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Download: DBVR demo movie
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February 28, 2003 11:58 PM PST
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Illusion / BS
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The DBVR second demo movie has been released. Another one of those things I can't link to directly. Don't blame me if you find it.
Is it just me, or does the game actually look damned good on its own merits??
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News: Bloody Cross demo out
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February 28, 2003 11:45 PM PST
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Byulbram / BS
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You should all know by now that the Bloody Cross demo has been released for GP32 as planned (see earlier announcement). Go get it.
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Petition: Border Down for DC
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February 28, 2003 11:41 PM PST
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Dreamcast Petition / BS
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Hard for me to believe that there's a dedicated dreamcast-petition domain, but there is. We all know how rarely these things work, but hey - we keep trying right? Sign the petition to bring Border Down to DC from the original Naomi port. The game is made by G.rev, and actually features former Raystorm and G-Darius staff from Taito. A game worthy of play on the DC (official page), so...may as well give it a shot, non?
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Interview: Gamepark
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February 28, 2003 11:37 PM PST
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GP32 News / IC / BS
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Yenaphe of GP32 News interviewed GP once more in Cannes - here's his report. Several of the questions came from me, thus the post here.
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News: Moonlight Destiny preorder
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February 28, 2003 11:32 PM PST
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Falcom / BS
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The Moonlight Destiny pre-order goodies are available with purchase now at Asobitcity and Softmap in Tokyo - Falcom was having an event at both locations starting I guess...yesterday at 12. Sorry about the late notice, the 28th is yesterday over there. The event may not be over so go take a look - the full list of goods was previously announced, but you can have a look at it right over here. Actually the Moonlight Destiny wrist pillow is a new addition, but the Ys V PC and MD/Ys V OSTs remain the same. Access maps: Asobitcity, Softmap.
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News: Sweet Legacy
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February 27, 2003 8:31 PM PST
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Frontwing / BS
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New H game called Sweet Legacy from Frontwing, which I'm mostly mentioning simply because of how wrong it is. Great character design, great music and scenario, but as always with these guys, the chibi thing has got to go. Download the promo movie here, check the gallery here. Release for PC planned on the 28th of March.
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Industry Jobs: Playmore
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February 27, 2003 8:31 PM PST
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Playmore / BS
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Two things from Playmore; first off, the KOF 2002 has been added to the DC consumer page, and there you may see several shots (no box art yet though).
More importantly, Playmore is hiring again, and the positions are telling of various things. First they need a graphic designer for animation, games and pachinko slot machines. Animation? Haven't heard that from Playmore before.
Next job up is programmers for game OS. Must have knowledge of Computer Science Engineering, various Linux kernels and device drivers. Intriguing?
They're also looking for a hardware designer, which could indicate that they plan to either abandon plans to use the Atomiswave, or perhaps just want someone who can familiarise themselves with the architecture? The last job is for a pachinco slot machine producer. They're definitely moving into Aruze's territory.
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News: R-type Final images
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February 27, 2003 8:29 PM PST
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IREM / BS
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IREM has released some shots of their latest addition to the R-type franchise. Check out stage 1 and 2 here, ship models here. There's more to discover on the main site.
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News: Radium poll fixed
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February 27, 2003 4:07 PM PST
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Insert Credit / BS
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Thanks to Vince's tireless efforts, the strange bug is fixed and you can now vote in the Radium for GP32 poll without registering. Please do so, and make our voices heard on this matter!
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Feature: Taipei Game Show update
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February 26, 2003 8:01 PM PST
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Insert Credit / josh hsieh
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New update to the Taipei Game Show from Josh! Check out some impressions of Fighting Club. More to come later!!
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News: Radium GP32 further info
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February 26, 2003 7:57 PM PST
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Karma Studios / BS
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I got a mail today from a fellow by the name of Tom Bryant regarding Radium for GP32. It seems he checked with Karma Studios - here's what they said:
"While we have the GP32 version working, it is uncertain if we will release it for GP32. It seems like the market is too small for us to make any money on it and could possible harm our sales on the other versions. We haven't had much [contact] from our GP32 contacts (including CEO), so we're assuming the system is dead."
Kind regards,
Martin Wenting
(Managing Director - Karma Studios)
Looks like Gamepark is up to their old tricks. Let's see what we can do about it, eh? Take this poll (you can vote without registering), and in a short time I'll take it to Gamepark. Perhaps it will convince them, even if it's only the view of the west.
