Gaming NEWS Thread A2: The Sealed Grimoire

[ADC]

A FFVII remake on the Wii would be stupid. It's a menu-based RPG. Having the Wiimote would add literally... nothing to the game. The PS3 would... well, you all saw the tech demo.
Whoever said they have to use the Wii Remote? Nintendo didn't. And anyway, what's the Classic Controller for but to play classic games? Or, for that matter, the Wavebird? All I'm saying is, I wouldn't mind if they did make it for Wii instead of PS3.

[ilmaestro]

Heh, I was forgetting about God of War's US release date. Hevenly Sword hasn't been confirmed for anything, though: ebgames has it down as June, for instance.

[EmperorBrandon]

"New job: Dark Knight, New character: Bathier from FF12. Not just a guest character, follows Ramza in the story."


Dangit all, now this is really tempting me to get a PSP just so I can try this. FFT is one of my all-time favorites.

The talk of the FFI+II remakes bugs me a bit, though. Will Square Enix finally show some love to the Seiken Densetsu games, particularly the SNES ones, some of the best games ever? :(

[ADC]

The talk of the FFI+II remakes bugs me a bit, though. Will Square Enix finally show some love to the Seiken Densetsu games, particularly the SNES ones, some of the best games ever? :(
I get the feeling that the performance of the recent rash of Mana games (released or announced) will influence this quite a bit. If they sell, Square'll take a more serious look at the Seiken Densetsu games from back in the day.

I still haven't got 'round to picking up Children of Mana. Just hasn't been a priority, with FF5 in the GBm and FF6 close on the horizon, plus having to save up for a PSP now that it's getting one of the awesomest games of the past 10 years.

[Suwako Moriya]

Will Square Enix finally show some love to the Seiken Densetsu games, particularly the SNES ones, some of the best games ever? :(

Honestly I can't say, but somehow I don't think they'd announce remakes of Secret of Mana and ______ of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3) as part of a way to celebrate the anniversary of Final Fantasy. :D In any case I need to double check something here.

Ah okay so 06/08/91 as the release date for the first game in Japan. That means Mana's 15th anniversary was last year. Wait maybe that explains the surge of new Mana games like Children, Dawn, etc. Also yeah there is the point that Mana was born from FF with the first game being called Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden.

[kaiyouske]

I get the feeling that the performance of the recent rash of Mana games (released or announced) will influence this quite a bit. If they sell, Square'll take a more serious look at the Seiken Densetsu games from back in the day.



I'll be holding my breath.... It seems to me that Squeenix pretty much WANTED to make bad mana games one after another just to piss off the mana fans. There really hasn't been a good mana game since the first SNES one..... the one before that being Final Fantasy Adventure aka Seiken Densetsu 1.

[SpaceButler]

I dunno, I thought Seiken Densetsu 3 was pretty sweet too, but after that I'll agree it's all crap pretty much.

[EmperorBrandon]

I dunno, I thought Seiken Densetsu 3 was pretty sweet too

Indeed. I love SD3. It is stronger in gameplay than Secret of Mana in my opinion. Bosses in SoM became a joke when you know how to rapid-fire spells over and over again. Weapon and spell levelling tended to be a bit tedious for me too.

[Chacranajxy]

Will Square Enix finally show some love to the Seiken Densetsu games, particularly the SNES ones, some of the best games ever? :(

Honestly I can't say, but somehow I don't think they'd announce remakes of Secret of Mana and ______ of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3) as part of a way to celebrate the anniversary of Final Fantasy. :D In any case I need to double check something here.

Ah okay so 06/08/91 as the release date for the first game in Japan. That means Mana's 15th anniversary was last year. Wait maybe that explains the surge of new Mana games like Children, Dawn, etc. Also yeah there is the point that Mana was born from FF with the first game being called Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden.

I really hope that Square's not just focusing on releasing stuff in time for a game's anniversary... I just want to see Square's good games getting rereleased... we've seen enough of Final Fantasy I and II and we definitely don't need Square attempting to make new IP's since... well, they've failed utterly in this last gen.

[Suwako Moriya]

In terms of Seiken Densetsu 3, I've really only played as Angela. I still need to play through Carlie and Reisz. Actually due to certain reasons I also have to replay Angela. I can say this much. SD3 seemed a lot harder than Secret of Mana.

Also to be honest I actually enjoy some of the later Mana games. Although I will admit I'm having a lot of trouble getting into Sword of Mana compared to past Mana games. However I found Legend of Mana to be rather nice although it did have it share of flaws. Children of Mana is kind of fun in that pick up and play short bursts way.

Finally some are going to hate me for saying this, but I'm going to have to say it. Now look I love Secret of Mana. It was an enjoyable game for its time. The tune for the second to last boss who I consider the main boss was wicked cool. Yes interestingly enough the final boss and the main boss of a game can in fact be different from each other. They're not always the same person.

However I've had it with one thing. Which is what I see as the blatant "Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah it's not a clone of Secret of Mana" cries in the video game world. I'm not saying you've done it EB, but I've seen enough of it at places like GameFAQs that I've just about had it over the years.

I'd welcome a remake/port of Secret of Mana it's long over due. Even more so for Seiken Densetsu 3 so it can finally be released here. As well as gain its ______ of Mana game. However in general the Mana fanbase needs to move on.

[Kurou]

...Though I wouldn't mind if they made it FF7/wii...

FFVII Remake. Only on Xbox 360.

I'd love to see that on the box.

Dear God, I want that to happen. Not that I have a fondness for the game..but..

..the entire following explosion of rage, hate, and sudden reversals in a particular group of people's attitudes toward the 360 on the internet would be something to behold.

:>

[Suwako Moriya]

If FF7 gets remade on Xbox 360 the reaction will depend on the person. Some FF7 fans will already own a 360 anyway. Some will be motivated to buy a 360 because of it. Then there will be some that will obviously throw a fit about it. Then again at GameFAQs I've seen some gripe in general about certain games being for the 360 in the past. Oh yeah speaking of the whole Final Fantasy Anniversary thing according to this article (http://psp.ign.com/articles/755/755976p1.html) from IGN the PSP versions of FF1 and FF2 are not the end of it. I'll quote the important part for people.

Disappointed that Square Enix's big Final Fantasy 20 year bash resulted in a couple of PSP updates? It turns out that this is just the first of what could be numerous projects. In an interview with Famitsu, Square Enix executive producer Shinji Hashimoto told readers to turn back beyond April for more surprises.

Now granted it could just turn out to be nothing more than "We're making PSP ports of other Final Fantasy games as well", but at least this means that there is hope. Hope for a more special celebration of the series. Because FF deserves better.

[ADC]

FFVII Remake. Only on Xbox 360.
Hope you're a patient soul if you're waiting for this, because you're asking Square to shit where it eats.

Console sales in Japan (as of January 7, 2007):
• Microsoft Xbox 360: 269,525
• Nintendo Wii: 1,114,974
• Sony Playstation 3: 527,462

Yes, Microsoft did have a 1-year head start. You'd not know it from the units shifted.

[Azumangaman]

FFVII Remake. Only on Xbox 360.

Console sales in Japan (as of January 7, 2007):
• Microsoft Xbox 360: 269,525
• Nintendo Wii: 1,114,974
• Sony Playstation 3: 527,462


Console sales in Japan (AFTER a remake of FF7 on the 360)
Xbox 360: 2,269,525

There you go!
Who knows, lots of people buy a system for one game.

[Chacranajxy]

FFVII Remake. Only on Xbox 360.
Hope you're a patient soul if you're waiting for this, because you're asking Square to shit where it eats.

Console sales in Japan (as of January 7, 2007):
• Microsoft Xbox 360: 269,525
• Nintendo Wii: 1,114,974
• Sony Playstation 3: 527,462

Yes, Microsoft did have a 1-year head start. You'd not know it from the units shifted.

It's also a near impossible idea to make a reality since Square's never really had any support for MS' consoles... I think the only game they've ever done for the 360 was Project Silpheed.

[ADC]

Who knows, lots of people buy a system for one game.
Yeah, but you're asking a company to bet a couple billion yen on putting out that one game that sells the systems. It's a safer bet to spend the money on a sure thing. Sony's sold twice the consoles in well under half the time, and Nintendo twice as many as Sony. I bet Wada-san's very aware of that.

[Josephine]

This was announced a while back, but since Kotaku have done a feature on it, it's a nice place to link to.
Anyway, the DS is getting it's own figure skating game (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ds/hooray-a-ds-figure-skating-game-229169.php) (which ominously enough is released on my birthday...).
So, who else is gonna be all over this once it's released?

With all the talk of the SE anniversary announcement and the remake on PSP, the real news item of importance got buried :p

I'm seriously considering the figure skating game, but I've been bitten by a few low-budget US games lately (I'm ashamed to admit which ones, they were novelty games from Ubisoft which erased my saves twice each, plus I just lost my Harvest Moon DS save >_<;). This one kind of reminds me of those ones in appearance and sorta content. On the other hand, when am I ever going to get a figure skating game again?

And I'll be laughing until the next Final Fantasy announcement from SE. I don't have a PSP, but people already played those games two or so years ago on GBA. I would love to see a Chrono-themed announcement, because as well as FFVII would do, there has been far too much FF lately.

[GHardin]

It's also a near impossible idea to make a reality since Square's never really had any support for MS' consoles... I think the only game they've ever done for the 360 was Project Silpheed.

Well, there was also FFXI, but that's as good as nothing in the end... :P

[Johnny]

Console sales in Japan (AFTER a remake of FF7 on the 360)
Xbox 360: 2,269,525

There you go!
Who knows, lots of people buy a system for one game.

Yeah but look at Blue Dragon. Obviously it's nowhere near as big as FFVII but it has been the most successful 360 game in Japan so far and it performed mediocre at best. Plus, reports from Japan have been that stores there are seeing a lot of returns of the 360 + Blue Dragon bundle so people have been buying the 360, yes, but returning it once Blue Dragon was finished.

[Johnny]

First pics of PSP FF I & 2 (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/19/final-fantasy-20th-anniversary-screenshots/)

[indigo0086]

FFVII Remake. Only on Xbox 360.
Hope you're a patient soul if you're waiting for this, because you're asking Square to shit where it eats.

Console sales in Japan (as of January 7, 2007):
• Microsoft Xbox 360: 269,525
• Nintendo Wii: 1,114,974
• Sony Playstation 3: 527,462

Yes, Microsoft did have a 1-year head start. You'd not know it from the units shifted.

developers need not worry about console sales, that's a fanboy's job. They can distribute a game in any country regardless of poor sales of their own. While some developers see the gaming world to be larger than just Japan or just UK or just US, developers who decide to stick to one console will be financially left in the dust. They won't last more than another generation.

[Suwako Moriya]

Plus, reports from Japan have been that stores there are seeing a lot of returns of the 360 + Blue Dragon bundle so people have been buying the 360, yes, but returning it once Blue Dragon was finished.

Okay now that sounds really sad. I have a feeling we'll see other 360 titles such as Trusty Bell get the same err treatment. Although it's going to be funny if the same people who bought a 360 just for one game to return the whole will end up doing is multiple times. Naaaaaaaaaaah.

Also I wonder if in the case of some games the Japanese company will be hoping for the game to do well in America as opposed to Japan. Since the user base for the Xbox 360 is much larger in the U.S. Perhaps titles such as Blue Dragon will be hoping that a good portion of those 360 fans like Japanese style RPGs. Or at least in the style that Blue Dragon is. Same for say Trusty Bell which is coming out here as Eternal Sonota. Granted this may be a whacked theory, but ah well.

[Jarred]

By that I mean Mistwalker will be hoping that Americans fans of Japanese RPGs who own a 360 will flock to Blue Dragon and they'll get their sales that way. Yeah a stupid theory maybe, but who knows.
*raises hand*

Not such a stupid theory, as I'm one person who is really considering picking up a 360 for my b-day in May so I can play Blue Dragon (and Lost Odyssey, Eternal Sonata as well).

[Suwako Moriya]

First pics of PSP FF I & 2 (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/19/final-fantasy-20th-anniversary-screenshots/)

Well at least it does look rather nice over all. *Checks third image* Oh my god Link's playable in Final Fantasy 1. This is going to be awesome. :> Now how many will take that seriously and start spreading it as fact?

[Johnny]

Also I wonder if in the case of some games the Japanese company will be hoping for the game to do well in America as opposed to Japan. Since the user base for the Xbox 360 is much larger in the U.S. Perhaps titles such as Blue Dragon will be hoping that a good portion of those 360 fans like Japanese style RPGs. Or at least in the style that Blue Dragon is. Same for say Trusty Bell which is coming out here as Eternal Sonota. Granted this may be a whacked theory, but ah well.

Well Blue Dragon is one of the game that was developed primarily for the Japanese market and it hasn't done very well.
It's kinda funny to see MS's desperation in Japan. First we got Senko no Ronde which only the most hardcore shmup fans would have bought a 360 for, then Blue Dragon which did average but was a breakaway hit in terms of Japanese sales of other 360 games, then recently they've been pushing the 360 as a "mature" console with Cero Z (The US equivalent would be M and the UK 15/18) rated games such as Oneechanbara Vortex, Dead Rising and Gears of War and now we have iDOLM@STER, a successful arcade game, released next week.
At the end of the day, Japan just isn't going to care about Microsoft for the simple fact that they are a US company and the games aren't there. It's admirable that MS are at least trying (as it's seeing a load of great Japanese exclusive/Japanese developed games being released) but they're never going to get the market share of Sony and Nintendo.

Which is why the whole notion of console wars and who is the "winner" is really irrelevant this generation. You could say Nintendo have "won" in Japan looking a phenomenal DS sales and strong Wii sales, you could say that Sony are winning as they have/will get the games the Japanese care about, or you could say MS have won in a way as the 360 is already much more popular than the Xbox ever was in Japan.

[Chacranajxy]

First pics of PSP FF I & 2 (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/19/final-fantasy-20th-anniversary-screenshots/)

Wow, that's actually a lot better than I was expecting. There's clearly no doubt as to which version of FF I and II will be the definitive one once this is out.

[ADC]

developers need not worry about console sales, that's a fanboy's job. They can distribute a game in any country regardless of poor sales of their own. While some developers see the gaming world to be larger than just Japan or just UK or just US, developers who decide to stick to one console will be financially left in the dust. They won't last more than another generation.
That's a negative, Hondo. The developer in question played the console-exclusive game for three generations in particular (NES, SNES, PSX) and came out of it just fine. And my argument was, Square's biggest market isn't the States, it's Japan. They do what's best for Enix Square Japan before they worry about Square Enix USA. Putting an huge title exclusively on Xbox 360 is not what's best for Enix Square Japan — but doing it for either PS3 or Wii will work out for them just fine.

That's the whole difference between the way things work in Japan and how they go in the States. Sure, we're basically platform-agnostic over here. Japan's a different story.

[FigNewton]

All I'm saying is, I wouldn't mind if they did make it for Wii instead of PS3.

As much as I love the Wii, I have to say that I'd mind considerably. Beyond the new controls introduced by the Wii, there isn't much that the Wii could bring to an update for FFVII. Would it be better graphicly than the PS1 original? Yes. But it would still be lagging behind the times graphicly, because that's not what the Wii is there for. For a FFVII rerelease, I basicly want it to play the same way it used to, and have the most modern shiniest graphics that can be placed on my TV screen.

Discounting VC games, I don't really care to play any non-Nintendo game on the Wii that does not adequately and creatively make use of the contollers. For anything else I'd much rather play it on 360 or PS3.

[Jarred]

This week's Famitsu scores, for anyone interested, courtesy of Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/gaming/kotaku-magu/kotaku-magu-this-weeks-famitsu-scores-229896.php) :

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas PS2 — 9, 10, 9, 10 (Total: 38)
FLATOUT 2 GTR PS2 — 7, 7, 7, 7 (Total: 28)
Kujibiki Unbalance PS2 — 5, 5, 5, 5 (Total: 20)
WWE 2007 SmackDown vs Raw PS2 — 7, 8, 7, 7 (Total: 29)
WWE 2007 SmackDown vs Raw Xbox 360 — 8, 8, 8, 8 (Total: 32)
Vampire Rain Xbox 360 — 7, 8, 8, 7 (Total: 30)
The Godfather Xbox 360 — 8, 8, 8, 8 (Total: 32)
IDOLM@STER Xbox 360 — 6, 7, 7, 6 (Total: 26)
LOST REGNUM PSP — 7, 6, 7, 6 (Total: 26)
San Goku Shi Taisen DS DS — 7, 8, 7, 7 (Total: 29)
Hotel Dusk Room 215 DS — 9, 7, 9, 8 (Total: 33)

[jecca-neko]

First pics of PSP FF I & 2 (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/19/final-fantasy-20th-anniversary-screenshots/)

There is an improvement in the graphics but I'm going to subscribe to the "who cares" camp. We've had too many remakes of FFI&II. If Square Enix wants to remake a game pick something else. I know a lot of people here are talking about an FFVII remake. Sure, I'd probably be very tempted to pick that up. But even better? A Chrono Trigger remake. :)

[Suwako Moriya]

But even better? A Chrono Trigger remake. :)

Although I did burn myself out on the game it would be interesting to see. In my case I'd desire a remake of one of Square-Enix's games that failed to come out here. As a remake would be a second chance for the game to be released in some form.

