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Neiko · March 2, 2009

http://www.nintendopower.com/ or you can watch http://scribblenauts.com/index.html

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[spoiler=The Write Stuff]

The pen begets a sword...and a satellite dish...and a sasquatch in "Scribblenauts", the latest DS experiment from the makers of "Drawn to Life" and "Lock's Quest".

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The DS has certainly seen its share of unique gameplay concepts, but the folks at 5th Cell may have come up with the most original yet. In their new puzzle-platformer, entitles "Scribblenauts", you can write anything and have it appear in the game. Yes, anything, according to 5th Cell. Your goal is to help young hero Maxwell collect special items called "Starites", and how you go about that is entirely up to you.

-Steve T. of Nintendo Power Staff

[spoiler=More to Ware]

In Japan, downloadable games aren't just for WiiWare. Take a look at the titles available overseas for the DSiWare Service.

The Nintendo DSi hit Japan late last year, and shortly afterward, Nintendo released its first batch of DSiWare-downloadable games and programs available through the DSi Shop in exchange in exchange for Nintendo Points, (Which work along the same lines as Wii Points.) Available at four price levels (Free, 200, 500, 800 or more points.)

and playable only on the Nintendo DSi, DSiWare encompasses a large variety of products and includes several titles familier to North America audiences, including abbreviated versions of retail releases such as Master of Illusion, Clubhouse Games, Dr. Mario and 2 new versions of Brain Age(Arts and Sciences.). Also available are a new installment of WarioWare (Which uses the DSi camera), and 2 low-cost quick-play minigames-Birds and Beans (AKA Pyoro) and Paper Plane-which were both originally featured in the WarioWare series.

-Chris H. of the NP Staff

[spoiler=More Articles Include]

Let's Tap

Mini Ninjas

Jake Hunter Detective Story

MySims Party and MySims Racing

[spoiler=Wii Channels]

[spoiler=Toasters Fight with Honor!]

Get ready for one of WiiWare's craziest(and potentially coolest) games yet: Eduardo the Samurai Toaster.

Gamers are used to some pretty strange heroes. Plumbers. Talking Hedgehogs. Intergalactic foxes. In early 2009, one of the strangest will be coming to WiiWare: Eduardo the Samurai Toaster. That's right, he's a toaster, and a samurai. And his gaming debut-a four-plater side-scrolling 2-D shooter in the vein of Metal Slug and Gunstar Heroes, appropriately entitled Eduardo the Samurai Toaster-could be one of the most exciting things to happen to WiiWare. With a title like that, how could it not be?

-Chris H. of the NP Staff

(Head on over to http://www.wiiware-world.com/games/wiiware/eduardo_the_samurai_toaster for more info on this game.)

[spoiler=Other Articles include]

Onslaught

Cue Sports: Pool Revolution

Maboshi's Arcade

Fun! Fun! Minigolf

Planet Pachinko

Jungle Speed

Sandy Beach

Tiki Towers

[spoiler=Other Articles include]

Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier

Gardening Mama

MOTOGP

Steal Princess

Tokyo Beat Down

Ready 2 Rumble Revolution

The Dark Spire

Marble Saga: Koporinpa

Don King Boxing

[spoiler=Live the Adventure]

The latest Indiana Jones video games features no aliens, no crystal skulls, no giant man-eating ants, no monkeys with pompadours, no illegitimate children, and no flying nuke-proof refrigerators. What Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings does feature, however, is whip-snapping action, a globe-hopping quest, battles against sinister Nazis, a wide variety of content, and a return to all things that have made Indiana Jones the world's most famous archaeologist.

