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Great Rumbler · « **Reply #7920 on:** January 16, 2012, 10:03:42 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on January 16, 2012, 01:49:24 AM

I thought THQ failed because of Homefront mostly. People say it sold ok, but it was price dropping everywhere and they pumped a ton of money into that game and the marketing hoping it would be the next CoD. That and the U-Draw thing.

Red Faction: Armageddon bombed pretty hard too.

tiesto · « **Reply #7921 on:** January 16, 2012, 10:27:34 AM »

I'm actually surprised Atari is still around. Last thing (and probably the only thing in years) I really bought with their name on it were the Witcher series...

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7922 on:** January 16, 2012, 10:36:07 AM »

Quote from: tiesto on January 16, 2012, 10:27:34 AM

I'm actually surprised Atari is still around. Last thing (and probably the only thing in years) I really bought with their name on it were the Witcher series...

They haven't been doing much lately other than releasing crappy remakes of old Atari games, like Centipede and Yar's Revenge.

demi · « **Reply #7923 on:** January 16, 2012, 11:21:24 AM »

http://www.swordofmoonlight.com/bbs/index.php?topic=234.msg7498#msg7498

Shadow Tower Abyss translation (King's Field / From Software)

PS2 so you will need a modded box or PCSX2

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #7924 on:** January 16, 2012, 01:05:21 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 16, 2012, 11:21:24 AM

http://www.swordofmoonlight.com/bbs/index.php?topic=234.msg7498#msg7498

Shadow Tower Abyss translation (King's Field / From Software)

PS2 so you will need a modded box or PCSX2

Man, turning in this game is so incredibly slow. $:-\$

tiesto · « **Reply #7925 on:** January 16, 2012, 03:05:20 PM »

Fucking SICK:

Robo · « **Reply #7926 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:32:16 PM »

Kotaku won.

http://gamejournos.com/post/15966935518
http://blog.gamejournos.com/post/15974719099/yes-its-true-gjaif-is-no-more

:'(

chronovore · « **Reply #7927 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:41:22 PM »

Quote from: Robo on January 16, 2012, 06:32:16 PM

Kotaku won.

http://gamejournos.com/post/15966935518
http://blog.gamejournos.com/post/15974719099/yes-its-true-gjaif-is-no-more

:'(

Won what?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7928 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:56:51 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on January 16, 2012, 06:41:22 PM

Quote from: Robo on January 16, 2012, 06:32:16 PM
Kotaku won.

http://gamejournos.com/post/15966935518
http://blog.gamejournos.com/post/15974719099/yes-its-true-gjaif-is-no-more

:'(

Won what?

Shitty Gaming Blog of the Year

pilonv1 · « **Reply #7929 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:31:52 PM »

I only started reading gamejournos recently

Robo · « **Reply #7930 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:22:30 AM »

He lambasted the usual suspects a bit too much for my liking (we get it, Kotaku is not a credible resource for gaming journalism, it's just a dumb blog) and I think the guy had a tendency to get his panties in a bunch and hypocritically jump to conclusions on some really silly gossipy-type information, but otherwise it was enjoyable while it lasted, and I would like to think it helped, if only slightly, to keep a few notables in line with regard to the sort of blatant horseshit they post on the internet.

Cravis · « **Reply #7931 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on January 16, 2012, 02:23:15 AM

I'd love for whoever's still around that worked on War Zone and Attitude to get to have at a new WWE game...

Dear god no. Those were horrendous. They look alright but everything else from the controls to the collision detection sucked.

If THQ goes under EA needs to get the WWE license and get syn Sophia (formerly Aki) to develop.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #7932 on:** January 17, 2012, 02:19:28 PM »

Apparently Pac-Man and shitty box art Mega Man are going to be in SF X Tekken

chronovore · « **Reply #7933 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:57:50 PM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on January 17, 2012, 02:19:28 PM

Apparently Pac-Man and shitty box art Mega Man are going to be in SF X Tekken

Ffffffuuuuu...

