Nick Posted August 23, 2005 Here's a list of US DS release dates that I nicked straight from DSnews. Not really that many great titles but a few I'm definately looking forward too are: Advance Wars, Trauma Center, Mario Kart and Sonic Rush. I don't see Secret of Mana in there though Aug. 22: Advance Wars: Dual Strike from Nintendo Aug. 22: Nintendogs from Nintendo Aug. 23: Pac n' Roll from Namco August: Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour from Konami Sept. 19: Tak: The Great Juju Challenge from THQ Sept. 26: Trace Memory from Nintendo September: Lunar Dragon Song from Ubisoft September: Ultimate Spider-Man from Activision Oct. 17: Scooby-Doo! Unmasked from THQ Oct. 24: Metroid Prime Pinball from Nintendo Oct. 24: Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires from Namco October: Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects from Electronic Arts October: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney from Capcom October: Texas Hold 'Em from Majesco October: Trauma Center: Under the Knife from Atlus Nov. 1: SeaWorld: Shamu's Big Adventure from Activision Nov. 1: The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer from THQ Nov. 7: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger from THQ Nov. 9: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from Electronic Arts Nov. 14: Mario Kart DS from Nintendo Nov. 28: Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time from Nintendo November: Disney's Kim Possible: Kimmunicator from Buena Vista Games November: Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 from Atari November: King Kong from Ubisoft November: Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team from Capcom November: Need for Speed: Most Wanted from Electronic Arts November: Pac-Man World 3 from Namco November: SBK: Snowboard Kids DS from Atlus November: Sonic Rush from Sega November: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe from Buena Vista Games November: Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble from Capcom Dec. 5: Animal Crossing from Nintendo December: Golden Nugget Casino from Majesco December: Ultimate Card Games from Telegames Fall: ATV: Quad Frenzy from Majesco Fall: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow from Konami Fall: Dig Dug Digging Strike from Namco Fall: Dragon Booster from Konami Fall: Frogger: Helmet Chaos from Konami Fall: Shrek SuperSlam from Activision Fall: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare from Konami Fall: The Sims 2 from Electronic Arts Fall: Tony Hawk (working title) from Activision Fall: Zoo Tycoon from THQ Q4: Blades of Thunder 2 from Summitsoft Q4: Mini RC Rally from Summitsoft Q4: Texas Hold 'Em Poker Pack from Summitsoft January: Age of Empires: The Age of Kings from Majesco January: Bust-A-Move from Majesco January: Guilty Gear Dust Strikers from Majesco Q1 2006: Dynasty Warriors (working title) from Koei Q1 2006: Metroid Prime Hunters from Nintendo Q1 2006: Ultimate Brain Games from Telegames Early 2006: Nicktoons Unite! from THQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMCB Posted August 23, 2005 Does anyone know if they are going to release Mr Driller for the DS? That would seal my decision if that came out. I might even stop playing Biomotor Unitron on my Pocket Colour and fork out for the Nintendo oddity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted August 23, 2005 It's already out, I thought it was one of the very first games that was released for the DS http://www.gamespot.com/ds/puzzle/mrdrillerds/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted August 23, 2005 I think Mr. Driller was a launch game for DS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted August 23, 2005 Aug. 22: Advance Wars: Dual Strike from Nintendo Aug. 22: Nintendogs from Nintendo Aug. 23: Pac n' Roll from Namco August: Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour from Konami Sept. 19: Tak: The Great Juju Challenge from THQ Sept. 26: Trace Memory from Nintendo September: Lunar Dragon Song from Ubisoft September: Ultimate Spider-Man from Activision Oct. 17: Scooby-Doo! Unmasked from THQ Oct. 24: Metroid Prime Pinball from Nintendo Oct. 24: Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires from Namco October: Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects from Electronic Arts October: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney from Capcom October: Texas Hold 'Em from Majesco October: Trauma Center: Under the Knife from Atlus Nov. 1: SeaWorld: Shamu's Big Adventure from Activision Nov. 1: The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer from THQ Nov. 7: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger from THQ Nov. 9: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from Electronic Arts Nov. 14: Mario Kart DS from Nintendo Nov. 28: Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time