Thus why out of all the choices mentioned so far, I think Seiken Densetsu 3 err ______ of Mana would be the most appealing. No screw that I want Romancing SaGa 3. I want Tatyana Lasaiev in English with voice now or else I'll continue to hold Chocobos hostage.

[ADC]

But even better? A Chrono Trigger remake. :)
No screw that I want Romancing SaGa 3. I want Tatyana Lasaiev in English with voice now or else I'll continue to hold Chocobos hostage.
While I can't argue with either of these (though I wonder what RSG2 did to make Yuzu want to skip it), I'd like to see more of the Front Mission games make the jump to modern hardware. I enjoyed Front Mission 3, even though its graphics were way too advanced for the Playstation and, therefore, caused frame rates to drop into the teens or less. I played it on CVGS before Sony bought and killed it, and the increased power of the Mac G3 helped keep it going smoothly and look pretty sharp in so doing.

Still, I want Final Fantasy VII-2 more than any of those. Small problem: It doesn't exist.

[Suwako Moriya]

(though I wonder what RSG2 did to make Yuzu want to skip it)

It's not that I'm skipping the title. It's more that I'm giving Romancing SaGa 3 higher priority. After all I was mentioning a single title as opposed to making a full list. A larger list would include Romancing SaGa 2. It would also include other titles as well.

As for why the priority? Well I haven't really played RS2 that much. I'm still waiting for certain things to happen. Where as I have played RS3 quite a bit. Also RS3 has Tatyana Lasaiev who happens to be one of my favorite girls in the SaGa series. To the point I don't play the pure evil Mikhail quest since you can't have her in the party. Thus of course I'm giving RS3 priority. It is my destiny.

[Johnny]

I'd like to see more of the Front Mission games make the jump to modern hardware. I enjoyed Front Mission 3, even though its graphics were way too advanced for the Playstation and, therefore, caused frame rates to drop into the teens or less.

You're probably refering to the consoles, but the first game is being remade on the DS and is due out in Japan fairly soon.

[FigNewton]

You're probably refering to the consoles, but the first game is being remade on the DS and is due out in Japan fairly soon.

Holy hell i'd be all over a US release of that game. That's never been out in english!!!

[Lego]

I'll believe it when I actually see it on a shelf, but THQ are saying "honest, really" and have S.T.A.L.K.E.R. pegged for a March 22 release (March 23 in Europe).

In case you've forgotten the game's premise (and who can blame you), you play some guy who runs around Chernobyl fighting mutants, bad guys and weird environmental effects. It looked awesome back in 2004, but while the setting still sounds interesting, as do the claims of a "living world", I can't help but feel the developers bit off more than they could chew and that this thing's going to disappoint.

Found it over at Kotaku.

[Chacranajxy]

I'll believe it when I actually see it on a shelf, but THQ are saying "honest, really" and have S.T.A.L.K.E.R. pegged for a March 22 release (March 23 in Europe).

In case you've forgotten the game's premise (and who can blame you), you play some guy who runs around Chernobyl fighting mutants, bad guys and weird environmental effects. It looked awesome back in 2004, but while the setting still sounds interesting, as do the claims of a "living world", I can't help but feel the developers bit off more than they could chew and that this thing's going to disappoint.

Found it over at Kotaku.

I'm hoping that the game does manage to turn out well since it had a lot of potential. I'll be waiting for the reviews on this one, of course, but it's good to see a release date for once.

[Johnny]

Some sexy new After Burner PSP pics (http://www.jeux-france.com/news18897_after-burner-decolle-en-images.html)

Latest Famitsu Most Wanted chart:

1. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Square Enix)
2. Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Capcom)
3. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3, Konami)
4. Dragon Quest IX : Protectors of the Sky (NDS, Square Enix)
5. Super Robot Taisen : Original Generations (PS2, Banpresto)
6. Grand Theft Auto : San Andreas (PS2, Capcom)
7. Persona 3 Fes (PS2, Atlus)
8. Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360, Microsoft)
9. Monster Hunter Portable 2 (PSP, Capcom)
10. Dragon Shadow Spell (PS2, Banpresto)
11. Gyakutensaiban 4 (NDS, Capcom)
12. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii, Nintendo)
13. Higurashi no Naku Kei ni Matsuri (NDS, Alchemist)
14. The Legend of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass (NDS, Nintendo)
15. Shining Force EXA (PS2, Sega)
16. Dragon Quest Swords : The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors (Wii, Square Enix)
17. Monster Hunter 3 (PS3, Capcom)
18. Devil May Cry 4 (PS3, Capcom)
19. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo)
20. Sangokushi Taisen (NDS, Sega)

[Johnny]

Wii blowout!

Densha De Go! Wii controller pic (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13108). I'm all over this once it's released. I've flirted with train sims in the past but this controller and the fact the games looks great on Wii means this is a must have for me. Plus the fact I'm trying really hard to resist Railfan on the PS3 and I think I'm turning into a Densha Otaku :D

New pics of Mezase!! Tsuri Master (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13107), Konami's upcoming Wii fishing game. Yep, another Wii game I'm all over :)

Sonic and the Secret Rings screens (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13105)

Naruto Shippuuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX boxart (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13109)

[Jarred]

Super Paper Mario Confirmed for Wii (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12048)
Release Date - Apr 2007

In the latest issue of Nintendo Power, via GoNintendo:
Mario gains the ability to change perspective at will, switching from the normal side scrolling 2d view to a 3d view of the 2d “paper mario like” world

Switching camera from 2d to 3d is necessary. Some puzzles can only be solved by switching the camera to reveal new paths on a level

Wiimote is held sideways, 2 button is used to jump, A button to switch view.

Mario collects friends called Pixis that give him special abilities. These abilities make use of the Wiimote capabilities. One Pixi named Tippy allows you to point the Wiimote at the screen to learn more about enemies, or discover hidden passages.

Shaking the Wiimote at the right time when you jump on an enemy allows you to get more points

Graphics have received a noticeable upgrade since E3 videos

[ADC]

Super Paper Mario Confirmed for Wii (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12048)
Release Date - Apr 2007
Right the hell on! Especially the bit about bumping the graphics, as wasn't done for Zelda: Twilight Princess.

[Mateo_home]

Super Paper Mario Confirmed for Wii (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12048)
Release Date - Apr 2007


YAY! Something to get for me to get for the Wii in three months. While it's great the graphics are being improved on, in a way, I kind of wish Nintendo would still reelase it for the GC as well for those that were looking forward to it instead of only announcing it just for an excuse for the system to get some attention at E3 '06 (probably). :P

[ADC]

Here's something else (http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=25327953&part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6164529) you might want for your Wii: Yet another beefed-up strap! Now, I've been taking batting practice for close to a month and have yet to even have the Wii Remote slip in my hands; what the fuck are people doing that's breaking the straps?

[jecca-neko]

Here's something else (http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=25327953&part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6164529) you might want for your Wii: Yet another beefed-up strap! Now, I've been taking batting practice for close to a month and have yet to even have the Wii Remote slip in my hands; what the fuck are people doing that's breaking the straps?

They let go of the remote? I don't know. My first generation straps are still fine. However, I do have 4 2nd generation straps, 2 of which I'm using on my Wiimotes, just for the hell of it.

I need to figure out a use for my old straps. My DS Lite has the strap from my original DS on it. I'm thinking about doing something completely nerdy like attaching my keychain with my work keys to one of the straps.

[ADC]

I need to figure out a use for my old straps. My DS Lite has the strap from my original DS on it. I'm thinking about doing something completely nerdy like attaching my keychain with my work keys to one of the straps.
I erred in including my old DS strap when I traded it in toward buying the DS Lite, but I still have my Mario Kart strap! It's utterly useless for DS play, but it's awesome enough that I had to hold on to it. And I think that's fair, seeing as how Nintendo only gave me a paper sleeve for the Mario Kart DS card and booklet. It would have cost them like $2 extra to put it in a keepcase!

[Jarred]

Press Release (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12111) (via GoNintendo)

Wii Q1 Releases:
Feb. 14 Wii Play with Wii Remote Nintendo
March 27 Disney’s Meet the Robinsons Buena Vista
March Bust-A-Move Bash Majesco
March Prince of Persia Rival Swords Ubisoft
March TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Ubisoft
March Bionicle Heroes Eidos
March Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
Q1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 EA
Q1 SSX Blur EA
Q1 The Godfather Blackhand Edition EA
Q1 Medal of Honor Vanguard EA
Q1 Sonic and the Secret Rings Sega

Probably the news everyone wants to hear though is that next week we should see Mario Kart 64 on the VC!!

[Johnny]

Press Release (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12111) (via GoNintendo)

Wii Q1 Releases:
Feb. 14 Wii Play with Wii Remote Nintendo
March 27 Disney’s Meet the Robinsons Buena Vista
March Bust-A-Move Bash Majesco
March Prince of Persia Rival Swords Ubisoft
March TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Ubisoft
March Bionicle Heroes Eidos
March Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
Q1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 EA
Q1 SSX Blur EA
Q1 The Godfather Blackhand Edition EA
Q1 Medal of Honor Vanguard EA
Q1 Sonic and the Secret Rings Sega

Probably the news everyone wants to hear though is that next week we should see Mario Kart 64 on the VC!!


Sonic is the end Feb/first week of March.

Where'd you hear about MK64 being next week? It's coming to Japan next Tuesday but I don't think it will be on the US VC for a few weeks after that...

[Jarred]

Where'd you hear about MK64 being next week? It's coming to Japan next Tuesday but I don't think it will be on the US VC for a few weeks after that...
It's in the press release, which is from NOA so I assume they are talking about US.

Also, next week will see the addition of an all-time favorite, Mario Kart 64.

[Jarred]

One title that is missing from that list is Mario Party 8, which seems to have been delayed (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12113) to "Q2".

[ADC]

Probably the news everyone wants to hear though is that next week we should see Mario Kart 64 on the VC!!
Hmm. N64 games cost 1000 Wii points. I have 1000 Wii points. LET'SA GOOOOOO!!!

[Johnny]

Where'd you hear about MK64 being next week? It's coming to Japan next Tuesday but I don't think it will be on the US VC for a few weeks after that...
It's in the press release, which is from NOA so I assume they are talking about US.

Also, next week will see the addition of an all-time favorite, Mario Kart 64.



Strange, seems NoA are giving release dates now, unless it's just because this is such a high profile release.
The NoJ VC page is updated on Sunday/Monday to reveal what is coming to the VC that Tuesday, plus there's a message on the VC frontpage whereas NoA and NoE just leave you guessing until the games are actually released.

[Johnny]

For anyone who hasn't yet seen it, UK PS3 launch info is to be available from midnight tonight (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=72188).

[ilmaestro]

The only really interesting thing in the launch line up (ignoring stuff already/nearly out in the US/Japan) is flOw, I guess, since that's had its release date shuffled around quite a bit.

[Johnny]

Wii News Channel goes live this Saturday (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070125/ap_on_hi_te/wii_news_channel)

Cooking Mama Wii trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13190). Loving Mama's Engrish! :D

New site covering MD games on the Virtual Console (http://vc.sega.jp/)

[Johnny]

Dynasty Warriors DS screens (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13209)

Sonic Wii pics (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13208)

Front Mission DS pics (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13206)

Gundam Musou screens (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13203)

Dragon Quest Monster J reaches 1 million sales in Japan (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/26/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-breaks-a-million/). US release NOW please!

[Chacranajxy]

Dynasty Warriors DS screens (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13209)

Sonic Wii pics (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13208)

Front Mission DS pics (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13206)

Gundam Musou screens (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13203)

Dragon Quest Monster J reaches 1 million sales in Japan (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/26/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-breaks-a-million/). US release NOW please!

I really hope that Square brings Front Mission DS over...

[Johnny]

Enter the next in the range of why-didn't-I-think-of-that-before DS games - Kokorogauruou Mirei Aquarium DS which is an "aquarium simulator" where you have to clean your tank and feed your fish.
There are 2 versions - typical (regular fish) and exotic (more, well, exotic stuff like penguins and whales. You can also trade fish with others with the game.
Does it go without saying that yes, chances are fairly high I'll be buying this? :nervous: (watches as Chacrana and ADC groan as once again I am suckered by the weird DS games :D )

Video and info here (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/26/watch-its-an-aquarium-in-your-ds/)

[Chacranajxy]

Enter the next in the range of why-didn't-I-think-of-that-before DS games - Kokorogauruou Mirei Aquarium DS which is an "aquarium simulator" where you have to clean your tank and feed your fish.
There are 2 versions - typical (regular fish) and exotic (more, well, exotic stuff like penguins and whales. You can also trade fish with others with the game.
Does it go without saying that yes, chances are fairly high I'll be buying this? :nervous: (watches as Chacrana and ADC groan as once again I am suckered by the weird DS games :D )

Video and info here (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/26/watch-its-an-aquarium-in-your-ds/)

I'm past groaning. I'm firmly into the "head shaking" territory now. My limit for bizarre concepts is the stock market genre... which actually looks pretty cool.

[ADC]

Johnny, you just go have fun with your Fishémon. Be careful, though: If any of them develop lightning powers … well, then you'll really need to clean that tank!

[ColoradoJim]

Count me in on getting that aquarium sim game if it gets released over here. I actually think it could do pretty well if it was marketed as part of the Touch Generations lineup as it looks very nice and doesn't require as much work as Nintendogs for example.

[jecca-neko]

I'm past groaning. I'm firmly into the "head shaking" territory now. My limit for bizarre concepts is the stock market genre... which actually looks pretty cool.

Agreed. I want Stock Trader Shun to come out in English. Aquarium sim? Not so much. I've got a bird and a friend is trying to pawn kittens off on me. Don't need more pets, virtual or otherwise.

[Chacranajxy]

While I'm still disgusted by Johnny's intention to buy that aquarium sim, I am happy about the DS Lite. Not only are the screens much, much brighter, but the color in the games themselves is infinitely better. It's ridiculous how big of a difference this makes. I'm also like 10 hours into Final Fantasy V Advance now... still a great game. I'm also really surprised by how much story there is after being told "there's not much story." Sure, it's not going to steal the title of best story from something like FFX or FFVIII, but it's definitely sufficient to keep you interested.

[jecca-neko]

I am happy about the DS Lite. Not only are the screens much, much brighter, but the color in the games themselves is infinitely better. It's ridiculous how big of a difference this makes.

Agreed. I was convinced that it would be a good idea to buy a DS Lite so was one of the people that actually got to a store early on DS Lite launch day to buy one (like it mattered - no one else was there). It has made a HUGE difference. As compared to my original DS, I play games at least three times more on it because games look better and are easier to see.

It's also far less of a strain on the eyes so I can play longer. With the original DS I'd play maybe an hour a day at most because the strain would be too much. Now I can play for hours and hours, though I still take a break every 30 minutes to an hour so I won't kill my vision more than I have from gaming over the years. It really sucks that my vision has degraded just from eye strain. :sigh:

[Chacranajxy]

I am happy about the DS Lite. Not only are the screens much, much brighter, but the color in the games themselves is infinitely better. It's ridiculous how big of a difference this makes.

Agreed. I was convinced that it would be a good idea to buy a DS Lite so was one of the people that actually got to a store early on DS Lite launch day to buy one (like it mattered - no one else was there). It has made a HUGE difference. As compared to my original DS, I play games at least three times more on it because games look better and are easier to see.

It's also far less of a strain on the eyes so I can play longer. With the original DS I'd play maybe an hour a day at most because the strain would be too much. Now I can play for hours and hours, though I still take a break every 30 minutes to an hour so I won't kill my vision more than I have from gaming over the years. It really sucks that my vision has degraded just from eye strain. :sigh:

I've got a good number of RPGs to play through on the GBA and the DS so yeah, I'm definitely going to be getting my money's worth from this system. And I realized that I've played maybe 5 hours of FFV today after getting the DS Lite... it's so clear and easy to see that I can't help but play it.

The truly incredible thing about the DS Lite is how quickly it sells though. There were literally 4 DS Lites that sold within 5 minutes at the store I went to (one of those four was mine.) It was really weird... anyway, glad I've got it since this is easily the best portable gaming hardware I've ever seen.

