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'''''100 Classic Book Collection''''', known in North America as '''''100 Classic Books''''', is a [[computer program]] published by [[Nintendo]] and developed by [[Genius Sonority]], which was released exclusively for the [[Nintendo DS]] in Europe on December 26, 2008.<ref name="charts1"/> It was released in Australia on January 22, 2009<ref name="aurelease"/> and is set to be released in North America on June 15, 2010. The program includes one hundred [[public domain]] works of [[literature]]. |
'''''100 Classic Book Collection''''', known in North America as '''''100 Classic Books''''', is a [[computer program]] published by [[Nintendo]] and developed by [[Genius Sonority]], which was released exclusively for the [[Nintendo DS]] in Europe on December 26, 2008.<ref name="charts1"/> It was released in Australia on January 22, 2009<ref name="aurelease"/> and is set to be released in North America on June 15, 2010. The program includes one hundred [[public domain]] works of [[literature]]. |
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Also, it was released in Germany in German with the title [[200 Klassische Buecher]], and in France in French with the title [[100 Livres Classiques]]. Is unknown if the program is going to be released in Spanish and Italian. |
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Genius Sonority had previously released a similar collection of books in Japan under the title {{nihongo|'''''DS Bungaku Zenshuu'''''|ＤＳ文学全集}} on October 17, 2007.<ref>{{cite web | author=Spencer | date=October 27, 2007 | title=Siliconera » Books on your DS? Hands on DS Bungaku Zenshuu | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2007/10/24/books-on-your-ds-hands-on-ds-bungaku-zenshuu/ | work=Siliconera.com | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=ＤＳ文学全集 | url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ybnj/index.html | work=Nintendo.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> A smaller version of the collection consisting of 20 books under the title {{nihongo|'''''Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20'''''|ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20}} was released in Japan as a downloadable [[DSiWare]] application on February 25, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | author=Spencer | date=February 20, 2009 | title=Here Is Your Nintendo DSiWare Line Up For February | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/20/here-is-your-nintendo-dsiware-line-up-for-february/ | work=Siliconera.com | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20 | url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kbgj/ | work=Nintendo.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> |
Genius Sonority had previously released a similar collection of books in Japan under the title {{nihongo|'''''DS Bungaku Zenshuu'''''|ＤＳ文学全集}} on October 17, 2007.<ref>{{cite web | author=Spencer | date=October 27, 2007 | title=Siliconera » Books on your DS? Hands on DS Bungaku Zenshuu | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2007/10/24/books-on-your-ds-hands-on-ds-bungaku-zenshuu/ | work=Siliconera.com | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=ＤＳ文学全集 | url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/ybnj/index.html | work=Nintendo.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> A smaller version of the collection consisting of 20 books under the title {{nihongo|'''''Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20'''''|ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20}} was released in Japan as a downloadable [[DSiWare]] application on February 25, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | author=Spencer | date=February 20, 2009 | title=Here Is Your Nintendo DSiWare Line Up For February | url=http://www.siliconera.com/2009/02/20/here-is-your-nintendo-dsiware-line-up-for-february/ | work=Siliconera.com | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20 | url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kbgj/ | work=Nintendo.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:39, 7 June 2010
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| Developer(s) | Genius Sonority |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo HarperCollins |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
100 Classic Book Collection, known in North America as 100 Classic Books, is a computer program published by Nintendo and developed by Genius Sonority, which was released exclusively for the Nintendo DS in Europe on December 26, 2008.[1] It was released in Australia on January 22, 2009[2] and is set to be released in North America on June 15, 2010. The program includes one hundred public domain works of literature.
Also, it was released in Germany in German with the title 200 Klassische Buecher, and in France in French with the title 100 Livres Classiques. Is unknown if the program is going to be released in Spanish and Italian.
Genius Sonority had previously released a similar collection of books in Japan under the title DS Bungaku Zenshuu (ＤＳ文学全集) on October 17, 2007.[4][5] A smaller version of the collection consisting of 20 books under the title Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20 (ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20) was released in Japan as a downloadable DSiWare application on February 25, 2009.[6][7]
Features
100 Classic Book Collection features one hundred books stored into the DS cartridge. Several of the works included are Othello by William Shakespeare, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, and The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. Currently, 10 extra books are available to download through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.[8]
The player is required to hold the DS like a book and is able to adjust the text size and change background music to listen to while reading.[8] A bookmark feature allows the player to mark their place in the book, as well as resume from that point on restart of the game. The game offers a search feature for books in a number of different ways, including genre, author, and length. Also, players can access introductions for the books, and read about the authors themselves.[8] An in-game quiz features asks players personality-related questions and recommends certain novels depending on the answers given. Players can also send "trial versions" of the game to other DS users via the local Wi-Fi.[8]
List of books included
Reception
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100 Classic Book Collection debuted on UK sales charts at number 17 during its week of release, and moved up to number 8 the following week.[1][9]
References
- ^ a b c Jenkins, David (January 6, 2009). "UK Charts: Wii Play Is 2009's First Chart Topper". Gamasutra.co. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ a b Kozanecki, James (January 19, 2009). "AU Shippin' Out January 19-23: Skate 2". GameSpot.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ Cabral, Matt (February 24, 2010). "DSi XL Hits North America Next Month For $190". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 2010-02-24.
- ^ Spencer (October 27, 2007). "Siliconera » Books on your DS? Hands on DS Bungaku Zenshuu". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ "ＤＳ文学全集". Nintendo.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ Spencer (February 20, 2009). "Here Is Your Nintendo DSiWare Line Up For February". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ "ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20". Nintendo.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ a b c d Riley, Adam (December 28, 2008). "100 Classic Book Collection (DS Novel) at C3 Reviews". Cubed3.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ Jenkins, David (January 13, 2009). "UK Charts: Wii Fit Sprints Back To Number One". Gamasutra.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.