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D3 Publisher: Boobs, Sheep, and Aliens, Oh My!


At this year's E3, D3 Publisher had several offerings to show off, ranging from kiddie show spin offs and more Naruto games to M-rated boobs and gore, as well as the 'spiritual successor' of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. While I passed by the Naruto games due to time constraints and lack of interest, I did look at five other games: Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, Onechanbara, Ben 10: Alien Force, Bangai-O Spirits, and Shaun the Sheep. Hit the jump for some art assets from the games and impressions. More »

8:20 AM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Maggie Greene
15,815 views, 29 comments

Latest by N/A: @Maggie Greene: I realized that after looking at IGN later in the day. I am still foamy at the mouth more »

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Bangai-O Spirits Circumvents DS Codes, Blows Minds

I stopped by D3Publisher's hotel suite yesterday to check out some of their stuff. I hadn't heard much about Bangai-O Spirits (remember, Dreamcast fans?) which has been out in Japan since March and is hitting here sometime in the fourth quarter, but that's because I generally don't follow shooters.

Even I sat up and took notice, though. Bangai-O Spirits, developed by Ikaruga creator Treasure, is hardcore oldschool, from what I could tell by looking, with richly-detailed 2D sprites and both horizontal and vertical scrolling. The awesome thing about it is the full realtime level editor - if you're having a hard time, you can build yourself a little wall, or plow yourself a new path.

You can also build your own levels from scratch, but even that's not the best part. The best part is the way you can share levels with your friends. No need for Nintendo Wi-Fi. No need for DS codes. Okay, so I'm easily impressed by science and technology, but I think you guys will think this is very, very cool.

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9:20 AM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Leigh Alexander
7,882 views, 79 comments

Latest by N/A: @Karoshi: It's not too bad if you've got a male to male audio cable, stick one end into the headphone more »

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Treasure Tackling Two Wii Titles

The latest issue of Nintendo Power, which is in the hands of subscribers right now features an interview with Masato Maegawa, the president of the beloved action game developer, whose Bangai-O Spirits is due to hit the Nintendo DS stateside this quarter. The Xbox Live Arcade remake of Ikaruga just went live, but Nintendo Power wants to know when Maegawa and crew will get some WiiWare titles out.

Maegawa says that they're looking into it, but that they already have two unannounced Wii games in development. Details are nonexistent other than the Treasure president teasing that "both games will have a lot of impact." Who wants to make some wagers?

8:40 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
By Michael McWhertor
1,987 views, 67 comments

Latest by Shaoko: @Shiryu: I hope so, Gunstar Heroes is awesome, I just hope they go back to the original Red ad Blue more »

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Bangai-O Spirits DS Trailer Is Somewhat Explosion Heavy

We got a chance to play an extremely early version of Bangai-O Spirits for the Nintendo DS at the most recent Tokyo Game Show, but it really didn't do the game justice. You really do need fully functioning full-screen missile barrages and excited Japanese voiceover narration to properly understand Treasure's Dreamcast to DS port. Hence, this nearly perfect trailer.

5:20 PM on Thu Mar 6 2008
By Michael McWhertor
1,602 views, 28 comments

Latest by N/A: Bangai-O was freekin sweet for the DCast. On DS im sure it will be tite. Also, SWORDS? Helzz yeah. And more »

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Bangai-O Spirits Coming Stateside

A happy day for fans of the Dreamcast classic Bangai-O, as D3Publisher of America and lovable, cuddly Japanese developer Treasure announce the DS version of the game for North American release later this year. Combining two of Treasure's greatest strengths - puzzle games and shooters - the original Bangai-O was one of the developer's most definitive titles. The DS version features local wireless co-op gameplay for 1-4 players, a powerful level editor, and probably the neatest feature of all - level transfer using sound. The level editor saves files as sound, which can then be transmitted to other DS systems via the built-in microphone, or save them on a PC for upload and sharing via the internet. Players can even use this Sound Load feature to transfer gameplay footage, which means someone needs to come up with a flash app that translates the sound files and set up a website ASAP. Bangai-O Spirits should be hitting US shores sometime in Q2 2008. More »

