Over 1 Million DSs Sold Thanksgiving Weekend

It looks like a lot of people will be getting a DS for Christmas this year. Nintendo of America has reported that over one million DS and DSi handhelds were purchased during the holiday weekend. Nintendo says that the sales figures "surpasses the all-time handheld hardware sales record set by Game Boy Advance during the the Thanksgiving 2002 week," .

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Puzzle Quest 2 Announced for the DS

A sequel to the popular fantasy themed puzzle game Puzzle Quest has been announced for the DS. Puzzle Quest 2 will allow gamers to match gems, battle monsters, and get new weapons and magic, but will also feature new real time elements. The game comes out in Spring 2010.

New DSiWare for 11/30

Several interesting new games are now available to download in the DSiWare store. Foto Face: The Face Stealer Strikes takes full advantage of the DSi's camera and microphone, letting you create the faces and voices for every character in this game. It costs 800 Nintendo DSi Points. Bookworm is a fun little word game that has you building words to feed a hungry worm. Bookworm can be downloaded for 500 Nintendo DSi Points. The newest Sudoku game for your DSi, Sudoku Challenge!, offers more than 100,000,000 for only 500 DSi points. Lastly, Master of Illusion Express: Mind Probe is a fun app that will allow you to learn and perform magic tricks with the help you your DSi. The app costs 200 Nintendo DSi Points. To learn more about these games, follow the links or head over to the DSiWare store.

10 Games That Deserve a DS Remake

Several classic old games have experienced a resurgence on the DS, including Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy IV. It was recently announced that Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals will be receiving a fully 3-D remake on the system. This news has many gamers wondering what great old games could be remade next. Here are the 10 games at the top of our list.

10. E.V.O.: Search for Eden

E.V.O.: Search for Eden was a great Super Nintendo game that let players take control of constantly evolving animals. Though it seemed bizarre at the time, it now seems perfectly inline with the rest of the DS line-up. A few graphical improvements as well as some tweaks to the gameplay mechanics, and this one would be good to go. The touch screen would be the perfect place for gamers to improve their creatures with their evolution points.

9. Illusion of Gaia

This great little SNES RPG got lost in the shuffle next to all the classic games that game out around the same time. A DS re-release would give this title a chance to shine. The game's unique jewel-based leveling up system will feel like a breath of fresh air next to other turn-based RPGs on the system, and some animated cutscenes would go a long way towards enhancing the game's already good story.

8. Dino Crisis

Survival horror games have struggled to succeed on the DS, but if any game could make it work, it's Dino Crisis. This Playstation game had players guide themselves through a maze of corridors, knowing that a Raptor could jump out and attack them at any time. Using the touch screen to shoot has worked wonderfully for other games in the past, and making use of other DS features like the microphone will help suck players even further into the game's world.

7. Earthbound

It's hard to even imagine how one would remake weird, wonderful Earthbound. Would the game now feature the Runaway Five in animated cutscenes? Would Mr. Saturns get voice-acting as garbled as their font? All we really know is that this game is too great not to get a remake. All gamers should have a chance to get to know Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo.

6. Dynamite Headdy

This top-notch Sega platform/action game put players in the shoes of Headdy, a puppet who took on enemies with his detachable head. The games' beautifully colorful world would look great on the dual screens, and the DS could add a whole new dimension to the title's gameplay. It's about time Dynamite Headdy gets the props it deserves.

5. Legend of Legaia

Like the Super Nintendo, the Playstation was crowded with great RPGs, and the first Legaia game deseves a second chance in the spotlight. The game's early 3-D graphics won't look quite so dated on a smaller set of screens, and the Tactical Arts' battle system would be great fun on the DS. Plenty of fun bonus content could be added to the mix as well.

4. Blast Corps

Rare had many excellent games on the N-64, and Blast Corps was among them. The game's entertaining combination of puzzles and blowing stuff up seems tailor made for a system like the DS. A remake could offer gamers new levels and new vehicles to try out, and it could help put Rare back in the forefront.

3. Crystalis

The classic Nintendo RPG has already received a remake on the Game Boy Color, but Crystalis deserves one that will really do it justice. With updated graphics but the same story that sucked gamers in the first time, a whole new generation could learn to fall in love with Crystalis. The gameplay in this title could also really benefit from having menus on thw top screen.

