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  • poshnialloposhniallo Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Ah, I've seen Rhapsody on shelves - different title in moon.

    A musical seems good, but I often turn the sound down on portable games. Wish I didn't have to, but headphones are a pain.

    btw Houk or anyone dead smart-like, do you know if NIS's offices all in Gifu-ken?

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  • Houk the NamebringerHouk the Namebringer Nipples The EchidnaRegistered User regular
    edited May 2008
    NIS only has one Japanese office as far as I know and yes it's in Gifu.

    You gonna pay em a visit?

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  • lemone_powahlemone_powah Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Basil wrote: »
    Oh god, Rhapsody is absolutely adorable.

    I'm sorry I never played this.

    Spoilers? Clip of Marjoly singing about the prince:
    I've never seen this sort of thing in a game.


    Hosnap. When is this coming out for the DS again? I sort of need it now.

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  • Shooter McgavinShooter Mcgavin Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Xagarath wrote: »
    Any video game attempting musicals has me interested if only through sheer rarity.

    Tales of Legendia has that scene near the beginning with the town Bouncers where everybody breaks out into song. As I was watching that, I was thinking "Why can't whole games be SUNG?"

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    I really need to finish Rhapsody.
    Tales of Legendia has that scene near the beginning with the town Bouncers where everybody breaks out into song. As I was watching that, I was thinking "Why can't whole games be SUNG?"
    I want a game made using the Evil Dead: The Musical songs.

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  • poshnialloposhniallo Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Houk wrote: »
    NIS only has one Japanese office as far as I know and yes it's in Gifu.

    You gonna pay em a visit?

    Nah, it's just that my Ten Year Plan For World Domination involves applying for translation/localisation work next year. Sending letters etc to particular companies will probably pay off better than waiting for them to advertise at Hello Work (the Japanese dole office).

    I'm not saying that anyone's gonna give me a job, just that The Plan involves applying...

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  • JouleJoule Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Some Rhapsody DS screens

    http://watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080531/mt.htm

    mt35.jpgmt37.jpgmt52.jpg

    So Houk how about some dirt? Musical dirt.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Thread title should be 'Rhapsody DS - 95% more pancakes'.

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  • AroducAroduc regular
    edited May 2008
    I'll never kowtow to you.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited May 2008
    An acceptable compromise.

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  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited May 2008
    I'm all for this. Especially since I don't want to feed SONY any money. Especially not huge money.

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  • SwashbucklerXXSwashbucklerXX Swashbucklin' Canuck Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    titmouse wrote: »
    I want a game made using the Evil Dead: The Musical songs.

    !

    I would buy TEN COPIES.

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  • wateyadwateyad Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Joule wrote: »
    Some Rhapsody DS screens

    http://watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080531/mt.htm

    mt35.jpgmt37.jpgmt52.jpg

    So Houk how about some dirt? Musical dirt.

    Unless they've retrofitted the combat from one of the later Marl Kingdom games onto it, that's not Rhapsody. Could this be some sort of Marl Kingdom compilation?

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  • Galcian's SonGalcian's Son Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    That's definitely Rhapsody. Same chararcters, same sprites, everything.

    The only thing different is the minimap and maybe the perspective of your view of combat? Maybe not even that, it's been a while since I played the PS1 version. But the DS screen being the way it is, it makes sense to have it laid out like that.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    The only difference I see is that they got rid of the retarded 4x4 grid based combat and appear to be going with a regular turn based affair.

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  • JouleJoule Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    For those interested, Rhapsody DS is confirmed for NA. http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2008/060308a.html

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Where's Houk?

    I owe him either a stack of pancakes, or a mallet to the skull.

    <3
    The PlayStation 2 is still alive and kicking. Since it is still alive, is there a chance of Ar tonelico II or Mana Khemia II making it to our shores?
    JN: Those are two exciting games that we would love to work on, but we're not quite ready yet to make any announcements. Don't worry. We're not saying that these games aren't coming to the States. When the game is ready to be revealed, we will make sure to notify everyone.

