A total arse load of gameage this week! Some big names and some good looking titles.
15th October
Flash Focus: Vision Training In Minutes A Day
Region: US Genre: Eye train-me-do
Developer: Namco Bandai Games Publisher: Nintendo
Nintendo's newest training program, will it be as big as their brain ones? Probably not but it might print some monies for them. Basically its a mini game collection aimed at hardcore 360 gamers who masturbate too much over Master Chief, and playing games in a dank dark room 24 hours a day to get their sight back to normal. Covering fast moving objects, field of vision, and eye-hand coordination. In addition to mini-game style drills, the game includes more practical tests themed in sports like baseball and boxing, and the expected age check, this time testing the age of your eyes. Is this a game that should have never made it outside of Japan or will it be a pleasant surprise? I'm gonna say yes, looks fun.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game
Region: North America Genre: Card Battler-me-do
Developer: Destineer Publisher: Destineer
Will we actually get this this week? Anyway this has been getting some very positive previews lately so this could be a pretty good card battler. The game isn't much more than a virtual library of cards used to play the pre-existing game but I'm sure it'll be cheaper than buying all of the cards. The overall goal is to collect and trade cards, creating an unbeatable deck to use against other battlers worldwide; something that's entirely possible due to Wi-Fi connection.
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
Region: North America Genre: Action-me-do
Developer: Atomic Planet Publisher: DSI
Yet another DSI title comes to our DS! Will this suck total balls too? Well its based on a National Geographic program and features sea monsters. I like Sea Monsters.
but its a DSI game.
You play six prehistoric sea beasties and basically hunt stuff and try to escape from the waters. Videos of the PS2/Wii versions make it look like Star Fox with sea beasties! I hope it doesn't suck ass.
The Bee Game NDS & GBA
Region: North America Genre: -me-do
Developer: Atomic Planet (or is it Shin'en? Mmm) Publisher: Midway
Nothing to do with Bee Movie, though there is a game of that coming soon. Basically this is probably to cash in on that, looks familiar doesn't it? It looks an awful lot like Maya the Bee 1 & 2 by Shin'en, so perhaps Midway either brought the engine and game or just the game itself. Anyway they were pretty decent platformers, so I guess its ok to see a DS version.
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Region: North America Genre: Skate-me-do
Developer: Vicarious Visions Publisher: Activision
Multi-player Hell yeah! Local play multi-cart & WFC.
A return to proper skate boarding this year for the DS, gone is the cell shading stylings of the last one and in is the look of the game on PSX/N64. Whats new then? Its said to be more of a challenge than Skateland (I refuse to put an 8 in there), more focus on multiplayer modes and its suppose to be more open ended. Multiplayer wise theres Combo Mambo, the Price is Wrong, and Balloon Burst among others. Also there is a full-featured online play that promises a far more intuitive way of finding player match-ups through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
16th October
Disney Princess: Magical Jewels
Region: US Genre: Stereotype-me-do
Developer: 1st Playable Productions Publisher: Disney
You want this don't you? Admit it! Yet another game aimed at girlies in a stereotypical way by a company founded in racism, but then some girlies like this sort of fluff so good on them I guess.
Fish Tycoon
Region: US Genre: Fish Breed-me-do
Developer: Majesco Publisher: Majesco
Players have to raise fish in virtual aquariums and cross-breed them to sell, which funds purchase of supplies, medicine, special chemicals, research and advertising. As well as version-specific controls, the DS release also promises over 750 fish - nearly twice as many as on the PC - along with 3D environments, new tank decorations, and four speed options.
Hannah Montana: Music Jam
Region: US Genre: Music-me-do
Developer: Gorilla Games Publisher: Disney
People who have played this say its good, they say its really good! Will you see past the license to give it a go?
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Power Rangers: Super Legends
Region: US Genre: Action-me-do
Developer: Handheld Games Publisher: Disney
Power Rangers are stupid. Its developed by Handheld Games. Wow with a name like that I can't image what great ideas they could put in the game! Hey who knows the game could be good.
