3DS[i] eShop Shop Thread: GETCHU SOME TINKLE POPO UP INS [Mobile/Archive] - Page 2

Mr. Beef

06-01-2009, 03:22 PM

Are you thinking of Space World? There is no big Western convention after E3, and Nintendo used to skip TGS to have their own event. Now they just go to TGS, if I'm not mistaken.

E3 has always been little more than a proving ground for information to the press, but gamers whined so loudly about last year's conference that hopefully Nintendo will at least throw them a bigger bone.

Usually they hold a conference in Japan later in the year (September/October), but that's hardly a guaranteed happening. Space World USED to happen every year, but they put an end to it.

They don't skimp on E3 generally - it's just that they've started to treat it differently than MS/Sony. But again, the whining of gamers is probably altering this year's proceedings.
Ah. Thanks for clarifying guys, it's been bugging me for the past couple of days.

crunchewy

06-01-2009, 03:39 PM

I got a DSi for my girlfriend as a birthday present, got jealous of hers, sold my DSL, and picked up a DSi of my own :lol:

Should I hoard my free points for something good down the line? Or should I just save myself the trouble and go for the Art Style games?

Definitely get Pictobits. It's great. I can't comment on the other Art Style games as I don't have them.

Anyone with Mighty Flip Champs have any thoughts on the game? I might download it tonight, but I've got other stuff to play and I really ought to resist and wait for reviews....

pete5883

06-01-2009, 11:37 PM

Does the world really not know about Mighty Flip Champs? The GameFAQs board for it has only 8 posts on it, for chrissakes. I'm downloading it after I finish Rhythm Heaven.

dallow

06-02-2009, 01:55 AM

Flip Champs is growing on me as it takes a bit to wrap your head around the flip mechanic.

I'm stuck on the 4th or 5th level. Cat one.
Also the girl's clothes are a little too revealing.

lilboo

06-02-2009, 01:56 AM

I'm stuck on that too, Dallow.
It's OK. I think this game is going to get TOO tough. The kind that's not enjoyable. :-k

dallow

06-02-2009, 01:57 AM

Yeah. I can tell i'm going to get pretty frustrated. And it's only just the start!

Nohbdy

06-02-2009, 02:41 AM

Also the girl's clothes are a little too revealing.

What are you? Gay?

dallow

06-02-2009, 02:43 AM

She looks 13 years old is the problem.

Nohbdy

06-02-2009, 03:38 AM

If she looked 13, she wouldn't be borderline near having C-cups.

Also, rocket-propelled cat disagrees with you.

dallow

06-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Everything about her screams 13, except her giant boobs. ;)

tiredfornow

06-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Weird couple of posts above me.

Anyway, hope we hear some good news about DSiWare today.

dallow

06-02-2009, 11:40 AM

Moving Memo Pad please.
PLEASE

crunchewy

06-02-2009, 04:18 PM

So now I need to make a choice... Might Flip Champs now or Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Minis March Again! next Monday? I don't have enough for both at the moment. Hmmm.

lilboo

06-02-2009, 04:34 PM

MvDK comes out next week??

dallow

06-02-2009, 04:35 PM

I'd get Mario.

crunchewy

06-02-2009, 04:41 PM

Yep, it was announced at their press conference! It looks awesome, and appears to not be a gimped DSiWare release! It's 800 points.

pete5883

06-02-2009, 05:31 PM

Upcoming:

Gameloft
Uno™- Summer 2009

Hudson
Sudoku Master - June 2009
Sudoku Student - June 2009

Interplay
Prehistorik Man - Summer 2009

Nintendo
Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Minis March Again! - June 8, 2009
Flipnote Studio™ - Summer 2009
Crash-Course Domo™ - TBD
Hard-Hat Domo™ - TBD
Mario™ Calculator - TBD
Mario™ Clock - TBD
Pro-Putt Domo™ - TBD
Rock-n-Roll Domo™ - TBD
Six in One Translator (working title) - TBD
White-Water Domo™ - TBD

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/02/new-dsiware-revealed-prehistorik-man-six-in-one-translator/

lilboo

06-02-2009, 05:33 PM

<3 Uno
:rofl: These stupid calculators and clocks.

dallow

06-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Where are my ART STYLE games Nintendo? And Hacolife?

Flipnote Studio™ - Summer 2009 aka Moving Memo Pad

Redeemed!

pete5883

06-02-2009, 09:43 PM

MFC looks really low budget. No game options, uses NES font, with buttons that look straight out of Vizio or something. Fun, though.

dallow

06-02-2009, 10:22 PM

Yeah not even an ingame tutorial. Had to read electronic manual.

Nohbdy

06-04-2009, 11:15 AM

A review for Mighty Flip Champs: http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/mighty_flip_champs_dsiware

9/10

shlby

06-04-2009, 01:17 PM

MFC is a charming game....but to be honest, I only play it when I''m on the can.

crunchewy

06-04-2009, 10:33 PM

The 9/10 review got me to buy MFC, but after getting to 1-5, I think it is, I'm thinking I shouldn't have. Yes it is a well done game, but are these puzzles actually fun? That level made me feel like it was just work. I'll give it another chance, but I can't, at the moment at least, agree with that review. Even if it does grow on me, a game that gives such a negative reaction for me so early on probably doesn't deserve such a high score.

pete5883

06-05-2009, 01:03 AM

Yeah, I wouldn't rate MFC a 9/10.

fart_bubble

06-06-2009, 02:30 AM

upgraded my DS to a DSi. Pictobits is really cool but Aquia was a bit of a let down, its okay but I just couldn't get into it

PleasantOne

06-08-2009, 03:53 PM

ZOMG! MARIO CLOCK! I'm counting the SECONDS!!!! /sarcasm

Well I meant to buy MFC... but in a sleep deprived state, at 3 in the morning, I accidentally purchased the pop star game instead. No. I'm not sure how... I'd been flipping back and forth looking at games... I was tired....

Everyone do yourself a favor... don't do it. The musical selections may force me to kill myself with my stylus.

Friends don't let friends.... download sleepy?

So who has got the Mario v DK game? Or is it even available yet - I haven't checked. I want to hear the dirt on it before I think about shelling out...

theflicker

06-08-2009, 04:07 PM

I'm waiting for more reviews on MvDK. It sounds like there are a couple of new levels, the same level editor from MvDK2 with WFC trading and that's it.

I was hoping for less of a "MvDK Express" feel . . .

dallow

06-08-2009, 07:11 PM

But you can't control the mini-marios in this one which changes the gameplay.

You can also store 140 download levels, and there's 100+ singleplayer levels.

crunchewy

06-08-2009, 09:10 PM

dallow - does it just have the same levels as the cart game with a small number of new ones, though? That sucks if so.

dallow

06-08-2009, 10:56 PM

I think it's as you describe crunchewy. I never played the cart version however, so I'm going by what people are saying who got it.

However not being able to control the mini-Marios after you've started them up changes how you play it quite a bit.

I got it a little while ago and am enjoying it. Downloaded a few levels too.

shlby

06-09-2009, 01:32 AM

A lil more info about mini mario:

"DSiWare sees the release of another Mario game - Although it's another puzzler. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! seems to be nothing more than a small expansion to the DS game Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis, with only a few premade stages. The gameplay is still the same - Guide the Minis to the exit with the touch screen, helping them along the way at the right times. Accoridng to Nintendo, the "big feature" is that it still includes a level editor and you can still share levels online, but unless it's been greatly improved upon we don't really see the point - Just get the DS game! Minis March Again will run you 800 DSi Points."

dallow

06-10-2009, 03:44 AM

That's pretty bad info.

Final word on it:

The single player levels are indeed new, aside from the boss levels.
And the gameplay mechanic is greatly changed due the fact you have no control of the Minis after you've started them up.

Counting boss stages, special levels, etc, there are 100 stages.
Plus Nintendo has their own section in the download screen for more in case you don't want to try the user-created content.

theflicker

06-10-2009, 12:46 PM

dallow

06-10-2009, 01:06 PM

I've read in the cart game you could touch them to speed them up, jump, stop, etc.
In this one you can't do anything with them and just have to use the level.

Fun game, when I'm finished with it I'll probably pick up the cart game later for more.

crunchewy

06-11-2009, 10:14 AM

If the DSiWare version of MvDK doesn't simply have levels from the cart, then I'll have to get it, but I'm going to hold off for a bit as I don't have enough points and I don't want to load 2000 more onto my DSi without any other games I want right now there.