[spoiler=The 2008 Nintendo Power Awards]

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Wii Game of the Year: Super Smash Brothers Brawl

Nintendo DS Game of the Year: The World Ends with You

Best Wii Graphics: Super Smash Brothers Brawl

WiiWare Game of the Year: Meag Man 9

Best DS Graphics: Castlevania:Order of Ecclesia

Best Original Score: Super Smash Brothers Brawl

Best Music/Rythm Game: Rock Band 2

Best Sound/Voice Acting: No More Heroes

Best Adventure Game: No More Heroes

Best RPG: The World Ends with You

Best Sports Game: Tiger Woods PGA 09 All-Play

Best Shooter/Action Game: Mega Man 9

Best Racing Game: Mario Kart Wii

Best Platformer: Kirby Super Star Ultra

Best Alternative Game: Wii Fit

Best Puzzle Game: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Best Multiplayer: Super Smash Brothers Brawl

Best Online Functionality: Mario Kart Wii

Best Story/Writing: The World Ends with You

Best Fighting Game: Super Smash Brothers Brawl

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[spoiler=Overall Game of the Year]

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Rating: 8.0

Platform: Wii

Developer: Sonic Team

ESRB: 10+

Upon seeing some of the first images of Sonic and the Black Knight,some

members of the gaming community may have responded thusly:"A hedgehog with

a sword? We've had hedgehogs with guns, hedgehogs that transform and beat

people up, and now this?" Yes, Sega is serious-and they manage to pull

it off in a fine fashion.

Contrary to what common sense suggests, Sonic fits in with the

Arthurian legend suprisingly well. The banter between Sonic and his stuck-up

talking sword,Caliburn,is fairly funny, the interactions between Sonic

and the Arthurian versions of characters such as Knuckles, Shadow and Blaze,

is entertaining too(best of all, as far as we can tell,there's no sign of

Big the Cat). The whole story infact possesses a unique, endearing charm,

and there's cool plot twists about 2/3 into the game.

When it comes to gameplay, Sonic and the Black Knight dishes up some

solid action and platforming. Running via the control stick and swinging

the Wii Remote to attack is far more intuitive than the tilt-based controls

of Sonic and the Secret Rings, and since you can slash while on the run,

the game maintains Sonic's trademark lightning-quick pace. Rushing around

obstacles, grinding rails, and climbing walls provide typical Sonic fun,

but when massive hordes of enemies show up(and they do)the proceedings can

become more methodical than in a traditional Sonic game. You can try to

hack your way through, you can block and counter, you can rely on a

satisfying gauge-based Soul Surge homing attack, or you can simply jump

and spin over most opponents if you'd rather run than fight. Sometimes my

standard sword attacks didn't chain together smoothly, leaving me

vulnerable,but otherwise combat works well, even in the 1-on-1 boss duels.

Unlike in Sonic Unleashed, SEGA got some structure right this time.

Most of the required missions are straightforward(such as simply making it

to the goal, sometimes with a time limit or defeating a boss), and frustrating

tasks and recycled environments are reserved for extra challenges.

Speaking of which, one thing that's especially pleasing about Sonic

and the Black Knight is its hidden depth. Casual players who just want race

through the levels and see the ending can do so, but if you want more of an

expert expirience there's a ton to delve into. You can collect equipment,

obtain items, forge weapons,interact with villagers, earn new skills in 3

seperate fighting styles, and (eventually) play as alternate characters,

but only if you so desire. The core game is actually fairly short-you can

beat it in a day-but you can spend weeks overcoming the many optional missions,

earning additional followers, and improving your mission rankings, not to

mention engaging in ranked online contests and multiplayer versus bouts.

Sonic and the Black Knight also impresses from an aesthetic standpoint.

SEGA continually produces some of the best graphics on Wii with their

Sonic games, and this is no exception; all 13 of the game's environments-which

include castles,dungeons,forests,caves,volcanoes,swamps and more-look beautiful,

and they feature some nice flourishes, such as water and heat effects. Of course,

the game always runs at a blistering frame rate. The music is also excellent; although

a few goofy vocal songs are present, most of the music is midieval-infused

rock, providing an epic soundtrack that wouldn't feel out of place in a

Final Fantasy game.

