Metal Slug 7 on the DS: small, single-player, short

Metal Slug 7 isn't bad; it just feels like a game on the wrong platform, hastily thrown together. The core action remains enjoyable, albeit with a high price tag.

November 21, 2008 - 12:30PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

iPhone gaming gets two more thumbs up from industry giants

The iPhone and iPod touch have received a few more thumbs up as gaming devices from major publishers like Sega and EA. Even Apple is finally using the word "game" in much of its marketing, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

November 13, 2008 - 01:04PM CT - by David Chartier

Dragon Quest V gets a February release date

The second of the Dragon Quest DS remakes has been dated for North America, with DQV: Hand of the Heavenly Bride making its way over in February.

November 11, 2008 - 01:20PM CT - by Andrew Webster

Chrono Trigger DS to get new ending

A recent issue of Famitsu has revealed that the DS version of Chrono Trigger will feature a brand new ending.

November 10, 2008 - 01:46PM CT - by Andrew Webster

The Nintendo DS is your instrument: the Korg DS-10

The Korg DS-10 is a very odd beast for the Nintendo DS: a $40 piece of software that turns your gaming hardware into a robust music creation tool. We talk to the DS-10's producer and see if we can create the next electronic masterpiece.

November 09, 2008 - 08:00PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades? Same game, different songs

Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades spreads the love around a set of new tracks from the seventies to modern day, but the question remains: is the DS suited for Guitar Hero titles?

November 05, 2008 - 12:38PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Japanese iPhone users to get third-party TV tuner add-on

Ever wanted to watch live TV on your iPhone? Japanese users will soon have the opportunity to do just that via a third-party add-on from Softbank, although we're not entirely sure how well it will do in the Japanese market.

October 30, 2008 - 04:16PM CT - by Jeff Smykil

Review: Ecclesia injects fresh blood into Castlevania formula

The latest entry in the long-running Castlevania series brings enough new elements to make the well-worn formula feel fresh and interesting again.

October 28, 2008 - 01:00PM CT - by Andrew Webster

Peggle on DS gets a release date, subtitle

The DS version of Peggle has been given a March release date as well as a new subtitle: Dual Shot.

October 24, 2008 - 10:31AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Legacy of Ys brings classic RPG to the DS

The classic RPG compilation Ys I & II is coming to the Nintendo DS in the form of a 3D remake, entitled Legacy of Ys.

October 23, 2008 - 11:50AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Tom Clancy's EndWar goes portable on DS, PSP

A portable version of Tom Clancy's EndWar will be coming to the DS and PSP, featuring turn-based combat and an easy-to-use mission editor.

October 21, 2008 - 11:40AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. No. Just... no

BioWare has teamed up with Sega to bring a Sonic RPG to Nintendo's insanely profitable portable. It sounds so good on paper, until you actually think about it. A Sonic RPG? No.

October 01, 2008 - 12:13PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Dragon Quest IX gets dated for Japan

Square Enix has finally announced an official release date for Dragon Quest IX, which will be coming to Japan in March 2009. Unfortunately, there is still no word with regards to a North American release.

October 01, 2008 - 11:20AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Report: new DS hardware coming; will the DS go iPod?

A report in a Japanese business publication may have broken the news of a new DS with built-in camera and music playback. If true, Nintendo may be eying the personal media player market in a big way.

September 29, 2008 - 10:17AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

GTA Chinatown Wars: The controversy begins

The Nintendo DS version of Grand Theft Auto is already beginning to attract controversy, this time over the recently revealed drug dealing mini-game.

September 25, 2008 - 10:40AM CT - by Andrew Webster

DS GTA title to feature drug-dealing minigame

What, you didn't think GTA: Chinatown Wars was going to be controversial since it was coming out for the DS?

September 24, 2008 - 02:00PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Game Review: Dragon Quest IV (DS)

A remake of a 16-year-old Japanese RPG, there is enough new in Dragon Quest IV to cover up for its somewhat archaic game play. Tedious battles make this a hard game to fully recommend, however.

September 24, 2008 - 11:20AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Chrono Trigger remake adds a little Pokemon

Early reports from online retailers suggest that the Nintendo DS remake of Chrono Trigger will include an all-new monster battling component.

September 22, 2008 - 12:15PM CT - by Andrew Webster

Japan loves Pokemon Platinum: one million copies in two days

The latest version of Pokemon, Pokemon Platinum, has already sold nearly a million units in Japan, despite being released just two days ago.

September 17, 2008 - 11:20AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Rent a purse, get a Nintendo DS... rent a purse?

Nintendo wants every single demographic to be playing a DS, and a new promotion with Bags to Riches lets you rent a portable along with your couture accessory.

September 17, 2008 - 11:00AM CT - by Ben Kuchera