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August 2nd, 2008, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster
Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 230 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.
The fifth and newest Naruto movie, Naruto Shippuden Kizuna will be showed throughout Japan tomorrow, for all fans this must be exciting news. While those who are currently residing in Japan can go to their favourite cinema and join in the fun, those living outside Japan can still participate through Play-Asia.com.
The soundtrack of Kizuna is out, so you can prepare yourself for the impact of the movie by listening to the blend of hard rock and traditional Japanese music. To commemorate the release of the fifth movie, A special box set containing the first three movies are out as well, so revise with these three movies and watch the latest episodes from the TV series while you wait for the DVD release of the newest film.
Please see here a list of all Naruto anime releases and here for the music releases. For the full list of products under the Naruto franchise, please click here.
Ikkitousen is a modern retelling of a Chinese classic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Its innovation lies in the fact that all warriors are substituted by pretty girls and instead of grounding the series's charm in its portrayal of military strategy, the series contain an ample amount of fan service.
The opening and ending theme to the series No x Limit has arrived as standard and CD+DVD limited versions. The songs are upbeat and energetic, complimenting the feel of the anime.
After introducing anime music, let's move on to the game soundtracks. Subarashiki Kono Sekai / The World Ends With You have released another soundtrack. This compilation is released by for fans as the songs contained in this CD are selected according to the favorite music polls on Square Enix's website.
Namie Amuro has also published her newest album Best Fiction [standard & CD+DVD standard edition]. The CD itself shows prove of how the hit singer is still an established chart topper and trendsetting throughout a decade of hardship in her personal and professional life.
The limited version of Best Fiction comes with a DVD with music video clips of the seventeen songs Namie Amuro did on the CD, through this DVD, you will understand that not only is she a good singer, but a good dancer as well.
As for Hong Kong action thrillers, Sha Po Lang a cop vs gangster film is out. Aside from fist and gun fights, the engaging plot and characterization are top notch. Gain a deeper understanding of the underworld in HK films by watching the veteran actor's portrayal of their roles.
Here's a summary of all new releases that were published between Saturday, July 25th and Friday, August 1st. If some specific item that you are looking for is missing, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service with your request.
J-Pop Music releases (87)
Anime Soundtracks & Drama CDs (25)
Video Game Soundtracks (8)
Hong Kong Version Music releases (3)
Blu-ray Disc Movies (11)
Anime & Animation (4)
Hong Kong Version Movie releases (23)
Japanese Movies (5)
Non-Japanese Movies / Japanese Version (8)
J-Pop DVD releases (13)
Misc Japanese Movie releases (5)
Idol DVD (38)
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html
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August 2nd, 2008, 13:08 Posted By: wraggster
To many of us, our gadgets are like our babies: we bring them everywhere, they're expensive, and we would go to great lengths to protect them. But just like babies, sometimes gadgets get dropped. The results are often tragic, and the guilt crippling. Maybe you haven't drenched your new $1600 keyboard in coffee, but have you accidentally plunked your BlackBerry in a urinal? Put your iPod through the wash? Has your adorable puppy destroyed your new laptop in a territorial gesture? What's your worst, your most embarrassing, your most expensive or just your most ridiculous "oh, shit" gadget moment?
http://gizmodo.com/5032270/question-...st-gadget-oops
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August 3rd, 2008, 21:43 Posted By: wraggster
Here's a bit of actual arcade news that didn't get reported much. Global VR is making a proper Justice League arcade game. The bulk of the information can be found in the release, repeated here: "Development of this action-packed game is well underway. GLOBAL VR has taken elements from the most popular adventure and Global VRfighting games and combined them to offer players a totally unique and compelling arcade experience. Players will be able to play in single or multi-player modes as they command their heroes through a maze of villains such as Joker, Doomsday, and Darkseid, that are found on the different game levels."
Global VR is known these days for releasing arcade versions of console games, like Need for Speed Carbon, Blazing Angels, America's Army, and Paradise Lost, which takes the graphics from Far Cry Instincts and turns it into a rails shooter. It'll be interesting to see an actual new American-developed arcade game that's actually in the classic action vein.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002463.html
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August 4th, 2008, 14:27 Posted By: GPF
Early this morning finally got a port of Frodo the c64 emulator running on my Wii, The display is the only thing i've got working so far, still have to figure out filesystem, keyboard/joystick controls. But thought I'd share what I've been working on lately.
here is a test binary if anyone wants to try it out.
