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Sometimes, the fact that the Nintendo DS is region-free really comes in handy, even for folks who can’t read a single Japanese character. You don’t have to read a thing to do jigsaw puzzles so long as you can make your way through the menus. And it’s not like any English-language game is going to have a title as epic…

Ah, the sweet sounds of music produced with your favorite multi-use electronic devices! There’s always something amazing about the lengths people will go to in order to squeeze the most out of their gadgetry, and it makes even the simplest music ten times better. If you can manage to use every dang gadget in the house, like this guy seems…

There’s one thing you can always rely on Japanese game companies for, and that’s weird games. Lots and lots of weird games.

Oshaberi Oumu for the Nintendo DS continues that tradition by putting the fate of a digital bird in your hands. It’s your job to care for and nurture your avian plaything – feeding it, giving it toys to play…

Nintendo DS owners and RPG fans alike have been looking foward to Square Enix’s Blood of Bahamut since the game was first announced last year, and now a few incredibly lucky people (in Japan) are going to have a chance to get their hands on the game (in Japan). Anyone have a Japanese address I can use to register? Oh, and…

Your mobile phone already has GPS navigation. Your car probably does too. Even the Sony PSP has a GPS option. So it was only a matter of time before the Nintendo DS would jump into the GPS fray.

Designed by China’s Fab Chain, the Ranger is a GPS add-on module for your NDS Lite. Just plug the Ranger into the…

Battery life is always an issue with portable gaming systems, especially with the PSP’s power-sucking UMD drive. You can always buy a second battery, but what if you also own a DS? Well if you own both then I guess you have enough money to buy a second battery for that one too.

But if you’re looking for a cheap…

Word on the internet streets is that a copy of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has been leaked and the downloads are flying. The game, the first in the franchise for the Nintendo DS, is scheduled for release next week.

There are some reports that the ROM is not fully functional, or may not be working on all DS flash carts,…

Because the Nintendo DS (and now, DSi) is so flat, it’s a prime surface for sticking things on or otherwise decorating. People draw and paint on their DSes; some change out the shells or add lights. Others? Try to turn their handhelds into delicious (looking) desserts.

These shells, available for both DS and DSi, look both amazing and completely uncomfortable.…

Overlord:Minions is the Mini-Me of the Overlord franchise. Set to be released this year, it will allow Nintendo DS owners to be evil on the go. Players will have four minions at their disposal, each with unique skills and abilities. The Overlord will need their help in order to stop a cult from releasing the Dragon Kin, a race of humanoid…

Stumped for something special for your Valentine? Well, if you happen to be interested in popping the big question and you’ve got a homebrew-ready Nintendo DS lying around, you can plot your way to the perfect marriage proposal in minutes with Easy Proposal Maker.

Well, it’s perfect if your significant other just happens to like very simple games. Here’s how…

The Nintendo DS Lite boasts pretty decent battery life when fully charged… but why charge it at all? Slap a few solar panels on that bad boy and stop worrying where you left your charger. Not sure how to accomplish such a feat? Well, thank goodness for all the people who write up how-tos just for the fun of it!…

The first Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (for the GameCube) made use of the Game Boy Advance as a controller and 2nd screen. While it was a good idea on paper, in reality the feature was a shackle: multiplayer was only possible if every player had a Game Boy Advance to use as a controller. No GBA, no multiplayer.  Square Enix are…

Heads up cooking game fans who also like to cook in real life! This is the apron for you.

Crafterbation, whose name is as awesome as her crafterbating skills, turned an ordinary apron into something most legendary by adorning it with the…uhm…”FAILED!” graphic of Cooking Mama. Hmm. I’m on to something here. Anyway.  Here’s the original graphic:

And here’s the…

Between the inventive homebrew community and all the “practical” software titles available at retail, you can do just about anything with a Nintendo DS these days, and in March, you’ll even be able to use your DS as an interactive star chart. Provided you can read Japanese, of course.

The Hoshizora Navi (roughly Sky Navigator) cartridge contains a positional sensor that…

If you can’t exist without the weight of several handheld gaming systems tugging at your pants, Brando has a new product that will make your downtime a little easier: the 7-in-1 USB charge cable. With this cable, you can use one USB slot to charge any Sony PSP or Nintendo GBA, as well as all models of the Nintendo DS.…