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Nintendo Of Europe Announces First New Colours For Nintendo DS: Pink And Blue

2005-08-29T20:20:00.000-07:00

17 August 2005 - Add a splash of colour to your life with Nintendo DS - the revolutionary handheld console boasting touch-screen technology, wireless communication, online gaming, voice recognition and WiFi capability, all in the palm of your hand. The stylish new Pink and Blue editions of Nintendo DS will launch across Europe on 7th October 2005 joining the already best selling Silver edition.

The Nintendo DS Pink and Blue editions launch at the same time as the smash-hit pet simulator, Nintendogs, that has taken Japan by storm since it launched in April 2005. Nintendogs makes full use of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo DS - with the voice recognition feature, you simply call the Nintendog by the name you have chosen and using the touch screen you can stroke, pat and tickle your dog - making this sure to be the No.1 handheld game this Christmas.

Jim Merrick, Senior Director, European Marketing.
"Since launching Nintendo DS in Europe on 11th March 2005, over 1 million people across Europe have embraced this new way to play games. With three new colour choices now available and the launch of the groundbreaking Nintendogs in time for Christmas, we will continue to expand the handheld market and will be well on track to achieving sales of over 3 million Nintendo DS across Europe by the end of this year".

Click onto www.nintendo-europe.com for all of the most up to date official information on Nintendo.

For further information please contact the Nintendo press office on 020 7303 3103

About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd of Kyoto, Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games worldwide and more than 350 million hardware units globally, creating such industry icons as Mario^® and Donkey Kong and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda^® and Pokémon. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems, including the Nintendo 64, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy - the world's best-selling video game system which has sold over 180 million units. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.

Nintendo DS A Steal At $129.99; Nintendogs Barks Up A Storm

2005-08-29T20:19:00.000-07:00

U.S. Fans Brace for Japan's Smash-Hit Puppy Simulation

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 16, 2005 – Nintendo is announcing new pricing for the Nintendo DS^TM of $129.99 MSRP, effective Aug. 21, in advance of the arrival of a critically acclaimed title for the dual-screened, hand-held video game system. The $20 price drop comes just ahead of the Aug. 22 U.S. launch of Nintendogs^TM, which has become a cultural phenomenon and a sales leader in Japan because of its innovative appeal.

"The new price and the arrival of a mega hit like Nintendogs give Nintendo DS a one-two punch that will thrill consumers," says Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "Consumers know Nintendo offers the best in the hand-held video game industry, and this news should make them very happy."

Nintendo DS has outsold all other hand-held and console video game systems in Japan for four months straight. Nintendogs recently went on sale in Japan, sparking a nationwide craze, as owners began raising, training and falling in love with their lifelike puppies; more than 700,000 copies of Nintendogs have sold since its debut. Weekly Famitsu, Japan's leading video game magazine, gives Nintendogs an extraordinary overall perfect score of 40.

Nintendogs is a puppy simulator made exclusively for Nintendo DS that lets owners name, train and play with a realistic puppy. The pups respond to their owners' voices with the built-in microphone, and react to praise and positive reinforcement via the Nintendo DS' touch screen. The sophisticated artificial intelligence simulates a real dog in every way. Nintendogs players pick from 18 breeds, then owners feed their pups, buy them new toys and take them for walks as they bond.

In addition to Nintendogs, Nintendo DS has a strong lineup of games arriving before the end of the year. These include Advance Wars^®: Dual Strike on Aug. 22, Trace Memory^TM on Sept. 26, Metroid^® Prime Pinball on Oct. 24 and Mario & Luigi 2^TM in Q4. The new price for Nintendo DS also gives consumers another excuse to buy a Nintendo DS to be ready for the upcoming Nintendo^® Wi-Fi Connection, the wireless gaming service to launch later this year with a Mario Kart^® racing game and an Animal Crossing^® community-building game.

The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy^® Advance SP, Nintendo DS^TM and Nintendo GameCube^TM systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games and more than 353 million hardware units globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario^TM and Donkey Kong^® and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid^®, Zelda^TM 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.

Nintendo and Bakers Complete join forces for 'doggylicious' fun and games

2005-08-29T20:18:00.001-07:00

Joint through-the-line promotion to support Nintendogs UK launch

Nintendo and Bakers Complete, the UK's number one complete dry dog food, are joining forces for the launch of the latest gaming craze to sweep the world – Nintendogs.

In the first ever video game / dog food partnership the joint through the line promotion will see Nintendogs featured on over 1.5 million packs of Bakers Complete from October this year. Money off vouchers for Bakers products will also be included in copies of Nintendogs for anyone who picks up the game at the UK launch on 7 October.

The Bakers Complete on-pack promotion features an on-line competition to win one of 100 Nintendo DS Nintendogs prize packs. Dog lovers will enter via www.bakerscomplete.co.uk and answer three dog related multiple-choice questions, with winners selected on a monthly basis. The promotion will feature across all the major supermarket chains, as well as major pet superstores, convenience stores and independent pet shops.

Bakers Complete will be official sponsors of the Nintendogs Zone at the remaining Nintendo All Stars 2005 Tour events through August and September. The tour will take place on selected weekends and half-term week in October and will feature the Nintendo Mutt Truck, sampling bone gazebo and a Bakers Complete product area.

Nintendogs will also be heavily promoted on the Bakers Complete website from August, with information provided on the game, plus footage, information on the Nintendogs tour and the competition area. Joint branded email newsletters will be distributed.

With three different versions available, Nintendogs lets owners choose a puppy from one of 18 breeds, then raise and train the pup. Nintendogs uses sophisticated artificial intelligence to produce incredibly realistic and cute puppies that respond to voice commands and petting on the touch screen. Owners can teach their puppies new tricks, compete in obedience trials and agility trials or compete in flying disk competitions. Successful trainers earn money and trainer points to use to buy additional breeds, new toys and accessories. Nintendogs is the pet for people who can't have the real thing.

Since its launch in Japan in April this year, Nintendogs has become a pop-culture phenomenon. Nintendo's kennel club represents a virtual "who's who" of best-in-show contenders.

In recognition of its technological achievements, the Nintendo DS has received the Edge magazine 'Hardware of the Year Award', as well as rave reviews across the UK, showing that the Nintendo DS has already delivered on its ambitious promise to bring a new gaming experience to gamers.

The Nintendo DS can be purchased from most good retailers for around £99. Software is available from around £29 and £19 depending on the game.

Click onto www.nintendo-europe-media.com for all of the most up to date official information on Nintendo.
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For further information, please contact Stephanie Moses or Sian Dobson at the Nintendo press office on 020 7307 3103

Notes to editors:

About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd of Kyoto, Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games worldwide and more than 350 million hardware units globally, creating such industry icons as Mario^® and Donkey Kong and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda^® and Pokémon. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems, including the Nintendo 64, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy – the world's best-selling video game system which has sold over 180 million units. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.

Nintendo Joins Dogs Trust to Promote Responsible Dog Ownership Through Launch of 'Virtual Dog' Game

2005-08-29T20:18:00.000-07:00

- Leading games brand embarks on association with Dogs Trust -

25th August 2005. To coincide with the forthcoming arrival of 'nintendogs', Nintendo's brand new virtual pet phenomenon, the video games brand and the UK's largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, have announced a strategic partnership in celebration of the special role of man's best friend, and to encourage potential owners to recognise the time and commitment required to really care for a dog.

Dogs Trust, the organisation that never destroys a healthy dog, has been caring for dogs for 114 years and was formerly known as the National Canine Defence League. Its famous slogan "A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas^®" represents an inherent belief that the number of unwanted dogs in the UK desperately needs to be reduced. The charity's mission is to ensure that every dog enjoys a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction or abandonment. Today, Dogs Trust cares for over 12,500 dogs every year, and has over 400,000 supporters.

Nintendo is supporting the Dogs Trust's mission with the launch of 'nintendogs', set to bound into the country on October 7th, 2005. Following a phenomenal reception worldwide reception since its launch, Dogs Trust and Nintendo hope the product will encourage potential dog owners to test their ability to care for a dog before making the commitment to own one. Thousands of dogs are abandoned and destroyed in the UK every year simply for want of a loving home. Dogs Trust believes that the responsible dog ownership message behind 'nintendogs' may help encourage dog lovers to consider the commitment required in owning a real dog.

Available exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld console, 'nintendogs' is a brand new way to play and develops the concept of the virtual pet by adding a whole new dimension of interaction. Players can actually touch and speak to their dog which, will in turn react realistically to this attention. This interaction is unlike any other seen before on a games console. 'nintendogs' is an ideal pet for people who can't own a real dog, it makes no mess, will never die and definitely won't molt all over your sofa!

Adrian Burder, Dogs Trust Marketing Director, said: "Dogs Trust is pleased to be associated with 'nintendogs'. The philosophy behind the game has a lot in common with our own aims of ensuring that every dog is a happy and loved pet. Despite the fame of our A Dog is For Life slogan, thousands of dogs are still abandoned and unwanted every year, so it's great that there's a game that is not only fun to play, but supports the message that responsible dog ownership means more than giving your dog an occasional stroke."

The Dogs Trust partnership will see joint through-the-line marketing activities taking place from August to December including on-pack branding and fund raising initiatives. Further barks of joy will be heard as Nintendo appeals to its league of fans, hounding them to support Dogs Trust and sponsor one of its 26 sponsor dogs at one of its 15 rehoming centres nationwide.

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For further information on 'nintendogs', please contact Stephanie Moses or Simon Watts at the Nintendo press office on 020 7307 3103

For further information on Dogs Trust, please contact the Dogs Trust press office on 020 7837 0006 or email pressoffice@dogstrust.org.uk.

Notes to editors:

What is 'nintendogs'?
Available exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld console, 'nintendogs' is a brand new way to play and develops the concept of the virtual pet by adding a whole new dimension of interaction. Players can actually touch and speak to their dog which, will in turn react realistically to this attention. This interaction is unlike any other seen before on a games console. 'nintendogs' is an ideal pet for people who can't own a real dog, it makes no mess, will never die and definitely won't molt all over your sofa!

'nintendogs' will come in three different packages – Labrador Retriever, Miniature Dachshund and Chihuahua - each with six different breeds of puppies to begin with, giving a total of eighteen breeds to choose. Each breed will have a litter of three different puppies to choose from, giving players a chance to pick the sex and characteristics of their puppy.

Since its launch in Japan, the Japanese have been going barking mad for 'nintendogs'. Not only do the media love it, but the general public can't get enough either – so much so that sales of the Nintendo DS console have rocketed to five times the average amount during the 'nintendogs 'launch week.

Visit http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/nintendogs for more information on 'nintendogs'.

About Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity. It cares for over 12,500 dogs every year, through a network of 15 Rehoming Centres across the country. Dogs Trust's mission is to reach the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. It seeks to achieve this through rescue and rehoming, reduction of the stray dog population, and promotion of responsible ownership. Educating the dog owners of tomorrow is an essential part of the work of Dogs Trust, and the charity runs an Education Programme which provides free schools materials for young people aged 6-11, Dogs Trust never destroys a healthy dog.
For more information visit www.dogstrust.org.uk or call on 020 7837 0006

About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd of Kyoto, Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games worldwide and more than 350 million hardware units globally, creating such industry icons as Mario^® and Donkey Kong and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda^® and Pokémon. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems, including the Nintendo 64, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy – the world's best-selling video game system which has sold over 180 million units. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.

Virtual Puppies Help With Human Touch

2005-08-29T20:17:00.000-07:00

Who wouldn't want to own a real puppy? They're cute, they're cuddly and best of all they're always pleased to see you. But owning a pet just isn't a realistic option for many people, either for practical or financial reasons. The thought of 'walkies' every morning and evening doesn't always sit well with modern lifestyles.

But the life skills that can be learnt from looking after a pet can be crucial to human physical and creative development which is why "nintendogs", a new dog rearing game on the Nintendo DS, has caused such a stir in Japan and is set to do the same in the UK when it bounds into the country on 7th October. But is there any science behind the gameplay? Relationship psychologist Susan Quilliam has reviewed the implications of the virtual puppy and found that it can not only help develop our attention spans and motor skills, but also improves our ability to solve problems and think creatively

The "nintendogs" concept is easily grasped - you're responsible for a pet, and must offer regular food, exercise and entertainment if you want to keep it happy (however, the good news is that the pet never dies). Susan Quilliam found that the game teaches us how to bond and provides us with a sense of nurture and responsibility. But it can also have emotional effects, helping to raise self-esteem and develop strategic thinking. This is supported by research to coincide with the report, which reveals that nearly half of parents believe that owning a pet can teach the owner about a variety of emotions.

The survey asked dog lovers what they think are the positive benefits of a virtual pet. Forty three (43) per cent said lower vet bills (!), 39 per cent said it was because they wouldn't have to go for a daily walk and 35 per cent thought it would be tidier. Is it finally time to replace your household pet with a virtual one?

What is 'nintendogs"?

Available exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld console, "nintendogs" is a brand new way to play and develops the concept of the virtual pet by adding a whole new dimension of interaction. Players can actually touch and speak to their dog which, will in turn react realistically to this attention. This interaction is unlike any other seen before on a games console. "nintendogs" is an ideal pet for people who can't own a real dog, it makes no mess, will never die and definitely won't moult all over your sofa!

"nintendogs" will come in three different packages - Labrador Retriever, Miniature Dachshund and Chihuahua - each with six different breeds of puppies to begin with, giving a total of eighteen breeds to choose. Each breed will have a litter of three different puppies to choose from, giving players a chance to pick the sex and characteristics of their puppy.

Since its launch in Japan, the Japanese have been going barking mad for "nintendogs". Not only do the media love it, but the general public can't get enough either - so much so that sales of the Nintendo DS console have rocketed to five times the average amount during the nintendogs launch week. It could be the best £30 you've ever spent.

For further information, please contact Stephanie Moses or Gary Bradshaw at the Nintendo press office on 020 7307 3103

Notes to editors:

About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd of Kyoto, Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 2 billion video games worldwide and more than 336 million hardware units globally, creating such industry icons as Mario^® and Donkey Kong and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda^® and Pokémon. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems, including the Nintendo 64, NINTENDO GAMECUBE, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy - the world's best-selling video game system which has sold over 190 million units. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of Europe, based in Grossostheim, Germany, was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in Europe.

Metroid Prime Hunters Will Be Wi-Fi Ready

2005-08-29T20:16:00.000-07:00

Since the Nintendo DS^TM first launched with demo versions of Metroid^® Prime Hunters, fans have been clamoring for the completed version of the game. Their patience has paid off. Metroid Prime Hunters will launch in the first quarter of 2006, complete with access to Nintendo^® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's upcoming online gaming service. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection will debut before the end of the year with a Mario Kart^® and an Animal Crossing^® game, and will let players connect wirelessly with one another as easily as if they were sitting in the same room.

For the first time, fans can get their hands on a trial version of the new single-player mission of Metroid Prime Hunters this weekend at the Penny Arcade Expo in Bellevue, Wash. Attendees also can see three previously unreleased bounty hunter characters in the game. These include Sylux, a ruthless sharpshooter who harbors an intense hatred for Metroid heroine Samus Aran; Trace, a young outcast who seeks power and a planet to invade; and Weavel, a cyborg Space Pirate assassin. For more information and videos of the bounty hunters in action, visit www.metroidhunters.com.

GoldenEye Rogue Agent Pack Shot

2005-06-15T15:02:00.000-07:00

Nintendogs: Dachshund And Friends Cheats

2005-05-31T23:38:00.000-07:00

Beagle:
Get 2,000 owner points.
kix.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel:
Get 14,000 owner points.

Jack Russel Terrier:
Find Jack Russel Book to unlock this breed at the kennel.

Shetland Sheepdog:
Get 17,000 owner points.

Shih-Tzu:
Get 8,000 owner points.

Toy Poodle:
Get 4,000 owner points.

Welsh Corgi:
Get 10,000 owner points.

Hint: Finding items:
When you are walking on the sidewalk, tap the floor and your dog will look and sometimes find an item.

Nintendogs: Shiba And Friends Cheats

2005-05-31T23:37:00.002-07:00

Beagle:
Get 17,000 owner points.
kix.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel:
Get 4,000 owner points.

German Shepard:
Get 8,000 owner points.

Jack Russel Terrier:
Find Jack Russel Book to unlock this breed at the kennel.

Labrador:
Get 10,000 owner points.

Pug:
Get 25,000 owner points.

Schnauzer:
Get 2,000 owner points.

Yorkshire Terrier:
Get 14,000 owner points.

Hint: Finding items:
When you are walking on the sidewalk, tap the floor and your dog will look and sometimes find an item.

Nintendogs: Chihuahua And Friends Cheats

2005-05-31T23:37:00.001-07:00

German Shepherd:
Get 17,000 owner points.
kix.

Jack Russel Terrier:
Find Jack Russel Book to unlock this breed at the kennel.

Pinscher:
Get 14,000 owner points.

Pug:
Get 4,000 owner points.

Schnauzer:
Get 10,000 owner points.

Shetland Sheepdog:
Get 8,000 owner points.

Welsh Corgi:
Get 2,000 owner points.

Hint: Finding items:
When you are walking on the sidewalk, tap the floor and your dog will look and sometimes find an item.
Gerrard.

Need For Speed Underground 2 Cheats

2005-05-31T23:37:00.000-07:00

Brakes bonus upgrade:
Get over 7,500 points in the Pressure Tuning 2 mini-game.
kix.

Chassis bonus upgrade:
Get over 5,000 points in the Pressure Tuning 1 mini-game.

Controls bonus upgrade:
Get over 5,000 points in the Engine Tuning 3 mini-game.

Drivetrain bonus upgrade:
Get over 50 points in the Dyno Run1 mini-game.

