Yeah I changed it again! So yeah this is the releases that are due on DS & PSP, the home console & PC thread will appear on Saturday/Sunday when I get the write ups from VVoltz & Tjas.
Read to know when a game could be dumped:
These dates are what retailers say is out unless stated otherwise, sometimes they make dates up for pre-ordering purposes. These dates could also be "shipping dates" which usually means that that's the date when games get shipped to stores so a game could either be in stores on that day or after. Some games may get delayed some others not listed may appear but at the moment of posting these are correct. Also just because a game is released in stores it doesn't mean that they'll appear on our internets but NA titles usually appear on our 'nets Wednesday night UK time. I love you with mouth.
DS
10th Febuary
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Region: North America Genre: Adventure/Puzzle
Developer: Level-5
Publisher: Nintendo
So this could be the first true classic DS game of 2008. The Japanese love it and the games sell extremely well over there, they already have two games with another due later this year AND a film is in the works for release over there. When the wealthy Baron Agustus Reinhold passes away, his will reveals a hidden treasure in the village of St. Mystere. Unable to locate the treasure themselves, the baron's family calls upon renowned puzzle expert Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, for help. Upon the pair's arrival, their search for the treasure is interrupted by the suspicious death of another member of the Reinhold family. Now with two mysteries on their hands, Professor Layton and Luke must work their way through the village's many puzzles, riddles and brainteasers to find the truth. I'm expecting to waste a hell of a lot of time with this game, something I've not done with a DS title in ages.
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12th Febuary Moved to the 15th
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts
Region: North America Genre: Dungeon Crawler/RPG
Developer: Hudson Soft Publisher: Hudson Soft
Been wanting this game for a while now, though Japanese reviews have said that its just "ok" but most of them don't like Metroid so what do they know? I still think I'll enjoy it as it'll be the nearest thing to Diablo that we'll probably get on the DS. Players find themselves in a land plagued by a legion of undead, monstrous soldiers. The story takes place centuries after the events of the PSP version, as a legend foretells of a hero who will rise to face the threat. Gamers must rediscover the lost Ancient Fighting Arts of Westria to restore peace to a once vibrant kingdom. With more than 60 different fighting arts across 8 lost Ancient Fighting Art schools, players can become a skilled warrior to successfully wage battle against dangerous enemies such as the Demon God's undead soldiers, mutated monsters, and an army of ancient automatons. The game offers hundreds of weapons, armor and equipment; all can be reworked along the way. Players can also choose from three hero races and three character classes to form a unique warrior for battle. For a group effort, 3 players can join forces to battle the Demon God's minions via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. You can also do co-op over wireless play too. Try previous PC Engine games to get a feel for this.
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14th Febuary
Hokuto no Ken: Hokuto Shinken Denshousha no Michi AKA Fist of the North Star
Region: Japan Genre: Mini Games
Developer: Spike Publisher: Spike
Set in a post apocalyptic world and following the journey of Kenshiro, its based off the latest Manga and is the thrid game bearing the name to come to the DS. This time its by Spike and not Sega and not a damn fruit machine game. Looks like its full of mini games. One mini game makes you choose which of the four depictions of Raoh features Raoh crying over his brother Toki. Odd...can't we just have a kick ass fighter instead?
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Naruto Shippuuden: Dairansen! Kage Bunshin Emaki
Region: Japan Genre: Action
Developer: Takara Tomy Publisher: Takara Tomy
Wow a Naruto game, don't see many of them! Looks different to the previous game and its not an RPG like the last one and apparently you can play with 3 other people. Thats all I know.
Koinu de Kururin
Region: Japan Genre: Puzzle
Developer: MTO Publisher: MTO
Looks like a Puyo Puyo/Columns game but with dogs. Meh I'll give it a try. Go here for the cover.
Digimon Championship
Region: Japan Genre: RPG
Developer: Namco Bandai Publisher: Namco Bandai
Yet another franchise that is bled to death on the DS, I fail to care.
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Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 2nd Season
Region: Japan Genre: Love-Me-Do
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami
What the smeg is this? Looks like a love game, in the video it looks like you chat up chicks and fellas.
