Gaming 2009 Nintendo DS games preview

[Chopders]

Hope you will enjoy;

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>GRAND THEFT AUTO: CHINATOWN WARS</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars/" target="_blank">Website</a>

“Chinatown Wars is much bigger than anything we have ever done before [in terms of scope]: more odd jobs, deeper missions, and more moments of over-the-top action. We have a huge interaction with the Rockstar Social Club, a massive [narcotics trafficking] game that would stand alone on its own. The list goes on and on; this thing is huge. We are very proud of all of the PSP games we have made, especially the two GTA games, but this game is far bigger.” - Rockstar Leeds president Gordon Hall

<b>North America on March 17.
European release on March 20, 2009.
Japan; ?</b>

<img src="http://purenintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/china3.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://purenintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/china2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://purenintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/china.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />


<b><!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Dragon Ball Z Story<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>
<a href="http://www.gpara.com/article/cms_show.php?c_id=10973&c_num=56" target="_blank">Jump Festa pictures</a>

Dragon Ball Z Story: Saiyajin Raishû, as it called in Japan, is a RPG which you meet all known heroes from the Dragon Ball Z seires - Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Krilin, and Yamcha. This new RPG should be released during spring 2009 in Japan.

<b>Japan; spring 2009?
North America; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://www.ssnintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/db.JPG" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.gpara.com/files/contents/c_s1229809247_5.JPG" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.gpara.com/files/contents/c_s1229809247_20.JPG" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Nintendo DSi</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/series/dsi/index.html" target="_blank">Website</a>

I know, this is not a game, but as everyone knows, there will be a DSiWare to download exclusive Nintendo DSi games. Nintendo did not announce any specific DSi software or a price for the machine, which will sell for about $180 in Japan. After his presentation, Fils-Aime told a group of financial experts who pressed him for pricing info that the price in Japan should not be interpreted as the price for the handheld's U.S. release.

<b>Japan; November 1, 2008
North America; Spring 2009
Europe; Spring 2009</b>

<img src="http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20081216/dsiw17.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20081216/dsiw22.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20081216/dsiw27.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Dragon Quest IX Hoshizora no Mamoribito</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.dqix.jp/" target="_blank">website</a>
<a href="http://www.level5.co.jp/products/dq9/" target="_blank">Teaser</a>

Dragon Quest IX has significantly more character customization options than any other Dragon Quest game to date. You start your adventure by making a hero by picking a gender, face, body, and a class for your character.

<b>Japan; March 28, 2009
North America; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/12/24/pc_fc_n_gn/1226dorakue003.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/12/24/pc_fc_n_gn/1226dorakue015.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/12/24/pc_fc_n_gn/1226dorakue032.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Angel Hero (Way In Dusk)</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.elephant-games.com/modules/catalog/catalog.php?id=6" target="_blank">Website</a>

In Angel Hero, you assume the role of guardian angel St.John, who is a loyal employee of the Special Department of Heaven Office. St. John is tasked with eliminating a terrible threat in the post-nuclear city of Hallow, where evil has taken over. As St. John, you'll fly through the Astral world tracking down enemies and delivering powerful blows to enemies who stand in your way. The game uses cell-shading technologies to deliver smooth comic style 3D graphics. The game engine makes characters look very detailed. As for the city, created in full 3D, it appears to be very atmospheric and mysterious. In addition to that, the game will amaze you with its fierce and spectacular battles.

<b>Japan; ?
North America; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/297/943794_20071025_screen002.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/297/943794_20071025_screen004.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/297/943794_20071025_screen001.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://na.square-enix.com/khdays/" target="_blank">website</a>

In KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days, you will explore a variety of Disney worlds in not only single-player mode, but also in multiplayer missions made possible by the unique networking features of the Nintendo DS. Roxas and Axel were watching the sunset from their usual spot on the station’s clock tower after a long day of collecting “hearts” from the Heartless, as ordered by their organization. When their daily work ended, they often spent their evenings there. They talked about the day’s work and other things over ice cream.

