Another Huge DS Update:
Goldeneye: Rogue Agent DS Exposed!EA released the first details on the upcoming Golden Eye game for the DS. The game, set for release in June 2005, is being developed by EA Tiburon.
Features of the new Golden Eye include:
- Your upgradeable synthetic eye introduces new methods of mayhem as you master an entirely new level of interaction beyond traditional FPS mechanics. With this persistent gadget, you can see enemies through cover using MRI vision, manipulate electronics and weapons using the EM Hack, deflect damage with the Magnetic Polarity Shield, and more.
-Unleash double the firepower when you use the
dual-wield weapons system to fire guns in both hands.
- Go head-to-head with the most villainous of the Bond underworld using the robust melee fighting system. Take a hostage, throw your enemies, or knock them out with one punch.
- Outwit villainous rivals in wireless multiplayer mayhem with up to seven players. Featured modes include Showdown, Team Showdown, Domination, and Tug-Of-War.
- Engage in single-player campaigns divided into six missions where you fight against mini bosses in order to receive access to future missions.
- Access vital intelligence with the dual-screen HUD. Check ammunition levels, hack electronic devices and weapons, decode security locks, and more.
- Sharpen your lethal edge in the all-new 'Virtual Training' mode. Gain experience and earn valuable upgrades for your GoldenEye weaponry by defeating infamous Bond villains
New Screenshots MUST SEE TRAILER OF GAME IN ACTION!gametrailers.com/player.php?id=5417&type=wmv Scratch! Viewtiful JoeScratch! Viewtiful Joe will retain the 2D graphics and side-scrolling gameplay from the console versions, and the touch-screen interaction will be implemented, but not extensively. The only use for the touch screen will be for VFX moves such as the "split VFX" which requires you to draw a horizontal line across the screen with your finger to cut items -- such as a billboard -- in half, allowing Joe to drop these on enemies below. Such unique VFX powers are a great addition to the series, and these specific ones are exclusive to the DS version of the game.
ScreenshotsI apologize for the quality, they are scans.
Checking in on salesFor the second week in a row, the DS has manged to pull a victory over the PSP in Japan, since the debut of the newer color schemes last week. While it did take a dip from the #1 spot, the DS was still the best selling portable of the week. Here's the figures:
1.) PlayStation 2 - 44,117
2.) Nintendo DS - 43,023
3.) PlayStation Portable - 33,911
4.) Game Boy Advance SP - 17,710
5.) GameCube - 3,754
6.) Game Boy Advance - 1074
7.) Xbox - 335
Source:
www.gc.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=4684 On the HorizonDS gamers craving for more games should have by now picked up three of the most recently released hits for the DS. Warioware Touched, Yoshi's Touch and Go, and Rayman DS. On April 19th, DS gamers should also lineup for what is sure to be one of the most impressive DS games so far with EA's Need for Speed Underground 2.
Also an important date to keep in mind is April 11th. Supposedly an Italian independent gaming team has found a way to tunnel the Nintendo DS hardware. This would allow the DS to play games online, free! A Beta-version is rumored to be released next-Monday. So keep an eye out!
That's all I got for now, but from what I've been seeing the Nintendo DS is really shaping up. In both actual game quality and grphical limitations. Hopefully the best is yet to come!