NO POST THIS WEEK

            Sorry guys, this week there will be no new post : ( because I'm on vacation. When I get back i will make another post.

THE OREGON TRAIL

            


             The classic game from Gameloft is back for the Nintendo DSi system. Leave your mark on American history as you travel to Oregon. The Oregon Trail will give you several objectives to complete. Raise a five-member family, and head to your future home. Along the way you will face obstacles from famine to disease. During your journey, you'll be given challenges in order to stay alive that range from fishing to defending your family from animal attacks. On the Oregon Trail, you'll meet countless historic figures in American history like Abraham Lincoln to Samuel Morse. Take your hand at gold panning or carpentry. Stop at historic monuments, and using your DSi camera, you can take a picture of yourself and put it in the daily paper. Reach every fort to gain quests, challenges, and rest your family. Even on the Oregon Trail, disaster happens, which means you should be prepared for anything like a thunderstorm or even a wagon fire. All this can be experienced on the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail can be purchased on the Nintendo DSi shop.

DARK VOID ZERO

          

   

              Dark Void has quite a history. The year is 1987 and, Capcom couldn't have been doing better. With Ghosts 'N Goblins and Commando under it's belt, Capcom was very excited to release Mega Man for the holiday season. Later, as the 80's were drawing to a close, Capcom started working on a secret project that would fall under the platform genre that would have the same qualities as a Mega Man game. This game would be called Dark Rift (later renamed Dark void). The game was developed and later made into and arcade game. Eventually, the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) was made and had the additional hardware requirements making Dark Void redundant. The game was shelved and lost in the annals of gaming history. Nearly twenty years later, Dark Void is back! The game has been renamed from Dark Void to Dark Void Zero. Dark Void Zero is available for the Nintendo DSi system.

            Play as Rusty, a test pilot who must stop a group of enemies called the Watchers in their quest to dominate the world. With the help of an old scientist named Nikola Tesla and Rusty's trusty rocket pack, he must take down the Watchers in three intense levels. Equip Rusty with 5 primary levels and 3 secondary weapons. The game is available for DSi ware on the Nintendo DSi shop.

SUPER SCRIBBLENAUTS

          

                 Remember the hit, multi-award winning, game Scribblenauts? It's back with a few changes, like a new name. Super Scribblenauts is stocked with 10,000 new words to use. Words aren't all that's improved. Adjectives are also available. There are so many possible words to use and make, for example 'spotted wheeled lizard car.' That's how awesome this game will be. Yes, I just said "will be," because unfortunately the game isn't made yet and is hitting the shelves on October 12, 2010. Not too much information is given about the game yet. Right now the rating is still pending which means the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) is still deciding what to rate the game. The game is not available to purchase at game stores yet but can be pre-ordered at amazon, and gamestop.

MARIO KART DS

            


             Mario Kart DS is a racing game where players can play as several different Nintendo characters and compete in several different race courses to strive to be first place and win each trophy. Players can also player Multiplayer mode where players can race against friends. Players can play on Normal mode where players can compete with players who have Mario Kart DS, or play Simple mode where players can play with players who don't have Mario Kart DS. Players can play Single player mode where players can simply race the Grand Prix. Players can also play Time trials where they are timed while completing a mission. Battle mode is also available where players compete to collect more merits than other players to be crowned grand champion. Mission mode is also available where players are given a mission to complete. The graphics are really detailed and is 3-D. Mario Kart DS can be purchased at most game stores and ebay and amazon.

DONKEY KONG LAND

             Donkey Kong Land is a platform game for Game boy. Play as Donkey Kong (an ape) or his trusty sidekick, Diddy Kong (a chimp). Explore multiple worlds filled with many different enemies. Donkey Kong Land has so many outrageous objectives to complete such as collecting bananas, attacking enemies with barrels, rolling over foes to destroy them, and much, much, more! The graphics are not great because this game was designed for the original Game boy which was made in 1989, but it is still an excellent game.

              In my opinion Donkey Kong Land falls in the category of irreplaceable games like Super Mario Bros. and Tetris. Donkey Kong Land is entertaining and proves exceedingly difficult. Many people share my view that this is a great game because it won the Players Choice Award and sold over a million copies.

              Donkey Kong Land will always be considered rare because Game boy games are no longer manufactured. It is probably impossible to find Donkey Kong Land in most stores but it can be found on ebay and amazon.

NINTENDO DSi

  

             The Nintendo DSi is possibly one of the latest and extremely advanced pieces of portable gaming technology. The DSi has so many features to use. Features include Wi-Fi connection, Sound recording, down loadable music, Internet connection, built in camera functions, dual screens, and a touch screen!

              With Wi-Fi connection, players can DS download play with friends as well as go on picto chat and instant message friends. With the sound recorder, players can record sounds, edit them, transport them to an SD card (sold separately) ,and even trade them with friends. Players can download their music from their computers to an SD card and play them on the DSi. Being on the Internet on the DSi is very useful. Players can browse the Internet or download games from the DSi shop with DSi points (sold separately). Using the DSi camera allows players to take pictures, edit them, send them to friends, and upload them to their Facebook page.

                The DSi can be purchased at most game stores and amazon or ebay.