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Final Fantasy XIII more screen and image
High quality scan from Dengeki Playstation magazine (Japanese) in the past week.
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Resident Evil 5 PC release date confirmed!
Images above are the new costumes for Chris and Sheva, and the new Mercenaries mode (more enemies) for the PC version
Release date currently set on Sept 15 for US, Sept 17 for Japan, and Sept 18 for Europe. This game will run on XP PC with DirectX 9, and DirectX 10 is require for using the Geforce 3D vision glasses. Below is the game's system requirement.
Biohazard / Resident Evil 5 PC system requirement
| SYSTEM | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
| OS | Windows XP | Windows Vista |
| CPU | Intel Pentium D /AMD Athlon 64 x2 | Intel Core 2 Quad / AMD Athlon x4 |
| Memory | XP: 512MB / Vista: 1.0GB | XP: 1.0GB / Vista 2.0GB |
| HDD | 8.0GB above | 8.0GB above |
| Monitor | 800 x 600 above | 1280 x 720 above |
| Rom | DVD9 compatible drive | DVD9 compatible drive |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro VRAM: 256MB above | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series ATI Radeon HD4800 VRAM: 512MB above |
| Sound Card | DirectSound (DirectX 9.0 above) | DirectSound (DirectX 9.0 above) |
| Controls | Mouse and Keyboard | Gamepad Controller for Windws |
| Internet | - | Internet Broadband connection for online play |
Source here
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New FF for DS: 4 Warriors of Light! First in-game trailer
4 Warriors of Light - Final Fantasy Gaiden
光の４戦士 ファイナルファンタジー外伝
(Hikari no 4 Senshi Final Fantasy Gaiden)
Genre: RPG
Platform: NINTENDO DS
# of Player: 1-4 players
Release Date: Q3 2009 (Japan)
Visit Official Site
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RE: Darkside Chronicles "Alexia's Rebirth"
This week, I’d like to talk a bit about Alfred Ashford’s daughter, Alexia.
Since we are revisiting Code: Veronica in the game, Alexia will of course be an indispensable part of the story. I’ve got to be careful not to give away too much while writing this blog!
Alexia was supposedly dead for 15 years but Claire and Steve see her on Rockfort Island. Why has Alexia, who was supposed to have died so long ago, suddenly appeared on this island?
Since the Chronicles series is a gun shooting game, we have to make sure that telling the story doesn’t interfere with the tempo of the game. To accomplish this, we’ve made a lot of additions and changes to the way the story is told. This chance meeting with Alexia on Rockfort Island happens much more directly in Darkside Chronicles than it does in the original game.
Claire and Steve follow the elusive figure of Alexia while searching the island. They hear her laughter, her footsteps, and the constant sound of her lullaby... but they never seem to be able to catch a clear look at the woman herself. The pair feels like they are chasing after a ghost.
No matter how quickly they pursue her, Alexia always seems to disappear just out of reach, leaving nothing but questions and riddles in her path. What is Alexia, and what is she planning to do?
The one thing that I can say here is this:
Alexia’s incarnation in the Darkside Chronicles is burning hot, and she will leave you wanting more!
Written by Yasuhiro Seta (Director)
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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite breaks PSP record! (July 09)
Capcom’s “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP The Best” has surpassed 1 million units shipped, bringing the title’s total units shipped to 3.5 million in Japan!
Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) is pleased to announce that “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite” and “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP The Best” for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system has shipped over 3.5 million copies combined in Japan.
Since being released in March of 2008, this title has continued to be an exceptionally strong selling PSP title, earning the distinction of being the best selling PSP title of 2008 in Japan. Since going on sale in October of last year, the “Best version” of “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite” has gone on to ship over 1 million copies, further extending the life of this long-running hit, and making “Monster Hunter Freedom Unite” the first PSP game that has shipped over 3.5 million copies.
The “Monster Hunter” franchise is a series of hunting action games that allow players to experience the thrill of hunting huge ferocious monsters in an expansive natural environment. Another characteristic of the series is the distinctive cooperative play that lets friends work together to bring down the games’ huge, fearsome monsters as a team. This groundbreaking gameplay style has enabled brand new kinds of communication in games.
