Blog Posts For November 2008

November 01, 2008 -- Saturday

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  DSi Special Part 9: DSi Get!

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  Pics of the DSi that I gotted for IGN.POSTED AT 11:15

November 02, 2008 -- Sunday

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  DSi Special Part 11: DSi Black

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  Pics of the black DSi system, which, much like with people, is inferior to the white one.POSTED AT 19:23

November 03, 2008 -- Monday

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  DSi Special Part 12: DSi takes DSi sold out sign pics

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  That's ironical!POSTED AT 23:22

November 04, 2008 -- Tuesday

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  DSi sells 170,000 units -- Enterbrain

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  System sells out.POSTED AT 23:55

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  Wii Fit takes third in Nikkei Trendy hit product ranking

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  No three-pete for Nintendo product.POSTED AT 23:26

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  Impress Watch takes apart the 80 gigabyte PS3.

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  New motherboard discovered.POSTED AT 23:23

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  DSi Special Part 15: Impressions

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  Yes, every single entry about the DSi will have the "DSi Special" brandingPOSTED AT 22:23

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  Metal Gear Online tops one million accounts

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  Free reward points simply for logging in.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Blueside signs on with DS

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  Kingdom Under Fire developer planning worldwide release for Princess and KnightPOSTED AT 20:51

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  Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion goes on location test

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  Sample update ahead of December release.POSTED AT 19:23

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  Nintendo plans DSi relief

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  100,000 more systems on the way next week.POSTED AT 18:23

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  Final Fantasy IV The After tops two million

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  Download sequel now available for Yahoo! KeitaiPOSTED AT 17:23

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  PSP, Pokemon top October

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  New hardware model release pushes system back into first after three months.POSTED AT 16:30

November 05, 2008 -- Wednesday

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  Sony fixes keyboard bug in PS3 firmware update

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  Version 2.52 firmware available for download today.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Capcom profits increase on strong Monster Hunter sales

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  Arcade operations, Chun-Li pachislot struggle.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Square Enix expects increased earnings

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  Dragon Quest V primary factor in upward revision.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Major developers to appear at Mainichi Issyo marathon event

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  Would you stay up all night for Kaz Hirai and Fumito Ueda?POSTED AT 20:21

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  Kingdom Hearts Coded to be pre-loaded on new DoCoMo phones

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  New phone lineup to see early Kingdom Hearts sampler.POSTED AT 20:17

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  Logicool planning Wii-compatible keyboard

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  Licensed peripheral compatible with Animal Crossing.POSTED AT 19:23

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  Hori details Wiimote holder

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  Foldable and connectable for solo and multi play environments.POSTED AT 19:23

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  Capcom details Ryusei no Rockman 3 CM and tie-up CD

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  CM features animation from Production I.G.POSTED AT 18:23

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  Ridge Racer 6 gets a soundtrack

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  Xbox 360 launch title gets new soundtrack from Super Sweep.POSTED AT 17:53

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  Pokemon Ranch updated to Platinum spec

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  Bring the latest Pokemon to your ranch. And get them wet!POSTED AT 17:23

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  Tsuyoshi Tsuruno to feature in Phantasy Star Zero CM

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  Star reveals life-long gaming obsession.POSTED AT 17:23

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  From takes Tenchu 4 to Osaka and Nagoya

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  Sample game before you buy.POSTED AT 15:23

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  Sony details Yuusha no Kuse soundtrack

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  Parts 1 and 2 included in late November CD.POSTED AT 15:23

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  Monster Racer delayed

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  Improvements needed for hybrid racer and monster breeding title.POSTED AT 14:23

November 06, 2008 -- Thursday

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  Nippon Ichi signs on for Wii and WiiWare

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  Disgaea maker going Nintendo.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Sega leaked personal information through Google Maps

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  Part time job applicants revealed to public for seven months.POSTED AT 21:23

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  D3 posts loss for first half of year

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  Company expects lower profits for full year.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Kirby soundtrack for Club Nintendo members

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  Discount for those who buy Ultra Super DeluxePOSTED AT 20:21

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  Kenka Bancho demo hits PSN

