Its unlikely that the DS will be replaced soon, since Nintendo like their long handheld lives. That said, I will eat my hat if there is another version of the DS before a successor. The DSi XL must SURELY be the last update/version of the current hardware.

It appears Nintendo like 3 versions of a hardware before upgrading it. Gameboy, the smaller version whose name escapes me, and the GBC. Then the GBA, GBA SP and GBA Micro. So 4 versions of the DS is already outside the usual Nintendo MO.

Was hoping you would cover the story, but given the above comment, perhaps that tells me all I need to know. I would much rather use the money on the next SMT game.

Collection discs without the full collection really bug me, why not just put EVERYTHING on one disc so that everyone can enjoy the more obscure/hard to find releases. Sigh Konami, I sigh at you.

The 'power' being used argument is pretty much moot since what happens if all the power to your house is made from renewable sources?

Its similar to the Toyota Prius argument, yes it uses less fuel (power in this case) but its 'greenness' is gone when you look at the manufacturing process.

Btw, I have no interest in Greenpeace whatsoever, I'm more interested in a proper argument .

Its Warren Specter. I have faith.

Downloading now, listening to it after work, can't wait to see what wins what.

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The second hand gaming market isn't controlled by dealers the same way stamps and comics are. Those two industries are 'regulated' while this one is basically the wild west when it comes to value.

@geek-master: What do you mean? Jaffe/Sony didn't steal anything from Nintendo.

@Mik: Thanks for clearing that up, the United Kingdom flag was abit confusing

I had SO much fun with this in the arcades, and never quite finished it by catching the white lion. Pity the DS conversion is so average. Good review Luke.

Interesting.

I don't think a new console is needed just yet, the current gen consoles have wonderfully long life cycles that is really helping the consumer in general. My guess, this is a late 2011 project.

OH MAH GOD, NINTENDO SIX TEA PHOUR!

MORE NEO GEO GAMES ON VC! <3

This is really clever by Capcom. After most of the BIG Q4 releases were moved to Q1, anything released in Q1 has the risk of being buried under the release glut. By pushing those titles forward to Q2, they have a better chance of selling much better.

@JimLad: The demo of that game gave me so many good laughs despite the awfulness of the game. Anything that allows you to pull off a flying headbutt ON THE REF is worth playing, even for a little while.

Brilliant podcast! Can't wait for the next one.

The light of day, hahaha.

Anything called Eat! Fat! FIGHT! is worth purchasing.

@dbolt: Ta for that. Its stupid that the PS2 version is superior when they should both come with Japanese and English voice tracks.

Back on the topic of the announcement. Anything classified as part dating sim/part fighting game gets my attention.

Well, they are at 465 now with around 9 hours left. 28 Pokemon left to go.

456 with 10 hours to go!

Man I hope they make it! Such an awesome feat

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Lurch, did you watch the vid? Its PAINFUL. Apparently, the phrase is said 29 times over the 13 episodes

James, its my pleasure .

Aviator, I wouldn't call watching this series a perk, but I have to agree. Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans all get screwed when it comes to this kind of thing.