Also, on a somewhat off-topic note, I just tried the demo of ":Shift:" (not to be confused with "Shift"!) on my iPod touch and I have to say that :Shift: seems like a *way* more fun game then Mighty Flip Champs. That the full version is only 99 cents doesn't hurt. There is action in the game in that you can jump and there are even levels where things like a ceiling of spikes moves down the screen forcing you to act quickly, etc. MFC is too bare bones in that regard. Mind you, I haven't purchased the game yet, but certainly it gives a much better first impression then MFC. And while it adds action, it's flipping aspect is much simpler, which I think is a good thing: it just flips the screen you are on, and back. No flipping between 2, 3, 4 or more, different screens, which might sound like a good idea on paper, but in practice I think is just a chore. The puzzles are challenging, but at least so far in the demo, enjoyable. Definitely worth checking out at least the demo if you have an iPod Touch or iPhone. I wouldn't be shocked if we end up seeing :Shift: as DSiWare at some point as it is apparently already a port to the iPhone, but it probably won't cost 100 points.

fart_bubble

06-13-2009, 02:06 PM

would be cool if they released Bit.Trip Beat for the service

dallow

06-13-2009, 02:13 PM

I would like that too.
Or maybe it's sequel, bit.trip.core I think.

pete5883

06-13-2009, 02:13 PM

So is this OP never getting updated again?

fart_bubble

06-13-2009, 02:22 PM

I would like that too.
Or maybe it's sequel, bit.trip.core I think.

with the sequel being 3d, I just don't know how well it would control on the DS. But the first game seems like it would definitively be more at home on the DS rather than the Wii.

But then again, I really want to play it but I don't own a Wii

dallow

06-13-2009, 02:28 PM

Oh really? Cool, had no idea it was 3D.
Hmm, I'll have to look it up, I knew nothing other than it was announced.

fart_bubble

06-13-2009, 02:34 PM

Oh really? Cool, had no idea it was 3D.
Hmm, I'll have to look it up, I knew nothing other than it was announced.

err, I thought it was in 3D....my memory isn't what it once was

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZZoT7JQiJA

foltzie

06-13-2009, 03:22 PM

So is this OP never getting updated again?

Only when something good comes out... Although I would argue Mario vs DK is good.

shlby

06-13-2009, 05:11 PM

I'm guessing the mario clock and calculator is this monday?

pete5883

06-15-2009, 09:24 AM

Indeed.

Mario™ Calculator
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: N/A
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Mario and Luigi™ take a break from their normal adventures to dedicate their heroic talents to working with numbers. Mario Calculator features the full functionality of a traditional calculator, including a Memory key and the ability to display up to 13 digits, and adds a layer of atmosphere reminiscent of the original Super Mario Bros.™ Use the Unit Converter to turn one unit of measure into another (such as length, weight, volume, age and others), or track the history of calculations you've performed with ease. Listen to the Mario-related sounds and watch the coins fly as calculations are performed. Now, back to adding up those high scores...

Mario™ Clock
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Turn back time and enjoy a bit of classic game play based on the original Super Mario Bros. with Mario Clock. Help Mario and Luigi collect more coins than ever (POW block anyone?) while they run through a variety of stages. Gather enough coins and you'll be treated to another scene bound to bring back fond memories for many. Mario Clock includes both analog and digital clocks that use the system's internal clock or allow you to offset the time however you like. Program up to three alarms (with snooze functionality for those that need it) and assign them a Mario-related sound or use one created in the Nintendo DSi™ Sound application. You'll find yourself thinking "Just a few more coins..." in no time!

Nohbdy

06-15-2009, 12:22 PM

I'm actually thinking about getting the calculator.

I wouldn't mind spending money on a scientific one for around, say, 500 points though.

UncleBob

06-15-2009, 12:51 PM

Wait - there's a game in the Mario Clock?

crunchewy

06-15-2009, 01:06 PM

Yes, there is a "game", but it really doesn't look like much of one. As far as I can tell it's somewhat akin to the kinds of "games" you sometimes get during credit sequences, for example in Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz (thought obviously nothing like that particular "game".) I.e. it looks extremely simplistic and likely to have a shelf life on the order of 30 seconds.

foltzie

06-15-2009, 02:25 PM

BlueLobstah

06-15-2009, 02:27 PM

Just received my DSi in today from the Amazon trade-in promotion.

Does linking your DSi to your Club Nintendo account automatically register it in your Club Nintendo account, or do I need to wait until July? Ideally, I don't want any additional points right now so I can defer them until the next Club Nintendo year but I guess I could wait to link/download stuff until July in a worst case scenario.

dallow

06-15-2009, 03:59 PM

No it doesn't.

You have to link it on your DSi, then go to the site and enter your serial number to match it.
So it's safe to link now, and just register it later on the site.

crunchewy

06-15-2009, 04:15 PM

I'm waiting until July to register mine as well, but do have it linked to club nintendo.

BlueLobstah

06-15-2009, 04:19 PM

dallow

06-15-2009, 04:23 PM

Ugh, I know.
Really wish the points were shared.

foltzie

06-15-2009, 04:27 PM

Ok, good to know. The manual mentioned registering the serial #, but I wanted to be 100% sure.

Now I just have to decide what to download with my 1000 points. It's a shame I can't use my stock of Wii Points on the DSi...

I have no objections with Pictobits, Doctor Mario or Mario VS Donkey Kong. The first two have been worth $5 (even without online play for DM) and MvsDK appears to be well worth the $8 for 100 levels, plus the option to download 140 more.

fart_bubble

06-15-2009, 05:03 PM

Pictobits is crack

pete5883

06-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Did you time it using the clock?
I lol'd.

shlby

06-18-2009, 10:25 PM

So what next up for the June releases? I forgot what N announced during e3.

MidnightMetal

06-22-2009, 03:19 AM

so i'm absolutely loving MFC! Digging the classic style the difficulty if pretty difficult (a good thing in my eyes), but does anyone know how many levels there are in the game, I'm at level 4-3 now?

shlby

06-22-2009, 05:29 AM

so i'm absolutely loving MFC! Digging the classic style the difficulty if pretty difficult (a good thing in my eyes), but does anyone know how many levels there are in the game, I'm at level 4-3 now?

40ish

foltzie

06-22-2009, 09:18 AM

I have no complaints about Mario VS DK. The only things recycled from the previous game appear to be the boss stages (although those seem to be tweaked) and possibly the models, but the 100 stages are all new and the option to download 140 more is wonderful. I've made it through ~80 stages and downloaded all of the Nintendo made stages.

pete5883

06-22-2009, 09:19 AM

Art Style: BOXLIFE™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Climb the corporate ladder in the world of BOXLIFE using your wits and... paper? Use the Nintendo DSi™ stylus to cut and then manipulate the paper into a box shape. Be careful-if you're not efficient with your cuts, you'll waste paper and be penalized. R&D mode teaches you new patterns and challenges you to complete various ranks, while FACTORY mode gives you the chance to earn money by making as many boxes as possible from an endless sheet of paper. Success in each mode brings its own reward: Clear ranks to earn a promotion, change your character's appearance, and use your earnings to acquire new items for your character's miniature garden. With this game's stylish graphics and catchy sounds, thinking inside the box isn't such a bad thing.

Was this game even announced? Sounds pretty good.

dallow

06-22-2009, 09:42 AM

I hear it's quite good.
Called Hacolife in Japan.

This game is part of the reason I got a DSi. I'm pretty happy it's coming out of the blue like this. :)

fart_bubble

06-22-2009, 02:37 PM

was not expecting for that to get a sudden release today. Sucks as I'm going to have to wait till this weekend to buy a card

shlby

06-22-2009, 03:32 PM

Nice, another art style game. Can't wait to purchase. I'm playing through the bit generation games for the gameboy advance on my micro (some are pretty cool). After that, then i can play Hacolife. (i gotta pace myself)

BlueLobstah

06-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Picked up Boxlife over lunch and overall it's pretty fun. If you aren't a very good visual thinker, you may have some difficulty with this game, although R&D helps introduce you to the various shapes to create boxes one at a time.

The music is also fantastic and addicting. Well worth the 500 points.

Flak

06-23-2009, 12:14 AM

Boxlife looks pretty awesome, might be time to start spending my free points.

dallow

06-23-2009, 12:40 AM

Damn Boxlife is so freaking good.

Flak

06-23-2009, 01:09 AM

My guy looks like a grocer right now.

happyone

06-25-2009, 08:51 PM

Boxlife is great!

Flak

06-25-2009, 09:41 PM

How are Aquia and PiCTOBiTS? I'm thinking about grabbing one or the other with my last 500 points. Probably gonna wait until I beat BOXLIFE.

dallow

06-25-2009, 10:02 PM

Go with Pictobits.

BlueLobstah

06-25-2009, 10:26 PM

I haven't picked up Aquia yet, but definitely pick up Pictobits if you haven't. It's very addicting, and well worth the 500 points.

