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Week o' Games, 7/20-7/26; Final Fantasy IV, Izuna 2, SNK Classics, 1942 Joint Strike!
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Another week, another 7 days of new game releases!
Welcome to the 23nd edition of G&T's newly traditional "Weekly Games Release Thread!" - Week 7/20 - 7/26!
Where we discuss what we're looking forward to, what we're going to buy, and what we're just now realizing is being released this week that we had forgotten about!
Welcome to the 23nd edition of G&T's newly traditional "Weekly Games Release Thread!" - Week 7/20 - 7/26!
Where we discuss what we're looking forward to, what we're going to buy, and what we're just now realizing is being released this week that we had forgotten about!
NDS
Final Fantasy IV
Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things which offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might which they possess. Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil – Lord Captain of Baron’s elite force, the Red Wings – is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction. Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Can Cecil open his eyes and become the man of honor that he must be? Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS. Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection. [Square Enix]
Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns
Izuna and her gang are back - and just in time for a wedding! Lured by the promise of free food (Why else would Izuna attend?), the festive event becomes a puzzling mystery when Izuna's sidekick Shino suddenly disappears, off in search of her long-lost sister. And making matters worse, the foreign gods have also arrived on Japanese soil, and they aren't very happy with the meddlesome, unemployed ninja. With disgruntled deities on the warpath, a sidekick to track down, and a missing sister out in the wild, it could all shape up to be one of Izuna's more exciting adventures. Sounds like a lot of work for a girl out of a job! [Atlus USA]
New International Track & Field
The classic sporting game series of Track and Field celebrates its' 25th Anniversary by coming to the Nintendo DS. All the excitement and fun of the original titles is brought up to date with a bright and stylish new look, more events and online play. The gameplay was developed to take full advantage of the touch screen and stylus, thus providing gamers with a unique experience on the DS. Players can either dip into single events or take on the challenge of the sporting career mode. Test your skills against the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connect and see if you have what it takes to become the best in the world. Going beyond mere online play New International Track and Field features online tournaments and worldwide rankings. More than 20 athletic challenges including 100 meter sprint, high jump, archery, pole vaulting, and javelin. Massive online feature set – 4 player game sharing, worldwide rankings, and online tournaments. 15+ characters that are both original to the game and fan favorite Konami characters. 6 of Konami characters have a Challenge Event that will test your skills in unique and entertaining ways. Customize you athlete with new costumes and other cool items. Voice Boost – Use the microphone on the DS to give your character a boost by shouting words of encouragement. The louder you are, the bigger the boost. [Konami]
The Mummy : Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is an action adventure game based on the movie of the same name.
Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Clue Bender Society
The Clue Bender Society, a group of the world's greatest detectives, is opening up its roster to one new member. Nancy Drew is among three exceptional candidates that could make the cut if she can solve a series of challenges before the others. But the test becomes real when a secret tome containing the solutions to history's greatest mysteries goes missing, and the Society turns to Nancy and the other applicants to help recover the books.
PC
Baseball Mogul 2009
Baseball Mogul begins on Opening Day of any year you choose, from 1901 to 2008. As General Manager (GM), you control a 25-man major league roster plus up to 100 additional minor league players. You can make complex player trades and negotiate multi-year contracts as you build your team, but you’ll have to compete with the other GMs and manage the bottom line. Your involvement as GM does not stop in the team’s front office - you also help to manage your team on the field. You set the starting defense, batting order and pitching rotation for your team. Of course, once a ballgame starts, you retire to the luxury box and its up to your team’s coaches and players to get the win! A powerful game engine simulates every pitch of the game based on thousands of customized ratings and projections, assuring you the maximum realism possible!
City Life 2008 Edn
City Life is a next-generation City Builder. Its 3D game engine provides a level of detail and animation unprecedented in the City Builder genre and total freedom of construction.
Ubersoldier 2: The End of Hitler
It is April 1945. Allied armies are closing on the Nazi capital Berlin. US planes are
roaming the skies over the Reich, and the thunder of Soviet artillery can be heard even in the Fuhrer’s bunker. The fall of the Nazi rule is imminent. Even the closest aides have abandoned Hitler and are trying to find an exit strategy out of the war. Still, a tightly knit group of SS generals and officers, involved in the most heinous and dark deeds, is seeking for a way to save the remnants of the Third Empire. They have conspired to move the leaders of the Reich, together with precious resources and classified equipment, to a remote hideout in the Tibet mountains. There, in the heart of Asia, they can wait for their time, kept safe by the tireless vigilance of zombie monstrosities created in the Nazi secret labs.