from Nintendo November: Disney's Kim Possible: Kimmunicator from Buena Vista Games November: Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 from Atari November: King Kong from Ubisoft November: Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team from Capcom November: Need for Speed: Most Wanted from Electronic Arts November: Pac-Man World 3 from Namco November: SBK: Snowboard Kids DS from Atlus November: Sonic Rush from Sega November: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe from Buena Vista Games November: Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble from Capcom Dec. 5: Animal Crossing from Nintendo December: Golden Nugget Casino from Majesco December: Ultimate Card Games from Telegames Fall: ATV: Quad Frenzy from Majesco Fall: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow from Konami Fall: Dig Dug Digging Strike from Namco Fall: Dragon Booster from Konami Fall: Frogger: Helmet Chaos from Konami Fall: Shrek SuperSlam from Activision Fall: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare from Konami Fall: The Sims 2 from Electronic Arts Fall: Tony Hawk (working title) from Activision Fall: Zoo Tycoon from THQ Q4: Blades of Thunder 2 from Summitsoft Q4: Mini RC Rally from Summitsoft Q4: Texas Hold 'Em Poker Pack from Summitsoft January: Age of Empires: The Age of Kings from Majesco January: Bust-A-Move from Majesco January: Guilty Gear Dust Strikers from Majesco Q1 2006: Dynasty Warriors (working title) from Koei Q1 2006: Metroid Prime Hunters from Nintendo Q1 2006: Ultimate Brain Games from Telegames Early 2006: Nicktoons Unite! from THQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted August 23, 2005 Uhh yeah, I'm fairly excited about Nintendogs. I can't predict whether I will actually like it, but playing it sounds worth it even just for research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted August 23, 2005 It's blowing my mind how much amazing stuff is on that list. I'm just about to leave to go pick up Advance Wars DS and Nintendogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lechimp Posted August 23, 2005 I got nintendogs today. It's pretty cool and actually reminds me of Animal Crossing. It's one of those games you can pick up and play for just 10 minutes. The dogs don't require constant attention and it seems to encourage you to not play it for hours. It makes you wait half an hour after you take your dog out for a walk before you can take it out on another walk, you can only enter 3 competitions a day, and my dog is already tired of learning tricks for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted August 23, 2005 I just realised Electroplankton isn't on that list. Or is that already out in the states? What does everyone make of the 3 different versions approach with Nintendogs? If I ever got the game, I would want breeds from more than one of the versions :/ seems kind og annoying to me but I suppose if they could fit all of them onto one cart then it's not so bad that there's more breeds available overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted August 23, 2005 Well, Gamespot's saying Nov 14 for electroplankton, and they better be right, damn it. I wants that game so bad. Stupid two at once release. Now I have to decide between Nintendogs and Advance Wars. I'll get whichever one I'm not getting this week on my next paycheque, but still. WHY MUST I CHOOSE??? I feel like I'm mistreating one by buying the other. On another note, YAY! Mario Kart, Mario & Luigi, Viewtiful Joe. Many happy days to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted August 23, 2005 Huh, November is going to be quite a busy month with Mario Kart, Mario & Luigi 2 and Sonic Rush coming out. Although I'm still not sure how Sonic Rush will turn out. It does seem like old school great Sonic gaming mixed with DS abilities, but I hope the end result isn't like the GBA Sonic games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lechimp Posted August 23, 2005 I just realised Electroplankton isn't on that list. Or is that already out in the states?What does everyone make of the 3 different versions approach with Nintendogs? If I ever got the game, I would want breeds from more than one of the versions :/ seems kind og annoying to me but I suppose if they could fit all of them onto one cart then it's not so bad that there's more breeds available overall. Well, if you ever meet someone with a different version of the game, it will send some of their breeds to your version of the game. Plus you can unlock more breeds just from winning competitions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted August 23, 2005 What didn't you like about the GBA Sonic games? I haven't played them but I've heard good things and have meant to check them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted August 23, 2005 From what