Flak

06-25-2009, 11:38 PM

Cool, will do once I beat BOXLIFE. Kinda slow going on that though because it gives me a headache to play more than a few minutes.

dallow

06-26-2009, 02:26 AM

Yeah, I get a little tired after a bit.
But after I stop for a few hours I want to play again.

PleasantOne

06-26-2009, 09:17 AM

Boxlife really is fantastically addictive... which is bad for me, since I've been make it a before bed ritual. I really need to get more into the factory, though. I've been doing the R&D and I think it's putting me in the mindset that I have to use each piece and waste nothing... and I don't think i can think this way and move fast enough in the factory, no?

dallow

06-26-2009, 09:58 AM

Flak

06-26-2009, 12:26 PM

Nice, I didn't know you could combo boxes.

Pictobits is crazy, I'm on Stage 8 and it's starting to kick my ass. How many stages are there total?

foltzie

06-26-2009, 04:13 PM

Nice, I didn't know you could combo boxes.

Pictobits is crazy, I'm on Stage 8 and it's starting to kick my ass. How many stages are there total?

30 Total divided up into 15 Normal and 15 "Dark" levels. Dark means, kick your ass.

I still havent beat dark 12. Fucking Gannon.

Flak

06-26-2009, 04:47 PM

foltzie

06-26-2009, 05:05 PM

Ah, guess I should have saved my coins for dark levels. I bought song 17 for 500 coins thinking it would be the most expensive thing. Now it reveals the name of the song and wants another 1000 coins for some reason.

The 1000 unlocks the REMIX, which are wonderful little songs. Fret not, focus on earning Stars for each level (meaning no using the POW block) and you will have more than enough coins for everything.

Flak

06-26-2009, 05:21 PM

You can't tell me to not use my crutch :cry:

foltzie

06-26-2009, 06:11 PM

You can't tell me to not use my crutch :cry:

I can and do,

I found that if you bite the bullet and just restart instead of using POW it is easy to get the hang of things and it forces you to use better combos. In fact, I beat some of the Dark levels quicker forcing restarts and no POW than using POW.

shlby

06-28-2009, 04:58 PM

What happened to Strell, he hasn't updated this thread in a while.....

pete5883

06-28-2009, 10:30 PM

What happened to Strell, he hasn't updated this thread in a while.....
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5983293&postcount=556

pete5883

06-29-2009, 09:18 AM

Nintendo DSiWare™

SUDOKU MASTER
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: SUDOKU MASTER offers 150 unique puzzles that beginners and experts alike will enjoy. A handful of tutorials will help you learn the rules and controls as you go, and handy features like Write Mode and Temp Numbers make Sudoku pleasantly user-friendly. Feeling confident? Then try your hand at Title Mode to work your way up from Rookie to Sudoku Master. All puzzles were created by Sudoku veteran NIKOLI Co., Ltd., and tips from Sudoku godfather Maki Kaji are offered between games.
.

PleasantOne

06-29-2009, 09:40 AM

In the higher rank Factory levels, you do have to move pretty quickly.

I stay still when it first starts, and I start cutting patterns to prep the map.
I only close a map when it has a bomb on it, and I usually wait for two so I can get the bonus (close two boxes quickly).

I didn't even figure out until a few days ago that you could clear bombs and that you got a bonus for doing so. The first time I tried, it wouldn't let me fold around one. Starting to wonder about my touch screen... :bomb: Been having trouble with the cutting, too.

I think I just need to practice more. I am good with the small pieces in R&D, but I see the big piece in the factory and my brain turns to mush :roll:

theflicker

06-29-2009, 09:57 AM

I didn't even figure out until a few days ago that you could clear bombs and that you got a bonus for doing so. The first time I tried, it wouldn't let me fold around one. Starting to wonder about my touch screen... :bomb: Been having trouble with the cutting, too.

I think I just need to practice more. I am good with the small pieces in R&D, but I see the big piece in the factory and my brain turns to mush :roll:

I don't know if this is the case for you, but I had trouble cutting for a while because I was trying to use the stylus as an x-acto knife instead of a pair of scissors. Once I started cutting from the outside edge in, I did a whole lot better.

I've also had trouble folding, but then I seemed to learn the best 'gestures' to fold up the various shapes. Pretty awesome game.

punkmaggit

06-29-2009, 12:01 PM

Please please please please please PLEASE

make me a wifi enabled Dragon Quest Rocket Slime Tank Wars DSiware game PLEASE. Imma blow you nerds up with my awesome tank.

QFT :applause:. I think my wife would have to get a DSi if this came true.

dallow

06-29-2009, 12:12 PM

Pass on Sudoku, more playing of PictoBits and Boxlife.

jbuck138

06-30-2009, 10:08 AM

I downloaded Sudoku last night. I still like the brain age versions more, but I can always have this with me. Pretty good deal for $5. I'm a sucker for Sudoku.

Flak

06-30-2009, 11:40 PM

Hmmm I was feeling greedy and really hoping for another Art Style game =/

foltzie

06-30-2009, 11:41 PM

Hmmm I was feeling greedy and really hoping for another Art Style game =/

Mario vs DK is quite good too.

Flak

06-30-2009, 11:45 PM

foltzie

06-30-2009, 11:50 PM

I'll have to look into that. Wish I had the money for a point card right now but, I don't.

The Lemmings name-dropping is making me excited and nostalgic. I played a lot, and I mean a lot, of Lemmings when I was a kid.

100 all-new levels (the boss levels are somewhat copies from MvsDK2 levels) and the ability to download 140 more levels. Also, Nintendo has been releasing 4 new levels a week.

psunami

07-01-2009, 12:21 PM

I just picked up Mario Vs DK 2 yesterday and really enjoy it.

It's good to know that Nintendo is releasing new levels that often as well. The game is quite enjoyable and I'm having a great time working out solutions to the levels. Gotta keep getting those gold stars.

crunchewy

07-01-2009, 12:44 PM

Hmm... I need to add points. Would like to get Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Boxlife.

lilboo

07-01-2009, 12:45 PM

Boxlife is pretty good. My BF got M vs DK..and said he is almost positive it's the same exact version of the retail game.

Disappointing.

But Boxlife is OK. Pictobits and the Aquia game is much better, though. Boxlife looks and sounds a lot like Zoo Keeper. :-k

crunchewy

07-01-2009, 01:16 PM

dallow

07-01-2009, 02:50 PM

It is new, aside from the boss levels.

foltzie

07-01-2009, 03:36 PM

Others, including Nintendo, are saying that the 100 included levels are all new? So the same game concept, and the artwork is probably the same, but it's new puzzles, right? Talking about MvDK, of course.

This is an unusual screw up for Nintendo, as I held up making the purchase until Kotaku posted the following info.

The art and engine have seen an overhaul so even the sprites are new (in particular the mini's appear a touch bigger than before). The concept of the Minis still being a Lemmings-esque puzzler remains.

The puzzle stages are 100% new. The only thing "reused" from MvDK2 in the DSi MvDK is the boss stages and even those stages have been recreated using the updated engine.

saggypockets

07-02-2009, 01:04 AM

What do you guys recommend that I should get with the 200pts I have left over?

foltzie

07-02-2009, 01:52 AM

Pyoro or Paper Airplane

Strell

07-02-2009, 02:25 AM

Think I've got everything updated to last Monday. If anyone spots any errors, lemme know.

tiredfornow

07-02-2009, 02:50 AM

:lol: @ the title. So true.What do you guys recommend that I should get with the 200pts I have left over?Bird and Beans(Pyoro), dude! So addicting and way fun.

saggypockets

07-02-2009, 07:46 AM

K thanx guys, Ill be picking up Pyoro.

Flak

07-02-2009, 09:44 PM

I can't find any websites with quality video or trailers for DSiWare games. Anyone know a good'un?

lilboo

07-02-2009, 09:54 PM

I think Nintendolife.com has stuff?

Basically, IMO, the only DSiWare games worth it are the Art Style Games.

EXStrike

07-02-2009, 10:15 PM

Mighty Flip Champs yay or nay?

pete5883

07-03-2009, 03:32 PM

Yay if you're bored. It's good, but skippable if you have other things to play.

Cao Cao

07-03-2009, 05:25 PM

http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=88126
I'd imagine that this would make a person either very happy or very agitated. Nintendo announced that they're bringing Electroplankton to the Japanese DSiWare. They're splitting it up and slapping a 200 point price tag on each piece. There were "10 instruments" in the original game, so theoretically, it should cost a total of 2000 points for the entire collection. A high price tag indeed, though still lower than what the actual Electroplankton cart (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=41820) goes for.

