Posted Oct 04, 2006 at 03:56PM by Robert S. Listed in: News Tags: Japan, Rubik's Cube
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Rubik's CubeThe Rubik's Cube was a big hit in the 1980s. We figured then that it was just a toy to confuse kids like us into submission. By the end of playing the darned thing, we'd be zombies and open to any suggestion like cleaning up the bedroom or eating our veggies.


A couple of decades later, even with the advent of multiple game consoles, handhelds, online games, and arcade joints, it has survived to this day. Proof? There's a global association where the members are known for beating the cube in less than a minute, a robot tried it out, and someone even did a pimped up version. There were also some games in various platforms in the past. Now, it's coming to the Nintendo DS.

Nothing has changed, it's still confusing many of us. As you can see in the screenshot, you'll be timed (great, just what we need: time pressure). The percentage on top shows how you're doing so far. To break the monotony, there will also be some mini-games included.

Now that we're a bit older and wiser, we're still a bit wary about playing this game. We remember the frustration, confusion, and trauma this brought. Although, we do have to admit, it has a charm all on its own. Time to pick it up and try to solve it again.

The game will be available for download for the DS around the holidays. No price stated yet. Looks like it's only available in Japan as the article states that the game was "supervised" by the Japanese Rubik Cube Association. Let's hope they open up to other countries as well.




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