Archive for July, 2008

NCSoft’s Blade and Soul

 Recently NCSoft revealed some details of their mysterious work in progress known only as Project M.  The game is confirmed to be a MMORPG called Blade & Soul, but the system that will support the game is the topic of some speculation. 
An amazing video was released to the public displaying the game’s graphics.  To be honest, judging from [...]

This Month in Controversial Games

Humans can find just about any topic to squabble about, video games are of course no exception. Recently they have become a major point of a number of debates across the internets. I don’t intend to solve these major conflicts, just give my opinion and maybe get an idea of what you guys [...]

Japanese Playstation Store Update

Today out of sheer boredom, and inability to find something decent to post about, I stumbled onto the Japanese Playstation store. I figured it would be pretty interesting to see what is coming out over there to buy. End result: I am pretty damn jealous. But alas I feel that my jealousy [...]

Makai Senki Disgaea 3 Jobclass: Brute Warrior

Job class: Berserker (狂戦士) NA= Brute Warrior
Evility: Madness (マッドネス)
Evility Effect: If Brute Warrior’s HP goes below 25%, his attack increases 50%.
Prerequisite: Armor Knight and Beast Master level 40
*NOTE* Must also pass bill entitled “狂戦士を作りたい”, or “I want to make a Brute Warrior” for 800 mana in homeroom.
Suggested weapons: Sword, Axe
Move: 4
Jump: 20
Counter: 2
Throw: 5
Stats

Rank
Lvl
HP
SP
ATK
DEF
INT
RES
HIT
SPD

Barbarian
0
110%
28
70%
6
130%
18
110%
14
70%
6
70%
6
90%
10
100%
12

Crusher
45
115%
31
70%
7
135%
20
115%
16
70%
7
70%
7
90%
11
105%
13

Marauder
100
120%
34
75%
8
140%
22
120%
18
75%
8
75%
8
95%
12
110%
14

Berserker
200
125%
37
75%
9
145%
24
125%
20
75%
9
75%
9
95%
13
115%
15

Avenger
400
130%
40
80%
10
150%
26
130%
22
80%
10
80%
10
100%
14
120%
16

Genocider
800
135%
43
80%
11
155%
28
135%
24
80%
11
80%
11
100%
15
125%
17

Evilities

Rank
Ability
Effect

1
Dodge Master
Equipment [...]

X-Edge (Crossedge) Video and Website Update

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL-eCj24NOU

X-Edge made a lot of noise in the gaming world when it suddenly appeared in Famitsu magazine. Five major video game companies collaborating on one title, how could that possibly be bad? Well the game’s website has finally been updated, but not with a whole lot of new info unfortunately.

The only real update [...]

Make Perfect Eggs Every Time With Konamistyle’s Ga-ko Alarm Clock

If you played Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, this little guy should look familiar. It’s Sunny’s Ga-ko alarm clock that she uses to make her trademark eggs. In true ultra-merchandising style, Konami decided to produce the clock for the public. It will be available in Japan on July 31st [...]

Three Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice Pre-Orders to Choose From

It seems Nippon Ichi wants to give its Disgaea fans some options when it comes to purchasing the game. Depending on your level of commitment/obsession there are three different versions already available for pre-order at Rosenqueen.com. Here are the three versions, their content, and prices:

Possible Bonus
Alma Mater Set
Delinquent Pride Set
No. 1 Honor Student [...]

Working In Retail Isn’t All Bad: Playstation Retail Loyalty Site

Since I returned from Japan, I have resumed working at my old job at a certain electronics store whose name rhymes with Zest Cry. It’s not the ideal job, but recently one of my fellow employees showed me Playstation’s Retail Loyalty Site. The site is an exclusive branch of Playstation Underground only available [...]

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift Review

A few weeks ago, I had a 4-hour long car ride and anticipated being painfully bored. I decided it would be a good idea to pick up a game for my DS. I had played Final Fantasy Tactics (of course) and Tactics Advance, thoroughly enjoying both. Call me old fashioned, but I trust Square Enix [...]

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES Elizabeth Figure

This October Alter Co., the same people who produced the Metis figure, are releasing this highly detailed Elizabeth figure. The figure is 1/8 scale, approximately 22 centimeters.

Elizabeth is a mysterious figure who exists in the game’s velvet room, and sends the party on various quests to learn more about the human world. The results are [...]