THIRD PILLAR
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Dedicated to the appreciation the Nintendo DS and its library of games, applications, and more. Coming when it's ready™.
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THIRD PILLAR
@thirdpillards.com
· Nov 22
An Introduction to THIRD PILLAR
YouTube video by THIRD PILLAR
youtu.be
Episode #0 [An Introduction to THIRD PILLAR] is available to watch right now on the YouTube channel!
This is where we begin. 😁
youtu.be/va1rIead9rA | #THIRDPILLAR #NintendoDS
This is where we begin. 😁
youtu.be/va1rIead9rA | #THIRDPILLAR #NintendoDS
On this day (November 21st) 21 years ago, we were all introduced to the dual-screened wonder that is the Nintendo DS!
With a library of close to 3,500 games, 4 different model designs, and so many system variants across those designs, its two screens ushered in a whole new era for Nintendo.
With a library of close to 3,500 games, 4 different model designs, and so many system variants across those designs, its two screens ushered in a whole new era for Nintendo.
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
On this day (November 21st) 21 years ago, we were all introduced to the dual-screened wonder that is the Nintendo DS!
With a library of close to 3,500 games, 4 different model designs, and so many system variants across those designs, its two screens ushered in a whole new era for Nintendo.
With a library of close to 3,500 games, 4 different model designs, and so many system variants across those designs, its two screens ushered in a whole new era for Nintendo.
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Next up in our music game series: a big profile of Sound Fantasy and Electroplankton creator Toshio Iwai, based on a three-hour call with @radishgames.com.
Toshio Iwai's journey from Sound Fantasy to Electroplankton
We profile the artist behind two of Nintendo's attempts at making experimental music games in the '90s and early 2000s -- one a canceled Super Famicom game based on musical insects, and the other a Ni...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Next up in our music game series: a big profile of Sound Fantasy and Electroplankton creator Toshio Iwai, based on a three-hour call with @radishgames.com.
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Nintendo Switch shipped 910k units this quarter, down from 2.62 million units last year (-65%).
That’s over 154.01million consoles to date.
Nintendo DS lifetime sales are less than 10k units away.
That’s over 154.01million consoles to date.
Nintendo DS lifetime sales are less than 10k units away.
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Nintendo Switch shipped 910k units this quarter, down from 2.62 million units last year (-65%).
That’s over 154.01million consoles to date.
Nintendo DS lifetime sales are less than 10k units away.
That’s over 154.01million consoles to date.
Nintendo DS lifetime sales are less than 10k units away.
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I missed it while live, but I'm beyond excited to see Elite Beat Agents appear at a GDQ event!! Yet another step towards rhythm game speedrunning domination. 😈
Check out the run by @lmmotoss.bsky.social here!
youtu.be/kxC0aBag23w
Check out the run by @lmmotoss.bsky.social here!
youtu.be/kxC0aBag23w
Elite Beat Agents by Motoss in 51:28 - Games Done Queer 2025
YouTube video by Games Done Quick
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November 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I missed it while live, but I'm beyond excited to see Elite Beat Agents appear at a GDQ event!! Yet another step towards rhythm game speedrunning domination. 😈
Check out the run by @lmmotoss.bsky.social here!
youtu.be/kxC0aBag23w
Check out the run by @lmmotoss.bsky.social here!
youtu.be/kxC0aBag23w
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Exercise is the key to good health, both for body and mind--and now, there's finally a way to make mental exercise simple and fun, with achievements!
You can now play "Brain Age" for the Nintendo DS with achievements over at RetroAchievements.
retroachievements.org/game/2141
You can now play "Brain Age" for the Nintendo DS with achievements over at RetroAchievements.
retroachievements.org/game/2141
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! (Nintendo DS)
There are 66 achievements worth 225 points. Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! for Nintendo DS - explore and compete on this classic game at RetroAchievements.
retroachievements.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Exercise is the key to good health, both for body and mind--and now, there's finally a way to make mental exercise simple and fun, with achievements!
You can now play "Brain Age" for the Nintendo DS with achievements over at RetroAchievements.
retroachievements.org/game/2141
You can now play "Brain Age" for the Nintendo DS with achievements over at RetroAchievements.
retroachievements.org/game/2141
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Music from the Nintendo DS game New Super Mario Bros. is now available on the #NintendoMusic app!
Listen now: ninten.do/6014t8B6u
Listen now: ninten.do/6014t8B6u
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Music from the Nintendo DS game New Super Mario Bros. is now available on the #NintendoMusic app!
Listen now: ninten.do/6014t8B6u
Listen now: ninten.do/6014t8B6u
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Anbernic's upcoming dual-screen handheld, the RG DS, got leaked from an AliExpress listing, which confirms pricing, specs, and a December release window. Don't expect heavy 3DS emulation with this one:
steamdeckhq.com/the-anbernic...
steamdeckhq.com/the-anbernic...
steamdeckhq.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Anbernic's upcoming dual-screen handheld, the RG DS, got leaked from an AliExpress listing, which confirms pricing, specs, and a December release window. Don't expect heavy 3DS emulation with this one:
steamdeckhq.com/the-anbernic...
steamdeckhq.com/the-anbernic...
