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Nihongo Patapon 2 Demo, Yorokonde!Posted 10:07pm Thu Nov 13, 2008 by Ryan Fulton
Tags: PSP, PSN, Japanese, Pata, Pata, Patapon
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Q Entertainment, Harmonix Prep Rock Band For Japanese ReleasePosted 4:14pm Mon Jun 02, 2008 by Zach Lott
Tags: Rock Band, MTV, Japan
[gamedaily.com]
MTV, not satisfied with the mountains of cash that Rock Band has earned them in North America, recently released the game in Europe, but they aren't stopping there. Today they announced that Harmonix plans to partner with Q Entertainment to release a "heavily localized" version of the game in Japan.
GameDaily has reported that MTV revealed a trailer for the localized edition at the 2008 Japanese MTV Video Music Awards in addition to making the American version available at the afterparty.
GameDaily has reported that MTV revealed a trailer for the localized edition at the 2008 Japanese MTV Video Music Awards in addition to making the American version available at the afterparty.
A release date hasn't been made public yet, but we'll keep you updated.
[gamedaily.com]
GB Review: Patapon (PSP)Posted 10:34pm Sun Feb 24, 2008 by Shiva Stella
Tags: review, Patapon, Sony, Japan Studio, Pyramid, PSP, 4 stars
Get ready to drum to the beat.
Patapon is a great musically-geared PSP game from several of the creative minds behind the popular LocoRoco and sports the same simple flair, highlighted by a colorful world, straightforward mechanics, intricate visual details, and a fantastically catchy beat that'll make this an addictive treat for Sony and music-genre fans. But even if LocoRoco let you down, Patapon comes with some improvements: it relies on an actual storyline that gives the game purpose, the "characters" have a touch more depth, and the amount of army tweaking, hunting areas, bosses, and mini-game diversions should offer enough motivation for you to finish it. For $20, you simply cannot go wrong.
Click here for an explanation of our review and scoring format.
As is often the case with deities, you - the 'All-mighty' god of the adorable patapons - have been too preoccupied with the business of the universe to cast them an endearing glance. Completely neglected by their patron deity, the patapons - tiny, bloodthirsty, giant-eyed creatures with a serious knack for rhythm - have been forced to deal with an incursion of the malignant zigotons, ugly suckers that, in the ignorance of the divine, have walled their way between Patapolis, the patapon capital, and the object of the patapons' desire – a great, mysterious gift that you conveniently placed at the end of the world. In your absence the patapons have suffered defeat after defeat at the hands of the foul zigotons and in a final act of desperation the sole survivor of the patapons' once magnificent army raises the war banner and cries out for your aid.
Get ready to drum to the beat.
Patapon is a great musically-geared PSP game from several of the creative minds behind the popular LocoRoco and sports the same simple flair, highlighted by a colorful world, straightforward mechanics, intricate visual details, and a fantastically catchy beat that'll make this an addictive treat for Sony and music-genre fans. But even if LocoRoco let you down, Patapon comes with some improvements: it relies on an actual storyline that gives the game purpose, the "characters" have a touch more depth, and the amount of army tweaking, hunting areas, bosses, and mini-game diversions should offer enough motivation for you to finish it. For $20, you simply cannot go wrong.
Click here for an explanation of our review and scoring format.
As is often the case with deities, you - the 'All-mighty' god of the adorable patapons - have been too preoccupied with the business of the universe to cast them an endearing glance. Completely neglected by their patron deity, the patapons - tiny, bloodthirsty, giant-eyed creatures with a serious knack for rhythm - have been forced to deal with an incursion of the malignant zigotons, ugly suckers that, in the ignorance of the divine, have walled their way between Patapolis, the patapon capital, and the object of the patapons' desire – a great, mysterious gift that you conveniently placed at the end of the world. In your absence the patapons have suffered defeat after defeat at the hands of the foul zigotons and in a final act of desperation the sole survivor of the patapons' once magnificent army raises the war banner and cries out for your aid.
Sony Delays Skype for PSP in Japan, Cites Microphone IssuesPosted 2:20pm Wed Jan 23, 2008 by Shiva Stella
Tags: PSP, Skype, Sony, firmware update, Japan, delay
News is now hitting the Web that Sony has delayed its Skype PSP update announced earlier this month at CES 2008. The company is citing compatibility issues as cause for the delay in Japan, claiming that the feature is on-hold until the microphones Sony designed for its use earn Skype's approval.
You can view the full press release (it's a quickie) at the jump.
[threespeech.com]
News is now hitting the Web that Sony has delayed its Skype PSP update announced earlier this month at CES 2008. The company is citing compatibility issues as cause for the delay in Japan, claiming that the feature is on-hold until the microphones Sony designed for its use earn Skype's approval.You can view the full press release (it's a quickie) at the jump.
