utilize Wi-Fi

GI: Is there only one multiplayer mode?
Aonuma: Yes, but there’s also going to be a tag mode. So there will be variation.

GI: Right now its one-on-one. Will there be more than one-on-one play?
Aonuma: No. I would like everyone to battle one-on-one.

GI: Will you be able to battle over the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection?
Aonuma: Yes.

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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales screens

More over at NGCFrance

New Hoshigami DS screens

This game is a remake of a Playstation one game developed by Atlus. It's a Strategy RPG and will be released on May 24th, in Japan.

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IGN Reviews: Wario: Master of Disguise

'Not a master of DS gameplay.'

Wario: Master of Disguise is not a bad game. I've played far worse, and for all its flaws this one can sit comfortably on the positive side of the scoring scale. It's just that Master of Disguise is not particularly a very good Nintendo release. Its design might attempt a DS-specific presentation, but the implementation of the touch screen elements is so amateurish with concepts that wouldn't have flown in the early part of the Nintendo DS system's life cycle. Nintendo-published games are supposed to be the cream of the handheld crop. This one's a bit of the lumpy sludge instead.

Score: 6.0

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DS reaches 15 million in 115 weeks

- Nintendo announced that 15 million units of Nintendo DS (Lite) were sold in Japan. Nintendo DS reached 15 million units in 115 weeks, comparing to 220 weeks for PlayStation 2 to reach the same quantity.

From: The Magic Box

New images of Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings

More can be at NGCFrance

Sega Shifts its development from PSP to DS

In an interview with Nikkei Shimbun, Sega managing director Hideki Okamura says the company is shifting its focus from PSP to Nintendo DS, pointing out that there is a title they will release this year that will “surprise absolutely everyone.”

“We have to do a lot of thinking about titles for Nintendo’s hardware, because Nintendo’s own titles are extremely strong. It really is difficult to sell a title as a third party. What that means is that we’ve got to go after it with force: “heave-ho!” - Sega managing director Hideki Okamura

Major surprise, huh? I wonder what it will be? Though, from the sounds of it, it will be one hell of an announcement.

Thanks to Gonintendo

Rumour - DS and Wii getting 'Tales' games

According to last information of the Net, Namco should announce the next week new Tales of Phantasia 2 on Nintendo DS carried out in 2d (which will be presented next Monday), a remake of Tales of the Abyss on Wii (shorter times of loading, more events, etc.) envisaged for May in Japan, and Tales of the Harmony on Wii, one following Tales of the Abyss, the history begins 10 minutes after the end of the first episode.

Source: Jeuxfrance


Let's just hope it's true.

IGN Reviews: Fossil League: Dino Tournament Championship

Okay, so Fossil League: Dino-Tournament Championship is another Pokemon rip-off, but that's okay. The monster battle RPG game has become so popular that it's nearly its own genre, so there's room for more than one game. Fossil League brings actual dinosaurs into the mix, which is a cool feature for dino-geeks. The graphics are a mixed bag, ranging from the cool dinosaur models to the absolutely terrible character sprites. Still, the game is fairly solid, and it's a game that deserves to not be left in the Stone Age.
Score: 6.5

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New Dynasty Warriors DS screens

Official Dynasty Warrior Website