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News: Playmore release list
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February 26, 2003 7:45 PM PST
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Playmore / BS
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Playmore themselves have yet to post it, but the word is all over the net. New release list:
4.24.03 - Metal Slug 3 (PS2)
5.29.03 - Shin Gouketuji Ichizoku (NeoGeo)
May 2003 - King of Fighters 2001 (PS2)
July 2003 - Metal Slug Advance (GBA)
July 2003 - King of Fighter Advance (GBA)
July 2003 - Metal Slug 5 (NeoGeo)
July 2003 - King of Fighters 2002 (DC)
2003 - SNK vs. Capcom Advance (GBA)
2003 - SNK vs. Capcom (NeoGeo)
Particularly surprising is SNK vs. Capcom Advance - and it seems as though Playmore is reclaiming the KOF GBA franchise. No word on developers for any of these titles, nor any official confirmation of this news, but...exciting no? While we're on the rumor tip, SNK NeoGeo USA has unofficial plans to release metal Slug 3 for PS2 in the US. Looks like my Agetec assumption was correct!
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News: Capcom All-Stars cancelled?
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February 26, 2003 7:38 PM PST
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Capcom / BS
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Capcom's 3D brawler has been scrapped, according to Gamefront's relay of a Dorimaga report. Perhaps it's for the best - maybe they'll make a 2D rendition instead. Wishful thinking...
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Review: Guilty Gear XX
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February 26, 2003 2:07 AM PST
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Insert Credit / charles mugg
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Better late than never, how's about a Guilty Gear XX review? Four movies, 17 images await within. Review by Charles Mugg, a few supplemental impressions by yours truly, good times all round.
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News: Radium for GP32
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February 25, 2003 3:42 PM PST
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Karma Studios / BS
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Thanks to an email tipoff from Zamuel, we learned of a new game in the works for GP32. Radium is an over-the-shoulder person shooter, currently planned for GBA (see shot). But at the bottom of the page, they do mention that they've plans to release a GP32 version, among others. Further, Karma Studios' Radium 3D engine is available for use in creation of new GP32 titles. It doesn't look as nice as some GBA emu out there, but it's interesting to see it come to GP32. Take a look at the demo movie while you're at it. The actual gameplay seems rather poorly designed, given the fact that your character necessarily obstructs your view of the enemy while you shoot them. Still cool to see though.
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News: Acclaim to release KOF EX 2
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February 25, 2003 3:37 PM PST
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Acclaim / BS
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The bumblers at Acclaim seem to have aquired the rights to release KOF EX 2 for GBA. As luck would have it, there's not a lot that they can screw up with this one.
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News: Konami new "logo"
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February 25, 2003 3:32 PM PST
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Konami / BS
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In a press release today, Konami has decided to change their logo for their 30th birthday. So-called 'Konami red' is supposed to symbolize the company's creativity and innovation, and their expansion into becoming a holding company. I'm...not sure how they plan to indicate this through the least interesting, most half-assed logo I've ever seen. It's astounding that someone got paid to make this.
Though I'll admit that their other studios have used logos in a similar typeface before.
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News: DBVR preorder
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February 25, 2003 3:25 PM PST
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Illusion / BS
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Just a short note - for those of you in japan, DBVR is available for pre-order with members login. It's simple enough to get, so if you're interested, the LTD edition game is available to you!
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Feature: Taipei Game Show massive update!!!
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February 25, 2003 4:17 AM PST
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Insert Credit / JH
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Josh has made huge updates to the Taipei Game Show report! Aside from info about several new games coming from Taiwan, Josh has reviewed the Rock Fever EX Solo arcade cabinet, and interviewed IGS!! All of this is of course available from the main index, so make with the clicking! Over 50 exclusive images in this update, and it's not over yet!
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News: GP32 update
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February 24, 2003 11:49 PM PST
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Various / BS
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Latest info - let's start with the most important. There will be a demo of Bloody Cross this saturday, March first! It will be limited in terms of character selection, but another version will be unveiled closer to actual product release. It should be RF compatible. That is, if GP32 Notebook hasn't steered me wrong (have they ever?).
A new breakout style game has come from French devr JyCet. It's called BlopBlop, his first project in several months! Nice to see some of the originals let us know they're alive every once in a while.