[ADC]

While I'm still disgusted by Johnny's intention to buy that aquarium sim, I am happy about the DS Lite. Not only are the screens much, much brighter, but the color in the games themselves is infinitely better. It's ridiculous how big of a difference this makes. I'm also like 10 hours into Final Fantasy V Advance now... still a great game. I'm also really surprised by how much story there is after being told "there's not much story." Sure, it's not going to steal the title of best story from something like FFX or FFVIII, but it's definitely sufficient to keep you interested.
Yay for Cha! Yes, the DS Lite screens are awesome and very easy on the eyes. (Where are the DS ero-games, already?) On the other hand, yikes on the 'best story' bit. I'd put 6, 7, T, and 9 above either of those. 4, too, probably. Maybe X-2 as well.

[Chacranajxy]

While I'm still disgusted by Johnny's intention to buy that aquarium sim, I am happy about the DS Lite. Not only are the screens much, much brighter, but the color in the games themselves is infinitely better. It's ridiculous how big of a difference this makes. I'm also like 10 hours into Final Fantasy V Advance now... still a great game. I'm also really surprised by how much story there is after being told "there's not much story." Sure, it's not going to steal the title of best story from something like FFX or FFVIII, but it's definitely sufficient to keep you interested.
Yay for Cha! Yes, the DS Lite screens are awesome and very easy on the eyes. (Where are the DS ero-games, already?) On the other hand, yikes on the 'best story' bit. I'd put 6, 7, T, and 9 above either of those. 4, too, probably. Maybe X-2 as well.

We already established several times that you're wrong though :P

Point is though that 5's story isn't really all that bad at all. And I'm enjoying the hell out of the gameplay.

[ADC]

We already established several times that you're wrong though :P

Point is though that 5's story isn't really all that bad at all. And I'm enjoying the hell out of the gameplay.

And I'm glad of it. Even a geriatric moron confused 99-year-old should be able to find goodness in FF5.

[Lego]

Am I the only one that likes Nintendo having a wide variety of games? I can see how one might raise an eyebrow with this latest game, but obviously it's working. While FPS's, RPG's, and even RTS is fun most of the time, now and then it's nice to have a game like the aquarium or stock market game to do something else. Obviously Nintendo has seemed to of struck a nerve when it comes to quirky games.

[ilmaestro]

I'm past groaning. I'm firmly into the "head shaking" territory now. My limit for bizarre concepts is the stock market genre... which actually looks pretty cool.
Yeah, I find myself strangely intrigued by the stock trading idea, despite the fact that I basically don't play any DS at all, never mind the weird ones.

[Randall Flagg]

Enter the next in the range of why-didn't-I-think-of-that-before DS games - Kokorogauruou Mirei Aquarium DS which is an "aquarium simulator" where you have to clean your tank and feed your fish.
There are 2 versions - typical (regular fish) and exotic (more, well, exotic stuff like penguins and whales. You can also trade fish with others with the game.
Does it go without saying that yes, chances are fairly high I'll be buying this? :nervous: (watches as Chacrana and ADC groan as once again I am suckered by the weird DS games :D )

Video and info here (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/26/watch-its-an-aquarium-in-your-ds/)

Don't know if I'd wanna clean whale shit out of a tank. :D

The game does look kind of neat, though. If it were to come out in the US, I'd more than likely get it.

[Johnny]

Latest Famitsu Most Wanted list is up:

1. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Square Enix)
2. Dragon Quest IX : Protectors of the Sky (NDS, Square Enix)
3. Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Capcom)
4. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3, Konami)
5. Super Robot Taisen : Original Generations (PS2, Banpresto)
6. Persona 3 Fes (PS2, Atlus)
7. Gyakutensaiban 4 (NDS, Capcom)
8. Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360, Microsoft)
9. Grand Theft Auto : San Andreas (PS2, Capcom)
10. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii, Nintendo)
11. Gundam Muso (PS3, Namco Bandai)
12. Monster Hunter Portable 2 (PSP, Capcom)
13. The Legend of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass (NDS, Nintendo)
14. Higurashi no Naku Kei ni Matsuri (NDS, Alchemist)
15. Dragon Quest Swords : The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors (Wii, Square Enix)
16. Monster Hunter 3 (PS3, Capcom)
17. Super Robot Taisen W (NDS, Banpresto)
18. Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3, Sega)
19. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo)
20. Sangokushi Taisen (NDS, Sega)

So, as much as they've been complaining about it, seems those crazy Japanese can't resist the pull of DQ even if it is a departure from the norm (I expect to be in the same position once it gets closer to release) :D

Lost Odyssey seems to be the next big thing for Japanese 360 owners and I reckon it could do even better than Blue Dragon.

And lookie, there's VF5 creeping up the charts as the release date gets closer and closer...

[Leon_Belmont]

San Andreas? The Japanese? You sure that list is legit? I'm glad to see it getting some love, but I thought Japan hated it.

[Johnny]

San Andreas? The Japanese? You sure that list is legit? I'm glad to see it getting some love, but I thought Japan hated it.

Yeah, it's a couple weeks old mind, but there was quite a big advertising push over there recently for the game.
It's not a stereotypical "Japanese" game but that's not to say it doesn't have its niche there. Besides, this is Famitsu which is generally targetted towards a more hardcore audience who are likely to be more accepting of Western games (the same way cult Japanese games have a US/Europe niche market).

[Johnny]

New God of War II trailer up (http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/clip-new-god-of-war-ii-trailer-232299.php).
God I cannot wait for this!

[AdyHart]

New God of War II trailer up (http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/clip-new-god-of-war-ii-trailer-232299.php).
God I cannot wait for this!

Neither can I now johnny.... :grr: thanks alot!!!!! :)

Still its an awesome release for the PS2 to keep me occupied till I get a PS3.

[Jarred]

If you are like me and looking forward to the day when Nintendo will finally announce Wii Punch-Out!!, well, it might come true sooner than later (http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=go6t04.4.1). Last update on the trademark was 1-11-07.

:neko:

[Suwako Moriya]

2. Dragon Quest IX : Protectors of the Sky (NDS, Square Enix)
15. Dragon Quest Swords : The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors (Wii, Square Enix)

So, as much as they've been complaining about it, seems those crazy Japanese can't resist the pull of DQ even if it is a departure from the norm (I expect to be in the same position once it gets closer to release) :D

Maybe so, but when I look at the gap between the two Dragon Quests in the list it does make me wonder. I guess there are various theories one could make up regarding why IX is so much more desirable than Swords. Not that I can say either way myself, but still it is noticeable to me for some reason.

[ADC]

2. Dragon Quest IX : Protectors of the Sky (NDS, Square Enix)
15. Dragon Quest Swords : The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors (Wii, Square Enix)
… when I look at the gap between the two Dragon Quests in the list it does make me wonder. I guess there are various theories one could make up regarding why IX is so much more desirable than Swords. Not that I can say either way myself, but still it is noticeable to me for some reason.
It might have something to do with the whole 'NDS' thing. Rumor has it that Mr Wada has a key to the Japanese mint which he received in exchange for providing the Imperial Family and Prime Minster with Final Fantasy III Edition DS Lites.

Hells, I want both. :)

[Johnny]

Some shmup news, good and bad, for those who haven't heard. Firstly, the bad news - the PS2 version of Cave shooter Ketsui has been cancelled due to technical issues. Apparently the games 5th stage "demands more RAM than is available on the PS2's hardware".
Pity really as the game was looking pretty great (http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=K&game_id=12723). Dreamcast port time?

Also, in some good Cave related news, their new shooter has been revealed as Muchi Muchi Pork! Haven't seen any pics or vids of this yet.

[Randall Flagg]

New God of War II trailer up (http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/clip-new-god-of-war-ii-trailer-232299.php).
God I cannot wait for this!

*watches*
Holy shit.

[Suwako Moriya]

According to Go Nintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12443) the patent for Makai Toushi SaGa has been renewed. What this will lead to is anyone's guess. Port, Remake, or just a simple case of Square Enix wanting to keep the patent? All I can say is this.

If they're going to remake the game and just givie it mostly a new paint job then they should also include the other two GB SaGas along with it as package deal. It would have a lot more impact that way.

I guess there are a lot of changes I'd want. Change the battle perspective so I can see the party actually do stuff in battle. Have it so the races are actually better balanced in the first game. Make it so if I have four characters of the same race and sex they can look different. Even different hair color would be fine. In fact they should also introduce mechs to the first game. It can't be that much of a stretch given that some of the enemies are machines and such.

Hmm still hopefully they won't become port/remake happy with the first SaGa the way they are with the first FF. While I'd like to see a new version of the first SaGa, I'm more interested in a new version of Romancing SaGa 2 and Romancing SaGa 3. Or heck a new SaGa in general.

[machineger4]

New God of War II trailer up (http://kotaku.com/gaming/top/clip-new-god-of-war-ii-trailer-232299.php).
God I cannot wait for this!

That is fucking awesome! I can't wait for it!

[ADC]

According to Go Nintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=12443) the patent for Makai Toushi SaGa has been renewed. What this will lead to is anyone's guess. Port, Remake, or just a simple case of Square Enix wanting to keep the patent? All I can say is this.

If they're going to remake the game and just givie it mostly a new paint job then they should also include the other two GB SaGas along with it as package deal. It would have a lot more impact that way.
I would like to have a collection of the three SaGas from back in the day just as much as you, and I wouldn't mind a GBA-FF1,2 kind of remaster if that were the way it had to be. I do think that Square wouldn't go to the trouble of renewing the (patent? I'd thought it would be the copyright. Strange …) unless they actually meant to do something with it. I doubt anybody else means to rip them off of a few 15-plus-year-old games. It's not as if it's Chrono Trigger, after all (which did have two different 3D port projects by fans, both of which were shut down by Square's legal team).

Only thing is, I can't find sales data to determine it either way, but do the SaGas sell well enough to warrant brand new ports/remasters of all of them? When I went to Gamestop and purchased Romancing SaGa, I asked for it at the counter and the girl's like, "Really?" I don't think they'd sold one unit. I bet the only chance that the first three games have of success, even in a collection, is to retain the "Final Fantasy Legend" brand as part of the title — say, Origins of SaGa: The Final Fantasy Legends. Yes, it's cheesy; yes, it's not exactly accurate; but also yes, FF sells.

And where are my Dragon Quests I–VI? Grr! Square Enix needs to get on the ball here. DS-ify them, PSP-ify them, do whatever needs to be done, but let's have a little DQ solidarity!

[Chacranajxy]

Some shmup news, good and bad, for those who haven't heard. Firstly, the bad news - the PS2 version of Cave shooter Ketsui has been cancelled due to technical issues. Apparently the games 5th stage "demands more RAM than is available on the PS2's hardware".
Pity really as the game was looking pretty great (http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=K&game_id=12723). Dreamcast port time?

Also, in some good Cave related news, their new shooter has been revealed as Muchi Muchi Pork! Haven't seen any pics or vids of this yet.

Sorry, but that seems like bad news and then somebody kicking sand in my eyes. Muchi Muchi Pork? This may be the first Cave game I haven't liked... I'll take a look at it, but... wow. It would be funny though if that game that got cancelled ended up on the Dreamcast.

[Suwako Moriya]

Only thing is, I can't find sales data to determine it either way, but do the SaGas sell well enough to warrant brand new ports/remasters of all of them?

SaGa is one of those series that do better in Japan that does in the U.S. So the possibility of SaGa remakes are there. Assuming Square Enix is taking a break from forcing companies to create new systems just because there isn't enough systems to port FF1 and FF2 too. :P

However whether or not it will come to the U.S. is a different matter. Sadly I think the only SaGa would do well here if they betrayed the series. I can see it now. All characters will have 99LP. Enemies will apologize if they damage you. You will be dropped exactly where you need to be. I could go on, but you get the idea.

Still I'd imagine a higher chance of Dragon Quest remakes/ports since that series is more popular in Japan than SaGa or even FF. Then again maybe DQ is so popular remakes would be considered heresy because the first versions are beyond perfect to fandom. :D Sorry, I'm just being silly.

[ADC]

SaGa is one of those series that do better in Japan that does in the U.S. So the possibility of SaGa remakes are there. Assuming Square Enix is taking a break from forcing companies to create new systems just because there isn't enough systems to port FF1 and FF2 too. :P
In other news, Nintendo, in an effort to retain its vise-like grip on the handhelds market, announced the Nintendo SiiD to replace the DS, including widescreen LCDs, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR for Wii connectivity; to ship in Red Mage Red, White Mage White, Blue Mage Blue, and Black Mage Black. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announced the new handheld to great fanfare, but the applause abated somewhat when he announced that the first launch title would be Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls. One fan had to be restrained, however, after trying to twirl a large foam sword, but he could not be stopped from spinning around and throwing his hands in the air like he just didn't care.

[Josephine]

Enter the next in the range of why-didn't-I-think-of-that-before DS games - Kokorogauruou Mirei Aquarium DS which is an "aquarium simulator" where you have to clean your tank and feed your fish.
There are 2 versions - typical (regular fish) and exotic (more, well, exotic stuff like penguins and whales. You can also trade fish with others with the game.
Does it go without saying that yes, chances are fairly high I'll be buying this? :nervous: (watches as Chacrana and ADC groan as once again I am suckered by the weird DS games :D )

Video and info here (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/01/26/watch-its-an-aquarium-in-your-ds/)

Man, I love the DS. What are the odds of this coming out here as Fishez? I'll probably import it anyway, because this is just way too awesome.

[ilmaestro]

Wow, you'd think they'd have figured out they couldn't do it before now. I was in Japan when Ketsui hit the arcades, so that must have been late 2002/early 2003.

[Johnny]

And where are my Dragon Quests I–VI? Grr! Square Enix needs to get on the ball here. DS-ify them, PSP-ify them, do whatever needs to be done, but let's have a little DQ solidarity!

Amen to that. Forget Final Fantasy getting all the love, gimme Dragon Quest I-VII remastered and on DS/PSP/PS3.

[Johnny]

Latest Famitsu scores:

35/40 - [9|9|9|8] - Virtua Fighter 5
30/40 - [7|8|8|7] - Medal of Honor Heroes
29/40 - [6|8|8|7] - Cooking Mama: Minna to Issho ni Oryouri Taikai!
28/40 - [8|7|7|6] - Luminous Arc
28/40 - [7|7|7|7] - Jet Impulse
26/40 - [7|7|6|6] - OutRun2 SP
19/40 - [4|5|5|5] - Fuzion Frenzy 2
16/40 - [4|4|4|4] - New Rainbow Island: Hurdy Gurdy Daibouken!!

Saints Row coming to the PS3 (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13324)

After Burner: Black Falcon trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13304)

[Chacranajxy]

Latest Famitsu scores:

35/40 - [9|9|9|8] - Virtua Fighter 5
30/40 - [7|8|8|7] - Medal of Honor Heroes
29/40 - [6|8|8|7] - Cooking Mama: Minna to Issho ni Oryouri Taikai!
28/40 - [8|7|7|6] - Luminous Arc
28/40 - [7|7|7|7] - Jet Impulse
26/40 - [7|7|6|6] - OutRun2 SP
19/40 - [4|5|5|5] - Fuzion Frenzy 2
16/40 - [4|4|4|4] - New Rainbow Island: Hurdy Gurdy Daibouken!!

Saints Row coming to the PS3 (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13324)

After Burner: Black Falcon trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13304)

What system is Outrun 2 SP on? I'm contemplating replacing my PC version of Outrun 2006 if this is somehow better (which I doubt somehow.)

[Johnny]

Latest Famitsu scores:

35/40 - [9|9|9|8] - Virtua Fighter 5
30/40 - [7|8|8|7] - Medal of Honor Heroes
29/40 - [6|8|8|7] - Cooking Mama: Minna to Issho ni Oryouri Taikai!
28/40 - [8|7|7|6] - Luminous Arc
28/40 - [7|7|7|7] - Jet Impulse
26/40 - [7|7|6|6] - OutRun2 SP
19/40 - [4|5|5|5] - Fuzion Frenzy 2
16/40 - [4|4|4|4] - New Rainbow Island: Hurdy Gurdy Daibouken!!

Saints Row coming to the PS3 (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13324)

After Burner: Black Falcon trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13304)

What system is Outrun 2 SP on? I'm contemplating replacing my PC version of Outrun 2006 if this is somehow better (which I doubt somehow.)



PS2. There's a fucking gorgeous boxset with the game and soundtracks etc but it's like £80.
I did spend more than that on the iMAS LE but considering I already own and have played to death Outrun 2006 on PS2 already, I held off on this one.

[kaiyouske]

Latest Famitsu scores:

35/40 - [9|9|9|8] - Virtua Fighter 5



So close but yet so far....I was hoping for some 10s...but I guess they didn't give em out because of no 1080p... :p

[ADC]

Gamespot says (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6165074.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6165074) that SCEA spokesman Dave Karraker referred to the Nintendo Wii as an "impulse buy" and not in the same category as the PS3.

