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[quote name='fart_bubble']that Viking Invasion got some pretty good reviews when it released in Europe last week[/QUOTE]

It's tower defense, right? Definitely not my personal favorite kind of game. Playing Lock's Quest now, and it's not warming my heart too much towards the genre. Ninjatown was pretty good, though.

[quote name='Nohbdy']Hudson Soft confirms Bomberman Blitz for next week.

Online 8-player Bomberman for 500 points? Hell yes.[/QUOTE]

Maybe then I'll finally try Bomberman. *hides behind the omg-you-haven't-played-Bomberman-yet shield*
 
I feel like the My Sims photo thingy and Sparkle Snapshots are just ways of these developers trying to steal our money. Seriously, I had no idea the DS needed more shovelware.
 
Bomberman is a game I've never been able to figure out the strategy for. I lose all the time. Oh well. I'm probably going to pick up Viking Invasion at some point. Robocalypse (in this case on the iPhone) has rekindled my interest in the RTS genre.

Doh - I thought VI was a RTS. I'm not a big fan of tower defense either. Oh well.
 
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[quote name='utopianmachine']It's tower defense, right? Definitely not my personal favorite kind of game. Playing Lock's Quest now, and it's not warming my heart too much towards the genre. Ninjatown was pretty good, though.[/QUOTE]

yep, tower defense game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LujMKHQgKo

you could always try Plants VS Zombies. Really good game but extremely simple
 
got to agree with the reviews, Viking Invasion is really good. Fun, enough content to make it feel like $8 is a deal and the difficulty ramps up just right.

edit: be warned though, it takes up 100 blocks. Already down to 179 blocks left
 
All of these games were released today:

Nintendo DSiWare

Bomberman Blitz
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Bomberman makes his downloadable debut on Nintendo DSiWare with Bomberman Blitz. Dive into a classic multiplayer Bomberman experience with eight-player local or online multiplayer using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Hone your skills and learn the maps, then take the battle online. Change map and item preferences for enhanced customization. Delivering unparalleled multiplayer excitement, Bomberman Blitz lets Nintendo DSi users enjoy the addictive fun of Bomberman anytime, anywhere.

Electroplankton Trapy
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Trapy plankton make sounds as they swim over graceful lines made up of linked triangles. The creatures follow the lines you trace along the water. There are six types of Trapy in all, each with a unique color and sound. All Trapy plankton produce different tones depending on the direction they swim. They produce the lowest-pitched sounds when they swim to the right and produce higher-pitched sounds as their path veers to the left.

Electroplankton Hanenbow
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Normally aquatic creatures, Hanenbow sometimes use floating leaves to launch themselves out of the water, creating strange sounds and melodies as they bounce off the leaves. Entire schools of Hanenbow have been known to launch out of the water, one after another. As a leaf is repeatedly hit by flying Hanenbow, it gradually changes color. This also alters the sound made by bouncing Hanenbow. When all the leaves turn red, a flower will bloom. It remains unclear why the Hanenbow display this curious behavior.

Electroplankton Rec-Rec
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Rec-Rec are fishlike plankton that feed on sound waves. They absorb sound waves transmitted through water and use them as a form of nutrition. The sound waves that the Rec-Rec eat are then stored inside their bodies until they have been digested. Once the digestion process is complete, they play back the sounds in perfect four-second intervals. While these sounds are playfully emitted, wave patterns can be seen pulsating on their bodies. Rec-Rec always swim side by side in schools of four. When they swim at different speeds, the frequency with which they emit sounds also changes.

Electroplankton Nanocarp
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Nanocarp have very sensitive hearing. Using their two ears to sense vibrations coming through the water, these plankton can distinguish sound quality and frequency. They display very interesting reactions to the sound of humans clapping or breathing. Nanocarp are also excellent swimmers. They have a tendency to swim in formations of 16 and react together when they detect sounds. These plankton emit sounds on their own when they sense waves on the water's surface. When this happens, the pitch of sounds they produce changes depending on where the Nanocarp is located.

