Blog Posts For January 2009
- January 01, 2009 -- Thursday
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- Way of the Samurai 3 set for Xbox 360
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- Spike's New Years Day surprise confirms port for February.POSTED AT 12:49
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- January 05, 2009 -- Monday
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- Together at last?
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- Two signs in close proximity.POSTED AT 23:55
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- Mobile Suit Gundam Senjo no Kizuna appears to be coming to the PSP
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- Retail listing check!POSTED AT 22:53
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- Idol Master bundle joins Platinum Collection in March
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- Four new games go budget in February and March.POSTED AT 20:54
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- Genki announces FX Training software
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- Latest financial title for the DS.POSTED AT 20:30
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- Microsoft to release limited edition red controller
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- Bundle to include Play & Charge Kit.POSTED AT 19:42
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- Domestic game market drops in 2008 -- Enterbrain
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- Enterbrain shared a summary of the 2008 games market today. The DS ended up beating the PSP in full year sales despite Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G topping software.POSTED AT 19:25
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- Dragon Quest IX story and quests detailed
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- Square Enix offered its latest update on Dragon Quest IX today, sharing preliminary details on the game's story and also detailing a new quest system.POSTED AT 15:53
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- Platinum Games gets a new logo
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- A number of titles due out in 2009.POSTED AT 13:52
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- Square Enix details World Hobby Fair lineup
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- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days to appear in playable formPOSTED AT 13:32
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- Ad Watch: Holiday Edition
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- White Knight and DSi Ware spottedPOSTED AT 12:23
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- January 06, 2009 -- Tuesday
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- Musou Orochi set for PS3?
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- Surprise retail listings strike again!POSTED AT 21:42
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- Bandai details Tora Dora conversation system
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- Popular anime and light novel hits PSP in 2009.POSTED AT 19:50
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- Square Enix shares third Dissidia Final Fantasy password set
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- Unlock Steiner friend card and Jemini RecipePOSTED AT 19:24
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- Sega shares Ryu ga Gotoku PS3 hardware design
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- Sega offered a first look today at the design for the PS3 system that will be included in Ryu ga Gotoku 3's hardware bundle. The special PS3 has dragon markings on its top.POSTED AT 16:23
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- Xbox 360 gets Star Ocean 4 and Resident Evil 5 bundles
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- Star Ocean 4 and Resident Evil 5 will be released as part of limited edition hardware bundles. Both bundles offer 4,000 yen savings over separate purchases.POSTED AT 16:08
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- Famitsu.com shares top 30
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- PSP-3000 tops most accessed stories list.POSTED AT 15:38
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- Hello, I am a Dragon Quest IX sign
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- DQIX pre-order sign spotted at major Tokyo retailer.POSTED AT 13:29
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- January 07, 2009 -- Wednesday
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- Famisuta DS 2009 is today's early retail game leak
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- New version of Bandai Namco baseball game may be set for AprilPOSTED AT 23:22
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- I Support Shining Force Feather
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- Showing my support for a game that I know I'm going to hate.POSTED AT 22:23
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- Idol Master: The Car
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- 4,500 yen is the price of a PSP game.POSTED AT 21:35
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- Naru Nanao Artwork to Feature in New DS Title
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- Become a Witch to see full unveiling next week.POSTED AT 20:55
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- Same Game set for WiiWare
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- Hudson to release classic puzzler for download next week.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Capcom going to China
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- Monster Hunter Frontier Online followingPOSTED AT 20:23
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- Wii Fit tops three million -- Enterbrain
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- Wii system closing in on eight million.POSTED AT 19:56
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- Sega holds Shining Force Feather banner campaign
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- Win an original drawing from Pako and Noiji ItouPOSTED AT 19:45
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- Gundam Senjo no Kizuna Portable set for PSP
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- Bandai Namco confirms arcade attraction for the small screenPOSTED AT 19:30
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- Mario Tennis GC detailed ahead of release
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- Nintendo shares the control scheme for the new Wiimote shots. POSTED AT 19:28
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- Yamasa details WiiWare pachislot
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- First pachislot game for download service hits next week.POSTED AT 16:04
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- PlayStation 3 gets Resident Evil 5 Bundle
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- Xbox 360 isn't the only system getting a Resident Evil 5 hardware bundle. The PS3 equivalent bundle will include a second Dual Shock 3 controller and a specially decorated 80 gigabyte system.POSTED AT 13:20
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- January 08, 2009 -- Thursday
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- Race Driver Grid bus hits Tokyo, Chiba
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- Promotional bus to feature 15 monitors blasting out game footage.POSTED AT 22:34
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- Today's retail leak: Tora Dora Portable
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- A release date and an extremely surprising name.POSTED AT 22:34
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- Aerith costume hits Kingdom Hearts Mobile
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- Square Enix continue to update its Kingdom Hearts portal.POSTED AT 21:45
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- Keroro Gunsou Gekishin Dragon Warriors Site Opens
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- Latest adaptation set for February 19 release.POSTED AT 21:23
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- Dissidia tops December software sales -- Enterbrain
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- DS and Wii dominate sales charts for last month of 2008.POSTED AT 21:20
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- Dissidia Tops Tsutaya Charts
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- Final Fantasy fighter fights back to take top spot from White Knight.POSTED AT 19:23
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- Konami announces FX training software
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- Second FX game announced this week.POSTED AT 16:57
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- Bandai Namco to distribute free Gundam Musou 2 scenarios
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- PS3 and Xbox 360 owners will both have access to download content.POSTED AT 16:33
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- WTF Famitsu!