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  Sample prologue ahead of November 27 release.POSTED AT 20:21

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  Musou 5 tops million as Koei posts increased earnings

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  Sales and earnings up for first half of year.POSTED AT 18:59

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  Folding@home gets good design award

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  Program and participation recognized.POSTED AT 18:45

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  Ad-hoc Party kicks off

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  Delayed service available with Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G supportPOSTED AT 17:48

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  Sony releases PSP budget titles for download

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  Simultaneous UMD and download release for first party titles.POSTED AT 17:23

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  Konami releases Metal Gear Solid 4 demo

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  For those who are still on the fence.POSTED AT 16:48

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  Konami earnings rise as Metal Gear Solid 4 tops 4 million

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  Kojima hit is top selling category of software for firm.POSTED AT 16:30

November 07, 2008 -- Friday

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  Dissidia Final Fantasy gets a soundtrack

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  The latest December release of Dissidia Final Fantasy will be followed by a Christmas Even soundtrack for the game. Square Enix will be releasing a limited edition of the soundtrack with Amano sleeve art. POSTED AT 17:23

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  Capcom details Resident Evil creatures

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  Learn about zombies and more at official sitePOSTED AT 16:30

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  Culdecept tournament detailed

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  64 players to advance to finals to determine top Cepter in Japan.POSTED AT 15:38

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  Grand Theft Auto IV, DSi top Media Create charts

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  Grand Theft Auto IV topped Media Create's software charts for the week covering 11/27 to 11/2, selling 160,000 copies between its Xbox 360 and PS3 releases. In hardware, PS3 and DS both saw surges thanks to the release of new models.POSTED AT 11:37

November 10, 2008 -- Monday

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  Bethesda details Fallout 3 changes

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  Bethesda announced today that Fallout 3 has undergone a few changes for its Japanese release. The changes were made due to CERO rating board concerns.POSTED AT 23:56

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  Sega t-shirt designs

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  You're allowed to punch people who where the Sonic shirt. You can also punch people who write "where" when they mean "wear."POSTED AT 23:30

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  Toro costume set for LittleBigPlanet

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  Docodemo Issyo's Toro character will be featured in upcoming download content for LittleBigPlanet. Joining the mascot cat will be costumes for frogs, penguins, and other animals.POSTED AT 23:23

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  Square Enix offers Chrono Trigger wallpapers

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  First of eight available now.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Dragon Ball Z Infinite World battle system detailed

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  Combining elements of Z and Shin Budoukai.POSTED AT 18:57

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  Sega planning arcade gaming event

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  Sega shared preliminary details today on the Yappa Asobina Matsuri, a March 2009 gaming festival that will house a Virtua Fighter 5 R tournament as its main attraction.POSTED AT 18:23

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  Bandai Namco shares Games Japan plans for Tales of Hearts

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  Baba P to speak at stage event.POSTED AT 18:11

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  Ubisoft details Prince of Persia bonus item

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  Art book and CD included for early buyers.POSTED AT 16:30

November 11, 2008 -- Tuesday

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  Kirby tops Tsutaya charts

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  A PS3 game doesn't drop off after one week. Who'd-a-thunk-it?POSTED AT 23:38

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  Tataite! Mogupon Playtest

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  Hands-on impressions of Agenda's whac-a-mole game for WiiWare. Is this latest experimental title worth the 500 yen?POSTED AT 23:15

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  Kemeko Deluxe! set for DS

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  Popular comic and anime comes to the dual screen.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Winning Eleven demo hits PSN and Xbox Live

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  Sample six teams and one stadium from this year's soccer update.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Hokkaido cooking program to get DS title

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  Hoshizawa Sachiko contributing recipes to digital cookbook.POSTED AT 19:56

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  Devil Survivor official site open

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  Atlus opened up an official site today for Devil Survivor, a new offshoot from the Megaten series. The new site features a first trailer for the game.POSTED AT 18:43

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  WiiFit closes in on six million

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  Second best selling title worldwide for third quarter.POSTED AT 16:30

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  Kirarin Revolution gets sixth DS game conversion

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  Change clothes with your voice in latest adaption of manga/anime.POSTED AT 14:37

