Computer And Video Games Nintendo DS

GamesMaster TV return being 'explored'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:45:00 GMT

Brand to get major refresh as publisher considers its options.
The GamesMaster TV show, a spectacle of the nineties for us all, could make a welcome return as Future Publishing says it's considering "reviving the brand on TV screens".

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Netflix Working on Streaming DS Movies

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:44:00 GMT

Movies-on-demand service may be coming to the handheld.
A recent survey question by US movie rental company, Netflix, has suggested the company plans to release a movies-on-demand service for the Nintendo DS, similar to the one it already provides for the Xbox 360 and PS3.

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OnLive: 'Big news' coming this week

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:04:00 GMT

Platform holder promises major announcement at GDC.
Onlive - the cloud gaming company looking to take on Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 - has revealed that it will be announcing some 'big news' later this week at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco (GDC).

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It's Winsday! Get your hands on Pokemon!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:00 GMT

Mystery Dungeon on DS up for grabs.
Rummaging around in the NGamer sack o' games, we've found a copy of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Time that we'd very much like one of you to have.

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Ex-Pandemics leading new studio

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:32:00 GMT

Key staff from shuttered EA outfit running new online game developer.
Online game developer, Globex has hired a number of ex-Pandemic staff to lead a new US-based studio.

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Donkey Kong World Record smashed!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:11:00 GMT

King of Kong beaten by New York plastic surgeon.
A New York plastic surgeon has smashed the Donkey Kong world record set by 'King Of Kong' Billy Mitchell.

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DS2 needs 'strong online functionality'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:47:00 GMT

Monster Hunter producer on the future of DS.
Monster Hunter Tri producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has told ONM that he'd like the next iteration of DS to have stronger online functionality.

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The best Pokémon spin-off game is...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:22:00 GMT

ONM readers vote for their top ten.
Pokémon Stadium is the best Pokémon spin-off game of all time according to Nintendo fans on the ONM forum.

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Hotel Dusk, Little King's dev goes bust

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:08:00 GMT

Cing files for bankruptcy in Japan.
Cing, developer of Hotel Dusk and the excellent Little King's Story has filed for bankruptcy in Japan.

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UK CHART: Battlefield Bad Company 2 goes top

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:59:00 GMT

EA's modern warfare FPS conquers the weekly sales list.
EA's Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has claimed the top spot on the UK All Formats chart for the week ending March 6.

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Scribblenauts 2 announced

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:52:00 GMT

Sequel to DS game coming this fall.
5th Cell has unveiled a sequel to its hit DS title Scribblenauts in the latest issue of Nintendo Power.

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CVG: The week's best comments

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:17:00 GMT

You lot weigh in with your thoughts...
Nothing of any note really happened this week, guys.

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Win! A DSi XL console

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:11:00 GMT

We've got both colours for lucky winners.
The larger-than-life DSi XL is out in shops today, but before you scribble Nintendo's new machine into your 2010 wish-list, why not try winning one for free?

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G4TV back online

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:23:00 GMT

UPDATE: News and video site returns.
UPDATE: G4TV.com is back online this afternoon, as of 15.50 GMT - and it looks like it's had a redesign. Our original story is below.

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G4TV taken down?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:23:00 GMT

News site covering Activision vs Infinity Ward dispute disappears.
G4TV.com - the popular games news and video website that's been consistently ahead on the curve on the reported legal dispute between Activision and Infinity Ward - has mysteriously gone down this morning.

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Poké Walker video

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:34:00 GMT

Check out ONM's demo of the new Pokémon HG/SS accessory.
Following on from their Pokémon HeartGold unboxing video, ONM have recorded a Poké Walker video.

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Win 2010 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour tickets

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:14:00 GMT

Get near the trophy, Wayne Rooney.
Fancy getting up close and personal with two of the world's most famous sporting icons; the FIFA World Cup Trophy and Wayne Rooney? Well here's your chance...

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Argos starts pre-owned games trade

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:22:00 GMT

Catalogue retailer follows Tesco and Asda's lead.
UK gamers have yet another option for second-hand software on the High Street - with Argos setting up its own pre-owned service.

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TT Games extends LEGO contract

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT

Warner and LEGO working on brick titles until 2016.
Warner has extended its existing contract with Lego to make games based on the popular brick characters until 2016.

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More LEGO games incoming

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:46:00 GMT

Warner and LEGO contact extension spells new brick titles.
Warner has extended its existing contract with Lego to make games based on the popular brick characters until 2016.

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Pokémon HeartGold unboxing video

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:25:00 GMT

See the Poké Walker in action.
Pokémon HeartGold arrived in the ONM office yesterday and you can watch a special unboxing video below.

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Game reviewing working hours

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:43:00 GMT

Company-wide meetings held to review staff rotas.
Game has today held company-wide meetings regarding staff rotas and shift patterns as part of an ongoing operations review process.

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American McGee working on Red Riding Hood game

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:23:00 GMT

Developer to pitch title to publishers at GDC.
Off-the-wall games auteur American McGee has begun work on a new, gory Red Riding Hood game.

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Nintendo not worried about Apple competition

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:40:00 GMT

DS is still number one, says Cammie Dunaway.
Nintendo's Cammie Dunaway isn't concerned about competition from Apple.

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New Infinity Ward bosses named

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:56:00 GMT

Activision acts fast to replace outgoing duo; announces CoD business unit.
Infinity Ward CTO Steve Pearce and head of production Steve Ackrich are to take the helm at the studio for an 'interim' period - following the departure of Jason West and Vince Zampella earlier today.

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