Also, there's another new C64 emu out. Not sure why, the one we've got is near perfect. But if you want it, you can find it.
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News: Aruze suit details
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February 24, 2003 11:39 PM PST
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Playmore / BS
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Playmore released another announcement regarding their suit against Aruze. It seems as though the lawsuit boils down to accusations of piracy in two pachinko machines - 'Iregui' and the oft mentioned 'Crazy Racer R'. Playmore is suing for 6.2 billion yen, or roughly 51.7 million dollars. Someone tell me I'm reading this wrong? Sounds like an awful lot of money, but if the dollar amount sticks (Since they've got an ironclad copyright infringement case), it will be a great boon to Playmore and their efforts. They're really cleaning house these days!
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News: Fujiwara's revenge
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February 24, 2003 11:34 PM PST
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Codemasters / BS
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Not sure if it's a custom job or what, but the famous 86 from Initial D has made its way into Colin McRae Rally 2.0 for PC. The Fujiwara Toufu Ten logo is perfect!! Game details for the latest version (3.0) can be found here.
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News: Agetec - no SNK
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February 24, 2003 11:28 PM PST
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Agetec / BS
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Gaming-age reported today that Agetec will not be bringing any of SNK's current rash of titles to the US. No clue where they got this info, but it supports the commonly held hope that snk neo-geo usa will be distributing Playmore/SNK properties in the US. Perhaps this weekend a trip down to their office is warranted.
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News: From Team DTR - something?
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February 23, 2003 11:59 PM PST
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Team DTR / BS
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Something's going on at Team DTR. I want to know what it is. But there's no supplemental info, just the cryptic photo. Hmmm. I like the looks of it though.
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News: X-cross release
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February 23, 2003 11:58 PM PST
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X-Cross / BS
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One-time GP32 developers X-Cross have finally released a new title, albeit for cellphone. The game is Great Fishing, and while it may not look as odd as their previously planned fighter Ssgazy, it's still pretty unsettling to look at. Not sure why. Released through Gamepark's (ex?) telecom partner KTF.
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News: Superfighter turns 10
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February 23, 2003 11:55 PM PST
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Superfighter / BS
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I neglected to report this earlier - Superfighter turned a robust ten years old last thursday. Have a piece of cake! The site has a new design, and a Virtual Boy demo has been released. Happy birthday!
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News: Mega GP to release amateur games
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February 23, 2003 11:51 PM PST
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Gamepark / BS
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If I'm reading GP32 Notebook correctly, it seems as though Gamepark is offering the opportunity for serious amateur teams to sell games over Mega GP, perhaps due to the dearth of software recently. A good idea, but one from which we english speaking folks will not be likely to profit. The official story is here, but Korean only.
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Feature: Taipei Game Show Days 2-3
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February 22, 2003 11:59 PM PST
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Insert Credit / Josh Hsieh
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Josh Hsieh is in Taiwan as we speak, covering the Taipei Game Show all by his lonesome (with supplemental info from yours truly). For those not in the know, the Taipei Game Show is the largest games expo in Asia, with 400 booths, roughly 550,000 visitors, occupying 7,000 square feet of Taiwan's World Trade Center. Take a minute to read his initial impressions of days two and three of the show. There will be more detailed info in the days that follow, so keep checking back! Feel free to discuss or ask questions in the appropriate thread in the forum.
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Download: Eastern Dream ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom Demo
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February 22, 2003 10:45 PM PST
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Team Shanghai Alice / BS
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Speaking of shooters - check out the excellent, EXCELLENT demo from Team Shanghai Alice. I promised to come back with some better doujin stuff, well here it is. This is another one of those times where I tell you that you must download this game! Direct link is here. While you're there, check out some MP3s and art - they're easy enough to find from the front page. Enjoy!!
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News: 12 Stag STG
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February 22, 2003 10:33 PM PST
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Taito / BS
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Some great news! Taito is releasing the 2002 Triangle Service arcade title XII Stag for PS2 March 20th for 5,800 yen. It's about time we saw more 2D shooters from Taito - it's great to see them releasing so many really high quality ones these days. Check out the:
Attack System
Scoring System
Stage 1/Boss
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Download: Memories off MP3, wallpaper
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February 22, 2003 10:31 PM PST
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Kid / BS
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Kid has updated with several new items in their Memories Off download section. Lots of wallpapers, a screensaver and the opening MP3 await!
