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You know a game is really good when bands and artists start writing songs about them. Such is the case with Pokemon, Black & White in particular. It's so good The Presidents of the United States can't help but write a funky tune about it. Sure they may have been commissioned to do so, since they are performing it at the Pokemon Black & White release party after all, but still it's The Presidents and it is awesome.
Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All) lists down a number of new Pokemons found in the new DSi game plus their characteristic features. Check out the live video below!
Let's take a break and talk about a Nintendo 3DS game for a moment shall we. And what better game to talk about than Nintendogs + Cats.
As you may have known, Nintendogs + Cats for the 3DS is much like its predecessors. Except this time there's a cat factor involved. The following are the cartridges and what breeds are available in each:
Toy Poodle and Friends
With the release of the new Nintendo 3DS fast approaching, there nothing much happening right now for the DSi :( Fortunately there's still DSiWare to save our boring days!
If you love your fairytale characters armed and blasting, then have a gander at Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ available for the Nintendo DSi via DSiWare. For long-time DS fans, you may have heard about Zombie BBQ before since it was already released in boxed form. But for zombie-haters like us, we see nothing wrong frying the undead in digital form as well :D
Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ is a rail shooter where players pick their fairytale character to battle through hordes of zombies and other monstrosities using high-powered firearms. Here's video trailer for Zombie BBQ now available on DSiWare for 800 DSi points.
The Nintendo blogosphere has been buzzing lately about the upcoming DSiWare title, Cave Story. Now rumor has it that the game will be released this coming November 29, 2010, just in time for the holidays.
Cave Story is originally a freeware game for the PC released in 2004. With its charming plot and characters, this 2D platformer quickly gained a mass following. Also worth noting is that Cave Story was designed and programmed by just one person: Daisuke Amaya aka Pixel. Recently Cave Story was released on WiiWare, with more artwork and game modes, earning it a nomination for 2010 Nintendo Power Awards Game of the Year.
Here's a trailer of Cave Story for the Nintendo DSi.
Although Dragon's Lair has been ported so many times we're going to welcome this one with open arms. According to an ESRB rating, Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp will be headed to the Nintendo DSi pretty soon.
Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp (1991) continues the adventure of Dirk. This time around, his wife and mother of his children Daphne has been kidnapped. It is up to Dirk to save her from the clutches of evil wizard Mordock.
Here's a video of the original Dragon's Lair 2 so we all have something to look forward to.
According to Japanese retailer Game Star, the newest game from Cyberconnect2 Solatorobo: And Then To Coda will make use of the Nintendo DSi's camera. It doesn;t really say how the camera will be put in to play, but expect to take pictures and use it in the game. It is good to note though that Solatorobo does not require a DSi.
Formerly know as Solarobo, Solatorobo: And Then To Coda is an action RPG game featuring cats and dogs controliing robots. It is also somewhat a sequel to Tail Concerto. The game has a multiplayer mode via Download Play of upto four players.
Here's the newest video of Solatorobo: And Then To Coda.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is one of the most anticpated games for the Nintendo DS this year. It was actually nominated for Best DS Game during E3 2010. It's an adventure game along the lines of Ace Attorney. Come to think of it, the development of Ghost Trick was lead by Shu Takumi, the creator of Ace Attorney!
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective revolves around Sissel, a dead man looking for who and why he was killed. As a spirit, Sissel eventually learns that he can do stuff that would help solve his death such as possesing inamnimate objects and traveling back in time.
Here's the most recent trailer for Ghost Trick from GamesCom 2010.
Known previously as Reflection, Divergent Shift is now available on DSiWare for 800 DSi Points. Developed by Konami, this DSi game is not your typical platformer. Dodge obstacles and solve puzzles on both your Nintendo DSi's screen... simultaneously!
See, the top screen is a mirror of the bottom screen, or is it vice versa? Heck, judge for yourself in the Divergent Shift gameplay video below.
Get ready to be pummeled with AWESOME CUTENESS! BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale is now available on Nintendo's DSiWare for 500 DSi Points. This adorable fighting game is based on cute (or chibi, to some) versions of BlazBlue characters.
BlayzBloo's premise is pretty simple: beat each other up. But in a cute and fun way, of course. Judge for yourself by watching BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale trailer below.