Thanks,
Troy(GPF)
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August 6th, 2008, 17:06 Posted By: JKKDARK
http://kotaku.com/5033611/pretty-gir...s-a-pretty-boy
The new SEGA arcade "image character" has begun his SEGA arcade image character duties! Aren't you excited? I'm excited. (You should be excited.) To review, previous image characters include MEGUMI, Yuko Ogura (twice!) and Satomi Ishihara. The new SEGA arcade image character is Jpop boy band singer Haruma Miura (pictured), breaking the string of females before him. As SEGA's image character, his face will be plastered all over SEGA's domestic arcades, perhaps enticing more females to venture inside. Says Miura:
Being photographed while gaming is a first for me. Initially, I was nervous, but gradually I relaxed and forgot all about that and just enjoyed the game. This isn't just work, it's also play... I don't really know what's best for me to do, but personally, I want everyone to know how much I enjoy game centers so they can see the appeal — especially now [in this heat], game centers are refreshingly cool.
Seems like a nice enough kid, even if he's misguided in his choice of coats. Hit the jump for another shot of Miura.
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August 6th, 2008, 17:35 Posted By: JKKDARK
http://www.pso-world.com/news/0182-a...rack-released?
On August 1st, the Phantasy Star Universe: Amibition of the Illuminus Oriiginal Soundtrack was released in Japan. This CD contains sixteen tracks and costs about approximately $40, depending on where you import it from. Here is a breakdown of the track list:
1. Save This World -Remix-
2. Shitenkaku
3. Old Rozenmon City
4. Ethan
5. Habirao F.D.
6. Paracabana Coast
7. De Rol Le
8. Save This World -Remix Short Version-
9. Laia
10. Illuminus
11. Growl, From the Dark Faith
12. Paracabana Coast -Remix-
13. Casino Voloyal
14. MOTHER
15. Fight the Vicious Fate
16. Save This World -Remix Version-
The CD Cover art can be found here. Credit goes to EspioKaos for first reporting this news and and Sharkyland for providing a reminder. This CD can currently be purchased from Play-Asia.
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August 7th, 2008, 18:49 Posted By: wraggster
Bazix is the Dutch company that was responsible for Woomb.net, which I've mentioned a few times. That was the place where you could legally download and play MSX games, many of which were translated into English for the first time. Bazix planned to release D4's one-chip MSX (which plays all MSX games in a tiny package) in the West, conforming with European laws. Unfortunately, Bazix has run into some troubles, and is no longer able to bring the system to the West, and is shutting down Woomb.net, besides. The Wikipedia article says the MSX Association has already found solutions to the distribution problem, but their official site is down, so it's kind of hard to tell what's going on now...more as it develops.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002473.html
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August 8th, 2008, 17:17 Posted By: wraggster
Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 610 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.
A hit anime feature film Innocence - Absolute Edition arrived as a Blu-Ray disc this week. Influenced by Sci-fi films like Matrix and directed by the highly acclaimed Oshii Mamoru (Ghost in the Shell), Innocence is nominated for 5 awards in the 57th Cannes Film Festival.
The plot takes place in 2032 in a world where people, cyborgs and computers are living together. In this world, people created androids as toys and companions, however, a series of crimes involving androids killing their owners happened and the question about the relationship between humans and computers is asked.
Innocence explores the topic of "why did humans create things which resemble themselves?" this film has more than action, but a deep plot. The plot line is executed in style with stunning images and high quality sounds and is bound to leave a deep impression in all the audience's mind.
Rock Musical Bleach is a musical/theatrical product that nobody is likely to forget. The hit anime/manga series is transferred to the theater complete with songs and stylized fights presented as dance. Watch the artistic presentation of your favourite manga and your beloved cast of characters in action.
Since dancing is mentioned, aside from stylized dances, most people would think of clubbing and discos. The music producer of Final Fantasy series combined forces with DJs from Tokyo, Europe and the US to rearrange his themes as a club remix. Now, besides from immersing in the game world created by the music, you can dance to it.