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- I'd eat this if it were covered in mashed potato gravy.POSTED AT 16:30
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- Urge to triple dip... rising
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- Idol Master SP makes me want to spend three times as much.POSTED AT 15:27
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- Monster Hunter G home base detailed
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- Capcom details the Wii version.POSTED AT 14:02
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- Square Enix forms distribution deal with Ubisoft
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- RPG giant to distribute French giant's titles post April.POSTED AT 12:57
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- January 09, 2009 -- Friday
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- Final Fantasy XIII official sites open
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- Square Enix kicks off new phase of promotional campaign.POSTED AT 23:59
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- CyberConnect2 starts countdown
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- New product unveiling set for Friday.POSTED AT 23:55
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- Spike holds Xbox 360 game event
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- Way of the Samurai 3 and more to be playablePOSTED AT 23:54
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- Commercial Blast
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- Eighteen commercials, most of them extremely old.POSTED AT 23:45
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- Capcom details Street Fighter IV tournament
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- New Street Fighter Legend of Chun-Li information to be announced.POSTED AT 23:23
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- White Knight Chronicles, DS top year-end Media Create charts
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- White Knight Chronicles and Dissidia Final Fantasy topped the software charts for the last full week of 2008. In hardware, DSi and Wii were once again dominant.POSTED AT 18:23
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- Microsoft details Halo Wars bonus item and demo
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- Sample the new control scheme in early February.POSTED AT 17:59
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- Konami brings more Powerful Pro to Wii, PS2
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- 2009 series big headed titles set for March release.POSTED AT 16:50
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- Capcom distributes Tatsunoko VS Capcom wallpapers
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- New wallpaper updates every week through February.POSTED AT 16:30
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- Nintendo shares World Hobby Fair lineup
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- DSi to be focus at upcoming event.POSTED AT 15:53
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- PSP Pangya Golf set for Japan
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- Takara Tomy announces localized version of Korean golf title.POSTED AT 15:18
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- Sega signs with Double Fusion for in-game ads
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- Upcoming Sega titles to use Dynamic Ads service.POSTED AT 15:16
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- Battlefield Valkyria DLC included in budget version
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- Sega announced today a budget version for the critically acclaimed Battlefield Valkyria. The low-priced release will include previously released paid download content.POSTED AT 13:10
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- Warriors Orochi Z confirmed for PS3
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- Koei announced today a PS3 installment in the Warriors Orochi series. The new game promises PS3-level graphics and the most on-screen enemies yet for the series.POSTED AT 12:59
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- Monster Hunter 3 water beast and character actions detailed
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- Capcom shared today the latest screens and details for Monster Hunter 3. Included in the update are the habitat for a new water dragon, controls for swimming, and a context-sensitive action system.POSTED AT 01:27
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- January 10, 2009 -- Saturday
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- Capcom debuts new Resident Evil 5 creature
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- Tentacled beast promises highest fear level for series.POSTED AT 11:35
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- January 12, 2009 -- Monday
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- Final Fantasy XIII battle system detailed -- Famitsu.com
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- Square Enix being sharing specifics on central FFXIII gameplay system.POSTED AT 15:23
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- January 13, 2009 -- Tuesday
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- TryFirst details Become a Witch
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- New adventure game being designed by Naru NanaoPOSTED AT 23:22
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- Ryu ga Gotoku 3 hostess management mode detailed -- Famitsu.com
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- Raise your own virtual hostess in Sega's PS3 sequel.POSTED AT 22:23
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- Dissidia, PSP see big gains in year-end Media Create charts
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- Nintendo titles continue to dominate.POSTED AT 21:23
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- EA brings new Boku Sim games to Wii and DS
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- Boku Sim Racing and Boku Sim Party on the way.POSTED AT 19:23
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- Gundam Musou 2 download content detailed
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- Following last week's download content announcement, Bandai Namco shared specifics today on the first update for Gundam Musou 2. Xbox 360 and PS3 owners will have access to five missions on the 15th.POSTED AT 17:39
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- Sega counts down to game announcement
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- Sega opened up a countdown site today for a new project being produced by Phantasy Star Universe's Takao Miyoshi. The project will be announced on January 23.POSTED AT 16:09
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- Square Enix details Kuroshitsuji limited edition
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- Special anime-themed goods for the fans.POSTED AT 15:23
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- Marvelous Entertainment starts mystery countdown
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- New product unveiling may be on the way for next Friday.POSTED AT 14:40
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- Idol Master SP bonus items detailed at live event -- Dengeki.com
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- New pre-order bonus item and free download code.POSTED AT 14:15
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- January 14, 2009 -- Wednesday
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- Bandai Namco details World Hobby Fair lineup
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- Conan & Kindaichi crossover to be video-only.POSTED AT 21:35
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- Sony releases first volume of Dress
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- Company starts retail promotions to coincide with game release.POSTED AT 21:30
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- Capcom details Monster Hunter G online mode
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- Company still mum on pricing structure.POSTED AT 20:32
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- Capcom distributes special voices for Street Fighter LoC ticket buyers
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- Bonus item for those who purchase advance tickets at Seven ElevenPOSTED AT 20:23