Video Link
Also out in Japan are:
Dekiru Otoko no Mote Life: Hiru no Mote Kouza Hen
Dekiru Otoko no Mote Life: Yoru no Mote Jissen Hen
Happy Happy Clover
Indo Shiki Keisan Drill DS
Miyamoto Sansuu Kyoushitsu no Kyouzai
Otometeki Koi Kakumei * Love Revo!! DS
15th Febuary
Barnyard Blast
Region: North America Genre: Action Platformer
Developer: Sanuk Software Co., Ltd. Publisher: DSI
My brain has gotten even more stupid, I'm am aching to play this Castlevania but with pigs game. For some reason my brain is saying "hey its gonna be fun, trust me, cowboy pigs" while my common sense says "smeg no its DSI! Look at the screens and trailer, pure crapdome. Oh and you remember that terrible game with various cowboy animals, it will suck" oh well, lets see if it actually comes out this time and we'll see what its like. Oh apparently its bosses are Pumpkin Zombies, Assassin Rats, Evil Trees, and Sinister Monkeys...sweet. Robert I just want to tell you - get some bread while your out, okay?
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Naruto: Ninja Destiny
Region: North America Genre: Beat-em-up
Developer: Takara Tomy Publisher: Namco Bandai
God dammit another Naruto game. Seems quite strange that this is out in Europe before US, usually Naruto games come out 9 months later...meh. Yeah its a 3D fighter, could be good who knows right? Probably be crap, I dunno never played the Japanese version but the video makes the game look real good so heres hoping it is. Apparently this version will be vastly improved, being twice as smooth with an improved framerate so its not just a straight localisation from a 2 year old Japanese title. No online though.
Video Link
Paint By DS
Region: North America Genre: Beat-em-up
Developer: Ertain Publisher: Atari
Another heavily delayed game. Its basically a digital colouring book. Move along?
Video Link
Totally Spies! 3: Secret Agent
Region: North America Genre: Totally lame
Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft
This is gonna be like...totally lame! I like saw this at some thing Ubisoft was doing at Lakeside and yeah it looks like totally the same as the last two. No screens because Ubisoft don't care...like...whatever.
Bratz: Super Babyz
Region: Europe Genre:
Developer: THQ Publisher: THQ
There are also Europe releases of Arctic Tale, Betty Boop's Double Shift, Powershot Pinball Constructor, Ratatouille: Food Frenzy & Miami Nights: Singles in the City which were released in the US already and are total shit. The excellent Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings also finally gets a Europe release as does the the decent Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends even though the first game is still doing very very well here.
PSP
12th Febuary
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts
Region: North America Genre: Dungeon Crawler/RPG
Developer: Hudson Soft Publisher: Hudson Soft
Ok so apparently this is a different game to what DS owners get. There is a different story & it has different races, so why not name it differently? Meh. The PSP version won't have online play (boo), but will have more jobs, better character customisation and it will be prettier. Prepare to battle demonic forces and seal the gateway from which they have come. You are a Warrior of Ancient Arts, trained in the ways of mystical forces and weapon arts. Lead up to 3 comrades-in-arms via single player or Ad Hoc Multiplayer mode to defeat the evil that plagues the land and seal off the Great Labyrinth from which these creatures spawn.
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Chessmaster: The Art of Learning
Region: North America Genre: Chess
Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft
Chessmaster: The Art of Learning expands the scope of chess to include broader principles of learning. Josh Waitzkin's much-anticipated book The Art of Learning (Free Press) is designed to pave the road to successful long-term growth on and off the chessboard. The eight-time National Chess Champion and two-time martial arts World Champion presents a unique training program involving specially designed chess-themed mini-games, puzzles and standard chess games. Players are rated for Analytical Reasoning, Focus and Memory, and can record their progress over time. Josh will advise and encourage the player as he improves his mental abilities through the medium of chess. Again seeing that this is a Ubisoft game, there are no screens.
There is also the US release of Wipeout Pulse & Europe releases of Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, Dragoneer's Aria & Hard Rock Casino which have already come out in English in other countries.