Electroplankton Beatnes
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Beatnes are curious plankton with geometrically shaped heads that form vertical strands like seaweed. Their bodies are made up of eight sections, each featuring a distinctive diamond-shaped tail. The sound of a Beatnes can vary wildly depending on which segment of the body is tapped. However, all of the sounds closely resemble the short-wave and triangular-wave sound effects from a Nintendo Entertainment System™ sound chip. When Beatnes are tapped in time with a rhythm, they continue to repeat the sounds in perfect time for a short period.
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Bomberman Blitz touted 8 players, but that's only local wifi, and there is no download play. That means you've got to find 7 other DSi owners (not DS) who also have purchased the game. I suspect that the number of people who will ever get to play it with more the 3 others will be countable on one hand. Or less. Only up to 4 player games online. Still, I might pick it up.

I'm probably also going to pick up all the plankton "games", in part to make up for a somewhat shady past. :)
 
So I traded in a DS Lite for $80 (yowsa) at a Gamecrazy and picked up a second (used) DSi for my fiancée. Given that Nintendo doesnt appear to offer any license management options I picked over the available units and found one with a DSiWare game already installed.
 
Instead of buying Bomberman Blitz and never playing against anybody, you could buy Bomberman Land Touch 1 or 2 and have a much better multiplayer experience that supports download play. If you like playing against the CPU, Blitz is a good purchase.

Foltzie I think you can transfer your DSiware games via SD card.
 
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[quote name='eastx']Instead of buying Bomberman Blitz and never playing against anybody, you could buy Bomberman Land Touch 1 or 2 and have a much better multiplayer experience that supports download play. If you like playing against the CPU, Blitz is a good purchase.

Foltzie I think you can transfer your DSiware games via Micro SD card.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn think so, but since I have two DSis, I'll give it a go. Also, the DSi takes an SD card.
 
3 games

Nintendo DSiWare


Art Style™: DIGIDRIVE™

Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: It's traffic control with a twist as you try to direct identical cars down the same road in Art Style: DIGIDRIVE. This constantly moving puzzle game combines an easily understood playing field (an intersection) and a simple goal (create fuel), challenging you to properly guide a never-ending stream of cars. Stack similar cars five deep to create some fuel, then use that fuel to continue your progress in the game. Play in ENDLESS mode to see how long you can last, or compete against the computer or a human opponent in VS mode. Use combos to your advantage and see if your reflexes can handle the intensity of Overdrive mode. When all is said and done, you may never look at gridlock quite the same way again.


Arcade Bowling

Publisher: Skyworks Interactive
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: From Skyworks comes another addictively classic game, Arcade Bowling. It was designed by video game legend David Crane, one of the original founders of Activision and one of the most critically acclaimed game designers of all time. In the tradition of everyone's favorite Boardwalk bowling game, use your stylus and steady aim to flick "laser" balls down the alley and up the ramp into the scoring holes. The farther away the scoring hole is, the more points you'll get. Arcade Bowling features three futuristic sound tracks, state-of-the-art 3-D graphics and two addictive game modes, Classic and Progressive. In Classic Mode, roll up to nine balls to score as many points as you can. In Progressive Mode, enjoy multiple levels of game play with increasing score plateaus and bonus targets.


Robot Rescue

Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Robot Rescue is a fun logic game based on a simple but entertaining concept. Your mission is to free robots trapped in 45 evil computer labyrinths while avoiding deadly traps. Sound easy? Not so fast. Each robot shares linked controls, so when you move one, you move them all. It will take clever planning and nerves of steel to pull off this electronic escape. You'll need to avoid many traps, such as mines or electrical circuits, and take advantage of special elements like glue stains. Choose one of three difficulty levels and get ready for a challenge.
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DigiDrive I presume is the same as the Japanese GBA game which is interesting, because there is no GBA hardware in the DSi, right? That would seem to imply that the DSi is up to emulating GBA games. Then again, I don't think DigiDrive is a graphics or audio powerhouse. In any case, perhaps this is a first step toward a VC for the DSi?

Also I hope they'll add demos for DSiWare like they now have for WiiWare. I could really use a demo of DigiDrive before taking the plunge on it.
 
[quote name='crunchewy']DigiDrive I presume is the same as the Japanese GBA game which is interesting, because there is no GBA hardware in the DSi, right? That would seem to imply that the DSi is up to emulating GBA games. Then again, I don't think DigiDrive is a graphics or audio powerhouse. In any case, perhaps this is a first step toward a VC for the DSi?

