My hats off to you sirs

A very interesting read about two gents who have somehow managed to collect all 60 (59 regular titles plus the Super Mario Special Edition) Nintendo Game and Watch titles.  One of the collectors has managed to put together a collection that is entirely IN BOX and with all documentation.  Truly a stunning feat.  Outstanding article about a very special subset of Nintendophiles.

Mac OS on a DS?

If you've listened to any of our podcasts you'll know that we have always felt that a kinship exists between Nintendo and Apple.  Well we must not be the only ones because here's a dude who's managed to get Mac System 6 to run on his DS.  Outstanding.

Elebits to DS

Here's a strange story.  The Wii title Elebits is coming to the DS.  Not a straight port, Eledees, as it will be known, changes up the story and the gameplay a bit.  I sold my copy of Elebits but always kind of wish I hadn't if that helps to explain my feelings towards the game.

Look at all the pretty colors!

Here's a little title that looks like it might be a gem:  Big Bang Mini for the DS.  The video shows a game that looks like a fireworks factory threw up.  Could be good.

Feel like padding big fat Lucas' big fat pockets?

Lightsaber styluses for the DS ensure that all you dateless wonders will never have to worry about getting cooties from a girl.  And as a bonus, Lucas gets enough pocket money to buy that 100x100 burger he's been saving up for.

Chrono Trigger to DS!

Square Enix has announced that the classic SNES RPG Chrono Trigger is coming to the DS with Wifi and a new dungeon!  I'll give this a preemptive buy rating.  Chrono Trigger!  Check out Square's delicious tease of a site as well.

Reviews up your wazoo! Yahoo!

Hey Kids! It's the Great Kazoo with reviews you can use!  Reviews up the wazoo!  Yahoo!

Working day in day out means I can't spend much time on the blog lately but I'm determined to get back up to speed ASAP!  As a result, I'm going to quickly review the latest and greatest that Nintendo has to offer.  I've bought quite a bit of new material lately and have lots to report.   Let's get started.

1. The World Ends With You (DS)

Blarg.  Sucks. I don't know why this game was generating so much hype.  It's boring as Hell.  Sell.

2. Okami (Wii)

Yep, a port from the PS2 but one of the best games of the year nonetheless.  The control scheme was made for the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.  Technology has finally caught up to this title which was a little ahead of its time when it was released.  Beautiful watercolor artwork, engaging story, atmospheric music.  A must buy.

3. Super Dodgeball Brothers (DS)

Do you have a friend?  If not, don't bother with this title.

4.  Extreme Space Invaders (DS)

Addictive for about five minutes.  It's like "Hey!  Remember Space Invaders?  Yeah, those were the days."  And then you're done.

5.  Arkanoid (DS)

In order to keep the price down the paddle was left out of the North American release.  For whatever reason, I bought it anyway.  No paddle = dealbreaker.  Forget it or import it from Play Asia.

6.  Guitar Hero: On Tour (DS)

Kids if you don't have the money to buy this tite then go into your mom's purse, look through her wallet and just steal the money.  You owe it to yourself.  Even though my hands now resembles a bug's claws this game is still pure gold.

7.   Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS)

I hate titles like this that follow the Title (Subtitle): Tertiary Title format.  But I'll forgive this game's pretentious moniker and give it a buy rating.  A very deep and entertaining game whose ROI is extremely high.

8.  Lego Indiana Jones (DS)

I love the Lego Star Wars titles and quite enjoy the Lego Indiana Jones cart.  It's really quite good.  Only one gripe and that's carried over from the other Lego games:  Opportunities to save are few and far between (you have to finish a whole episode before it will autosave).  It's really a downer when you have to leave your DS on sleep all day and can't switch out your game until you play through the whole scene.  Every DS games should include a save on request function.  It's a damn portable after all!  What happens when my bus ride is over?

9.  My Weight Loss Coach (DS)

Embarassing to buy but a very cute "game."  The pedometer works great and it will actually make a difference in your life if you play it every day.  Which I don't.

Some sort of wall covering

A lot of Flickr users are drooling over these pics of some gent's workspace that he's decorated with a wall wrap depicting Super Mario. 

Have a Happy Summer Everyone

Summer is here. Which means hot days, holidays for many and insects. If you're a camping or wilderness type you will be bombarded with mosquitos and black flies and leaches(if you decide to swim in a pond). Many annoying insects rely on your blood to sustain themselves. Parasites of sorts. If they don't get their fill of your crimson nourishment, they will be left behind and will die.

Speaking of parasites, a good number of people will be playing video games. No school means more time for games. I can't fault the victims of crappy consoles. They have been brainwashed by the parasites that these living- room- waste of space are. There are so many nerds, geeks and jocks who have gone astray ino the barren wastelands of Xbox and Playstation. I feel bad for these folks. Like the parasites, these consoles survive off of these victims. They lay in wait, watching what Nintendo does innovation-wise, and then mimic Big Daddy N and claim the idea as their own. If they go off on their own and try to create something  new themselves, they fail.

Like the sumer holidays, the time of the Xbox and Playstations will come to an end. They won't be able to keep up with the constantly evolving Nintendo and will end up dying. The funny part is that there will always be another crappy console laying in wait.

Have a great summer everyone. Stay safe out there. We all want to see what Nintendo brings us this fall. Remember always use Xbox and Playstation repellent.

V

Podcast 6

Podcast Numeral 6 is ready for your listening pleasure.  So get your ears on, grab a cold pop, and enjoy. 

Easily one of our better casts.  This episode we talk about Wii Fit, George Lucas, Father's Day, Air conditioned DSs, Guitar Hero nerds and a whole lot more.

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