Another product that takes your breath away is Black Diamond [standard & limited editions] by the pop idol Hoshina Utau (vocal: Mizuki Nana) from Shugo Chara!
Instead of leaving her fans cheering and screaming for more, this song of hers mesmerizes all listeners and numb their thoughts in the anime. See if her charms work the same wonders in the real world.
Here's a summary of all new releases that were published between Saturday, August 2nd and Friday, August 8th. If some specific item that you are looking for is missing, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service with your request.
J-Pop Music releases (185)
ENKA Music releases (24)
Anime Soundtracks & Drama CDs (44)
Video Game Soundtracks (4)
Blu-ray Disc Movies (21)
Anime & Animation (61)
Hong Kong Version Movie releases (11)
Japanese Movies (24)
Non-Japanese Movies / Japanese Version (218)
J-Pop DVD releases (13)
Idol DVD (13)
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August 11th, 2008, 17:27 Posted By: wraggster
The GP2X Store has just posted that it has the Portable Megadrive back at the store:
This Handheld Video Game Player is preloaded with 20 classic Games from Sega Genesis. There is no need to buy game cartridges. This game player has an A/V connector and with the included cable the player can be connected to any TV. The built-in SEGA games provide action adventure while testing your intelligence and skill. Enjoy playing classic SEGA games anywhere, anytime!
Features
- Plug & play handheld video game system
- 20 built-in 16-bit SEGA licensed games
- Built-in speakers
- TV out connection
- NTSC TV format
- Uses 3xAAA size batteries. (battery not included)
Games Included
- Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
- Alien Storm
- Altered Beast
- Arrow Flash
- Columns III
- Crackdown
- Decap Attack
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
- Ecco
- Ecco Jr.
- ESWAT Cyber Police City Under Siege
- Flicky
- Gain Ground
- Golden Axe
- Jewel Master
- Kid Chameleon
- Sonic and Knuckles
- Sonic Spinball
- Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
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August 12th, 2008, 00:13 Posted By: deniska
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<<< Tyrian is now available for iPhone / iTouch >>>
More details @ http://www.mobilainteractive.com/tyrian/
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<<< Super Methan Brothers is now available for Iphone / Ipod Touch >>>
More details @ http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/SMB
Update:: I decided to hijack this post for a little update on the development status.
While still I have a couple of PSP projects in mind, lately my interests has shifted towards developing stuff for iPhone. As a result my first game, Cryptix, has hit the App store:
Further details are available @ http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/cryptix/
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Here is my entry to the NEO Summer Coding Contest:
SUPER METHANE BROTHERS PSP v1.4.8
This is a PSP adoptation of Super Methane Brothers, a commercial Amiga platformer by Apache Software Ltd.
The port is based on V1.4.8 of a linux conversion of the game by Mark Page.
GAME PLAY
Puff and Blow each have a Methane Gas Gun which fires a cloud of immobilising gas.
If this comes into contact with a bad guy he will be absorbed into the gas and then float
around the screen for a limited time. Bad guys are harmless in this state. Puff and Blow
must suck the floating gas clouds into their guns and blast them out against a vertical
surface. Bad guys then turn into bonuses which can be collected. Be warned! - the gas
cloud dissolves with time after which baddies become active again and extremely annoyed.
FEATURES
- 1 or 2 player game
- More than 100 levels
- Numerous bosses
- Secret rooms
- Lots of powerups
- Cheats (to be revealed later)
INSTALLATION
This game requires "homebrew-friendly" custom psp firmware to run.
- copy SuperMethaneBros folder in to ms:/PSP/GAME or ms:/PSP/GAMEXXX (where XXX is your custom firmware version number)
- to activate an add-on or a cheat you need to drop the cheat file in to SuperMethaneBros folder.
(for example, to make the game run faster create and drop file, named "fast")
CONTROLS
[X] start 1 player game / fire Puff's gun
[CIRCLE] start 2 player game
[ARROWS] chose player's name / navigate Puff
[ANALOG] navigate Puff
[L-TRIGGER] fire Puff's gun in 2 player game / confirm name selections
[R-TRIGGER] fire Blow's gun in 2 player game
[CIRCLE][X][SQ][table][tr][td] navigate Blow in 2 player game
[START] pause
[HOLD] switch player icons
[SELECT] used to activate some cheats
[HOME] exit the game
GPL
This port is based on GPL project: http://methane.sourceforge.net
Attached files contain credits, copyright, source code (for psp-sdk build) and version history.