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- Final Fantasy soundtrack hits today
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- Soundtrack includes thirteen tracks from 2007 world tour.POSTED AT 20:15
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- Gilgamesh, Excalibur in latest Dissidia password update
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- Square Enix reaches round fourPOSTED AT 19:46
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- White Knight Chronicles gets download content
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- Sony shared first details today on upcoming download content for White Knight Chronicles. The Level-5 RPG will get a free quest tomorrow, with further quests to follow.POSTED AT 16:05
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- January 15, 2009 -- Thursday
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- New Pokemon Mystery Dungeon on the way
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- Update to add new main characters and partner types.POSTED AT 23:55
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- Sony shows Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep at World Hobby Fair
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- PSP-heavy lineup for upcoming event.POSTED AT 23:35
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- Wi-Fi play confirmed for Power Pro Wii
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- Konami shares new details on this year's edition of big-headed baseball.POSTED AT 22:43
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- Vesperia characters hit Tales of Community drama tool
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- New characters, backgrounds and BGM for creating fan skits.POSTED AT 21:37
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- Sega releases 10th Phantasy Star Portable download mission
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- New multiplayer mission available today.POSTED AT 21:30
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- EA, SilverStar bring 81diver to DS
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- Shogi manga hitting in April.POSTED AT 21:23
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- Skate 2 demo hits Xbox Live Marketplace
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- Sample solo and online play ahead of February release.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Street Fighter Legend of Chun-Li voiceover staff announced
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- Risa Naka to cover for Krisitin KreukPOSTED AT 17:44
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- Koei offers two Monster Racers demos
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- Sample upcoming racer via download or at Touch! Try! DSPOSTED AT 17:33
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- Sony kicks off Doko Demo Issyo anniversary festivities
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- Special tote bags up for top garden designs.POSTED AT 16:38
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- Monster Hunter G to include Monster Hunter 3 demo
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- Capcom shared release details today for Monster Hunter G. The updated Wii port will include a demo of Monster Hunter 3 and will also be available with a special Classic Controller.POSTED AT 14:00
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- Resident Evil 5 demo to be unlocked for Silver Members
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- Edited TGS trailer to debut tomorrow.POSTED AT 12:53
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- January 16, 2009 -- Friday
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- Hayate no Gotoku set for PSP
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- Kenjiro Hata preparing original character for latest game adaptation.POSTED AT 23:55
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- Capcom details Monster Hunter 3's Rioleia creature and stamina system
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- Capcom offered a look today at the MH3 version of one of Monster Hunter's most well-known creatures, Rioleia. This creature has seen changes due to the game's stamina system.POSTED AT 23:45
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- Oboro Muramasa set for April
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- Marvelous gives general time frame for upcoming Wii action RPG.POSTED AT 23:33
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- .hack set for PSP
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- CyberConnect2 mystery project gets a little less mysterious.POSTED AT 23:23
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- Square Enix details Dragon Quest IX battle system, new enemies
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- DQIX's battle system may have switched back to the traditional menu system of DQ old, but today Square Enix detailed some of the changes. Also revealed were four new creatures.POSTED AT 23:23
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- Jaleco Holdings leaves gaming
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- Game Yaro now owns Jaleco gaming division.POSTED AT 22:23
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- Electronic Arts plans World Hobby Fair surprise
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- Original action adventure game to be unveiled at upcoming game show.POSTED AT 19:02
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- Sega shares final release date for Sonic & The Black Knight
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- Sonic's newest adventure launches simultaneously worldwide.POSTED AT 18:39
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- Capcom to re-open Resident Evil limited edition pre-orders
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- Limited quantity to be available in early February.POSTED AT 14:44
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- Sega teams up with Don Quijote for Ryu ga Gotoku 3 promotions
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- Bags and posters at your nearby discount retailer.POSTED AT 14:03
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- Dissidia, DSi, PSP remain atop Media Create charts
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- The start of 2009 brought about the expected drop in hardware and software sales. But a few things did carry over from 2008 as Dissidia, DSi, and PSP continued to dominate.POSTED AT 13:23
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- Square Enix gives domestic release to Major Minor's Majestic March
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- Latest reverse localization from RPG giant was actually planned by Nanaonsha.POSTED AT 13:19
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- Capcom shares Gyakuten Kenji release details
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- Shouta Matsuda to feature as image character.POSTED AT 12:50
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- January 17, 2009 -- Saturday
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- Capcom details Monster Hunter G support creatures
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- For its latest update on the Wii version of Monster Hunter G today, Capcom shared details on two support creatures along with one piece of information on what's changed with the port.POSTED AT 20:57
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- Capcom details Resident Evil 5 ruins area
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- Capcom gave players a first official look today at RE5's new "Ruins" area. This stage presents Chris and Sheeva with spider-like creatures and lots of traps.POSTED AT 20:35
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- Bandai Namco shares Idol Master SP clothing secret
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- Change clothes with the girls of 961 Productions by fulfilling "certain conditions."POSTED AT 19:04
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- Nintendo shares Tatsunoko Productions Moving Memo clips
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- See what a professional animator can do with the DSi Ware killer app.POSTED AT 02:33
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- January 18, 2009 -- Sunday
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- SFIV Tournament: Finals
