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23Sep2009
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Rebecca Quintana

DSiWare Expands: EA, PopCap, Shantae

Things are really starting to look up for Nintendo's latest iteration of their popular handheld, the DSi. Last week saw the US release of two new colors for the device, which is now available in Black, White, Pink, and Aqua. Also revealed last week was the system's first episodic game, the fan-favorite Shantae (who previously appeared in a GameBoy Color game), which will be making an appearance on DSiWare in three installments, the first of which, subtitled Risky's Revenge, will be available this winter. The game got extensive (6 pages) coverage in the current issue of Nintendo Power, in which WayForward revealed the series will be both individual, smaller games while still being a unified whole. Players who purchase all three episodes will be rewarded, as their inventory will carry over from one episode to the next. Although no pricing has yet been discussed, this promises to be a great game with a high gameplay value, and will truly be comparable to many retail titles in quality, something currently lacking in most DSiWare games. (more...)

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13Apr2009
Author
Spawn Kill

Review: Family Game Night

Sitting down to a board game with your family or friends has always been a staple of recreation throughout the years. As the years pass, however, busy schedules, distance, and many other factors contribute to the growing inability for friends, acquaintances, or family to get together around their favorite board game and have a good time. EA, along with Hasbro, has sought to bring some of the most beloved board games and assorted family games to the masses using the technology of Xbox LIVE to bring people together. Lovingly titled Family Game Night, the Xbox LIVE Arcade has received a hub for players to gather, as well as a starter pack of four games to choose from. We were given the opportunity to give these games a test drive. What we discovered was a cute, innovative hub in which friends will love to gather and choose a game from, but after the novelty wears off, you're left with simple versions of board games you know and love. (more...)

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