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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
15,021 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 because of Puzzle Quest 1.5 not coming to DS. That will continue to get me foamy for a long time. more »

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D3 Publisher's E3 Line Up - Onechanbara And Friends

After announcing that they're bringing the bikini-clad, cowboy hat-wearing, zombie shooting Onechanbara to North America yesterday, does D3 Publisher have any other games featured at E3 that really matter? I suppose it depends on who you ask. Me? I'm excited about Puzzle Quest: Galactrix for Live Arcade, DS, and PC, but I am the puzzly sort. Anime fans might enjoy Naruto: Clash of the Ninja Revolution 2 for the Wii, though I'd say we're all wishing they'd just advance the storyline already and give us some new characters in the states. Same with Path of the Ninja 2 for the DS. The new Bangai-O Spirits certainly isn't anything to sneeze at. Ben 10: Alien Force? Shaun the Sheep?

I suppose once you announce a game where a scantily clad woman gets splattered with zombie blood the rest of your line up looks a bit pale by comparison.

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8:40 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Mike Fahey
2,806 views, 18 comments

Latest by burgerdog: @lookas: Totally agree. Though I suppose when/if a sequel shows up, it'll be at TGS or some other Japan first thing. And they'd better bring it to the states STAT! more »

wii

Bikini Zombie Slaying Comes To America With Onechanbara

Finally, D3 Publisher of America has come to its senses! We don't want your Dark Sectors, guys; we want your poorly animated super soldiers shooting giant bugs and gooey zombie killin' adventures in combat inappropriate clothing. We want that mind-numbing stuff. That's why we're so pleased to learn, via GamesRadar, that Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers will be coming to the Wii in early 2009.

Sure, it wasn't my most memorable experience at Tokyo Game Show last year and these games aren't exactly "good," but you can dispatch the undead in bikinis, biker outfits and barely legal schoolgirl get-ups. We're willing to sacrifice our joints to over-waggling if it helps convince D3 to bring Onechanbara VorteX over here.

Onechanbara's coming to the Wii [GamesRadar - thanks, Jeff!]

6:40 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Michael McWhertor
11,892 views, 61 comments

movies

Oneechanbara Takes Manhattan

New Yorkers with a thirst for blood covered cowgirls may want to free up their Friday night, as the movie adaptation of Oneechanbara—trailer here—has its "international premiere" at the New York Asian Film Festival later this week. It looks to have all the narrative density of an informational pamphlet but does feature school girl outfits and biker chicks fighting the undead.

The Japanese hack and slash and tits and ass flick based on the D3 video game of the same name will be screened Friday, June 20 at 10:45pm and Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00pm at the IFC Center in New York City. Brain activity will be checked at the door.

Oneechanbara [Subway Cinema - thanks, Alan!]

3:40 PM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Michael McWhertor
7,061 views, 25 comments

game announce

D3 Does Ben 10 Again

The Ben 10 cartoon series recently relaunched as Ben 10: Alien Force, featuring a more mature Ben and Gwen teaming up with enemy Kevin Levin to form a super team of sorts, kicking all sorts of alien ass and garnering an absolutely huge ratings boost for Cartoon Network. D3 Publisher is ready to cash in on the hype with a follow-up to last year's Ben 10: Protector of Earth titled, aptly enough, Ben 10: Alien Force. Grandpa Max has gone missing, the world is in danger, and it's up to those three plus five of Ben's new forms to save the day. The game is being developed for the Nintendo Wii, DS, and PlayStation 2, with a release date sometime this fall. While I enjoy the hell out of the cartoon, the last game failed to please the fanboy within. Perhaps the second time around they'll get it right? More »

7:00 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Mike Fahey
5,170 views, 21 comments

Latest by Maldron: @Foxstar Sixtail: I'm willing to give it the time, but I definitely will miss the time-out noise. Everything else but that is moderately forgivable. I mean, just watching the show I can easily form the opinion that there is no more »

focus testing

Puzzle Quest Needs YOU (If You Live In LA)

D3Publishing is looking for a few good gamers. They're looking for folks who live in Los Angeles and own Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on any platform to help them focus test the next game in the PQ franchise, which I believe is Puzzle Quest: Galatrix... or maybe it's Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords - Revenge of the Plague Lord. Hey maybe it's some super secret iPhone Puzzle Quest, I'm not really sure.

