Finally, Gamesindustry.biz get the scoop that the "geeks and Otaku" have been waiting for.
In an interview with Laurent Fischer (famous for his "geek" quote a few weeks ago) has admitted that Nintendo are "working on a solution to the problem".
While
a USB storage device has been rumoured many believe that the update
will be a firmware upgrade allowing downloaded games to be played
directly from a SD card.
It certainly would solve a lot of problems.
From : http://www.nintendolife.com/
Seemingly not content with the global hardware dominance enjoyed by its
dual-screen DS handheld videogames console, Japanese gaming giant
Nintendo has this week announced the integration of special interactive
DS Centres into leading retail stores across the United Kingdom.
Set to further boost the exposure of the world’s best-selling games
console, the steady stream of 30 new DS Centres will be incorporated
into major high street retailers including the likes of Argos, ASDA,
GAME, HMV, Toys R Us, Woolworths and Zavvi.
The kiosk-style centres will allow store visitors not in-the-know
regarding the Nintendo DS to learn more about the diminutive clamshell
console, its touch-screen and mic-sensitive features, and also its wide
range of interactive software via video presentations, television
commercials and even playable game demos -- all for free.
Those consumers perusing the centres while equipped with their own
Nintendo DS will also be able to wirelessly download temporary DS game
demos directly to their waiting console. The downloaded demo content
will remain available for play as long as the console is turned off via
Sleep Mode, but will be deleted when and if the device is fully powered
down.
Current in-store demos available for play through the DS Centres include massive first-party hit titles
such as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, Nintendogs, Animal
Crossing: Wild World, New Super Mario Bros., and Big Brain Academy.
Playable demos available via wireless connection through the centres
include Brain Training, Mario Kart DS and 42 All-Time Classics.
Nintendo notes that it will be looking to maintain a high level of
consumer interest by keeping both sets of demo titles updated
regularly, while the amount of interactive DS Centres spread across the
UK is also expected to grow throughout the year.
As of March 31 of 2008, Nintendo has sold approximately 70 million
units of its original DS and remodelled DS Lite consoles. The original
console was first launched to retail (North America) in November of
2004; it remains in high demand, outselling the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
and Nintendo Wii in 2007. Since 1983, Nintendo claims to have sold in
excess of 460 million units of videogame hardware and a staggering 2.7
billion units of videogame software.
Rock Band has fast become a huge success since it was released back
in November on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. It is a game which is
heavily in demand, but it looks as if Rock Band will finally be getting
a Wii release. Due to hit US shores on the 22nd June, Nintendo Wii
owners will be rewarded for their patience as the Wii will receive 5
extra tracks on the disc that the 360 and PS3 did not have (Although
available on DLC) . Some of the bonus material includes ‘Roxanne’ by
The Police and ‘Rockaway Beach’ by The Ramones.
In a recent article on Crispy Gamer, they managed to speak to Rock
Band producer Matt Kelly, to ask him various questions regarding the
future of Rock Band and gave away some hints on what we can expect in
future versions. When quizzed about the fact that Guitar Hero had a
Aerosmith based game on the way and if Rock Band had anything similar
on the horizon he stated, “We’re excited we’ve been able to provide
deep musical experiences with specific artists through DLC of full
albums. As for future plans, we haven’t announced anything at this
time.” He did though however say that developers were “working closely
with Metallica” and to stay tuned to hear more announcements on this.
As a resident in the UK I have been questioning why Rock Band has
yet to be released on the PS3 over here, considering the fact that it
has been out since November in the US, and not a word on the UK release
I find a little frustrating. Are there any other UK PS3 owners who feel
the same?
To read the full interview with Matt Kelly follow the link below.
Source: Read