DCEmu Homebrew Emulation & Theme Park News
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by Published on April 28th, 2007 00:18
By know, everyone's heard about Joan of Arc, the young French heroine whose visions impelled her to save her homeland from English domination. But did you know that she fought against trolls, dark elves and evil catwomen? You would if you were playing Jeanne D'Arc, Level-5's loosely inspired turn based tactical game that adds elements of fantasy to the historical adventure. We recently managed to check out the title and came away with these impressions.
We were told that each mission in the game will have different objectives to keep the action fresh. Some missions will require you to kill every enemy on the screen, while others will require you to get to a specific spot on the battlefield. We checked out one specific mission where we had to escort the Dauphin, Charles the VII to Notre Dame so he could be crowned King of France. Unfortunately, a catwoman and her forces had different ideas, and we had to protect the young royal from meeting an early death. Fortunately, we were able to place a number of troops in front of him to ensure that Charles would make his coronation on time. Depending on the battlefield, players will be able to control anywhere between one and nine different warriors, with the average number of soldiers landing around 5-7 a mission.
Full article ...by Published on April 28th, 2007 00:06
New from Sektor:
You have to dig around the map and eat all the emeralds or kill all the hobbins/nobbins to pass a level. I have not added sound to the DS version yet. I think fixing the memory leak that causes the DS to freeze after approx 10 minutes is more important.
If you have a DLDI compatible device, scores will be saved to digger.sco on the root of your card.
Controls:
D-pad to move
A to shoot
Select to pause (I know Start is normally pause, I didn't pick Select, it just worked out that way)
Just for fun, I tacked on motion support. You can connect a DS Motion Card at anytime and use tilt to move instead of d-pad
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on April 28th, 2007 00:04
DragonMinded has updated DSOrganize, heres whats new:
Fixes found in 2.7
*Massive overhaul to the sound system allowing for vastly superior sound:
*Modules are now played at 44100 instead of 22050 frequency.
*Wav files don't stutter anymore on higher bitrates.
*Oversampling for .mpa/mp2 files brought up to 2x.
*Oversampling for .mp3 files brought back to 4x (streams stay at 2x).
*Sped up .m4a/.m4b decoding so higher bitrates play.
*Oversampling for .aac files brought up to 2x (streams stay at 1x).
*Fixed slight skip heard in some .flac audio files.
*.nsf file are now played at 48000 isntead of 40000 frequency.
*Oversampling for .sid/spc/nsf files is now up to 2x.
*Fixed the weird echo issue with .spc files.
*Overhaul to the HBDB system allowing for much better databases:
*Changed the way that the HBDB sorts files, allowing for categories and more card types.
*Changed the way that the HBDB detects the dsorganize or root directories.
*Changed the downloader system to be more robust.
*Added simple web browser!
*Added eq meters to .flac and .m4a/m4b/aac files.
*Added left and right d-pad support to browser and web browser to act as page up and page down.
*Added ability to edit m3u and pls files on the fly in the text editor.
*Added chishm's DLDI loader to DSOrganize. This fixes booting on MMD.
*Added support for cellspacing/cellpadding in tables (mostly makes fark.com readable).
*Changed tag to add a line break if not already present.
*Changed the way the HTML renderer recognized header and body positions, fixing several pages.
*Changed IRC button mapping to be more consistent with other apps and stop accidental disconnects.
*Changed local HTML file viewer to show title.
*Changed IRC channel windows to display the number of people in the channel.
*Fixed a wrapping error with long HTML files.
*Fixedrules to reflect optional end tag.
*Fixed tags erasing bold property.
*Fixed underline placement for large font.
*Fixed an error in the html render with scripts containing < in them.
*Fixed HTML pages that use & in the text improperly.
*Fixed tags to not change the style of text.
*Fixed an issue with tags that didn't contain name or href elements.
*Fixed HTML renderer to properly ignore carriage returns.
*Fixed a bug with homebrew downloader percentages.