Looks like puzzle and adventure fans are set for an early treat as the release of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future for the Nintendo DS is moved back a week earlier. The new Professor Layton will come to North America this coming September 12th instead of the 20th.
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is the third in the series and as you might have guessed, includes time travel. It begins as Professor Layton receives a letter from his apprentice Luke, dated ten years into the future. As with all Professor Layton games, expect to spend some considerable amount of time figuring out puzzles.
Our dreams of owning sharks as a pet is now finally realized in Teyon's 101 Shark Pets, recently released on DSiWare. Don't let your preconceived notion of sharks turn you away from this DSi title though. You'll soon realize that a pet shark is as cute a a Nintendog.
There are over 101 baby sharks to choose from with varying personalities. Train your shark, enter it on pet shows, and earn money to buy toys, food, clothes, and all other things baby sharks need to grow.
Similar to Turvy Drops, Turvys Strike Back is a game for the DSi meant to be played with the DS upside down. The touch screen is supposed to be on top while the regular screen is at the bottom. Why, you ask?
That's because in Turvys Strike Back, you play as the enemy. Use the stylus to launch enemies at the lone hero trying to do his good deeds to your expense. Still confused? Then just watch the video below.
Snapping photos and recording videos with your Nintendo DSi is one thing. But using the DSi camera as a tilt sensor and "head tracking" is a whole new level.
Rittai Kakushi E Atta Kore Da, a Japanese DSiWare game makes use of the DSi camera to create an illusion of a 3D space. The technology is quite captivating and it's fun to see the DSi used in such a way. Watch the video below to see just exactly what we mean ;p
We all know it's coming but there's nothing like hearing the officials call it! The Nintedo DSi XL will be released in North America on March 28 (mark it on your calendars!) for around $190. That's just about $20 more than your average-sized DSi.
The colors available at launch will be Burgundy and Bronze but, knowing Nintendo, we're all sure there will be more choices soon. The DSi XL will come with DSiWare Brain Age, the DSi Browser, Photo Clock, and Flipnote Studio.
Here's the official Nintendo DSi XL trailer.
Forget Guitar Hero. Forget Rock Band. We DS owners wants us some Elite Beat Agents! There was a rumor a year back about a possible sequel, but alas it was indeed only a rumor. Maybe that's why this fan decided to make his own Elite Beat Agents number featuring none other than another DS favorite, Phoenix Wright (and Judge)! To top it all off, EBA will be dancing their shoes off to the tune of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now".
Nintendo recently launched a site dedicated to Made in Ore, a kit for making your own mini-games WarioWare style! The site features screen shots and videos of Made in Ore in action.
As with the last WarioWare for the DS, Made in Ore features different WarioWare employees, and each has his/her own style. I personally like 9-Volt and his "Nintendo" themed mini-games.
Here's a video of Made in Ore in action:
The site is called Ugoku Memo Hatena. I call it The Most Awesome Moving Memo Pad Animation Gallery because that's what it is.
Moving Memo Pad will be available for free on the Japanese DSiWare Store. It's basically an organizer of sorts that comes with a cool feature that lets you create your own animations. You can then share your work on Ugoku Memo Hatena, or download other people's animations.
Here's a couple of my favorite Moving Memo Pad animations. Please accept my apologies if it plays automatically.
First Place Steak
I'm Tasty
Skater Dude
My Moustache Is Alive
The Japanase DSi Shop will open December 24th, a week from now. Nintendo goodies like demos and software will be available for download in exchange with points. To get the buzz going, Nintendo decided to release a couple of trailers of upcoming downloads.
WARNING!!! If you're not Japanese, then better head somewhere else, as the following videos will sure make you curse Nintendo for not bringing the DSi to North America sooner.
Chotto Brain Training Video
Looks like some of the classic Brain Age/Training games made the cut. Also, there's some type of image-matching game. Your picture is also used for your profile, instead of just your signature. The Dsi camera is expected to be used quite a lot in this game.
Moving Memo Video
It's a software to take down notes and memo, and let's you animate them to your heart's content. You can also record your voice with a memo complete with appropriate sound effects. Calendar included.
Not included in the videos are the following awesome games:
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