Gamertell

In video game mysteries (as opposed to novels or movies), I get to investigate the crime scene myself. I can put together the evidence and reach my own conclusion (within a certain framework, of course). The crime is mine to solve, not just observe. But unfortunately, that’s not actually the… Continue Reading »

As further proof that the game industry is not playing around when it comes to piracy, United Kingdom resident Yun Can Meng has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. Meng plead guilty to illegally importing R4 game copier cards. How many? Try 26,500 on for size. The cards allow… Continue Reading »

There’s a robber on the loose in Joliet, Illinois, who just can’t resist the lure of the Nintendo DS. On Monday, December 28, 2009, an apartment was broken into while the un-named owner momentarily stepped out. When the resident returned, the burglar ran out of her apartment. When police arrived,… Continue Reading »

The January 2010 issue of B’s Log is sure to bring big smiles to fans of Konami’s popular dating simulation game Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side (TMGS). Gracing the cover of this month’s current issue was one of the new characters coupled with the official title of the new addition scheduled… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 3rd Story

A Flash cartridge that can be used to store pirated Nintendo DS games has publishers up in arms and a group of them are suing the companies that make the devices. Nintendo, Capcom and 53 other publishers are taking legal action under Japan’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act, targeting four companies… Continue Reading »

Gone are the boats and ponies of yesteryear - Link has officially upgraded to riding on trains (like MIA, no?) for his latest DS adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Announced today (March 25, 2009) at the Game Developer’s Conference by Nintendo bigwig Satoru Iwata (at the tail end… Continue Reading »

Taito just announced that it plans to release My Pet Shop (Japanese title: Pet Shop Monogatari) for the Nintendo DS on March 10, 2009. My Pet Shop is a simulation game that emphasizes the importance of organization, responsibility and care that is required in the raising of a multitude of… Continue Reading »

The success of Nintendo’s Brain Age series can be attributed to both scientific officials touting its capabilities and positive reviews from the gaming press. There are some, however, that are still not sold on its potential. The University of Rennes, Brittany, contend people who play Brain Age do not show… Continue Reading »

With the anticipation of the release of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride for the Nintendo DS next month (February 17, 2009), what better way to excite the gaming masses than with an intriguing little sweepstakes? Eager beavers should hurry over to the official Dragon Quest V monsters… Continue Reading »

Konami is enticing all otome fans to shell out cash for a game they may already own with Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love Plus (TMGS). The original Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love was released in March 2007 and, now, exactly two years after its initial release on the… Continue Reading »