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- The Indian with the stretchy limbs wins again.POSTED AT 20:23
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- SFIV Tournament: Famitsu rules with Rose
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- Capcom pits Japan's magazine editors against one-another.POSTED AT 17:23
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- SFIV Tournament: Main Stage Event
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- Online gameplay details, movie revelations, and an appearance by Sakura.POSTED AT 15:20
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- SFIV tournament: Preliminary Round
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- Narrowing 128 players down to 8 takes a long timePOSTED AT 13:35
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- SFIV Tournament: Pics
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- Straight from Shinagawa.POSTED AT 11:30
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- January 19, 2009 -- Monday
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- DS star navigation software detailed
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- Astroarts has opened up an official website for Hoshizora Navi, a new DS app that promises to provide its users with a complete reference for star gazing. POSTED AT 23:25
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- Nintendo updates release calendar
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- Nintendo updated its release calendar today with a full set of March dates for Wii and DS. Rittai Picross is now due for March, with Metroid Prime arriving in February.POSTED AT 22:23
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- Fonfun announces Detective Ryunosuke Doudou sequel
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- Fonfun announced today a DS sequel to Detective Ryunosuke Doudou Journal. The followup will include new scenarios and updated visuals.POSTED AT 22:12
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- Atelier Annie pushed back to March
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- Gust announced today a delay in the release of Atelier Annie. Due to trouble involving the limited edition's bundled figure, the game won't make it out until March.POSTED AT 21:30
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- Winning Post World set for Wii, PS3, PS2 and PC
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- Koei announced today the latest entry in its Winning Post series of horse racing simulation games. Winning Post World offers players a chance to live the derby life as three professions.POSTED AT 20:21
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- Square Enix opens SaGa 2 official site
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- Square Enix opened up a teaser website today for SaGa 2. The DS remake of the second SaGa series game is set for 2009 release.POSTED AT 19:47
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- Ryu ga Gotoku 3 single CD set for February 25
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- Sega announced today a 2/25 release date for the Loser CD single. Loser is the theme song for Ryu ga Gotoku 3 and was produced by Eikichi Yazawa.POSTED AT 13:31
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- Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete dated
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- Square Enix shared today a final release date for FFVII Advent Children Complete. The Blu-ray release is notable for gamers because of the inclusion of a Final Fantasy XIII demo.POSTED AT 12:45
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- Street Fighter IV to be promoted at Chinese restaurants
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- As a surprise announcement at a SFIV tournament on Sunday, Capcom shared first word on a collaboration that will see the brawler promoted at two major Chinese restaurants.POSTED AT 11:23
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- Street Fighter IV online details and more revealed at tournament
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- In between the preliminary and final rounds of Sunday's Street Fighter IV tournament, Capcom offered up the latest news on the brawler's home versions and on the upcoming movie.POSTED AT 11:15
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- SFIV Tournament: Screens
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- Some screenshots of SFIV that may or may not be new.POSTED AT 00:35
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- January 20, 2009 -- Tuesday
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- Princess Ai Monogatari hits WiiWare
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- Sun Denshi kicked off the WiiWare version of its Sun Books digital comic service today. Fifteen chapters of Princess Ai Monogatari are now available for download.POSTED AT 23:20
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- Idea Factory forms new girls gaming brand
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- The Otomate brand is getting a sister through the Otome Forte brand. Focusing on genres outside the adventure field, Otome Forte will kick off on the DS with I Will Protect You.POSTED AT 21:23
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- Hori readies Idol Master SP accessory set
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- Hori opened up a website today for its latest game-themed accessory set. Set for release to coincide with Idol Master SP, the Idol Master SP Accessory Set includes a series of helpful items for new producers. POSTED AT 20:22
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- Hideo Kojima selects fifteen influential films
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- Media retailer Tsutaya has started up a campaign introducing patrons to a selection of films that Hideo Kojima says has influenced the Metal Gear Solid series. POSTED AT 19:05
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- Sony updates PSP to 5.03
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- Sony made available today the latest firmware update for the PSP. Version 5.03 is a minor bug-fix update with no specific feature improvements noted at Sony's official update page.POSTED AT 17:23
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- From Software holds gaming event in Akihabara
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- Visitors to Akihabara's Yodobashi Camera shop over the weekend will get a chance to sample Ninja Blade, Tenchu 4, and Inugamike no Ichizoku ahead of release. From will also give away presents.POSTED AT 13:45
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- Culdecept DS tournament finals maps available for download
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- Sega made available for download today two free Culdecept DS maps. Ladybug and Ushi Toshi can be accessed directly via Wi-Fi. They will be used in the upcoming tournament.POSTED AT 13:29
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- Final Fantasy XIII icons appear in Dissidia Final Fantasy
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- Square Enix's latest password update for Dissidia Final Fantasy unlocks three character icons from Final Fantasy XIII. The passwords can be obtained at the Final Fantasy Mobile site.POSTED AT 12:57
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- January 21, 2009 -- Wednesday
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- Sega bringing Shining Wind fan disk to PC
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- Desktop accessories and a new adventure await.POSTED AT 23:57
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- Q Entertainment offers Meteos Wars expansion
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- Meteos Wars fans have some new content to look forward to today. Q Entertainment made available today a 350 MS Point stage pack for download through Xbox Live Marketplace.POSTED AT 23:20
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- Farewell, My Lovely set for May
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- Furyu shared a final release date today for Farewell, My Lovely. The company also provided the latest character details on this DS adaptation of a Raymond Chandler mystery classic.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Blazer Drive to get Shining Force and Feel the Magic themed add-on content.
