Looks like Danganronpa 2 is out on September 2 which is basically the only thing that matters this year. (via NeoGAF)
Bobby Knight Turns Up In The Strangest Places
I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, and Bobby Knight has been a small part of my life for as long as I can remember. I don't think about the guy much any more, but every now and then, the red-sweatered shouter turns up in an unexpected place. That said, he has perhaps never turned up somewhere this unexpected.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc: The Kotaku Review
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Sometimes the best way to recommend a game is to break it down to its component parts. Take Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, out today for the PlayStation Vita.
If You Have A Vita, You Must Check Out Danganronpa
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If you've ever wanted to play a game that could genuinely be described as a cross between Persona, Phoenix Wright, and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, you've gotta look into Danganronpa.
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Danganronpa still looks like one to keep on your radar if you like games like Phoenix Wright and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. New trailer right here. (It's out for Vita on February 11.)
Today in Weird-Looking Games I'm Excited To Check Out, here's the first US trailer for Danganronpa, NIS America's crazy visual novel that's supposed to be a cross between 999 and Phoenix Wright. It's out for Vita on February 11. Psyched for this one.
Super Danganronpa 2 Reload Improves on the Original in Every Way
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Back in August, I played Danganronpa on the PSP. While eager to play the sequel, I decided hold back and wait a month for the Vita re-release of the second game before I played it. But whether it’s on the PSP or the Vita, Super Danganronpa 2 is a game that improves on the original in every way.
Of Course, Danganronpa Looks Much Better on the Vita
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Back in August, I played Danganronpa on the PSP and loved it. And after playing a bit of it on the Vita TV at TGS, I was more than a little excited to spend some quality time with its updated graphics. But even I was surprised at just how much better the game looks on the Vita when I compared them side by side.
Danganronpa: The Animation Makes a Mess of a Great Game
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A while back, I began watching Danganronpa: The Animation in preparation for my guide on the five summer anime you should be watching. While it didn't make the cut, it did inspire me to buy the game—but that's about the best that can be said for it. Because when it comes down to it, Danganronpa is a mess of an anime.
Pulling Off One of Gaming's Biggest Cons
Doctored screenshots? A demo that directly contradicts the actual game? In-game writing specifically designed to mislead the player? Producer Yoshinori Terasawa talks about crafting one of gaming's biggest cons for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.
This Game Is Half Zero Escape, Half Ace Attorney
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As I was watching Danganronpa: The Animation for my look at the five anime you should be watching this summer, I realized two things: 1) that I really wanted to play the game and 2) the anime was going to take all the fun out of it by spoiling every single mystery. So I immediately went out and grabbed the game for…
These Courtroom Battles Put Ace Attorney to Shame
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I spent a lot of last week watching anime in an attempt to find the five anime you should be watching this summer. One of these is based on the popular Japanese PSP title, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. And as it felt like the anime was just spoiling the game, I decided I had to go out and play it instead.
Two New Japanese Games Are Coming To Vita Next Year
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In what may have been this weekend's most surprising news, the fine people at NIS America—the publisher best known for localizing Disgaea and other Japanese games—announced two interesting new games for western release.
Beloved Character's Voice Actor Returns, But Not For More Arkanoid
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Nobuyo Oyama is famous for voicing everyone's favorite earless robot cat from the future Doraemon and, well, looking like Doraemon.
15 Second Schoolgirl Spot Gets 3 Minute Making-Of Documentary
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Seventeen year-old idol Karin Aiba is promoting PSP game Dangan-Ronpa in 15 second TV ads. The making-of documentary is way longer and has added curry eating. Mmm curry!