Next week Virtual Console

- Super Punch Out (VC)
- Sky Kid (VCA)

Next week DSiWare

- Electroplankton Tracy
- Electroplankton Hanenbon (Hanebow)
- Electroplankton Nanocarp
- Electroplankton Tsuriga ne Mushi (Beatnes)

Due out July 22nd

- Electroplankton Rekku Rekku (Rec-Rec)
- Electroplankton Hikari no Wa (Lumiloop)

shlby

07-04-2009, 01:27 AM

If nintendo allows you to record and save your electroplankton creations, then I think certain ones will be worth the 200 pts. If not....it's really just an interactive screen saver.

pete5883

07-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Art Style: BASE 10™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Art Style: BASE 10 is a game of numbers. Your goal is simple: create combinations equaling 10 by sliding numbers around the playing field. Move them horizontally or vertically, but be careful not to create an unusable non-number in the process. Choose from one of three modes: eliminate a set amount of numbers as quickly as possible in ZEROSUM MODE; get rid of prearranged groups of numbers in as few moves as possible in PUZZLE MODE; or continue removing numbers until your game is over in INFINITE MODE. In addition, you can challenge an opponent to a two-player wireless battle in VS MODE and see whose number-crunching skills reign supreme. If you think you're a master with numbers, the straightforward yet challenging world of Art Style: BASE 10 gives you the opportunity to prove it in a unique way.

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: For the racing elite, the world is their racetrack. Choose among 28 dream cars and motorcycles from the world's most prestigious manufacturers. Then race your way through eight of the most renowned cities, fully rendered in 3-D. Control your speed machine with either standard or touch-screen controls for precision driving. Photos taken with the Nintendo DSi™ Camera can be used as your personal icon or can appear throughout the various environments, including the garage where you can customize and tune your vehicles. From New York to Shanghai, Paris to Dubai, you'll weave a course through busy streets in six kinds of races plus four-player Multiplayer mode. Avoid police, demolish competitors and pass the leader to win. You'll need to floor it at every straightaway and push every drift to the limit to stay one step ahead and become the ultimate VIP of urban racing.

AS: Base 10 was released as Decode when it came out in Japan, at the DSi launch.

crunchewy

07-06-2009, 11:15 AM

http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=88126
I'd imagine that this would make a person either very happy or very agitated. Nintendo announced that they're bringing Electroplankton to the Japanese DSiWare. They're splitting it up and slapping a 200 point price tag on each piece. There were "10 instruments" in the original game, so theoretically, it should cost a total of 2000 points for the entire collection. A high price tag indeed, though still lower than what the actual Electroplankton cart (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=41820) goes for.

I think that sounds pretty good. $20 is a lot better then the used cart price and you can pay for it in pieces. Plus this is the type of "game" that is best as a download stored on the DSi - it's not something you're going to dedicate a week to, but for occasional, unexpected 10 minutes of time to kill, sure. The one big problem with the idea is having to have 10 different apps taking up space in the app bar instead of just one containing all the parts. In any case, I hope they bring these here.

dallow

07-06-2009, 11:48 AM

I'd rather not Electroplankton be on there as I'm tempted to buy it all despite having an original NA cart.

Hmm, but if you can save the works........

---

Finally, Art Style: Decode makes it way over here!
I hate all the name changes, this game has 4 different names/variations now.

dallow

07-10-2009, 01:49 PM

Per Somnid at GAF.

Ball (July 15)
Flag Man (July 15)
Vermin (July 15)
Judge (July 15)
Helmet (July 29)
Chef (July 29)
Donkey Kong Jr (August)
Mario's Cement Factory (August)
Manhole (August)

200 points apiece.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware...tch/index.html

My condolences to people who spent stars on Game & Watch Collection. Hopefully you got it for the collector's value.

[edit] Note that Green House, Oil Panic, and Donkey Kong aren't listed (G&WC), neither are Parachute and Octopus (G&WC2). So those users still have at least timed exclusivity.

dallow

07-10-2009, 01:55 PM

Correct link (I can't edit on mobile cag)

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/game_and_watch/index.html

Remember, this is Japan only for now.

crunchewy

07-10-2009, 05:00 PM

So, wait - these don't feature updated version like in the Game & Watch Gallery games? You just get the originals (you get those too in the G&W Gallery.) What bout the Game & Watch from Club Nintendo? Does that have updated versions of the games or no?

I was ready to pull the trigger once these arrived here, but without updated versions I don't think I'm going to buy them.

Strell

07-11-2009, 03:30 AM

Well, I absolutely love Base 10. I doubt many others will, but I find it utterly fascinating in almost the same way I did with AQUIA.

There's an odd reason for this, partially - the music in the Zerosum mode is strangely...nostalgic. Both of my grandparents had these clocks in their houses that used to chime on the hour, and the bizarre "ding" sound you get in that mode for matching numbers strikes a hauntingly familiar chord. The music itself is also soothing, yet unsettling. Makes me think of being in this specific rooms, the sun slowly setting, red and orange dusk crawling in the windows upon the walls in dimming shocks of light, the world quietly receding away into the shade, with the last rays of the sun glinting off clock faces and cabinets and etching itself gradually downward.

So I imagine none of that would apply to people who are not currently me.

Haven't had a chance to really try out Boxlife yet - I've been matching numbers at a blistering pace. This is the same sort of ethereal experience Lumines could provide me when I got in the zone, where I was frantically looking for pairs amidst the columns and rows.

Simply, though, the ArtStyle games are easily the best investment for DSiware at the moment. I haven't tried the other costlier games (Mighty Flip Champs, Mario Minis, Warioware), but I think these little puzzle games are amazing. They are precisely what needs to be released to make DSiware a viable platform. It's just all the little touches that make them so worthwhile - the great presentation, the killer music and ambient sounds, and the simple but challenging gameplay.

I'm actually switching madly between Henry Hatsworth and Base 10, killing off hours at a time on each.

Cao Cao

07-20-2009, 09:14 AM

As pointed in the Wii Shop thread, this week's title is Art Style: ZENGAGE. In Japan, it was known as SOMNIUM and in Europe it was released as NEMREM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDGWZVtD2Ek

Art Style: ZENGAGE™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Do you dream of relaxing with a great puzzle game? Art Style: ZENGAGE revolves around sliding cells (squares) to match colors with cores (beads) located on the board. Clear each stage by matching all of the cores and cells. As you progress through the game's 100-plus stages, you'll encounter cells with special characteristics, such as immovability, which further add to the challenge. To truly master ZENGAGE, you must keep your mind sharp and employ careful strategy to complete stages in as few moves as possible. Combining wistful graphics and mesmerizing sound, ZENGAGE creates a surreal world that should be experienced by all puzzle gaming fans.

Nohbdy

07-20-2009, 01:03 PM

SOMNIUM/ZENGAGE looks balls hard.

dallow

07-20-2009, 01:06 PM

SOMNIUM/NEMREM/ZENGAGE

The name changes are stupid, and we got the worst of the bunch. :(

This is supposed to be the weakest entry in the Art Style DSiWare games.

Will buy as soon as I get home, and not just because I loaded my DSi up with super cheap 10,000 points over the weekend. (thanks pepsi, again)

foltzie

07-20-2009, 02:11 PM

Sdawg

07-20-2009, 02:26 PM

^There is a pepsi promotion that will give you some points to use for rock band downloads, but you can use them just like any other points you have. Here's the link to the thread about it http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225074

dallow

07-20-2009, 02:35 PM

EDIT: Beaten.

There's a big thread in the "Contests/Free Stuff" section.

Basically.
Pepsi Co. products have some yellow and red caps that feature a Rock Band instrument on the top.

Code on the bottom gives a "token" on the Pepsi RB site to enter a variety of contests.

One such contest, is a chance to win a free downloadable RB track for the system of your choice, however, no one seems to lose.
I redeemed 100+ caps and always won the free song.

On PS3/360, when you redeem your token for the song, it gives a download code for that specifid code.
If you choose Wii, you'll get a 16-digit number that is actually a 200 point code. Obviously you can use the points on whatever you want.

1 cap = 200 Wii or DSi points.
100 caps = 20,000 Wii/DSi points.

There's no way I was going to buy that much Pepsi so I just bought caps on ebay at about $15 per 25 caps.
So 100 caps total cost me $60. That's $200 worth of points.
Auctions sell quickly, so you have to catch them when they go up.

Otherwise, scavenging for those distinctive yellow caps is a good idea.
Any replies should go in that thread, but here's a heads up.
I think the deal ends at the end of this month, or the 28th. Not sure.

Nohbdy

07-21-2009, 03:35 PM

http://www.nnooo.com/software/mylifecollected/mylifecollected.html

There's a notebook app coming soon for the DSi from this developer.