Word Jong
Region: US Genre: Mahjong-me-do
Developer: Destineer Publisher: Destineer
Its majong...with words! Another PC to DS puzzle port. Could be fun.
18th October
Banushi Life Game: Winners Circle
Region: Japan Genre: Horse race-me-do
Developer: Genki Publisher: Genki
Saeki Chizu Shiki Yumemihada: Dream Skincare
Region: Japan Genre: Erm skin care-me-do?
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami
Erm train your skin? WTF??
Sansuu Puzzle de Migaku: Gakken Otona no Shikou Sense
Region: Japan Genre: Puzzle-me-do?
Developer: Gaken Publisher: Gaken
DS Bungaku Zenshuu
19th October
LifeSigns: Hospital Affairs
Region: Europe Genre: Hospital-me-do
Developer: Spike Publisher: JoWood Productions
An English release of the Tendo Doctor, Kenshuui Tendou Dokuta series which debuted way back in 2004. As a Doctor you will be continuously confronted with medical emergencies and personnel issues that require your immediate attention. Communicate and interact with patients, nurses and other doctors in this dramatic medical simulation game where you are the Doctor on call! Lets see if this makes the release date
The US version is called Surgical Unit...for some reason. I hope this doesn't get delayed 'cos I'm sick of writing about it.
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Myst
Region: Europe Genre: Adventure-me-do
Developer: Cyan Worlds Publisher: Midway
The legendary money printing game comes to the DS. New to the DS are: A complete all new age, the Rime Age, to explore, new sounds, effects, and video clips.
Video Link
Also out in Europe is The Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass, I don't usually mention games that have already been released in English but seeing that this is such a big game I'd thought to mention this as our foreign speaking/reading friends are looking forward to understanding the story better.
The Unappreciated
And now another title that not many may have played but BLOODY SHOULD! Another game that, though it may not be perfect or up there with Tetris DS, Brain Training and Zelda it should really have had better sales.
Anno 1701 - Dawn of Discovery
Genre: Real time strategy/Management sim Region: Europe/Australia
Developer: Sunflowers Interactive Publisher: Disney Interactive Released: June 2007
Have a DS? Like RTS/Management games? Get this its the best for the DS! Conquer islands, fight pirates and erm manage taxes. Building a civilisation is both challenging, enjoyable and rewarding. Exploration is exciting as it leads to your improving upon your empire and often gets you into some nice battles. Ok story mode is a little repetitive and the view sometimes gets in the way of managing your town but despite this it is still a very worthy RTS/management sim that will sap a lot of your time, especially in continuous mode.
Coming Soon
Time for another title that'll be released within the next 6 months or so.
Tornado
Genre: Action/PuzzleRegion: Japan
Developer: Sucess Publisher: Sucess Released: 22nd November 2007
You are this cat (cats are awesome) that can, by spinning around and around, turn himself into a tornado that can swallow up cities (which sounds very awesome)! That's a good thing, because your Prince has been captured, and now you as Toki must tear the land up to try to get him back. Also the buildings of the world are being stolen and taken to some kind of Phantom Planet and by turning into a tornado you bring them back down to Earth. Of course turning into a windy thing is done by doing circles on the touchscreen. People are saying that its a bit like Katamari, which will do for me!
As usual games may get pushed back or brought forward. Some dates are shipping dates and may not appear in the shops until 1-2 days later. Just because a game is out, doesn't always mean it'll be on the net HAVE PATIENCE! This will be updated if I get info on games being delayed or if theres any new releases scheduled.
I'm in a lovey mood as I've had a fair bit of malibu so special shout outs to all of the Moderators for all of their great work sifting through the n00bs who don't read rules, and also the regular GBAtempers: lagman, Shelleeson, SpikeyNDS, ZAFDeltaForce, pasc, xcalibur798, OSW, irpacynot, Rayder, The Last Spartan, - Wrath of God -, JPH11200, shakirmoledina, CatScam. Also to [M]artin & Linkiboy as they makes me laugh for some reason. I've probably missed someone, so erm replace a name and add yours!
