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Photog Claims Juiced 2 Swiped His Work
While THQ may have backed away from the Juiced series and developer Juice Games, it may still ultimately be responsible for the alleged swiping of one man's work. Photographer Paul Ferradas claims that Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights features some of his work, a photo which he says was used without his permission. More »
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Wii FreeLoader Makes Region Based Gaming A Thing Of The Past
Rejoice! The Wii FreeLoader has become reality, bringing region-free gaming to Nintendo's great white hope. Similar to its GameCube predecessor, the Wii version of the FreeLoader lets gamers enjoy worldwide titles, regardless of what region for which they were intended. European and Australian gamers may benefit the most, especially if that rumor that Super Smash Bros. Brawl doesn't ship to PAL gamers until fall has any merit, but ex-pats and import enthusiasts may want to snap up a copy just in case.
The Wii version of FreeLoader is only £9.99 (about $20 US), a decent price for gamers looking to avoid modding their consoles. It is, of course, 100% unofficial, so buyer beware.
Wii FreeLoader [Codejunkies]
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Final Fantasy's Chocobo Goes Rubbery, Ducky
Foremost Final Fantasy fowl the Chocobo has been many things, but I'm frankly surprised it's taken Square Enix this for it to be a suitable rubber ducky replacement, as is the Uki Uki Chocobo. The feathered friend flotation device measures 2.95" x 3.54" x 3.54", according to importer National Console Support, and ships in mid-April. Uki Uki Chocobo follows the precious design style of the Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon series for the low, low price of $13.50.
Five bucks that rubber ducky enthusiast Phil Harrison's already put in for a gross. Friends and relatives should never again moan that I'm too hard to shop for, for this is all one would need to make bath time fun again. That and bubbles.
Uki Uki Chocobo [NCSX]
european release
If you really wanted them, you'd have already bought them. Square Enix has announced the European release date for the PSP remakes of the first two Final Fantasy games. Previous slated for a general Q1 2008 release, they've narrowed it down to the 24 hour period the calendar likes to call February 8th. The remake of the first game is probably the best time I've had playing it since the original on the NES, with the updated graphics and snazzy wide screen presentation adding a protective layer of freshness that keeps the antiquated gamelpay from going stale. As I mentioned previously, the beauty of the region-free PSP pretty much steals the wind from this announcement's sails. As I discovered when the Europe-only version of Tales of Eternia was released, importers are your friends, and I'm sure the English-speaking Europeans already jumped on these. Good news for those who don't read English perhaps, but then they wouldn't understand this post anyway.
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FF I & II PSP Dated For Europe
If you really wanted them, you'd have already bought them. Square Enix has announced the European release date for the PSP remakes of the first two Final Fantasy games. Previous slated for a general Q1 2008 release, they've narrowed it down to the 24 hour period the calendar likes to call February 8th. The remake of the first game is probably the best time I've had playing it since the original on the NES, with the updated graphics and snazzy wide screen presentation adding a protective layer of freshness that keeps the antiquated gamelpay from going stale. As I mentioned previously, the beauty of the region-free PSP pretty much steals the wind from this announcement's sails. As I discovered when the Europe-only version of Tales of Eternia was released, importers are your friends, and I'm sure the English-speaking Europeans already jumped on these. Good news for those who don't read English perhaps, but then they wouldn't understand this post anyway.
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fairies, not furries
Tingle RPG Prances To Europe September 13th
If you don't have faith in Nintendo of America's ability to satisfy Western demand for traditional role-playing games starring effete middle-aged men in gut-hugging unitards, then you'll want to put your pre-order in for the Euro version of Freshly Picked: Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland now.
NCSX is currently soliciting the Nintendo DS game for $49.90 American. Obviously, this includes an English language option for easy American-style reading. In fact, it includes multiple language options, as European releases are wont to do. The game ships to our across the pond pals on September 13th, so don't sleep on this one.
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2chan Explains Why Japan Hates Xbox 360
It's a fact: Microsoft Japan is having a rough time. Sales of the Xbox 360 are consistently low. There are the occasional bright spots in which games like Blue Dragon or THE iDOLM@STER move a few extra machines. But, all in all, it's not enough really. In an E307 interview with Famitsu, former Xbox honcho Peter Moore said, "Why doesn't the Xbox 360 sell in Japan? I want to ask you." Well! Japanese internet forum 2channel weighed in with its opinion.
