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Reminder: Nintendo DSi Shop service changed September 30th

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Jason Nason

Psst. Don’t forget about those Nintendo DSi points if you still have any.

Nintendo issued another reminder about the closure the Nintendo DSi Shop in 2017. The digital game service was the predecessor to the Nintendo eShop and has been available on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems since 2009.

If you still use and enjoy your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL and plan to pick up any new digital content, your time is a running out. The ability to add Nintendo DSi Points to your account with a credit card or Nintendo DSi Points Card ended on September 30th, 2016 at 8:00 PM ET.

You’ll still have until March 31st, 2017 to redeem those points to purchase content in the Nintendo DSi Shop. The ability to re-download Nintendo DSiWare games will stop at some point, but details on just when that will happen aren’t clear at the moment.

Also Nintendo DSiWare will continue to be sold in Nintendo 3DS eShop.

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Reminder: Nintendo DSi Shop service changes September 30th

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Jason Nason

Psst. Don’t forget about those Nintendo DSi points if you still have any.

Nintendo issued a reminder today about the closure the Nintendo DSi Shop in 2017. The digital game service was the predecessor to the Nintendo eShop and has been available on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems since 2009.

If you still use and enjoy your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL and plan to pick up any new digital content, your time is a running out. The ability to add Nintendo DSi Points to your account with a credit card or Nintendo DSi Points Card ends on September 30th, 2016 at 8:00 PM ET.

That’s exactly two months away.

Of course you still have until March 31st, 2017 to redeem those points to purchase content in the Nintendo DSi Shop. The ability to re-download Nintendo DSiWare games will stop at some point, but details on just when that will happen aren’t clear at the moment.

Also Nintendo DSiWare will continue to be sold in Nintendo 3DS eShop.

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Nintendo to Discontinue DSi Shop in 2017

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Jason Nason

This is your one year warning. Nintendo recently announced hat in they plan to close the Nintendo DSi Shop in 2017. The digital game service was the predecessor to the eShop and has been available on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems since 2009.

If you have Nintendo DSi Points to spend or you have deleted downloaded Nintendo DSiWare software from your system, you may want to make plans to get those titles in order. Games previously downloaded can be redownloaded until March 31st, 2017 but after that will be unavailable. If you still have an old Nintendo DSi kicking around you can also transfer those games to your Nintendo 3DS, though any downloaded DSiWare titles can still be played long after the closure of the DSi Shop.

For the time being you can still add Nintendo DSi Points to your account. This can be done up until September 30th, 2016. Content can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop until March 31st, 2017. The ability to re-download Nintendo DSiWare games will stop at some point, but details on just when that will happen aren’t clear at the moment. Also Nintendo DSiWare will continue to be sold in Nintendo 3DS eShop

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Crazy Train | Review

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Jason Nason

I must say that I really appreciate developers who are still supporting DSiWare. Sure the Nintendo DSi is considered an old system now, what with the 3DS/3DS XL and New3DS on the market, plus the eventual release of the mysterious NX, but there are millions of people who own a DSi. Nearly 40 million DSi/DSiXL units were sold worldwide though the systems lifespan, so there is clearly a base of users there.

Crazy Train is the latest DSiWare title to hit the DSi Shop. And of course any DSiWare title can also be picked up in the 3DS eShop as well.

Crazy Train is an easy to learn and hard to master puzzle game that’s a highly addictive. In the game you’ll take the role of, well you, as you pitch in to help hopeless train director Lionel Steeltrack. He’s always loved trains but has lost his nerve and needs your help sending passenger and cargo trains to their correct stations! You’ll need to make sure that they not only make it to the proper station, but also don’t collide with one another. That would be bad.

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June 4th Nintendo Download

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven – Bowl over as many enemies as possible with a single strike in this new strategy RPG from the producer of Story of Seasons and Rune Factory. The unique “bowling” battle mechanic requires lining up melee, ranged and magical attacks so frontline enemies are knocked into others for maximum collateral damage. Click here to view a trailer for the game.​

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March 26th Nintendo Download

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin – There’s a new threat in Ninjago, and he goes by the name of Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon, and it’s up to the player to help them reclaim their powers. Click here to view a trailer for the game.

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July 2nd Nintendo Download

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U eShop

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition – Guacamelee! is an action-platformer set in a magical, Mexican-inspired world. Explore lively towns and dangerous temples, unlock new luchador powers and suplex some skeletons in this expanded version of the original game. Enjoy off-TV play or track your progress through the world using the map on the Wii U GamePad controller. Click here to watch the latest trailer for Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition.

 

Armillo – Armillo is a 3D action-platformer with a massive amount of game-play elements that mix the classic with the new. Roll, jump and boost through multiple spherical worlds as Armillo, a space armadillo. The game features off-TV play, Wii U Pro Controller support and an optional tilt control mechanism. Click here to watch the latest trailer.

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May 22nd Nintendo Download

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console

Street Fighter Alpha 2 (Capcom) – Rated: T

Street Fighter Alpha 2 explodes on-screen with lightning-fast gameplay and amazing innovations. Quick Move Reversals, Alpha Counters and the incredible Custom Combo System create a new standard for all games to fight by. Push your talents to the limit as you discover new hidden moves and reversals for every character. Neutralize opponent’s attacks with high and low Alpha Counters and execute incredible Custom Combos to create your own rapid-fire assault of attacks. All your favorite warriors are back for more! Previously hidden characters Dan, Akuma, and Bison are joined by five new fighters: Rolento, Gen, Sakura, and classic favorites Dhalsim and Zangief.