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  Virtua Fighter, Armored Core join Platinum Collection

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  Three titles set for January.POSTED AT 13:45

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  Date set for Dead Rising

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  Dead Rising: Zombie no Ikenie at long last has a final release date. The Wii port of the Xbox 360 hit will be released on February 19, Capcom announced today.POSTED AT 11:36

November 12, 2008 -- Wednesday

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  Mario & Luigi RPG 3 set for February

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  Mario, Luigi, and Koopa team up this February.POSTED AT 23:55

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  Nintendo shares January 2009 lineup

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  Nintendo updated its official software calendar today with new details on its January lineup. Games like Another Code: R and Mario Tennis will be released early next year.POSTED AT 23:48

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  Panasonic Kingdom Hearts phone

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  Bad memories fading fast...POSTED AT 23:43

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  Mainichi Issyo gets fashion show in latest update

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  Mainichi Issyo will be getting its next update on the 13th. Joining a free fashion show mode are new themes and items.POSTED AT 22:53

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  Front Mission the First hits Game Archives

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  Four titles now available for PSP and PS3 players.POSTED AT 19:44

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  Fragile gets soundtrack CD bonus

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  Theme song included in pre-order item.POSTED AT 19:33

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  Square Enix begins project "Bahamut."

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  Square Enix opened up a teaser site today for what is presumably a new game. The project will be formally announced on Monday. POSTED AT 16:30

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  Valkyria Chronicles anime conversion announced

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  Following worldwide critical praise, Sega will be converting the Valkyria Chronicles series to an anime. Produced by A-1, the show will kick off in the Spring.POSTED AT 16:22

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  Kirarin Revolution dated, first screens shared

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  Latest dress-up game set for December release.POSTED AT 15:33

November 13, 2008 -- Thursday

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  Iwata asks about Animal Crossing

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  Find out what Nintendo's developers have to say about the Wii's next two million seller.POSTED AT 23:22

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  Capcom e-commerce site offering Tatsunoko VS Capcom coasters

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  Free retro-style bonus item for buyers.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Overturn priced, detailed

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  Story and stage details on new WiiWare mech game.POSTED AT 21:24

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  Dissidia Final Fantasy PSP hardware bundle revealed

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  Square Enix offered a first look today at the limited edition of Dissidia. In addition to a special PSP-3000 unit, the package of the game will feature artwork from Yoshitaka AmanoPOSTED AT 21:02

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  Viewtiful Joe minigames revealed for Tatsunoko VS Capcom

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  Round two of Capcom's six week promotional plan.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Square Enix holds hardware present campaign at e-Store

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  Win Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, and iPodPOSTED AT 19:20

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  Kyoto police arrest three on DS piracy allegations

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  Police arrested three in Osaka today on the alleged sale of pirated DS software. The three were offering online bundles consisting of five games and an "R4" cartridge. POSTED AT 19:12

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  Sega offers new Culdecept DS downloads

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  Two new maps, plus a high rewards campaign.POSTED AT 17:48

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  MGS4 gets free music download

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  Download MGS4 background song.POSTED AT 17:23

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  Microsoft details Games Japan lineup

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  Twenty-five games to be shown in over 40 kiosks.POSTED AT 17:23

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  Raiden update on the way

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  Owners shoudl load up the game past 18:00 for mystery update.POSTED AT 16:30

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  Irem details Games Japan lineup

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  Spelunker and Hototogisu to be playablePOSTED AT 15:33

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  Media giants plan Wii video distribution service -- Nikkei

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  Nikkei reports today that the Wii will be the first target of a video distribution business being formed by media and advertising companies that include Fuji TV and NTV. The service will start in the Spring.POSTED AT 09:47

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  Anime version of Tales of Hearts kicking CG version's ass

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  Four to one in retailer orders for more traditional version.POSTED AT 01:52

November 14, 2008 -- Friday

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  Shining Force Feather set for February

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  Pako and Noiji Ito tie-up arrives in just three months!POSTED AT 20:43

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  Square Enix brings Lost Winds to Japan

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  Critically acclaimed western WiiWare platformer set for December.POSTED AT 20:16

