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by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:37
Via DSfanboy
The localized version of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! has finally hit our shores and, as Elite Beat Agents, the player is charged with maintaining the super-cool, dressed-in-black stylings of the crew as they bust the most elite beats and kick it to save those in need. Apparently, if the critics are to be believed, in its overhaul from Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! to Elite Beat Agents, they lost a little something, however reviews generally say the game is worth owning.
Gamespot - 89%: "Though there isn't much competition, Elite Beat Agents is easily the best rhythm game available for the Nintendo DS, and for that matter, it's easily one of the most randomly addictive experiences on the platform. The idea of just tapping circles in time with music while dudes in suits dance doesn't sound like much on paper, but the insane presentational components and enjoyable challenge the game puts forth do a lot to bring the whole experience together into something extremely playable. Those without a penchant for the unabashedly bizarre might find Elite Beat Agents to be a bit too much, but just about anyone else with a DS would do well to try this one out."
IGN - 95%: "Westerners who've played the original Osu! Tatake! Oendan! might end up a little disappointed that the Nintendo of America version might lack the kitschy Japanese flavor with its bandana-adorned personal cheerleaders and incomprehensible J-pop tunes accomodating the quirky, lost-in-translation stories. But even with new characters, popular Western tunes, and plots that actually make sense, Elite Beat Agents retains the awesome, addictive gameplay core. And let's be honest: the Elite Beat Agents are too cool for school and could kick those pansy bathrobe-wearing cheerleaders' asses any day of the week."
1UP - 90%: "Import-geek protestations notwithstanding, Elite Beat Agents is here, and it deserves to be in every DS owner's library. Very few games can truly claim to be for all players of all ages, and this is one of them. With a delirious mix of slapstick humor, comic storytelling, infectious music, and tons of replayability, Elite Beat Agents is one of the best music-oriented games to date and stands among the cream of the DS's impressive library. Don't miss it." ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:35
News from the DS-xtreme Website with news about their DS Flashcart.
We have been inundated with mails and calls from resellers and consumers enquiring about stock. Since the launch of the DS-Xtreme we have been overwhelmed by the response and subsequent demand for our product. We would like to assure all of you that we are producing around the clock to meet demand. In the next few days we expect to have all back orders cleared and ample stock to cover future orders. Thank you for your support!!!
You can buy this latest new flashcart for the Nintendo DS from Divineo Spain, Divineo Germany, Divineo USA, Divineo China, Divineo UK ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:32
Via thatkidrob
I recently went to the Sneaker Pimps convention down in Miami and i came across what seemed to me the most interesting shoe I've ever seen. This shoe is actually a NES Mattel Version molded into a shoe. I happened to speak to the maker of this shoe and he told me that it actually plays the games!!!! He said its the only known video game shoe ever made.
Screens Via Comments ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:28
TGbus today posted some nice new screens of the MGS Portable ops Casing for PSP, check it out via Comments. ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:26
The high season for the game industry is coming _ Christmas and the New Year. Game developers and distributors are ready to unveil blockbuster games, filling the markets with new games and giving gamers more choices.
Microsoft seems to be even busier this season with the release of new games for Xbox 360 and also for the preparation of the battle with other new consoles _ PlayStation3 of Sony and Wii of Nintendo _ which launches are due from in November.
``We need to act like a leader in order to be a leader,¡¯¡¯ Tae Lee, global marketing manager of Microsoft, told The Korea Times last week. ``We¡¯re now heavily investing in new exclusive games on the platform with a lot of online features, just trying to win the hearts and minds of gamers.¡¯¡¯
Lee visited Seoul last week to promote the upcoming games along with his colleague Hees Kyung, global product manager of Microsoft. The two Korean-Americans, who now work at the headquarters in the United States, came here with the robust lineup of upcoming blockbuster titles, and their visit to Seoul was part of the Asian promotional tour.
Tae Lee, left, global marketing manager of Microsoft, and Hees Kyung, global product manager, visited Seoul last week to promote upcoming games on Xbox 360.
The launch titles include strategy action game ``Gears of War¡¯¡¯ due on Nov. 10, simulation game ``Viva Pinata¡¯¡¯ on Nov. 17, role-playing game ``Blue Dragon¡¯¡¯ on Dec. 7, with a fully localized version due in March, the first-person-shooting game ``Crackdown,¡¯¡¯ and racing game ``Forza Motor Sports 2¡¯¡¯ due in the early 2007.
At first glance, it is obvious that Microsoft made an effort to release games in diversified genres. It is largely attributed to the fact that their first console Xbox was a commercial flop in Asia mainly because it did not provide enough games appealing to players in the region.
