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Netflix has a question on a survey about it’s service…on the DS!?

A poll from Netflix has a very odd question that points towards maybe it’s service expanding to the Nintendo DS, or just some thought into the prospect. Don’t believe me and can’t read the image above? Here’s exactly what the question says:

Imagine that Netflix offers its subscribers the ability to instantly watch movies and & TV episodes on their Nintendo DS. The selection available to instantly watch includes some new releases, lots of classics and TV episodes. There are no advertisements or trailers, and movies start in as little as 30 seconds. You can fast-forward, rewind, and pause or watch again. The movies & TV episodes you instantly watch are included in your Netflix membership at no additional fee.

So the service that’s on almost all platforms about now, just bite-sized. What do you guys think? I can’t imagine that they’d be able to get the whole thing running in a way that would allow videos to be streamed in a non-choppy manner, let alone at a high enough quality for people to be satisfied. I must say though, it would be damn cool if they could do it, and I would be more than stoked to hear them doing something of the sort.

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Nintendo Downloads for the Week of 3/8/10

It looks like this week for downloads across Nintendo platforms is offering a little dose of fantasy for all of those who would like to indulge themselves in it. Max & the Magic Marker imagines if your own artistic creation turned against you, there’s some Final Fantasy 2, which has fantasy in the title so that automatically makes the list, and them some Dracula hitting both the DSiWare and WiiWare. I’m also going to start rating weeks based on releases. So this week we’re giving them an:

8/10

WiiWare

Max & the Magic Marker
Publisher: Press Play
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: One day Max gets a mysterious marker in the mail. Not knowing better, the first thing he draws is a wacky, purple monster. As soon as the marker leaves the paper, the monster comes to life and jumps off the paper and into another drawing. With the monster on the loose and messing with Max’s drawings, Max has no choice but to go after it. Armed with the magic marker, you must help Max track the monster through 15 inventive and challenging levels. You’ll need more than good will and quick reflexes to tackle the challenges ahead. Draw freely inside the game to help Max defeat enemies, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. As you draw stairs, seesaws, balloons, surfboards and whatever else you can think of, your creations will interact with the physical environment, making every session unique.

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New Nintendo patent suggests a DS cartridge redesign, I say that cartridge looks damn ugly

Look above: that’s a picture of the new patent that Nintendo has filed for a new cartridge design, in what seems like a DS (some say it’s the successor, I doubt it).

You can click the link over to SiliconEra and see more pictures of the thing, but it’s pretty much an extended cartridge with an uplifted portion at the top. Now I guess this could be used for games that need more memory, processing power, I don’t know. Oh how the big N keeps us speculating…

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Nintendo Power Reveals that Scribblenauts 2 will be due out this Fall

Scribblenauts was a pretty big hit on the DS. With tons of words that you could choose from and summon, and some really cool levels and cool ways to get through those levels. It had it’s faults here and there, but it really was a revolutionary game.

Well, as you can see above, the latest issue of Nintendo Power has Scribblenauts’ main character, Maxwell, gracing the cover. We learn that the game will add more than 10,000 words, over 120 new levels, a level editing system, a hint system, and some improved controls for those of you that docked the original for that.

Wait, that’s not enough? Okay: it’s due out this fall.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey full Trailer Unleashed

Yep, Atlus has finally released it’s full trailer for their upcoming Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey on the DS. There’s lots of dramatic monologue, some demons, more demons, and we learn that M-Man is down. Shit just got real.

Remember the the game is scheduled to release on March 23rd, and will be packed with a soundtrack CD free with every box (for a limited time we assume) so get out there and get the game as soon as it hits shelves.

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Nintendo Downloads for Week of 3/1/10

It looks like Nintendo is kicking off the start of March on the right foot as far as downloads on their consoles go. Of course the highlight of the week is going to be Mega Man 10 coming out on the WiiWare, later to hit the XBLA and PSN. Other than that though you’ve got a darts game, a mole hammering game (pretty original eh?), a fighter, a party game, a golf game, toilets.

Just as we expected.