Engine bonus upgrade:
Get over 100 points in the Nitrous Tuning 1 mini-game.

Exhaust bonus upgrade:
Get over 2,000 points in the Engine Tuning 1 mini-game.

Nitrous bonus upgrade:
Get over 175 points in the Nitrous Tuning 3 mini-game.

Suspension bonus upgrade:
Get over 100 points in the Dyno Run2 mini-game.

Turbo bonus upgrade:
Get over 150 points in the Nitrous Tuning 2 mini-game.

Wheels bonus upgrade:
Get over 4,000 points in the Engine Tuning 2 mini-game.

Hint: Quick boost:
If you crash your car in a race and you a manual transmission, put in neutral. Hit the gas all the way, then slam it into first gear to get a very quick boost.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 Cheats

2005-05-31T23:36:00.002-07:00

Hint: Easy wins:
In all levels of Legend Tour, pause game play and select "Save And Quit" before completing a hole. You can resume from the beginning of that hole until you get the desired score.
kixand a a.

If you go through a challenge on Legend Tour, and save and quit the game on 18th hole, the game will end the challenge as if you completed the last hole. Upon the next entry in Legend Tour you will be put on the 18th hole of the next challenge. You can continue to do this until you have the desired amount of money. This trick is more useful once you begin making a nice amount of money. It can eliminate a lot of challenges and rack up millions of dollars for skill points.
a a.

Hint: Building skills:
Choose quick play mode and skins before starting legend mode to build your skills.
JHP5787.

Hint: Putting:
Pay close attention to the caddy tips when putting; two feet is one block.

Super Mario 64 DS Cheats

2005-05-31T23:36:00.001-07:00

Hint: Castle: Secret Star:
Stand on the sun platform in the middle of the main room in the castle as Mario. Gaze up at the sun above the final Boss door. You must perform this trick with Mario because he is the only person that can fly. Inside, you must collect eight red coins and a Star will appear on the center platform. Note: You can only receive this star after you reach a certain point in the game. You will know you have reached this point when the sun shines through onto the platform.
kixand RALPHI114.

Hint: Hazy Mazy Cave: Secret Star:
Go to the Hazy Mazy Cave course. Go to the left and follow the path to the underground lake. Jump on the dinosaur and grab the Wario Cap. Point in the direction of the metal doors and he will take you there. When you get inside, jump in the metal pool. Collect eight Red Coins to get a Star. Note: Use Wario's Power Flower to help you get the underwater coins.

Hint: Lethal Lava: Extra lives:
When you are at the last star take the Koopa shell and surf around on the platforms and on the lava. You will find lots of 1-Ups scattered all over the place.
gramamay.

Hint: Mirror Room: Secret Star:
Once you have access to the second floor, visit the Mirror Room with Luigi. Grab a flower and walk into the mirror to pass through it. Go straight to the door in the background and it will open, bringing you to a completely white room with a star in it. To get back into the main area, grab another flower or go to the right to free Wario (if you already have not done so).
JC Pirrello and ShortyassMcgill.

Hint: Peach's Castle: Secret:
Enter the room where you can change into different characters (Before the room with the Toad and pastel colors). Jump into the glass window of Peach next to Yoshi's door (on the right). You will enter a Castle Secret. You can get three Stars here. Make it to the bottom of the slide to get the first. Make it to the end of the slide in under twenty seconds for the second. Get every coin in the level (including blue ones) for the third.
ChugthatGrug.

Hint: Princess' Secret Slide: Extra life:
If you get the first 1-Up mushroom, there is a second 1-Up behind the Star Box's platform.
JJack41059.

Hint: Ship: Secret:
Got to the room on the first floor with the entrance to the level with the sunken ship picture. There all small square holes on the walls. Jump in the one on the left to get a 1-Up. Jump into the one on the right to enter the Castle Secret. To earn a Star you must swim through the tank and get all eight red coins. To get air, you must grab the other coins -- their is no way to get out of the water.
ChugthatGrug.

Hint: Tick Tock-Clock: Star:
As you enter the room with the Tick-Tock-Clock level, there is a Toad standing against the right brick column. Talk to him as Mario and he will give you a Star.
Sam Creamer.

Hint: Tick-Tock Clock: Hang on fence:
When playing as Luigi, you can jump and hang on the bottom of the fence.
Metsrock62.

Hint: Whomp's Fortress: Star:
Use the following steps to get the sixth Star in course 2. Go into the cannon by the water. Aim the cannon by the far, thin wall. Hit the corner and the wall will break. Soon after that, a Star appears.
megabusterblue4\.

Hint: Secret Underwater level::
When you enter the castle, go to your right. There will be a door with a "3" on it. Enter it. There will be a painting with bubbles inside. Go to your right. There will be a raised box up in the wall. Jump inside and it will take you to an underwater level. Collect all the red coins and a Star will appear in the center, on the bottom.
Casey Krein.

Hint: Fight Bowser without using Mario:
When you collect the numbers of Stars to open the Star Door with Mario, switch with Luigi, Wario, or Yoshi. Note: Yoshi will not grab him, but Bowser will spit out a Luigi cap.
Kevin.

Hint: Defeating the Goomboss:
As Yoshi, run around the arena as fast as possible and try to get behind the Goomboss. Swallow a Goomba that follows him. Wait for it to become an egg and throw it at him. Repeat this two more times.
ChugthatGrug.

Hint: Fun with Goomboss:
Go back to the place behind the Princess's Drawers to the door with an 8 on it with Mario. Enter the fight with Goomboss, and eventually he will throw a mushroom. Touch the mushroom and Mario will grow tall, just like in the classic Mario games.
Curt.

Hint: Defeating King Boo:
Get to King Boo by going through the Luigi picture in the Boo House. You can tell where he is when he disappears in the mirror by looking for his shadow on the floor.
ShortyassMcgill.

Hint: Defeating Koopa the Quick:
After you challenge Koopa the Quick, run up the bridge as usual. However, when you get past the bridge, run over to the flower patch near the red block. If you go to around the middle of it, you should teleport directly in front of the mountain. From there, instead of going to where the rolling bowling balls are found, go up the steep hill. This may not seem it is faster, but it is. Continue running up the mountain until you reach the first hole where the bowling balls are coming from. Jump into the hole. You should be teleported to the second bowling ball hole. Then, run up to the flag. If done correctly, this should be an unbeatable strategy for defeating Koopa the Quick.
mariomaniac64.

When at the Bomb Omb Field and racing, go to the middle of the flowers. You will teleport. When you see a big hole, get into it and to teleport again.
Kevin.

Hint: Defeating Lethal Bombs:
To kill the Lethal Bombs, either jump at them or punch/kick them ahead of time.
RALPHI114.

Hint: Getting Luigi:
Go to the courtyard with the fountain and the ghosts. Look for one ghost that larger than the others. Use Mario to stomp him. Enter the small object that it drops to reach Boo's mansion. Get the first Star. On the second one, go up to the second floor. Continue on to defeat Big Boo and get Luigi's key.
kix.

Hint: Getting Mario:
To rescue Mario, you need at least 8 Stars. Go into the castle version of the rec room, where Toad is worried about losing Peach's rec room keys. Open the 8 Star door. Go forward, jump across the platforms, climb the pole, and reach the top of the huge tree. Jump down the hole on top of it. To defeat the following Boss, Goomboss as Yoshi, just run behind him, swallow a minion, and throw it back at him. After each hit, he will grow and redden. After three hits, he will be defeated and you will get the key to Mario's room. Then, just unlock the door and go inside.
lazysomeone.

Hint: Get the Mario Wings without using Mario:
Go to versus mode. Go to either Shining Isle's or Battle. Hit a "!" box and you will get the wings as anyone.
Kevin.

Hint: Getting Wario:
Play as Luigi in the Mirror Room. Jump into Wario's painting and defeat the Giant Ice Bully to get Wario's key.

Hint: Stronger Wario:
As Wario, find a Power Flower. Fight enemies and you will be slower, but stronger. Note: By doing this you can also walk on lava.
Kevin.

Hint: Glowing rabbits:
There are eight glowing rabbits that randomly replace each of the character's mini-game rabbits. Once you catch all eight, you will receive a key that unlocks the white door to the right of Wario's. You will receive a Star.
Jekku.

After you catch all glowing rabbits you will get a key that unlocks the door in the character changing room.
MelloProto.

Note: In order to find the glowing rabbits, you must find all the regular rabbits for each character. Also, the glowing rabbits can be caught in any order.
MajinGoku562.

To unlock to glowing rabbits, you must find all seven rabbits for each character. Note: Luigi only has six, as his seventh one is on the roof of the castle which cannot be accessed until all 150 Power Stars are recovered. After this, eight white rabbits will appear at random. For the most part, each character has about two rabbits, but at the very least one. Generally, the glowing rabbit for each character can be found by going to all the rabbits, then the last one is the glowing rabbit. Once a rabbit is found that is glowing, you do not have to go to that one to make the last one glowing. There is no order on the characters; just start with Luigi and go to all rabbits until a glowing rabbit or all have been checked. Then, switch to Mario, Yoshi, and Wario. Continue until the final rabbit is found. The eighth glowing rabbit will give you a key that will open the door next to Wario's refereed to as "The Empty Room." This room contains a Power Star and nothing else.
jgs425.

Some locations of the rabbits are as follows.

Rabbit 1: Caught with Luigi. It is found in the underground hallway near the Lethal Lava Land course.

Rabbit 2: Caught with Yoshi. It is found in the garden on the outside of the castle near the bushes.

Rabbit 3: Caught with Wario. It is found in the hall of the Tiny-Huge Island course.

Rabbit 4: Caught with Mario. It is found on the staircase leading up to the Tick-Tock Clock course and the Rainbow Ride course.

Rabbit 5: Caught with Luigi. Found in the Bob-Omb Battlefield hall.

Rabbit 6: Caught with Wario. Found in the same place you found it with Wario. It is found in the hall of the Tiny-Huge Island Course.

Rabbit 7: Caught with Mario. Found in the Jolly Roger Bay hall.

There is no particular order to the glowing rabbits. The fastest way to catch all eight glowing rabbits is to use Yoshi and go outside (not the Boo courtyard). Yoshi has five rabbits outside alone. Go outside, catch all the glowing rabbits, re-enter the castle, then exit again. Keep repeating this until you catch all eight glowing rabbits.
Corbin.

Hint: Luigi: Rabbits:
Seven Keys are carried by green rabbits in various places throughout the castle. These Rabbits will only appear when you play as Luigi. The rabbits will only appear after you have spoken to Toad in the Rec Room.
P e t e r.

One Key is carried by a yellow rabbit to the left of the castle entrance in the tall hedges.

One Key is carried by a green rabbit in the Basement (after the moat is drained).

One Key is carried by a green rabbit in the Room to Course 1.

One Key is carried by a green rabbit in the Room to Goomboss Battle.

One Key is carried by a green rabbit in the alcove above the door in the Castle Courtyard (Back Flip twice to reach it).

One Key is carried by a green rabbit in the hall on the second floor.

One Key is carried by a green rabbit on top of the Castle. (Note: You must have all 150 Stars to reach the roof as Luigi unless you know the other way of getting up).

Hint: Mario: Rabbits:
Seven Keys are carried by pink rabbits in various places throughout the castle. These Rabbits will only appear when you play as Mario. The rabbits will only appear after you have spoken to Toad in the Rec Room.
P e t e r.

One Key is carried by a pink rabbit outside the Castle to the left of the Castle entrance.

One Key is carried by a pink rabbit outside of the Castle in the drained moat.

Two Keys are carried by pink rabbits in the Basement.

One Key is carried by a pink rabbit in the room to Course Three.

One Key is carried by a pink rabbit in the hall on the second floor.

One Key is carried by a pink rabbit in the Mirror Room on the second floor.

Hint: Wario: Rabbits:
Seven Keys are carried by orange rabbits in various places throughout the castle. These Rabbits will only appear when you play as Wario.
P e t e r.

One Key is carried by an orange rabbit over the bridge to the right of the castle entrance.

One Key is carried by an orange rabbit in the Basement.

One Key is carried by an orange rabbit in the Castle Courtyard.

One Key is carried by an orange rabbit in the room to Course 2.

One Key is carried by an orange rabbit in the room to Course 13.

Two Keys are carried by orange rabbits in the room to Course 14.

Hint: Yoshi: Rabbits:
Seven Keys are carried by yellow rabbits in various places throughout the castle. These Rabbits will only appear when you play as Yoshi. The rabbits will only appear after you have spoken to Toad in the Rec Room.
P e t e r.

Three Keys are carried by yellow rabbits in front of the castle drawbridge.

One Key is carried by a yellow rabbit to the right of the castle entrance in a flowerpatch.

One Key is carried by a yellow rabbit outside of the Castle in the drained moat.

One Key is carried by a yellow rabbit to the left of the castle entrance in the tall hedges.

One Key is carried by a yellow rabbit in the room to Course Seven.

Hint: Secret Stars:
When you go up the stairs and have one Star, you can go through a door with a number one on it. When you go in, go through one of the pictures of Peach. One of them contains a level with a secret Star.
joseph albert.

As Luigi, from the main hallway go into the door at the top of the first staircase. Go up the stairs and into the door at the top of this staircase. Then, go into the door with red carpet around it. There will be a room with a huge mirror in it. Get a flower on one of the pedestals and go through the mirror. Enter the door in the reflection. You will be in a room that is all yellow, with a lone Star.
MelloProto.

Go to the rec room where you play mini-games. Jump into the painting in that room. Collect the five Blue Stars to get the real Star to appear. This is also a level that appears when you play in multi-player mode.
Roy Daft.

Finish the secret level in the character selection room in less than 21 seconds to get another Star.
danielze.

Go into the basement with Wario. Go to the entrance to Hazy Maze Cave but do not jump in. Go all the way around and down the steps. You should see a Toad in the left hand corner. Speak to him for a Star.
JC Pirrello.

Go to the second floor with Luigi. There is a Toad across from the Tall Tall Mountain entrance, located directly behind the steps that go to the third floor. Speak to the Toad and he will tell you about the mirror room. Before he finishes, he also gives you a Star.
JC Pirrello.

In all the levels leading up to a Bowser fight (the levels that bring you to a transport pipe), there are a possible of two secret Stars. One is to find all eight red coins. The other is to find a switch Star by stepping on a Star button.
Sam Creamer.

On every course in this game, you are able to get a Star if you collect 100 Coins.
Joe44221.

When you go into Luigi's picture frame (located in the ghost place), get Luigi's cap. Find a "?" box after killing everything in there (because you will need to go very fast). When you use a Power Flower and you are invisible, in the final room where you enter the hole to face King Boo, there will be a Star on the map. Because you can go through walls, go through the ghost picture and there will be a Star.
P e t e r.

There are secret Stars in the hole in wall across from rainbow place. You can get one by collecting red coins and one in a black brick. First, fly to the place with Wario's cap then use the canon. Aim it to the tree and put it slightly higher. Break the black brick and a Star will appear.
P e t e r.

Hint: Secret areas:
When you have a good amount of Stars, go to the part of Peach's castle, where there is a flame-like painting on the wall. Then, go down the left hallway until you reach a dead end. Jump through the wall at the dead end. If done correctly on the correct wall, you will access a secret level.
BASHBRO4.

After entering the castle, go upstairs. Go halfway around the pillar in the middle and enter the door to the right on your map. Go up the stairs in that room and look to the left. Enter that wall sideways of the mirror on the left side to access a secret level with seven available Stars as any level would have.
P1aNClaN6210.

After entering the castle, go upstairs. Go halfway around the pillar in the middle and enter the door to the right on your map. Go up the stairs in that room and get a Power Flower. Go into the mirror and into the room in the middle. A Star will be hovering above the ground in its room of invisible walls.
P1aNClaN6210.

Hint: Drain water under bridge and Star:
After getting Wario, go to the basement type place. Go though one of the doors with no star on it. You will reach a sign that says something about the two pillars in front of you. Ground Pound both of them, and the water will sink. After that, go outside close to under the bridge. There will be a one of those black brink type things -- make sure you have Wario. Then, ground pound it. You must collect all the red coins to get the Star in that secret spot.
ShortyassMcgill.

Hint: Mario loses hat:
Go to the level where you can see the snow level in the mirror. Climb the mountain when you get to the head where the penguin is found. The snow head guy will blow you off. If you are Mario, your hat will fall off and you can leave the level without it.
ShortyassMcgill.

Hint: Toad gets hat:
When you lose your hat at either Tall Mountain or Snowman's Land, get a star. After that, the toad next to the door will have your hat.
Kevin.

Hint: More mini-games:
To unlock more mini games in the rec room, catch a rabbit with the character you want more mini games with. For example, catch a rabbit with Luigi to get another Luigi mini game.
Spike.

After you have been in Princess Toadstool's (Peach's) room with the big dresser and all the drawers, go outside in the front yard of the castle. You will need to be playing as Yoshi. You will see three rabbits grouped up together. If you go near them, they will run away very fast. Run after them and catch them with your tongue. The rabbit will plead to let it out. You will automatically spit it out. After it complains about you about almost swallowing it, it will give you a key to the drawers, which will unlock more mini games in the rec room for Yoshi. You will get three keys, because there are three rabbits.
JesusFreak88888.

Hint: Mini games: Roulette:
If you have a large amount of coins and want to keep it that way, simply bet on red (red diamond) and black (black diamond). This is very useful when trying to set or break a record.
marehart.

Hint: Luigi's 5 Card Draw Poker mini-game:
To get a very high score, exit the game and come back to it if you get a bad hand. Doing so will not effect your coins or winning streak.
Kax0807.

Hint: Psyche Out! mini-game:
The mini game tests your psychic abilities. There is a trick to beating this game. If you look carefully at the waving card, you should see a faint outline of the image that is on the back of the card. If you can not see the image immediately, wait a few seconds and you should get a glimpse. This will happen more frequently on the harder levels.
JC Pirrello.

