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Babysitting Mania coming on DS (Babysitting Mania)

Mar 10, 2008

Majesco Entertainment, and Gogii Games today announced Babysitting Mania for Nintendo DS. Based on the hit PC simulation, Babysitting Mania challenges players to manage unruly kids, lists of chores and out-of-control houses without losing their cool. The game is also the sequel to the smash success Nanny Mania.

In Babysitting Mania, players progress through more than 100 levels of fast-paced, overlapping tasks as they feed, entertain and clean up after a slew of kids in 20 chaotic houses. Players will use the Touch Screen to manage every aspect of the household with speed and precision, from strategically employing "Timeouts" to overseeing bonus birthday party levels that add neighbourhood party guests to the mania. Players must also care for children in various stages of their lives-from babies to toddlers to teens. Only the ultimate babysitter will survive the frenzy!

Babysitting Mania for Nintendo DS is expected to release in late 2008.

Bangai-O Spirits gets eight new levels in North America (Bangai-O Spirits)

Aug 4, 2008

Siliconera reports: "Treasure had an extra few months to work on Bangai-O Spirits for North America. During that time they crafted eight new levels: YAMATO, The Earth, Move the Box, Which is Moved?, Bullet's Reach, The Face, Sabu, and Sessyu. These levels can be found in the Treasure's Best (first two), Puzzle Stages (next three), and Other Stages (final three). All of the stages in Bangai-O Spirits are split into four groups in North America opposed to just ROM stages and Custom levels like in the Japanese build. Just to be clear, the fourth group in the North American build is Custom."

Anime Expo: D3Publisher Shows Its Wares (Bangai-O Spirits)

Jul 6, 2008

1UP: "D3Publisher's Anime Expo offerings feel a little too niche.

Yeah, we all know D3Publisher has a reputation for niche titles. But after checking out Bangai-O Spirits at the company's Anime Expo booth, I feel safe in this declaration: I've ever seen a game this niche. For the casual shooter fan, let me fire a warning salvo. This may be the most difficult, frustrating game you'll ever play. And that's not hyperbole.

D3 also showcased two Naruto titles, the Wii fighter Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 and Path of the Ninja 2, a DS role-playing game."

Bangai-O Spirits gets European release (Bangai-O Spirits)

May 21, 2008

VG247: D3Publisher of Europe just confirmed that Bangai-O Spirits will be released in Europe this August. The DS Treasure shooter will be priced at £24.99.

D3PA Snares New Puzzle Quest, Bangai-O (Bangai-O Spirits)

Feb 27, 2008

D3Publisher of America has picked up the distribution rights to both Puzzle Quest: Galactrix and Bangai-O Spirits.

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is the successor to the popular Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords and will feature a sci-fi setting and a new hexagonal puzzle board.

Bangai-O Spirits is a remake of the classic Treasure shooter, Bangai-O, with new multiplayer features and the "Sound Load" technology for transferring user created levels.

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix will release for DS, PC and Xbox Live Arcade in Fall 2008. Bangai-O Spirits will release on DS in Spring 2008.

Bangai-o to Use Unusual Data Transfer Technique (Bangai-O Spirits)

Feb 21, 2008

The DS may be capable of connecting to Wi-Fi for cooperative play and data transfers over long distance, but the folks at Treasure have decided to take a markedly different approach to get players connected for Bangai-o, the upcoming DS remake of the classic N64 and Dreamcast shooter.

ESP, the game's Japanese publisher, revealed today the game's Sound Load functionality which will let players exchange user created levels. The game converts your level data to audio form. When played back, this audio can be picked up by another DS and converted back into level data!

Bangai-O Spirits Set for March DS Release (Bangai-O Spirits)

Feb 9, 2008

Pocket Gamer writes:

"Treasure has announced a Japanese release date for Bangai-O Spirits, DS Fanboy has spotted, and it's March 19th.

Why the excitement? Because it's a remake of one of the most distinct and finest shoot-'em-ups ever created by a true master of the genre. Treasure originally developed the game for the Nintendo 64 and followed it with a version for Sega's Dreamcast."

New Prince of Persia DS title confirmed (Battles of Prince of Persia)

Aug 28, 2006

Future Gamez has confirmed that Ubisoft is working on a new Prince of Persia title for the Nintendo DS, but it doesn't appear to be another card battler like last year's Battles of Prince of Persia.

Yet Another Brain Game Coming to DS? (Best of Tests DS)

Mar 4, 2008

DailyGame.net is reporting that yet another brain game, Best of Tests DS, is coming to the DS today. Amazing to think that just over a year ago, the only "brain game" people even knew about was the board game Cranium....

Another DS brain trainer - Best of Tests detailed (Best of Tests DS)

Feb 6, 2008

Brain Training, Big Brain Academy, Brain Buster, Brain Age, Brain Assist, Brain Challenge, the list of software titles for the Nintendo DS that wants to encourage us to work our grey matter grows month after months. The latest in the ever-growing line is Conspiracy Entertainment and Otaboo's Best of Tests DS. Hooray!

Big Bang Mini Announced and Screens (Big Bang Mini)

Mar 20, 2008

SouthPeak Games has announced that Arkedo Studio is developing Big Bang Mini, a fireworks-based shooter in which the main objective is to use the stylus to create fireworks in order to deal with waves of enemies that loom overhead. Miss and you'll be forced to tackle another challenge - avoiding falling sparks created by your missed explosions. The end of each level comes with a unique opportunity for would-be fireworks designers to make the 'Final Bouquet' - a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will proclaim your victory. Big Bang Mini will be released for Nintendo DS in Autumn 2008 - the first four screenshots found their way in GamersHell's gallery.