*Fixed the major issue with corrupting directories. This does not fix the problems with some M3 devices as the driver is defective for them.
*Fixed bug where html tag properties with > in them would prematurely end the html tag.
*Fixed some memory leaks on the home screen.
*Fixed bad command handling on the IRC windows.
*Fixed an error with bookmarks in HTML local files.
*Removed ninjaDS driver as it can be patched in and has long load times.
NOTE: Since the plugin architecture has been updated in 2.7, please download the latest version of your favorite plugins to continue using them.
Download and Give FeedbacK Via Comments ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:58
New version from Grizzly adams
Beta5 has been held back some, cause of a bug in the .nds patcher, theres a build available, but its got some issues still.
http://homebrew.thewaffleiron.net/Gr...nels-beta5.zip
http://homebrew.thewaffleiron.net/Gr...els-beta5b.zip
You need both of these, beta5b is a update that disables patching of loaded .nds files.
Beta6 is in the works, with the loader reworked to use chishm's dldi patcher from his loader.
.SC.NDS loading only works on supercards currently, in beta6 i hope to get more cards usable thru the new DLMI interface I'm building.
A feature I want to have soon is the ability to flash gba carts from files on a slot1 card. Example: you have 4mbitcompo.gba on your r4, and your friend has a ezflash card, you can flash the .gba onto their card, and give it back to them. ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:44
News from Skeezix:
BattleJewels
One parts gem-swapping puzzler. One part Streetfighter. Two parts RPG with levelling up, gear, spellcasting.
Whats not to love?
Screenshot is here:
Details are on the website -- its a simple game at its heart, but you can really get into the details with spell casting and grinding levels and gear if you like; or jus tplay it like Bejewelled and let the opponent kick your rear
http://www.codejedi.com/battlejewels/ ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:26
via gamasutra
In his latest investor note, Kaufman Bros analyst Todd Mitchell examines Nintendo's latest financial report and concludes that, while they may be bringing new gamers into the industry, the move "not be a positive dynamic for the major video game publishers."
As reported, Nintendo's fiscal 2007 report showed 23.56 million DS units and 5.84 million Wiis sold, with 123.55 million units of DS software, and 23.84 million units of Wii software -- all far above original expectations from the company and analysts alike.
Much of that software success, however, came from Nintendo itself, with New Super Mario Bros. moving 9.5 million copies, Brain Age selling 8.1 million copies and Nintendogs pushing 7.0 million, with newcomers Pokemon Diamond and Pearl already selling 5.2 million in Japan alone. Wii software, too, was similarly first party dominated by The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and unbundled versions of Wii Sports.
All of this, says Mitchell, leads him to believe that "Nintendo's success with the DS and Wii bodes poorly for the publishers."
"Both [the Wii and DS] appear to be bringing new gamers into the market. However, this may not be a positive dynamic for the major video game publishers. Nintendo has not only increased the size of the market, but it has also re-segmented it in its own favor, in our view," he said.
"Nintendo is dominating software sales on its popular hardware platforms, leaving the publishers with a smaller slice of an only somewhat incrementally larger pie," added Mitchell, "Moreover, we feel that the likely shorter product cycles of Nintendo's platforms puts the publishers in a permanent catch-up mode."
Despite the ramp up of various third party publishers turning more development efforts to both the DS and Wii platforms, Mitchell concludes that Nintendo's domination of the software landscape isn't a trend due to end anytime soon, adding, "the upcoming releases of Super Mario Galaxy and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption will highlight this phenomena this holiday season." ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:26
via gamasutra
In his latest investor note, Kaufman Bros analyst Todd Mitchell examines Nintendo's latest financial report and concludes that, while they may be bringing new gamers into the industry, the move "not be a positive dynamic for the major video game publishers."
As reported, Nintendo's fiscal 2007 report showed 23.56 million DS units and 5.84 million Wiis sold, with 123.55 million units of DS software, and 23.84 million units of Wii software -- all far above original expectations from the company and analysts alike.