Also I hope they'll add demos for DSiWare like they now have for WiiWare. I could really use a demo of DigiDrive before taking the plunge on it.[/QUOTE]

I would love some DSiWare demos
 
[quote name='crunchewy']DigiDrive I presume is the same as the Japanese GBA game which is interesting, because there is no GBA hardware in the DSi, right? That would seem to imply that the DSi is up to emulating GBA games. Then again, I don't think DigiDrive is a graphics or audio powerhouse. In any case, perhaps this is a first step toward a VC for the DSi?.[/QUOTE]

Maybe, maybe not. The DS line has both ARM9 and ARM7 cores. The ARM7 core is the same line as the orginal Gameboy Advance, so the DSi may not even need to emulate the GBA, just run the ROM on the ARM7 core.

But just because it is an ARM7 core, doesnt mean it is backwords compatible with the GBA's ARM7, but that is generally the idea.

A final note, the ARM7 core was used for GBA games, GB and GBC games ran on a Sharp Z80 chip. Meaning a VC would need to emulate the Z80.
 
7 DSiWare games
Nintendo DSiWare

Castle Of Magic

Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Be prepared for anything as you try to save your friend from the clutches of the horrifying magician Nefastax. Stand up to wild monsters in environments that directly influence your movement. As you navigate this universe, the ground will make you stick, slide, sink, swim, levitate and even walk on the ceiling when gravity disappears. A never-before-seen use for the Nintendo DSi Camera application lets you transform yourself into powerful new forms. Visit an in-game Photo Cabin and search for a real-life object that matches the color of the character you want to transform into. Take a picture of a blue object with your Nintendo DSi system and…presto, you're transformed into a swordfish. You can customize game items - from coins to enemies - with pictures of your choice. Our cute hero's adventure is just too big and immersive for one screen, so he'll have to jump between the top and bottom screens of your Nintendo DSi system. Ready to dive into the adventure?


myNotebook: Blue™

Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: myNotebook allows you to take notes wherever you are. Just pop open your Nintendo DSi system and jot down your thoughts. Make a list and cross it off or play your favorite pen and paper games (games not included). You can even personalize your notebook by drawing on the cover and changing the paper type with 18 unlockable paper styles. Use the pen or pencil to make notes or doodles, then erase the bits you don't like. With five ink colors, you'll always be able to make your notes and doodles look stylish.


Electroplankton Luminarrow

Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Luminarrow plankton are famous for their habit of perfectly following arrow-shaped formations. The plankton spin as they move, changing directions as soon as they come in contact with an arrow that's pointing in another direction. The pitch of the sound they make will change depending on where the arrows are positioned. There are four types of Luminarrow: red, yellow, green and blue. Each type floats at a different speed and makes a distinctive musical tone. The four types of Luminarrow drift together to create beautiful melodies. Completely alter the direction of the arrows to change their sound dramatically.


Electroplankton Sun-Animalcule

Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Sun-Animalcule plankton get their name from their tendency to emit light in a sphere around them. The plankton begin as eggs and gradually grow, emitting light and fascinating sounds throughout their entire life cycle. The sounds they make will change as they grow from infancy to maturity, growing very quickly until they disappear completely. Sun-Animalcule plankton only emerge in the morning, noon and evening. They lose strength as the night wears on; that's when the crescent-shaped Falcato plankton take their place. The pitch of the plankton changes depending on where they grow.


Electroplankton Lumiloop

Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Lumiloop plankton are curious, donut-shaped aquatic creatures. While stationary, they have the ability to spin at a very high rate of speed. As they spin, the Lumiloop emit unique sounds and a fascinating ring-shaped glow. Lumiloop plankton seem to always grow in clusters of five. They produce sounds at different pitches as they spin together, creating a beautiful harmony. This is called a pentatonic scale. Depending on where they live, Lumiloop plankton that produce several different sounds have been identified.


Electroplankton Marine-Crystals

Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Resembling delicate snow crystals, Marine-Crystal plankton float elegantly on the surface of the water. The plankton get their name from their distinctive snowflake shape. They grow in clusters of 35 and line up in very orderly formations. When stimulated, Marine-Crystal plankton spin and produce vibrant sounds. While the plankton do grow in size if they are repeatedly tapped, they gradually return to their original size over time. They are born in four polygonal shapes: triangle, square, pentagon and hexagon. The ends of the crystalline protrusions also take on the same shapes. The tone of the sound they make will change depending on the shape of the Marine-Crystal plankton's body.


