Nintendo may have plans to position the DSi platform as more than a mere enhancement over previous DS hardware iterations with rumors cropping up that titles exclusive to DSi will hit retail channels later this fall. They’ve already done this to a certain extent with DSiWare, but the digital market is still small potatoes compared to retail.

Capcom is working on a follow-up to Clover Studios’ (now defunct) hit watercolor-style RPG Okami, entitled Okamiden: Chiisaki Taiyo. Poised for release on Nintendo DS, Capcom is rounding up the talent on this one, with Motohide Eshiro of Ace Attorney fame and Kuniomi Matsushita serving as producer and director on the project, respectively. Matsushita calls it Okami with a broader […]

After selling 3.5 million copies overseas, one would automatically assume Square Enix is gearing up to bring the latest installment in its Dragon Quest IX stateside, but it’s always nice to receive an official confirmation. In a recent Q&A, company CEO Yoichi Wada revealed that they are “considering” to bring DQ IX to other territories, but is not yet ready […]

Dragon Quest IX is well on its way to earning the coveted title of the best-selling DS game in Japan. Honestly, who would have expected otherwise? Famitsu parent Enterbrain today reports that unit sales in the region have crossed the 3.2 million mark, a figure that represents sales from July 11 to July 26. Bet it won’t be long before […]

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the SaGa series and the release of SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu: Goddess of Destiny, Square Enix is releasing a hardware bundle that packs the game plus a special edition DSi. Pictured above, the included DSi brandishes the trademark SaGa logo in silhouette-style. Part of it is covered by a large 20th anniversary emblem, which […]

Capcom announced today that Ace Attorney Investigation: Miles Edgeworth will hit the DS in February. Taking a departure from the court-themed setting of previous entries, players assume the role of prosecutor Miles Edgeworth and investigate crime scenes.

According to internal research conducted by Tom Prata, Nintendo of America’s senior director of product development, the gaming industry is still ripe for growth. With an estimated worldwide player count of 295 million, Prata believes the industry could grow by as much as 50 percent “if the right game came along,” dismissing previous claims by analysts that the Wii and […]

The mischievous Rabbids are bringing their antics over to the DS and DSi in Rabbids Go Home, publisher Ubisoft announced today. Carrying the same title and premise as its Wii counterpart, the handheld version will feature a completely different gameplay experience tailored towards the strengths of the DS platform. In an effort to guide the Rabbids to their homeland — […]

After two and a half years in development, Dragon Quest IX is finally completed and is scheduled to hit Japanese store shelves on July 11. In a recent interview, producer Ryutaro Ichimura said he personally felt the most challenge part of the development process was having to cut and rework parts of the story to fit within the space constraints […]

Publisher Ubisoft has launched the official website for its open-world action title C.O.P. The Recruit. Opening with a high-octane trailer complete with gameplay footage, the site provides a glimpse at the game’s varied, story-driven missions. We tried it at E3 and walked away impressed from a technical perspective. In a platform first, Ubisoft has managed to fit a fully realized, […]

May was a sluggish month for the video game industry, with combined software and hardware sales figures dipping below the $1 billion mark for the first time since August 2007, according to the latest figures from NPD. Sales were stagnant across the board and in some cases, unit sales of certain platforms took a significant dive when compared to last […]

LucasArts today announced that Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is headed to the PSP and Nintendo DS this fall. The title pits players in “multi-level” intergalactic battlefronts, arenas that encompass both ground and space. Promising a “deep and engrossing single player campaign,” the title’s story spans the entire Star Wars Saga and beyond. Players assume the role of X2, a […]

EA has released official details on the Wii and DS incarnations of Will Wright’s exuberant Spore universe. Featuring rich and colorful 3D landscapes, Wii title Spore Hero is a story-driven action-adventure romp. Players create their own “Hero” and set off to rid the planet of a nefarious dark force threatening to destroy it. A bevy of lighthearted and humorous missions […]

Capcom is bringing Gyakuten Kenji, an all-new Ace Attorney entry starring prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, over to the states. Due out in Japan next month, the title takes a departure from traditional courtroom strife, shifting the focus over to investigating crimes with the objective of uncovering the real criminal responsible in each case. Gameplay is similar in scope to previous Ace […]

The NPD Group today sent over its latest industry sales figures for the month of March, once again revealing Nintendo as the clear victor. The platform holder sold a impressive combined total of 1.16 million Wii and Nintendo DS units. However, overall sales took a dive to the tune of 17 percent compared to hard data for last year. Why […]

Publisher Activision reckons that Modern Warfare will not only surpass sales records set this generation by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, but also will become the “‘biggest selling video game of all time.” We kid you not, here’s a direct quote from brand manager Simon Wells: We want to propel this year’s title to be the biggest selling video […]

At Game Developers Conference today, Nintendo project leader Masato Kuwahara revealed that DSi enhanced game carts are in the works. Essentially, these are carts that still work in a regular DS or DS Lite, but will take advantage of DSi-specific hardware features. If no plans to pick up a DSi are on the table, don’t freak out. Nintendo obviously does […]

Courtesy of Nintendo, here is a direct feed version of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks trailer shown off earlier today to GDC attendees. Sit back and watch as Link helms control of a train, traverses underground caverns strikingly reminiscent of those found in Phantom Hourglass, and battles a giant roach-like enemy.

Nintendo announced today that beginning this Sunday, folks who place a pre-order on Pokemon Platinum at any participating retailers will receive a free Giratina Origin figurine. Crafted by Kaiyodo, the figurine stands at 2.75 inches tall. Due out March 22 in North America, Pokemon Platinum is a remake of Diamond and Pearl, featuring enhanced visuals and WiFi connection capabilities.

In a revealing Q&A session posted on the company’s investor relations site, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata spoke out on the current state of the gaming industry in Japan, noting that he is far from content with software sales and that plans to reverse this are underway. Yet, I feel that something is wrong when the U.S. is selling ten times […]