Tag Archives: DS

Sonic the Hedgehog arrives on Android, headed exclusively to Nintendo on the console side

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USSR and the USA. Batman and Joker. Christoph Waltz and… well, everyone. It’s pretty tough to look at the world’s best-known rivalries and exclude one of history’s finest — that being, of course, Sonic and Mario. The gritty battle between Ninte…


3DS still outpacing predecessor in comparative sales, says Nintendo

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It took a hefty price cut and a holiday sales boost to coax the 3DS out of its predecessor’s shadow, but these days Nintendo’s autostereoscopic handheld is doing just fine. NOA President Reggie Fils-Aime says it isn’t slowing down either, revealing t…


Detune’s Korg M01D for Nintendo 3DS sparks nostalgia, lands in May (video)

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This isn’t the first time a Korg synth has been re-imagined in software form, it’s not even the first (or second) time on Nintendo’s DS. But, when Detune releases its M01D for the handheld console, it’ll spark more than a little nostalgia for synth e…


Nintendo cuts future forecasts after Wii U sales fall short of expectations

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Nintendo has released its Q3 financial report, and the details contained within have forced the company to cut its sales expectations for the Wii U, 3DS, and DS. The Wii U was previously expected to shift 5.5 million units by …


Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes coming soon to Google Play

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Probably the best news I’ve read all night, one of my all-time favorite puzzle RPG’s will be finally making its way to Android. Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes was released for the Nintendo DS back in 2009, and a few years later, was given an HD remake for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 [...]


Nintendo DS classic Touch Detective now available in the Google Play Store

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Released for the Nintendo DS back in 2006, cult favorite Touch Detective finally makes its way onto Android devices. Released today on the Google Play, the game stars a young detective girl who solves mysterious with her pet fungus and friends. The game plays like a traditional point-n-click adventure that’s both lighthearted and endearing. That [...]


PSA: Nintendo 3DS XL now available in US, AC adapter included

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That Japan-exclusive Pikachu clamshell might be slightly out of reach for US buyers, but starting today they can pick up a regular 3DS XL to the tune of $200. The oversized Nintendo handheld surpasses its predecessor in just about every category, shi…


NPD: Xbox 360 ruled a steadily declining video game empire in July

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Microsoft must sometimes feel like its lead in the game market is a Pyrrhic victory. The Xbox 360 once again topped the NPD Group’s hardware charts in July, claiming a near-majority 49 percent market share of consoles — but the 203,000 units sold we…


Nintendo DSi gets Matte Red and Matte Blue finishes, shrugs off sunshine glare

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If glossy handhelds covered in fingerprint mess aren’t your thing, then Nintendo’s recently-announced matte finish DSi consoles might appeal. The games maker took to Twitter to announce that both the red and blue options could arrive in stores by the…


Nintendo 3DS XL review: bigger is better, but it’s still not quite enough

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More Info Nintendo 3DS XL announced Nintendo 3DS review Nintendo’s gunning for retailers, expanding eShop offerings for Wii U, 3DS If you like your portable gaming three-dimensional, clam-shelled and big, then Nintendo’s 3DS XL fulfil…