If you're looking for an engaging,unique, well-polished take on the

world's most famous hedgehog, Sonic and the Black Knight delivers.

-Chris H. of NP Staff

Request an article and I will type it up and send it to you.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

My World, My Way

The House of the Dead: Overkill

Sonic and the Black Knight

Boing Docomdake DS

Blue Dragon Plus

Deadly Creatures

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

We Ski and Snowboard

[spoiler=Preview]

[spoiler=Pokémon Springs Eternal]

Platform: Ds

Publisher: Nintendo

Developer: GAME FREAK

Release: March 22, 2009

The normal rules of time and space don't apply in Pokémon Platinum Version, this Spring's follow-up to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions. At least that's true to the game's Distortion World, where trainers enter a topsy-turvy, puzzle-filled maze on their way to meet the Origin form of Giratina. That's just one of the new, altered, or upgraded aspects of Pokémon Platinum. As Pokémon fans well know, each chapter in the Pokémon saga appears in 3 versions-two versions launched together such as, Red and Blue, Gold and Silver, Ruby and Sapphire and Diamond and Pearl- and a third that includes new functionality and refinements, story variations and in the case of Platinum, forme changes for Giratina and Shaymin, that offers Trainers exciting new battles and possibilities.

-Scott P. of NP Staff (This article also slightly discussses the new Wi-Fi Plaza and what not. For more info head on over to Pokémon Platinum's Official Site at http://www.pokemonplatinum.com/ .)

[spoiler=Belly of the Beast(Full)]

Platform:DS

Publisher:Nintendo

Developer:Alphadream

Release: 2009 (No Specific Date as of yet.)

Since our peek at this highly anticipated sequel last issue, we've gotten

our white-gloved hands on brand new screens and info(all of which comes

from a Japanese version of the game, so some details may change before the

North American release).

First, a quick recap: while helping Princess Peach investigate a

mysterious illness that has swept over her kingdom, Mario and Luigi are

shrunk and swallowed by Bowser, using his new vacuum ability. Once inside

the cranky koopa king, the bros discover they can somtimes control him

by doing certain things, such as hammering a nerve. Bowser's actions in

the outside world are generally shown on the top screen while Mario and

Luigi's adventures are shown on the bottem. The A button controls Mario,

B is for Luigi, and X and Y are assigned to Bowser, giving the player

full control of the cast.

We know that Fawful-the hilarious fan-favorite villain from

Mario and Luigi:Superstar Saga-is somehow behind it all; he takes over the

kingdom and sends his minion, Metabos, to fight Bowser.

Additionally, we know that, upon entering the body of his mortal

enemy, Mario meets a cute little guy called Yellow Star, who acts as his

guide. Help is also available from hemoglobins, which are floating blocks

that offer tips. After Mario locates his brother(Who landed in another

part of Bowser's body),the duo explore Bowser's depths. They'll come across

other characters that are trapped in there with them,such as longtime pal

and kart companion, Toad, who apparently makes the most of his stay by

setting up a shop.

As in the series' 2 previous titles, our heroes can collect badges

that grant special abilities. They also learn special combo attacks in which

well-timed button presses result in extra hits; two examples are the Green

Shell Attack, in which the bros kick a shell back and forth at their enemy,

and the Sweet Basket, which rains treats down into Luigi's open gullet until

he's balloned to many times his size.

The game's bizarre setup is sure to make for some unique and clever

gameplay. For example, sometimes Bowser will vacuum up enemies during battle,

which will then attack the Bros inside Bowser's body. Also, the many hardware

features of the DS will be used.Some Bowser battles require you to turn the

DS sideways to hold it like a book, and then swipe the stylus to throw a

punch, and blow on the microphone to breathe fire.

With so many new ideas plus the funny dialogue,crafty puzzles, and

snappy turn-based battles that the series is known for, Mario and Luigi

RPG 3 is easily one of the biggest DS games on the horizon.