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  Shinjuku Wolf returns

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  Spike picks up cancelled Capcom title.POSTED AT 13:45

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  Kirby, DSi top Media Create charts

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  The latest Kirby game topped the Media Create charts for the week covering 11/3 to 11/9, outselling all other top 10 games combined. In hardware, the DSi remained at the top.POSTED AT 12:46

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  Mainichi Issyo Marathon schedule detailed

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  Sony has finalized the schedule for this weekend's Toro Station Marathon event. Joining real life guests like Fumito Ueda and Akihiro Hino will be game characters like Sackboy, Dante, and LocoRoco.POSTED AT 03:21

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  Iwata asks about Animal Crossing: Part 2

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  How you can tell if your mom is fishing behind your back.POSTED AT 02:35

November 15, 2008 -- Saturday

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 12

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  Dante and Nero greet Toro and Kuro at Tokyo TowerPOSTED AT 23:34

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 11

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  A trip to Shimbashi for a meeting with the Dokodemo Issyo composerPOSTED AT 22:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 10

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  Toro and Kuro meet the monster from Monster Hunter who may or may not be Toshihiro Nagoshi's girlfriend.POSTED AT 21:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 9

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  Toro and Kuro talk Ryu ga Gotoku 3 with Toshihiro Nagoshi.POSTED AT 20:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 8

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  Toro and Kuro head to dirty Nakano for a meeting with Sackboy!POSTED AT 19:55

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 7

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  Toro and Kuro meet up with Sengoku Basara heroes in Shinjuku. I use this time to run some errands.POSTED AT 19:40

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 6

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  A trip to the Nippon Budoukan takes Toro and Kuro to Japan's biggest games magazinePOSTED AT 17:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 5

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  Toro and Kuro sneak three game promotions on us.POSTED AT 16:40

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 4

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  Kuro loses two of his lives.POSTED AT 15:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 3

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  Toro, Kuro, giant golden poops, and a man from the Himalayas.POSTED AT 14:55

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 2

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  Toro and Kuro head to Kokugikan and ask Ouji Hiroi to make a PS3 game!POSTED AT 14:23

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 1 Real Edition

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  Toro and Kuro meet Kaz Hirai and the Patapons as they head to Nihonbashi.POSTED AT 13:40

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 1 Imaginary Edition

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  Pretending that Toro and Kuro are meeting the Patapons on their way to Nihonbashi.POSTED AT 12:54

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  Toro Station Marathon: Mad Cat's Disease

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  Server troubles for a major online event? Get outta here!POSTED AT 12:24

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  Toro Station Marathon: Pre-race

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  Join Toro and Kuro for a full day celebrating the utter awesomeness of Mainichi Issyo.POSTED AT 11:30

November 16, 2008 -- Sunday

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 24

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  Just a few minutes from their goal, Toro and Kuro are about to give up, until...POSTED AT 11:25

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 23

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  Akihiro Hino grants giant knighthood to Toro and Kuro.POSTED AT 10:30

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 22

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  Jasmine shows up. And she's got videos!POSTED AT 09:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 21

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  The legendary musician of legend meets Toro and Kuro in Ginza.POSTED AT 08:30

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 20

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  Toro and Kuro go to the fish market but can't find any fish.POSTED AT 07:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 19

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  Toro and Kuro join up with Edie's battalion.POSTED AT 06:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 18

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  Kuro gets abducted by aliens.POSTED AT 05:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Parts 16 & 17

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  Sorry Mr. Higgins. You lost out to my pillow.POSTED AT 04:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 15

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  An idol awaits in late night ShibuyaPOSTED AT 02:45

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 14

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  ShinyankoPOSTED AT 01:32

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  Toro Station Marathon: Part 13

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  The main event: Fumito Ueda meets Toro and Kuro in Roppongi.POSTED AT 00:18

November 17, 2008 -- Monday

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  Bandai Namco opens voting for most popular Tales character

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  Results to be announced at Jump Festa.POSTED AT 23:23

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  World Hobby Fair '09 detailed

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  Annual game/hobby show to hit four locations in early 2009.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Konami updates Action Deka with Hong Kong stage