Hint: Character power-ups:
Information in this section was contributed by ShortyassMcgill.

Mario
Feather: Jump three times to make Mario fly.

Flower: Make mario inflate and float slowly; handles easier than the feather.

Note: Mario is just the basic character with no special abilities.

Yoshi
Flower: Makes Yoshi's mouth full of flame and can breath fire. If you ever see fire, such as in the basement, you can eat it and can spit fire once.

Note: Kump and hold it for about a second. Yoshi will with kick his feet (faster than Luigi) and hover for about two seconds.

Luigi
Flower: Makes Luigi invincible to most things. He can go through screens and other objects.

Note: Luigi can run on water for a short time. Also, if you jump and hold it, he kicks his feet fast and falls slower. If you try to do a triple jump with Luigi it can be more difficult -- if you hold it for about one second, he kicks and you will not be able to finish the triple jump.

Wario
Flower: Metal Wario; he is invincible and can stay underwater.

Note: Wario is the slowest character. He also lacks jumping skills, but he is the best at Ground Pounds. He can break black bricks.

Hint: Mini-game requirements:

Yoshi
Hide And Boo Seek: One rabbit
Puzzle Panel: Two rabbits
Boom Box: Three rabbits
Tox Box Shuffle: Four rabbits
Which Wiggler?: Five rabbits

Mario
Sort Or 'Splode: One rabbit
Trampoline Time: Two rabbits
Shuffle Shell: Three rabbits
Bounce And Trounce: Four rabbits
Connect The Characters: Five rabbits
Shell Smash: Six rabbits
Trampoline Terror: Seven rabbits

Wario
Coincentration: One rabbit
Bingo Ball: Two rabbits
Psyche Out!: Three rabbits
Slots Shot: Four rabbits
Lakitu Launch: Five rabbits
Intense Coincentration: Six rabbits
Giant Snowball Slalom: Seven rabbits

Hint: Star bonus:
Obtain all 150 stars and go outside the castle. Climb inside the cannon opening that is now located where the grating was near the Fish Pond. Aim to land onto the roof, to get three lives and a red block for flying Mario.
Blake Main.

Hint: Bob-Omb Squad mini-game: Easy points:
Try to hit multiple bombs in a row. If a lot of them are in a horizontal row on the touch screen, use the slingshot to shoot a cannon ball to the left or right. This will save you from being hit, and it will give you points.
coralcapers417.

Hint: Bomb-Omb Field: Eat a silver star:
Then there should be a Goomba that has a silver star inside of him. When you see him, swallow him into a egg and it will look like you ate a silver star. Note: You can do this at any place as long there are enemies that have silver stars inside them.
Kevin.

Hint: Cool, Cool Mountain: Shortcut:
When you go down the chimney to slide down, you will see a line of coins set up diagonally as you make a turn. Collect the coins and do not turn. You will go through a wall and get to the end of the slide faster.
Omega10454.

Hint: Hazy Maze: Easy lives:
Go to the part with the poisonous gas maze. Get to the section aboveground that has two gopher holes on it. Near that area should be a breakable box with a Super Mushroom inside. Get the Super Mushroom and run to the two gopher holes. Walk over the holes, killing the alternating gophers back and forth until the mushroom wears off. It is possible to get 40 lives this way. Note: This works best with Wario.
Matt Wolfe.

Hint: Rainbow Ship: Tricky triangles star:
Go to the top of the Rainbow Ship as Luigi. Press R then B to do the spinning punch. When you do that, Luigi will do something like a glide. Go towards the tricky triangles star and land.
Kevin.

Hint: Shifting Sand Land: Green spotted gateway boxes:
When you see the small box, eat it. Note: There are other places to eat the small boxes.
Kevin.

Hint: Snowmans Land:
Go in the mirror room and find the snowman painting in the mirror. You will see that it is only in the reflection. Jump in the wall that the snowman painting should be on and you will be in Snowmans Land.
Superbrian2004.

Hint: Snowmans Land: Easy coins:
As Yoshi, eat a wallet then turn it into an egg. Go to the three Goombas and you will get lots of coins. Note: You can do this anywhere when there is an enemy with a lot of coins (including blue coins).
Kevin.

Hint: Stop the clock level:
To stop the clock level on the third floor of the castle, jump in at exactly 12 o'clock.

Go in at 3, 6, or 9 o'clock to make it slow, medium, or fast; respectively.

When you go up to the clock, instead of entering it, wait until the big hand goes around once.
SonicTom121.

Hint: Shifting Sand Land:
To get to Shifting Sand Land you must enter through a wall hidden down near the Lethal Lava Land level.
RALPHI114.

Hint: Tall, Tall Mountain: Mysterious mountainside:
Go to the top of the mountain and get the Wario hat. Jump down until you see a group of coins on the side of the mountain. Jump through the wall to enter a secret slide game, in which the reward is a Star.
MelloProto.

Hint: Tall, Tall Mountain: Slide:
Go to the bridge at the top of the mountain. Go underneath. There should be a cloud that is trying to blow you down. Follow the coins. At the end of the slide, you should end up in a cage. There should be a Star here.
NYY11MVP.

Hint: Wet Dry World: Flood:
After getting the key from the second Bowser, go upstairs and walk through the door that leads to the room with all the pictures. Stop when you get through it and look around. In front of you is a picture of a spider. It is Wet Dry World. To flood it, jump very high into the picture. If you time the triple jump extremely well, you will flood Wet Dry World.

Hint: Wet Dry World: No water:
This trick is very similar to the "Wet Dry World: Flood" hint. The only difference is, instead of jumping high into the picture, jump very low into it. You should try to jump directly into the bottom of the picture.

Hint: Wet Dry World: Express elevator star:
To get this star, turn invisible as Luigi and you will go through the cage.
Kevin.

Hint: Whomps Forest: Blast away the wall:
Go to the canon located near the water. Go in, and if you move the canon to the correct place, you will see two walls. Aim the canon to one wall. Aim it to the tip/corner of the wall. When you press A, you will see that you have chipped a piece of the wall. Chip the other wall in the same place and a Star will appear.
P e t e r.

Hint: Extra lives in third Bowser battle:
Walk behind the top left pillar to collect an extra life if you lose a life during the battle.

When you get to the pipe where Bowser is on, there is an extra life at the last pillar on the left. Get it, and every time you fight Bowser and lose go to the same location and get the extra life.
NCS61985.

Hint: Easy health refill:
When Mario's energy is low, find water, swim underwater, then get some air.
Mike2 Gremillion.

If you are low on health, just find a body of water and jump in. Stay at the surface and your health meter will refill.
John H. Meyer.

To regain health, just collect coins. You can also try to destroy an enemy to see if an item appears.
Mike2 Gremillion.

Hint: Easy lives:
Play a level with a 1-Up, such as Bomb-Omb Battlefield. Collect the 1-Up mushrooms, leave the level, then go back in and repeat. You can do this as many times as desired.
Roy Daft.

Go up to the room with each character's door. There will be a stained-glass portrait of Princess Peach. Jump into the portrait on the right hand side of the of the room to access a Secret Star room. Go down the slide in front of you and about halfway down, you will run into a 1-Up. Repeat this as many times as needed.
marehart.

You must have at least 8 Stars and Mario unlocked for this trick. Go to the area where you unlocked Mario (past the character selection, through he door that required eight Stars to unlock, in the portrait of Mario) as Mario. Go down the tree stump to fight Goomboss, then kick the back of his head to get the mushroom. Eat it and wait for him to turn. He will create three Goombas at a time. Because you are big, you will automatically kill them. Continue to stand there and you will start racking up lives (three at a time). You can get up to fifteen lives at a time by doing this. Once the mushroom wears off, kill yourself and jump back in, repeating the process.
Jahn.

If you die during the final battle and need lives, go behind the pillar to your left to find a 1-Up. If you die at Bowser, it will be there again.
dan.

You can get extra lives outside the castle. If you make birds fly away, hit one and an extra life mushroom will appear.
Scott Marshall.

Go in the castle room with all of the characters' doors. Jump into the picture of Princess Peach on the right. Once in, you will be able to go down the Princess's "secret slide". Somewhere on the slide, a 1-Up will appear in front of you. At the end of the slide there will be a yellow star (if you have not already been here before). Behind the platform where the star was located, another 1-Up should appear. You can keep doing this until you have as many lives as desired, for those "harder courses". Even if you save, the next time you will not have that amount of lives.
Brandon Janasik.

Hint: Easy Stars:
Some very easy Stars appear when you talk to some Toads in different rooms around the castle.
RALPHI114.

Hint: 1-Up Mushrooms:
When you get a power-up mushroom(that makes your character bigger), start plowing down enemies, signs, etc. A number will appear after every object you hit. After the number "8" appears, you will earn a 1-Up for each enemy hit.
MelloProto.

When you enter the castle, go to your right. There will be a door with a "3" on it. Enter it. There will be a painting with bubbles inside. Go to your left. There will be a raised box up in the wall. Jump inside and there should be a 1 Up Mushroom.
Casey Krein.

Hint: Shortcut to King Bomb-Omb:
When you get past the gate, you will see hill with a red coin. The only way to get up that hill is to hold Y (dash). Every once in a while, change the camera angle. Another way is by transportation. Go along the normal path of the level and you will eventually see a hole in the wall. Stand in that hole and do not press anything. You will be instantly warped to the second top layer of the mountain. The last way are the cannons. Just blast yourself up there, but be careful. Mario flies slightly below the target. Make sure you raise the cannon a little above your target. This will save some time.
Mike2 Gremillion.

Hint: Send Goomba fying to the air:
As Wario, jump kick a Goomba. He will go flying into the air.
Kevin.

Hint: Avoid death from high falls:
If you fall from a very high location, wait until you are just above the ground and press R. You will do a butt slam and will not get hurt.
John Hunt.

Hint: Long jump on the spot:
Start running by holding Y and using the D-pad. Press R, then press B button. Stop moving, but do not release R. Keep pressing B to long jump on the spot.
P e t e r.

Hint: Get farther without running:
Do the "Long jump on the spot" trick while holding the direction that you wish to travel. You cannot turn while doing this. If you want to turn in another direction, you must stop and turn then do the "Long jump on the spot" technique and hold in the direction you want to travel.
P e t e r.

Hint: Look behind walls:
Go as near as you can to a wall then X. Move the camera around and you will be able to partly see what is behind the wall. Most of the time, it will be black with nothing behind it.
P e t e r.

Hint: Drawing:
When the game starts and Mario's head appears, touch him. The screen will draw Mario. To draw your own picture, touch the pencil on the bottom-right. You have a paint meter at the bottom. This determines how much more you can draw before it automatically makes it into an object.
Mike2 Gremillion.

If you cannot figure out what to draw, press R or L before you start drawing. A faded image of Mario will appear. The same happens for Yoshi if he was on the screen that was touched at the start.
Mike2 Gremillion.

Press B at the title screen to take a still picture of Mario for you to trace.
Seanofthedead12.

When you are drawing on "Touch Draw", press Up or X to bold, Down or B to un-bold, Left or Y to delete, and Right or A to undelete.
Yoshi.

In order to free draw Yoshi or Mario in any position desired, start the game and hold Start + Select. When you have Mario looking around the screen, press B. This will copy the face, and you can now free draw Mario and Yoshi in your desired position.
Brian Fudge.

At the main screen, press B for tracing. You can also touch Mario or Yoshi at the touch screen then press L or R to also enter tracing mode.
Yoshi.

As soon as you are done drawing or writing something, touch the button on the right three times. The screen will do the precise steps of what you drew or wrote.
Kevin.

Use the following trick to outline Mario's or Yoshi's face and thicken the drawn lines. At the title screen where you see Mario's or Yoshi's face, press B. This will freeze the touch screen with the pose that the face was in, along with the stars if they were in the picture at the time. This allows you to outline their face.
Jay Blalock.

Also while in draw mode, if you press X it will sound like Mario's pipe coming out of the ground, as well as thicken anything that was drawn before it is movable. If B is pressed, it sounds like Mario's pipe going back into the ground, and will thin the line before you pushed the hand. This must be done before the hand is pushed to alter the line thickness.
Jay Blalock.

Hint: Alternate Mario or Yoshi introduction drawings:
At the first time on the start up screen, you will see Mario.
Artie Milano.

Touch Mario the first time for a front portrait
Touch Yoshi the first time for a side portrait
Touch Mario a second time for a side portrait
Touch Yoshi a second time for a side portrait with a heart
Touch Mario a third time for a side portrait of Luigi with an "!".
Touch Yoshi a third time for a side portrait with a star.
It then cycles again.

At the introduction screen, touch the floating power star when it drops down to the touch screen. The game will draw the characters' pictures differently. For example, if you do it for Yoshi, a heart or a star will appear by his drawn head. As for Mario, his head is drawn at a different angle, or Luigi's head is drawn instead.
Slash.

Hint: Drawing controls:
Information in this section was contributed by Mike2 Gremillion.

Erasing: To erase what you drew, press Left. To put it back, press Right.

Thicker lines: To make your picture's lines thicker, press Up.

Thinner lines: To make your picture's lines thinner, press Down.

Keeping picture still: If your picture starts moving around strangely, press L or R to snap back in place.

Stretch: Press Left or Right to spin the image(s) to the left or right in a cyclone type pattern. If you press Down, the image stretches apart. If you press Up, the images will come together.

Grabbing your drawing: You can use the touchpad to play and animate the drawing.

Reviving: If you accidentally press the pencil and want the same one back, just click the glove. Your picture is drawn back.

Switching: You can switch the image in the background by clicking on the Yoshi square on the other side. This also applies by clicking on the Mario square for the other side.

Hint: Mario's basic techniques:
Note: This is with standard mode.
Mike2 Gremillion.

Run: Press any direction then Y to accelerate. Hold Y to remain that way.

Dash: Do not press any direction and hold Y. Mario will charge up and run in place. Then, hold any direction to dash off.

3 hit combo: Press A(3) while standing still to do two punches and a jump-kick.

Run Dive: Start running then press A. Mario will do an instant dive, then slide on his stomach. While sliding it would be best to press B to hop quickly back on his feet.

Run Jump Dive: Start running, then press B. Mario will jump with medium acceleration. Then, press A and Mario will dive in mid- air. Note: This works best for gaps that you can get the triple jump to work. Then as you slide on your stomach, press B.

Double Jump: This requires timing. When standing still, press B to jump. Just as you land, jump again. You should go higher. Note: It will not work a third time.

Triple Jump: You must be moving. Do the same thing as the Double Jump, but time it correctly one more time to do a super high jump.

Triple Jump Dive: Perform the Triple Jump, then press A.

Ledge Grabbing: When you grab a ledge quickly press B to get up or R to descend.

Tree Climbing: When climbing on a tree, hold Y to accelerate up. When at the top of the tree, do not move then press Up. You will do a hand stand on top of the tree. Press B to go flying high into the air. Note: This is useful for places that you cannot reacy by foot.

Power Dunk: When in mid-air at almost any time, press R. Mario will stop in mid-air for a full second, curl up, then descend at a good speed directly downward. This is useful for boxes that need smashing.

Crawling: Hold R and press in any direction to crawl. Crawling works best in small narrow spaces where it is easy to fall.

Super Backflip Somersault: Hold R and make sure you are crouching, then jump. You can maneuver slightly while in the air.

Super Hop: Long jump when needed to get to the other side of a gap. Run or jog, then hold R and jump.

Wall Jumping: Jump on a wall at a certain angle. Mario will slide down the wall. Press B to jump very high off of the wall.

Breakdance Sweep Kick: Remain still, then hold R and press A. Mario will sweep his feet around, then get back in crouching position.

Running Slide Kick: Start running, then hold R and press A while still moving to do a sliding kick towards an enemy.

Ducking: Press R to duck, crouch, or get down.

Hint: Luigi drawing:
At the main menu, when Mario's face is looking around, tap his face the first time he turns and faces all the way to the right. It will draw Luigi's face instead of Mario's.
Fumbin.

When you first start the game touch Mario's face three times. When the drawing of Mario appears, it will be Luigi with a "!" over his head.
BMX042192.

Hint: Classic Mario game reference:
When the game starts, go to the rec room. You will hear the level selection screen music from Super Mario Bros. 3.
Mike2 Gremillion and Jake.

Glitch: Walk while underwater:
Play as Yoshi and find Wario's hat. Then, get his power-up so that you are metal. Before it runs out, get hit by an enemy while near a slope like the sunken ship. For example, jump off the bow to the wall and get hit by the eel. Yoshi will lose his cap, but not swim. You can walk around on the bottom slowly, but can still drown.
sammanthad.

Glitch: Disappearing water:
As Mario, enter the Wet-Dry World painting at the lowest point to make the water the lowest. Once in, get to the top of the stage with the red "!" block. Do not raise the water level. Get floaty and make your way to the tunnel that takes you to the second area of the level. Touch the crystal that lowers the water and get the "!" block. Float back up through the tunnel where you came from. At the end of the tunnel, triple-jump to get up. Note: You must wall jump on the side of the tunnel leading up. You will suddenly hit water as if you were swimming. Swim back down the tunnel, and eventually the water will disappear and you will hit solid ground.
Harold Laparra.

Glitch: Lethal Lava Land: Touch lava without injury:
Make sure the hundredth coin you get is under the bridge. After you get it, a Star appears for getting 100 coins. Get the Star. You will do the victory dance on the lava without getting burnt. You will be prompted to continue. Answer "Yes", and one of two things will happen. You will either continue and the game will notice you were on lave, and you will take damage; or the game will forget and lava will not hurt you until you exit the stage. Note: This includes all fire, magma, and lava.
coralcapers417.