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- Round two of Blazer Drive download content will arrive on the 23rd, Sega announced today. The company also shared details today on a soundtrack for the game. POSTED AT 20:07
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- Sega and Kadokawa team up for Haruhi Suzumiya campaign
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- Sega and Kadokawa Shoten will be holding a campaign for upcoming Haruhi Suzumiya titles. Buyers of both WiiWare entries can enter into a drawing for tickets to a fan event.POSTED AT 18:34
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- Capcom releases Resident Evil Degeneration cell phone game
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- Resident Evil Degeneration is making the reverse trip from the movies to the game screen with a cell phone adaptation from Capcom. EZweb users can download the title tomorrow.POSTED AT 18:23
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- Gyakuten Kenji logic mode and rivals detailed
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- Capcom offered the latest look at Gyakuten Kenji today, providing details on the game's Logic Mode and on two characters who serve as a rival to the protagonist.POSTED AT 18:15
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- Aiko, Airi Taira feature in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles commercial
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- Square Enix detailed its promotional campaign today for Echoes of Time. Aiko will perform an image song for the commercials, which will feature Airi Taira.POSTED AT 14:49
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- PS3 2.60 firmware adds new photo gallery
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- Sony's latest PS3 firmware update, available today, adds a handful of updates to the system, most notably imporved DivX support and a photo gallery app.POSTED AT 13:38
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- Last Bullet release date set
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- Furyu shared today a release date for its first product as a video game publisher, and also detailed the game's mission mode.POSTED AT 12:56
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- Sega teams with AceCook for Yakuza 3 ramen
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- Sega's latest Ryu ga Gotoku 3 promotion features a real life ramen product that will also feature in the game as part of a sub story.POSTED AT 12:34
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- January 22, 2009 -- Thursday
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- Sony drops PSP, PS2 shipment expectations
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- Sony announced today a downward revision in its forecasts for the current fiscal year. The company also shared lowered hardware estimates for the PS2 and PSP.POSTED AT 23:35
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- Eiko Kano to appear in Shinjuku Wolf
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- Spike puts handsome image character in revived PS2 title.POSTED AT 23:20
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- Square Enix signs on with Xbox Live Arcade
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- Square Enix declared its support today for Xbox Live Arcade today, not only with Crystal Defenders, but with an online version of Yosumin, and more to follow.POSTED AT 22:38
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- Shining Force Feather gets additional pre-order swag
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- 3DCG video clip added to special DVDPOSTED AT 21:30
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- Street Fighter IV heads off on retail tour
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- Sample new characters in advance.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Effective Marketing 101
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- How to advertise Fallout 3 in Japan.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes dated
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- Capcom gave Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes a final release date today. The highly anticipated PSP spinoff title will arrive on April 9, carrying a price point of 5,490 yen.POSTED AT 15:51
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- Nobi Nobi Boy pushed back
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- Bandai Namco announced today a last minute delay in the release Nobi Nobi Boy. The unique PSN title from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi will now hit in mid February.POSTED AT 15:38
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- Crystal Defenders set for WiiWare, PSN and XLA
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- Square Enix formally announced today versions of Crystal Defenders for WiiWare, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. The WiiWare version will arrive first on January 27.POSTED AT 14:47
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- January 23, 2009 -- Friday
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- Bandai Namco shares .hack//Link character details
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- Bandai Namco has started sharing screenshots and details for .hack//Link with the online world. The PSP grand finale for the series will see the return of a large cast of past characters.POSTED AT 22:35
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- Sega details Ryu ga Gotoku 3 collaborations
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- Sega opened the floodgates today on its collaboration campaign for Ryu ga Gotoku 3. The company will team up with Matsuya and other firms for both in-game and out-game promotions.POSTED AT 20:56
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- Konami holds Metal Gear Solid 4, Metal Gear Online screenshot contest
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- Konami kicked off a screenshot contest today for Metal Gear Solid 4 and Metal Gear Online. Participants will have their shots judged by both their peers and by Hideo Kojima.POSTED AT 20:30
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- Basche and Orthros in latest Dissidia Final Fantasy password update
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- Square Enix's fifth Dissidia Final Fantasy password update offers friend cards for Basch and Orthros. The cards include tough ghost data and rare items.POSTED AT 19:13
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- Mario Tennis Wii-make tops Media Create charts
