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Posted on Jun 25th 2021 at 12:00:00 PM by (SirPsycho)
Posted under RPG, nintendo, ds, rpg


Data East is a company most known for their arcade games, but like many Japanese developers, they made sure to get in on the lucrative role-playing game market of their home country. They would start their flagship RPG franchise all the way back on the Famicom, and this series was called Heracles no Eiko or Glory of Heracles in English. The series, as of 2021, includes six total games with five of them being in the main series and one of them being a spin-off released for Game Boy. The first four main titles would see two releases on Famicom and Super Famicom each. Data East would go bankrupt in 2003 and a chunk of their staff would end up at a developer called Paon at the time, now called Paon DP after a merger in 2015. Paon would buy the rights to some of the Data East properties, with Glory of Heracles being one of them. The fifth main game in the series, Heracles no Eiko: Tamashii no Shomei, would be developed by Paon with assistance from Studio Saizensen, known for developing Umihara Kawase and Code of Princess. Heracles no Eiko: Tamashii no Shomei would be published by Nintendo and release for the DS in 2008 in Japan. This would also be the first and only game in the franchise to see a release outside of Japan, being released as Glory of Heracles in North America in 2010.


Continue reading Glory of Heracles



Posted on Mar 2nd 2018 at 01:00:00 PM by (Crabmaster2000)
Posted under Mario, Nintendo, Platormer, NES, SNES, N64, GCN, Wii, Wii U, Switch, GB, GBA, DS, 3DS



I've reviewed games casually on and off for the better part of the past 15 years. It's something I enjoy doing and I feel like I've got a relatively decent handle on objectively looking at the whole package of what a particular game consists of. What I don't have a lot of experience doing is comparing a game directly to another game, as I usually just look at what is in front of me and for the most part ignore any past or future releases. Can games even be, or should they even be, directly compared to one another?



Continue reading Comparative Mario



Posted on Dec 26th 2016 at 01:00:00 PM by (SirPsycho)
Posted under Dragon Warrior, super famicom, ps2, playstation 2, ds, square enix, enix


Dragon Quest V is one of the most important role playing games to ever be released. Despite this, it has been a near unknown outside of Japan. Enix struggled to establish any sort of long term foothold in the North American gaming market. They were a bit more successful in Europe, enough to keep the doors open through the mid-90s. Translating RPGs is a long, expensive process, and Dragon Quest was the company's flagship series. The first four games on NES were all localized and released, but the process likely started too late. Japan got to see the full, natural evolution of these early Famicom RPGs, while the Western games were jumbled. They released a few years after their initial release as well. Japan originally saw the first Final Fantasy releasing two short months before Dragon Quest III. In the timeline of Western releases, Final Fantasy actually beat Dragon Quest II to market. Being a full game behind made Enix's games look that much weaker once they released internationally.

A big promotion with Nintendo Power got a lot of copies of the first Dragon Quest game circulated in North America, but the sales of each subsequent game in the series just fell. The later games in the series were also hurt, since they were released after the Super Nintendo's release. The early games in the series were like building blocks, introducing more core mechanics with each subsequent game. By the time that Dragon Quest V was getting ready for release, all these pieces were in place, and the focus on telling the personal story of the heroes became even more prevalent.


Continue reading Dragon Quest V: The Lost Masterpiece



Posted on Jan 20th 2015 at 05:00:00 AM by (Fleach)
Posted under Community Playthrough, SNES, DS, Nintendo, Zelda, Visual Novel, Gaming


After starting 2015 off with a *BANG*, prepare yourself for the load of action and drama, that the RF Generation Playthrough Group has in store for you in February.

For the February Retro Playthrough, we return to the land of Hyrule in the timeless classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the SNES.  In this prequel to the original two Zelda games on the NES, take control of Link as he embarks on an epic adventure to once again save Princess Zelda and restore peace to Hyrule.  Join us for The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and experience what is commonly regarded as one of the greatest games of all time.

Retro discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=14980.0

Over on the modern side we will be choosing our own fates with a visual novel for the Nintendo DS. In 999: Nine Persons, Nine Hours, Nine Doors you find yourself aboard a sinking cruise ship with eight strangers. The only path to freedom is found after finishing a series of puzzles. The branching story line and six unique endings will have you replaying until you find the right answers to the "Nonary Game."

Modern discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=14978.0

If you think you have what it takes to save the Hyrule kingdom or escape the sinking ship alive join us in February's Community Playthrough.



Posted on Sep 6th 2014 at 08:33:03 PM by (SirPsycho)
Posted under konami, stars of destiny, nintendo, ds, rpg


Suikoden Tierkreis was the second Suikoden game made by Konami for a non-Sony system and was the first to be released outside of Japan. The first, Suikoden Card Stories, was released on the Game Boy Advance (Japan exclusive) and is basically a retelling of Suikoden II as a trading card game. Though I have no idea what I'm doing in that game due to the language barrier, I do know what's going on in Tierkreis. Tierkreis was the first Suikoden game released since Suikoden V on the PS2, and was anxiously awaited by fans of the series, since there was about a three year gap between these releases.


