Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 30-08-2008
Full Name: PictoImage
Rom Number: 2613
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 256Mbit
Release Date: 26 Aug 2008
Published by: SEGA
Developed by: Sega Of America
Genre: Action
Brief: Err…kids game. Looks like something simple that is suitable for those age 4. Learning to write is nice. But I am not sure if a 4 year old will be able to handle the DS. He/She might poke a hole in the touch screen. I will not be passing my DS to a 4 year old without supervision. But learning is more important, perhaps I play the game first to see if it’s suitable for them.
Description: Whether you draw stick figures or virtual masterpieces, jump into 8-player battles where the first team to guess the image being drawn wins! Pick from a huge word list, even add in some of your own words, and show off your favorite drawings in the gallery.
- Battle it Out in a Match of Wits: Fun multiplayer modes pit you against your friends in an intense battle. Eight different modes ensure the party never stops.
- Challenge Your Friends with the Ad Hoc Download Feature: Party it up with PictoImage™ – you only need one copy of the game for eight friends to join in the fun.
- Enhance Your Skills with Practice Mode: Featuring tips and tricks to help improve your game. Over ninety different practice examples to choose from guarantees you’ll be the quickest on the draw.
- Show Off Your Masterpieces with the Picture Gallery: Become a regular Picasso using the gallery feature. Save your drawings to show off to your friends. It’s like having a digital sketch book in your pocket.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 30-08-2008
Full Name: Dream Pinball 3D
Rom Number: 2610
Game Region: Europe *Multi5*
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 28 Aug 2008
Published by: SouthPeak Interactive
Developed by: TopWare Interactive
Genre: Pinball
Brief: Well, pinball games are the games of the olden days. Those 80s where complicated electronic games are not available. It’s great that pinball survived through all these years and it seems to be no stopping it. It’s a really good concept and mindless fun. There has been all different kind of pinball games imaginable. So, I guess this one is nothing special. Those who like pinball should get it. I wonder how well pinball games are received by the younger generations.
Description: Dream Pinball 3D combines cutting-edge technology with the classic action of old-school pinball. Not only is Dream Pinball 3D a perfect simulation of arcade-style pinball from days past, but ingenious twists have updated this vintage pastime. Dream Pinball 3D features six unique tables and themes to choose from; each with its own design, sounds and music. Additionally there are six style balls, comprised of different materials which affect their ballistic and rolling behavior. Add to that crystal clear acoustics and motion-blur for an unsurpassed level of polish and detail. Game controls take advantage of the Nintendo Wii Remote™ bringing you even deeper into the gameplay. The Nintendo DS™ utilizes both screens for rich, dynamic 3D visuals.
- Six tables with various themes
- Balls made out of six materials (steel, two kinds of wood, marble, ivory, gold) with various ballistic characteristics
- Six dynamic and one fixed camera position
- Multi-ball with up to three balls at once
- Multiplayer mode for up to four gamers
- Incredibly realistic lighting and motion-blur effects
- Individual sounds and music for each table theme
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 30-08-2008
Full Name: Harvest Moon: Island Of Happiness
Rom Number: 2609
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 27 Aug 2008
Published by: Natsume
Developed by: Natsume
Genre: Simulation
Brief: Another Harvest Moon game. I never really did get into all these Harvest Moon game. I heard from friends that it is very addictive but somehow I do not have the patience to wander around doing trivial stuffs. I would rather be bashing monsters and all. But Harvest Moon is not about monsters. It’s about earning money to buy stuffs and to get some chicks.
Description: Work with your friends to create a farm on a deserted island in this entry of the popular farming game. Choose from a male of female character and begin the game as you arrive on a island following a disaster at sea. Joining you is the old timer Tarou, his daughter Felena, and her two kids, Natalie and Eric. The island offers some hints that it may have been inhabited in the past, but it now seems to be deserted. Working with your fellow refugees, your first order of business is to create a farm. As you build up your farm, people who have an interest in the farming biz move on over to the island. These people open up shops and facilities, contributing to the island’s development, and giving you new areas to explore and new people to speak with. You can also make friendly with members of the opposite sex, conversing regularly and giving presents with the ultimate goal of getting married.
- Plant various crops, including rice
- Explore new areas as people move to your island
- Converse with the opposite sex in the hopes of finding a spouse
- Test your farming skills against others and compete for prizes via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 29-08-2008
Full Name: From The Abyss
Rom Number: 2608
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 256Mbit
Release Date: 26 Aug 2008
Published by: Aksys Games
Developed by: Sonic Powered Co. Ltd.
Genre: RPG
Brief: This RPG game is a dungeon crawling hack and slash kinda game. In other words, maybe…ummm…errr…how about cough*diablo*cough. Well, hope it is as good because from one of the review I read, it’s pretty decent.
