The only suggestion I have for Contra 4 is to take it slow - you're not timed, so just kinda go step by step and take care to notice all the obstacles in front of you, and you should do better.

Sometimes I think I need to stop playing any games other than 2D games like Contra and Mega Man for a while just so I can get more used to that style of game again. I used to be able to great at games like that, but years of 3D has really screwed me up in that regard. :lol:

Friendly Reminder: The World Ends With You is the best DS game ever made.

Is that the newest Bond game?

I respectfully disagree, but to be fair, I seem to be in the minority on this one. :)

I'm starting to play it more now that I'm done with GTA IV and I don't think I can go that far, but I will concede top 10 and maybe top 5 by the time I finish if it keeps getting better. It is a pretty amazing game and needs credit for originality, gameplay, art style and some decent dialog and writing overall. A+ DS title.

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/2...estylusuq4.jpg

I MUST have these. Immediately. Not later, NOW.

Got a link to purchase? Would it make sense to do one international order and just use a 41-cent stamp to redistribute domestically? I don't know what the cost of international shipping is.

It's definitely a game that gets better and better the further in you get.

Joshua is now my favorite RPG character of all time. What a douchebag. :lol:

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...n-70-2qyg.html

I ordered two sets. $3.00 shipping.

Sexcellent! I will be getting myself a set or two as well. This will be a requirement for the upcoming DQ games.

They are being sold on play-asia. I'm buying one.

Let's see, there's a Blue and a Red Slime.. I bet they're asshole enough to make a Metal Slime as a chase item. :lol:

...crickets...


So much for trying to get a rise out of Pixy. :lol:

Do you get both for $5 or just a choice of blue or orange? I definitely want to order a set.

The photo says "Two Piece Set" but NCSX's preorder page has an option to select a color so it's likely they are sold separately. I'm not sure how Play-Asia will handle it but hopefully they'll either update their item page or understand that somebody ordering two was looking for both colors, they don't ship until July though. I thought it was both in one package at first and ordered two to have one "sealed" set but I'll settle for one of each if that's the case.

Futher DQ pimping: http://www.shopncsx.com/dragonquestvaccessory.aspx


Same thing on Play Asia? http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...t-70-2r0j.html

Awesome DQ accessories. No DS lite though :( Maybe I should get one.

Speaking of..

Dragon Quest IV, September 16th:
http://na.square-enix.com/dq4/

Also, a reason for major celebration:
http://na.square-enix.com/zenithia/

Apparently a second Shiren the Wanderer game is coming out for the DS. It's supposed to be a remake of the second Gameboy game and not the N64 Shiren the Wanderer 2. Updated graphics, balancing, Wi-Fi features and new dungeons are expected.

:drool: a new Shiren.

I still haven't beat the first one but i enjoy butting my head up against it's wall every so often.

I've beaten every dungeon except Fay's Final Puzzle. Over 100 hours. Sequel = Danger.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who had trouble removing Picross from my DS. If I hadn't borrowed New Super Mario Bros. from a friend, I would probably STILL be playing Picross.

Oh, I'm 34 years old, and I love me some Mario Brothers.

Please let me know if a DQIV DS case pops up. I just picked up a DS lite since we had a GC to bur. Since the wife has basically laid claim to my original DS ever since hers got stolen.

I want to pre-order the slime stylus and the DQ5 skin but I'd really rather have a DQ4 one :D

BTW: I also found this:

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...t-70-2qyf.html

http://image4.play-asia.com/640/74/pa.128247.1.jpg

I was at Wal*Mart last night and on their "clearance" aisle the had their bundled "DS Starter Packs" for $7.50 (marked down from $19.99). The packs consist of a DS sleeve, three styli, and a game.

On a whim I got the Elite Beat Agents bundle (the other choice was True Swing Golf DS).

I guess all-in-all, that's not too bad.

This was the Super Wal*Mart at 281 & 1604.

I agree with you. I simply can't stand it.

Did they ever clearance the Classic Controller gloves with Wii Points card?

According to some CAGs yes. It was highly YMMV though. I never saw them on clearance at my WM.

Finally found Picross locally, and only $14.99 to boot :D. We are in the process of moving, and I mistakenly took it over in a box with stuff to the new place. So that means I can't play it tonight before bed :(. Ah well, more CrossworDS never hurt anyone.

Damn, I need both of those games. Will check my Wal Mart's tomorrow.

Elite Beat Agents for $7.50 seems like a good deal.

I'm going to stop by Wal*Mart today and see if there are any left (I doubt it, but I'll try). If they have some, I'll get some and post it here.

Then if you'd like one, we can make a deal.

So check back to see if I'm successful!

Got back from Wal*Mart... all gone. :(

Isn't that DQ V case just the standard "clear plastic" case that is already being sold with multiple "covers" (I know there are generic, nfl, and transformers ones out)? In which case, we can probably just print out the cover and stick it in the case, right?

Speaking of which, anyone know of a site that has such covers?

http://www.gamepro.com/screens/142007/187428-1-2.jpg http://www.gamepro.com/screens/142007/187428-2-2.jpg

http://www.gamepro.com/screens/142007/187428-6-2.jpg http://www.gamepro.com/screens/142007/187428-8-2.jpg

http://www.gamepro.com/screens/142007/187428-10-2.jpg http://www.gamepro.com/screens/142007/187428-11-2.jpg

Pixy forgot to mention that those are screenshots for Tecmo Bowl - Kickoff!:

http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/ds/57075/info.shtml

:lol: Sometimes they're obvious without context.

not obvious if you've never played a Tecmo Bowl game before.

I have however, and am really looking forward to getting it. Thanks for posting those.

Pixy always posts screenshots without telling us what the heck they're from, or where he got them... :)

I'm really glad they took the extra year off, because after some time away from Castlevania I am really ready for the new one on DS.

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