However, the German Resistance learned about this plan and is ready to prevent Hitler and his henchmen from escaping the vengeance of peoples. The HQ of the Resistance has dispatched their best spec ops team to foil this scheme and thereby deal another deadly blow to fascism. You’re Karl Stolz, nicknamed “UberSoldier”, a key member of the team and the main hero of the story. Together with your friends you must uncover the exact extent of the SS plan, face some of their bravest troops and best war machines, penetrate the occult secrets of the Black Order and travel halfway through the world to destroy your ultimate target.
roaming the skies over the Reich, and the thunder of Soviet artillery can be heard even in the Fuhrer’s bunker. The fall of the Nazi rule is imminent. Even the closest aides have abandoned Hitler and are trying to find an exit strategy out of the war. Still, a tightly knit group of SS generals and officers, involved in the most heinous and dark deeds, is seeking for a way to save the remnants of the Third Empire. They have conspired to move the leaders of the Reich, together with precious resources and classified equipment, to a remote hideout in the Tibet mountains. There, in the heart of Asia, they can wait for their time, kept safe by the tireless vigilance of zombie monstrosities created in the Nazi secret labs.
However, the German Resistance learned about this plan and is ready to prevent Hitler and his henchmen from escaping the vengeance of peoples. The HQ of the Resistance has dispatched their best spec ops team to foil this scheme and thereby deal another deadly blow to fascism. You’re Karl Stolz, nicknamed “UberSoldier”, a key member of the team and the main hero of the story. Together with your friends you must uncover the exact extent of the SS plan, face some of their bravest troops and best war machines, penetrate the occult secrets of the Black Order and travel halfway through the world to destroy your ultimate target.
PS2
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is an action adventure game based on the movie of the same name.
Wii
SNK Arcade Classics V.1
Celebrate the history of SNK with the ultimate collection of arcade classic hits. 16 NeoGeo games on one disc, featuring, Art of Fighting, Baseball Stars 2, Burning Fight, Fatal Fury, KOF94, King of the Monsters, Last Resort, Magician Lord, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters, Samurai Shodown, Sengoku, Shock Troopers, Super SIdekicks3, Top Hunter, World Heroes.
The Mummy : Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is an action adventure game based on the movie of the same name.
Wiiware/VC:
Xenogears of Bore wrote: »Super Fantasy Zone, Gley Lancer and Pirates: The Key of Dreams on VC and Wiiware this week.
XBLA
1942 Joint Strike
[Xbox Live Arcade] 1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the 194X series of World War II-themed vertical shooters. The art, sound, and gameplay of the new game takes cues from the original 194X games, but stands out as its own unique entry. Gameplay resembles the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but the game utilizes a full 3D engine. Set in a World War II-themed locale, stages, vehicles, and weapons have the look and feel of WWII with some stylistic differences. The world in which 1942 takes place is not our own and the events that transpire are not historically accurate, nor are they intended to be. This is an alternate world where history and technology developed along their own paths. As a result, players jump into the cockpits of WWII-era aircraft to take on huge waves of incoming enemy fire, dodging explosions and missiles while challenging huge bosses at the end of each stage. New co-op "Joint Strike attacks" combine the powers of two aircrafts into a devastating barrage. [Capcom]
Go! Go! Break Steady is coming out on XBLA this week. Apparently it's a rhythm/puzzle game.
Also Jade Empire came out for download on Xbox Originals today.
PSN
1942 Joint Strike
[Xbox Live Arcade] 1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the 194X series of World War II-themed vertical shooters. The art, sound, and gameplay of the new game takes cues from the original 194X games, but stands out as its own unique entry. Gameplay resembles the classic 2D style that gamers expect, but the game utilizes a full 3D engine. Set in a World War II-themed locale, stages, vehicles, and weapons have the look and feel of WWII with some stylistic differences. The world in which 1942 takes place is not our own and the events that transpire are not historically accurate, nor are they intended to be. This is an alternate world where history and technology developed along their own paths. As a result, players jump into the cockpits of WWII-era aircraft to take on huge waves of incoming enemy fire, dodging explosions and missiles while challenging huge bosses at the end of each stage. New co-op "Joint Strike attacks" combine the powers of two aircrafts into a devastating barrage. [Capcom]
RainbowDespair wrote: »I've heard that Siren: Blood Curse is supposed to come out on the PSN this week for $40. Any truth to that? The Siren series is easily the best traditional survival horror game series out there at the moment and this latest installment (a retelling of the first game) looks very sweet.
That's right. The 24th. I don't know what it's going to cost, but they said it's going to be three chapter packs, so you have to get all of them if you want the full thing. I assume they're each going to be the price of one PSN game.
I can't wait. I've always thought about getting into the series, but from what I played of the first one, it's incredibly obtuse and wrought with bad design decisions. This seems much more streamlined, and I've been looking forward to a new next-gen horror title that isn't Condemned 2. Since PS2 games look like wilted shit on my HDTV, it's difficult to play horror games on that console these days, I'm sad to say.
I don't know what to think about them redesigning the characters for an American audience, but we'll see. I'm looking forward to it, in any case.
So, whatcha buyin?
It's a good week for the NDS. FFIV? Yay! Izuna 2? Sweet. Everything else.. eh.. The SNK Arcade Classics looks like good fun on Wii, and Joint Strike on the PSN/XBLA looks great too. Won't know the Wiiware/VC until tomorrow.
So there's something...
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This will be the last non VC/Wiiware game I buy before DQ IV DS.
Besides maybe both HM games. God damnit, another ruinous summer of Nintendo releases.