If you're interested hit up the jump to read the details and email Lisa over at Mind of the Gamer.

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4:30 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Brian Crecente
1,965 views, 18 comments

Latest by PissedPS3Fan: Ugh. Totally sucked. First the game crashed, and then the version the dev reinstalled on the comp I was on was an older version with bugs that rendered the game unplayable. But hey, $100. woo. more »

clips

Dark Sector Launch Trailer

Here's the launch trailer for D3Publisher's Dark Sector, and while the gameplay still strikes me as a bit unexciting, the cutscenes certainly seem to pack a punch. This is one of those releases that is going to have me extremely conflicted. Not so much interested in the single player, but the multiplayer sounds nifty and the storyline and voice acting might be just enough to tip me over to the purchase side of the fence. It's one of those games that will have me at the game store on the 26th, endlessly picking it up, getting halfway to the register and then putting it back down again. The GameStop employees absolutely love me.

9:20 AM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Mike Fahey
1,283 views, 45 comments

Latest by n/a: Probably getting this game. more »

puzzle quest

XBLA Puzzle Quest Expands

Xbox 360 owners won't have to wait for the upcoming Galactrix to get their Puzzle Quest fix, as D3Publisher announces Puzzle Quest 1.5, and expansion pack due out this spring for Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. Don't like the name Puzzle Quest 1.5? Starting today at noon central, fans can head over to www.puzzle-quest.com and enter their name suggestions for a chance at leaving their mark on the franchise. The expansion features an all-new storyline involving Lord Bane's brother, Antharg, the Lord of the Plague, who is a bit pissed off that you killed his bro with glorified Bejeweled. The game takes you into the newly uncovered Southern portion of the map, and features over 25 new quests, more than 50 new spells, 40 new items, plus new monsters and bosses to take on. The expansion also features four new player classes - bard, rogue, ranger, and warlock - which should prove just as entertaining and refreshing in multiplayer as they will in single player. I suppose now I am going to have to spend hours and hours leveling up my new rogue once the pack hits, No word yet on pricing, but where my PQ addiction is concerned, money is no object. More »

8:20 AM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Mike Fahey
2,663 views, 40 comments

Latest by June: Hark, what is this madness? Even MORE Puzzle Quest?? This means rebuying the game for XBLA and then buying the expansion, but my insides are screaming "DO WANT!" more »

multiplayer

Dark Sector Multiplayer Gimped On PS3

D3 Publisher has dropped details on the two multiplayer modes included in Dark Sector, revealing a slight gimping of the game on the PlayStation 3 versus the 360. While the Xbox 360 supports Quick, Custom, and Ranked matches, the PS3 will only allow you to search or create games. Boo! As for the game modes themselves, in the Infection game mode, one player takes the role of super-human main character Hayden while up to nine others play members of the Lasrian military, trying to take him down. When one of the troopers takes Hayden down the match ends, with the killer stepping into his super-powered shoes the next round. The second mode, Epidemic, features two teams each with their own Hayden, with rounds ending when a Hayden is brought down. Interesting choice, taking two game modes traditionally tacked on to multiplayer shooters and making them the focus. Hit the jump for more details. More »

9:20 AM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Mike Fahey
6,628 views, 134 comments

Latest by PumpkinPieman: There is no 4 player split screen, sounds like the game was pretty gimped to begin with. Not on my list to buy, ever! more »

coming to america

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
1,779 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 number of levels. This game fails in comparison, offering only 18 levels in single-player mode. The puzzle mode has more more »

psp

Dead Head Fred Wins First WGA Award

Dead Head Fred has walked away with the first ever WGA (Wrter's Guild of America) Videogame Writing Award. While skeptics like me worry that this award might just be a WGA maneuver to eventually get their hands in the small pockets of video game writers, it's positive to see the WGA recognizing some of the excellent, overlooked writing in video games.

