Support NeoGAF

[Solid]

http://www.gamefront.de/

27.10.04 - Sony communicates that level 5 (Dragon Quest VIII, Dark Chronicle/Dark Cloud 2) was assigned the development of a game of roles for PSP.
On the homepage von Level 5 last year became a Artwork with the title 'Next RPG' and a copyright note of Sony publishes; possibly it already
concerns a first draft for the PSP play announced today. Release: TBA (Japan).

 

[Forgotten Ancient]

All of this positive PSP news. I should feel excited, and I am. But....I'm also in a lot of pain and sadness. The possibility that the final walls of Nintendo's gaming dominance crumbling are starting to be realized.

 

[McFly]

Sold!

 

[TekunoRobby]

I'm seriously not trying to be an ass but wasn't this information already known? I distinctly remember that announcement and that picture. Even if it was posted already it's a great opportunity to repost it to coincide with all the PSP loving!

 

[akascream]

Any screenshots yet?

 

[Insertia]

Is that concept art from the PSP game they're currently developing?

 

[u_neek]

It's an old artwork from a still unconfirmed RPG...

 

[Elios83]

This artwork was thought to be related to Dark Cloud3 on PS2 but now it seems it's a PSP affaire.

 

[belgurdo]

NO OUR PROMO ART DOESN'T LOOK LIKE FINAL FANTASY XII'S AT ALL NO SIR

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Cool, I'm in love with Dark Cloud 2. Best PS2 RPG, in my opinion. But I really hope that they have two projects in development. Dark Cloud PSP and Dark Cloud 3. I NEED a console Dark Cloud game.

 

[jarrod]

Cool, I'm in love with Dark Cloud 2. Best PS2 RPG, in my opinion. But I really hope that they have two projects in development. Dark Cloud PSP and Dark Cloud 3. I NEED a console Dark Cloud game.

They do have two projects in development... Dragon Quest VIII and a ne PSP RPG.

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

Oh dear I'm guess I'm going to have to get a PSP then.

Level 5 rock my world.

 

[lachesis]

it just looks like FFXII poster...

lachesis

 

[Ramirez]

If its anything like DC2,count me the fuck out

 

[Grizzlyjin]

They do have two projects in development... Dragon Quest VIII and a ne PSP RPG.

Dragon Warrior VIII is going to be the best thing since sliced, diced, and riced bread. No doubt about that. But I want a console Dark Cloud.

I guess the PSP and PS2 are close enough, not really a big deal. I'm just hoping they don't turn it into Dark Cloud Lite, you know? I want to see them pull another Dark Cloud 2, take the series to the next level again.

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

I guess the PSP and PS2 are close enough, not really a big deal. I'm just hoping they don't turn it into Dark Cloud Lite, you know? I want to see them pull another Dark Cloud 2, take the series to the next level again.

I don't know DC2 is just about the only game that I think could do with a little streamlining. I loved the game but wouldn't be too offput if the next DC cut back a little bit on all the crazy extra stuff to really push the dungeon design and georama system to the next level.

 

[PhatSaqs]

$$$$$ from TFLO getting put to good use I see

 

[acklame]

awesome

http://psp.ign.com/articles/560/560954p1.html

New SCE RPG For PSP
The makers of Dragon Quest and Dark Cloud get to work on Sony's portable system.


October 27, 2004 - A few months ago, developer Level 5 revealed that it was working on a new game, on top of its work on Dragon Quest VIII for the PS2 and (at the time) True Fantasy Live Online for the Xbox. As the publisher for this mystery title was listed as Sony Computer Entertainment, many believed the game to be a new entry in the Dark Cloud series, which has been developed from the start by the developer. We also, for convenience, assumed the game was for the PS2.

Today, Sony Computer Entertainment revealed that we were wrong on both accounts. The mystery title is actually in development for the PSP, not for the PS2. Additionally, the game is an original RPG, which rules out a sequel to Dark Cloud.

That's all that SCE saw fit to reveal today, unfortunately. We presume more details will come our way once Level 5 finishes work on Dragon Quest VIII.

-- Anoop Gantayat

 

[AlphaSnake]

Seriously, what the fuck is up with these developers who just have to make their cities have ridiculously large structures with little crafts hovering around them and don't forget that one giant hovering aircraft!

 

[ferricide]

NO OUR PROMO ART DOESN'T LOOK LIKE FINAL FANTASY XII'S AT ALL NO SIR

compositionally, maybe, but the palatte and style are pretty different.

and that art is older than the hills. i doubt it has much to do with the PSP game, but i could be wrong.

hopefully the PSP game is not as tediously gay and juvenile (story / character wise) as dark cloud 2.

 

[snapty00]

So when is Sony planning to buy Level 5?

 

[jiggle]

I'd love a game from them that focuses on an even more expanded georama system, and non-random dungeons.


Kinda like the town building part of Dragon Quest, but with the flexibility of georama.
And since they are making the new Dragon Quest game, my wish just may come true