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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: demi on July 07, 2008, 07:23:00 PM

Title: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: demi on July 07, 2008, 07:23:00 PM
SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes

a Full-Scale Role-Playing Game for iPod, Now Available on iTunes

London (7th July 2008) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces the release of SONG SUMMONER™: The Unsung Heroes, on sale at the iTunes® Store worldwide (www.itunes.com) and available for play in English and Japanese on the iPod nano with video, iPod classic and fifth generation iPod.

SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes is a Role-Playing Game that transforms your iPod® songs into powerful "Tune Troopers" that you can control in battle. As the protagonist Ziggy, you will embark on an epic journey to rescue your brother from the clutches of the Mechanical Militia. Intriguing characters, an epic story and a tactics-based battle system combine for a rich RPG experience previously only available on home and handheld game consoles.

SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes
Publisher: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platform:
iPod nano with video, iPod classic and fifth generation iPod
Genre: Role-Playing
Launch Date: 7th July, 2008
Price: £3.99/€4.99 (iTunes Store download)

© 2008 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
MAIN CHARACTER DESIGN: YUSUKE NAORA, ROBERTO FERRARI

About SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes

Story
From the days of old, Melodica was a land of music, a land of freedom. The people sang, played and danced to the music they so cherished. Until one day, they came — the Mechanoids, who enhanced their bodies with machinery. Those who were tempted by greed and power willingly gave away their souls for bodies of steel, forsaking their humanity to become cold, emotionless automatons. Now, they seek to destroy all that do not embrace their way of life.

But there is hope on the horizon. There are those who are fated to stand against the tyranny of the machines — the Superstars, who can turn sound into lethal weapons, and the Conductor, also known as the Song Summoner, who can summon powerful warriors born of music.

In their most desperate hour, Melodica awaits the arrival of their new Song Summoner...

Game Features

- Transform your iPod songs into "Tune Troopers" to combat the evil Mechanical Militia.
- Tune Trooper types and abilities are determined by the songs used to create them.
- Your Tune Troopers can be powered up even outside of the game-just by listening to the songs you used to create them!
- Control Ziggy, a "Conductor" that creates warriors out of music, and guide him through his journey to save his brother Zero from the Mechanical Militia.
- Experience a turn-based tactics battle system, divided into player and enemy phases where each side takes turns manoeuvring their forces.
- Deploy the right troopers at the right time, and use contraptions found on the map effectively to achieve victory in battle!
- The iPod Click Wheel allows players to play the game as easily as selecting music.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 07, 2008, 07:26:32 PM
hahahahahaahhahahahahahahahhahahahahaha
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: demi on July 07, 2008, 07:28:12 PM
That's gotta be a major blow to all those iphone/ipod touch carriers, lol
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: CurseoftheGods on July 07, 2008, 07:29:22 PM
rofl
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: JustinP on July 07, 2008, 07:32:25 PM
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Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: demi on July 07, 2008, 07:32:58 PM
Control Ziggy Stardust
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: pilonv1 on July 07, 2008, 07:37:57 PM
legit loul
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Don Flamenco on July 07, 2008, 07:41:41 PM
At first I was like, wat

then I was like, it's already out?
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: demi on July 07, 2008, 07:43:02 PM
Someone make a tune trooper with Through The Fire And Flames
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 07, 2008, 07:49:11 PM
lol  :-\
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: pilonv1 on July 07, 2008, 08:02:48 PM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/350t1tc.jpg)(http://i26.tinypic.com/2qiyaaf.jpg)

(http://i29.tinypic.com/33kvfix.jpg)(http://i31.tinypic.com/2iu8imp.jpg)

(http://i32.tinypic.com/2ic5wdj.jpg)(http://i29.tinypic.com/1z4v7ns.png)

loul
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 07, 2008, 08:14:40 PM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/350t1tc.jpg)(http://i26.tinypic.com/2qiyaaf.jpg)

(http://i29.tinypic.com/33kvfix.jpg)(http://i31.tinypic.com/2iu8imp.jpg)

(http://i32.tinypic.com/2ic5wdj.jpg)(http://i29.tinypic.com/1z4v7ns.png)

loul

ahahhahahahaha

"noooooooooooooooo!"
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Vizzys on July 07, 2008, 08:15:11 PM
robots and humans working together?

nooooooooo!
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: archie4208 on July 07, 2008, 08:16:38 PM
robots and humans working together?

nooooooooo!

