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David Hinkle
York, PA - http://www.david-hinkle.com

David Hinkle first got his start in the gaming industry as a reviewer for a small time website in early 2004. After getting tired of little pay and the lack of recognition for his hard work, David sought employment elsewhere, eventually landing a job with Weblogs Inc. in March of 2005.

In October of 2006, David left his day job working for an Air Conditioning company in Florida to blog full-time. He is still trying to convince friends and family that he actually has a job and doesn't just sit around the house all day in his underwear.

David can be reached through his email at david [at] dsfanboy [dot] com.

Majesco reveals new DS game Hot 'N Cold

Posted Oct 10th 2008 11:22AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Screens

Majesco has revealed a new game for the DS in Hot 'N Cold. What's it all about? Well, it's basically a scavenger hunt, much like Mystery Case Files: Millionheir. You hunt down items in virtual environments, as evidenced by the screens in our gallery below. Unlike Mystery Case Files: Millionheir though, the game is fully 3D and will feature "large environments that break new ground in the hidden object genre by being fully 3D."

Check out some screens in our gallery below and look for this game to hit store shelves in "early 2009."

Gallery: Hot 'N Cold

[Via press release]

TGS08: First footage of The Another World [update]

Posted Oct 9th 2008 2:56PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Video

Update: First images of the book and the package it all comes in have made their way online! Head past the break to catch a glimpse.

Level-5 and Studio Ghibli's upcoming DS RPG, Ni no Kuni: The Another World is sure to be a big success. Why? Uh, have you watched the video above yet? The game looks awesome. With the visual presence that Studio Ghibli provides with its great animation and wonderful character design, along with Level-5's RPG experience, this is going to be a game you want to keep your eyes on.

Know what else is cool? The game is going to come with a custom spellbook specific to that copy of the game. What's inside? Spells, of course (among other things, such as a bestiary)! You can see a bit of it in the video above, where the weird symbols are drawn. After the video, hit up this link to read the Level-5 president's interview with Famitsu about the game.

Continue reading TGS08: First footage of The Another World [update]

DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

Posted Oct 9th 2008 12:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Game Night

Update: The staff has left the Game Night chat. But, many folks were still in there when we left. Pop in and check it out or catch up with us next week!

Welcome one and all to our weekly obsession: Game Night. Every Thursday, we get together with our readers and game it up with the best online-compatible DS and Wii titles available. Joining us is as easy as following the instructions past the break. So head past the jump and read up so you can join us. If not, the bunny gets it!

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DS Daily: Still going to import one?

Posted Oct 8th 2008 9:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: DS Daily

Click to enter our DSi gallery.

With the news that the DSi is region locked, as well as the handheld not officially arriving on North American shores until after April 2009, we're wondering if many of you still plan on importing the handheld? We already know you're going to pick a DSi up eventually (who can resist its awesome features?), but we would like to know if you still plan on snatching one up super early. So, will you?

Gallery: Nintendo DSi

Fanswag: Mystery Case Files: Millionheir

Posted Oct 7th 2008 10:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Contests / Giveaways

That's right, folks! We're giving away one copy of Mystery Case Files: Millionheir (valued at $20)! What can you do to be entered for a chance at this

To enter, simply leave a comment between now and Sunday, October 12th at 11:59PM ET, telling us what your favorite murder mystery is. It can be a book, a play or even the movie Clue. Just tell us! You can leave one comment per day. We'll select a winner the following day via random drawing.

There are a few things you should know before entering. Entrants must be current and legal residents of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec) and at least 18 years of age or older. Read up on the rest of the official rules right here.

Gallery: Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir

DS Daily: Bummed about the GBA

Posted Oct 7th 2008 8:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: DS Daily

Yesterday, we presented a feature that said goodbye to all of the great things the GBA slot can be used for on the DS Lite. As you all know, the new DSi says sayonara to the GBA slot. What we're wondering is, what will be the most missed aspect of that GBA slot for yourself? Will you miss not being able to play Guitar Hero: On Tour on your DSi? Are you sad to see your gigantic library of GBA games is not supported by the new device? What will you miss most about the GBA slot?

Gallery: Goodbye, GBA slot

Team 17 boss wary of DSi features

Posted Oct 3rd 2008 4:07PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

When the DSi was unveiled, the DS Fanboy offices were filled with nothing but whooping and hollering, for Nintendo managed to actually improve on what we considered was the closest to perfection a handheld device could be. The DS Lite has great screens, is smaller than the Phat and has a huge library of great games. How could Nintendo even improve on that? Well, they did, with the DSi, but one individual sees the new handheld as an avenue for pirates to perform their dastardly deeds.

Team 17's studio director Martyn Brown has been eyeing up that SD slot as a potential source of piracy. "Adding an SD slot makes a bunch of sense for downloadable content given the way things are going," Brown said. "I just hope they've done something to counter the mass piracy that exists via the R4 on the Lite. It scares me that with an SD card input, that might leave it even wider open that it was on the original device." He brings up a valid point, but we guess we're just going to have to wait until Nintendo reveals more about the security features of the handheld.

