Ign got a sweet article from the Japanese press on DS Wifi, the Revolution and Nintendogs. Here are some interesting quotes.

There’s some disappointing news for those expecting these classics to be available for free. Nintendo is planning on pay downloads as being the standard for this download system. There will be many types of services, though, including limited time free downloads. One possibility mentioned by Iwata is free downloads as bonuses for buying new games.

The internal flash memory is being used for a few areas besides the download of game classics. You’ll be able to save games to the flash area, update the Revolution’s firmware (adding new features along the way, presumably).

You can read the rest of the article here

Submitter: Kreven

Remeber the old Mario Bros cartoon? I still have on of the VHS tapes lying around somewhere. Well, now you can get the DVDs for $10! Sure, the show is ridiculously cheesy, but its still entertaining. Now if could just get some Captain N DVDs.

Super Mario Bros DVD Info

source: DSRevolution

Nintendo announced today that they will be setting up 1,000 Wifi Hotspots in Japan before the end of 2005. Not only that, but similar services are planned outside of Japan too:

The company is planning a similar service for overseas markets, aiming to expand sales of the DS and protect its leading position in the handheld game console industry from Sony Corp., which recently launched its own handheld machine.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata told a news conference that 25 overseas and Japanese software companies have said they were interested in developing games that are compatible with WiFi, a widely adopted standard for short-range wireless networks.

Reuters Article

First up, a Donkey Kong games is the works for the Revolution. Please be a Jungle Beat sequel!

Dk on Revolution

Next, a new Powerful Pro Baseball (aka Big Head Baseball, which we will probably never see in the US) is making its way to the DS:

Powerful Pro Baseball DS

And finally, if Nintendogs isnt enough virtual pet for you, Tamagotchi is coming to the DS:

Tamagotchi DS

I havent seen much from this original looking GBA game in awhile, but Ign just posted a new trailer. No word on if the game has a publisher yet or not. You can find out more about that game here:

First Chronos Twin Look

And find the videos here:

Ign Media Page

This will be my new weekly feature, On The Shelves This Week. I’ll be posting it after trivia each Sunday. In it I’ll give links to impression, the release date and some link to videos (if available) and screenshots.

GameBoy Advance
june 08 - THQ is releasing two new bundle pak

• SpongeBob SquarePants & Fairly Odd Parents
• Monters Inc. & Finding Nemo

Nintendo DS
june 08 - Nintendo DS Electric Blue

GameCube
june 07 - Medal of Honor : European Assault (Impressions - Images - Videos)

CoffeeMan’s take:
So yeah, this week is a pretty dull week on Nintendo’s consoles.

I’ve never been a big fan of the console version of MoH, but I always liked the coop mode they had to offer, which they didn’t include in European Assault, they kept the 4 player multiplayer though. On the GBA side it’s the same games with some new packages. So nothing new there. Nintendo will finally release a new DS color, it’s not the black color that Japan got, but a new Electric Blue color. They need to release colors faster here! Correct me if i’m wrong but I think Japan has 4 or 5 with the recently announce red. I’m not really complaining though, the blue DS looks nice.

I hadn’t been to the store lately and I got to go this week, I noticed that they started getting more and more bundled games. I’ve notice these on the Gamecube

• Resident Evil 0 & 1
• Sonic Adventure 1 & 2
• Monkey Ball 1 & 2

I’m probly missing a couple, but those are awesome bundles, if I’m not mistaken, the price was like buying one and getting the other half price.

source: Ign Cube - Electronic Boutique

Due this summer on the Cube, a second Sonic Collection is coming. Some definte classics are on their way!

Sonic Gems Collection is basically a compilation disc containing a number of classic Sonic titles including such notables as Sonic The Fighters; Sega’s hard-to-find Model 2 arcade fighting game that was based on characters from the Sonic universe, and Sonic CD; Sonic’s first CD-based adventure which was first released on the Sega CD/Mega CD.

Kikizo Article

Rebel Star Tactical Command is one of the GBA games Im most looking forward too. If you remember, awhile ago I even did an interview with the developer of the game, which you can read here:

4cr Interview - RebelStar

Anyway, check out the first video released for the game, which comes out August.

gba.n64euro Media Page

Never having had a Famicom, since I live in the US, this isnt the most appealing Nintendo memorabilia ever. Still, its pretty cool and its only $25.

Famicom Cushion Site

source: Kotaku

Take a look at this sleek leather case for the DS. Certainly looks very nice and professional. Too bad it only has two cartridge slots. Ah well, nice if you want to impress your friends who think gaming is for kids.

Noreve DS Page

source: gba.n64euro

Check out this cool dungeon crawler, Fate. It certainly has a Diablo-esque feel and you even have a dog or cat. You can also basically hack away forever, as the levels are randomly generated. Very cool.

Fate Site

source: Edge

Mario Kart DS will have a Retro cup contain some of the favorite classic tracks from previous games. Im not sure if the picture shows the full list, but I love the idea. I wish the SNES beach track was in there though. That was my fav.

source: gba.n64euro

A simple version of Windows (created from the GBA WinS) has been adapted for the DS. Some of the features include:

100% Touch Screen Integration which means:
o Drag-able and Resize-able Windows
o On-Screen vKb (virtual Keyboard) for easy text editing
o Clickable Buttons and other Controls
Cool new Application Lunching system – Icons
On-Screen Real-Time-Clock
Can hold ANY GBA WinS application

As with all homebrew things, this will take a bit of work to get it running on your DS, but it might be worth it. It already can run Paint, a calculator, and a puzzle game. In the future is should be able to run a web browser, instant messanger, and document viewers. Check it out:

DS WinS Info

Remember that french video where players could interact with the real world with the virtual car? Well, now you can interact with the real world to BE Pac-Man. All you have to do is don a headset and start muching those pellets.

Pac Life

A new site for the second Brain Training game for the DS has opened. This one is ‘intended to loosen your brain and explore other ways of thinking.’ Looks pretty fun.

Brain Training 2 Site