Finally, a new re-distributable version of the DS-Scene.net rom tool has been released. If you don't know what this is then you've been missing out on a really useful tool. It includes an AP Patch Database which is regularly updated by RetroGameFan and you can even view information for valid roms that are found right here on ds-scene.net. The latest addition to the DS-Scene Rom Tool is a partnership with the CMP team. The application will now check for regular updates of the CMP Cheat Database (the largest and most complete DS cheat database on the web) all totally free of charge of course!
The tool has had some extensive reworking since the last build any many bugs have been ironed out. If you are using an old version of the tool then we highly recommend you update to this version. There's really too many changes been made since the last re-dist pack to list here so please check the changelog provided within the application or the comments section below for more information.
Some of the menus have changed slightly in this version as they were getting a bit messy, please take your time to familiarise yourself with the new options. We have also taken note that some people have problems with the online updates so we have included RetroGameFan's AP Database v1.3.7 for your pleasure.
This update is of course also available directly via the application itself.
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Requirements & Functions
Requirements
Windows with Net Framework 4
~50mb RAM
Functions
Basic DS rom header information
Extract rom icon (png)
Trim rom
AP patch roms using an auto updating database (maintained by RetroGameFan)
Check for updates of the CMP Cheat Database (maintained by the CMP Team)
Auto updates for the application itself
Uses open patch format patches that can be extracted
Download information from DS-Scene.net
PLEASE DO NOT RE-PACKAGE UPDATES AND UPLOAD THEM TO OTHER WEBSITES
Namco Bandai have announced a new game in the One Piece series. "One Piece: Gigant Battle 2 - New World" will feature 100 characters in a followup to last years Nintendo DS game. The gameplay looks to be the same as the first Gigant Battle which im told was similar to Jump Ultimate stars. It's way too early for any word on a western release as of now but I'd say it's highly unlikely.
The official site has opened and product overview has been announced. Tetsuya Nomura is the creative producer along with Ichiro Hazama of Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy fame. Development will be handled by Indie Zero Ltd, probably best known for their work on Retro Game Challenge.
smealum released his demo of his project Minecraft DS. A 3D DS port of the popular game Minecraft.
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Changelog: Basically what I have right now is a basic version of Classic with no saving capabilities; that means : ability to add and remove blocks basic terrain generation map streaming from file, meaning really big maps can be used (1024x1024 maps are fully playable)
CORE & iNTERFACE Core: switched to devkitarm r34 / updated touchscreen processing code. Interface: small icons view style added to main list. WIFI-update: minor fixes and improvements. R4iDSN: Still does not work with Nintendo DSi Firmware 1.4.3.
Compatibility:
• one piece - gigant battle! (france) fixed. • kaidan restaurant - zoku! shin menu 100-sen (japan) fixed. • tennis no oji-sama gyutto! dokidoki survival umi to yama no love passion (japan) fixed. • imagine - resort owner (usa) fixed. • crime lab - body of evidence (usa) fixed.
As of right now, almost all of the work has been on everything except for the story. We have a Google Doc set up online where people can help to translate the story from japanese to english. Any help would be appreciated. Done so far: Digimon Names 100%. Digimon Info 100%. Evolution Tree + Info + Requirements 60%. Menus 100%. Items 100% + Details 0%. Quests 0%. Story 5%. Location Names 100%.