Pre-Order Sherlock Holmes for Nintendo DS

Jeanne Dupuis — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:15:48 +0000

Sherlock Holmes, as a character, is making a huge comeback and I think that it’s mostly due to the fact that a new film about the sleuth (starring Robert Downey Jr.) will be hitting theatres on December 25, 2009.

Now the Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy game will become available on the Nintendo DS on July 14, 2009. The journey unfolds in London as Elizabeth Montcalfe tries to come to grips with the fact that her father, famed British archeologist Lord Montcalfe, committed suicide in a recent fire. The main thing that makes moving on so difficult is that Elizabeth isn’t convinced by Scotland Yard’s findings regarding her father’s death – in fact, she suspects that he could even be alive!

Elizabeth is determined to uncover the truth and she enlists Sherlock Holmes to help her solve this mystery. Their search takes them through the Montcalfe mansion and its many rooms which are packed full of Egyptian artifacts and treasures.

Here are the product features listed on Amazon:

Inspired by the writings and characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
An involving storyline in true Sherlock Holmes style
A wonderfully appointed, atmospheric and graphically detailed mansion
Numerous interesting objects to search for, collect and use during gameplay
Point and click mathematical, visual and memorization brainteasing puzzles.

image: Amazon

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Pre-Order Sherlock Holmes for Nintendo DS

“Sherlock Holmes” Trailer and Production Stills

Jeanne Dupuis — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:22:03 +0000

The new trailer for Sherlock Holmes hit the internet yesterday and it made me even more excited for this movie than I already was (if that was even possible). The film marks, what I believe, yet another example of Robert Downey Jr.’s triumphant return to the movie industry. I think he’s going to be spectacular and I feel that, along with his roles in Iron Man and Tropic Thunder, he’s demonstrating an extraordinary amount of versatility.

In the movie (set in 1891), detective Sherlock Holmes (Downey Jr.) and his partner Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) must stop a huge conspiracy to destroy Britain. Basic enough. I know that Mark Strong will be portraying murderous cult leader, Lord Blackwood, and Rachel McAdams will take on the role of Irene Adler who is a femme fatale of sorts.

I know some people have been in a snit over the casting of Downey Jr. because Holmes is a British character but he did incredibly well in his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in 1992’s Chaplin (he was even nominated for an Academy Award) and I really don’t see what the big deal is. A lot of people have to put on fake accents for movies and this is no different.

Besides, when you look at these great production stills, you can’t help but think this is a great cast. I’m really excited!

The film, directed by Guy Ritchie, hits theaters on December 25, 2009. You can, however, check out this amazing looking trailer in the meantime.

images: Village Roadshow

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“Sherlock Holmes” Trailer and Production Stills

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Pre-Order Sherlock Holmes for Nintendo DS

“Sherlock Holmes” Trailer and Production Stills