Yeah, got the same email from NCSX. Looks like it is going to be tough for importers to snag a limited. No word if NCSX wil just downgrade our orders or if we will have to reorder the standard. Oh well, $40 saved and it will make my Death Smiles package slightly cheaper...i've also got the stick arriving from them which I'm moding with Seimitsu parts.
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So Death Smiles Famitsu scores: 7,7,7,8
Only one more week!
Nice trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Qe5_Veo54&fmt=22
Only one more week!
Nice trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Qe5_Veo54&fmt=22
Rummy Bunnz
Member
Ugh, maybe I should do the same. I was gonna wait cuz I don't wanna buy another console anytime soon and the RFJ localization sparked some hope for a US release. But after the way Ketsui DS shot up in price I'm somewhat worried the same might happen here. Fuckin' Neo Geo collectors never shoulda gotten mixed up with my Cave games, man.andymcc said:
Rummy Bunnz said:Ugh, maybe I should do the same. I was gonna wait cuz I don't wanna buy another console anytime soon and the RFJ localization sparked some hope for a US release. But after the way Ketsui DS shot up in price I'm somewhat worried the same might happen here. Fuckin' Neo Geo collectors never shoulda gotten mixed up with my Cave games, man.
i was burned after ibara, didn't buy it at release. outrageous now. i bought Mushi, Espgaluda and DOJ day one, should've learned from those.
Arpharmd B
Banned
andymcc said:
Same.
Although my LE order isn't gunna happen I guess.
Standard here I come.
No J-360, at least until Winter. I'm broke.
Yea, I'm pre-ordering the regular edition too. I was holding out hope that I could get a LE, but I've been reading that Cave will only be able to fill 5% (!) of LE pre-orders, so no way that I'm getting my hands on one. This game looks awesome, as does the Ketsui port. Also, I would place my bets on no localization for these. Just look at the the track record; no US Cave releases aside from Snowboard Kids on Saturn, and Dodonpachi in the arcade.
shintoki said:
Espgaluda and DDP
OJ both go for around $55 right now, and Mushihime-sama and Ibara both go for ~$100+. I've seen the LE of Ibara sell for $300+ as of late. Keep in mind that these are used prices; if you buy a copy from Play-Asia and decide you want to sell it down the road, a sealed copy will go for significantly more.$70 isn't exactly a lot for a new import these days. Even with the shipping, you're looking at around $15 more than you would pay for a new domestic 360/PS3 game. At least you aren't going after the LE: http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-Death-...oryZ1345QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
shintoki said:
Sometimes you can find slightly better deals from ncsx.com, however their prices are generally the same. It's like if you had a friend who lives in Europe, and he wanted you to buy a copy of Resident Evil 5 for him. It would still cost you $60 (MSRP)+tax+shipping = ~$70. Import sites have to make money somehow, so they charge like 10% on the games they sell you. It's not like they're making a huge commission, they're just providing a middleman service for you.
sixteen-bit
Member
_dementia said:
Oh lord! Just when Death Smiles is shipping, how sweet is this announcement. I was sure hoping we would get some type of announcement prior to Ketsui next month but I never expected it this early. So is this a straight up Cave port like DS?
There is absolutely NO reason not to buy a Japanese 360 now.
Space Runaway
Member
_dementia said:
Simply awesome
Arpharmd B
Banned
Can someone fill me in on Mushihime Futari? Synopsis, vert/horizontal? How good is it?
Also, I guess my LE Death Smiles won't be filled, so I'll be getting the regular. I need to know if the 5pb 360 ports (DoDon and Ketsui) are worth it.
Also, I guess my LE Death Smiles won't be filled, so I'll be getting the regular. I need to know if the 5pb 360 ports (DoDon and Ketsui) are worth it.
Arpharmd B
Banned
Quixzlizx said:
It's still available on Play-Asia.
Arpharmd B said:
http://kotaku.com/5187884/shipments-of-buggy-xbox-360-maniac-shooter-halted
Sorry, it's just that shipments have been halted.
Arpharmd B
Banned
andymcc said:
So, it's going to be patched or is it going to be re-released? Or re-released + patch?