9:20 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Mike Fahey
1,807 views, 38 comments

Latest by CthulhuLA: Not nearly as good as the first Bangai-O unfortunately. The thing I remember about the Dreamcast Bangai-O was the ungodly more »

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Bangai-O DS Hits Japan On March 19

It's been announced that Bangai-O Spirits, Treasure's upcoming handheld version of its cheek-pinchingly adorable slice of bullet hell pie, will be out in Japan on March 19. Same day as Echocrome! Which is of course relevant to everyone able to work an import store's online store, seeing as with Bangai-O an ability to understand what's being said comes a distant second to being able to make an entire screen explode.
[Treasure, via GhostSeed @ GAF]

10:30 PM on Fri Feb 8 2008
By Luke Plunkett
3,849 views, 45 comments

Latest by Juganawt: @gsilverfish: I like them both. I think the slower framerate on the N64 version actually makes the game feel more intense, more »

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Bangai-O Spirits Hands-On Impressions

Treasure's Nintendo DS sequel to the offbeat Dreamcast/Nintendo 64 shooter Bangai-O was available to play at a single kiosk at D3 Publisher's TGS booth. Just one Nintendo DS! It almost seems criminal. Clearly D3 underestimates the rabid demand for this fruit collecting puzzle-shooter sequel to the game that sold well into the tens of thousands. However, despite the broad appeal of shooting stuff, Bangai-O Spirits was surprisingly simple to get your hands on at Tokyo Game Show. Wrapping one's brain around the concept may take a bit more work. More »

4:00 AM on Sat Sep 22 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,590 views, 9 comments

Latest by N/A: I will get Bangai-O. I must. So goes life. more »

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Treasure Too Busy With Xbox Live For PlayStation Network

Clean-cut Treasure boss man Masato Maegawa talked to 1UP just before the kick off of Tokyo Game Show 07, putting a shine on details for every upcoming Treasure game. The recently announced Xbox Live Arcade Ikaruga remake, for example, is taking up too much of the developer's resources, putting a hold on the unnamed Xbox 360 shooter that's said to be in the vein of its most famous shmups, Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga. Unfortunately for those in the PLAYSTATION 3 camp, Treasure isn't working on the PlayStation Network, devoting their resources to XBLA development. More »

4:00 AM on Wed Sep 19 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,007 views, 36 comments

Latest by Enigma_20XX: @pm5k: ... and I hope your console bricks up... more »

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Treasure Bringing Bangai-O To Nintendo DS

The latest issue of Famitsu beats the ESP countdown clock to the punch, revealing Treasure's new Nintendo DS game. It's Bangai-O Spirits a remake of the frenetic Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast multi-directional shooter Bangai-O released in 1999. The Famitsu preview, which comes to us via 1UP, reveals that the game, due this winter in Japan, will feature wireless multiplayer and a stage editor.

The official product page is scheduled to go live today, so we'll hopefully get some direct feed screenshots soon. And while Bangai-O Spirits may get lost in the flood of damn good shooter news revealed over the past 24 hours, as a Bangai-O fan, I highly recommend you keep this one on your radar.

Treasure's Bangai-O Returns to DS [1UP]

4:40 PM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Michael McWhertor
1,305 views, 35 comments

Latest by NoMorePuppies: YEAAAAAAAAAA BANGAI-O!!! i love that game. more »

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New Treasure Game For Nintendo DS Revealed Soon

Japan has pre-TGS countdown fever!! In more exciting Treasure news, publisher ESP (aka Entertainment Software Publishing) has revealed that a Treasure-developed game for the Nintendo DS will be revealed in just five short, agonizing days. Hence the countdown clock, one that will beat Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku countdown to the reveal by about a day. More »

5:40 PM on Fri Sep 7 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,492 views, 18 comments

Latest by Draconis: So, shouldn't this announcement have been revealed today? I swear I saw the days remaining counter at 0 yesterday. more »