That's dumb-on-dumb.

magus · « **Reply #7934 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:50:38 AM »

i would say something along the line "i wish i had a ps3 instead of a 360" but then that would mean no vesperia,so i'm just going to scowl at namco

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ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #7935 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:12:36 AM »

Quote from: Trent Dole on January 17, 2012, 02:19:28 PM

Apparently Pac-Man and shitty box art Mega Man are going to be in SF X Tekken

Pac-Man in a fighting game? How does that work?

brob · « **Reply #7936 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:46:49 AM »

pacman had arms and legs in pacman world or something. prolly that pacman. word on the street is that he'll play like mokujin from tekken, as in - you are randomly given another character's moveset before each round, so it's like playing random but you don't know whose moveset you have until you start doing thangs. pretty fun back in tekken 3.

demi · « **Reply #7937 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:09:21 AM »

Quote from: magus on January 18, 2012, 08:50:38 AM

i would say something along the line "i wish i had a ps3 instead of a 360" but then that would mean no vesperia,so i'm just going to scowl at namco

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lol, this is the same as US trailer... still gonna buy it. I'll be sure to tell you how SUCKY IT IS MAGUS

LOL

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7938 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:31:10 AM »

haha that song is pure animu

*ill buy it

cool breeze · « **Reply #7939 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:45:12 AM »

Isn't Graces (the Wii one) relatively short? I remember bebpo (?) saying it was like 20 to 30 hours. I'll get it if its a relatively brief jrpg/tales game. I dropped Vesperia around 50 to 60 hours because it just got tiring.

Graces F might have more bonus content like that pirate girl or whatever

Robo · « **Reply #7940 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:34:07 PM »

Hopefully Bad Box Art Mega Man has Dan's moveset and a buster shot that doesn't even reach half screen.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7941 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:40:00 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on January 18, 2012, 11:31:10 AM

haha that song is pure animu

*ill buy it

Same. I can't wait to shit all over this game on the Internet.

Momo · « **Reply #7942 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:48:16 PM »

So how about that RE6 announcement tomorrow?

Bebpo · « **Reply #7943 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:41:28 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on January 18, 2012, 11:45:12 AM

Isn't Graces (the Wii one) relatively short? I remember bebpo (?) saying it was like 20 to 30 hours. I'll get it if its a relatively brief jrpg/tales game. I dropped Vesperia around 50 to 60 hours because it just got tiring.

Graces F might have more bonus content like that pirate girl or whatever

Yeah, it's about 30 not counting the new epilogue which is supposed to be 5-8 hours long. Game is a lot better than Vesperia though.

magus · « **Reply #7944 on:** January 18, 2012, 06:32:32 PM »

yay! they are recycling a boss from the original kingdom hearts

i swear this game really looks like it's treading the line between another shameless recycled spinoff and one of the good entries...

Bebpo · « **Reply #7945 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:14:13 PM »

It's ok, magus bitches about everything but he doesn't really mean it on the inside.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #7946 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:25:18 PM »

Bioware

tiesto · « **Reply #7947 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:33:42 PM »

Awesome Mega Man clone (GREAT MUSIC!) starring a chick:

http://king-soukutu.com/flash/rokko.html

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7948 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:21:02 PM »

Quote from: magus on January 18, 2012, 08:50:38 AM

i would say something along the line "i wish i had a ps3 instead of a 360" but then that would mean no vesperia,so i'm just going to scowl at namco

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Still got my $39.99 preorder price with Amazon. Can't wait.

magus · « **Reply #7949 on:** January 19, 2012, 06:35:30 AM »

turns out atlus is publishing growlanser iv
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/18/its-official-growlanser-wayfarer-of-time-will-travel-to-north-america/

raise your hand guys excited for this new! all one of you!

tiesto · « **Reply #7950 on:** January 19, 2012, 08:22:34 AM »

Quote from: magus on January 19, 2012, 06:35:30 AM

turns out atlus is publishing growlanser iv
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/18/its-official-growlanser-wayfarer-of-time-will-travel-to-north-america/

raise your hand guys excited for this new! all one of you!

