Oh good — we hadn’t “pulled a Samuel Taylor Coleridge” when we wrote this morning’s post about Namco’s new WiiWare game, Muscle March. It wasn’t a dream and it’s even weirder in action than we could have imagined. Namco: please make a US release of this game happen, ‘kay? Thanks.
Namco-Bandai, we have a tip for you. If you’re going to send out trailers for your upcoming game, Klonoa, then make our job a little easier and send out one long video, as opposed to the 6 incredibly short videos you sent our way. Don’t get us wrong, we want to check out the game, and we know some readers feel the same way. But, get a clue, because stashing 5 criminally short videos past the break isn’t part of our job description.
Even though there are only four new screens of Namco Bandai’s Fragile ~ Farewell Moon Ruins, their beauty warrants an update. Besides, we can’t have been the only ones who thought of Yorda, of Ico fame, when we first clapped eyes on the slight, barefooted girl above (also seen here). We currently know nothing about this waifish character, though some Ico-style hand-in-hand gameplay wouldn’t go amiss; Fragile’s post-apocalyptic wasteland certainly seems like the ideal location for a bit of cooperation!
The above video is the opening cinematic to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. Considering that’s what video we started off with in this very post, you can safely assume that there will be more videos, full of spoilers. Sure, all the text is in Japanese, but we’re sure at least one thing will be spoiled for you, should you watch them. So, before you head past the break, keep that in mind.
Gallery: Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Bandai Namco has unveiled the first details of the Wii-exclusive RPG Fragile. Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu reports that the game is being developed by Tri Crescendo (of Baten Kaitos and Eternal Sonata fame). Game design and graphic direction are being handled by the staff that worked on Seven and Venus & Braves, two little known, but highly regarded, PS2 strategy RPGs.
Fragile storyline takes place in the near future, in a world that has lost its population. You play as Seto, a young boy who wanders around, searching through the abandoned cities and facilities of this world, trying to learn the truth behind the disappearance of all the people, and to find someone to keep him company.
The Wii Remote is used as an aid in exploration. Seto uses it as a flashlight to light up his surroundings, and it can also be used as a metal detector he has. In the game Seto has to deal with ghosts/demons who appear in the ruins with a stick of some sort, translates IGN.
A recent event showing a short teaser video of Fragile, had the game’s producer talking. He said that although the game might look like a horror game at the moment, the game is really more of a human drama story. There will be various short stories and sketch arts on walls and stuff throughout the game hinting at the world before. — Additional translation from Japanese by Duckroll.
Bandai Namco have opened up a teaser site for Fragile, a new RPG they are developing exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.
The upcoming game is described as a “Ruin Exploration RPG” taking place in the Farewell Moon Ruins. Click on this Fragile game scan from Japanese games magazine Famitsu to see more artwork and vague screenshots.
Check back on the official website (first link above) on November 26th to see the game’s unveiling online. This is actually the second Wii-exclusive RPG Namco are working on, the first being Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk. — Translation from Japanese by Neogaf.
This week's issue of Famitsu has the scoop on Namco Bandai's new "ruin-exploration RPG," Fragile ~ Farewell Moon Ruins. Along with revealing that the game will be developed by tri-Crescendo (Baten Kaitos, Baten Kaitos Origins, and Eternal Sonata) and the Venus & Braves team, the Japanese magazine previewed Fragile with two pages of luxuriously purple screenshots and artwork. You can explore past the break for those.
Despite the protagonist's feminine features and outfit, the pictured character, Seto, is actually a boy. Fragile might still be in the early stages of development -- Seto has the same pose in every shot and combat scenes are noticeably absent -- but it really looks like it has a lot of potential. Hopefully, this game won't eventually bomb in Japan like Opoona did, and some publisher will feel motivated to bring this to the states.
Namco Bandai are set to launch downloadable content for the Xbox 360-exclusive flight action game Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation on Wednesday, November 21st. Five additional planes will appear as downloadable content on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
One of the planes will be a free download, while the other four will cost an unspecified amount of Microsoft Points.
The list of five planes is as follows:
* Su-33 Flanker — The Idolmaster Miki: Providing American gamers with a taste of the smash hit Idolmaster series, this variation gives the Su-33 added stability and an undeniable flair for the dramatic.
* F16C — Historic Windhover: Sacrificing stability and for unparalleled freedom of movement, this plane is the same as the one used by Emmerian freedom fighter and Garuda team member Daniel Pollini.
* Mirage 2000-5 — Experimental: This phenomenally fast aircraft is the culmination of exhaustive research on thrust refinement. This increase in speed comes at the cost of stability, making it suited to only the most skilled pilots.
* A-10A — Thunder Shark: This highly recognizable plane exchanges missiles for a devastatingly powerful Gatling gun, using its increased stability to hit its mark.
* F/A-18F — Scarface Emblem: Bearing the insignia of the heroes of Ace Combat 2, this aircraft’s armor has been reinforced at the expense of maneuverability.
Sadly 1UP didn’t mention which plane would be free, but I’m guessing it’s the Idolmaster Miki custom plane.
To celebrate the release of the Wii on this day a year ago, we're hooking one lucky fan up with a bunch of sweet gaming action. While we would've liked to give away a free Wii to mark this special occasion, alas we could not find one (who can, anyway?). So, you'll have to settle for a bunch of free games, instead!
We're looking to make one lucky winner the happiest person on the planet by hooking them up with:
1 copy of Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
1 copy of Namco Museum REMIX
1 copy of Dancing with the Stars
1 copy of Battalion Wars 2
Before entering, please hit up the official rules page. Also, as usual, you have to be 18 years of age or older and live in the United States. Only one entry per person, so multiple comments will get you disqualified. Also, be sure to get your comment in before Thursday, November 22nd at 11:59PM EST. We'll select the winner come Friday.
Namco Bandai laid down the law, proclaiming that we need post these two new trailers. Not only that, but they're forcing us to post these new screens. We don't want to, because we derive a sick pleasure in depriving you of things that may interest you, but sure enough Namco Bandai emerged from the darkness clad in white armor. So, consider yourself saved ... for now.
For the new screens, hit up the gallery below. For the other trailer, head past the break. Oh, and sorry for the lack of sound in the above trailer, the file we snagged from them was without it. The trailer past the break has sound though, we assure you.
Behold and believe: Namco’s Muscle March in motion originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 May 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