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News: Atlus to release Disgaea!
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February 21, 2003 10:34 PM PST
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Atlus / BS
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Atlus has made the excellent decision to localize Disgaea to the US next fall!! The game will be retitled Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. If you've ever read this site, you already know the game, but regardless - it's a strategy RPG from Nippon Ichi, with excellent character design, full voice, and tons of truly engaging gameplay options. Definitely the next step for the SRPG. Check out the features, screenshots and movies here. The original japanese page can be found here. Persons on the MMCafe have been pelting Atlus with emails, asking them to allow the option of Japanese voice with subtitles, as they've done with Skygunner and Rhapsody. Perhaps you should do the same (just don't tell them I sent you)!
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News: FaMe Soft's artist
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February 21, 2003 10:23 PM PST
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Kommissia / BS
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The artist for FaMe Soft (Super Plusha) for GP32, has got a comic up for voting at the russian site Kommissia. After scrolling through all four pages of the comic, you can vote on it, 5 being highest, 1 being lowest. Looks interesting - according to Don Miguel, this actually has something to do with FaMe Soft's upcoming RPG!
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News: GBA on GP32
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February 21, 2003 10:21 PM PST
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???? / BS
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GP32 News reports that a GBA emulator is underway for GP32 in France. Even though it's just a pre-alpha, it runs at a playable 5-10 fps with no sound. Pretty exciting eh? While you're at GP32 News, check out the email that they recieved regarding Gamepark's PMG efforts. In fact - every english language GP32 site got this email except for us! Conspiracy!
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News: Moonlight Destiny OST samples
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February 21, 2003 10:20 PM PST
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Falcom / BS
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Falcom has released several sample tracks from the OST of both Moonlight Destiny and Ys V. Check them out in the download section. If you compare Ys V to the outsourced stuff - it really shows how much Falcom's own sound team has been declining since the early-mid 90s.
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News: Playmore update extravoganza
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February 20, 2003 7:32 PM PST
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Playmore / BS
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Several things have come to pass in the world of SNK. For one, a date has been set for the Matrimelee home release - 5.29 2003 for 39,800 yen. And Playmore has upped the official page for it (still on the Noise site). And also some nice art, which you see to the left there.
There's another press release regarding the trio of lawsuits, but basically just confirms what everyone knew would happen. NGP, WWV and Arcade Infinity have to stop selling/distributing pirate carts. Good for Playmore! It also mentions a bit more about the EAGO/EAKIA raids, but we'll just wait for the English pr papers, as it's really not that unexpected, this news.
But once again the release mentioned SNK NE0-GEO USA. And now they have a home. Awwww...makes me misty.
Last thing, some more scans of the KOF Overstruggle at Hard Edge, so go check that out.
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Download: Sexy Beach v1.2
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February 20, 2003 6:51 PM PST
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Illusion Soft / BS
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Illusion Soft has finally released the patch for Sexy Beach! As of today Sexy Beach has recieved almost 125,000 downloads, so the release is to commemorate the event. This small patch allows you to play that aforementioned H-scene from DBVR (or one of them, at least), which you may or may not have seen, depending on your ambitions. Those of you who can actually get the game to work, you're lucky people. If you never got the original download, take a look over here. It will only operate in a japanese environment, so XP owners, you know what to do. 2000 owners, do your best. '98 owners - good luck.
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News: GP32 to use bluetooth
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February 20, 2003 6:37 PM PST
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Gamepark / BS
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Looks like the GP32 will be using bluetooth technology for wireless gaming and communication soon. Gamepark will be attending the 3GSM World Congress and unveiling their plans (though it doesn't seem as though they're exhibitors there?). GP32 News will be meeting with them and asking a few more questions. They'll be collaborating with IXI Mobile to make the GP32 a Personal Mobile Gateway Links from GP32 Notebook.
Hmmm...working with a California based company. Does that mean something? I...certainly hope so.
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News: Sakura Taisen PS2 commercials
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February 20, 2003 6:31 PM PST
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Sega / BS
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Sega has released three new lame commercials for download. But if you're a fan, you've got to see them regardless. Available in beautiful streaming media, for your viewing frustration! Thanks to Rid's mmcafe post for the news.
Update: Chris Osgood emailed us with a better link - Impress Gamewatch has more logical formats. Check it out if interested.
