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LocoRoco Swag Arrives, Only Two Years Too Late
We've bemoaned the lack of LocoRoco merchandise previously. For a franchise so steeped in cuteness, it's a mystery as to why we aren't drowning in plushies and other assorted pieces of licensed crap. More »
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LocoRoco 2? Cheap!
Sony is letting you have LocoRoco2 for a song. In brand new video game terms, that's $19.99 USD or, in SCEA pricing terms "the cost of just two movie tickets." More »
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Comment by nintend0nick: Hell, $19.99 is LESS than the price of 2 movie tickets. I'll take it! 10 Responses | Other threads
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Mega Man Blows Mario's Badly-Rendered Gingerbread Brains Out
It all starts off innocently enough, but when you start mixing franchises in your video game-inspired holiday gingerbread cookies it can only end in tears. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Alamosh: Quick! Get the lantern!: Why is Mario black? 12 Responses | Other threads
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Sony Overdoes It With LittleBigPlanet LocoRoco Costumes
Okay, Sony. Stop the cute train, we want to get off. On paper, blending the adorableness of LocoRoco's blobs with the preciousness of LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy looks like a win-win. In practice, though... :( We'll just keep chanting "Ico and Yorda Sackboy costumes!" until it becomes reality. More »
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Comment by Striderhayasa - Can we get some damn m/kb support?!: Ok...can we stop it already with the LBP bullshit? I like the game, I really do but I knew we... 12 Responses | Other threads
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LocoRoco 2's Number One Fan
Hi Tsutomu Kouno. As the guy who made LocoRoco, and who is making LocoRoco 2, what do you think about...uh, Tsutomu? More » -
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LocoRoco Coming To (Japanese) Mobile Phones
Proof you can't keep a hopping, adorable mass of singing blobs down, Sony have today announced that LocoRoco will be making the jump from Sony console to mobile phone. And not as an "interactive screensaver", either, but as a proper LocoRoco game. It'll be priced at ¥420 (USD$3.80), and goes on sale...oh, today! More »
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Comment by fuchikoma: @SwapMeet: I was just going to say that... I'd say either tap the screen or simply bump the phone. Problem solved. more » | Other threads
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LocoRoco 2 Screens
Sony's released a handful of LocoRoco 2 screens which look all cutsy and whatnot. The PSP title hasn't been dated yet, it will apparently feature new bosses and more catchy music. Click through the gallery below to have a look! More »
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Comment by TearsandScreams: This is fantastic news, the first game is one of my favourites. I really can't wait to play this. @nautnaut: I... more » | Other threads
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LocoRoco 2 Revealed In New Famitsu
That Sony Computer Entertainment is going back to the LocoRoco well for another chance at acclaim and fortune should come as no surprise. The game's director, Tsutomu Kouno, has been chatting it up for ages and even SCEE reps confirmed it for a PSP release this year. Good then, that Sony got around to confirming its existence in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu. More »
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Comment by Reetesh: First Patapon2 and now this? These are some really awesome announcements :D more » | Other threads
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LocoRoco 2 Plops Onto PSP This Year
The creator of the original LocoRoco for PSP, Tsutomu Kouno, may think the PSP needs fewer sequels, but that's not going to stop him from giving us more yellow blob rolling fun. He's hard at work on LocoRoco 2, a game Kouno says will have "new gameplay based on physical calculation and crowd AI." More »
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Comment by Ahsayuni: I loved Loco Roco, but it got to this point where I was like "I'm never playing this game again!"... more » | Other threads
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Wanna work on LocoRoco Games?
Sony's LocoRoco staff has put out a Help Wanted ad on the Sony Computer Entertainment site. The team is gearing up for another PSP game and is looking for a "game planner," which would be something like an associate producer in English. The game planner will be responsible for the nuts and bolts of the operation: Things like, well, game planning, making the scenario, creating artwork and level design. (Sounds like they are looking for a LocoRoco bitch!) You can even apply online! I so bet the final interview has applicants sing that LocoRoco song. More »
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Comment by Gazco: What about Loco Roco racing? It could have pick-ups and a battle mode! ...... Excuse me? What do you mean... more » | Other threads
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At Least Threadless Love E For All
Community t-shirt vendor Threadless is no stranger to video game collaborations/sponsorships. They've held design contests centered around themes like PaRappa the Rapper, LocoRoco and Bioshock—and they ain't stoppin' now. Partnering with E For All for their latest competition, budding Illustrator users can win fabulous prizes, including a Wii, cold hard cashola, and tickets to the E For All expo. More »
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LocoRoco Creator Fighting the Good Fight
Tsutomu Kouno is a creative guy. Hey, he created LocoRoco. Thing is, he works for a big multi-national corporation. Guys in suits aren't known for their creativity — even at Sony. So imagine the bewilderment Kouno got trying to explain LocoRoco to them. He recalls: More »
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LocoRoco Coming to PS3 for Absolute Sure
Sony has finally confirmed the rumors and rumors that LocoRoco is coming to the PS3's PSN. Its official moniker is Buu Buu Cocoreccho! by LocoRoco which we, given that Ash is fast asleep, can only assume translates to: Yeah, we know that a LocoRoco game isn't the sort of franchise that will rocket boost the PS3 to worldwide domination, but we sorta committed to it with the PSP, and everyone is staring at us! by LocoRoco. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by joelface: @DrXym: i agree with every single point you make in this post. exactly right! im also concerned about the tilting.. will the... more » | Other threads
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All You Wanted To Know About Tsutomu Kouno (But Were Too Afraid To Ask)
There are things we want to know about game creators. In a recent interview, LocoRoco Tsutomu Kouno tells us those things we want to know. Things like how he broke into the industry or the kinds of games he wants to make. What's more, he talks about how attitudes among Japanese and Western gamers are changing. We wants a global group of gamers! He also tells us other stuff. Lots and lots of it. More »
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Comment by Jason Chen: YES! I came here looking for the giant mcwhertor face tag and I found it. Thank you Ashcraft. more » | Other threads
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LocoRoco Creator On SIXAXIS: "Tiring"
So Tsutomu Kouno is working on a LocoRoco sequel. The game isn't too difficult from the original, save for new AI and physic calculations. But will it be for the PSP or the PS3? Kouno says: More »
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Comment by Owen Nein: @PurpleSfinx: You're missing the point. Up until 12 months ago, it was fashionable to bash any Nintendo fan because they only... more » | Other threads
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LocoRoco Creator Says PSP Needs Fewer Sequels
LocoRoco creator Tsutomo Kouno is only one man. Ask him, he'll tell you. So, even if he wanted to make all the ideas he has for new games, Kouno couldn't. He tells Games Industry: More »
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Comment by DorkusMalorkus: Actually, it is neither Ironic or Coincidental, it is hypocritical. And he is right, the PSP needs more... more » | Other threads
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Risking Scolding, LocoRoco Creator Talks Sequel
LocoRoco creator Tsutomu Kouno dropped a few sequel hints at the Nordic Game Conference. While saying he was going to get "scolded" if he offered too much info, Kouno promised LocoRoco 2 would have: More »
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Comment by Ilia Chentsov: Physical calculation... Maybe it's what they had in the first Loco Roco, the characters changing shape as they bounce? more » | Other threads
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So Foreigners, What's It Like Making Games In Japan?