Continue reading Psychotic Reviews: Suikoden Tierkreis



Posted on May 15th 2014 at 06:01:24 PM by (Zagnorch)
Posted under ds, psp, atari, 2600, jr., 3ds, korea

SEVEN-DAY SCORE CARD:
HARDCORE HANDHELD HARDWARE HAVOC AND THE GREAT RETRO GAMBLE

Week of 4 May to 10 May 2014


No big blustery fanfare this week; let's just get right down to it.


Sunday 4 May & Monday 5 May: I started the week with a meal-break run to my workplace Goodwill, which yielded a crimson DS Lite with charger along with Mario Kart 8, Pokemon SoulSilver, New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs Lab & Friends, Lego Star Wars, and Lego Batman, for $19.99 all told.

More handheld hardware fell into my... um, hands the following day as I hit the local Savers and grabbed a loose PSP with Lumines UMD for $19.99, along with a Mattel Hockey handheld for $2.99. Also found was a CIB Metroid Prime 3 for $2.99.




But if you think the first two days had impressive handheld hardware scores, just you wait...



Tuesday 6 May:: This was the day for $1.99 CIB PC game pickups, as I grabbed Giants: Citizen Kabuto, KKND X-Treme, and a sealed LucasArts Archives release of Star Wars Force Commander. The latter pickup was especially odd, seeing as how I just got the original version at the same Savers the week before...

I also discovered a sealed Wheel of Fortune TV Games plug-and-play dealie for $3.99. Then there were the four books for $10: strats for Mass Effect 3, Halo Wars, and a limited-edition Final Fantasy XII, along with The Making of DOOM 3.





Wednesday 7 May & Thursday 8 May: After taking a breather on Wednesday, I resumed the hunt and discovered a Special Edition copy of Perfect Dark Zero for $3.95, CIB Borderlands 2 for $1.99, CIB Thunder Strike: Operation Phoenix for $3.99, and a Sega Genesis Super Pad for $4.99.





Friday 9 May:  A lunch break trip to my fave Goodwill yielded a black 3DS with charger for $69.99, and a Korean Onyx DS Lite for $13.49. Also included with each handheld was a flash drive card and Micro SD card.






Saturday 10 May: It was back to my fave Goodwill, where I took a big risk on this grab that I teased on Small Scores a few days ago:




At a penny under $70 and non-returnable, it's the biggest thrifting gamble I've made this year.




And now, the full reveal...




...a compact junior-sized Atari 2600 with three joysticks, AV cord, and twelve game carts.

While I felt the asking price was fairly high, I'd just gotten my state tax refund check the day before, and I figured why not treat myself. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that all twelve games in the bundle were not in my collection previously, not even Centipede, Dig Dug, or Ms. Pac-Man. I coulda sworn I had Pole Position, but after checking my collection page before updating it... um, nope. So if nothing else, at least I significantly expanded my personal library of 2600 carts.




Now you probably noticed that this bundle of retro madness was held together with packing tape... which kinda sucked. The tape was so sticky that my initial attempts to remove it from the paper labels on the console and cartridge end labels didn't go over too well:





So I decided to quit before I did more damage, grabbed an X-Acto blade, and carefully cut around the edges of the labels that got taped.




BTW does anybody know if the plastic covering the rainbow part of the console is lamination, or just a protective plastic film to be removed by the user? 'Cuz I've got some major bubbling action goin' on, and it's not very attractive:




And now the million-dollar question minus $999,930.01: does it actually work?
You'll find out soon enough... evilhappy


NON-VIDYA BONANZA: It's the usual suspects again; I just hope Mr. Nupoile can practice some self-control this week...



Hawt.


-   TI-82, TI-83, and TI-83 Plus graphing calculators, $9.00 for all
-   HDMI cable, $2.99
-   Electronic talking pokedex thingy, $2.49


Well, that's about it for now. But before I go, please note that there will be no Seven-Day Score Card blog next week. Instead, a tribute to one of the greatest masterpieces in cinematic history-- and some of the video games it inspired-- will be presented. Be sure to check it out, and I'll see you again in two weeks with a double-sized episode of Seven Fourteen-Day Score Card, only on the RFG Network!


Byee



Posted on Feb 18th 2013 at 11:31:21 AM by (ReddMcKnight)
Posted under Gaming, 3DS, PC, DS

Before I begin, I'll have to ask you all to forgive my weird Blog Title, and blame Crabmaster2000. He comes up with the best ideas, using the games you've played to make a Blog Title. No copyright infringement intended. I just enjoy his awesome idea. Anyway...



