Following the international success of Sega's game series installment "Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F", the game company returns with a follow up game "Project Diva F 2nd."
Project Diva F-2nd which was announced early July, has been slated to be a cross console with a simultaneous release for the Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita.
Project Diva F-2nd (Title pending) claims it will introduce old songs as well as new songs. Re-vamping some of the series's most popular songs.
New Song - アカツキアライヴァル [AKATSUKI ARAIVARU] (Akatsuki Arrival) - by "Lastnote"
The song has the costumes "Avant Garde" for Miku and "Successor" for Luka both costumes were designed by 空真 (Kuusshin)
The song can be heard here.
Returning Songs - Romeo + Cinderella by "doriko"
The song which originally appeared in the game "Project Diva: 2nd" For the PSP in 2012. The son also made the jump to 720p when the game was up scaled for "Dreamy Theater 2nd" on the Playstation 3 in 2011.
The costume for the song is "Vintage Dress" by さくらう/アリス (sakura/alice)
The following video shows the Dreamy Theater 2nd PV version of the song with the Vintage Dress
The next song to return to Project Diva F-2nd is "Colorful X Melody" by ちーむ-moer (team moer)
This song also appeared on Project Diva 2nd and Dreamy Theater 2nd.
Costumes for this song are "Colorful Drop" for Miku and "Cheerful Candy" for Rin. Both costumes were designed by "nezuki"
Below is the PSP version of "Colorful x Melody"
Both versions of the game will be available in early 2014
Updated over the past few weeks has been the details of the "Uta-no Prince-sama Music 2" rhythm game.
The spin off rhythm game comes after the end of the second second of the anime and the release of the first game to not focus on the main STARISH cast. "Uta no prince-sama All Star" Music 2 has added songs from the most resent season of the show.
Songs now included are:
Depending on which store you order from, the pre-order goods will change.
For overseas shipping, these companies offer goods.
All pre-orders will receive a "Shining Gakuen Emblem pin"
This item is an homage to the game "Uta no prince-sama debut" Where the player must win the emblem pin from their partner's senpai.
Those who order through HMV/online Alpaca (HMV Japan) will get the CD drama "TOP SECRET!!! AIDORU no HIMITSU" (Idol's secret) Reiji, Otoya & Tokiya Side B.
Ordering the Go Go Box set gets you the above two items as well as two soundtrack CDs. One featuring the game versions of the idol songs. The other being the game's background music.
Finally, ordering HMV's Go Go Box set gets you the above items plus a special decorative box, a mini poster, and a pin featuring this picture of idols Reiji Kotobuki, Otoya Ittoki, and Tokiya Ichinose
With Ami Ami buyers will receive the following items:
Regular edition pre-order: Shining Gakuen Emblem pin
Go Go Box: Pin + Soundtrack CDs
Ami Ami Go Go Box set: Pin + CDs + CD drama "TOP SECRET!!! AIDORU no HIMITSU" (Idol's secret) Reiji, Otoya & Tokiya Side A.
While CD-Japan only offers
Regular edition pre-order: Shining Gakuen Emblem pin
Go Go Box: Pin + Soundtrack CDs + Mouse pad
Other stores are offering pre-order goods however, their sales are limited to Japan. Using a buying service such as Tenso or Shopping Mall Japan can help navigate around these things.
The game is scheduled for release on September 5th 2013.
Long time no see Game-Kei fans! We're back with a load of news!
On July 5th, Capcom announced three new characters for their franchise "Sengoku BASARA"
The series which takes place during Japan's "warring states" period is focused on warlord Masamune Date and his rivalry with Yukimura Sanada.
Earlier this year at Capcom's "Sengoku BASARA Spring Festival" The game company announced that there would be a fourth console installment of the series. (Currently there are 6 console games. Both Sengoku BASARA 2 and 3 have spin off games)
The fourth game which has a release date of 2014, has been kept mostly quiet by Capcom, Only revealing the first mention of its existence in March.
Sengoku BASARA 3 ended the warring states period with the battle of Sekigahara. However, the fourth game promises to go back in time. The main characters being Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida and the new characters. While we don't know much about the characters, I will give you some background info on their real personas.
Sakon Shima (島左近)
Sakon Shima - Mitsunari's army. Died at Sekigahara from gunshot wounds. Voiced by Yuichi Nakamura.
According to the web page "4gamer.org" Sengoku BASARA's Sakon Shima is a young man with an intense love of gambling. He also longs to prove to Mitsunari that he is without a doubt loyal and change his mind about that he is not like those who betrayed him.
Sakon Shima fights while what appears to be two swords. He is also shown to be skilled in hand to hand (foot to foot) combat. He displays amazing kicking skills.
Sakon Shima will be voiced by Yuuichi Nakamura. Nakamura is popular for his roles such as "Alto Saotome" from Macross Frontier, "Kintoki Sakata" from "Gintama", "Ikuto Tsukiyomi" from Shugo Chara, "Grizzly" from "Polar Bear Cafe" and "Ringo Tsukimiya" from "Uta no Prince-Sama"
Katsuie Shibata (柴田勝家)
Katsuie Shibata - Retainer for Oda army. Was Oichi's second husband. Voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto.
