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From RPGamer and RPG Land:

http://www.rpgamer.com/games/metal/metalsaga/metalsagainterview.html
and
http://www.rpgland.com/interviews/atlusint.html

RPGamer: Can you explain in some detail how vehicles will play a role in combat? Will you be able to get in and out of vehicles during a fight?

Jamie: In Metal Saga, battles are all about your vehicles. As you proceed through the game, you’ll want to obtain as many different vehicles as possible because each has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, some vehicles are specially equipped to fight underground enemies, while others are designed to battle enemies in flight.

Yes, you’ll have the option to exit the vehicle during battle if you like, but it’s not advised! Your tank is your best weapon. This will become apparent in the areas you cannot enter with your vehicle and will have to venture through on foot. There will also be times during battle when your vehicle sustains heavy damage and you’re ejected from it. When this happens, you’ll have to fight the rest of the way mano a mano, so be sure to stock up on grenades when you have the chance!

RPGamer: If Metal Saga turns out to be a hit, would Atlus consider bringing over some of the older Metal Max games for say... the GBA?
Bill: Certainly anything’s possible. Of course, it depends on a lot of factors, including the longevity of the GBA as well as the availability and willingness of the developer to license the titles.

Heath Hindman (RPG Land)
I'm not even going to ask a question here. I'm just going to slide this picture across the table and wait for answers to happen.

Bill Alexander (Atlus)
It really gives new meaning to the phrase "man's best friend," doesn't it? Just rub her belly and keep her well fed, and she'll be a great addition to your party.

Heath Hindman
I see "hunting down outlaws" listed in the features. Can you explain the process the player goes through when hunting down an outlaw in Metal Saga?

Bill Alexander
No problem. First of all, there are two types of outlaws. When you go to the Hunter Office, you'll see wanted posters listing the bounty on each outlaw's head. Once you beat one, you can return to the office to collect your reward. But, each week there will also be a "target-of-the-week." This is a type of monster that you should track down and exterminate with extreme prejudice. The more of them you obliterate, the better—if you want a big fat reward.

More at the two links. Very informative stuff. Both have their own sets of new screenshots, too.

 

[Gantz]

I can't wait for this game. Anyone know how it did in Japan?

 

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

I can't wait for this game. Anyone know how it did in Japan?

1st week: 63,219
2nd week: 10,232

(released on 9 June 2005)

 

[Amir0x]

Tell Heath Hindman thanks for the sexy ghetto Alter Code F package.

Oh also, was Metal Saga any good?

 

[Bebpo]

Tell Heath Hindman thanks for the sexy ghetto Alter Code F package.

Oh also, was Metal Saga any good?

I heard its good but it has some segmented loading. I really really hate games with bad or frequent loading so I skipped it. Might pick up the US one to try it out and support Atlus.

 

[Amir0x]

I heard its good but it has some segmented loading. I really really hate games with bad or frequent loading so I skipped it. Might pick up the US one to try it out and support Atlus.

Yeah, I hear that. I hope next-gen really starts seeing some better load times...