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News: Doujin company JJsoft
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February 19, 2003 5:23 PM PST
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J-soft / BS
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Been a while since the last Japanese doujin company I introduced. Here's one proficient at english, not less. J-soft is mainly about shareware, but Battle Painter is completely free. A game for four players in which you try to paint the entire field, smack other competitors around, using magic items to assist you. Not of the same calibre as my earlier updates, but - I'll get back to that in a bit!
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News: Dreamcast homebrew info
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February 19, 2003 4:41 PM PST
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Various / BS
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Quite a lot has happened in terms of DC emulation recently. Let's review, eh?
The FPS Rise of the Triad has been ported to the DC. Full playability, VMU save, the whole package.
VMU Frog has been released - a VMU loader/uploader using your serial cable. Rock the house.
There's a demo of a homebrew light gun game. Bloop's the name, and here's the direct link.
Fun for all! Links from consolevision.
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News: PCE on GP32
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February 19, 2003 4:21 PM PST
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GPengine / BS
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Thanks to the brothers Geisler we may now enjoy fully compatible, 90% speed PCengine titles with saving capability on GP32!! And the nations rejoice! You want it. That's a statement, not a question.
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News: Athena old school
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February 19, 2003 4:10 PM PST
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SNK / BS
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For those out there who enjoy the old style Athena from SNK's old arcade/NES game, take heed! Here's something you might enjoy. He's got art from the period, box shots, and walkthroughs with images for both the arcade (japanese) and NES (english) versions. There's also lots of other strange stuff, so go and do!
Thanks to the mighty Rid Hershel's MMCafe post for the link.
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News: Bandai throws in the swan
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February 18, 2003 11:21 PM PST
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Bandai / BS
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Bandai has made the final decision to cease hardware manufacture for the SwanCrystal and all of its brethren as of today, with all extant orders having been shipped out to retailers. Bandai has also made no further plans for a next-gen successor to the underappreciated handheld. They will continue software support until further notice, but will shift development more to the GBA side, begining in August. A related bit of news from Lycos - Bandai's stock is up 5.3%, rising 200 yen to hit 3980 yen. They closed this quarter with a 23% rise in profits from the previous term.
It's sad to see it go - the last glimmer of Yokoi Gunpey's brilliance that we will ever see.
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News: Sega down again
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February 18, 2003 11:13 PM PST
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Lycos Japan / SM / BS
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An article from Lycos Japan indicates that Sega's stock have plummeted even further in the wake of the Segammy merger. It seems they went down 9.9% to trade at 80 yen, marking three days of continual drops in stock price. Industry analysts interviewed for the article say that the outlook is not good, and that even the restructuring with Sammy might hurt Sega's development teams in the interim. This is Sega's fifth consecutive term of loss. ugh.
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Download: Moonlight Destiny movie
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February 18, 2003 11:03 PM PST
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Falcom / BS
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Falcom has released a movie of Moonlight Destiny which showcases some nice CG, gameplay footage and excellent vocal songs. Well worth the minimal download.
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News: Queen of Fighters pics
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February 17, 2003 11:45 PM PST
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Icon / BS
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Some new pics of the highly anticipated gals fighter from Icon are available at GP32 News. Below you'll find a wallpaper and some character sketches not available on the GP32 News page.
 
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News: GBA-SP shortage?
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February 17, 2003 11:32 PM PST
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Nintendo / BS
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It seems as though of Nintendo's planned shipment of GBA-SPs has fallen short by about 90%, due to the strain on Taiwanese chipmakers. NCSX cannot even sell their stock it seems! Well for those desperate among you, Play-Asia still has stock, while most shops are sold out!
I held one the other day - they're quite small, about the size of my wallet when folded. I didn't expect them to be so shiny either. Very well designed, even if it omits the headphone jack.
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News: Rockman Zero 2
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February 17, 2003 11:32 PM PST
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Capcom / BS
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Take a look at a few pics from Rockman Zero 2 for GBA, courtest of Watch Impress. Basically incredible looking, not much else to say! Thanks to Rid for the link.
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News: NGPC+GP32=?
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February 17, 2003 11:08 PM PST
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GPzigi / BS
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On a related note (to the below), a GPzigi forum-dweller has made a Frankenstein's Monster of his NGPC, harvesting his GP32 joystick for play on his clicky underdog brother. Curious.