Electroplankton Varvoice

Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Varvoice plankton memorize the sound of human speech and repeat it over and over. They accomplish this amazing feat by oscillating the long flagellum that extends from their heads. By resonating the vibration with their water-droplet-shaped body, the plankton produce sounds that closely resemble the human voice. The body can expand and contract at will. By changing shape, they can easily manipulate the sound of the voice. Words that the Varvoice memorize and play back in reverse have a particularly strange ring to them. Researchers refer to this phenomenon as Varvoice inversion.
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Castle of Magic sounds like it could be really fun or a huge train wreck. The price is definitely right though. I'll wait on reviews for it.

Is anyone looking at the Notebook app? The price is ok, I'd rather spend the money on this over a clock, but I already have Flipnote and it was free. Probably pass unless it turns out it has some really nice features.
 
Castle of Magic definitely sounds interesting. Needs more info.

I guess we've probably got all or about all the Electroplankton games. For someone that wants them, to get all, it's definitely cheaper than getting the cartridge anymore.
 
[quote name='crunchewy']DigiDrive I presume is the same as the Japanese GBA game which is interesting, because there is no GBA hardware in the DSi, right? That would seem to imply that the DSi is up to emulating GBA games. Then again, I don't think DigiDrive is a graphics or audio powerhouse. In any case, perhaps this is a first step toward a VC for the DSi?

Also I hope they'll add demos for DSiWare like they now have for WiiWare. I could really use a demo of DigiDrive before taking the plunge on it.[/QUOTE]Def a port, not emulation.
Q Games/Pixeljunk said they tweaked this version to make it better than the GBA version and it has touch controls as well.

(don't believe nintendo allows emulation on DSiWare just yet)
 
I'm glad to see Game & Watch games coming to the DSi, but I really wish these were like the GB/GBC/GBA collections, with enhanced versions, not just the originals. Oh well.
 
I'm almost done with DSiWare.

Really sucks having to store so many games away on the SD card in order to get/play new ones.

Your memory system stinks Nintendo!
 
I'm down to 73 blocks left. I dunno, there are a few games that I wouldn't mind dumping on to a SD card. Looking at you DQ Wars and ArtStyle games
 
Holy shit, Rayman?? If it's a good port I'll probably get it, I've never played the original.

Rayman
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: The legendary first Rayman adventure is now available from the Nintendo DSiWare service. Play as Rayman and try to save his amazing world from the evil Mr. Dark. Discover a charming universe with colorful landscapes and meet funny characters who'll help Rayman through his quest. Experiment with his abilities as you punch, hang or fly in the air and choose between two difficulty levels. Take advantage of new features in the Nintendo DSi version, such as the Nintendo DSi Camera, map selection on the touch screen and the ability to play against time to win bonuses.

Ball Fighter
Publisher: Teyon
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Ball Fighter is a puzzle game in which you take aim and blast groups of dropping spheres to create matches and clear the board. You can make chains to earn additional points or to make the game more difficult for an opponent. When you destroy spheres in a multiplayer mode, they will be added to the opponent's board, making his or her task more difficult. You can find special bonuses like a Brush, a Rocket Launcher or a Bomb, which can be used to destroy spheres or to paint a line of them with the same color. You'll find a variety of single-player modes, including Arcade, Survival, Brain Breaker and Player vs CPU, plus the unique multiplayer mode, all playable on one Nintendo DSi system.

Pop Island
Publisher: odenis studio
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Discover a joyful universe where playing is always a pleasure with Pop Island. Colorful and fun, Pop Island is an action-packed capture-the-flag game. Pick a team to join, then run, jump and spin your way around the island in an attempt to collect the priceless flags hidden throughout it. Become a surfing penguin, a flying fish or a waterskiing crocodile as you go all out for victory, unlocking 12 more joyful animals as you rack up points across eight different planets. You might even end up competing as a skateboarding mammoth. Playing alone is plenty of fun, but the madcap action reaches a new level when your friends get involved. By sharing the demo of the game via DS Download Play, up to seven more people with their own Nintendo DSi systems can use a local wireless connection to join you for some head-to-head or cooperative action. With plenty of power-ups, you'll need to concentrate on capturing more than just the rival team's flag to claim victory.