2. Earthworm Jim

Earthworm Jim was among the best titles on many a system of generations past. Its quirky main character and its bizarre but perfectly executed gameplay has made this game a hit with many gamers. Earthworm Jim received a port on the Game Boy Advance not that many years back, but this title really deserves a full remake, complete with new voice-acting, levels, and more. If the actors from the hit Earthworm Jim cartoon could be persuaded to lend their voices, we could get some truly hilarious cutscenes.

1. Xenogears

Xenogears is widely considered to be one of the greatest RPGs of all time in spite of the fact that it was both rushed and unfinished. Just imagine what the game could be if it was given the chance to be truly completed. The game's graphics would look great on the DS screens, and a remake would be able to fix the syncing issue that some of the animated cutscenes suffered from. A remake of title definitely would have the potential to be a masterpiece.

Sands of Destruction Gameplay Trailer

A gameplay trailer for the upcoming DS RPG Sands of Destruction is available for viewing above. Sands of Destruction is about a young man who inexplicably possesses the power to destroy the world. The game's battle system is turn-based with time-based elements. Sands of Destruction comes out January 12, 2010.

More New Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie Screenshots

New screenshots from the upcoming DS Game Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie are now available for viewing here. Dragon Quest VI is the third in a series of Dragon Quest remakes coming to the DS. This title lets players explore two parallel worlds. A release date for Realms of Reverie has not yet been set.

New Lufia: Estpolis DS Screenshots

Several new screenshots for the upcoming DS game Lufia: Estpolis DS are now available for viewing here. The game is a fully 3-D remake of the popular Super Nintendo RPG Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals.Lufia: Estpolis DS comes out in Japan on February 25. A North American release date has not yet been set.

Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles Announced

Although the newest Professor Layton game hasn't even been released in Japan yet, a fifth title in the series has already been announced. Called Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles, the game will be considered the second installment in the second Layton trilogy. Mask of Miracles is due out in Japan in Fall 2010. If you'd like to learn more, you can check out a teaser site here.

The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks Intro Trailer

A new intro trailer for the upcoming DS game The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks is now available and can be viewed above. Rather then show gameplay footage, the trailer simply showcases the game's brief introduction. Spirit Tracks comes out on December 7, 2009.

Black Friday DS Deals

Best Buy

• $20 gift card with purchase of one of two DSi bundles;
  
  -DSi Brain Age Bundle: White DSi with Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Sudoku, Brain Age Express: Math, Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics, and Photo Clock preinstalled for $170
  
  -DSi Mario Bundle: Metallic blue DSi with Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again, WarioWare: Snapped, Dr. Mario Express, Mario Calculator, Mario Clock preinstalled for $170
  
  
• $10 for select DS games, including Sonic Chronicles, My Word Coach, Bolt, Guiness World Records, and Sudoku Ball: Detective, Marker Man Adventures, Cooking Mama, Crash: Mind Over Mutant, and Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
  

GameStop

• Buy 2, get 1 free on all pre-owned games and accessories
  
• Save $10 on select DS games, including Style Lab: Jewelry Design, Style Lab: Makeover, Drawn to Life: The Next Adventure, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2
  

Kmart

• $25 Nintendo Coupon with purchase of any DS system
  

Target

• $20 gift card with purchase of DSi
  
• $17 for select DS games, including iCarly, and Hannah Montana
  
• $7 for select games, including Personal Trainer: Cooking
  

Toys R Us

• $10 for select games, including Avatar The Last Airbender: Into the Inferno, Imagine Family Doctor, Monsters vs. Aliens, MySims Kingdom, Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, Tony Hawk's Motion, Crash: Mind Over Mutant, Petz Horseshoe Ranch, and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
  
• $18 for select games, including Club Penguin, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Autobots, Ultimate Alliance 2, and Chaotic: Shadow Warrior
  
• $30 for select games, including Guitar Hero: On Tour/Guitar Hero: Decades two-pack
  
• Buy one get one free on select games, including The Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations, Dinosaur King, Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
  

Walmart

• $7 on more than 50 games, including Lock's Quest, and Neopets Puzzle Adventure
  
• $10 on more than 40 games, including MX vs. ATV Untamed
  

DSi LL Sells Over 100,000 Copies in First Weekend

The numbers are in after the DSi's Japan launch this Saturday, and it looks like a hit. 103,524 units were sold on Saturday and Sunday. While the sales numbers aren't quite as high as they were for the DSi, which sold over 170,000 copies in its debut weekend, they're still impressive. The PSPgo, which also launched recently, only sold 29,000 units in its first week.