Let's see here … If the Wii falls into the "success" category, then that puts the PS3 … hmm … Guess Dave Karraker's getting fired tomorrow! :D

[Chacranajxy]

Gamespot says (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6165074.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6165074) that SCEA spokesman Dave Karraker referred to the Nintendo Wii as an "impulse buy" and not in the same category as the PS3.

Let's see here … If the Wii falls into the "success" category, then that puts the PS3 … hmm … Guess Dave Karraker's getting fired tomorrow! :D

I kinda sorta see the Wii as an impluse buy right now though. I mean, there's Zelda, Trauma Center, and a game that lets you wag around a remote like you're a superstar. Cute novelty. But then you look at the release calendar... Super Paper Mario in April... maybe something in the Summer, but probably not. It's honestly not a smart purchase unless you have other systems already. So yes, I can see it being described as an impulse buy simply because most people aren't really thinking about the future when they buy the system since there's really not much on it for the forseeable future. At least the PS3 has a release schedule rather than some asshole at Nintendo saying "oh, but we just gave you a new game a couple months ago, you greedy bastards."

Bah humbug.

[Mateo_home]

I kinda sorta see the Wii as an impluse buy right now though. I mean, there's Zelda, Trauma Center, and a game that lets you wag around a remote like you're a superstar. Cute novelty. But then you look at the release calendar... Super Paper Mario in April... maybe something in the Summer, but probably not. It's honestly not a smart purchase unless you have other systems already. So yes, I can see it being described as an impulse buy simply because most people aren't really thinking about the future when they buy the system since there's really not much on it for the forseeable future. At least the PS3 has a release schedule rather than some asshole at Nintendo saying "oh, but we just gave you a new game a couple months ago, you greedy bastards."

Bah humbug.

That is the one thing about Nintendo that gets on my nerves. They tend to release their games a little too slow. Of course, you don't want them to rush most of them all out at once either. But at least you'd think we'd hear something new on SSBB at this point besides Fox being playable a couple months back. There is of course third-party support as well (Sonic and the Secret Rings this month). Well, in Japan there is Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn next month and in a situation like this makes me wish I got a Japanese Wii. Even though I wouldn't understand the story, I'd have fun just playing it. Though I should probably hold on getting a JP Wii until new colors arrive. This way I can tell them apart. :sd: :P

[ADC]

Though I should probably hold on getting a JP Wii until new colors arrive. This way I can tell them apart. :sd: :P
On that topic, for all the persons who bought JP Wiis, how do you tell them apart? Did you set one to keep the blue light on in standby mode?

[Chacranajxy]

I kinda sorta see the Wii as an impluse buy right now though. I mean, there's Zelda, Trauma Center, and a game that lets you wag around a remote like you're a superstar. Cute novelty. But then you look at the release calendar... Super Paper Mario in April... maybe something in the Summer, but probably not. It's honestly not a smart purchase unless you have other systems already. So yes, I can see it being described as an impulse buy simply because most people aren't really thinking about the future when they buy the system since there's really not much on it for the forseeable future. At least the PS3 has a release schedule rather than some asshole at Nintendo saying "oh, but we just gave you a new game a couple months ago, you greedy bastards."

Bah humbug.

That is the one thing about Nintendo that gets on my nerves. They tend to release their games a little too slow. Of course, you don't want them to rush most of them all out at once either. But at least you'd think we'd hear something new on SSBB at this point besides Fox being playable a couple months back. There is of course third-party support as well (Sonic and the Secret Rings this month). Well, in Japan there is Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn next month and in a situation like this makes me wish I got a Japanese Wii. Even though I wouldn't understand the story, I'd have fun just playing it. Though I should probably hold on getting a JP Wii until new colors arrive. This way I can tell them apart. :sd: :P

Actually, that's the problem -- you take the incompetance of third party developers on the Gamecube (since there were very few good games that weren't produced by Nintendo) and then you amplify it since there's a completely new controller. That's 360 degrees of fucking up for third parties to work with now. So basically, there's just Nintendo... and there's nothing coming out domestically for months at a time. I kinda want to buy Fire Emblem on the Japanese Wii... but I won't since I know it'll probably come out here in December along with the 4 other potentially good games scheduled for this year.

[Suwako Moriya]

Actually, that's the problem -- you take the incompetance of third party developers on the Gamecube (since there were very few good games that weren't produced by Nintendo) and then you amplify it since there's a completely new controller. That's 360 degrees of fucking up for third parties to work with now.

I can't comment much on the Gamecube aspect. Since I need to actually play more games from the system. Watch as I continue to focus on PS2 games both in terms of buying and playing. Still I do have to wonder what the most major problem with the new controller is going to be in terms of at least some third party companies screwing up.

Will it be on the actual control angle? Where some third party companies don't take the time to make games with good or at least decent control. Or will it be the crutch angle? Where some companies will decide just because you have to swing the remote ten times to save that means their game is uber-innovative. Or the forced angle? Where some companies will take what was better off left as a normal control scheme and force something fancy just to say they did.

I know I'm probably being overly worried about a controller for a system I don't own yet. However even to this day I still have mixed feelings about it. Also given the type of games I play, I'm not sure how many will really benefit from the whole Wiimote thing. Especially the turn-based ones.

[Johnny]

Though I should probably hold on getting a JP Wii until new colors arrive. This way I can tell them apart. :sd: :P
On that topic, for all the persons who bought JP Wiis, how do you tell them apart? Did you set one to keep the blue light on in standby mode?

Lift them up and look at the instructions on the bottom. If it's English it's the US one, if it's Japanese it's the Japanese one :P
Aside from that there's no difference, although one (the JP one I think) seems to sit lower in the stand.

[Johnny]

Gyakuten Saiban 4 flash demo (http://www.capcom.co.jp/saiban4/saiban4_taikenban/saiban4_taikenban.html)

Virtua Fighter 5 is another PS3 game which can be d/l to the HDD to minimise loading times.

Square Enix announced My Happy Manners Book for Nintendo DS, a manner training/development game developed by Taito. The game is designed for female, it teaches you how to mediate manner, behavior rules and cultivated appearance. The game will be released in Japan on April 5, 2007.
For those keeping tabs on my weird-game buying habits (to keep identities anonymous I'll refer to them as "A", "C" and "J-N"), yes, I might consider this :D

[Johnny]

Remember Doki Doki Majou Saiban on the DS? Y'know, the "touching loli witch" game? (*clue (http://darkdiamond.net/web-notes/ecchi-game-on-my-ds/)*).

Anyway, despite the fact that 99.9% of teh intarweb were convinced this was an explicit, XXX game featuring lots of loli sex, unfortunately it isn't. It's a lot more tame than that with no sex whatsoever.

But! Come back! According to this site (http://flamewaradvance.blogspot.com/2007/02/and-so-it-begins.html), Hizashi no Naka is cumming coming to the DS. A bit of googling suggests that this is a PC flash game released sometime last year. From what I can tell, this is not an official DS release (if it's even legit) but a homebrew game.

Anyone know anything more about the game? I'm not even going to try and deny interest. Everyone knows me by now :D :virgin: But for those of you acting all smug and pretending that you don't care, I found this on a forum discussing the game. It's something of a walkthrough:

day1
first u find the lil gurl sleeping. you then move her rite leg over to spread her pussy. then u play with it. finally u jackoff on her leg. (this feels weird 4 me 2 type but it was fun 2 do. Embarassed

day2
u hike up her skirt and then spred her legs. you can play with her pussy again but all u need to do is pull her panties aside. jackoff on her again and you are done.

day3 is kinda triky. if u dont do it rite u mite not b able 2 keep her from waking up. first off no playing w/ her. there is alot u need 2 do 2 her. first hike up her cloths. spread her legs. then play w/ her button 4 awhile. doing it 2 much will wake her up, and moving onto the next step could wake her up. once u think u've done it enough, move her panties aside. if u did it rite, she will b leaking. a lil sinema and ur ready 2 get going. once that is done, u need to push her legs 2gether, then remove her panties. spread her legs, and jackoff against her pussy. she will moan and make cute lil noises in her sleep. wen u erupt on her she wakes up with the cutest look on her face. then all is easy from there. day 4 and 5 she lets u do watever u want.


:virgin: :virgin: :virgin: :virgin: :virgin:

EDIT: In the name of science, I've done a bit more research and have found a site where you can buy and d/l the PC game. I'm gonna try the demo in a bit. To be honest I can't see myself resisting buying the full game for very long though so impressions might be forthcoming :sd: Have fun! (http://eng.dlsite.com/work/=/product_id/RE017510)

[ADC]

Johnny and his weird DS games. :sigh: (Actually, the description of the ero-game was more of a turn-off than anything. I say, who am a guy who likes girls.)

Anyway, word on the street (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6165172.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6165172) is that EA are bringing My Sims to Wii and DS, and that they're working on a portable version of Wil Wright's new evolutionary game Spore which sounds sort of interesting. When? Undecided, undeclared, the slacker's double major.

Not so interested in Simming it up, but Spore caught my interest.

[Jarred]

Spore would be cool. And I'm wondering if we'll now see some DS->Wii connectivity with the My Sims games.

Speaking of simming games, reading about Theme Park DS (http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=156590) today got my interest piqued. Never played it on the PC, but I always got a kick out of making kids puke with Roller Coaster Tycoon. :D

[Kurou]

Spore would be cool. And I'm wondering if we'll now see some DS->Wii connectivity with the My Sims games.

Speaking of simming games, reading about Theme Park DS (http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=156590) today got my interest piqued. Never played it on the PC, but I always got a kick out of making kids puke with Roller Coaster Tycoon. :D

I always liked making the thing on the Space Needle thing fly off, myself. It actually bothered my ex after a while, because of the screaming they'd do as it crashed. :D

[Jarred]

Konami Announces "Dewy's Adventure" (http://wii.ign.com/articles/760/760616p1.html)

A new game from the creators of Elebits, built from the ground up for the Wii. Screenshots, trailers, and interview are also available.

[Chacranajxy]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either. You can deny it, but you'd be wrong.

[ADC]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either. You can deny it, but you'd be wrong.
SOLD! So I'm going to buy a PSP just for remasters, is how it's turning out. FFT, Dracula X, the Megaman revamps, and Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts … That's six. It's taken two years, but the PSP has reached critical mass for me.

[FigNewton]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either. You can deny it, but you'd be wrong.

Before today the only real thing coming up on PSP that I was looking forward to was Crisis Core.

Now the game I'm looking forward to MOST is coming to PSP. Hot damn. I hope they don't take long getting it out. The funny thing is I doubt I will even touch the 3-d version, but I'll play the hell out of old-school Rondo and SOTN.

[Suwako Moriya]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either. You can deny it, but you'd be wrong.

I'm not sure what I'll say if later in the year you say nearly the same thing about some other game. Still we have the evidence to use against you in the future. Seriously this does sound like it could be rather awesome. Although the last Castlevania I played was Circle of the Moon. Which I sadly can't find now... Bleh.

[Buster Darkwings]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either.

Only if they include the original 2D graphics :P But I guess there's a good chance of that, since the original PC version was included on the last Castlevania Chronicles game.

Edit: Ah, they are including the original. I had originally seen this story on another site earlier today and it didn't mention the original version.

[Chacranajxy]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either.

Only if they include the original 2D graphics :P But I guess there's a good chance of that, since the original PC version was included on the last Castlevania Chronicles game.

Edit: Ah, they are including the original. I had originally seen this story on another site earlier today and it didn't mention the original version.

Yep, the original version bit is what got me excited. The new translation for SOTN will be nice too, but I'll definitely be hanging onto the PS1 version in case I feel the need to question "What is a man???!?!"

[Suwako Moriya]

The new translation for SOTN will be nice too, but I'll definitely be hanging onto the PS1 version in case I feel the need to question "What is a man???!?!"

Before that you must realize that "you don't belong in this world!". Ah yes that whole conversation was such a classic.

[GetterBeam]

Don't worry, using Maria's Summons and Alternate Stats Richter to kill the hell out of everything should allow you to cry yourself to sleep over anything not 100% there from the PSX version. :>

[Chacranajxy]

Don't worry, using Maria's Summons and Alternate Stats Richter to kill the hell out of everything should allow you to cry yourself to sleep over anything not 100% there from the PSX version. :>

Wait, I just skimmed it... did it say anything about getting the Saturn extras? Havnig the PS1 version's graphics with the Saturn extras would be unbelievable. Sine I didn't read that myself though, I'd have to say that "YOUR WORDS ARE AS EMPTY AS YOUR SOUL."

[Johnny]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either. You can deny it, but you'd be wrong.

Rondo of Blood and SotN? Fuck. Yes.

[Johnny]

Chacrana take note - Senko no Ronde may be getting a Western release going by Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/Senko-No-Rondo-X-Box-360/dp/B000MTF05Y/) and CD Universe (http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/games/pid/7375716/a/Senko+no+Rondo.htm).

Oneechanbara VorteX is another Japan only 360 title that is apparently getting a US release.

GTA San Andreas tops this weeks Japanese charts:

1.) Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (227,261)
2.) Dragon Quest Monsters Joker (103,706)
3.) Sangokushi Taisen DS (77,229)
4.) Picross DS (71,794)
5.) Hotel Dusk Room: 215 (59,379)
6.) Wii Sports (58,886)
7.) Wario: Master of Disguise (47,350)
8.) Wii Play (43,612)
9.) Pachinko Winter Sonata (41,411)
10.) More Brain Age (34,028)

2 new Wipeout games (one for PS3, one for PSP) announced by SCEE.

[GHardin]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/castlevania-dracula-x-chronicles-unveiled-for-psp/

Fact: That is the best news of this year. There will not be better news. There will not be a better game, either. You can deny it, but you'd be wrong.

I doubt this is the "best news of this year," considering we're only two months in, but it is very good news nonetheless! It gives me a reason to dust off my PSP, which has been sitting in hibernation since...November, I think (and even then, the last game I bought was VP: Lenneth. :sd: ).

[Chacranajxy]

Chacrana take note - Senko no Ronde may be getting a Western release going by Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/Senko-No-Rondo-X-Box-360/dp/B000MTF05Y/) and CD Universe (http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/games/pid/7375716/a/Senko+no+Rondo.htm).

Oneechanbara VorteX is another Japan only 360 title that is apparently getting a US release.

GTA San Andreas tops this weeks Japanese charts:

1.) Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (227,261)
2.) Dragon Quest Monsters Joker (103,706)
3.) Sangokushi Taisen DS (77,229)
4.) Picross DS (71,794)
5.) Hotel Dusk Room: 215 (59,379)
6.) Wii Sports (58,886)
7.) Wario: Master of Disguise (47,350)
8.) Wii Play (43,612)
9.) Pachinko Winter Sonata (41,411)
10.) More Brain Age (34,028)

2 new Wipeout games (one for PS3, one for PSP) announced by SCEE.

Whoa, thanks for the heads up on Senko no Rondo. Guess that kills my current incentive to buy an import 360. It seems plausible since Ubi also brought over Enchant Arms... so they're invested in bringing over Japanese games.

[GetterBeam]

Don't worry, using Maria's Summons and Alternate Stats Richter to kill the hell out of everything should allow you to cry yourself to sleep over anything not 100% there from the PSX version. :>

Wait, I just skimmed it... did it say anything about getting the Saturn extras? Havnig the PS1 version's graphics with the Saturn extras would be unbelievable. Sine I didn't read that myself though, I'd have to say that "YOUR WORDS ARE AS EMPTY AS YOUR SOUL."

Not 100% sure...could've sworn I've seen it mentioned somewhere like GAF and such complete with ponderings if it'll have any slowdown issues fixed or if it'll just be a direct conversion.

[Mateo_home]

Found this magazine scan (http://up2.viploader.net/pic/src/viploader407065.jpg) on a Fire Emblem forum (velthomer.net) with some more Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn info.

My thoughts so far: Yippie! Jill's back. And she's still a dragon knight. :P

[Suwako Moriya]

My thoughts so far: Yippie! Jill's back. And she's still a dragon knight. :P

It makes me wonder who else will be back. I'm hoping for Mist, Mia, and Ilyana myself. Still having Jill in it helps a lot.

[Mateo_home]

It makes me wonder who else will be back. I'm hoping for Mist, Mia, and Ilyana myself. Still having Jill in it helps a lot.

I'm actually interested in seeing Mist myself seeing how she aged after three years. There's also this scan (http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/new3.jpg) (a couple weeks old though) with Lucino, Geoffrey, and Erincia, who also appear to return. I'm hoping for more new characters though. Don't want to see too many old people and no, I don't mean it in that kind of way. Well, at least new characters that relate to the previous ones. Like Micaiah (who I'm hoping is in SSBB) being Sothe's non-blood related sister. I mean, Laura doesn't look too bad there. :P

[Suwako Moriya]

Wait, I just skimmed it... did it say anything about getting the Saturn extras?