    This is good.

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    In regards to downloadable content, yes, Disgaea 3 will have downloadable maps, characters, and even story chapters. This new content will be available through the PlayStation Network and it will be updated at least once a month. Please look forward to what's going to be available.
    D:

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Joule wrote: »
    For those interested, Rhapsody DS is confirmed for NA. http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2008/060308a.html
    Before I can become excited about this I need to know that they're not changing anything from the original Playstation release (no cut songs, no changed voice acting, etc).

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    RHAPSODY IS MY FAVORITIST PS1 GAME EVER :whistle:

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  • JouleJoule Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Joule wrote: »
    For those interested, Rhapsody DS is confirmed for NA. http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2008/060308a.html
    Before I can become excited about this I need to know that they're not changing anything from the original Playstation release (no cut songs, no changed voice acting, etc).

    Yeah that's a bit of a worry even if I haven't played the game, the songs were awesome and through that I assume that the voicing was awesome too.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Joule wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Joule wrote: »
    For those interested, Rhapsody DS is confirmed for NA. http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2008/060308a.html
    Before I can become excited about this I need to know that they're not changing anything from the original Playstation release (no cut songs, no changed voice acting, etc).

    Yeah that's a bit of a worry even if I haven't played the game, the songs were awesome and through that I assume that the voicing was awesome too.

    It was, but if Disgaea PSP was any indication, NIS'll probably have to redub everything.

    That's not really a bad thing. It's in safe hands.

    But the original voice work(especially the singing) was really good.

    Rhapsody PS1 even came with a vocal soundtrack.

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  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Since the UK never got Rhapsody originally to my knowledge, an import-friendly release is good news.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Joule wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Joule wrote: »
    For those interested, Rhapsody DS is confirmed for NA. http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q2-2008/060308a.html
    Before I can become excited about this I need to know that they're not changing anything from the original Playstation release (no cut songs, no changed voice acting, etc).

    Yeah that's a bit of a worry even if I haven't played the game, the songs were awesome and through that I assume that the voicing was awesome too.

    It was, but if Disgaea PSP was any indication, NIS'll probably have to redub everything.

    That's not really a bad thing. It's in safe hands.

    But the original voice work(especially the singing) was really good.

    Rhapsody PS1 even came with a vocal soundtrack.

    I hope the only major thing changed was the combat. The voices matched the characters perfectly.

    A few additional dungeons and plot points wouldn't hurt though.

    And unlockable Marl Jong and Marl de Jigsaw.

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  • SniperGuySniperGuy SniperGuyGaming Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I will get Disgaea for the DS. Cause I need me some of that. I had it for the PS2 and never managed to get too far.

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  • RhakaRhaka Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Oh god, Rhapsody DS.

    Be still, my heart.

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  • BlueBlueBlueBlue Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I recall Rhapsody had a chest that proclaimed ATLUS USA:whistle: when you opened it and also good odds of crashing the game. I look forward to meeting the updated version.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Rhaka wrote: »
    Oh god, Rhapsody DS.

    Be still, my heart.

    Now to preorder 50 copies of the game to guarantee the release of Little Princess and Angel's Present.

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  • brynstarbrynstar Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Wow, Rhapsody is coming back? Fantastic. The game is worth it for the ridiculous and absolutely wonderful music alone.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    BlueBlue wrote: »
    I recall Rhapsody had a chest that proclaimed ATLUS USA:whistle: when you opened it and also good odds of crashing the game. I look forward to meeting the updated version.
    There all kinds of chests and barrels and jars and dressers and so forth that did that.

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  • Houk the NamebringerHouk the Namebringer Nipples The EchidnaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Sorry I haven't been around. For some inexplicable reason the boards don't load at work anymore, and I generally don't get online at home. Anyway, I just found out today that, also for some inexplicable reason, the NA version currently only has the Japanese songs in it with English subtitles. Once we get back from San Francisco I'm gonna ask around and see what the deal is with that.