 
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News: GP32 NGPC emulator
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February 17, 2003 11:04 PM PST
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???? / BS
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New shots of the latest NGPC emulator have been released. You can see some at GP32 News, and some (in addition to further info) at GP32 Xtreme. Looks nice - if compatability is as good as they say, I'll be very excited about this one.
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Impressions: Rockman .EXE WS
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February 16, 2003 10:49 PM PST
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Liquidcross / BS
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Liquidcross, of the Sector: NGP board has compiled some initial impressions of Rockman .EXE for Wonderswan! Check inside to see Bandai's second take on the Rockman franchise.
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News: Ball flash game
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February 16, 2003 10:49 PM PST
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Yonkis / BS
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A flash game for you - keep the balls bouncing on your head - fun if you're bored at work! Link from Sensenic.
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Download: Rugal's captures
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February 16, 2003 1:45 PM PST
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Rugalbernstien / VD
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Rugal's latest series of captures! Lots of variety here - Gotzendeiner and Dragon Half PCE intros, Tempest 3000 for Nuon, and of course a few more SS! 64 vids. Enjoy!
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News: Road of the Sword
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February 16, 2003 1:35 PM PST
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IGS / BS
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Update: Link fixed!!
Emeric "NARUTO" Lebeau has sent us some scans of Arcadia's feature on IGS' new 2D side-scrolling beat em up; Road of the Sword. For those who don't know, IGS is basically the SNK of Taiwan/China. Great 2D games on their own proprietary board. Check them out (huge, of course).
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News: KOF '97. '98 covers
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February 15, 2003 10:45 PM PST
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Playmore / BS
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Playmore recently unveiled the covers for their 3/27 PSonebook re-releases - click here to see the rather tasteful graphics.
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News: Kengo II limited
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February 15, 2003 10:40 PM PST
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Genki / BS
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One of the lads on the GPzigi forums recently purchased the Kengo II limited pack and took some pics of it. A Bouken??? Now that's what I call a nice extra!! Check them out here.
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News: Chess - Emotion Wars development stopped
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February 15, 2003 10:31 PM PST
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Teamblaze / BS
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More bad news: Chess - The Emotion Wars development has been postponed. This is most likely due to the fact that Teamblaze's finished game GPfight has not been released in the two months since it's completion. Rumors still abound that GPfight will be released for MegaGP only, thereby excluding the western audience. I sincerely hope that the game is released and well recieved, if so, we may see the resumed development of Chess - TEW!!! Thanks to GP32 Notebook for the link.
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News: Illusion Soft downloads
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February 15, 2003 10:29 PM PST
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Illusion / BS
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New character CG of DBVR from Illusion - click the pic to download it. They've also released two MP3s from the game in their members section. If anyone wishes to hear them, please let me know via the forums.
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News: Wings of Soul homepage update
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February 15, 2003 10:25 PM PST
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AHA Studio / BS
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AHA Studio have renewed the Wings of Soul webpage - not much new there, but it does look a lot nicer. More as it comes!
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Happy Valentines day!
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February 14, 2003 11:41 PM PST
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Insert Credit / BS
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Happy Valentines day~! If I update more than this I won't be allowed to live to see the next one!
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News: Venus & Braves movie
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February 14, 2003 11:35 PM PST
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Namco / BS
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Final Venus & Braves update (since it's out now) - Head over to the download page for the last of the movie downloads. This one shows battle and class systems.
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News: GBA-SP ships, innards revealed!
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February 13, 2003 8:45 PM PST
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Play-Asia / BS
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Play-Asia have gotten their shipment of GBA-SP!! Being who they are, they wasted no time in gutting the thing. Check out those insides. Looks pretty clean in there. Three colors are available at the moment - Silver, Black and Purple. Of course - FF Tactics is out as well, the first title to feature GBA-SP specific resolution. Commercialism, engage!
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News: Queen of Fighters GP32
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February 13, 2003 8:28 PM PST
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Icon / BS
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A new group called Icon (headed by one of the GPzigi board masters) has plans to release a game called Queen of Fighters for GP32 sometime in 2003. No in-game shots yet, but the title is certainly intriguing, and the art isn't bad. English language version of the Icon/QOF website should open on the 20th of February.
