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Yep, yet more meaty titles have been confirmed for the DS.
From IGN:
Ridge Racer DS
Just a few days ago we had the opportunity to play around with the most current version of Ridge Racer DS, Namco's dual-screen version of its franchise in development at Nintendo's own NST game studio. NST had previously been responsible for the Nintendo 64 version of Ridge Racer released several years ago. Which is why it's no surprise that we see similarities between the console version and the upcoming portable game.
Ridge Racer DS is officially not a "port", but it will feature a total of 20 racetracks based on existing Ridge Racer games, including the familiar Ridge Racer cityscape, and the Northwest course from Ridge Racer Revolution. We previously had a hands-on with the game at Nintendo's Gamers Summit in Seattle earlier this month. Technically the game looked and sounded great on the handheld, with full 3D environments running at a solid 30 frames per second. But to be honest the game's touch screen controls were so sloppy that Ridge Racer DS just wasn't any fun to play and control.
In the most current revision of Ridge Racer DS, the graphics and sounds appeared nearly identical to the version we played in early October. But the touch-sensitive controls definitely received a serious tweaking since last we played. The version now turns the wheel in relation to where the screen is being touched, which was much better than the last version, which made the car move like mouse controls with players required to drag their stylus on the screen to turn the wheel left and right until it stops.
We also got another chance to play around with the game's networking capabilities. Though the game supports single cartridge multiplayer wirelessly, this mode wasn't working in the build we were playing. But multiple cartridge multiplayer worked like a champ with no drop in performance, even when the systems were more than thirty feet apart. Shame we only got to link up two systems, since Ridge Racer DS supports up to 6 players in the network.
Namco revealed that there will be several secret unlockables in Ridge Racer DS. Just as Namco always sticks in its classic videogame heroes as decals on vehicles, there will also be Nintendo characters as well. Watch for a Mario car in this racer. But you'll have to earn it, first.
The Urbz
Electronic Arts' The Urbz: Sims in the City is gearing up to launch right alongside the Nintendo DS on November 21 in the states.
[URL]http://media.ds.ign.com/media/692/692875/imgs_1.html[/URL]
Ridge Racer DS is looking very good, and The Urbz could work well if they use the Touch Screen effectivly.
From IGN:
Ridge Racer DS
Just a few days ago we had the opportunity to play around with the most current version of Ridge Racer DS, Namco's dual-screen version of its franchise in development at Nintendo's own NST game studio. NST had previously been responsible for the Nintendo 64 version of Ridge Racer released several years ago. Which is why it's no surprise that we see similarities between the console version and the upcoming portable game.
Ridge Racer DS is officially not a "port", but it will feature a total of 20 racetracks based on existing Ridge Racer games, including the familiar Ridge Racer cityscape, and the Northwest course from Ridge Racer Revolution. We previously had a hands-on with the game at Nintendo's Gamers Summit in Seattle earlier this month. Technically the game looked and sounded great on the handheld, with full 3D environments running at a solid 30 frames per second. But to be honest the game's touch screen controls were so sloppy that Ridge Racer DS just wasn't any fun to play and control.
In the most current revision of Ridge Racer DS, the graphics and sounds appeared nearly identical to the version we played in early October. But the touch-sensitive controls definitely received a serious tweaking since last we played. The version now turns the wheel in relation to where the screen is being touched, which was much better than the last version, which made the car move like mouse controls with players required to drag their stylus on the screen to turn the wheel left and right until it stops.
We also got another chance to play around with the game's networking capabilities. Though the game supports single cartridge multiplayer wirelessly, this mode wasn't working in the build we were playing. But multiple cartridge multiplayer worked like a champ with no drop in performance, even when the systems were more than thirty feet apart. Shame we only got to link up two systems, since Ridge Racer DS supports up to 6 players in the network.
Namco revealed that there will be several secret unlockables in Ridge Racer DS. Just as Namco always sticks in its classic videogame heroes as decals on vehicles, there will also be Nintendo characters as well. Watch for a Mario car in this racer. But you'll have to earn it, first.
The Urbz
Electronic Arts' The Urbz: Sims in the City is gearing up to launch right alongside the Nintendo DS on November 21 in the states.
[URL]http://media.ds.ign.com/media/692/692875/imgs_1.html[/URL]
Ridge Racer DS is looking very good, and The Urbz could work well if they use the Touch Screen effectivly.
Urbs looks like another Sim's online: the ultimate in chatrooms.
I can see that being pretty good for the DS if this wohle Wi-Fi business takes off.
I can see that being pretty good for the DS if this wohle Wi-Fi business takes off.
This was confirmed a while back, but after reading a few previews, watching a few movies, and stuff, I have formed an opinion on them.
Ridge Racer looks cack. This is coming from somebody that absolutely loved the N64 versiona and the Playstation outings. The way you have to control the steering using the touch screen may be innovative but I can't see any way it's going to make playing the game a more enjoyable experience.