Fire Emblem Awakening is the latest title in the Fire Emblem Series of Strategy-RPGs. Sporting an Avatar (Custom Character) Creation feature (This is actually the 2nd time the series has done this), 3D Visuals, and fun gameplay, all of these features combine perfectly to make one hell of a fun game. I haven't had this much fun with an SRPG in years, and I highly recommend it. It also manages to suck you in. Before I knew it, 2 Hours had passed from when I started playing it.



Foto Showdown DSi puts a new twist on the Pokemon Formula by using Photos. How? Well, you snap a picture with your DSi Camera, and a Monster will be made from it. You then use that Monster to battle with other Monsters in a tournament. It's pretty much a direct copy of Pokemon, but with Photos. It's actually pretty fun though.



Here's one I'm sure you all know very well by now. Fallout New Vegas is like a cross between an FPS and an RPG. It revolves around a Courier and a special Casino Chip that is stolen from them. Said Chip is the key to determining who will rule New Vegas in a Post-Apocalyptic Nevada. Crazy as it all may seem, it really is a fun game, and I'm really enjoying it.

Well, that's all for now. Check back later for more entries.



Posted on Oct 13th 2012 at 03:55:15 AM by (Wempster)
Posted under Legend of Zelda, Zelda, DS, Spirit Tracks

The year of Zelda continues with The Spirit Tracks.  I had started this game wayy back at the beginning of the year but I only went through the first 2 dungeons.  I finally finished the game today.  It was a different game because I was driving a train and didn't really have any of the freedom of movement in the overworld.  I didn't really understand the trying to gather rabbits that were out in the field side quest.   It was fun to shoot the cannon at things, and I liked that I could just draw a route and forget about steering if I wanted to.  The gameplay was fun though, and was very reminiscent of Phantom Hourglass.  Using Zelda to control other enemies was a neat idea.  It gave a different style at the time, but other games like Skyward Sword have also used it since.  All in all this was a fun Zelda title, but I wouldn't rank it in my top 3.  On to the next game, which I'm already halfway through Twilight Princess.  Time is running short and I have 11 more zelda games to beat.   



Posted on Sep 26th 2012 at 03:21:07 AM by (nupoile)
Posted under china, hunt, games, ds, ique

My wife and I just got back from China. It was a great trip, got to see some old friends and new places. Learnt some new things, not the sort of things I was expecting to be surprised by but odd, small things. Breakfast is really hard for me to eat in China, the kinds of food they have are what I would expect to eat for dinner. Early in the morning my stomach isn't awake enough for thick sauces and bold flavors.

Mostly I want to tell you about the video game related stuff I found in China, so that's in here, but as I didn't find too much I'm going to pad this blog with other things you may find interesting. Lots of anecdotal evidence ya' know. Don't worry, there are lots of pictures and media, this is going to be long, don't feel like you have to read it all.


Continue reading Hunting for Games in China



Posted on Nov 25th 2011 at 07:36:09 AM by (Nionel)
Posted under Collection Impressions, Sonic, Nintendo, DS, Advance, Blaze, Chaos, Sol, Emeralds

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I remember the first time I booted up Sonic the Hedgehog and how I was just blown away by how good it looked and sounded in comparison to the games I had been playing on the NES at the time, and I was hooked. So, you can imagine my surprise a couple of weeks ago when I found a copy of Sonic Rush, one of the Sonic games I missed out on, sitting on the clearance rack at my local Target for a mere four dollars. I finally popped the game in a few days ago, as I had just finished up Generations, and was still wanting to spend some more time with the famous blue hedgehog. As a fan of Sonic Team's Sonic Advance games on the GBA, I had high hopes that this would be an excellent handheld outing for Sonic, so let's take a look and see how this game holds up.


Continue reading Collection Impressions #1 - Sonic Rush



Posted on Oct 29th 2011 at 07:39:40 AM by (pdrydia)
Posted under DSi, NDS, DS, NTR, TWL, region locking

I have been unable to find a decent list of DSi enhanced games, so I am attempting to make one of my own.  Commentary below the lists.

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LIST 1: Games not in Japanese.