I haven't played Dead Head Fred since E3 '06—when I enjoyed it quote a bit. So would anyone else like to share some of the game's more quotable lines in the comments?

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3:00 PM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,895 views, 40 comments

damn good news

Puzzle Quest Sequel This Year

D3 Publisher of Europe has appointed Vivendi's former UK managing director and VP of Europe Adam Roberts as their new managing director. *yawn* He will be in charge of sales, marketing, and operational functions across all PAL regions. Exciting stuff! *scans the press release* Wait, what's this?

The company will also be releasing video games based on Aardman's popular Shaun the Sheep character in 2008, alongside the eagerly-awaited follow-ups to the best-selling Ben 10 and Puzzle Quest.
*twitch* Follow up to Puzzle Quest? More Puzzle Quest for me? I mean, you guys can play it too I suppose, but not as obsessively as I will. Why are they burying this amazing news in the middle of a ho-hum manager appointment press release? No offense to Mr. Roberts, who I am sure will do a bang up job, but D3 needs to get their announcement priorities straight. More Puzzle Quest! More »

9:40 AM on Fri Feb 8 2008
By Mike Fahey
3,306 views, 73 comments

Latest by tvandlust: Hey, maybe they'll make sure the DS version isn't a broken, ugly piece of crap this time. more »

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Naruto: Ninja Destiny Looking Fine

You hardly ever see Nintendo DS trailers at the correct resolution, do you? Developer Tomy worked hard to make the U.S. release of Japan's Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden smoother, prettier, and an overall better experience, and they want to make sure that comes through in the video. From what I've seen of the retooled Naruto: Ninja Destiny they've done a fine job. Unfortunate that they choose my two least favorite characters to show it off, but I suppose Rock Lee and Spooky Sand Guy are better than nothing. Yeah, I know he has a name. Sandy or something. I'm slowly warming to Naruto - don't push me.

11:20 AM on Mon Feb 4 2008
By Mike Fahey
7,269 views, 74 comments

Latest by PAULINK: Definitely looking forward to this game, I already have it pre-ordered. the frame rate does look improved from the videos i've seen of the Japanese version of the game. more »

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Tomy Brings Improved Ninja Destiny In February

Quite surprising for an anime license, the Naruto series has spawned some really excellent games both in the U.S. and Japan, though the Japanese release of Naruto: Ninja Destiny as Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden was pretty mediocre, with a crawling frame rate, poor graphics, and an extremely limited cast of characters. Rather than release the same crap stateside secure in the knowledge that Leaf Village headband wearing fans everywhere would buy it anyway, developer Tomy went and fixed it first.
"We've listened to the fans and made a slew of improvements to the Japanese original, including a much faster frame rate, additional characters, and never-before-seen content," said Laura Yoshioka, director, consumer software of TOMY Corporation.
The 3D fighter now boasts an impressive 16 different characters, with storylines up to the 140th episode of the anime, which I am about 80 episodes away from seeing currently. The new and improved Naruto: Ninja Destiny will be in stores next month. Much love to Tomy for going above and beyond for the U.S. release! More »

