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Title: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: StrikerObi on August 01, 2004, 06:59:50 PM
Find out what some more of Square-Enix's upcoming DS games are. Updated! with a list of all the new titles.

Nintendo has recently updated its Japanese Nintendo DS website, and has added a large list of titles in development. Most notable are some of the games coming from Square-Enix. Here's a list of their games.



Most notable are the addition of a Seiken Densetsu game, also known as the Mana series here in the US (Secret of Mana, Sword of Mana, Legend of Mana). Also notable is a Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest title. The first Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest game, which came out on Game Boy Advance, was very popular in Japan but sadly was never released stateside.


Thanks to the Gaming Age Forums for the translation.


PGC will have more on this when we get the full list translated.  


Update: Thanks to The MagicBox for a translation of all the games that were previously unannounced.


Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: xanrastafari on August 01, 2004, 08:44:50 PM
The full list of new titles can be found on www.the-magicbox.com.  It includes new RPGs from GameArts and Namco.  GameArts was responsible for Grandia and Lunar.  Also, a new Nintendo title called "Nintendogs" which has instantly become one of my favorite game titles, ever.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 01, 2004, 08:56:38 PM
The Game Arts game intrigues me...But I also want to know if the One Piece games are coming to the U.S. now that it's been licensed here...
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: ruby_onix on August 01, 2004, 09:05:18 PM
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# Goemon (Konami)
# Vandal Hearts (Konami)
# Survival Kids (Konami)
# Boktai (Konami)
# Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball series (Konami)
# Castlevania (Konami)
# Winning Eleven series (Konami)


Whoa. The DS already seriously has more Konami support than the GameCube. I did not expect this (especially after Konami announced Metal Gear Acid for the PSP).

And news about a new Game Arts RPG for the DS is really cool. I don't think we've heard anything from Game Arts since they teamed up with Enix to make Grandia X, well before even the Square-Enix merger (unless I've just been out of it lately).
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: mouse_clicker on August 01, 2004, 09:08:47 PM
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And news about a new Game Arts RPG for the DS is really cool. I don't think we've heard anything from Game Arts since they teamed up with Enix to make Grandia X, well before even the Square-Enix merger (unless I've just been out of it lately).


No, I think you're right- Game Arts is my favorite RPG maker and I've been following them quite closesly since Grandia Xtreme came out. I can't wait for their DS RPG.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: StrikerObi on August 01, 2004, 09:18:12 PM
NintenDogs was on the E3 list, and on display too. It wasn't really anything at the time. I'm guessing it's some sort of virtual pet thing.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Radiostorm on August 01, 2004, 09:21:17 PM
I'd get a Nintendo DS just for some Mystical Ninja action. Harvest Moon DS sounds like a fantastic idea too.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Mario on August 01, 2004, 10:19:43 PM
The lineup of western* games should be revealed on August 10 if i understand this correctly
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The title list of the overseas software house August 10 always in the American Nintendo Co. home page publication schedule.

*western = games that aren't made in japan
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Shift Key on August 01, 2004, 10:47:13 PM
Awww, I think a Western game would be killer. You could dress up in a poncho and drink whiskey all day while spouting Clint Eastwood lines.
i'm getting deja vu right now
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Caillan on August 01, 2004, 10:49:43 PM
Horray for another Geoman game!

It's interesting that developers seem to be buying into the DS more than they are into the PSP. Take that Gamespy/IGN/additional generic crappy gaming media francises.

A few months ago, I really didn't expect Nintendo to deliver anything decent with the DS, and thought the it was just a vehicle to attempt to nullify the hype comming from the PSP. The new aesthetics in addition to all the games comming from good studios, however, I'm beginnng fell it's more and more likely I'll invest in one of these things.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Squiggles the Chao on August 01, 2004, 11:13:44 PM
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Originally posted by: PGC NewsBot
Sonic Dice (Sega)


I just checked the list myself, both on The Magic Box and Nintendo.jp, and they both say "Sonic DS", not "Sonic Dice."  
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Infernal Monkey on August 01, 2004, 11:36:43 PM
A new Survival Kids game? I'm sold. Er, again. $4.

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Original RPG (Marvelous)

lollin'
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: WuTangTurtle on August 01, 2004, 11:53:42 PM
Holy $hit.  First i hear about Snowboard kids and now all this!
Dude Naruto!, awesome im just getting into this anime (so far up to 30 episodes) and im thinking about importing the GCN game, this is truly an awesome time!

Now I just hope at least 30% of those makes it here in the U.S. if we are lucky.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on August 02, 2004, 02:24:03 AM


It's be awhile since we've heard from Game Arts.  I LOVED Grandia 1 & 2 and I'm frothing at the month for any info.
DS + Game Arts = me want a DS even more!


And Nintendogs sounds rad!  Perhaps a game you control a pack of dogs chasing after old grannies?  I'm in!
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: joshnickerson on August 02, 2004, 04:01:37 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
But I also want to know if the One Piece games are coming to the U.S. now that it's been licensed here...


Nintendo Power's had those games on their release lists for quite some time now, so they'll probably be released in the next year or so, considering the cartoon is gonna start airing in the fall.

Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Deguello on August 02, 2004, 05:36:46 AM
Jissen Pachislot Hisshouhou Hokutonoken (Sammy)
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Hello905920 on August 02, 2004, 06:27:44 AM
Thank you Konami. I've been waiting for a Vandal Hearts sequel far far far too long. They just better bring it stateside is all  I have to say.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: 3rdrocket on August 02, 2004, 06:30:03 AM
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Originally posted by: Radiostorm
I'd get a Nintendo DS just for some Mystical Ninja action. Harvest Moon DS sounds like a fantastic idea too.



Amen to that !! All I can say about these new titles is  WOOT!

Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 02, 2004, 07:02:54 AM
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Originally posted by: Deguello
Jissen Pachislot Hisshouhou Hokutonoken (Sammy)

Gambling game...
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Oldskool on August 02, 2004, 07:19:45 AM
I can't wait to have this little bastard in the palm of my hands.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Guitar Smasher on August 02, 2004, 07:29:01 AM
Harvest Moon DS?  The likeliness of me buying this system has increased 20%.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: NWR_Lindy on August 02, 2004, 08:37:44 AM
Wow, for Guitar Smasher this list acted just like a power-up.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Jale on August 02, 2004, 09:17:51 AM
I am still gonna wait until a good pack comes out with a nice colour and a good game.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Polemistis on August 02, 2004, 09:49:13 AM
"Nintendogs" ? WTF?
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: StrikerObi on August 02, 2004, 10:10:43 AM
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Originally posted by: Polemistis
"Nintendogs" ? WTF?


I dunno maybe you should read the thread before you post.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Hello905920 on August 02, 2004, 12:38:44 PM
I'd just like to let you guys know in case you plan on looking up any of the Konami games....they have an assload of "Main" sites, one for every freakin branch of the company to be exact. I"m still not sure which one did  VH. but i'm gonna keep looking thru them...
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: g4ever on August 02, 2004, 12:38:52 PM
Hehehe , Castlevania and a ton of GREAT RPGS.   Harvest moon ds.... so many possibilities..
So many great games, my demand for this system grew 500% today.
This is going to be a great year for nintendo!!!.  BTW-the systems overhall is freaking awsome!!!  Let's all pray it actually comes out this year, with as many of these titles as possible!!!!  
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: WackerJr on August 02, 2004, 01:26:48 PM
Survival Kids and Harvest Moon!!!!!

Survival Kids was a quality, quality GBC game! My 6th Form fell in love with it! Nice one Konami for making another one!
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: jj984jj on August 02, 2004, 03:36:38 PM
Nintendogs is something of a tomodachi that you command with voice commands from what I've heard, I've also seen some screens floating around the net and DS sites like DS-Insider. Personally, I think all these titles are great, I haven't seen some of these titles since the SNES days and I've never even seen a few of them on a Nintendo product, only on PS or PS2. This is getting very interesting, I was all for DS before instead of PSP(bc of it's uncommon format, high probability of short battery life, straying away from the gaming industry, etc.), but now Nintendo has just completely amazed me at how seriously they are taking their competition this time around unlike the 64/PS days. Quite amazing.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Syl on August 02, 2004, 03:49:47 PM
w00t, Marvelous games announcd for the DS.

but *PLEASE* bring the new river king game over this time.
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: nickmitch on August 02, 2004, 04:28:02 PM
Hip hop hooraaaaaaayy!!!


Wait a minute.....


HOOOOOOOOOO!!  
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: g4ever on August 02, 2004, 09:02:01 PM
Hmmmm, FFCC.... I want FFTDS (Final fantasy tactics DS).  This will be the ultimate machine for SRPG's!!!  Think about it!!! There so much square-enix has to work with.  Oh well, it will come along soon enough, for right now I am still EXTREMLY happy with the line up.  I'm just going to have to work on FFTA for now and finish the last 10 missions (If I can figure out how to get them unlocked, and yes I have the guide).
Title: RE:Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: babaloulou on August 02, 2004, 09:34:42 PM
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Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on August 03, 2004, 06:51:55 AM
I'm curious to know how Nintendo is courting its Japanese developers.  Many of them seem like they'd be all over the PSP.  Either there are some issues with the PSP developers don't like discussing, Nintendo's royalties have gone way down, or they really, really like the touch screen.  Perhaps embracing the PSP scares them from a game budget standpoint?
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Ian Sane on August 03, 2004, 07:28:29 AM
"I'm curious to know how Nintendo is courting its Japanese developers."

Me too.  Whatever it is they should apply it to the Revolution.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: nitsu niflheim on August 03, 2004, 08:58:28 AM
It might be that every handheld system to ever compete against a Nintendo handheld system has failed and they want to support the system that at least has a higher chance of survival out of the gate.
Title: RE: Expanded DS Development Lineup Revealed
Post by: Ian Sane on August 03, 2004, 09:09:29 AM
"It might be that every handheld system to ever compete against a Nintendo handheld system has failed and they want to support the system that at least has a higher chance of survival out of the gate."

Nah, that's no good.  That sort of reasoning supports the PS3.  Let's pretend it's something else.