I'm very excited, and I'm not even mad about the cut VA. I don't really like VA too much in games anyways.

demi · « **Reply #7951 on:** January 19, 2012, 09:05:21 AM »

Can't get into Growlanser... tried the PS2 WD release and the battles are like

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7952 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:15:04 PM »

--awwww yeah, shipped- gonna dragon slave shit

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #7953 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:18:12 PM »

Darker than Black
Slayers
My Hime
Orphen
Rune Soldier
Scryed
Blood+
Sgt. Frog
Read or Die

Nice selection there.

Bebpo · « **Reply #7954 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:25:18 PM »

Demand impressions when you get it.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7955 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:35:37 PM »

Yeah, impressions are appreciated. Looks like something I'll gladly get off ebay in a year for $20.

Bebpo · « **Reply #7956 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:44:23 PM »

Honestly, if the game was good it has the potential to be an awesome rpg. I mean the cast is great with tons of cross-over opportunities, the stories are good if it's a mish-mash where you play through the tales of them all like SRW. The sprites aren't bad. So if it has a good battle system, it could turn out to be a great cross-over rpg.

Otoh if the game design is lazy and the battle system is boring and repetitive and dungeons are terrible, it will be a miss.

If I had the time to actually play it and it was cheaper I'd be there day 1. But I'm about 30 games-I-actually-want-to-play backlogged and $100 is a lot for a potential kuso-ge.

Apparently it's directed by the creator/director of Wild Arms 1?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7957 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:49:29 PM »

I just luv me sum slayers- and having scryed in there too doesnt hurt at all

Bebpo · « **Reply #7958 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:53:50 PM »

Real talk: Scryed is the reason to buy that game.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7959 on:** January 19, 2012, 03:41:05 PM »

haha no, Slayers is

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7960 on:** January 19, 2012, 03:53:36 PM »

I'd love a turn-based JRPG SRW title.

And not that Endless Saga stuff. An actual JRPG that uses the licensed mecha titles.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7961 on:** January 19, 2012, 03:57:27 PM »

I have a slight worry that this game will be at the same level as sayyyyy cross edge, which was horrible- then again who knows

Bebpo · « **Reply #7962 on:** January 19, 2012, 04:17:57 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on January 19, 2012, 03:57:27 PM

I have a slight worry that this game will be at the same level as sayyyyy cross edge, which was horrible- then again who knows

It's not idea factory, it'll be better than cross edge for sure.

I have the feeling it'll somewhere between the quality of the SRW OG Saga rpgs and Namco x Capcom.

Quote from: MrAngryFace on January 19, 2012, 03:41:05 PM

haha no, Slayers is

It's cool, I like Slayers too. In fact, I like every series included except Blood+ (don't care) and Orphan (saw it but don't remember anything about it). Punching people in the face with Kazuma >>>> everything. I wish Scryed had gotten some action games or fighting games when it aired; fits really well with anything involving punching.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7963 on:** January 19, 2012, 04:23:37 PM »

It mostly has characters I care about, hell I even liked Rune Soldier as short a run as that was. Sgt frog and hime no thx but whateves, I can easily make an awesome team out of whats offered

Bebpo · « **Reply #7964 on:** January 19, 2012, 04:26:09 PM »

My only worry is that because battles look similar to NxC and OG Saga, that it'll share the same problem as those two games, namely that the battles take forever because you are doing cccccombos to infinity on every single grunt. If the battles are short and quick and even the boss fights are not a grind, I'll be happy.

Himu · « **Reply #7965 on:** January 19, 2012, 04:46:16 PM »

Quote from: demi on January 19, 2012, 09:05:21 AM

Can't get into Growlanser... tried the PS2 WD release and the battles are like

I got Growlanser V. It was among the worst rpgs I ever bought.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #7966 on:** January 19, 2012, 07:27:49 PM »

Trent Dole · « **Reply #7967 on:** January 19, 2012, 07:31:00 PM »

Akai Katana is getting a Euro release Q2 this year, might have to start importing games from the UK for ma shootin' fix.

MCD · « **Reply #7968 on:** January 19, 2012, 10:37:08 PM »

I like how everyone are all screaming and shounen powering up while Hei is like...SHINEI.