<b>Japan; Spring 2009
North America; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/12/03/pc_fc_n_gs/k03.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/12/03/pc_fc_n_gs/k01.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.gfdata.de/archiv10-2008-gamefront/KingdomHearts_NDS_020.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>C.O.R.E.</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.corethegame.com" target="_blank">website</a>

C.O.R.E. is a dynamic fast paced action first-person shooter for Nintendo DS. The plot-line revolves around a meteor crash and its consequences. The footage is a mixture of the game intro movie and in-game footage.
As a marine, you are sent in with a secret mission into the lab complex built on the meteor crash site. You will travel through different locations – first on the ground, then deeper underground (security rooms, living sectors, offices, labs, stock rooms, headquarters), then even deeper into the meteor rock. Your aim: to discover mysteries about the meteor by solving quests. The final quest comes deep down underneath the earth, where the biggest secret is hidden. Only you can survive this task and protect mankind.

<b>North America; February 24, 2009
Japan; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/030/941646_20080131_screen002.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/030/941646_20080131_screen003.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/030/941646_20080131_screen004.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Moon</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.moon-game.com" target="_blank">Nice website</a>.

Developed by Renegade Kid, Moon is a sci-fi, action-adventure title for Nintendo DS™. Moon places gamers on the cold lunar surface in the year 2058. Researchers are shocked to find a sealed, alien hatch during construction of a new lunar base, but it’s a shock that soon pales in comparison to what they find beyond the hatch.


<b>North America; January 13, 2009.
Japan; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/274/943870_20081001_screen001.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/274/943870_20081001_screen014.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/274/943870_20081001_screen009.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Mario and Luigi 3</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/conference2008fall/mov/ds.html?n10" target="_blank">Trailer</a>

Mario & Luigi is a winning formula. A person who is familiar with the series knows that the main feature is to focusing on the combination of Mario and Luigi. We do not have a lot of information for the moment, but we know that Bowser will be available as a playing character. Finally, the game is in the same graphical style as the other Mario and Luigi games, and has the same good battle system.

<b>North America; April 1, 2009.
Japan; February 11, 2009.
Europe; Summer 2009.</b>

<img src="http://www.gpara.com/files/contents/p_s1226514452.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.gpara.com/files/contents/c_s1226514452_1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.gpara.com/files/contents/c_s1226514452_0.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Pokémon Platinum</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://www.pokemon.com/#news_/XML/news_333.xml" target="_blank">Website</a>

Pokemon fans in particular will have plenty to cheer about as Pokemon Platinum is readied for its U.S. debut. Following the vast popularity of Pokemon® Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, Pokemon Platinum is the newest in the core series of Pokemon games. Pokemon Platinum features a new story full of adventure, never-before-seen forms of powerful Pokemon - including the legendary Giratina's Origin Forme - and the Distortion World, a mysterious new world that suddenly appears in the Sinnoh region. In addition, with Pokemon Platinum up to 20 players can interact with other Pokemon fans from around the world in the new Wi-Fi Plaza, featuring mini-games and activities.

<b>North America; March 22, 2009.
Japan; September 13, 2008.
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://diehardgamefan.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pp5.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://diehardgamefan.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pp2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/poke09_1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Scribblenauts</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://scribblenauts.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>

The basis of the level is pretty simple. It's all stylus based, so you can tap anywhere and Maxwell will move there, or you tap anything and Maxwell will have interaction with it automatically, so if it's a sword he'll know how to pick it up and then know when it's in his hand and know on the fly that he can now "attack" or "chop" something with it since it's a bladed tool, basically. So there's a little notepad icon at the upper right of the screen, and once you tap that a little pad comes down and you can literally write anything. There's also a keypad in there, so if you don't want to use your own writing you can just key it on in, and once you hit Ok – as long as you spell it correctly – will spawn in the world.