Nohbdy

07-27-2009, 06:45 PM

Let the failure of Sudoku today be overshadowed with the announcement of two puzzlers coming out of Japan: http://tinycartridge.com/post/150295245/two-interesting-japanese-dsiware-puzzlers-coming-to-the

dallow

07-28-2009, 11:29 AM

I bought Sudoku for 200 points.
Had an extra Pepsi cap and figured, what the hey. I've only played Sudoku once before, maybe I'll like it.

Seriously, I just want Flip Note Studio (i'm hearing next week....)

GizmoGC

07-31-2009, 07:35 PM

The DSi sucks...where are the good games?!?

dallow

07-31-2009, 08:05 PM

They already came out. Sorry.
Play some DS games.

blueweltall

08-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Just got an DSi, what's the best games or apps to spend with my 1000 points?

pete5883

08-02-2009, 08:45 AM

Pictobits, and whatever other Art Style game strikes your fancy. Unless you like Sudoku.

I'm so glad Nintendo hasn't thought of selling Picross puzzles on the DSi store. It would make me poor.

foltzie

08-02-2009, 11:43 AM

Just got an DSi, what's the best games or apps to spend with my 1000 points?

Second on Pictobits. I'm a fan of Dr. Mario Express and Mario VS DK as well.

dmunkee

08-02-2009, 04:32 PM

I'd recommend Boxlife, though you may want to check out a gameplay video beforehand. Very addicting, but you may get the impression that your doing math/geometry homework at times :lol:

Flak

08-03-2009, 01:11 AM

blueweltall

08-03-2009, 04:22 AM

Okay I'm going to get Picobits and Boxlife, thanks guys!

Cao Cao

08-03-2009, 09:07 AM

SIDE NOTE: System Menu 1.4 for the DSi will also be releasing today. This firmware update adds Facebook integration.

This week it's Art Style: precipice, which was released in Japan under the title of Nalaku and Europe as Kubos. Although I'm not sure, but the gameplay footage in the video below kinda reminds me of Intelligent Qube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbjdwTh70H0

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Style: precipice™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The sky is falling in the form of cubes in the action-oriented Art Style: precipice. Watch for the telltale shadow to avoid seeing your character get crushed by a falling cube while climbing the stacked cubes to ascend to the floors above. Push, pull or shove cubes to make your climb easier. Try to gain extra points by stepping on five cubes in a row on the same floor. In addition, you'll encounter special cubes that can either be helpful or harmful to your effort. Choose from either TEN FLOORS mode, which challenges you to reach the tenth floor while scoring as many points as possible, or TOWER mode, which gives you the chance to climb as high as you can. Do you have what it takes to make it to the top, or will you be crushed?

FACEBOOK CONNECT PHOTO INTEGRATION WITH NINTENDO DSI LAUNCHES TODAY

Free New Integration Lets Users Upload Photos to Their Facebook Profiles

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 3, 2009 – Starting today, Nintendo DSi™ owners have even more ways to share their experiences with friends and family. Using an Internet-connected Nintendo DSi system and the Nintendo DSi Camera application, Facebook members can take pictures with either of the system's two cameras and upload their photos directly to their Facebook profile. This function will be available after 5 p.m. Pacific with a free downloadable system update.

While reviewing pictures they've stored in the Nintendo DSi Camera album, which includes photos taken by users and manipulated using the built-in interactive lenses, users can simply tap the Facebook icon on the system's touch screen to instantly transmit photos to the user's Facebook profile. The user's system must be configured to a wireless broadband Internet connection for the transmission of photos.

"Facebook and Nintendo DSi build on the trend of personalization that is so important to consumers," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "We're giving people the tools to express themselves in creative new ways and show off the results to their friends and family on Facebook."

Nintendo DSi has sold more than 1.7 million units in the United States alone, according to the NPD Group. The third iteration of the world's best-selling portable video game system includes photo- and voice-manipulation features that allow users to customize their experiences like never before.

Remember that Nintendo DSi features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Nintendo DSi features such as the new integration with Facebook Connect technology, visit www.NintendoDSi.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 2.9 billion video games and more than 496 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.Nintendo.com.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

theflicker

08-03-2009, 01:51 PM

I'll be getting precipice when I get home. It sounds really cool. I'll probably be making use of the Facebook integration too. I've been really lazy about offloading my pictures to an SD card and then onto my computer and blah blah blah blah blah. I hope it doesn't work through the Opera browser.

crunchewy

08-03-2009, 04:47 PM

I'm definitely going to get Precipice. It's the first Art Style game to look fun since Pictobits... which admittedly wasn't long ago. Apparently this is the last Art Style game, at least for a while, incidentally, according to nintendolife.com.

dallow

08-03-2009, 04:51 PM

All we need now is Flip Note Studio.

Then........... there's nothing......
Oh, there's G&W and Electroplankton throwaway games. :(

theflicker

08-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Sad that this may be the last AS game for a while. I'm surprised that they burned through them so quickly, actually. This is the same company that likes to hold back major titles for milestone purposes (100th VC title, etc.)

Flak

08-03-2009, 09:58 PM

Facebook update is live. Thank god it doesn't go through the browser, found that out the hard way. You just go into your photo album like you were going to edit a picture and the first time you do, the system explains how to upload to Facebook for you.

lilboo

08-03-2009, 11:18 PM

So is Facebook integration just photos? No viewing friends pages, leave comments, change updates, etc?

Jayayess1190

08-03-2009, 11:33 PM

So is Facebook integration just photos? No viewing friends pages, leave comments, change updates, etc?

Nope, just photos. Precipice is hard. I've only gotten to floor 38 on Tower mode.

crunchewy

08-05-2009, 10:28 AM

I haven't had the chance to play it that much yet, but Precipice is pretty cool so far. At first I thought it was just a survive your way to the top game, but then realized you are trying to fill in rows on the same level by stepping on them, and could push and pull boxes in order to achieve that, all the while trying not to fall and/or get squashed. Fun. I think it's worth the points.

As for the future... I hope 3rd parties will step up to the plate more sometime soon. Also I wish Nintendo would start offering full DS games as downloads (and add support for running games from SD). My first suggestion would be to bring the entire Tetris DS game over. I'd happily pay 2000 points for that. Tetris is the perfect download game and I just hope they don't bring us a gimped version of the game, though that seems the most likely thing to happen, if anything.

theflicker

08-05-2009, 01:08 PM

I freakin' love precipice. It's so addictive. Since it doesn't have any touch controls, I'd like to see it on the Wii. Maybe add multiplayer or something. Or a mode where your guy can move faster, not unlike Mario (backflips, long jumps and all that) and add second player functionality that runs along Cubello concepts.

Does that make any sense?

crunchewy

08-06-2009, 10:49 AM

Precipice is indeed good. Definitely recommended. I like the 10 levels mode best. What's everyones high score on 10 levels? I've got 11030 for a top score so far.

dallow

08-06-2009, 11:10 AM

I'm really liking it too. I'll check my high scores when I get home.

crunchewy

08-07-2009, 12:28 PM

My high score on 10 floors is now 24450. :) Anyone do better? What I'll say about this game is that I tend to stop playing after 3 or 4 plays in a row, but those 3 or 4 plays are a blast every time I do them. I.e. this is a perfect download game.

Strell

08-07-2009, 12:31 PM

Hi everyone:

I'm working on my lowball sale at the moment. Once I'm done with that, I'm planning on updating these threads.

Sorry for the delays - just been hectic. And now I'm studying for an A+ certification, which is...oodles of fun.

Precipice is neat - I need to play it more to get a better idea of a strategy. Right now I'm not focusing on moving blocks around, so I don't rack up combos that well. I'm just stuck in a "need to climb" mindset.

Didn't really care for the Art.Style game before this one....with moving the colored squares around to match to orbs in order to clear a stage.

crunchewy

08-07-2009, 01:40 PM

theflicker

08-07-2009, 03:11 PM

My high score is 215,810. I have NO IDEA how I scored that high. I'm playing non-stop now and I'd like to think that I'm getting more proficient, but I top out at 30,000 points usually.

Zengage is not that impressive and reminds me of those slider puzzles, which I hate, or a 2D Rubik's Cube. They put some weird effort into the presentation though, like how the menu screen is some bizarre asbstract reworking of the human digestive system. My girlfriend likes it though, so I'm glad.

crunchewy

08-07-2009, 10:33 PM

I had a 46k game going and then got crushed. Sad panda. But 215k! Wow! The points all come from have multiple filled lines on screen at the same time. Each additional one makes everyhing more valuable. At least that's how I understand it. You must have had a lot at once.

theflicker

08-08-2009, 10:21 AM

The funny thing is that I think I got that back when I was still playing 'avoid getting smooshed' and wasn't moving boxes around.

crunchewy

08-10-2009, 08:24 AM

Woohoo! 217400 (http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3141/precipice.jpg) on Precipice this morning! :)

crunchewy

08-11-2009, 09:01 AM

I rather crushed (http://img9.yfrog.com/img9/3445/s0x.jpg) that previous score. :) Anyone do better?