  • 1000 Cooking Recipes from Elle a Table ... "Record your own recipes and share them with friends via local wireless connections -- if you have a Nintendo DSi you can even snap photos of your culinary masterpieces!" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Alice in Wonderland ... "Make use of your DSi's camera to detect colors and trigger unlockables" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Back to School ... "Use your DSi Camera to import your picture into the game" (Nintendo.com)
  • Art Academy ... "If you have a Nintendo DSi ... you can easily redraw photos you have taken." (box)
  • Assassin's Creed II: Discovery ... "can take pictures to put on wanted posters." (NeoGaf)
  • Barbie: Jet, Set & Style! ... "Using the Nintendo DSi camera, design a T-shirt for your clients showing off your fashionista skills" (Barnesandnoble.com)
  • Bejeweled Twist ... ability to battle owners of DSiWare game (Worthplaying)
  • Biggest Loser, The ... "Advanced DSi camera, Internet and Facebook functionality that allows you to share your progress with the world (not available via the Nintendo DS)." (Amazon.com)
  • Brainstorm Series: Treasure Chase ... "DSi picture function" (nintendo.com) Extra puzzles by scanning QR codes in manual (Amazon review)
  • Bratz: Fashion Boutique ... "Unlock exclusive content using QR-codes found on the Bratz Boutique, Chic Mystique, and Style Starz toylines!" (nintendo.com)
  • Camp Rock: The Final Jam ... you can take a photo of yourself that will appear in the game scenery (game-boyz.com)
  • Cars 2: The Video Game ... camera (GameFAQs, rough translation from French)
  • Chronicles of Mystery: The Secret Tree of Life ... camera puzzles (Cubed3, NintendoLife reviews)
  • Classic Word Games ... "Utilizes DSi memory to offer additional themes, such as international idioms and quotes." (Amazon.com); "can create unlimited number of crossword grids" (NeoGaf); camera (vooks)
  • Crime Lab: Body of Evidence ... includes skippable minigames that are incorporate the camera (reviews at Worthplaying, NintendoLife, Cubed3)
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Unsolved! ... "Make use of the camera for exclusive lab and field work" (Amazon.com)
  • Daniel X: The Ultimate Power ... "DSi Functionality allowing players to use their Nintendo DSi camera to take photos of family and friends. Let the Daniel X Alien Detector determine who can be trusted-and who is an alien." (Amazon.com)
  • de Blob 2 ... "de Blob 2 boasts a unique DSi feature whereby one can unlock a cheat by playing some camera mini-games" (GameFAQs user review, user SneakTheSnake)
  • Dolphin Island Underwater Adventures ... "Camera, Parental Controls" (box)
  • Emily the Strange: Strangerous ... "Special DSi feature: Scan QR codes with the camera to unlock zonster parts to create your own personal Zonster!" (Amazon.com)
  • Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time! ... "create glamorous stickers using your Nintendo DSi" camera (nintendo.com, kidzworld.com) "One DSi-exclusive feature allows kids to take a picture of themselves and fancy it up with bows, laces, jewels, and such." (commonsensemedia.org)
  • FIFA Soccer 11 ... "Dsi camera functionality [allows] players to create unique in-game trading cards" (Amazon.com)
  • Fluch der Osterinsel, Der ...
  • Fossil Fighters: Champions ...
  • Grease: The Official Video Game ... "use the Nintendo DSi camera to take a picture of yourself and see yourself in the game" (Amazon.com)
  • Hot Wheels: Track Attack ...
  • iCarly ... "Innovative hybrid Nintendo DSi features including special audio and graphics integration via the Dsi's improved audio functionality and digital cameras." (Amazon.co.uk)
  • iCarly 2: iJoin The Click ... "With a DSi, use the system's built-in camera to take shots and import images to customize her look and wardrobe in true iCarly style" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center ... "Use the DSi camera to take your picture and create your own Veterinarian ID card!" (Amazon.com)
  • Imagine: Artist ... "Use the DSi camera to take a photo and incorporate it into your art." (Amazon.com)
  • Imagine: Babyz Fashion ... "Take a picture of a real world pattern with the Dsis to incorporate in your designs for a unique look!" (Amazon.com)
  • Imagine: Champion Rider ...
  • Imagine: Fashion Designer - World Tour ... "you can even take pictures of patterns in the real world and apply them to your designs with the DSi."
    (Amazon.com)
  • Imagine: Fashion Stylist ... "there is some camera integration allowing you to see characters 'in your own room' as they are trying out things" (Amazon.com user review)
  • Imagine: Journalist ...
  • Imagine: Reporter ... "Use the DSi camera to capture photos of celebs as though they were right next to you!" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Imagine: Rescue Vet ...
  • Imagine: Resort Owner ... "Use the Nintendo DSi Camera to color and paint your hotel rooms by finding the perfect matching colors in your own environments." (Amazon.com)
  • Jam Sessions 2 ... "This game has about the same sound recorder thingy as was built into the DSi, except it can use these recordings you make and edit and stuff in songs you record."
  • James Cameron's Avatar: The Game ... camera photos unlock upgrades (GameFAQs user review, user Duke Gallison)
  • Jig A Pix: Pets ... "take a photo, make a jigsaw" (box)