Glitch: Shifting Sand Land: Coins stuck in pillar:
Go to Shifting Sand Land as Yoshi. Pick up one of those small crates and make your way to the pillar. Get very close to it, having your nose partially into it. Then, spit the crate out. The coins will come out, but they are now stuck in the pillar
coralcapers417.

Glitch: Snowman's Land: Free the big ice bully:
Go to Snowman's Land as anyone but Yoshi. Make your way to the big ice bully. Hop on the rink and punch him onto the ramp. Keep punching him away from the rink, and you can do whatever you want with him.
coralcapers417.

Glitch: Tall, Tall Mountain: Flood:
You can flood Tall, Tall Mountain and swim in midair. Try using Luigi for this. First, go to the top of the mountain. To get there faster, climb the tree at the beginning of the level and ride the owl. Note: You may have to get the first Star to ride the owl. You will see a gray path that curves away from the mountain and reforms with it. There will be five coins on it. Follow the path until you reach the edge near the mushroom patch at the bottom and jump off. Note: Look at the map to find its location. If you are Luigi, hold B to get more distance. Ground Pound to eliminate damage, and follow the path as if you were climbing the mountain until you see two small mushrooms. The second one warps you to the bottom of the mountain. If done correctly, there will be water everywhere (although, if you swim high enough you will reach the surface). If you swim where it is windy, you will return to the regular course except you will be underwater. Go back to the warp and start swimming again. Do not go too close to the beginning of the level or you will have to start all over again. This is the easiest way to get the "Blast to the Lonely Mushroom" Power Star. If you get the box with the face on it, you can ride it like an underwater Koopa shell.
James Whatley.

Glitch: Tall, Tall, Mountain: Pick up two monkeys at the same time:
Go to Tall, Tall Mountain as Mario, Luigi, or Wario. Pick up the chimp at the top of the mountain. He will ask you to let him go. If you choose "No", you will be able to carry him wherever desired. The other monkey, however, will steal your hat and dodge you. You must catch him. After this, the monkey asks to be put down. The game forces you to do this. Next, bring the other monkey to the other one and place it down directly where the other one is located. Then pick both of them up. You will now be carrying two monkeys.
coralcapers417.

Glitch: Hazy block:
Enter the Hazy Maze Cave level and into the gas filled area. You will find a block. Jump into the block to go off an edge that you cannot see. If you look at the map after you fall off the "edge", you'll see yourself going flying to the north for about thirty seconds. Note: You will lose a life.
Nick Maniakc.

Glitch: Mario's floating power in Bob-Omb Battlefield:
Select Mario and collect either Wario's or Luigi's cap to turn into that character. Then, lure an enemy to the red power-up box. Break the box while wearing Wario or Luigi's cap and a Power Flower will appear instead of the Feather. Then. get hit by an enemy to turn back into Mario and collect the flower. Mario will float instead of getting the Wing-Cap. This trick can also be done in other levels that will give Power Flowers to Wario or Luigi (but not to Mario), as long as you can get hit to lose the other character's cap and collect the Power Flower as Mario before it disappears.
Evan Hickey.

Glitch: Mario, Luigi, or Mario acting like Yoshi:
When playing as Yoshi, get anyone's cap. While flashing blue, use Yoshi's tongue power. You will see Mario, Luigi, or Wario bending over like Yoshi when he uses his tongue attack.
BMX042192.

Glitch: Yoshi acting like Mario, Luigi, and Wario:
As Yoshi, lose the cap of anyone. When you start turning back into Yoshi, punch. When he turns back into Yoshi, he will be punching. Note: He can also do this in giant form.
Kevin.

Glitch: Make Yoshi punch and kick instead of swallow:
Go to Hazy Maze Cave with Yoshi. Choose Wario's hat when coming in, then take the left route. Long jump (dash, crouch, then jump), go through the door, then go across the wire until you reach the falling rocks. Go to the black brick to your left, break it, then dash quickly to the rocks (do not get the mushroom), so that they hit you. Your cap will fall off. Quickly hurry back to where the black brick was located and get the mushroom. Jump back on to the land. You should now be a Big Yoshi. Press A. Notice that instead of swallowing, he will punch (like Mario, Luigi, and Wario). If you press A(3), he will kick. Note: This may take require a few attempts.
Burhan Ishaq.

Glitch: Get on top of the roof without 150 Stars:
Change your character to Luigi and go outside near the waterfall. If you are in the correct place, which is near the fence, turn your back to the little piece of land across the water. Do a backflip (R + B) and you will start twirling. Try to twirl to the little piece of land (not the steep side). Turn your back to the steep part of the hill and change the camera position so the it is showing your back. Jump and scuttle while holding Down and you will get up the hill a short distance. Then, just as you touch the ground press B(2) and hold it while pressing Down. Keep doing this until you get to flat surface at the top. Jump onto the red roof. It is steep, but it has a lot friction so that you will not slide down. There will be a rabbit, a "?" box, and three 1-Ups here.
P e t e r.

Change your character to Mario, go outside, then keep going to the left. You will see that there is a corner formed by the castle. Do a triple jump, then wall jump kick on the wall. Then use another wall jump kick on the other wall and continue until you reach the top.
P e t e r.

Change your character to Yoshi. Go near the waterfall, but not in it. Turn your back to the steep hill. Press B, then when you touch the ground press B (2) (Luigi's technique). Keep doing this until you are high up the hill. Try to slide down onto the little piece of land. Do the same thing up the hill and you will be there.
P e t e r.

Go to the right side of the outside castle as Mario. Do a triple jump where the wall splits to two sides. If the last jump was close to the roof of the castle, do a wall kick twice and you will be at the top of the castle.
coralcapers417.

Glitch: Alternate roof:
In versus mode when you get a Luigi, Yoshi, or Mario cap and get onto the roof, the friction is different, and there are no 1-Ups or the "?" box.
P e t e r.

Glitch: Glowing rabbits:
When you catch all the normal rabbits, shining/glowing rabbits usually appear. However, if you catch all normal rabbits for one character ( for example, Mario), you can catch more than two rabbits with him. You can actually catch all the glowing rabbits with one person. They appear in locations where other rabbits are found; check where you have seen rabbits for that person. Once you catch eight, the door beside Wario's door will open, containing only one Star..
P e t e r.

Glitch: Floating penguin:
Get a Star while carrying a baby penguin. When Mario does his victory pose, the penguin will be floating near his head.

Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge Of The Sith Cheats

2005-05-31T23:36:00.000-07:00

Anakin's Starfighter:
Defeat the Anakin Skywalker bot under the default settings to unlock his ship in multi-player mode.
kix.

Darth Vader's TIE Fighter:
Defeat the Darth Vader bot under the default settings to unlock his ship in multi-player mode.

General Grevious's Starfighter:
Defeat the General Grievous bot under the default settings to unlock his ship in multi-player mode.

Millennium Falcon:
Defeat the Han Solo bot under the default settings to unlock his ship in multi-player mode.

Slave I:
Defeat the Jango Fett bot under the default settings to unlock his ship in multi-player mode.

X-Wing:
Defeat the Luke Skywalker bot under the default settings to unlock his ship in multi-player mode.

Anakin: Master difficulty:
Defeat Obi-Wan.

Obi-Wan: Special mission 1 (Pursuit Of The Separatists):
Successfully complete Obi-Wan's Utapau Control Center mission.

Obi-Wan: Special mission 3 (Escape From Utapau):
Successfully complete Obi-Wan's Jedi Temple Entrance mission.

Obi-Wan: Master difficulty:
Defeat Anakin.
kix.

Hint: Easy mission completion:
On both Anakin's and Obi-Wans storylines, there is a mission where you must last 2:00 until the Clones arrive. To complete those missions easier, go up and down on the screen while jumping. The most they will hit you is four times.
C_Spindler.

Hint: Defeating Jedis:
When fighting a Jedi, wait for his special attack then block it (press L). After this is done, attack him as hard you can.
Matt delassus.

Hint: Obi-Wan: Self healing:
You can heal yourself when you get the attack "Press R + B". Upgrade the Heal to level 3; it is well worth it.
Matt delassus.

Hint: Special power-ups:
Some special power-ups are hidden in objects and environments. Hit them with the lightsaber and they will appear.
Information in this section was contributed by Hotrodlitto.

Hint: Running:
To run left, press Left(2). To run right, press Right(2).
Matt delassus.

Hint: Upgrade stats:
Information in this section was contributed by Matt delassus.

Stamina: Adds more life to your character.
Strength: How much damage your character can take.
Intuition: A longer force bar,

Hint: Force upgrades for Anakin:
Information in this section was contributed by Matt delassus.

Saber Throw level 1: Throws lightsaber.
Saber Throw level 2: Throws lightsaber with minimal control and damage.
Saber Throw level 3: Throws lightsaber with maximum control and damage.
Absorb Throw level 1: Drains enemy's life into fury (6 HP/sec).
Absorb Throw level 2: Drains enemy's life into fury (16 HP/sec).
Absorb Throw level 3: Drains enemy's life into fury (30 HP/sec).
Force pull level 1: Pulls an enemy.
Force pull level 2: Pulls an enemy and inflicts minimal damage.
Force pull level 3: Pulls an enemy and inflicts maximum damage.
Force Push level 1: Pushes an enemy.
Force Push level 2: Pushes an enemy and inflicts minimal damage.
Force Push level 3: Pushes an enemy and inflicts maximum damage.
Rage level 1: Increases damage for the next three hits (damage X2).
Rage level 2: Increases damage for the next four hits (damage X3).
Rage level 3: Increases damage for the next five hits (damage X3).
Choke level 1: Breaks droids inner circuits/chokes humans (one enemy, 60 HP in 2 seconds).
Choke level 2: Breaks droids inner circuits/chokes humans (two enemies, 64 HP in 2 seconds).
Choke level 3: Breaks droids inner circuits/chokes humans (three enemies, 75 HP in 1.5 seconds).

Hint: Force upgrades for Obi-Wan:
Information in this section was contributed by Matt delassus.

Force Speed level 1: Increases the speed of movement by 25% for 3 seconds
Force Speed level 2: Increases the speed of movement by 50% for 3 seconds
Force Speed level 3: Increases the speed of movement by 50% for 5 seconds
Force Heal level 1: Heals 15 HP/sec
Force Heal level 2: Heals 30 HP/sec
Force Heal level 3: Heals 60 HP/sec
Force Pull level 1: Pull an enemy
Force Pull level 2: Pull an enemy and inflicts minimal damage
Force Pull level 3: Pull an enemy and inflicts maximum damage
Force Push level 1: Knocks one enemy to the floor
Force Push level 2: Knocks two enemies to the floor
Force Push level 3: Knocks three enemies to the floor
Force Shield level 1: Immune to blasters for 3 seconds
Force Shield level 2: Immune to blasters and stun projectiles for 3 seconds
Force Shield level 3: Invincible for 3 seconds
Mind Trick level 1: Stuns one enemy for 2 seconds
Mind Trick level 2: Stuns three enemies for 2 seconds
Mind Trick level 3: Stuns enemy for 2 seconds

Sprung Cheats

2005-05-31T23:35:00.001-07:00

Hint: Progress with girl:
In order to get far in the game with the girl you, must be nice to her friends and only be mean to her ex-boyfriend Sean.
kixand Trey0627.

Hint: Change music mood:
In the "Music" section of "Extras", the perimeters can change the mood of the music. If the perimeters are all low, the music will sound negative (eerie or scary). If the perimeters are at the center, the music will flow normally. If the perimeters are all high, the music will sound positive.

Spiderman 2 Cheats

2005-05-31T23:35:00.000-07:00

All special moves:
Have the Game Boy Advance game Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace in the cartridge slot to unlock the all special moves.
kix.

Faster recharging special meter:
Successfully complete the game (Chapter 14) once to receive a faster recharging special meter.
Nigel Church.

Unlimited special meter:
Get a 100% game completion to unlock an unlimited special meter.

Hint: Defeating Doc Ock:
Your Spidey Sense will trigger just before Doc Ock fully extends his tentacles forward to hit you. When this happens, enter slow motion, jump over the tentacles, and land next to Doc Ock. His tentacles will be unable to reach you for a few seconds. Use this time to attack him, them jump out of the way. Shoot impact web from a safe distance until the tentacles extend again, then repeat the tactic.

Hint: Defeating Doc Ock's robots:
Web Zip to a wall while an enemy is in your way. This will destroy them with one shot. Another easy way to destroy them is to hit them three times with Impact Web.
Wrestle5263.

Hint: Chapter 3: Special move upgrade:
Continue to the right until you reach a train station. Then, look under the electric trap.
kix.

Hint: Chapter 7: Special move upgrade:
When you start the chapter, move to the left and get to the top of the building that is farthest to the left. Super jump, then web sling to the right at the top of your jump. Avoid the helicopter and collect the upgrade.

Hint: Chapter 9: Special move upgrade:
The upgrade is located very high above the movie theater. To reach it, super jump from a high ledge and swing around until you see it.

Hint: Chapter 11: Special move upgrade:
Keep going right though the level until you reach the train station, over the electric trap. Keep swinging while holding up Left and Right until you reach the hidden power-up.
Tahnok198.

Glitch: Invisible Mysterio:
When Mysterio divides, keep shooting until you hit the real Mysterio. Then, quickly tap Y. He will be invisible at the same location where he always ends up. He will remain this way for the rest of the game -- beat him up hard.

Robots DS Cheats

2005-05-31T23:34:00.001-07:00

Special feature:
Play as all characters in the game to unlock a special feature

Ridge Racer DS Cheats

2005-05-31T23:34:00.000-07:00

Reverse track:
To play on a reverse track, drive forward at the starting point until you get to fifth gear. Then, make a "U" turn and drive towards the wall. If done correctly, you will hit sixth gear and the wall will disappear. The track will now be in reverse.
kixand enrique sanchez.

Bonus cars:
Play ten multi-player races using a single cartridge to unlock the 00-Agent car. Keep playing in multi-player mode to continue unlocking bonus cars, in the following order: Red Shirt Rage, Pooka, Caddy Car, Galaga '88, Shy Guy, and Mario Racing.

To unlock all bonus cars in the game, win all the Platinum GP races.

To unlock a car in Car Attack mode, win the indicated Grand Prix to get that car as an opponent in Car Attack mode. After defeating that car in Car Attack mode, you can then drive it in Car Attack mode.

13th Racing Kid: Grand Prix 4
Age Solo S: Grand Prix 5
Assoluto Infinito: Grand Prix 5
Atomic Purple: Grand Prix 6
Burning Nightmare: Grand Prix 7
Dig Racing Team: Grand Prix 3
DK Team Racing: Grand Prix 6
Galaga RT Blue: Grand Prix 3
Galaga RT Red: Grand Prix 2
Galaxian Paradise: Grand Prix 4
Micro Mouse Mappy: Grand Prix 4
Racing Team Luigi: Grand Prix 8
Racing Team Peach: Grand Prix 5
RT Blue Mappy: Grand Prix 1
RT Bosconian: Grand Prix 2
RT Nebulasray: Grand Prix 2
RT Pink Mappy: Grand Prix 1
RT Xevious Green: Grand Prix 3
RT Xevious Red: Grand Prix 1
Terrazi Terrific: Grand Prix 6

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits Cheats

2005-05-31T23:33:00.001-07:00

Outer Space level:
Unlock all Drillers by completing all levels in mission mode to unlock the Outer Space level. Note: This is an endless level. In the European version of the game, successfully complete "The Moon" level in mission mode.
kix.

South Pole level (European version):
Successfully complete all levels except Outer Space in mission mode. Note: This is an endless level.

Play as Puchi:
Complete the Japan level in Mission Driller mode.
Scott.

Play as Usagi (Japanese version):
After all other characters are unlocked complete the 2000m Moon level again as Ataru. A black rabbit (Usagi) will appear on the top screen. Successfully complete the stage to unlock Usagi as the middle character on the selection screen.

Mirror time attack mode:
Complete levels A through J in time attack mode.

Mr. Driller Badge:
Successfully complete a Mission Driller mode level without using any items or losing a life. Note: The Outer Space level does not have a badge since it is endless.

Metroid Prime Hunters Cheats

2005-05-31T23:33:00.000-07:00

Hint: Jump higher with Morphball (demo version):
Go into Morphball mode and remain absolutely still. Set all bombs down quickly. Once the bombs explode, immediately change to normal mode. You should jump even higher.
kixand Jasper Perez.

Hint: Super Missiles (demo version):
In multi-player mode, get as much of the energies (weapon energies) as you can, then get a the missile. Once obtained hold Fire (when you select the missile icon so that you have missiles) and you will start charging with the missiles.
CBX.

Hint: Video trailer (demo version):
Complete all of the training courses and get at least in fifth place on the leader board on all the training courses. Once you complete the last one, the "Play Video" option will be unlocked on the touch screen. Touch it to se a short video of Samus discovering some enemies followed by a URL, www.metroidhunters.com. After you watch it once, you can watch it again by touching a small red dot at the bottom right of the main screen.
Cringle.

Hint: Charging rocket launcher (demo version):
Obtain the red missile icons two times (in multi-player or single playe rmode), then hold or tap and hold Fire.
Bluethundersonic.

Hint: Charging Electro Lob in multi-player mode (demo version):
In Trooper Module, morphball and go to the tiny spacing that launches you to the center. Obtain icon with bombs two times, then charge.
Bluethundersonic.

In Assault Cradle, go outside on either opposite side or in the center. Obtain icon with bombs two times, then charge.

Hint: Rapid fire with Powerbeam (demo version):
Select the stylus control type. Then, go to either regulator or survivor training modes. Now in order to shoot fast, have your fingers on both L and R and start pressing them one at a time very fast in sequence. Pressing L + R will cause you to shot two shots at the same time.
Jasper Perez.