Either way, we're sure the homebrew community will have a field day once it releases to Japan in November.

Gallery: Nintendo DSi

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DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update]

Posted Oct 2nd 2008 1:30PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Game Night

Game Night chat is open (join us!)

Update: The staff have left the Game Night chat, but there's still plenty of people in there looking for a game! Hit the link and get involved!

With all of the crazy Nintendo news today, we nearly forgot that it's Thursday! We love Thursday. Why? Because we actually get to take a break and play some games! Interested in joining us? Newbs can go past the break for details on how to get involved. For the rest of you, we hope to see you tonight!

Continue reading DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update]

Get ready to import: DSi not to reach North America until 'well into 2009'

Posted Oct 2nd 2008 12:31PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

With the Japanese market seeing the release of Nintendo's new DSi handheld later on this year, what could be stopping Nintendo from bringing the device over to North America? Localizing all of the cool software that's available on the thing? Sure, that takes time, but not that much time. So, what is it? The incredible popularity of the DS Lite, says Reggie!

The DS Lite is on track to sell 22% more units than it did last year, says Reggie. Because of the incredible demand, we won't get the DSi until "well into calendar year 2009" Our suggestion? Get ready to import!

Gallery: Nintendo DSi

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DS Daily: Sad to see the GBA slot go?

Posted Oct 2nd 2008 9:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: DS Daily

With all of the oooh-ing and ahhh-ing we've done at the recent announcement of the DSi, we are bummed about one thing: the GBA slot being no more. We like GBA games. They're cheap and fun! But, is it worth losing the GBA slot for all of the other goodies on offer? What do you think of the GBA slot going the way of the dodo bird?

Gallery: Nintendo DSi

Joystiq compares DSi to other handheld devices

Posted Oct 2nd 2008 3:01AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

In their desire to compare things meticulously, our ~~tyrannical masters~~ good friends at Joystiq have put together a handy chart that compares the new DSi to the iPhone, as well as the new PSP Brite that has yet to release. Want to know who's king of the hill? Head over and check it out!

Nintendo unveils pedometer for upcoming DS fitness title

Posted Oct 2nd 2008 2:35AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Remember that weird pedometer trademark that came up recently? Well, instead of being something tied to a Wii game, as many thought, it's tied to a DS title instead. During the video presentation showing off upcoming DS titles, the image to the right was shown.

We're having a hard time translating the name, so we're just going to call it Lifestyle Rhythm DS for the moment. As you might have guessed, based on the image to the right, this is scheduled for a November release in Japan.

Hit up Nintendo's Japanese site for a closer look at the upcoming game.

[Thanks, Sonic_13!]

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DQIX dated for March release in Japan

Posted Oct 1st 2008 5:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

We're narrowing in on the release date for Square Enix's upcoming DS RPG, Dragon Quest IX. The company announced today that Japanese gamers can expect to get their hands on the game in March of next year. As for an exact date, they weren't willing to divulge that information at this time.

So who's dying to get their hands on this?

Gallery: Dragon Quest IX

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New Final Fantasy lets DS and Wii gamers play at the same time

Posted Oct 1st 2008 2:15PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Fans of Square Enix and their Final Fantasy line of games are in for a treat. The company revealed in the latest issue of Shonen Jump magazine that it's developing a new installment in its Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series of games. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time is a game that will release on the DS and Wii on January 29th. Also, it will allow DS gamers and Wii gamers to play together online. How neat is that?

Nothing in the way of exact functionality is explained, other than the prospect of transferring your Mii from the Wii version of the game to the DS title (and the previously mentioned co-op). We'll provide more information as it's made available.

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Namco bundles DVD with National Geographic Panda

Posted Sep 30th 2008 6:18PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Fan stuff

Namco Bandai just dished out a press release about upcoming National Geographic Panda. With the game hitting U.S. retail shelves this fall, the prospect of playing with virtual pandas on your DS is not the only enticing aspect panda fans should be focusing on. All copies of the game will come packaged with a DVD titled Secrets of the Wild Panda. What is Secrets of the Wild Panda? Well, it's an hour-long special produced by National Geographic on the subject of, you guessed it, panda bears. So instead of just being a DS game full of cute pandas to play with, it also holds some educational value, as well.

Gallery: National Geographic Panda

[Via press release]

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Majesco reveals new DS game Hot 'N Cold

TGS08: First footage of The Another World [update]

DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]

DS Daily: Still going to import one?

Fanswag: Mystery Case Files: Millionheir

DS Daily: Bummed about the GBA

Team 17 boss wary of DSi features

DS Fanboy presents: Game Night [update]

Get ready to import: DSi not to reach North America until 'well into 2009'

DS Daily: Sad to see the GBA slot go?

Joystiq compares DSi to other handheld devices

Nintendo unveils pedometer for upcoming DS fitness title

DQIX dated for March release in Japan

New Final Fantasy lets DS and Wii gamers play at the same time

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