[threespeech.com]
Can Bioshock Save Japan?Posted 3:48pm Mon Jan 21, 2008 by Shiva Stella
Tags: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Battlestations Midway, Tomb Raider Anniversary, Bioshock, Japan
It's an interesting move, with Xbox 360 sales lagging behind... everything else (hard to top those Nintendo DS's). It's possible that offering western-style games to Japanese gamers via the 360 might boost unit sales, but it's equally possible that the audience doesn't give a damn. But if Bioshock, one of 2007's premier titles in the west, can't move 360s over there, then what can?
[gamefront.de]
It's an interesting move, with Xbox 360 sales lagging behind... everything else (hard to top those Nintendo DS's). It's possible that offering western-style games to Japanese gamers via the 360 might boost unit sales, but it's equally possible that the audience doesn't give a damn. But if Bioshock, one of 2007's premier titles in the west, can't move 360s over there, then what can?
[gamefront.de]
Japanese Gamers Care About Content, Not the MoneyPosted 12:21pm Thu Jan 17, 2008 by Shiva Stella
Tags: Nintendo Wii, Japan, survey, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS
According to a report on the Dow Jones Newswire, a recent survey has "discovered" that Japanese gamers "care more about the games they want to play than price," as a poll of 3,422 gamers on kakaku.com claims that 49.2% say their primary concern in choosing a new console is that it be "compatible with the games they absolutely want to play."
Here are some figures for those who like numbers.
I can only assume that 0% are interested in buying an Xbox 360 as their next console, as a figure wasn't given for Microsoft's unit. Maybe they're saving up for a DS or PSP in a new color?
Anybody surprised by this at all?
[cnn.com]
According to a report on the Dow Jones Newswire, a recent survey has "discovered" that Japanese gamers "care more about the games they want to play than price," as a poll of 3,422 gamers on kakaku.com claims that 49.2% say their primary concern in choosing a new console is that it be "compatible with the games they absolutely want to play."Here are some figures for those who like numbers.
- 43% wish to buy the most popular console
- 6.1% are mostly concerned about price
- 25% own a Wii
- 25% own a DS
- 10% own a PlayStation 3
- 10% own a PSP
- 3% own an Xbox 360
- 28% hope to buy a Wii next
- 27% hope to buy a PS3 next
I can only assume that 0% are interested in buying an Xbox 360 as their next console, as a figure wasn't given for Microsoft's unit. Maybe they're saving up for a DS or PSP in a new color?
Anybody surprised by this at all?
[cnn.com]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Japanese TV Spot, Isn't it hip?Posted 11:33am Thu Jan 17, 2008 by Shiva Stella
Tags: Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Nintendo, Nintendo Wii, Japan, video, TV spot
[gametrailers.com]
Here's a fun watch for Super Smash Bros. Brawl fans, as it's the Japanese TV spot for the very hotly anticipated (and perfectly scored by Famitsu) Nintendo Wii game. Take a peek below. The game was recently delayed to March 9 for the US.
[gametrailers.com]
PlayStation Portable, Now Minty FreshPosted 11:45am Wed Jan 09, 2008 by Shiva Stella
Tags: Sony, PSP, new color, redesign, Japan
I guess US and UK gamers should just be happy the PSP comes in white and black. More images at the jump.
I guess US and UK gamers should just be happy the PSP comes in white and black. More images at the jump.
Free PSN Points... if you Live in JapanPosted 2:20pm Wed Dec 26, 2007 by Shiva Stella
Tags: sony, PlayStation 3, psp, Japan
Here's some good news if you happen to live in the land of gaming goodness (that being Japan).
Sony has given one hundred customers of the Japanese PlayStation Network service a "PSN ticket" valued at 5,000 yen (roughly $44 USD), provided that said customers use those points toward the purchase of a new game or classic title from the PSN from 12/26/07-01/07/08.
If you're listening, Sony, I'd like some free points too...
Here's some good news if you happen to live in the land of gaming goodness (that being Japan). Sony has given one hundred customers of the Japanese PlayStation Network service a "PSN ticket" valued at 5,000 yen (roughly $44 USD), provided that said customers use those points toward the purchase of a new game or classic title from the PSN from 12/26/07-01/07/08.
If you're listening, Sony, I'd like some free points too...
Devil May Cry 4 Bundles Set for Japan, with Your Choice of ColorPosted 4:24pm Thu Dec 20, 2007 by Shiva Stella
Tags: devil may cry 4, playstation 3, bundle, japan
Pictures are at the jump. I admit that those bundles would make for a lovely stateside release, even if they are post-holiday season.
[gfdata.de]
- PlayStation 3 40GB model, black or ceramic white
- Devil May Cry 4 (well I certainly hope so) Blu-ray disc with bonus CG cutscenes
- 60 minute run-time for said cutscenes (might be a translation error, as that's a hell of a lot of extra CG)
- 47,800 yen (294 euro, roughly $422 USD) price tag
Pictures are at the jump. I admit that those bundles would make for a lovely stateside release, even if they are post-holiday season.
[gfdata.de]
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