Hint: Morph/Retro Jump (demo version):
In survivor mode, make sure you are not too close to a wall. Tap the Morph icon on the touch screen (or B if in touch-shoot mode) Lay one mine. Note the energy spikes (blue lines) radiating off. Wait for them to converge directly under you. Then, tap the Morph icon (or B) to be sent up higher than normal. Note: You can also jump for more height.
Sirius Gonic.

Hint: Double Jump (demo version):
If you are in the air at any time in survior mode and did not jump to get there (Morph Jump, fall off platform, etc.) you can jump. For example, if you accidentally fall off a platform, jump quickly and hold Back. This also allows you to jump on top of the level with a Morph/Retro Jump.
Sirius Gonic.

Hint: Death Spot in survivor mode (demo version):
When the level starts, turn left. Follow the corridor. You will enter a large open area. Look to the left to see a console and a huge horizontal blue core above it. Jump on the console. If facing the wall, look to the right. (where the caged area is located; it contains a blue ammo pickup). Walk towards the caged area, staying on this raised part of the wall. You will notice a small arch, just big enough for Samus. The back part of the right part of the wall is completely passable. If you walk through it, you will die.
Sirius Gonic.

Hint: Get the alien thing off your head (demo version):
To get the alien off your head, morph into the ball and set two mines. This should also kill it as well.
Faztanwir.

Glitch: Multi-player: Run while floating on wall (demo version):
This trick requires two Nintendo DS systems and the game for both of them. Start a multi-player game on the Ancient Vestige level. Once both players are in the game, have both of them go to the corridor shown on the right side of the map (with the damage power-up in it). At the beginning of the corridor (where it connects to the rest of the level), have one player face the wall with two pipes running horizontal on it. Then, jump forward towards the pipes and continue to walk forward. Your screen should shake up and down while you are running forward. The other player should then look at the player who is still walking into the wall. The other player should see the person running in place, floating above the ground in front of the wall.
Tyler Hardy.

Glitch: Multi-player: See out of level (demo version):
Start by doing the "Multi-player: Run while floating on wall" glitch. Once the person is on the wall and running forward, have that person run forward and towards the corner where the wall meets the other wall that goes to the rest of the level. After awhile, the screen on the person running on the wall should shake up and down to the point where you can see out of the level. If this does not happen, try jumping while still walking forward.
Tyler Hardy.

Glitch: Multi-player: Have body parts disappear into a wall (demo version):
Start by doing the "Multi-player: Run while floating on wall" glitch. Once you are there, walk out of the corridor and face the pipes; to the left, you should see a corner with a chunk missing out of it. Have one player walk to the corner, facing it. While facing it, walk into the corner slowly while hanging a little to the right. If done correctly, the other player should see your leg slide into the wall. Once your leg is in, you can move your torso around to try to get your blaster arm to also disappear into the wall. Note: Do not move in any direction, just pivot; you will see it on both screens. This glitch is difficult to replicate.
Tyler Hardy.

Madden NFL 2005 Cheats

2005-05-31T23:32:00.002-07:00

Hint: Passing:
If you are playing in season mode, to get more passing yardage use Directional mode. It will show when a receiver is open, and you can still throw the ball when a receiver is not fully open.
kixand JaKeTHeSnAkE7156.

Select M. Sherman's playbook and use the Shotgun Double Flag play. Make sure that passing is in normal mode. When you snap the ball, wait for the right receiver to run his route (when he is coming back to the right) and throw a bullet. This will usually get a first down.
mike sums.

Hint: Touchdown celebration:
Hold L to spike the ball after a touchdown.

Kirby Canvas Curse Cheats

2005-05-31T23:32:00.001-07:00

Bonus characters:
Have the Game Boy Advance game Kirby And The Amazing Mirror in the cartridge slot and load a saved game from it. Alternately, complete Kirby: Canvas Curse with the Game Boy Advance game Kirby's Nightmare In Dream Land in the cartridge slot.
kix.

Successfully complete the game to unlock Waddle Dee and also unlock King Dee Dee Dee for purchase (20 medals).

Buy King Dee Dee Dee to unlock Metaknight for purchase (25 medals).

Successfully complete the game with Kirby, Waddle Dee, King Dee Dee Dee, and Metaknight to unlock Waddle Doo.

Nintendo DS Hardware Cheats

2005-05-31T23:32:00.000-07:00

Birthday greeting:
Enter a chat room in PictoChat on the date that you entered as your birthday in the system settings. The message "Happy Birthday! Today is birthday!" will appear.
kix.

The starting sound of the DS will also change on your birthday.

In-game reset:
Hold L + R + Start + Select during game play in a Nintendo DS game to return to its title screen.

Game Boy Advance in-game reset:
Hold A + B + Start + Select during game play in a Game Boy Advance game to return to its title screen.

Quick Game Boy Advance start:
With both a Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS game inserted, hold B when turning on the Nintendo DS. It will advance directly to the Game Boy Advance games without the usual warning screens.

Abort Automatic Play mode:
After turning on Automatic Play mode, hold Start when turning on the Nintendo DS to return to the main menu instead of starting the game.

Asphalt Urban GT Cheats

2005-05-31T23:31:00.000-07:00

Race bonuses:
Win the following races to unlock the corresponding car or part.
jxand SSJKenneth.

Saleen Qualification: Hummer H2
Colossus: Nissan 350Z
Urban Sports Cars: Audi TT
Nissan competition: none
V6 Engine: Sport Tuning Kit Evo 1
Urban Performance Cars: 2005 Corvette C6
Low Displacement Challenge: none
Chapman tribute: none
Chevrolet Fighting: Sport Tuning Kit Evo 2
Aero 8 Trophy: none
Mythical Elanor: Morgan Aero 8
Barchetta Challenge: none
Under 500 hp: Performance Tuning Kit Evo 1
Over 500 Hp: Performance Tuning Kit Evo 2
GT Championship: Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
Aston Challenge: none
German Power: none
TVR Challange: none
Gentlemen Drivers: Performance Tuning Kit Evo 2
Sport Racing Cars: Lamborghini Gallardo
V8 Fever: none
V10 Rage: Evo Kit 1
Propulsion Challenge: none
Performance Racing Cars: Ford Cobra Concept
V12 Only: none
American Muscles: none
4x4 Competition: none
Carol Shelby Challenge: none
Ultra Race Cars: Lamborghini Murcielago
Professional Challenge: none
Italian Affair: none
Germany vs. UK: none
USA vs. Italy: none
Italy vs. UK: none
USA vs. Germany: none
USA vs. Asia: none

Gamelati 1000 SS motorcycle:
Win all the Road Challenges in arcade mode.

Gameloft F1:
Win all Evolution Championships in first place.
jx.

Hint: Fill turbo bar quicker:
Drive into various items on the roadside (for example, boxes, phone booths, and road signs).
Michael Roberts.

Hint: Quick start:
To get a quick and easy lead over everybody, use your turbo as soon as the race starts. Turbo can be easily obtained simply by hitting objects (trash cans, benches, etc.).
SSJKenneth.

Hint: Sharper turns:
You may encounter some hard turns in the road. Hold Y for about three seconds and you will begin skidding around the corner. If you hit something, nitro-out of there.
Justin B.

Hint: Less traffic:
To avoid the traffic, press Y and the cars will disappear. Note: This will not work if you are very close to the car. Do this when farther away. For example, just when going on a bridge press Y(4) and look. Most of the cars should be gone.
Tyler Simpson.

Hint: Easy win:
To win easier in evolution mode, run all the tracks and memorize the turns in arcade free race.
Steve Hess.

Hint: Easy money:
Enter the Ultra Racing Cars contest and finish in first place. You will win a Lamborghini Murcielago. Then, go to your garage and sell it for $161,500. You can repeat this as many times as desired.
Football0792.

Buy the Corvette for $45,000 then sell it for $45,500.
Ben Heggen.

At the start of a new career (evolution), do the Saleen Challange and win a Hummer H2. When you get the Hummer, sell it and you will get $67,500. Do the Saleen Challenge again. Continue doing this until you have as much money as desired.

Zoo Keeper Cheats

2005-05-31T23:30:00.000-07:00

Expert difficulty:
Record the top score in Zoo Keeper, Tokoton 100, Quest and Time Attack modes.

Daigasso! Band Brothers Cheats

2005-05-31T23:29:00.000-07:00

Pro bonuses:
Complete all studio recordings in special event mode to unlock pro mode and pro edit mode. You can input your own music scores in pro edit mode. Successfully complete level 5 in Pro Studio Recording mode to be able to use Band Play songs (and the Barbara the Bat theme song) in single play mode.
kix.

Gold Recording Ticket:
Successfully complete level 5 in Pro Studio Recording mode.

Hidden songs:
Play a linked game with another Nintendo DS to unlock the the Abarenbou Shougun Theme and Gmen '75 Theme in the "TV Songs" category in the Japanese version of the game.

Nintendo DS Accessories

2005-05-31T23:27:00.000-07:00

Nintendo has been controlling the handheld market for a long time now, from the humble beginnings of the Nintendo Gameboy, to the now, fairly advanced Nintendo Dual Screen. By itself, the Nintendo DS is a very fun, and enjoyable experience, however some people want more. 3rd Party companies are releasing new accessories on a weekly basis to help increase the 'fun factor' of your gaming experience. But what accessories should you get? Which ones are the highest quality? We asked some "average gamers" off the internet on what they have purchased. View below for some quotes.

"The only accesory I bought was the Pelican Protect Write Pack mainly for the blue metal stylus and the Screen Protectors"

"a case"

"The stylus, of course."

"a flash cart (for GB games)"

"The suit case GBA thing comes in handy for holding my DS stuff when I'm on a trip. It can also hold a free game cases where the manuals are normaly put"

"The NDS 15 case that can has 9 DS game slots, a padded DS system slot, and a bunch of places to hold GBA games, additional DS games, and other accesories. Best 20 bucks I spent to a DS"

"The DS case."

"Umm, screen protectors. I wish they would come out with a power block like the PSP has to recharge on the go."

As of now the most popular item seems to be those which can protect a DS and/or DS Games such as screen protectors and cases. You can purchases cases + screen protectors for under $20, and if it saves you from having to get a new DS, or your current one getting fixed, I'd say it's a good investment.

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Nintendo DS Review

2005-05-31T23:26:00.001-07:00

The Nintendo DS was a long anticipated handheld console, and no one knew what to expect. Nintendo has controlled the handheld market for a long time, but had been slimming in the general console section. And with news of the Sony PSP, could Nintendo still stay on top?

Holding the Dual Screen may be a little awkward at first, just like the GameCube controller is at first, but once you play for a bit it gets very comfortable, though people with bigger hands may have trouble pressing the R and L buttons, as I have had multiple times. The free demo you get with a Nintendo DS may be fairly short, but it's easily worth the price tag ($0.00). There are three training challenges you can do (Regulator, Survivor, Morph Ball). Out of the box you can do wireless multiplayer, which is very fun, but does get slightly repetitive with the choice of only 3 maps, all of which are fairly small. Remember the Nintendo 64? Well, the graphical capabilities seem to be around that, if not slightly better. The textures can seem a little dodgy at times, but the characters, effects, and objects are nice enough not to want to gouge your eyes out.

The DS launch brought a lot of debating. Games were lacking, Sony fanboys were bagging it out, and generally, as I said before, no one knew what to expect. The Nintendo DS is a solid handheld system and has a bright future.

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Wario Ware Touched DS Review

2005-05-31T23:26:00.000-07:00

I never played the original Wario Ware, but had heard many good comments about it. That is what made it want to play Wario Ware on the Nintendo DS.

The Aim of the game is simply to complete a compilation of mini-games, with minimal mistakes, and within a strict time limit. All of the games are fairly simple, but since there are no instructions it may take a few tries to do one.

Wario Ware DS features simple, yet effective graphics. The game has simple graphics, which look very clean, and are easy to look at.

You may notice that this review is shorter than the others, simply because, so is the game. The game lacks content. Within 2 hours I had done all the mini-games, and never had to redo parts more than three times. So you see, it’s hard to write an in-depth review on a game which is quite shallow.

Verdict
Fun if you are hopeless at playing games, or want a time waster.

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Goldeneye Rogue Agent DS

2005-05-31T23:23:00.000-07:00

Lik Sang Description:
Why save the world when you can rule it? Going where no previous James Bond game has dared to tread, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent breaks all the rules. Cross over to the dark side of the Bond universe and experience life as a high-rolling, cold-hearted villain. As an aspiring 00 agent dismissed from M16 for reckless brutality, you're recruited by Auric Goldfinger in a ruthless war against Dr. No for control of the Bond underworld. A brutal encounter with Dr. No costs you an eye, but Goldfinger's technicians provide you with a gold-hued, synthetic replacement, earning you the name "GoldenEye." With the ability to customize and upgrade your villain persona, wreak havoc as you make your unrelenting rise through the ranks. On globe-spanning missions of vengeance and demolition, cross paths with such infamous allies and enemies as Oddjob, Scaramanga, Xenia Onatopp, and of course, Pussy Galore.

Rayman DS

2005-05-31T23:22:00.002-07:00

Lik Sang description:
Even with no arms and no legs, Rayman is one of the most recognizable videogame characters around the world. The fearless and friendly Rayman heroically arrives on the Nintendo DS to defeat the pirate terror that has enslaved his world. Players will assume the role of Rayman and travel through magical worlds with surreal landscapes and gorgeous eye-popping 3D graphics. The Rayman series is well known for its diverse gameplay. In Rayman DS, the limbless hero can run, jump, ski, swim and fly with his helicopter hair. Rayman can also tame objects and devices in his world to surf on lava, ride whirlwinds and fly on a rocket.

Need for Speed Underground 2

2005-05-31T23:22:00.001-07:00

Lik Sang Description:
Taking place in a massive, free-roaming city featuring five distinct interconnected neighborhoods, Need for Speed Underground 2 delivers an immersive game world where the streets are your menus. As players explore the city, they'll encounter rival racers who will school them in the ways of the underground and tip them off to the hottest racing spots in town.

Deep new performance tuning allows gamers to fine-tune every aspect of their ride's handling and performance, while hundreds of new visual customizations guarantee players can create their own personalized, totally unique car.

All-new game modes join Circuit, Drift, and Drag events to add depth and variety, pushing car and driver to the limit, while more than a dozen new cars and hundreds of aftermarket parts from the biggest names in the business make Need for Speed Underground 2 the deepest, most authentic tuner experience ever.

Wario Ware Touched DS

2005-05-31T23:22:00.000-07:00

Lik Sang Description:
WarioWare: Touched! features all the frantic five-second microgame action of the previous WarioWare games, but with a touching new twist. You can play every microgame with the Nintendo DS touch screen, making it the perfect game for the system's unique touch screen technology. Not only that, but you can even play some microgames with the Nintendo DS built-in microphone.

Wario's latest batch of microgames are more insane than ever thanks to the new touch screen interface. In one game, you have to use the stylus to guide a twisted piece of tissue into an unsuspecting nostril. If the nose sneezes, you win. In another, you use the stylus to carve a statue by chipping away at a large stone block. The games are faster and goofier than ever, which will make this title a sure-fire hit for any WarioWare fan.

Ridge Racer DS

2005-05-31T23:21:00.000-07:00

Lik Sang Description:
Ridge Racer DS will offer a new way to play racing games with analog steering by utilizing the touch screen for precise control. With up to six-player multiplayer racer and a variet of exciting single-player racing mode, Ridge Racer DS will offer all the fast racing action for the first time on the go!

Super Mario 64 DS

2005-05-31T23:20:00.000-07:00

Lik Sang description:
" The DS revival of the Nintendo 64 classic combines three separate modes -- the main game, a versus game, and a mini-game collection. The main game remixes the original Mario 64 with new stages and new playable characters, including Luigi, Yoshi, and Wario, as well as a map interface on the lower DS screen for easy navigation. The versus game takes those same characters and pits them against each other in a race to collect the most star fragments, while the mini-game collection contains more than 30 challenges based on the DS touch screen. Using the DS game download feature, four players can compete with just one DS game card. "

New Nintendo DS - Mew

2005-05-31T06:28:00.000-07:00

A new version of the Nintendo DS will be released featuring the Pokemon Mew to celebrate the launch of the new movie.

Mario Kart DS

2005-05-31T06:27:00.000-07:00

I created this small Mario Kart DS fan site.
Feel free to check it out at http://www.mariokartds.info

Nintendo DS Cheats

2005-05-31T06:24:00.000-07:00

For some great Nintendo DS Cheats please check out one of my other sites, NintendoDScheats.info
As soon as some more Nintendo Dual Screen cheats are known this site will have them.