In the past, they had only one strategy to tap foreign markets, but they are now customizing approaches depending on the characteristics of each different market and gamer, which is the reason that they will release many exclusive games such as ``Blue Dragon¡¯¡¯ and ``Viva Pinata¡¯¡¯ for Asian gamers, Lee said.
``At the end of 2006, we¡¯re planning to sell more than 10 million consoles. And when we hit that goal, I think that¡¯s when we reach the mass market. With 10 million console owners out there, it¡¯s going to spread much quicker and the publishers are going to be much more willing to develop more games on the platform,¡¯¡¯ Lee said.
Lee agreed that the Korean game market has been somehow neglected because it is too small compared to others in the U.S. and Japan and it is dominated by online games, but he believed that the Korean market has huge potential.
``Personally, I¡¯ve been pushing the Korean region as one of the biggest markets for us. Per capita, a Korean spends more money on entertainment than any other country in the world. In terms of online gaming, consumers spend more money toward that,¡¯¡¯ Lee said.
As many start to appreciate other types of games in Korea, he thinks Xbox 360 can be very successful. They will release more exclusive games in the future, and many of them will also be developed by Korean or Japanese companies to add Asian touches and flavors for appeal, he said. ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:21
KOEI Corporation today announced that GITAROO MAN® LIVES! has reached gold status and is set to ship to North American Retailers on November 14th, 2006.
Consumers can learn more at the official Gitaroo Man Lives! minisite at www.koei.com.
About GITAROO MAN LIVES!
GITAROO MAN LIVES! is the bittersweet tale of U-1, an ordinary young boy who dares to dream of becoming a skateboard master in order to attract the attention of Pico, the most popular girl in school. It is a heartwarming story of a boy triumphing against all odds and overcoming Kazuya, the school bully, winning the girl, and embarking on a journey of young love... then again, looking at U-1, perhaps not.
Actually, it is a spectacular story in which the last descendant of the legendary Gitaroo Man must use his magical guitar to save the planet Gitaroo from the evil Gravillians. This updated version of the original classic is optimized for portable play, and features new songs for the all-new Duet Mode.
Key Product Features
Music is the weapon in this fabled rhythm game where you help beautiful loser U-1 transform into rock legend Gitaroo Man and find true love.
For the first time ever, share the spotlight in new Duet Mode while jamming to previously unreleased Gitaroo songs Metal Header and Toda Pasión!
Battle for rock supremacy in Vs. mode via wireless (ad hoc).
Includes all 10 colorful stages from the original including, “Flyin' to Your Heart”, “Bee Jam Blues”, and “Born to be Bone”.
Music styles range from Rock, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin and more!
Single Play, Vs. and Duet Play with three levels of difficulty.
Music by COIL, with visual design and illustrations by pop artist 326. ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:17
New from SuccessHK
Price:USD 24.71
Product Features of Playstation 2 Xploder HDTV Player for PS2
PS2 Component RGB cable.
HD playback for all PS2 games.
Xploder HDTV conversion software.
480p, 720p, 1080i or VGA signal input.
More Description of Playstation 2 Xploder HDTV Player for PS2
The Xploder HDTV Player takes your PlayStation 2 gaming to the next level, enabling you to play your PS2 games on your HDTV in High Definition. The Xploder HDTV Player software lets you choose High Definition (HD) settings (1080i and 720p) to give a clearer, crisper picture quality for all PS2 games. Improve your PlayStation 2 console’s built-in DVD player so it plays DVD movies in HD and Enhanced Definition (ED) mode (480p); a higher resolution for improved movie playback quality. The Xploder HDTV software disc is loaded before the PS2 game is inserted, and this then converts the video signal into a high definition 480p, 720p, 1080i or VGA signal*, resulting in a crisper, clearer picture for all your PS2 games. A PS2 Component RGB cable is included to connect to component video connectors and play games in 480p, 720p or 1080i mode. ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:11
No its not a double post just a quick one to say that SuccessHK have Battlezone at their store, (with lik sang gone SuccessHK are probably the best source of PSP games and consoles for the UK and Europe for those wishing to import) ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 21:02
New DS Game released:
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam takes the old Tony Hawk formula and puts it into a downhill racing game, with very mixed results.
More info at SuccessHK ...by Published on November 8th, 2006 20:50
New Wireless keyboard that works on PS3 and Xbox 360 has been released, heres the details:
features
RF wireless keyboard
Japanese keyboard style
2 meter operating distance
Officially licensed accessory
Ideal for online gaming, such as Final Fantasy XI and others
More Info --> http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-1o2a.html ...- Search DCEmu
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