For now I'd just assume a straight port of the PS version. Although if they said something along the lines of "It will include Nocturne in the Moonlight", I'd be more confident of it having Saturn stuff. Hmm I wonder "Castlevania Symphon of the Nocturne in the Moonlight Night" Naaaaaaaaaah.

Wait this just in. Konami has issued a statement. They were going to consider including the Saturn extras and such. However because forum user Chacranajxy stated that there will be no better news this year. Konami has decided it would be futile to bother. Several PSP owners blame him for ruining everything. :>

[Chacranajxy]

Wait, I just skimmed it... did it say anything about getting the Saturn extras?

For now I'd just assume a straight port of the PS version. Although if they said something along the lines of "It will include Nocturne in the Moonlight", I'd be more confident of it having Saturn stuff. Hmm I wonder "Castlevania Symphon of the Nocturne in the Moonlight Night" Naaaaaaaaaah.

Wait this just in. Konami has issued a statement. They were going to consider including the Saturn extras and such. However because forum user Chacranajxy stated that there will be no better news this year. Konami has decided it would be futile to bother. Several PSP owners blame him for ruining everything. :>

Pssh... I think it was 1Up or Gamespot that had an article stating that Iga wanted to add some new stuff to Symphony of the Night for this version. He also said things along the lines of "I won't dumb down the difficulty" and "I'll make sure to keep the game appealing for diehard fans" when discussing the voice acting and translation. Maybe that means teh Japanese AND English? Iga clearly wants to go all out on this one. By the way guys, it's coming out 9/15/07.

Oh, the 1UPShow has a big segment on this simply orgasmic compilation as well.

Still feels like a dream.

Edit: Oh yeah, no pansy-ass anime-style portraits for Richter and Maria here -- Ayami Kojima, the artist who brought that gothic style to the character designs for SOTN -- is going to be doing the art for the remake. Again, perfection.

[Suwako Moriya]

Like Micaiah (who I'm hoping is in SSBB) being Sothe's non-blood related sister. I mean, Laura doesn't look too bad there. :P

So wait does that means the name of the girl with silver (I think) hair shown early on is Micaiah? Well in general I would like to know her name. Because she is rather pretty. As for how many old characters should be in this? I have the logical system of the following. My favorites should appear and the rest should be left out. Wait that would probably be the system several would use.

[FigNewton]

Chacrana take note - Senko no Ronde may be getting a Western release going by Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/Senko-No-Rondo-X-Box-360/dp/B000MTF05Y/) and CD Universe (http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/games/pid/7375716/a/Senko+no+Rondo.htm).

Oneechanbara VorteX is another Japan only 360 title that is apparently getting a US release.


Moves like these are going to have me purchasing a 360 within a couple months...

[Johnny]

Chacrana take note - Senko no Ronde may be getting a Western release going by Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/Senko-No-Rondo-X-Box-360/dp/B000MTF05Y/) and CD Universe (http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/games/pid/7375716/a/Senko+no+Rondo.htm).

Oneechanbara VorteX is another Japan only 360 title that is apparently getting a US release.


Moves like these are going to have me purchasing a 360 within a couple months...


IMO Senko is a system seller, especially if you like shmups, "different" fighters or uuique games.
I personally haven't tried it online but I hear it makes the game even better.

Oh and more good news for those interested - apparently Square Enix's Project Sylpheed is being publsihed by MS in US as well.

[Johnny]

DDR coming to Wii (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ddr/ddr-parties-on-the-wii-233599.php)

Kororinpa and Wing Island coming to the US (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/02/its-official-hudsons-wii-titles-coming-the-usa/) (boo, they changed the awesome Japanese Kororinpa cover art).

[Mateo_home]

So wait does that means the name of the girl with silver (I think) hair shown early on is Micaiah? Well in general I would like to know her name. Because she is rather pretty. As for how many old characters should be in this? I have the logical system of the following. My favorites should appear and the rest should be left out. Wait that would probably be the system several would use.

That is her name romanized according to this (http://www.eternalemblem.net/new5.jpg). Or you could be literal and call her "Mikaya". I rather do like it and I hope NOA doesn't choose to change it. Grrrrrrr! :angry:

Her class is Light Mage, BTW. :P

[Chacranajxy]

Chacrana take note - Senko no Ronde may be getting a Western release going by Amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/Senko-No-Rondo-X-Box-360/dp/B000MTF05Y/) and CD Universe (http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/games/pid/7375716/a/Senko+no+Rondo.htm).

Oneechanbara VorteX is another Japan only 360 title that is apparently getting a US release.


Moves like these are going to have me purchasing a 360 within a couple months...


IMO Senko is a system seller, especially if you like shmups, "different" fighters or uuique games.
I personally haven't tried it online but I hear it makes the game even better.

Oh and more good news for those interested - apparently Square Enix's Project Sylpheed is being publsihed by MS in US as well.

My God, Johnny, it's like you know exactly what I want to hear.

[Chacranajxy]

Gamespot's got an interview with Iga up... so the important stuff that's more definite than before:

- Iga didn't like the Saturn version (with good reason.) The Saturn content will probably not show up, but he's not totally against throwing that in there along with the extra stuff he does come up with.

- Japanese voice overs will be there.

- he plans to give SOTN widescreen without stretching out the sprites... he plans to add borders and have a true widescreen feature.

- Iga wears a stupid cowboy hat.

[Johnny]

My God, Johnny, it's like you know exactly what I want to hear.

Heh, you know it ;)

All in all I'd say it's been a better than usual week for you. Of course, to anyone with sense and good taste, announcements like a Castlevania PSP collection and Senko no Ronde coming to the US are great but those two and Project Sylpheed are like 90% of what would be on your gaming wishlist, right?
That's a pretty fucking great thing to have all those knocked off your most wanted list in the space of a few days.

[Chacranajxy]

My God, Johnny, it's like you know exactly what I want to hear.

Heh, you know it ;)

All in all I'd say it's been a better than usual week for you. Of course, to anyone with sense and good taste, announcements like a Castlevania PSP collection and Senko no Ronde coming to the US are great but those two and Project Sylpheed are like 90% of what would be on your gaming wishlist, right?
That's a pretty fucking great thing to have all those knocked off your most wanted list in the space of a few days.

I think the only annoucement I still want is something like "oh, we've got a DS version of Chrono Trigger coming out. Please look forward to it." If I heard that, I'd be like "Hell fucking yes I'll look forward to it." And even then, the PS1 version isn't bad on an emulator so between the seemingly improved load times there and the cinematics, I'm fine with what I have. The Castlevania thing is clearly where it was at.

Oh, and Konami supposedly has a big announcement on Monday. Let's hope it's not MGS4 going to the 360 -- I want Zone of the Enders 3 or something new... y'know, something that'd actually surprise people.


Here's the quote from KUSA's site:

Major Konami Announcements on Monday!

Check back to this space on Monday for several major announcements on new games from Konami! From new franchises to returning favorites, you won't want to miss the earth-shaking news. You heard it here first!

[Jarred]

Kororinpa and Wing Island coming to the US (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/02/its-official-hudsons-wii-titles-coming-the-usa/)
Did you have a chance to play Kororinpa yet? I watched some videos of it yesterday and read good things from people who demo'd it at the Konami event. Looks like a fun game.

[Johnny]

Kororinpa and Wing Island coming to the US (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/02/its-official-hudsons-wii-titles-coming-the-usa/)
Did you have a chance to play Kororinpa yet? I watched some videos of it yesterday and read good things from people who demo'd it at the Konami event. Looks like a fun game.


I never got round to ordering it (missed out on a cheap copy last week) but I'll be buying ASAP.
It's pretty much Marble Madness updated with Wii controls.

[Johnny]

Can't remember if I or anyone else posted this before, but the first Wii modchip (http://www.wiikey.cn/) is available soon.

Unfortunately it allows pirated games but it allows import Wii and Gamecube games to be booted.
TBH though, considering Wii's are hard to get hold of right now, I can't see many people handing over their console to get this fitted. It would also probably be more cost effective (once supplies are up again and import sites calm down) to buy an additional Japanese Wii.

[Jarred]

It's pretty much Marble Madness updated with Wii controls.
And the tilt Wii control makes it interesting for me. I can totally see myself swaying back and forth on the couch trying to get the damn marble in the hole!! :D

Looks like it will be nicely priced at $39.99 (http://www.konami.com/Konami/ctl3810/cp20107/si2248655/cl1/kororinpa_marble_mania) as well. Sold!

[Johnny]

Here's the quote from KUSA's site:

Major Konami Announcements on Monday!

Check back to this space on Monday for several major announcements on new games from Konami! From new franchises to returning favorites, you won't want to miss the earth-shaking news. You heard it here first!

Yeah, just read this. The way it's worded suggets it's not MGS 4 on 360 (it's not a new franchise and it's not returning).

Since it's nice to guess, my predictions/pipedreams:

Contra next-gen coming to PS3 and 360 and/or Contra PSP comp sometime this year
Track and Field Wii!
Leathal Enforcers Wii!
Bishi Bashi Wii!
New Midnight Run in the vein of Initial D
Poy Poy 3 announcement and/or Poy Poy PSP comp
Gradius VI coming to PS3 this year
Hopefully some Pro Evo PS3 info including online Master League

[Chacranajxy]

Here's the quote from KUSA's site:

Major Konami Announcements on Monday!

Check back to this space on Monday for several major announcements on new games from Konami! From new franchises to returning favorites, you won't want to miss the earth-shaking news. You heard it here first!

Yeah, just read this. The way it's worded suggets it's not MGS 4 on 360 (it's not a new franchise and it's not returning).

Since it's nice to guess, my predictions/pipedreams:

Contra next-gen coming to PS3 and 360 and/or Contra PSP comp sometime this year
Track and Field Wii!
Leathal Enforcers Wii!
Bishi Bashi Wii!
New Midnight Run in the vein of Initial D
Poy Poy 3 announcement and/or Poy Poy PSP comp
Gradius VI coming to PS3 this year
Hopefully some Pro Evo PS3 info including online Master League

Jehuty is big and it could easily shake the earth in ZOE 3 on the PS3. So that's my only guess. It says several announcements though, so who really knows?

[DiGiKerot]

Track and Field Wii!


I'd rather see Combat School Wii, but I can't imagine that being an "old favorite" to many other than myself :sd:

[Johnny]

Jehuty is big and it could easily shake the earth in ZOE 3 on the PS3. So that's my only guess. It says several announcements though, so who really knows?

Well according to N-Europe (Nintendo mag) this "earth shattering" thing is a Wii announcement of some sort...

[Chacranajxy]

Jehuty is big and it could easily shake the earth in ZOE 3 on the PS3. So that's my only guess. It says several announcements though, so who really knows?

Well according to N-Europe (Nintendo mag) this "earth shattering" thing is a Wii announcement of some sort...

Awww... well then I don't care as much. After the announcement about DDR that uses the Wiimote, I really don't care about third party Wii announcements... they'll just be sad.

[Johnny]

Jehuty is big and it could easily shake the earth in ZOE 3 on the PS3. So that's my only guess. It says several announcements though, so who really knows?

Well according to N-Europe (Nintendo mag) this "earth shattering" thing is a Wii announcement of some sort...

Awww... well then I don't care as much. After the announcement about DDR that uses the Wiimote, I really don't care about third party Wii announcements... they'll just be sad.


Well apparently Konami told an IGN reporter what the announcement is gonna be. Ready for this?...

The "earth-shattering" announcement is that they're updating the frontpage of their site with the announcements made last week :sigh:

The Monday thing is nothing -- that's just when we're updating the little news section on the Konami site with all the announcements from last night

[jecca-neko]

DDR coming to Wii (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ddr/ddr-parties-on-the-wii-233599.php)


My first thought on this is "DDR and ParaPara are finally one game!" :sd: I'm a DDR fan but I'm not too interested in this game. I'm not sure why. Maybe DDR is starting to get old after playing it for 5-6 years now.

Can't remember if I or anyone else posted this before, but the first Wii modchip (http://www.wiikey.cn/) is available soon.


I'm kinda anti-mod chip so I won't be getting that. If I want to import I'd rather have a Japanese Wii. I don't see this modchip being able to get around the Virtual Console "region blocking" and if I had a Japanese Wii I could also get Japanese VC games.

[Johnny]

Gundam Musou trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13422) Oh fuck yes, my anticipation has went up about 1000%
Some pics (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13419) here too.

New Famitsu Most Wanted. Guess what's numero uno? :P

1. Dragon Quest IX : Protectors of the Sky (NDS, Square Enix)
2. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Square Enix)
3. Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Capcom)
4. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3, Konami)
5. Gundam Muso (PS3, Namco Bandai)
6. Persona 3 Fes (PS2, Atlus)
7. Super Robot Taisen : Original Generations (PS2, Banpresto)
8. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii, Nintendo)
9. Monster Hunter Portable 2 (PSP, Capcom)
10. Gyakutensaiban 4 (NDS, Capcom)
11. Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360, Microsoft)
12. The Legend of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass (NDS, Nintendo)
13. Dragon Quest Swords : The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors (Wii, Square Enix)
14. Higurashi no Naku Kei ni Matsuri (NDS, Alchemist)
15. Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3, Square Enix)
16. Fire Emblem : The Goddess of Dawn (Wii, Nintendo)
17. Monster Hunter 3 (PS3, Capcom)
18. Devil May Cry 4 (PS3, Capcom)
19. Super Robot Taisen W (NDS, Banpresto)
20. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo)

[Chacranajxy]

Gundam Musou actually looks pretty cool. Maybe it'll be the first great Gundam game ever? Wishful thinking I guess....

#1 was highly surprising.

[ADC]

#1 was highly surprising.
Sarcasm, I trust. There's no way that game isn't #1 in Japan. Having said that, at this time my #1 is FF6A, which won't be anywhere in Sacramento until tomorrow at the earliest because this town rims. And that'll probably only be at Gamestop, where they charge $35 because they're 'tards, while Worst Buy and TRU are slow on the uptake but will sell it for $30 once it arrives.

Makes it a good thing I'm having more fun in FF3DS.

Projecting out from there, though, yeah, I really do want to see DQ9 and DQS once they're ready to roll, but I think my long-term #1 is probably FF13. Or maybe Super Paper Mario. That game'll be awesome enough for my purposes.

[kaiyouske]

Dynasty Warriors meets Samurai Warriors....

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070205/orochi.htm

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0702/game070203c.shtml

[Chacranajxy]

Dynasty Warriors meets Samurai Warriors....

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070205/orochi.htm

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0702/game070203c.shtml

How can Dynasty Warriors meet Samurai Warriors? Aren't they all the same game?

[Lego]

I'd love to see a Dynasty Warriors type of game set in ancient Rome or medieval Europe. The ancient China and Japan setting is really starting to get old :cry:

[GHardin]

Dynasty Warriors meets Samurai Warriors....

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070205/orochi.htm

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0702/game070203c.shtml

How can Dynasty Warriors meet Samurai Warriors? Aren't they all the same game?

It certainly feels that way, doesn't it? :sd:

[Johnny]

Just a heads up - PlayAsia are having a decent sale at the minute with some great stuff inc JPN 360 games for £10-£15 (anyone played any of the Zegapain games?)

I'm a bit annoyed that the JP Wii launch titles I paid full price for are down to less than half price but I guess it's a good time to finally pick up Kororinpa and Yakuza 2 :)

[DiGiKerot]

Just a heads up - PlayAsia are having a decent sale at the minute with some great stuff inc JPN 360 games for £10-£15 (anyone played any of the Zegapain games?)

I have the first Zegapain game, but not the second. I've not really played it yet, though. If I can drag myself away from iMAS I'll give it a shot tomorrow and report back.

[Johnny]

Just a heads up - PlayAsia are having a decent sale at the minute with some great stuff inc JPN 360 games for £10-£15 (anyone played any of the Zegapain games?)

I have the first Zegapain game, but not the second. I've not really played it yet, though. If I can drag myself away from iMAS I'll give it a shot tomorrow and report back.

I'd appreciate it but I don't want to drag you away from iMAS :P .
Just picked up Yakuza 2, Rumble Roses, Kororinpa and an Ibara fig for £52 inc. shipping from the sale anyway so I'm content for the minute :D

[kaiyouske]

How can Dynasty Warriors meet Samurai Warriors? Aren't they all the same game?

LOL. Dynasty Warriors is Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Samurai Warriors is Nobunaga's Ambition.... :p

It's funny you said that because when I showed this to my friend he was like "But ...but Cao Cao and Nobunaga is like ....the same person!!!"

[Johnny]

Some new on online play for Virtua Tennis 3 on the 360:

The most realistic tennis game just got better!