Much of that software success, however, came from Nintendo itself, with New Super Mario Bros. moving 9.5 million copies, Brain Age selling 8.1 million copies and Nintendogs pushing 7.0 million, with newcomers Pokemon Diamond and Pearl already selling 5.2 million in Japan alone. Wii software, too, was similarly first party dominated by The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and unbundled versions of Wii Sports.
All of this, says Mitchell, leads him to believe that "Nintendo's success with the DS and Wii bodes poorly for the publishers."
"Both [the Wii and DS] appear to be bringing new gamers into the market. However, this may not be a positive dynamic for the major video game publishers. Nintendo has not only increased the size of the market, but it has also re-segmented it in its own favor, in our view," he said.
"Nintendo is dominating software sales on its popular hardware platforms, leaving the publishers with a smaller slice of an only somewhat incrementally larger pie," added Mitchell, "Moreover, we feel that the likely shorter product cycles of Nintendo's platforms puts the publishers in a permanent catch-up mode."
Despite the ramp up of various third party publishers turning more development efforts to both the DS and Wii platforms, Mitchell concludes that Nintendo's domination of the software landscape isn't a trend due to end anytime soon, adding, "the upcoming releases of Super Mario Galaxy and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption will highlight this phenomena this holiday season." ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:14
via joystiq
It may seem like we've been talking about it forever, but it was just a year ago today that Nintendo revealed the console formerly known as the Revolution would henceforth be called the Wii. Immediate reactions ranged from derisive and disbelieving to defensive on the part of Nintendo itself, but by the time Nintendo's E3 press conference rolled around the initial furor had already subsided into a gentle buzz of Internet jokes.
At the time, we confidently predicted that, eventually, "this new name will seem as nifty, familiar and as comfortable as that silly controller once it's all said and done." Well, were we right? Are you able to mention the Wii without snickering like a schoolgirl, or do you still feel vaguely uncomfortable talking about Nintendo's latest console. Lend us your opinion in the comments. ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:08
via joystiq
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 have found two more territories to duke it out in as each console launches in regions where the other has already been stocking store shelves.
In India, the PlayStation 3 launches today for 39,990 INR (US $981). The Xbox 360 launched in India September 26 with a 23,990 INR (US $515) price tag for the premium system, although the Times of India states the current price for the 360 in India is 27,990 INR (US $686). Nintendo has not yet officially launched the Wii in India.
SCEE sales and marketing director Tim Stokes told TOI he expects the Indian gaming market to grow a massive 850% in three years, from $50 million currently to $425 million in 2010. Sony initially shipped 1,200 units. According to the article, only one model -- the 60 GB SKU -- will be available.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Xbox 360 is launching for 1,799 UAE dirhams (US $490). The PlayStation 3 launched in the region March 23 with PAL territories for 2,499 UAE dirhams (US $680). Games for the Xbox 360, according to Gulf News, will cost between 139 and 279 dirhams (US $37 and $76, respectively). ...by Published on April 27th, 2007 23:08
via joystiq
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 have found two more territories to duke it out in as each console launches in regions where the other has already been stocking store shelves.
In India, the PlayStation 3 launches today for 39,990 INR (US $981). The Xbox 360 launched in India September 26 with a 23,990 INR (US $515) price tag for the premium system, although the Times of India states the current price for the 360 in India is 27,990 INR (US $686). Nintendo has not yet officially launched the Wii in India.
SCEE sales and marketing director Tim Stokes told TOI he expects the Indian gaming market to grow a massive 850% in three years, from $50 million currently to $425 million in 2010. Sony initially shipped 1,200 units. According to the article, only one model -- the 60 GB SKU -- will be available.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Xbox 360 is launching for 1,799 UAE dirhams (US $490). The PlayStation 3 launched in the region March 23 with PAL territories for 2,499 UAE dirhams (US $680). Games for the Xbox 360, according to Gulf News, will cost between 139 and 279 dirhams (US $37 and $76, respectively). ...- Search DCEmu
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