Nintendo DS Release Dates

2005-05-31T06:20:00.000-07:00

More Nintendo DS Release Dates

Animaniancs: Lights, Camera, Action	Ignition	May 2005
Ultimate Brain Games	Telegames	May 2005
Ridge Racer DS	Nintendo	3/6/2005
Another Code: Two Memories	Nintendo	24/6/2005
Madagascar	Activision	24/6/2005
Meteos	Bandai Games	27/6/2005
Black & White Creatures	Majesco	Q2 2005
Bomberman DS	Ubisoft	1/7/2005
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent	EA	1/7/2005
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory	Ubisoft	1/7/2005
Nanostray	Majesco	July 2005
Blades of Thunder 2	Summitsoft	Aug 2005
Lost in Blue	Konami	Aug 2005
Texas Hold 'Em Poker	Majesco	Aug 2005
Madden NFL 06	EA	Summer 2005
Pac 'n Roll	Namco	Summer 2005
Ultimate Spider-Man	Activision	Summer 2005
Scurge: Hive	Orbital Media	15/9/2005
Advance Wars: Dual Strike	Nintendo	30/9/2005
Gyakuten Saiban (working title)	Capcom	Q3 2005
Lunar Genesis	Ubisoft	Q3 2005
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge	THQ	Q3 2005
Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour	Konami	Q3 2005
Zoo Tycoon	THQ	Q3 2005
Scooby-Doo! Unmasked	THQ	Sept 2005
A Boy and His Blob	Majesco	Autumn 2005
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow	Konami	Autumn 2005
Crash Tag Team Racing	Vivendi	Autumn 2005
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers	Majesco	Autumn 2005
Phoenix Wright : Ace Attorney	Capcom	Autumn 2005
Shrek SuperSlam	Activision	Autumn 2005
Spyro Shadow Legacy	Vivendi	Autumn 2005
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare	Konami	Autumn 2005
The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer	THQ	Autumn 2005
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland	Activision	Autumn 2005
Metroid Prime: Hunters	Nintendo	Oct 2005
Nintendogs	Nintendo	Oct 2005
Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires	Namco	Oct 2005
Disney's Lizzie McGuire & That's So Raven (working title)	Buena Vista	Nov 2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire	EA	Nov 2005
Mario Kart DS	Nintendo	Nov 2005
Need For Speed Most Wanted	EA	Nov 2005
Touch! Kirby	Nintendo	Nov 2005
Ultimate Card Games	Telegames	Nov 2005
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings	Majesco	Christmas 2005
Bust-A-Move DS	Majesco	Christmas 2005
Kim Possible: Kimmunicator	Buena Vista	Christmas 2005
Peter Jackson's King Kong	Ubisoft	Christmas 2005
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe	Buena Vista	Christmas 2005
Frogger: Helmet Chaos	Konami	2005

Metroid Pinball (working title)	Nintendo	2005
Animal Crossing DS	Nintendo	Q4 2005
Dragon Booster	Konami	Q4 2005
Finding Nemo	THQ	Q4 2005
Mario & Luigi 2	Nintendo	Q4 2005
Metroid Prime Pinball	Nintendo	Q4 2005
Nicktoons (working title)	THQ	Q4 2005
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within	Ubisoft	Q4 2005
SBK: Snowboard Kids DS	Atlus	Q4 2005
SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS!	THQ	Q4 2005
Texas Hold 'Em	Summitsoft	Q4 2005
Viewtiful Joe DS	Capcom	Q4 2005
Trauma Center: Under the Knife	Atlus	Winter 2005
Viewtiful Joe DS	Capcom	1st half 2006
Crush (working title)	Ubisoft	TBA
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (working title)	Square Enix	TBA
New Super Mario Bros.	Nintendo	TBA
PictoChat	Nintendo	TBA
Bubble Bobble Revolution	Rising Star	TBA
ATV Quad Fury 2	Majesco	TBA
Electroplankton	Nintendo	TBA
Golden Nugget Casino	Majesco	TBA
Moonlight Fables	Majesco	TBA
Sonic Rush	Sega	TBA
SpongeBob and Friends: Unite!	THQ	TBA
Super Princess Peach	Nintendo	TBA
Top Spin 2	2K Sports	TBA
Touch Golf	Nintendo	TBA
Virtual 3D Simulator	InfoSpace	TBA

Nintendo Announces First New Color For Nintendo DS: 'Electric Blue'

2005-05-31T06:17:00.001-07:00

REDMOND, Wash., April 19, 2005 – Nintendo of America Inc. introduces the first new color in the Western Hemisphere for its popular Nintendo DS^TM portable video game system. "Electric Blue" debuts in June and will become a permanent color in the DS palette, joining the original silver-and-black model, named "Titanium."

"This eye-catching new color comes at an ideal time," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Nearly 2 million Nintendo DS owners in North America alone have demonstrated they want something new from a hand-held video game system. Soon, consumers will have two popular choices for the innovative dual-screened Nintendo DS, which features touch-screen control, voice recognition and wireless play."

June also will see the release of two exciting new DS games. On June 13, Kirby^TM: Canvas Curse will bring a new touch-screen twist to a popular franchise. Players will draw rainbow paths for Kirby to roll along as he stuns enemies and takes on their abilities. And on June 27, the highly anticipated and highly addictive puzzle game Meteos^TM will have players launching deadly falling meteors back into space with touch-screen precision.

The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy^® Advance SP, Nintendo DS^TM and Nintendo GameCube^TM systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 1.9 billion video games and more than 336 million hardware units globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario^TM and Donkey Kong^® and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid^®, Zelda^TM 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.

Nintendo DS Tops 200,000 UK Sales

2005-05-31T06:17:00.000-07:00

26 April 2005 - Following its record breaking UK launch of 87,000 units in two days, the Nintendo DS continues its phenomenal sales success with UK gamers having snapped up over 200,000 units of the dual screen handheld console in just over six weeks since launch.

Games sales also continue to be outstanding with Super Mario 64 DS and WarioWare Touched! proving to be firm favourites. There are over 16 titles now in stores and this initial success will be followed by the release of more great games including Yoshi Touch & Go from Nintendo on 6th May, Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA on 27h May and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith from Ubisoft also in May, along with many more to follow throughout 2005.

The success in the UK follows in the wake of exceptional sales in the US and Japan where over 3 million Nintendo DS units have been sold worldwide since launch.

David Yarnton, General Manager, Nintendo UK said:
'The launch of Nintendo DS in the UK continues to be an unprecedented success; Gamers new and old have embraced the Nintendo DS and have left no doubt that it is the new must have handheld console! Nintendo set out to create a new way of hand-held gaming, offering an innovative and enjoyable experience and with the new Nintendo DS, and we have certainly accomplished this.'

James Honeywell, UK Product Manager for Handheld Consoles said:,
"We are extremely pleased with the success of the Nintendo DS and will continue to watch with excitement as it fulfils its obviously huge potential. It is great to see that British gamers, like their Japanese and American counterparts, can recognise a revolutionary new console when they see it!"

The Nintendo DS launched in the UK on Friday 11th March supported by a huge range of first and third party launch titles including Super Mario 64 DS, Wario Ware Touched, Polarium, Pokémon Dash, The Urbz: Sims in the City, Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf, Project Rub and Zoo Keeper among many others.

In recognition of its technological achievements, the Nintendo DS has received the Edge magazine 'Hardware of the Year Award', as well as rave reviews across the UK, showing that the Nintendo DS has already delivered on its ambitious promise to bring a new gaming experience to gamers.

The Nintendo DS is available in the UK for around £99. Software is available from around £29 and £19 depending on the game.

Nintendo DS Rocks Europe With Over 500,000 Units Sold

2005-05-31T06:16:00.002-07:00

31 March 2005 – Following the launch of Nintendo DS in Europe on 11th March 2005, the new hand-held console is proving to be a phenomenal success with European gamers having snapped up over 500,000 units by Easter Saturday – that's 77% of the consoles that were in stores across Europe for launch. Many stores have reported they are out of stock however more deliveries are being made to replenish stocks.

Games sales have also been outstanding with Super Mario 64 DS alone having sold over 250,000 units and sales of WarioWare Touched! are also extremely strong. There is a wide variety of titles now in stores and this initial success will be followed by the release of more great games including Yoshi Touch & Go from Nintendo on 6th May, Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA on 27h May and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith from Ubisoft also in May, along with many more to follow throughout 2005.

Jim Merrick, Senior Director European Marketing, commented:
'The launch of Nintendo DS in Europe has been a huge success. European gamers have embraced the Nintendo DS and have left no doubt that it is the new must have console! Nintendo set out to create a new way of hand-held gaming, offering an innovative and enjoyable experience and with the new Nintendo DS, we have certainly accomplished this. With many more great games launching soon, sales of Nintendo DS will just keep growing.'

The Nintendo DS is the new touch screen, dual-screened handheld video game system which redefines how people play videogames. In addition to the touch screen, the system includes both voice input and multiplayer wireless communication.

The Nintendo DS launched in Europe on 11th March supported by a large range of games including Super Mario 64 DS, WarioWare Touched!, Polarium, Pokémon Dash, Project Rub, The URBZ: Sims in the City, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, Rayman DS, Spider-Man 2 and Zoo Keeper among many others.

[In recognition of its technological achievements, the Nintendo DS has received the Edge magazine 'Hardware of the Year Award', in the UK as well as rave reviews across Europe, showing that the Nintendo DS has already delivered on its ambitious promise to bring a new gaming experience to gamers.]

The Nintendo DS is available across Europe at the estimated retail price of around €149.99. Games are available at the estimated retail price of for around €39.99 and €29.99 depending on the title.

Nintendo Bolsters Its Strong Q2 2005 Game Line Up With The Addition Of Three More Games For Nintendo DS

2005-05-31T06:16:00.001-07:00

Gamers of all ages rejoice! Nintendo's Q2 line-up has just been bolstered by the addition of even more fantastic Nintendo DS games! The cute and innovative PAC-PIX draws its way into the release schedule launching 20th May, alongside the adrenaline charged speed fest Ridge Racer DS launching on 3rd June and mysterious adventure game Another Code: Two Memories launching on 24th June. All of these games join Yoshi Touch & Go which launches on 6th May 2005.

Whatever your taste, the Nintendo DS has something to offer you as we head towards summer, with a wide range of exciting games launching along side those from Nintendo. These include the Action Adventure game Madagascar from Activision, shoot-em up GoldenEye: Rogue Agent and the highly popular racing game Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA, Space Invadors Revolution from Marvelous/Rising Star Games along with Ubisoft's shining stars: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith which are all set to delight gamers in the coming months.

This great line up of games will continue and Nintendo DS owners will be spoilt for choice with a plethora of exciting and innovative new titles set to be released throughout the remainder of 2005. These include the much awaited Mario Kart DS, sci-fi shooter Metroid Prime Hunters, the action packed Advance Wars DS and the adorable and addictive Nintendogs all from Nintendo. Other releases include horror-fest Castlevania DS (temporary title) from Konami, the sim favourite The Sims 2, the adventure filled Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in addition to speed-fest Need For Speed Most Wanted all from EA. With all these great titles gamers will be kept busy well into 2006.

Ridge Racer DS 3rd June
Experience the race of your life as Ridge Racer comes to Nintendo DS with all the fast-paced action of the original arcade legend. The innovative Touch Screen allows for the ultimate steering control on 20 challenging courses set across a wide range of environments.

Race against the computer in a variety of single-player modes including Quick Play, Grand Prix and Car Attack, or take on up to six friends in the wireless multiplayer mode. Ridge Racer DS also features a wireless DS Download Play mode where up to five other people can enjoy multiplayer fun with only one game card.

PAC-PIX 20th May
The world's most famous bright yellow ball is back and this time he is hungrier than ever before! Trapped inside a mysterious cursed book Pac-Man finds himself once again battling ghosts to survive. However, this time players can actually draw their own Pac-Man on the touch screen and watch him self-animate. Players have almost complete freedom to determine where Pac-Man goes and how. Using the game stylus they must sketch arrows and even bombs to help guide our hero around the screen, munching on ghosts on route to the switch found-on each level. Hitting this opens a path on the top-screen called the Item Road, where players can collect special items.

With a huge selection of stages and bosses to overcome, players will have their work cut-out for them as they sketch and scribble their way through this exciting new game. You are bound to draw your own conclusions about PAC-PIX but it is definitely one to pencil into your diary.

Another Code: Two Memories 24th June
Another Code: Two Memories utilises the unique Nintendo DS features, such as the touch-screen and microphone, to put players in the middle of one of the most gripping adventures they will ever experience! In Another Code: Two Memories players take control of Ashley, a young girl who gets a message to meet her long-lost father on a mysterious island. When she arrives her father is nowhere to be seen and Ashley begins to suspect something is wrong. As players explore the island in search of Ashley's father, strange things start to happen and they are thrust into the middle of a sinister plot.

Players control the game using the touch-screen to interact with their environment in a similar way to PC-based 'point and click' adventures, combining tricky puzzles with a gripping storyline to make this a must-have game.

Nintendo, IGN Entertainment Join Forces To Create A New Portable Gaming Network

2005-05-31T06:16:00.000-07:00

Nintendo DS Service Provides an Easy, Seamless Transition to Wireless Wi-Fi Gaming

REDMOND, Wash., May 10, 2005 – Nintendo is partnering with IGN Entertainment to create an innovative network for portable video games that is not only expansive but also extremely easy for everyone to use. Set to debut later this year, the wireless service for Nintendo DS^TM will use IGN's GameSpy Technology to let people around the world link easily and wirelessly to play games, just as if they were playing face-to-face.

"With minimum setup procedures, Nintendo DS owners will be able to enjoy Wi-Fi gaming just as easily as if they were playing with their friends in the same room," explains Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales & marketing. "To realize this simple and seamless transition to Wi-Fi gaming, we're partnering with one of the leaders in the multiplayer gaming world. Accessing the service will require no added Nintendo subscription charges, whether users hook up using a home broadband Wi-Fi connection or access a Wi-Fi hotspot at a coffee shop, library or elsewhere. It doesn't get any easier than that."

The service will be used by a variety of upcoming games, including the previously announced Animal Crossing^® DS. Other titles will be revealed in the coming weeks. When using the service, DS owners can choose whether they would like to play with friends or strangers, whether nearby or on the other side of the world.

The service represents the first foray by IGN's GameSpy into portable games.

"We're excited to bring the technology that powers more than 300 PC and console video games to Nintendo's innovative wireless platform. Now developers can easily and confidently add advanced matchmaking, community and other multiplayer services to their Nintendo DS games," says Mark Stieglitz, general manager of IGN Entertainment's GameSpy Technology Group. "We're honored that Nintendo is choosing IGN's GameSpy as their middleware partner, and look forward to a very long relationship."

About IGN Entertainment: IGN Entertainment provides many of the Internet's leading destinations for video gaming, entertainment and community targeted at teens and 18-34 year-old males. The company's properties include IGN.com, GameSpy, Rotten Tomatoes, FilePlanet, GameSpy Arcade, GameSpy Arena, Direct2Drive, TeamXbox , 3D Gamers, more than 70 community sites and a vast array of online forums. IGN Entertainment is also a leading provider of technology under its GameSpy brand for online game play in video games, providing developers and publishers with cost effective solutions for matchmaking, community building, piracy prevention, and in-game marketing. The company's paid content, download and game play services are among the most popular game-related subscriptions available on the Internet. The privately held company has its headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices throughout the U.S.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Boosts Range Of DS From Your Hands To The World

2005-05-31T06:15:00.003-07:00

DS Versions of Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Tony Hawk All Planned by Year's End

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2005 - By the end of the year, Nintendo DS^TM owners around the world will be able to play their favorite franchises via Wi-Fi. Mario Kart^® DS, Animal Crossing^® DS and a new Tony Hawk title from Activision are targeted to be among the first using Nintendo^® Wi-Fi Connection, a groundbreaking portable, wireless gaming network. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection fulfills the promise of the wireless capabilities of Nintendo DS by taking advantage of yet another innovative aspect of the system and using it to expand the gaming experience to wider audiences.

"Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection has an immediate user base of more than 5 million Nintendo DS owners worldwide, and it's growing every day," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "The service invites everyone to enjoy the game-play experience for Nintendo-developed games using wireless connections with very easy setup procedures and no added service fees."

Nintendo is partnering with IGN Entertainment to manage the service's architecture and navigation. Using IGN's GameSpy Technology, DS players will connect wirelessly at any Wi-Fi hub, find their friends and begin racing, battling or chatting as easily as if they were sitting in the same room. Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection also lets players post high scores and includes an option for games to have online storage space to store game data. More than 25 publishers worldwide are working on titles that will use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

In the six months since it launched, Nintendo DS has redefined portable gaming. With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the next six months will bring equally exciting innovations. Mario Kart DS, due in Q4, lets up to eight players race against one another in classic Mario Kart fashion on new tracks and arenas. Zip through raceways and environments while firing shells at your opponents using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Animal Crossing DS, also due in Q4, gives players in different locations the ability to explore their worlds and manage their homes. Using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, players can hang out, collect items or visit with friends.

A number of other upcoming titles will make use of the DS Local Area Network and build on Nintendo's reputation for innovation as they expand the definition of what portable games can be. Nintendogs^TM puts a simulated puppy into the Nintendo DS. Owners bond with incredibly realistic - and insanely cute - puppies and train them to do tricks using both the touch screen and voice recognition. Users can toss a ball and watch the pup retrieve it, or teach the puppy to come at the sound of their voices. The puppies will stare longingly through the screen, and do everything but lick your face. When in "Bark Mode," puppies bark when they pass by other Nintendo DS owners using Nintendogs, so that people and their puppies can interact with one another. Nintendogs received a rare perfect score from Weekly Famitsu, Japan's leading video game magazine. Nintendogs represents a dramatic leap forward in artificial intelligence for video games and is scheduled for an Aug. 22 release in North America.

Another creative title, Electroplankton^TM, turns Nintendo DS systems into musical instruments. Users create pulsing or soothing rhythms with the touch screen. Each new setting changes the tune and takes the user on a new musical path. Electroplankton includes 10 different enchanting musical landscapes designed by multimedia artist Toshio Iwai.

Additional games in every genre will round out the impressive 2005 software lineup for Nintendo DS. Metroid^® Prime Hunters brings first-person shooting dynamics to the dual screens and touch screen. Fans will rejoice about the wild adventures in both Mario & Luigi 2^TM and New Super Mario Bros.^® And Trace Memory^TM unfolds like an interactive mystery adventure novel.

The worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home and portable video game systems. Each year, hundreds of all-new titles for the best-selling Game Boy^® Advance SP, Nintendo DS^TM and Nintendo GameCube^TM systems extend Nintendo's vast game library and continue the tradition of delivering a rich, diverse mix of quality video games for players of all ages. Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2 billion video games and more than 336 million hardware units globally, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario^TM and Donkey Kong^® and launching popular culture franchise phenomena such as Metroid^®, Zelda^TM 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.