The key to the game is to get 10 or more rows/columns filled and on screen at the same time. The only way to do this is to fill the entire first level and then keep adding more before they fall away. After that just keep trying to keep the count up and survive. Also note that each space filled is worth more the more filled lines on screen at the same time. Lastly note that turning and climbing take more time then going straight and level, so minimize turning and climbing.

EDIT: fixed the image link

crunchewy

08-11-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm kinda sorta thinking of getting the Brain Age game. I do like those games and when I think about it, they are the kind of thing you only want to play for short spurts, so that does make them a good candidate for something you want to have available, but not taking up physical space. Plus this new one apparently has some new games not found in any cart version (and others that are), so that's cool. But I don't know. Maybe.

Strell

08-12-2009, 03:59 PM

FlipNote Studio released today along with online sharing service (http://d.hatena.com/flipnotehatena/20090812/12511711)

And it's free. Neat!

dallow

08-12-2009, 04:00 PM

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is why I bought the DSi!

Someone confirm what size it is.
I'm down to 120 blocks! :(

UncleBob

08-12-2009, 04:55 PM

87 Blocks for Flipnote Studio. Posted the other topic - didn't notice the update on the sticky...

dallow

08-12-2009, 05:27 PM

Sheeeit! That leaves me with 33 blocks left.

Bye bye crappy web browser.

fart_bubble

08-12-2009, 05:53 PM

outside of knowing its an animation tool, I've got no clue what it is. Time to download it anyways

crunchewy

08-12-2009, 06:27 PM

I'm going to download Flipnote a bit later. Glad to see it's been released, and not even on a Monday!

dallow

08-12-2009, 07:56 PM

outside of knowing its an animation tool, I've got no clue what it is. Time to download it anyways
Indeed! Make your own GIFs!
Here's the famous one Nintendo made:

http://i25.tinypic.com/3165lwh.gif

You can do color and add sound as well to upload to their site and view from there.

lilboo

08-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Oh, you can make animated stuff? I must download this later and make my own porn.

Cao Cao

08-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Indeed! Make your own GIFs!
Here's the famous one Nintendo made:

http://i25.tinypic.com/3165lwh.gif

You can do color and add sound as well to upload to their site and view from there.

The Japanese community has also been very active since it was launched, and here are a few notables I found:

Dreamcast Start-Up (http://flipnote.hatena.com/09F2C2404CDAFFC8@DSi/movie/DAFFC8_08815C3ADCE78_000?in=user)
Kirby vs. MetaKnight (http://flipnote.hatena.com/02EBDAD0AA34F954@DSi/movie/34F954_089ED68E0DC67_004?in=ch/11538572333093631793&sort=hot)
Mr. Saturn (http://flipnote.hatena.com/0EEB3E70AA2E4FB6@DSi/movie/2E4FB6_08A590028173A_002?in=user)
Yoshi's Island Intro (http://flipnote.hatena.com/0EEB3E70AA2E4FB6@DSi/movie/2E4FB6_08B0E4CDCA43D_002?in=user)
Dragon Quest III Battle (http://flipnote.hatena.com/0AE61F60AA2C0069@DSi/movie/2C0069_0903F4B81ADAE_027?in=movies&sort=hot)
Scene from anime Gintama (http://flipnote.hatena.com/01A02ED04CE13BD5@DSi/movie/E13BD5_08E3573B300ED_002?in=ch/11538416921719743299&sort=hot)

dallow

08-12-2009, 10:35 PM

Yeah, I've seen a few since their launch. Great stuff.

Here's mine that I'm not finished with yet.
Just started learning to how use the tools.

http://i28.tinypic.com/qpj88i.jpg

utopianmachine

08-12-2009, 11:20 PM

The Japanese community has also been very active since it was launched, and here are a few notables I found:

Dragon Quest III Battle (http://flipnote.hatena.com/0AE61F60AA2C0069@DSi/movie/2C0069_0903F4B81ADAE_027?in=movies&sort=hot)

I'm trying to figure this one out. I haven't messed around with this program more than an hour or so yet, but how is this animating? Are these not screenshots or are they actual illustrations?

fart_bubble

08-25-2009, 01:56 AM

anyone check out Pop+ Solo yet? Game doesn't look that hot but the music sounds good so I dunno if I want to pick it up or not.

also, can't wait for Ghostwire to get its DSi release next year

dallow

08-25-2009, 02:42 AM

lilboo

08-25-2009, 03:06 AM

Pop+ is great. Very addicting. Very good. I like it better than the Wii one simply because touching the bubbles is a bit easier to aim at the bubbles.

fart_bubble

08-25-2009, 10:07 AM

I want some real games for DSi instead of mini games and ports of DS games.

oh and here is a video of Uno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ni9ZeNQ3c

utopianmachine

08-25-2009, 10:26 AM

Gameplay looked too boring to me to be honest.

Looks like UNO is coming next month.

500 points aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand.................... ONLINE MATCHMAKING.
You can even use the camera to make your avatar.

Wow, that sounds really great. I hope the point value is reasonable. That video for Uno makes me totally want this day 1. It looks like in play against folks you don't have added to your friend list that others appear as name-only, no pic. But if you have friends on your list, you get to their pic? Silly either way. Also, I was surprised not to see any kind of chat system, but then, Uno is a pretty fast game.

Nohbdy

08-25-2009, 01:03 PM

ports of DS games.

Granted Brain Age and that magician thing is a huge offender BUT YOU DON'T FUCK WITH PUZZLE LEAGUE.

Wish they'd make a Tetris DS Express though.

fart_bubble

08-25-2009, 01:08 PM

Wish they'd make a Tetris DS Express though.

Majestic is supposed to be working on one for a hopeful release early next year.

foltzie

08-25-2009, 01:30 PM

Majestic is supposed to be working on one for a hopeful release early next year.

:applause: Bravo, I had forgotten about those yahoos.

Nohbdy

08-25-2009, 01:31 PM

Are they same developers of Tetris DS?

fart_bubble

08-25-2009, 01:37 PM

Are they same developers of Tetris DS?

Nintendo did Tetris DS (it was part of the Touch Generation line)

foltzie

08-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Are they same developers of Tetris DS?

Not quite.

Nohbdy

08-25-2009, 03:11 PM

Not quite.

No dice then!

I'm convinced that every Tetris game released on any system between the original Game Boy version and Tetris DS that wasn't Tetris The Grandmaster or Tetrisphere sucked balls.

Nobody ever seems to brilliantly expand on Tetris outside of Nintendo with the exception of whoever made Grandmaster.

fart_bubble

08-25-2009, 03:27 PM

No dice then!

I'm convinced that every Tetris game released on any system between the original Game Boy version and Tetris DS that wasn't Tetris The Grandmaster or Tetrisphere sucked balls.

Nobody ever seems to brilliantly expand on Tetris outside of Nintendo with the exception of whoever made Grandmaster.

I didn't think Tetris Splash or Tetris Party were bad games.

Oh and I screwed up but it is in fact Tetris Online making the DSi version (they've been doing all the new versions of tetris, including Tetris DS) with Majesco releasing it

Nohbdy

08-25-2009, 03:50 PM

Tetris Party

every Tetris game released on any system between the original Game Boy version and Tetris DS

Moving on:

(they've been doing all the new versions of tetris, including Tetris DS)

Oh.

Then cautious optimism is warranted now.

fart_bubble

08-25-2009, 03:53 PM

after you point that out, yeah, I totally misread what you wrote

crunchewy

08-25-2009, 10:13 PM

Pop+ Solo is more fun then I thought it would be. Definitely worth picking up (I never played the Wii version.)

crunchewy

08-25-2009, 10:14 PM

Why do they have to make so many versions of Uno? It really isn't that fun of a game even if played with a real deck. They ought to make a version of Mille Bornes or Water Works or some other much better game.

flameofdoom666

08-27-2009, 09:09 PM

I wanted to buy a DSi from Amazon.com with a -$75.00 off a console coupons. Since people were trying to sell me the coupon for $55.00 anyway, that would have only been $20.00 in savings. I declined. I waited it out. Today I purchased a black DSi through Dell for $151.52 (that includes tax and shipping). I live in NY so I would have been taxed on Amazon.com anyway- so this deal essentially saved me $30.00. Awesome deal because I even get 1000 free Wii Points and have a ton ready from the Pepsi promotion.

Originally I stated that I will only buy a DSi if it comes with a game. Well... $30.00 off is just as good, if not better!