  • Jig A Pix: Wild World ... "take a photo, make a jigsaw" (box)
  • Jig A Pix: Wonderful World ... "take a photo, make a jigsaw" (box)
  • Jig-a-Pix: Love Is ... "take a photo, make a jigsaw" (box)
  • Just Sing! ... "Use the DSi's camera to record yourself whilst singing, and then see the movie being streamed live on-screen behind your avatar" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • KORG DS-10 PLUS ... "Optimized for DSi with 12-voice polyphony and to double the power of the original KORG DS-10: 4 analog synthesizer tracks and 8 dedicated drum tracks, increase the total number of tracks from 6 to 12." (Amazon.com)
  • Kung Fu Panda 2: The Video Game ...
  • Last Airbender, The ... "The Bender Detector - Shoot a photo and discover what type of bender you and your friends are." (Amazon.com)
  • Little Book Of Big Secrets ... "take photos on your Nintendo DSi and customise your diary" (box)
  • Lost Identities ...
  • Lovely Lisa and Friends ... " Use the DSi camera to snap shots and customize Lisa's outfits!" (Amazon.com) mini-games (box)
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem ...
  • Monster High Ghoul Spirit ... camera, parental controls (GameFAQs, rough translation from French)
  • My Healthy Cooking Coach ... "can take pictures of yourself to use with profiles" (NeoGaf); extra recipes
  • New Carnival Games ... "Dsi camera support lets you be part of the crazy carnival
    action ... the Nintendo DSi camera support adds new meaning to the word gotcha with the "The Look of a Winner" feature, which snaps your picture the moment you win a game for some surprising and hilarious reaction shots." (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Paws & Claws Marine Rescue (probably also Pet Vet: Marine Patrol) ...
  • Paws & Claws: Pampered Pets 2 ...
  • Penguins of Madagascar ... "Tons of Photo Fun! Hear hilarious King Julien critique your photo or snap a picture into a puzzle & use your stylus to put it back together!" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again! ...
  • Petz Fantasy: Moonlight Magic ...
  • Petz Fantasy: Sunshine Magic ...
  • Petz: Dolphinz Encounter ... "Take a picture of yourself with the Nintendo DSi Camera to put yourself into the game and become a true member of the Ocean Rescue Team" (Nintendo.com)
  • Petz: Horsez Family ...
  • Phineas and Ferb Ride Again ... "Compete in DSi specific camera controlled mini-game" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Pictionary ... "Take pictures with the DSi Camera, then trace and color them to make your own clues" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • Pokemon Black and White ... ability to connect to Wi Fi using WEP or WPA signal; C-Gear looks different; voice chat; DS battery meter is more detailed; plays more quickly (user blcklblskt, user Tommo, GBAtemp)
  • Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 ... ability to connect to Wi Fi using WEP or WPA signal; C-Gear looks different; voice chat; DS battery meter is more detailed; plays more quickly; video chat (user Tommo)
  • Pokemon Conquest ...
  • Popstars (code TWL-VPOD-NOE) ...
  • Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands ... "pointing the lens to a source of light when prompted will unlock challenge levels, new enemies and ... the chance to use your own pictures as background fillers" (Cubed3's Shane Jury)
  • Puss in Boots ...
  • Rabbids Go Home ... "can take pictures with rabbids to send to friends" (NeoGaf)
  • Rio ... "Take a photo of yourself or a friend using the DSi camera and dance the Samba" (Amazon.com)
  • Scripps Spelling Bee ... "The only Dsi feature it has is to take a picture of your child to put beside their name in the menu section." (Amazon.com review)
  • Shrek Forever After ...
  • Sims 3, The ...
  • Solatorobo: Red the Hunter ... "we are allowed to take one photo that identifies us and another that identifies the environment we are in. We can retake these photos whenever we want and they have no effect on the game." (vandal.net , translated by pdRydia
  • Sonic Classic Collection ... "improved emulation" (NeoGaf)
  • Sonny with a Chance ... "Compete in over 40 mini-games, including two DSi-exclusive games" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • SpongeBob's Boating Bash ... "Nintendo DSi Feature: Choose Background, Take Photo and Decorate with 100s of SpongeBob accessories" (nintendo.com) "Unique functionality - specific to the DSi - allowing players to insert images and backgrounds into the game via the DSi's digital cameras." (Amazon.com)
  • Style Lab Fashion Design ... camera (youtube promo video)
  • Style Lab Jewelry Design ... place game-created jewelry into photos (youtube promo video)
  • Style Lab Makeover ... use camera to make in-game avatar (youtube promo video)
  • TouchMaster Connect ... "camera, parental controls, high-speed/high-security wireless communications, high-speed CPU" (box)
  • Toy Story 3 ...
  • TRON: Evolution ...
  • Vampire Legends: Power of Three ...
  • Witches & Vampires - Ghost Pirates of Ashburry (might also be Witches & Vampires: Secrets of Ashburry) ...
  • Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion ... "Create your own WMC mystery utilizing the DSI camera feature. Determine suspects, evidence and ultimately solve this new case on your own" (Amazon.co.uk)
  • You Don't Know Jack ...
  • Youda Farmer ...
  • ZhuZhu Pets 2: Featuring The Wild Bunch ... "camera" (box)

