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Who’s Gonna Buy This Pricey Dragon Quest Crap?
Got too much money? Little sense? Like Dragon Quest? Square Enix has an offer for you! The famed role-playing game maker is selling a Dragon Quest made-to-order, 90cm wide treasure chest. It comes with a slime plush toy. For ¥365,400, or nearly US$4,500. Pre-orders kicked off this month. I can think of many things I’d…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
Sony Reconfirms NGP’s 2011 Release, Still Aiming to Get PSN Back in Japan
According to Phile-web, Sony stated the NGP will still be out in 2011. What’s more, Sony is hoping to get the PSN back in Japan in the next several days; the PSN’s been blocked by the government. [Phile-web via オレ的ゲーム情報]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
These Dragon Ball Figures Are Over 9,000
These Dragon Ball figures were first shown off this past February at the AOU arcade show. Those figures were unpainted, and now, here they are in living color. Banpresto allowed fans to vote on their favorite Dragon Ball Zoukei Tenkaichi Budoukai figures in a “tournament” to see which ones will be mass produced. The winners…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
Tokyo Game Show Digital Lady Returns
Last year, Osaka-born graphic illustrator Ippei Gyoubu created the Tokyo Game Show’s poster, which featured a digital lady. This year? This year, Osaka-born graphic illustrator Ippei Gyoubu created the Tokyo Game Show poster, which features a digital lady. The tagline is “If the heart leaps, that’s video games.” That’s…pretty bland!
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
Ninja Gaiden 3 Sounds Great
According to NeoGAF’s details from the latest PlayStation Magazine, the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 3 will run at 60 frames-per-second, won’t feature toned down difficulty, will support up to 8 players, will emphasize Ryu’s story and may feature PlayStation Move support. [NeoGAF]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
The PSP’s Quickest (And Most Charming) Game Coming to Xbox Live
Back in 2009, PSP game Half-Minute Hero dazzled players with thirty-second bursts of gameplay and old school graphics. There is a sequel, out this August in Japan on the PSP. But don’t fret console gamers, Half-Minuter Hero is coming to Xbox Live. The game is called Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax and will be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
The Horrible Family Secret of Japan’s Anime Envoy
Taro Aso was a shit prime minister, but in incidental things that count—shooting guns, collecting comics, and booze— Taro Aso excels. This week, he was named Japan’s official anime envoy to China. Cut off from Japanese pop culture for decades, China is getting into anime like Gundam in a big way. From June 8 to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 26, 2011 -
This Is A Japanese Arcade, A Covered Shopping Arcade
So Many People | OSAKA, JAPAN: As northeastern Japan rebuilds and deals with a nuclear crisis, life in Western Japan goes on. (Photo: Adam Pretty | Getty) Before They Were Famous: Bungie Today is the first in a new “Before They Were Famous” series here on Total Recall, where we look at the games some…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Man Brings Street Fighter to Life with His Mouth
YouTube user sonaje is talented. When he’s not recreating game tunes and sound effects with his guitar, he’s doing it with his mouth. If you like his Street Fighter II vid, check out his Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country music.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Shittiest Looking Game of 2011 Delayed
Multiplatform console title Daisenryaku Perfect: Ruler of the Battlefield is ugly. It really is. The game, which is priced at ¥8,190 (US$100) and looks like a hat full of assholes, was supposed to be out this June. It will not. Instead, the game is being delayed to this fall, giving developers more time “to improve…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Is Shinobi 3DS Bound?
If this trailer is legit, Sega’s ninja series Shinobi could be heading to the Nintendo 3DS. If it’s not, then it won’t. In 1987, the first Shinobi title was released in arcades and later on the Sega Master System. It’s been a few years since Sega has released a new Shinobi, so the series is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Final Fantasy Working on Another MMORPG Besides FFXIV
In a financial meeting, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada said the company was working on a big MMO in addition to Final Fantasy XIV. “I think we will reveal it sometime this year,” said Wada. [株式会社スクウェア・エニックス・ホールディングス]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Sony’s Non-PSN Hacks Just Don’t Quit Part 2, Electric Boogaloo
To review, read this. In Canada, Sony Ericsson’s Eshop online store for mobile phones was hacked, compromising names, usernames and passwords for thousands of users. That’s not all, Sony BMG Japan was also hacked with data being posted online. [esecurityplanet]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Fighting Game Star And Model Releases Semi-Nude Photo Book
Kayo Satoh, aka “Kayo Police”, is one of Japan’s most talented Street Fighter players. She’s also a popular fashion model. Satoh was designated male at birth, something she finally revealed last fall on Japanese TV program Majotachi no 22ji (“Witches’ 10pm”). For years, Satoh appeared in women’s fashion magazines with none of her fellow models…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
You Can’t Take Your Nickname with You
Hudson Soft human mascot Takahashi Meijin is leaving Hudson. His gaming nickname might be staying put. In 2005, Hudson, which is now owned by Konami, copyrighted the name “Takashi Meijin”, thus making that moniker the property of Takahashi’s former employer. According to Japanese website Get News, Konami’s past copyright attempts have raised gamer ire. At…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Would You Like a New Zelda 3DS Trailer?
Well, here ya go! The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time is coming to the 3DS with glasses-free 3D and better graphics The game will be out this June. Maybe people will start buying the 3DS then! 【3DS】『ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ3D』最新トレーラー公開 [ゲーム情報！ゲームのはなし]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Is This the Man to Make a Great Gaming Film?
One of Japan’s most famous directors, Takashi Miike recently revealed that he’s working on a film version of a popular DS game. The game is believed to be a film version of Ace Attorney (these might be the first set pics). Miike isn’t a stranger to video games or video game movies. He’s made a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 25, 2011 -
Current Is Currently My Favorite Game
iOS games can be a crap shoot. There are some real diamonds, but a lot of crap. Then, every once in a while, you find a game, and you really get into it. For me, that game is Current According to the game’s developer TinkerHouse Games, Current is an “action match game”. That means the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 24, 2011
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