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Late Night Consoling

by Alec Matias, Nov 24, 2004 8:00pm PST
Related Topics – Namco, Square Enix, Nintendo DS, Games: Console

Okay, read the first story of tonight's LNC before you read the intro. Read it? Good. Thank you Miyamoto for giving us hope in Nintendo again. While his comments are not 100% ironclad confirmation of the direction of Nintendo, it's probably the most we've got out of the rather tight-lipped company. I've seen plenty of comments here on the Shack that wireless Internet was seen as a must for the DS and now it appears we have some strong people backing the notion. Also, finally, Earthbound fans get something new. Great stuff! Just to let you know, no LNC tomorrow, but I wish all of those celebrating a happy Thanksgiving.

GCN GBA NDS Miyamoto Spills the Beans Gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto was recently interviewed by Famitsu, Japan's premier gaming magazine, and the guru revealed some rather juicy details about what's in the works at Nintendo. First, Mario 128 is still being developed for the GameCube along with a new Pokemon title by some "strong allies." Also, the newly-announced Mario Baseball is being worked on with the help of Namco. He also confirmed that Mother 3 (Earthbound 2) for the GBA is planned for release pretty soon. Now, for the bigger news. Miyamoto said Nintendo is getting aggresive with online play. The company sees online gaming becoming a big deal within 3-4 years and Nintendo will adapt. One way it'll do that by taking the Nintendo DS online sooner than we think. For instance, Square Enix and Nintendo are working together on an online title.
PS2 Kojima Making U.S. Appearance The questionably-sane Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series, is making a rare appearance in North America. To commerate the completion of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, the designer will be signing autographs at two game stores in California. Stopping at a GameSpot and EBgames, he'll be available on November 30. Check the link for further details.
PS2 Xbox GCN Misc. Q&As/Features IGN has a discussion with the composer of the Metal Gear Solid series, Harry Gregson-Williams.
  Misc. Media/Previews
PS2 IGN updates with images of Kessen III. Speedy screens of Enthusia at Game Informer. Some more images of Gran Turismo 4 can be seen at GameSpy.
Xbox GameSpot shares new footage of Oddworld Stranger's Wrath. New images of Forza Motorsport at Game Informer.
GCN Game Informer tosses our way the first shots of Donkey Konga 3.
PS2 Xbox GCN Even more Mercenaries (PS2, Xbox) media at Game Informer. IGN takes a look at Resident Evil 4 (PS2, GCN). New screenshots of Darkwatch are at TeamXbox. GameSpot slaps up a designer diary for NFL Street 2 (PS2, Xbox, GCN).
Console Game of the Evening: Out of this World for the Super Nintendo. "A 2D platformer with great story, moody atmosphere, and repeatability. Also a consistent port on multiple systems." (submitted by ianmalcm).


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    By: kristoh x
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    I'm currently in Japan and will be here for the next 6 months or so. I'm thinking about buying a DS and my brother back home in Europe also wants one but since it won't be released in Europe until late March (?) I might buy one for him here and send it to him.

    Now I don't have a problem with using a Japanese interface on the DS but my brother does. When you start up the DS for the fist time I understand that you can select your preferred language and I'm wondering if I will be able to select English for a DS bought in Japan. If the American version of DS has Japanese as an option then the Japanese one probably also has English as an option. So...what selection do you get on the American versions?

    Another issue is if for example the Japanese and English versions of Mario DS will be able to communicate correctly for multiplayer. I don't see why it shouldn't work as the only thing changed is the language files.

    The wait for the DS continues in Japan while you lucky Americans already have your hands on it :)
    Nov 24, 2004 9:58pm PST

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