I’m all for having sequels for popular games, I really am. However, there’s a point when I wonder how soon is too soon, and how many is too many. Take Guitar Hero: On Tour for example. I didn’t particularly care for the game or its controller, however, the game sold rather well, which might make one think they would start putting out DS versions of their series out on a semi-regular basis. I just didn’t expect them to have one geared up and ready to be released in a mere matter of months.
There’s no doubt that Grand Theft Auto IV is an awesome game. But unfortunately when you leave the house, there’s just no good way to take the fun with you. Now if only there were a portable GTA game that one could play on their DS. Well your wishes have come true, as Rockstar recently announced Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS.
The original PlayGear Pocket has been out for a while now. Long enough that those with the newer slimmer PSP have found ways to pad the original case so that it works with the new PSP.
I haven’t read Nintendo Power since sometime in the 90’s, before I discovered the internet. Now I rarely find myself reading magazines, as I can find most of the info I crave right here on my PC. If you happened to pick up the latest issue, you might have noticed an ad with a widescreen DS. You don’t see that everyday.
So far I had thought that the only cool accessory to go with the DS was a case and maybe some kind of a skin to go with it. There are only so many things you can pair with one electronic. Well Nintendo DS has proven me wrong, they have created a lightsaber stylus.
If you’ve never played Chrono Trigger before, you’ve missed out one of the better RPG titles of the Super Nintendo era. It made the rounds again on a PlayStation re-release, however, come this holiday season, you won’t need to dust off an old console to play this classic.
Teaching English, as second language is not easy, and now English teacher in Japan have a competition, Nintendo DS. One school in Japan has started its trial phase of using DS portable gaming console as tools to teach kids English.
I’ve been on the fence about Guitar Hero On Tour ever since it was first announced. I mean, just how much fun would Guitar Hero be without the guitar? Well I’ve had about a week to play with it, so I figured it was time for me to share my thoughts.
If you’re a sucker for some classic Breakout action then Arkanoid on the Gameboy DS has probably been near the top of your must-buy list this month. If you’ve got it, you may be pretty pleased with your current high-score; however, how well do you think you could do with a proper paddle controller? Taito have made a limited number of the plug-in accessories, perfect for flinging around a bouncing ball.
With as fast as technology gets updated, those of us that are gadget hungry are always stuck with outdated devices and that goes for gaming gadgets too. I have had an old DS that hasn’t been touched for quite some time and I’ve been debating what on earth to do with it. For those that do have an extra DS, you can go here and check out ten different uses for it.
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