That is 'effin sweet. Can't say I'd shell out $30 when I only paid $5 for Zuma though. Even with a price match and a $5 off coupon, still seems too high.

I guess I will keep my eye on ebay/half/bargain bin. Make no mistake, this is definitely a must buy. I can't even calculate the number of hours I've spent on Zuma and I still don't have the 2 mil acheivement.

Yeah, I love the puzzle concept, but $35 is very pricey. This should have been a $20 title.

Yeah, I'm probably going to wait for Magnetica to drop to $20 before I pick it up.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/711/711127p1.html

a good review from IGN for Magnetica... I want to play it

I have the regular DS. Not interested in the Lite just yet.

Anyhow, I have a question about screen protectors. Are they worth it or is it a waste of money? We already have a nice little backpack case for it.

I've used screen protectors on all of my DS systems and I have not regretted it. I can see visible scratches on my protectors, but the actual screen is squeaky clean.

So what would you recommend? Anything good that can be bought at a local store? I don't want to go the eBay route or order from some online place.

I enjoyed the Pelican Write and Protect Pack. It gives you screen protectors and extra styluses.

DS Info from today's Nintendo conference:

- Ten titles have sold one million+ in just Japan:
Wario Ware Touched!
Nintendogs
Brain Age
Big Brain Academy
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop
Mario Kart DS
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Brain Age 2
English Training DS
New Super Mario Bros.

- The web browser has been delayed until July in Japan

- The TV tuner will be out in August and will cost "approximately half the price of the DS hardware"

- Pokemon will have wi-fi worldwide voice chat

- As previously mentioned, the DS will be able to connect with the Wii. You will be able to download demos and various other expansions.

Jeremy, do you have a link to a printed story that shows the million copy sales in Japan? I have to update the All Time Best Selling Video Games spreadsheet that I'm working on.

Thanx Chris

Also, are the following games the same?

Brain Age = Brain Training
Brain Age 2 = Brain Training 2
Big Brain Academy = Brain Flex
New Super Mario Bros. = Super Mario 64 DS

Thanx Chris

New Super Mario Bros. Super Mario 64 DS

Yeah New SMB is not the same as Mario 64 DS. Not sure on the Brain training games.

Not really. I've just got translations of the Famitsu articles.

Famitsu: http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/200...54492,0,0.html

The links in the top left go to sales charts.

from IGN's review of BBA regarding Brain Age vs. Big Brain Academy:

Good to know. I wasn't sure if I wanted to drop even $20 on BBA since I was mostly underwhelmed by the novelty of Brain Age.

New pics out on net for Dragon Quest Joker and the Tingle RPG look hot! Man this system is gaming heaven!

Aw man, the new Dragon Quest is another DQ Monsters game.

Totally agree. I got bored with Brain Age after a week, but this one looks like a lot more fun.

I was thinking of ordering a DS lite on Best buy's website at midnight and selecting pick up at store Sunday morning, do you think that would work?

Damn, it's all Japanese to me! Thanx anyways. Maybe there will be an interpreted story posted somewhere.

Chris

Thank you!

Chris

Sounds like a good idea that is worth a shot.

Depends if they have it available on the website for instore pick up then. Sometimes new release things lag behind for a day or two (if not longer).

They don't want people showing up to buy something advertised as available that day and all of them being gone due to online orders.