Computer And Video Games Nintendo DS

Nintendo downloads: Pokémon, Uno

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 GMT

Pokémon Rumble, Shootantos, Army Defenders...
There are six new releases awaiting you in the Wii and DS shops this week, headed up by Pokemon Rumble and ably backed by the quirky poo-throwing jungle sim Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem...

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History of Nintendo: The Game Boy Color

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT

ONM remember the handheld granddaddy.
Ah, the faithful old Game Boy Color, handheld forerunner to the GBA and great granddaddy of the all-conquering DS, DSi and now, the DS XL.

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Pokémon double release tomorrow

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT

Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Rumble on WiiWare, Nintendo confirms.
It's a happy day for Pokémon fans tomorrow; not only is Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky landing on DS, but Nintendo's also pumping out WiiWare game Pokémon Rumble, it's confirmed. You lucky, lucky boys and girls.

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Assassin's Creed II DS review is in

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:23:00 GMT

A not-so-good verdict from Official Nintendo Magazine.
You've probably already stuck your eyes on our glowing Assassin's Creed II review, but what of its Nintendo DS brother, Assassin's Creed II: Discovery?

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Square and Eidos confirm first proper collaboration

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:00 GMT

Unnamed third title in development at Thief and Deus Ex studio.
Okay, so there's no details and the publisher is remaining tighter-lipped than a botox overdose, but confirmation that Square Enix is working on a "global" game with its Eidos acquisition is still sort of exciting, isn't it?

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Metroid Prime: "it's not over"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:21:00 GMT

Iconic series heads to DS and DSi?.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption may not be the last game in the Metroid Prime series, Nintendo's Kensuke Tanabe has told our colleagues over at Official Nintendo Magazine.

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Zelda: Spirit Tracks review: "A wonderful game"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Official Nintendo Magazine runs the rule over "this charming DS sequel".
The first Zelda: Spirit Tracks review is in, via the latest issue of Official Nintendo Magazine.

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New Zelda: Spirit Tracks video

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:45:00 GMT

See second DS adventure in action.
Lengthy Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks gameplay has landed on the internet, as you can see below.

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Ubisoft working on fighting game, RPG

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Assassin's publisher exploring new genres, says boss Guillemot.
Ubisoft is exploring new genres including RPGs, sports, music and fighting games, chairman Yves Guillemot said in New York today.

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Kutaragi starts new company

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT

New net tech in sight for former Sony boss.
'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi has set up a new company, Cyber Ai Entertainment.

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Zelda: Spirit Tracks screenshots show new instrument

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Link's mic-operated Spirit Pipes shown in fresh gameplay shots.
Here's a bunch of new Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks screens that show off Link playing the new Spirit Pipes instrument in his next DS quest.

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Piracy causing UK devs to consider new business practices

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Survey reveals UK devs' concern over rising threat of piracy.
TIGA survey suggests 50 per cent of UK developers are looking to new practices, but only 10 per cent view actual threat to their businesses as high.

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EA announces 1500 job cuts

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:34:00 GMT

EA profit falls 42 per cent from US$337m to US$195m as EA announces 1500 job cuts.
EA announced in its preliminary financial results for for the three months that ended September 30 that its gross profit has fallen 42 per cent year on year from US$337m to US$195m , with net losses rising from US$310m to US$391m in the period.

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EA acquires Playfish

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Social gaming company bought for $300 million.
Electronic Arts has confirmed October rumours by announcing that it has acquired leading social gaming company Playfish.

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Activision founds Call of Duty charity

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMT

$1m backed corporation to help soldiers into civilian work.
Activision is to unveil a £1 million backed non-profit corporation designed to help soldiers back into civilian careers.

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Wii Fit Plus rises to top of UK Chart

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Nintendo title moves up to claim the number one position as Wii hardware sales rocket.
Nintendo's Wii Fit Plus climbed one place to take the top spot on the UK all formats chart as Wii hardware sales rocketed during the week ended November 7.

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More Guitar Hero, Call of Duty in 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:57:00 GMT

Activision admits what we already knew.
Brand new Guitar Hero and Call of Duty games will be released in 2010, you may be shocked to hear.

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Zelda Spirit Tracks gameplay trailer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Sweet new footage shows rope swinging and enemy possession.
Here's a lengthy new trailer for Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks on DS, showing heaps of new gameplay footage all looking very good indeed.

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Prince of Persia UK trailer: New footage

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:00 GMT

More video of Jake Gyllenhaal jumping around.
Disney's released the UK trailer for its Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie, which includes new footage and added voiceover action.

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No Doubt next to sue Activision

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Publisher transformed No Doubt into a virtual karaoke circus act.
Gwen Stefani's No Doubt have filed a lawsuit against Activision over its latest Guitar Hero spin-off, Band Hero.

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Britain's first gaming addiction clinic opens

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:08:00 GMT

Between "five and ten per cent" know someone addicted to an online game.
The UK's first rehab centre for gaming addiction has opened in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

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Golden Joystick Awards 2009 video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Video highlights from show inside.
Couldn't get into the year's biggest celebration of gaming? Then let us sneak you in through the back door and grab a peek at what went on.

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GJ09: The One to Watch

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:24:00 GMT

...is the game we'll all be glued to this time next month.
The Golden Joystick Awards always spawn a few surprise winners. The ShortList One to Watch award winner isn't one of them.

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GJ09: Publisher of the Year

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:20:00 GMT

Music games and warfare probably to thank.
Activision Blizzard has scooped the gong for Publisher of the year. We reckon the super successful Guitar Hero series and shooter behemoth Call of Duty: World at War probably had a lot to do with that.

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GJ09: PlayStation GOTY

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Sorry Sackboy.
Sackboy's cutesy charm didn't work on you PlayStation hard nuts, it seems, as Sony's latest answer to Mario was forced to stand aside for brutal shooter Killzone 2 as the PlayStation Game of the Year.

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