I played of Sonic Rush at E3, it did seem pretty good. The only thing I didn't love about it was the actual rush move itself, it just seemed to make things a little too easy, not that sonic games were ever hard but it was as if you could get through a whole level by simply bashing the rush button. I'm sure that wont be the case in later levels though. The playing over both screens thing worked well though and the game was fun and the art style wasn't bad and you can see it all in the trailer really. I think it will be good Edit: I'm curious about this new character though, I'm afraid she'll be shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manny_c44 Posted August 24, 2005 I just realised Electroplankton isn't on that list. Or is that already out in the states?What does everyone make of the 3 different versions approach with Nintendogs? If I ever got the game, I would want breeds from more than one of the versions :/ seems kind og annoying to me but I suppose if they could fit all of them onto one cart then it's not so bad that there's more breeds available overall. "Every dog in Nintendogs is available in all three versions of the game, but from the start you're stuck with the first six dogs listed specifically for the version you pick up. Eventually as you earn money, you'll gain access to more and more of the dogs that aren't native to your copy." -taken from ign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted August 24, 2005 "Every dog in Nintendogs is available in all three versions of the game, but from the start you're stuck with the first six dogs listed specifically for the version you pick up. Eventually as you earn money, you'll gain access to more and more of the dogs that aren't native to your copy." -taken from ign. Ah, ok, in that case I don't mind it so much. Damn me for not doing my research Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted August 24, 2005 Wow. That Sonic Rush trailer actually looks pretty sweet. The boss fight gave me feelings of the first Viewtiful Joe. Very nice. My only concern now is Sonic's repeated screams of "YEAH!" I'm thinking that could get real annoying real fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted August 24, 2005 Wow. That Sonic Rush trailer actually looks pretty sweet. The boss fight gave me feelings of the first Viewtiful Joe. Very nice. My only concern now is Sonic's repeated screams of "YEAH!" I'm thinking that could get real annoying real fast. Woohoo! Weehee! Mama mia!! Owwwowowow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted August 24, 2005 "Every dog in Nintendogs is available in all three versions of the game, but from the start you're stuck with the first six dogs listed specifically for the version you pick up. Eventually as you earn money, you'll gain access to more and more of the dogs that aren't native to your copy." -taken from ign. It also says so on the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dingo Chavez Posted August 24, 2005 I was hoping New Super Mario Bros. would at least be a 1st quarter 2006 release, I need a new Super Mario game... badly. It is a great list, and I do need to buy a DS already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted August 24, 2005 Woohoo! Weehee! Mama mia!! Owwwowowow! Point taken. I was actually thinking more along the lines of how sick I got of Link screaming all the time in every Zelda game since '98 (even the fucking GBA remake used the same audio as OoT. GRAAAH!) but you make a solid case. I find Mario more endearing though. Link and Sonic's yells are too serious. Mario is just so cartoony you (meaning I. I really have no clue about your reaction) can't help but smile when his ass catches on fire yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted August 24, 2005 What didn't you like about the GBA Sonic games? I haven't played them but I've heard good things and have meant to check them out. I don't know about the Sonic Advance 1 and 2 games, but I have the third one and I don't like it at all. The musics are bad and also the level design is very confusing. I just don't get the feeling of speed from the game, usually Sonic's gameplay is very fast. I have heard though that Sonic Advance 1 is a much better game, it has great musics, or so I'm at least told. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted August 24, 2005 Has anyone played Nanostray? I don't think that's out in europe yet and it looks pretty phat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted August 24, 2005 Yeah, I ordered it from US and graphics in it are very gorgeous, but it's kind of hard to control. Shin'en didn't seem to figure out how to make a good controlling scheme for the game. And also it doesn't have much use for the touch screen, you only change weapons with it. It feels like quite a mediocre game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