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- Nintendo's third Play on the Wii title was the best selling game in a Media Create sales chart whose upper ranks were dominated by newcomers. Overall, the game market continued to slow following New Years highs.POSTED AT 18:23
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- Star Ocean 4 pre-order soundtrack CD track list finalized
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- Square Enix shared the final track list today for the Star Ocean 4 pre-order bonus soundtrack CD. The CD consists of songs chosen by fans and development staff.POSTED AT 17:01
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- Gung-Ho plans Zero Chou Aniki demo
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- Zero Chou Aniki will be getting a demo in February, publisher Gung-Ho announced today. The company also shared screens and character art for the suggestive shooter.POSTED AT 15:29
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- Taiko Drum Master DS series tops a million
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- Bandai Namco announced today that the two DS Taiko Drum Master games have combined for one million units shipped domestically. Total shipments for the series stands at four million.POSTED AT 14:44
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- Marvelous unveils mystery title: Hero 30
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- Following a two week countdown, Marvelous unveiled today Hero 30, a new PSP title that promises short bursts of gameplay. Famitsu.com shared further details.POSTED AT 14:20
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- Monster Hunter 3's Borboros creature and desert area detailed
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- Capcom shared its latest look at Monster Hunter 3 today, providing screens and details for the new Borboros creature and the desert area of play.POSTED AT 00:33
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- January 26, 2009 -- Monday
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- Japan's engineers favor Nintendo
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- Nintendo's popularity amongst Japan's educated elite appears to be rising. In a survey asking engineers to name the company they'd most like to work at, the Kyoto gaming giant rose in rank from a similar survey held last year.POSTED AT 23:45
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- Capcom details Street Fighter IV soundtrack
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- Capcom will release the SFIV Original Soundtrack on the 25th. The two disc set includes all the SFIV music, remixes of SFII music, and English and Japanese versions of the Exile theme song.POSTED AT 23:30
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- Final Fantasy XIII official site hints at upcoming trailer
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- Square Enix gave the FFXIII official site its first major update today, sharing details on the latest character, Sazh Katzroy, and also starting off a countdown to a trailer.POSTED AT 23:24
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- Nintendo unveils second round of DSiWare titles
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- The DSiWare service will receive its second batch of titles on Wednesday. Eight new games, including Solitaire and Puzzle de Pon, will be available for download.POSTED AT 22:23
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- PSP-3000 gets new "carnival" colors
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- Sony will release four new PSP-3000 colors in March. The vibrant Carnival Colors series will be available in standalone and Value Pack bundles.POSTED AT 22:23
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- Koei bundles Musou Multi-Raid with red PSP-3000
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- Koei will release the Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid with PSP pack opposite Multi Raid's release on the 26th. Included in the bundle is a Radiant Red PSP-3000. POSTED AT 21:35
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- Koei Tecmo Holdings wins shareholder approval
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- The formation of Koei Tecmo Holdings won approval today at shareholder meetings held by both Koei and Tecmo. The new holding company will open its doors on April 1.POSTED AT 21:23
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- Toshihiro Nagoshi takes Ryu ga Gotoku 3 on tour
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- Sega shared details today on a tour for Ryu ga Gotoku 3. Starting this weekend, gamers will be able to sample Gotoku 3 in advance and take part in a signing event with producer Toshihiro Nagoshi.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Hori updates Real Arcade Pro EX
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- Hori opened up pre-orders today for the Real Arcade Pro. EX SE. This updated Xbox 360 joystick uses parts from arcade parts maker Seimitsu Kougyou.POSTED AT 16:30
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- Pony Canyon declares support for DSvision
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- Am3 announced today that media giant Pony Canyon has joined up with the DSvision download program. First titles from the publisher will be available on the 30th.POSTED AT 16:23
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- New Gundam Musou 2 download content set for Thrusday
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- Koei announced today the second round of free scenario content for Gundam Musou 2. Five scenarios will arrive on Thursday.POSTED AT 12:43
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- Square Enix details SaGa 2 DS remake
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- Square Enix shared screens and details today for SaGa 2, the DS remake of the classic Game Boy game of the same name. The update promises new gameplay systems to go along with fully 3D visuals.POSTED AT 12:27
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- From offers Tenchu 4 mobile content
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- From Software began a new promotion for the PSP version of Tenchu 4. Fans can access the game's mobile site for a Spot the Differences mini game.POSTED AT 11:57
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- January 27, 2009 -- Tuesday
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- Chunichi Dragons mascot Doala gets Wii game
