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News: Nicalis Blasting onto 3DS eShop with Guxt

Nicalis Blasting onto 3DS eShop with Guxt

Shmup from Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya, creator of Cave Story

Nicalis may have a rather questionable record of localising its download titles in all regions — mention Cave Story on DSiWare or the 3DS eShop to a European and see what happens — but it does actively seek to bring high-quality indie releases to Nintendo systems. When you consider that...

News: Jason Rohrer Tackles Blood Diamonds with New DS Game

Jason Rohrer Tackles Blood Diamonds with New DS Game

Indie developer returns

DSi owners might already be familiar with Jason Rohrer's off-beat games, with Primrose and the Jason Rohrer Anthology offering some of the most unique experiences on DSiWare. Publisher Zoo Games just announced the next game from the developer coming to DS later this year: Diamond Trust of London. Maintaining his reputation for sticking to unexpected inspirations, the game..

News: Independent PC RPG Eternal Eden Heading to 3DS

Independent PC RPG Eternal Eden Heading to 3DS

RPG Maker title ahoy!

The DS has taken years to gain its reputation as a heavyweight console for RPG fans, but the 3DS may quicker out of the blocks, with Eternal Eden one of the first announced entries in the genre. A translation of an independent PC game developed using RPG Maker VX, the story revolves around three children who live in a garden...

News: Nintendo Wants To Spark Indie DSiWare Development

Nintendo Wants To Spark Indie DSiWare Development

Zap!

Hot on the heels of Sony's PSP "Minis" program, Nintendo is about to launch something similar for its DSiWare download service. Like the Minis service, Nintendo's new initiative will make it easier for indie developers to publish their own games through DSiWare. Nintendo will keep the current pricing structure of 200 ($2), 500 ($5) and 800 ($8) Nintendo Points, and will charge..

Interviews: Kyle Gray talks Henry Hatsworth & indie plans

Kyle Gray talks Henry Hatsworth & indie plans

Nintendo Life catches up with the man behind one of the most creative DS games to find out if there is life after EA.

If you've read our review then you'll know that Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure is one of the most creative and fun games you can play on the DS right now; the blissful combination of gorgeous 2D visuals, top-quality platforming action and brain-bending puzzle gaming..