July 2008 Archives

Flower, Sun, Rain Brings PS2 Murder Mystery to DS

Suda51, the enigmatic superstar game developer, will bring one of his classic games from the PS2 to the DS this fall. Suda51 (aka Goichi Suda) is the man behind cult hits like Killer7 on the Gamecube and No More Heroes on the Wii. He continues his recent trend of working... [More]

Talk Mobile Devices on the GameFlavor Message Boards!

The way we play video games is changing. For the longest time, the gaming options on mobile phones were limited to basic distractions, with difficult controls and tiny screens. With the release of Apple's iPhone and Nokia's newly re-launched N-Gage platform, all of that is about to change. Mobile games... [More]

PopCap Brings Casual Hit Peggle to DS

Normally we wouldn't get excited about another casual game release for the Nintendo DS, but there is a special place in our hearts for Peggle, the quirky pachinko game from indie developers PopCap. The company's CEO David Roberts announced today that he has plans to bring the downloadable PC game... [More]

Konami Bringing Time Hollow to North America

Konami Digital Entertainment officially announced today that the company is bringing their Japanese adventure game Time Hollow to North America. The game will be a graphic point-and-click adventure in the tradition of games like Phoenix Wright and Trace Memory, and will have a similar anime-inspired art style. The April issue... [More]

Quantum of Solace Coming to DS, First Look

The upcoming Bond game from Acitivision will put gamers in the role of Daniel Craig as he battles through episodes pulled from the Hollywood fims Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. While the console versions are already looking very nice, gamers will also be given the option to take 007... [More]

Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars Announced

One of the most interesting anouncements made during the Nintendo press briefing at E3 today was not for the Wii but for the DS. Evidently Rockstar Games is planning a Grand Theft Auto spinoff for the handheld, called Chinatown Wars. The story this time will be focused on a triad... [More]

Apogee Bringing Duke Nukem Trilogy to Handhelds

The original makers of Duke Nukem, the side-scrolling PC game, are returning to make three new games set in the Duke Nukem universe. The new trilogy will be comprised of three episodes: Critical Mass, Chain Reaction, and Proving Grounds. The company plans to release its Trilogy for both the Nintendo... [More]

Will the DS Lose its Touch to the iPhone?

Apple's long awaited 3G iPhone will release on Friday, 11 July 2008 along with its highly anticipated software version 2.0 update and the new iTunes App Store, which is available now. But wait, why are we mentioning an Apple product on a Nintendo DS site? Well, the software update will... [More]

What's new at GameFlavor.com!!!

Whew! What a start to the summer season! There's been so much going on both inside and out of the gaming world. 2008 is definitely turning out to be an exciting year for all, including for us here at GameFlavor. We're still working hard behind the scenes with the upcoming... [More]

Etrian Odyssey II Review

Atlus is back with more old-school dungeon exploration on the DS. Better than the original in nearly all respects, is it enough to entice new players? Those who enjoyed the first installment in this clunky pen-and-paper style RPG have undoubtedly already purchased Etrian Odyssey II. The sequel promises more of... [More]

Chrono Trigger Remake Confirmed For Nintendo DS

Japanese RPG fans know that Chrono Trigger ranks among the best console role-playing games ever made. Its imaginative story line, vibrant graphics and memorable characters combined to create something special when the epic adventure debuted on the SNES back in 1995. Rumors of a remake have circulated for years, but... [More]