All DSi games have animated menu icons.

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LIST 2: Japanese language games. In their own list due to the difficulty in finding information about these titles.

  • Chara-Chinko
  • Cosmetic * Paradise
  • Cosmetic * Paradise: Princess Life
  • Cosmetic Paradise: Kirei no Mahou
  • DS-Pico Series: Sanrio Puro Land - Waku Waku Okaimono - Suteki na Oheya Otsukuri Masho
  • Elminage II DS Remix: Sousei no Megami to Unmai no Daichi
  • Fire Emblem: Shin Monshou no Nazo Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu
  • Fuyu no Sonata DS
  • Idolm@ster, The: Dearly Stars
  • Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble XX - Kessen! Real 6 Chouka
  • Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Ore ga Boss! Saikyou Family Taisen
  • Mommy Talk DS
  • Power Pro Kun Pocket 12
  • Power Pro Kun Pocket 13
  • Power Pro Kun Pocket 14
  • Pretty Rhythm Collection
  • Rika-Chan DS Motto! Onna no Ko Lesson: Oshare Oshigoto Otetsudai Daisuki!
  • Roller Angels: Pasha to Daisakusen
  • RPG Tsukuru DS
  • RPG Tsukuru DS+: Create the New World
  • Shin Noukyo Iku
  • Zaidan Houjin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentai Kyoukai Kyouryoku: Kanken DS Training

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LIST 3: All known DSi-only games. DSi-only games do not play on the DS or DS Lite. They play on the DSi and DSi XL and, due to backwards compatibility, the 3DS.

They come in unique white boxes that are shaped similarly to DS boxes. The cartridges are also similar to DS and DS/i hybrid cartridges, but are white in color and have a tab to prevent them from being inserted into the DS or DS Lite.

  • Foto Showdown
  • Picture Perfect Hair Salon
  • System: Flaw
  • Face Training: Facial Exercises to Strengthen and Relax from Fumiko Inudo (European release only)

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This list is not comprehensive. My understanding of how "DSi-enhanced"ness functions is a work-in-progress. Even if I understood it properly, the DS library is thousands strong, and I simply don't have access to information about every game.

Please add to this list! I don't own a DSi, so I can only compile information from others. Googling for DSi enhancements always seems to turn up frustratingly little information, game databases all seem to list DSi enhanced games in with DS games (with no way to sort them out separately if you want that information), and I generally just don't trust ROM sites to have correct information. If you can fill in a blank, hook me up with a database that has information RGF doesn't, give me some search tips, suggest a database (English language or otherwise) whose information is reliable --whatever could help-- please do!

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IMPORTERS, PLEASE NOTE:
The DSi, DSi XL, and 3DS are region locked, and so is their exclusive software - DSi-enchanced cards, DSi-exclusive cards, and 3DS cards. If you are an import gamer, DO NOT IMPORT a DSi-enhanced game expecting to be able to play it on your DSi, DSi XL, or a 3DS.

But, just to make things confusing, you can play any DSi enhanced game on an original DS model or DS Lite. Don't worry, most DSi enhanced games aren't worth importing, even if you have a high tolerance to mediocrity and a wide range of interests like me.

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SOURCES: I'm relying on online sources to compile this. Notably, I've used GameFAQs, RFGeneration, Amazon, and ebay all to a great extent. I have also used NintendoAge quite a bit.

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ASSUMPTIONS: When compiling this list, I am working under these assumptions:

[Assumption 1] No DSi-enhanced games were released before June 2009.

[Assumption 2] Not all games with DSi enhancements advertise them.  If the box art of a game advertises DSi enhancements, the game is DSi-enhanced.

[Assumption 3] A DS game whose code has TWL instead of NTR is a DSi-enhanced. Exceptions to this rule are the 4 known DSi-only games (listed). Also, packaging for bundles of DS games with DSi units bear the TWL marking.

The best way to determine a game's code is from a SCAN of the game card itself, followed by a scan of the back of the game box's packaging.

When gamers err in transcribing the game code, they tend to err on the side of writing NTR for a TWL game.

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METHODOLOGY: The bulk of this list relies on two sites: GameFAQs and Amazon.

I began by searching the GameFAQs archive. I narrowed the results to retail released DS games, showing only the first release per title, organized by release date. I then went through and checked each game's pictures and release data. I compiled a list of all games that were DSi-enhanced according to the assumptions laid out above.