Maradona's Hand Of God Wins Britain's Most Touching Moment Hands Down

2005-05-31T06:15:00.002-07:00

Britons Name Key Moments That Truly Touched The Nation

Of all the 'touching' moments in Britain's recent history, it seems that the one that has touched us above all others is Maradona's dubious goal for Argentina against England almost twenty years ago in 1986. Perhaps next year in Germany, the nation will finally be able to lay this painful memory to rest of Diego single-handedly knocking Bobby's men of the World Cup. For now though, the memory remains raw as just under one fifth of the survey sample rated this their most memorable touch moment.

The research, conducted throughout March to celebrate the arrival of the Nintendo DS touch screen, portable video games console, asked over 1,200 participants to rank their top five 'touch' moments. From this information, researchers were able to formulate the nation's most memorable touch moments as outlined below.

Britain's Top 10 Most Memorable Touching Moments

1 - Maradona - The 'Hand of God' goal, England Vs Argentina 1986 World Cup quarter final
2 - Madonna & Britney - Kissing at the MTV Awards
3 - Gazza and Vinnie Jones - Intimate squeeze on the pitch
4 - ET - 'Ouch'- Touching finger moment
5 - Neil Armstrong - Touching the moon for the first time
6 - Gordon Banks' save - 1970 World Cup against Brazil from a Pele header
7 - Rebecca Loos and that pig - The Farm, Channel Five
8 - The Channel Tunnel - British & French builders stretch through to shake hands
9 - Bush and Blair - THAT handshake
10 - Uri Geller's - Famous national live TV spoon bending challenge

Reinforcing the notion that as a nation we remain as infatuated as ever with planet football, two more moments from the sport also make the touch top ten: Vinnie Jones' Gazza-grappling at number three reminds us all of the harder side of the game; while Gordon Banks' amazes us time and time again at his athleticism with that incredible save against Pele in the 1970 World Cup, ranking sixth.

Never far from controversy, it will come as no surprise that Britney and Madonna's saucy kiss at the MTV Awards last year remains an intimate memory for us all. The only top ten entry representing the music industry, this S&M (Spears & Madonna!) double act comes in at number two - missing out on the number one spot by just five per cent. Surprisingly, from an industry that spends millions creating visual blockbusters, Hollywood features just once in the top ten - with Spielberg's classic 'finger to finger' moment between loveable alien ET and Elliott ranking at number four.

By contrast, real ground-breaking current affairs events are well-represented in the touch top ten with three moments firing the public's imagination - although slightly lower down the pecking order than one might have imagined. Those key moments are Neil Armstrong's moon touch down (no 5); the British and French construction team's Channel Tunnel break-through (no 8) and George Bush's protracted hand-shake with PM Tony Blair prior to the Iraq invasion (no 9).

Our happy ending is provided by Rebecca Loos, currently on assignment on ITV's Fijian Love Island. Loos' giving The Farm's Wiltshire pig Sam a helping hand comes at number seven. Enough said. Bringing up the rear in the touch top ten is another magical moment from popular entertainment, when condiment bender Uri Geller tried to work his magic touch on the nation with his spoon bending challenge.

James Honeywell, of Nintendo UK, comments:
"Arguably touch is the least considered of all the five senses, but I think the findings of our touch moment research demonstrate the immense impact this sense has on all of our lives. Certainly touch is an integral part of our new Nintendo DS, and as it recorded the fastest ever sales for a hand-held console perhaps the public is more in tune with the sense than we give it credit for."

Konami's renowned Castlevania series to make its debut on Nintendo DS system

2005-05-31T06:15:00.001-07:00

Konami of Europe today unveiled a new Castlevania game for the Nintendo DS^TM. Set in the year 2036, the newest title in the series continues the storyline that first emerged in the critically acclaimed Castlevania^®: Aria of Sorrow^TM for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance^TM. While the new 2D side scrolling action game will contain all the classic gameplay that fans of the series have come to expect, Castlevania for Nintendo DS (working title) will also incorporate innovative gameplay elements that take full advantage of the portable system's powerful new technology.

"The game's rich storyline and strong characters coupled with the adoption of the new technology in the Nintendo DS has allowed us to bring the series to a whole new level" says Hans-Joachim Amann, Head of Product Management of Konami of Europe. "By utilising the Nintendo DS' sophisticated capabilities such as the Dual Screen functionality and Touch Screen technology, we are able to bring a fresh new dimension to this title and provide a truly unique gameplay experience for the gamer."

Taking place a year after Aria of Sorrow, the game's protagonist – Soma Cruz – finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult's plan to resurrect their evil lord and master, Dracula. In order to save himself and protect the lives of those he loves, Soma Cruz must infiltrate the enemy's home base, a towering replica of Dracula's castle that is teaming with monstrous creatures. Players' abilities grow and develop as they collect items and gather experience points by defeating enemies.

In their quest to defeat enemies, players will utilize completely original gameplay concepts that leverage the Nintendo DS' Touch Screen technology. One example of this new technology is Castlevania for Nintendo DS' "Magic Seal" system. By using the stylus directly on the screen, players must connect a series of symbols in the proper order to unlock an enchanted opening and disperse their enemy's magic into it when they are weakened.

Also aiding them in their battle against dark forces is the ability to collect the souls of their enemies to gain powerful new attacks and skills. The new Castlevania for Nintendo DS takes advantage of the Nintendo DS' Wireless Connection, letting players exchange and/or trade acquired souls to enhance their characters' strength. An incredibly moving musical score, visually stunning graphics and imaginative special effects round out this uniquely innovative gaming experience.

Created by Koji Igarashi and the creative team behind the critically acclaimed classic Castellanies: Aria of Sorrow, the new Castlevania for Nintendo DS is scheduled for release in Europe in Autumn, 2005.

KONAMI ANNOUNCES NEW DETAILS ON CASTLEVANIA: DAWN OF SORROW

2005-05-31T06:15:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES – Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Booth #800 – May 17, 2005 – Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today new details about Castlevania^®: Dawn of Sorrow^TM for the Nintendo DS^TM. Set in the year 2036, the newest title in the series continues the storyline that first emerged in the critically acclaimed Castlevania^®: Aria of Sorrow^TM for the Nintendo Game Boy^® Advance. While the new 2D side scrolling action game will contain all the classic gameplay that fans of the series have come to expect, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow will also incorporate innovative gameplay elements that take full advantage of the portable system's powerful new technology.

Taking place a year after Aria of Sorrow, the game's protagonist – Soma Cruz – finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult's plan to resurrect their evil lord and master Dracula. To save himself and protect the lives of those he loves, Soma must infiltrate the enemy's home base, a towering replica of Dracula's castle that is teaming with monstrous creatures. Players' abilities develop as they collect items and gather experience points by defeating a multitude of gruesome enemies.

In their quest to defeat enemies, players will utilize original gameplay concepts that leverage the Nintendo DS' touch screen technology. One example is Dawn of Sorrow's "Magic Seal" system. By using the stylus directly on the screen, players must connect a series of symbols in the proper order to unlock an enchanted opening and disperse their enemy's magic into it when they are weakened. The touch screen technology will also be used to destroy "Crystal Blocks." This ability will allow players to access unreachable areas as well as eliminate obstacles. The Nintendo DS' dual screens also allow game information to be readily displayed. During gameplay, the top screen of the Nintendo DS will display an environment map, as well as information on player status, enemy vulnerability, and acquired power-ups.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow introduces a multitude of new characters into the Castlevania lore. These characters include Celia Fortner, Dario Bossi, and Dmitrii Blinov. Celia is a shadow priest that exercises great magical power and is the founder of a mysterious cult that will stop at nothing to orchestrate the second coming of the "Evil Lord." Dario Bossi is one of Dracula's potential successors. He has the ability to manipulate fire, a power he absorbed from Dracula during the time of his last resurrection. Dario's fiery personality and impulsive tendencies push him to immediate action. Dmitrii Blinov is the other potential successor to Dracula's rein. He has the power to duplicate magical powers and displays an outward impression of rashness and irresponsibility, but make no mistake, Dmitrii is prepared to take any measures necessary to accomplish his goals.

Also aiding players in their battle against dark forces are "Tactical Souls." Players can collect the souls of their fallen enemies to gain powerful new attacks and skills. There are numerous varieties of "Tactical Souls" that allow the player to use different power-ups against the deadliest of enemies. Examples of "Tactical Souls" are "Bullet Souls" and "Guardian Souls." "Bullet Souls" consume magic points while unleashing bursts of magic attacks. "Guardian Souls" consume magic as they create defensive shields or form "helper" demons that the player can control.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow takes advantage of the Nintendo DS' wireless connection, letting players exchange and/or trade acquired souls to enhance their characters' strength. An incredibly moving musical score, visually stunning graphics and imaginative special effects round out this uniquely innovative gaming experience.

Created by Koji Igarashi and the creative team behind the critically acclaimed classic Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, the new Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is scheduled for release in North America in the fall of 2005. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow will also be playable at Konami's E3 booth May 18 – 20. For more information on the game, please visit http://www.konami.com/gs

Bigben Interactive launches exclusive range of officially licensed Nintendo DSTM carry cases.

2005-05-31T06:14:00.000-07:00

Stockport, UK. – March 17, 2005 – The awesome new Nintendo DS^TM console arrived with a bang on March 11th. Sales of Nintendo's next generation hand-held console reached fever pitch, making it the most successful console release to date.

Proud owners of the new Nintendo DS^TM will undoubtedly want to show-off their console and keep it safe. Bigben Interactive has the ultimate solution, an exclusive range of officially licensed Nintendo carry cases that have been especially designed with the gamer in mind. Each case not only holds the Nintendo DS^TM but also has extra storage space for all the accessories needed by a gamer on the move.

There are three different styles; a compact carry case, deluxe carry case and a backpack. Each one is stylishly designed and proudly sports the Nintendo DS^TM logo.

The compact case features a single compartment that will not only hold a Nintendo DS but also has room for eight games, a power adaptor and additional accessories. Presented in black and grey livery it is ideal for the casual gamer.

The deluxe case features a fully padded side pocket offering maximum protection for the Nintendo DS. Two extra compartments offer enough storage space for a myriad of accessories. A top pocket is ideal for housing a power adaptor and other large items. The front section features spaces for nine DS games and has mesh partitions for even more games and accessories. Made from a durable black weave the deluxe case includes a detachable shoulder strap and is ideal for serious gamers.

The backpack can either be carried over the shoulder or worn like a rucksack. It features three fully padded pockets. The main section offers maximum protection the Nintendo DS, power adaptor and games. There's even enough room in the remaining two compartments for more games, accessories and even a secondary console system! Available in glossy black canvas the backpack is ideal for gamers on the go.

Stylish and practical, the officially licensed Nintendo carry cases are available from Bigben Interactive. The compact carry case will have an MRRP of £9.99, the deluxe carry case £14.99 and the backpack £14.99.

Pac-Man Is Back To Battle The Ghosts

2005-04-29T19:39:00.000-07:00

29 April 2005 - Everyone's favourite hero, Pac-Man, is back with a whole new adventure exclusively for Nintendo DS. PAC-PIX allows you to utilise the Nintendo DS touch-screen like never before! Use your artistic talents to draw and create a self-animating Pac-Man, as well as special gestures including arrows and bombs. Watch as Pac-Man comes to life on-screen for a totally new gameplay experience.Mischievous Ghosts have invaded books and paintings, causing trouble around the world, and now it's up to Pac-Man to lock all the Ghosts inside one final book using his Magic Pen, the only weapon which can defeat them. You are in control, and must now take over Pac-Man's quest to defeat the pesky spirits.Pac-Man can be drawn in any size- the smaller he is, the faster he will move! Draw up to three Pac-Mans on screen at once! There are many different types of Ghosts in the game, each with their own capabilities. Some move faster, while others can only be attacked from a certain direction.Later chapters challenge not only the player's drawing ability, but also their brainpower, requiring some quick puzzle thinking to beat the Ghosts. Players can also unlock collectable cards, further adding to the replay value.PAC-PIX launches on 20th May at an estimated retail price of £29.99. The Nintendo DS launched in the UK on the 11th March 2005 at the estimated retail price of £99.99.

Namco Announces "Pac'N Roll"

2005-04-15T17:17:00.000-07:00

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 14, 2005) – Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today "Pac'N Roll^TM" will be shipping exclusively for the Nintendo DS^TM in Summer 2005. Taking advantage of the DS's touch screen, the game allows players to control a spherical Pac-Man with the stylus by rolling, dashing and bouncing around the environment with unprecedented ease.

In "Pac'N Roll," the inhabitants of Pac-World have been turned into spheres by the evil monster Golvis' Ghost Light. Pac-Man must roll his way through Ghost-Land, collecting pellets and confronting Ghosts to save his family and restore peace to Pac-Land. Introducing an innovative new control scheme, "Pac'N Roll" lets players control Pac-Man with the Nintendo DS stylus. Players can roll and dash around the environment as well as execute maneuvers such as hairpin turns, immediate stops and precision rolling with effortless strokes of the stylus.

"'Pac'N Roll' utilizes the unique capabilities of the Nintendo DS to introduce an innovative and intuitive new control scheme," said Yoshi Niki, Business Director with Namco Hometek Inc. "Players are sure to enjoy Pac-Man's latest adventure, and delight at the ease and simplicity of controlling him throughout the game."

In his quest to save Pac-Land, Pac-Man will venture through stages such as Castle Pac, Gyro-Jungle and the Ghost House, while facing perilous hazards like moving floors, dash panels, jump zones and wind zones. Along the way, Pac-Man will find power-ups like the "Winged Chocolate," allowing him to fly through the worlds and jump over Ghosts, or the "Knight Chocolate," providing him with armor which grants him the power to crash through walls and withstand more damage. "Pac'N Roll" also includes the original Pac-Man arcade game, allowing up to two players to munch on pellets and claim the highest score.

For more information about "Pac'N Roll," please visit www.namco.com.

Upcoming Nintendo World Store In NYC Gives Nintendo And Pokémon Fans A New Home

2005-04-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Interactive entertainment fans soon will have a first-ever destination to immerse themselves in their favorite games: the Nintendo World Store. Planned for a spring opening in New York City's Rockefeller Center, the two-story mega-complex will showcase the best of Nintendo, the worldwide leader in interactive entertainment.

Nintendo World will also be the new home of Pokémon Center, which will feature exclusive Pokémon merchandise and host special Pokémon events (visit pokemon.com to get the latest news and updates). Pokémon Center at Nintendo World will continue to be the official headquarters for everything Pokémon.

The Nintendo World Store will be a place where visitors can check out the best new and unreleased games for Nintendo DS^TM, Nintendo GameCube^TM and Game Boy^® Advance SP at high-end sampling bars and interactive stations. Visitors will enjoy two floors of all things Nintendo, such as games, merchandise, accessories, DVDs and trading cards for the wildly popular Pokémon^® franchise. Stay tuned to nintendoworldstore.com for updates.

Namco Announces "Shogun Warrior: The Lost Army" For Nintendo DSTM

2005-04-06T16:34:00.000-07:00

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 5, 2005) - Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. today announced "Shogun Warrior: The Lost Army" for the Nintendo Dual-Screen^TM. Taking advantage of the unique capabilities of the DS, "Shogun Warrior" allows players to plot complex battle plans using the system's touch screen and engage in massive wireless multiplayer skirmishes for up to 8 players. Developed by Box Clever Interactive, "Shogun Warrior" is planned for release in October 2005.

In "Shogun Warrior", players assume the role of one of two brothers who are locked in bloody combat in feudal Japan. Conquering neighboring territories and amassing formidable armies, only one warrior will be able to survive the deadly endgame to realize his ambitions and claim the title of Shogun.

In their quest to become Shogun, players will utilize the Nintendo DS's touch screen to plot complex battle plans while watching the action play out through detailed 3D graphics on the top screen. Touch screen mini-games such as duels, castle sieges and sea battles enhance the battle experience and give "Shogun Warrior" impressive gameplay variety and replay value. In between encounters, gamers will be able to use diplomacy and military strategy to manage their forces. For the ultimate in feudal warfare, up to 8 players can engage in enormous clashes through the wireless multiplayer capabilities of the Nintendo DS.

"With its touch screen and wireless multiplayer capabilities, the Nintendo DS is uniquely suited to excel at real-time strategy games," said Jeff Lujan, Business Director at Namco Hometek. "'Shogun Warrior' fully embraces these features to deliver an all new and innovative gameplay experience to handheld gamers, while offering a rich and vibrant interpretation of feudal Japan."

For more details on "Shogun Warrior: The Lost Army", please visit www.namco.com.

Need for Speed Underground 2 - Screenshots

2005-04-03T16:54:00.000-07:00

We're so excited about this game we had to show screenshots.

Double The Action, Double The Fun!

2005-04-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

Now you can show the bad guys who's boss in all your favourite handheld games with Datel's dynamic new Action Replay MAX DUO! Combining Action Replay for GBA and MAX Drive DS, DUO is your all-in-one game enhancer for Game Boy Advance and the brand-new Nintendo DS.

You can get one from www.Lik-Sang.com

Need for Speed Underground 2 - I Want It

2005-04-02T17:28:00.000-08:00

I played the PC Demo Version of Need for Speed Underground 2 and I'm going to preorder the DS version very soon. I reckon all DS owners should get it. It looks so good, and it's fair cheap.

www.Lik-Sang.com is a good place to buy it from. Best price, and free shipping :)

500,000 Nintendo DS Units Sold in Europe

2005-03-31T23:01:00.000-08:00

Following the launch of Nintendo DS in Europe on 11th March 2005, the new hand-held console is proving to be a phenomenal success with European gamers having snapped up over 500,000 units by Easter Saturday – that's 77% of the consoles that were in stores across Europe for launch. Many stores have reported they are out of stock however more deliveries are being made to replenish stocks.