Never forget the power of the music!
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 07, 2008, 08:19:42 PM
ok - i ike some shity games - but even abrader cant get wet over this one :(

Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on July 07, 2008, 08:40:11 PM
Whats wrong with this? It looks like any other J-RPG square has made in the past 3 or 4 years.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: TVC15 on July 07, 2008, 08:41:33 PM
Whats wrong with this? It looks like any other J-RPG square has made in the past 3 or 4 years.

That's exactly what's wrong with it.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Beezy on July 07, 2008, 08:43:25 PM
robots and humans working together?

nooooooooo!
:rofl
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on July 07, 2008, 08:47:09 PM
what's all this about man jam
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 07, 2008, 08:48:55 PM
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h143/sithcountess/Misc%20Stuff/VaderNOOOOO.gif)
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Eric P on July 07, 2008, 08:58:23 PM
ha ha

oh my
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Himu on July 07, 2008, 09:08:41 PM
Robots and humans working together? Nooooooooooooooo!  :lol
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: The Sceneman on July 07, 2008, 10:15:36 PM
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h143/sithcountess/Misc%20Stuff/VaderNOOOOO.gif)

:rofl
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: bork on July 07, 2008, 10:40:55 PM
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h143/sithcountess/Misc%20Stuff/VaderNOOOOO.gif)

It's STILL so funny how this one picture can summarize what a collosal fuck-up the Star Wars prequel movies were.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 07, 2008, 10:42:42 PM
Evilbore: Robots and humans working together? Noooooooooo!
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Tucah on July 07, 2008, 11:02:56 PM
This game brings nothing but :lol

I'll probably buy it though.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Flannel Boy on July 07, 2008, 11:08:42 PM
Evilbore: Robots and humans working together? Noooooooooo!
We need a rotating banner.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 07, 2008, 11:26:24 PM
Okay, I've got $40 in iTunes gift cards, I'll buy this and give an EB EXCLUSIVO review.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Vizzys on July 07, 2008, 11:30:47 PM
Evilbore: Robots and humans working together? Noooooooooo!
We need a rotating banner.

I agree

I will quote this and post it in the correct topic
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 07, 2008, 11:37:34 PM
OMG  :lol

"All those musicians we thought had died..."

"They're all alive up there on the dark side of the moon, fighting to bring back the music..."

:rofl
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: pilonv1 on July 07, 2008, 11:45:18 PM
ahahaha
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 07, 2008, 11:58:01 PM
"Move your big bad Conductor behind!"
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 08, 2008, 12:01:27 AM
I really want to buy this, but I've got a crappy old Ipod Mini. My wife has an iPod Video, though... hmmm....
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Himu on July 08, 2008, 12:07:32 AM
OMG  :lol

"All those musicians we thought had died..."

"They're all alive up there on the dark side of the moon, fighting to bring back the music..."

:rofl

 :lol :lol
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 08, 2008, 12:08:45 AM
"ZEROOOOOOOO!
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"


5 years later...



"You're a true blue conductor now! That training sure went by fast thanks to your dedication!"

"Now I'm ready to save my brother!"
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: TVC15 on July 08, 2008, 12:11:44 AM
I really want to buy this, but I've got a crappy old Ipod Mini. My wife has an iPod Video, though... hmmm....

I'm tempted, but uh. . .I dunno.  It's a Square game.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on July 08, 2008, 12:29:08 AM
where are you getting these quotes from
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 08, 2008, 12:30:55 AM
where are you getting these quotes from

I'm paraphrasing from the videogame itself which is sitting on my charging iPod.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: demi on July 08, 2008, 12:33:01 AM
I would get this if I had an iPod
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 08, 2008, 12:39:23 AM
I really want to buy this, but I've got a crappy old Ipod Mini. My wife has an iPod Video, though... hmmm....

I'm tempted, but uh. . .I dunno.  It's a Square game.

