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'''''100 Classic Book Collection''''', known in North America as '''''100 Classic Books''''', is an [[ebook|e-book]] collection developed by [[Genius Sonority]] and published by [[Nintendo]] |
'''''100 Classic Book Collection''''', known in North America as '''''100 Classic Books''''', is an [[ebook|e-book]] collection developed by [[Genius Sonority]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Nintendo DS]]. First released in Europe in December 2008, it was later released in Australia in January 2009, and in North America in June 2010. The game includes one hundred [[public domain]] works of [[literature]]. |
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Genius Sonority had previously released a similar collection of books in Japan, under the title ''DS Bungaku Zenshuu'', in October 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 | script-title=ja:DS文学全集 | url=https://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 ''Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20'', was released in Japan as a downloadable [[List of DSiWare games and applications|DSiWare]] application in February 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=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kbgj/ | work=Nintendo.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> French and German versions, under the titles of ''100 Livres Classiques'' and ''Bibliothek der klassischen Bücher'' respectively were released in March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Test du jeu 100 Livres Classiques sur DS |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00012433-100-livres-classiques-test.htm |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Jeuxvideo.com |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bibliothek der klassischen Bücher |url=https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Nintendo-DS/Bibliothek-der-klassischen-Bucher-270132.html |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Nintendo of Europe GmbH |language=de-DE}}</ref> |
Genius Sonority had previously released a similar collection of books in Japan, under the title ''DS Bungaku Zenshuu'', in October 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 | script-title=ja:DS文学全集 | url=https://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 ''Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20'', was released in Japan as a downloadable [[List of DSiWare games and applications|DSiWare]] application in February 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=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kbgj/ | work=Nintendo.co.jp | language=Japanese | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> French and German versions, under the titles of ''100 Livres Classiques'' and ''Bibliothek der klassischen Bücher'' respectively were released in March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Test du jeu 100 Livres Classiques sur DS |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00012433-100-livres-classiques-test.htm |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Jeuxvideo.com |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bibliothek der klassischen Bücher |url=https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Nintendo-DS/Bibliothek-der-klassischen-Bucher-270132.html |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Nintendo of Europe GmbH |language=de-DE}}</ref> |
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== Features == |
== Features == |
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''100 Classic Book Collection'' features one hundred books stored |
''100 Classic Book Collection'' features one hundred books stored in the DS cartridge. Several of the works included are ''[[Othello]]'' by [[William Shakespeare]], ''[[Oliver Twist]]'' by [[Charles Dickens]], and ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (novel)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'' by [[Gaston Leroux]]. Additional free books were available to download via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] until the discontinuation of the service on May 20, 2014.<ref name="riley">{{Cite web | author=Riley, Adam | date=December 28, 2008 | title=100 Classic Book Collection (DS Novel) at C3 Reviews | url=http://www.cubed3.com/review/663/ | work=Cubed3.com | accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-DSi-XL-/Basic-setup-and-use/Termination-of-Nintendo-Wi-Fi-Connection/Titles-with-additional-downloadable-content/Titles-with-additional-downloadable-content-864190.html|title=Titles with additional downloadable content|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|accessdate=15 May 2014}}</ref> |
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The player is required to hold the DS like a book and |
The player is required to hold the DS like a book and can adjust the text size and change background music to listen to while reading.<ref name="riley" /> 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 several different ways, including genre, author, and length. Players can access introductions for the books and read about the authors.<ref name="riley" /> An in-game quiz feature asks players personality-related questions and recommends certain novels depending on the answers given. Players can send "trial versions" of the game to other DS users via the local Wi-Fi.<ref name="riley" /> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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|''[[The Diary of a Nobody]]'' |
|''[[The Diary of a Nobody]]'' |
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|[[George Grossmith]] and [[Weedon Grossmith]] |
|[[George Grossmith|George]] and [[Weedon Grossmith]] |
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|''[[Allan Quatermain (novel)|Allan Quatermain]]'' |
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|[[Herman Melville]] |
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|''[[Utopia (book)|Utopia]]'' |
|''[[Utopia (More book)|Utopia]]'' |
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[[Category:Video games developed in Japan]] |
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Developer(s) | Genius Sonority |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Director(s) | Masayuki Kawamoto |
Producer(s) | Manabu Yamana |
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Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
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Genre(s) | Educational |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
100 Classic Book Collection, known in North America as 100 Classic Books, is an e-book collection developed by Genius Sonority and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. First released in Europe in December 2008, it was later released in Australia in January 2009, and in North America in June 2010. The game includes one hundred public domain works of literature.