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- The Hochi Shimbun reports today that Chunichi Dragons mascot character Doala will be getting his very own game. The new title, Doala de Wii, will hit the Wii in April at 4,800 yen.POSTED AT 23:45
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- Crystal Defenders R1 Playtest & Videos
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- Square Enix apparently forgot to play this one before releasing it.POSTED AT 22:45
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- Kyoto Prefecture elementary school to use DS for English language instruction
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- The city of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture will be using the DS as a tool for teaching English at an elementary school, Mainichi reports today. The program will start this April.POSTED AT 22:35
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- Nintendo teams with electronics makers for Wii Fit health services
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- Nintendo announced today the development of Wii Fit Body Check Channel, a new Wii Channel program that will shortly be used by NEC, Panasonic and Hitachi for various health products and services. POSTED AT 18:15
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- Sega details AOU 2009 lineup
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- Sega has shared its lineup for the upcoming AOU 2009 arcade show. The company will debut a new game that's controlled with blocks.POSTED AT 15:19
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- Sega discovers new control interface
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- Forget the Wiimote! Sega's got blocks!POSTED AT 15:06
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- Metal Gear Online gets new Bomb Mission rule
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- Konami made available today a new rule for Metal Gear Online's MEM Expansion. Players can now try a new Bombing Mission mode of play.POSTED AT 13:56
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- Family Trainer tops a million in worldwide sales
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- Bandai Namco announced late last week that its Family Trainer Athletic World sports variety game for the Wii has topped the million mark in sales. The title sold best in North America.POSTED AT 13:23
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- January 28, 2009 -- Wednesday
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- Square Enix to hold Star Ocean 4 demo event this weekend
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- Square Enix will be holding a demo event for Star Ocean 4 at the Yodobashi Camera Multimedia shop in Akihabara on Saturday from 12:00 to 17:00. POSTED AT 23:55
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- Square Enix starts pre orders for FFXIII PS3 demo bundles
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- But you'll have to be high class enough.POSTED AT 23:45
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- Resident Evil 5 demo set for PS3
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- Following a month of Xbox 360 exclusivity, PS3 owners will at last be getting access to a downloadable demo of Resident Evil 5. The demo is set for February 2.POSTED AT 23:20
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- Tera Box shares Doala de Wii details
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- Tera Box shared today first official details on Doala de Wii. News of the game first broke yesterday through the online edition of sports paper Hochi Sports. POSTED AT 22:34
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- Capcom details Street Fighter IV modes
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- Capcom shared today details on some of the modes of play it's working into the home release of Street Fighter IV. Typical of an arcade to home fighter, the game will offer versus, training, survival and gallery modes, among others. POSTED AT 21:23
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- Game Archives updated with four titles
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- Sony gave its Game Archives classics download service an update today, offering players even more 32-bit PlayStation titles for download. Four new games are available today.POSTED AT 20:45
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- White Knight Chronicles second add-on quest announced
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- Sony will release a second round of download content for White Knight Chronicles tomorrow. As with the first batch, this one includes an online quest.POSTED AT 20:30
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- Namco Museum goes final on PSN tomorrow
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- Bandai Namco announced today that the PS3 version of Namco Museum will be available for download in final form tomorrow. The game includes a new version of Xevious.POSTED AT 20:23
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- Bandai Namco shuffles executives
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- Bandai Namco Holdings announced today an executive shuffling to be implemented in April. The company will adopt a dual representative director system and move Shin Unozawa into BNG CEO. POSTED AT 16:30
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- Disaster Report and Enkaku Sousa get demos
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- PSP owners have access to two new demos today. Samplers of Disaster Report 3 and Enkaku Sousa are now available for download.POSTED AT 16:20
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- Street Fighter IV: PS3 V 360 (Menu Edition)
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- Because when you think about it, menus are the most important part of the game.POSTED AT 15:50
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- Nintendo's Satoru Iwata to give GDC keynote
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- Game Developers Conference organizers have shared the identity of the keynote address presenter for this year's show. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata will be taking the main stage this year.POSTED AT 15:37
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- Mari Yaguchi thinks she's Final Fantasy XIII's Vanille
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- I'd tend to agree.POSTED AT 10:51
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- Street Fighter IV 2D?
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- Xbox 360 owners get a very special premium pack.POSTED AT 09:44
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- Just a reminder...