-Chris SL. of NP Staff

[spoiler=Credits]

All games belong to their Publishers and developers. Nintendo Power belongs to Nintendo and their wonderful writers. I do not claim these articles or games as my own.

'Til next month, See Ya!

*You may request any of the Articles that I did not post and I will send the Article to you Via PM. +Reps are appritiated, as you must know, Nintendo Power issues aren't cheap.

TAG · March 2, 2009

Eduardo......the Samurai.....Toaster?

Am I missing something here?

Neiko · March 2, 2009

Eduardo......the Samurai.....Toaster?

Am I missing something here?

Lol, I know. It's apparently really awesome. I might try it if I have the cash.

xD

Samurai Toasters> Everything else.

TAG · March 2, 2009

Eduardo......the Samurai.....Toaster?

Am I missing something here?

Lol' date=' I know. It's apparently really awesome. I might try it if I have the cash.
xD

Samurai Toasters> Everything else.
[/quote']

I'm worried it's gonna pull a Ninjabread Man. Cuz that game was fail.

Neiko · March 2, 2009

Eduardo......the Samurai.....Toaster?

Am I missing something here?

Lol' date=' I know. It's apparently really awesome. I might try it if I have the cash.
xD

Samurai Toasters> Everything else.
[/quote']

I'm worried it's gonna pull a Ninjabread Man. Cuz that game was fail.

Ninjabread Man? xD Never heard of it.

OH. I'm quite happy with the Awards given by NP. SSBB FTW.

TAG · March 2, 2009

Eduardo......the Samurai.....Toaster?

Am I missing something here?

Lol' date=' I know. It's apparently really awesome. I might try it if I have the cash.
xD

Samurai Toasters> Everything else.
[/quote']

I'm worried it's gonna pull a Ninjabread Man. Cuz that game was fail.

Ninjabread Man? xD Never heard of it.

OH. I'm quite happy with the Awards given by NP. SSBB FTW.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjabread_Man

Neiko · March 2, 2009

Eduardo......the Samurai.....Toaster?

Am I missing something here?

Lol' date=' I know. It's apparently really awesome. I might try it if I have the cash.
xD

Samurai Toasters> Everything else.
[/quote']

I'm worried it's gonna pull a Ninjabread Man. Cuz that game was fail.

Ninjabread Man? xD Never heard of it.

OH. I'm quite happy with the Awards given by NP. SSBB FTW.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjabread_Man

Nintendo must be proud. [/sarcasm]
I hope Eduardo does better.

**Flame Dragon** · March 2, 2009

This must have taken you some time to type up. Good job.

Happy to see Brawl killed :).

Did they say anything about Madworld?

Neiko · March 2, 2009

This must have taken you some time to type up. Good job.

Happy to see Brawl killed :).
Did they say anything about Madworld?

Since i'm kinda slow it took me roughly 2 hours. (Including proof read.)

And I feel kind of bad at that because I only posted small pieces of the articles not the whole thing. >> Anyway, if you want a full article, like I said in the first post, you can request it.

Umm...*Checks again* Nope. No game by that name. Is that the game that's like all black and white?

Brawl got what, 7+ awards? xD

Tekken Ham · March 2, 2009

Ugh, I should re-subscribe to Nintendo Power.

Also, hooray! Brawl kicked ass.

Neiko · March 2, 2009

Eh, no need to Cheese. ;) Because I will type it all out here. =D

There were other nominees for the awards, but Brawl snagged the Game of the Year award by a landslide. Winning with a 55%. It's only competition was The World Ends with You at 14% but, that still wasn't good enough.

Tekken Ham · March 2, 2009

Eh' date=' no need to Cheese. ;) Because I will type it all out here. =D
[/quote']
That's awesome, thanks!

**Flame Dragon** · March 2, 2009

This must have taken you some time to type up. Good job.

Happy to see Brawl killed :).
Did they say anything about Madworld?
Since i'm kinda slow it took me roughly 2 hours. (Including proof read.)
And I feel kind of bad at that because I only posted small pieces of the articles not the whole thing. >> Anyway' date=' if you want a full article, like I said in the first post, you can request it.

