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Send Custom Fortune Cookies to Facebook Friends with GTA: Chinatown Wars' App

Posted Aug 27th 2009 12:55PM by Robin Yang
Filed under: News, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, Feature




With the successful Nintendo DS launch of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars behind them and the October PSP launch imminent, developer Rockstar has created a Facebook application that allows friends to send and receive fortune cookie messages through the social networking site.

The GTA: Chinatown Wars Fortune Cookie application supplies a randomly-generated selection of thinly-veiled insults in the form of 'fortune cookie' messages ranging from "You should travel more. People don't like you here" to "Yes, you do look fat in that." You can also write-in your own message if you choose.

Clicking each fortune flips the paper over to the back, revealing a Chinese word - we've come across such colorful ones as "female dog" (gau na) and "low life" (zeen yun).

It's not the most creative social networking tie-in to a video game that we've seen (and it deprives us of actually breaking open the fortune cookie!) but it does point to a larger trend of major publishers who have started to use sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to engage fans of their products -- EA created a Madden 09 quiz application for last year's big football title, and Ubisoft has developed TickTock, a game completely independent of the company's other IPs that tests you on your friends' status updates.

Hands-on Review: TekCase for DSi

Posted Jul 14th 2009 6:45PM by Micheal Mullen
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Review

DSi owners found that bigger screens and faster operating speeds presented an unwelcome side effect, lower battery life. Thankfully, TeknoCreations' TekCase for DSi combines a glossy protective covering that contains a battery that nearly triples your playtime. To prove its worth, we took it on a long flight to Paris and then gave it to nature's most destructive force, a five year old, for "durability testing." The results were far better than expected.

Defined as a shell, the TekCase fits snuggly around the DSi without the need for adhesives, straps or clips. Cutouts around the hard case give you access to volume, game cart slot, SD card slot, L and R shoulder buttons and headphone jack. The DSi pen is accessed by using a small switch on the bottom of the device that pops it out from the DSi. At the back of the TekCase is a knob that plugs into the DSi's power port. This knob allows you to recharge the DSi and the TekCase using any mini USB cord (so you can leave your DSi charger at home) and the case does come with a USB wall charger that you use to charge the device or any other USB powered device.

On our flight to Paris, we got around 8-9 hours between the DSi's native battery and the TekCase's battery, with an additional 2-3 hours back in the hotel and return flight. Once the DSi battery winds down, you flip an on/off switch on the case to supply the additional power. The battery also did well and didn't seem to lose much of a charge when it wasn't in use.

Given to a five year old with an addiction to Pokemon and a penchant for dropping stuff, we found about 11 hours of battery life as well. Plus, he dropped it a several times and while the cart popped out once, the DSi and the case survived with just a few scratches.

So we love the additional battery life, the sturdy plastic casing, the USB charging and the little cutout for the outward facing camera (which otherwise would get scratched). Our biggest gripe was with the return of the mirror black casing, since we're fond of the DSi's naturally fingerprint-free casing. The additional girth that the TekCase adds (along with a nearly 1/2 inch knob at the back) will force you to ditch any slimmer cases you might already own but still feels comfortable in hand. Also, if you have a two-prong DS/DSi set of headphones with microphone, one of our bigger adapters didn't fit -- leaving you to use more conventional headphone. But if you're going on a long trip, the TekCase proves to be durable, adds hours to gameplay sessions between charges and at only $29.99, it's an easy pick-up.

Last Minute Gift: Penguin United's 24X DS Game Card Collection Pouch

Posted Dec 23rd 2008 5:27PM by Micheal Mullen
Filed under: Nintendo DS


Every DS gamer knows that taking all your favorite games on the road is now easy, especially when there are so many games out there. Thankfully Penguin United's new DS Game Card Collection Pouch lets players carry up to 24 games in a small carrying case that's light, small and only $14.99. It's similar to the company's popular DS Game Pouch. While simple, the soft plastic case comes with four see-through sleeves that fit each DS game nicely and a zipper closes the case for added security.

Unlike most other cases, which come in one color, the 24X DS Game Card Collection Pouch comes in four colors: black with red stripe or white with light blue, pink and dark blue stripes. So if you've noticed that a potential gift recipient has a stack of DS games in a bag or seems to keep misplacing their games, the 24X DS Game Card Collection Pouch is an easy and inexpensive gift for any DS game there needs a touch of organization for the holidays.

New Nintendo DS Bundles (Ice Blue, Mario Red) Arrive on Black Friday

Posted Nov 25th 2008 9:26AM by Libe Goad
Filed under: News, Nintendo DS

Mario Red DS bundle arrives on Black Friday for $150.
In case you didn't snag one of last year's Black Friday DS bundles (or even if you did), you'll now get a chance to pick up two more extra special bundles starting November 28 -- one with an "ice blue" DS that comes with a copy of Brain Age or a special Mario edition, that includes a red DS with a 'M' emblazoned on the top, plus a copy of New Super Mario Bros.

The two special edition bundles will roll into stores on Black Friday and run for $149.99. Both will also include a special edition carrying case for the DS -- ya know, so you can safely tote your system to any snooze-worthy family events over the holiday season. What's that, Grandma? I can't hear you over these Koopa Troopas.


The Ice Blue DS bundle comes with Brain Age and a special carrying case.


Unboxing! Ice Blue Nintendo DS w/ Case

    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99. Click to see all the goodies inside!

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    Ice blue carrying case - clearly Nintendo's caught on to the fact that women salivate at anything that comes in "Tiffany's blue."
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    The wallet has a magnetic clasp securing it on the front...
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    ... and opens to reveal three slots for DS games, a stylus holder, and a zipped compartment. What could be inside?
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    Our Ice Blue DS!
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    The brand new DS in all its glory. The zipped compartment is lined with a soft fabric to protect your new baby from dings and scratches!
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    Closeup on the new DS
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    The new DS, opened -- you can see the reflection of our camera in its un-marred new screens!
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    The back of the new DS.
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

    The whole kit and caboodle!
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    The Ice Blue and Mario Red Nintendo DS bundles arrive in stores on Black Friday (November 28). We received the darling Ice Blue edition this morning -- the bundle includes a copy of Brain Age and a turquoise blue wallet to hold the DS and three games (as well as an extra stylus!). The bundle retails for $149.99.

    Robin Yang, AOL GameDaily

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