Nintendo of Canada's Awesome Shrunken Head Campaign (Big Brain Academy)

Sep 29, 2008

NextGen Player writes:

"Every man has a list of health problems they hope don't happen to them during their lifetime. Male-pattern baldness, myopia and impotence come to mind. Well, after seeing Nintendo's new 'Build Your Brain' ad campaign I am officially adding shrunken head syndrome to my list.

The ad on the right is one of many that have been appearing around Toronto in the past two weeks. Each ad contains two people (generally 40-something couples), with one person having an abnormally tiny head. Yes folks, this is what happens if you don't have your daily dose of Brain Age.

The ad reads:"

More after the jump.

Brain Training dominates 2008 in Europe (Big Brain Academy)

Aug 11, 2008

GamesIndustry.biz writes: "Brain Training titles for the Nintendo DS are continuing to dominate software charts in Europe throughout 2008 so far, proving the long-tail viability of the games and backing up Satoru Iwata's E3 press conference comments.

According to information released by Media Control GfK International, Brain Training titles took the number one placing in charts listing the top-sellers for the first six months of 2008 across a host of countries."

Kotaku:Nintendo Million Sellers Revealed (Big Brain Academy)

Jan 29, 2008

Wii

Wii Sports - 17,850,000
Wii Play - 9,230,000
Super Mario Galaxy - 5,190,000
Mario Party 8 - 4,350,000
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - 4,300,000
Super Paper Mario - 2,160,000
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree - 2,000,000
Mario Strikers Charged - 1,650,000
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - 1,140,000
Link's Crossbow Training - 1,070,000
Wii Fit - 1,050,000

Nintendo DS

Nintendogs - 17,790,000
Pokemon Diamond & Pearl - 14,170,000
New Super Mario Bros. - 13,140,000
Brain Age - 11,710,000
Brain Age 2 - 9,840,000
Mario Kart DS - 9,670,000
Animal Crossing Wild World - 9,200,000
Super Mario 64 DS - 5,780,000
Big Brain Academy - 4,610,000
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - 3,820,000
Pokemon Ranger - 2,610,000
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness - 1,540,000

Aussie game charts: Dec. 10-16 - Grand Theft Scratchy hijacks the charts (Big Brain Academy)

Dec 22, 2007

The Simpsons Game for PlayStation 2 has finally managed to take out the top spot in the Australian game charts -- seven weeks after its initial release -- according to data trackers GfK Australia. The DS version of the game also made it into the top 10, taking out the seventh spot.

Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii -- last week's number one -- fell down to number two during the week of December 10-December 16. Drawn to Life for the Nintendo DS has reappeared in the overall charts at number three after a brief hiatus. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the Xbox 360 climbed up from the previous week to number five, while Activision's other chart topper -- Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock -- is nowhere to be seen. Halo 3 for the 360 has reappeared at number nine, while Nintendo's Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree bundle ended the week at number 10.

Kidman is new face of Nintendo (Big Brain Academy)

Jun 24, 2007

The 40-year-old Australian has been chosen to front Nintendo's advert campaign for its 'brain training' techniques.

She declares herself a fan.

Preview of Next Week's Releases (Big Brain Academy)

Jun 9, 2007

Some noticeable releases this week include Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer on just about every platform. Tenchu Z sneaks up on Xbox 360, while your brain doesn't get a summer vacation with the release of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree for Nintendo Wii and PQ 2 on the Sony PSP.

Check out the latest list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of 6/12/2007 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC (USA)! As always, release dates are subject to change.

Nintendo's Big Brain Academy tests DS owners (Big Brain Academy)

Jun 19, 2006

Nintendo on Tuesday announced that the brain teaser Big Brain Academy will test Nintendo DS owners with a series of wacky mental exercises.

E3 06: Big Brain Academy - hands on (Big Brain Academy)

May 12, 2006

By now, most of us have tried our hands, er, heads, at the daily puzzles of Brain Age. Its simple logic riddles tickled your mind, always offering feedback and letting you know how good or bad you've been performing over the weeks. Here comes the second round of gray gaming, but Big Brain Academy is leaning more towards younger minds. Instead of reading aloud or counting syllables, you'll be matching shapes and directing a hungry dog to his bone. All of Big Brain 's activities take place in ...

This Week's Famitsu Scores (Bionicle Heroes)

Jan 12, 2007

For the late-comers, Japanese magazine Famitsu has four editors award points on a 1-10 scale with 10 being the best. Here's this week's:

Bionicle Heroes (PS2) - 6, 6, 6, 5
Shining Force Ikusa (PS2) - 9, 9, 8, 9
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3 (PS2) - 8, 7, 8, 8
Dragon Shadow Spell (PS2) - 8, 8, 8, 8
Meitantei Evangelion (PS2) - 6, 6, 6, 4
Excite Truck (Wii) - 8, 8, 7, 8
Gears of War (Xbox 360) - 10, 9, 9, 9
The Sims 2 (PSP) - 6, 6, 5, 5
FIFA 07 (PSP) - 7, 7, 7, 7
Mahha Combat Heroes (PSP) - 8, 7, 8, 7
Sekaiju no Meikyu (DS) - 8, 8, 8, 8
Ochaken no Heya DS 2 (DS) - 8, 7, 6, 8
Wario: Master of Disguise (DS) - 8, 7, 7, 7