Keep in mind: 2chan posters should NOT be taken as a representation of all of Japan. There are something like 120 million people in Japan. They come in all shapes and sizes and do not, I repeat, do not all have the same opinion. What's more, some of the 2chan commenters are down right stupid. If only I could ban a big chunk of them! Still, their opinion is interesting and should shed some light on something — at least what some people over at 2chan think of the Xbox 360.
Hit the jump for comments. I didn't translate them all, and actually tried to stay away from the more moronic, flame baiting ones.
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nintendo likes to stick things in holes
We've talked about Magkid's sliding abilities, but without pictures of the peripheral, it's hard to imagine sliding your DS around the table and it really doing anything except drop on the floor. This motion sensing stand plugs right into the GBA slot of the DS Lite and enable you to tilt, push, and slide your handheld that allows the main character, Mag, to move around his house. The object of the game is to use Mag's magnetic properties to help him stack puzzle pieces together so he can fight enemies and complete different environmental puzzles. More »
Gallery: Magkid for Nintendo DS
We've talked about Magkid's sliding abilities, but without pictures of the peripheral, it's hard to imagine sliding your DS around the table and it really doing anything except drop on the floor. This motion sensing stand plugs right into the GBA slot of the DS Lite and enable you to tilt, push, and slide your handheld that allows the main character, Mag, to move around his house. The object of the game is to use Mag's magnetic properties to help him stack puzzle pieces together so he can fight enemies and complete different environmental puzzles. More »
domino dancing
I've notice that many of the games coming out for the Wii this summer don't use as much innovation with the motion sensor as the games that came out at launch. Of course, not in Japan. More »
Gallery: Go! Go!
I've notice that many of the games coming out for the Wii this summer don't use as much innovation with the motion sensor as the games that came out at launch. Of course, not in Japan. More »
found in translation
Gyakuten Saiban 3 Goes Bi-Lingual
Come August, there will be another reason to go to Japantown other than to buy candy and stickers.
The remake of Gyakuten Saiban 3 for the Nintendo DS that will be coming out in Japan 08/23 will not only include the Japanese version of the game, but an option to play in English as well. That means that anyone who doesn't live on Ashcraft Island can import it a whole month earlier than the US release date and play to their hearts content without having to jump onto Google translation every time there's a new screen. So head down to your local import shop, grab some sushi to get your parking validated, and pick up the game before anyone else gets their grubby little mitts on it. More »
bursting with cute flavor
Gallery: Taiko Drum Master DS Screens
It's more awesome than previously imagined! 60% of it is already finished and the Japanese will be able to get their hands on it this summer. Judging by the screens, the language barrier doesn't seem to be too much of an issue, so the rest of us can be one web-click and postage stamp from owning it ourselves the very next week/month depending on where you live. More »
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Animal Crossing Mugs For Your Sipping Pleasure
Waiting for that Capcom news to hit? Why not take a coffee break? Oh, you say you don't have any mugs? At least, not any mugs nerdy enough within which to store your piping hot beverage? Well, this is your lucky day! More »
anime
Hentai Dating Sims Now Available For English Speaking Pervs
Japanese dating sims aren't exactly news, nor are translations of the "games" into English, nor are many of them "fun", but the availability of commercially released exxxtremely naughty dating sims for English speakers? News! More »
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Panel De Pon DS Details Divulged
Wow, where was I? I must have missed the inclusion of the awesome Panel de Pon as a DS release back in February when the preliminary Nintendo release schedule for 2007 hit. My eyes lit up when I saw that Impress Game Watch had new details and screen shots of Intelligent Systems' puzzle game due to hit April 20th in Japan. More »
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Keep A Smoke-Free PS3
As a smoker, I often worry about how my appliances feel about my nasty habit. Nevermind that my cat gets the shakes when I'm out of town and one of the hamsters is in an iron lung, I didn't pay $600 for them. What can I do to protect my PS3 from the evil nicotine goblins? More »
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Turn Your DS Into a Guitar
Simon over on Game Set Watch points out that New York-based game importer NCSX is raving about DS guitar "game" Utaeru DS Guitar M-06 More »
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