Just wanted to point something out from this podcast. In the question section of the podcast, Mat stats that the Nintendo conference later this week will probably be embargoed until next week.

DS rumors

- Nikkei spilled the beans on the potential of a future Nintendo DS
- Rumors have always been out there, but Nikkei is like the Wall Street Journal of Japan, so when they say something, you kind of listen.
- Updated version of Nintendo DS, adding a second touch screen, bigger screens SD card and mp3 support. Suggested faster Wi-Fi and alluded that Nintendo wants to have more connectivity like Safeco Field
- Also saying there’s a camera, Craig says the camera could also be used at the Wii’s i-Toy.
- Another theory from Craig: Save files off the Wii to the DS -> Wii’s storage solution. Bozon also thinks they’ll open up the SD card, like what Vicarious has been doing.
- Backward compatibility could be a problem with bigger screens

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Mega Man 9
- Debate was going on about what score the graphics should get
- Matt thinks the graphics are outdated and kind of ugly, but it doesn’t affect the gameplay
- Craig/Bozon say it’s not a bad looking game, just a step back in technology
- Daemon doesn’t think the graphics are bad either
- Graphics score given was a 3
- In the swing of things, the whole breakdown doesn’t affect the scores as much as people think they do
- Talk about how cool the Mega Man 9 press kit is

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Virtual Console

1 (1) - Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
2 (2) - Super Mario Bros. 3
3 (3) - Super Mario Bros.
4 (4) - Mega Man
5 (5) - Super Mario World
6 (N) - Mega Man 2
7 (7) - Super Mario Bros. 2
8 (8) - The Legend of Zelda
9 (6) - Sonic the Hedgehog
10 (9) - Super Mario 64
11 (10) - Punch-Out!!
12 (11) - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
13 (12) - Mario Kart 64
14 (14) - Donkey Kong Country
15 (15) - Pac-Man
16 (16) - Donkey Kong
17 (18) - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
18 (17) - Paper Mario
19 (19) - Double Dragon
20 (20) - Kirby’s Adventure

WiiWare

1 (1) - My Aquarium
2 (4) - My Pokemon Ranch
3 (2) - Strong Bad Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner
4 (3) - Defend your Castle
5 (N) - Strong Bad Episode 2 Strong Badia the Free
6 (5) - Dr. Mario Online Rx
7 (6) - Wild West Guns
8 (8) - Pong Toss - Frat Party Games
9 (10) - TV Show King
10 (9) - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
11 (N/A) - Groovin’ Blocks
12 (11) - Midnight Pool
13 (7) - Helix
14 (12) - LostWinds
15 (13) - Family Table Tennis
16 (16) - V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack
17 (14) - Cocoto Fishing Master
18 (15) - Gyrostarr
19 (17) - SPOGS Racing
20 (19) - Block Breaker Deluxe

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More than 70 International Speakers Highlight GCAC 2008 Program

SINGAPORE – September 16, 2008 – The organizers of the GC Asia Conference (GCAC), today announced that Michael de Plater of Ubisoft Shanghai will round out this years conference with its keynote focusing on, “The Whole Equation - The Creation of New IPs.” In addition to the keynote, GCAC announced a top-notch line-up of over 70 renowned speakers, addressing key industry topics in over 50 sessions.

Mr. de Plater’s keynote will explore the effects of the role of creativity in game development utilizing lessons learned from the experience of developing Total War, an original PC franchise created by an independent UK studio versus Tom Clancy’s: EndWar which is a first party game with a major license, developed by Ubisoft Shanghai for multiple console platforms. He will also answer the question, “In the era of games for everyone and new platforms like the iPhone, how can AAA licensed, blockbuster projects empower creativity for developers and make bigger profits for publishers?”

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Wahooo, the wiikend is here!! What games are you planning on playing this wiikend? Me I am going to start playing through Wind Waker for the 3rd time, yes amazing I know. When the wiikend comes the work does not stop. We will be holding a few planning meetings today. Don’t feel bad for us, they are not as bad as they may seem; 10 min meeting, 20 min gaming, 10 min meeting, 20 min gaming. If the plans all work out today, we will have some special stuff for you down the pipeline.

Our friends over at College Humor sent us over this contest, pertaining to the show, “Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” I know it is not a Nintendo contest, but this is what the Wiikend post is for, to shed some light on things non-Nintendo, plus we wanted to help out our friends at College Humor.

Also, if one of our readers wins this contest, their may be a VC game in if for you, from us.

Check Out The Contest HERE

212,995 Super Mario Bros 3
209,441 Super Mario Bros
151,881 Super Mario World
146,219 Mario Kart 64
131,024 Super Mario 64
100,509 Legend of Zelda
97,498 Ocarina of Time
87,696 Wario’s Woods
85,756 Paper Mario
82,935 Kirby’s Adventure

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Virtual Console:

1. Super Mario Bros. 3
2. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
3. Mega Man
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Super Mario World
6. Sonic the Hedgehog
7. Super Mario Bros. 2
8. The Legend of Zelda
9. Super Mario 64
10. Ys Book I & II

WiiWare:

1. Strong Bad Episode 1 - Homestar Ruiner
2. My Pokémon Ranch
3. Defend your Castle
4. Dr Mario Online Rx
5. Wild West Guns
6. My Aquarium
7. Frat Party Games - Pong Toss
8. Midnight Pool
9. Helix
10. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King

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Thanks David thanks for the tip!!

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