The latest addition in the “Monster Hunter” series, “Monster Hunter 3(tri-)”, will bring the beloved feel and gameplay of the series back to home consoles starting on August 1, 2009 (in Japan). The latest “Monster Hunter” will become the first third-party game to be bundled and sold with the Nintendo Wii in the “Monster Hunter 3(tri-)” special pack. Also, a number of special preview events will be held in July, giving players a chance to experience the game before it is released. In addition, ‘Monster Hunter Festa ’09’, will be held in August and will bring fans of the game together in celebration of all things “Monster Hunter”.
Capcom will continue to advance its multiplatform strategy and aim for the highest profitability possible by bringing high quality gaming experiences to the largest world-wide audience possible.
“Monster Hunter Freedom Unite”
| 1. Title | 1. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite 2. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite PSP® The Best |
| 2. Genre | Hunting Action |
| 3. Platforms | PSP®（PlayStation®Portable） |
| 4. Release Date | 1. March 27, 2008 2. October 30, 2008 |
* ”PlayStation” and “PSP” are registered Trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
“Monster Hunter 3(tri-)”
| 1. Title | Monster Hunter 3(tri-) |
| 2. Genre | Hunting Action |
| 3. Platforms | Wii |
| 4. Release Date | August 1, 2009 (Japan) |
*Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Company, Limited.
Source from Capcom
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PSN To Offer Comics for PSP (Well, Manga)
Sony have announced today that, later this year, the Japanese PlayStation Store will begin offering comics, which can be downloaded by PSP owners.
There's no word yet on a firm release date, or a price, or on which comics/manga will lead the charge, just a brief mention that they'll be compatible with all models of the PSP, and that users will be able to download them from the PlayStation Store.
While this service has only been announced for the Japanese market, it's not crazy to think of Sony doing something similar over here.
Source from Kotaku
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RE: Dark Side Chronicles new image
Here's some info and new image/screenshot of the game as well as the enemies
click the images to enlarge
click the images to enlarge
About the game:
Arm yourself against the horrors of the city in this sequel to the gun shooting game Umbrella Chronicles. Darkside Chronicles takes place in Resident Evil 2's Racoon City. It's September 29, 1998, and the city has turned to hell due to the effects of the T-virus. Players take control of Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy to deal with the undead. Only this time, the enemy is not the Umbrella Corporation ... instead, players venture into the unexplored areas of the Resident Evil story, along with the darker passages of the characters' histories.
Source from Famitsu
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Rune Factory 3 is for DS!
(scan and info)
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Famitsu reports in its latest issue that Rune Factory 3 is being prepared for Japanese DS release some time this year. The game promises all the farming, adventuring, and romance aspects of past Rune Factory games, but adds in the ability to make main character Maisu transform into monsters once you've obtained a "Transformation Belt." When in monster form, you'll have access to a separate set of actions during battle, and be treated to new conversations while in town.
One example of a monster is the long-eared "Golden Moko Moko." When you're in Moko Moko form, one cute little girl who's apparently displeased with you otherwise, finds you cute!
Despite Maisu's ability to transform into a monster, the game still allows you to raise and bring monsters into battle. And for the first time, you'll also take certain plants into battle with you! These special plants emerge from "Active Seeds," and while details are unclear at present, they apparently play a major role in the game.
As for the more traditional Rune Factory elements, they're all back, but with some apparent changes.
Characters make use of new AI, with their daily movements around town driven by interests, goals, and relationships with other characters.
The farming aspect of the game has one obvious change. For various unspecified reasons, the only areas of the world that can grow plants are those that are underground and receive the protection of a special tree. Maisu's home is located in that tree, and his farm is located below. The inside of the tree is said to be very spacious, so you may end up spending quite some time in there.
With a Japanese release planned for 2009, it shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that Rune Factory 3 is pretty far along. The game is 80% complete according to Famitsu.
Source from IGN and Famitsu
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Release Date!
picture done by RAAM96
Tecmo is bringing Xbox 360 exclusive Ninja Gaiden II and big guns to the PS3 with Ninja Gaiden Σ 2.
It has a few new game modes (including online co-op), some new characters and a whole range of fixes for the problems that plagued the 360 edition such as better camera control.
The game will be released October 1 (2009) in Japan and priced at ¥7,800 (US$81). Those who pre-order the game will get a "starter guide book" and a code for an original downloadable Ryu Hayabusa character costume.
Source:
Kotaku
Official Website
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