SEGA today announced that Virtua Tennis 3 on the Xbox 360 will, for the first time in franchise history, allow players to compete with gamers around the world in Ranked and Player Modes for top scores on the Leaderboard on the Xbox Live. Virtua Tennis 3 will also support stunning 1080p graphics and a brand new VT:TV live spectator mode when the game launches.

For the first time, Xbox 360 gamers can experience high-definition 1080p graphics on their console with Virtua Tennis 3. With the highest digital video standard enabled on the Xbox 360, each of the 20 tennis pros featured in Virtua Tennis 3 appear even more realistic, while the court environments deliver a newfound richness in colour and texture. The increased levels of detail can be picked out in the spectators and backgrounds, and despite the increased number of pixels on screen, the smooth gameplay mechanics and movements of the players are just as fluid as ever.

The online gameplay for Virtua Tennis 3 consist of a number of features set to make the most of the Xbox Live network. Players can take part in Ranked or Friendly modes, and enter Exhibition games or Tournaments in both singles and doubles matches across the Live network. The all new VT:TV real-time spectator mode allows players to view their friends or other top-ranked players compete in tournaments, adding an all new strategy in sizing up the next opponent.

Virtua Tennis 3 on Xbox 360 is definitely the next generation of tennis commented Matt Woodley, Creative Director of SEGA. Were striving to create games which not only have great gameplay but also can make the very most of the Xbox 360s amazing technology.

Were thrilled to be able to say that Virtua Tennis 3 will be coming to Xbox 360, showcasing an online experience with Xbox Live that you wont find on any other systems and spectacular 1080p graphics, said George Peckham, general manager, global third party publishing for the Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft. Fun and easy to pick up and play, Sega is hitting another ace with Virtua Tennis 3.

Virtua Tennis 3 is slated for release in March 2007 on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, and PSP system.

Sounds great but I don't fancy spending £50 to get online + the yearly fee. PS3 version for me still but why did AM3 have to be so lazy and not include an online version in the PS3 game? :(

[DiGiKerot]

Sounds great but I don't fancy spending £50 to get online + the yearly fee. PS3 version for me still but why did AM3 have to be so lazy and not include an online version in the PS3 game? :(

Probably because they'd have to pay for the online servers themselves, with no income since it'd be free.

Start-up costs aside, I don't think that the online fee for the 360 is THAT bad, really. Its not that expensive, and ultimately its just a handful of MMORPGs which require any extra spending (which would probably be true of the same games on PS3).

Actually, I'm considering getting a Gold account just to get access to the online-only auditions on iMAS. Once I've done all the special auditions, it'd give me a few more with a value (slightly) over 500000 fans to go for :sd:

[Johnny]

Start-up costs aside, I don't think that the online fee for the 360 is THAT bad, really. Its not that expensive, and ultimately its just a handful of MMORPGs which require any extra spending (which would probably be true of the same games on PS3).

Actually, I'm considering getting a Gold account just to get access to the online-only auditions on iMAS. Once I've done all the special auditions, it'd give me a few more with a value (slightly) over 500000 fans to go for :sd:

Yeah, I don't mind paying the yearly/monthly rate but spending £50 for a wireless adapter is pretty harsh. My birthdays coming up next month so maybe I'll get it then :sd:

And yeah, iMAS is the game that would make me go for a Gold account too :P

[DiGiKerot]

Yeah, I don't mind paying the yearly/monthly rate but spending £50 for a wireless adapter is pretty harsh. My birthdays coming up next month so maybe I'll get it then :sd:


Even if you don't get Gold, its worth it for the Silver to be able to download demos and movies, browse the iMAS league tables (oh, and I think it updates in-demand image ratings based on current player trends, which makes things a little more interesting) and a few other things. Oh, and the free iMAS dashboard theme is kind of nice :D

[FigNewton]

Yeah, I don't mind paying the yearly/monthly rate but spending £50 for a wireless adapter is pretty harsh. My birthdays coming up next month so maybe I'll get it then :sd:


Wireless? Dude, just run a cable, it's not that bad! :D

Back to the topic of VT3 360 though, again something making me want a 360. But the cooler units will have to come out first before I take the dive. You hear me MS?!? You've had a year and a half already, get with it!!!

[indigo0086]

The only thing I don't get with the Xbox live subscription fee is that no server hosting is done by ms or publishers. Pretty much I'm paying for friends list/leaderboards server upkeep.

[Chacranajxy]

Johnny, do you by any chance know if there's new content included in the Outrun 2SP game that's coming out tomorrow?

[Johnny]

Johnny, do you by any chance know if there's new content included in the Outrun 2SP game that's coming out tomorrow?

Nope, it appears that there isn't. I had hoped it was a version of the new arcade game which is running on Lindbergh but apparently it's not.
The LE is sweet though.

[Chacranajxy]

Johnny, do you by any chance know if there's new content included in the Outrun 2SP game that's coming out tomorrow?

Nope, it appears that there isn't. I had hoped it was a version of the new arcade game which is running on Lindbergh but apparently it's not.
The LE is sweet though.

The LE does look really cool, but not cool enough for me to buy it when the game offers nothing new for me. I'll stick with the PC version until the Lindbergh version gets ported.

[Johnny]

Johnny, do you by any chance know if there's new content included in the Outrun 2SP game that's coming out tomorrow?

Nope, it appears that there isn't. I had hoped it was a version of the new arcade game which is running on Lindbergh but apparently it's not.
The LE is sweet though.

The LE does look really cool, but not cool enough for me to buy it when the game offers nothing new for me. I'll stick with the PC version until the Lindbergh version gets ported.

Yeah, I'm dreaming of a PS3 version w/online support :virgin:

[FigNewton]

I'm surprised no one has posted this yet. Granted it's still "rumour" but it's looking pretty legit at this point.

Aussie 360 with 120 GB hdd, and HDMI (http://www.gamersreports.com/news/4966/120gig-black-xbox360-with-hdmi-official/)


Just yesterday our inside source gave us a tip that Microsoft Australia has told a store named Myer to prepare the store for a Black 360 with a 120GB hard drive in April. Well day 2 of product knowledge today (Brisbane, Australia) featured Microsoft themselves and it's now 100% official that the Black 360, (with black controller), 120gb hard drive and HDMI is due out in Australia for $749 AU in April. They will try to push this forward to late March to deter buyers from the March 23 PS3 launch. Hopefully we see this good news sometime in Europe and USA. Should you take it as a grain of salt or not, whats your thoughts?

Also of note from Kotaku on the subject: (http://kotaku.com/gaming/360/rumour-australia-gets-black-120gb-360-in-march-234868.php)


this morning that Australia was to see a new version of the 360 in March to help combat the launch of the PS3. Sound ridiculous? Perhaps, but calls to Myer department stores across the country have actually backed this up, with Myer staff letting me know that over the past week Microsoft reps have been over for tea, biscuits and a demonstration of the new units.

I can only assume, if true, this would also be with the new 65nm chips. I'm not worried about the HDMI, and I'm really not too concerned about a 120 GB drive yet, but I AM curious about the 65 nm chips, and if/when this might result in the chips coming to the current premium box.

[Lego]

So how long before this makes its way over here? Gonna be a lot of ticked off US 360 buyers if they release this in the US and kill off the core model. This is one of the reasons why I told myself that I wouldn't buy a next gen console until all of this shook out. It still is kind of funny though to see the 360 have to put out another version. It's selling well, I don't see why they would do it. Maybe they're spooked by the PS3.

[Mateo_home]

Just in case anyone cares at this point, Nintendo Wii's Japan site has updated two new Fire Emblem: GoD commercials. 1 (http://wii.com/jp/movies/wii-cm-soft21/) 2 (http://wii.com/jp/movies/fire-emblem-movie1/).

Looks like Devdan and Caclill are back. Two more returning characters I can care less for. Though they could be better this time. Overall I did like the double attack animation there, and I noticed the FMVs have subtitles (hey, maybe NOA is planning on a duel language option, but I wouldn't get my hopes up). I wouldn't be surprised if we see more returning characters in the end, but I would like to see some new faces. Then again, this game is supposed to be 44 chapters, so they could make room. :P

[Johnny]

Not really of interest to me (as I haven't touched the PS2 versions...yet) but Guitar Hero has been confirmed as coming to the Wii and DS (http://kotaku.com/gaming/guitar-hero/activision-ceo-confirms-nintendo-guitar-hero-234865.php).

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core coming to Wii in July.

New Raid over the River DS info (http://thelastboss.com/post.phtml?pk=2148)

[Jarred]

Not really of interest to me (as I haven't touched the PS2 versions...yet) but Guitar Hero has been confirmed as coming to the Wii and DS (http://kotaku.com/gaming/guitar-hero/activision-ceo-confirms-nintendo-guitar-hero-234865.php).

I'd rather have a "Drum Hero". Put me behind a kit with some motion-sensing sticks and let me bang away. Hmm, how would you do the bass pedal?

[Suwako Moriya]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see more returning characters in the end, but I would like to see some new faces. Then again, this game is supposed to be 44 chapters, so they could make room. :P

Ah 44 chapters sounds like a decent amount for Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn. Then again there is also the matter of how long each chapter is. Still in terms of the Path of Radiance characters that will be appearing in Goddess of Dawn, I think in the long run the extent of each person's role will vary. Some will be highly important to the story while others will play minor supporting roles at best.

[Johnny]

Burnout Dominator feature (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13527). This is gonna be great. Loads of new stuff too. Anyone else getting this?

Phil Harrison confirms Locoroco 2 and a downloadable PS3 game based on those famous rubber ducks :D :

Q: What are you playing on other platforms?

A: There's enough on PS3 and PSP to keep me entertained. I played Loco Roco's next version on the way here. Actually, I'm also playing this. (He shows off a downloadable PS3 game called Super Rub a Dub, with rubber ducks in a bath.)

Also spotted at the conference Phil was speaking at was this pic (http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/8513/ps3pscardlol1810927xd1.jpg) which shows Playstation cards will be available at some point, hopefully opening up the Japanese store for purchasing stuff by non-Japanese :)

fl0w is also coming to the PS Store on the 22nd Feb, priced at $9.99. Video here (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/08/fl0ws-final-trailer-almost-on-the-ps3/)

[kaiyouske]

Is anyone getting Mist of Chaos for the PS3? The game looks pretty interesting...

There's a movie on the official site:

http://www.ideaf.co.jp/mist/chaos.html

You'll need real media to play it though.

[ADC]

Not really of interest to me (as I haven't touched the PS2 versions...yet) but Guitar Hero has been confirmed as coming to the Wii and DS (http://kotaku.com/gaming/guitar-hero/activision-ceo-confirms-nintendo-guitar-hero-234865.php).
Awesome. How they pull it off on the DS, though, I have no idea. Still, I'll pick it up for Wii, most likely.

I'd rather have a "Drum Hero". Put me behind a kit with some motion-sensing sticks and let me bang away. Hmm, how would you do the bass pedal?
I'd get that, too. Only thing is, if Guitar Hero is already nearly twice as much $$$ as the normal games, how much would Drum Hero be? Yikes, brother.

[Jarred]

I'd rather have a "Drum Hero". Put me behind a kit with some motion-sensing sticks and let me bang away. Hmm, how would you do the bass pedal?
I'd get that, too. Only thing is, if Guitar Hero is already nearly twice as much $$$ as the normal games, how much would Drum Hero be? Yikes, brother.
In my Drum Hero for the Wii, if you forgo the need for a bass pedal, you'd just need to develop motion-sensing drum sticks. No actual kit required. Hell, maybe even the remote and nunchuck could swing it, although the feel of drum sticks would rock. So cost wouldn't be too bad, unless two motion-sensing sticks break the bank for some reason.

Then the camera would just be in 1st person perspective behind the kit, looking out into the crowd and you would "hit" your "stick" on the right "drum". Then you could do different music which would require different types of kits. Start simple with the 3-piece than progress to the stage-dropping monster metal show kit. :D

Gah. You'd have to do something for the bass, gotta get in the rhythm.

[NickFalzarano]

Just in case anyone cares at this point, Nintendo Wii's Japan site has updated two new Fire Emblem: GoD commercials. 1 (http://wii.com/jp/movies/wii-cm-soft21/) 2 (http://wii.com/jp/movies/fire-emblem-movie1/).

Looks like Devdan and Caclill are back. Two more returning characters I can care less for. Though they could be better this time. Overall I did like the double attack animation there, and I noticed the FMVs have subtitles (hey, maybe NOA is planning on a duel language option, but I wouldn't get my hopes up). I wouldn't be surprised if we see more returning characters in the end, but I would like to see some new faces. Then again, this game is supposed to be 44 chapters, so they could make room. :P

Not a big fan of those characters either. Those trailers were cool though. Based on the (mock?)coverart of the game, I'd say Sothe is the new Lord. Unless they decide to make the girl (Rikaya or something?) the new Lord.

I think I need to start looking into this game more. Even if I can't play it yet on my Wii (when it comes out in Japan, I mean) I still might just buy it...

[Johnny]

Is anyone getting Mist of Chaos for the PS3? The game looks pretty interesting...

There's a movie on the official site:

http://www.ideaf.co.jp/mist/chaos.html

You'll need real media to play it though.

Yeah the game looks pretty cool. S-RPGs aren't really my thing though. Plus I'll be busy enough with the PS3 in the next month or so with VF5, VT3 and Gundam Musou.

[Johnny]

OK, everyone with a US 360 buy Blue Dragon when it comes out! According to The Magicbox,

Mistwalker mentioned that the company's plan for Blue Dragon 2 will depend on the sales of Blue Dragon 1 in US, and they think it may be possible to develop a NDS version of the game.

BD 2 and a DS version? make it happen! :D


WipEout on PS3 is to use the Motorstorm engine and will be out some time in 07.


Ratchet & Clank PS3 to be revealed next month.


Bandai Namco has postponed the release date of the PS3 fighting game Tekken 6 in US in 2008, which means the game may hit Japan by the end of this year the earliest.


Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for PlayStation 2, the game will be released in US on March 6, 2007; and in Europe on March 9, 2007.


Latest Famitsu scores:

* Layton Kyouju no Fushigi na Machi (NDS, Level 5): 8, 8, 8, 9 - (33/40)
* Bleach DS 2nd: Kokui Hirameku Requiem (NDS, Sega): 8, 7, 8, 7 - (30/40)
* Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (PSP, EA): 7, 7, 7, 8 - (27/40)
* Lumines II (PSP, Q Entertainment): 8, 8, 8, 7 - (31/40)
* Soul Cradle: Sekai o Kurau Mono (PS2, Nippon Ichi): 8, 8, 7, 7, - (30/40)
* Appleseed EX (PS2, Sega): 3, 4, 4, 3 - (14/40)
* Zero no Tsukaima (PS2, Marvelous): 6, 7, 6, 5 - (24/40)


An unconfirmed rumour says another Space Channel 5 game is in development.


In a recent interview from C-Net, Square Enix's Yoichi Wada mentioned that the company will increasingly release remakes for the current platforms (PS2, NDS, PSP), such as the Final Fantasy series, due to demands and profits.

[ADC]

An unconfirmed rumour says another Space Channel 5 game is in development.
I task you with confirming this rumour! CONFIRM IT! NOW! … Right. You can probably tell that there's at least one sale in this venture. :nervous:

In a recent interview from C-Net, Square Enix's Yoichi Wada mentioned that the company will increasingly release remakes for the current platforms (PS2, NDS, PSP), such as the Final Fantasy series, due to demands and profits.
That's interesting. It suggests that the remasters are generating significant revenue for the company (like movies, games are considered successful if your revenue equals twice your production cost — pay $10M, make $20M), and that's tremendous considering the dramatic increase in development expense on the Generation 7 consoles absent Wii. It also suggests, as we're all talking about in the FF Thread, that those old games just rock the hizz-ouse. It further suggests that Generation 7 consoles are not considered appropriate destinations for the remasters.

What it doesn't suggest, however, is when they'll pull their thumbs out and get FF7 on the DS in the original 2D. ;)

[Suwako Moriya]

What it doesn't suggest, however, is when they'll pull their thumbs out and get FF7 on the DS in the original 2D. ;)

Heh that would certainly be interesting to see. Either way I'm fine with the idea of remaking some games. So long as they actually vary the remakes a bit more. Even just remaking FF7 would be a huge improvement because it would be a sign of progress. Also there is still the most important remake. A remake of Seiken Densetsu 3 and have it come out here. I'm tired of wondering what the _______ of Mana name will be. Come on Square Enix don't leave people speculating.

[ADC]

I'm afraid you miswrote.

Also there is still the most important remake. A remake of Chrono Trigger and have it come out here.
Better. But why you're worried about it coming out here when S-E's current policy is to bring everything out here is beyond me. ;)

That said, I sure wouldn't mind a little collection of Sword, Secret, and <whatever> of Mana hitting the DS. But I still have to pick up Children, so I can be patient.

