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DS Games @PAX

Sl1pstreamSl1pstream [E]BelgiumRegistered User regular
edited April 2008 in PAX Archive
I know we (IE: I) went through this last year and since I can't find an existing thread about it, I thought I'd start a new one.
I know Metroid Prime Pinball was pretty big last year, but does anyone have a list of must-bring DS titles, or at least some recommendations?

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited February 2008
    Mario Kart DS
    Puzzle Quest
    Tetris DS
    Worms

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  • chaosisorderchaosisorder Cupcake Princess and Pinny Whore OregonRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    It wasn't out in time for PAX last year, but I think this year's big hit will be:

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    I'm also a fan of Meteos.


    Is the new Cooking Mama any fun with multi-player?

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Elite Beat Agents

    edit: Also, I had fun playing Picross with people last year.

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  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    PictoChat FTW! At least it seemed to have 4 full rooms durring the concerts last year, and god forbid, you dont wanna see the pictures that flowed through them lol. Anyway, would Metroid Prime Hunters be good this year around, or did it not do so well last year? I think some people might be dueling with their pokemon too, and how about Advance Wars: Days of Ruin? havn't played it myself, but it seems like it might be pretty good.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    MarioKart DS, Worms Open Warfare 2, Planet Puzzle League, Bomberman DS if anyone has it... and I'm always up for Tetris.

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  • strangemusicstrangemusic Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I really need to get a copy of Worms.... also, regarding Pictochat, this about sums it up (overheard before a panel last year):

    "...My God! I wonder how many penises are flying through the air above us now?"

    I'm going to make an impassioned plea for people to bring Custom Robo... it's addictive! Not the most polish I've ever seen on a game, but the amount of fun makes up for it.

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  • Raiden333Raiden333 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Only need one cart to play 2 player, but I'm definitely gonna be bringing Geometry Wars Galaxies, the co-op mode is fun as hell.

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  • SnickersSnickers Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I've got Tetris, and Meteos down. Need to find a copy of Puzzle Quest, haven't been able to find any around here. Also need to get Mario Kart, Worms, and Days of Ruin.

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  • TimeCruiserMikeTimeCruiserMike Past Organizer of the West Coast Train Trip San Fernando ValleyRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    i still need to find a copy of meteos . . . my local game stop doesn't seem to think it's worth carrying, i asked the clerk if they had it and he just looked at me like i was stupid.

    i'm really fed up with that damn company . . . for the 59 millionth time . . . NO! i don't fucking want to subscribe to game informer i have the interwebs, no i don't want to pre-order that game your pushing cuz it either sucks mah ball or is so awesome i pre-ordered it 5 months ago on amazon.com cuz they has free shipping, i'm only in here cuz a) i have 10 minutes to kill before i have to head back to work, b) got a giftcard for christmas/birthday, c) cuz it's cold outside and i needed to warm up for a few minutes before continuing home

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  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    lawl that's gamestop for ya, gotta love 'em. You guys that have Worms open warfare 2, does it require each person have a cart or can you host with just one?

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  • TheLawinatorTheLawinator Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Get advance wars. If I'm able to go next year I will bring every DS game in my collection!

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  • SnickersSnickers Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I can always get a copy of Meteos, if they have any left, from the Nintendo employeee store. It be where I got my copy, because I couldn't find it anywhere else either :p

    I'd buy a copy for you, if you could find a copy of Puzzle Quest for me :D

    Or, if ANYONE could find a copy. For some reason, not even the employee store has it.

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  • TheLawinatorTheLawinator Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I kinda got bored of puzzle quest...

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  • SlickShughesSlickShughes Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    TheLawinator wrote: »
    I kinda got bored of puzzle quest...

    I'm looking forward to having someone (many someones?) to play against... Single player got really boring for me after I hit the level cap.

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  • ShineyBlueShoesShineyBlueShoes Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Advance Wars, FF CC and Civ are all more involved them a lot of stuff but some epic games could happen. :)

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  • Mr. Bawls JanglesMr. Bawls Jangles Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I've been wanting to play Castlevania (any one will do) on Co-op. Not necessarily a must have for PAX, but I think it would be fun to play for a while.

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Clubhouse Games anyone?

    Surely someone else likes it besides me and my wife.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I haven't had anyone to try out the multiplayer on Phantom Hourlgass with yet, actually...

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Squirminator2k wrote: »
    I haven't had anyone to try out the multiplayer on Phantom Hourlgass with yet, actually...

    I played a couple matches online, but wasn't too keen on it. Not to mention the idiots who just quit out of matches if you're going to win =/

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  • DopeskiDopeski Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Somebody play Bomberman DS with me please. I can't get enough of that game! :-)

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  • ShineyBlueShoesShineyBlueShoes Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Or the guys that get to go first and pile up all the triforce in one area so you can't even get close to them.