8:20 AM on Thu Jan 10 2008
By Mike Fahey
3,418 views, 13 comments

Latest by n/a: I am very excited that we won't get a two year old game passed off as brand new. It is very refreshing to see them updating and making better. FOr a 2D fighter on the DS i dont know of more »

noodle battle

Play Naruto, Gorge On Noodles

Nothing goes together like anime and overeating, so D3Publisher and Major League Eating *sigh* have gotten together to create the first-ever NARUTO Clash of Ninja Revolution World Ramen Noodle Eating Championship. The event takes place this Saturday the 27th at the Nintendo World Store in NYC, where between 10am and 4pm fans can come try out the game and play the Naruto card game. You won't, however, be able to participate in the ramen-eating contest, as it is strictly for world-class professional eaters. Fan favorites like Crazy Legs Conti, Eater X, and Steakbellie will be bringing their chopsticks to bear as they do noodle battle in front of crazed Naruto fans. In addition to the amazing display of gluttony, there will be Q&A sessions, tournaments with prizes, and a raffle for a one-of-a-kind Naruto DS. The first 1500 fans that show up with a Naruto headband on will be shot receive a special gift. Joy! Hit the jump for details on what should truly be an epic event. More »

9:20 AM on Tue Oct 23 2007
By Mike Fahey
3,971 views, 59 comments

Latest by `: I do not want my name associated with 'Naruto'. more »

use your illusion

D3 Partners With Illusion

D3 Publisher is having a pretty good year, thanks in no small part to some excellent game publishing choices in the form of my beloved Earth Defense Force 2017 for the 360 and Puzzle Quest for everything that plays games. Now they've made another wise move, signing a publishing deal for the a next-gen game from the Czech Republic's Illusion Softworks of Hidden and Dangerous and Mafia fame. The game is based on an entirely new IP and is in development for the 360, PS3, and PC.
"We are thrilled to partner with D3 not only because they publish excellent games, but also because they publish a more streamlined portfolio of products, with any new and original intellectual property they commit to becoming the central focus of the company," said Petr Vochozka, CEO, Illusion Softworks.
Of course there is no information on what the new IP is or what type of game it will be, but both companies have excellent track records to date, so we should look forward to something special, or be terrifically disappointed. More »

10:20 AM on Wed Aug 15 2007
By Mike Fahey
654 views, 13 comments

Latest by mrdriller: @cloud08540: why? it's shit. all it has going for it is blood and jiggling, which can be obtained in equal or larger quantities from any number of cheap straight-to-DVD movies without having to endure the repetitive gameplay. more »

another crazy ds game

The Police Negotiator

And the quirky DS games don't stop! This time, it's Simple DS Series Vol. 25: The Koushoujin from D3 Publisher. Players take on the role of a police negotiator who has to talk crooks into dropping their weapons. To be totally persuasive, check the bad guy's background info and scan with a remote camera. The crook's data sheet tips off players so they know the right things to say and get the criminal to surrender peacefully. There's a countdown clock for added pressure! Players are then ranked and judged on things like their leadership ability, how calm they are, etc. Off-beat, sure, but this game seems pretty neat. How about a localization, D3?
Negotiating Game [Famitsu via Siliconera]

2:00 AM on Wed Aug 15 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
1,489 views, 21 comments

Latest by hvnlysoldr: Freeze! CSI! Law & Order! Phoenix Wright! Habeas Corpus! Harvey Birdman! In his pants... more »

tetris looks prudish

Puzzle Quest Coming To PS3, Mac, Too

D3Publisher and Infinite Interactive's sleeper hit Puzzle Quest is well on its way to becoming the biggest whored out title in 2007, as listing for the game's PLAYSTATION 3 and Macintosh ports have appeared in the ESRB ratings database. The game is already available for the Nintendo DS and PSP, with PlayStation 2, PC, Wii, and Xbox Live Arcade versions planned. This is still unconfirmed, but I've heard rumors that the PS3 version of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords will run at 1080p and 60 frames per second, with the Mac version sporting maximum smugness while retaining a cool yet casual demeanor.

ESRB Game Ratings

4:20 PM on Tue Jul 24 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,210 views, 38 comments

Latest by n/a: @EarthBound: If telling you the truth (that I've never NOT received a response from an email to the tips) is sucking up? Then yeah, I'm a fucking suck-up. SORRY. I'll try to lie to you more in more »

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