Category Archives: DS

Tue, Feb 28, 2012 | 19:22 GMT

MLB 2K12 demo released for 360 and PS3

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2K has released a demo for MLB 2K12 on PS3 and Xbox 360. The demo recreates the 2011 World Series, and allows you to play three innings as either the Texas Rangers or the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Mon, Feb 27, 2012 | 10:25 GMT

Pokemon Black and White 2 confirmed for UK autumn launch

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Nintendo’s announced it’s to release Pokemon Black and White 2 this autumn in the UK for DS.

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Sun, Feb 26, 2012 | 22:26 GMT

Pokemon Black and White 2 hitting DS this June in Japan

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Game Freak’s announced on Japanese TV tonight sequels for Pokemon Black and White will launch in Japan this June for DS.

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Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | 23:35 GMT

The Amazing Spider-Man due in late June

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Licensed tie-in The Amazing Spider-Man has been given a release date of June 26, just ahead of the new movie’s release.

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Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | 16:53 GMT

Nintendo Direct: The Last Story hitting US, Sega, Capcom and Namco unite

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Today’s Nintendo Direct presentations have gifted news on a Sega, Capcom and Namco, confirmation of a US Last Story release and much more.

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Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | 22:40 GMT

Pokémon director teases upcoming announcement

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Siliconera reports Pokémon director Junichi Masuda has hinted a new game announce may happen soon. Speaking to fans at a Q&A event, and later following up on Twitter, the developer said those keen to hear about ne games should watch Pokémon Smash, a weekly Japanese TV show. No announcement was made during Sunday’s episode. Despite Gamefreak’s protestations, several signs point at an upcoming Pokémon Gray followup to 2011′s Black and White, possibly for 3DS.

Thanks, CVG.

Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | 21:39 GMT

Free DS and 3DS content at Mcdonald’s Japan

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If you’re in Japan, you can get free downloadable content for your Nintendo DS and 3DS consoles by popping into your local McDonald’s.

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Sat, Feb 11, 2012 | 18:45 GMT

Radiant Historia reprints hitting stores in late March

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As if Atlus didn’t rock enough already, the firm has sent out a lovely email letting Atlus Faithful, know that reprints of Radiant Historia will start hitting shelves in late March. If you want someone to thank for such wondrous news, take your right arm, reach it around your left shoulder, and start patting yourself on the back with with the hand attached. The DS game will not include the bonus soundtrack CD released with it the first time out, but still, more Radiant Historia hitting shelves is sufficient enough cause for celebration.

Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 23:06 GMT

Skyrim wins Game of the Year at Danish Game Awards

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The third annual Danish Game Awards were held tonight, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim walked home with not only and award for Best RPG, but Game of the Year as well.

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Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 13:36 GMT

Battleship gets a teaser trailer

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Activision has released a teaser video for Battleship the video game, which was announced yesterday. In development at Double Helix Games, the seek-and-find adventure game contains a stand-alone story taken from Universal Pictures’ upcoming movie. The game will offer a combination of “strategic naval command” and first-person action. Battleship will release for PS3 and Xbox 360 in Europe and North America in May. 3DS, DS, and Wii versions from developer Magic Pockets are to be released with a date to be announced. You can watch a trailer for the movie here.

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Wed, Feb 08, 2012 | 20:52 GMT

Battleship videogame in the works at Activision

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Activision and Hasbro have announced a videogame version of Battleship, which is in development at Double Helix Games.

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Wed, Feb 08, 2012 | 06:22 GMT

Nielsen: More than 50% of US households have a console

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Some startling figures have come out of Nielsen Games’ latest exposé of gaming trends in the US.

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Sun, Feb 05, 2012 | 23:00 GMT

Devil Survivor 2 trailer confirms February 28 release date

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Retrieve your DS from the back of the couch this month for the imminent arrival of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2.

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Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 09:59 GMT

MLB 2K12′s first trailer welcomes you to the majors

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You’re not in the minors anymore, gringo. Step it up. Video’s below the break, via Evil Avatar. It’s out on March 6 for PS3, 360, Wii and DS in the US.

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Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | 10:34 GMT

Nintendo Q3: Forecasts down on ¥48 billion net loss

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Nintendo’s has lowered its forecasts for FY2012 after reporting a net loss of ¥48.3 billion loss for the nine month period ending December 2011, compared to a profit of ¥49.5 billion in the previous corresponding period.

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Fri, Jan 20, 2012 | 09:15 GMT

Pokemon x Nobunga’s Ambition is still a thing, gets new trailer

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As the title says. It’s below the break. It’s out this spring in Japan for DS. Thanks, Andriasang.

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Mon, Jan 16, 2012 | 10:14 GMT

3DS, Mario Kart 7 top 2011 Japanese charts

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Media Create figures have shown Nintendo dominated 2011 with monster sales of 3DS and Mario Kart 7.

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Fri, Jan 13, 2012 | 13:31 GMT

NPD December: Industry sales decline 21%; MW3, 360 tops

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NPD December 2011 report has shown US industry sales at $3.99 billion, a 21% year-over-year decline.

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Thu, Jan 12, 2012 | 14:15 GMT

2K announces return of MLB 2K12 $1 Million Perfect Game Challenge

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2K has announced the return of its rather popular $1 Million Perfect Game Challenge, which will see eight finalists competing in a live MLB 2K12 tournament to win mega-money.

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Wed, Jan 11, 2012 | 17:02 GMT

Japanese charts: 3DS remains on top, Monster Hunter 3G passes 1 million sold mark

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3DS continued to dominate Media Create’s weekly sales chart moving 240,819 units which is a 20% increase over the week prior. Monster Hunter 3G crossed the 1 million units sold mark during the week, making it the third 3DS and first third-party title to do so.

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