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With the influx of dual screen devices we have begun adding support for these devices by being able to select which screen ES-DE runs on and which to launch games on.
October 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
With the influx of dual screen devices we have begun adding support for these devices by being able to select which screen ES-DE runs on and which to launch games on.
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That's a wrap on the stream! 😉
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has finally been beaten! I was thinking it would be done in under 2 hours, but chapter 7 whooped my ass - especially the final boss.
Skipped out on VRChat sadly, because I am absolutely spent after all that time operating.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has finally been beaten! I was thinking it would be done in under 2 hours, but chapter 7 whooped my ass - especially the final boss.
Skipped out on VRChat sadly, because I am absolutely spent after all that time operating.
October 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
That's a wrap on the stream! 😉
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has finally been beaten! I was thinking it would be done in under 2 hours, but chapter 7 whooped my ass - especially the final boss.
Skipped out on VRChat sadly, because I am absolutely spent after all that time operating.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has finally been beaten! I was thinking it would be done in under 2 hours, but chapter 7 whooped my ass - especially the final boss.
Skipped out on VRChat sadly, because I am absolutely spent after all that time operating.
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Anbernic RG DS - Engineering Prototype Gameplay Demo www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIKg...
October 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Anbernic RG DS - Engineering Prototype Gameplay Demo www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIKg...
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So yeah, 2026 or bust for the THIRD PILLAR project.
Wish me luck! [🧵5/5]
(also sub to the channel pls - youtube.com/@ThirdPillarDS)
(and bsky too - @thirdpillards.com)
Wish me luck! [🧵5/5]
(also sub to the channel pls - youtube.com/@ThirdPillarDS)
(and bsky too - @thirdpillards.com)
THIRD PILLAR
A channel dedicated to appreciating the Nintendo DS and its library of games, applications, and more.
🟦
🟦👈🏾We are the Touch Generation!!
Hosted and curated by Sylverstone Khandr.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
So yeah, 2026 or bust for the THIRD PILLAR project.
Wish me luck! [🧵5/5]
(also sub to the channel pls - youtube.com/@ThirdPillarDS)
(and bsky too - @thirdpillards.com)
Wish me luck! [🧵5/5]
(also sub to the channel pls - youtube.com/@ThirdPillarDS)
(and bsky too - @thirdpillards.com)
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Also, seeing those dual-screen handhelds definitely sparked interest for me to consider getting one later down the line, and migrating my DS library I have on my Steam Deck/PC to it.
But yeah, there's still movement behind the scenes. Just taking time to get it all together. [🧵4/5]
But yeah, there's still movement behind the scenes. Just taking time to get it all together. [🧵4/5]
October 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Also, seeing those dual-screen handhelds definitely sparked interest for me to consider getting one later down the line, and migrating my DS library I have on my Steam Deck/PC to it.
But yeah, there's still movement behind the scenes. Just taking time to get it all together. [🧵4/5]
But yeah, there's still movement behind the scenes. Just taking time to get it all together. [🧵4/5]
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I also thought about getting a TP pilot episode down by the DS' 21st anniversary next month, but work on that should've started already if I had that goal, so it's likely gonna be 2026 territory.
At most, maybe an Episode 0.5 or something just to say "hey, it's not dead!" is more feasible. [🧵3/5]
At most, maybe an Episode 0.5 or something just to say "hey, it's not dead!" is more feasible. [🧵3/5]
October 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I also thought about getting a TP pilot episode down by the DS' 21st anniversary next month, but work on that should've started already if I had that goal, so it's likely gonna be 2026 territory.
At most, maybe an Episode 0.5 or something just to say "hey, it's not dead!" is more feasible. [🧵3/5]
At most, maybe an Episode 0.5 or something just to say "hey, it's not dead!" is more feasible. [🧵3/5]
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Obviously, nothing can be perfect out the gate + it's better to do the thing & make it good later but at the same time, I know it's something I'd like to honestly take time with.
I'm already making moves to change the direction of SYLVER.STREAM in 2026 to work in tandem with THIRD PILLAR. [🧵2/5]
I'm already making moves to change the direction of SYLVER.STREAM in 2026 to work in tandem with THIRD PILLAR. [🧵2/5]
October 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Obviously, nothing can be perfect out the gate + it's better to do the thing & make it good later but at the same time, I know it's something I'd like to honestly take time with.
