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08.10.2011
fr Nos jeux vidéo 70-90

Nos jeux vidéo 70-90Two days ago, Hors Collection editions published in their "nostalgie" collection a book on video games from 70's to 90's. Entitled "Nos jeux vidéo 70-90", the book is written by Marc Lacombe, former host of Game One and Nolife channels, better known by his nickname Marcus and journalist Philippe Kieffer. The publisher presents it as a complete and illustrated overview of the history of video games. Subtitled "De la raquette de Pong au racket de GTA, l'irrésistible ascension des jeux vidéos", the book talks about console games as well as arcade games with titles such as Pong, Space Invaders, Galaxian, Galaga, Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. The book is in french and has 144 pages illustrated in color, it's price is € 24.90.

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07.10.2011
jp Persona 4 The Animation

Persona 4 The AnimationThe Persona series is currently in the limelight. During the Tokyo Game Show, Atlus presented the fighting game Persona 4 The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena, developed by Arc System Works, which will be released on Taito NESicAxLive in spring 2012 and on home consoles during summer. Persona 4 The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena takes place two years after the events of Persona 4 (RPG released on consoles). Today, Persona 4 The Animation is in the spotlight: the first episode of this anime was broadcast in Japan yesterday. This series is adapted from Persona 4 and features Yu, a teenager, who will discover the existence of a hidden world located on the other side of the TV screens... Persona 4 The Animation is available in simulcast on the KZ Play VoD platform (French subtitled), the first episode is free of charge and next ones are watchable via a subscription.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

06.10.2011
jp Darius Burst - Another Chronicle EX update phase 2

Darius Burst - Another Chronicle EX update phase 2Taito completes its update of Darius Burst - Another Chronicle EX today with the release of the update phase 2 (Ver.1.14). It is however a little less featured than the update phase 1. The new features are a new "Original EX Mode" game mode, a new ship called "Genesis Sivler Hawk" and a new boss: "DREADFUL WHIP". For the curious who want to see the phase 2 of Darius Burst - Another Chronicle EX in action, Taito has produced a 15 minutes presentation video that can be seen on our YouTube channel.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

05.10.2011
jp Dragon Ball Zenkai Battle Royale update

Dragon Ball Zenkai Battle Royale updateNamco Bandai continues to update Dragon Ball Zenkai Battle Royale, after a minor update on June 22 which added a new stage located on the planet Namek, a new update is released today this time providing a lot of news. Two new characters are introduced, Android # 17 and Dr. Gero from the Red Ribbon army. Namco Bandai has made some changes to the gameplay: the characters have been rebalanced, damages were reviewed and an adjustment was made ​​to make the first 2 games against the CPU easier. Futhermore, various bugs have been fixed, especially at the network and display level.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

04.10.2011
jp BlazBlue Continuum Shift II Ver1.10

BlazBlue Continuum Shift II Ver1.10BlazBlue Continuum Shift II Ver1.10 will be available tomorrow. After version 1.05 release in July, which had introduced the "guilds" system: players can create and join guilds that compete to win places in the world rankings, Arc System Works is continuing to improve its flagship game. Version 1.10 adds a new character: RELIUS Clover, Carl's father, known as the Puppeteer, which until now was not a playable character in BlazBlue. A new game mode is now available: "Survival" mode, to activate it, simply press Start while holding the C button at the title screen. The performance of the game has been adjusted and the characters have been rebalanced.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

24.09.2011
jp Kickthrough Racers

 Kickthrough RacersTaito has announced Kickthrough Racers release for the end of September without giving a specific date: the game is available in some arcades in Japan since September 21. Kickthrough Racers features the same kawaii characters that made the success of Hopping Road, released in March 2009. The gameplay is almost the same (the player must perform movements to move the character) but this time it's on kids scooters: you must press the pedal at the rear to speed up. Taito also added a button on the handlebar for throwing things as in Mario Kart, which promises even more wacky races than in Hopping Road.

