[Now Playing| Pokemon Pinball - DS]

Here is a humongous picture of Geist’s box.

Creepy Looking

[Now Playing| Pokemon Pinball - DS]

Hideo Kojima’s pet project, Boktai, is getting a third iteration soon. Not much has been released about it, but it looks like it will build upon the first to GBA games.

Personally, I love these games. As with the DS and the DK Bongos, its a new element for gaming and really helps get you into the game. Plus, this one encourages kids to get outside, even if they are video game addicts! Haha. I hope they eventually make one of these for the DS. Check out this Famitsu scans for Boktai 3:

[Boktai 3 - 01]

Also, check out these cool scans of Boktai swag:

Boktai 1 swag

Boktai 2 swag

[Now Playing| Pokémon Pinball - DS]

Pika pika. Pika pika pika. Pika! Pika pika pika pika. Pick ACHU!

Pokémon Blue DS

Pokémon Case Wraps

[Now Playing| Pokemon Pinball - DS]

Well, April is upon us and so are some new games. Not much in the way of Cube games, but there are a couple of definte buys for the DS and a few possible buys for the GBA. My wallet needs a break after March anyway.

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[Now Playing| F-Zero GX - GC]

Check out this cool (and free) version of Bubble Bobble. For some reason I always thought Bubble Bobble was only the Bust-a-Move game. I didnt know it was an old school platformer. Silly me. Anyway, this game is primarily meant to be played online against others. Its easy and fun to jump onto a server and challenge people.

The Bub’s Brothers

source: Edge Online

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

Well, its always worked for the Gameboy in the past. New colors and editions of hardware sell.

For the past couple of weeks (in Japan) the DS has been lagging behind the PSP. This week the DS has trounced all. So, were people waiting for the new colors? Or, did they just get hyped up and buy it? Either way, its good news. This past week their sales numbers more than doubled from 21,000 to 54,000.

Check out the full article on Gamestop and see week-by-week sales data at MediaCrate:

Gamespot Article

Media Crate

Submitted By: Lego

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

This is not to be used for illegal gaming purposes. Understand, young man?

Check out this site that makes mod cases for the Gamecube (soon) and the PSTwo. Very cool. You still cant run DVDs or anything (well, maybe if you had Linux for the Cube) but you can run developmental software. Guaranteed to void any warranty you may have, but it could be fun!

GamecubeCase.com

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

I know, I know. Its like poké-mainia around here. This image appeared on the net today with claims that its a new Hey You Pikachu! for the DS. Im hesitant to say this with 100% certainty, simply because of April fools. If it is fake though, Nintendo should take notice because it would work really well for the DS.

Anyway, Im not ashamed to admit that I rented the original HYP! for the N64. And I enjoyed it! Got bored of the slow pacing after awhile, but it was fun.

Also, take note of the games graphics. People who complained about the DS’s lack of texture filtering might want to reevaluate their views on the machines capabilities. Otherwise you may get a lighting bolt to the head.

Hey You Pikachu! DS

source: Flib.de

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

Jay, operater of the now defunct Cube Your Enthusiasm site, said I could mine his site for any cool stuff I wanted to share. Geez, make me do all the work!

Actually, CYE had some pretty cool stuff. So, lets all scavenge its rotting CSS carcass shall we?

Nice Earthbound Review

Cool Famicom History Book

Cool Japanese GBA Boxes

Submitted By: Jay

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

As seemingly everyone around me has become obsessed with myspace, this funny spoof is a nice change of pace. And because Im sure he would be embarrassed having everyone read this, Im going to post the message the Douglas wrote when he sent me the link.

I don’t know if you’ve LINKed this before (HAHAHA NO PUN INTENDED) or not… but either way it’s amazing.

Head on over there to check it out. Someone sure had a lot of time on their hands. Hilarious.

Hyspace

Submitted By: Douglas

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

Could this actually turn out to be a good game? Well, unlike ‘Retro Atari Classics,’ this one might have a change. Tomohiro Nishikado, creator of the original Space Invader is actually heading up this project.

Article at GameIndustry.biz

[Now Listening To| Talib Kweli]

500,000+ units sold already. At least 250,000 copies of Super Mario 64 DS sold. How you like dem apples?

Nintendo DS Rocks Europe

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

Ah, see how well that works? Thores has sent me a link to the Meteos Flash game. I orignally posted this awhile ago, but whatever site I pointed to went down. Now its back and just as strange as ever. I have a feeling that playing on the DS will make more sense.

Meteos Flash Game

UPDATE: John also sent along a newer version of the game. Same thing only with actual Meteos graphics. Cool.

Meteos Flash Game 2

Submitted By: Thores & John

[Now Playing| YTaG - DS]

People have been asking about how to get ahold of me. Well, Ive placed a new link under ‘Greatest Hits’ called [Submit News].

If you want to contact me about a scoop or a cool site, just go over to the page and post a comment. If you are just feeling lonely and want to talk…well, call your mom.

Anyway, here is the most recent bit of news someone wanted me (and you) to see. Tony Mora sent me a link to this sweet PunchOut!!! inspired game.

Frusion Game

Submitted By: Tony Mora

[Now Playing| Minish Cap - DS]

Cool. Dont count the GBA out just yet. From the acclaimed team that gave us XCom, here are the first shots of Namco’s RebelStar Tactical Commando.

Click below for the full press release and some pics:

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