[Johnny]

I'm afraid you miswrote.

Also there is still the most important remake. A remake of Chrono Trigger and have it come out here.
Better. But why you're worried about it coming out here when S-E's current policy is to bring everything out here is beyond me. ;)



Ask and ye shall receive?? (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/09/chrono-trigger-remake-to-see-fruition-mehbeh/)

[Chacranajxy]

I'm afraid you miswrote.

Also there is still the most important remake. A remake of Chrono Trigger and have it come out here.
Better. But why you're worried about it coming out here when S-E's current policy is to bring everything out here is beyond me. ;)



Ask and ye shall receive?? (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/09/chrono-trigger-remake-to-see-fruition-mehbeh/)

If we got a Chrono Trigger remake, I'd stop playing games. Seriously. Because then I'd have absolutely every game I could conceivably want. It'd be a great day.

[Suwako Moriya]

I'm afraid you miswrote.

Ah, but the key here is we at least know the English name of Chrono Trigger. Where as the english name of Seiken Densetsu 3 remains a mystery. We have a better idea what the english name of Romancing SaGa 3 would be. Sure it could get a subtitle like Romancing SaGa did with Minstrel Song. However most likely that subtitle would be dropped.

But why you're worried about it coming out here when S-E's current policy is to bring everything out here is beyond me. ;)

In all seriousness while I do worry about the less popular games/series, I'm pretty confident I won't have to worry about Chrono Trigger. About the only thing stopping a remake from being released here is the need for the remake to be released in Japan first.

[Suwako Moriya]

At the Atelier Iris 2: Azoth of Destiny board at Gamefaqs someone linked to this video (http://gamevideos.com/video/id/9170). Yes I know what it says, but the actual video is clearly from Atelier Iris: Grand Phantasm. It's also in English. Plus it was posted February 09 2007.

Make of that what you will. It may not be 100% confirmation the game is coming out here, but it gives an increased amount of hope. Since I liked the previous Atelier Iris games well enough, I'll probably want to get this one as well.

[Johnny]

Another new DC game coming? Two new shmups have been announced - Exzeal, the sequel to Trizeal, which is most likely running on Naomi hardware and therefore easily DC portable, and another mobile game, Shooting: Technical Skills Test, which is apparently a port of the Shooting Ginokentei omake game included on the PS2 Trizeal port.

Only problem with a DC port of Exzeal is that Sega have announced they are stopping production of GD-ROMS which, amongst other things, means no more DC games (other than CD based ones) and no more NAOMI games :( :cry:

Afterburner PSP video (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13595)

New Gundam Musou gameplay video (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13591)

Gran Tursimo 5 coming to Japan by the end of the year (http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?url=http://www.jeux-france.com/news19189.html&lp=fr_en&tt=url). GT5 Prologue to be available on the PS Store this Autumn.

[FigNewton]

Hot damn!

Ikaruga coming to Xbox Live Arcade (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/ikaruga-bound-for-xbox-live-arcade/)

[GHardin]

Hot damn!

Ikaruga coming to Xbox Live Arcade (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/ikaruga-bound-for-xbox-live-arcade/)

Oh hell yes! :sdsmiley:
I certainly wouldn't mind double-dipping on this one...be even better if they could get online co-op working (not sure it would be possible with a twitch shooter like this). Makes me wonder if the audio is synched up this time... :sd:

[FigNewton]

In my mind this is the perfect way to get shooters out there. I love a good shmup, but I don't $60 love it, or even $40 love it. But this would be terrific.

[Chacranajxy]

Hot damn!

Ikaruga coming to Xbox Live Arcade (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/ikaruga-bound-for-xbox-live-arcade/)

Dear God! A good XBLA game... this does make up for Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper as Ikaruga's fantastic.

[lostnomad84]

Hot damn!

Ikaruga coming to Xbox Live Arcade (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/14/ikaruga-bound-for-xbox-live-arcade/)

SWEEEEETT!!!

This is a must have game and I'm glad it is one of those games that did not get lost in the previous generation.

[Johnny]

New Gundam Musou trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13632)

New Wii Channel available (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/13/a-look-at-nintendos-new-channel-everybodys-poll/) (in Japan at least)

Remember that DS Figure Skating game I posted pics of a while back? Well there's a new video on the official site (http://www.spike.co.jp/kurupri/) (bottom option on the left). Chacrana, ADC etc, admit that after watching that it does look pretty damn cool. I'm all over this once it's released. Comes out on my birthday too :sd:

[Chacranajxy]

New Gundam Musou trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13632)

New Wii Channel available (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/13/a-look-at-nintendos-new-channel-everybodys-poll/) (in Japan at least)

Remember that DS Figure Skating game I posted pics of a while back? Well there's a new video on the official site (http://www.spike.co.jp/kurupri/) (bottom option on the left). Chacrana, ADC etc, admit that after watching that it does look pretty damn cool. I'm all over this once it's released. Comes out on my birthday too :sd:

I'm sorry, but I still don't associate with people who play pedophile figure skating sims. :P

[DiGiKerot]

New Gundam Musou trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13632)

New Wii Channel available (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/13/a-look-at-nintendos-new-channel-everybodys-poll/) (in Japan at least)

Remember that DS Figure Skating game I posted pics of a while back? Well there's a new video on the official site (http://www.spike.co.jp/kurupri/) (bottom option on the left). Chacrana, ADC etc, admit that after watching that it does look pretty damn cool. I'm all over this once it's released. Comes out on my birthday too :sd:

I've pretty sure the Wii Voting channel is up everywhere - I've not downloaded it yet, but a lot of people on the newsgroups I read are moaning about the utter pointlessness of answering questions like "How do you like your eggs?" :sd:

[Chacranajxy]

New Gundam Musou trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13632)

New Wii Channel available (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/13/a-look-at-nintendos-new-channel-everybodys-poll/) (in Japan at least)

Remember that DS Figure Skating game I posted pics of a while back? Well there's a new video on the official site (http://www.spike.co.jp/kurupri/) (bottom option on the left). Chacrana, ADC etc, admit that after watching that it does look pretty damn cool. I'm all over this once it's released. Comes out on my birthday too :sd:

I've pretty sure the Wii Voting channel is up everywhere - I've not downloaded it yet, but a lot of people on the newsgroups I read are moaning about the utter pointlessness of answering questions like "How do you like your eggs?" :sd:

Well yeah... the system's essentially devolved into:

"Hay guys, we don't got no games till lik... a long time."
"Well what're we gonna do? I lik... need 2 kill sum time coz I'm part of the Xtreme generation"
"Well we cud lik... practice democracy?"
"Yeah, that's hip and cool."

I give Nintendo a vote of no confidence.

[ADC]

Remember that DS Figure Skating game I posted pics of a while back? Well there's a new video on the official site (http://www.spike.co.jp/kurupri/) (bottom option on the left). Chacrana, ADC etc, admit that after watching that it does look pretty damn cool. I'm all over this once it's released. Comes out on my birthday too :sd:
Negative, negative on that, Irish. Even cute animé girls can't save figure skating from utter and complete boredom. There was no bashing of competitors with crowbars, no drug overdoses for trying to keep weight down … just skating. You have your fun; I'm sticking with FF6A. I got Raiden last night and need to hit the Fanatics' Tower.

[Chacranajxy]

Remember that DS Figure Skating game I posted pics of a while back? Well there's a new video on the official site (http://www.spike.co.jp/kurupri/) (bottom option on the left). Chacrana, ADC etc, admit that after watching that it does look pretty damn cool. I'm all over this once it's released. Comes out on my birthday too :sd:
Negative, negative on that, Irish. Even cute animé girls can't save figure skating from utter and complete boredom. There was no bashing of competitors with crowbars, no drug overdoses for trying to keep weight down … just skating. You have your fun; I'm sticking with FF6A. I got Raiden last night and need to hit the Fanatics' Tower.

Did you miss the whole "they're fuckin' 6" part of the game? Touching may be good, but it's questionable at best here.

[ADC]

Did you miss the whole "they're fuckin' 6" part of the game? Touching may be good, but it's questionable at best here.
They're skaters. They're starved and chemically controlled to prevent menstruation and keep their size down. You want illegal? That should be illegal. But if I've learned anything from H animé, it's that all high school girls are whores except the one who's going to be used to destroy the world. I'm not bothered by it.

[Chacranajxy]

Did you miss the whole "they're fuckin' 6" part of the game? Touching may be good, but it's questionable at best here.
They're skaters. They're starved and chemically controlled to prevent menstruation and keep their size down. You want illegal? That should be illegal. But if I've learned anything from H animé, it's that all high school girls are whores except the one who's going to be used to destroy the world. I'm not bothered by it.

I will not die because of those bitches and the state of their menstrual cycle. The world ends because some fucking 6-year old will never be able to bleed? Fuck that game. Johnny, you either need better taste or need to learn to wait a few years. O.O O.O

[Suwako Moriya]

Did you miss the whole "they're fuckin' 6" part of the game? Touching may be good, but it's questionable at best here.

Actually I'm sure they're older than that. The index page makes it clear the pink haired girl has a chest. Granted it's not a huge chest, but it's still there. So more likely they're around 13 years old at least. Then again for all I know, they could be really early bloomers.... After all it's not like I can read Japanese. As for me this would be one of those cases where I may look at a few images because I'm curious. However I doubt I'd play the actual game. I'd probably suck at it anyway knowing my luck.

[Chacranajxy]

Did you miss the whole "they're fuckin' 6" part of the game? Touching may be good, but it's questionable at best here.

Actually I'm sure they're older than that. The index page makes it clear the pink haired girl has a chest. Granted it's not a huge chest, but it's still there. So more likely they're around 13 years old at least. Then again for all I know, they could be really early bloomers.... After all it's not like I can read Japanese. As for me this would be one of those cases where I may look at a few images because I'm curious. However I doubt I'd play the actual game. I'd probably suck at it anyway knowing my luck.

The Japanese just says that it's a hentai game and Johnny's just hiding that from us. Nothing big.

[ADC]

The Japanese just says that it's a hentai game and Johnny's just hiding that from us. Nothing big.
Nicely done, johnny! I don't think Cha's had such a wild hair up his ass in a long time. :D

[Chacranajxy]

The Japanese just says that it's a hentai game and Johnny's just hiding that from us. Nothing big.
Nicely done, johnny! I don't think Cha's had such a wild hair up his ass in a long time. :D

Yeah, well Johnny's trying to sell us on something that's completely detestable. He might as well be going door to door and saying (In a durty Russian accent while holding a pint of Stolichnaya Vodka and a stogey) "I have this girl. She is... a bit young, but I am willing to sell." That money's just going to suffice his addiction to vodka, games, and whatever the hell else he's into and not telling us about.


See what happens when you leave AOD to go to sleep? :D

[Chacranajxy]

And as long as I'm causing problems and swearing up and down, here's the Famitsu Scores for 2/15/07:

34/40 - [9|8|9|8] - Monster Hunter Portable 2nd
34/40 - [9|8|8|9] - Riot Act / Crackdown
33/40 - [8|8|8|9] - Fire Emblem: Akatsuki no Megami
32/40 - [7|8|8|9] - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
31/40 - [9|8|8|6] - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri
31/40 - [8|9|7|7] - Destroy All Humans!
31/40 - [7|8|8|8] - Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
31/40 - [7|8|8|8] - SimCity DS
29/40 - [8|8|7|6] - Soukou Kihei Armodyne
27/40 - [7|7|8|5] - Aoi Sora no Neosphere: Nanoka Franka no Hatsumei...
27/40 - [7|6|7|7] - Boku wa Koukuu Kanseikan DS
26/40 - [7|6|7|6] - Keroro Gunsou: Enshuu da Yo! Zenin Shuugou Part 2
26/40 - [6|7|7|6] - Nova Usagi no Game de Ryuugaku!? DS
25/40 - [7|6|6|6] - Trigger Heart Exelica [Limited Edition]
25/40 - [7|5|8|5] - Lupin III: Lupin ni wa Shi o
25/40 - [6|6|6|7] - Naruto Shippuuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX
24/40 - [6|7|6|5] - Shoujo Mahou Gaku Little Witch Romanesque
24/40 - [5|7|6|6] - WWE 2007 SmackDown vs Raw
24/40 - [5|6|6|7] - Aammegami-Sama [Limited Edition]
23/40 - [6|6|6|5] - Reijou Tantei: Office Love Jiken
23/40 - [6|5|7|5] - Simple 2500 Series Portable Vol. 9: The My Taxi
22/40 - [5|4|7|6] - Akudaikan Manyuuki Seigi no katana [tentative]
18/40 - [4|5|5|4] - Simple 2000 Series Vol. 113: The Tairyou Jigoku


Excelica's score was a bit low... but IIRC, that's about normal for shmups in Famitsu.

[DiGiKerot]

The score for Higurashi really astonished me, particularly given its sooooooo not the kind of game that ever reviews well in Famitsu. It must be seriously good stuff.

That said, there's nothing reviewed this week I'm particularly interested in, and I rarely trust Famitsu scores these days anyhoo.

[ADC]

Yeah, well Johnny's trying to sell us on something that's completely detestable. He might as well be going door to door and saying (In a durty Russian accent while holding a pint of Stolichnaya Vodka and a stogey) "I have this girl. She is... a bit young, but I am willing to sell." That money's just going to suffice his addiction to vodka, games, and whatever the hell else he's into and not telling us about.
Let's see here. Johnny's been a Russian loli-slave trader, a trafficker in import games in Roaring Twenties Chicago, an addict to who knows what — all by our hands. What else? And he is, by his own admission, a perv for private high school girls. How glad is he that OTF is hidden from the public? He'd have a nice stone room on the Isle of Wight and a manacle attached to an iron ball and striped pajamas with a kepi and three days' stubble if anybody from Her Majesty's Government found their way in here.

Poor little leprechaun. (I'm sure we all agree that there's no other way he could afford all the games he buys. Except, maybe, for Russian loli-slave trading.)

[Chacranajxy]

Yeah, well Johnny's trying to sell us on something that's completely detestable. He might as well be going door to door and saying (In a durty Russian accent while holding a pint of Stolichnaya Vodka and a stogey) "I have this girl. She is... a bit young, but I am willing to sell." That money's just going to suffice his addiction to vodka, games, and whatever the hell else he's into and not telling us about.
Let's see here. Johnny's been a Russian loli-slave trader, a trafficker in import games in Roaring Twenties Chicago, an addict to who knows what — all by our hands. What else? And he is, by his own admission, a perv for private high school girls. How glad is he that OTF is hidden from the public? He'd have a nice stone room on the Isle of Wight and a manacle attached to an iron ball and striped pajamas with a kepi and three days' stubble if anybody from Her Majesty's Government found their way in here.

Poor little leprechaun. (I'm sure we all agree that there's no other way he could afford all the games he buys. Except, maybe, for Russian loli-slave trading.)

Well, at the very least, we've reached the point where we can see through that damn pot-o-gold rouse he hides behind. The bastard...

[Johnny]

See what happens when you leave AOD to go to sleep? :D

I suppose now isn't the best time to mention that before I went to sleep last night I was playing that "Hey! Let's date and generally look in a pervy manner at 12-14 y/o Japanese chicks" PSP UMD game I was asking people if they could order, is it? :sd: :P
But anyway, yes, that's what I was thinking myself! I go to sleep, come home from work today to find out I'm being accused of, and called, pretty much everything! :sd:

FWIW, for me the figure skating game is appealing because of the way it uses the touch screen. The ages of the girls honestly had nothing to do with it O.O
And yeah, as ADC said, I'm fucking glad this and the OT forum ain't public. I dread to think of all the stuff I've said/admitted etc over the years :sd:

[Lovely]

And yeah, as ADC said, I'm fucking glad this and the OT forum ain't public.

What? The gaming forum isn't public? I never noticed....
Ok! Time to start up the Enzai thread! Ha, ha, just kidding, I wouldn't do that :) . ....*cough*NotToSayIHaven'tPlayedIt/OwnIt*cough*

[ADC]

Gamespot (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6166021.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6166021) says
In addition, the site has a listing for Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts on the Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, introducing the possibility that Capcom's Super Nintendo side-scroller could be the first downloadable game to land on all three platforms. A Capcom representative had not returned GameSpot's request for comment as of press time.
So everybody can run around in their white boxers with little red hearts hoping — nay, praying — to find an armor piece before disaster ——— well, too late now. :sigh:

[Gatts]

Ok! Time to start up the Enzai thread!

Go for it, I say.

[dunno001]

Ok! Time to start up the Enzai thread!

Go for it, I say.