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

21.09.2011
jp Baseball Heroes 2011 Shine Star

Baseball Heroes 2011 Shine StarToday, Konami released Baseball Heroes 2011 Shine Star, this card game series is very popular in Japan. This 2011 edition includes over 200 cards of players licensed by the Nippon Professional Baseball from which players can choose to build their team. To win victories, the apprentice manager will have make the right choice between offensive and defensive strategy. Konami has added an interactive feature with ist social game for mobile phone, Professional Baseball Dream Nine, in which players (they are already over a million) collect virtual cards, build their team and compete each other. By playing the two games they can win items for Baseball Heroes 2011 and cards and points for Professional Baseball Dream Nine. Baseball Heroes 2011 Shine Star can of course be played throughout Japan thanks to the e-AMUSEMENT network, the payment system PASELI is supported and the e-AMUSEMENT PASS allows the user to save his team, his scores, his grades...

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

18.09.2011
be Player reopens

Player reopensGood news: Player video game shop is open again! It is now located at 71 Rue de Gaillarmont in Chênée (near Liège) which is 3km from its previous location in Grivegnée. The store had been closed since the end of July. Player is not an ordinary video game shop; in addition to the good atmosphere and passion that reigns there, it's also a fighting game oriented arcade where you always find an opponent to face. Available arcade games include The King of Fighters XIII, Martial Masters, Capcom Vs SNK 2 and the all-time classic Street Fighter III 3rd Strike. Beat'em all lovers are not forgotten with a 4-player Dungeons & Dragons Shadow over Mystar cabinet. In the past, many sessions and tournaments were held there, we bet they will resume soon...

* Author: Nomax * More info... * Permalink

15.09.2011
jp beatmania IIDX 19 - Lincle and jubeat copious

beatmania IIDX 19 - Lincle and jubeat copiousTwo new games in Konami's BEMANI series are available in Japan today. This is beatmania IIDX 19 - Lincle and jubeat copious (the fourth jubeat out). It's not just by chance that they come out simultaneously: in fact, they can be be linked-up to share data and songs: players can unlock music from jubeat copious for beatmania IIDX 19 with "Achievement Points" and events of beatmania IIDX 19 with "Dellar" for jubeat copious. beatmania IIDX 19 - Lincle has a new game mode: "Fee Plus" in which it's possible to invite a friend to play with you. 50 new songs were added for a total of over 700 titles! Both titles are of course compatible with l'e-AMUSEMENT PASS and PASELI

* Author: SophieKitty * More info... * Permalink

14.09.2011
jp Amusement Machine Show 2011

Amusement Machine Show 2011Tomorrow begins the 49th Amusement Machine Show. Organized by the JAMMA association (Japanese Amusement Machine Manufacturers Association), this exhibition brings together Amusement leading companies such as Sega, Bandai Namco and Taito. Let's look at what's new: Bandai Namco reveals Dark Escape 3D, a horror shooter in a 3D immersive booth. But also a new Taiko no Tatsujin released for the series 10th anniversary with an 32" LCSD screen and additional speakers. The highly anticipated Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 4 will be also present and the newly Tekken Tag Tournament 2 released today. The impressive medal game Pokémon World Medal will be also showcased. On Taito stand, you'll find Chou Chabudai Gaeshi! Kyojin No Hoshi with the characters from the anime of the same name. Gekitou Densetsu Block King where you have to throw balls on the screen, Magical Music, Mogutte Hore Hore, Hopping Road Kids and Kickthrough Racers, several re-released titles on NESiCAxLive (Puzzle Bobble, Homura, Daemon Bride Additional Gain, Raiden III and IV, Samurai Spirit Sen, Trouble Witches AC and En-Eins Perfektewelt) but also the new Persona 4 The Ultimate In Mayonaka Arena. Sega presents Border Break Air Burst Ver.2.5, Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Arcade Version A, Sega Network Taisen Mahjong MJ5, Answer x Answer Live! AA and Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown for arcade games, Hakoekan Manpukusuizokukan for kids and medals Arabian Jewel, Lady Luck, Medal de Fantasy Zone, StarBoat, Star Horse 3 and That's Paradice.

* Author: AB Team * More info... * Permalink

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