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  New boss and actions await.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Bandai Namco offers Idol Master Credit Card

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  Earn Idol Master goods with your purchases.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Senkou no Rondo DUO location test announced

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  Sample fighter/shooter hybrid over the upcoming long weekend.POSTED AT 20:54

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  Tsutaya to offer free rentals for 428 demo

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  Sega, Tsutaya and GIZA are teaming up to distribute a rental version of Chunsoft's 428 through Tsutaya. The rental will include a DVD with the 428 theme song from Aya Kamiki.POSTED AT 20:35

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  Lovely Phantasy Star Zero artwork

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  Plus, what a PSZ anime would look like.POSTED AT 18:43

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  Metal Gear Online MEME Expansion dated, combo pack confirmed

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  Konami shared a date today for MEME Expansion. This second expansion for Metal Gear Online will hit on 11/25 and will be accompanied by a bundle pack that includes the first.POSTED AT 16:28

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  Square Enix unveils Blood of Bahamut

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  The countdown reached zero today on Square Enix's "Bahamut" teaser site, revealing the mystery game to be Blood of Bahamut. The new site is home to first video footage.POSTED AT 16:08

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  Monster Racer dated, purchase bonus detaield

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  Delayed racer now arriving in January.POSTED AT 15:43

November 18, 2008 -- Tuesday

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  PS3 game in rare sighting at top of sales charts

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  The MD gives his hit analysis, and Way of the Samurai 3 is diagnosed a hit.POSTED AT 22:48

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  Hori opens pre-orders for Real Arcade Pro.3 SA

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  PS3 stick revision uses Sanwa Denshi parts for buttons.POSTED AT 22:45

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  Koei and Tecmo share further details on merger plans

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  Koei and Tecmo shared final details today on their merger plans. Later in the day, the companies met the press to tackle issues ranging from the focus of the new company to Tomonobu Itagaki.POSTED AT 21:31

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  Furyu's first two games detailed

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  Print seal maker FuRyu announced its intentions in the home video market back in May. Recently, it at long last shared screens and details on its debut titles, which include an adaptation of a Raymond Chandler classic.POSTED AT 20:34

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  Xbox 360 is this year's big hole

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  I gotta take Japanese lessonsPOSTED AT 19:46

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  Nintendo does not recommend wearing Mario cap outdoors

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  Just try and stop me!POSTED AT 17:22

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  Nintendo details 2008 Club Nintendo special gifts

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  Nintendo offered a first look today at the special gifts it will be giving out to Platinum and Gold members in its Club Nintendo rewards program. Three gifts will be on offer.POSTED AT 17:05

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  Firmware update speeds up Wii transfer speeds

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  System software version 3.40 now availablePOSTED AT 16:30

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  Koei, Tecmo formalize merger plans

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  Koei Tecmo Holdings to go live in April 2009.POSTED AT 16:17

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  Spike offers 500,000 yen in Way of the Samurai 3 campaign

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  Make a commercial to win buckets of cash.POSTED AT 15:56

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  Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts DSi bundle

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  Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days will get its very own DSi bundle, Square Enix announced today. Design and pricing information will be shared at a future date.POSTED AT 14:45

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  Best country ever!

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  It should be called 428 Reasons Why I Love Aya Kamiki.POSTED AT 12:00

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  Idol Master gives you spending power

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  Show everyone that you like raising virtual idols.POSTED AT 01:43

November 19, 2008 -- Wednesday

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  Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress hits arcades

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  Over 500 songs in pink-themed update.POSTED AT 23:54

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  BlazBlue to hit arcades tomorrow

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  High res 2D fighting from the makers of Guilty Gear.POSTED AT 23:22

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  Nippon Ichi holds Prinny campaign

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  Purchase Prinny goods to get Etona pinPOSTED AT 23:14

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  New Xbox Experience gets Ninja Blade theme

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  From Software delivers theme simultaneous with start of Xbox 360 update.POSTED AT 22:34

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  Tales of Festival, Viva Tales getting DVD conversion

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  DVD set for January 23 release.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Bandai Namco and Circle K Sunkus team up for real version of popular Tales item

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  Mapo Curry item to be available for limited time this December.POSTED AT 21:23