4gamer reports that Shibata is a man loyal to Nobunaga. He follows his orders to the letter. Unquestioning. However, as of lately, he has began to ponder weather Nobunaga's orders are the best for the country.
Shibata uses what appears to be a double bladed Naginata. He is able to use spin attacks and separate the blades.
Shibata will be voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto. He is known for his roles as "Shin Kanzato" from "Persona: Trinity Soul, "Layfon Wolfstein Alseif" from "Chrome Shelled Regios" , "Ivan Karelin/Origami Cyclone" from "Tiger & Bunny" and "Rin Okumura" from "Ao no Exorcist"
Yoshiteru Ashikaga
Yoshiteru Ashikaga - The last of the Ashikaga shogunate. Sought to restore the rule of the Ashikaga clan but was forced to commit suicide. Voiced by Shuichi Ikeda
Yoshiteru Ashikaga appeared as the narrator for the original Sengoku BASARA 4.
Both his character and weapons haven't been revealed yet but, the trailer has stated that Ashikaga is trying to bring about a "sengoku genesis" So that the Ashikaga can remain in control.
Yoshiteru Ashikaga will be voiced by Shuichi Ikeda. A man iconic for his voice as "Char Azanable" from the Gundam franchise.
In addition to the new character, Capcom has announced upgrades to pre-existing characters.
Series star "Masamune Date" returns with a slightly modified skin. His voice actor "Kazuya Nakai" will resume the role of Masamune.
Masamune has new attacks such as the ability to hold all six of his swords in one hand.
Another confirmed character to return is Mitsunari Ishida. Along with Masamune, His skin is slightly modified. Tomokazu Seki returns as the voice of Mitsunari Ishida.
Modified versions of Mitsunari's attacks have also been confirmed.
The game has no release release date other than 2104. With an event which promises more details to be revealed on the 14th of July.
This is my first attempt at an editorial. Feed back is encouraged!
JUPITER (Idolm@ster 2)
So as many of you know, I am an Idolm@ster fan. I suppose half of it is that there is some good music (music always drives me to like a series or game)Another part, is that up until IM@S 2 there were no boys. I know it is a game for guys but hey, throw us a bone once in a while! Bandai Namco did, they entered three boys in their own unit. (We’re not counting Aki because he lives his life as a girl.) JUPITER is made up of three guys from 961 (kuroi) productions. They have two group songs. "Alice or Guilty" and "恋をはじめよう" (koi wo hajimeyou) [Lets start love]
English subtitled trailer for Jupiter.
Touma Amagase - 17 (voiced by Takuma Terashima) The leader of Jupiter
Touma hates to be defeated by anything. Especially in the music department. Even so, he will not stoop to dirty methods and believes his boss who tells him that 765 idols always use dirty methods. In the game version he develops a crush on Haruka. In the anime he has a borderline crush on Chihaya because of her dedication to music and their group. He is convinced by their producer Kuroi that 765 uses underhanded methods to get in the limelight. While he insists that Jupiter can beat them with their music alone, he unwillingly participates in the pans to foil 765’s idols only to have found that his own company is guilty of dirty practices…
Character song: Bang X Bang
Hokuto Ijun - 20 (voiced by Daichi Kanabara) The play boy of Jupiter
Hokuto is a rich boy who hates when things inconveinance him. Music, Money, and Ladies have always come to him easy. He hits on every girl that talks to him. He even hits on Makoto who he originally thinks is a boy. In the game he develops a crush on Makoto intent that he can help her find her girlish side. In the anime he is the first to suspect that 761’s producer is up to no good. Voicing so causes him and Touma to argue. Character song: 結晶 ~Crystal Dust~ (Kesshou) [Crystalized]
Shouta Mitarai - 14 (voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) The little brother of Jupiter
Shouta’s goal in life is to have fun. He hates when things get serious. Often leaving when people argue or just ignoring them. He identifies with those who are younger than others around them. Saying that it is easy for adults to decide things with out considering others. In the game he develops a crush on Yayoi. With her being one of the youngest. He admires her for her personality that hasn't changed despite her home situation. In the anime, Shouta stays mostly agrees with Hokuto or Touma. He joins the Jupiter coup when Touma leaves. He says that as a group he believes in their potential. Character song: On Sunday
A video with clips of all Jupiter songs
Now, I quickly grew fond of Jupiter. I had hoped that their entrance would mean a spit off game. While I am a fan of of the game series "Uta no Prince Sama" they aren't equivalents. Idolm@ster focuses more on the raising of the idols rather than dating them. Jupiter became the main antagonists in "The Idolm@ster" anime. Unfortunately, the animation of the members was poorly done with odd body proportions. Despite my disappoinment at their appearance in the anime, I enjoyed how the story provided more in depth information about Jupiter's role in the 961 scandals.