Live in Japan? Then you can probably relate with a feature game site Gamasutra has up on foreigners working in the Japanese game industry. Things covered include the office culture, learning the language and reasons for moving to The Land of the Rising Sun. The feature gets insight from JC Barnett (pseudonym for Japanmanship blogger who works at unidentified company), Greg Tavares (seven year Tokyo-vet, worked on games like LocoRoco) and Dylan Cuthbert (got his start in the UK, later part of StarFox team, set-up his own studio in Kyoto). All of them has good things to say — Especially Cuthbert who sums up the UK, US and Japanese game industry culture: More »
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Comment by Atheist Jew: @Witzbold: This is several days old, but in case you ever check the post again, yes! I did have that... more » | Other threads
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Rumor: LocoRoco PS3 Hits In June?
I don't want to say I called it, but I totally called it. When Home was shown off at GDC and LocoRoco creator Tsutomu Kouno dropped not-so-subtle hints, LocoRoco for PLAYSTATION 3 seemed like a lock. More »
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Comment by Psudonym: I just had an idea that orgasmed in my brain! Little Big LocoRoco! more » | Other threads
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GDC07: PS3 LocoRoco Coming?
At this week's Game Developer Conference, Sony dropped some not-so-subtle hints about the future of the LocoRoco franchise. While the PSP version was a very minor hit, Sony remains committed to the series and it should come as no surprise that they'll continue with more hypercute blobby platforming. More »
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Comment by irishbreakdancer: ahhhhhh, i'm loving the look of ps3 at the min. I'm very likely to buy one, in fact, its a... more » | Other threads
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Comment by skullivan: When I fired my PSP up for the first time since the Halloween LocoRoco level came out, to download the... more » | Other threads
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Comment by davikken: This makes sense. He looks like a chestnut. In Asia chestnuts are very popular. more » | Other threads
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Comment by protozoider: Get this. Those LocoRocos you see helping the advertising for PSP, those little plush ones made for Sony... yeah I... more » | Other threads
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Threadless <3's LocoRoco
Hipster t-shirt site Threadless has kicked off their "Spread The Joy" contest, soliciting t-shirt designs with a LocoRoco flavor. Using the "Spread The Joy" tagline, contestants are asked to create a design that only incorporates the theme, but not necessarily the words, or apparently, anything LocoRoco related. Am I reading that right? I think I am! More »
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Comment by KurtSubvert: The threaless guys have their t-shirt operation within walking distance of my house. They're all pretty cool, and like most... more » | Other threads
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Comment by jackal888: The Japanese do know the value of a good sticker. Its a lost art that will be looked upon greatly... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Super Bunny Princess: I did get excited there for a second. Oh well... But I totally want one of those supa cute bags. more » | Other threads
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Comment by Ilia Chentsov: Gish is just a different fish. Actually the character is more able - his sticky ability comes to mind. Also,... more » | Other threads
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Clips: Sing-a-long with LocoRoco
Ah, I love our readers. Knowing my addiction to LocoRoco and its enchanting music, someone sent in a video featuring the song with all of the nonsense words provided for a healthy singalong. More » -
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Comment by satek: I was told the soundtrack was really cute and fun at first but suddenly got incredibly annoying incredibly quickly. Wonder... more » | Other threads
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Comment by gern: actually, the 2ch thread and the picture posted here on Kotaku were referencing an opening day sale at a new... more » | Other threads
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The LocoRoco Train Station
PSP game LocoRoco has rolled into Tokyo's Omotesando Metro Station and has coated cuteness all over the place, including a 30 meter (almost 100 foot) LocoRoco mural. This means that every salaryman and office lady that gets off at this station will have that crazy LocoRoco song in their head all day long. One, two, three, pacchonbo moinoinoi chakaretapatton pankorakettonto n, no ra churere rotton poraporapetton pu rorattantan~ More »
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Comment by Joolies: Oh great now I have the Loco Roco song stuck in my head just when I'm about to go to... more » | Other threads
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Kotaku's LocoRacism Debate Makes Newsweek
In the blog watch section of this week's (July 11) issue of Newsweek, the LocoRoco racism debate is mentioned. Reader Stephen was kind enough to snap a pic of the blurb, which reads:
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