Awesome. But I've still not bought Shizoid yet, and I want to try that co-op.
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Shiren is better. PMD is about on the same level.
It is awesome. Very very awesome.
So it's an update of the Konami arcade classic..
..I was surprised to find out that Sumo Digital developed it (Virtua Tennis), and that while it's essentially like Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, you can play as classic Konami characters like Simon Belmont and Solid Snake and Pyramid Head. It also has an online mode that mimmicks Xbox Live - there are friends lists that let you know when they're online, there are in-game tickers telling you when your friends best your records, there are "achievements" that award trophies for various tasks, there are online tournaments, online rankings, and worldwide online leaderboards.
I still can't be arsed to bother with such a game. But I just thought it was kind of funny that something that looked like typical shovelware actually received a pretty decent development effort behind it, by a pretty respectable developer.
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That's right. The 24th. I don't know what it's going to cost, but they said it's going to be three chapter packs, so you have to get all of them if you want the full thing. I assume they're each going to be the price of one PSN game.
I can't wait. I've always thought about getting into the series, but from what I played of the first one, it's incredibly obtuse and wrought with bad design decisions. This seems much more streamlined, and I've been looking forward to a new next-gen horror title that isn't Condemned 2. Since PS2 games look like wilted shit on my HDTV, it's difficult to play horror games on that console these days, I'm sad to say.
I don't know what to think about them redesigning the characters for an American audience, but we'll see. I'm looking forward to it, in any case.
Which one?
All of them. Over and over.
I had completely forgotten FFIV DS was coming out soon until this weekend, when a friend reminded me. Holy shitballs, I love FFIV so much. FYI, if you buy at Circuit City this week you get a free $10 gift card, so that's where I'll be picking it up. I've almost doubled my handheld backlog but I don't care because I need this.
Also Jade Empire came out for download on Xbox Originals today.
And I'd love to play the new FF4 remake, but $40 for a DS remake rubs me the wrong way when I could spend that same money and get Persona 4 with a music CD later this year.
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Man I would so buy an HD remix of that crazy game.
this will be about my 14th or 15th time.
*cries at night
Second here..... Beat the game once and my house was broken into.
*cries at night as well
Wow, that sucks, man. Glad to see you can finally relive the glory.
I've honestly lost count of the number of times I'd beaten the original; I had my best save file down to about 10 hours, IIRC. I think I beat the PSX FF Anthology version twice and the GBA version once, so this will be the fourth time I buy the game, and I will love it just as I did the first time. I've been trying not to read up much about it so as not to spoil things, but I've seen a few things and the new additions they've added to tweak the characters and gameplay a bit sound very intriguing.
I actually didn't do much with the bonus content in the GBA version, so its omission doesn't really bug me. It felt sacriligious to tackle the final dungeon with anyone who wasn't supposed to be in the Final Party.
FF II
FF IV SFC
FF IV Easytype
FF IV PSX
FF IV Advance
FF IV DS
also, what day does 1942 come out exactly? im excited about it.
Got FF II at a yard sale in 1994.
Was given the japanese copies by a friend in a trade for his SFC.
PSX version came with CT, which at the time I didn't own on the SNES.
Advance and DS are new versions of the game, and I traded for the DS version.
So I only bought one copy of the game at full price. FF IV Advance.
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It's a decent enough game with great music and a timeless fantasy story. It's very well put together.
Plus bitches just love Kain.
Final Fantasy IV was pretty much the first quality turn based RPG on the Super Nintendo. In addition to drastically better visuals & music than previous NES-based games, it was also one of the first RPGs to have a story that focused on characters and not just plot. It also had a massive cast of playable characters for the time, all of which had their own unique exclusive abilities. And it marked the beginning of the ATB (Active Time Battle) system where instead of having rigid turns, characters would take turns based on their speed and enemies would act while the player was making their decisions.
In short, Final Fantasy 4 marked the beginning of the modern JRPG game style. The only other JRPGs at the time that really compared were Dragon Quest 4 (which was a fantastic game with excellent gameplay, well defined characters, and a good plot, but the NES was on its way out plus it was released a year later than FF4) and Phantasy Star 2 (which came out a couple of years earlier and was more of a transition between the old 8-bit style of JRPG and the modern style we see now).
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Should be Wednesday, like every other XBLA release. Is it a PSN release too? That should be Thursday, if so.
RainbowDespair already said a lot of what I was going to say
Just when I was about to hit the end and free myself from that cursed thing. I can't stop playing!
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Sanskrit. Bitches love Sanskrit.
It's pretty much been said already, but I was blown away by FFIV (Final Fantasy 2, at the time) when I first played it. I was expecting something like Final Fantasy 1 with better graphics; what I got was a story where the characters in your party actually talked. To each other! I was totally expecting a bunch of mutes for some reason. Sure, the translation wasn't too great, but I didn't notice back then because I was an unobservant 14-year old.* I also wasn't prepared for how much better the game looked and sounded than I had expected.
*No offense to any 14-year olds here, I'm sure you're far more observant than I was back then.
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