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    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:52

    What a crappy way to start a Tuesday. The IGN PlayStation Team just sauntered into the office, turned on its PlayStation 3s, and discovered that the network is down. "Use of the PlayStation Network has been suspended," a pop-up states. "Try to sign in again later."

    Our immediate response was to go all Lord of the Flies -- Clements has been sacrificed, Roper has made a throne of old boxes, Jeff is blowing in a sea shell, and everyone's calling Greg "Piggy" -- but Sony says the outage is just for "standard maintenance."

    The network should be back up soon.

    http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/902/902807p1.html ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:51

    Capcom's retro reimagining of the NES classic Bionic Commando has been keenly met, shifting some 130,000 copies since its release on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and PC a mere seven days ago.

    A canny reprising of the classic franchise before it's treated to a brand new outing early next year, Bionic Commando Rearmed has proven a hit with critics, scaling the heights of our own scoring system with a mighty 9.4. Producer Ben Judd seemed suitably ebullient when breaking the news on the game's official blog.

    "Basically, we have set a standard in digital gaming. Consumers voted with their dollars. They have sent the message loud and clear - We are tired of meta-emulated crap; we want the titles of yesteryear to be paid the proper respect; we want them done right, and if the price is right, we'll buy. The bar has been raised."

    http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/902/902772p1.html ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:44

    Purchased the 80GB Core PS3 unit this evening at local Best Buy.

    Here's what I've confirmed:

    Model number is CECHK01, which has not been updated on Sony's official list of PS3 models yet. According to the manual, power consumption is rated at a max of 280 watts, same as the 40GB model.

    However, I ran the 80GB Core unit into a Kill-a-watt and confirmed that the power draw is SLIGHTLY lower (10%) than the 40GB unit.

    40GB PS3:
    * XMB idle - 125.8 watts
    * DVD playback - 141.2 watts
    * PS3 MGS4 - 155.2 watts

    80GB PS3 Core:
    * XMB idle - 111.9 watts
    * DVD playback - 126.0 watts
    * PS3 MGS4 - 130.0 watts

    80GB PS3 MGS4 Bundle:
    * XMB idle - 180 watts
    * Bluray Playback - 182 watts
    * DVD playback - 197 watts
    * Game (MGS4) - 200 watts

    http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...uid=0&t=902935 ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:40

    Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (NASDAQ: SSTR), today announced that Jagged Alliance for Nintendo DS is currently under development by Strategy First Inc. and Cypron Studios.

    Jagged Alliance is an explosive fusion of role-playing game and turn-based tactical combat, allowing players to become fully immersed in their characters. A new generation of gamers will be charged with liberating the Island of Metavira through the nonlinear gameplay that made the 1994 original so popular amongst gamers.

    "Jagged Alliance provides an exciting blend of RPG and turn-based action, which has already won over fans worldwide," said James Spice, vice president of marketing at Empire Interactive. "It's the right time to bring the game's frenetic battles to Nintendo DS and offer a new generation of players an exhilarating gameplay experience."

    "Jagged Alliance for DS is one of the many highlights in our upcoming release pipeline and this announcement augments Empire's commitment to bringing quality titles to a global market," said Clive Kabatznik, CEO of Silverstar Holdings. "The title will prove to be a truly entertaining experience for DS gamers."

    Under Empire Interactive's recent distribution arrangement with Atari, Inc., Jagged Alliance will be distributed exclusively by Atari in North America. ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:38

    Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness for the Nintendo DS has officially shipped, marking Natsume's ten year commemorative anniversary celebration for the popular Harvest Moon series. Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will retail for $29.99.

    The Harvest Moon phenomenon began ten years ago when it launched on the Super Nintendo. Since then, the RPG/Simulation series has sold millions of units in North America, garnered a large and loyal fan base, and has appeared on most every home and handheld console available, including GameBoy, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo 64, GameCube, PlayStation, PlayStation2, PSP, and the Nintendo DS. The celebration of a decade of Harvest Moon success includes special anniversary packaging, various retail promotions with special collectible pre-order plush toys, an exclusive 10th anniversary DS Lite Kit, strategy guides, and many more specialty items to commemorate the beloved Harvest Moon series.

    "We are proud to mark the ten year anniversary of Harvest Moon with the launch of Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness on the Nintendo DS," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. "The Harvest Moon series has really grown over the past ten years. We are happy to provide this exciting new Harvest Moon adventure, and we think that both our loyal fans and newcomers to the series will enjoy it tremendously."

    Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness (DS)

    Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness brings the largest portable Harvest Moon experience ever to the Nintendo DS! Players find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island. Starting off with nothing but an abandoned farm, a handful of seeds, and the determination to start a new life, it's up to them to tame the land and develop this mysterious island into a bustling tropical paradise!

    By harvesting crops, raising animals, and mining for precious gems, players will help the island grow into a vibrant town filled with people, businesses, and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes! Players can take on the role of a male or female in their quest to find love and start a farming family.

    Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness is a great game for players of all ages; it provides wholesome, non-violent entertainment that anyone in the family can enjoy. Players can also test their farming skills against each other and compete for prizes via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

    Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness will retail for $29.99. Players who pre-ordered the game through select retailers will also receive a free chicken plush as a bonus gift with purchase while supplies last.

    For more information on Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, please visit www.natsume.com or http://www.clevercomm.com/Natsume/ ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:36

    The Sims, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) Label, shipped The Sims 2 Apartment Life for the PC, and The Sims 2 Apartment Pets exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM to retail outlets nationwide. In both releases, players leave suburbia for the action and excitement of apartment life. The eighth expansion pack for The Sims 2 franchise, The Sims 2 Apartment Life delivers the drama and fun of apartment living as they move into a brand new building, explore their new neighborhood, mingle in coffee shops, meet new friends and much more. In The Sims 2 Apartment Pets, life in the apartment becomes a lot less lonely as a friendly, furry or fine-feathered friend offers companionship and delivers happiness and joy to Sims. Both titles shipped to retail outlets in North America, European and Asia-Pacific regions and are available now!

    The Sims 2 Apartment Pets for Nintendo DS

    In The Sims 2 Apartment Pets on the Nintendo DS, players care for a variety of local pets including loveable cats and dogs, slithery snakes, hamsters, colorful birds and cuddly rabbits to make sure they receive the right treatment so that they stay happy, healthy and well groomed. Simoleans earned can be used to furnish the perfect apartment and buy fun pet accessories like hats, shoes and toys. Additionally, players can use the Nintendo DS touch screen and stylus to play cool mini-games and unlock new objects for their Sim and their pets.

    Also shipping is The Sims 2 Apartment Life Limited Collection -- a great value to get your apartment life started. The set includes The Sims 2 Apartment Life and The Sims 2 Double Deluxe which consists of The Sims 2, The Sims 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack, The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff and a video DVD with a host of tips and tricks. ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:34

    Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games America Inc., announced today that it has shipped Digimon World Championship for Nintendo DS to retailers throughout North America. Based on the hit animated series, epic battles are only part of the action as players prepare their powerful Digimon to fight for special titles, money, and above all the glory of becoming the ultimate Digimon Champion!

    In Digimon World Championship, a legendary tournament has just been announced. As a new Tamer, players must utilize a variety of hunting gear to explore and hunt over 200 wild Digimon in their natural habitats. Through intensive training regimens, develop and nurture your assembled combatants into the ultimate fighting force. Take heed as the different development methods used will determine the fighting style and personality of each Digimon warrior.

    Players can use different techniques to boost specific Digimon abilities, as they prepare to compete in more than 50 different title matches. With a bit of creativity and resourcefulness, combining different Digimon with complimentary attributes or preparing them for different battleground environments will ensure success. Tamers can further test their skills and training by challenging friends to multiplayer battles using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

    Digimon World Championship boasts the following features:

    -A New Kind of Digimon Game: Digimon World Championship features hunting, tactical training, and intense title matches in a first for the popular Digimon World series!

    -Hunt Wild Digimon: Experience the thrill of the hunt and pursue wild Digimon in the vast Digital World. Capture the wild Digimon with weapons, ingenious traps, and more.

    -Remember Your Training: The way a Tamer trains and treats a Digimon will change the way the Digimon fights and acts. Buy and utilize different training aids. Teach your Digimon to be strong, or teach your Digimon to be defensive – it is up to you how to train them! The training combinations are endless.

    -Over 200 Digimon: Digimon World Championship features over 200 Digimon, including returning favorites like Agumon and Gaomon, as well as some new Digimon.

    -A Massive Digital World : Some wild Digimon can be found only in certain environments. Snowy mountains, sandy deserts, and lush jungles abound. As the day changes to night, different Digimon appear. Check back throughout the day to hunt the most elusive Digimon!

    Digimon World Championship for Nintendo DS are rated "E" by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com or www.digimonworldvideogames.com. ...
    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:31

    News/release from Schmendrick :

    Hi everyone,

    As the title suggests, I'm making a Liero adaptation for the DS. I figured I'd upload a working version too, maybe people'd get a little enthusiastic about it then
    [EDIT]
    I should add the controls
    Menus:
    Pretty standard: D-pad and A/B/Start for navigating/modifying
    Level editor:
    Stylus to draw, Up/Down for brush size, Left/Right for brush type, B for save menu; Select Yes, input a name with the stylus, and press OK
    Ingame:
    D-Pad to walk/aim, A to jump, B to fire, X for Ninja Rope, Y for digging, L/R to switch weapons
    [/EDIT]

    There are still a few issues with this game, however:

    * The game runs, as stated before, really slow on emulators. Try playing it on your DS for smooth gameplay;
    * Most weapons work, except for laser type weapons (laser, gauss gun, etc) and direction steerable weapons (missile);
    * Using a Big Nuke isn't the best thing to do: It uses up all the sprites and can sometimes mess up the game;
    * There's a weird bug that allows weapons to move through the ground;
    * Sometimes when picking up weapon bonuses the game freezes;
    * There's no AI or multiplayer: See first post;
    * You can draw a game for a single 'session': As soon as you turn off your DS the level will be gone;
    * Bonuses will move through the ground when it appears underground.

