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Fullmetal Alchemist Transmutes DS

 

The Law of Equivalent Exchange holds true even on the dual screened handheld.

 

Destineer today announced that it will bring Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy to the Nintendo DS. Based on the popular anime currently airing on Adult Swim, Dual Sympathy is slated for release this fall.

 

"With Fullmetal Alchemist, our goal is to deliver a thrilling interactive experience that is authentic to the TV show by incorporating the character voices and cinematic scenes, as well as the uniquely compelling use of alchemy," said Paul Rinde, CEO of Destineer. "There is certainly a groundswell of anticipation already brewing and we are excited to be kicking off the first in a series of Fullmetal Alchemist games with a wonderfully creative Nintendo DS offering."

 

Full Metal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy puts players in the auto-mail of state alchemist Edward Elric and his younger brother Alphonse Elric as they strive to retrieve the Philospher's Stone, a mythical object fabled to grant its user the ability to perform human transmutation. Alchemy plays a significant role in the gameplay as each of the game's six players has his own unique alchemical attacks.

 

The game covers the entirety of the anime series' storyline in its two modes of play: Story Mode and Character Mode. Story Mode follows the Elric brothers on their quest while Character Mode allows players to play as supporting characters from the show such as Roy Mustang, Alex Louis Armstrong, and Scar. The game features full voice-overs from the American cast of the anime series and unlockable content including character galleries and cinematics from the anime. Additionally, there are more than ten touch screen mini-games such as "Whack-a-Homunculus" and "Fullmetal vs. Flame."

 

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Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

 

The Lego Star Wars game we all wanted first time around.

 

Fun, fun, fun!

 

The original Lego Star Wars was a breath of fresh air. It was a simple game that anyone could get into easily, but it was also a whole lot of fun. And surely that's why we all play games, isn't it? Whilst some games become frustrating to a degree that you really do wonder whether you are actually enjoying it, that game was straightforward fun...and that's a very good thing.

 

The original and best

 

As good as it was, while playing the original game you couldn't help but wish that the focus of the game had been the first Star Wars trilogy, the one that we would all count as the 'real' Star Wars. Well, our prayers have been answered as Traveller's Tales and LucasArts bring us just what we wanted...Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and the rest in all of their lego glory.

 

While this game is available on every known format (even GameCube if you buy it from Game), this review is based on the Nintendo DS version. While undoubtedly inferior in graphical prowess to the big console versions, the content and gameplay is pretty similar. I'll also state right from the start that this game doesn't really utilise the unique features of the Nintendo DS at all. The gameplay all happens on the top screen, with the touch screen only brought into play for menus and camera control.

 

This doesn't distract from the fact that this sequel maintains the fun factor perfectly from the first game. It's one of those games that you'll play with a smile on your face, with several laugh out loud moments scattered throughout the game. For those who didn't play the first one, this is the deal: You will play through all 3 episodes of the original trilogy with characters and worlds constructed entirely of Lego. Should you kill an enemy, or destroy an object, it will break up into its original Lego parts. Likewise, you will often come across piles of Lego pieces that your on-screen characters can construct into specific objects that are often needed to advance the story.

This is the game you're looking for

 

You will begin in the Mos Eisley Cantina which acts as a hub to all of the other game features. You can proceed from here into the individual episodes, now known as IV, V and VI. You can also customise characters to your heart's content. Imagine Princess Leia's head, Chewbacca's body and C3PO's legs, complete with Jedi lightsaber and you have an idea of some of the options open to you. You can then save these characters (3 available slots) and use them in the game. This is a fun mode and you can spend a good while just messing about with the individual Lego pieces.

 

The cantina also gives access to Free Play for any areas you have completed in story mode, as well as the game's wireless gameplay features. You can play the full story mode in co-op with a friend, although it is worth noting that both players must own a copy of the game card. Single card download play is available for the 4 player battle arena, and it can be a blast (pun intended) pitting your Jedi skills against a friend.

 

Throughout the story mode, you will take charge of a whole range of characters. Your party will often have up to 4 characters in it, and a simple press of the touch screen icons will change the character you are directly controlling. This is integral to the game design as you will need to utilise the different abilities of each character to progress through the levels. Story wise, there's not much to say except that the game faithfully follows the plot of the 3 films. If you have seen the films, there are no surprises here.