Bebpo · « **Reply #7969 on:** January 19, 2012, 11:53:41 PM »

Hey look, no one made the connection about Heroes Phantasia until now:

http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2009/383.html

Wild Arms creator/game designer/scenario writer leaves in mid-2009 and makes new studio to work on "hot rpg"

2 years later Heroes Phantasia is their first game.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7970 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:17:16 PM »

Its at my apartment office- prolly wont be able to grab it till tomorrow. Fuuuuuu

Trent Dole · « **Reply #7971 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:29:07 PM »

Ocarina remade entirely in Minecraft.

Bebpo · « **Reply #7972 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:32:35 PM »

...that must have taken a while to build.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #7973 on:** January 23, 2012, 10:39:13 AM »

This is rich...

http://kotaku.com/5878337/arrested-megaupload-boss-threw-gaming-temper-tantrums

demi · « **Reply #7974 on:** January 23, 2012, 05:49:22 PM »

Quote

Dear "Find the Ring" participant,

Congratulations! You have been selected as a potential winner in the Uncharted 3 "Find the Ring" Contest, sponsored by Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. Pending verification, your prize will include:

-Uncharted 3 Game

-(6) $3 Gift Cards

-Collector's Edition

Yessssssssssss

maxy · « **Reply #7975 on:** January 25, 2012, 08:13:38 AM »

Quote

THQ Outlines Business Strategy of Focusing Exclusively on High-Quality Core Games and Connected Experiences for Key Franchises
Company Exiting the Kids’ Licensed Category

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) announced its updated business strategy as the company exits traditional kids’ licensed video games and focuses on its core video game franchises and digital initiatives for the future. The company will continue to build its strong portfolio of core game franchises and align its resources to deliver games on both existing consoles and new and emerging platforms. The company intends to accelerate digital revenues by extending and supporting key console launches, and to create dedicated digital properties for emerging platforms.

“THQ will be a more streamlined organization focused only on our strongest franchises”
.As part of the alignment, THQ is in the process of exiting its relationships with kids’ licensed entertainment companies but will continue to sell certain previously released titles.

“THQ will be a more streamlined organization focused only on our strongest franchises,” said Brian Farrell, President and CEO, THQ. “The success of Saints Row®: The Third™ is an example of what our revised strategy and focus can achieve. We have now shipped 3.8 million units globally and are currently expecting to ship between five and six million units lifetime on this title. Additionally, our robust digital content offerings for this game have resulted in the highest digital revenue of any console title in our history.”

The company’s five internal studios are developing games aligned to several of THQ’s key franchises, including the upcoming launch of UFC® Undisputed™ 3 and Darksiders® II, as well as Company of Heroes, inSANE, Saints Row, Warhammer 40,000, and the new title from Patrice Désilets and his team. The company also continues to work with prominent external development talent on both existing and new franchises. THQ’s goal is to optimize its portfolio for the current generation of consoles and to establish new franchises on the next generation of game devices.

THQ will discuss its new streamlined business model that reflects this strategy in more detail on its third quarter 2012 conference call scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2012.

demi · « **Reply #7976 on:** January 25, 2012, 08:57:24 AM »

Even THQ know children are a waste of time and money

magus · « **Reply #7977 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:20:49 AM »

there is a new jrpg announced by image epoch and published by namco bandai called toki to towa

is... is that 2D?

and there is new info about gust psvita game,it's called ciel no surge and from a video around the web it seems to feature loli in prisons

there is also a stupid "ilikebees" kind off site
http://49.212.40.208/

Bebpo · « **Reply #7978 on:** January 25, 2012, 02:33:48 PM »

You know, when a dev has to hide their gameplay in a quick 5 second montage in the middle of 2 mins of ANIME or CG, it really doesn't show a lot of faith in their HD ANIMATION SPRITES.

I have a feeling Tokitowa is going to look pretty bad in motion.

Robo · « **Reply #7979 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:13:01 PM »

This is fucking incredible. Desk is godlike beyond measure.

News:

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