ARMY DEFENDER
Publisher: MINDSCAPE
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Army Defender is an action shooter in which players must defend their base against enemy attacks by controlling a machine gun tower designed to eradicate enemy waves. As the player levels up, the enemy becomes more and more numerous and well-equipped. Attackers include soldiers, tanks, paratroopers, helicopters, jet fighters, bombers and elite commandos. Depending on the enemy type (red or green), players must switch between ammunition colors. The machine gun tower will fire where the player taps the touch screen. Power-ups are made available on a regular basis when a super bomber delivers them onto the base. When a power-up is retrieved, players will be able to upgrade their tower for a limited amount of time. Upgrades include flamethrowers, rocket launchers or concussion grenades that will help contain enemy progression.

myNotebook: Red™
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: myNotebook allows you to take notes wherever you are. Just pop open your Nintendo DSi system and jot down your thoughts. Make a list and cross it off, or even play your favorite pen-and-paper games (games not included). You can even personalize your notebook by drawing on the cover and changing the paper type with 18 unlockable squared and lined paper styles. Use the pen or pencil to make your notes or doodles, then erase the bits you don't like. With five ink colors, you'll always be able to make your notes and doodles look stylish.
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The original is great, but hard.

Man, wonder how many blocks it is....
Was hoping to get that other Q-Games title Rocket Deflect, Missle Reflect, something like that.
 
I hadn't even heard anything about Rayman being released for DSiWare. Not interested in it, but still cool to see it released.
 
Two announcements via GoNintendo, both fighting games:

Fight With Photos: Photo Fighter X. Use the DSi camera to take pictures of various things, and then map them into the game. For example, take pictures of yourself in fighting poses, and then import them into the game. Photo an apple and it can be your hadoken. Includes some sort of side scrolling adventure mode and (obviously) vs fights. 200 points, out in January.

Blazblue Battle X Battle. Appears to take the Blazblue characters/universe and creates a chibi style 3D Power Stone-like fighter. 500 points, also out in January.

Interesting announcements, to say the least. Not sure what to make of either at this time.
 
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Shao Kaht sez: "Impressive."
 
[quote name='Strell']Two announcements via GoNintendo, both fighting games:

Fight With Photos: Photo Fighter X. Use the DSi camera to take pictures of various things, and then map them into the game. For example, take pictures of yourself in fighting poses, and then import them into the game. Photo an apple and it can be your hadoken. Includes some sort of side scrolling adventure mode and (obviously) vs fights. 200 points, out in January.

Interesting announcements, to say the least. Not sure what to make of either at this time.[/QUOTE]

Hmm, doesnt look you can share fighters... Shame I would pay the full 800 points for that. Otherwise its going to be tough to get the enjoyment out of creating a silly fighter if only I can partake in the inanity. Otherwise, why not play Smash Bros?
 
Cause Smash Bros won't let you make yourself into a character. Yeah, it's not a fully featured game, but it's still a rad idea.
 
[quote name='eastx']Yeah, it's not a fully featured game, but it's still a rad idea.[/QUOTE]

Phbhbhbt. Just because it doesn't have...Impact Breakers and Guard Stunners and Trojan Counters and Russian Cancels and Tech-Teching and Reverse Tech-Teching (also known as Reching) doesn't mean it's not fullyYeah it's not a fully featured game. Nevermind.
 
[quote name='eastx']DSiware titles may not be allowed to have online functions.[/QUOTE]

there are quite a few games with online features running the gamut of download able levels in Mario VS Donkey Kong to online multiplayer in Dragon Quest Wars
 
photo fighter sounds fun for $2. I can make myself, my cats, and my daughter fight each other. I hate fighting games, but I think it'll be fun just to see everything come together.
 
[quote name='Strell']Phbhbhbt. Just because it doesn't have...Impact Breakers and Guard Stunners and Trojan Counters and Russian Cancels and Tech-Teching and Reverse Tech-Teching (also known as Reching) doesn't mean it's not fullyYeah it's not a fully featured game. Nevermind.[/QUOTE]

Well I would consider not having some way to share the awesomeness that will be the Strell fighter a disappointment. I would buy a second DSi (if I hadnt already) to play a fighting game against my fiance.
 
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