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E3 2008: DS news summary

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2008-07-16 21:26:50 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...gameplay in a brand new engine, hinting at a 3D title to look forward to Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades is on its way: Somewhat of an expansion to this summers big-seller, On Tour Decades is set to release very soon, including its own set of tracks and the ability to share music with standard On Tour players Cooking Guide: Cant Decide What To...
 
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Upcoming DS releases for July 2008

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2008-07-10 18:35:31 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...games coming, and this July is no exception. Check out the following titles releasing this month, including the anticipated release of a fantastic adventure, Final Fantasy IV Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 July 2: At last, a true sequel to the Trauma Center series returns to its birthplace, the Nintendo DS. With a few new operations and...
 
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DS Review: Arkanoid DS

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2008-06-27 17:14:25 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...game has been released for the Nintendo DS. Although Arkanoid is a clone of the Breakout pioneer that started this puzzle-esque genre, the title means quality, as many have tried and failed to recreate this experience on the system, whereas Arkanoid DS succeeds. Think of it as a revival of the title; retaining its classic, addictive gameplay,...
 
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DS Review: Guitar Hero: On Tour

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2008-06-24 19:40:13 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...games. The franchise has enjoyed great success in multiple consoles since late 2005. However, when a portable version of Guitar Hero for the Nintendo DS was announced, many were skeptical; how on earth could we get a guitar-playing experience on the go? Will there be a mini-guitar included, or some other peripheral that might or might not...
 
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Arkanoid DS demo bounces to Nintendo Channel

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2008-06-10 17:32:03 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...games release next week, especially with its $20 price tag. Still on the fence? Worry not; PVG will review the title to give you all the skinny on it, as well as an extensive comparison of any and all ball-bouncing, brick-breaking games for the DS
 
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Lego Indiana Jones: Which is the best handheld version?

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2008-06-10 04:28:07 by Kris in Portable Video Gamer
...gamers have the option of playing a game on one of many possible systems. The difficulty is choosing which system to get a blockbuster game for. We faced this problem with the recently released LEGO Indiana Jones , which is available for both the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP, as well as every current home console. Unable to decide between the two...
 
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Upcoming PSP releases for June 2008

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2008-06-05 05:39:29 by Kris in Portable Video Gamer
...game adaptation of the first films wont disappoint. All of the insanity and fun of LEGO combined with the excellent gameplay that Travelers Tales are known for, in a portable package Secret Agent Clank June 17: The next blockbuster action/adventure title for the PSP revisits the underdog sidekick theme to find out what kind of damage Clank...
 
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Upcoming DS releases for June 2008

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2008-06-02 05:38:10 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...gamers. Expect a review soon after the games release, for good or bad Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles June 10: Solve three deep, intriguing cases full of murders, love and betrayal in this point-and-click adventure, a genre that suits the DS perfectly. Although initial reactions havent been all that positive, the games $20 price tag is a...
 
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The dark humor of Portal is Still Alive on the Nintendo DS

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2008-05-31 22:43:59 by Kris in Portable Video Gamer
...game for the Nintendo DS that does a good job of capturing the madcap mayhem of the popular Valve game Portal from the PC Of course, without the raw horsepower of the PC and modern consoles, French developer T4ils have had to cut a few corners in the graphics and presentation of the wall-zapping puzzler for the DS version. Fortunately, the...
 
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DS sequels hitting Japan soon; NOAs chance to make up arises

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2008-05-28 08:37:35 by sergioalb64 in Portable Video Gamer
...game way back in the NES days, will see Japanese release on August 7. Thats