    Also I can neither confirm nor deny anything about AT2/MK2. So no pancakes/mallets for me!
    poshniallo wrote: »
    Houk wrote: »
    NIS only has one Japanese office as far as I know and yes it's in Gifu.

    You gonna pay em a visit?

    Nah, it's just that my Ten Year Plan For World Domination involves applying for translation/localisation work next year. Sending letters etc to particular companies will probably pay off better than waiting for them to advertise at Hello Work (the Japanese dole office).

    I'm not saying that anyone's gonna give me a job, just that The Plan involves applying...
    Well just so you know, none of the translation/editing/NA publishing goes on in Japan. We do it all out of our SoCal office. Japan takes our text and plugs it into the game, but that's it.

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  • B:LB:L I've done worse. Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Houk wrote: »
    Sorry I haven't been around. For some inexplicable reason the boards don't load at work anymore, and I generally don't get online at home. Anyway, I just found out today that, also for some inexplicable reason, the NA version currently only has the Japanese songs in it with English subtitles. Once we get back from San Francisco I'm gonna ask around and see what the deal is with that.

    But the Japanese version has both?

    It can't seriously be size limitations, the game is short as heck.

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  • ShadowfireShadowfire Vermont, in the middle of nowhereRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Houk wrote: »
    Anyway, I just found out today that, also for some inexplicable reason, the NA version currently only has the Japanese songs in it with English subtitles.

    vadernooo.mp3

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Shadowfire wrote: »
    Houk wrote: »
    Anyway, I just found out today that, also for some inexplicable reason, the NA version currently only has the Japanese songs in it with English subtitles.

    vadernooo.mp3
    Yeah. Knock some skulls and make them fix that, Houk. I'M COUNTING ON YOU.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Blackjack wrote: »
    Shadowfire wrote: »
    Houk wrote: »
    Anyway, I just found out today that, also for some inexplicable reason, the NA version currently only has the Japanese songs in it with English subtitles.

    vadernooo.mp3
    Yeah. Knock some skulls and make them fix that, Houk. I'M COUNTING ON YOU.

    There's no way they'd localize it with just Japanese dialogue.

    The last game with the stones to do that was Trapt(I think).


    Oh, the songs.

    Well, boo to that. Start hiring some singers.

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  • JouleJoule Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    I wonder how feasible it'd be to round up all the original singers. The English versions of the songs top the Japanese versions by quite a margin in my opinion.

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  • BlackjackBlackjack Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Joule wrote: »
    I wonder how feasible it'd be to round up all the original singers. The English versions of the songs top the Japanese versions by quite a margin in my opinion.
    That'd be pretty great if they could do that. I have no idea who the original English cast was, and thus no idea how feasible it is.

    But you should do it, Houk. I'M COUNTING ON YOU.

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  • BlueBlueBlueBlue Registered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Blackjack wrote: »
    BlueBlue wrote: »
    I recall Rhapsody had a chest that proclaimed ATLUS USA:whistle: when you opened it and also good odds of crashing the game. I look forward to meeting the updated version.
    There all kinds of chests and barrels and jars and dressers and so forth that did that.

    I just found the one, ok? :(

    But wow, no english songs is kind of a dealbreaker.

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  • ShadowfireShadowfire Vermont, in the middle of nowhereRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    BlueBlue wrote: »
    Blackjack wrote: »
    BlueBlue wrote: »
    I recall Rhapsody had a chest that proclaimed ATLUS USA:whistle: when you opened it and also good odds of crashing the game. I look forward to meeting the updated version.
    There all kinds of chests and barrels and jars and dressers and so forth that did that.

    I just found the one, ok? :(

    But wow, no english songs is kind of a dealbreaker.

    Extremely. I have the original still, and will play that again before I buy this.

    Of course, 1 voice in the crowd and all that... but still, if this gets the English singers, I will absolutely rebuy this game.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited June 2008
    Whoever played Marjoly was able to hit one heck of a high note.

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