<b>North America; Fall 2009.
Japan; ?
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://5thcell.com/images/screens/ss_scribblenauts01l.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://5thcell.com/images/screens/ss_scribblenauts02l.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://5thcell.com/images/screens/ss_scribblenauts03l.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Sands of Destruction (World Destruction: Guided Wills)</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
<a href="http://wd.sega.jp/" target="_blank">Website</a>

In Sands of Destruction, a race of powerful beastmen known as the Ferals rule over the human population with tyranny and prejudice. A group of warriors, the World Annihilation Front, believe their only option for ending the corruption of the Ferals is to end the world as they know it. This intense game puts gamers in control of an intriguing cast of characters including the crusading Morte Ashera as well as Kyrie Illunis, who unknowingly holds the key to global destruction. Gamers will explore a fantastic world, traveling across oceans of sand, battling colossal enemy monsters and unraveling the mystery of the creation of the world.

<b>North America; Fall 2009 .
Japan; September 25, 2008.
Europe; ?</b>

<img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/05/20080530-world-destruction-ec-dsf-19.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/05/20080530-world-destruction-ec-dsf-18.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.dsfanboy.com/media/2008/05/20080530-world-destruction-ec-dsf-25.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

<b>More games;
Top Gear: Downforce
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Henry Hatsworth in the puzzling adventure</b>

Feel free to edit and add more games <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yaynds.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":yayds:" border="0" alt="yaynds.gif" />

 

[granville]

I had seen that game Angel Hero quite a while back. It seemed very obscure and caught my attention. The DS has way too few decent fully 3D games and I was looking forward to it. The problem is that it's been in limbo for quite some time, and it has no release date at all (not even a TBA-year). I wonder if it's still being made...

EDIT: actually, this USED to be called Way In Dusk. I guess it IS still in development since they changed the name. And I think those screens are new too!

Let me also add a no-brainer: Mario and Luigi 3. Hope the entire game isn't inside Bowser though.

 

[Brian117]

Aww man, C.O.R.E still doesn't have an official release?

Ah well, GTA:CW, and Moon DS will keep me satisfied for maybe the first 4 months of the new year.

 

[lolzed]

nice,but some of those(the one with pics)doesn't seem like it has good graphics,so im not much interested

 

[Ein-kun]

It's DS so it can't have PSP-like (3D) graphics. But still, some DS games have good 3D effects, just think of the good ol' days when you were still playing a PS, only smaller.

And oh, no Scribblenauts?

Official Web Site

 

[Chopders]

It's DS so it can't have PSP-like (3D) graphics. But still, some DS games have good 3D effects, just think of the good ol' days when you were still playing a PS, only smaller.

And oh, no Scribblenauts?

Official Web Site

Thanks dude, I'll edit my list later today, now I need to go sleep.

 

[agentgamma]

Can't wait for GTA and Moon

 

[NDStemp]

So many good games T_T
So little time

 

[Kkolko]

A Top Gear game?

 

[Ein-kun]

Come 2nd Quarter of 2009, and there'll be even more great games.

Well, mostly English releases of those already released this year.

Samples are:

Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (I don't know if this will be released by Q1 or Q2)
Dragon Quest VI (?)
Tales of Innocence (not official release, the fan translation project by Absolute Zero)
and many more others...

 

[Porkdish]

Galactrix

 

[Chopders]

I added three games. =)

 

[ConJ]

Cant wait to try Core and GTA. Should be good!

 

[brissmas]

Looking forward to most of these games. Especially chinatown wars ,looking foward to see how good it will be. Also Moon and C.O.R.E look pretty good. Been waitin for C.O.R.E for ages.

 

[Ein-kun]

Moon looks good because there's a Half-life feel to it (I love Half-life

).

Don't know about CORE, screen's too dark or is it just my eyesight?

 

[Shabadage]

heard something about jan 16th for Core.

 

[Brian117]

heard something about jan 16th for Core.

Looked at the official website and under news, it says February 24th.

 

[da_head]

looks like 2009 is off to an awesome start

also, it's gonna be the year of starcraft 2!! (fingers crossed)

 

[Rock Raiyu]

No love for Sands of Destruction? >.>

 

[UltraMagnus]

ghaaaaaaaaa, I have to complete kh:com and kh2 before 358/2 comes out.... because its the only decent game coming out soon it seems