News Tagged: Rumours

Wednesday 18th November, 2009 - 09:30 GMT

News: Prime Yourself for More Metroid

Prime Yourself for More Metroid

Developer interview teases possible DS outing for Samus

We may still be recovering from the majesty of Metroid Prime Trilogy, but a recent interview with the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine has unearthed an even more exciting titbit: there may be more Metroid Prime games on the way. Speaking to the magazine, Kensuke Tanabe of Nintendo said: We are always planning to make new games in the Metroid..

35 comments | In DS, Metroid, Rumours.

Wednesday 14th October, 2009 - 16:00 BST

News: NVIDIA-Powered DS Successor Coming 2010?

NVIDIA-Powered DS Successor Coming 2010?

It now seems possible that Nintendo will announce the successor to the mighty DS some time next year according to insider info

Graphic chip maker has apparently been awarded a contract to provide its mobile-centric system-on-a-chip, Tegra, to a new Nintendo DS, which will be announced in late 2010. Insiders tell IT news outlet BSN that a single chip Tegra will supposedly power the new DS; the Tegra..

58 comments | In DS, Hardware, Rumours, DS2.

Tuesday 26th May, 2009 - 23:54 BST

News: Aliens: Colonial Marines DS Trailer Leaked?

Aliens: Colonial Marines DS Trailer Leaked?

Could this be Wayforward's spiritual follow-up to Contra 4?

A mysterious trailer has hit YouTube recently that appears to show footage from Aliens: Colonial Marines for the Nintendo DS.The previously unheard of game appears to have been coded by highly respected developer Wayforward. While we're not entirely convinced this is a 100% official video, it certainly looks very polished for a fake..

16 comments | In DS, Cancelled, Rumours.

Saturday 18th April, 2009 - 19:36 BST

News: More Guitar Hero Spin-offs are on the Way

More Guitar Hero Spin-offs are on the Way

The German USK ratings board has updated with a listing for Guitar Hero: Van Halen.

It seems as though gamers can't get enough of the Guitar Hero franchise, and Activision can't get enough of trying to milk the franchise for all its got.Earlier this week, the German USK ratings board updated with a listing for Guitar Hero: Van Halen, presumably a title along similar lines to previous compilations..

35 comments | In Activison, Rumours, Wii, DS.

Wednesday 15th April, 2009 - 22:32 BST

News: DSi Contains Improved Anti-Piracy Technology?

DSi Contains Improved Anti-Piracy Technology?

Early reports suggest that dodgy DS fakes are unplayable on the new machine

If you’re keen on sailing the seven seas of piracy then you might be interested to know that early reports are suggesting that fake DS cartridges fail to operate on the shiny new DSi console.It’s still not known whether or not this is down to improved anti-piracy technology inside the DSi itself, but it stands to reason..

14 comments | In Piracy, DSi, DS, Rumours.

Wednesday 15th April, 2009 - 09:00 BST

News: Next DS to Have Mobile Phone Capabilities?

Next DS to Have Mobile Phone Capabilities?

Miyamoto drops a hint

Although Nintendo has gone to great lengths to insist that the DS and iPhone aren’t in direct competition, a recent comment from golden boy Shigeru Miyamoto has led to speculation that the company's next portable will have some kind of wireless connectivity that will allow users to access data when they’re out and about – and not just when in close proximity to a Wi-Fi..

24 comments | In Miyamoto, DS, DSi, Rumours.

Thursday 9th April, 2009 - 16:56 BST

News: The DS To Get Video On Demand Service?

The DS To Get Video On Demand Service?

Iwata spills the beans.

It was announced before that the Wii would be getting its own video service before long in Japan, and eventually other territories should be following suit. Recently however President Iwata dropped a few tidbits about how this service may not be exclusive to Nintendo's home console. The Nintendo DS may be getting some love as well.Iwata says that the DS should be able to..

15 comments | In DS, DSi, Rumours, Iwata.