It makes me wonder why does Nintendo always make their products available to Japan first instead of sticking to a worldwide launch. Could they actually be testing the waters in the home market to fine tune any bugs before the device and services associated with it are considered safe for an overseas release, or do they just want to hype up the situation so that when said hardware arrives in the US and Europe, even more sales will be generated? How about an even more sinister (although highly unlikely) scenario that sees Nintendo secretly controlling most import shops in the aforementioned continents, allowing them to make phenomenal returns thanks to imported units for people who can’t wait until the official regional release? Say (and think) what you want, but Nintendo will stick to its guns by releasing the newly announced DSi this November but has remained mum on when it will be going on sale outside of Japan.

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If you have played iGolf on the iPhone/iPod touch before, then you will be pleased to know that iBowl also takes a similar concept, packaged to cater for bowling fans, sports and gaming enthusiasts to get some gaming in whenever they’re outdoors and need to kill some time. Don’t expect over the top graphics with this, as it is meant to let time pass by nicely without having you burn a hole in your wallet while you’re at it.

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The Nintendo DS is not even four years into its life cycle and Nintendo has already released a second hardware refresh to keep its sales figures moving while innovating the portable gaming market. This time round, the changes are more stark compared to the leaps the DS Lite made over the DS Phat. Back then, the DS Lite came in a much nicer form factor with brighter displays, but otherwise the hardware remained the same. This cannot be said for the newly announced Nintendo DSi, as it will feature some rather significant changes that we will go into greater detail right after the jump.

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Audi of America has released version 2.0 of the popular “Audi A4 Driving Challenge” iPhone and iPod Touch application, and it would be interesting to see whether the second iteration is able to surpass the 370,000 downloads that its predecessor garnered since it was released just back in August. As with most new game releases, you can expect optimized graphics and enhanced game play to help make the entire experience all the more memorable. Skilled players will be further rewarded with the opportunity to unlock new models such as the desirable A4 3.2L V6 and even the scintillating Audi R8 sports car. Best of all is, this application is still free on Apple’s iTunes Application store.

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If you’re a huge fan of casual games and have devoted a huge chunk of your time at the office or at home in front of the PC playing this game instead of finishing up that report, then you’ll definitely have heard of this game known as Peggle from PopCap Games before. Good news for those who can’t get enough of Peggle - it is now available in a mobile format known as Peggle Mobile, and will be compatible with a wide range of handsets from major wireless carriers in the US and Europe.

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PopCap Games is a name synonymous with addictive online games, and Bejeweled is one of those that will stick in memory for most people as bosses see countless hours of productivity go down the drain while employees click away furiously, trying to gain that elusive high score. I myself was guilty of that during the days where I was an office drone, but I must say Bejeweled really went a long way in making those dreary hours roll by quickly and painlessly. This time round, PopCap Games will light up the scene with a new Bejeweled title known as Bejeweled Twist, bringing a new perspective to this genre. Being three years in the making would raise my expectations rather high, so hopefully PopCap Games won’t fail to deliver here.

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When it comes to kids and what they want for birthdays and holidays, it can get pretty exasperating for parents and grandparents alike as they try to make an intelligent guess, only to fail miserably. Why not save yourself all that headache and stick to Game Addicts instead? In here, you’ll find news on all the latest game releases as well as gaming trends to remain in the know, so that you don’t have to look like a dork to your kids the next time you bring them to GameStop. In a recent survey by Game Crazy, it showed that 90% of tweens and teens look forward to a video game come Christmas. Some of the most wanted games for the year are available after the jump, so go ahead and educate yourself.

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If you have been teased by its gameplay, graphics and overall presentation of Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals, then it is time to throw a party since this PC-bound game has arrived on retail shelves across North America. This immersive and richly detailed suspense-adventure game will definitely leave you sitting on the edge of your seats, featuring stories based on the work of famed graphic novelist and filmmaker Enki Bilal.

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Can’t get enough golf in your life? Wish you could be out on the greens 24/7, and the weather would be perfect at all times while you shoot extremely low scores with hole-in-ones being a common occurrence? Why not snap yourself out of that fantasy and see what you can do instead to go as close to that dream as possible. While ProTee Play 2009 for the PC won’t allow you to it hole-in-ones at your whim and fancy, it will definitely go a long way in helping you get some practice no matter what the weather condition is like outside.

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Another day, another casual game this the Nintendo DS. I love my DS to bits, but this non-stop barrage of shovelware has got to stop sometime, somewhere. Seriously, who wants to play casual games and pay good money for it when they can enjoy the same thing over a PC? After all, the DS has shown itself to be a suitable platform for many mature titles that have both length and breadth, so why can’t more of the same be released by developers instead? The casual game in question is Slingo Quest by Slingo Inc., bringing players onto an island adventure while offering more power-ups, game play and number-matching fun.

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