Read to know when a game could be dumped:
These dates are what retailers say is out unless stated otherwise, sometimes they make dates up for pre-ordering purposes. These dates could also be "shipping dates" which usually means that that's the date when games get shipped to stores so a game could either be in stores on that day or after. Some games may get delayed some others not listed may appear but at the moment of posting these are correct. Also just because a game is released in stores it doesn't mean that they'll appear on our internets but NA titles usually appear on our 'nets Wednesday night UK time. I love you with mouth.
DS
10th Febuary
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Region: North America Genre: Adventure/Puzzle
Developer: Level-5
So this could be the first true classic DS game of 2008. The Japanese love it and the games sell extremely well over there, they already have two games with another due later this year AND a film is in the works for release over there. When the wealthy Baron Agustus Reinhold passes away, his will reveals a hidden treasure in the village of St. Mystere. Unable to locate the treasure themselves, the baron's family calls upon renowned puzzle expert Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, for help. Upon the pair's arrival, their search for the treasure is interrupted by the suspicious death of another member of the Reinhold family. Now with two mysteries on their hands, Professor Layton and Luke must work their way through the village's many puzzles, riddles and brainteasers to find the truth. I'm expecting to waste a hell of a lot of time with this game, something I've not done with a DS title in ages.
Video Link
12th Febuary Moved to the 15th
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts
Region: North America Genre: Dungeon Crawler/RPG
Developer: Hudson Soft Publisher: Hudson Soft
Been wanting this game for a while now, though Japanese reviews have said that its just "ok" but most of them don't like Metroid so what do they know? I still think I'll enjoy it as it'll be the nearest thing to Diablo that we'll probably get on the DS. Players find themselves in a land plagued by a legion of undead, monstrous soldiers. The story takes place centuries after the events of the PSP version, as a legend foretells of a hero who will rise to face the threat. Gamers must rediscover the lost Ancient Fighting Arts of Westria to restore peace to a once vibrant kingdom. With more than 60 different fighting arts across 8 lost Ancient Fighting Art schools, players can become a skilled warrior to successfully wage battle against dangerous enemies such as the Demon God's undead soldiers, mutated monsters, and an army of ancient automatons. The game offers hundreds of weapons, armor and equipment; all can be reworked along the way. Players can also choose from three hero races and three character classes to form a unique warrior for battle. For a group effort, 3 players can join forces to battle the Demon God's minions via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. You can also do co-op over wireless play too. Try previous PC Engine games to get a feel for this.
Video Link
14th Febuary
Hokuto no Ken: Hokuto Shinken Denshousha no Michi AKA Fist of the North Star
Region: Japan Genre: Mini Games
Developer: Spike Publisher: Spike
Set in a post apocalyptic world and following the journey of Kenshiro, its based off the latest Manga and is the thrid game bearing the name to come to the DS. This time its by Spike and not Sega and not a damn fruit machine game. Looks like its full of mini games. One mini game makes you choose which of the four depictions of Raoh features Raoh crying over his brother Toki. Odd...can't we just have a kick ass fighter instead?
Video Link
Naruto Shippuuden: Dairansen! Kage Bunshin Emaki
Region: Japan Genre: Action
Developer: Takara Tomy Publisher: Takara Tomy
Wow a Naruto game, don't see many of them! Looks different to the previous game and its not an RPG like the last one and apparently you can play with 3 other people. Thats all I know.
Koinu de Kururin
Region: Japan Genre: Puzzle
Developer: MTO Publisher: MTO
Looks like a Puyo Puyo/Columns game but with dogs. Meh I'll give it a try. Go here for the cover.
Digimon Championship
Region: Japan Genre: RPG
Developer: Namco Bandai Publisher: Namco Bandai
Yet another franchise that is bled to death on the DS, I fail to care.
Video Link
Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 2nd Season
Region: Japan Genre: Love-Me-Do
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami
What the smeg is this? Looks like a love game, in the video it looks like you chat up chicks and fellas.