For descriptions about the enhancements, I turned to descriptions from nintendo.com and Amazon (both product descriptions and reviews). As some games are exclusive to different regions, I go to different Amazon websites (.com, .co.uk, etc.). I also look at the descriptions on boxes. In a few cases I've used descriptions from gamers in web forums and review sites. Many descriptions of enhancements are missing because I cannot find adequate descriptions.

I have also googled for DSi-enchancements, using various terms and problems related to the issue, with limited success. I found a list of DS games on NintendoAge that would sort titles by product code, but it was slightly unreliable. I checked images on RFGeneration; games exclusive to non-English-speaking regions are particularly difficult to find information about, but seem to be more prone to TWL-ization, perhaps due to piracy concerns.

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Posted on Sep 11th 2011 at 08:45:32 AM by (Duke.Togo)
Posted under Nintendo, Wii, DS, Iwata, Miyamoto, Yamauchi, Yokoi



Nintendo Magic is a book that has a distinct Japanese quality about it. The attitude taken is far from objective, and even downright gushing at times. It looks mostly at Nintendo as a company and business, and spends its time describing the key players of such.

The book consists of eight chapters plus a prologue and epilogue, making it a fairly short read at roughly 200 pages. It is well translated and was written at the height of the Wii and DS bubble, which casts an extremely favorable light on its leaders. It begins by describing the ascension of Wii after the poor showing of the Game Cube, and the process and ideas behind it and the DS. Later the book backtracks to capture some history on Nintendo, focusing mostly on Gunpei Yokoi, his design philosophy, and the Game & Watch. It also spends a chapter giving an overview of Nintendo history from the beginning. Then the book wraps up by coming back to recent happenings and spends a moment discussing the only competitor really mentioned in depth in the book, Apple.

What I enjoyed most about this book is that the author actually got to interview Satoru Iwata, Shigeru Miyamoto, and even Hiroshi Yamauchi. While not heavy with quotes, it does give an intersting look inside that I have yet to see in any other books on Nintendo of Japan. There are even excerpts used from Gunpei Yokoi's book, which is still unavailable in English but has a French translation.

Being a business profile, Nintendo Magic includes the numbers and stats, but also manages to put together a very interesting narrative. For any Nintendo fan, I can't recommend this book enough. For those that aren't, it is still an insightful profile of one of the biggest players in the industry.

Nintendo Magic: Winning the Videogame Wars by Osamu Inoue
ISBN 978-1-934287-22-4



Posted on Jun 15th 2011 at 11:00:00 AM by (Zagnorch)
Posted under Summer, mario, ratchet, sonic, tecmo, bowl, challenge, wii, fit, psp, ds

Greetings from Terra...

Between trying to make my temp job permanent, shaping up, sprucing up the Zagnorch Ponderosa, and getting the ol' lemon running properly, I figured I wouldn't be able to get in on the RF Generation summer gaming challenge for lack of time to devote to it.

But then I realized I have a ton of games I'm either part-way through or this close to completing, and I figured I could take care of 'em in my sparse spare time. I know it's something of a cop-out, and a lazy way to go. But, given the situation, it's the best I can do.

And away we go:



Super Mario 64 DS: 134 stars down, 16 to go.


StarFox Command (DS): I'm stuck on that level where you use the stylus to clear away part of the cloud cover to reveal where the enemy is hiding.


Bomberman DS: I've yet to get past the boss on Level 8.


The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES): It's been so long since I last played this, I've forgotten where I left off...


Tecmo Super Bowl (SNES): All I want to do is get the 49ers to win a Super Bowl on three-year mode. My last three-year deal saw me lose two consecutive NFC championships before getting waxed in the Super Bowl in season three...

...by the Buffalo Bills.

THE FREAKING BILLS!!!  WHAT THE #3LL, MAN!!!


CrossworDS: I've been chipping away at this one for the last couple years. While it also includes word search and anagrams, I'm focused on finishing just the crossword puzzles.


Sonic Rush (DS): Forget about the d@mn fourth chaos emerald-- it's the fershlugginer seventh one I'm having a #3lluva a time grabbing...


Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World (GBA): I still haven't gotten past that level where I hafta let Yoshi plunge to his death to save my own sorry @$$. I've killed enough Yoshis and Marios on this level to fill a virtual Grand Canyon. O, the soul-crushing guilt...


Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PSP): I've been neglecting my PSP lately, so I figure I should finish up Size Matters before it sics child protective services on me.


Wii Fit Plus: Actually, I haven't started this one yet. Never the less, I figure I'd give it a go to supplement my efforts to shape up this summer. I'm not so sure there's a way to properly beat or finish it, though. I suppose I can consider it "beaten" when I make my goal weight.


And there you have it. For the most part, I'm aiming to complete a buncha fruity handheld platformer-adventure titles I've been procrastinating on, with nary an uber-hardcore title in the lot.

