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Game Nostalgia: Team Buddies

13 02 2013

I’m sorry for slacking a loy this month, I’m just not in the mood to do anything, not even play my newest games. So, once again I’ll be back talking about the olden games. Today, I’m going to talk about a wacky game called Team Buddies.

Team_Buddies_Cover_Art Team Buddies was developed by Psygnosis Camden Studio (now SCE Studio Soho), and was released for the Playstation by on September 18, 2000 by Midway Games.

Team Buddies is a wacky build your army type of game, where your main activity is build weapons to make your team stronger and more effective in the battle. In Team Buddies there is also a multiplayer for up to 4 players in splitscreen, and there are many modes for it.

There’s a slight difference between the EU release and the American release. In the EU release each team color will have a different kind of nation representing it, and the voices from each country are made as stereotypical as it can be. for example, If you choose the Blue Team, it will consist of British accents characters, Yellow is French and Red is Scottish. In the American release every team speaks with normal American language regardless of the color you choose for your team

During it’s initial Team Buddies wasn’t commercially successful, it was never popular to begin with and resulting in very limited production. But the game had it’s own cult following to spread out the word, and today do to it’s rarity one copy of the game go up over than $200, making it own of the most expensive and rare PlayStation games. Currently it hasn’t received any kind of new console port, making it much more rarer.

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Beat of the Day: BLOODY STREAM

5 02 2013

Today’s beat of the day is BLOODY STREAM by Coda, it’s 2nd song for the opening from the anime series and is the representative song for the 2nd part of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Battle Tendency, which features Joseph Joestar as the main character. The song itself mostly portrays events from the 2nd story. This song really depicts the “awesomeness” and the “fabulousness” of the 2nd Part of the story where it’s not just a “horror themed” story anymore.

Here’s the Anime Op version of the song

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First Look: Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman

19 01 2013

43673lBakumatsu Gijinden Roman, is one of the newest anime series to be aired this season. It’s currently being animated by TMS Entertainment.  Roman is also an adaptation, but what makes it unique is the fact that it was originally adapted from  a series of pachinko machines. It is based CR Ginroku Gijinden Roman pachinko game, with original character designs by Lupin III creator Monkey Punch. The Script is written by Tatsuto Higuchi and directed by Hirofumi Ogura.

Synopsis

The stage is the close of the Edo period, an age when, not unlike our own time, both natural and man-made disasters left chaos in their wake. Manjiro makes a living helping the people of the troubled capital city, but behind the scenes, he also works in secret to take back precious belongings stolen from the people by unjust political powers and conspiratorial menaces. The people call him “Get-backer Roman.”

(Source: Crunchyroll)

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First Look: Love Live! School Idol Project

15 01 2013

44209lOne of the newest anime this season is the “unique” Love Live! School Project. Initially it was Japanese multimedia project co-developed by ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki G’s Magazine, music label Lantis and anime studio Sunrise. Launched in August 2010, it went on to produce music CDs, anime music videos and a manga adaptation. Currently the project has 5 singles including 5 anime music videos. For this season it’s now a regular anime TV series handled by Sunrise. This project revolves around a group of fictional school girls who become idols to save their school from shutting down.

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First Look: Kotoura-San

12 01 2013

43689lThe next new season anime I’m going to point out is Kotoura-San. Kotoura-san is an adaptation of a 4-Koma (4 panel) manga that is being serialized in Micro Magazine’s Manga Goccha magazine. This adaptation is being done by AIC Classic and is being slated for 12 episodes.

Synopsis

A school love comedy. Kotoura Haruka is a 15-year-old girl who can read people’s minds. She has been suffering from troubles caused by her mind-reading ability, and her parents got divorced as a result. She moves to a new high school but tries to keep away from her classmates. Manabe Yoshihisa, one of her classmates, accepts and appreciates her ability and she begins to interact with her friends with his help.
(Source: MAL)

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First Look: Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

7 01 2013

Sorry that I’ve been gone for so long, I’ve been “busy” with some new online games. Anyway, we’re finally back at a start of a new anime  season and per usual, I’m gonna post about titles that is worth your time for this season.