DOWNLOAD
Get it here:http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/bin/SMB_PSP.rar
(if the link does not work, copy the URL in to the browser's URL box and hit enter)
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August 13th, 2008, 00:40 Posted By: wraggster
Our buddies over at the GP2X Store have revealed a new Games Console that ive not seen on any online store before, the Console in question is a Muga and it is a Sega Genesis Game Player that also plays MP3`s via the SD Card Slot:
Heres a video of the console in action:
The Muga MP3 game player comes with 20 built in games. Games range from action adventure to puzzle games. Not only can you play games but you can listen to music and play game at the same time! Add music via the SD card expansion slot.
Features
- Pocket light weight form factor
- 2.4†color TFT LCD
- MP3 music playback
- Preloaded 20 SEGA ® games
- Support game and music playback simultaneously
- SD card slot for memory expansion
- Multi-language user interface: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese
Games Included
- Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars
- Alex Kidd In Hi-Tech World
- Alex Kidd In Miracle World
- Altered Beast
- Baku Baku Animal
- Bomber Raid
- Columns
- Dragon Crystal
- Fantasy Zone
- Global Defense
- Psycho Fox
- Putt and Putter
- Quartet
- Ristar
- Super Columns
- Snail Maze
- Sonic Blast
- Sonic Chaos
- Sonic Drift 2
- Sonic Triple Trouble
More info at GP2X Store
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August 15th, 2008, 21:51 Posted By: wraggster
Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 90 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.
Revise the hit boy band News' successful Tokyo Dome Concert in Tour Pacific 2007 2008. Most of the members have joined Johnny's at a young age, and have back danced and sing in chorus for their seniors so by the time they have joined their own group, they are very well prepared in giving their audience a delightful show.
Flow has performed the second opening theme for Bandai's Code Geass R2. Code Geass is a highly acclaimed anime series that expanded into a franchise that covers toys, games, manga etc and have used some very popular bands to do their opening and ending themes such as Orange Range and Ali-Project.
The title track World's End depicts the hope bubbling in a world that has gone through Armageddon, it is a song that energize people and portrays the success of the group. After giving their concert in Butokan, one of the top locations for rock bands to perform in, Flow established their place in the JRock sphere and nothing can stop them now.
Hitomi Kuroishi has performed many insert songs for popular anime series such as Last Exile, Planetes and Code Geass and Angel Feather Voice collects the songs from all the different animes so her fans could listen to all of them in one go.
The singer's voice is light and airy and the melodies that she sings to are haunting, creating a perfectly otherworldly atmosphere for the anime series. Create another world with through your Hi-Fi or iPod systems and feel the shower of angel feathers.
Here's a summary of all new releases that were published between Saturday, August 9th and Friday, August 15th. If some specific item that you are looking for is missing, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service with your request.
J-Pop Music releases (55)
Anime Soundtracks & Drama CDs (10)
Hong Kong Version Music releases (4)
Blu-ray Disc Movies (15)
Hong Kong Version Movie releases (16)
Non-Japanese Movies / Japanese Version (3)
J-Pop DVD releases (5)
Misc Japanese Movie releases (2)
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html
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August 17th, 2008, 01:20 Posted By: JKKDARK
http://www.redspotgames.com/redspotg...nvention-2008/
We are very grateful to annouce our attendance at this years Games Convention in Leipzig , Germany, in hall 2, booth H22. The Games Convention is Europe’s largest videogame exhibition that was visited by 185.000 customers and 3.300 journalists last year.
Beside a “Last Hope†highscore hunt we also present the final Dreamcast version of “Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles†(developed by Yuan Works Co., Ltd.) that will be fully playable. In cooperation with the Leipziger Messer GmbH we also give a lecture concerning commercial developments on alternative platforms in hall 4.
Again we will present live music acts. This year Les Trucs (chiptune hardcore from Frankfurt) and Gtuk (8-bit terror from Berlin) will play on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd several times a day.
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August 19th, 2008, 16:33 Posted By: JKKDARK
Pier Solar is an upcoming RPG homebrew commercial game for Sega Genesis/Megadrive and Sega CD.