G0d, I am such a chick...

'Late



Posted on Feb 25th 2011 at 06:39:43 PM by (ReddMcKnight)
Posted under AnimalCrossing, Gamecube, DS, Wii, Life, Simulation

Animal Crossing: A popular game, right? Of course it is. It's fun, and it obviously keeps people entertained...except me. Now, don't get me wrong. I love these games, and the first time I played on the Gamecube, I kept playing for weeks. When the DS Version came out, I played it for a while too, but when the Wii Version came out, I couldn't get into it that much.

This brings me to the big question: Why can't I continue playing it when I start a new game? I mean, there's a good game here, and all the pieces are in the right places, but I just can't keep playing. Is it because it kind of forces you to keep playing to keep your Town looking good? Is it because I saw the Credits and I considered it beat? I just don't understand this. Anyway, what brought all this up? I was watching a Flash Movie, and it reminded me of Animal Crossing. Anyway, I could use some help here. If anyone has played any of the 3 (4 in Japan) Games in the series, could you please shout out in the comments what it was that kept you coming back for more? Thank you!

Also, Ninja Gaiden for the NES kicks ass, but it's really tough. I love it!



Posted on Dec 26th 2010 at 07:06:50 PM by (Paully3433)
Posted under Review, Paully3433, DS, Fossil Fighters, Modern Gaming


Fossil Fighters
Platforms:Nintendo DS, DSi

Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Red Entertainment
Release Date: August 10th 2009
Genre: RPG
Number of Players: 1-2
ERSB Rating: E for Mild Fantasy Violence, Crude Humor

Overview
On the outside, Fossil Fighters sounds surprisingly similar to a Pokemon copycat, but after "digging" a little deeper I found it more enjoyable than Nintendo's other monster battler. I found hectic and addicting as you find new fossils and begin cleaning them with a drill and hammer. If you do it satisfactory then you are rewarded with a new fossil or parts to an existing making them stronger. Sounds like it would kind of on the childish side? True, but the elements of side quests and a love interest or two in the game is exactly what it needs to appeal to the older generation as well.

Story
The game starts by you going to an island, Vivosaur Island to be exact, to do some digging, cleaning and fighting! Kind of a weak story as you meet characters along the way in the likes of Dr. Diggins, BB Bandits, a crazy guy that shakes his hips as well as a few ladies, even some strange human-like race. The story was good, not great but really wasn't a huge deal to me as I was more inclined to go after new fossils and have some more battles than really progress through the story. I actually put more hours into the game after I beat the story and decided to work on my side quests and Fossil collection.

Game Play
Game play can be split up into two different areas. The first is collecting fossils. You use a sonar which beeps when you are near fossils on the top screen of the DS to give you a general location for the buried treasure. Then it is simply wonder over and throw your pick-axe into the ground and bingo. Sometimes you may have to battle a person to get your treasure. But we can touch on that later. You can also find jewels or other rare fossils which can be sold once cleaned.
After digging a few fossils up, take em back and clean them using the stylus as a pointer. Hammer at first then the drill to clean up gently. I almost feel like a dentist after completing this part of the game Smiley
This was probably the most entertaining part of the game for me as you could always increase the strength of your "Vivosaur" by cleaning the fossil better.

The second part of the game play was the battles you take on. Some mandatory, others were not. Each player is sized up with the three vivosaurs you take into battle, and the weaker of the two players gets first turn. Status effects can come into play during battle and also attack/defense effects that each vivosaur has. Each team has different combos and can make for a pretty good time experimenting.


Sound and Graphics
Overall the sound wasn't terrible. But I am used to playing more RPG's and getting good composing etc so I think that is why it didn't really stand out to me as much. Most of the time I had it turned off and had other music on. The graphics are not good. I wasn't impressed with them at all and if you do compare it to Pokemon, you will be saddened to find out Pokemon had a large advantage. I read a review about it before and it said, "The art on the box is way, way more impressive than what you're going to get in-game. " and I would have to agree.

Trivia
Released in April of 2008 in Japan under the name Bokura wa Kasekihorida which means "We are Fossil Diggers"
Sequel also released in Japan in 2010 under the name Super Kasekihorida
Idea was thought of in 2004, and started being developed in 2005.
IGN didn't like the game much and gave it 5.3 while Gamespot gave it 7.5.

Closing
Overall I really enjoyed this game a ton. Sure it may be a little like Pokemon and the graphics may struggle slightly but it still was a blast. I spent over 57 hours playing through and still didn't get everything accomplished that I wanted to. I may or may not pick it up again later but I am hoping the sequel heads on over seas for us to enjoy. Adults and kids alike can pick this up and really enjoy it.

(Trivia courtesy of Wikipedia, Screenshots from IGN, Gamespot, RFGeneration.)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
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