Description: From the Abyss allows players to explore the vast world of Rubenhaut through a unique world creation engine exclusively created for From The Abyss. The game also features an intuitive control scheme, lavish artwork, and an engaging 2 player co-op battle system.
- Create your own unique Abyss!
Every time you start a brand new journey, the game will randomly generate a custom world that will give you a unique experience every time!
- Customize your character!
Distribute your skill points that define your character’s powers and destiny. Will you go the way of the sword or be a powerful spell caster?
- Capture your enemy’s soul!
Steal the enemy’s techniques and use them to turn the tide of the battle!
- Co-op Mode!
Connect with a friend wirelessly and work together to defeat the Dark Lord of the Abyss!
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 29-08-2008
Full Name: The Sims 2 : Apartment Pets
Rom Number: 2598
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 27 Aug 2008
Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: Maxis
Genre: Simulation
Brief: Okay, The Sims is one of the games out there with the most addons. It also is one of the top selling games in the world. The reason for it’s success is it’s customisability and it’s appeal to female and casual gamers. Now, it’s invading in all platform and trust me EA will squeeze every dime from this franchise while they can. So, those who wanted to own an apartment but didn’t had the time for pets, now is the perfect time. Get this game and simulate you owning a pet. It your pet survive up to it’s death then you can go get yourself a real pet.
Description: In your Sim’s new apartment adventure on the Nintendo DS, care for a variety of local pets, including loveable cats and dogs, slithery snakes, hamsters, colourful birds, and cuddly rabbits to make sure they receive the right treatment so that they stay happy, healthy and looking good. Simoleans earned can be used to furnish the perfect apartment and buy fun pet accessories like hats, shoes and toys. Players can use the Nintendo DS touch screen and stylus to play cool mini games and unlock new objects for their Sim and their pets. And in one mini game you can charm a snake by blowing into the Nintendo DS microphone, which serves as your musical instrument.
- Earn Simolean points — To furnish a pet-friendly apartment and accessorize your pets with hats, shoes, and toys
- Play new mini-games — Utilizing the Nintendo DS touch screen and stylus, players must master a selection of mini-games to unlock new objects for the Sims and their pets
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 28-08-2008
Full Name: Digimon World Championship
Rom Number: 2595
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 26 Aug 2008
Published by: Namco Bandai
Developed by: Namco Bandai
Genre: Fighting
Brief: This game looks cute. People say it looks and play like tamagotchi. This is probably good for people who want to play against their friend. So, activate your WiFi and start beating the crap out of your friends. Laugh at them when they lose and call them names. You totally deserve it for being #1 NDS geek.
Description: As a new Digimon Tamer in Digimon World: Championship, players must explore the Digital World to hunt and capture the strongest Digimon in the wild. Utilize a variety of hunting gear and traps to catch the most elusive Digimon in the wild. Once captured, players can train their Digimon in different skills in preparation for over 50 intense competitions. Creativity and cleverness are crucial to raise the most successful Digimon squad as battle results will depend on your Tamer skills. On the road to victory, players will face adversaries who will stop at nothing to claim victory.
- A new kind of Digimon game: Experience the thrill of the hunt as you pursue Digimon all over the Digital World. Capture and tame wild Digimon with a variety of unique hunting gear, and raise them any way you like in your unique training facilities. Enter them into over 50 Title Matches and Battles, and watch the battles unfold in real time, complete with special moves and more
- Over 200 Digimon: Digimon World Championship features over 200 Digimon, including returning favorites like Agumon and Gaomon. With so many Digimon to choose from, the possibilities are endless
- Remember your training: Since your training skills are the most important part of being a Tamer, be sure to diversify and utilize the unique Digimon growth system to buy different “Cages” to individually adjust Digimon attributes for battle. The way you train your Digimon will prepare them to be the best fighters they can be.
- Explore the massive Digital World: With the ability to explore the entire Digital World, Tamers can find some wild Digimon only in certain environments. Snowy mountains, sandy deserts, and lush jungles abound. As the day changes to night, different Digimon appear. Check back throughout the day to hunt the most elusive Digimon
- Take on your rival Tamers over Wi-Fi: Challenge friends to battle via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and DS Wireless Communications
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 28-08-2008
Full Name: N+
Rom Number: 2594
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 64Mbit
Release Date: 26 Aug 2008
Published by: Atari
Developed by: SilverBirch Studios
Genre: Action
Brief: I will probably be playing this game because it looks like my kinda games. The graphics might not be good but hope the gameplay is good. Look like something that need more than reflexes to play.
Description: An update to the beloved and award winning flash-game N; N+ brings the action platformer to the NDS with all the features of the cult favorite and more. Faithfully translating the old-school look and action of the online game to the DS N+ will have players leaping and avoiding obstacles using the excellent physics and collision detection while they scour each level for as much gold as they can reach before finding the switch and opening the door to the next challenging level.