DSi Black Friday Deal

Nintendo has announced a special DSi deal for this black Friday. Shoppers looking to buy a DSi will be able to choose from two DSis pre-loaded with 5 games each. The blue DSi will come packaged with Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again, Dr. Mario Express, WarioWare: Snapped!, Mario Calculator, and Mario Clock. The white DSi comes with Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Sudoku, Brain Age Express: Math, Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics, and Photo Clock. These bundles are expected to be available at mass retailers nationwide.

New Releases This Week for the DS

Here are the new releases for the DS for the week of 11/22:

Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain 
 Hello Kitty Party
Picture Perfect Hair Salon 

Foto Showdown Announced for the DSi

An unusual new RPG has been announced for the DSi. Titled Foto Showdown, the game will take full advantage of the DSi's camera function. Players can take photos that will then be used in the creation of the game's monsters. Foto Showdown will also boast over 100 levels and 152 different kinds of monsters, which will each have unique abilities. Foto Showdown comes out for the DSi early in 2010.

DSi LL Released in Japan

The new DSi LL was released in Japan this Saturday. The system appears to be a hit, with retailers reporting lines as large as 50 and 60 people long. Exact sales numbers aren't in yet, but the system is expected to sell out. Check back here for updates!

New DSiWare for 11/23

A new game and several new apps are now available for download in the DSiWare store. Castle Of Magic is an adventure game that makes use of the DSi's camera. It can be downloaded for 500 Nintendo DSi Points. myNotebook: Blue is a simple notebook app with 5 pen colors and unlockable paper types. It costs 200 DSi Points. Lastly, several new versions of the Electroplankton music app have been released: Luminarrow, Sun-Animalcule, Lumiloop, Marine-Crystals, and Varvoice. They cost 200 Nintendo DSi Points each. Head over to the DSiWare store to check them out!

Two New Spirit Tracks Videos

Two new videos from the upcoming DS game The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks are now available. The first video, pictured above, lets players check out multiplayer battles, tag mode, while still giving them a look at the single player game. The second video, which is below, focuses on the Spirit Pipes, the Whirlwind, and the Train.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks comes out on December 7, 2009.

Pre-Owned DS Lite Deal at Gamestop Black Friday

Do you know someone who'd like a DS Lite for Christmas? Head over to Gamestop on Black Friday. They'll be offering Pre-Owned DS Lites for only $59.99. More great deals involving the DS are expected to surface soon. Check back here for updates.

New Winter's Tail Screenshots

New screenshots from the upcoming DS game Winter's Tail are available for viewing here. Winter's Tail is an interactive novel based on the book of the same name, which tells the story of an injured dolphin named Winter. It comes out for the DS on November 24, 2009.

New Windy x Windam Screenshots

New screens from the upcoming DS game Windy x Windam are available for viewing here. Not much is known about the Ninja Studio developed game thus far apart from the fact that it is a fighting game. A release date for Windy x Windam has not yet been set.

New Animal Country: Life On The Farm Screenshots

New screens for the upcoming DS game Animal Country: Life On The Farm are available for viewing here. The game lets players take care of a variety of animals, including, hens, ostriches, and pigs. Animal Country comes out in February 2010.

New Sushi Academy Screens

New screens for the new DS game Sushi Academy are available for viewing here. The game lets players create many kinds of sushi on the touch screen, like in the hit game Cooking Mama. Sushi Academy is available in stores now.

Check Out Spirit Tracks and More at the Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience

Would you like a chance to get a hands on demo of some of this season's hottest new DS games? The Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience will give you a chance to try out several DS games, including Style Savvy, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box and even the The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks after the game launches on December 7.

The Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience will travel to 35 shopping malls and give gamers a chance to play new DS and Wii games. The event kicks off on November 23. A full list of the stops is below:

• Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, Ariz.
  
• Westfield Culver City in Culver City, Calif.
  
• Westfield Parkway in El Cajon, Calif.
  
• Ontario Mills in Ontario, Calif.
  
• Westfield San Francisco Centre in San Francisco
  
• Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Conn.
  
• Orange Park Mall in Orange Park, Fla.
  
• Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla.
  
• Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg, Fla.
  
• Lenox Square in Atlanta
  
• River Oaks Center in Calumet City, Ill.
  
• Greenwood Park in Greenwood, Ind.
  
• Arundel Mills in Hanover, Md.
  
