Mario Kart DS delayed to May.
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Chittagong
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So where did this online chatter come from? From the vague Reggie-talk and the notion about "theoretic" possibilities on the DS official site?
Last time I read, Nintendo was going online by 2009 (an interview of Iwata in November, I'll see if I can find it).
To me, the wireless capabilities of DS are similar to GC broadband adaptor - it's there if somebody wants to use it. Except, that from what I hear, Nintendo didn't have the time / opted not to write a proper IP stack for DS. I could be wrong, though.
I don't want to be overly pessimistic, but I think the chances of seeing Animal Crossing or Mario Kart online on DS in a proper way is like the "Smash World" dreaming a few years ago - inspiring thought that never becomes reality.
Last time I read, Nintendo was going online by 2009 (an interview of Iwata in November, I'll see if I can find it).
To me, the wireless capabilities of DS are similar to GC broadband adaptor - it's there if somebody wants to use it. Except, that from what I hear, Nintendo didn't have the time / opted not to write a proper IP stack for DS. I could be wrong, though.
I don't want to be overly pessimistic, but I think the chances of seeing Animal Crossing or Mario Kart online on DS in a proper way is like the "Smash World" dreaming a few years ago - inspiring thought that never becomes reality.
When the hell is the next batch of DS games? Seriously, look at this list:
Dates shown are ship dates
Zoo Keeper 1/17
WarioWare Touched 2/14
Rayman DS 3/1
Pac 'n Roll DS 3/1
Pac-Pix DS 3/1
Egg Monster Hero D 3/1
Sonic DS 3/1
Bomberman DS 3/1
This can't be right. What the hell am I supposed to play?
Dates shown are ship dates
Zoo Keeper 1/17
WarioWare Touched 2/14
Rayman DS 3/1
Pac 'n Roll DS 3/1
Pac-Pix DS 3/1
Egg Monster Hero D 3/1
Sonic DS 3/1
Bomberman DS 3/1
This can't be right. What the hell am I supposed to play?
Do The Mario
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How about Nintendo gives me a PAL release date so I can start giving a fuck.
Sho Nuff said:
Sonic DS?! WTF? Has *anything* been shown of this yet? I assume the demo at E3 was just that, so this seems unusually early. I'm very curious as to what this will end up as, hopefully it won't be shitty like Heroes or Advance 1+2+3.
Damn, they delayed Zoo Keeper!
Nintendo are really dropping the ball with the release schedule for this console. It sucks.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
I'm curious about which game it will be that makes me decide to buy a DS: Will Mario Kart DS be on par with the series? Perhaps Sonic DS will be worth giving a damn about? Or maybe the so-called 'New Super Mario Bros.' will be released in the first half of next year. We shall see.
Actually... despite what I said, I do agree with this statement. As a developer, I'm privvy to the pressures of getting a game out for release, and generally the game would have been better with a few more months. Of course gamers are disappointed with delays, but its better if they don't suffer Mr Driller-esque castrated products.Mejilan said:
So... let's have Mario Kart DS fully featured, so we can still enjoy it in 3-4 years time.
Idono what I'm more baffled about, the fact you guys are wondering what the heck to play on your DS allready or the fact that most of you have actually finished mario 64 DS allready. I've managed to get only 42 stars so far, it'll be 6 months before I have all 150 I bet. I'm sure you guys have other handhelds and consoles to play until march. Hopefully by then someone else I know has a DS....
Nester
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Pachinko said:
I just got star 150 last night - used the Dpad the whole time, never using the thumb nub or stylus for touch screen control. Never had a problem with it.
I only ever got about 80 stars in the original Mario 64, so it was pretty nice to finally get the game completed.
Spiritreaver
Member
This is delayed? Did we ever get an official word on that December date? It seemed more like a rumor than anything else.
Chibbi Brady
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Amir0x said:
Me either, four swords has been one of the biggest surprises for me this gen. Actually getting 4 people with the hardware and such is a bit tricky, but when we did it was phenominal. By far the most fun I've had with a multiplayer title in years, tears were literally streaming down my face playing it for the first time. There's something really satisfying about ganging up on one idiot who's trying to hog all the rupees. Can't wait to see what they come up with this time.
The Zelda seiers doesn't have to be limited to a 4 swords type game either, I'm sure they can come up with some great ideas for a 3d one. Fantastic possibilites with the touch screen.
Mr. Lemming
Member
Are there official exact dates for ANY DS releases in the US? The only one I know of is for Wario Ware Touched on Valentines Day. I don't buy much of EB's coming soon list... especially with Zoo Keeper being delayed lately.
Kobun Heat
Member
Not sure about Zoo Keeper's fate, but here's the ACTUAL current DS lineup.
Note that this is not final nor inclusive of all DS games that will be shipped in the first half of this year. Plenty of time for additions, new title announcements, etc. Remember, lots of new games are announced after Christmas.
Fucking NINTENDO said:
Note that this is not final nor inclusive of all DS games that will be shipped in the first half of this year. Plenty of time for additions, new title announcements, etc. Remember, lots of new games are announced after Christmas.
Amir0x said:
Yes, I know. Right now, all of us DS owners are in the middle of a drought. Feel the Magic was awesome for a week. I still play Mario 64 on and off, but I never liked the game originally, so I don't expect the enthusiasm to last much longer. And I loathe EA Sports. Doesn't leave much for me. I'm buffering the lack of DS content with plenty of fun GBA content, and am honestly content, but I'm sure I'm in the minority in that.
That said, I'd still rather have the next batch of software be delayed for quality reasons than be rushed out the door. We'll have 2 Wario Wares to enjoy in 2 or so months. Can't wait!
Kobun Heat
Member
As I said, this is only including games that have been officially tagged with a release date in the first half of the year. Plenty of time for more to be added.john tv said:
Kobun Heat
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I can't wait until I'm on my PSP honeymoon. In the meantime, there's always Super M.. uh, War... uh, Feel The M... ....Kingdom Hearts. But it's backlit! *sob*
Zoo keeper has a release date at gamestop for jan feb (it was an actual date, I just forgot it)
I have heard (not on the internet) rumors that Mario Kart will indead be online enabled. I wouldn't vouch for it at this point but the source is enough for me to keep cautiously speculative. I think when we hear about DS online it will be in January, though I doubt we see aps in Japan untill Feb at the earliest (/absolute speculation).
I have heard (not on the internet) rumors that Mario Kart will indead be online enabled. I wouldn't vouch for it at this point but the source is enough for me to keep cautiously speculative. I think when we hear about DS online it will be in January, though I doubt we see aps in Japan untill Feb at the earliest (/absolute speculation).
maybe they'll have time to fix the graphics. as is it's the single most HIDEOS game i've seen in years. it makes ridge racer ds look like ridge racers psp. and it makes ridge racers psp look like a brain-melting theophany. and it makes a brain-melting theophany look...oh you get the idea.