I had a DS phat, and never a Lite- so I am very excited to finally upgrade!

fart_bubble

08-28-2009, 12:33 AM

could be interesting

Hudson making a Texas Hold'em game (http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/08/it_was_bound_to_happen_texas_h.php#comments)

Turtles In Time is getting a DSi release (http://www.gamerbytes.com/2009/08/ninja_turtles_getting_reshelle.php#comments)

fart_bubble

08-28-2009, 10:53 AM

cool, shmup for the DSiWare

http://kotaku.com/5347591/nintendo-brings-shmup-to-dsiware-yes-nintendo

crunchewy

08-28-2009, 11:46 PM

Hopefully DSiWare shmups don't go unreleased in the US - hopefully the low distribution cost makes them more viable.

Halo05

08-29-2009, 12:51 AM

That DSi shooter would certainly push me towards getting a DSi.

Just add a Virtual Console to the damn thing and I'll be sold.

fart_bubble

08-29-2009, 02:53 AM

Hopefully DSiWare shmups don't go unreleased in the US - hopefully the low distribution cost makes them more viable.

I would be surprised if at least this game didn't get a US release as there isn't much known games that are hitting the service and they've got to release one thing per week plus having Nintendo as the publisher gives it another leg up.

fart_bubble

08-31-2009, 03:28 PM

hmm so its Puzzle League Express coming up later today for 500 points. meh, I still have the cart so its a skip for me

Nohbdy

08-31-2009, 04:42 PM

But you don't NEED the cart.

flameofdoom666

09-03-2009, 06:46 PM

I am exploring DSiWare.

Can people please give me their top 3 downloads for the service thus far? I want to know what everyone likes, so hopefully I can find some awesome downloadable games!

dallow

09-03-2009, 06:49 PM

Sarang01

09-03-2009, 08:22 PM

Any chance Nintendo gets their heads out of their asses and starts offering eBooks on this like in Japan? Seriously it's 2 screens, ideal for an eBook and now there's online.
Also does anyone have the Japanese list?
edit: When I mentioned Japan I meant that with the DS they actually offered 50 classic Japanese novels. I don't see why they couldn't do the same here with Public Domain works and offer them as an online download.

flameofdoom666

09-03-2009, 09:58 PM

Free: Flipnote Studio

Paid:
1. BOXLIFE (puzzle game where you cut and fold boxes, very clever)
2. Pictobits (puzzle game, hard to describe, retro 8 bit throwbacks)
3. Mario vs DK (puzzle strategy game you're probably familiar with, different from original version)

I looked up your recomendations and liked what I saw!

I downloaded:

Mario VS DK
Mighty Flip Champs
Pictobits
WarioWare Snapped (I am a sucker for Warioware!)

I am debating about boxlife- but thanks for putting it on my radar!

Nohbdy

09-03-2009, 10:27 PM

WarioWare Snapped

A tremendous clusterfuck and embarassment to the Warioware brand. Few minigames and no difficulty increase. You wasted your money.

flameofdoom666

09-04-2009, 08:11 AM

A tremendous clusterfuck and embarassment to the Warioware brand. Few minigames and no difficulty increase. You wasted your money.

I actually played it before at the Nintendo World Store (in Manhattan). I liked it enough to get it. I thought it was a unique use for the camera. The system comes with 1000 DSi points free still, so that is what I used them on. I also was heavily prepared with point codes from the Pepsi promotion- so I bought everything I wanted and I still have 4000 DSi points loaded. I have about $40 worth of codes still left to input- but I am not sure if my Wii or DSi should get it.

BASICALLY- for $5.00, the price of a NES game, I thought it was worth it manly because of its use for the camera. It is a show off game.

foltzie

09-04-2009, 09:27 AM

I actually played it before at the Nintendo World Store (in Manhattan). I liked it enough to get it. I thought it was a unique use for the camera. The system comes with 1000 DSi points free still, so that is what I used them on. I also was heavily prepared with point codes from the Pepsi promotion- so I bought everything I wanted and I still have 4000 DSi points loaded. I have about $40 worth of codes still left to input- but I am not sure if my Wii or DSi should get it.

BASICALLY- for $5.00, the price of a NES game, I thought it was worth it manly because of its use for the camera. It is a show off game.

Sound rationale, some folks seem to demand a lot from a $5 game... Still I havent bought WWS yet because of the reviews... That and Pictobits is still fun.

fart_bubble

09-07-2009, 12:49 PM

Clubhouse Games Express: Family Favorites

Nintendo Points: 500
Game Type: Card Game
Players: 1-8
Publisher: Nintendo

"Choose from five family-friendly games in this DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Play classic card games like Hearts and Contract Bridge, connect bones to other bones in Dominoes, think strategically in the simple, but addictive Dots and Boxes, and move your pieces towards a common goal in Ludo. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends."

wish they would stop releasing these pared down sections of retail games

Nohbdy

09-07-2009, 01:42 PM

Dots and Boxes is like half a game.

cochesecochese

09-12-2009, 08:09 PM

Finally finished (third ending) Boxlife. Suuuuuuuch a great game!

Cao Cao

09-15-2009, 11:09 PM

Nintendo Power announced that a Shantae sequel is set for DSiWare. Three episodes will be released, and the first will be "Shantae: Risky's Revenge."
http://nintendopower.com/
Direct Link to the first page preview scan: http://nintendopower.com/images/NP247_Shantae.jpg

utopianmachine

09-15-2009, 11:36 PM

dallow

09-16-2009, 04:00 AM

Beautiful 2D.

Bill Mcdougal

09-18-2009, 12:54 PM

This stuff looks pretty interesting. I've been selling DSi points in the trading forum for cheap, but I've been considering getting a new DSi for some of this stuff.

Do you think its worth it to get a DSi if you have a DS?

If I have a DS with a Best Buy replacement plan, can I return it for credit towards a DSi?

dallow

09-18-2009, 01:22 PM

I'm assuming you have a Lite?
It's barely worth it only if you really, really like what DSiWare offers.
Otherwise, I'd stick with the Lite until more DSiWare is released, and more DSi enhanced retail and DSi only games start showing up.

I only upgraded because I loved these puzzle games and had a Phat DS.

Cao Cao

09-19-2009, 06:06 AM

Nintendo Power updated their preview site with direct-feed screens for the new Shantae:
http://nintendopower.com/images/ShantaeNintendoPower.jpg

utopianmachine

09-19-2009, 08:57 AM

Do you think its worth it to get a DSi if you have a DS?

There are obviously a lot of factors that go into deciding if you want to upgrade from the DS to the DSi.

Personally, I played my DS more than any of my other systems (and this has always been true for me of Nintendo handhelds). When the DSi came out, I mehed it for a while, but the more DSiware it got, the more I wanted to play those games and fiddle with the camera.

It'll also depend if you find a good deal on a DSi, perhaps. I sold my DS and all accessories on eBay for only $100, as the value of the original DS second-hand goes down all the time. I considered it a fair trade-off, as I found a like new condition black DSi on eBay for $130. $30 difference between the DS and the DSi was a sweet spot for me. And, it was my birthday. ;)

The pure enjoyment that I, my friends, and family got out of the DSi cameras made the purchase an instant win. While the previous owner had spent the 1000 free points on Birds & Beans, Clubhouse Games (that favorite card games pack), and Warioware Airplane -- I used points (some I got from you :D) and purchased Art Style: Pictobits and Art Academy: First Semester. Also, Flipnote Studio is completely free and is easily a wonderful and robust program.

Hope this helps.

Bill Mcdougal

09-19-2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks for your thoughts!

fart_bubble

09-21-2009, 10:04 AM

another lame week of releases with Clubhouse Games Express: Strategy Pack and My Sims Camera

utopianmachine

09-21-2009, 10:07 AM

Yeah, passing on both. I'm sure MySims camera is just silly.

fart_bubble

09-21-2009, 10:12 AM

the write up doesn't sound interesting

"MySims Camera is a Nintendo DSi camera application that utilizes popular MySims characters. You can take photos and overlay 3D MySims characters to bring them into the real world. The 3D characters can be animated, moved, scaled, rotated and cropped. You can also draw on the photos with the stylus or use the stamp tool to add more art and style. Create a unique frame and save the photos to the Nintendo DSi photo album to share with friends. With MySims Camera, you make picture taking with the MySims a fun creative experience for the entire family."

eastx

09-21-2009, 02:34 PM

Nohbdy

09-21-2009, 03:33 PM

MySims is still relevant?

foltzie

09-21-2009, 05:10 PM

MySims is still relevant?

While your statement is making an assumption I dont know I would make, it sold well enough to spawn a half dozen spin-off titles. So... Maybe?