I'm already making moves to change the direction of SYLVER.STREAM in 2026 to work in tandem with THIRD PILLAR. [🧵2/5]
I'm already making moves to change the direction of SYLVER.STREAM in 2026 to work in tandem with THIRD PILLAR. [🧵2/5]
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Also wanted to get this out there while I'm somewhat lucid mid-work day:
I still feel a bit upset that things stalled with THIRD PILLAR. I kinda got inside my own head about the presentation style, plus I wanted to dip back into seeing contemporaries and their output a bit more. [🧵1/5]
I still feel a bit upset that things stalled with THIRD PILLAR. I kinda got inside my own head about the presentation style, plus I wanted to dip back into seeing contemporaries and their output a bit more. [🧵1/5]
Episode #0 [An Introduction to THIRD PILLAR] is available to watch right now on the YouTube channel!
This is where we begin. 😁
youtu.be/va1rIead9rA | #THIRDPILLAR #NintendoDS
This is where we begin. 😁
youtu.be/va1rIead9rA | #THIRDPILLAR #NintendoDS
An Introduction to THIRD PILLAR
YouTube video by THIRD PILLAR
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Also wanted to get this out there while I'm somewhat lucid mid-work day:
I still feel a bit upset that things stalled with THIRD PILLAR. I kinda got inside my own head about the presentation style, plus I wanted to dip back into seeing contemporaries and their output a bit more. [🧵1/5]
I still feel a bit upset that things stalled with THIRD PILLAR. I kinda got inside my own head about the presentation style, plus I wanted to dip back into seeing contemporaries and their output a bit more. [🧵1/5]
The recent rise of dual-screen retro handhelds in the last year or so has been a joy to witness.
Gonna need to compare/contrast some of these with DS models down the line!
Gonna need to compare/contrast some of these with DS models down the line!
A huge thank you to AYN for sending over the new AYN Thor for us to review! Already loving the device, and can’t wait to explore the experience more.
And yes, it feels perfect for any dual screen emulation with those OLED screens.
And yes, it feels perfect for any dual screen emulation with those OLED screens.
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The recent rise of dual-screen retro handhelds in the last year or so has been a joy to witness.
Gonna need to compare/contrast some of these with DS models down the line!
Gonna need to compare/contrast some of these with DS models down the line!
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It’s time to cheer - the ELITE BEAT AGENTS are here! Join debutant @liamrobertson.bsky.social with @nantenjex.bsky.social and @georgebanks.bsky.social as they resurrect this DS classic along with OSU! TATAKAE! OUENDAN, on this weeks NintenDormant - a Nintendo podcast. youtu.be/foqQ4bQd21U?...
NintenDormant | Elite Beat Agents x Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan feat. Liam Robertson & Josh Goldie
YouTube video by NintenDormant - a Nintendo podcast
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It’s time to cheer - the ELITE BEAT AGENTS are here! Join debutant @liamrobertson.bsky.social with @nantenjex.bsky.social and @georgebanks.bsky.social as they resurrect this DS classic along with OSU! TATAKAE! OUENDAN, on this weeks NintenDormant - a Nintendo podcast. youtu.be/foqQ4bQd21U?...
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🎮 Nintendo DS Lite European Magazine Ad (2008)
#Gaming #Nintendo #Art #RetroGaming #NintendoDS #GameArt #RetroGames #Artwork #2000s #Advertising #Marketing #ArtSky #GameDev #IndieDev
#Gaming #Nintendo #Art #RetroGaming #NintendoDS #GameArt #RetroGames #Artwork #2000s #Advertising #Marketing #ArtSky #GameDev #IndieDev
July 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🎮 Nintendo DS Lite European Magazine Ad (2008)
#Gaming #Nintendo #Art #RetroGaming #NintendoDS #GameArt #RetroGames #Artwork #2000s #Advertising #Marketing #ArtSky #GameDev #IndieDev
#Gaming #Nintendo #Art #RetroGaming #NintendoDS #GameArt #RetroGames #Artwork #2000s #Advertising #Marketing #ArtSky #GameDev #IndieDev
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GG @mr-shasta.fastestfurs.com!!
Glad to see Zelda: Phantom Hourglass getting some love at #SGDQ2025.
Glad to see Zelda: Phantom Hourglass getting some love at #SGDQ2025.
July 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
GG @mr-shasta.fastestfurs.com!!
Glad to see Zelda: Phantom Hourglass getting some love at #SGDQ2025.
Glad to see Zelda: Phantom Hourglass getting some love at #SGDQ2025.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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June 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Believe it or not, there is a somewhat-active Discord server for UMK DS players!
Check it out if you need some opponents to fight, either for regular matches or Puzzle Kombat.
discord.gg/3nTuUqAhWe
Check it out if you need some opponents to fight, either for regular matches or Puzzle Kombat.
discord.gg/3nTuUqAhWe
April 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Believe it or not, there is a somewhat-active Discord server for UMK DS players!
Check it out if you need some opponents to fight, either for regular matches or Puzzle Kombat.
discord.gg/3nTuUqAhWe
Check it out if you need some opponents to fight, either for regular matches or Puzzle Kombat.
discord.gg/3nTuUqAhWe