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  • Nox_DracoriaNox_Dracoria Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    IMO;

    Mario Kart DS
    Tetris DS
    Mario Party
    Worms
    Elite Beat Agents
    Zelda
    Metroid
    ...

    pretty much anything that supports download play so that you can play with people who don't have the game...

    They also have the DS tourney where you pretty much challenge people to games and try to win their pins or something - I don't quite remember how it worked >.> but they will likely do it again this year.

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  • SpecTrE3353SpecTrE3353 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Puzzle Quest
    Mario Kart DS
    Bomberman (was the best one)

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  • xGunCrazyxxGunCrazyx Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    i worked extra hard to get my 3 star in mario kart ds so i'd be able to impress everybody :P
    i need to pick up a copy of Tetris DS again too
    i have EBA and Advance Wars Dual Strike as well :)

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  • ThradiaThradia CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    jonxp wrote: »
    Clubhouse Games anyone?

    Surely someone else likes it besides me and my wife.

    My husband and I like it! Gotta love bowling!

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Thradia wrote: »
    jonxp wrote: »
    Clubhouse Games anyone?

    Surely someone else likes it besides me and my wife.

    My husband and I like it! Gotta love bowling!

    Hooray!

    We'll have to make a Clubhouse in which to play our games.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I wish Final Fantasy Tactics for the GBA was multiplayer. That'd be some good gamin'. Square should get on that train for the DS. =)

    But I digress. Is worms on the DS as good as Worms was on the PC? Because if so, I've got to grab a copy of that before PAX for sure. (Is it the same Worms I'm thinking of... where the little worms fire bazookas and call airstrikes on each other and such in a fully destroyable 2-D map?)

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  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Yeah it's the same game you are thinking of. Worms 2 Open Warfare on the DS is real nice. The first one is never talked about for a reason.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Uh-oh =) I'll be sure to get the sequel then. ;) Many hours did I waste playing that game on the PC... but that was only against computer opponents. I can't even imagine how badly I'll get smacked around when playing against other humans. =)

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  • ThradiaThradia CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I will definatly have to pick up Open Warfare :P

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  • mavrick88mavrick88 Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    jonxp wrote: »
    Thradia wrote: »
    jonxp wrote: »
    Clubhouse Games anyone?

    Surely someone else likes it besides me and my wife.

    My husband and I like it! Gotta love bowling!

    Hooray!

    We'll have to make a Clubhouse in which to play our games.


    Last year when I was wait forever in the line on the first day I was playing clubhouse games most of the time, but I usually ended up in last each time.

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Clubhouse games is now impossible to find apparently. I guess it's gone out of print. I can only find it used for a 100% markup, and all the retail stores have it out of stock.

    Anyone know of someone willing to part with their copy for a reasonable price? I need it to go with my wife's new DS.

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  • ShineyBlueShoesShineyBlueShoes Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Yea I just don't get why Nintendo let's games like that and Tetris go out of print when they're still system sellers.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Tetris DS is out of print...? When did that happen?!

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    Hmm. I'll be checking out eBay and the local Gamestop for sure. Granted, I'm no fan of Gamestop, but if you're looking for an out-of-print game they'll usually have it at a good price.

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  • TimeCruiserMikeTimeCruiserMike Past Organizer of the West Coast Train Trip San Fernando ValleyRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    i just bought meteos and worms 2 on amazon.com . .. meteos arrived yesterday and worms will arrive soon . . .

    i'll also be bringing


    tetris ds
    phantom hourglass
    Mario kart
    metriod prime pinball
    sonic rush
    new super Mario bros
    Pokemon diamond
    super Mario 64 ds
    animal crossing wild world
    brain age
    Mario and Luigi partners in time
    space invaders revolution

    i realize that the last few lack multi player . . . but i felt like including them anyway.

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  • KaitouAyashiKaitouAyashi Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Squirminator2k wrote: »
    Tetris DS is out of print...? When did that happen?!

    Yeah, I got lucky last year before PAX and found a single used copy at my local Gamestop - so good luck to anyone hunting it down.

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  • b0wserb0wser PAX HHL Deputy Manager CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    VThornheart wrote: »
    I wish Final Fantasy Tactics for the GBA was multiplayer. That'd be some good gamin'.

    I wish all the GBA multiplayer games were supported by the DS. I can appreciate the dual-cart functionality-- but it's an entire failure that the multiplayer doesn't work. I don't understand how the unit couldn't emulate the cable connection using the built in wifi, it would be fantastic *and* brilliant if Nintendo had done that in the first place.

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  • ShineyBlueShoesShineyBlueShoes Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Yea, could have let you establish the connection before you launched the game or something.

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    I finally found the last remaining copy in Georgia of Clubhouse Games, thank goodness. It took me over a month to track one down. We're set for line waits. :D

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