Games sales have also been outstanding with Super Mario 64 DS alone having sold over 250,000 units and sales of WarioWare Touched! are also extremely strong. There is a wide variety of titles now in stores and this initial success will be followed by the release of more great games including Yoshi Touch & Go from Nintendo on 6th May, Need for Speed Underground 2 from EA on 27h May and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith from Ubisoft also in May, along with many more to follow throughout 2005.

Jim Merrick, Senior Director European Marketing, commented:
'The launch of Nintendo DS in Europe has been a huge success. European gamers have embraced the Nintendo DS and have left no doubt that it is the new must have console! Nintendo set out to create a new way of hand-held gaming, offering an innovative and enjoyable experience and with the new Nintendo DS, we have certainly accomplished this. With many more great games launching soon, sales of Nintendo DS will just keep growing.'

The Nintendo DS is the new touch screen, dual-screened handheld video game system which redefines how people play videogames. In addition to the touch screen, the system includes both voice input and multiplayer wireless communication.

The Nintendo DS launched in Europe on 11th March supported by a large range of games including Super Mario 64 DS, WarioWare Touched!, Polarium, Pokémon Dash, Project Rub, The URBZ: Sims in the City, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, Rayman DS, Spider-Man 2 and Zoo Keeper among many others.

[In recognition of its technological achievements, the Nintendo DS has received the Edge magazine 'Hardware of the Year Award', in the UK as well as rave reviews across Europe, showing that the Nintendo DS has already delivered on its ambitious promise to bring a new gaming experience to gamers.]

The Nintendo DS is available across Europe at the estimated retail price of around €149.99. Games are available at the estimated retail price of for around €39.99 and €29.99 depending on the title.

Space Invaders Revolution

2005-03-31T23:00:00.000-08:00

Rising Star Games, the new European publisher dedicated to bringing the very best Japanese games to the West, has revealed that the guiding light behind its forthcoming Nintendo DS^TM title 'Space Invaders Revolution' is none other than the creator of the 1978 original.

Mr. Tomohiro Nishikado occupies the role of CEO at development company Dreams and has personally been overseeing the development of this 're-imagining' of the original Space Invaders.

The update brings a fresh perspective on the Taito classic, whilst at the same time retaining the essence of one of the most enduring videogames of all time – something important to the original programmer.

"Since 1978, Space Invaders has gone through many iterations – some of which have lost the spirit of the original game," says Mr. Nishikado. "With Space Invaders Revolution, I wanted the team to take the game back to its roots – whilst at the same time adding features which would appeal to modern gamers. The result is a game which is as fresh as the original, but which will equally well to those too young to remember the arcade game."

No version of Space Invaders would be complete without a faithful reproduction of the original arcade machine and Space Invaders Revolution is no exception. With a choice of Control pad or Touch Screen and stylus controls, players can steep themselves in the nostalgic wonder of the shooting game that started it all.

For those wanting a more modern challenge, there's the New Era mode. Here, the simple rules of Space Invaders are expanded and twisted into a truly modern game, bringing in puzzle elements as well as other improvements to the tried and tested formula.

Taking the form of a world tour, players must battle waves of invaders in locations around the globe, eventually taking in a climactic showdown with the UFO mother ship on the moon. With unique rules for each geographical stage, the player must battle though three rounds to successfully defend that particular location before moving on to the next. In London, for example, players must shoot the invaders in a colour-coded order to defend Big Ben. At the Acropolis, Athens, the challenge comes in the form of a heavily armoured but lone invader, which takes several well-timed direct hits to kill. Other novel forms of videogaming's archetypal aggressors, such as shadow invaders that blink in and out of invulnerability and giant invaders that must be killed piece-by-piece, bring the total of unique invader types in Space Invaders Revolution's New Era Mode to 13.

Comprising of 20 different challenge locations, there's 60 levels to fight through, so it's understandable that the player should have a helping hand from an array of extremely useful power-ups, including protective shields, additional support craft, rapid-fire shots and column-clearing laser beams – essential aides as the action becomes progressively more intense. Even better news is that these power-ups can be used in combination: using the support craft with the laser power-up results in three laser beams, decimating multiple waves of invaders with every press of the fire button.

The many additions and innovations present in the New Era mode promise to genuinely revolutionise one of videogaming's most loved, most recognisable and longest-enduring brands.

"Space Invaders Revolution is a game close to my heart," concludes Mr. Nishikado. "And I am confident my personal stewardship will help the game live even longer in the hearts of modern games players."

Space Invaders Revolution will be released during Q2 2005 for Nintendo DS^TM.

Nintendo DS Sets The Standard For Hand-Held Video Games

2005-03-31T00:25:00.000-08:00

No story about hand-held video games is complete without Nintendo, the hand-held leader for more than 15 years. The new Nintendo DS^TM system is igniting the imaginations of the video game community and taking portable video games in a whole new direction.

Nintendo DS boasts two crystal-clear screens – one a touch screen – proving two are better than one. Its battery lasts an entire flight from Los Angeles to New York. DS can stand up to some tough punishment. Drop it, bump it. It doesn't matter. Nintendo DS has no moving parts, so game play won't be affected. The clamshell design protects both screens from scratches when it gets tossed into your briefcase, backpack or pocket. And by the end of the year, Nintendo will offer free Wi-Fi connection service for Nintendo DS owners to link with other players across the country and around the world.

Following subsequent launches in Japan, Europe and Australia, Nintendo is on track to ship 6 million systems worldwide by the end of March. At the same time, approximately 20 games in every genre will exist for Nintendo DS, with more than 100 more in development from major developers worldwide. Once again, Nintendo has set the standard against which all hand-held video game devices are judged.

Below, find the facts about Nintendo DS that make it a product of distinction.

Launch date and MSRP: Nov. 21, 2004, in North America ($149.99), Dec. 2, 2004, in Japan (¥15,000), March 11, 2005, in Europe (£99.99) and Australia ($199.95).

Battery & Power Management: The rechargeable lithium ion battery delivers six to 10 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use.

Dual Screens: The top screen is a backlit, 3-inch, semitransparent reflective TFT color LCD with 256 x 192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch, capable of displaying
260,000 colors. The bottom screen has the same specs as the top screen, plus a transparent analog touch screen.

Microphone: The built-in mic allows players to blow or clap to cause various reactions on the screens. Other games make use of voice-recognition abilities.

Wireless: Nintendo DS uses two kinds of wireless communication. The first, Nintendo's proprietary format, lets players chat or play wirelessly in a range of 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances. Nintendo DS also uses IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols.

Game Sharing: Depending on the game, multiple players can compete in wireless play, even if only one person has a game card inserted.

Sound: Hear beautiful, 16-channel virtual surround sound through the two speakers or use the headphone plug.

Dual Slots: Nintendo DS is backward compatible with Game Boy^® Advance SP games. A second game slot plays the vast library of hundreds of GBA SP games.

Processing: The unit runs on two processors, one ARM9 and one ARM7.

Size: When closed, the attractive system is 148.7 millimeters (5.85 inches) wide, 84.7 millimeters (3.33 inches) long and 28.9 millimeters (1.13 inches) tall.

Other features: The embedded PictoChat^TM chatting and drawing communication feature allows up to 16 users to chat at once. Nintendo DS also includes a clock, calendar and alarm.

Wario Ware: Touched

2005-03-31T00:19:00.000-08:00

I recently picked up a copy of Wario Ware Touched from the local Electronics Boutique, so here is my opinion.

The game is colorful, exciting, interesting, and VERY random. I hadn't played the original Wario Ware so I didn't know what to expect, and at first I was very pleased. The game started off good. It wasn't too easy, but it wasn't too hard. After the first twenty minutes I had complete around 40 tasks, and was fairly happy with the game at this point. I had unlocked a few mini games and enjoyed playing them.
2 Hours later I had finished the game :/
Thats right, I finished the ENTIRE game in 2 Hours. Which was very disapointing.
It has fun games, it's very exciting, maybe a little to random, but sadly, it's just too easy to finish. Expect it to last no more than a week (the mini games do give you some replay value)

Nintendo DS Release Dates

2005-03-25T21:31:00.000-08:00

Pac Pix	Namco	March 2005
Dynasty Warriors (working title)	Koei	Q1 2005
Need For Speed Underground 2	EA	Q1 2005
World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series	Crave	5/4/2005
Puyo Pop Fever	THQ	26/4/2005
Cocoto Kart Racer	Neko	April 2005
Space Invaders Revolution	Rising Star	April 2005
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith	Ubisoft	1/5/2005
Yoshi's Touch & Go	Nintendo	6/5/2005
Animaniancs: Lights, Camera, Action	Ignition	May 2005
Ultimate Brain Games	Telegames	May 2005
Touch! Kirby	Nintendo	13/6/2005
Madagascar	Activision	24/6/2005
Meteos	Bandai Games	June 2005
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory	Ubisoft	June 2005
Metroid Prime: Hunters	Nintendo	Q2 2005
Pac-Pix	Namco	Q2 2005
Bomberman DS	Ubisoft	July 2005
Nanostray	Majesco	July 2005
Blades of Thunder 2	Summitsoft	Aug 2005
Lost in Blue	Konami	Aug 2005
Texas Hold 'Em	Majesco	Aug 2005
Gyakuten Saiban (working title)	Capcom	Q3 2005
Lunar Genesis	Ubisoft	Q3 2005
Tak 3 (working title)	THQ	Q3 2005
Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour	Konami	Q3 2005
Zoo Tycoon	THQ	Q3 2005
Scooby-Doo! Unmasked	THQ	Sept 2005
Ultimate Card Games	Telegames	Sept 2005
Castlevania for Nintendo DS (working title)	Konami	Autumn 2005
Peter Jackson's King Kong	Ubisoft	Christmas 2005
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe	Buena Vista	Christmas 2005
Animal Crossing DS	Nintendo	2005
ATV: Quad Frenzy	Majesco	2005
Frogger (working title)	Konami	2005
Mario Kart DS	Nintendo	2005
Metroid Pinball (working title)	Nintendo	2005
Puppy Times	Nintendo	2005
Dragon Booster	Konami	Q4 2005
Finding Nemo	THQ	Q4 2005
Nicktoons (working title)	THQ	Q4 2005
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within	Ubisoft	Q4 2005
Snowboard Kids DS	Atlus	Q4 2005
SpongeBob SquarePants (working title)	THQ	Q4 2005
Texas Hold 'Em	Summitsoft	Q4 2005
The Incredibles 2 (working title)	THQ	Q4 2005
Viewtiful Joe DS	Capcom	Q4 2005

Nintendo DS Review

2005-03-25T21:28:00.000-08:00

A little late, but oh well. (also seen on http://www.vgaccess.com)

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                    ++++ Nintendo DS Review ++++
                    ++++   By VGaccess.com  ++++
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I recently bought my DS, and I've been saving up for it for months,
so you can tell I was very excited about getting it. I had only seen
one DS close up, but it was only for a short period of time, so I
didn't know what to expect really.

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                         THE FIRST TOUCH
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I cannot explain how good the DS fits into your hands. It just feels
so comfortable, smooth, and just right. The stylus was kind of annoying
to use with the Metroid Prime Hunters demo, so I decided to use the
Thumbstrap, which also comes with it, which was perfect.

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                    METROID PRIME HUNTERS DEMO
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The free demo you get with a Nintendo DS may be fairly short, but
it's easily worth the price tag ($0.00). There are THREE training
challenges you can do (Regulator, Survivor, Morph Ball). And you can
also do multiplayer, which will give you hours of funs with friends.
The graphics are awesome (twice as better as N64 graphics), and controls,
using the thumbstrap, will only take you around an hour to master.

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                          FINAL VERDICT
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If you want a solid handheld gaming system, get NINTENDO DS NOW! It
has some great games coming out, and the wireless multiplayer is
so cool.

FINALLY!

2005-03-01T23:01:00.000-08:00

I got my Nintendo DS today for $150AU (got $50Au off cause i traded two games in also). It's so awesome! I only have the demo game for it at the moment (Metroid Prime Hunters), but will probably pick up Ridge Racer within a fortnight.

For cool Nintendo DS cheats check out http://www.NintendoDSCheats.info

George Bush is a Cow..or Maybe a Monkey

2005-02-28T02:31:00.000-08:00

Nothin related to the DS, but meh.

Click Here to Watch the Cow

Click here to watch the Monkey

George Bush Endorses the Nintendo Dual Screen

2005-02-27T01:26:00.000-08:00

View Bush's Statement Here

How Wars Should be Solved

2005-02-26T14:23:00.000-08:00

My dream......

Disappointed?

2005-02-26T14:06:00.000-08:00

Are you disappointed with what you see here? Well, soon, hopefully I'll actually put some kind of useful information on the site. But until then I'll tell you some cool places to visit:
http://www.NintendoDSforums.com - Active Nintendo Nintendo DS Forum
http://www.DuelScreen.com - Nintendo DS Reviews, Previews, Cheats, News and More! (currently my favourite DS site)
http://www.TrueRoms.com - Good for getting Nintendo DS Roms
http://www.DScentral.net - This one WAS good until their host got screwed, but they still got a forum up

No, I'm not dead...yet

2005-02-20T02:01:00.000-08:00

Haven't been updating lately...why? Well, I couldn't be bothered to, and I was out of material to use. But my friend has had some good ideas, and during the week I'll try to post more. And I'll have to wait a bit longer to get my DS, since I blew all my money on some other stuff :P

Hoorah!

2005-02-11T15:11:00.000-08:00

Tommorow I'll probably pre-order my DS from the local EB, and then on the 24th of Feb I'll pick it up (unless they let me have it early :) )
I just got a whole lot of $$ so I can buy a DS and a game, so I'm happy.

WTF?

2005-02-10T20:08:00.000-08:00

I was looking at one of my friends old sites recently and saw that they had Nintendo DS Roms problem is, there is no DS EMULATOR! LOL

rom = game
emulator = console (kind of) for the computer so you can play games illegally

You can download these roms at www.TrueRoms.com - but it's your fault if you get caught

Nintendo DS Ads

2005-02-09T23:19:00.000-08:00

I just saw one of the DS ads on Aussie TV and they sure are scary.

They got this pedofile-like woman saying "Theres always someone to play with", or something like this. It's just a little creepy.

Another Nintendo DS Title

2005-02-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

From the makers of other bad games, such as Ping Pals, Extreme Dishwashing makes dishwashing an even more horrid chore! Guaranteed.

Pong Boxshot Released

2005-02-09T05:02:00.000-08:00

Pong DS boxshot has been released, and we have the shot here:

^ unaltered boxshot ^

Expect to see Pong! DS in stores early Late April or Early June.

New Nintendo Titles Announced

2005-02-09T04:02:00.000-08:00

Here is a new extensive list of upcoming Nintendo Titles, and some brief descriptions.
Mario Party 7 - more mini games
Mario Party 8 - yes, more mini games
Mario Party 9 - wow, again, more mini games
Mario Party 10 - guess what? more mini games
Mario Party 11 - see above
Mario Party 12...... - ditto
Mario Party 542 - please stop Nintendo!
Mario Chess - an exciting battle of the mind
Mario Power Chess - an even more exciting battle of the mind with new SPECIAL EFFECTS
Mario Cooking - cook a pancake, and then beat the time it took you to make it
Mario Putt Putt - hit a ball into a hole
Mario Rock Concert - watch Mario and Luigi sing a duet, and shoot them
Luigis Not-So-Scary House - use the vacuum to clear out all the dust
Mario Crochet - hit a ball through arches
Mario Yoga - stretch until Mario splits in half
Mario Karate - kick Luigi in the head
Mario 2 - Attack of the Clones (wtf?) - I have no idea
Mario Weights - Watch Mario get visually generated muscles
Mario Boxing - Hit Luigi
Mario's Gym - (see Mario Weights)
Mario Skateboarding - Do an Ollie to win the game
Mario Inline - Push the forward on the stick of your controller for as long as you can
Mario Equestrian - make a Horse move
Touch! Mario (nothing gay) - Tickle Mario until he dies
Beat-Up Luigi - Hit Luigi
Bag-Out Luigi - Insult Luigi

DS Prostitutes

2005-02-09T03:01:00.000-08:00

It's a sad day when DS's are rejected and have to fend themselves by giving their body up and become prostitutes. Below is cold-hard evidence of these occurences.

^ click above image to see full size shot ^

Press Release: Microsoft Products for the DS

2005-02-09T03:00:00.000-08:00

San Francisco – Feb. 9, 2005 – Due to the recent success of the Nintendo DS, Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft has today announced to press that Microsoft will now be developing software for the Nintendo Dual Screen.

"We hope to bring some of the classic Microsoft titles, such as Halo, Halo 2, and Pong to the DS," stated Gates, "but also release different software applications such as Word DS, Excel DS, and many other high quality Microsoft Office applications, to make the DS a useful tool for all ages."

This new development has brought much excitement into the gaming community, and "can only be for the better", as Satoru Itawa, Nintendo Co. President, stated in a recent interview.

- this press release was shortened so you weren't hunching over your computer too long -

Windows DS?

2005-02-09T02:59:00.000-08:00

I recently received word from a contact inside of Microsoft that a Windows DS will be coming onto the market. An exclusive shot below.

Reports of DS's Becoming Horny

2005-02-09T01:55:00.001-08:00

If your DS says he wants to give you some candy, DON'T BELIEVE HIM. DS's are a very horny portable console and should only be used for video gaming purposes.

^ unaltered photo^

Nearly got my DS

2005-02-09T01:38:00.000-08:00

Well, since I'm Aussie I've had to wait to get a DS (I couldn't import one because of the shortage), but I should be getting one VERY soon :)
This weekend I'll preorder one from the local Electronics Boutique and then I should have it on Feb 24th (the Australian Release Date). Once I have it I'll put up some reviews then :)