[b']Umm...*Checks again* Nope. No game by that name. Is that the game that's like all black and white?[/b]

Brawl got what, 7+ awards? xD

Ya, the B&W game. It looks really good from what I've seen and heard so i thought they might have had something on it.

How about the new Sonic?

Larxene · March 2, 2009

The World Ends With You won best DS game, best story, and best RPG! =D

Also, Order of Ecclesia won an award.

I'm so happy.

Neiko · March 2, 2009

Eh' date=' no need to Cheese. ;) Because I will type it all out here. =D
[/quote']
That's awesome, thanks!
No problem. :)
This must have taken you some time to type up. Good job.

Happy to see Brawl killed :).
Did they say anything about Madworld?
Since i'm kinda slow it took me roughly 2 hours. (Including proof read.)
And I feel kind of bad at that because I only posted small pieces of the articles not the whole thing. >> Anyway' date=' if you want a full article, like I said in the first post, you can request it.

[b']Umm...*Checks again* Nope. No game by that name. Is that the game that's like all black and white?[/b]

Brawl got what, 7+ awards? xD
Ya, the B&W game. It looks really good from what I've seen and heard so i thought they might have had something on it.

How about the new Sonic?
Sonic and the Black Knight? I might add that to Reviews later. I'm going to type out 'Belly of the Beast' first. Which is Mario & Luigi RPG 3.
The World Ends With You won best DS game' date=' best story, and best RPG! =D

Also, Order of Ecclesia won an award.

I'm so happy.
[/quote']
That's good. x3

Tekken Ham · March 2, 2009

Hopefully Mario & Luigi RPG 3 won't be as bad as the second one.

TAG · March 2, 2009

Hopefully Mario & Luigi RPG 3 won't be as bad as the second one.

Yeah, except the second one wasn't bad. >_>

Neiko · March 2, 2009

Updated: March 2nd, 2009

Added: Mario and Luigi RPG 3(Full)

AKA Belly of The Beast

Tekken Ham · March 2, 2009

Hopefully Mario & Luigi RPG 3 won't be as bad as the second one.

Yeah' date=' except the second one wasn't bad. >_>
[/quote']

I found it much shorter than the first one.

Neiko · March 2, 2009

I only played the first one. It had something to do with beans?

TAG · March 3, 2009

Hopefully Mario & Luigi RPG 3 won't be as bad as the second one.

Yeah' date=' except the second one wasn't bad. >_>
[/quote']

I found it much shorter than the first one.
Yes, but that by no means makes it a bad game.

Neiko · March 3, 2009

Hopefully Mario & Luigi RPG 3 won't be as bad as the second one.

Yeah' date=' except the second one wasn't bad. >_>
[/quote']

I found it much shorter than the first one.
Yes, but that by no means makes it a bad game.

Game length is a good thing to consider when making a game. RPG style games should last a good long while. Games like WarioWare don't have to be long, Because they're basically just Minigames. I haven't played the Second installment so I can't be sure.

TAG · March 3, 2009

Hopefully Mario & Luigi RPG 3 won't be as bad as the second one.

Yeah' date=' except the second one wasn't bad. >_>
[/quote']

I found it much shorter than the first one.
Yes, but that by no means makes it a bad game.

Game length is a good thing to consider when making a game. RPG style games should last a good long while. Games like WarioWare don't have to be long, Because they're basically just Minigames. I haven't played the Second installment so I can't be sure.

That may be true, but I'm sure there are short RPG's that are good. SMRPG, I would think?

Neiko · March 3, 2009

Updated:March 3, 2009

Added:Sonic and the Black Knight

AKA 'Hog in Shining Armor

(Give me a few seconds I'm redoing the first post.)

Done.

Lazer Yoshi · March 3, 2009

Good job. ^_^

I also like the original Magazine as well. I get one at the store every now and then. =B

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