N+ will have all the features that fans have come to love; hundreds of built in levels, an integrated level editor and downloadable content in the form of new level sets. New features like cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes and level sharing over the ad-hoc PSP and wireless DS connections will expand upon the gameplay possibilities inherent in the original flash game.
- Hundreds of Built in Levels – The single player game has 200 levels to explore. 100 “co-op” and 50 “versus” levels for exclusive multiplayer gameplay.
- Networked Content – Download new maps from the N server; design new maps and show off your slick ninja moves.
- Level Editor – Design maps and share them with friends or the world using the integrated level editor and the ad-hoc or infrastructure modes of the Sony PSP and the Nintendo Wi-fi connection on the DS.
- Multiplayer and Playlisting – Explore various modes of multiplayer play both coop and competitive. Download or design new multiplayer maps and arenas then switch up the action by creating playlists of your favorite multiplayer levels.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 17-08-2008
Full Name: Professor Brainium’s Games
Rom Number: 2576
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 64Mbit
Release Date: 12 Aug 2008
Published by: Destineer
Developed by: Frontline Studios
Genre: Educational
Brief: Ahh…another one of those brain games that is trying to ride on the success of games like Big Brain Academy, Brain Boost and Brain Training. It’s fun that they are trying to “conceal” that games are good tools for training the mind. For people like me who grew up playing games, it doesn’t need to be concealed, I already know and acknowledges that all sort of games does trigger the brain. Nonetheless, I am giving this a try later as I like these sort of brainiac games.
Description: Professor Brainmaniac will lead you through every aspect of this educational game and give you advice about the different game rules and controls. You can also challenge any of your friends as well in multiplayer mode in Sudoku, Cross sums, Go, Mahjong or Mind Jam.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 17-08-2008
Full Name: Imagine Teacher
Rom Number: 2575
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 128Mbit
Release Date: 12 Aug 2008
Published by: Ubisoft
Developed by:
Genre: Simulation
Brief: All sorts of strange games coming out from Nintendo. They are really the bunch that is pushing the games to all sort of people. Who would have thought their Wii concept will be a success? Everyone said it was crazy when I was announced. But now, Wii is the best selling console among it’s peer. So, all this crazy idea sometimes really works. Now, Imagine Teacher might become a success that there will be more of this series like Imagine Pets, Imagine Firefighter, Imagine Dog Poo, Imagine Sex and so on. Well, one can only imagine.
Description: Imagine Teacher allows players to become a teacher at a brand new school. Teach your class a variety of subjects and increase your students’ knowledge. Become a successful teacher, recruit new students and develop your school into one of the very best.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 14-08-2008
Full Name: Bangai-O Spirits
Rom Number: 2573
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 64Mbit
Release Date: 12 Aug 2008
Published by: D3 Publisher
Developed by: Treasure
Genre: Shooter
Brief: Hmm…this game looks to have some simple graphics but some parts of it does have better graphics. The gameplay is aimed at very small kids level but I have the feelings that older kids would like this game too. Hope there are not too much talking which you can’t skip. I hate these kind of talking which serves to prolong the game.
Description: In this DS remake of the classic Bangai-O, you take the roles of Riki and Mami and strap into the powerful Bangai-O suit to undertake the task of catching criminals red-handed. Bangai-O Spirits provides gamers with shooter gameplay and punishing supermoves, along with strategic and tactical elements. The game also offers co-op, competitive multiplayerfor 1-4 players via local wireless, a powerful level editor tool which allows players to edit in-game levels or create new ones from scratch, and the revolutionary new ability to transfer data among DS systems through sound data transfer technology known as Sound Load.
- Maneuver through the omni-directional, explosive sensory overload onscreen as you conquer challenging themed obstacles through strategic trial and error and collect quirky powerups to create Combo Attacks that annihilate your enemies
- Use the DS touch screen and stylus to design and perfect your own original levels to play and share, either from scratch or by editing any of the 160+ existing levels in the game from the very beginning—you can essentially access the full game code from the moment you press start
- Swap levels, game footage replays or high score statistics by converting the data into a sound file that is output through your DS speaker. Your sound files can be received and interpreted between DS systems, uploaded and circulated online via the Internet, or saved to a recording device like a PC or jump drive for transport and distribution, allowing you to catalog, share and compare levels online easily with gamers all over the world
- Play ad hoc wireless multiplayer for up to four players in co-op mode; combine this with the Level Editor and Sound Load for addictive and infinite replay opportunities
- Select strategic combinations of the game’s ten weapons— Napalm Missiles, Homing Missiles, Bounce Missiles, Break Missiles, Direct Missiles, Freeze, Reflect, Sword, Bat and Shield— from two different classes to discover ideal strategic advantages and create just the right attacks
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