Ryukahn

09-25-2009, 02:49 PM

Definitely going to get Minis March Again and Puzzle League Express when I get my DSi. Will probably buy more points to store for upcoming games too.

utopianmachine

09-28-2009, 09:48 AM

Nintendo DSiWare

Art Academy™: Second Semester
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Art Academy is a portable art course that anyone can enjoy. Art Academy: Second Semester provides new and returning students with a larger set of tools and in-depth lessons designed to encourage the creation of more complex artwork. By gaining an even deeper understanding of colors and techniques used by famous impressionist artists, you will be ready to take on more challenging themes that include moving objects, and vast landscapes with distant objects. The openness of Free Paint mode offers plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and boost your confidence as an artist.

DRAGON QUEST® WARS™
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Language
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: DRAGON QUEST WARS is a grid-based strategy game featuring all of your favorite quirky DRAGON QUEST monsters. Choose from several modes and get ready for battle. While the rules are simple, strategy is the key to victory. The game features single-player and DS Wireless Play, as well as battles with foes worldwide via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. (Broadband Internet access is required for online play.)

utopianmachine

09-28-2009, 10:06 AM

I'm glad they put Brain Age Sudoku out. Hudsons Sudoku Master, also $5, is pretty good, but the Brain Age interface is just way better. It also includes the Brain Age Test, so that's a good value for the low price.

I must have missed that, them putting a Brain Age sudoku collection out. I think I need to pick that up.

Ryukahn

09-28-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm liking my DSi purchase more and more as I see the DSiWare games available and coming soon. Any idea how many puzzles are in the Brain Age version of Sudoku? The Hudson Master one supposedly has 150, but neither the review on IGN or the game's wiki page tells me how many are in the Brain Age version.

fart_bubble

09-28-2009, 11:13 AM

wish I had the money, I've been waiting for Dragon Quest Wars to come out

cochesecochese

09-28-2009, 11:44 AM

What time does DQ wars go up at? I don't see it on there.

utopianmachine

09-28-2009, 11:48 AM

Any idea how many puzzles are in the Brain Age version of Sudoku? The Hudson Master one supposedly has 150, but neither the review on IGN or the game's wiki page tells me how many are in the Brain Age version.

"There are three available difficulty levels with around 50 puzzles in each level."

http://dsiware.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/07/a_little_bit_of_dr_kawashimas_brain_training_sudok u_dsiware

Sweet. That's really tempting. Plus you get the extra games to fiddle with.

What time does DQ wars go up at? I don't see it on there.

I was wondering that too. I checked to download it, and it wasn't there.

fart_bubble

09-28-2009, 11:50 AM

they usually go up around 4 PM...or that is when I notice them popping up on the service

Ryukahn

09-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Thanks utopianmachine, looks like I'm adding Brain Age Sudoku to my list of games to download when my DSi arrives today.

cochesecochese

09-28-2009, 11:59 AM

they usually go up around 4 PM...or that is when I notice them popping up on the service
thanks

fart_bubble

09-28-2009, 12:10 PM

thanks

don't quote me on that though, its just the time I've noticed stuff going up.

Nohbdy

09-28-2009, 12:55 PM

They go up at 9AM PST.

utopianmachine

09-28-2009, 09:50 PM

Purchased some cheap points today and got Brain Age Sudoku as well as Dragon Quest Wars. Brain Age Sudoku really brings back Brain Age memories. Looks like a good sudoku application. Went through the tutorial and the Brain Age check. While the reviews sort of make it sound like you'll get three games in addition to the sudoku, it's not quite the case. The three other games are part of the Brain Age check, and you can only do them when you do the Brain Age test, which takes about 8 minutes overall.

cngamemart

09-29-2009, 04:02 AM

so weak in sudoku games,but want to play
:D

Ryukahn

09-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Anyone know when the EA Sudoku game is coming out for DSiWare? I know it's sometime later this year, but don't know an exact date. It sounds like an amazing version of sudoku since you can add in the puzzles from the newspaper to play as well.

Here is the preview (http://ds.ign.com/articles/102/1027547p1.html).

Probably gonna pick up the Brain Age version today since my screen protectors arrived.

utopianmachine

09-30-2009, 11:16 AM

Anyone know when the EA Sudoku game is coming out for DSiWare? I know it's sometime later this year, but don't know an exact date. It sounds like an amazing version of sudoku since you can add in the puzzles from the newspaper to play as well.

That sounds really fleshed out, and with hundreds of puzzles, a great value. I'll be interested when this one comes around.

Nohbdy

09-30-2009, 11:21 AM

I'd rather see the IllustLogic games come in, which are like color versions of Picross.

Ryukahn

09-30-2009, 05:16 PM

Finally got around to downloading Brain Age Sudoku, and it's great! Might pick up the Master Sudoku one or whatever it's called as well. Thoroughly enjoying my DSi at this point! :D

Nohbdy

09-30-2009, 07:49 PM

^ Money poorly spent. Why didn't you wait for Oregon Trail?

lilboo

09-30-2009, 08:05 PM

Oregon Trail!!!!!!!!!??????!?!?

foltzie

09-30-2009, 09:30 PM

^ Money poorly spent. Why didn't you wait for Oregon Trail?

1: If it is the classic Oregon Trail I would most certainly DL it to my DSi.

2: If it is the new Oregon Trail that has been released on many cell phones, flee from the craptastic remake.

eastx

09-30-2009, 10:48 PM

Dragon Quest Wars is so-so. The forced stylus controls are not all that intuitive - it's hard to cancel moves and even aim sometimes. One of your units can't attack, so if all the other units get killed, that one's totally useless. There's no story, either. It's just a series of fights or multiplayer battles. Still, the graphics and music are pretty good.

fart_bubble

10-02-2009, 03:11 PM

I take it that Intersect will be one of next week's releases as it was released today over in Europe

Ryukahn

10-02-2009, 04:47 PM

Only thing I don't like about the Brain Age Sudoku Express game is that when you are doing the memory exercise, you get very little time to write your answer in each box, and sometimes it doesn't read the number right. I've already had a few times where I knew the number, wrote it down, the comp took it as a different number, and gave me an incorrect mark for that box. :cry:

Ryukahn

10-04-2009, 11:56 AM

I wonder if we'll get the EA version of Sudoku this week since the psp version was released on Thursday. We are also getting Thorium Wars (http://ds.ign.com/objects/028/028812.html) this week it seems.

Ryukahn

10-05-2009, 10:31 AM

Nintendo DSiWare
Thorium Wars
Publisher: Big John Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: In Thorium Wars, you must stop the Thorions, a super species of Thorium-based machines, from destroying mankind. Blast through waves of Thorions by controlling an arsenal of tanks, skyfighters, hovercrafts, gunboats and starfighters with either the standard or touch-screen controls. In 12 exciting missions, navigate through a variety of combat environments while viewing 360 degrees of the battlefield, fully rendered in 3-D. Toggle between first- and third-person views to destroy the terrifying army of Thorium beasts, from swarms of Redeye Drones to the bone-crushing Manticore Walker. This man-versus-machine battle proves to be the ultimate test for the survival of the fittest.

No EA Sudoku :cry:

utopianmachine

10-05-2009, 10:55 AM

Thorium Wars looks interesting for folks that like those kind of games. Impressive 3D visuals for DSiWare. Here's the trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as5df7dHdAQ&feature=player_embedded

Nohbdy

10-05-2009, 11:54 AM

No EA Sudoku

You don't NEED Sudoku. You need Picross.

flameofdoom666

10-09-2009, 04:59 PM

I am interested in Dragon Quest Wars. I have read the reviews- but I want opinions. Yay or nay?

Also, I just bought a 2 gig SD card for my DSi. I wanted to set my DSi up like the Wii, where I have all of my Virtual Console/WiiWare games on the SD card and all channels on the system. When I copied WarioWare Snapped onto the SD card, and deleted it off of the system- it vanished on the main menu. Does anyone know how to get this to work? Also, the games with files- I want to ensure my files are safe.

Does anyone know how to get this to work how I want? Thanks!

Ryukahn

10-09-2009, 05:57 PM

utopianmachine

10-10-2009, 11:20 AM

IGN gave Thorium Wars a 5.5.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/103/1031941p1.html

Ryukahn

10-12-2009, 09:48 AM

Stolen from Botticus' update in the Wii thread

Nintendo DSiWare

Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon™
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Pinball takes on mythological proportions in this Nintendo DSiWare exclusive. Choose from two modes of play (Regular Game or Daily Game) and begin your journey to becoming a pinball champion. Conquer mythic quests, collect gifts from the 12 Olympians, and push your skills to the limit by facing Medusa, the Sirens and more. Your portable pinball table will give you a quick adrenaline rush as you watch the steel ball fly through ramps and carom off bumpers all over the playing field. Rack up combo points, open specific game modes and enlist the Oracle for some help. Will you accept Zeus's challenge?