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| sesshomaru | Jul 19 2006, 07:52 PM Post #1 |
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Multi Consoles: - Square Enix denied the recent rumors that the company is developing a sequel to its PlayOnline MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. Square Enix is currently working on a completely new MMORPG for next generation platforms including game consoles and PCs, as stated in May 2005. - Moss announced Raiden IV, the latest work of the popular arcade vertical scrolling shooter. Location test of the game will take place in Japan between July 22 - 23, 2006. - Japanese online shop Tsutaya has conducted a survey on which next generation console customers will likely to buy, 66% of the customers would like to pick up a PlayStation 3, and 34% would like to pick up a Wii. - Japanese retailers reported that Bandai Namco intends to release Dragon Ball Z: Sparkling NEO for Wii and PS2 in Japan on October 19, 2006. If the date were correct, then Nintendo's Wii console will likely be launched around the same time. P S P - Level 5 announced an original simulation RPG for PSP named Jeanne d'Arc [Joan of Arc], the game will have well-known characters such as Joan of Arc, Roget and LeAnn. The game is currently 70% completed, and Sony will publish the game in Japan in Winter 2006. N I N T E N D O D S - Enterbrain mentioned that the total shipment of Nintendo DS will surpass 10 million units in Japan by August 2006. - Square Enix will release the Final Fantasy III Original Sound Track album in Japan on September 20, for 2500 yen, the album includes one CD and one DVD. - RUMOR: Nintendo is working on a NDS version of Mother / Earthbound, which takes full advantage of the touch panel. W i i - Nintendo mentioned that they are evaluating ways to use the Wii24Connect feature in Wii to offer downloadable extras for games such as Animal Crossing and Metroid Prime 3. - Nintendo also plans to offer an assortment of original titles for the Virtual Console, several titles are already in development. - The Wii Sensor bar will be around 20cm in length, it doesn't matter if your TV screen is a lot wider than the sensor bar because you're interacting with the screen, not the bar. - Ubisoft mentioned that Red Steel for Wii will support multiple players using split screen, up to 4 players can battle simultaneously. - RUMOR: Square Enix may consider releasing Dragon Quest 9 exclusively for Wii. A final decision will be made based on the sales of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for NDS and Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen & the Tower of Mirrors for Wii. In addition, Square Enix is working on a Mana MMORPG for Wii. P L A Y S T A T I O N 3 - Sony has licensed Avistar Communication's video conference technology from the subsidiary company Collaboration Properties. The technology will be used in PlayStation products such as PS3 and PSP. - UNCONFIRMED: Sony will release the next-gen version of EyeToy at the launch of PS3. X box 360: Microsoft announced a playable demo of Dead or Alive 4 will be available in Xbox Live Marketplace in Japan on July 25, 2006, the demo will have 6 playable characters. - Famitsu reported a rumor that Microsoft will announced an original RPG for Xbox 360 at the Tokyo Game Show in September 2006, the script will be written by a popular fantasy novel author. - Koei will release the Xbox 360 version of Sengoku Musou 2 [Samurai Warriors 2] in Japan on August 17, 2006. The game will support multiplayers online via Xbox Live. - Microsoft mentioned they have ceased production of the original Xbox. P L A Y S T A T I O N 2 - Bandai Namco will release Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood for PS2 in Japan on October 26, 2006. - Konami will release a new PS2 anime tennis game Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Sabaibaru in Japan this winter. |
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| GuyLeBrown | Jul 19 2006, 09:01 PM Post #2 |
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ps3 beats wii 2:1 in japan? that doesnt sound good |
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| Shaheer | Jul 19 2006, 10:09 PM Post #3 |
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RUMOR: Square Enix may consider releasing Dragon Quest 9 exclusively for Wii. A final decision will be made based on the sales of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for NDS and Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen & the Tower of Mirrors for Wii. In addition, Square Enix is working on a Mana MMORPG for Wii. great news |
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| Magneto | Jul 20 2006, 07:08 PM Post #4 |
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good info |
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| Alex | Jul 20 2006, 07:10 PM Post #5 |
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Brehehehee!!
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nice summary :) |
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| Neji | Jul 20 2006, 10:17 PM Post #6 |
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Byakugan
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PS3 news was boring :( |
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| Green Devil | Jul 21 2006, 07:31 AM Post #7 |
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Xbox 360 Theres gonna be an MMO shooter coming out sumtime in 2007. Looks awesome |
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| Neji | Jul 21 2006, 11:21 AM Post #8 |
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Byakugan
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yay |
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| geodude | Jul 21 2006, 03:04 PM Post #9 |
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a MANA RPG WOULD OWN and a EARTHBOUND DS= AAA |
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| marklaw | Jul 21 2006, 05:03 PM Post #10 |
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GO FLAMES GO
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OMG EARTHBOUND DS!! |
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Jinzo: well nintendo wants to get rid of the kiddy image i Guess Guylebrown:and in doing so drones need to highlight every possible quote that involves nintendo not having a kiddy image ![]()
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