Genius Sonority had previously released a similar collection of books in Japan, under the title DS Bungaku Zenshuu, in October 2007.[4][5] A smaller version of the collection consisting of 20 books, under the title Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20, was released in Japan as a downloadable DSiWare application in February 2009.[6][7] French and German versions, under the titles of 100 Livres Classiques and Bibliothek der klassischen Bücher respectively were released in March 2010.[8][9]
Features
[edit]100 Classic Book Collection features one hundred books stored in 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. Additional free books were available to download via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection until the discontinuation of the service on May 20, 2014.[10][11]
The player is required to hold the DS like a book and can adjust the text size and change background music to listen to while reading.[10] 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 several different ways, including genre, author, and length. Players can access introductions for the books and read about the authors.[10] An in-game quiz feature asks players personality-related questions and recommends certain novels depending on the answers given. Players can send "trial versions" of the game to other DS users via the local Wi-Fi.[10]
Reception
[edit]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.[2][12]
The content was well received, but critics felt the DS was not a suitable platform. Prior to the advent of Kindle, The Guardian newspaper reviewed the game as part of the "minority fad" of e-readers, declaring it bland and impersonal but good value for money.[13] Eurogamer magazine criticised Nintendo for only using texts that were out of copyright and for not spending the extra for modern classics. They also found the text difficult to read due to the size of the screen, with unhelpful hyphenations, a low word number per page and distracting animations.[14] The Telegraph newspaper agreed that the game offered good value for money but also criticised the size of the screen.[15]
Included books
[edit]List of books included
[edit]Europe/Australia
[edit]North America
[edit]List of additional downloadable books
[edit]Europe/Australia
[edit]North America
[edit]France
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kozanecki, James (January 19, 2009). "AU Shippin' Out January 19–23: Skate 2". GameSpot.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ a b Jenkins, David (January 6, 2009). "UK Charts: Wii Play Is 2009's First Chart Topper". Gamasutra.co. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
- ^ Cabral, Matt (February 24, 2010). "DSi XL Hits North America Next Month For $190". Kotaku.com. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
- ^ Spencer (October 27, 2007). "Siliconera " Books on your DS? Hands on DS Bungaku Zenshuu". Siliconera.com. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ DS文学全集. Nintendo.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ Spencer (February 20, 2009). "Here Is Your Nintendo DSiWare Line Up For February". Siliconera.com. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ "ちょっとDS文学全集 世界の文学20". Nintendo.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ "Test du jeu 100 Livres Classiques sur DS". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ^ "Bibliothek der klassischen Bücher". Nintendo of Europe GmbH (in German). Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Riley, Adam (December 28, 2008). "100 Classic Book Collection (DS Novel) at C3 Reviews". Cubed3.com. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ "Titles with additional downloadable content". Nintendo. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- ^ Jenkins, David (January 13, 2009). "UK Charts: Wii Fit Sprints Back To Number One". Gamasutra.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
- ^ Anderiesz, Mike (January 6, 2009). "Guardian review". The Guardian. London.
- ^ Gibson, Ellie (February 9, 2009). "Eurogamer review". Eurogamer.net.
- ^ Hoggins, Tom (January 6, 2009). "Telegraph review". The Daily Telegraph. London.