Also happy birthday to veho and anyone else who has birthday-me-dos!
15th October
Flash Focus: Vision Training In Minutes A Day
Region: US Genre: Eye train-me-do
Developer: Namco Bandai Games Publisher: Nintendo
Nintendo's newest training program, will it be as big as their brain ones? Probably not but it might print some monies for them. Basically its a mini game collection aimed at hardcore 360 gamers who masturbate too much over Master Chief, and playing games in a dank dark room 24 hours a day to get their sight back to normal. Covering fast moving objects, field of vision, and eye-hand coordination. In addition to mini-game style drills, the game includes more practical tests themed in sports like baseball and boxing, and the expected age check, this time testing the age of your eyes. Is this a game that should have never made it outside of Japan or will it be a pleasant surprise? I'm gonna say yes, looks fun.
Video Link
Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game
Region: North America Genre: Card Battler-me-do
Developer: Destineer Publisher: Destineer
Will we actually get this this week? Anyway this has been getting some very positive previews lately so this could be a pretty good card battler. The game isn't much more than a virtual library of cards used to play the pre-existing game but I'm sure it'll be cheaper than buying all of the cards. The overall goal is to collect and trade cards, creating an unbeatable deck to use against other battlers worldwide; something that's entirely possible due to Wi-Fi connection.
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
Region: North America Genre: Action-me-do
Developer: Atomic Planet Publisher: DSI
Yet another DSI title comes to our DS! Will this suck total balls too? Well its based on a National Geographic program and features sea monsters. I like Sea Monsters.
The Bee Game NDS & GBA
Region: North America Genre: -me-do
Developer: Atomic Planet (or is it Shin'en? Mmm) Publisher: Midway
Nothing to do with Bee Movie, though there is a game of that coming soon. Basically this is probably to cash in on that, looks familiar doesn't it? It looks an awful lot like Maya the Bee 1 & 2 by Shin'en, so perhaps Midway either brought the engine and game or just the game itself. Anyway they were pretty decent platformers, so I guess its ok to see a DS version.
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Region: North America Genre: Skate-me-do
Developer: Vicarious Visions Publisher: Activision
Multi-player Hell yeah! Local play multi-cart & WFC.
A return to proper skate boarding this year for the DS, gone is the cell shading stylings of the last one and in is the look of the game on PSX/N64. Whats new then? Its said to be more of a challenge than Skateland (I refuse to put an 8 in there), more focus on multiplayer modes and its suppose to be more open ended. Multiplayer wise theres Combo Mambo, the Price is Wrong, and Balloon Burst among others. Also there is a full-featured online play that promises a far more intuitive way of finding player match-ups through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
16th October
Disney Princess: Magical Jewels
Region: US Genre: Stereotype-me-do
Developer: 1st Playable Productions Publisher: Disney
You want this don't you? Admit it! Yet another game aimed at girlies in a stereotypical way by a company founded in racism, but then some girlies like this sort of fluff so good on them I guess.
Fish Tycoon
Region: US Genre: Fish Breed-me-do
Developer: Majesco Publisher: Majesco
Players have to raise fish in virtual aquariums and cross-breed them to sell, which funds purchase of supplies, medicine, special chemicals, research and advertising. As well as version-specific controls, the DS release also promises over 750 fish - nearly twice as many as on the PC - along with 3D environments, new tank decorations, and four speed options.
Hannah Montana: Music Jam
Region: US Genre: Music-me-do
Developer: Gorilla Games Publisher: Disney
People who have played this say its good, they say its really good! Will you see past the license to give it a go?
Video Link
Power Rangers: Super Legends
Region: US Genre: Action-me-do
Developer: Handheld Games Publisher: Disney
Power Rangers are stupid. Its developed by Handheld Games. Wow with a name like that I can't image what great ideas they could put in the game! Hey who knows the game could be good.
