Eke-eke has released a new version of SMSPlus Project the Sega Master System emulator for the Nintendo Gamecube and Nintendo Wii

Heres whats new:

(22/03/2007):
- added SDCARD subdirectory browsing and LFN (255 char. max) support

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If you want to load roms from a SDCARD, they must be placed (zipped or not) in a directory called SMSROMS.

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Eke-eke has released a new version of Genesis Plus the Genesis emulator for the Nintendo Gamecube and Nintendo Wii

Heres whats new:

22/03/2007:
- added SDCARD subdirectory browsing and LFN (255 char. max) support

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Next-Generation's Eric-Jon Rössel Waugh acknowledges that the Nintendo DS is an industry-changing system, but still sees the portable console as an "unfinished project." He wrote up a wishlist of improvements that he feels would fulfill the handheld's potential, extending its shelf-life. And while we've already seen dozens of message board topics filled with wild-eyed suggestions and what-they-should-really-do ideas in the past, Eric's revisions actually sound half-way sane.

So what are some of his seven steps for making a better Nintendo DS? Slap on some internal flash memory, paving the way for firmware updates and a Virtual Console setup for handheld games (GB/GBA/NGPC/etc.). Allow for an expandable, customizable system interface. Flesh out its WiFi support by integrating Pictochat and developing a unified online service.

They're all great recommendations, but one has to wonder how implementing those changes would affect the portable's retail price. The DS probably wouldn't have been such a success if it weren't for its impulse-buy pricing. Still, we would love to see Eric's suggestions make it into the handheld's next revision.

We're sure that our readers have their own ideas on what the next Nintendo DS should have. VoIP capabilities? A flux capacitor? Maybe just throw some Ds on it? Drop us a comment and let us know what you think would make a better Nintendo DS!


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Between the bookends of Sonic and the Secret Rings and Super Paper Mario, there lies a game of quirk. Cooking Mama: Cook-Off , the successor to the DS sleeper-hit, has arrived at your Wii's doorstep and desperately wants to entertain you. But should you give it the time of day?

Let's take a look:

IGN (58 / 100) thinks the controls were far from spot on: "What really suffers in the game, however, are the actual cooking actions. Previously the core appeal to the game on DS, the moves needed to perform Wii cooking are a bit less defined."
GamePro (65 / 100) feels as though the game has its moments, though: "At its best, Cook Off is an inherently fun experience; you'll probably invite your friends over, shove a Remote in their hands and say "You have to try this game." Unfortunately, for all its charm, the game is deeply flawed, and you can't help but wonder if it wasn't best served as an appetizer on the DS rather than as a main course on the Wii."
GameBrink (63 / 100) is happy they at least added some multiplayer: "You each complete the same steps at the same time after which Hitler Mama gets pissed off and grades you. It's essentially the same thing as the normal mode but with a split screen and a score to beat. It will definitely keep those who like the game playing for many days to come."
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While most of you have probably been enjoying the Duck Hunt minigame in Wii Play, Detn8 Games is seeking to bring you a more fleshed-out and authentic experience when they release Ultimate Duck Hunting on the Wii. We assume the Ultimate comes from the inclusion of some kind of Xtreme beverage (or perhaps you ride on a snowboard while hunting these ducks?).

Co-founder Jeff Hill reveals that players will be able to virtually hunt digital ducks come June this year in the US, with the ducks finally migrating to the UK during Q4 of this year. Nothing more is revealed on this title, but we hope, nay pray, there is a sniveling, giggling dog in the game that we get to shoot in the face. ...

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According to a report over at Rumor Reporter, we could be seeing an installment in the Katamari franchise on the Wii. Apparently, they got their hands on a list during a corporate meeting for a major retail chain, which they fail to name, listing several of the titles that Wii owners could be enjoying this year, the most notable of which is a game titled Beautiful Katamari.

Heres the list:

Alien Syndrome 5/29/07
Backyard Football 08 10/28/07
Ben 10
Beautiful Katamari 11/27/07
Big Brain Academy 6/28/07
Bust-A-Move Bash 4/17/07
Chicken Shoot 4/1/07
Chicken Shoot
Code Lyko 10/30/07
Crash of the Titans 10/9/07
Dream Pinball 10/1/07
Driver '76 6/28/07
Elevator Action 6/28/07
Emergency Mayhem 4/28/07
Family Fun 9/23/07
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer 6/28/07
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 7/10/07
High School Musical 8/14/07
Legend of Dragon 5/1/07
Manhunt 2 8/28/07
My Sims Town 6/25/07
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 5/22/07
Pokemon Battle Revolution 6/28/07
Spelling Spree 6/26/07
Spyro - Eternal Night 10/9/07
Surf's Up 5/26/07
Tiger Woods 08 8/20/07
Transformers 4/19/07
Tumiki Fighters 10/30/07 ...

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Ya know, Nintendo has always said it’s not aiming to have the best graphics in the home console business, but I never thought I’d see the day when a handheld rivaled the Wii’s graphic’s capabilities.

The game in question is Alien Syndrome, which is developed by Totally Games. I don’t think there’s any question the Wii version pushes more polygons, but the PSP’s textures look cleaner and more crisp.