Info:
We started the preparations for the release of our demo, and to warm up, we would like to share a few scenes from the demo gameplay. The songs are from the Mega CD version and they're the ones played on each scene.
Here's the link to Youtube and here is the link to GameTrailers.
The demo will be released on September 1st, so stay tuned on our website to download it, and for more news!
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August 20th, 2008, 20:25 Posted By: Eviltaco64
via Kotaku:
Let's file this one under "Too Soon." Seen at the "Invaders!" booth, tucked away in Hall Four of the Games Convention being held in Leipzig, Germany right now, was this non-interactive installation of the classic Taito space faring aliens laying waste to the Twin Towers. It was projected on a massive screen in the vicinity of lots of classic Space Invaders goods, as the game is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It was... it was weird.
This hits three year's after the first and last game to take on the World Trade Center hit Brooklyn.
Honestly, we're not quite sure what's going on here quite yet, as we didn't know the German translation for "What the ****?" We do know, however, that the 8-bit tower jumpers and the negative score applied to each WTC tower to indicate damage aren't going to sit well with, we're thinking, everyone.
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August 21st, 2008, 21:33 Posted By: wraggster
Last week, the Brazilian Sega licensee released another iteration of the 8-bit platform they insist in keeping alive. It's called the Master System 3 (not to be confused with the classic Master System III). The new console has a "modern" design remarkably similar to the 1990's Mega Drive, and comes with 131 built-in, G-rated games. Opinions on the local blogs have been a bit harsh, criticizing the lack of a cartridge slot and steep price tag (about 133USD, or half a Playstation 2 in the gray market).
The Master System III comes with a pair of Mega Drive-ish six-button controllers -- I'm not sure what for: as far as I know the only SGM game to use more than two buttons was Tectoy's own Street Fighter II port, which is not included in the list (probably due to licensing issues). Somewhat amusingly, SGM3 also features composite video output --- old hardware dressed for a new world.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002491.html
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August 22nd, 2008, 17:35 Posted By: wraggster
Over at Gamasutra, Steve Fulton has published a massive 23,000-word history of Atari from 1978 to 1981, encompassing '... some of the most exciting developments the company ever saw in its history: the rise of the 2600, the development of some of the company's most enduringly popular games (Centipede, Asteroids) and the development and release of its first home computing platforms.' Best quote in there for Slashdot readers, perhaps: 'Atari had contracted with a young programmer named Bill Gates to modify a BASIC compiler that he had for another system to be used on the 800. After that project stalled for over a year Al was called upon to replace him with another developer. So ... Al is the only person I know ever to have fired Bill Gates
http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl.../08/21/2135202
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/featur..._years__a_.php
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August 22nd, 2008, 17:36 Posted By: wraggster
Black Ice, White Noise was an ambitious 3D adventure game for the Jaguar CD that was canceled by publisher Atari right around its Alpha phase. It is an interesting historical footnote for two reasons, the first being that this dark and seedy (and extremely expensive) cyberpunk thing was an internal response to Sam Tramiel mandating a new mascot for the Atari brand (the lady in the red jacket, I guess?), and second because it is a third person 3D game where the main character explores a large 3D city by either walking or stealing cars, designed several years before that one game came out that all the other games copied for a while.
The game itself is old news for readers of this site, but today I learned via gameSniped that copies of Alpha builds of the game are for sale at unreasonably high prices! You can pay $1,500 on eBay, if you'd like, or you can buy direct from the licensed distributor. There are two separate builds of the game - both are in Alpha, and while one is more feature-complete, the earlier one crashes less often. For some reason both builds are $30 each, and you can't get a deal on a bundle, so I guess you can either spend $60 to get all you can out of the experience or choose what's more important to you, less crashes or features like "the infamous 'Zebra Hooker.'" You can also get the soundtrack for $20, which was written by the guy who wrote Herp Albert's Rise and, if his disgrace-to-god website is to be believed, Notorious B.I.G.'s Hypnotize. He did some other game music too - the video game discography is kind of hidden on his site, but you can see it here. Before you get excited, no, he didn't do the soundtrack to The Adventures of Batman and Robin on the Genesis, he composed the music for the beautifully animated cutscenes in the Sega CD version that sounded nothing at all like the music from the show.