    I'll try to fix the level loading myself (I'd like to get a list of available levels to choose from), but if you have any code ready for that, I'll gladly hear about it As for now level saving is disabled too, to make sure everything else does work. You do have to select yes to save, and input a name (press OK when done), I don't think you can play the level otherwise.

    Other than that, the game pretty much works as it should.
    Please try it out, tell me what you think, and if possible help me out with the liblobby/efslib usage;D

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    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:26

    News/release from jsds

    My first completed PALib application. After looking into 3D stuff and not really completing anything, I needed something simple and got this idea when I realized after 8 years Catholic schooling [and now 10 years after that] I was forgetting to say some of the basic prayers. Also, I forgot all about the Rosary and this helped me relearn and revisit Rosary basics. I certainly will meditate with the Rosary more, now that I have this. Its funny I can play Madden 09 and then say the Rosary all on my DS!

    http://therosaryds.googlecode.com

    More info:



    Say, learn, and practice saying the Rosary on a Nintendo DS! A wonderful new way to enjoy this traditional Christocentric prayer. Do you need an easy way to brush-up on your Hail Marys, Our Fathers, Apostles' Creed, and Glory Be to the Father prayers? Try out The RosaryDS.

    Features
    Learn and practice the Rosary prayers while reading the screen.
    Press the 'Pray with Me' button for a voice to read with you.
    Automatically knows the day and date for the Mystery scriptures.
    Extras feature.
    What is the Rosary?
    The Rosary is made up of twenty "mysteries" (significant events or moments in the life of Jesus and Mary), which, following the Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, are grouped into four series. The Rosary is made of beads which represent which prayer is to be recited. Normally, the person saying the rosary holds on to the current bead in which they are reciting.

    The first of the four mysteries contains joyful mysteries (recited on Mondays and Saturdays); the second, the mysteries of light (Thursdays); the third, the sorrowful mysteries (Tuesdays and Fridays); and the fourth, the glorious mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays).

    "This indication is not intended to limit a rightful freedom in personal and community prayer, where account needs to be taken of spiritual and pastoral needs and of the occurrence of particular liturgical celebrations which might call for suitable adaptations." (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 38).

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    by Published on August 26th, 2008 22:13

    News via playeradvance

    µLibrary is a new library for Nintendo DS. Basically, it is meant to use the 3D GPU to create nice 2D games very easily, using a different approach than existing libraries (quite similar to OSLib).

    The 3D GPU provides additional effects over the 2D GPU, like full transparency with alpha channel (objects can blend amongst them), a larger number of sprites (up to 1536 instead of 128), no zoom or rotation limit (2x with the 2D GPU), a larger limit for the sprite size (2048x2048 instead of 64x64). It is also possible to draw primitives like lines, rectangles, etc. allowing nice effects like in Yoshi's island for example

    µLibrary also provides a low level layer and is open to the hardware. You can also mix 2D and 3D in a single project.

    The problem of using the 3D GPU is clear: you can only use one screen at a time, or 2 screens but at 30 fps. However, µLibrary is fully compatible with PALib and you can use it to handle the second screen at 60 fps. It's a good solution if you do not plan to use the second screen intensively: displaying a BG with some sprites and get the stylus state could be enough, and you can concentrate on the main screen which is driven by µLibrary.

    Here is a small list of functionalities offered by µLibrary:

    Supported image formats: PNG, GIF, JPG
    Special image effects: stretching, tinting (4 corners), mirroring, rotation (with a defined center), selection of an image frame to display (just like on spritesheets).
    18-bit render quality instead of 15-bit: provides 8 times more colors!
    Virtual file system: it is possible to load files independantly from the actual support (RAM, libFat, GBFS are supported by default, but you can define your own). Allows to create more easily software that are compatible with all existing linkers
    Untextured geometry (rectangles, gradients, lines, etc.)
    Basic message box system
    VideoGL wrapper for texture and palette loading in VRAM: it is now possible to load and unload things dynamically. Furthermore, it is more flexible (you can choose which banks you want to use for what, etc.)
    Keypad and touchscreen handler namely with support of stylus speed and double click and support of autorepeated keys (menus for example).
    Includes 2 splash screens
    Low level wrapper to draw primitives
    Text system using the same font format as OSLib

    Performance is good, one of the examples shows that an unoptimized C++ code that draws 400 balls bouncing on the screen uses less than 15% of CPU...

    A few examples are supplied, as well as a Doxygen documentation and a small .chm documentation with a FAQ. There are also 2 templates for VHAM, Programmers Notepad or just make, one with PALib and one without it.

    The render method is similar to a sheet of paper: you first draw a background, then put some mountains, then some trees, some characters and so on: you draw your objects in the order they should appear on the screen (the first is behind, the last one is over the others).

    23.08.08 | µLibrary 1.11
    An update to µLibrary, correcting a few bugs.

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