Word Jong
Region: US Genre: Mahjong-me-do
Developer: Destineer Publisher: Destineer
Its majong...with words! Another PC to DS puzzle port. Could be fun.
18th October
Banushi Life Game: Winners Circle
Region: Japan Genre: Horse race-me-do
Developer: Genki Publisher: Genki
Saeki Chizu Shiki Yumemihada: Dream Skincare
Region: Japan Genre: Erm skin care-me-do?
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami
Erm train your skin? WTF??
Sansuu Puzzle de Migaku: Gakken Otona no Shikou Sense
Region: Japan Genre: Puzzle-me-do?
Developer: Gaken Publisher: Gaken
DS Bungaku Zenshuu
19th October
LifeSigns: Hospital Affairs
Region: Europe Genre: Hospital-me-do
Developer: Spike Publisher: JoWood Productions
An English release of the Tendo Doctor, Kenshuui Tendou Dokuta series which debuted way back in 2004. As a Doctor you will be continuously confronted with medical emergencies and personnel issues that require your immediate attention. Communicate and interact with patients, nurses and other doctors in this dramatic medical simulation game where you are the Doctor on call! Lets see if this makes the release date
Video Link
Myst
Region: Europe Genre: Adventure-me-do
Developer: Cyan Worlds Publisher: Midway
The legendary money printing game comes to the DS. New to the DS are: A complete all new age, the Rime Age, to explore, new sounds, effects, and video clips.
Video Link
Also out in Europe is The Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass, I don't usually mention games that have already been released in English but seeing that this is such a big game I'd thought to mention this as our foreign speaking/reading friends are looking forward to understanding the story better.
The Unappreciated
And now another title that not many may have played but BLOODY SHOULD! Another game that, though it may not be perfect or up there with Tetris DS, Brain Training and Zelda it should really have had better sales.
Anno 1701 - Dawn of Discovery
Genre: Real time strategy/Management sim Region: Europe/Australia
Developer: Sunflowers Interactive Publisher: Disney Interactive Released: June 2007
Have a DS? Like RTS/Management games? Get this its the best for the DS! Conquer islands, fight pirates and erm manage taxes. Building a civilisation is both challenging, enjoyable and rewarding. Exploration is exciting as it leads to your improving upon your empire and often gets you into some nice battles. Ok story mode is a little repetitive and the view sometimes gets in the way of managing your town but despite this it is still a very worthy RTS/management sim that will sap a lot of your time, especially in continuous mode.
Coming Soon
Time for another title that'll be released within the next 6 months or so.
Tornado
Genre: Action/PuzzleRegion: Japan
Developer: Sucess Publisher: Sucess Released: 22nd November 2007
You are this cat (cats are awesome) that can, by spinning around and around, turn himself into a tornado that can swallow up cities (which sounds very awesome)! That's a good thing, because your Prince has been captured, and now you as Toki must tear the land up to try to get him back. Also the buildings of the world are being stolen and taken to some kind of Phantom Planet and by turning into a tornado you bring them back down to Earth. Of course turning into a windy thing is done by doing circles on the touchscreen. People are saying that its a bit like Katamari, which will do for me!
As usual games may get pushed back or brought forward. Some dates are shipping dates and may not appear in the shops until 1-2 days later. Just because a game is out, doesn't always mean it'll be on the net HAVE PATIENCE! This will be updated if I get info on games being delayed or if theres any new releases scheduled.
I'm in a lovey mood as I've had a fair bit of malibu so special shout outs to all of the Moderators for all of their great work sifting through the n00bs who don't read rules, and also the regular GBAtempers: lagman, Shelleeson, SpikeyNDS, ZAFDeltaForce, pasc, xcalibur798, OSW, irpacynot, Rayder, The Last Spartan, - Wrath of God -, JPH11200, shakirmoledina, CatScam. Also to [M]artin & Linkiboy as they makes me laugh for some reason. I've probably missed someone, so erm replace a name and add yours!
Also happy birthday to veho and anyone else who has birthday-me-dos!