45432lMaoyuu Maou Yuusha, is originally a light novel written by Mamare Touno, what makes things different is that his initial writings were posted on 2channel‘s text board in 2009. It was then published by Enterbrain in 2010. Today the original novel series has already published 5 volumes that sells over 450.000 copies in total.  This resulted in 4 different Manga adaptation that focuses on different aspects of the original novel, and finally the new TV anime series adaptation by ARMS.

Synopsis

After a long and treacherous journey, our Hero finally arrives at the Demon Queen’s castle only to find himself being asked for help. The Hero explains how the war that the demons have brought upon the humans have killed thousands and put more in misery. The queen of demons however argues that this war has made the human society band together as one and showed empirical evidence how it has increased population, increased production, boosted economy and improved society overall. Furthermore, she explains to the Hero that ending this war will result in a civil war that will produce more bloodshed than there ever was. The Hero, convinced that the only way to bring peace, relatively speaking, is to join forces with the Demon Queen, agrees to help with her plans!
(Source: MU)

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Visual Novel Highlight : Sakura Wars

10 12 2012

Continuing my highlights is the ever long running series “Sakura Wars”. This series has been running strongly from 1996, followed by a large number of games, anime adaptations and even movies based on it. As a series, it still holds Concerts for it’s a fan and their main song “Geki! Teikoku Kagekidan” has been sung and remade in different versions along the years. So, prepare for a long series highlight, because it has 5 Main series from the franchise.

4983Sakura Wars was first released for the Sega Saturn in September 26, 1996. It was developed and owned by SEGA and licensed by Red Entertainment , it’s idea was created by Ouji Hiroi. Sakura Wars was  major hit for the Sega Saturn, this large popularity made it received a 4 episode OVA Sakura Taisen: Ouka Kenran, which is a basic retelling of the events from the game itself and in April 8, 2000 it receives and TV series adaptation. Being a major success it will then spawn 4 more direct sequels, this is not including game spin-offs. It also receives many ports including the Sega Dreamcast, Playstation 2, PSP and the PC.

The main theme that goes on in Sakura Wars is the most basic theme in any video game, a group of gifted people have to fight an evil organization that threatens to destroy the world. In this case, the group of gifted people are mostly females that have incredible psychic powers. Sakura Wars also uses “Steampunk” as its main world theme.

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Visual Novel Highlight: Galaxy Angel Eternal Lovers

3 12 2012

1090Galaxy Angel Eternal Lovers is the third and the last part in the series. Also developed by BROCCOLI was released in August 20, 2004. It was first released for the PC and then followed by a PlayStation 2 port in February 24, 2005. As the last part in the series, besides being a direct continuation of the previous title, Moonlit Lovers, the last part makes sure to give proper closure to each routes of the story.

In this part, the VN will really focus on the relationship of Takuto and  the members of the Galaxy Angel. The story itself was designed to be a test for each couple.

Story
The war with the Val-Fasq begins in earnest while a couple of refugees from the legendary EDEN (the place origin of both the White Moon and Black Moon) arrive to beg the Transbaal Empire (and the legendary hero Takuto Meyers) for help. Takuto and his Angel’s relationship is also put into serious jeopardy as his duties preparing for the war with the Val-Fasq keep them apart with increasing frequency. (Wikipedia)

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Visual Novel Highlight: Galaxy Angel Moonlit Lovers

1 12 2012

As promised, today I’m going talk about the direct sequel of the first Galaxy Angel game, which is Galaxy Angel Moonlit Lovers.