 

Graphically the game is, on the whole, very good. Characters move well and the whole game has a crisp look to it. There are some issues, however. The frame rate can stutter a little if there's a lot going on on-screen, and graphical glitches are fairly common (eg characters sinking into the floor, or even disappearing momentarily). These are not game breakers, as they are fleeting and do not distract from the game's enjoyment, but they are noticeable and therefore need to be mentioned.

 

Sounds fantastic

 

The sound is a different matter. It is absolutely superb, from the famous music in the cantina to the sound effects of the blasters and lightsabers. Everything is beautifully done, and this is among the best sound I have ever heard in a handheld game. The gameplay is a mixture of on foot and in vehicles, and yes, you get to bring down the Death Star and tangle the legs of the AT-ATs. The controls are pretty tight, although the game does suffer a little through the DS's lack of an analogue stick. Control is done entirely through the D-pad and the face buttons, with the shoulder buttons not being used. As stated, there is no touch screen control, but it's not really needed. I am not a fan of using touch screen control just because it is available, and I don't think it would have worked well within this game.

 

In terms of lifespan, the three episodes will take you around 8 - 10 hours to complete. There isn't a whole lot of difficulty in just getting through the story, mainly because you can't die. You can be shot to little Lego pieces, but just like real Lego, you can just be rebuilt and carry on from there. There is, though, a lot to do after completing the story mode. There are a whole host of things to go back and collect in Free Play. This will involve going back into the levels with a range of characters, as some things are only accessible to certain character types. You will also collect Lego Studs throughout the game, which can be used to buy unlockables in the Cantina.

 

Ultimately, this game carries on where the previous one left off in terms of the overall package. It's not a hard game, it's not a complex game, but it's a damn fun game. And, as stated at the beginning of the review, isn't that what gaming is all about? Despite a few shortcomings, this comes recommended, especially for fans of the films

 

 

 

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FINAL FANTASY XII: Revanant Wings coming to DS !!!!

 

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FINAL FANTASY XII: Revanant Wings coming to DS !!!!

 

apisteyto.....

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Το DS 'έπιασε' τις 6 εκατ. πωλήσεις στην Ευρώπη:

 

15th September 2006 – The Nintendo DS hit the shelves back in March 2005 and has now gone on to conquer the handheld market in Europe, with a staggering 6 million consoles sold and a series of hit games from Nintendoʼs Touch! Generations range ensuring that this success continues.

 

Following the successful launch of the sleek Nintendo DS Lite, the Nintendo DS has secured Nintendoʼs lead in the handheld market, maintaining an impressive 70% share of the market for eleven consecutive weeks. Whatʼs more, the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite have captivated the female gaming audience with 44% of all consoles being sold to women.

 

Laurent Fischer, European Marketing Director for Nintendo commented,

 

"Nintendo has always sought to innovate and produce games and consoles that appeal to everyone irrespective of age or experience. The Nintendo DS has done just this and been a phenomenal success, along with the Touch! Generation range that has expanded the gaming audience by providing something for everyone no matter who they are."

 

Nintendoʼs Touch! Generations series has sparked the interest of gamers and non-gamers alike. Dr Kawashimaʼs Brain Training: How Old Is your Brain? took Japan by storm and is seeing similar success in Europe where it is selling even faster than it did in Japan. More than 700,000 copies have sold across Europe since its launch, the majority of these to over 25s.

 

In similar form, Nintendogs, the first title in the Touch! Generations range, which launched in October 2005, has shipped over 4 million copies in Europe

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Eικόνες από το Yoshi's Island 2

 

 

 

[apple64]

Άλλο ένα must have. Έρχεται και το Wii...

 

Φυλακή μας βλέπω.

[heyou]

Άλλο ένα must have. Έρχεται και το Wii...

 

Φυλακή μας βλέπω.