WiiWare

Mega Man 10
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points^™
Description: Fans of all ages can enjoy the newest entry in this historic 8-bit franchise. As a special service to new players, there’s an Easy Mode – a first for a Mega Mangame. This new feature means novices and longtime fans alike can all have a shot at making it to the end of a Mega Man game. Also, you can now play as Proto Man and tryTime Attack Mode from the beginning, or watch play-through videos from players all over the world.

Hit the jump to see the rest of the downloads

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We’ve got Nintendo’s hardware and software lineup for first part of 2010

We’ve got what you guys have all been waiting for. We’ve got Nintendo’s official lineup of hardware and software for the first part of 2010, and release dates for the hottest and most highly anticipated games. Yeah, you know the ones: the DSi XL, Metroid: Other M, and more. So without further ado:

The new Nintendo DSi XL hand-held system - launches March 28 at a suggested retail price of $189.99

Super Mario Galaxy 2 - launches May 23

Metroid: Other M - June 27

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies – summer 2010

Monster Hunter Tri - April 20

Sin and Punishment: Star Successor - June 7

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands - May 18

Mega Man 10 – March 1

Cave Story - March 22

WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase - March 29

“Nintendo finished 2009 with a bang, and we’re continuing our momentum into 2010,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “With Nintendo DSi XL, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M coming in the first six months of the year, we’re making sure all our fans have great game content to enjoy year-round.”

I’m really really stoked for Nintendo in 2010, they’ve really got some great software coming out, and you’ve gotta admit that whether you like what they do or not. Combine that with all of the other consoles and it’s going to be a pretty big year.

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PS3 and 360 get Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Wii and DS owners get Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Yup, it looks like the Wii and DS are going to be getting it’s own Batman game. Warner has announced today that the consoles will be getting Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which will be based off of the animated series. I mean just look at the art above, doesn’t it look like it could easily match up with Arkham Asylum?

The game will be featured in the world that the cartoon takes place in, with single player and co-op, and dozens of popular villains as well as many heroes that you can also play as. We don’t know if it’s an open worldish game, or level based, or whatever. No screens or anything else yet but we’ll be sure to keep you guys updated because I know you’re on the edge of your seats.

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Nintendo Downloads for the Week of 2/22/10

This week in Nintendo downloads across all consoles have some interesting items. For the WiiWare you have some GhostSlayer that lets you whoop some ghost with a sword. There’s some Family Go-Kart Racing that is…well…go-kart racing for the family. There’s also Aura-Aura Climber on the DSi, which sounds like an interesting game in which you help a thing called an Aura-Aura grapple his way to his home, collecting items along the way. And THEN…

Flight Control, Flipper, and Mouse House.

WiiWare

GhostSlayer
Publisher: Gevo Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Blood, Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points™
Description: Embark on a thrilling ghost-fighting experience. Play as a Ghost Slayer as you battle evil spirits that plague the mortal world. Your sword is your only weapon against them. Eliminate all hostiles in your path and defeat the Ghost Queen in the final stage in order to save the world. Unlock new swords and acquire special techniques that you can use to your advantage. Test your skills by playing all three levels of difficulty. Enjoy the thrill of slashing ghosts and vaporizing them by swinging your Wii Remote™ controller and experience sword-fighting game play at a new level of realism by using Wii MotionPlus accessory (this game can be played with or without Wii MotionPlus). Brace yourself for the onslaught of blood-thirsty spirits.

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Nintendo Downloads for the Week of 2/15/10 – OBJECTION!

I’m not gonna lie, I think the last couple weeks for downloads on Nintendo consoles, but now I can say that I am happy and content for this week. The highly anticipated Phoenix Wright: Justice for All is going to come out on WiiWare, some Scrabble on the DSi, and then Sonic and Knuckles as the closer on the Virtual Console. Got a couple of good games in there.

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WiiWare

Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney®: JUSTICE FOR ALL
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Blood, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Phoenix Wright is back as the second game in the popular Ace Attorney hand-held franchise comes to the WiiWare service. As Phoenix Wright, you’ll play through four shocking new cases in first-person perspective. The game features two unique game play modes. In Investigations Mode, you’ll survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence. You’ll then present findings, listen to testimonials and examine witnesses in Court Mode. JUSTICE FOR ALL also includes a new “Psyche-Lock” feature that allows Phoenix to use a line of questioning to reveal inconsistencies in witness testimony.