Video Link
Also out in Japan are:
Dekiru Otoko no Mote Life: Hiru no Mote Kouza Hen
Dekiru Otoko no Mote Life: Yoru no Mote Jissen Hen
Happy Happy Clover
Indo Shiki Keisan Drill DS
Miyamoto Sansuu Kyoushitsu no Kyouzai
Otometeki Koi Kakumei * Love Revo!! DS
15th Febuary
Barnyard Blast
Region: North America Genre: Action Platformer
Developer: Sanuk Software Co., Ltd. Publisher: DSI
My brain has gotten even more stupid, I'm am aching to play this Castlevania but with pigs game. For some reason my brain is saying "hey its gonna be fun, trust me, cowboy pigs" while my common sense says "smeg no its DSI! Look at the screens and trailer, pure crapdome. Oh and you remember that terrible game with various cowboy animals, it will suck" oh well, lets see if it actually comes out this time and we'll see what its like. Oh apparently its bosses are Pumpkin Zombies, Assassin Rats, Evil Trees, and Sinister Monkeys...sweet. Robert I just want to tell you - get some bread while your out, okay?
Video Link
Naruto: Ninja Destiny
Region: North America Genre: Beat-em-up
Developer: Takara Tomy Publisher: Namco Bandai
God dammit another Naruto game. Seems quite strange that this is out in Europe before US, usually Naruto games come out 9 months later...meh. Yeah its a 3D fighter, could be good who knows right? Probably be crap, I dunno never played the Japanese version but the video makes the game look real good so heres hoping it is. Apparently this version will be vastly improved, being twice as smooth with an improved framerate so its not just a straight localisation from a 2 year old Japanese title. No online though.
Video Link
Paint By DS
Region: North America Genre: Beat-em-up
Developer: Ertain Publisher: Atari
Another heavily delayed game. Its basically a digital colouring book. Move along?
Video Link
Totally Spies! 3: Secret Agent
Region: North America Genre: Totally lame
Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft
This is gonna be like...totally lame! I like saw this at some thing Ubisoft was doing at Lakeside and yeah it looks like totally the same as the last two. No screens because Ubisoft don't care...like...whatever.
Bratz: Super Babyz
Region: Europe Genre:
Developer: THQ Publisher: THQ
There are also Europe releases of Arctic Tale, Betty Boop's Double Shift, Powershot Pinball Constructor, Ratatouille: Food Frenzy & Miami Nights: Singles in the City which were released in the US already and are total shit. The excellent Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings also finally gets a Europe release as does the the decent Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends even though the first game is still doing very very well here.
PSP
12th Febuary
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts
Region: North America Genre: Dungeon Crawler/RPG
Developer: Hudson Soft Publisher: Hudson Soft
Ok so apparently this is a different game to what DS owners get. There is a different story & it has different races, so why not name it differently? Meh. The PSP version won't have online play (boo), but will have more jobs, better character customisation and it will be prettier. Prepare to battle demonic forces and seal the gateway from which they have come. You are a Warrior of Ancient Arts, trained in the ways of mystical forces and weapon arts. Lead up to 3 comrades-in-arms via single player or Ad Hoc Multiplayer mode to defeat the evil that plagues the land and seal off the Great Labyrinth from which these creatures spawn.
Video Link
Chessmaster: The Art of Learning
Region: North America Genre: Chess
Developer: Ubisoft Publisher: Ubisoft
Chessmaster: The Art of Learning expands the scope of chess to include broader principles of learning. Josh Waitzkin's much-anticipated book The Art of Learning (Free Press) is designed to pave the road to successful long-term growth on and off the chessboard. The eight-time National Chess Champion and two-time martial arts World Champion presents a unique training program involving specially designed chess-themed mini-games, puzzles and standard chess games. Players are rated for Analytical Reasoning, Focus and Memory, and can record their progress over time. Josh will advise and encourage the player as he improves his mental abilities through the medium of chess. Again seeing that this is a Ubisoft game, there are no screens.
There is also the US release of Wipeout Pulse & Europe releases of Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, Dragoneer's Aria & Hard Rock Casino which have already come out in English in other countries.