Exactly why I'm interested!
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: pilonv1 on July 08, 2008, 12:40:33 AM
this sounds like something i shouldn't miss out on. i'd need an ipod emulator though
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: MCD on July 08, 2008, 12:41:20 AM
time to sell my ds.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: pilonv1 on July 08, 2008, 01:04:59 AM
ipod will receive all the SE ports/remakes now

userbase is king
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: muckson on July 09, 2008, 11:27:18 AM
this is phenomenal
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 09, 2008, 11:49:11 AM
i actually want it now - chek this.

The Unsung Heroes is a role-playing game that transforms the songs on your iPod into powerful "Tune Troopers" that you can control in battle! As the protagonist Ziggy, you will embark on an epic journey to rescue your brother from the clutches of the Mechanical Militia!

Intriguing characters, an epic story, and a tactics-based battle system combine for a rich role-playing game experience previously only available on home consoles. Witness the unique fusion of music and gameplay made possible on on the iPod.

Features:
• Transform the songs on your iPod into "Tune Troopers to combat the evil Mechanical Militia
• Tune Trooper types and abilities are determined by the songs used to create them.
• Create and train a multitude of Tune Troopers to form your own customized fighting force.
• Your Tune Troopers can be powered up even outside the game with Play Points, just by listening to the songs you used to create them.
• You control Ziggy, a "Conductor" that creates warriors out of music. you will guide him through his epic journey to save his brother Zero from the Mechanical Militia.
• The battle system is a turn-based tactics format, divided into player and enemy phases where each side takes turns maneuvering their forces.
• Deploy the right troopers at the right time, and use contraptions found on the map effectively to achieve victory in battle.
• Find buried treasures on the map to aid you in your adventures
• The click wheel based controls allow player to play the game as easily as selecting music.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 09, 2008, 11:51:12 AM
wow its available now

downloading ;)

Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 09, 2008, 01:23:31 PM
So the game is actually pretty cool for $5. ONLY because you can turn your favorite songs into warriors....if yer into yer music its prolly the best game on the ipod IMO....

Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 09, 2008, 01:25:46 PM
all this game needs is an ipod touch version that allows for 2 play head to head play via wifi/internet....

Then you could pit your music collection against someone elses...


Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Van Cruncheon on July 09, 2008, 01:26:15 PM
when are they gonna make games for the ipod touch already

Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: FatalT on July 09, 2008, 01:28:51 PM
All of you were laughing at this at the beginning of the thread, but I think it's a great idea. I love gimmick games that let you make your own monsters from your own stuff, like Monster Rancher.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 09, 2008, 01:29:51 PM
got bored of this game already, everything has a laggy delay to it
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 09, 2008, 01:36:00 PM
Crushed - what ipod are you playing on?

I am using a new Ipod classic 80 GB w/ no noticeable laggyness.

Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: Crushed on July 09, 2008, 01:38:13 PM
Crushed - what ipod are you playing on?

I am using a new Ipod classic 80 GB w/ no noticeable laggyness.


A 5th Gen 30GB.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: abrader on July 09, 2008, 01:38:58 PM
hmmm - I wonder if is uses HDD space for a game cache, etc..

My 80GB Ipod is about 50% full of music.

Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: demi on July 09, 2008, 02:00:48 PM
All of you were laughing at this at the beginning of the thread, but I think it's a great idea. I love gimmick games that let you make your own monsters from your own stuff, like Monster Rancher.

Yes, I think it is a great idea to make games for the iPod that nobody has
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: FatalT on July 09, 2008, 02:05:48 PM
All of you were laughing at this at the beginning of the thread, but I think it's a great idea. I love gimmick games that let you make your own monsters from your own stuff, like Monster Rancher.

Yes, I think it is a great idea to make games for the iPod that nobody has

Glad we agree.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: muckson on July 09, 2008, 10:08:54 PM
there is a certain monster rancher quality to the concept, and awesome gamers know that monster rancher one and two were the shit.
Title: Re: New Square-Enix RPG for the... iPod
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on July 09, 2008, 10:24:30 PM
Wish my stupid iPod Video still did sound. Kinda makes the game pointless without sound. I aint paying those nazi fegs apple $125 to fix the audio on my iPod. fegs. Nazis.

Phase was gay. Peggle is cool on iPod though.