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  Final Fantasy IV The After finale hits iMode

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  First part of a two part ending.POSTED AT 20:15

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  Tales of Hearts: Curry Edition

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  Another video game to food conversion.POSTED AT 19:45

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  Ad Watch Vol.5: Final Fantasy XIII Edition

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  A look at the new signage in Shibuya Station. POSTED AT 18:58

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  Mystery countdown appears at Summon Night site

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  New product unveil set for Friday.POSTED AT 15:27

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  Nikkei covers Koei Tecmo Holdings birth

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  Discovering why I don't write for the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.POSTED AT 15:23

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  New Xbox Experience Hits Tonight

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  Photo Party included from day one.POSTED AT 13:37

November 20, 2008 -- Thursday

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  Square Enix releases new puzzle game Demon Chain for EZweb

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  New game uses "Spear" P2P framework for online matchesPOSTED AT 23:35

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  Mario Kart Choro Q figures make me go something something

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  Slowly making me revert to my game crap collecting ways.POSTED AT 23:21

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  Cyber Connect 2's Hiroshi Matsuyama to speak at Kyushu event

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  Artwork for the PS3 version of Naruto to be focus of lecture.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Sega shares unlock code and campaign info for Sakatsuku

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  Unlock new players, win signed goods!POSTED AT 22:23

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  Sega details Phantasy Star Zero demo event

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  Sample DS RPG sequel in advance in 10 locations throughout the country.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Ad Watch Final Fantasy XIII Supplemental

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  Now with 40 Ds of photographic power!POSTED AT 22:21

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  Square Enix readying Last Remnant soundtrack

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  Three discs and 97 tracks for Xbox 360 epic RPG.POSTED AT 20:29

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  Disney plans gaming event for Saitama

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  Sample Spectrobes and Disney Think in advance.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Sony starts Yuusha no Kuse 2 download content

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  One story available, two more on the way.POSTED AT 20:23

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  From planning Ninja Blade demo event

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  TGS demo to go on display at four locations.POSTED AT 20:15

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  Bandai Namco details new elements for Wii Klonoa

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  Bandai Namco offered a new look at the Wii version of Klonoa today. In addition to new screens, it shared details on the new elements being planned for the remake.POSTED AT 17:32

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  Overturn Wi-Fi mode detailed

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  Studio Zan working simple chat features into online mech game.POSTED AT 17:23

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  Square Enix offers special Chrono Trigger gift to Members

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  Win sheet music signed by Yasunori Mitsuda.POSTED AT 16:30

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  Tales of Hearts delayed by a week

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  An extra week until the big choice.POSTED AT 16:12

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  Sony confirms 32 addition titles for Ad-Hoc Party support

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  Sony updated the official Ad-Hoc Party compatibility list today. Joining Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G are 32 titles with varying levels of compatibility.POSTED AT 15:23

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  Roll gets cleaning minigame in Tatsunoko Vs Capcom

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  Capcom shared today the latest in a series of looks at the characters and mini-games from Tatsunoko VS Capcom. This week, Kaijin no Souki, Roll, Tekkaman, and Karas. POSTED AT 14:23

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  Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion AC gets a date

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  Arcade update arriving just before Christmas.POSTED AT 04:49

November 21, 2008 -- Friday

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  New DS game almost has the extraordinarily awesome name of "Really? Really! Really DS."

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  The latest in love.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Special Seventh Dragon movies hit tonight

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  Gameplay and staff members feature in latest update.POSTED AT 17:13

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  Kirby, DSi remain atop Media Create charts

  Summary

  Kirby and the DSi continued their reigns atop the Media Create weekly software and hardware charts for the week covering 11/10 to 11/16. The top ten for the week was dominated by new titles.POSTED AT 16:30

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  Street Fighter IV release date set, bonus DVD packaging revealed

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  Capcom shared a final release date of February 12 for the home versions of Street Fighter IV. It also gave a first look at the disc and package for the bonus animation DVD that's included with the game.POSTED AT 12:17

November 22, 2008 -- Saturday

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  Last Remnant may be the fastest selling Xbox 360 game yet