8186The 2nd game of the Galaxy Angel, Moonlit Lovers was also developed by BROCCOLI. It was release first for the PC in August 21, 2003. The game itself received a console port for the PS2 in February  26, 2004 and in this edition they’ve made Chitose also has her own story which she has not in the original PC game, but they’ve also released a patch for the PC. The game is still using the same gameplay and style as it’s predecessor, but the main difference with this sequel is the introduction of a new character, Karasuma Chitose the new and 6th member of the Galaxy Angel. You might remember her in the 4th Season of the anime series, as the sickly, vengeful and self-imagined ostracism of one of the members of the Twin Star Team. But she has a drastically different personality in the game, She’s a traditional, polite, and soft-spoken young woman. Chitose joined the military for two reasons; for her respect and admiration for both her father and the Galaxy Angel. Besides, the introduction of a new heroine they also introduced a new villain .

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Visual Novel Highlight : Galaxy Angel

30 11 2012

Yeah, Sorry that I haven’t posted anything lately, been experiencing some wacky mood swings and it affected most of my IRL stuff. Today I’m going to talk about one wholes series that for the ones who don’t know might shock them a bit due to the bizarrely different themes served by 2 different medias and it’s the Galaxy Angel Series.

1088Galaxy Angel, is the first game from it’s series. It was developed by BROCOLLI and was released first for the PC in August 23, 2002. The game itself is basically a Love Adventure combined  with a RTS Spaceship battle, where you can command all the “Emblem Frames” Piloted by the Angel Troupe. Later in April 17, 2003 it receives a PS2 port. It then ultimately received an anime adaptation in April 7, 2001, but wait the release year it’s contradicting itself? The truth is the development for the game got delayed and they first released the mange adaptation of the game in 2001, then they did a loose comedic adaptation for the anime. So, the game is the root for every adaptation known in the industry. In fact because the anime went first, and it was a popular hit, it then overshadows the game and the manga itself, in which resulted expected the game and the manga to be “the same” with the anime when they don’t realize that the anime was a spin-off adaptation.

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Visual Novel Highlight: Tokimeki Memorial 4

10 11 2012

Before I start talking about this VN, I just want to say that I never played the first 3 Tokimeki VNs. It’s because Those 3 existed way before my Otaku self was awakened and the fact that the first 3 of the series is hard to find other than searching the PSX roms. So, i’m just gonna talk about the 1st Tokimeki VN that I played.

Tokimeki Memorial 4, as its name implies is the 4th game of the famous dating sim series “Tokimeki Memorial. It’s developed by KONAMI and released exclusively for the PSP on December 9th, 2009. This game also celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Tokimeki series. This is the the newest main Tokimeki series, after Konami has been focusing on the “Girl’s Side Tokimeki” for the Nintendo DS. Tokimeki Memorial 4 also goes back to the roots of it’s original, by returning back to the same school from the first series and the coming back of the Legendary Tree, which has been parodied in many animes and mangas. The Special 15th Anniversary limited package aslo comes with an OVA, which is more of an introductory episode that introduces all the main heroines of the game.

Story

The Main story (goal) of this VN is simple get one of the heroines to confess her love to you under the Legendary Tree, which has said that to bring eternal happiness to the couples. But before that you must try to get close to one of the heroines and get to know them better. The Tokimeki series has always been a pure dating simulation series, in this case there’s no “closed heroine routes” and you can approach any heroines in any way you like, but since it’s a pure dating sim, each girl has their own criteria and prerequisite before finally reaching your goal. In this game you also need to build your character status. These status will be those criteria that is needed to get the heroines to be interested in talking to you. After you get close to one heroine, she will start opening herself to you, and their main heroine story will start.

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First Look: PSYCHO-PASS

5 11 2012

Just a reminder and for those who are still new to this site. My “First Look” corner talks about new anime series currently airing that is worthy to watch and in this I’ll be talking a few points in the first episodes. So let’s begin:

Psycho-Pass, is a new original anime series produced Production I.G. Initially it was a called “Gen Urobuchi’s secret anime project”, so it’s obvious that this is written by the same guy who did “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” and “Fate/Zero“. Psycho-Pass starteed airing on October 11 2012, and on it’s 4th episode with 22 episodes in total confirmed.

