There was a time, especially in the late eighties and the early nineties, when Tecmo Bowl consistently used to be ranked among the top 25 games of the generation. The reason behind its gradual decline can be partly attributed to the fact that it is more of a celebratory, self-patting game and consequently lacked the arsenal to challenge games that offer more depth. Back in 1989 when it was first launched, it was quite a craze, as its design was competent enough to become the best football game of on the market. However, in today’s context it seems more of an archival game that is awaiting its time to bid adieu. (more…)

If you enjoy controlling Vaus in the classical arcade games, then you can now experience the same fun on your DS Lite console. Developed by Taito, Arkanoid has proven itself to be a timeless game. The Arkanoid DS is the DS version of this action genre, which offers the original gameplay with all new features. Isn’t it great to have the traditional game in a new form? One of the most admirable features of Arkanoid DS is its attractive soundtrack by Zuntata, the award-winning team of Taito. (more…)

Originally developed by SNK and released on classic arcade machines, the Metal Slug series has since branched out with numerous sequels on practically every gaming platform, including the PS2, Xbox 360, GBA and DS Lite. As a pure run and gun game filled with action and adrenaline, the title is perfectly suited for handheld consoles, and Metal Slug 7 is in fact currently being exclusively developed for the Nintendo DS. (more…)

Haven’t you gotten bored from continuously playing the same genre of games? Why not try something different for a change? Well not to worry, as Peggle is coming to rescue you and it is about as different as it comes. Popcap has developed the game –Peggle for Nintendo DS which is going to be released later this year. It features a colorful 2D background filled with different colored ‘pegs’. (more…)