Full details and links here --> http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002495.html
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August 22nd, 2008, 17:39 Posted By: wraggster
Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 250 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.
Johnny's boys never stop, right after News released the DVD recordings of their winter concert, Arashi published their new single Truth/ Kaze no Mukou E. Completely opposed to their last single One Love, Truth is a fast tempo dance number that instills a feel of nervous excitement into its listeners.
While Truth features a darker atmosphere, its accompanying piece Kaze no mukou e is relaxed, styled like a folk song which tempts listeners to sing along. Truth/ Kaze no Mukou e is released in two Limited Versions [type one (already sold out) and type two] and a Standard Edition.
Right after the release of Tales of Vesperia, the "Tales of" debut on the Xbox360â„¢, its OST came out. Like all game music, different pieces are used to depict different scenes or places, and following the "Tales of" convention, although there are melancholy pieces, the sense of hope never fails to make their appearance.
Like the idol groups of Johnny Entertainment's, Macross Frontier formed their own group out of Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee. As an established artist Sheryl Nome has a very strong and refined singing voice that brings out the essence of Yoko Kanno's melodies while the younger and less experienced Ranka Lee gives the song a refreshing feel.
The new opening of Macross Frontier, Lion is a song about love and the strength to survive the continual struggle between planets.
Here's a summary of all new releases that were published between Saturday, August 16th and Friday, August 22nd. If some specific item that you are looking for is missing, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service with your request.
J-Pop Music releases (115)
ENKA Music releases (13)
Anime Soundtracks & Drama CDs (27)
Video Game Soundtracks (4)
Hong Kong Version Music releases (1)
Blu-ray Disc Movies (18)
Anime & Animation (20)
Hong Kong Version Movie releases (13)
Japanese Movies (14)
Non-Japanese Movies / Japanese Version (13)
J-Pop DVD releases (4)
Misc Japanese Movie releases (4)
Idol DVD (6)
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August 23rd, 2008, 19:01 Posted By: zx-81
Hi All,
Here is a new version of PSPWrite the text editor for PSP.
It permits to edit even huge text file, in both dos and unix mode, using iso8859-1 (8bits) characters encoding. All iso8859-1 characters are present in the "Danzeff like" virtual keyboard.
The IR keyboard support is based on the work of Harald Fielker.
It has been developed on linux for Firmware 1.5 and 3.x-m33 and 4.x-m33, and for the IR keyboard
part it has been tested using a Targus Universal IR Wireless keyboard on PSP FAT.
What's new then in 1.1.1 ?
- Bug fix in wrap mode for text using specific iso-8859-1 characters
(Thanks to ShadowMaker for reporting this nauty bug)
- New built in fonts with various size (8x10, 8x14, 8x16 and 16x22)
How to use it ? Everything is in the README.txt file.
Sources are included, and this package is under the GNU public license,
read COPYING.txt file for more information about it.
Everything is there : http://zx81.zx81.free.fr/
Enjoy,
Zx.
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August 23rd, 2008, 20:27 Posted By: wraggster
Over at my genetically superior forums, PC Games That Weren't webmaster Timo Weirich has been posting footage of real game code running on what must be real Panasonic M2 hardware! This stuff is a real treat, as game footage from the system -- despite its media popularity and close-to-launch-ness -- is incredibly rare. Here is what he's posted so far:
D2:
video #1
video #2
IMSA Racing: (dig that music!)
video #1
video #2
Iron & Blood:
M2 port
Original PlayStation version (for comparison)
While I'm on an M2 kick, here's a brief collection of videos from Konami arcade games that ran on M2 hardware, to give you a better taste of what the games might have looked like if the console came out:
Polystars
Battle Tryst
Evil Knight
Heat of Eleven '98
There are also some various other M2-related videos on Youtube, but let's just keep this limited to real game code running on the hardware. Stuff worth noting: D2 was completely reworked for the Dreamcast and is a different game, Iron & Blood was not a planned game as much as a tech demo, and the announcer from Heat of Eleven '98 needs to narrate every game ever.
Links and more details here --> http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002497.html
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August 24th, 2008, 06:58 Posted By: porchemasi
Now that the PS3 has its 1st Emulator via BD-J
will u attempt to spread your magic onto this platform as well?