• South Shore Plaza in Braintree, Mass.
  
• Burlington Mall in Burlington, Mass.
  
• Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.
  
• Southdale Center in Edina, Minn.
  
• Deptford Mall in Deptford, N.J.
  
• Queens Center in Elmhurst, N.Y.
  
• Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y.
  
• Galleria of White Plains in White Plains, N.Y.
  
• The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio
  
• Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City
  
• Franklin Mills in Philadelphia
  
• Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis, Tenn.
  
• Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, Texas
  
• Irving Mall in Irving, Texas
  
• Ingram Park Mall in San Antonio
  
• Chesapeake Square in Chesapeake, Va.
  
• Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen, Va.
  
• Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Va.
  
• Potomac Mills in Prince William, Va.
  
• Northgate Mall in Seattle
  
• Westfield Southcenter in Seattle
  
• Southridge Mall in Greendale, Wisc.

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New Assassin's Creed II: Discovery Gameplay Videos

Want to know more about the newly released DS game Assassin's Creed II: Discovery? You can check out 3 new gameplay videos here. The second Assassin's Creed game on the DS puts players in the shoes of Ezio as he travels through Spain rescuing fellow assassins. Assassin's Creed II: Discovery is available in stores now.

Lufia Remake for the DS Confirmed

The rumors of a DS bound Lufia remake we posted about here have been confirmed. In the latest issue of Famitsu, Square Enix reveals their plans for a fully 3-D remake of the game. The remake will be of Lufia II, not the original Lufia, and will be titled Lufia: Estpolis. Estpolis is the Japanese name for Lufia. In addition to the revamped graphics, the game will also feature a full voice cast as well as all-new action RPG gameplay. You can get a sneak peek of the game above. We should have proper screenshots soon. The game will come out in Japan on February 25. A US release date for Lufia: Estpolis has not yet been set.

Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 Screenshots and Gameplay Videos

Are you excited about the new Hot Wheels game Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5? You can check out gameplay videos here and see some screenshots here. This game lets kids work alongside a teenage team to save the earth from an alien invasion. It features combat racing and car battles. Battle Force 5 is available in stores now.

New Rabbids Go Home Series

A new animated webseries based on the new DS game Rabbids Go Home is now available online. The series, titled "To the Moon or Bust" has 5 episodes out. You can watch the first episode above and can check out additional episodes here. Rabbids Go Home is available in stores now.

myNotebook App Coming to the DSi

A new application titled "myNotebook" is headed to the Nintendo DSi. The app is designed to allow users to quickly take notes or doodle while on the go. Each application will come in Blue, Red and Green, and will offer 32 pages to scribble down notes upon. myNotebook: Blue launches November 23, Red comes out December 7, and Green will follow on December 21.

New Releases This Week for the DS

Here are the new releases for the DS for the week of 11/15:

Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
Kamen Rider Dragon Knight
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
Planet 51
The Princess and the Frog
Imagine: Artist
Junior Classic Games
Discovery Kids: Spider Quest
Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral
Petz Dogz Talent Show
Foto Frenzy
My Ballet Studio
Personal Fitness for Men
Petz Hamsterz Superstarz
Personal Fitness for Women

Two New Ben 10: Alien Force -- Vilgax Attacks Videos

Want to see more of the DS game Ben 10: Alien Force -- Vilgax Attacks? Two gameplay videos are available for watching here.  The game features 10 of Ben's alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brainstorm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt. Vilgax Attacls is available in stores now.

New DSiWare for 11/16

Three new games are now available for download in the DSiWare store.
Art Style: DIGIDRIVE is a puzzle game based around controlling traffic. It costs 500 Nintendo DSi Points. Arcade Bowling is a classic bowling game with state of the art 3-D graphics. It can be purchased for 200 Nintendo DSi Points. Lastly, Robot Rescue is a logic game in which you free robots while dodging traps. It's available for 200 Nintendo DSi Points. Head over to the DSiWare store and check them out now.

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth Demo

Capcom has released a flash demo of the upcoming DS game Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth. The newest game in the wildly popular Ace Attorney series takes gamers out of the courtroom and puts them into the shoes of famed prosecutor Miles Edgeworth. This demo will give you a chance to try out the game's new logic system, as well an opportunity to explore Edgeworth's office. To play the demo, click here. Ace Attorney Investigations comes out on February 16, 2010.

