DSi Games Systems, DSi Games

Archive for February, 2010

Nintendo sure know how to please the fans. Way back on the old Gameboy Colour, the games Pokemon Gold and Silver ruled the roost. Indeed, the games are so popular that they're still being enjoyed today as cult offerings. However, Nintendo are looking to build on the success of these games by crafting remakes on their current DS family. Say hello to Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver.

The first great feature offered in Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver is that players are able to sync their new game to any old Diamond, Pearl or Platinum games they already have on the DS. This means players can keep all the rare and special Pokemon they battled so hard to find on previous games.
And you'll certainly need them all, as this title offers up almost twice as many gym battles as in the previous installments, expanding the game significantly.

This game is perfect fan service for all the loyal Pokemon collectors out there, and retains some of the best elements from previous titles. Retro music is included bringing back nostalgic tunes from the earliest Pokemon games, along with vast areas you'll recognise but which offer new challenges. However, Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver isn't all about bringing back old features. The visuals and audio have obviously been vastly improved since Gameboy colour days, and Pokemon has never looked this great. Running on the same engine as Platinum, the game is pushed even further with some excellent fully animated battle scenes.

If you're even remotely a Pokemon fan, this title is perfect for you. It brings together all the most successful and well-loved aspects of previous installments and sprinkles a little magic dust in the form of improved graphics and additional features to make a perfect experience. Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver is an absolute must for fans of the franchise, and is sure to get a new generation hooked too!

Since its creation, the Nintendo DSi has enjoyed a massive increase in popularity over the original DS. Nintendo improved the base model in almost every conceivable way; slimming it down and adding great features like the dual cameras. However, it has taken some time for the unique features of the DSi to be fully realised, but thankfully this is being speeded up thanks to the growing number of Nintendo DSiWare games and utilities being released.

Nintendo DSiWare is the name given to an ever-increasing range of features released exclusively for the DSi, many of which utilize the DSi's features and thus are not compatible with the earlier DS. These can be accessed quickly and easily through the DSi shop, and gamers spend their Nintendo points in order to download these applications.

Nintendo have opened up the creation of DSiWare features to many third party publishers, and so gamers can look forward to a wide variety of offerings. A vast back catalogue of classic and favourite titles are being added on a weekly basis, meaning that DSi owners have access to a plethora of great titles. Some of these include Phantasy Star, Brain challenge and the Art style series of titles.

However, even more promising are the range of Nintendo DSiWare applications; a range of add-ons that are tailored specifically to the DSi's improved technology and features. These include art and flipbook studios for more in-depth customization, enhanced browser and camera functions and even interactive dictionaries with camera function.

As stated, the range of Nintendo DSiWare features is growing by the minute, and they are helping to realize the full potential of this handheld. Any Dsi owner should definitely look into the huge range of applications and games available- they are fun, intuitive and are extremely easy to download. With that said, check out the massive list of Nintendo DSiWare features without delay!