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- FFXIII TRAILER IN T-15 (hours)POSTED AT 09:10
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- I support Pole's Big Adventure
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- I really do...POSTED AT 08:20
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- January 29, 2009 -- Thursday
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- Nintendo lowers sales and profit forecasts
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- Nintendo shared today revised earnings expectations for the year ending March 31, 2009. The company expects record sales but lower net income.POSTED AT 23:22
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- Sega offers new Phantasy Star Portable download content
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- Sega made available today the latest in its continuing series of Phantasy Star Portable download missions. Players can now access the mission Chiko Seisou no Iseki.POSTED AT 21:56
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- Tora Dora's utterly unbelievable movement system
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- I might have to start playing love sims again!POSTED AT 21:23
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- Sega distributes Ryu ga Gotoku 3 PV
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- Sega made available today its latest promotional video clip for Ryu ga Gotoku 3. A new trailer will follow next week as well.POSTED AT 20:10
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- Famitsu.com shares Hero 30 trailer
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- No gameplay, but lots of pixely sprites.POSTED AT 19:45
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- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Echoes of Time gets a soundtrack
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- Coinciding with today's Echoes of Time release, Square Enix shared first details on a soundtrack for the game. The two disc compilation will arrive on February 18.POSTED AT 18:36
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- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Crystal Bearers trailer partially translated
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- Goggle guy's name is... (maybe)...POSTED AT 18:21
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- Dengeki Online readers think Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G was interesting.
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- Yeah, I guess it's pretty neat.POSTED AT 01:46
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- Commercial Blast: Pre-release edition
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- The latest commercials for the latest gamesPOSTED AT 00:23
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- January 30, 2009 -- Friday
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- Blood of Bahamut weapon naming winners announced
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- Square Enix selects favorite fan submissions and also shares latest promotional video.POSTED AT 23:32
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- Tactics Ogre, Double Dragon join Virtual Console
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- Nintendo detailed its February Virtual Console's lineup today. Players will get a chance at some major classics, including Double Dragon and Tactics Ogre.POSTED AT 23:24
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- Fallout 3 gets Trophy patch
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- Update arrives in early February.POSTED AT 23:24
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- Capcom revives Monster Hunter X Pasela promotion
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- Hunters' Banquet G to be held later this month.POSTED AT 22:23
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- Monster Hunter Banquet returns just in time for Valentines Day!
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- I know where I'll be taking my lady friend.POSTED AT 21:58
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- Killzone 2 domestic release date set
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- Just as Killzone 2 begins to see its first reviews from international media, Sony shared today final release plans for the game in Japan. Domestically, Killzone 2 will arrive on April 23 carrying a price point of 6,980 yen.POSTED AT 21:56
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- AQ Interactive adapting Higurashi no Naku Koro for mahjong
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- New arcade title to see playable debut at AOU.POSTED AT 21:35
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- Sega shares final round of bonus codes for Sakatsuku
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- Unlock Kunishige Kamamoto and Yasuhiko OkuderaPOSTED AT 21:30
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- Square Enix details PC Last Remnant
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- PC version of multiplatform RPG hitting in April; benchmark program available today.POSTED AT 21:23
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- DoDonPachi and Death Smiles dated
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- Xbox 360 shooters hit in February and AprilPOSTED AT 20:30
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- Koei asks players to guess the general to win Musou Orochi Z
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- Promotion celebrating release of PS3 entry in series.POSTED AT 20:30
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- Capcom wants your Dead Rising questions
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- Five questions to be passed along to the producers.POSTED AT 17:35
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- Mario Tennis tops Media Create sales chart for second week
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- Nintendo's "Wii-make" version of Mario Tennis GC topped Media Create's sales chart for the second week in a row. Hardware sales continued to fall post holiday season. POSTED AT 11:27
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- Good job, Sony.
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- Hey everyone, we've just updated a major product of ours. Now, we're not going to tell you how, but that's okay because you probably don't care.POSTED AT 10:46
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- Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Site Opens
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- I do not approve of this movie, but I do approve of this trailer.POSTED AT 09:53
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- DQIX's "Planned Wi-Fi Connection" Support Potentially Revealed
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- And the big online feature is...POSTED AT 03:56
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- Dragon Quest IX treasure map system detailed
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- Square Enix's latest Friday update on Dragon Quest IX provides details on another all-new element for the series: treasure maps. The company also provided hints at possible download content for the game.POSTED AT 00:42
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- January 31, 2009 -- Saturday
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- Star Ocean 4 Playtest
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- Sampling a new save point just ahead of release.POSTED AT 22:33
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- Ryu ga Gotoku 3 Playtest
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- Trying out Yakuza 3 in its playable debut.POSTED AT 21:35
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- Capcom details Monster Hunter G weapons
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- Sample weapons in advance on training quests.POSTED AT 21:23
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- Final Fantasy XIII iPhone Viewing App Hits Today
- Pay ¥1,000 for the privilege of viewing high res FFXIII artwork on your iPhone. (03.17)
- Sony Bundles Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G with PSP go
- Campaign kicks off as download version of PSP's best selling game sees release. (03.17)
- Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Goes Digital
- Konami confirms downloadable version of Peace Walker for release opposite retail version. (03.17)
- Downloadable Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G Confirmed
- PSP go finally gets access to PSP platform's top selling title. (03.17)
- Yakuza 4's Skill System VS High Res Pics of Mari Yaguchi
- Take your pick of your Yakuza 4 coverage today! (03.17)