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News: NPI Matrimelee movies
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February 13, 2003 8:21 PM PST
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Noise / BS
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Noise's arcade location test is still in process - check out the thread on the Hard Edge forums. Interesting videos, but doesn't give you that great of a feeling for the game, given the player's horrid lack of skill.
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News: Segammy
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February 13, 2003 7:59 PM PST
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The Economy / BS
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Everyone knows this by now - Reuters reported that Sega and Sammy are to become one entity, with all properties shared between. The Sammy president will head the new organization, but Sega will own a small majority of the stock. Perhaps this teaches Sega that there are better ways to beat EA than 'at their own game'. Interestingly Reuters makes it sound like Sammy isn't even a gaming company at all! We all know that to be false. I only wonder - what's to become of Smilebit, UGA et al? Will the merger carry to the west as well??
Guess this is what happens when you miss your sales mark by 90%. This sort of news becomes more and more common these days. We live in changing times.
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News: Huge collection of old computers!
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February 12, 2003 3:55 PM PST
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Kubota Junya / BS
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WOW. What a collection! A man by the name of Kubota Junya has been collecting archaic computers for some time now - take a look at his collection. Truly astounding. And his old game system collection is nothing to sneeze at either (CTRL+F "video game" on the same page). An Otaku of the highest order. How long does it take to amass this sort of collection? Well, he's turning 55 next month! Feel free to join the thread in our forum and list your own collections! My modest list is the one at the top. Thanks to the mmcafe post from Porcellino for the link.
Incidentally, this fully disproves anyone who thinks Bandai is new to the gaming industry. They've made as many game consoles as Sega!
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News: Venus & Braves LTD set
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February 12, 2003 3:27 PM PST
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Namco / BS
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Quick note - take a look at the extravagant premium box for Venus and Braves! You get an OST, three figures, and an art book. Not to mention the snazzy box! Thanks to a post from Rid for the news.
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News: Sony anti-war TV spot
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February 12, 2003 3:21 PM PST
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Sony / BS
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Eurogamer recently posted a capture of a Sony ad that's circulating in Europe these days. It features characters from Tekken 4, The Getaway, Ratchet & Clank and GTA: Vice City all disarming. View the clip here. Probably never see the light of day in the US.
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News: GP32 news Gamepark interview
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February 12, 2003 3:25 PM PST
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GP32 News / BS
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GP32 News have conducted a new interview with Gamepark - an interesting read. It seems as though 150,000 have been shipped to retailers worldwide! Not too shabby.
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News: GBA BSOD
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February 12, 2003 3:15 PM PST
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[H]ard|OCP / VD
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For those who haven't seen it yet (crosses fingers), there it is in all it's glory. Yes, that's a real J-win blue screen of death on the GBA.
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News: Atlus delays Lufia for GBA
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February 12, 2003 3:13 PM PST
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Atlus / BS
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According to a recent email press release, Atlus will be postponing the ship date for Lufia: The Ruins of Lore for GBA. The game will now ship in late April, due to the discovery of a non-fatal yet annoying bug. Glad they didn't just go ahead anyway - lack of quality control yields unfortunate results. In the mean time, check out a new movie of the game in action.
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News: More Bloody Cross pics
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February 11, 2003 3:45 PM PST
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Byulbram / BS
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Three more pics from Bloody Cross - animated gifs this time. The Jinsu one is old (actually made slightly bigger and slowed down), followed by 'Razor' Kent to the right, and a judo character whose name I cannot decipher. She's a bit manly looking though...
Update! I got an email from Sungwon, who has translated the character stats! Check them out:
Park Jinsu
Country: Korea
Martial Art: Taekwondo (WTF style)
Age: 23
Height 184cm
Weight: 80 kg
Hobby: Western-style Hunting [?]
Special skill: Continuous Kick
Razor Kent
Country: USA
Martial Art: Boxing-based mixed style
Age: 28
Height 190cm
Weight: 96 kg
Hobby: Taking care of cats
Special skill: One-Two Straight
Sakuraba Yuuko
Country: Japan
Martial Art: Judo
Age: 24
Height 169cm
Weight: 67kg
Hobby: Watching movies
Special skill: [some kind of] strike, Triangular hold [?]
Another last note - more from Sungwon at my request - "WTF stands for World Taekwondo Federation, the most widely practiced form in the world and the form that's used in Olympics competition (ITF - International Taekwondo Federation is the 2nd most widely practiced)."