The Urbz just looks a crap Sims spin-off, on every console.
But yeah, good on you bringing that Ridge Racer up, something I needed to get off my chest. I've decided to go for Asphalt GT instead.
Ridge Racer looks cack. This is coming from somebody that absolutely loved the N64 versiona and the Playstation outings. The way you have to control the steering using the touch screen may be innovative but I can't see any way it's going to make playing the game a more enjoyable experience.
The Urbz just looks a crap Sims spin-off, on every console.
But yeah, good on you bringing that Ridge Racer up, something I needed to get off my chest. I've decided to go for Asphalt GT instead.
Yep, yet more meaty titles have been confirmed for the DS.
From IGN:
Ridge Racer DS
Just a few days ago we had the opportunity to play around with the most current version of Ridge Racer DS, Namco's dual-screen version of its franchise in development at Nintendo's own NST game studio. NST had previously been responsible for the Nintendo 64 version of Ridge Racer released several years ago. Which is why it's no surprise that we see similarities between the console version and the upcoming portable game.
Ridge Racer DS is officially not a "port", but it will feature a total of 20 racetracks based on existing Ridge Racer games, including the familiar Ridge Racer cityscape, and the Northwest course from Ridge Racer Revolution. We previously had a hands-on with the game at Nintendo's Gamers Summit in Seattle earlier this month. Technically the game looked and sounded great on the handheld, with full 3D environments running at a solid 30 frames per second. But to be honest the game's touch screen controls were so sloppy that Ridge Racer DS just wasn't any fun to play and control.
In the most current revision of Ridge Racer DS, the graphics and sounds appeared nearly identical to the version we played in early October. But the touch-sensitive controls definitely received a serious tweaking since last we played. The version now turns the wheel in relation to where the screen is being touched, which was much better than the last version, which made the car move like mouse controls with players required to drag their stylus on the screen to turn the wheel left and right until it stops.
We also got another chance to play around with the game's networking capabilities. Though the game supports single cartridge multiplayer wirelessly, this mode wasn't working in the build we were playing. But multiple cartridge multiplayer worked like a champ with no drop in performance, even when the systems were more than thirty feet apart. Shame we only got to link up two systems, since Ridge Racer DS supports up to 6 players in the network.
Namco revealed that there will be several secret unlockables in Ridge Racer DS. Just as Namco always sticks in its classic videogame heroes as decals on vehicles, there will also be Nintendo characters as well. Watch for a Mario car in this racer. But you'll have to earn it, first.
The Urbz
Electronic Arts' The Urbz: Sims in the City is gearing up to launch right alongside the Nintendo DS on November 21 in the states.
[URL]http://media.ds.ign.com/media/692/692875/imgs_1.html[/URL]
Ridge Racer DS is looking very good, and The Urbz could work well if they use the Touch Screen effectivly.
From IGN:
Ridge Racer DS
Just a few days ago we had the opportunity to play around with the most current version of Ridge Racer DS, Namco's dual-screen version of its franchise in development at Nintendo's own NST game studio. NST had previously been responsible for the Nintendo 64 version of Ridge Racer released several years ago. Which is why it's no surprise that we see similarities between the console version and the upcoming portable game.
Ridge Racer DS is officially not a "port", but it will feature a total of 20 racetracks based on existing Ridge Racer games, including the familiar Ridge Racer cityscape, and the Northwest course from Ridge Racer Revolution. We previously had a hands-on with the game at Nintendo's Gamers Summit in Seattle earlier this month. Technically the game looked and sounded great on the handheld, with full 3D environments running at a solid 30 frames per second. But to be honest the game's touch screen controls were so sloppy that Ridge Racer DS just wasn't any fun to play and control.
In the most current revision of Ridge Racer DS, the graphics and sounds appeared nearly identical to the version we played in early October. But the touch-sensitive controls definitely received a serious tweaking since last we played. The version now turns the wheel in relation to where the screen is being touched, which was much better than the last version, which made the car move like mouse controls with players required to drag their stylus on the screen to turn the wheel left and right until it stops.
We also got another chance to play around with the game's networking capabilities. Though the game supports single cartridge multiplayer wirelessly, this mode wasn't working in the build we were playing. But multiple cartridge multiplayer worked like a champ with no drop in performance, even when the systems were more than thirty feet apart. Shame we only got to link up two systems, since Ridge Racer DS supports up to 6 players in the network.
Namco revealed that there will be several secret unlockables in Ridge Racer DS. Just as Namco always sticks in its classic videogame heroes as decals on vehicles, there will also be Nintendo characters as well. Watch for a Mario car in this racer. But you'll have to earn it, first.
The Urbz
Electronic Arts' The Urbz: Sims in the City is gearing up to launch right alongside the Nintendo DS on November 21 in the states.
[URL]http://media.ds.ign.com/media/692/692875/imgs_1.html[/URL]
Ridge Racer DS is looking very good, and The Urbz could work well if they use the Touch Screen effectivly.