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May 15th Nintendo Download

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS eShop

Moon Chronicles (Renegade Kid) – Rated: T

Experience Renegade Kid’s award-winning first-person shooter, remastered in glorious 3D. Moon Chronicles delivers an atmospheric sci-fi adventure with enhanced graphics and intuitive touch-screen controls for a truly unique experience – all running at a silky-smooth 60 frames per second. Moon Chronicles is available exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

Join Major Kane on a mysterious mission to Earth’s moon to investigate a unique hatch of unknown origin. With each new episode you are brought one step closer to understanding the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the moon. EPISODE 1: ONE SMALL STEP – Major Kane’s investigation quickly spirals into a desperate search for lost team members and the discovery of troubling evidence. BONUS MISSION: TSUKIGAMI’S VR TRAINING – Created by Captain Tsukigami to emulate the behaviors of alien hostiles; this mission helps you perfect your skills, while providing some intense first-person shooter action. Episodes 2, 3, 4 available at future dates as new Downloadable Content.

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May 8th Nintendo Download

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Mega Man II (Capcom) – Rated: E – $2.99

It’s Mega May! Every Thursday in May, a different Mega Man game (actually, two this week!) will launch in the Virtual Console section of the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. In Mega Man II, jump and blast your way through a barrage of maniacal robotic monsters while collecting a variety of weapons and items to help fight more Robot Masters. Who is this stranger from the future called Quint? Can Mega Man reach Dr. Wily before time’s up?

Dr. Wily is up to no good and this time he has stolen the experimental Time Skimmer that allows him to travel years into the future. Meanwhile, Mega Man and his trusty side-kick, Rush, are sent on a mission to investigate an underground lair. At arrival, the duo immediately come face-to-face with a group of Robot Masters! Jump and blast your way through a barrage of maniacal robotic monsters while collecting a variety of weapons and items to help fight more Robot Masters! Who is this stranger from the future called Quint? Can Mega Man reach Dr. Wily before time’s up? Suit up, power up, and let’s go!

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Sea Battle | Review

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jason Nason

Teyon’s newest game is for the good old Nintendo DSi and the DSiWare service, something that has all but been abandoned by most developers. And with some of the games being released in the eShop looking like they could have easily been DSiWare titles, including lacking 3D support, that is a shame.

But Teyon’s Sea Battle, while solid in the gameplay, game mechanics and look, has a few quirks which drag it under.

If you’ve ever played the board game Battleship you’ll know exactly what to expect from this title. The game isn’t marketed that way though as the developers clearly don’t have the license to do so, but that is what you’re getting. So if you’ve ever played it you’ll have no trouble getting started, though there are a few neat additions to the game. More on that in a bit.

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Nintendo 24th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U eShop

NES Remix 2 (Nintendo) – Rated: E – $14.99

Take on rapid-fire challenges from classic NES™ games remixed with mind-bending twists. Play as Link™ while running from Boos, nab coins as Kirby™ in Super Mario Bros., and much more! We’re talking epic gameplay set pieces from the likes of Kid Icarus™, Metroid™, Super Mario Bros.™ 2, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link™—the list goes on! Tackle the best parts of beloved retro games like Punch-Out!!™ Featuring Mr. Dream and Super Mario Bros. 3 while sharing videos of your greatest feats in the NES Remix Miiverse™ community.* NES Remix 2 also features two exciting new modes. Super Luigi Bros. stars our nervous hero, Luigi™, and dares players to beat each level of the original Super Mario Bros. backward! The other new mode has you trying for high scores in three rapid-fire levels from different NES games, using a scoring system inspired by the 1990 Nintendo World Championships.

  • Conquer redesigned and twist-filled 8-bit challenges
  • Features snippets of a dozen more 8-bit Nintendo games
  • Replay stages to improve times and unlock more challenges
  • Take on two new modes: Championship Mode** and Super Luigi Bros.
  • Share your accomplishments with Miiverse™ online communities
  • **The first NES Remix game is required to play this mode.

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Teyon Releasing Sea Battle on DSiWare

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Jason Nason

Teyon and WaiS Co. Ltd announced the upcoming release of Sea Battle, a rendition of the battleship pencil and paper game on Nintendo DSi this Thursday. Sea Battle will be released in the Americas and Europe on Nintendo DSiWare for 200 Points and in the Nintendo 3DS eShop for $1.99.

The game will feature battles in classic mode, missions mode or the new modern mode which includes additional features such as mines and diagonal ship placement. The game will support DS Wireless Play feature available for battles against friends, have a range of map sizes with increasing difficulty levels for progressively intense battles. You can also use new, bonus items such as scanners to gain intelligence and detect the location of your enemy.

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March 27th Nintendo Download

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jason Nason

Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console

Dr. Mario (Nintendo) – Rated: E – $4.99

Feeling under the weather? Well, Dr. Mario has the cure for you! Help him fight bodies of nasty viruses with multi-colored vitamins, eliminating those germs faster than they can multiply. Rotate the vitamins as they drop, and gain a higher score by aligning multiples of the same color. Clear all of the viruses to move on to the next round. But watch out as the vitamins start dropping at a faster rate! Not enough of a challenge? Try competing against a buddy, and prove that you’re just what the doctor prescribed!

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Club Nintendo Rewards – February 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jason Nason

The month of February brings four new downloadable game rewards for Club Nintendo members, including Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

The game is one of two Virtual Console titles that are available for the Nintendo Wii/Wii U, the other is classic Nintendo title Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream. The two other games for the Nintendo 3DS include Virtual Console title Donkey Kong Jr. and DSiWare title Art Style: PiCTOBiTS. All four titles are available until March 9th, 2014.

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