Synopsis

In the near future it is possible to instantaneously measure a person’s mental state, personality, and the probability that a person will commit crimes with a device installed on each citizen’s body called the Psycho-Pass. When this probability, measured by the “Crime Coefficient” index, is too high in some individuals those individuals are pursued and apprehended — with lethal force, if necessary. This task is performed by a special team of potential criminals called Enforcers, who are supervised by police officers known as Inspectors; the Inspectors ensure that Enforcers perform their duties within the constraints of the law. Enforcers and Inspectors employ special weapons called “Dominators” that are designed to fire only on those with a higher than normal Crime Coefficient. The story follows Unit 1 of the Public Safety Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Division. (Wikipedia)

Psycho Pass OP, “Abnormalize” by Ling Tosite Sigure

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First Look: Robotics;Notes

2 11 2012

Robotics;Notes is adapted from a Visual Novel by the same name. Developed and released by 5pb with collaboration by Nitro+. Robotics;Notes is a spiritual sequel of Steins;Gate and Chaos;Head which all of them belong into the “Science Adventure series” project by 5pb and Nitro+, making Robotics;Notes the third installment of the series. The original VN was released on June 28, 2012 for the Playstation 3 and XBOX 360. It also has a running manga series with 6 volumes. The current anime adaptation is being worked on by Production I.G and is currently on it’s 4th episode from the confirmed total of 22 episodes planned for this series.

Synopsis

2019, Divergence Ratio 1.048596. The near future, where a device popularly called the PokeCom, packaged with PhoneDroid OS, spreads, bringing the Augmented Reality world close to existence. Chuuoutanegashima High School’s Robot Research Club is in danger of losing its club status. Kaito Yashio, one of only two members, is only obsessed with robot fighting games, showing no interest in the Robo Club even in this situation. The reckless, useless club head, Akiho Senomiya, aims to complete a giant robot, struggling hard to avoid losing the club’s status. Then, one day, Kaito discovers the A.R. annotation that becomes the Kimishima Report. Written in that report is the indictment of someone named Kou Kimishima’s conspiracy involving the world. (Source: VNdb)

Junjou Spectra by Zwei

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First Look: Btooom!

2 11 2012

BTOOOM! is a new anime series aired for the Fall season. It’s and adaptation from the manga with the same name written by Jun’ya Inoue and serialized in Weekly Comic Bunch and later in Monthly Comic Bunch. The adaptation is currently being handled by Madhouse, and is now at it’s 5th episode.

Synopsis

In the blink of the mind’s eye, Ryouta Sakamoto suddenly finds himself transported from playing the hit Btoom! video game to being stranded on a mysterious island, equipped with a day’s worth of provisions, a bag of bombs, a strange crystal embedded in his left hand and a huge gaping hole in his memory. But it doesn’t take long to figure out what’s going on, especially after the first person Ryouta meets tries to kill him. Someone is attempting to recreate the ultra-violent Btoom! game in real life, and the island has been filled with an army of other unwilling players, each armed with one of the multiple variants of explosive weapons called BIM. Fortunately, Ryouta’s an ace Btoom! player, but this insane version of the game has no reset switch or second lives, and there’s only one way off the island: kill seven other people before they can kill you! Can Ryouta repurpose his game based skills fast enough to survive?

(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Btooom OP, “No Pain, No Game” by nano

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First Look: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (2012)

19 10 2012

Jojo's Bizarre AdventureAdapted from the long running manga that has been serialized from 1986 and still running strong with the newest 8th part of the series called Jojolion. The base story for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, is the long destined battle of the Joestar family against the vampires. In this first part of there series which is called Blood Phantom, is where the battle starts.

The story begins when the head of the Joestar family, George Joestar got into a deadly accident which killed his wife. He was found by a stranger who’s actually looting their corpse called, Dario Brando. Thinking that he was saved by him, he then offers any kind of help if Dario needs to. The story later skips to a time where his son Jonathan Joestar is a young teenager who’s aspiring to be a fine english gentleman. also at that time, Dio Brando the son of Dario was sent to the Joestar household to be cared and supported, because his father, Dario has died and sent a letter to George to take care of his son as the payment for saving his life back then.

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