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October NPD: Back where we belong

Well, to be honest, we belong in the top position, but we won't begrudge the Wii a little love when it comes to sales numbers, since we know there are still people suffering the slings and arrows of fate (and Best Buy) to get their hands on a console. No, we're cool with sharing the spotlight. We don't even have to move a lot of software to stay up there, either; two DS games appeared in the top ten, and neither above the midway point. People just like the hardware, and really, who can blame them?
  • Nintendo Wii: 519K (5 million total)
  • Nintendo DS: 458K (13.6 million total)
  • Microsoft Xbox 360: 366K (7.1 million total)
  • Sony PSP: 286K (8.8 million total)
  • Sony PS2: 184K (39.4 million total)
  • Sony PS3: 121K (1.9 million total)
Mosey on past the break to see the top-selling games.

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DS releases for the week of October 15th

We're not ashamed to admit that we're somewhat excited about Hannah Montana: Music Jam. Oh, not because of Hannah herself or anything, but because this very random little title just looks like it could put Jam Sessions to shame. You thinking of at least renting it? It's okay to admit it. We won't tell. If not, there's plenty more to choose from this week:
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender -- The Burning Earth
  • The Bee Game
  • Disney Princess: Magical Jewels
  • Fish Tycoon
  • Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game
  • Hannah Montana: Music Jam
  • Power Rangers: Super Legends
  • Prism: Light the Way
  • Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure
  • Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
And for the GBA:
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender -- The Burning Earth
Check out the rest of the world's major markets after the jump.

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DS releases for the week of October 8th

Don't relax just yet, fanfolk -- that wallet isn't getting a break any time soon. Just when you thought you might get a chance to recover from buying Phantom Hourglass, a bevy of new and interesting releases is coming our way. You want action? Check. You want humor? Check and check again. There's a good set this week, and we're not even up to the holidays yet.
  • Bleach: The Blade of Fate
  • The Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations
  • Flipper Critters
  • FIFA Soccer 08
  • Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck
  • Touch Detective 2 1/2
To see what's happening in the rest of the world, slip past the break.

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DS releases for the week of October 1st


Hmm ... isn't there something spectacular hitting this week? Maybe we're thinking of another week ... no, it must be Holly Hobbie & Friends, right? You know you want it!

Seriously, folks, DS fans have loads to be pleased about this week. Not only are we getting what may end up being our game of the year, but there are tons of other options if you happen to not be a Zelda fan (gasp!) or if you want to pick up a second or third title. What's on your shopping list?
  • Chibi-Robo: Park Patrol
  • Crash of the Titans
  • Holly Hobbie & Friends
  • Kurupoto Cool Cool Stars
  • The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
  • The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
  • Master Jin Jin's IQ Challenge
  • Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
For the releases in other major markets, sail past the break. Importers especially take note: Mistwalker's Archaic Sealed Heat debuts this week in Japan.

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Japan hit by ASH in October

No wonder we've been seeing so much on Archaic Sealed Heat in the magazines lately -- it's scheduled for release in Japan in early October. They must have been working overtime at Mistwalker, because this is no cobbled-together piece of work ... ASH looks like it could end up being one of the most amazing games we've seen on the DS to date. And now, it seems very likely that we'll be seeing a lot more in the coming months. Let's hope for some proper screenshots and a video or three!

DS gets some love from BAFTA

It's the first time the U.K.'s gaming awards have been in their own spotlight (instead of relaxing in the shadow of the film and television awards), and the Nintendo DS has snared some of the attention. We would expect nothing less.

Electroplankton and Brain Age both picked up nominations in multiple categories, and they'll be butting heads (brains?) when it comes to which game is Britain's choice for the most innovative of the year. Trauma Center got a nod as well in the simulation category. We're not sure the other nominees are even worth mentioning next to that one. Too bad there isn't a category for games that make you sweat, 'cause they're just that damned hard at times. Trauma Center has always made us idly wish for a third hand, but we love it like ice cream. Can't say we agree with everything they're doing across the pond, though -- they've got New Super Mario Bros. tagged as a children's game. Oh well. I guess we should all put it down and step away slowly.

The winners will be announced on October 5. Check back for confetti and poppers when the DS snags some awards.

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