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August 24th, 2008, 11:25 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo USA
Old school games are back in session with the new FC Twin Game Console. This new Original 8-Bit Nintendo and 16-Bit Super Nintendo Game Player is a must-have system for any classic gamer. So now is the time to dig out all your classic Mario, Donkey Kong or favorite games of yesteryear & bring it back to gaming basics.
Features:
- Will Play Your Original Nintendo 8-Bit Games
- Will Play All Your Super Nintendo Games
- Toggle Switch for 8-Bit or 16-Bit Selection
- Hard Reset Button
- Includes 2 Controllers & All Hookups to TV
- Compatible with any other Super Nintendo Accessories
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August 24th, 2008, 11:29 Posted By: wraggster
Today's generations of gee-whiz graphics and analog controls have brought with them one unfortunate addition: beefy, expensive wireless controllers that we're loathe to dash against the floor or to bash against an adjacent sibling. The creatively-termed "USB Metal Game Pad" from Dream Cheeky is just what it says on the box, doing your basic assortment of SNES-era joypad work with some USB pluggability and Mac / PC compatibility, but being conveniently built out of metal. Sure, it looks shoddy and uninspired, but we wouldn't have it any other way. No word on price or where to nab one.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/24/d...f-projectiles/
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August 26th, 2008, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster
Not only can the ‘Media Street eMotion‘ play your favorite MP3’s and MP4’s but it’s also compatible with game ROMs and plays NES, GameBoy, GameBoy Color and Sega Genesis games. Instead of using a batteries, you use the Sun. That’s right, this bad boy has Solar Panels to charge the portable device.
The system also has a respectable resolution of 320X240 color LCD screen. The unit itself is small, measuring only 5.5 X 3 X 1 inches and can hold a maximum 2GB SD card. An cool extra feature included is the ability to charge mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, and many other Lithium portable devices with the Solar Panels.
You can order right now the Media Street EM-SAL2GIG at Amazon for $169.99.
More details at Amazon --> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...kiangagenew-20
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August 26th, 2008, 16:23 Posted By: wraggster
A fellow who calls himself Uze has created a new 8-bit open-source console called the Uzebox. It's a hobby console, composed of easy to find components, but with some neat elements to it, like direct midi-in for sound composition, and the ability to program in C, rather than assembler, which many of these hobby consoles use (not making a value judgment here, it's just different is all). The system can display 256 colors, 240x224 resolution, overclocked speed of 28.61818Mhz, and has a robust 4k of ram. Input is classic NES controllers, and the sound is a bit NES-like as well.
The main benefits of the system are best explained by the creator, via a youtube comment: "There's no external memory, everything (code, kernelm, gfx, music) is in a single hex file flashed on the main chip. And thats the goal, only one thing to compile and flash. Since the kernel is arranged as a library, its easy to just include it in the compilation along your game." Check out a video of a game (Tetris clone) running here. Then a demo of the midi capabilities here. Seems like a really neat project for those with the skills to use it! Also check out the nifty looking case idea he has for it. Thanks to Jeff for the link!
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002498.html
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August 28th, 2008, 19:26 Posted By: wraggster
The guy who wrote the scanlines demystified article we mentioned way back has a new article up, investigating deinterlacing solutions for old consoles on new TVs. This was particularly of interest to me, as my PC Engine looks absolutely terrible on my LCD television, with artifacts galore. You can view his article here. He doesn't come up with the definitive answer, but he does evaluate a whole lot of upscan converters for you, so it goes a way toward helping in research. For what it's worth, I've been told the best solution is simply to get an HD CRT television, but that doesn't help get the maximal signal, even still.
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002503.html
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August 28th, 2008, 21:03 Posted By: Shrygue
via Engadget
Console modder Sam Thornley actually built this Pac-Man Mini handheld way back in 2007, but he only recently shared it with the members of Ben Heck's forums, and we're sure glad he did. There's nothing too special at the heart of this one, just a Jakks Pacific Namco Arcade Classic system, but Sam hit all the right marks with the little details, from the red buttons that are just itching to be pressed to the old school flip switch to the bigger-than-it-has-to-be casing. If you think you're up to the task of building your own, you can find all the details you need an plenty of pics to guide you on your way by hitting up the read link below.