However, I do want to say this problem could have more to do with the developer and the fact the games are still unfinished. But whatever way you slice it, it’s hard to argue that the games don’t look pretty similar, graphically speaking.

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Play Asia have posted all of this weeks releases as a reminder if any of you dont have them, best release of the week for wraggy was Theme Park DS which i can say i brought the US Version the minute it was on sale

Heres the list of releases across all systems:

Xbox360™:
Armored Core 4 JPN US$ 69.90
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter (Platinum Hits) ASIA US$ 24.90
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 US US$ 59.90
Tomb Raider: Legend (Classics) ASIA US$ 24.90
UEFA Championships League 2006-2007 ASIA US$ 44.90

PlayStation3™:
Bluetooth Wireless Headset US$ 29.90
College Hoops 2K7 US US$ 64.90
Love Adventure Love x 2 Kiss JPN US$ 37.90
Mist of Chaos JPN US$ 64.90
NBA Street Homecourt US US$ 59.90

Nintendo Wii™:
Cars JPN US$ 59.90
Puzzle Collection Vol.1: Sudoku JPN US$ 39.90
Sangokushi XI with Power-Up Kit JPN US$ 95.00
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 US US$ 59.90

PlayStation2™:
Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood (Ubisoft Best) JPN US$ 34.90
God of War II US US$ 59.90
Musou Orochi JPN US$ 64.90
Musou Orochi [Super Premium Pack] JPN US$ 139.90
Musou Orochi [Treasure Box] JPN N/A
Pachinko Kaou: Misora Hibari JPN US$ 64.90
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (Ubisoft Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary JPN US$ 49.90
Rogue Galaxy Director's Cut JPN US$ 39.90
Rozen Maiden: Geppetto Garden JPN US$ 64.90
Rozen Maiden: Geppetto Garden [Limited Edition] JPN N/A
Sangokushi XI with Power-Up Kit JPN US$ 95.00
Shinki Gensou Spectral Souls II (IF Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
The Godfather JPN US$ 64.90

Nintendo DS™:
Bomberman Story DS JPN US$ 48.90
Crayon Shin-Chan DS: Arashi wo Yobu Nutte Crayoon Daisakusen! JPN US$ 48.90
Custom Robo Arena US US$ 39.90
Dragon Ball Z Screenguard & Sticker Set Vol.1 US$ 6.99
Dragon Ball Z Screenguard & Sticker Set Vol.2 US$ 6.99
Dragon Ball Z Soft Pouch - Bikoro Version US$ 8.90
Dragon Ball Z Soft Pouch - Capsule Corp. Version US$ 8.90
Dragon Ball Z Soft Pouch - Kamesen Version US$ 8.90
Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Goku Densetsu JPN US$ 48.90
Front Mission: The First JPN US$ 48.90
Keisan DS Training JPN US$ 39.90
Keroro Gunsou Screenguard & Sticker Set - Giroro Version US$ 6.99
Keroro Gunsou Screenguard & Sticker Set - Keroro Version US$ 6.99
Keroro Gunsou Soft Pouch - Giroro Style US$ 8.90
Keroro Gunsou Soft Pouch - Keroro Style US$ 8.90
Mind Quiz: Your Brain Coach US US$ 24.90
Negima!? Chou Maho Ryou Taisen Check-In Zenin Shuugou! JPN US$ 48.90
Pocket Monster Diamond & Pearl Nintendo DS Card Case JPN US$ 7.99
Protective Cover & Touch Pen DS Lite (Animal Crossing Style) US$ 13.90
Quick Spot US US$ 24.90
Rayman Raving Rabbids ASIA US$ 29.90
Rayman Raving Rabbids US US$ 34.90
Theme Park US US$ 34.90

Sony PSP™:
An Idol and a Baseball Fist (GBT the Best) JPN US$ 14.90
Bomberman Land Portable ASIA US$ 39.90
Bomberman Land Portable JPN US$ 48.90
Call of Duty: Roads to Victory US US$ 39.90
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary ASIA US$ 39.90
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary JPN US$ 48.90
Sangokushi VIII JPN US$ 48.90
Sangokushi VIII [All in Guard w/ PSP Console] JPN N/A

PC Games:
Europa Universalis III ASIA US$ 34.90
Maelstrom (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 34.90
Silverfall (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 29.90
The Mark (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 29.90
The Sacred Rings ASIA US$ 29.90

Misc:
WiFi MAX (Multi Version) US$ 34.90

Guide Books:
Def Jam Icon Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 16.90
God of War II Limited Edition Strategy Guide US US$ 29.90
God of War II Signature Series Guide US US$ 19.90
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Official Strategy Guide (PS2 Version) US US$ 16.90
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 16.90

All can be brought at Play Asia ...

via DS Fanboy




If the official Nintendo headset isn't to your liking, Turtle Beach offers its own solution with the Ear Force D2 headset. Retailing for $19.95 US, the headset is a little chunkier than it's official Nintendo cousin, however it looks as if in the long run the D2 could be a bit more comfortable. Not only that, but it comes in a few different colors (black, white and pink), allowing those of you with a need for matching colors to have the headset that goes with your DS Lite. ...