I'll second that. It might get me off my ass to start playing it. *starts singing opening theme*

[Suwako Moriya]

Apparently according to this story (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/764/764934p1.html) there are some downloads for Blue Dragon. Essentially there is the option to play the game in higher difficulty levels as well as new game+ of sorts. Ie carry over all your old stats and such. Thus if you thought the game was too easy or maybe too hard there you go.

Also there is apparently a remake of Hoshigami (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/15/hoshigami-running-blue-earth-remix-is-real/) coming out for the DS.

[kaiyouske]

There's a shot of one of the new characters here:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070216/aou1.htm

[Chacranajxy]

There's a shot of one of the new characters here:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20070216/aou1.htm


This link has screens and a trailer: http://www.tekken-official.jp/tk6ac/index.html

It runs really, really smoothly.

[kaiyouske]

It runs really, really smoothly.

I just saw the trailer, and I think I still prefer the VF5 art style and gameplay over Tekken's.... :p

[Chacranajxy]

It runs really, really smoothly.

I just saw the trailer, and I think I still prefer the VF5 art style and gameplay over Tekken's.... :p

So do I... can't see that changing either.

[Suwako Moriya]

Yes the PSP version of Riveria is being released in the U.S. by Atlus according to this story (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/15/atlus-confirms-psp-riviera-remake/) So there you have it.

[GHardin]

Yes the PSP version of Riveria is being released in the U.S. by Atlus according to this story (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/15/atlus-confirms-psp-riviera-remake/) So there you have it.
Does this really come as a surprise? It just sounded like one of those logical moves...then again, Atlus doesn't always make such moves... :sd:

[Johnny]

It runs really, really smoothly.

I just saw the trailer, and I think I still prefer the VF5 art style and gameplay over Tekken's.... :p

Really does look great. Tekken has always held the edge over VF for me until recently with the release of VF5. Will be interesting so see which I prefer come T6 release.

Some shmup stuff from AOU:

Otomedius, new Konami shmup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig02veyZoDY)
Muchi Muchi Pork, new Cave shooter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0QTl89I4jI)
Exzeal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuZabz9r-hY)

Some other stuff:

Silent Hill lightgun game coming to arcades (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/16/coming-to-the-arcades-ddr-supernova-2-and-silent-hill/#more-3216)
Blue Dragon anime starts in April (http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2007/02/16/blue-dragon-anime-dated/)
Dynasty Warriors DS screens (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13668)

[Chacranajxy]

Okay, so Muchi Muchi Pork does look kinda cool.

[Johnny]

Okay, so Muchi Muchi Pork does look kinda cool.

I would even go so far as to say it looks like it could well be the best Cave shooter yet.

[Chacranajxy]

Okay, so Muchi Muchi Pork does look kinda cool.

I would even go so far as to say it looks like it could well be the best Cave shooter yet.

They need to fix the title, but yeah... it looks really impressive even for Cave. Hopefully the Ps2 can handle it.

[Suwako Moriya]

Does this really come as a surprise?

Honestly regardless of whether or not something is a surprise it's always good to have confirmation. Well good for those that are interested in a given product anyway.

[Johnny]

Some stuff of interest, lazily copied from The Magicbox:


Konami revealed Silent Hill The Arcade at the AOU show, which is a new lightgun shooter, the story will take place in Silent Hill 2, you play as Eric and Tina from SH2. The game will suppose e-Amusement Pass save card, you can save your game and play later. The game will be available in summer 2007.


Sega will release Virtua Fighter 5 version C in Japan this spring, the game will have refined play balance and new combat maneuvers.


After Capcom disbanded Clover Studio, former producers Atsushi Inaba, Hideki Kamiya and Shinji Mikami announced they have established a new development studio called SEEDS, the new studio will be located in Osaka, with 51 staffs members, and the focus will be development new, original software.


Japanese console hardware sales for the week of Feb 5 - 11, 2007:

1. NDS Lite - 201,177 [1,103,588] units
2. Wii - 78,550 [603,378] units
3. PSP - 32,175 [303,113] units
4. PlayStation 3 - 23,431 [178,734] units
5. PlayStation 2 - 16,033 [149,437] units
6. Xbox 360 - 4,811 [52,617] units
7. GBA SP - 980 [8,136] units
8. GB Micro - 884 [10,245] units
9. GameCube - 383 [3,459] units
10. NDS - 121 [561] units
11. GBA - 36 [328] units

Japanese console software sales for the week of Feb 5 - 11, 2007:

1. Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3, Sega) - 48,346 units
2. Wii Sports (Wii, Nintendo) - 45,897 [1,004,555] units
3. Hajimete no Wii [Wii Play] (Wii, Nintendo) - 36,090 [879,432] units
4. Kawashima Ryuuta Kyouju Kanshuu: Motto Nouwo Kitaeru Otona no DS Training (NDS, Nintendo) - 32,800 [3,963,712] units
5. New Super Mario Bros. (NDS, Nintendo) - 29,026 [4,118,078] units
6. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2, Capcom) - 27,519 [304,113] units
7. Kaitou Wario the Seven (NDS, Nintendo) - 26,815 [185,695] units
8. Bokujou Monogatari: Kimi to Sodatsu Shima (NDS, Marvelous) - 26,804 [106,212] units
9. Luminous Arc (NDS, Marvelous) - 25,676 units
10. J-League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou 5 (PS2, Sega) - 24,468 [131,541] units


Square Enix president Yoichi Wada reveal the company's business strategy, in 2006/2007 the company will focus on game development for Nintendo DS, one of which is Dragon Quest IX. The reason is that the current hardware are different in prices and functions, they need to examine each hardware and find correct timing to publisher software. Wada thinks the next-gen market will grow, like the PS3, so development focus will eventually be strengthened to these systems.


Bandai Namco announced they will reveal a new Tales of... title in Japan on February 21, 2007.


Hideo Kojima revealed that he is working on a new online multiplayer zombie game. Kojima said his zombie idea is a bit different, in this game zombies cannot turn people into living dead by biting them. The game will take place in a large town where half the inhabitants are zombies.


Phil Harrison mentioned that Sony will make an exclusive announcement at the GDC, which takes place in San Francisco on March 5 - 9, 2007.


In a recent interview with Guy Wilday from Segas Racing Studio, new details are revealed for Sega's next-gen racing game Sega Rally Revo, the game will have over 30 vehicles, a Championship mode for single player and a 16-player online duel mode. There is also a multiplayer split screen mode for offline play. The game will have downloadable contents and Sixaxis movement sensing support.

God of War coming to PSP? (http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?url=http://www.jeux-france.com/news19241.html&lp=fr_en&tt=url)

Crazy Taxi PSP pics/info (http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?url=http://www.jeux-france.com/news19240.html&lp=fr_en&tt=url)

[ADC]

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada reveal the company's business strategy, in 2006/2007 the company will focus on game development for Nintendo DS, one of which is Dragon Quest IX. The reason is that the current hardware are different in prices and functions, they need to examine each hardware and find correct timing to publisher software. Wada thinks the next-gen market will grow, like the PS3, so development focus will eventually be strengthened to these systems.
Which reminds me, there's going to be a Special Edition Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings DS Lite in Japan. Raise your hand if you're surprised. (Those wacky Japanese with their special edition DSs. :sigh: )

[Suwako Moriya]

Bandai Namco announced they will reveal a new Tales of... title in Japan on February 21, 2007.

Ah that's less than a week away. Hopefully it will come out here and be for a system I have access to. This will either be something to look forward to or yet another thing I'll have to accept as unaccessible for me. Ah Tales games and the gamble factor. :sd:

[HitokiriShadow]

I'll be interested when I hear it's actually coming here. Otherwise, I'd be far more interested in hearing that some other Tales game is coming here in some form or another.

Okay, I lied, I'll still be interested, I'll just be depressed as well.

[Johnny]

Reggie has some good and some bad news. Firstly, Metroid Prime 3 isn't coming any time soon. Secondly, Mother 3 on the VC was hinted at (again) and the issue of old Nintendo magazines being available (likely free) on the VC was raised.
More here (http://kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/reggie-brings-good-news-bad-news-237502.php).

Some pics (http://www.kotaku.com/photogallery/silenthillthearcade/) of the new Silent Hill arcade game. Looks pretty meh but I'm still interested as a big SH fan. Just waiting for the SH 5 announcement...

Some new screens:

Musou Orochi (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13679)
Eyeshield 21 Wii (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13680)
Dynamite Deka EX (http://www.the-magicbox.com/0702/game070216a.shtml) (DC port please!)

And an Ippo Revoution Wii trailer (http://www.gamebrink.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13688)

Chase HQ 2 gameplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZrcnQYN-WU)

[ADC]

Reggie has some good and some bad news. Firstly, Metroid Prime 3 isn't coming any time soon. Secondly, Mother 3 on the VC was hinted at (again) and the issue of old Nintendo magazines being available (likely free) on the VC was raised.
More here (http://kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/reggie-brings-good-news-bad-news-237502.php).
Good news and good news, methinks. I don't know if it's possible to make the Primes especially good, but I kind of held out hope that the Wii Remote would at least make them more easily playable. More development time will hopefully result in a better game.

Mother 3 … I guess I'll believe it when I see it. Hope it happens, though.

[Suwako Moriya]

I look at this way. The announcement of a new Tales game is potential good news. The confirmation of release of said game here would be awesome news and potentially more awesome if I end up enjoying the game. Granted it may reach the point where a new Tales game means getting a new system, but I'll deal with that when the times comes. Ie a Tales game for a system I don't have is released here.

[FigNewton]

Which reminds me, there's going to be a Special Edition Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings DS Lite in Japan. Raise your hand if you're surprised. (Those wacky Japanese with their special edition DSs. :sigh: )

Not surprised, but peeved! I've been holding off upgrading to a Lite for a long time, and I'd be on it in a second if we got a cool special ed. Lite here. :(

[Johnny]

Which reminds me, there's going to be a Special Edition Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings DS Lite in Japan. Raise your hand if you're surprised. (Those wacky Japanese with their special edition DSs. :sigh: )

I still haven't upgraded to a Lite. I'm hoping DQIX comes with a SE Lite (which it will) so I might go for that.

[Chacranajxy]

Which reminds me, there's going to be a Special Edition Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings DS Lite in Japan. Raise your hand if you're surprised. (Those wacky Japanese with their special edition DSs. :sigh: )

I still haven't upgraded to a Lite. I'm hoping DQIX comes with a SE Lite (which it will) so I might go for that.

The Lite is so worth it even though it's the same system. Everything looks infinitely better and I felt like an idiot for waiting so long on getting a Lite.

[Johnny]

Which reminds me, there's going to be a Special Edition Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings DS Lite in Japan. Raise your hand if you're surprised. (Those wacky Japanese with their special edition DSs. :sigh: )

I still haven't upgraded to a Lite. I'm hoping DQIX comes with a SE Lite (which it will) so I might go for that.

The Lite is so worth it even though it's the same system. Everything looks infinitely better and I felt like an idiot for waiting so long on getting a Lite.


Truth be told I was going to order one last week...but spent the £100 on some more games :sd:

[Johnny]

I look at this way. The announcement of a new Tales game is potential good news. The confirmation of release of said game here would be awesome news and potentially more awesome if I end up enjoying the game. Granted it may reach the point where a new Tales game means getting a new system, but I'll deal with that when the times comes. Ie a Tales game for a system I don't have is released here.

I'll bet my left nut it's a Wii game.

[HitokiriShadow]

I look at this way. The announcement of a new Tales game is potential good news. The confirmation of release of said game here would be awesome news and potentially more awesome if I end up enjoying the game. Granted it may reach the point where a new Tales game means getting a new system, but I'll deal with that when the times comes. Ie a Tales game for a system I don't have is released here.

I'll bet my left nut it's a Wii game.

That may be a safe guess, since they pretty much have to put a massive amount of effort into the graphics to put it on PS3 (or X360 but that seems much less likely) but they good go with pretty much what its been at if they put it on Wii. But they've been putting out a decent number of handheld games as well.

[EmperorBrandon]

Mother 3 would be nice, because I really want to play it.

[Johnny]

I'll bet my left nut it's a Wii game.

That may be a safe guess, since they pretty much have to put a massive amount of effort into the graphics to put it on PS3 (or X360 but that seems much less likely) but they good go with pretty much what its been at if they put it on Wii. But they've been putting out a decent number of handheld games as well.


That's it exactly. It's not going to PS2 plus there have been plenty of PSP and DS Tales games recently. 360 is out for sure which leaves the Wii and PS3. I'd say Tales PS3 will come next year with the Wii one by the end of 07.

[FigNewton]

Truth be told I was going to order one last week...but spent the £100 on some more games :sd:

This is what usually happens to me as well. I start to break down and then I end up spending the money on something else. An improvement on my experience is a much tougher sell for me than a completely new game, or 4 as the case may be here....

[Johnny]

Truth be told I was going to order one last week...but spent the £100 on some more games :sd:

This is what usually happens to me as well. I start to break down and then I end up spending the money on something else. An improvement on my experience is a much tougher sell for me than a completely new game, or 4 as the case may be here....

Well actually it was more like 15 due to Playasia's sale and some other cheap stuff :sd:

[Chacranajxy]

Truth be told I was going to order one last week...but spent the £100 on some more games :sd:

This is what usually happens to me as well. I start to break down and then I end up spending the money on something else. An improvement on my experience is a much tougher sell for me than a completely new game, or 4 as the case may be here....

Well actually it was more like 15 due to Playasia's sale and some other cheap stuff :sd:

15!?!!?!!! AAhhh!!

I can't even imagine what it'd be like getting a package and opening it up to find a bigger selection of games than what probably 98% of buyers have in their entire collection.

[Johnny]

15!?!!?!!! AAhhh!!

I can't even imagine what it'd be like getting a package and opening it up to find a bigger selection of games than what probably 98% of buyers have in their entire collection.

Haha well all 15 weren't in the same order which was nice because it meant I came home from work each day last week to see 1-3 packages awaiting me :neko:

You know how January was a very quiet month in terms of stuff I bought? Well let's just say I more than made up for it this month :sd:
I don't quite think I'll top March and August 06 where I bought close to 50 games during each of those months, but it's gonna be my biggest haul for months :D

[FigNewton]

Well actually it was more like 15 due to Playasia's sale and some other cheap stuff :sd:

LOL, well, by "here" I was really referring to the price of DS games versus getting a DS lite not the number of games you bought this time out. ^^;

But damn, yeah, 15 games versus upgrading to a Lite... that's a no-brainer.

[Azumangaman]

Speaking of the Playasia sale, how is this game. Easy to import/understand? I've always wanted an Eyeshield game....Eyeshield 21 DS Game (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70-13dg.html)

Any sites with english info on them?

[Johnny]

Speaking of the Playasia sale, how is this game. Easy to import/understand? I've always wanted an Eyeshield game....Eyeshield 21 DS Game (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70-13dg.html)

Any sites with english info on them?

I have the game but haven't played it in a while but this is what I can remember: There are basically 3 parts - a quick one-off match, a tournament and a story mode/RPG thing where you have to go around as Sena and interact with various characters from the series. Basically unless you read Japanese you're gonna be lost with the story mode. Which is no great loss really as it doesn't look to be all that interesting.

The actual matches themselves are great and require no knowledge of Japanese to play. From what I can remember, you need to tap the screen to catch one of your QBs passes, tap marks on the screen to make it past the opposition defense and do other touch screen related stuff :sd:

So yeah, if you like the manga/anime then go for it.
On a related note, the upcoming Wii game looks like it'll be a laugh.

[Azumangaman]

Speaking of the Playasia sale, how is this game. Easy to import/understand? I've always wanted an Eyeshield game....Eyeshield 21 DS Game (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70-13dg.html)

Any sites with english info on them?

The actual matches themselves are great and require no knowledge of Japanese to play. From what I can remember, you need to tap the screen to catch one of your QBs passes, tap marks on the screen to make it past the opposition defense and do other touch screen related stuff :sd:

kthxbye :P
Sweet, this is mine. Any other DS games you reccomend from this sale? Any idea when it ends?

[Johnny]

Any other DS games you reccomend from this sale? Any idea when it ends?

Go for Phoenix Wright: JFA if you don't already have it as the JP version has completely English text.
The other stuff on the main sale page for the DS worth a look IMO is Starfox, Contact, the new Wario game and Winning Eleven.

If you go here (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-14-71-ib-49-en.html) however, there's more reduced stuff.

[Azumangaman]

Ok, so I wanted more than just Eyeshield.
PW:JFA is a game I will definetley get later on, I'm stuck (for the 5 billionth time) in the first game.
For the GBA, I noticed the first 2 Starfi games were heavily discounted. I heard Starfi mentioned here before, so how are the first 2 games for the GBA? I care mostly about fun factor/ability to understand/enjoy.

AND in a completely unrelated fashion:
Is the PC 360 Wireless Adapter work with regular 360 contorllers?