New Rune Factory 3 Screenshots

Here are a few new screenshots from the upcoming DS game Rune Factory 3. The newest game in the popular series will continue to mix the farming and relationship simulation aspect of Harvest Moon with action-RPG style dungeons. This title also adds the ability to shapeshift into monsters with an item called the "transformation belt".

 

 

A release date for Rune Factory 3 has not yet been set. Hopefully we'll see the game in North America sometime next year.

New Pop Island Trailer

The newest trailer for the upcoming DSiWare game Pop Island is available for viewing here. The adventure game lets you play as a surfing penguin , flying fish or waterskiing crocodile as you capture flags and score points throughout all of the game's worlds. Pop Island will be available for download later this month.

New Fast Food Panic Screenshots

New screenshots from the upcoming DS game Fast Food Panic are available for viewing here. Fast Food Panic will combine traditional time management style gameplay with touch screen based activities similar to that of Cooking Mama. Your goal in the game is to create the best restaurant in the world. Fast Food Panic comes out for the DS in January of 2010,

Is Lufia Coming to the DS?

Square Enix has announced that they are remaking the classic Super Nintendo RPG Lufia and the Fortress of Doom. However, they've yet to announce what platform the remake will be released on. The DS has been getting remakes of many classic RPGs, so it seems very likely that DS owners will get to enjoy the first Lufia game on their handhelds. We'll know for sure later this month when the newest issue of Famicom comes out. Check back here for more news!

Hotel Dusk Sequel Announced

CING and Nintendo have announced that they plan to release a sequel for the hit DS game Hotel Dusk: Room 215, titled Last Window: Midnight Promise. The game will take place one year after the original game and will once again star Kyle Hyde. Last Window will come out in Japan on January 14, 2010.A US release date has yet to be one, but it's very likely that we'll get one soon. Keep checking back here for updates!

New Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie Screenshots

New screenshots for the upcoming DS game Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie are now available for viewing here. The game is a port of the classic Super Famicom game. Dragon Quest VI will come out on the DS on January 28, 2010 in Japan. A North American release date has not yet been set.

Namco Bandai Reveals New RPG

Information about Namco Bandai's mysterious new RPG has finally been revealed. In the latest issue of Famitsu, Keroro RPG: The Knight, the Warrior, and the Legendary Pirate was announced for the DS. The game will feature gameplay similar to that of the Tales games and will feature characters from the Sgt. Frog anime. It will star Sergeant Keroro along with members of the Keroro Platoon, and the storyline of the game is expected to have the same feel as the Sgt. Frog Anime.

Keroro RPG will come out in Japan in 2010. There's no word on whether or not the game will get a North American release.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized Screenshots and Video

Are you curious about the newly released DS game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized? New screenshots for the game are available here and gameplay videos are available here. The title lets gamers experience the vehicles, weapons, and exciting gameplay of the Call of Duty series on a handheld. Modern Warfare: Mobilized in in stores now.

Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue Trailer

 A trailer for the upcoming DS game Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue is available for viewing here. Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue is a modernized version of the classic 90's arcade franchise. In the game, players get to take on challenges in the African Plains. Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue comes out January 2010.

New Releases This Week for the DS

Here are the new releases for the DS for the week of 11/08:

Phantasy Star Zero 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized  
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
Dragonology 
Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands
Spectral Force Genesis 
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Arcade Attack
Jonas
Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders
Style Lab Jewelry Design 
Chaotic: Shadow Warriors 
Petz Nursery
Sushi Academy 
Fairyland Melody Magic 
Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5

Runaway: A Twist of Fate Official Website Launches

The official website for the upcoming DS game Runaway: A Twist of Fate has launched and can be viewed here. If you're not familiar with the Runaway series, the site will introduce you to the game's history and will tell you everything there is to know about A Twist of Fate. The site also features trailers and gameplay videos. Runaway: A Twist of Fate comes out in Spring 2010.

New DSiWare for 11/09

Several new games have been added to the Nintendo DSiWare store today. Bomberman Blitz is the first Bomberman game available as DSiWare and lets gamers enjoy classic Bomberman gameplay for 500 Nintendo DSi Points. There are also a series of new DSiWare apps released today called Electroplankton. The Electroplankton app lets gamers interact with the plankton they've downloaded and use it to create music and sound effects. The plankton currently available are Trapy, Hanebow, Nano-carp, Rec-Rec, and Beatnes. The apps cost 200 DSi points each. Head over to the Nintendo DSiWare store today!