More info and photographs at Ben Heck forums
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August 29th, 2008, 13:31 Posted By: wraggster
Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 640 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.
Let horror permeate the air, lower the temperature of your room by a few degrees with the Siren: New Translation Soundtrack. As the most horrifying game ever produced, its soundtrack alone will plant a seed of terror in your nervous system.
Expect the Soul Eater Soundtrack to be as cool and pop as the fantasy action anime. Published by Square Enix and Bonzo, the anime features the lives and missions of students studying in the school for death angels. To go with the exciting action and the theme of partnership, the album is filled to the brim with hip elements.
The fights in the "Tales of" series are often magical and heroic and this mood is largely portrayed by its clever use of music. Tales of Series Game Battle Arrange Tracks allows its listeners to revise all of these battles in one go. Feel the adrenaline in your blood stream as you relive all the exciting battles.
Months after the release of Drink it Down, the theme song of Devil May Cry 4, the chart topping J-Rock band L'arc-en-ciel released their new single Nexus 4 and Shine.
Since Nexus 4 is the theme for a Subaru car commercial, it portrays a sense of freedom and speed while Shine, the opening of the anime Seirei no mamoribito depicts the desire to protect someone or something important.
It has been almost a year since Kinki Kids released their last single Eien ni in 2007 and even longer since Doumoto Tsuyoshi appeared in front of a T.V. screen as a detective. Secret Code [Limited and Standard versions] and the related drama, 33 Tantei appease both wishes at once.
Making use of brass instruments such as trumpets and trombones, Secret Code is a fast paced, fun song with a sense of nostalgia. Re-assess the charms of the grown up idol group and Doumoto Tsuyoshi's transformation from teen detective Kindaichi Hajime to the current Kurama Rokurou.
Here's a summary of all new releases that were published between Saturday, August 23rd and Friday, August 29th. If some specific item that you are looking for is missing, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service with your request.
J-Pop Music releases (160)
ENKA Music releases (42)
Anime Soundtracks & Drama CDs (60)
Video Game Soundtracks (9)
Hong Kong Version Music releases (27)
Blu-ray Disc Movies (26)
Anime & Animation (62)
Hong Kong Version Movie releases (18)
Japanese Movies (79)
Non-Japanese Movies / Japanese Version (49)
J-Pop DVD releases (15)
Misc Japanese Movie releases (8)
Idol DVD (49)
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html
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August 29th, 2008, 19:21 Posted By: zx-81
Hi All,
Here a new version of gp2x-write the text editor for GP2X.
For those who haven't seen previous release, it permits to edit even huge text file,
in both dos and unix mode, using iso8859-1 (8bits) characters encoding.
All iso8859-1 characters are present in the "Danzeff like" virtual keyboard.
What's new then ?
- New background images from Gruso !
- Add word wrap mode !
- New built in fonts with various size (8x10, 8x14, 8x16 and 16x22)
- New option to specify wrap settings
- New hotkey to display help menu
- New hotkey to rewrap a paragraph
- A new menu for all settings
- Minor bug fix
How to use it ? Everything is in the README.txt file.
Sources are included, and this package is under the GNU public license,
read COPYING.txt file for more information about it.
http://zx81.zx81.free.fr/
Enjoy,
Zx.
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August 29th, 2008, 21:59 Posted By: Shrygue
via Gizmodo US
Taking inspiration as well as construction cues from the massive NES controller table built in May, SCAD Inc., which I will charitably call a garage-based novelty enlargement collective, set out to build a giant-sized SNES controller, complete with functioning buttons. A few months later the build is complete, and it looks, well, huge.
The angular, simply-shaped NES controller lent itself well to humongonization, but the rounded sides and shoulder buttons made the SNES a formidable challenge to accurately build at such a large scale. The SCAD guys sure as hell pulled it off though, getting everything from the curvature of the L and R buttons to the fonts used on the control labels almost perfectly right. The body of the controller is cut from wood, and the buttons are connected directly to the guts of a standard SNES controller, preserving the now hilariously small-looking cable and connector. The builders say that videos (hopefully including some gameplay action) are forthcoming, but for now check out the full log of the building process at the SCAD Inc. site.
Photographs here
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