In other words, should I get it and wait for the patch, or wait till it's patched then get it? I don't have an import PS2, so I don't want to miss the DoDon train...
Apharmd Battler
Member
Arpharmd B said:
Thanks for the info!
Arpharmd B
Banned
shintoki said:
Death Smiles looks like such an awesome port. They even used "pure" assets, or whatever you want to call it, higher-res sprites than the arcade used. It looks so sick. Plus the port is from Cave themselves, not 5pb.
I'm just gunna pick up DoDonPachi Daijou Black Label EX Super Turbo for Matching Service HD Remix Slash. I don't wanna miss the gravy train. And did I spell it right?
GotchaForce
Member
So Mushihime Futari, is it disc or xbla? Looks cool, it'd like to play it.
sixteen-bit
Member
Retail.robut said:
Arpharmd B said:
i'd imagine it's going to be both. i think it probably has something to do with the amount of people that don't have their 360's online in japan.
if you already have a j-360, or are planning on getitng one, DDP on it is obviously drastically cheaper on it than on ps2 too.
robut said:
it's disc and probably not region-free much like the other cave games thus far.
Baron
Member
Man, I can't believe how quickly the 360 has become the shmup console to own. I'm going to have to go through my boxes of games and cull out some stuff to get rid of in order to buy a Jpn 360 system.
Isn't that G-Rev shmup coming soon, to? The vert with bizarre metal-slug-esque elements?
Isn't that G-Rev shmup coming soon, to? The vert with bizarre metal-slug-esque elements?
Baron said:
yeah, it's like forced scrolling and kiki kaikai esque both... looks pretty wicked still.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Oea6fmvCc
Baron said:
Yeah, you can get everything for just under a grand. Damn well worth it and you've already got all the ace sticks sot that puts you ahead.
Btw here is the listing for Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta. Gulti knocked it out of the park on RFA so I'm expecting good things from them for this:
http://www.shopncsx.com/mamoru-kun.aspx
sixteen-bit
Member
Eh?lupin23rd said:
Arika just couldn't get level 5 running properly on PS2. Rather than releasing a substandard port, they decided to can the project.
Rummy Bunnz
Member
Before they canned it they considered porting it to PS3 as a launch title. Sony refused their request for a devkit. So no PS3 Ketsui, which would have been fantastic and region free. Instead we get it for 360 from 5bp._dementia said:
Ordered Death Smiles today. Had a $10 coupon from Play-Asia and the Mushi 2 announcement was enough to justify buying a J-360. I bet once I get one they announce localizations for every title I care about.
Rummy Bunnz said:Before they canned it they considered porting it to PS3 as a launch title. Sony refused their request for a devkit. So no PS3 Ketsui, which would have been fantastic and region free. Instead we get it for 360 from 5bp.
Ordered Death Smiles today. Had a $10 coupon from Play-Asia and the Mushi 2 announcement was enough to justify buying a J-360. I bet once I get one they announce localizations for every title I care about.
i remembered this. they said something about the ps3 not being for puzzle or specialty games or something equally retarded. fuck you sony, it's your fault i'm double-dipping for a 360. :lol
Finally unlocked X-mode of DDPBLX. I had previously gotten to about five hours but mistakingly erased my file while digging in the Japanese menus and I finally hit six hours tonight.
In any case, what exactly is the difference in X-mode? I've noticed chains build up quickly and Piper has a more powerful bullet-eating Hyper. Is is just that it is easier?
Also, since I've spent about twelve hours (shmup-time) with the game I'm wondering if it is time to finally purchase the older PS2 version. I can't for the life of me find any problems with this 360 port other than the initial loading but the hardcore fanatics claim the game is unplayable (!?) Would the PS2 version be overkill if I'm liking this port so much?
In any case, what exactly is the difference in X-mode? I've noticed chains build up quickly and Piper has a more powerful bullet-eating Hyper. Is is just that it is easier?
Also, since I've spent about twelve hours (shmup-time) with the game I'm wondering if it is time to finally purchase the older PS2 version. I can't for the life of me find any problems with this 360 port other than the initial loading but the hardcore fanatics claim the game is unplayable (!?) Would the PS2 version be overkill if I'm liking this port so much?