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Off-topic: Regarding Stevie Case
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February 11, 2003 3:10 PM PST
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legioss / BS
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Another emailed tip-off. Yesterday, in viewing the Nokia ads I was wondering who this Stevie Case character was, and why she was allowed to say such inane, backward comments in an official promo video. Turns out she's sleeping with John Romero. Well there you go. Thanks to Legioss for the info.
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News: New Power Instinct location test shots!
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February 11, 2003 1:00 AM PST
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Noise / BS
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Thanks to an email from the mysterious Alex, I can now share four shots of the New Power Instinct location test! So what can we garner from these? You start with fifteen characters, that SS!-looking referee is there, backgrounds aren't too drab, though seem pretty domestic. lots of ROTD resemblance here! These were originally posted by Ice on the Hardedge Forum in Germany. Where he got them, I do not know. Enjoy! They're Huge!
 
 
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Download: Dodonpachi 3 second vid
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February 10, 2003 11:58 PM PST
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Cave / BS
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Another video of the upcoming PS2 shooter from Cave. The intro is rather silly - basically Arika has found one of the greatest shooting fans, and test his skill with this game - "Watch. Play. Then maybe you should...DIE!" So it says, and it's no like. This fellow just can't make it through without two deaths. Even so, an impressive replay! I love the Darius-esque music too.
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Download: N-Gage videos
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February 10, 2003 9:17 PM PST
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N-Gage / BS
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Four new movies of the N-Gage in action! Check them out:
Video 1 - Shows many N-Gage games in action, slow framerates and all. Graphics running the gamut from Atari 5200 to PSX level. Very, very confusing video as a result.
Video 2 - Shows Nokia's N-Gage and 6800 and 3650 gaming phones. Specs et al.
Video 3 - Interview with developers Monkeystone. I love this one actually. The girl interviewed says something completely false, only to be immediately countered by John Romero's subsequent words. Are they even aware of the contradiction?
Video 4 - Again, who the hell is this Stevie Case character? Play games on your phone in your car? Way to inform the generation guys. (also shows the Nokia 9290).
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News: Own your favorite star's DNA
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February 10, 2003 7:59 PM PST
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Megaking / E-JRW
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Based on Brandon's megaking link earlier, I started poking around at what else Mega Enterprises has for sale. Check this out:
"Star DNA Product - Our internet shopping mall introduces and offers a variety of products with your favorite star's DNA. The DNA merchandise keeps fans intimate to their favorite stars."
Further!
"Information about stars" -
We provide fast and accurate information about stars including star's current location, schedule, news, and etc.
You can apply for audition whenever you like, as well as you can hear other applicants
music through vocal bulletin board. Also you can join and create a fan club and community."
I am... terrified.
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News: Bloody Cross, Kokohead interview
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February 10, 2003 7:49 PM PST
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Various / BS
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The fine fellows at GP32 News have conducted a short interview with Kokohead Studios of Canada. Subjects covered include GBA ports, future GP32 products, and more.
Some very good news; the Bloody Cross info has been translated (by Byulbram himself), so check out the game system here. You can really see his Tekken roots with this system. Can't wait for it!
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Site News: Bumpers Arcade, Angel Eyes
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February 10, 2003 7:27 PM PST
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Insert Credit / BS
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A couple of things - first and foremost, Agnes, an associate of E-JRW checked out the Bumpers Arcade, mentioned in my Adventures in SF Wonderland article. Here's what she had to say:
"I was walking to the computer lab today and took the route down Pine St and when I hit Kearny I saw it! The Bumpers Arcade, just as advertised! But it was HELLA closed down, so I couldn't buy any crack."
- There you have it folks. The end of an era.
The other bit of site business - I updated the Angel Eyes review to reflect a proper translation of the prefix kanji, a long with a few notes about its usage. Oh - and I fixed the completely ridiculous errors too.
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News: Wings of Soul GP32 pics!!
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February 10, 2003 1:39 AM PST
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AHA Studio / BS
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WOW! Our pals at AHA Studio have finally released new shots of Wings of Soul! The game is looking incredibly nice...coupled with their earlier comments about the game, this is certainly one to watch! Be sure to check out the page, as my thumbnails don't do the shots any justice.
   
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News: NPI Matrimelee arcadia images
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February 9, 2003 11:57 PM PST
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Noise / BS
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