 

Για βάλτα κάτω:

 

Υoshi's Island2 + Zelda + Pro Evolution 2007 = 3 x 40 = 120 ευρώ

 

Στη συνέχεια:

 

Wii + Zelda + 2ο χειριστήριο = 250 ευρώ + 60 + 60 =370 ευρώ

 

Σύνολο: 490 ευρώ (PS3 παίρνουμε δηλαδή, χαχαχαχα )

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Οπως θα δείτε και στο επόμενα βιντεο ο χειρισμός του Link στο Zelda Phantom Hourglass, μπορεί να γίνει εξολοκλήρου με το stylus.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpiDUj3Sa5I

 

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

 

Άσχετο: αυτοί οι Γιαπωνέζοι είναι απίστευτοι! Δείτε διαφημιστικό του '91 για το Zelda: A link to the past. Θα λυθείτε στα γέλια :-D

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUAYO7Zyydk

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LEGO Star Wars II Review

 

The DS rendition has more bugs than Yoda's swamp.

 

To IGN "τσεκούρεψε" το σκόρ του παιχνιδιού, λόγω των πολλών bugs που απ'ότι φαίνεται έχει το παιχνίδι.

 

Σύμφωνα με τα διάφορα sites που έκαναν review το παιχνίδι, το γενικό συμπέρασμα είναι ότι η Lucas Arts σε μιά προσπάθεια να βγάλει το παιχνίδι ταυτόχρονα για όλες τις κονσόλες, βιάστηκε και δεν ολοκλήρωσε την έκδοση για το DS.

 

Το ερώτημα είναι, πώς το παιχνίδι αυτό πέρασε από τον ποιοτικό έλεγχο της Nintendo.

 

Αν και το IGN έδωσε ένα σκόρ 3.5/10 λόγω των bugs, τα λοιπά sites ήταν πολύ πιό επιεική.

 

Δείτε το παιχνίδι σε κάποιον γνωστό σας πρίν το αγοράσετε....

 

Gamerankings score (7 reviews) : 59%

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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime review

 

Πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να παίξετε αυτό το παιχνίδι!

 

Closing Comments

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime is definitely an odd little title. Itʼs technically sound and solid in its gameplay, though it remains to be a primarily one-button game on a system with six buttons and a touch screen, which may baffle a few people starting out. Even still, the development team over at Square Enix made the right move, as Rocket Slime works great as a top-view adventure game that, quite frankly, doesnʼt need elaborate controls or touch-screen gameplay to make it fun. The style is consistent and entertaining, the gameplay is inviting, and the adventure itself is surprisingly deep with tons of collection and customization aspects. For groups of DS owners, the multiplayer experience is one of the most entertaining weʼve had on the system, and even though itʼs a shame to not have Nintendo WiFi Connection support for the game, itʼs still a blast to play locally. Rocket Slime is a game that knows its audience and knows itself, taking the necessary time to deliver tongue-in-cheek moments and fan-service for Square loyalists to enjoy, while keeping the adventure fresh and simple throughout. Weʼve said it before about Loco Roco, and weʼll say it about Rocket Slime as well: The game is like candy. Youʼll pop it in, have a blast playing it, and move on, only to break it out again when you get the itch for more lighthearted entertainment. Simply put, the game is fun, and nothing more really needs to be said.

Gamerankings score (out of 7 reviews): 85%

 

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DS Headset pics

 

 

 

 

 

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USA Weekly Release Date List For September 25th

 

Nintendo DS:

 

09/25/06 Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure

09/25/06 Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis

09/26/06 Mage Knight Destiny's Soldier

09/27/06 Alex Rider: Stormbreaker

09/29/06 Bubble Bobble Revolution

09/29/06 Rainbow Islands Revolution

 

Europes Weekly Release Date List For September 25th

 

DS:

 

Fifa 2007 (28.09.2006)

42 Spieleklassiker (29.09.2006)

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

 

 

 

 

It's A Wonderful World

 

 

 

Tales of the Tempest

 

 

Phoenix Wright 4 Trailer

 

 

SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DS

 

A welcome return for the card clash showdown of the century!

 

 

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FINAL FANTASY XII: Revanant Wings coming to DS !!!!

 

tora to eida o gkavos....tha klapso apo sigkinisi SNIF SNIF:cry: