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‘DS’ Stories

Logitech updates the PlayGear Pocket

Abby McVay, Jul 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

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. Read The Full Story

Strange ad depicts widescreen Nintendo DS

Chris Scott Barr, Jul 8th 2008 Discuss [1]

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. Read The Full Story

Nintendo DS Star Wars Stylus

Abby McVay, Jul 3rd 2008 Discuss [2]

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. Read The Full Story

Chrono Trigger confirmed for DS release

Chris Scott Barr, Jul 3rd 2008 Discuss [1]

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. Read The Full Story

A Japanese school uses Nintendo DS as English learning tool

Ewdison Then, Jun 30th 2008 Discuss [0]

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. Read The Full Story

Reviews

SlashGear Review – Guitar Hero On Tour

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 30th 2008 Discuss [2]

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.

Guitar Hero On Tour

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DS Paddle Controller for perfect Arkanoid gameplay

Chris Davies, Jun 27th 2008 Discuss [1]

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. Read The Full Story

10 uses for your old outdated DS

Abby McVay, Jun 19th 2008 Discuss [2]

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. Read The Full Story

Crash – Mind Over Mutant coming this fall

Abby McVay, Jun 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

Crash Bandicoot is about to make yet another appearance, most of us haven't played it since Crash's days on the PS1. Although some ended it with the racing game (Crash Tag Team Racing), which wasn't exactly exciting. It excelled at being overly mediocre. Read The Full Story

Grab a Guitar Hero: On Tour DS Lite and rock out

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 4th 2008 Discuss [1]

I'm sure that by now you've heard plenty about Guitar Hero: On Tour, and have likely made some sort of decision as to whether or not you're going to buy it. If you're one of the people that thinks this is the game that will finally get you to purchase a DS, then youll be happy to hear that you'll be able to purchase the game bundled with a special edition DS Lite. Read The Full Story

Lucasarts wants to put old adventure games on the DS, if they will fit

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 3rd 2008 Discuss [3]

Most gamers over the age of 15 or so remember a time when Lucasarts actually made games that weren't based in a galaxy far far away. However, many in the younger crowd might be surprised by this, so you'll just have to trust me. Games like Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island were great games, and they might just be making a comeback. Read The Full Story

Clone Wars coming to Wii and DS this Fall

Chris Scott Barr, Jun 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Everyone that loves Star Wars is no doubt excited about the upcoming game, The Force Unleashed. However, according to an insert contained in Lego Indiana Jone, there is another title set in a galaxy far far away coming out this Fall. If you didn't already know, there is also another Star Wars movie coming out around the same time. No, not another live action flick, but CG animated movie titled Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As you might have guessed, the game will be based around the movie. Not much more is known about the game, aside from the fact that it will be on the Wii and DS. so we'll have to wait until Lucasarts is ready to spill the beans. [via Kotaku]