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  Well... here in Japan, at least.POSTED AT 04:18

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  More value packs from Capcom

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  Rockman and two fighters go cheap (and probably ugly too) on PSPPOSTED AT 02:34

November 25, 2008 -- Tuesday

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  Microsoft planning early December shooter festival

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  Sample Dodonpachi and Shooting Love in advance.POSTED AT 22:30

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  Sega to release card-based educational game for DS

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  New title lacks DSi compatibility.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Sega details Shining Force bonus item

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  Bonus DVD to feature illustration from pako and Noiji Ito.POSTED AT 20:30

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  Riz-zoawd release date pushed up

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  Christmas instead of New Years for Wizard of Oz RPGPOSTED AT 20:23

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  Konami seeking Dance Dance monitors

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  Video footage of kids and parents playing together to be posted at official site.POSTED AT 20:23

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  Sega details 428 promotional plans

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  Billboard and raffle campaigns kick off on December 1.POSTED AT 17:23

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  Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles gets DSi hardware bundle and pre-order bonus

  Summary

  Square Enix announced today a DSi hardware bundle and pre-order bonus for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Echoes of Time. The included hardware be based around the DSi's white version.POSTED AT 17:12

November 26, 2008 -- Wednesday

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  Professor Layton animated film set for 2010

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  Voice actors for Layton and Ruke reprising their roles for the big screen.POSTED AT 22:01

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  Sony details upcoming Experience! PlayStation events

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  Sample LocoRoco 2 and Gundam Musou 2 in advancePOSTED AT 17:17

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  Saga Frontier, Bushido Blade hit Game Archives

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  Five new PlayStation classics for play on PSP and PS3.POSTED AT 16:49

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  Wii tops seven million -- Enterbrain

  Summary

  The Wii has topped the seven million mark in domestic sales, Famitsu.com reports today, citing figures from parent company Enterbrain. The system also had the top selling title for the latest reporting period through Animal Crossing.POSTED AT 14:15

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  LOL Sega (almost)

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  A DS game that's not compatible with the DSi, after the DSi's release.POSTED AT 13:23

November 27, 2008 -- Thursday

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  New Fragile character revealed

  Summary

  Bandai Namco offered its latest look at Fragile today, with a collection of new screenshots and first looks at both a new character and the game's box art.POSTED AT 22:23

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  Last Remnant download content announced for December

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  Three packs close off the year.POSTED AT 20:23

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  New PSP game appears to have the right combination of panty shots, boob shots and animal rape

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  Naughty Kamen no Maid Guy screensPOSTED AT 19:32

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  GungHo shares Chou Aniki and Mimana Iyar Chronicle dates

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  Two PSP titles arrive early in the year.POSTED AT 18:13

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  Overturn set for December 2

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  A new way to use the Balance Wii Board, next week.POSTED AT 17:48

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  Resident Evil 5 demo and limited edition announced; release pushed up

  Summary

  Capcom made four major announcements today regarding Resident Evil 5. Joining pricing information and an earlier release date were a first look at a limited edition and first details on a demo.POSTED AT 12:49

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  Chun-Li, Morigan, Gold Lightan in latest Tatsunoko update

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  Round four of Capcom's six week look at the crossover fighter.POSTED AT 10:23

November 28, 2008 -- Friday

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  Used-ghei report

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  Super Robot Taisen Z tops the used chartsPOSTED AT 23:21

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  Nintendo shares December Virtual Console lineup

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  Slim pickings for the year's end.POSTED AT 20:18

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  From announces Ninja Blade release date and soundtrack

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  From Software made a number of announcements for Ninja Blade today. In addition to a release date and soundtrack information, the company gave the game's website an overhaul.POSTED AT 15:39

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  Animal Crossing tops Media Create sales charts

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  Animal Crossing topped Media Create's software charts in its first week, beating out Chrono Trigger and Gundam VS Gundam. In hardware, Wii saw a slight push but couldn't top DSi and PSP.POSTED AT 11:45

November 30, 2008 -- Sunday

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  428 Signs Spotted!

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  Sega gets a head start on its promotional campaign for Famitsu's latest perfect gamePOSTED AT 23:21