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Archive for the ‘DS’ Category

July 15th, 2008

Grand Theft Auto coming to the DS

Nintendo has announced in E3 2008 that a custom Nintendo DS version of Grand Theft Auto called Chinatown Wars is in development. Jump for the full PR from Rockstar.

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July 9th, 2008

Square Enix’s E3 Lineup

It’s E3 Time once again and Square Enix’s offerings are some of my personally anticipated showings. One SMALL question though: WHERE IN THE WORLD IS FINAL FANTASY XIII?
Here’s a list of what’s on the floor at the Los Angeles Convention Center for E3:

On display at the Los Angeles Convention Center at Concourse 401 from […]

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July 7th, 2008

Majesco and Mistwalker’s Away Shuffle Dungeon DS

Majesco Entertainment Company, Mistwalker and AQ Interactive today announced a new Nintendo DS RPG called AWAY Shuffle Dungeon. Players take control of the (creatively named ) young hero “Sword,” the sole resident left of the once booming Webb Village, who must (wait for it…) rescue as many kidnapped townsfolk as possible from a mysterious unknown […]

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July 6th, 2008

WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 Cover

THQ has recently released the cover art for the newest installment in their wrestling series and it features the infamous DX duo of Shawn Michaels and Triple H. This year’s version will feature more tag team specific content and features.
The accolade marks an unprecedented fifth time that fan-favorite Triple H has appeared on a cover […]

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July 4th, 2008

Guitar Hero: On Tour Sets Activision North American Retail Sales Record

Looks like another hit for Activision, who has just announced that Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch, making it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DSTM in the company’s history by more than […]

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June 15th, 2008

Fire Emblem DS details

Fire Emblem is indeed making its way to the DS, and the latest issue of Famitsu has the first solid details following the game’s announcement last year. The new title is reportedly similar to a translation of the japanese title -> Fire Emblem: New Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light , this first DS […]

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May 15th, 2008

Pokemon: Platinum for the DS announced

Over in Japan, a new Pokemon for the Nintendo DS has just been unveiled. Titled Pokemon: Platinum, it looks like this new edition is an expansion rather than a full blown sequel to Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. But fret not, as this will surely be brought over to the States.
Visit the official Pokemon Platinum website […]

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April 16th, 2008

DragonQuest V dated for Japan

Square Enix announced the final Japanese release date of July 17,2008 for the DS remake of Dragon Quest V. The game will carry a tax inclusive price point of 5,490, making it a few bucks higher than most DS titles. This is predicted to be another successful gme in the DS line of Dragon Quest […]

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April 16th, 2008

Nintendo denies new DS rumor

Nintendo Japan has just flat out denied the possibility of a DS hardware revision for this year’s E3. Read that again…slowly. For this year’s E3. Remember that Nintendo is a company with a penchant for re-re-re-releasing hardware and software that becomes successful in the market. So it might not be this year’s E3 but anybody […]

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March 7th, 2008

Disgaea for the Nintendo DS?

It is rumored that the Playstation 2 (and 3) SRPG series Disgaea will be showing up on Nintendo’s handheld. Gaming site Akayuki has uncovered a tiny tidbit in the latest Famitsu that seems to point to the existence of a DS version of the cult hit that is set to be called Disgaea DS: Prince. […]

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