NGamer mass update | divinenanny.nl

After a long absence of NGamer update posts I have finally caught up my backlog last weekend. This post will contain the games that grabbed my attention in the last four issues (December, Christmas, Januari and Februari). A more in depth update will be done starting with the next issue (March). The brackets at a game posting contain the issue and page number where information can be found. I know the lists are long, not only because they span four issues, but also because the last issue (februari) featured a look into all the great games that will/might be released in the coming year.

Nintendo DS:

Mystery Case Files: Millionheir – A search and find game as offered by the MacGameStore in various forms. It has been out in the US for a while now, and I am looking forward to an European release in the coming months. [dec 66].
Pipemania – A very old school game where you have to connect the pipes (or tracks, or cables, or whatever). Still sounds like a fun puzzle game. Out now. [dec 68].
GTA: Chinatown Wars – Even though I am not one for violent games (no FPS or fighters for me), the sandbox aspect of the game appeals to me. At least, when I watch H. or my brother play the GTA games they look like fun. I might just try this one. Out in April 2009. [christmas 22-25/feb 32].
Colour Cross – A small and cheap nonogram/picross game, but since I love those puzzles, this game is a must have for me. Out now (though unavailable) [christmas 72].
Time Hollow – Sounds like a good point ‘n’ click adventure game, where a pen can open a window to a time in the past, so you can solve problems before they happen. Out in november (?) [christmas 74].
Zubo – The reviews for this game are not so good, with the biggest complaint that it is a children’s game (too simple). Still sounds like fun to me, so when it is a bit cheaper I will probably get it. Out now. [christmas 75].
Unsolved Crimes - Another point ‘n’ click game, in the style of Hotel Dusk. I can never get enough of point ‘n’ click, so this is on my wishlist. Out now. [christmas 76].
Boing! Docomodake DS – A puzzle game featuring a mushroom. Sounds like fun! ;) Out now. [christmas 81].
Blue Dragon Plus – The Xbox game looked and sounded great, so I am keeping my eye on this one. I do hope it will be more RPG than RTS, I am not a big fan of RTS… [jan 28-29/feb 33].
Chrono Trigger – A remake of a great classic RPG. Sounds very good to me, and I would love to get into this one. [jan 30-31].
Riz-zoawd – RPG game based on the Wizard of Oz. Very original. [jan 30-31].
Ninjatown – The ninja’s by Shawnimals are very funny and cute, and this game, a “tower defence” game, sounds like the right mix of fun and games. Out now. [jan 72].
Pokémon Platinum – The revamped version of Diamond/Pearl, but since it’s been such a long time since I played that game, I want this one. Release date is set at summer of 2009. [feb 26].
Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time – A new Final Fantasy is always welcome, and this one promisses interaction between the DS and Wii versions of the game. Release date is spring 2009. [feb 27.]
Eledees: The Adventures of Kai and Zero – I loved Eledees/Elebits on the Wii, and with all this talk going around that the puzzles in this game are similar to Zelda… I want it! Release in spring 2009. [feb 30].
Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure – Sounds like Professor Layton. I know it isn’t, but it still seems a cool game. Release in spring 2009. [feb 30]
Neopets Puzzle Adventure – A puzzlequest like combination of Othelo/Go and Neopets… Simple but fun I think. Release date set at februari 2009. [feb 35].
Professor Layton: Pandora’s Box – Maybe, someday, we’ll have an English version of this game, which has been released already in Japan. TBC. [feb 36].
Professor Layton: Last Time Travel – See above. TBC. [feb 36].
Dragon Quest IX – Good, old school like RPG. Winter 2009. [feb 39].
Mario & Luigi 3 – The threequel to Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. I love the GBA and DS games, so I can’t wait for this RPG! TBC. [feb 40].

Nintendo Wii:

MySims Kingdom – I already have the DS version, but I want the Wii version too. The game is featured in two issues (preview and review) and sounds like fun. Out now. [dec 22-23/christmas 50-51].
Kororinpa 2 – I enjoyed the first Kororinpa game, and the integration of the balance board sounds like fun. Release date is set for the summer of 2009. [dec 33/feb 36].
Safecracker - Featured on a two page spread about point ‘n’ click adventures, this game features mostly puzzles to crack safes. Sounds like a fun and cheap game. Release date was set for November 2008, though I haven’t found it in stores yet. [dec 38].
A new beginning – Another point ‘n’ click adventure, also with a release date of November 2008, and even more unfindable (it doesn’t help that it shares its title with the latest Spyro game…). [dec 39].
Escape the museum – Like Millionheir, a ‘find the object’ game, but this time for the Wii. Out at Christmas 2008 (but I haven’t found it yet…). [dec 39].
De Blob – I have read much about this game, and I really wish I could try a demo or something… it sounds like fun, but I am still not sure if it’s for me. Maybe one to find a in a bargain bin someday. Out now. [dec 58-59].
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party – This is just a silly fun game to play with friends. When the price comes down a bit this will be a fun game to have. I especially like the balance board integration. Released back in November. [christmas 44-47].
Shaun White Snowboarding – The only reason I am even looking at this game (I am no fan of sports games) is that I used to love 1080 on the N64, and that memory, combined with the balance board integration makes this game sounds like fun. Out now (?). [christmas 52-55].
Animal Crossing – Even though this game is almost exactly like the DS version (which I played so much I can dream it), and even though I know I’ll never play the Wii daily… I still wanted. The power of Nintendo! Out now. [jan 48-51].
Tomb Raider: Underworld – I played the anniversary Tomb Raider on Wii before, and they say this is even more puzzle and less fighting. That’s good, because the fighting killed me everytime. Out now. [jan 54-55].
Endless Ocean 2 – Mentioned in a list of rumors about this years releases. This is one game I am looking forward to, especially if, like the writers in NGamer want, the game contains more of a story, and more diving sites like ships. I loved the original game, and wish I could discover everything all over again. TBC. [feb 22].
Klonoa, Door to Phantomville – A nice looking platformer. TBC. [feb 23].
Another Code: R - A Wii sequel to the Another Code game for the DS. I loved that game, so I am looking forward to this one. TBC [feb 23].
Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time – A new Final Fantasy is always welcome, and this one promisses interaction between the DS and Wii versions of the game. Release date is spring 2009. [feb 27.]
Sam & Max Season Two – This reminds me, I need to buy and play season one… TBC. [feb 29].
Little King’s Story – Sounds like a fun RPG style game. Release set at march 2009 [feb 33].
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the new world – A full length RPG on the Wii… I’m looking forward to it! TBC [feb 62-63].

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