Hardcore Gamer: The DS may have an extensive library of diverse games, but Big Bang Mini (no, there's not a regular-sized Big Bang) has shone brightest to me years after is inception. Arkedo's colorful shooter is hearkens back to a simpler time where high scores were king and flash was warranted. I happily revisit this title frequently, and it's time others did as well.
The Dead Pixel Live podcast talks with Camille Guermonprez from Arkedo Studio about how he started, the philosophy behind creating an independent game dev company and more. On a path that features mobile games, DS, and XBLIG, he outlines the joys and the pitfalls that come with being a indie developer in the game industry. With a pedigree of critically acclaimed games behind them, he talks about whats next for the Paris based studio.
With the Nintendo 3DS coming out soon Paranerds.com wanted to show that the Nintendo DS offers something else for everyone. We all know that Nintendo DS offers games like New Super Mario Bros., Brain Age, Nintendogs, Metroid and Tetris, but what about the games you walked by and ignored that were in bins for half the price? What about games you wanted to try but were too afraid to do so. What else does the Nintendo DS offer? They told you what games to play for the Nintendo Wii that was third party, and now they are telling you to try these hidden gems for the Nintendo DS. These are games that are not other wise known or have been highly looked over, so no Metal Slug 7 and no Contra 4.
Paranerds.com presents the Top Ten Nintendo DS Hidden Gems.
Nice article! The DS is chock full of awesome game. I think it's scientifically impossible to play all of the good ones in a lifetime.
Jim Avery writes:
"Being a game reviewer for a couple of different sites, I occasionally have to put up with, and play through, complete pieces of crap. You've probably played one of them before; you know, the kind of game that is offensively bad, that your soul rebels against being near, where every part of it is not fun, but an ordeal (see jackass: the game for Nintendo DS or Igor for Wii). At least you guys can stop playing them; reviewers are obligated to continue until they know exactly how bad the game is.
On the other hand, I occasionally run into a game that I couldn't put down even if I wanted to; the kind of game that sucks you in with atmosphere or charm or addictive gameplay until you're finished. Thrilled, I head over to Wikipedia or some other site to see how other people liked it, only to discover that these games floundered at retail.
Thus, I present you with The Five Best Nintendo DS Games You Probably Didn't Play."
Meteos and Hotel Dusk should be on this list. Meteos is my favorite puzzle game of all time and Hotel Dusk has an incredible story.
Oh, and EVERYONE played Elite Beat Agents. Otherwise, a decent list.