Game Jupiter vs Anime Jupiter
Jupiter was Bandai Namco's answer to the huge popularity of "Uta no Prince sama" Which the games are very different, Jupiter has managed to bring female fans to the mostly male audience of Idolm@ster. Jupiter's popularity hasn't gone un-noticed. Jupiter released one album and As of now, Jupiter currently has its own manga series in a monthly magazine known as "Hana to yume" called "D@YS of JUPITER". With all this talk, many fans have been clamoring for a spin of game but Bandai Namco games has given no indication or recondition of any projects.
D@YS of JUPITER manga
So why all this now? With the popularity of "Uta no Prince-sama" on the rise, I personally feel like it is time for Bandai Namco to stand up to the plate. While Uta no Prince-Sama is a dating sim, Idolm@ster is a raising sim. They are as different as night an day. Games such as "Hakuoki" and "Tokimeki Memorial Girl's side" are more competition than an all male cast Idolm@ster. And while they might seem like competition, for the female fans of Idolm@ster, this has been a cry that has been ignored for too long. Even now I still have my hopes up for that day.
Bandai Namco, in an attempt not seen by many companies lately, has taken the customer survey and put it into place.
Our last update was characters but it seems that Bandai Namco has done a complete overhaul of many of the game's core items.
Online Features
Voice Chat: Online players need not rely only on prompts anymore. They can directly chat with friends via a microphone.
Friend list: Players can create a friend list in game or use their PS3's friend list to invite people to join a room with them. Those that create a room no longer have to password lock it. They can lock the room and invite.
Lock-on Functions
On/Off: Players can turn on or off the lock-on function. This allows for players to attack anyone that is near them.
Precision lock-on enhancement: When switching targets, the system will switch to the closest enemy (or attempt to)
Mid-air attack follows through: When switching targets turning a mid-air attack, the attack will follow the targeting switch.
Lock-on targeting: When you want to switch targets you, you can manually do it! It will also adjust the camera.
Parts customization
Selling parts: Parts that are in stock can be sold. (Previously they could only be discarded)
Parts creation: Certain parts can bundled with other parts to create a new part. The system for this has yet to be revealed.
Size customization: given that some parts are larger or smaller than other parts, you can change the size of it to match your created mobile suit.
Scale changer: A part can be changed to reflect scale size. A 1/144 HG can be changed to a 1/100 MG part. Another system with no details.
Despite all these changes, the release date of June 27th hasn't been changed.
Only a month after the release of the latest installment of their popular Otome (Girl's dating sim) game series "Uta no Prince-sama" (Princes of songs), Broccoli Entertainment makes a follow up to the spin-off rhythm game Uta" no Prince-sama ♪MUSIC"
Uta no Prince-sama MUSIC2
With the second season of the show airing now in Japan and on Crunchyroll in the U.S., as well as the release of the newest PSP game "Uta no Prince-Sama ALLSTAR", the franchise's popularity is at its all time height.
The cast of characters from the UTAPRI games are in Chibi form for this spin off game
This rhythm game uses music stanza to guide the player through an array of character songs from the game and anime series. This video shows off a song on hard mode.
Despite the game's release date being so far off, Broccoli has put out a mostly complete song list. It is as follows: (an image on the official web page indicates that there are more songs coming)
Over the Rainbow - Otoya Ittoki (Takuma Terashima)
Beautiful Love - Ai Mikaze, Masato Hijirikawa, Syo Kurusu
Baby! My Strawberry! - Camus, Ren Jinguuji
Still Still Still - Natsuki Shinomiya, Tokiya Ichinose
マジLOVE2000% (maji LOVE 2000%) - STAR☆ISH
夢追人へのSymphony - STAR☆ISH
(yumeoibito e no Symphony)
[A symphony for dreamers]
*STAR☆ISH are the characters - Tokiya Ichinose, Otoya Ittoki, Ren Jinguuji, Masato Hijirikawa, Natsuki Shinomiya, Syo Kurusu, Cecil Aijima
^QUARTETNIGHT are the characters - Ranmaru Kurosaki, Ai Mikaze, Reiji Kotobuki, Camus
Pending artwork for the cover
Pre-orders are available through most Japanese media stores. Pre-order goods include a booklet and two CDs. One being an original song from the "Uta no Prince-sama DEBUT" mini game. (The mini game was the birth of the MUSIC spin off game). The other CD has all the BGM tracks from the same game. Pre-ordering also gets you a Shining Gakuen emblem accessory for you PSP.
As with all Uta Pri games (and most games released in the past year) depending on what store you pre-order from, the goods change. Unfortunately, of the special Pre-order, only HMV ships overseas. Their package includes "Reiji, Otoya, and Tokiya's Idol Secrets: SIDE B" CD. This option sells for 3,791 yen.
HMV luckily is offering a special "HMV LAWSON" package that includes:
Reiji, Otoya, and Tokiya's special storage box.
Reiji, Otoya, and Tokiya's special photo
and
Reiji, Otoya, and Tokiya's Badge holder
This package sells for 6,500 yen. (the package can be bought with out the pre-order goods for 6,090)
The game "Uta no Prince-sama ♪MUSIC2" goes on sale September 5th. but, Pre-orders for the GO GO box sets must be in by June 30th.
